7th December 2012
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Mobile Streams plc
("Mobile Streams" the "Group" or the "Company")
Audited Full Year Results
Audited Full Year Results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2012
Mobile Streams (AIM: MOS), a leader in mobile content monetisation, is pleased to issue its Audited Full Year Results for the 12 months ended 30 June 2012. The financial yearend of the Company changed from 31 December to 30 June at the beginning of this financial year- comparisons are therefore made between 18 months to the end of June 2011 and the 12 months ended 30th June 2012.
Financial highlights for the 12 months ended 30 June 2012 are:
· Revenues of £22m (compared to £15.5m for the 18 months ended 30 June 2011). All revenues are from continuing operations and include no exceptional items.
· Mobile Internet revenues of £16.5m (compared to £7.5m for the 18 months ended 30 June 2011).
· Trading EBITDA* was £2m (18 month period ended June 2011: £0.5m).
· Profit before tax was £1.6m (18 month period ended June 2011 £0.1m).
· Cash of £1.8m, with no debt (compared to £0.7m as at 31 December 2011).
*Calculated as profit before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets.
Commenting, Roger Parry Chairman stated:
"The past 12 months has seen Mobile Streams continue on its strategy to develop a content offering across a wide range of mobile devices direct to consumers in addition to our original business of providing content to mobile network operators and other business partners. The operating performance of the business resulted from our presence and positioning in Latin America as well as our move away from mobile music services towards apps and games oriented services.
Our operations outside Europe represent 99% of the overall revenues for the period. Latin America represents 91% of the total revenues for the year. During the year ended 30 June 2012, Argentina modified its laws on cross border intercompany transfer of funds. As at 30 June 2012, 94% of the Group's cash balance of £1.8m was held in Argentina. Management is taking steps to mitigate this risk by diversifying its sources of cash generation, in particular utilising the cash-flow from its operations in markets such as Mexico and Colombia which do not face the same cash withdrawal restrictions as Argentina. The Company is also moving its finance operations to Argentina to ensure stability and continuity. The Company is in the process of appointing a suitable CFO in Argentina to lead the global and regional finance function for the Group. Further details of the appointment will be made in due course.
Mobile Streams entered the new financial year on 1st July 2012 with a clear focus on expanding its presence in Latin America and on mobile Internet services including apps and games. Revenues are expected to be generated primarily in Latin America in markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The new financial year has started with trading ahead of management's expectations. Unaudited revenues were around £3.5m in each of the first four months of the financial year, with EBITDA profits exceeding a total of £1m during that same four month period. The financial performance has been driven by continued growth in the Mobile Internet operating segment, where active subscribers have now passed 2.5 million, up from 1.75 million at the end of the financial year.
Our content, distribution and marketing resources and experienced management team places us well as the Mobile Internet expands."
Enquiries:
Mobile Streams Simon Buckingham, CEO +1 646 812 4749 Nominated Adviser and Broker N+1 Singer Jonny Franklin-Adams +44 (0) 20 7496 3058 |
Financial Statements
For the YearENDED
30 JuNE 2012
Company registration number: |
03696108 |
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Registered office: |
Abacus House 33 Gutter Lane London, EC2V 8AR |
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Directors: |
S D Buckingham M Carleton G Margent (resigned: 21 June 2012) T Maunder P Tomlinson R G Parry
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Chairman: |
R G Parry |
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Secretary: |
Pennsec Limited
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Bankers: |
National Westminster Bank plc PO Box 13 30 Market Place Newbury RG14 1AS |
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Auditors: |
Grant Thornton UK LLP Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor Grant Thornton House Melton Street Euston Square London NW1 2EP |
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Contents |
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Chairman's statement |
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Operating review |
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Financial review |
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Directors' report |
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Report of independent auditor |
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Accounting policies |
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Consolidated income statement |
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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income |
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Consolidated statement of financial position |
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Consolidated statement of changes in equity |
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Consolidated cash flow statement |
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements |
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Report of independent auditor |
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Company accounting policies
Company balance sheet
Notes to the Company financial statements |
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Mobile Streams is pleased to present its audited accounts for the financial year ended 30th June 2012. The financial year end of the Company changed from 31 December to 30 June at the beginning of this financial year- comparisons are therefore made between 18 months to the end of June 2011 and the 12 months ended 30th June 2012.
The past 12 months has seen Mobile Streams plc (the "Group" or the "Company") continue on its strategy to develop a content offering across a wide range of mobile devices direct to consumers in addition to our original business of providing content to mobile network operators and other business partners. The operating performance of the business resulted from our presence and positioning in Latin America as well as our move away from mobile music services towards apps and games oriented services.
Group revenue for the year ended 30 June 2012 was £22m (18 months period ended June 2011: £15.5m). Trading EBITDA* was £2m for year (18 month period ended June 2011: £0.5m). Profit before tax was £1.6m (18 month period ended June 2011 £0.1m).
Our operations outside Europe represent 99% of the overall revenues for the period. Latin America represents 91% (see note 21) of the total revenues for the year.
During the year ended 30 June 2012, Argentina modified its laws on cross border intercompany transfer of funds. As at 30 June 2012, 94% of the Group's cash balance of £1.8m was held in Argentina. Management is taking steps to mitigate this risk by diversifying its sources of cash generation, in particular utilising the cash-flow from its operations in markets such as Mexico and Colombia which do not face the same cash withdrawal restrictions as Argentina. The Company is also moving its finance operations to Argentina to ensure stability and continuity. The Company is in the process of appointing a suitable CFO in Argentina to lead the global and regional finance function for the Group. Further details of the appointment will be made in due course.
Mobile Streams entered the new financial year on 1st July 2012 with a clear focus on expanding its presence in Latin America and on open mobile Internet services including apps and games. Revenues are expected to be generated primarily in Latin America in markets such as Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. The new financial year has started with trading ahead of management's expectations. Unaudited revenues were around £3.5m in each of the first four months of the financial year, with EBITDA profits exceeding a total £1m during that same four month period. The financial performance has been driven by continued growth in the Mobile Internet operating segment, where active subscribers have now passed 2.5 million, up from 1.75 million at the end of the financial year.
Our content, distribution and marketing resources and experienced management team places us well as the Mobile Internet expands.
Roger Parry
Chairman
*Calculated as profit before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets.
OPERATING REVIEW
Mobile Streams` performance during the financial year ended 30 June 2012 was driven by primarily from Mobile Internet sales in Latin America.
Revenues are generated from two principal business activities: the sale of mobile content through mobile operators (Mobile Operator Sales) and the sale of mobile content over the internet (Mobile Internet Sales). Additionally, the Group is engaged in the provision of consulting and technical services (Other Service Fees).
During the period, the Group's Mobile Internet revenues grew, whilst its Mobile Operator revenues remained relatively flat. As consumers steadily update their phones from legacy feature and flip phone models to smartphones, they have generally used the operator content portals and application stores less, and used independent portals as well as the open mobile internet more actively.
Mobile Internet Sales
The Group anticipated the shift to the open Mobile Internet several years ago and added new products at new price points in new markets.
