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RNS Number : 2521V  Capital Limited  14 August 2025

Capital Limited

("Capital", the "Group" or the "Company")

 

H1 2025 Results (Unaudited)

 

Capital Limited (LSE: CAPD), a leading mining services company, today provides
its results (unaudited) for the half-year period 1 January to 30 June 2025
(the "Period").

 

                                                                              H1 2025                      H1 2024                      vs

                                                                                                                                        H1 2024
 Revenue                                                                      159.2                        169.4                        (6.0%)
 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items)(1,2,3)            32.1                         42.9                         (25.2%)
 Operating Profit                                                             16.2                         25.0                         (35.2%)
 Operating Profit (excluding exceptional items)(3)                            17.9                         26.6                         (32.7%)
 Investment Gain / (Loss)                                                     19.3                         (0.5)                        N/A
 Net Profit After Tax (NPAT)                                                  14.8                         9.6                          54.2%
 NPAT (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items)(4)  2.1                          11.8                         (82.2%)

 Earnings per share
 Basic EPS (cents)                                                            7.6                          4.7                          60.7%
 Basic EPS (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional       1.1                          5.8                          (81.2%)
 items)(4,5) (cents)

 Interim Dividend per Share (cents)                                           1.3                          1.3                          -

 Cash from Operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)(2)                        54.7                         51.2                         6.8%
 Capex(6)                                                                     20.4                         44.3                         (54.0%)

 Net Debt(1)                                                                  55.4                         86.4                         (35.9%)
 Investments held at fair value                                               49.5                         47.8                         3.6%

 Margins
 EBITDA Margin (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items)(1,2,3)     20.2%                        25.3%
 Operating Profit Margin                                                      10.2%                        14.8%
 Operating Profit Margin (excluding exceptional items)(4)                     11.2%                        15.7%
 NPAT Margin (excluding investment gain/(loss) and exceptional items)         1.3%                         7.0%
 All amounts are in US dollars unless otherwise stated
 ((1)) EBITDA and Net Debt are non-IFRS financial measures and should not be
 used in isolation or as a substitute for Capital Limited financial results
 presented in accordance with IFRS. Alternative performance measures are
 detailed on pages 33-35 of this results announcement.

 ((2)) Adjustment for cash cost of IFRS 16 leases which amounts to $7.3 million
 in H1 2025 (H1 2024: $6.0 million) (see page 15).

 ((3)) Exceptional items charged to EBITDA and Operating Profit include ERP
 implementation costs of $1.7 million in H1 2025 (H1 2024: 1.7 million).

 ((4) ) Exceptional items charged to Net Profit After Tax in H1 2025 include
 ERP implementation costs of $1.7 million (H1 2024: 1.7 million), share in loss
 of associate of $0.1 million (H1 2024: nil) and impairment of investment in
 associate of $5.6 million (H1 2024: nil).

 ((5)) Effects from investment portfolio charged to Net Profit After Tax in H1
 2025 include both realised and unrealised gains on investments of $19.3
 million (H1 2024: $0.5 million loss) and dividend income of $0.9 million (H1
 2024: nil).

 ((6)) Capital expenditure (Capex) consists of purchases of PPE for cash,
 prepayments for PPE and assets purchased during the year and financed by OEM.

 

 

Commenting on the interim results, Jamie Boyton, Executive Chair, said:

"Through H1 2025 the Group has seen improved momentum across all business
divisions and looking forward we see a clear pathway that will continue to
build on this - both in revenue growth and a recovery in margins, returns and
cash flows.

As previously announced, we increased our full-year 2025 revenue guidance,
with Group revenue now expected in the range of $320-$340 million (previously
$300-$320 million) and MSALABS revenue guidance at $55-$65 million (previously
$50-$60 million). We had also highlighted at the FY 2024 results that margins
would bottom in H1 2025 and the performance in Q2 supports this.

This improving performance reflects the operational discipline across the
group, particularly in our key growth areas. We have had a strong start to our
new mining contract at Reko Diq, improving ARPORs and utilisation in our
drilling business and MSALABS delivered a record quarter in Q2 2025, driven by
improving utilisation across a number of laboratories and the continued ramp
up at Nevada Gold Mines. We are also thrilled to have again maintained a
world-class safety performance despite the operational changes across the
business.

