30 June 2021
Catenae Innovation PLC
("Catenae", the "Company" or the "Group")
Final Results
Catenae Innovation PLC (AIM: CTEA), the AIM quoted provider of digital media and technology, announces its full year results for the twelve months ended 30 September 2020.
Financial overview
Operational overview
Guy Meyer, Chief Executive Officer of Catenae, said:
"COVID-19 presented the Group with a number of challenges given that Catenae's principal trading activity prior to the pandemic involved providing services to clients in the facilities management and local government sectors.
"That being said, the Company responded quickly and efficiently to the situation, acknowledging that its distributed ledger technology lent itself to helping organisations securely record employees' COVID-19 test results. Our proactive involvement in the consortium led by Z/Yen Group and our partnership with NPH were testament to our commitment to stay at the forefront of our industry and expand our network.
"Despite a number of leads and paid-for trials during the period under review, unfortunately the uptake of our product did not meet the Board's anticipations as the marketplace was largely defined by government lockdown restrictions. However, all our product development was designed with multi-purpose applications in mind so the know-how and intellectual property that was gained is retained in the business."
For further information please contact:
Catenae Innovation PLC |
+44 (0)191 580 8545 |
Guy Meyer, Chief Executive Officer |
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Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (Nominated Adviser) |
+44(0)20 7213 0880 |
Liam Murray / Jo Turner |
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Brandon Hill Capital Limited, Broker |
+44 (0)20 3463 5000 |
Andy Gutmann |
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Yellow Jersey PR (PR & IR) |
+44 (0)20 3004 9512 |
Sarah Hollins / Annabel Atkins / Matthew McHale |
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Notes to Editors:
About Catenae Innovation PLC
Catenae Innovation is an AIM quoted provider of digital media and technology services. Catenae use the power of blockchain to deliver solutions where its people-centric technology enables trust and certainty allowing organisations to gain better control over their operations, manage staff and safely welcome customers.
Chairman's Statement
Business and performance review
Catenae showed considerable resilience in what was a difficult trading year, and I would like to thank our team for their unwavering dedication and support to the business and in adapting to this 'new normal'.
Following the successful corporate restructuring and business stabilisation process carried out by the Board in 2019, the year started positively as the Company focused on innovating its products and exploring new opportunities for growth. Catenae made a number of inroads into new sectors and markets during its development of the Cov-ID app as well as Onsite ID.
While we acknowledge the commercial uptake of our product set was disappointing, the Company managed its finances prudently to ensure business continuity, with a subscription, conversion of existing liabilities and issue of warrants in January 2020 and a further fundraise in April 2020 resulting in an improved balance sheet.
Board changes
On 24 April 2020, Kevin Everett stepped down from the Board as Interim Non-Executive Chairman and was replaced by Brian Thompson as Non-Executive Chairman. John Farthing, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, also joined the Board on 24 April 2020. Guy Meyer was appointed Chief Executive Officer on a permanent basis on 20 July 2020.
Financial overview
The Company made a net loss for the year of £769,186 (2019: £825,230). Revenues for the year were £14,9481 (2019: £102,549).
The Company has a statement of financial position at the year-end showing net assets of £502,427 (2019 net liabilities: £727,077).
On 26 March 2020, the Company announced it had agreed a loan facility of £150,000 from Brian Thompson, which was fully repaid on 6 July 2020.
Working capital and fund raisings
During the year, the Company issued 188,855,491 new ordinary shares for a total gross consideration of £2,061,690 of which £1,497,455 was received in cash and £564,235 to settle liabilities.
COVID-19
At the end of January 2020, the Company ceased to rent offices, with all employees working remotely. Business meetings were successfully held using video conferencing platforms and Catenae's technical solutions were used effectively with customers and partners.
Brian Thompson
Chairman
1 Following the audit the Board became aware of an error in the unaudited half year report for the 6 month period to 31 March 2020, notified on 30 June 2020, turnover was misstated as £19,892, the correct figure was £4,521.
Statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 September 2020
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2020 |
2019 |
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£ |
£ |
Revenue |
14,948 |
102,549 |
Cost of sales |
- |
- |
Gross profit |
14,948 |
102,549 |
Administrative expenses |
(759,108) |
(1,072,233) |
Loss from operations |
(744,160) |
(969,684) |
Net finance expense |
(25,026) |
(1,412) |
Loss before taxation |
(769,186) |
(971,096) |
Taxation credit |
- |
145,866 |
Loss from continuing operations |
(769,186) |
(825,230) |
Total comprehensive loss for the year |
(769,186) |
(825,230) |
Basic and diluted loss per share (pence) |
(0.65) |
(2.86) |
Statement of financial position at 30 September 2020
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2020 |
2019 |
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£ |
£ |
Non-current assets |
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Intangible assets |
1 |
1 |
Investments |
- |
- |
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1 |
1 |
Current assets |
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Trade and other receivables |
20,604 |
22,948 |
Cash and other equivalents |
714,043 |
29,508 |
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734,647 |
52,456 |
Current liabilities |
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Trade and other payables |
(214,221) |
(555,629) |
Interest bearing loans |
- |
(223,905) |
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(214,221) |
(779,534) |
Non current liabilities |
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Interest bearing loans |
(18,000) |
- |
Total liabilities |
(232,221) |
(779,534) |
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Net assets / (liabilities) |
502,427 |
(727,077) |
Capital and reserves |
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Ordinary share capital |
442,183 |
3,223,601 |
Deferred share capital |
3,159,130 |
- |
Share premium account |
18,652,949 |
17,031,971 |
Share reserve |
(83,333) |
(83,333) |
Merger reserve |
11,119,585 |
11,119,585 |
Capital redemption reserve |
2,732,904 |
2,732,904 |
Retained Losses |
(35,520,991) |
(34,751,805) |
Shareholders' funds |
502,427 |
(727,077) |
Cash flow from operating activities |
2020 |
2019 |
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£ |
£ |
Loss for the year |
(769,186) |
(825,230) |
Adjustments for: |
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Amortisation of intangible assets |
- |
- |
Net bank and other interest charges |
25,026 |
1,412 |
Services settled by the issue of shares |
- |
120,055 |
Issue of share options and warrants charge |
- |
- |
Net cash outflow before changes in working capital |
(744,160) |
(703,763) |
(Increase)/Decrease in trade and other receivables |
(2,344) |
(6,000) |
(Decrease) / Increase in trade and other payables |
(62,210) |
(182,976) |
Cash outflow from operations |
(808,714) |
(892,739) |
Interest received |
28 |
88 |
Interest paid |
(25,054) |
(1,500) |
Net cash flows from operating activities |
(833,740) |
(894,151) |
Investing activities |
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Investment in joint venture |
- |
- |
Net cash flows from investing activities |
- |
- |
Financing activities |
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Issue of ordinary share capital |
1,481,855 |
967,810 |
Repayment of loan |
(96,580) |
(245,937) |
New loans raised |
133,000 |
152,681 |
Net cash flows from financing activities |
1,518,275 |
874,554 |
Net (decrease) / increase in cash |
684,535 |
(19,597) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
29,508 |
49,105 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
714,043 |
29,508 |
During the year £564,235 of trade and other payables and loans were converted into equity in non-cash transactions.
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Share Capital |
Share Premium |
Deferred Shares / Shares to be issued |
Other Reserves |
Retained Earnings |
Total Equity |
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£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
£ |
Balance at 30 Sept 2018 |
2,078,601 |
16,999,644 |
187,245 |
13,769,156 |
(33,926,575) |
(891,929) |
Loss for the year |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(825,230) |
(825,230) |
Share capital issued |
1,145,000 |
100,000 |
(187,245) |
- |
- |
1,057,755 |
Share issue cost |
- |
(67,673) |
- |
- |
- |
(67,673) |
Balance at 30 Sept 2019
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3,223,601 |
17,031,971 |
- |
13,769,156 |
(34,751,805) |
(727,077) |
Loss for the year |
- |
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- |
- |
(769,186) |
(769,186) |
Capital Reduction |
(3,159,130) |
- |
3,159,130 |
- |
- |
- |
Share capital issued |
377,712 |
1,683,978 |
- |
- |
- |
2,061,690
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Share issue costs |
- |
(63,000) |
- |
- |
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- (63,000) |
Balance at 30 Sept 2020 |
442,183 |
18,652,949 |
3,159,130 |
13,769,156 |
(35,520,991) |
502,427 |
The other reserves relate to the merger reserve, share reserve and the capital redemption reserve.
The principal activity of Catenae Innovation Plc is the provision of multimedia and technology solutions.
Catenae Innovation Plc is incorporated in the United Kingdom with registration number 04689130. Catenae Innovation Plc is domiciled in the United Kingdom and has its registered office at 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 2AX. The principal place of business for the Company is 26-27 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1HP.
Catenae Innovation Plc is a public limited company, limited by shares and its shares are quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.
Catenae Innovation Plc's financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling.
The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the period presented unless otherwise stated.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations (collectively 'IFRSs') as adopted for use in the European Union and as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.
The Company's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chairman's statement and below. The financial position of the Company, its cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are described in the financial statements. In addition, note 16 to the financial statements includes the Company's objectives, policies and processes for managing its capital; its financial risk management objectives; details of its financial instruments; and exposures to credit risk and liquidity risk.
The net asset position as at 30 September 2020, being the Company's financial year-end, was £502,427. Subsequent to the reporting date, the Board has been able to agree additional funding in the form of further share issues raising £1.0m in cash.
The Directors note that the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic relating to COVID-19 on 11 March 2020, and social distancing measures were introduced in the UK during March 2020. The Directors have assessed the impact of incorporating additional COVID-19 risk factors in the Going Concern assessment over a period of 18 months after the signing of these financial statements.
Key assumptions considered by management when assessing going concern include adjusting management best estimate of forecasted performance for factors including the length and extent of current lockdown restrictions ease and utilisation of relevant government support schemes. These have been estimated for their respective impacts on the Company's revenues, fixed and variable cost and resultant expected cash flow requirements.
The Company's forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonable estimate of a possible downturn in trading performance arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, show that the Company has sufficient financial resources for the going concern period. The Company does not believe that the COVID-19 outbreak represents a material uncertainty about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the Directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing these consolidated financial statements.
Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. An internally generated intangible asset arising from the Company's development activity is recognised only if all the following conditions are met:
• an asset is created that can be identified (such as a website);
• it is probable that the asset created will generate future economic benefits: and,
• the development cost of the asset can be measured reliably.
Internally-generated intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.
Externally acquired intangible assets are initially recognised at cost and subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful economic lives. The amortisation expense is included within the other administrative expenses line of the statement of comprehensive income.
Intangible assets are recognised on business combinations if they are separable from the acquired entity or give rise to other contractual/legal rights.
For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped into separately identifiable cash-generating units. At the end of each reporting period, the Company reviews the carrying amounts of its non-current assets, to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).
An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the assets or cash-generating unit's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use based on an internal discounted cash flow evaluation.
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and on demand deposits.
Equity comprises the following:
· Share capital represents the nominal value of issued ordinary shares and deferred shares.
· Share premium represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for equity shares, net of expenses of the share issue.
· Shares to be issued reserve represents cash received for the purchase of shares yet to be issued at the period end and for creditors who have agreed to convert their debt to shares yet to be issued at the period end.
· Merger reserve represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for equity shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of expenses of the share issue.
· Share reserve represents shares held in treasury at nominal value following the conclusion of the defaulting shares from October 2016.
· Capital redemption reserve represents the nominal value of shares repurchased by the Company.
· Retained earnings represent retained profits and losses.
Recognition of deferred tax assets is restricted to those instances where it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the difference can be utilised.
For trade receivables and other receivables due in less than 12 months, the Company applies the simplified approach in calculating Expected Credit Losses ("ECL's"), as permitted by IFRS 9. Therefore, the Company does not track changes in credit risk, but instead, recognises a loss allowance based on the financial asset's lifetime ECL at each reporting date. For any other financial assets carried at amortised cost (which are due in more than 12 months), the ECL is based on the 12-month ECL. The 12-month ECL is the proportion of lifetime ECLs that results from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date. However, when there has been a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the allowance will be based on the lifetime ECL. When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating ECLs, the Company considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Company's historical experience and informed credit assessment including forward-looking information.
Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Company becomes a party to the contracts which give rise to them and are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through the profit and loss or loans and payables as appropriate. The Company's loans and payable comprise trade and other payables.
When financial liabilities are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method other than those categorised as fair value through income statement.
Fair value through the income statement category comprises financial liabilities that are either held for trading or are designated to eliminate or significantly reduce a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. There were no financial liabilities classified under this category.
The Company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition and re-evaluate the designation at each financial year end.
A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.
When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same party on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the income statement.
Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded as the proceeds received, net of direct costs.
When share options and warrants are awarded, the fair value of the options and warrants at the date of grant is charged to the statement of comprehensive income over the vesting period. Non-market conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each end of reporting period, so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options and warrants that eventually vest.
Market conditions are factored into the fair value of the options and warrants granted. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, a charge is made irrespective of whether the market vesting conditions are satisfied. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.
Where the terms and conditions of options and warrants are modified before they vest, the increase in fair value of the options and warrants, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to the statement of comprehensive income over the remaining vesting period.
Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, the full cost of services provided is recognised as a current liability and as a charge in the statement of comprehensive income. When shares are issued to settle the obligation, the liability is extinguished and the share issue is reflected in equity as an issue of share capital.
Upon exercise of share options and warrants, the proceeds received net of attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital, and where appropriate share premium.
There were no new standards and interpretations to published standards adopted during the year which have had a significant impact on the company's accounting policies.
At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following standards and interpretations which have not been applied in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective:
IFRS 17 "Insurance Contracts", effective date 1 January 2023 applies a model that combines a current balance sheet measurement of insurance contracts with recognition of profit over the period that services are provided.
The impact of the above standards on the financial statements is expected to be insignificant. The effect of all other new and amended Standards and Interpretations which are in issue but not yet mandatorily effective is not expected to be material. The Directors will continue to monitor the effect of this and should the effect become material, more detailed notes will be provided.
The calculation of the basic loss per share is based on the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year. The calculation of diluted loss per share is based on the basic loss per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares and the post tax effect of dividends and interest, on the assumed conversion of all other dilutive options and other potential ordinary shares.
There were 1,621,911 share options and 46,154,769 share warrants outstanding at the year-end (2019: 1,621,911 and 10,277,647). However, the figures for 2020 and 2019 have not been adjusted to reflect conversion of these share options, as the effects would be anti- dilutive. The 2019 comparatives have been adjusted for the subdivision of shares in the current period, as disclosed in Note 17.
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2020 |
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2019 |
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Loss £ |
Weighted average number of shares |
Per share amount Pence |
Loss £ |
Weighted average number of shares |
Per share amount Pence |
Basic and diluted loss per share attributable to shareholders |
(769,186) |
118,441,725 |
(0.65) |
(825,230) |
28,875,058 |
(2.86) |
3) Posting of Accounts
The Reports and Accounts of Catenae Innovation Plc have been posted to shareholders.
This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. The person who arranged for release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Guy Meyer, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates, and projections about its industry; its beliefs; and assumptions. Words such as 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.
The Company cautions security holders and prospective security holders not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of the Company only as of the date of this announcement. The forward-looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.
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