As a result, the Group experienced rapid growth in Mobile Internet sales, as consumers used their mobile devices to purchase mobile content subscriptions.
Latin America- primarily Argentina- accounted for the majority of both revenues and growth.
Mobile Internet subscribers doubled to 1.75m active subscribers compared to 846,000 at end June 2011. Active subscribers are defined as customers who have paid to use one of the Company's mobile internet products in the past two month period.
Appitalism.com is our Mobile Internet service for smartphone and tablet users, through which they can acquire and download applications ("apps") and content for its devices. Appitalism continued to evolve during the period and we are continuing to add new content, features, marketing partnerships and billing options to further develop the product. The launch of Appitalism.com was timed to coincide with burgeoning interest in apps for smartphones and tablet devices from both consumers and companies.
Mobile Operator Sales
The Group has several contracts with mobile operators that allow the distribution of content through their mobile portals.
Through active management of operator channels by the Group's channel management teams around the world, we have been successful in maintaining our mobile carrier revenue streams at relatively stable levels, despite generally reduced consumer visitors to these portals, which has been a continuing trend for the past couple of years. Our teams share and implement the best retailing practices in order to increase the conversion of visitors into customers to maintain the overall revenue and margin levels at a relatively consistent level.
Mobile Streams maintains direct operator relationships in several markets around the world including Australia, Singapore, Argentina, Mexico and Colombia, as well as partnerships with well-known telecoms companies around the world.
Revenues continued to shift from music-oriented products to games and apps. More than 30 Business To Business (B2B) customer contracts had been fully executed for the distribution and provision of the Company's apps, games and eBooks content and services as at 30 June 2012.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Group revenue for the year ended 30 June 2012 was £22m, a 42% increase on the 18 months ended 30 June 2011 (£15.5m).
Gross margin decreased to 40.1% (18 months ended 30 June 2011: 49.7%) due to increased marketing (Direct to Consumer) costs related to Mobile Internet cost of goods sold.
Selling, marketing and administrative expenses were £6.8m, a 5% decrease on the 18 months ended 30 June 2011 (£7.2m).
The Group recorded a profit after tax of £0.8m for the year ended 30 June 2012 (18 months ended 30 June 2011: loss of £0.2m)
Basic earnings per share increased to 2.120 pence per share (18 months ended 30 June 2011: loss of 0.589 pence).
Adjusted earnings per share (excluding depreciation, amortisation, impairments and share compensation expense) increased to 3.157 pence per share, (18 months ended 30 June 2011: profit of 0.542 pence).
*Calculated as profit before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors of the Company (the "Directors") present their report and the financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June, 2012.
The principal activity of the Group is the provision of technology and services for the publication of content, for distribution on mobile devices. The Company is registered in England and Wales under company number 03696108.
Results and dividends
The trading results and the Group's financial position for the year ended 30 June 2012 are shown in the attached financial statements, and are discussed further in the Business Review below.
The Directors have not proposed a dividend for this year. (18 months ended 30 June 2011: Nil).
Business review
Financial overview
The Group's cash balance was £1.8m (30 June 2011: £1.1m) at the year-end. The increase in cash was mainly due to increased revenues in Latin America, within the Mobile Internet segment, from increased subscriptions.
Financial performance
Financial performance for the year has been analysed as follows
* Calculated as profit before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets
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DIRECTORS REPORT
Key performance indicators ("KPI's")
The KPI's used by the Group are monthly trading EBITDA*, cash projections, growth in revenue and gross profit. Management review these on a regular basis, largely by reference to budgets and reforecasts.
Earnings before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets (EBITDA*) is a non-GAAP metric that is measured exactly as stated. All tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets entries in the income statement are reversed out from the bottom-line net income.
The cash flow projection shows how cash is expected to flow in and out which is an important business decision-making tool.
Growth in revenue is a measure of how we are growing our business. Our goal is to achieve year-on-year growth. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue is a measure of our profitability.
Strategy
The Group's revenues are generated though relationships with mobile operators and content aggregators and retailing directly to the consumer.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The nature of the Group's business and strategy is subject to a number of risks.
The Directors have set out below the principal risks facing the business.
Contracts with Mobile Network Operators (MNO's)
While Mobile Streams maintains relationships with numerous MNO's in the various territories, a small number of operators account for a high portion of the Group's business.
As the Group grows, management are using geographic and product diversity to counter this risk.
Contracts with rights holders
The majority of content provided by Mobile Streams is licensed from rights holders. While Mobile Streams is not dependent on any single rights holder for its entertainment content, termination, non-renewal or significant renegotiation of a contract could result in lower revenue.
The Group continues to enter into new content licensing arrangements to mitigate these risks.
Competition
Competition from alternative providers could adversely affect operating results through either price pressures, or lost custom.
Products and pricing of competitors are continuously monitored to ensure the Group is able to react quickly to changes in the market.
* Calculated as profit before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Evolution of mobile entertainment content
Mobile entertainment content is constantly evolving in terms of what is popular, how it is distributed and business models.
Management continues to review changes in the market, explore new business models and form new relationships with content partners.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates
Approximately 99% of the Group's revenue relates to overseas operations. The Group is therefore exposed to foreign currency fluctuations and the financial condition of the Group may be adversely impacted by foreign currency fluctuations. See note on page 8 "Financial risk management objectives and policies".
The Group has operations in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America. As a result, it faces both translation and transaction currency risks.
Currency exposure is not hedged.
Dependencies on key executives and personnel
The success of the business is substantially dependent on the Executive Directors and senior management team.
The Group has incentivised all key and senior personnel with share options and has taken out Key Man insurance policies on its Chief Executive Officer, Simon Buckingham.
Intellectual property rights
The protracted and costly nature of litigation, particularly in North America, may make it difficult to take a swift or decisive action to prevent infringement of the Group's intellectual property rights.
Although the Directors believe that the Group's content and technology platform and other intellectual property rights do not infringe the IP rights of others, third-parties may assert claims of infringement which could be expensive to defend or settle. The Group holds suitable insurance to reduce the risk and extent of financial loss.
Technology risk
A significant portion of the future revenues are dependent on the Group's technology platforms. Instability or interruption of availability for an extended period could have an adverse impact on the Group's financial position.
Mobile Streams has invested in resilient hardware architecture and continues to maintain software control processes to minimise this risk.
Management controls and reporting procedures and execution
The ability of the Group to implement its strategy in a competitive market requires effective planning and management control systems. The Group's future growth will depend upon its ability to expand whilst improving exposure to operational, financial and management risk.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Going concern risk
The current uncertain economic climate and changing market place may impact the Group's cash flows and thereby its ability to pay its creditors as they fall due.
A principal responsibility of management is to manage liquidity risk, as detailed in Note 25 to the financial statements. The Group uses annual budgeting, forecasting and regular performance reviews to assess the longer term profitability of the Group and make strategic and commercial changes as required to ensure cash resources are maintained.
The Group uses various financial instruments. These include cash and various items, such as trade receivables and trade payables that arise directly from its operations. The numerical disclosures relating to these policies are set out in notes to the financial statements.
The existence of these financial instruments exposes the Group to a number of financial risks, which are described in more detail below. The Group does not currently use derivative products to manage foreign currency or interest rate risks.
