Company Announcements

Half-year Report

Source: RNS
RNS Number : 7310K
Belluscura PLC
06 September 2021
 

 

 

 

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Belluscura PLC

("Belluscura" or the "Company" or "Group")

 

Half Year Report

 

Unaudited Interim Results for the 6 months ended 30 June 2021

 

Operational highlights

·    X-PLO2RTM received 510(k) Clearance from the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") on 2 March 2021

·    Admission to AIM on 28 May 2021

·    Oversubscribed equity fundraising of £17.5 million ($24.5 million) from new and existing investors

·    Strategic senior appointments made: Keith Cook, VP Operations and Jon Meneese, VP Marketing

·    First distribution agreement signed with an established nationwide distributor seller of supplemental oxygen equipment, located on the East Coast of the US

 

Post period end highlights

·    Commencement of manufacturing of the X-PLO2RTM product in the US

·    Pre-Market Evaluation reflected positive feedback on performance and attributes

·    Purchase orders received for the X-PLO2RTM

·    First X-PLO2RTM units distributed on 3 September 2021

·    Three further distribution agreements signed with:

A leading nationwide distributor of supplemental oxygen and respiratory equipment, located in the Midwest US

A durable medical equipment provider with multiple stores in several states and an online store, located in the upper Midwest US

A US Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business dealing exclusively with the US federal government in areas such as Veterans Affairs and The Department of Defense

·    Continued development of follow-on products: the X-PLO2R CXTM and the X-PLO2R DXTM

 

Bob Rauker, Chief Executive Officer Belluscura, commented:

"I am extremely pleased to announce that the Group has achieved its target timeframe and distributed the first X-PLO2RTM units off the production line to customers on 3 September 2021.

 

"Initial demand for X-PLO2RTM has been strong. To date we have received orders that meet this year's forecast unit sales and expect to exceed the forecast in the coming months.

 

"Meanwhile the Group continues to work diligently on the completion of development and testing of our follow-on products, the X-PLO2R CXTM and the X-PLO2R DX TM.

 

"With the Research and Markets updated Portable Oxygen Concentrator Market research report now forecasting a compound annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 14.0% from 2019 to 2026, this is a very exciting time for Belluscura."

 

 

Adam Reynolds, Chairman of Belluscura, commented:

"I am delighted with the progress the team at Belluscura has achieved this year, particularly taking into account all the disruption caused by the pandemic.

 

"Receiving FDA 510(k) Clearance for the X-PLO2RTM was pivotal for the Group, followed by an oversubscribed placing and successful listing in May. To have brought the product to market so quickly is a tremendous achievement.

 

"The initial response from the market is hugely positive. With four distribution agreements signed to date and many more enquiries both from within the US and globally, we expect substantial growth over the coming years and the Board is confident of what the future holds for Belluscura."

 

 

For further information please contact:

 

Belluscura plc

www.belluscura.com

Robert Rauker, Chief Executive Officer

via Walbrook PR

Anthony Dyer, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

SPARK Advisory Partners Ltd (NOMAD)

Tel: +44 (0)20 3368 3550

Neil Baldwin

 

 

 

Dowgate Capital Limited (Broker)

Tel: +44 (0)20 3903 7715

James Serjeant / Nicholas Chambers

 

 

 

Walbrook PR Ltd (Media & Investor Relations)

Tel: +44 (0)20 7933 8780 or belluscura@walbrookpr.com

Paul McManus / Sam Allen

Mob: +44 (0)7980 541 893 / +44 (0)7502 558 258

  

 

Strategic report for the six months ended 30 June 2021

 

Chairman's Statement

Introduction

I am delighted to present our maiden Half Year Report after listing on AIM in May 2021. By way of background, Belluscura ("the Group") is a business founded on the principle of making healthcare both more affordable and more available while returning a strong profit to our shareholders.

 

In February 2017, the Group entered into a co-exclusive license and development agreement with Separation Design Group ("SDG") to complete the development of the X-PLO2RTM, a portable oxygen concentrator, used to deliver concentrated oxygen to a patient requiring oxygen therapy. Belluscura and SDG delivered a working prototype within five months of acquiring the X-PLO2RTM license.  X-PLO2RTM received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") on 2 March 2021.