We are excited by the outlook for the Group and the opportunities ahead of us,
but nevertheless, while we finalise the delivery of our new contracts, we have
kept tight control on our capital spend, with capex now trending to the lower
end of our $45-55 million guidance for the year. We are pleased to declare an
interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share, reflecting our focus on delivering
value to shareholders through both dividends and the future growth of the
business."

Financial Overview

·      H1 2025 revenue of $159.2 million, down 6.0% on H1 2024 ($169.4
million);

·     H1 2025 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items) of
$32.1 million, a decrease of 25.2% on H1 2024 ($42.9 million) with H1 2025
EBITDA Margin (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items) of 20.2% (H1
2024: 25.3%):

·     H1 2025 Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) (excluding effects from
investment portfolio and exceptional items) of $2.1 million, a decrease of
82.2% on H1 2024 ($11.8 million);

·    Exceptional items include a $5.6 million impairment of our investment
in Eco Detection reflective of slower progress towards commercialisation. We
remain supportive of the technology and have now taken a more active role
within the business;

·    H1 2025 Cash from Operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases) of $54.7
million, a 6.8% increase on H1 2024 ($51.2 million) in part driven by a
favourable working capital position at the end of the period, some of which
will normalise in H2 2025;

·      H1 2025 Capex of $20.4 million (H1 2024: $44.3 million) including
prepayments and assets financed by OEM;

·     Net debt at H1 2025 of $55.4 million decreased 35.9% on H1 2024
($86.4 million) predominantly as a result of lower capex spend in the half and
the favourable working capital position; and

·     Declared an interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share, to be paid on 6
October 2025 to shareholders registered on 29 August 2025.

Operational Review

·    Safety performance remains world-class with a Total Recordable Injury
Frequency Rate ("TRIFR") of 0.8 per 1,000,000 hours worked in H1 2025 (H1
2024: 1.1).

Capital Drilling

·   Total rig count increased to 133 by the end of H1 2025 (FY 2024: 130),
as new rigs purchased in FY 2024 were commissioned;

·    H1 2025 average rig utilisation was 74%, an increase of 7.2% on H1
2024 (69%). The increase was primarily driven an increase in exploration
contracts during the half. The Group's target average utilisation is ~75%;

·   Average monthly revenue per operating rig ("ARPOR") was $190,000 in H1
2025, down 6.9% on H1 2024 ($204,000). We saw improved productivity in the Q2
2025 with ARPOR of $198,000;

·      Recent contract wins and extensions (previously announced):

-      Grade control drilling contract with Allied Gold at their Sadiola
mine through to December 2027;

-      Grade control drilling contract with Barrick at their Lumwana
copper mine through to June 2028;

-      3-year borehole drilling services contract with Reko Diq Mining
Company Limited; and

-     Exploration contracts with Allied Gold and Koulou Gold in Côte
d'Ivoire, Sanu Gold and Asara Resources in Guinea, Toubani Resources in Mali
and ICDP in Gabon.

 

                        Q2 2025*  Q1 2025  vs        H1 2025*  H1 2024  H1 2025* vs H1 2024

                                           Q1 2025
 Closing fleet size     133       135      (1.5%)    133       127      4.7%
 Fleet utilisation (%)  74%       73%      1.9%      74%       69%      7.2%
 Average utilised rigs  99        98       1.0%      98        88       11.7%
 ARPOR(1,2)($)          198,000   182,000  8.8%      190,000   204,000  (6.9%)

*Unaudited numbers

(1) Average revenue per month per operating rig

(2)Associated revenue refers to revenue generated from complementary services
tied to our drilling operations

Capital Mining

·     Our mining contract at Reko Diq has had a strong start to the ramp up
since we commenced operations with the civils fleet in April 2025. The TSF
fleet has partially arrived on-site, with the remaining equipment being
prepared for export from Egypt, which is targeted to commence work in Q4 2025.

MSALABS

·   MSALABS achieved another record quarter of revenue as new laboratories
are ramped up and existing laboratories realise higher utilisations;

·    Two new laboratories were commissioned during H1 2025, marking
important milestones in MSALABS growth path. Our commercial laboratory in
Elko, USA, equipped with a Chrysos PhotonAssay™ unit, strengthens our
service offering in North America, while our first laboratory in Saudi Arabia,
established in partnership with Barrick and Maaden, enhances our presence in
the Middle East. In parallel, the Nevada Gold Mines contract continues to
build momentum as ramp-up activities progress, and procurement for Phase 2
construction is now underway.