The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are market risk, currency risk, liquidity risk and credit risk. The Directors review and agree policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below. These policies have remained unchanged from previous periods.
Market risk encompasses three types of risk, being currency risk, fair value interest rate risk and price risk. In this review interest rate and price risk have been ignored as they are not considered material risks to the business. The Group's policies for currency risk are set out below.
Currency risk
The Group is exposed to translation and transaction foreign exchange risk. Currently, there is generally an alignment of assets and liabilities in a particular market, and no hedging instruments are used. In Latin American markets cash in excess of working capital is converted into a hard currency such as US Dollars, except in Argentina, where domestic regulations prevent companies from acquiring US Dollars. Under this scenario, the Argentine subsidiary is considering other alternatives to hedge a possible devaluation of local currency.
The Group will continue to review its currency risk position as the overall business profile changes.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
Liquidity risk
The Group seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash assets safely and profitably.
During the year ended 30 June 2012, Argentina modified its country's laws on cross border intercompany transfer of funds. As at 30 June 2012, 94% of the Group's cash is held in Argentina, which also accounted for 91% of the Group's revenues in the 12 months to 30 June 2012. Management is making changes to mitigate this risk and is also moving its finance operations to Argentina to ensure stability and continuity.
The aforesaid modified laws, severely restrict the Argentina subsidiary from transferring funds to parent companies for payment dividends or services rendered. This risk is being mitigated by the launch of similar businesses to Argentina in Colombia and Mexico where the laws on cross border transfer of funds are not restricted. Vendor related payments can be made out of Argentina on behalf of other subsidiaries.
The Group currently has no borrowing arrangements in place and prepares cashflow forecasts which are reviewed at Board meetings to monitor liquidity.
Credit risk
The Group's principal financial assets are bank deposits, cash and trade receivables. The credit risk associated with the bank deposits and cash is limited as the counterparties have high credit ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The principal credit risk arises therefore from the Group's trade receivables. Most of the Group's trade receivables are large mobile network operators or media groups. Whilst historically credit risk has been low management continuously monitors its financial assets and performs credit checks on prospective partners.
Policy on payment on trade payables
It is the Group's policy to settle supplier accounts in accordance with individual terms of business. The number of days purchases outstanding at the year-end in respect of the Group were 50 days (18 month 30 June, 2011: 50 days).
The present membership of the Directors of the Company (the "Board"), together with their beneficial interests in the ordinary shares of the Group, is set out below. Except where indicated, all Directors served on the Board throughout the year.
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Shares held or controlled by Directors |
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Ordinary shares of £0.002 each 30 June 2012 |
Ordinary shares of £0.002 each 30 June 2011 |
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S D Buckingham |
18,257,500 |
18,257,500 |
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M Carleton |
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P Tomlinson |
40,000 |
40,000 |
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R G Parry |
181,183 |
181,183 |
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T Maunder |
5,000 |
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G Margent (Resigned 21 June 2012) |
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
The table below summarises the exercise terms of the various options over ordinary shares of £0.002 (18 months 30 June 2011: £0.002) each which have been granted and were still outstanding at 30 June 2012.
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*Gabriel Margent held 250,000 share options which lapsed on resignation.
The remuneration of each of the Directors for the period ended 30 June 2012 is set out below:
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S D Buckingham |
197 |
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204 |
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G Margent |
95 |
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95 |
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88 |
T Maunder |
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17 |
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17 |
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R G Parry |
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36 |
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36 |
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45 |
P Tomlinson |
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34 |
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34 |
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292 |
87 |
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Benefits comprise medical health insurance.
Subsequent to the year end and as set out in note 23 the German subsidiary was subject to a tax audit for the years 2006 to 2010 and a claim was made by the German tax authorities in the sum of Euro 250,000. The company has made a provision in the sum of £120,195 (Euro 150,000) in respect of this claim. As explained in the note the company does not believe it is liable for the full sum and is working with its tax advisers in Germany to resolve this position. The provision is the directors best estimate of the maximum amount due.
There have been no others significant post balance sheet events.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
The Directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRSs). Under Company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs and profit or loss of the Company and Group for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:
§ select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
§ make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
§ state whether applicable IFRSs have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
§ prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.
The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the group's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as each of the Directors is aware:
§ there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware; and
§ the Directors have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Auditors
Grant Thornton UK LLP have indicated their willingness to continue in office, and a resolution that they be re-appointed will be proposed at the annual general meeting.
During the period ended 30 June 2012 the Board and the Audit Committee approved an extension to the engagement term of the Senior Statutory Auditor responsible for the audit opinion in relation to Mobile Streams plc. The term was extended from 6 to 7 years. The Audit Committee is satisfied that this extension does not in any way prejudice the objectivity and independence of the auditor. The approved extension during the period ended 30 June 2012 was to provide stability and continuity following the departure of the CFO at the year end.
On behalf of the Board
Simon Buckingham
Director
7 December 2012
We have audited the group financial statements of Mobile Streams Plc for the year ended 30 June 2012 which comprise the accounting policies, the consolidated income statement, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated statement of financial position, the consolidated statement of changes in equity, the consolidated cash flow statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union.
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of Directors and auditor
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 11, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the group financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the group financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's (APB's) Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
A description of the scope of an audit of financial statements is provided on the APB's website at www.frc.org.uk/apb/scope/private.cfm.
Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion the group financial statements:
§ give a true and fair view of the state of the group's affairs as at 30 June 2012 and of its profit for the year then ended;
§ have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; and
§ have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Opinion on other matter prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial period for which the group financial statements are prepared is consistent with the group financial statements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following:
Under the Companies Act 2006 we are required to report to you if, in our opinion:
§ certain disclosures of Directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
§ we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Other matter
We have reported separately on the parent company financial statements of Mobile Streams Plc for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Mark Henshaw
Senior Statutory Auditor
for and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP
Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants
London
7 December 2012
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Summary of significant accounting policies
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the parent company and all of its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 30 June 2012. They have been prepared in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU and with those parts of the companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. All references to IFRS in these statements refer to IFRS as adopted by the EU.
The historical cost convention has been applied as set out in the accounting policies, as modified by the revaluation of assets and liabilities held at fair value.
Subsidiaries are all entities over which the group has the power to govern the operating and financial policies generally accompanying a shareholding of more than half of the voting rights. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date on which control is lost.
The purchase method of accounting is used to account for the acquisition of subsidiaries by the Group. The cost of a business combination is measured as the fair value of assets given, equity instruments issued and liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, in line with IFRS 3, Business Combinations. Any assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed that are identifiable are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. Goodwill is stated after separating out identifiable intangible assets. The excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. If the cost of a business combination is less than the fair value, the difference is recognised directly in the income statement.
Inter-company transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated in full. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred. Subsidiaries' accounting policies have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the Group.
The separate financial statements and notes of the Company are presented on pages 47-57, which are prepared in accordance with UK GAAP.
(a) Presentational currency
The consolidated and parent company financial statements are presented in British pounds, the functional currency of the parent entity is also British pounds.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(b) Transactions and balances
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date the transaction occurs. Any exchange gains or losses resulting from these transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date are recognised in the income statement.
