Company Announcements

Annual Report and Notice of AGM

Source: RNS
RNS Number : 2401V
Webis Holdings PLC
30 November 2023
 

For immediate release                                                                                              30 November 2023

 

Webis Holdings plc

 

("Webis" or "the Group")

 

 

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 May 2023

 

Notice of Annual General Meeting

 

 

Webis Holdings plc, the global gaming group, today announces its audited results and the publication of its 2023 Report and Accounts ("Accounts") for the year ended 31 May 2023, extracts from which are set out below.

 

The Accounts are being posted to shareholders today together with the Notice of Annual General Meeting, and will be available on the Group's website www.webisholdingsplc.com and at the Group's Registered Office: Viking House, Nelson Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 2AH.

 

The AGM will be held at The Claremont Hotel, 18/19 Loch Promenade, Douglas, Isle of Man, at 10.00 a.m. on 30 January 2024.

 

 

Chairperson's Statement

 

Introduction

 

As previously reported in the 2022/23 interim report, released on 24 February 2023, it has been a difficult year of trading for our principal subsidiary, WatchandWager.com LLC in the USA. Despite that, we remain confident of the way the business is taking shape, and our strategy for the future. I comment more on the financial results and our plans and aims for the business below.

 

Funding Update

 

As per the RNS dated 15th September 2023, a convertible loan note, providing new funding of GBP 750,000, was agreed, and signed with Galloway Limited (a related party), with the option for this to be converted into shares in the Company. The Board consider this to be beneficial to the Company.

 

Strategy

 

The strategy behind the investment from our main shareholder is to support our B2C sector, which as reported below has been performing well. We can see growth opportunities in this sector. Increased investment and an upturn in performance can only benefit our market capitalisation for the benefit of all shareholders.

 

The plan for the investment is to focus spend on software improvements and marketing of our core website www.watchandwager.com and the mobile product. At time of writing, we plan to roll out the software work in the first two months of the calendar year. We then aim to roll out our B2C marketing campaign starting in March 2024. The marketing will be primarily focused on social media activity and will focus on key US states and wagering products that derive the highest margin for us. We will be setting key performance indicators for the implementation team and will ensure the programs are very agile. We will keep shareholders informed as to progress.

 

Following the planned enhancements to our on-line offering, we believe that the opportunity to collaborate with those established sportsbook operators who lack a content rich and stable ADW platform will increase, and this will be one area which we will actively pursue during 2024.

 

Year End Results Review

 

The Group amounts wagered for the year ended 31 May 2023 were US$ 113.4 million (2022: US$ 120.1 million). Gross Profit reported was US $ 4.6 million (2022: US$ 5.1 million).

 

Operating costs were slightly reduced from last year at US$ 5.5 million (2022: US$ 5.6 million), primarily from a reduced number of race days at Cal Expo racetrack, due to severe weather conditions at the racetrack and its surrounding areas.

 

This resulted in a loss on the year of US$ 0.745 million, a downturn on the 2022 loss of US$ 0.374 million.

 

Shareholder equity stands at US$ 0.6 million (2022: US$ 1.3 million). Total cash stands at US$ 3.3 million (2022: US$ 4.1

million), which includes ring-fenced funds held as protection against our player liability as required under USA and Isle of Man gambling legislation.

 

Approach to Risk and Corporate Governance

 

As part of the adoption of the Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance code in 2018, the Board completed an assessment of the risks inherent in the business and defined and adopted a statement of risk appetite, being the amount and type of risk, it is prepared to seek, accept, or tolerate in pursuit of value. This being: -

 

"The Group's general risk appetite is a moderate, balanced one that allows it to maintain appropriate growth, profitability and scalability, whilst ensuring full regulatory compliance."

 

The Group's primary risk drivers include: -

 

Strategic

                Reputational

                Credit

                Operational

                Market

                Liquidity, Capital, and Funding

                Regulatory and Compliance

                Conduct

 

Our risk appetite is classified under an "impact" matrix defined as Zero, Low, Medium, and High. Appropriate steps are implemented to ensure the prudential control monitoring of risks to the Group and the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee oversees this essential requirement. Further details of the Corporate Governance Statement will be found on pages 10 to 13 of this report and should be read in conjunction with my report.

The Board refined the Group's business plan which incorporates the risk and compliance framework.

Performance by Sector

WatchandWager

 

Business-to-Consumer

www.watchandwager.com/mobile

 

We have been pleased with the performance in this sector which is wagering through our main website and mobile product over the financial year. The product has held up well against extreme competition from all the big players in the market. We are very confident of the scalability of our software, as per our strategy.

 

We have effectively "pivoted" the business in the past two years, for this sector to contribute 70% of our revenues, with B2B only 30% (excluding our retail operations at Cal Expo). We consider this to be a healthier business mix, when previously we were vulnerable to the volatile B2B market.

 

Business-to-Consumer

As stated, whilst some of the software improvements have already commenced, we are in advanced planning for the main activity programme to start early in the New Year. It is very important that we achieve our targets in this sector, to not only achieve profitability, but also make the Company more attractive in merger or acquisition opportunities.

 

Business-to-Business

 

As previously stated in February, we see this sector as a very mature market, where the bigger are getting bigger and margins are tightening. Simply put, the profits from the costs of sales against the margin derived are decreasing. That said, we will continue to service our key clients to the best of our ability, and we have seen steady levels of performance from those clients. We will continue to service this sector and maximise revenue as best as possible but only with a strict attention to regulatory compliance.

 

Cal Expo

 

It has been a difficult season at our racetrack at Cal Expo Sacramento, primarily due to unprecedented weather conditions. This resulted in us losing seven race meetings due to Health and Safety concerns. This had a negative impact on financial performance as our operating costs increased as we tried to maintain track conditions whilst at the same time, we were not receiving any direct wagering income. That said, we managed the situation well with no Health and Safety issues. We remain confident for the new season, which started 17 November and will run until 3 May 2024, with 47 live race meets planned. 

 

Key risk factors

 

During the period we have updated our Risk Assessment procedures and will continue to do so. The Board conducts regular risk assessments on a micro and macro level.

 

Licenses

 

During the period reported, all our licenses have been renewed successfully in the Isle of Man and the USA. We consider our licensed presence in all jurisdictions to be a key asset to the Company and we fully expect all our license renewals subsequent to the period to be approved before the calendar year end 2023.

 

Content

 

WatchandWager continues to offer the widest range of content to its global customers of any licensed advance deposit wagering Company in the world. As well as our licenses, we consider this offering to be a key unique selling proposition for the Company. All of our content agreements both domestic USA and international are up to date into 2024, and, in a number of cases, beyond.  

 

Compliance

 

There were no compliance issues across the entire operation during the period reported.

 

Health & Safety

 

There were no Health and Safety issues across the entire operation during the period reported.

 

Outlook

 

We are more satisfied by the performance of our main subsidiary in the new financial year. Our performance has been stronger on key USA and global international racetracks. Our handle has also been strong on the UK content, and particularly the World Pool initiative hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the UK Tote. We look to increase that level of activity in the next year.

 

Board Appointments

 

Following the extremely sad news of the death of Sir James Mellon in July of this year, we are actively seeking to recruit additional Directors to the Board. Sir James brought a rigorous commitment to all aspect of the business and his absence is sorely missed.

 

Other Developments

 

As reported, we are still working on the Arizona Downs project, namely, to run a racing operation at the track with a similar model to Cal Expo. This has been difficult due to the lack of progress with the Landlord and the Regulatory Commission, largely out of our control. If these issues are not resolved by the end of the calendar year 2023, we will most probably abandon the project. This will have very little impact on our operating costs.

 

USA Expanded Gaming

 

Shareholders will have noted the failure of two draft Californian sports betting bills in November 2022. As previously stated, these were extremely poorly constructed draft legislation, in fact the failure of both bills to pass is of benefit to the Company. We continue to possess key licensed assets in California, both land-based at Cal Expo and with our ADW license.

 

Acquisitions and Mergers

 

The announcement of the financial support of our principal shareholder is important to the Company. This combined with our license assets, makes us a very attractive partner in all potential partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions within the USA. We will keep shareholders fully informed of any meaningful developments in this area as soon as possible.

 

Summary

 

Finally, I would like to thank all our shareholders and customers for their continued loyalty. In addition, I would like to thank all our staff and team for their work and commitment over the year.

 

 

 

 

Denham Eke

Non-executive Chairperson

29 November 2023

 

 

 

 

For further information:

 

Webis Holdings plc                            Tel:         01624 639396

Denham Eke

 

Beaumont Cornish Limited             Tel:         020 7628 3396

Roland Cornish/James Biddle

 


Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 May 2023


Note

 

2023

US$000

 

2022

US$000

Amounts wagered


113,371

120,140





Revenue

1.2

50,020

53,612

Cost of sales

1.2

(45,303)

(48,462)

Betting duty paid


(100)

(101)

Gross profit


4,617

5,049

Operating costs


(5,488)

(5,604)

Loss allowance on trade receivables

21

(2)

11

Other gains


34

20

Government grant

15

-

(48)

Other income


247

324

Operating loss

3

(592)

(248)

Finance costs

4

(153)

(126)

Loss before income tax


(745)

(374)

Income tax expense

6

-

-

Loss for the year


(745)

(374)

Total comprehensive loss for the year


(745)

(374)

Basic earnings per share for loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the year (cents)

7

(0.19)

(0.10)

Diluted earnings per share for loss attributable to the equity holders of the Company during the year (cents)

7

(0.18)

(0.09)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

 

Statements of Financial Position

As at 31 May 2023


Note

31.05.23

Group

US$000

31.05.23

Company

US$000

 

31.05.22

Group

US$000

31.05.22

Company

US$000

Non-current assets






Intangible assets

8

19

-

11

-

Property, equipment, and motor vehicles

9

661

1

724

3

Investments

10

-

3

-

3

Bonds and deposits

11

100

-

100

-

Total non-current assets


780

4

835

6

Current assets






Bonds and deposits

11

883

-

883

-

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

12

3,285

1,227

4,139

1,266

Trade and other receivables

13

1,378

745

1,190

821

Total current assets


5,546

1,972

6,212

2,087

Total assets


6,326

1,976

7,047

2,093

 

Equity






Called up share capital

17

6,334

6,334

6,334

6,334

Share option reserve

17

42

42

42

42

Retained losses


(5,803)

(5,828)

(5,058)

(5,711)

Total equity


573

548

1,318

665

Current liabilities






Trade and other payables

14

3,712

78

3,640

78

Loans, borrowings, and lease liabilities

16

462

350

109

-

Total current liabilities


4,174

428

3,749

78

Non-current liabilities






Loans, borrowings, and lease liabilities

16

1,579

1,000

1,980

1,350

Total non-current liabilities


1,579

1,000

1,980

1,350

Total liabilities


5,753

1,428

5,729

1,428

Total equity and liabilities


6,326

1,976

7,047

2,093

 

 

Statements of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 May 2023

Group

Called up

share capital

 US$000

Share option reserve

US$000

Retained earnings

US$000

Total

equity

US$000

Balance as at 31 May 2021

6,334

42

(4,684)

1,692

Total comprehensive loss for the year:





Loss for the year

-

-

(374)

(374)

Balance as at 31 May 2022

6,334

42

(5,058)

1,318

Total comprehensive profit for the year:





Loss for the year

-

-

(745)

(745)

Balance as at 31 May 2023

6,334

42

(5,803)

573

 

 

 

 

Company

Called up

share capital

US$000

Share option reserve

US$000

Retained earnings

US$000

Total

equity

US$000

Balance as at 31 May 2021

6,334

42

(5,516)

860

Total comprehensive loss for the year:





Loss for the year

-

-

(195)

(195)

Balance as at 31 May 2022

6,334

42

(5,711)

665

Total comprehensive profit for the year:





Loss for the year

-

-

(117)

(117)

Balance as at 31 May 2023

6,334

42

(5,828)

548

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 31 May 2023


Note

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Cash flows from operating activities




Loss before income tax

 

(745)

(374)

Adjustments for:




-  Depreciation of property, equipment, and motor vehicles

9

137

128

-  Amortisation of intangible assets

8

5

7

-  Rent concessions received

19

(18)

(2)

-  Loan interest paid


101

101

Re-recognition of PPP loan

15

-

48

(Increase) / decrease in movement of restricted cash


(60)

768

-  Increase in lease liabilities


59

25

-  Other foreign exchange movements


(47)

(66)

Changes in working capital:


 


(Increase) / decrease in receivables


(188)

706

Increase / (decrease) in payables

 

72

(1,355)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(684)

(14)

Cash flows from investing activities




Purchase of intangible assets

8

(13)

(6)

Purchase of property, equipment, and motor vehicles

9

(13)

-

Net cash used in investing activities


(26)

(6)

Cash flows from financing activities




Loan interest paid


(101)

(101)

Payment of lease liabilities - principal

19

(89)

(92)

Payment of lease liabilities - interest

19

(59)

(25)

Rent concessions received

19

18

2

Repayment of loans and borrowings


(20)

(6)

Net cash used in financing activities

16

(251)

(222)

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents


(961)

(242)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year


3,062

3,238

Exchange gains / (losses) on cash and cash equivalents


47

66

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

12

2,148

3,062

                                                                              

 

 

Notes to the Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 May 2023

 

1    Reporting entity

Webis Holdings plc (the "Company") is a company domiciled in the Isle of Man. The address of the Company's registered office is Viking House, Nelson Street, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 2AH. The Webis Holdings plc consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 May 2023 consolidate those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group"). The Group's primary activities are the provision of pari-mutuel wagering services, through its Isle of Man and USA based subsidiaries and the hosting of harness racing, through its USA based subsidiary.

 

1.1 Basis of preparation

(a) Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with UK Adopted - International Accounting Standards. They were authorised for issue by the Board on 29/11/2023.

 

The Group has consistently applied the accounting policies as set out in note 1.2 to all periods presented in these financial statements.

 

Functional and presentational currency

These financial statements are presented in US Dollars which is the Company's functional and presentational currency. Financial information presented in US Dollars has been rounded to the nearest thousand, unless otherwise indicated. All continued operations of the Group have US Dollars as their functional currency.

 

Other information presented

In line with the Isle of Man Companies Acts 1931-2004, the Company also presents Parent Company Statements of Financial Position, the Parent Company Statement of Changes in Equity and related disclosures.  The Company applies the requirements of UK Adopted International Accounting Standards, as indicated in the relevant accounting policies below, when preparing the Company statement of financial position and related notes.

 

(b) Basis of measurement

The Group consolidated financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention except where assets and liabilities are required to be stated at their fair value.

 

(c) Use of estimates and judgement

The preparation of the Group financial statements in conformity with UK Adopted - International Accounting Standards requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income, and expenses. Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge and experience of current events and expected economic conditions, actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The Directors consider the only critical estimate area to be as follows:

·      Note 21 - the measurement of Expected Credit Loss ("ECL") allowance for trade and other receivables and assessment of specific impairment allowances where receivables are past due.

 

Going concern

The Group and Parent Company financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

 

As indicated in the statement of comprehensive income, the Group has incurred a net loss in the current year of US$ 745,000 (2022: loss of US$ 374,000) and due to that, net assets reduced from US$ 1,318,000 to US$ 573,000. WatchandWager.com Ltd generated a profit of US$ 99,000, while WatchandWager.com LLC incurred a loss of US$ 727,000.

 

Based on forecasts prepared by the Directors, the Group and the Company will sustain losses to November 2024 and is dependent on continued financial support from Galloway Limited in order to continue its operations and implement growth strategies. To this end, in September 2023, Galloway Limited has agreed a new convertible loan of GBP 750,000, which will assist in investing the Group's business-to-customer sector, including a programme of software developments of its main website www.watchandwager.com and marketing the mobile product.

 

The Directors have also announced that the Group and the Company will seek to further invest in key marketing techniques, especially player recruitment and retention with special focus on online marketing techniques.

 

This aligns with the Group and the Company's ongoing strategies, which are pursued in order to help achieve and maintain its goal of profitability and maintaining adequate liquidity in order to continue its operations, with these strategies including:

·      broadening the Group's client base and the continued expansion of its business to customer base;

·      continuing to renew and acquire further US state regulated gaming licenses and continuing to develop and expand the Cal Expo racetrack operation; and

·      taking advantage of the anticipated regulatory change in the State of California's adoption of sports betting legislation which will further open up opportunities for the Group.

 

Whilst the Directors continue to assess all strategic options in relation to the strategies noted in the previous paragraph, the Directors recognize that the ultimate success of strategies adopted is difficult to predict as they require additional liquidity to pursue the required investment, including bonds to be placed with the relevant authorities to allow for betting on those tracks and excess cost to be paid to service providers to add more servers to allow for increased number of users. The Directors have prepared cash flow forecasts for a period of 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements which indicate that, taking account of reasonably possible downsides, and with consideration of the additional financial support received from Galloway Limited in September 2023, the Group and the Company are projected to have sufficient funds. Projections are inherently uncertain (also considering the history of losses) and, in that regard, Galloway Limited has committed to extend funding in case the Group and the Company face any difficulty in meeting their liabilities as they fall due for that period. 

 

The Group and the Company have, in previous years, received financial support from Galloway Limited (related entity) and Galloway Limited has expressed its willingness to continue to make funds available as and when needed by the Group and the Company. The loans from Galloway Limited stand at US$ 1,350,000 as at 31 May 2023, with additional funding of GBP 750,000 agreed in September 2023.

As with any company placing reliance on other parties for financial support, the Directors acknowledge that there can be no certainty that this support will continue, although, at the date of approval of these financial statements, they have no reason to believe that it will not do so.

 

Based on these indications and factors, the Directors believe that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

 

1.2 Summary of significant accounting policies

During the current year the Group adopted all the new and revised IFRSs that are relevant to its operation and are effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 June 2022. No adoptions had a material effect on the accounting policies of the Group.

 

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented unless otherwise stated.

 

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of the Group. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date of acquisition, being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue until the date that such control ceases. Control exists when the Group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

 

The Group applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.

 

Inter-company transactions, balances, and unrealised gains on transactions between the Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised losses are also eliminated. When necessary amounts reported by subsidiaries have been adjusted to conform with the Group's accounting policies.

 

Foreign currency translation

(a) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of each of the Group's entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ('the functional currency'). As the primary activities of the Group and the primary transactional currency of the Group's customers are carried out in US Dollars, the consolidated financial statements have been presented in US Dollars, which is the Company's presentational and functional currency.

 

(b) Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuation where items are remeasured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of

such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the income statement, except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying net investment hedges. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings are presented in the income statement within 'Finance income' or 'Finance costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in the income statement within 'Other (losses)/gains'.

 

Revenue from contracts with customers

The Group generates revenue primarily from the provision of wagering services and the hosting of races on which guests are entitled to participate in the related wagering services. Revenue is measured at fair value based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Group recognises revenue when it discharges services to a customer. Revenue has been disaggregated by geographical locations which are consistent with the operating segments (note 2).

 

Hosting fees (Racetrack operations) are recognised when the customers participate in the Group's pari-mutuel pools and the race audio visual signals are transmitted. Hosting fees are recorded on a gross receipts basis.

 

Wagering revenue from the Group's activities as the race host is recognised when a race on which wagers are placed is completed. The wagering commission from the Group's commingling of its wagering pools with a host's pool is recognised when the race on which those wagers are placed is completed. The Group acts as a principal when it allows customers to place wagers in the races it hosts and as an agent when it allows customers to place wagers in other entities' races. Where the Group acts as a principal, the entire wager is recognised as revenue and where it is an agent the wagering commission the Group retains is recognised as revenue.

 

Settlement terms for revenue where the Group acts as a host is usually 7 days for on and off-track wagering and 30 days from month end for ADW wagering. Where the Group acts as an agent, settlement terms are typically 30 days from month end. 

 

Transactions fees (ADW operations) are recognised when the Group facilitates customers' deposit transactions into their betting accounts. The Group recognises revenue for transaction services net of related winnings.

 

Cost of sales

The Group recognises cost of sales related to the Racetrack operations in which it is the race host. The cost of sales includes direct costs such as purses, hub fees, import fees, pay-outs, and other statutory distributions.

 

Government grants

The Group initially recognises government grants, that compensate for expenses incurred, as deferred income at fair value if there is a reasonable assurance that they will be received. They are then recognised in profit or loss on a systematic basis in the periods in which the expenses are recognised.

 

Segmental reporting

Segmental reporting is based on the business areas in accordance with the Group's internal reporting structure, which allows the individual operating segments to be identified by the disparate nature of the principal activity they undertake. The Group determines and presents segments based on the information that internally is provided to the Board and Managing Director, the Group's chief operating decision maker.

 

An operating segment is a component of the Group and engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses. An operating segment's operating results are reviewed regularly by the Board and Managing Director to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and for which discrete financial information is available.

 

Current and deferred income tax

The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively.

 

Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year and any adjustment to the tax payable or receivable in respect of previous years. The amount of current tax payable or receivable is the best estimate of the tax amount expected to be paid or received that reflects uncertainty related to income taxes, if any. It is measured using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Current tax also includes any tax arising from dividends. Current tax assets and liabilities are offset only if certain criteria are met.

 

Deferred income tax is recognised on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax liabilities are not recognised if they arise from

the initial recognition of goodwill; deferred tax is not accounted for if it arises from initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction other than a business combination that at the time of the transaction affects neither accounting nor taxable profit or loss. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled.

 

Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.

 

Deferred income tax liabilities are provided on taxable temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries except for deferred income tax liability, where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by the Group and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Only where there is an agreement in place that gives the Group the ability to control the reversal of the temporary difference is the liability not recognised.

 

Deferred income tax assets are recognised on deductible temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries only to the extent that it is probable the temporary difference will reverse in the future and there is sufficient taxable profit available against which the temporary difference can be utilised.

 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes, assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.

 

Intangible assets - goodwill

Goodwill arises on the acquisition of subsidiaries and represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the Group's interest in net fair value of the net identifiable assets, liabilities, and contingent liabilities of the acquiree and the fair value of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree.

 

For the purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is allocated to each of the cash-generating units ("CGUs"), or groups of CGUs, that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination. Each unit or group of units to which the goodwill is allocated represents the lowest level within the entity at which the goodwill is monitored for internal management purposes. Goodwill is monitored at the operating segment level.

 

Goodwill impairment reviews are undertaken annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment. The carrying value of goodwill is compared to the recoverable amount, which is the higher of value in use and the fair value less costs of disposal. Any impairment is recognised immediately as an expense and is not subsequently reversed.

 

Intangible assets - other

(a) Trademarks and licences

Separately acquired trademarks and licences are shown at historical cost. Trademarks and licences acquired in a business combination are recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Trademarks and licences have a finite useful life and are carried at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment. Amortisation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of trademarks and licences over their estimated useful lives of three years. Renewal costs are expensed in the year they relate to.

 

Acquired computer software licences are capitalised on the basis of the costs incurred to acquire and bring to use the specific software. These costs are amortised over their estimated useful lives of three years.

 

(b) Website design and development costs

Costs associated with maintaining websites are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique websites controlled by the Group are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:

·           it is technically feasible to complete the website so that it will be available for use;

·           management intends to complete the website and use it;

·           there is an ability to use the website;

·           it can be demonstrated how the website will generate probable future economic benefits;

·           adequate technical, financial, and other resources to complete the development and to use the website are available; and

·           the expenditure attributable to the website during its development can be reliably measured.

 

Directly attributable costs that are capitalised as part of the website include the website employee costs and an appropriate portion of relevant overheads.

 

Other development expenditures that do not meet these criteria are recognised as an expense as incurred. Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.

 

Website development costs recognised as assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives, which do not exceed three years.

 

Property, equipment, and motor vehicles

Items of property, equipment and motor vehicles are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation (see below) and impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items.

 

Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying amount or recognised as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Group and the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. All other repairs and maintenance are charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred.

 

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at the financial position date. An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost of property, equipment, and motor vehicles over their estimated useful lives.

 

The estimated useful lives of property, equipment and motor vehicles for current and comparative periods are as follows:

Motor vehicles                                                               5 years   Fixtures and fittings                                                             3 years

Plant and equipment                                                    3-5 years

 

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within 'Other gains/(losses) - net' in the income statement.

 

Investment in subsidiary

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the entity. The Company controls an investee when the Company is exposed or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and can affect the return through its power over the investee. Control exists when the Company has the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that are currently exercisable are considered.

 

Investment in subsidiaries are initially recognized at cost. At subsequent reporting dates, the recoverable amounts are estimated to determine the extent of impairment losses, if any, and carrying amounts of investments are adjusted accordingly. Impairment losses are recognized as an expense. Where impairment losses subsequently reverse, the carrying amounts of the investments are increased to the revised recoverable amounts but limited to the extent of initial cost of investments. A reversal of impairment loss is recognized in the profit or loss.

 

Share-based payment expense

The Group and the Company operate an equity-settled, share-based compensation plan, under which the entity receives services from employees as consideration for equity instruments (options) of the Group and the Company. The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for the grant of the options is recognised as an expense. The total amount to be expensed is determined by reference to the fair value of the options granted:

· including any market performance conditions (for example, an entity's share price); and

· excluding the impact of any service and non-market performance vesting conditions (for example, profitability, sales growth targets and remaining an employee of the entity over a specified time-period).

 

Non-market performance and service conditions are included in assumptions about the number of options that are expected to vest. The total expense is recognised over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied.

 

At the end of each reporting period, the Group revises its estimates of the number of options that are expected to vest based on the non-market vesting conditions. It recognises the impact of the revision to original estimates, if any, in the income statement, with a corresponding adjustment to equity.

 

When the options are exercised, the Company issues new shares. The proceeds received net of any directly attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital (nominal value) and share premium.

 

Equity

Share capital is determined using the nominal value of shares that have been issued.

 

Equity settled share-based employee remuneration is credited to the share option reserve until related stock options are exercised. On exercise or lapse, amounts recognised in the share option reserve are taken to share capital.

 

Retained earnings include all current and prior period results as determined in the income statement and any other gains or losses recognised in the Statement of Changes in Equity.

 

Financial instruments

Recognition and measurement

Non-derivative financial instruments include trade and other receivables, cash and cash equivalents, bonds and deposits, borrowings and trade and other payables.

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised on the Group and the Company's balance sheet when the Group and/or the Company become party to the contractual terms of the instrument. Transaction costs are included in the initial measurement of financial instruments, except financial instruments classified as at fair value through profit or loss. The subsequent measurement of financial instruments is dealt with below.

 

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment.

 

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents are defined as cash in bank and in hand as well as bank deposits, money held for processors and cash balances held on trust for the customers entitled to them. Cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investment or other purposes. These are subsequently measured at amortized cost as stated under "Impairment of financial assets" below.

 

Bonds and deposits

Bonds and deposits are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment.

 

Borrowings

Interest-bearing borrowings and overdrafts are recorded at the proceeds received net of direct issue costs. Finance charges, including premiums payable on settlement or redemption and direct issue costs are charged on an accrual basis using the effective interest method and are added to the carrying amount of the instrument.

 

Trade and other payables

Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 

Impairment of financial assets

The Group and the Company use an impairment model that applies to financial assets measured at amortised cost and contract assets and is detailed below. Financial assets at amortised cost include trade receivables, cash and cash equivalents, bonds and deposits.

 

Performing financial assets

Stage 1 (0-30 Days)

From initial recognition of a financial asset to the date on which an asset has experienced a significant increase in credit risk relative to its initial recognition, a stage 1 loss allowance is recognised equal to the credit losses expected to result from its default occurring over the next 12 months ('12-month ECL').

 

Stage 2 (31-90 Days)

Following a significant increase in credit risk relative to the initial recognition of the financial asset, a stage 2 loss allowance is recognised equal to the credit losses expected from all possible default events over the remaining lifetime of the asset ('Lifetime ECL'). The assessment of whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk requires considerable judgment, based on the lifetime probability of default ('PD'). Any financial asset that had been outstanding for greater than 30 days would be assessed on an individual basis to determine if it qualified as a significant increase in credit risk. Stage 1 and 2 allowances are held against performing loans; the main difference between stage 1 and stage 2 allowances is the time horizon. Stage 1 allowances are estimated using the PD with a maximum period of 12 months, while stage 2 allowances are estimated using the PD over the remaining lifetime of the asset.

 

Impaired financial assets

Stage 3 (After 90 Days)

When a financial asset is considered to be credit-impaired, the allowance for credit losses ('ACL') continues to represent lifetime expected credit losses, however, interest income is calculated based on the amortised cost of the asset, net of the loss allowance, rather than its gross carrying amount.

 

The Group applies the ECL model to two main types of financial assets that are measured at amortised cost:

 

Trade receivables, to which the simplified approach (provision matrix) prescribed by IFRS 9 is applied. This approach requires the recognition of a Lifetime ECL allowance on day one. In the normal course of operations, trade receivables could be considered to be in default after 90 days.

 

Other financial assets at amortised cost, to which the general three stage model (described above) is applied, whereby a 12-month ECL is recognised initially and the balance is monitored for significant increases in credit risk which triggers the recognition of a Lifetime ECL allowance.

 

ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. ECLs for financial assets that are not credit-impaired at the reporting date are measured as the present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Company expects to receive). ECLs for financial assets that are credit-impaired at the reporting date are measured as the difference between the gross carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows. ECLs are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset which is 0% for all financial assets at amortised cost. The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual period over which the Group is exposed to credit risk. The measurement of ECLs considers information about past events and current conditions, as well as supportable information about future events and economic conditions. The Group reviews its impairment methodology for estimating the ECLs, taking into account forward-looking information in determining the appropriate level of allowance. In addition, it identifies indicators and set up procedures for monitoring for significant increases in credit risk.

 

Leases

At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

 

i. As a lessee

The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement/modification date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, and subsequently at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment loss and adjusted for certain remeasurements of the lease liability.

 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the commencement date to the end of the lease term.

 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted at the Group's applicable incremental borrowing rate (if the rate implicit in the lease cannot be determined). The Group has measured the incremental borrowing as equal to external borrowing rates. The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost of the lease liability and decreased by the lease payment made. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, a change in the estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, or as appropriate, changes in the assessment of whether a purchase or extension option is reasonably certain to be exercised, or a termination option is reasonably certain not to be exercised.

 

The Group has applied judgment to determine the lease term for some lease contracts in which it is a lessee that include renewal options. The assessment of whether the Group is reasonably certain to exercise such options impacts the lease term, which affects the amount of lease liabilities and right of use assets recognised. 

 

The Group receives rent concessions on its racetrack lease when, due to external factors, the number of days raced in a season is lower than the actual number of days scheduled to be raced.

 

The Group determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from various external financing sources and makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of the lease and the type of the asset leased.

 

Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:

 - Fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;

- Variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the index or rate as at the commencement date;

 - Amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; and

 - The exercise price under a purchase option that the Group is reasonably certain to exercise, lease payments in an optional renewal period if the Group is reasonably certain to exercise an extension option, and penalties for early termination of a lease unless the Group is reasonably certain not to terminate early.

 

The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an index or rate, if there is a change in the Group's estimate of the amount expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee, if the Group changes its assessment of whether it will exercise a purchase, extension, or termination option or if there is a revised in-substance fixed lease payment.

 

When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.

 

The Group presents right-of-use assets that do not meet the definition of investment property in 'property, equipment, and motor vehicles' and lease liabilities in 'loans, borrowings and lease liabilities' in the statement of financial position.

 

The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases of low-value items and short-term leases. The Group recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Employee benefits

(a) Pension obligations

The Group and the Company do not operate any post-employment schemes, including both defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans.

(b) Short-term employee benefits

Short-term employee benefits, such as salaries, paid absences, and other benefits, are accounted for on an accrual's basis over the period in which employees have provided services in the year. All expenses related to employee benefits are recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income in operating costs.

(c) Profit sharing and bonus plans

The Group and the Company recognises a liability and an expense for bonuses and profit sharing, based on a formula that takes into consideration the profit attributable to the Company's shareholders after certain adjustments. The Group and the Company recognises a provision where contractually obliged or where there is a past practice that has created a constructive obligation. Any recognised liability would be settled within 12 months of the year end.

 

Standards and interpretations in issue not yet adopted

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are not yet effective for the year and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. The Directors do not expect the adoption of the standards and interpretations to have a material impact on the Group's financial statements in the period of initial application.

 

Standards

Effective date

(accounting periods

commencing on or after)

IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts

Classification of liabilities as current or non-current (Amendments to IAS 1)

Amendments to IFRS 17

Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2)

Definition of Accounting Estimate (Amendments to IFRS 8)

Deferred Tax related Asset and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction - Amendments to IAS 12 Income Taxes

Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint Ventures (Amendments to FRS 10 and IAS 28)

Non-current Liabilities with Covenants and Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current (Amendments to IAS 1)

1 January 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 January 2024

Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback (Amendments to IFRS 16)

Supplier Finance Arrangements (Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7)

 

 

 

 

IFRS S1 General requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information and IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures

Lack of Exchangeability (Amendments to IAS 21)

 

 

 

1 January 2025

 

2    Operating Segments

 

A.    Basis for segmentation

      The Group has two operating segments, which are its reportable segments. The segments offer different services in relation to various forms of pari-mutuel racing, which are managed separately due to the nature of their activities.

 

      Reportable segments and operations provided

Racetrack operations - hosting of races through the management and operation of a racetrack facility, enabling patrons to attend and wager on horse racing, as well as utilise simulcast facilities.

ADW operations - provision of online ADW services to enable customers to wager into global racetrack betting pools.

 

      The Group's Board of Directors review the internal management reports of the operating segment on a monthly basis.

 

B.    Information about reportable segments

Information relating to the reportable segments is set out below. Segment revenue along with segment profit / (loss) before tax are used to measure performance as management considers this information to be a relevant indicator for evaluating the performance of the segments.


Reportable segments


 


Racetrack

2023

US$000

ADW

2023

US$000

Corporate operating costs

2023

US$000

Total

2023

US$000

External revenues

47,865

2,155

-

50,020

Segment revenue

47,865

2,155

-

50,020

Segment profit / (loss) before tax

46

(674)

(117)

(745)

Interest expense

(58)

(3)

(99)

(160)

Depreciation and amortisation

(98)

(42)

(2)

(142)

Other material non-cash items:





-       Impairment movement on trade receivables

-

(2)

-

(2)

Segment assets

2,187

2,846

1,293

6,326

Segment liabilities

1,523

2,802

1,428

5,753

 

 

Reportable segments




Racetrack

2022

US$000

ADW

2022

US$000

Corporate operating

costs

2022

US$000

Total

2022

US$000

External revenues

51,225

2,387

-

53,612

Segment revenue

51,225

2,387

-

53,612

Segment profit / (loss) before tax

259

(438)

(195)

(374)

Interest expense

(22)

(6)

(98)

(126)

Depreciation and amortisation

(88)

(44)

(3)

(135)

Other material non-cash items:





-       Impairment movement on trade receivables

-

11

-

11

Segment assets

2,324

3,387

1,336

7,047

Segment liabilities

1,522

2,779

1,428

5,729

 

 

C.    Reconciliations of information on reportable segments to the amounts reported in the financial statements

 


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

i. Revenues



Total revenue for reportable segments

50,020

53,612

Consolidated revenue

50,020

53,612

ii. Loss before tax



Total loss before tax for reportable segments

(628)

(179)

Loss before tax for other segments

(117)

(195)

Consolidated loss before tax

(745)

(374)

iii. Assets



Total assets for reportable segments

5,033

5,711

Assets for other segments

1,293

1,336

Consolidated total assets

6,326

7,047

iv. Liabilities

 


Total liabilities for reportable segments

4,325

4,301

Liabilities for other segments

1,428

1,428

Consolidated total liabilities

5,753

5,729

v. Other material items



Interest expense

(160)

(126)

Depreciation and amortisation

(142)

(135)

Impairment movement on trade receivables

(2)

11

 

      There were no reconciling items noted between Segment information and the Financial Statements.

 

D.    Geographic information

i. Revenues

The below table analyses the geographic location of the customer base of the operating segments.



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Revenue




Racetrack operations

North America

47,865

51,225

ADW operations

North America

1,701

1,833

ADW operations

British Isles

428

527

ADW operations

Caribbean

26

27



50,020

53,612

 

 




 

 

 

ii. Non-current assets

The geographical information below analyses the Group's non-current assets by the Company's Country of Domicile (Isle of Man) and the United States of America. Information is based on geographical location of the Group's assets.

 



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

United States of America


618

731

Isle of Man


2

4



620

735

 

      Non-current assets exclude financial instruments. During the year, additions to non-current assets for the reportable segments were Racetrack US$ 13,000 (2022: US$ 411,000) and ADW US$ 74,000 (2022: US$ 67,000).

 

E.    Major customers

The Group does not earn revenue of 10% or more from any external customer.

 

3    Operating loss

Operating loss is stated after charging:

 

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Auditors' remuneration - audit

146

153

Depreciation of property, equipment, and motor vehicles

137

128

Amortisation of intangible assets

5

7

Exchange (gains) / losses

(9)

7

Directors' fees

105

96

 

 

4    Finance costs


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Bank interest receivable

7

-

Loan interest payable

(160)

(126)

Net finance costs

(153)

(126)

 

 

5    Staff numbers and cost


2023

 

2022

Average number of employees - Pari-mutuel and Racetrack Operations

50

52

 

The aggregate payroll costs of these persons were as follows:

 

Pari-mutuel and Racetrack Operations

2023

US$000

 

2022

US$000

Wages and salaries

1,694

1,707

Social security costs

121

127


1,815

1,834

 

 

 

 

 

6    Income tax expense

 

(a)   Current and Deferred Tax Expenses

The current and deferred tax expenses for the year were US$ Nil (2022: US$ Nil). Despite having made losses, no deferred tax was recognised as there is no reasonable expectation that the Group will recover the resultant deferred tax assets.

 

(b)   Tax Rate Reconciliation

 


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Loss before tax

(745)

(374)

Tax charge at IOM standard rate (0%)

-

-

Adjusted for:

 

 

Tax credit for US tax losses (at 21%)

(153)

(91)

Add back tax losses not recognised

153

91

Tax charge for the year

-

-

 

The maximum deferred tax asset that could be recognised at year end is approximately US$ 1,137,000 (2022: US$ 985,000). The Group has not recognised any asset as it might not be recoverable within the allowed period. The tax losses for tax years beginning in January 2018 are currently permitted to be carried forward indefinitely. Tax losses incurred prior to that period expire after 20 years.

 

 

7    Earnings per ordinary share

The calculation of the basic earnings per share is based on the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year.

 

The calculation of diluted earnings per share is based on the basic earnings per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares, on the assumed conversion of all dilutive share options.

 

An adjustment for the dilutive effect of share options in the current period has not been reflected in the calculation of the diluted profit per share, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

 


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Loss for the year

(745)

(374)

 

 

No.

No.

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

393,338,310

393,338,310

Dilutive element of share options if exercised (note 17)

14,000,000

14,000,000

Diluted number of ordinary shares

407,338,310

407,338,310

Basic earnings per share (cents)

(0.19)

(0.10)

Diluted earnings per share (cents)

(0.18)

(0.09)

 

The earnings applied are the same for both basic and diluted earnings calculations per share as there are no dilutive effects to be applied.

 

 

 

8    Intangible assets


        Goodwill

Software & development costs

Total


Group

US$000

Group

US$000

Company

US$000

Group

US$000

Company

US$000

Cost






Balance at 1 June 2021

177

606

15

783

15

Additions during the year

-

6

-

6

-

Balance at 31 May 2022

177

612

15

789

15

Balance at 1 June 2022

177

612

15

789

15

Additions during the year

-

13

-

13

-

Disposals/decommissioned assets

-

(8)

(1)

(8)

(1)

Balance at 31 May 2023

177

617

14

794

14

Amortisation and Impairment






Balance at 1 June 2021

177

594

15

771

15

Amortisation for the year

-

7

-

7

-

Balance at 31 May 2022

177

601

15

778

15

Balance at 1 June 2022

177

601

15

778

15

Amortisation for the year

-

5

-

5

-

Disposals/decommissioned assets

-

(8)

(1)

(8)

(1)

Balance at 31 May 2023

177

598

14

775

14

Carrying amounts






At 1 June 2021

-

12

-

12

-

At 31 May 2022

-

11

-

11

-

At 31 May 2023

-

19

-

19

                -

 

The Group reviews intangible assets annually for impairment or more frequently if there are indications that the intangible assets may be impaired (see note 1). The carrying amount of US$ 19,000 of software and development costs relates primarily to development and integration costs of the US based wagering website. These assets will be fully amortised within the next 3 years.

 

 

9    Property, equipment, and motor vehicles

Group

Computer

Equipment

US$000

Fixtures,

 Fittings & Track Equipment

US$000

Motor Vehicles

US$000

Right-of-

use Assets

US$000

Cost






Balance at 1 June 2021

166

321

50

473

1,010

Additions during the year

-

-

-

472

472

Balance at 31 May 2022

166

321

50

945

1,482

Balance at 1 June 2022

166

321

50

945

1,482

Additions during the year

-

13

-

61

74

Disposals/decommissioned assets

(49)

-

-

(118)

(167)

Balance at 31 May 2023

117

334

50

888

1,389

Depreciation






Balance at 1 June 2021

160

250

24

196

630

Charge for the year

3

18

7

100

128

Balance at 31 May 2022

163

268

31

296

758

Balance at 1 June 2022

163

268

31

296

758

Charge for the year

2

20

7

108

137

Disposals/decommissioned assets

(49)

-

-

(118)

(167)

Balance at 31 May 2023

116

288

38

286

728

Carrying amounts






At 1 June 2021

6

71

26

277

380

At 31 May 2022

3

53

19

649

724

At 31 May 2023

1

46

12

602

661

 

 

Company

Computer Equipment US$000

Fixtures &

Fittings

US$000

Total

US$000

Cost




Balance at 1 June 2021

37

80

117

Additions during the year

-

-

-

Balance at 31 May 2022

37

80

117

Balance at 1 June 2022

37

80

117

Additions during the year

-

-

-

Balance at 31 May 2023

37

80

117

 

 





Company

Computer Equipment US$000

Fixtures &

Fittings

US$000

Total

US$000

Depreciation




Balance at 1 June 2021

31

80

111

Charge for the year

3

-

3

Balance at 31 May 2022

34

80

114

Balance at 1 June 2022

34

80

114

Charge for the year

2

-

2

Balance at 31 May 2023

36

80

116

Carrying amounts




At 1 June 2021

6

-

6

At 31 May 2022

3

-

3

At 31 May 2023

1

-

1

 

10  Investments in Subsidiaries

 

Investments in subsidiaries are held at cost less impairment. Details of investments are as follows:

 

Subsidiaries

Country of incorporation

Activity

 

2023

Holding (%)

 

2022

Holding (%)

WatchandWager.com Limited

Isle of Man

Operation of interactive wagering

totaliser hub

100

100

WatchandWager.com LLC

United States of America

Operation of interactive wagering

totaliser hub and harness racetrack

100

100

betinternet.com (IOM) Limited

Isle of Man

Dormant

100

100

Technical Facilities & Services Limited

Isle of Man

Dormant

-

100

 

A wholly owned subsidiary, Technical Facilities & Services Limited, was dissolved during the 31 May 2023 financial year. A wholly owned subsidiary, B. E. Global Services Limited, was dissolved during the 31 May 2022 financial year. Impairment assessment is performed annually, and this involves assessment of the net asset value and profitability of the subsidiaries.

 

11  Bonds and deposits


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Bonds and deposits - expire within one year

883

883

Bonds and deposits - expire within one to two years

-

-

Bonds and deposits - expire within two to five years

-

-

Bonds and deposits - expire more than five years

100

100


983

983

 

Cash bonds of US$ 875,000 have been paid as security deposits in relation to various US State ADW licences (2022: US$ 875,000). These cash bonds are held in trust accounts used exclusively for cash collateral, with financial institutions which have been screened for their financial strength and capitalization ratio. The financial institutions have a credit rating of A- Excellent from AM Best credit rating agency. Therefore, these bonds are considered to be fully recoverable. A rent deposit of US$ 100,000 is held by California Exposition & State Fair and is for a term ending in 2030 (2022: US$ 100,000). This is held by an entity of the Californian state government and is therefore considered fully recoverable. Rent and other security deposits total US$ 8,167 (2022: US$ 8,227). These deposits are repayable upon completion of the relevant lease term, under the terms of legally binding agreements. The fair value of the bonds and deposits approximates to the carrying value.

 

12  Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


Group

Company

 


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Cash and cash equivalents - Company and other funds

2,148

3,062

116

189

Restricted cash - protected player funds

1,137

1,077

1,111

1,077

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

3,285

4,139

1,227

1,266

 

The Group holds funds for operational requirements and for its non-Isle of Man customers, shown as 'Company and other funds' and on behalf of its Isle of Man regulated customers and certain USA state customers, shown as 'protected player funds'.

 

Protected player funds are held in fully protected client accounts within an Isle of Man regulated bank and in segregated accounts within a USA regulated bank. These funds are segregated from operational funds of the Company and are held on trust for the customers entitled to them.

 

13  Trade and other receivables



 Group

Company

 



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Trade receivables


612

395

-

-

Amounts due from Group undertakings


-

-

680

757

Other receivables and prepayments


766

795

65

64



1,378

1,190

745

821

 

Included within trade receivables are impairment provisions of US$ 68,837 (see note 21), (2022: US$ 67,293). Other receivables include accrued and other income due to the Group, along with sundry other debtors. Amounts due from Group undertakings are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.

 

14  Trade and other payables



  Group

Company

 



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Trade payables


436

659

8

7

Amounts due to customers

 

2,089

2,037

-

-

Taxes and national insurance

 

18

16

2

2

Accruals and other payables


1,169

928

68

69



3,712

3,640

78

78

 

Other payables include distributions and purses payable for the racetrack operations, along with sundry other payables.

 

 

15  Deferred income (Government Grant)

The Group received a Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan for US$ 319,994, under the provisions of the US CARES Act in May 2020 to support certain incurred expenses, the provisions of which allowed for an application for loan forgiveness. The Group had ascertained reasonable assurance that the loan should be forgiven in its entirety and the application for forgiveness was submitted in June 2021, with the application agreed by the lending bank. The grant was recognised in profit or loss in the periods that the relevant expenses were recognised. After final review by the Small Business Administration, it was determined that the lending bank had calculated and advanced a loan amount greater than it should have. The resultant difference of US$ 48,427 was recognised as a loan (financial liability) at 31 May 2022 (see note 16). There is no balance in deferred income at 31 May 2023.

 

16  Loans, borrowings, and lease liabilities

Current liabilities



Group

Company

 



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Unsecured loans (current portion)


21

20

-

-

Lease liabilities (current portion)

 

91

89

-

-

Secured loans - Galloway Limited

 

350

-

350

-



462

109

350

-

 

Non-current liabilities



Group

Company

 



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Unsecured loans (non-current portion)


26

47

-

-

Lease liabilities (non-current portion)

 

553

583

-

-

Secured loans - Galloway Limited

 

1,000

1,350

1,000

1,350



1,579

1,980

1,000

1,350

 

Terms and repayment schedule





Nominal

interest rate

 

Year of maturity

2023

Total

US$000

2022

Total

US$000

Unsecured loans




1.00-8.90%

2025

47

67

Lease liabilities




6.00-9.50%

2023-30

644

672

Secured loan 2017 - Galloway Limited*




7.75%

2027

500

500

Secured loan 2019 - Galloway Limited*




7.00%

2024

350

350

Secured loan 2020 - Galloway Limited*




7.00%

2025

500

500

Total loans and borrowings






2,041

2,089

 

During 2022, the Group received an unsecured Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan for US$ 48,427, which matures on 7 May 2025 and attracts interest at 1% per annum (see note 15).

 

The secured loans from Galloway Limited are secured over the unencumbered assets of the Group, which includes the Cash and cash equivalents - Company and other funds of US$ 2,148,000 (2022: US$ 3,062,000) and Cash bonds of US$ 875,000 (2022: US$ 875,000). In September 2023, the Group obtained additional financing from Galloway Limited, which included the Secured loan 2017 of US$ 500,000, being rolled into the new financing (see note 23).

 

*Based on current interest rates, the estimated fair value of the Galloway Limited loans is US$ 1.078 million.

      Reconciliation of movements of liabilities to cash flows arising from financing activities

 


Other loans and borrowings

US$000

Lease liabilities

US$000

Total

US$000

Balance at 1 June 2021

1,375

292

1,667

Changes from financing cash flows




Proceeds from loans, borrowings, and lease liabilities

-

25

25

Repayment of borrowings

(6)

-

(6)

Payment of lease liabilities

-

(117)

(117)

Rent concession received

-

2

2

Interest paid

(101)

(25)

(126)

Total changes from financing cash flows

(107)

(115)

(222)

Other changes



 

Liability-related



 

Re-recognition of PPP loan

48

-

48

New leases

-

472

472

Rent concession received

-

(2)

(2)

Interest expense

101

25

126

Total liability-related other changes

149

495

644

Balance at 31 May 2022

1,417

672

2,089

 




Balance at 1 June 2022

1,417

672

2,089

Changes from financing cash flows




Proceeds from loans, borrowings, and lease liabilities

-

59

59

Repayment of borrowings

(20)

-

(20)

Payment of lease liabilities

-

(148)

(148)

Rent concession received

-

18

18

Interest paid

(101)

(59)

(160)

Total changes from financing cash flows

(121)

(130)

(251)

Other changes




Liability-related




New leases

61

-

61

Rent concession received

-

(18)

(18)

Interest expense

101

59

160

Total liability-related other changes

162

41

203

Balance at 31 May 2023

1,458

583

2,041

 

 

 

17 Share capital


No.

2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Allotted, issued, and fully paid




At beginning and close of year: ordinary shares of 1p each

393,338,310

6,334

6,334

At 31 May: ordinary shares of 1p each

393,338,310

6,334

 

The authorised share capital of the Company is US$ 9,619,000 divided into 600,000,000 ordinary shares of £0.01 each (2022: US$ 9,619,000 divided into 600,000,000 ordinary shares of £0.01 each). This is the sole class of shares authorised and issued by the Company and these shares convey the right for shareholders to vote at general meetings, to receive dividends and to receive surplus assets on the liquidation of the Company. There are no preferences or restrictions attached to these shares. Neither the Company, nor its subsidiaries, hold any shares in the Company. Share options are shown below.                                                                             

 

Options

Movements in share options during the year were as follows:


2023

2022

At start of year - number of 1p ordinary shares

14,000,000

14,000,000

Options granted

-

-

Options lapsed

-

-

Options exercised

-

-

At end of year - number of 1p ordinary shares

14,000,000

14,000,000

 

The options were issued on 3 March 2016 to Ed Comins, Managing Director of the Group and vested on 3 March 2019. The options expire on 2 March 2026. The weighted average exercise price of all options is £0.01.

 

18 Capital commitments

As at 31 May 2023, the Group had no capital commitments (2022: US$ Nil).

 

19  Leases

A. Leases as lessee

The Group leases office and racetrack facilities. The office facility is leased until May 2023, with an average length of renewal of between two to three years.  This was renewed in 2023 for a further two years. The racetrack facility is leased until May 2030, with extensions or renewals typically ranging between three to five years. Extension/renewal is only available to lessor on terms and conditions to be agreed between both parties. All currently available options to extend have been exercised.

 

The Group also leases additional office facilities with contract terms of no more than one year.  These leases are short-term, and the Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for these leases.

 

Information about leases for which the Group is a lessee is presented below.

 

i.    Right-of-use assets

Right-of-use assets related to leased properties that do not meet the definition of investment property are presented within property, equipment, and motor vehicles.

 

 

Group

 

Property

US$000

Total

US$000

Cost




Balance at 1 June 2021


473

473

Additions during the year


472

472

Balance at 31 May 2022


945

945

Balance at 1 June 2022


945

945

Additions during the year


61

61

Disposals during the year


(118)

(118)

Balance at 31 May 2023


888

888

 

Depreciation




Balance at 1 June 2021


196

196

Charge for the year


100

100

Balance at 31 May 2022

 

296

296

Balance at 1 June 2022


296

296

Charge for the year


108

108

Disposals during the year


(118)

(118)

Balance at 31 May 2023


286

286

Carrying amounts




At 1 June 2021


277

277

At 31 May 2022


649

649

At 31 May 2023


602

602

 

ii.     Amounts recognised in profit or loss


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Interest on lease liabilities

59

25

Depreciation expense

108

100

Rent concessions received

(18)

(2)

Expenses relating to short-term leases

59

71

 

iii.    Amounts recognised in statement of cash flows

 


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Payment of lease liabilities - principal

(89)

(92)

Payment of lease liabilities - interest

(59)

(25)

Rent concessions received

18

2

 

 

 

20  Related party transactions

Identity of related parties

The Parent Company has a related party relationship with its subsidiaries (see note 10), and with its Directors and executive officers and with Burnbrae Ltd (significant shareholder).

         

Transactions and balances with and between subsidiaries

Transactions with and between the subsidiaries in the Group, which have been eliminated on consolidation, are considered to be related party transactions.  During the year, Webis Holdings plc recharged head office costs to WatchandWager.com Ltd of US$ 238,104 (2022: US$ 248,340) and to WatchandWager.com LLC of US$ 357,156 (2022: US$ 372,511). WatchandWager.com LLC recharged support costs of US$ 8,120 (2022: US$ 9,644) to WatchandWager.com Ltd. At the year end, Webis Holdings plc had receivable balances with WatchandWager.com Ltd of US$ 168,575 (2022: US$ 224,074) and with WatchandWager.com LLC of US$ 511,166 (2022: US$ 532,548). WatchandWager.com Ltd had a receivable balance of US$ 7,656,283 (2022: US$ 7,608,501) with WatchandWager.com LLC. There were no impairments on these balances.

         

Transactions and balances with entities with significant influence over the Group

Rental and service charges of US$ 41,617 (2022: US$ 46,914) and Directors' fees of US$ 38,681 (2022: US$ 27,193) were charged in the year by Burnbrae Limited, of which Denham Eke is a common Director and Katie Errock an employee. Trade payables at the year-end of US$ 3,580 (2022: US$ 3,752) related to rental and service charges. The Group also had loans of US$ 1,350,000 (2022: US$ 1,350,000) from Galloway Limited, a company related to Burnbrae Limited by common ownership and Directors (note 16). Interest expense of US$ 99,498 (2022: US$ 97,293) was paid on this loan.

     

Transactions with key management personnel

The total amounts for Directors' remuneration were as follows:



2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Emoluments

- salaries, bonuses, and taxable benefits

368

345


- fees

105

96



473

441

 

 

Directors' Emoluments


Basic

salary

US$000

 

Fees

US$000

Bonus

US$000

Termination

payments

US$000

 

Benefits

US$000

2023

Total

US$000

2022

Total

US$000

Executive








Ed Comins

341

-

-

-

27

368

345

Non-executive








Denham Eke*

-

24

-

-

-

24

27

Sir James Mellon

-

18

-

-

-

18

21

Richard Roberts

-

48

-

-

-

48

48

Katie Errock*

-

15

-

-

-

15

-

Aggregate emoluments

341

105

-

-

27

473

441

* Paid to Burnbrae Limited.

 

14,000,000 share options were issued to Ed Comins (see note 17) during 2016.

 

 

21  Financial risk management

 

Capital structure

The Group's capital structure is as follows:


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Cash and cash equivalents

2,148

3,062

Loans and similar liabilities

(1,397)

(1,417)

Net funds

751

1,645

Shareholders' equity

(573)

(1,318)

Capital employed

178

327

 

The Group's policy is to maintain as strong a capital base as possible, insofar as can be sustained due to the fluctuations in the net results of the Group and the inherent effect this has on the capital structure. The Group monitors costs on an ongoing basis and undertakes actions to grow revenue, with the aim of improving the Group's capital base. The Group does not have any external capital requirements imposed upon it.

 

The Group's principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables that arise directly from its operations.

 

The main purpose of these financial instruments is to finance the Group's operations. The existence of the financial instruments exposes the Group to a number of financial risks, which are described in more detail below.

 

The principal risks which the Group is exposed to relate to liquidity risks, credit risks and foreign exchange risks.

 

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will be unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.

 

The Group's objective is to maintain continuity of funding through trading and share issues but to also retain flexibility through the use of short-term loans if required.

 

Management controls and monitors the Group's cash flow on a regular basis, including forecasting future cash flow. Banking facilities are kept under review to ensure they meet the Group's requirements. Funds equivalent to customer balances are held in designated bank accounts where applicable to ensure that Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission player protection principles are met. Other customer balances are covered by cash funds held within the Group and by receivables due from ADW racetrack settlement partners. The Directors anticipate that the business will maintain sufficient cash flow in the forthcoming period, to meet its immediate financial obligations.

 

The following are the contractual maturities of financial assets and financial liabilities:

 

2023

Financial assets


Contractual cash flow

US$000

6 months

or less

US$000

Up to

1 year

US$000

1-5

years

US$000

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

3,285

3,285

3,285

-

-

-

Trade receivables

612

612

612

-

-

-

Other receivables

645

645

645

-

-

-

Bonds and deposits

983

683

200

-


5,525

5,525

5,225

200

-

100

 

 

2022

Financial assets


Carrying amount

US$000

Contractual cash flow

US$000

6 months

or less

US$000

Up to

1 year

US$000

1-5

years

US$000

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

4,139

4,139

4,139

-

-

-

Trade receivables

395

395

395

-

-

-

Other receivables

668

668

668

-

-

-

Bonds and deposits

983

983

681

202

-


6,185

6,185

5,883

202

-

100

 

 

2023

Financial liabilities


Contractual cash flow

US$000

6 months

or less

US$000

Up to

1 year

US$000

1-5

years

US$000

Trade payables

(436)

(436)

(436)

-

-

-

Amounts due to customers

(2,089)

(2,089)

(2,089)

-

-

-

Other payables and loans

(2,153)

(2,372)

(815)

(406)

(1,151)

-

Lease liabilities

(872)

(27)

(122)

(493)


(5,322)

(5,769)

(3,367)

(528)

(1,644)

(230)

 

 

2022

Financial liabilities


Carrying amount

US$000

Contractual cash flow

US$000

6 months

or less

US$000

Up to

1 year

US$000

1-5

years

US$000

Trade payables

(659)

(659)

(659)

-

-

-

Amounts due to customers

(2,037)

(2,037)

(2,037)

-

-

-

Other payables and loans

(1,899)

(2,214)

(541)

(58)

(1,615)

-

Lease liabilities

(673)

(952)

(26)

(121)

(460)


(5,268)

(5,862)

(3,263)

(179)

(2,075)

(345)

 

 

Credit risk

Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to discharge an obligation.

 

Impairment losses on financial assets recognised in profit or loss were as follows:


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Non-credit impaired trade receivables

7

5

Credit impaired trade receivables

62

62

Total impairment losses

69

67

 

The Group's exposure to credit risk is influenced by the characteristics of the individual racetracks and the settling agents operating on behalf of these tracks. The racetracks themselves are influenced by many factors, including the product they offer, supporting sources of revenue they might generate, such as offering simulcast, slots or sports wagering facilities, current economic conditions, ownership structure, state laws and so on, all of which may affect their liquidity and ability to operate.

 

The Group limits its exposure to credit risk by regular settling and verification of balances due to and from settling agents, with standard terms of one month. While there is on occasion debt that is slower to be settled, historical settlements for at least the last six years show that of the current trade receivable balance, greater than 99% would be expected to be received.

 

In addition, the majority of the current Group customers have transacted with the Group for five years or more and none of these customers balances have been specifically impaired in that period.

 

The Group has continued to take a conservative approach to the assessment of the Weighted Average Loss Rate and maintained rates that are considered to reflect the risk that exists under current market conditions. The previous two years Weighted Average Loss Rate was reflective of the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and therefore the current year rates are adjusted due to a reduction in this associated risk.

 

The following table provides information about exposure to credit risk and expected credit losses for trade receivables as at 31 May 2023:

 

2023

Weighted Average Loss Rate (%)

Gross Carrying Amount US$000

 

Loss Allowance US$000

Net Carrying Amount US$000

Credit Impaired

Current (not past due)

0.50%

421

(2)

419

No

1-30 days past due

1.00%

110

(1)

109

No

31-60 days past due

3.00%

70

(2)

68

No

61-90 days past due

5.00%

6

(1)

5

No

More than 90 days past due

7.00%

12

(1)

11

No

More than 90 days past due

100.00%

62

(62)

-

Yes



681

(69)

612


 

 

2022

Weighted Average Loss Rate (%)

Gross Carrying Amount US$000

 

Loss Allowance US$000

Net Carrying Amount US$000

Credit Impaired

Current (not past due)

1.00%

374

(4)

370

No

1-30 days past due

2.00%

9

(0)

9

No

31-60 days past due

5.00%

16

(1)

15

No

61-90 days past due

7.00%

(1)

(0)

(1)

No

More than 90 days past due

10.00%

2

(0)

2

No

More than 90 days past due

100.00%

62

(62)

-

Yes



462

(67)

395


 

The Group uses an allowance matrix to measure the ECLs of trade receivables from racetracks and their settling agents, which comprise a moderate number of balances, ranging from small to large. The Group has reviewed its historical losses over the past four years as well as considering current economic conditions in estimating the loss rates and calculating the corresponding loss allowance.

 

Classes of financial assets - carrying amounts


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Cash and cash equivalents

2,148

3,062

Bonds and deposits

983

983

Trade and other receivables

1,258

1,063


4,389

5,108

 

Generally, the maximum credit risk exposure of financial assets is the carrying amount of the financial assets as shown on the face of the Statements of Financial Position (or in the notes to the financial statements). Credit risk, therefore, is only disclosed in circumstances where the maximum potential loss differs significantly from the financial asset's carrying amount.

 

The maximum exposure to credit risks for receivables in any business segment:


2023

US$000

2022

US$000

Pari-mutuel

1,258

1,063

 

Of the above receivables, US$ 612,000 (2022: US$ 395,000) relates to amounts owed from racing tracks. These receivables are actively monitored to avoid significant concentration of credit risk and the Directors consider there to be no significant concentration of credit risk.

 

The Directors consider that all the above financial assets that are not impaired for each of the reporting dates under review are of good credit quality. The banks have external credit ratings of at least Baa3 from Moody's.

 

The credit risk for liquid funds and other short-term financial assets is considered negligible since the counterparties are reputable banks with high-quality external credit ratings.

 

Interest rate risk

The Group finances its operations mainly through capital with limited levels of borrowings. Cash at bank and in hand earns negligible interest at floating rates, based principally on short-term interbank rates.

 

Any movement in interest rates would not be considered to have any significant impact on net assets at the balance sheet date as the Group and Parent Company do not have floating rate loans payable.

 

Foreign currency risks

The Group operates internationally and is subject to transactional foreign currency exposures, primarily with respect to Pounds Sterling, Hong Kong Dollars, and Euros.

 

The Group does not actively manage the exposures but regularly monitors the Group's currency position and exchange rate movements and makes decisions as appropriate.

 

At the reporting date the Group had the following exposure:

 

2023

USD

 US$000

GBP

US$000

EUR

US$000

HKD

US$000

Total

US$000

Current assets

4,703

114

86

523

5,426

Current liabilities

(3,146)

(334)

(43)

(633)

(4,156)

Short-term exposure

1,557

(220)

43

(110)

1,270

 

 

2022

USD

US$000

GBP

US$000

EUR

US$000

HKD

US$000

Total

US$000

Current assets

5,197

236

85

568

6,086

Current liabilities

(2,705)

(317)

(69)

(642)

(3,733)

Short-term exposure

2,492

(81)

16

(74)

2,353

 

The following table illustrates the sensitivity of the net result for the year and equity with regards to the Group's financial assets and financial liabilities and the US Dollar-Sterling exchange rate, US Dollar-Euro exchange rate and US Dollar-Hong Kong Dollar exchange rate.

 

A 5% weakening of the US Dollar against the following currencies at 31 May 2023 would have increased / (decreased) equity and profit and loss by the amounts shown below:

2023

GBP

US$000

EUR

US$000

HKD

US$000

Total

US$000

Current assets

6

4

26

36

Current liabilities

(17)

(2)

(32)

(51)

Net assets

(11)

2

(6)

(15)

 

2022

GBP

US$000

EUR

US$000

HKD

US$000

Total

US$000

Current assets

12

4

28

44

Current liabilities

(16)

(3)

(32)

(51)

Net assets

(4)

1

(4)

(7)

 

A 5% strengthening of the US Dollar against the above currencies would have had the equal but opposite effect on the above currencies to the amounts shown above on the basis that all other variables remain constant.

 

 

22  Controlling party and ultimate controlling party

The Directors consider the ultimate controlling party to be Burnbrae Limited and its beneficial owner Jim Mellon by virtue of their combined shareholding of 63.10%.

 

 

23 Subsequent events

In September 2023, the Group has agreed funding of GBP 1,150,000 from Galloway Limited (related entity), in the form of convertible loan notes, which will enable the Group to further invest in its business-to-consumer sector. The loan will accrue interest at the rate of 11% per annum and is convertible into shares under specific circumstances. The convertible loan notes comprise GBP 750,000 in respect of new funding and an existing debt of GBP 400,000, after conversion of US$ 500,000 due and outstanding by the Group to Galloway Limited (see note 16).

 

 

 

 

 

 

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