Interim Results
20 September 2018
ORACLE POWER PLC
("Oracle" or the "Company" or the "Group")
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2018
Oracle Power PLC (AIM:ORCP), the UK energy developer of a combined lignite coal mine and mine mouth power plant located in the Thar desert in the south-eastern Sindh Province of Pakistan, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.
Highlights
· "Letter of Intent" conditionally issued by Private Power Infrastructure Board;
· Successful equity raises;
· Continued work with our Chinese partners under the MOU;
· Orderly transition of power in Pakistan, following their general election;
· Board changes.
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2018
Chairman's Statement
I am pleased to present the Company's results for the six months ended 30 June 2018.
Board Changes
May I first pay tribute to my predecessor as Chairman Mr Anthony Scutt, who stood down as Chairman in February, and from whom I then took over as Chairman. Regretfully he was not reelected as a Director at the Annual General Meeting in June. He has served the Company since 2006. My Board colleagues and I are profoundly appreciative of his invaluable contribution to the development of Oracle over this time. I am pleased to advise that he has agreed to continue to serve us in the role of a consultant. We are now actively looking to appoint additional non-executive directors.
Operational Update
On 12 February 2018, the Company announced that the Private Power Infrastructure Board ("PPIB") approved the issue of Notice to Proceed ("NTP") and Letter of Intent ("LOI") to the Company's subsidiary Thar Electricity (Private) Limited, subject to an increase in size of the power plant (from 660 MW to 700 MW) being approved within the China Pakistan Economic Corridor ("CPEC").
Once the PPIB have formally issued the NTP and LOI, we will put in place a Performance Bond for US$700,000. We then have formal approval to build, own and operate the 700MW power plant. We expect to then:
· Require a full EPC and O&M (for 30 years operation) proposal from our Chinese partners for this;
· Submit an Electricity Tariff Petition to the National Electricity Pricing Regulatory Authority ("NEPRA") under the Upfront Tariff Regulations July 2017;
· Complete the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment approval process for the power plant, so that the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency can issue a No Objection Certificate, a requirement of the tariff approval process.
We will then apply for a Generation Licence from NEPRA and also apply to the Energy Department Government of Sindh to enter into a Water Use Agreement for a water supply into Block VI.
A Coal Price Petition will also need to be submitted to the Thar Coal and Energy Board for an EPC stage Coal Tariff.
As foreseen in the Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") signed in November 2017 with Chinese state-owned enterprises, Sichuan Provincial Investment Group Company Limited and PowerChina International Group Limited, the parties to the MOU are actively proceeding with financial, legal and commercial due diligence. On successful conclusion of this work, the parties will move forward to the second phase of the project, in particular the drawing up the definitive agreements and work towards Financial Close. Our Chinese partners are expected to arrange the finance with Sinosure and Chinese banks once all the approvals, permits and tariffs are in place.
Other activity will include a Land Ownership Survey in Block VI so that the formal acquisition of land can be completed soon after Financial Close. Also we will agree with our Chinese partners on any further technical work to be carried out before Financial Close, e.g. additional hydrology and geological drilling, power plant ground investigation works, and a water disposal study.
Equity Placings
The Company has successfully raised funds to meet working capital costs, £550,000 gross in April and £450,000 gross in August. The Company has also acquired the minority interest in its Pakistani subsidiary Sindh Carbon Energy Limited through a share exchange, issuing 95,652,174 shares of Oracle Power PLC. Currently shares in issue stand at 1,141,821,582.
Pakistan
An orderly transition of power followed the general election in Pakistan in July. It will take some weeks yet for new ministers and officials to take up their roles. The new Prime Minister, Imran Khan, has reaffirmed support for CPEC to maintain its momentum. We are keeping in close touch with all levels of Government to ensure continued support for the development of Thar.
Summary of Results
As expected for a mining company at our stage of development, our financial results for the six months to the 30 June 2018 show an operational loss for Oracle Power PLC Group of Companies after taxation of £458,871 (2017: loss of £460,667). At the period end, the Group had cash and cash equivalents of £53,274 (2017: £57,782) and total assets less current liabilities of £5,269,062 (2017 : £5,103,038). The basic loss per share was 0.04p (2017 : loss 0.05p).
The Board extends its appreciation to the Thar Coal and Energy Board and the Energy Department, Government of Sindh, as well as the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) Government of Pakistan for their continued support. The Board also continues to be very grateful for the patience and support of our shareholders.