Foreign currency balances are translated at the year-end using exchange rates prevailing at the year-end.
(c) Group companies
The financial results and position of all group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency of the Group are translated into the presentation currency as follows:
i assets and liabilities for each balance sheet are translated at the closing exchange rate at the date of the balance sheet
ii income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless it is not a reasonable approximation to the exchange rate at the date of transaction )
iii all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity (cumulative translation reserve)
All property, plant and equipment (PPE) are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the purchase of the items.
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment less estimated residual value on a straight line basis over their estimated useful life. The following rates and methods have been applied:
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The asset's residual value and useful life is reviewed, and adjusted if required, at each balance sheet date. The carrying amount of an asset is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.
Gains /losses on disposal of assets are determined by comparing proceeds received to the carrying amount. Any gain/loss is recognised in the income statement.
(a) Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of net identifiable assets of the acquired entity at the date of acquisition. This goodwill for subsidiaries is included in intangible assets. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units for impairment testing.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(b) Assets acquired through business combinations
These consist of customer relationships, technology based assets and non-compete agreements acquired through business combinations. To meet this definition, the intangibles must be identifiable either by being separable, or by arising from contractual or other legal rights. Intangibles acquired through business combinations are recognised at fair value. Where a reliable estimate of useful life of the intangible can be obtained, the intangible asset is to be amortised using the straight line basis, over the useful life. Where there is an indication of impairment of intangibles, the intangible will be tested for impairment. The estimated useful lives of these assets are:
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(c) Media content and Media platform development
Media content and Media platform developments represent intangible assets that have been acquired from third parties and also that are internally generated, including capitalised direct staff costs. Content and platform expenditure is charged against income in the year in which it is incurred unless it meets the recognition criteria of IAS 38 Intangible Assets. To meet the criteria of an intangible the Group must demonstrate the following criteria:
- the technical feasibility of completing the asset so that it will be available for use,
- its intention to complete the intangible (or sell it),
- its ability to use or sell the intangible,
- that the intangible will generate future economic benefit,
- that adequate resources are available to complete the intangible, and
- the expenditure can be reliably measured.
Intangible assets, if capitalised, are amortised on a straight-line basis over the period of the expected benefit. Amortisation commences when the asset is ready for use.
(d) Appitalism
Appitalism developments represent intangible assets that have been internally generated, including capitalized direct staff costs. To meet the intangible asset criteria the group must demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the asset so that it will be available for use, its intention to complete the intangible (or sell it), its ability to use or sell the intangible, that the intangible will generate future economic benefit, adequate resources to complete the intangible and the expenditure can be reliably measured. Intangible assets, if capitalized, are amortised on a straight line basis.
(e) Software
Software represents assets that have been acquired from third parties. To meet the criteria for recognition the intangible asset must be both identifiable and either separable, or arise from contractual or other legal rights. Intangible Assets acquired from third parties are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Where a reliable estimate of useful life of the intangible can be obtained, the intangible asset is to be amortised using the straight line basis, over the useful life. Where there is an indication of impairment of Intangible assets with a definite life, the intangible will be tested for impairment. The estimated useful life of acquired software is 2 years.
Amortisation is shown in "depreciation, amortisation and impairment" in the income statement.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Impairment of assets
Assets that have an indefinite useful life, such as goodwill, are not subject to amortisation, but are instead tested annually for impairment and also tested whenever an event or change in situation indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Assets that are subject to amortisation are also tested for impairment whenever an event or change in situation indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised in the income statement as the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is determined by the higher of the fair value of an asset less costs to sell and the value in use. In order to assess impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which separate cash flows can be identified (cash-generating units).
Impairment is shown in "depreciation, amortisation and impairment" in the income statement.
Current tax is the tax currently payable based on taxable profit for the year.
Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax base of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax is not provided on the initial recognition of goodwill, nor on the initial recognition of an asset or liability unless the related transaction is a business combination or affects tax or accounting profit. Deferred tax on temporary differences associated with shares in subsidiaries is not provided if reversal of these temporary differences can be controlled by the Group and it is probable that reversal will not occur in the foreseeable future.
Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates known by the balance sheet date and are expected to apply when the 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 tax liabilities are provided in full, with no discounting.
Changes in deferred tax assets or liabilities are recognised as a component of tax expense in the income statements, except where they relate to items that are charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the related deferred tax is also charged or credited directly to equity.
Provisions, including those for legal claims, are recognised when the Group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.
Provisions are measured at the present value of management's best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the present obligation at the balance sheet date. The discount rate used to determine the present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the increased risks specific to the liability.
a) Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, demand deposits held with financial institutions and other short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
b) Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the balance sheet. Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and later measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment. An impairment provision for trade receivables is established when there is objective evidence that the Group will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the receivables. The provision is calculated as the difference between the receivable's carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate.
The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss is recognised in the income statement. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited in the income statement
Financial liabilities are obligations to pay cash or other financial assets and are recognised when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. All financial liabilities are recorded initially at fair value, net of direct issue costs.
A financial liability is derecognised only when the obligation is extinguished, that is, when the obligation is discharged or cancelled or expires.
The Group's financial liabilities consist of trade and other payables, which are measured subsequent to initial recognition at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.
All interest-related charges are reported in the income statement as finance costs.
As at 30 June 2012, the Group is organised into four geographical segments: Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Revenues are from external customers only and generated from three principal business activities: the sale of mobile content through Mobile Operator Services (Mobile Operator Sales), the sale of mobile content over the internet (Mobile Internet Sales) and the provision of consulting and technical services (Other Service Fees).
Revenue includes the fair value of sale of goods and services, net of value-added tax, rebates and discounts and after eliminating intercompany sales within the Group. Revenue is recognised as follows:
a) Mobile Operator Sales & Mobile Internet Sales
Sales of goods are recognised when a Group entity has delivered media content to the end consumer, who has accepted the product and collectability of the related receivable is reasonably assured from the customer.
b) Other service Fees
Rendering of services are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, by reference to the stage of completion of the specific transaction, on the basis of the actual service provided as a proportion of the total services to be provided.
c) Interest income
Interest receivable is recognised in the income statement using the effective interest method. If the collection of interest is considered doubtful, it is suspended and excluded from interest income in the income statement.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
d) Deferred income
Revenue that has been collected from customers but where the above conditions are not met is recorded in the Statement of Financial Position under other creditors and deferred income and released to the income statement when the conditions are met.
Employees (including Directors) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares ('equity-settled transactions').
The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 (Amended) Share-based Payments to all grants of equity instruments.
The cost of equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the grant date of the equity instruments granted. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes method.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in retained earnings, over the periods in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award ('vesting date'). At each balance sheet date before vesting the cumulative expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting period has expired and management's best estimate of the achievement or otherwise of non-market conditions and of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market conditions are taken into account in determining the fair value of the options granted, at grant date, and are subsequently not adjusted for. The movement in cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet date is recognised in the income statement, with a corresponding entry in equity.