 

Our products are currently manufactured in the US and the Group is delighted to have commercially launched the X-PLO2RTM in September 2021.

 

The Group has also developed follow-on products in the X-PLO2RTM range of oxygen concentrators, the X-PLO2R CXTM and the X-PLO2R DXTM, which will target the same oxygen markets. The Group continues to work on other oxygen enrichment technologies in complementary markets.

 

Current Trading

My fellow directors and I believe that the major opportunities lie with the X-PLO2RTM and complementary technologies.

 

We believe that X-PLO2RTM will provide significant growth for the Group. It is expected that the longer-term health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will increase demand for long term oxygen therapy and accelerate the growth in the market.

 

We have made solid progress in achieving our mission. Since Admission to AIM on 28 May 2021 the Group announced to shareholders that it has signed four distribution agreements. We have received pre-orders for our X-PLO2RTM product with first units leaving the production line to customers on 3 September 2021.

 

Financial review

The Group raised £17.5 million ($24.5 million) from investors in May when its shares were admitted to trading on AIM, before expenses of £1.4 million ($1.9 million); of which £0.5 million ($0.6 million) were charged to the Income Statement and £0.9 million ($1.3 million) were charged to the Share Premium Account. These funds are being applied in pursuing the Group's strategic objectives.

 

The Group did not make any sales in the period to 30 June 2021 (2020 H1: $nil; 2020 FY: $nil) and recorded losses after tax of US $2.9 million (2020 H1: $0.5 million; 2020 Full Year: $1.6 million). Group net assets at the end of the period were US $28.0 million (2020 H1: $5.0 million; 2020 Full Year: $4.7 million). Cash balances as at 30 June 2021 amounted to $22.65 million.

 

Outlook

Belluscura is well positioned and financed to achieve its expectations as laid out in the admission document and the Company has met all of its key milestones since its shares started trading on AIM in May this year. Since we received FDA 510(k) Clearance for X-PLO2RTM, which was pivotal for the Group, we have signed four distribution agreements, plus a manufacturing arrangement in the US, and have shipped our first units. We will increase production commensurate with market demand which we expect to grow significantly, and the Company looks forward with optimism and will be updating shareholders on a regular basis.   

 

 

Adam Reynolds

Chairman

 

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

 

 

 

Group

 

 

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2021

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2020

Audited

 12 months to

31/12/2020

 

Note

 

US $

US $

US $

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing Operations

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

5

 

-

-

-

Cost of sales

 

 

-

-

-

Gross Profit/(Loss)

 

 

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating income

6.1

 

84,253

-

11,493

Administrative expenses

6.2

 

(2,516,154)

23,099

(1,956,682)

Operating Loss

 

 

(2,431,901)

             23,099

(1,945,189)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance income

Finance costs

 

 

 

15

(14,012)

-

(16,820)

-

(32,956)

Finance costs - net

 

 

(13,997)

(16,820)

(32,956)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before income tax

 

 

(2,445,898)

6,279

(1,978,145)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

7

 

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss after tax for the period

 

 

(2,445,898)

6,279

(1,978,145)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

6.2

 

 

 

 

Items that are or may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation differences - foreign operations

(497,944)

(487,568)

 

391,736

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

(497,944)

(487,568)

391,736

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to the equity holders

 

 

(2,943,842)

(481,289)

(1,586,409)

             

 

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

Basic: Loss per share

8

(0.039)

(0.009)

(0.029)

Diluted: Loss per share

8

(0.039)

(0.009)

      (0.029)

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

 

Group

 

Unaudited

 30/06/2021

Unaudited

30/06/2020

Audited

 31/12/2020

 

 

US $

US $

US $

Assets

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

Tangible assets

 

31,407

17,833

13,818

Intangible assets

 

-

-

-

Product development

 

5,239,162

3,703,342

4,129,660

Right to use asset

 

326,828

424,876

375,852

Total non-current assets

 

5,597,397

4,146,051

4,519,330

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

Trade and other receivables

 

538,320

211,748

197,653

Cash and cash equivalents

 

22,652,724

1,526,412

520,070

Total current assets

 