·   Previously announced H1 2025 wins include a feasibility consulting study
with Rio Tinto at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in Mongolia, a contract extension at
Tasiast Gold Mine, Mauritania and a new contract with WIA Gold's Kokoseb Gold
Project, Namibia

·    MSALABS possesses the largest international network of Chrysos
PhotonAssay(TM) technology and our relationship with Chrysos remains strong
with the total planned deployment of 21 units.

Capital Investments

·     The total value of investments (listed and unlisted) was $49.5
million as at 30 June 2025 up from $30.3 million as at 31 December 2024 and
$47.8 million as at 30 June 2024, with the portfolio recording investment
gains (realised and unrealised) of $19.3 million in H1 2025; and

·     The portfolio continues to be focused on a select few key holdings
namely WIA Gold, Sanu Gold and Asara Resources.

Outlook

·   Group revenue guidance is raised to $320 - 340 million and MSALABS
revenue guidance is raised to $55 - 65 million for 2025 (up from $300 - 320
million and $50 - 60 million, respectively, as originally guided at our FY
2024 results);

·      We anticipate a stronger second half of the year, underpinned by
sustained demand across all divisions:

-     The drilling business will benefit from several recent contract awards
and extensions, whilst in the US our drilling operations remain a key area of
focus, and we are confident that the operational and structural improvements
made to date will support a continued uplift in returns through H2;

-     Our mining contract at Reko Diq will continue to ramp through the
second half as equipment from Egypt begins operating in Q4 2025, with the
project expected to reach full capacity by the end of H1 2026;

-     MSALABS is expected to continue its positive trajectory, with further
growth in laboratory volumes and ramping up of new laboratories supporting
improved financial performance; and

-      Tendering activity remains robust across the Group with several
opportunities progressing.

2025 Interim Dividend Timetable

-      Ex-Dividend Date: 28 August 2025

-      Record Date: 29 August 2025

-      Last Date for Currency Elections: 2 September 2025

-      Payment Date: 6 October 2025

Dividend Currency Elections

The interim dividend will be paid on 6 October 2025, in US Dollars ("USD")
with an option for shareholders to elect to receive the interim dividend in
Pounds Sterling ("GBP"). Currency elections should be made no later than 2
September 2025 as per the instructions detailed on the Company website
(www.capdrill.com). Payments in GBP will be based on the USD/GBP exchange rate
on 29 August 2025 and the rate applied will be published on the website
thereafter.

 

 

Capital Limited will provide a live presentation relating to our Half Year
2025 Results via the London Stock Exchange platform on 14(th) August 2025 at
9:00am BST.

 

The presentation is open to all existing and potential shareholders, as well
as analysts. Questions can be submitted via the SparkLive page webcasting page
using the 'Ask a Question' button pre-event or at any time during the live
presentation.

 

To access the webcast, please register in advance using the link below:

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A copy of the Company's presentation will be available on www.capdrill.com
(http://www.capdrill.com)

 

- ENDS -

 

For further information, please visit Capital's website www.capdrill.com or
contact:

 

Capital Limited
 
investor@capdrill.com

Jamie Boyton, Executive Chair

Rick Robson, Chief Financial Officer

Conor Rowley, Commercial & Corporate Development

Ryan Tennis, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

 

Tamesis Partners
LLP
+44 20 3882 2868

Charlie Bendon

Richard Greenfield

 

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
 
+44 20 7710 7600

Ashton Clanfield

Varun Talwar

Rory Blundell

 

FTI
Consulting
+44 20 3727 1000

Ben
Brewerton
capitallimited@fticonsulting.com

Nick Hennis

 
 
 

 

About Capital Limited

 

Capital Limited is a leading mining services company that provides a complete
range of drilling, mining, maintenance and geochemical laboratory solutions to
customers within the global minerals industry. The Company's services include
exploration, delineation and production drilling; load and haul services;
maintenance; and geochemical analysis. The Group's corporate headquarters are
in the United Kingdom and it has established operations in Canada, Côte
d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya,
Mali, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, United States of America
and Zambia.

 

INDEPENDENT REVIEW REPORT TO CAPITAL LIMITED

 

Conclusion

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to
believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2025 is not prepared, in all
material respects, in accordance with UK adopted International Accounting
Standard 34 and the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United
Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.

We have been engaged by Capital Limited ("the Group") to review the condensed
set of financial statements in the half-yearly financial report for the six
months ended 30 June 2025 which comprises the condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income, condensed consolidated statement of financial
position, condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity, condensed
consolidated statement of cash flows, and notes to the condensed consolidated
interim financial statements.

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on
Review Engagements (UK) 2410, "Review of Interim Financial Information
Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity" ("ISRE (UK) 2410"). A
review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries,
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 (UK) 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.

As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the group prepared
in accordance with UK adopted international accounting standards. The
condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial
report has been prepared in accordance with UK adopted International
Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial Reporting".

Conclusions relating to going concern

Based on our review procedures, which are less extensive than those performed
in an audit as described in the Basis for conclusion section of this report,
nothing has come to our attention to suggest that the directors have
inappropriately adopted the going concern basis of accounting or that the
directors have identified material uncertainties relating to going concern
that are not appropriately disclosed.

This conclusion is based on the review procedures performed in accordance with
ISRE (UK) 2410, however future events or conditions may cause the Group to
cease to continue as a going concern.

Responsibilities of directors

The directors are responsible for preparing the half-yearly financial report
in accordance with the

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial
Conduct Authority.

In preparing the half-yearly financial report, the directors are responsible
for assessing the Group's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing,
as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern
basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group
or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor's responsibilities for the review of the financial information

In reviewing the half-yearly report, we are responsible for expressing to the
Group a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statement in the
half-yearly financial report. Our conclusion, including our Conclusions
Relating to Going Concern, are based on procedures that are less extensive
than audit procedures, as described in the Basis for Conclusion paragraph of
this report.

 

Use of our report

Our report has been prepared in accordance with the terms of our engagement to
assist the Group in meeting the requirements of the Disclosure Guidance and
Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority and for
no other purpose.  No person is entitled to rely on this report unless such a
person is a person entitled to rely upon this report by virtue of and for the
purpose of our terms of engagement or has been expressly authorised to do so
by our prior written consent.  Save as above, we do not accept responsibility
for this report to any other person or for any other purpose and we hereby
expressly disclaim any and all such liability.

 

 

BDO LLP

Chartered Accountants

London, UK

13 August 2025

 

 

BDO LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales
(with registered number OC305127).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025
                                                                                            Unaudited
                                                                                            Six months ended
                                                                         Notes              30 June 2025                                                 30 June 2024
                                                                                            US$'000                                                       US$'000

 Revenue                                                                 3                                 159,200                                       169,434
 Cost of sales                                                                                              (94,473)                                     (94,948)
 Gross profit                                                                                                64,727                                      74,486
 Administration expenses                                                                                    (27,014)                                     (27,252)
 Depreciation, amortisation, and impairments                                                                (21,542)                                     (22,255)
 Operating profit                                                                                            16,171                                      24,979
 Interest income                                                                                                   37                                    46
 Dividend income                                                                            865                                                          -
 Finance costs                                                                                                (8,113)                                    (8,202)

 Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                        19                              (5,693)                                    -
 Fair value gain/loss) on financial assets                                     18                            19,252                                      (493)
 Profit before taxation                                                                                      22,519                                      16,330
 Taxation                                                                4                                    (7,692)                                    (6,695)
 Profit and total comprehensive income for the period                                                        14,827                                      9,635

 Profit attributable to:
 Owners of the parent                                                                                        14,843                                      9,206
 Non-controlling interest                                                12                                         (16)                                 429
                                                                                                             14,827                                      9,635

 Earnings per share:

 Basic (cents per share)                                                 5                  7.6                                                          4.7
 Diluted (cents per share)                                               5                  7.6                                                          4.7

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 As at 30 June 2025
                                                                                Unaudited                                         Audited
                                                             Notes              30 June 2025                                      31 December 2024
 ASSETS                                                                          US$'000                                          US$'000
 Non-current assets
 Property, plant and equipment                               7                               240,651                               240,969
 Right-of-use assets                                         8                                 36,841                              32,062
 Goodwill                                                                                        1,296                             1,296
 Intangible assets                                                                                   872                           794
 Other receivables                                           9                  11,649                                             10,790
 Investment in associate                                     19                                      659                           6,300
 Total non-current assets                                                                    291,968                              292,211

 Current assets
 Inventories                                                                                   59,712                                  61,912
 Trade receivables                                                                             52,565                                  60,226
 Other receivables                                           9                                 34,366                                  26,044
 Investments at fair value                                         18                          49,531                                  30,304
 Current tax receivable                                                                              658                                     505
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                     58,585                                  40,526
 Total current assets                                                                        255,417                                 219,517

 Total assets                                                                   547,385                                              511,728

 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
 Equity
 Share capital                                               11                  20                                                20
 Share premium                                               11                  65,252                                            64,719
 Equity-settled employee benefits reserve                                        3,607                                                   3,972
 Other reserve                                                                   190                                                         190
 Retained income                                                                 216,512                                             202,674
 Equity attributable to owners of the parent                                    285,581                                            271,575
 Non-controlling interest                                    12                                11,439                              11,813
 Total equity                                                                                297,020                               283,388

 Non-current liabilities
 Loans and borrowings                                        13                 92,998                                                 86,925
 Lease liabilities                                                              25,276                                            22,226
 Trade and other payables                                                        15,662                                           7,511
 Deferred tax                                                                    2,395                                            3,195
 Total non-current liabilities                                                   136,331                                          119,857

 Current liabilities
 Trade and other payables                                                        70,443                                            57,821
 Provisions                                                                      203                                               203
 Current tax payable                                                             11,679                                            10,640
 Loans and borrowings                                        13                  20,193                                            28,259
 Lease liabilities                                                               11,516                                            11,560
 Total current liabilities                                                       114,034                                           108,483

 Total equity and liabilities                                                   547,385                                           511,728

CAPITAL LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

As at 30 June 2025

 

                                                                                                                 Equity-settled employee benefits reserve

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Total attributable to equity holders of the Group

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Non-controlling interest

                                                                 Share     Share premium   Total share capital                                             Other reserve   Total reserves   Retained income                                                                                  Total

                                                                 capital                                                                                                                                                                                                                     equity
                                                                 US$'000   US$'000         US$'000               US$'000                                   US$'000         US$'000          US$'000           US$'000                                             US$'000                    US$'000
 Balance at 31 December 2023 - Audited                           19        62,390          62,409                5,763                                     190             5,953            195,515           263,877                                             9,270                      273,147
 Profit for the period                                           -         -               -                     -                                         -               -                9,206             9,206                                               429                        9,635
 Contributions by and distributions to owners
 Issue of shares                                                 -         2,329           2,329                 (2,329)                                   -               (2,329)          -                 -                                                   -                          -
 Recognition of share-based payments                             -         -               -                     765                                       -               765              -                 765                                                 -                          765
 Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest      -         -               -                     -                                         -               -                (880)             (880)                                               792                        (88)
 Dividends                                                       -         -               -                     -                                         -               -                (5,102)           (5,102)                                             (32)                       (5,134)
 Total transactions with owners                                  -         2,329           2,329                 (1,564)                                   -               (1,564)          (5,982)           (5,217)                                             760                        (4,457)
 Balance at 30 June 2024 (Unaudited)                             19        64,719          64,738                4,199                                     190             4,389            198,739           267,866                                             10,459                     278,325

 

 Balance at 31 December 2024 - Audited                         20       64,719    -        64,739    3,972      190      4,162      202,674    271,575    11,813    283,388
 Profit for the period                                         -        -         -        -         -          -        -          14,843     14,843     (16)      14,827
 Contributions by and distributions to owners
 Issue of shares                                               -        533       -        533       (533)      -        (533)      -          -          -         -
 Recognition of share-based payments                           -        -         -        -         1,418      -        1,418      -          1,418      -         1,418
 Transfer of share-based payment reserve on lapse of options   -        -         -        -         (1,250)    -        (1,250)    1,250      -          -         -
 Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest    -        -         -        -         -          -        -          303        303        (358)     (55)
 Dividends                                                     -        -         -        -         -          -        -          (2,558)    (2,558)    -         (2,558)
 Total transactions with owners                                -        533       -        533       (365)      -        (365)      (1,005)    (837)      (358)     (1,195)
 Balance at 30 June 2025 (Unaudited)                           20       65,252    -        65,272    3,607      190      3,797      216,512    285,581    11,439    297,020

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

                                                                                       Six months ended
                                                                                       Unaudited             Unaudited
                                                                         Notes         30 June 2025          30 June 2024
                                                                                       US$'000               US$'000

 Cash flow from operating activities

 Cash generated from operations                                          14             62,023               57,178
 Interest income received                                                               37                   46
 Finance costs paid                                                                     (6,488)              (6,071)
 Interest paid on lease liabilities                                      8              (1,691)              (1,456)
 Tax paid                                                                               (7,605)              (4,960)
 Net cash from operating activities                                                     46,276               44,737