No expense or increase in equity is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest. Awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or not the market condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance conditions are satisfied.
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options are charged to the share premium account.
Leased assets
In accordance with IAS 17, all the Group's leases are determined to be operating leases and the payments made under them are charged to the income statement on a straight line basis over the lease term. Lease incentives are spread over the term of the lease.
a) Called up share capital
Called up share capital represents the aggregate nominal value of ordinary shares in issue.
b) Share premium
The share premium account represents the incremental paid up capital above the nominal value of ordinary shares issued.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
c) Translation Reserve
The translation reserve represents the cumulative translation adjustments on translation of foreign operations.
d) Merger Reserve
The merger reserve represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for equity shares issued directly to acquire another entity meeting the specific requirements of section 612 of the Companies Act 2006.
The following new Standards and Interpretations, which have been adopted by the European Union and are yet to become mandatory, have not been applied in the 2012 group financial statements.
Standard or Interpretation Effective for periods beginning on or after
IAS 19 Employee Benefits (revised June 2011) 1 January 2013
Amendments to IAS 1 Presentation Effective 1 January 2014
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
* Other income includes the sale of the ringtones.com domain.
** Administrative expenses include Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment £0.38 m (18 months ended 30 June 2011: £0.41m); Share Based Compensation £ Nil (18 months ended 30 June 2011: £7k). Administrative expenses £3.5m (18 months ended 30 June 2011: £4.9m).
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The financial statements were authorised by the Board of Directors and were signed on its behalf by:
Simon Buckingham
Director
7 December 2012
Company number: 03696108
Mobile Streams Plc (the Company) and its subsidiaries (together 'the Group') provide technology and services for the publication of content, primarily for distribution on wireless devices. The Group has subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America. The Group has made various strategic acquisitions to build its market share in these regions.
The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The address of its registered office is Abacus House, 33 Gutter Lane. London, EC2V 8AR.
The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market.
These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 7th. December 2012.
Estimates are evaluated on a regular basis and are based on historical experience and other factors, such as expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Judgements are evaluated on a regular basis and are based on historical experience and other factors, such as expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates, by definition, will rarely equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Estimates
(a) Goodwill
The Group tests annually whether goodwill has suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy. The recoverable amount of cash-generating units has been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require estimates to be made. Refer to note 12.
(b) Accrued revenue and accrued content costs
Judgement is required by management to determine the value of accrued revenue and accrued content cost liability which is based on the content delivery to its customers. Due to the timing of confirmation of delivery of content to its customers from the service providers, judgement is applied to determine the level of accrued revenue and accrued content liability to be recognised within the financial statements until confirmation is received.
Judgement
(c) Income taxes
The Group is subject to income taxes in various jurisdictions. Judgement is required in determining the worldwide provision for income taxes. There are many transactions/calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome is different to what is initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions.
(d) Intangible assets
The Group is required to identify and assess the useful life of intangible assets and determine if there is a finite or indefinite life. Judgement is required in determining if an intangible asset has a finite life and the extent of this finite life in order to calculate the amortisation charge on the asset. The Group tests annually whether intangible assets with an indefinite life have suffered any impairment, in accordance with the accounting policy. The recoverable amount of cash-generating units has been determined based on value-in-use calculations. These calculations require estimates to be made. Where there is no observable market value for an intangible asset, management will make use of a valuation technique to determine the value of an intangible. In doing so, certain assumptions and estimates will be made. Refer to note 12.
e) Share based payments
The Group is required to measure the fair value of equity settled transactions with employees at the grant date of the equity instruments. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes method. This requires assumptions regarding interest free rates, share price volatility and expected life of an employee share option. The volatility of the Company's share price on each date of grant was calculated as the average of volatilities of share prices of companies in our Peer Group on the corresponding dates. The Peer Group is a group of companies in the same industry providing similar services. The volatility of share price of each company in the Peer Group was calculated as the average of annualised standard deviations of daily continuously compounded returns on the Company's stock, calculated over 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years back from the date of grant, where applicable. The risk-free rate is the yield to maturity on the date of grant of a UK Gilt Strip, with term to maturity equal to the life of the option. The expected life of an employee share option is 5 years.
f) Deferred taxation
Judgement is required by management in determining whether the Group should recognise a deferred tax asset. Management consider whether there is sufficient certainty its tax losses available to carry forward will ultimately be offset against future earnings, this judgement impacts on the degrees to which deferred tax assets are recognised (see note 16).
3. Directors' and Officers' remuneration
The Directors are regarded as the key management personnel of Mobile Streams Plc.
Charges in relation to remuneration received by key management personnel for services in all capacities during the Year ended 30 June 2012 are as follows:
4. Services provided by the group's auditor and network firms
During the year ended 30 June 2012 the Group (including its overseas subsidiaries) obtained the following services from the Group's auditor and network firms: |
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2012 |
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18 months 2011 |
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£000's |
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£000's |
Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for the audit of the parent company and consolidated accounts |
44 |
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54 |
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Non-Audit services: |
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Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for other services: |
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The audit of the Company's subsidiaries pursuant to legislation |
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Interim procedures |
6 |
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6 |
Tax compliance and advisory services |
15 |
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30 |
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65 |
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90 |
5. Depreciation, amortisation and impairment
6. Finance income
7. EARNINGS/(LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings /(loss) per share is calculated by dividing the profit/loss attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
Reconciliations of the earnings and weighted average number of shares used in the calculations are set out below.
Weighted average number of shares
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Number of shares |
Number of shares |
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For basic earnings per share |
36,457,692 |
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36,313,610 |
Exercisable share options |
1,488,563 |
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1,085,000 |
For diluted earnings per share |
37,946,255 |
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37,398,610 |
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Pence per share |
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Pence per share |
Adjusted earnings per share |
3.157 |
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0.542 |
Adjusted diluted earnings per share |
3.033 |
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0.527 |
The adjusted EPS has been calculated to reflect the underlying profitability of the business by excluding non-cash charges for depreciation, amortisation, impairments and share compensation charges
8. Directors and employees
Staff costs during the year were as follows:
The average number of employees during the year was:
9. income tax expense
The tax charge is based on the loss for the year and represents:
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2012 |
2011 |
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£'000 |
£'000 |
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Current tax: |
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UK corporation tax on profits of the period |
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- |
- |
Foreign tax on profits of the period |
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1,355 |
337 |
Total current tax |
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1,355 |
337 |
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Deferred tax: |
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Origination & reversal of timing differences: (Deferred tax charge/(credit) (note 16) |
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(492) |
- |
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Tax on profit on ordinary activities |
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863 |
337 |
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Factors affecting the tax charge for the period |
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Profit on ordinary activities before tax |
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1,636 |
123 |
Profit multiplied by standard rate |
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of corporation tax in the United Kingdom of 24%/28% |
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393 |
34 |
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Effects of: |
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Adjustment for tax-rate differences |
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266 |
76 |
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes in current year |
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11 |
198 |
Tax losses carried forward |
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230 |
31 |
Tax losses utilised |
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(27) |
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Prior year tax adjustments |
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(10) |
- |
Other |
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- |
2 |
Current tax charge for the period |
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863 |
337 |
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Comprising |
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Current tax expense |
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874 |
374 |
Deferred tax (expense), income, resulting from the origination and reversal of temporary differences |
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(11) |
(37) |
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863 |
337 |
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Provision for deferred tax (Deferred tax asset) |
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Provision at brought forward |
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(38) |
(38) |
Current Year |
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492 |
- |
Deferred tax provision/(asset) carried forward |
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454 |
(38) |
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Relating to |
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Expenses deducted in Argentina on a paid basis |
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454 |
- |
Other |
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- |
(38) |
Provision for deferred tax |
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454 |
(38) |
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Unprovided Deferred tax |
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Losses |
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203 |
177 |
10. DIVIDENDS
No dividends were paid or proposed during the year (18 months ended 30 June 2011: Nil).