Mark W. Steed
Chairman of the Board - Oracle Power PLC
Date: 19 September 2018
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE 6 MONTHS TO 30 JUNE 2018
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
£ £ £
CONTINUING OPERATIONS
Revenue - - -
Other operating income - - -
Administrative expenses (459,986) (462,717) (1,027,951)
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OPERATING LOSS (459,986) (462,717) (1,027,951)
Finance costs (470) - (21,544)
Finance income 1,585 2,050 2,141
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LOSS BEFORE TAX (458,871) (460,667) (1,047,354)
Tax - - -
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LOSS FOR THE PERIOD (458,871) (460,667) (1,047,354)
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Loss attributable to:
Owners of the parent (458,868) (460,623) (1,047,269)
Non-controlling interests (3) (44) (85)
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(458,871) (460,667) (1,047,354)
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Loss per share attributable to the ordinary equity
holders of the parent:
Basic and diluted (pence) (0.04) (0.05) (0.11)
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
£ £ £
LOSS FOR THE PERIOD (458,871) (460,667) (1,047,354)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Item that may be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss:
Exchange difference arising on translation of foreign
operations 96,503 (101,991) (239,356)
Income tax relating to components of other
comprehensive income - - -
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD, NET OF INCOME TAX 96,503 (101,991) (239,356)
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD (362,368) (562,658) (1,286,710)
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Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent (362,365) (560,709) (1,281,884)
Non-controlling interests (3) (1,949) (4,826)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
As at As at As at
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
Notes £ £ £
ASSETS
NON-CURRENT ASSETS
Intangible assets 5,025,595 4,869,548 4,839,316
Property, plant and equipment 11,346 21,196 18,076
Loans and other financial instruments 3 378,601 384,775 370,291
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5,415,542 5,275,519 5,227,683
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CURRENT ASSETS
Trade and other receivables 120,083 111,814 72,546
Cash and cash equivalents 53,274 57,782 126,178
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173,357 169,596 198,724
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TOTAL ASSETS 5,588,899 5,445,115 5,426,407
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EQUITY
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Share capital 4 1,096,822 911,783 961,884
Share premium 14,169,681 10,900,723 11,622,166
Translation reserve 473 43,240 (96,030)
Share scheme reserve - 86,712 -
Accumulated losses (9,997,914) (6,855,138) (7,355,072)
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5,269,062 5,087,320 5,132,948
Non-controlling interest - 15,718 12,841
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TOTAL EQUITY 5,269,062 5,103,038 5,145,789
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LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Trade and other payables 5 319,837 342,077 280,618
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 319,837 342,077 280,618
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TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 5,588,899 5,445,115 5,426,407
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Share
Share Accumulated Share scheme
capital losses premium reserve
£ £ £ £
Balance at 31 December 2016 911,783 (6,417,391) 10,900,723 109,588
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Changes in equity
Share options expired - 22,876 - (22,876)
Loss for the period - (460,623) - -
Other comprehensive income - - - -
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Balance at 30 June 2017 911,783 (6,855,138) 10,900,723 86,712
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Changes in equity
Share issue 50,101 - 721,443 -
Share options expired - 86,712 - (86,712)
Loss for the period - (586,646) - -
Other comprehensive income - - - -
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Balance at 31 December 2017 961,884 (7,355,072) 11,622,166 -
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Changes in equity
Share issue 134,938 - 2,547,515 -
Share options expired - - - -
Loss for the period - (458,868) - -
Arising on acquisition of
non-controlling interest - (2,183,971) - -
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Balance at 30 June 2018 1,096,822 (9,997,911) 14,169,681 -
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Translation Non-controlling Total
reserve Total interest equity
£ £ £ £
Balance at 31 December 2016 143,326 5,648,029 17,667 5,665,696
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Changes in equity
Loss for the period - (460,623) (44) (460,667)
Other comprehensive income (100,086) (100,086) (1,905) (101,991)
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Balance at 30 June 2017 43,240 5,087,320 15,718 5,103,038
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Changes in equity
Share issue - 771,544 - 771,544
Loss for the period - (586,646) (39) (586,685)
Other comprehensive income (139,270) (139,270) (2,838) (142,108)
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Balance at 31 December 2017 (96,030) 5,132,948 12,841 5,145,789
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Changes in equity
Share issue - 2,682,453 - 2,682,453
Loss for the period (458,868) (3) (458,871)
Other comprehensive income 96,503 96,503 - 96,503
Arising on acquisition of
non-controlling interest - (2,183,974) (12,838) (2,196,812)
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Balance at 30 June 2018 473 5,269,062 - 5,269,062
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CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
Notes £ £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 (469,884) (263,896) (830,845)
Interest Paid (470) - (21,544)
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Net cash from operating activities (470,354) (263,896) (852,389)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible fixed assets (89,776) (182,693) (294,548)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets - (1,385) (2,840)
Interest received 1,585 2,050 2,141
