TMT Tmt Investments Plc

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15 August 2024

TMT INVESTMENTS PLC

("TMT" or the "Company")

Half-year report for the six months to 30 June 2024

TMT Investments Plc (AIM: TMT), the venture capital company investing in high-growth technology companies, is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the half-year ended 30 June 2024.

Highlights:

·    NAV per share of US$6.62 (unchanged from US$6.62 as of 31 December 2023)

·    Total NAV of US$208.1 million (US$208.1 million as of 31 December 2023)

·    IRR from inception to 30 June 2024 of 15.3% per annum (16.0% to 31 December 2023)

·    TMT's 100^th investee company, Praktika.AI, became the fastest significant positive revaluation in TMT's history, generating a 12.4 times paper return in just 5 months

·    US$1.9 million of investments in the first half of 2024

·    US$5.8 million of disposals for cash during the period

·    US$9.8 million in cash and cash equivalent reserves as of 14 August 2024

Alexander Selegenev, Executive Director of TMT, commented:

"In the first half of 2024, TMT's net asset value remained unchanged, albeit reflecting the continuing divergence between good and poor performers within the Company's portfolio.

TMT's portfolio benefited from positive revaluations of seven of its investee companies (Praktika.AI, Phoenix, OneNotary, MedVidi, Affise, Educate Online, and Mainframe).

At the same time, these positive revaluations have been counterbalanced by full and partial write-downs in the value of ten of the Company's investments (Backblaze, ShareThis, Adwisely, Hinterview, Femtech, Aurabeat, Estateguru, eAgronom, Bairro, and GameOn), in line with TMT's highly prudent approach.

The largest write-down related to NASDAQ-traded Backblaze Inc., whose share price was highly volatile in the first half of 2024. Nevertheless, TMT successfully capitalised on the periods of strength in Backblaze's share price by disposing of Backblaze shares for a total of US$3.8 million net during the period.

The majority of TMT's portfolio companies, including its largest holdings, continue to demonstrate good business progress and are adapting well to the challenges of the current environment.  Some of the portfolio companies are currently fundraising, and TMT expects further positive revaluations by the time of the publication of its 2024 annual results. Notwithstanding these positive expectations, we highlight that the well demonstrated divergence between good and less fortunate performers will continue.

We continue to see a number of outstanding companies that are thriving in the current market environment and are attracting large levels of funding thanks to their strong business models and execution.  We have therefore continued to make investments selectively in such companies.

With cash and cash equivalent reserves of US$9.8 million as of 14 August 2024, TMT is well positioned to ride out the current market volatility and to continue investing in companies that meet our investment criteria, while disposing of investments, in whole or in part, where there is an opportunity to maximise shareholder value.

We look forward to keeping shareholders updated on relevant developments in due course."

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About TMT Investments Plc

TMT Investments Plc invests in high-growth technology companies globally across a number of core specialist sectors.  Founded in 2010, TMT has a current investment portfolio of over 50 companies and net assets of US$208 million as of 30 June 2024.  The Company's objective is to generate an attractive rate of return for shareholders, predominantly through capital appreciation.  The Company is traded on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. www.tmtinvestments.com.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT

In the first half of 2024, the venture capital segment, along with the broader markets, continued to experience a higher degree of volatility.

In line with the market, TMT's portfolio has continued to see an increased divergence between its stronger and weaker performers.  Despite the ongoing challenges in the macroeconomic and political environment, investors in the first half of 2024 continued to back fast-growing, high-quality digital technology companies.  As a result, we were pleased to see OneNotary, Praktika.AI, Phoenix, Educate Online, MedVidi, and Affise receive further validation of their progress by raising fresh capital at valuation levels that have resulted in positive revaluations for TMT in the period to 30 June 2024.

In particular, TMT's investment in Praktika.AI, made in December 2023, has delivered the Company's fastest significant revaluation of a portfolio company in TMT's history, generating a 12.4-times return in only five months. This revaluation delivers a perfect example of the exceptional venture capital opportunity presented by those start-ups whose business models and products are based on genuine technologies and applications.