11. Property, plant and equipment
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12. Goodwill AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The carrying amount of goodwill is entirely attributable to Mobile Streams (Hong Kong) Limited and its subsidiaries in Singapore and Australia which make up the Asia Pacific reportable segment. Following an impairment review at the balance sheet date the fair value was higher than the carrying value and therefore no impairment was required (2011: No impairment charge). The recoverable amount was determined based on value-in-use calculations, covering a twenty years forecast assuming continued profits from the existing customer relationships and content repertoire offering. The valuation is wholly based on budgets which have been prepared by senior management. Growth of 2.5% based on historical information and the discount rate of 13.7%, based on WACC of the entity, are used in the valuation of cash-generating units. These rates are used to extrapolate cash flows beyond the forecast period. There was no change in the method of estimation during the year.
On to a different matter, the intangible asset of Appitalism has been assessed to review the need of impairment. As a result, the net book value at the balance sheet date was higher than its fair value so an impairment charge of ₤169,000 has been booked. (2011: No impairment charge)
Other intangible assets
Mobile Streams' other intangible assets comprised acquired customer relationships, technology based assets and non-compete agreements. These assets were fully amortised in the year.
13. Trade and other receivables
The carrying value of trade receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value.
Trade and other receivables have been reviewed for indicators of impairment. Certain trade receivables, on the basis of age and collectability, were found to be impaired and a provision for doubtful debts of £91,000 (18 months ended 30 June 2011: £68,000) has been recorded.
In addition, some of the unimpaired trade receivables are past due as at the reporting date. The profile of financial assets past due but not impaired is as follows:
Provision for doubtful debts reconciliation
Trade and other receivables that are not past due or impaired are considered to be collectible within the Group's normal payment terms.
14. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include the following components:
15. Trade and other payables
All amounts are short term. The carrying values are considered to be a reasonable approximation of fair value.
16. Deferred TAX ASSETS AND liabilities
Deferred tax liability on intangible assets has decreased as a result of impairment and amortisation.
17. SHARE CAPITAL
The Company only has one class of shares. The total number of shares issued is 36,457,692 (30 June 2011: 36,457,692) with a par value of £0.002 per share. All issued shares are fully paid.
The Group's main source of capital is the parent company's equity shares. The policy which is met by the Group is to retain sufficient authorised share capital so as to be able to issue further shares to fund acquisitions, settle share based transactions and raise new funds. Share based payments relate to employee share options schemes. The schemes have restrictions on headroom so as not to dilute the value of issued shares of the Company. The Group has not raised debt financing in the past and expects not to do so in the future.
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2012 |
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2011 |
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£000's |
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£000's |
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Authorised |
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69,150,000 ordinary shares of £0.002 each (30 June 2011: 69,150,000) |
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Allotted, called up and fully paid: 36,457,692 ordinary shares of £0.002 each (30 June 2011: 36,457,692) |
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73 |
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18. Share based payments
The Group operates three share option incentive plans - an Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme, a Global Share Option Plan and an ISO Sub Plan - in order to attract and retain key staff. The remuneration committee can grant options over shares in the Company to employees of the Group. Options are granted with a fixed exercise price equal to the market price of the shares under option at the date of grant and are equity settled. The contractual life of an option is 10 years. Exercise of an option is subject to continued employment. Options are valued at date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
There were no options granted to Directors during the year ended 30 June 2012.
The fair value per option of options granted during the 18 months period to 30 June 2011 and the assumptions used in the calculation are shown below:
Date of grant |
17 March 2011 |
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23 March 2011 |
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Share price at grant (£) |
0.3025 |
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0.3025 |
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0.3025 |
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0.3430 |
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0.3430 |
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0.3430 |
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Exercise price (£) |
0.3025 |
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0.3025 |
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0.3025 |
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0.3430 |
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0.3430 |
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0.3430 |
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Shares under option |
275,000 |
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275,000 |
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275,000 |
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166,667 |
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166,667 |
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166,667 |
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Vesting period (years) |
1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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Expected volatility |
44.72% |
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44.72% |
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44.72% |
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44.64% |
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44.64% |
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44.64% |
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Option Life (years) |
10 |
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10 |
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10 |
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10 |
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10 |
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10 |
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Expected life (years) |
5 |
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5 |
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5 |
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5 |
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5 |
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5 |
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Risk-free rate |
0.8981% |
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0.8981% |
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0.8981% |
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0.9435% |
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0.9435% |
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0.9435% |
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Dividend yield |
0.00% |
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0.00% |
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0.00% |
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0.00% |
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0.00% |
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0.00% |
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Fair value per option (£) |
0.055 |
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0.077 |
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0.094 |
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0.061 |
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0.087 |
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0.106 |
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* A total of 250,000 shares, 83,500 shares per vesting period, have been forfeited in 2012. |
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The volatility of the Company's share price on the date of grant was calculated as the average of volatilities of share prices of companies in the Peer Group on the corresponding date. The volatility of share price of each company in the Peer Group was calculated as the average of annualised standard deviations of daily continuously compounded returns on the Company's stock, calculated over 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years back from the date of grant, where applicable. The risk-free rate is the yield to maturity on the date of grant of a UK Gilt Strip, with term to maturity equal to the life of the option. The expected life of an employee share option is 5 years.
Share options in issue at the year-end under the various schemes are:
1. Personal to the Option Holder and are not transferable, or assignable.
2. Shall not be exercisable on or after the tenth anniversary of the grant date.
3. Subject to the rules of the Plans, the Options shall Vest as follows - Options vest at 33.3% per year:
l 33.3% vest on the First Anniversary of the grant of option
l A second 33.3% vest on the Second Anniversary of the grant of option
l The first 33.33% vest on the Third Anniversary of the grant of option
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Outstanding at 1 July |
2,500 |
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£0.44 |
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1,582 |
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£0.47 |
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Granted |
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1,375 |
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£0.31 |
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Exercised |
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(165) |
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£0.04 |
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Forfeited |
(300) |
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£0.35 |
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(292) |
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£0.26 |
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Outstanding at 30 June |
2,200 |
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£0.46 |
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2,500 |
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Exercisable at 30 June |
1,489 |
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£0.52 |
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1,085 |
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£0.62 |
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Weighted average exercise price (£) |
Number of Shares (000's) |
Weighted average remaining life (years): |
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£0 - £0.50 |
0.264 |
1,501 |
7.6 |
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0.276 |
1,801 |
8.8 |
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£0.51 - £1.00 |
0.869 |
699 |
3.6 |
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0.869 |
699 |
4.6 |
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No share options were exercised during the year ended 30 June 2012 (18 months ended 30 June 2011: 165,000 at a weighted average price of £0.3130).