23,191,044

1,738,160

717,723

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

28,788,441

5,884,211

5,237,053

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

(371,805)

(439,294)

(230,136)

Total current liabilities

 

(371,805)

(439,294)

(230,136)

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Trade and other payables

 

(404,024)

(414,435)

(338,053)

Total non-current liabilities

 

(404,024)

(414,435)

(338,053)

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

(775,829)

(853,729)

(568,189)

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets

 

28,012,612

5,030,482

4,668,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity attributable to the owners of the parent

 

 

 

Share capital

 

1,541,229

769,768

823,201

Share premium

 

25,969,371

7,344,832

556,683

Capital contribution

 

165,000

165,000

165,000

Retained earnings

 

398,337

(2,806,432)

2,687,361

Translation reserve

 

(61,325)

(442,686)

436,619

Total equity

 

28,012,612

5,030,482

4,668,864

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

                                                                                                        

 

 

Attributable to equity holders of the parent company

 

 

Group

 

Ordinary Shares

US $

 

Share Premium

US $

 

Translation Reserve

US $

 

Capital Contribution

US $

 

Retained earnings

US $

 

Total

 

US $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months to 30 June 2020 (Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at 1 January 2020

648,298

5,714,678

44,882

165,000

(2,844,929)

3,727,929

Issue of ordinary shares

121,470

1,630,154

-

-

-

1,751,624

Reduction in capital

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit for the period

-

-

-

-

6,279

6,279

Other comprehensive income

-

-

(487,568)

-

-

(487,568)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

(487,568)

-

6,279

(481,289)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share based payments

-

-

-

-

  32,218

32,218

Balance at 30 June 2020

769,768

7,344,832

(442,686)

165,000

(2,806,432)

5,030,482

 

 

12 months to 31 December 2020

(Audited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at 1 January 2020

648,298

5,714,678

44,882

165,000

(2,844,929)

3,727,929

Issue of ordinary shares

174,903

2,233,896

-

-

-

2,408,799

Reduction in capital

-

(7,391,891)

-

-

7,391,891

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the period

-

-

-

-

(1,978,145)

(1,978,145)

Other comprehensive income

-

-

391,737

-

-

391,737

Total comprehensive income

-

-

391,737

-

(1,978,145)

(1,586,408)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share based payments

-

-

-

-

  118,544

118,544

Balance at 31 December 2020

823,201

556,683

436,619

165,000

2,687,361

4,668,864

 

 

Six months to 30 June 2021

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at 1 January 2021

823,201

556,683

436,619

165,000

2,687,361

4,668,864

Issue of ordinary shares

718,028

25,412,688

-

-

-

26,130,716

Reduction in capital

-

-

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the period

-

-

-

-

(2,445,898)

(2,445,898)

Other comprehensive income

-

-

(497,944)

-

-

(497,944)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

(497,944)

-

(2,445,898)

(2,943,842)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Share based payments

-

-

-

-

  156,874

156,874

Balance at 30 June 2021

1,541,229

25,969,371

(61,325)

165,000

398,337

28,012,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                     

 

 

 

Consolidated Statement of cash flows

 

 

 

Group

 

 

Note

 

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2021

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2020

Audited

 12 months to

31/12/2020

 

 

 

US $

US $

US $

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Cash generated from operations

12

 

(2,263,194)

(440,621)

(1,470,773)

Taxation paid

 

 

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(2,263,194)

(440,621)

(1,470,773)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

 

(22,550)

-

-

Intangible assets under development

 

 

(1,109,502)

(768,114)

(1,194,432)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(1,132,052)

(768,114)

(1,194,432)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of ordinary shares (net)

 

 

25,651,154

1,816,495

2,251,774

Lease Payments

 

 

(48,961)

(56,053)

(118,859)

Net cash generated from financing activities

 

 

25,602,193

1,760,442

2,132,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

22,206,947

551,707

(532,290)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

520,070

1,033,512

1,033,512

Exchange loss on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(74,293)

(58,807)

18,848

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

 

     22,652,724

1,526,412

520,070

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Belluscura plc

Notes to the accounts

 

1          General Information

Belluscura plc is a company incorporated in England and Wales and domiciled in the UK. Company Registration No. 09910883. On 28 November 2017 the company changed its name from Belluscura Limited to Belluscura plc. The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied, unless otherwise stated.

 

2          Electronic communications

The Company is not proposing to bulk print and distribute hard copies of this Interim Report for the six months ended 30 June 2021, unless specifically requested by individual shareholders. The Board believes that by utilising electronic communication it delivers savings to the Company in terms of administration, printing and postage, and environmental benefits through reduced consumption of paper and inks, as well as speeding up the provision of information to shareholders. News updates, Regulatory News and Financial statements can be viewed and downloaded from the Group's website, www.belluscura.com. Copies can also be requested from; Company Secretary, Belluscura plc, 15 Fetter Lane, London EC4A 1BW or by email: tony.dyer@belluscura.com.

 

3          Accounting Policies

This financial information has been prepared and approved by the directors in accordance with international accounting standards in conformity with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (''Adopted IFRSs'').  The preparation of this financial information in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and consistent with the accounting policies used in the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

 

4          Going concern

US FDA 510(k) clearance of its X-PLO2RTM was received on 2 March 2021. The subsequent successful IPO on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 28 May 2021, raised £17.5 million ($24.5 million). The Group has commenced manufacturing of the X-PLO2RTM, expected to be launch in 2021 H2 and, the follow-on products, the X-PLO2R CXTM and X-PLO2R DXTM, are expected to be commercialised within the next 12 months. On this basis, the Directors have concluded that the Group will have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For these reasons, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing this interim financial information.

 

5          Revenue

The Group has not made any sales in the period to 30 June 2021 (2020 H1: $nil; 2020: $nil)

 

6          Other operating income and administrative expenses

6.1       Other operating income

Group

 

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2021

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2020

Audited

 12 months to

31/12/2020

 

 

US $

US $

US $

Grants

 

6,939

-

6,421

Purchase of option right

 

-

-

5,072

SBA Loan forgiveness

 

77,314

-

-

Total

 

84,253

-

11,493

The US Small Business Administration (SBA) loan was forgiven on 9 April 2021 and treated as other operating income in the period.

6.2       Expenses by nature                                                                                                                            

Group

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2021

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2020

Audited

 12 months to

31/12/2020

 

US $

US $

US $

Depreciation of property plant and equipment

4,937

4,529

8,544

Amortisation of right of use asset

49,024

49,025

98,049

Costs related to fundraising activities

483,029

6,421

78,911

Realised/Unrealised foreign exchange movements

(178,272)

(643,867)

405,370

Employee benefit expense

1,502,132

408,048

1,022,677

Other administration expenses

655,304

152,745

343,131

Administration expenses

2,516,154

(23,099)

1,956,682

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange movements in Other Comprehensive Income

497,944

487,568

(391,737)

Total expenses

3,014,098

464,469

1,564,945

 

 

 

 

7          Income tax expense

Group

 

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2021

US$

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2020

US$

Audited

 12 months to

31/12/2020

US$

Current tax on profits for the period

 

-

-

-

Adjustments in respect of prior period

 

-

-

-

Total current tax

 

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

8          Earnings/Loss per share

Group

 

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2021 US$

Unaudited

 6 months to

30/06/2020 US$

Audited

 12 months to

31/12/2020 US$

Profit/(Loss) for the period US$

 

(2,943,842)

(481,289)

(1,586,409)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares in Issue

 

75,988,502

52,035,313

55,598,175

Basic Loss per Share US$

 

(0.039)

(0.009)

(0.029)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average Shares, Warrants and Options in Issue

 

91,679,394

70,305,311

75,534,490

Diluted Loss per Share US$

 

(0.039)

(0.009)

(0.029)

 

 

 

 

 

All potentially dilutive items are disregarded for the purpose of the diluted earnings per share as they are considered antidilutive.