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Net cash from investing activities (88,191) (182,028) (295,247)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Share issue 550,000 - 771,544
Cost of share issue (67,547) - -
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Net cash from financing activities 482,453 - 771,544
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(Decrease)/Increase in cash
and cash equivalents (76,092) (445,924) (376,091)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of period 2 126,178 505,904 505,904
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes 3,188 (2,198) (3,634)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 53,274 57,782 126,178
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NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
1. RECONCILIATION OF LOSS BEFORE TAX TO CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
6 months to 6 months to Year ended
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
£ £ £
Loss before tax (458,871) (460,667) (1,047,354)
Depreciation 346 555 1,501
Loss/(Gain) on foreign exchange movements (1,926) 20,836 36,473
Finance costs 470 - 21,544
Finance income (1,585) (2,050) (2,141)
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(461,566) (441,326) (989,977)
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and
other receivables (47,537) (12,963) (26,305)
Increase/(Decrease) in trade and
other payables 39,219 190,393 (132,827)
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Cash generated from operations (469,884) (263,896) (830,845)
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2. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
The amounts disclosed on the cash flow statement in respect of cash and cash equivalents are in respect of the statement of financial position amounts:
Period ended 30 June 2018
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
As at As at As at
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
£ £
Cash and cash equivalents 53,274 57,782 126,178
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Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in hand and balances with banks.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNAUDITED RESULTS
FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
1. Basis of preparation
These interim financial statements for the six month period ended 30 June 2018 have been prepared using the historical cost convention, on a going concern basis and in accordance with applicable International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union ("IFRS") and with those parts of the UK Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS as adopted by the European Union. They have also been prepared on a basis consistent with the accounting policies expected to be applied for the year ending 31 December 2018, and which are also consistent with the accounting policies applied for the year ended 31 December 2017 except for the adoption of any new standards and interpretations.
These interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018 are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies and filed at Companies House and the auditors' report on those financial statements was unqualified and did not contain a statement made under Section 498(2) or Section 498(3) of the Companies Act 2006.
2. Loss per share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares of 1,071,814 (30 June 2017 - 911,783,126 and 31 December 2017 - 961,883,698) outstanding during the period. There is no difference between the basic and diluted loss per share.
3. Restricted bank deposits
In February 2015, US$500,000 was placed on deposit with Habib Bank as security for a performance bond. The deposit is repayable on compliance with the conditions of the bond.
4. Called up share capital
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
£ £ £
Allotted, called up and fully paid
1,096,821,582 Ordinary shares of 1p each 1,096,822 911,783 961,834
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The number of shares in issue was as follows:
Number of shares
Balance as 31 December 2016 911,783,126
Issued during the period -
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Balance at 30 June 2017 911,783,126
Issued during the period 50,100,572
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Balance at 31 December 2017 961,883,698
Issued during the period 134,937,884
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Balance at 30 June 2018 1,096,821,582
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5. Trade and Other Payables
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
As at As at As at
30 June 2018 30 June 2017 31 Dec 2017
£ £ £
Trade Payables 319,837 192,077 280,618
Advances - 150,000 -
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319,837 342,077 280,618
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6. Post balance sheet events
On 9 August 2018, the Company placed 45,000,000 Ordinary Shares of 0.1p each at a price of 1.00 pence per share. Following this placing, the Company's shares in issue stood at 1,141,821,582. At the date of this report, a balance of £85,000 in subscription funds remain outstanding. The Company expect this to be resolved in the near term and BHCL, the Company's broker and a major shareholder, has confirmed it will subscribe on the same placing terms in the event there is any subsequent shortfall in the settling of the placing.
There are no other post balance sheet events to report.
For further information please contact:
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Oracle Power PLC Shahrukh Khan
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+44 (0) 203 580 4314 |
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Brandon Hill Capital Limited Oliver Stansfield
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+44 (0)203 463 5000 |
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Peterhouse Corporate Finance Charles Goodfellow
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+44 (0)20 7220 9791 |
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Grant Thornton UK LLP Samantha Harrison, Richard Tonthat
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+44 (0) 207 373 5100 |
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Blytheweigh Tim Blythe, Camilla Horsfall, Megan Ray
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+44 (0) 207 138 3204 |
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Fortbridge Consulting Matt Beale, Bill Kemmery
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+44 (0)7966 389196 |
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