The total charge for the year relating to employee share based payment plans was £ Nil (18 months ended 30 June 2011: £7,000), all of which related to equity-settled share based payment transactions.
19. MERGER RESERVE
The merger reserve was created on the issue of shares in consideration for the acquisition of Mobile Streams Europe GmbH.
20. OPERATING LEASES
The Group has commitments under operating leases for land and buildings to pay the following amounts in the next twelve months.
There are no other operating leases. Lease payments recognised as an expense during the period amount to £46,260 (2011: £210,000).
As at 30 June 2012, the Group is organised into 4 geographical segments: Europe, North America, Latin American, and Asia Pacific. Revenues are from external customers only and generated from three principal business activities: the sale of mobile content through MNO's (Mobile Operator Services), the sale of mobile content over the internet (Mobile Internet Services) and the provision of consulting and technical services (Other Service Fees).
All operations are continuing and all inter-segment transfers are priced and carried out at arm's length.
91% of revenue in Latin America is derived from 2 major customers and 97% of revenue in Asia Pacific is derived from 3 major customers.
The segmental results for the year ended 30 June 2012 are as follows:
The segmental results for the 18 months enden 30 June 2011 are as follows:
* Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation and share compensation. |
The totals presented in the Group's operating region segments reconcile to the Group's key financial figures as presented in its financial statements as follows:
INTEREST REVENUE
Interest Revenue for the year ended 30 June 2012 was £2k derived entirely from Latin America (Argentina) (18 months ended 30 June 2011: £8k)
DEFERRED TAX |
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Europe |
Asia Pacific |
North America |
Latin America |
Other |
Group |
|
Deferred Tax |
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Deferred Tax |
- |
- |
454 |
- |
- |
454 |
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- |
- |
454 |
- |
- |
454 |
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BENEFITS |
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Europe |
Asia Pacific |
North America |
Latin America |
Other |
Group |
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Benefits |
- |
(25) |
(30) |
(1) |
- |
(56) |
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- |
(25) |
(30) |
(1) |
- |
(56) |
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18 months ended 30 June 2011 |
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DEFERRED TAX |
Europe |
Asia Pacific |
North America |
Latin America |
Other |
Group |
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Deferred Tax |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(13) |
(13) |
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- |
- |
- |
- |
(13) |
(13) |
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BENEFITS |
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Europe |
Asia Pacific |
North America |
Latin America |
Other |
Group |
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Benefits |
- |
(38) |
(70) |
(2) |
- |
(110) |
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- |
(38) |
(70) |
(2) |
- |
(110) |
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22. Capital commitments
The Group has no capital commitments as at 30 June 2012 (30 June 2011: £Nil).
23. Contingent liabilities
The German subsidiary was subject to a tax audit for the years 2006 to 2010. As a result of the audit findings, the German fiscal authority, the Tax and Revenue Office of Hanover-North, is claiming a tax payment of about £200,325 (€250,000).
A provision of £120,195 (€150,000) has been booked (2011: no provision charge), because the company does not believe it is liable for the full sum and is working with its tax advisers in Germany to resolve this position. The provision is the director's best estimate of the maximum amount due.
The Group has no other contingent liabilities as at 30 June 2011.
24. Related party transactions
25. RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
The Group is exposed to currency and liquidity risk, which result from both its operating and investing activities. The Group's risk management is coordinated in close co-operation with the Board and focuses on actively securing the Group's short to medium term cash flows by minimising the exposure to financial markets. The most significant financial risks to which the Group is exposed are described below. Also refer to the accounting policies.
Foreign currency risk
The Group is exposed to transaction foreign exchange risk. The currencies where the Group is most exposed to volatility are US Dollars, Australian Dollars and Argentine Peso.
Currently, there is generally an alignment of assets and liabilities in a particular market and no hedging instruments are used. In Latin American markets cash in excess of working capital is converted into a hard currency such as US Dollars. The Company will continue to review its currency risk position as the overall business profile changes.
Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities, which are all short-term in nature, are translated into local currency at the closing rate are as follows.
Percentage movements for the period in regards to the British Pound to US Dollar, Australian Dollar and Argentine Peso exchange rates are as follows. These percentages have been determined based on the average market volatility in exchange rates during the period.
2012 2011
US Dollar 3% 8%
Australian Dollar 4% 24%
Argentine Peso 5% 18%
Liquidity risk
The Group seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs. Management prepares cashflow forecasts which are reviewed at Board meetings to ensure liquidity. The Group has no borrowing arrangements.
As at 30 June 2012, the Group's liabilities were all current and have contractual maturities as follows:
The maturity of the Group's financial liabilities, which were all current at the previous year end, were as follows:
Capital Management Disclosures
Management assesses the Group's capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structure while avoiding excessive leverage. This takes into account the subordination levels of the Group's various classes of debt. The Group manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Group may adjust the amount of dividends paid to shareholders, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares, or sell assets to reduce debt.
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We have audited the parent company financial statements of Mobile Streams Plc for the year ended 30 June 2012 which comprise the parent company balance sheet and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 11, the Directors are responsible for the preparation of the parent company financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. Our responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the parent company financial statements in accordance with applicable law and International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing Practices Board's (APB's) Ethical Standards for Auditors.
A description of the scope of an audit of financial statements is provided on the APB's website at www.frc.org.uk/apb/scope/private.cfm.
In our opinion the parent company financial statements:
§ give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 30 June 2012;
§ have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
§ have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
In our opinion the information given in the Directors' Report for the financial period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the parent company financial statements.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
§ adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
§ the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
§ certain disclosures of Directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
§ we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
We have reported separately on the group financial statements of Mobile Streams Plc for the period ended 30 June 2012.
Mark Henshaw
Senior Statutory Auditor
for and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP
Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants
London
7 December 2012
As used in the financial statements and related notes, the term 'Company' refers to Mobile Streams Plc. The separate financial statements of the Company are presented as required by the Companies Act 2006. As permitted by the Act, the separate financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("UK GAAP").
The following paragraphs describe the main accounting policies. The policies have been consistently applied to all periods presented.
As at 30 June 2012, the Group is organised into four geographical segments: Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Revenues are from external customers only and generated from three principal business activities: the sale of mobile content through mobile network operators (Mobile Operator Sales), the sale of mobile content over the internet (Mobile Internet Sales) and the provision of consulting and technical services (Other Service Fees).
Revenue includes the fair value of sale of goods and services, net of value-added tax, rebates and discounts. Revenue is recognised as follows:
a) Mobile Operator Sales & Mobile Internet Sales
Sales of goods are recognised when the Company has delivered media content to the end consumer, who has accepted the product and collectability of the related receivable is reasonably assured from the customer.
b) Other services
Rendering of services are recognised in the accounting period in which the services are rendered, by reference to the stage of completion of the specific transaction, on the basis of the actual service provided as a proportion of the total services to be provided.
c) Interest income
Interest receivable is recognised in the income statement using the effective interest method. If the collection of interest is considered doubtful, it is suspended and excluded from interest income in the income statement.
d) Deferred income
Revenue that has been collected from customers but where the above conditions are not met is recorded in the Statement of Financial Position under other creditors and deferred income and released to the income statement when the conditions are met.