In parallel, TMT continues to apply a highly prudent approach to valuing its portfolio investments and therefore regularly reviews and writes down investments that are not showing the progress TMT believes is required to justify the previously reported valuation level.  As a result, during the period, TMT partially or fully wrote down the value of ten of its investments.  This resulted in US$8.0 million of partial and full write-downs (excluding write-downs related purely to exchange rate fluctuations).

In particular, the value of TMT's equity stake in NASDAQ-traded cloud storage company Backblaze (www.backblaze.com), varied significantly during the period, partly driven by the volatility in the share prices of many US listed publicly traded technology companies.  Based on Backblaze's closing mid-market price of US$6.16 per share as of 28 June 2024, TMT's stake in Backblaze recorded a US$3.2 million decrease in value compared to 29 December 2023.  Backblaze's business has been developing well, recording $31.3m in revenue in Q2 2024, an increase of 27.2% compared to the same period in 2023. Backblaze remains adjusted-EBITDA-positive and sufficiently capitalised, with a Company estimated net debt position of approximately US$4.7 million as of 30 June 2024.  TMT availed itself of the opportunity provided by Backblaze's improved share price in early 2024 to dispose of Backblaze shares for a total net consideration of US$3.8 million. Backblaze's closing mid-market price on 14 August 2024 was US$6.31 per share.

NAV per share

The Company's NAV per share of US$6.62 as of 30 June 2024, was unchanged from 31 December 2023.

Operating expenses

In the first half of 2024, the Company's administrative expenses of US$0.66 million were broadly in line with the corresponding 2023 levels (first half of 2023: US$0.64 million), reflecting the Company's subdued level of investment and business development activities during the period.

Financial position

As of 30 June 2024, the Company had no financial debt and cash and cash equivalent reserves of US$9.9 million (31 December 2023: US$6.6 million).  As of 14 August 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalent reserves of US$9.8 million.

Outlook

TMT has a globally diversified investment portfolio of over 50 companies, focused primarily on Big Data/Cloud, SaaS (software-as-a-service), Mobility, and FinTech.

Despite the ongoing market and political volatility, investors continue to invest in high-quality technology businesses at the appropriate valuation levels.  TMT is continuing to identify such opportunities very selectively, whilst employing a generally cautious investment approach.  With no financial debt and cash and cash equivalent reserves of US$9.8 million as of 14 August 2024, TMT is well positioned to ride out the current market volatility and to continue making investments and realising full and partial disposals when the right opportunities present themselves.

Alexander Selegenev

Executive Director

14 August 2024

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENTS

The following developments have had an impact on, and are reflected in, the Company's NAV and/or unaudited financial statements as of 30 June 2024 in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Profitable full and partial cash exits, and positive revaluations:

·    TMT received an additional US$1.7 million in dividends from Hugo, as part of the consideration for Hugo's disposal of its food delivery and quick commerce business in Central America to Delivery Hero completed in 2022.

·    TMT disposed of a part of its shares in NASDAQ-traded Backblaze for a total net consideration of US$3.8 million.

The following of the Company's portfolio investments were positively revalued as of 30 June 2024:

Negative revaluations:

The following of the Company's portfolio investments were negatively revalued as of 30 June 2024:

* - incl. foreign exchange effect

In addition, the following of TMT's non-USD denominated investments decreased in value purely due to exchange rate fluctuations as of 30 June 2024: Bolt, Timbeter, 3S Money, Feel, MTL Financial (Outfund), Outvio, Sonic Jobs, and Laundryheap.  Also, additional costs of US$69,828 were incurred and written off in relation to the previously written-off investment in Legionfarm.