 

9          Share capital

Group and Company

No of shares of £0.01 each

Ordinary Shares US $

Total

US $

Issued and fully paid up

 

 

 

At 1 January 2020  

49,132,482

648,298

648,298

Shares issued for cash

9,817,853

121,470

121,470

At 30 June 2020      

58,950,335

769,768

769,768

 

 

 

 

At 1 July 2020                                                                               

58,950,335

769,768

769,768

Shares issued for cash

3,069,508

42,183

42,183

Shares issued for cash received post year end

885,918

11,250

11,250

At 31 December 2020                                                               

62,905,761

823,201

823,201

 

 

 

 

At 1 January 2021                                                                       

62,905,761

823,201

823,201

Shares issued for cash

50,401,639

718,028

718,028

At 30 June 2021                                                                           

113,307,400

1,541,229

1,541,229

 

10        Share premium

Group and Company

 

Ordinary Shares US $

Total

US $

Allotted and fully paid up

 

 

 

At 1 January 2020

 

5,714,678

5,714,678

Premium on shares issued (net of cost of issue of shares)

 

1,630,154

1,630,154

At 30 June 2020                                                                           

 

7,344,832

7,344,832

 

 

 

 

At 1 July 2020

 

7,344,832

7,344,832

Premium on shares issued (net of cost of issue of shares)

Reduction in Capital

 

603,742

(7,391,891)

603,742

(7,391,891)

At 31 December 2020                                                               

 

556,683

556,683

 

 

 

 

At 1 January 2021

 

556,683

556,683

Premium on shares issued

 

26,739,490

26,739,490

Cost of issue of shares

 

(1,326,802)

(1,326,802)

At 30 June 2021                                                                           

 

25,969,371

25,969,371

11        Reserves

Retained earnings

 

 

 

Group

US $

At 1 January 2020

 

 

 

(2,844,929)

Loss for the period

 

 

 

            6,279

Share based payments charge

 

 

 

32,218

At 30 June 2020

 

 

 

(2,806,432)

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the period

 

 

 

(1,984,424)

Reduction in Capital

 

 

 

7,391,891

Share based payments charge

 

 

 

86,326

At 31 December 2020

 

 

 

2,687,361

 

 

 

 

 

Loss for the period

 

 

 

(2,445,898)

Share based payments charge

 

 

 

156,874

At 30 June 2021

 

 

 

398,337

 

 

 

 

 

 

Translation reserve

 

 

 

Group

US $

At 1 January 2020

 

 

 

44,882

Foreign exchange loss

 

 

 

(487,568)

At 30 June 2020

 

 

 

(442,686)

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange loss/gain

 

 

 

879,305

At 31 December 2020

 

 

 

436,619

 

Foreign exchange loss/gain

 

 

 

 

   (497,944)

At 30 June 2021

 

 

 

(61,325)

The translation reserve comprises all foreign exchange differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations, primarily relating to the statement of financial position at the reporting dates.

 

12        Cash generated from operating activities

 

Group

Unaudited 6 months to 30/06/2021

US $

Unaudited 6 months to 30/06/2020

US $

Audited 12 months to 31/12/2020

US $

Loss before income tax

(2,445,898)

6,279

(1,978,145)

Adjustments for

 

 

 

-     Depreciation

4,937

4,529

8,544

-     Amortisation and impairment

49,024

49,025

98,049

-     No cash interest expense

14,012

16,820

32,956

-     Movement in foreign exchange

(280,058)

883,848

(68,056)

-     Share based payments

156,370

33,494

111,350

Movement in trade and other receivables

449,035

19,956

81,268

Movement in trade and other payables

(210,616)

(1,454,572)

243,261

Cash generated from operating activities

(2,263,194)

(440,621)

(1,470,773)

             

 

13        Events after the reporting period

There have been no events that require disclosure in accordance with IAS10, 'Events after the balance sheet date', save that since the end of the reporting period the Group has signed four distribution agreements, commenced manufacturing of the X-PLO2RTM and distributed its first products.

 

Subsequent to the Annual General Meeting at which shareholders approved the re-appointment of KPMG LLP as the Group's independent auditor, and as requested by the Board, the Audit Committee considered the appointment of a new independent auditor for the year ending 31 December 2021. The Board accepted the Committee's recommendation that Jeffreys Henry LLP be appointed as the Group's independent auditor.

 

The Board wishes to thank KPMG for their work as the Group's independent auditor since 2017.

 

 

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