Investments in subsidiaries are stated in the Company's balance sheet at cost less provisions for impairment.
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment.
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost less estimated residual value of fixed assets over their estimated useful lives. The following rates and methods have been applied:
Leasehold improvements |
Over the life of the lease |
Plant and equipment |
33% straight line |
Media platform development |
33% - 50% straight line |
Office furniture |
Between 10% and 33% straight line |
Media platform costs represent the cost of the initial development of websites and media platforms, which support the Company's core operations.
The Company continued to invest in expanding the capability of the media platform during 2011-2012 and has capitalised the direct staff costs incurred during the creation of this asset. The expected useful economic life of the platform is estimated to be 2 years and the asset is being depreciated on this basis.
The intangible assets represent the cost of creating original media content. Intangible assets are stated at cost, net of amortisation and any provision for impairment. Amortisation is calculated to write down the cost of intangible assets over their estimated useful lives. The following rates and methods have been applied:
Intangible assets |
Between 2 and 4 years straight line |
Deferred tax is recognised on all timing differences where the transactions or events that give the Group an obligation to pay more tax in the future, or a right to pay less tax in the future, have occurred by the balance sheet date. Deferred tax assets are recognised when it is more likely than not that they will be recovered.
Deferred tax is measured using rates of tax that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date. The exchange differences arising from the retranslation of the opening net investment in subsidiaries are taken directly to reserves. All other exchange differences are dealt with through the profit and loss account.
Rentals in respect of leases are charged to the profit and loss account in equal amounts over the lease term.
Employees (including Directors) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares ('equity-settled transactions').
Equity settled transactions
The Group has applied the requirements of Financial Reporting Standard 20 "Share Based Payments" to all grants of equity instruments.
The cost of equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the grant date of the equity instruments granted. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes method.
The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in retained earnings, over the periods in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award ('vesting date'). At each balance sheet date before vesting, the cumulative expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting period has expired and management's best estimate of the achievement or otherwise of non-market conditions and of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market conditions are taken into account in determining the fair value of options granted, at grant date, and are not subsequently adjusted for. The movement in cumulative expense since the previous balance sheet date is recognised in the income statement, with a corresponding entry in equity.
No expense or increase in equity is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest. Awards where vesting is conditional upon a market condition are treated as vesting irrespective of whether or not the market condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance conditions are satisfied.
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Restated |
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|
30 June 2012 |
|
30 June 2011 |
|
|
|
|
£000's |
|
£000's |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets |
|
2 |
- |
|
2 |
|
Investments in subsidiaries |
1 |
354 |
|
1,442 |
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Total fixed assets |
|
|
354 |
|
1,444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debtors |
|
|
3 |
748 |
|
2687 |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
11 |
|
83 |
||
Deferred tax asset |
|
|
- |
|
- |
|
Others assets |
|
3 |
|
2 |
||
Total current assets |
|
|
762 |
|
2,772 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year |
4 |
(707) |
|
(690) |
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Net current assets |
|
|
55 |
|
2,082 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net assets |
|
|
409 |
|
3,526 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital and reserves |
|
|
|
|
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Called up share capital |
|
5 |
73 |
|
73 |
|
Share premium |
|
6 |
10,317 |
|
10,317 |
|
Profit and loss account |
|
6 |
(9,981) |
|
(6,864) |
|
Shareholders funds |
|
|
409 |
|
3,526 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 7 December 2012.
Simon Buckingham
Director
Company registration number: |
03696108 |
Investments in subsidiaries are reviewed for impairment when events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable and are accounted for in the Company's financial statements at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
At the year-end the Company's investments were reviewed for impairment. A valuation of the Company's investments indicated that, in the case of the investments in the subsidiaries in Germany, USA, Hong Kong and Colombia , their fair market value was less than their carrying value and therefore an impairment charge of ₤1,088m needed to be recognized (2011:No impairment charge).
Investments in Subsidiary undertakings comprise: |
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Proportion held |
|
|
|
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Directly by Mobile Streams Plc |
By other Group companies |
Total held by Group |
Country of incorporation |
Mobile Streams Inc. |
100% |
- |
100% |
USA |
Appitalism, Inc. |
100% |
- |
100% |
USA |
Mobile Streams De Argentina SRL |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Argentina |
Mobile Streams De Brasil Midia Digital Para Celulares Ltda |
79% |
21% |
100% |
Brazil |
Mobile Streams Chile Ltda |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Chile |
Mobile Streams De Colombia Ltda |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Columbia |
Mobile Streams of Mexico S De RL De CV |
50% |
50% |
100% |
Mexico |
The Nickels Group Inc |
- |
100% |
100% |
USA |
Mobile Streams Venezuela SA |
100% |
- |
100% |
Venezuela |
Mobile Streams Asia Limited |
100% |
- |
100% |
UK |
Mobile Streams Australia Pty Limited |
- |
100% |
100% |
Australia |
Mobile Streams (Hong Kong) Limited |
100% |
- |
100% |
Hong Kong |
Mobile Streams Singapore Limited |
- |
100% |
100% |
Singapore |
Mobile Streams Europe GmbH |
100% |
- |
100% |
Germany |
All the subsidiaries' issued shares were ordinary shares and their principal activities were the distribution of licensed mobile phone content.
4. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
5. SHARE CAPITAL
For details of share capital refer to note 17 to the Group financial statements.
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Restated |
|
|
Share Premium |
|
Profit and loss Account |
|
|
£000's |
|
£000's |
|
|
|
|
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At 1 July 2011 |
|
10,317 |
|
(6,864) |
Loss for the year |
|
- |
|
(3,117) |
At 30 June 2012 |
|
10,317 |
|
(9,981) |
7. Capital commitments
The Company has no capital commitments at 30 June 2012 (30 June 2011: Nil).
8. Contingent liabilities
As at 30 June 2012 there were no contingent liabilities (30 June 2011: Nil).
During the year the Company remunerated senior management personnel as disclosed in note 3 in the Group financial statements.
There are no other related party transactions that require disclosing under Financial Reporting Standard 8.
On April 2011, a dividend distribution took place in Argentinean subsidiary, generating an income for Mobile Streams PLC of ₤77,188, for its 50% of participation in the capital of the subsidiary.
During the current year has been detected an error in prior year, due to the omission of the above mentioned transaction between group companies.
As a result, the income of ₤77,188 and the related intercompany debtor haven't been reported in the individual financial statements of Mobile Streams PLC as of June 30, 2011. Therefore, the figures have been restated.
The reconciliation between the reported figures and the restated amounts is as follows:
Income Statement:
Balance Sheet:
In addition, the balance sheet balances were understated as at 30 June 2011, so this error resulted in the restatement of the following line items for the year ended 30 June 2011: