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RNS Number : 0404O Livermore Investments Group Limited 29 September 2023
28 September 2023
LIVERMORE INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Livermore Investments Group Limited (the "Company" or "Livermore") today
announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023.
These results will be made available on the Company's website today.
For further investor information please go to www.livermore-inv.com
(http://www.livermore-inv.com) .
Enquiries:
Livermore Investments Group Limited
+41 43 344 3200
Gaurav Suri
Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated Adviser and
Broker) +44 (0)20 7409 3494
Richard Johnson / Ritchie Balmer
Chairman's and Chief Executive's Review
Introduction
We are pleased to announce the interim financial results for Livermore
Investments Group Limited (the "Company" or "Livermore") for the six months
ended 30 June 2023. References to the Company hereinafter also include its
consolidated subsidiary (note 8).
The economic developments in 2023 surprised positively. The Eurozone escaped a
deep recession as a mild winter helped cool energy prices and the expectations
for China re-opening its economy after a long Covid-zero policy increased
European export demand. The US also performed much better than expected as
consumers continued to spend on the back of excess savings accumulated over
the recent years and a lower interest rate sensitivity of the corporate and
consumer sectors. Inflation in the US continued to trend downwards without
unemployment increasing. High nominal GDP allowed most companies to maintain
profit margins and equity markets performed strongly in the first half of the
year. The US Dollar continued to weaken supporting investor risk appetite.
Developed market central banks continued to increase short term interest rates
as inflation stayed higher than expected. Fixed income markets generally fared
poorly despite a brief rally in March after Credit Suisse and a few US
regional banks failed. The US treasury and the Federal Reserve, however,
created facilities that supported the regional banking sector in the US and
markets staged a significant recovery as key risk to the financial system was
reduced.
US loans performed well during the first half of the year as higher short-term
rates provided significant distributions. Most borrowers did not need to
address their loan maturities as strong market conditions in 2021 allowed them
to extend their maturities at low credit spreads. Lower leveraged buy-outs and
M&A transactions further constrained supply and supported a move higher in
loan prices. On the other hand, these borrowers are paying higher interest
costs and may face earnings reductions and liquidity issues in the near
future, and management is focused on such situations as they arise. CLO equity
performance for long reinvestment period positions was strong but remained
weak for positions with post-reinvestment CLOs.
During the first half of the year, management continued its defensive stance
and stayed invested in primarily US treasury bills. The Company's cash and
marketable securities position increased further as CLO distributions were not
reinvested in the CLO market and management has no open warehouses. The CLO
portfolio performed relatively well as default rates, although higher than in
2021 and 2022, were lower than expected. CLO equity issued in 2021 and later
performed well but transactions that have exited their reinvestment periods
continue to experience higher stress due to higher exposure to seasoned and
weaker credits and lower manager flexibility. The Company's CLO portfolio
generated USD 11.0m of cashflow during the period.
As at 30 June 2023, the Company held USD 55.4m in cash and marketable
securities (June 2022: USD 37.3m). This should allow management to deploy
capital opportunistically into a hopefully weaker market when the US economic
cycle bottoms.
During the first half of 2023, the Company recorded a net gain of USD 3.9m
(June 2022: net loss of USD 21.6m). The cashflow from the CLO portfolio was
somewhat offset by valuation declines of USD 4.8m, primarily from
post-reinvestment period CLO transactions. The NAV as at 30 June 2023 was USD
0.80 per share. Management continues to actively manage its financial
portfolio and remain in regular contact with CLO managers and market
participants.
Financial Review
The NAV of the Company as at 30 June 2023 was USD 131.6m (31 December 2022:
USD 127.7m). The profit after tax for the first half of 2023 was USD 3.9m,
which represents earnings per share of USD 0.02.
The overall change in the NAV is primarily attributed to the following:
30 June 2023 30 June 2022 31 December 2022
US $m US $m US $m
Shareholders' funds at beginning of period 127.7 177.7 177.7
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Income from investments 11.5 13.7 23.7
Other income 0.3 - -
Unrealised losses on investments (5.8) (35.8) (46.3)
Operating expenses (1.7) (1.4) (3.0)
Net finance costs (0.3) (0.2) (0.2)
Tax charge (0.1) - (0.2)
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Increase / (decrease) in net assets from operations 3.9 (23.7) (26.0)
Dividends paid - (24.0) (24.0)
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Shareholders' funds at end of period 131.6 130.0 127.7
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Net Asset Value per share US $0.80 US $0.79 US $0.77
Livermore's Strategy
The Company's primary investment objective is to generate high current income
and regular cash flows. The financial portfolio is constructed around fixed
income instruments such as Collateralized Loan Obligations ("CLOs") and other
securities or instruments with exposure primarily to senior secured and
usually broadly syndicated US loans. The Company has a long-term oriented
investment philosophy and invests primarily with a buy-and-hold mentality,
though from time to time the Company will sell investments to realize gains or
for risk management purposes.
Strong emphasis is given to maintaining sufficient liquidity and low leverage
at the overall portfolio level and to re-invest in existing and new
investments along the economic cycle.
Dividend & Buyback
The Board of Directors will decide on the Company's dividend policy for 2023
based on profitability, liquidity requirements, portfolio performance, market
conditions, and the share price of the Company relative to its NAV.
Richard Rosenberg Noam Lanir
Non-Executive Chairman Chief Executive
28 September 2023
Review of Activities
Economic & Investment Environment
In the first quarter of 2023, advanced economies experienced modest growth,
although hindered by tighter monetary policies, escalating inflation, and
energy challenges in Europe. Meanwhile, China's economy gained momentum after
lifting coronavirus restrictions. Global economic activity remained subdued,
with a dip in global trade. Inflation, particularly core inflation, persisted
above central banks' targets, leading to gradual tightening of monetary
policies. The global outlook remains cautious due to lingering inflation and
tighter policies, with risks including prolonged high inflation in certain
countries and a potential energy crisis in Europe in late 2023 and early 2024.
In the US, first-quarter GDP growth was 2% and second quarter GDP growth was
2.1%. Private consumption and exports expanded, but a drop in inventory
investment weighed on overall growth. Employment figures continued to rise,
with unemployment at a low of 3.7% in May. The Eurozone grew by 0.1% in both
quarters although high inflation and stricter monetary policy impacted
domestic demand and export growth. Despite lower gas prices, energy-intensive
industries showed only slight recovery, while manufacturing contracted. At the
same time, employment remained positive and domestic services sector performed
well. Japan's economic recovery continued with 2.7% GDP growth in the first
quarter. Domestic demand and service exports improved, but goods exports
declined, and industrial output contracted. Unemployment, though slightly
higher at 2.6% in April, remained historically low and core inflation
increased to 2.5%. China experienced an initial rebound with 9.1% GDP growth
in the first quarter, driven by the services sector. However, manufacturing
remained subdued due to weaker foreign demand and structural problems in the
Chinese property sector. The People's Bank of China lowered official interest
rates in June, and the government proposed additional stimulus measures.
Global Markets experienced gains driven by enthusiasm for Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and technology stocks. Rising yields and deposit outflow
from banks caused severe liquidity issues in the US regional banking sector,
and in March, Credit Suisse and a few regional banks failed as a result. The
new financing facilities put in place by the US Federal Reserve helped contain
the situation and risk assets rallied sharply again. In the first half of
2023, the SPX Index was up 15.9% excluding dividends while the Nasdaq 100
index rose 38.45%. Yields rose globally, with the UK and Australia showing
weaker performance due to higher-than-expected inflation. Major central banks
raised interest rates throughout the period although the rate of increase was
slower than in 2022. Japanese shares experienced strong momentum while the Yen
continued to stay weak due to potential extended expansionary policy in Japan.
India, South Korea, and Taiwan recorded gains driven by technology stocks and
investor enthusiasm for AI-related technologies.
The performance of the US dollar varied against major currencies since the
start of 2023. Notably, the dollar saw a significant depreciation against the
Mexican peso due to Mexico's robust economic growth and stringent monetary
policies. Conversely, the dollar experienced a modest increase against Asian
currencies, attributed to diminished external demand in the region and
expanding interest rate gaps.
Commodity prices, particularly Brent crude oil, fluctuated around USD 80 per
barrel, settling at around USD 77. The S&P GSCI Index recorded a
negative performance, with industrial metals and energy sectors
underperforming. Livestock prices rose. Precious metals like gold and silver
ended in negative territory.
US Leveraged Loans generated significant gains in the first half of 2023 after
a poor showing in 2022. High Libor/SOFR rates increased the income received by
loan investors, and low supply due to fewer private equity and merger and
acquisition transactions kept loan prices elevated. The loan market generated
6.33% total return in the period as measured by the Credit Suisse Leveraged
Loan Index. Trailing 12-month par-weighted default rate ticked up to 1.71% as
compared to 0.72% as at the end of 2022 but remain below historical average.
At the same time, recoveries on these defaults are expected to be lower than
historical averages. Despite a strong performance in the first half, higher
rates for longer are expected to increase stress on loan borrowers and we
anticipate increased downgrades by rating agencies in the near to mid-term.
CLO debt tranches also performed well as high coupons and price convexity
increased their appeal. Further, a slow new issue CLO market constrained
supply, driving price performance. CLO equity continued to pay strong
distributions as default rates stayed limited. However, price performance
varied between those transactions with long reinvestment periods and those
with short reinvestment periods. Long reinvestment period transactions
performed well, however post-reinvestment deals continued to see subdued
demand.
Sources: Swiss National Bank (SNB), European Central Bank (ECB), US Federal
Reserve, Bloomberg, JP Morgan, S&P Capital IQ
Financial Portfolio and trading activity
The Company manages a financial portfolio valued at USD 122.2m as at 30 June
2023, which is invested mainly in fixed income and credit related securities.
The following is a table summarizing the financial portfolio as at 30 June
2023:
30 June 2023 30 June 2022 31 December 2022
US $m US $m US $m
Investment in the loan market through CLOs 64.2 77.0 66.6
Public equities 2.6 1.9 2.3
Short term government bonds 36.1 13.8 24.6
Long term government bonds 4.2 - 8.3
Corporate bonds 3.8 4.6 4.6
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Invested total 110.9 97.3 106.4
Cash 11.3 18.9 11.0
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Total 122.2 116.2 117.4
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Senior Secured Loans and CLOs
In the first half of 2023, the US senior secured loan market (leveraged loan
market) performed well generating 6.63% of total return as measured by the
Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index. The performance was driven by high coupon
distributions and increased prices. The average price increased from 91.89 at
the beginning of the year to 93.55 as of end of June 2023. Default rates,
while higher than in 2021 and 2022, remained below historical averages. As of
30 June 2023, the par-weighted 12-month default rate was at 1.71%, up from
0.72% at the beginning of the year. Concerns over the weakening credit
environment, however, prompted investors to withdraw USD 18.9 billion from
mutual funds and ETFs. New issue supply was muted compared to prior years but
steady refinancing activity has contributed to a 50% reduction in loans
maturing in 2024 and a 25% reduction in loans maturing in 2025.
New issue CLO market was also slower than in previous years recording USD 56
billion in new issuance as compared to USD 73 billion in 2022. CLO liability
spreads remained wider than returns offered by loans and modelled new issue
equity returns appeared weak. Secondary market, especially for CLO debt
tranches were, however, active as high coupons and price convexity incited
investors to add risk.
While defaults were lower than expected, we anticipate recoveries to be lower
than historical averages and impact seasoned CLO equity tranches and
potentially a handful of lower rated CLO debt tranches as well. Increasing
interest expenses are likely to prompt increased downgrade activity especially
if nominal growth rates slow down, and we anticipate older CLOs to face
pressure on their over-collateralization tests. 2021 and 2022 vintage CLOs are
likely to perform much better.
Given the uncertain outlook, in light of higher rates for longer, management
had already paused investments into CLO equity tranches since April 2022. The
Company has no open warehouses as of 30 June 2023. During the period, the
portfolio generated cashflow of USD 11.0m. Consistent and robust cashflow from
the existing portfolio has allowed the Company to increase its cash and
marketable securities position substantially. We are monitoring the CLO and
loan market closely and anticipate investing in the market when opportunities
present themselves.
The Company's CLO portfolio is divided into the following geographical areas:
30 June 2023 30 June 2022 31 December 2022
US $000 Percentage US $000 Percentage US $000 Percentage
US CLOs 64,217 100.0% 77,077 100.0% 66,576 100.0%
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Private Equity and Fund Investments
The Company has invested in some small private companies with robust growth
and potential.
The following summarizes the book value of the fund investments at 30 June
2023:
US $m
Fetcherr Ltd 1.8
Phytech (Israel) 2.6
Other investments 2.0
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Total 6.4
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Fetcherr Ltd ("Fetcherr"): Fetcherr is an Israeli start-up that has
developed a proprietary AI-powered goal based enterprise pricing and workflow
optimization system. Founded in 2019 by experts in deep learning,
Algo-trading, e-commerce, and digitization of legacy architecture, Fetcherr
aims to disrupt traditional rule-based (legacy) revenue systems through
reinforcement learning methodologies, beginning with the airline industry. The
Company invested USD 2m in 2021. In 2023, Fetcherr raised over USD 10m in the
form of a convertible instrument with a valuation cap of USD 100m. Post
balance-sheet, the Company purchased additional shares from an ex-employee of
Fetcherr at a valuation of about USD 67m.
Phytech Ltd ("Phytech"): Phytech is an agriculture-technology company in
Israel providing end-to-end solutions for achieving higher yields on crops and
trees. In September 2020, Phytech raised USD 25m at a pre-money valuation of
USD 105m. As part of the capital raise, the manager of the investment reduced
its holding in Phytech and distributed USD 471k (versus our investment of USD
394k) in cash. Following these transactions, Livermore continues to hold 12.2%
in Phytech Global Advisors Ltd, which in turns now holds 11.95% on a fully
diluted basis in Phytech Ltd.
The following table reconciles the review of activities to the Group's
financial assets at 30 June 2023.
US $m
Financial portfolio 110.9
Fund investments 6.4
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117.3
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Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (note 4) 110.9
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (note 5) 6.4
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117.3
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Events after the reporting date
There were no material events after the reporting date, which have a bearing
on the understanding of these interim condensed consolidated financial
statements.
Litigation
Information is provided in note 22 to the interim condensed consolidated
financial statements.
Going Concern
The Directors have reviewed the current and projected financial position of
the Company, making reasonable assumptions about cash and short-term holdings,
interest and distribution income, future trading performance, valuation
projections and debt requirements. On the basis of this review, the Directors
have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Accordingly,
they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the interim
condensed consolidated financial statements.
Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
at 30 June 2023
Note 30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Assets US $000 US $000 US $000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 45 50 43
Right-of-use asset 45 126 87
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 4 64,217 77,077 66,576
Financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income 5 6,424 10,376 7,596
Investments in subsidiaries 8 5,700 6,484 6,546
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76,431 94,113 80,848
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 9 689 325 72
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 4 46,733 20,304 39,800
Cash and cash equivalents 10 13,273 18,947 10,971
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60,695 39,576 50,843
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Total assets 137,126 133,689 131,691
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Equity
Share capital 11 - - -
Share premium and treasury shares 11 163,130 163,130 163,130
Other reserves (21,295) (20,128) (21,214)
Accumulated losses (10,245) (13,045) (14,191)
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Total equity 131,590 129,957 127,725
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Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liability - 42 -
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Current liabilities
Bank overdrafts 10 1,985 - -
Trade and other payables 12 3,351 3,606 3,733
Lease liability - current portion 45 84 87
Current tax liability 155 - 146
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5,536 3,690 3,966
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Total liabilities 5,536 3,732 3,966
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Total equity and liabilities 137,126 133,689 131,691
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Net asset value per share
Basic and diluted net asset value per share (US $) 14 0.80 0.79 0.77
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Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Six months Six months Year
Note ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Investment income
Interest and distribution income 16 11,468 13,748 23,665
Fair value changes of investments 17 (5,786) (33,734) (44,637)
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5,682 (19,986) (20,972)
Other income 294 - -
Operating expenses 18 (1,651) (1,430) (3,000)
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Operating profit / (loss) 4,325 (21,416) (23,972)
Finance costs 19 (382) (250) (265)
Finance income 19 37 3 42
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Profit / (loss) before taxation 3,980 (21,663) (24,195)
Taxation charge (31) - (167)
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Profit / (loss) for period / year 3,949 (21,663) (24,362)
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Earnings / (loss) per share
Basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per share (US $) 20 0.02 (0.13) (0.15)
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Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the six months ended 30 June 2023
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Profit / (loss) for the period / year 3,949 (21,663) (24,362)
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign exchange gains / (losses) on the translation of subsidiaries 30 (43) (29)
Items that are not reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Financial assets designated at fair value through other comprehensive income - (114) (2,059) (1,606)
fair value losses
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Total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period / year 3,865 (23,765) (25,997)
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The total comprehensive income / (loss) for the period / year is wholly
attributable to the owners of the Company.
Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the period ended 30 June 2023
Share Treasury shares Translation reserve Investment revaluation reserve Retained earnings Total
premium
US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
Balance at 1 January 2022 169,187 (6,057) 84 (18,110) 32,618 177,722
Dividends - - - - (24,000) (24,000)
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Transactions with owners - - - - (24,000) (24,000)
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Loss for the year - - - - (24,362) (24,362)
Other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - fair value - - - (1,606) - (1,606)
losses
Foreign exchange losses on the translation of subsidiaries - - (29) - - (29)
Transfer of realised gains - - - (1,553) 1,553 -
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Total comprehensive loss for the year - - (29) (3,159) (22,809) (25,997)
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Balance at 31 December 2022 169,187 (6,057) 55 (21,269) (14,191) 127,725
Profit for the period - - - - 3,949 3,949
Other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - fair value - - - (114) - (114)
losses
Foreign exchange gains on the translation of subsidiaries - - 30 - - 30
Transferred of realised losses - - - 3 (3) -
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Total comprehensive income for the period - - 30 (111) 3,946 3,865
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Balance at 30 June 2023 169,187 (6,057) 85 (21,380) (10,245) 131,590
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Share Treasury shares Translation reserve Investment revaluation reserve Retained earnings Total
premium
US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
Balance at 1 January 2022 169,187 (6,057) 84 (18,110) 32,618 177,722
Dividends - - - - (24,000) (24,000)
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Transactions with owners - - - - (24,000) (24,000)
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Loss for the period - - - - (21,663) (21,663)
Other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income - fair value - - - (2,059) - (2,059)
losses
Foreign exchange losses on the translation of subsidiaries - - (43) - - (43)
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Total comprehensive income for the period - (43) (2,059) (21,663) (23,765)
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Balance at 30 June 2022 169,187 (6,057) 41 (20,169) (13,045) 129,957
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Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the period ended 30 June 2023
Six months Six months Year
Note ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit / (loss) before taxation 3,980 (21,663) (24,195)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation expense 64 63 102
Interest expense 19 21 22 36
Interest and distribution income 16 (11,468) (13,748) (23,665)
Bank interest income 19 (37) (3) (42)
Fair value changes of investments 17 5,786 33,734 44,637
Exchange differences 19 361 228 229
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(1,293) (1,367) (2,898)
Changes in working capital
Increase in trade and other receivables (623) (24) (62)
Decrease in trade and other payables (382) (3,335) (2,928)
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Cash flows used in operations (2,298) (4,726) (5,888)
Interest and distributions received 11,505 13,751 23,707
Tax paid (22) (36) (32)
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Net cash from operating activities 9,185 8,989 17,787
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Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of investments (21,719) (51,896) (74,283)
Proceeds from sale of investments 13,301 41,037 46,729
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Net cash used in investing activities (8,418) (10,859) (27,554)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Lease liability payments (68) (63) (127)
Interest paid 19 (21) (22) (36)
Dividends paid - (24,000) (24,000)
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Net cash used in financing activities (89) (24,085) (24,163)
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Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 678 (25,955) (33,930)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period / year 10,971 45,130 45,130
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents 19 (361) (228) (229)
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period / year 10 11,288 18,947 10,971
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Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Accounting policies
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Livermore have been
prepared on the basis of the accounting policies stated in the 2022 Annual
Report, available on www.livermore-inv.com (http://www.livermore-inv.com) .
The application of the IFRS pronouncements that became effective as of 1
January 2023 has no significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements.
2. Critical accounting judgements
In preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements,
management made judgements and assumptions. The actual results may differ from
those judgements and assumptions. The critical accounting judgements applied
in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were the same as
those applied and disclosed in the Company's last annual consolidated
financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022.
3. Basis of preparation
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the
six months ended 30 June 2023, have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34
"Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. They do not
include all the information required for full annual financial statements and
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of
the Company for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2022 is extracted
from the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31
December 2022 which contained an unqualified audit report.
Investment entity status
Livermore meets the definition of an investment entity, as this is defined in
IFRS 10 "Consolidated Financial Statements".
In accordance with IFRS 10, an investment entity is exempted from
consolidating its subsidiaries, unless any subsidiary which is not itself an
investment entity mainly provides services that relate to the investment
entity's investment activities. In Livermore's situation and as at the
reporting date, one of its subsidiaries provide such services. Note 8 shows
further details of the consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries.
References to the Company hereinafter also includes its consolidated
subsidiary (note 8).
4. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Non-current assets
Fixed income investments (CLOs) 64,217 77,077 66,576
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Current assets
Fixed income investments 44,137 18,431 37,519
Public equity investments 2,596 1,873 2,281
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46,733 20,304 39,800
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For description of each of the above categories, refer to note 6.
The above investments represent financial assets that are mandatorily measured
at fair value through profit or loss.
The Company treats its investments in the loan market through CLOs as
non-current investments as the Company generally intends to hold such
investments over a period longer than twelve months.
The movement in financial assets at fair value through profit or loss was as
follows:
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
At 1 January 106,376 119,220 119,220
Purchases 20,780 51,896 73,963
Sales (11,304) (17,523) (19,662)
Settlements - (23,514) (23,514)
Fair value losses (4,902) (32,698) (43,631)
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At 30 June / 31 December 110,950 97,381 106,376
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5. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Non-current assets
Fund investments 6,424 10,376 7,596
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For description of each of the above categories, refer to note 6.
The above investments are non-trading equity investments that have been
designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.
The movement in financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive
income was as follows:
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
At 1 January 7,596 12,435 12,435
Purchases 939 - 320
Settlements (1,997) - (3,553)
Fair value losses (114) (2,059) (1,606)
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At 30 June / 31 December 6,424 10,376 7,596
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6. Financial assets at fair value
The Company allocates its non-derivative financial assets at fair value (notes
4 and 5) as follows:
· Fixed income investments relate to fixed and floating rate bonds,
perpetual bank debt, investments in the loan market through CLOs, and
investments in open warehouse facilities.
· Public equity investments relate to investments in shares of
companies listed on public stock exchanges.
· Fund investments relate to investments in the form of equity
purchases in both high growth opportunities in emerging markets and deep value
opportunities in mature markets. The Company generally invests directly in
prospects where it can exert influence. Main investments under this category
are in the fields of real estate.
7. Fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities
The table in note 7.2 below presents financial assets measured at fair value
in the consolidated statement of financial position in accordance with the
fair value hierarchy. This hierarchy groups financial assets and liabilities
into three levels based on the significance of inputs used in measuring the
fair value of the financial assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy
has the following levels:
· Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement
date;
· Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly;
and
· Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The level within which the financial asset is classified is determined based
on the lowest level of significant input to the fair value measurement.
7.1 Valuation of financial assets and liabilities
· Fixed Income Investments and Public Equity Investments are valued
per their closing market prices on quoted exchanges, or as quoted by market
maker. Investments in open warehouse facilities that have not yet been
converted to CLOs, are valued based on an adjusted net asset valuation.
The Company values the CLOs based on the valuation reports provided by market
makers. CLOs are typically valued by market makers using discounted cash flow
models. The key assumptions for cash flow projections include default and
recovery rates, prepayment rates and reinvestment assumptions on the
underlying portfolios (typically senior secured loans) of the CLOs.
Default and recovery rates: The amount and timing of defaults in the
underlying collateral and the amount and timing of recovery upon a default are
key to the future cash flows a CLO will distribute to the CLO equity tranche.
All else equal, higher default rates and lower recovery rates typically lead
to lower cash flows. Conversely, lower default rates and higher recoveries
lead to higher cash flows.
Prepayment rates: Senior loans can be pre-paid by borrowers. CLOs that are
within their reinvestment period may, subject to certain conditions, reinvest
such prepayments into other loans which may have different spreads and
maturities. CLOs that are beyond their reinvestment period typically pay down
their senior liabilities from proceeds of such pre-payments. Therefore, the
rate at which the underlying collateral prepays impacts the future cash flows
that the CLO may generate.
Reinvestment assumptions: A CLO within its reinvestment period may reinvest
proceeds from loan maturities, prepayments, and recoveries into purchasing
additional loans. The reinvestment assumptions define the characteristics of
the loans that a CLO may reinvest in. These assumptions include the spreads,
maturities, and prices of such loans. Reinvestment into loans with higher
spreads and lower prices will lead to higher cash flows. Reinvestment into
loans with lower spreads will typically lead to lower cash flows.
Discount rate: The discount rate indicates the yield that market participants
expect to receive and is used to discount the projected future cash flows.
Higher yield expectations or discount rates lead to lower prices and lower
discount rates lead to higher prices for CLOs.
· Fund investments are valued using market valuation techniques as
determined by the Directors, mainly on the basis of valuations reported by
third-party managers of such investments. Real Estate entities are valued by
independent qualified property valuers with substantial relevant experience on
such investments. Underlying property values are determined based on their
estimated market values.
· Investments in subsidiaries are valued at fair value as
determined on a net asset valuation basis. The Company has determined that the
reported net asset value of each subsidiary represents its fair value at the
end of the reporting period.
7.2 Fair Value Hierarchy
Financial assets measured at fair value are grouped into the fair value
hierarchy as follows:
30 June 2023 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Fixed income investments 44,137 64,217 - 108,354
Fund investments - - 6,424 6,424
Public equity investments 2,596 - - 2,596
Investments in subsidiaries - - 5,700 5,700
------ ------ ------ ------
46,733 64,217 12,124 123,074
------ ------ ------ ------
30 June 2022 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Fixed income investments 18,431 77,077 - 95,508
Fund investments - - 10,376 10,376
Public equity investments 1,873 - - 1,873
Investments in subsidiaries - - 6,484 6,484
------ ------ ------ ------
20,304 77,077 16,860 114,241
------ ------ ------ ------
31 December 2022 US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Fixed income investments 37,519 66,576 - 104,095
Fund investments - - 7,596 7,596
Public equity investments 2,281 - - 2,281
Investments in subsidiaries - - 6,546 6,546
------ ------ ------ ------
39,800 66,576 14,142 120,518
------ ------ ------ ------
The Company has no financial liabilities measured at fair value.
The methods and valuation techniques used for the purpose of measuring fair
value are unchanged compared to the previous reporting period.
No financial assets have been transferred between different levels.
Financial assets within level 3 can be reconciled from beginning to ending
balances as follows:
Six months ended 30 June 2023 Investments in subsidiaries
At fair value through OCI
Fund investments Total
US $000 US $000 US $000
At 1 January 2023 7,596 6,546 14,142
Purchases 939 38 977
Settlement (1,997) - (1,997)
Losses recognised in:
- Other comprehensive income (114) (884) (998)
------ ------ ------
At 30 June 2023 6,424 5,700 12,124
------ ------ ------
Six months ended 30 June 2022 Investments in subsidiaries
At fair value through OCI At fair value through profit or loss
Fund investments Fixed Income Total
investments
US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
At 1 January 2022 12,435 7,584 7,196 27,215
Purchases - 15,930 324 16,254
Settlement (23,514) - (23,514)
Losses recognised in:
- Profit or loss - - (1,036) (1,036)
- Other comprehensive income (2,059) - - (2,059)
------ ------ ------ ------
At 30 June 2022 10,376 - 6,484 16,860
------ ------ ------ ------
Year ended 31 December 2022 At fair value through profit or loss Investments in subsidiaries
At fair value through OCI
Fund investments Fixed Income Total
investments
US $000 US $000 US $000 US $000
At 1 January 2022 12,435 7,584 7,196 27,215
Purchases 320 15,930 356 16,606
Settlement (3,553) (23,514) - (27,067)
Losses recognised in:
- Profit or loss - - (1,006) (1,006)
- Other comprehensive income (1,606) - - (1,606)
------ ------ ------ ------
At 31 December 2022 7,596 - 6,546 14,142
------ ------ ------ ------
The above recognised losses are allocated as follows:
Six months ended 30 June 2023 At fair value through OCI Investments in subsidiaries
Fund investments Total
US $000 US $000 US $000
Profit or loss
- Financial assets held at period-end - (884) (884)
------ ------ ------
Other comprehensive income
- Financial assets held at period-end (114) - (114)
------ ------ ------
Total losses for period (114) (884) (998)
------ ------ ------
Six months ended 30 June 2022 At fair value through OCI Investments in subsidiaries
Fund investments Total
US $000 US $000 US $000
Profit or loss
- Financial assets held at period-end - (1,036) (1,036)
------ ------ ------
Other comprehensive income
- Financial assets held at period-end (2,059) - (2,059)
------ ------ ------
Total losses for period (2,059) (1,036) (3,095)
------ ------ ------
Year ended 31 December 2022 At fair value through OCI Investments in subsidiaries
Fund investments Total
US $000 US $000 US $000
Profit or loss
- Financial assets held at year-end - (1,006) (1,006)
------ ------ ------
Other comprehensive income
- Financial assets held at year-end (1,606) - (1,606)
------ ------ ------
Total losses for year (1,606) (1,006) (2,612)
------ ------ ------
The Company has not developed any quantitative unobservable inputs for
measuring the fair value of its level 3 financial assets. Instead, the Company
used prices from third-party pricing information without adjustment.
Fund investments within level 3 represent investments in private equity funds.
Their value has been determined by each fund manager based on the funds' net
asset value. Each fund's net asset value is primarily driven by the fair value
of its underlying investments. In all cases, considering that such investments
are measured at fair value, the carrying amounts of the funds' underlying
assets and liabilities are considered as representative of their fair values.
Investments in subsidiaries have been valued based on their net asset
position. The main assets of the subsidiaries represent investments measured
at fair value and receivables from the Company itself as well as third
parties. Their net asset value is considered as a fair approximation of their
fair value.
A reasonable change in any individual significant input used in the level 3
valuations is not anticipated to have a significant change in fair values as
above.
8. Investment in subsidiaries
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Unconsolidated subsidiaries
At 1 January 6,546 7,196 7,196
Additions 38 324 356
Fair value losses (884) (1,036) (1,006)
------ ------ ------
At 30 June / 31 December 5,700 6,484 6,546
------ ------ ------
All additions in 2023 and 2022 relate to the fair value of amounts receivable
from the Company's unconsolidated subsidiary Sandhirst Ltd, that were waived
by the Company as a means of capital contribution (note 21).
The investments in which the Company has a controlling interest as at the
reporting date are as follows:
Name of Subsidiary Place of incorporation Holding Voting rights and shares held Principal activity
Consolidated subsidiary
Livermore Capital AG Switzerland Ordinary shares 100% Administration services
Unconsolidated subsidiaries
Livermore Properties Limited British Virgin Islands Ordinary shares 100% Holding of investments
Mountview Holdings Limited British Virgin Islands Ordinary shares 100% Investment vehicle
Sycamore Loan Strategies Ltd Cayman Islands Ordinary shares 100% Investment vehicle
Livermore Israel Investments Ltd Israel Ordinary shares 100% Holding of investments
Sandhirst Ltd Cyprus Ordinary shares 100% Holding of investments
9. Trade and other receivables
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Financial items
Amounts due by related parties (note 21) - 58 -
Non-financial items
Advances to related party (note 21) 610 201 -
Prepayments 72 60 66
VAT receivable 7 6 6
------ ------ ------
689 325 72
------ ------ ------
For the Company's receivables of a financial nature, no lifetime expected
credit losses and no corresponding allowance for impairment have been
recognised, as their default rates were determined to be close to 0%.
No receivable amounts have been written-off during either 2023 or 2022.
10. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents included in the consolidated cash flow statement
comprise the following:
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Demand deposits 13,273 18,947 10,971
Bank overdraft used for cash management purposes (1,985) - -
------ ------ ------
Cash and cash equivalents 11,288 18,947 10,971
------ ------ ------
11. Share capital, share premium and treasury shares
Livermore Investments Group Limited (the "Company") is an investment company
incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. The Company has
an issued share capital of 174,813,998 ordinary shares with no par value.
In the statement of financial position, the amount included as 'share premium
and treasury shares' comprises of:
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Share premium 169,187 169,187 169,187
Treasury shares (6,057) (6,057) (6,057)
------- ------- -------
163,130 163,130 163,130
------- ------- -------
12. Trade and other payables
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Financial items
Trade payables 129 99 63
Amounts due to related parties (note 21) 3,071 3,198 3,283
Accrued expenses 151 309 387
------ ------ ------
3,351 3,606 3,733
------ ------ ------
13. Dividend
The Board of Directors will decide on the Company's dividend policy for 2023
based on profitability, liquidity requirements, portfolio performance, market
conditions, and the share price of the Company relative to its net asset
value.
14. Net asset value per share
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Net assets attributable to ordinary shareholders (USD 000) 131,590 129,957 127,725
------------- ------------- -------------
Closing number of ordinary shares in issue 165,355,421 165,355,421 165,355,421
------------- ------------- -------------
Basic net asset value per share (USD) 0.80 0.79 0.77
------------- ------------- -------------
Number of Shares
Ordinary shares 174,813,998 174,813,998 174,813,998
Treasury shares (9,458,577) (9,458,577) (9,458,577)
------------- ------------- -------------
Closing number of ordinary shares in issue 165,355,421 165,355,421 165,355,421
------------- ------------- -------------
The diluted net asset value per share equals the basic net asset value per
share since no potentially dilutive shares exist at any of the reporting dates
presented.
15. Segment reporting
The Company's activities fall under a single operating segment.
The Company's investment income / (losses) and its investments are divided
into the following geographical areas:
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 June ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Investment income / (losses)
Other European countries (296) (773) (2,956)
United States 6,932 (17,820) (16,320)
Asia (954) (1,393) (1,696)
------- ------- -------
5,682 (19,986) (20,972)
------- ------- -------
Investments
Other European countries 6,348 1,478 6,850
United States 109,478 105,128 105,577
Asia 7,248 7,635 8,091
------- ------- -------
123,074 114,241 120,518
------- ------- -------
Investment income / (losses), comprising interest and distribution income as
well as fair value gains or losses on investments, is allocated based on the
issuer's location. Investments are also allocated based on the issuer's
location.
The Company has no significant dependencies, in respect of its investment
income, on any single issuer.
16. Interest and distribution income
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 June ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Interest income 1,057 240 1,207
Distribution income 10,411 13,508 22,458
------ ------ ------
11,468 13,748 23,665
------ ------ ------
Interest and distribution income is analysed between the Company's different
categories of financial assets, as follows:
Six months ended 30 June 2023
Interest income Distribution income Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss US $000 US $000 US $000
Fixed income investments 1,057 10,363 11,420
Public equity investments - 48 48
------ ------ ------
1,057 10,411 11,468
------ ------ ------
Six months ended 30 June 2022
Interest income Distribution income Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss US $000 US $000 US $000
Fixed income investments 240 13,321 13,561
Public equity investments - 187 187
------ ------ ------
240 13,508 13,748
------ ------ ------
Year ended 31 December 2022
Interest income Distribution income Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss US $000 US $000 US $000
Fixed income investments 1,207 22,282 23,489
Public equity investments - 176 176
------ ------ ------
1,207 22,458 23,665
------ ------ ------
The Company's distribution income derives from multiple issuers. The Company
does not have concentration to any single issuer.
17. Fair value changes of investments
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 June ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Fair value losses on financial assets through profit or loss (4,751) (32,698) (43,782)
Fair value losses on investment in subsidiaries (884) (1,036) (1,006)
Fair value (losses) / gains on derivatives (151) - 151
------- ------- -------
(5,786) (33,734) (44,637)
------- ------- -------
The investments disposed in the six months ended 30 June 2023 had the
following cumulative (i.e. from the date of acquisition up to the date of
disposal) financial impact in the Company's net asset position:
Cumulative distribution or interest
Realised gains* Unaudited Total financial impact
Unaudited Unaudited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Fixed income investments (444) 623 179
Derivatives (151) - (151)
------- ------- -------
(595) 623 28
Financial assets at fair value through OCI
Private equities (3) - (3)
------- ------- -------
(598) 623 25
------ ------ ------
* difference between disposal proceeds and original acquisition cost
18. Operating expenses
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 June ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Directors' fees and expenses 440 492 932
Other salaries and expenses 123 105 237
Professional and consulting fees 568 426 822
Legal expenses 2 3 13
Bank custody fees 87 60 139
Office cost 98 96 237
Depreciation 64 63 102
Other operating expenses 254 171 441
Audit fees 15 14 75
Tax fees - - 2
------ ------ ------
1,651 1,430 3,000
------ ------ ------
19. Finance costs and income
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 June ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Finance costs
Bank interest costs 21 22 36
Foreign exchange loss 361 228 229
------ ------ ------
382 250 265
------ ------ ------
Finance income
Bank interest income 37 3 42
------ ------ ------
20. Earnings / (loss) per share
Basic earnings / (loss) per share has been calculated by dividing the profit /
(loss) for the period / year attributable to ordinary shareholders of the
Company by the weighted average number of shares in issue of the Company
during the relevant financial periods.
Six months Six months Year ended
ended 30 June ended 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Profit / (loss) for the period / year attributable to ordinary shareholders of 3,949 (21,663) (24,362)
the parent (USD 000)
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding 165,355,421 165,355,421 165,355,421
---------- ---------- ----------
Basic earnings / (loss) per share (USD) 0.02 (0.13) (0.15)
---------- ---------- ----------
The diluted earnings / (loss) per share equals the basic earnings / (loss) per
share since no potentially dilutive shares were in existence during 2023 and
2022.
21. Related party transactions
The Company is controlled by Groverton Management Ltd, an entity owned by Noam
Lanir, which at 30 June 2023 held 74.41% of the Company's voting rights.
30 June 30 June 31 December
2023 2022 2022
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
US $000 US $000 US $000
Amounts receivable from / advances to key management
Directors' current accounts - 58 - (1)
Advances to other key management personnel 610 201 - (2)
------ ------ ------
610 259 -
------ ------ ------
Amounts payable to unconsolidated subsidiaries
Livermore Israel Investments Ltd (3,046) (3,046) (3,046) (3)
------ ------ ------
Amounts payable to other related party
Loan payable - (149) (149) (4)
------ ------ ------
Amounts payable to key management
Directors' current accounts (25) (3) (88) (3)
------ ------ ------
Key management compensation
Short term benefits
Executive Directors' fees 398 398 795 (5)
Non-executive Directors' fees 42 44 87
Non-executive Directors' reward payments - 50 50
Other key management fees 200 194 385
------ ------ ------
640 686 1,317
------ ------ ------
(1) The Directors' current accounts with debit balances are interest free,
unsecured, and have no stated repayment date.
(2) The advances to other key management personnel relate to payments made
to members of key management against their remuneration for the second half of
2023.
(3) The amounts payable to unconsolidated subsidiary and Directors' current
accounts with credit balances are interest free, unsecured, and have no stated
repayment date.
(4) A loan of USD 0.149m was payable to a related company (under common
control) Chanpak Ltd. During the period, the right to receive the loan amount
was assigned by Chanpak Ltd to Noam Lanir. At the same time, the Company
agreed with Noam Lanir to transfer the outstanding loan amount to his Director
current account.
(5) These payments were made directly to companies which are related to the
Directors.
During the period, the Company waived a receivable amount of USD 0.038m (30
June 2022: USD 0.324, 31 December 2022: USD 0.356m) from its subsidiary
Sandhirst Ltd, as a means of capital contribution to the subsidiary (note 8).
No social insurance and similar contributions nor any other defined benefit
contributions plan costs incurred for the Group in relation to its key
management personnel in either 2023 or 2022.
22. Litigation
Fairfield Sentry Ltd vs custodian bank and beneficial owners
One of the custodian banks that the Company used faces a contingent claim up
to USD 2.1m, and any interest as will be decided by a US court and related
legal fees, with regards to the redemption of shares in Fairfield Sentry Ltd,
which were bought in 2008 at the request of Livermore and on its behalf. If
the claim proves to be successful, Livermore will have to compensate the
custodian bank since the transaction was carried out on Livermore's behalf.
The same case was also filed in BVI where the Privy Council ruled against the
plaintiffs.
As a result of the surrounding uncertainties over the outcome of the case and
over the existence of any obligation for Livermore, no provision has been
made.
23. Commitments
The Company has expressed its intention to provide financial support to its
subsidiaries, where necessary, to enable them to meet their obligations as
they fall due.
Other than the above, the Company has no capital or other commitments at 30
June 2023.
24. Events after the reporting date
There were no material events after the reporting date, which have a bearing
on the understanding of these interim condensed consolidated financial
statements.
25. Preparation of interim financial statements
Interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited.
Consolidated financial statements for Livermore Investments Group Limited for
the year ended 31 December 2022, prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, on which the
auditors gave an unqualified audit report are available on the Company's
website www.livermore-inv.com (http://www.livermore-inv.com) .
Review Report to the Members of Livermore Investments
Group Limited
Review Report on the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Introduction
We have reviewed the interim condensed consolidated financial statements of
Livermore Investments Group Limited (the ''Company'') and its subsidiary
(together with the Company "the Group"), which are presented in pages 7 to 25
and comprise the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at
30 June 2023 and the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes
in equity and for the period from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023, and notes to
the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including a summary
of significant accounting policies.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of
these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards applicable to interim financial
reporting as adopted by the European Union ('IAS34 Interim Financial
Reporting'). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim
condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review
Engagements 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity'. A review of interim financial information
consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial
and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A
review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us
to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that
might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit
opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to
believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial
information does not present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the entity as at June 30, 2023, and of its financial performance
and its cash flows for the six month period then ended in accordance with IAS
34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the European Union.
Emphasis of Matter
We draw attention to the note 22 of the interim condensed consolidated
financial statements which describes the uncertainty related to the outcome of
a legal claim against one of the custodian banks that the Group and the
Company uses on its behalf. Our conclusion is not modified in respect of this
matter.
Other information
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information. The other
information comprises the information included in the Chairman's and Chief
Executive's Review and Review of Activities, but does not include the
condensed consolidated financial statements and our review report thereon.
Our conclusion on the condensed consolidated financial statements does not
cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance
conclusion thereon.
In connection with our review of the condensed consolidated financial
statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing
so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the
consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the review or
otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have
performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other
information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in
this regard.
Other Matter
This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the
Group's members as a body and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this
conclusion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any
other person to whose knowledge this report may come to.
Polyvios Polyviou
Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor
for and on behalf of
Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd
Certified Public Accountants and Registered Auditors
Limassol, 28 September 2023
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