Key developments for the five largest portfolio holdings in the first half of 2024 (source: TMT's portfolio companies):

Bolt (ride-hailing and food delivery service):

·   Double-digit annualised revenue growth

·   Active in over 600 cities globally (up from over 550 cities as of 31 December 2023)

·   On track with previously announced plans to achieve operating profitability in 2024 and potentially float in 2025

Backblaze (cloud storage provider):

·   Double-digit annualised revenue growth

·   Multiple new integrations and partnerships building basis for future growth

·   Adjusted EBITDA positive

3S Money (provider of global business accounts and payment solutions):

·   Double-digit annualised revenue growth

·   EBITDA negative

PandaDoc (proposal automation and contract management software):

·   Double-digit annualised revenue growth

·   Over 55,000 customers (from over 50,000 as of 31 December 2023)

Scentbird (Perfume, wellness and beauty product subscription service):

·   Double-digit annualised revenue growth

·   Profitable

Further investments:

Given the persistently high level of market uncertainty and volatility, TMT continued to be more selective and made the following investments in the first half of 2024:

New investments during the reporting period:

·    US$1,000,000 in Propertymate Inc., trading as NewHomesMate, a marketplace for newly built homes in the USA (www.newhomesmate.com); and

·    €400,000 in Entytech OÜ, an all-in-one tool for managing back office tasks and B2B payments for European SMEs (www.enty.io).

Post Period Events

·    US$30,407 received by the Company for the disposal of its shares in previously written-off Mainframe Group, Inc.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Statement of Comprehensive Income

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Cash Flows

Statement of Changes in Equity

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2024

1. Company information

TMT Investments Plc ("TMT" or the "Company") is a company incorporated in Jersey with its registered office at 13 Castle Street, St Helier, JE1 1ES, Channel Islands.

The Company was incorporated and registered on 30 September 2010 in Jersey under the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991 (as amended) with registration number 106628 under the name TMT Investments Limited.  The Company obtained consent from the Jersey Financial Services Commission pursuant to the Control of Borrowing (Jersey) Order 1985 on 30 September 2010.  On 1 December 2010, the Company re-registered as a public company and changed its name to TMT Investments Plc.  The Company's ordinary shares were admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 10 December 2010.

The memorandum and articles of association of the Company do not restrict its activities and therefore it has unlimited legal capacity.  The Company's ability to implement its Investing Policy and achieve its desired returns will be limited by its ability to identify and acquire suitable investments.  Suitable investment opportunities may not always be readily available.

The Company seeks to make investments in any region of the world. The Company invests in high‑growth technology companies globally across a number of core specialist sectors.  The Company's objective is to generate an attractive rate of return for shareholders, predominantly through capital appreciation.

Financial statements of the Company are prepared by and approved by the Directors in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, UK adopted International Accounting Standards and their interpretations issued or adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IFRSs").  The Company's accounting reference date is 31 December.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

2.1. Basis of presentation

Interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024 and 2023 are unaudited and were approved by the Directors on 14 August 2024.  They do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.  The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2023 were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the United Kingdom.  The report of the auditor on those financial statements was unqualified and did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis of matter.

The principal accounting policies applied by the Company in the preparation of these unaudited financial statements are set out below and have been applied consistently.

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost basis as modified by the fair value of financial assets at ("FVTPL"), as explained in the accounting policies below, and in accordance with IFRS.  Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

2.2. Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured in United States Dollars ('US dollars', 'USD' or 'US$'), which is the Company's functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into US$ using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate (i.e. mid‑market price investments).

Non-monetary items that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value was measured. (i.e. comparable company analysis and cost-based investments as these are effectively re-fair valued at each year-end).

Exchange differences arising from the translation at the year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the statement of comprehensive income.

2.3. New IFRSs and interpretations

The following standards and amendments became effective from 1 January 2024, but did not have any material impact on the Company:

·    amendment to IFRS 16 - Leases on sale and leaseback

·    amendment to IAS 1 - Non-current liabilities with covenants

·    Amendment to IAS 7 and IFRS 7 - Supplier finance

3. Gains/(Losses) on investments

4. Segmental analysis

Geographic information

The Company has investments in the following five geographical areas - USA, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Portugal and the Cayman Islands.

Non-current financial assets

5. Administrative expenses

Administrative expenses include the following amounts:

6. Staff expenses

Wages and salaries shown above include fees and salaries relating to the six months ended 30 June.

The Directors' fees for the six months ended 30 June 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

The Directors' fees shown above are all classified as 'short term employment benefits' under International Accounting Standard 24. The Directors do not receive any pension contributions or other benefits. The average number of staff employed (excluding Directors) by the Company during the six months ended 30 June 2024 was 7 (six months ended 30 June 2023: 7).

Key management personnel of the Company are defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for the planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company, directly or indirectly. Key management of the Company are therefore considered to be the Directors of the Company. There were no transactions with the key management, other than their Directors fees, bonuses and reimbursement of business expenses.

7. Income tax expense

The Company is incorporated in Jersey. No tax reconciliation note has been presented as the Company's current income tax rate in Jersey is 0%.

8. Loss per share

The calculation of basic loss per share is based upon the net losses for the six months ended 30 June 2024 attributable to the ordinary shareholders of US$27,612 (for the six months ended 30 June 2023: US$3,064,173) and the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding calculated as follows:

The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding was calculated as follows:

9. Non-current financial assets

Reconciliation of fair value measurements of non-current financial assets:

Reconciliation of investments, if held under the cost and price of recent investment model:

The estimates significant to the financial statements during the period and at the period-end is the consideration of the fair value of financial assets at FVPL as set out in the relevant accounting policies. A number of the financial assets at FVPL held by the Company are at an early stage of their development.  The Company cannot yet carry out regular reliable fair value estimates of some of these investments.  Future events or transactions involving the companies invested in may result in more accurate valuations of their fair values (either upwards or downwards) which may affect the Company's overall net asset value. 

Valuation methodologies can be changed from time to time, the following table shows the changes made in the first half of 2024 compared to 2023. These investments were held at cost or price of recent investments and at comparable company analysis and of the total value of US$7,279,996 as of 31 December 2023:

The list of fully impaired investments, in which the Company still maintained ownership as of 30 June 2024, was as follows:

* Including additional costs incurred in the period

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss are measured at fair value, and changes therein are recognised in profit or loss.

When measuring the fair value of a financial instrument, the Company uses relevant transactions during the period or shortly after the period end, which gives an indication of fair value and considers other valuation methods to provide evidence of value. The "price of recent investment" methodology is used mainly for venture capital investments, and the fair value is derived by reference to the most recent financing round or sizeable partial disposal. Fair value change is only recognised if that round involved a new external investor. From time to time, the Company may assess the fair value in the absence of a relevant independent equity transaction by relying on other market observable data and valuation techniques, such as the analysis of revenue multiples of comparable companies and/or comparable transactions. The nature of such valuation techniques is highly judgmental and dependent on the market sentiment at the time of the analysis.

(i)            Equity investments as at 30 June 2024:

(ii)           Convertible loan notes as at 30 June 2024:

(iii)          SAFEs as at 30 June 2024:

10. Trade and other receivables

The fair values of trade and other receivables approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above. During the six months ended 30 June 2024 and 2023 no balances were past due or impaired, and no credit losses had been expected.

Other receivables as of 30 June 2024 represented amounts due from the disposed investment in Classtag and Hugo (as of 31 December 2023 - Classtag).

11. Cash and cash equivalents

The cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June 2024 include cash and cash equivalents in banks and brokers.

Cash and cash equivalents comprise the following:

The following table represents an analysis of cash and equivalents by rating agency designation based on Moody`s rating or their equivalent:

12. Trade and other payables

The fair value of trade and other payables approximate to their carrying amounts as presented above.

13. Share capital

On 30 June 2024, the Company had an authorised share capital of unlimited ordinary shares of no par value and had issued ordinary share capital of:

There have been no changes to the Company's ordinary share capital between 30 June 2024 and the date of approval of these financial statements.

14. Related party transactions

The Company's Directors receive fees and bonuses from the Company, details of which can be found in Note 6.