 Cash flow from investing activities

 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                               7              (7,898)              (15,963)
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment                                    977                  -
 Proceeds from dividends received                                                      865                   -
 Purchase of intangible assets                                                          (95)                 (127)
 Purchase of investments at fair value                                   18             (2,082)              (5,404)
 Purchase of investment in associate                                     19             (52)                 (6,633)
 Proceeds on sale of investments at fair value                           18             2,106                4,285
 Cash paid in advance for property, plant and equipment                                 (7,122)              (11,038)
 Advance payments on leases                                                             (1,921)              (970)
 Net cash from investing activities                                                     (15,222)             (35,850)

 Cash flow from financing activities

 Repayment of loans and borrowings                                       13             (30,878)             (12,463)
 Proceeds from new loans and borrowings                                  13             25,000               20,000
 Arrangement fees paid - new financing                                                  (159)                (342)
 Dividends paid                                                          6              (2,558)              (5,134)
 Repayment of principal on leases liabilities                            8              (5,652)              (4,560)
 Purchase of shares from non-controlling interests                                      (55)                 (88)
 Net cash from financing activities                                                     (14,302)             (2,587)

 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                              16,752               6,300

 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period                               40,526               34,365
 Effect of exchange rate movement on cash balances                                      1,307                (750)
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                                     58,585               39,915

Payments made for cloud computing costs have been reclassified from investing
activities to operating activities in the prior period. The impact of this
change was not material to the interim financial information.

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 1.  Basis of presentation and accounting policies

     Preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
     The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Capital Limited and
     Subsidiaries ("Capital" or, together, the "Group") as at and for the six
     months ended 30 June 2025 (the "Interim Financial Statements"), which are
     unaudited, have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting
     Standard ("IAS") No. 34, "Interim Financial Reporting". This condensed interim
     report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an
     Annual Report. They should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated
     financial statements and the notes thereto in the Group's Annual Report for
     the year ended 31 December 2024 which have been prepared in accordance with
     International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the
     International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). The Interim Financial
     Statements have been reviewed in terms of International Standard on Review
     Engagements (ISRE) 2410.

     The Group Annual Financial Statements are presented in United States Dollars,
     which is also the Group's functional currency. Amounts are rounded to the
     nearest thousand, unless otherwise stated.

     Accounting policies

     The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared
     under the going concern basis under the historical cost convention, except for
     certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value.

     All accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation which have
     been followed in these condensed consolidated financial statements were
     applied in the preparation of the Group's financial statements for the year
     ended 31 December 2024.

     No new standards or amendments have been issued that are relevant to the
     Group.

     The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS recognition
     and measurement principles requires the use of estimates and assumptions that
     affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.
     Management reviews its estimates on an on-going basis using currently
     available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in
     revised estimates and actual results could differ from those estimates.

     Going concern

     As at 30 June 2025, the Group had a robust balance sheet with a modest debt
     gearing with equity of US$296.6 million and loans and borrowings of US$114.0
     million. Cash as at 30 June 2025 was US$58.6 million, with net debt of US$55.4
     million. Investments in listed entities at the end of June 2025 amounted to
     US$49.5 million which provided additional flexibility as these investments
     could be converted into cash.

     This robustness is underpinned by stable revenues generated on long term
     contracts. Revenues generated on mine sites and longer-term contracts make up
     the majority of Group revenues.  Stronger-than-expected revenue in H1 2025
     led management to upgrade forecasts for the full year. While margins have
     declined YoY, much of this is driven by the investment made across key growth
     areas (Nevada, Pakistan & MSALABS), which is setting the foundation for
     the business to continue to grow in the years ahead.

     Commercially, the Group continues to secure and extend long term mining
     contracts with high quality customers, including the latest significant win
     for mining services in Pakistan with Reko Diq Mining. This contract with Reko
     Diq Mining has only made a minor contribution to Group revenue as at 30 June
     2025.

 

 

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 1.   Basis of presentation and accounting policies

      Going concern (cont'd)

      In determining the going concern status of the business, the Board has
      reviewed the Group's forecasts for the 18 months to December 2026, including
      both forecast liquidity and covenant measurements. In the assessment,
      management took into consideration the principal risks of the business that
      are most relevant to the going concern assessment and reverse stressed the
      forecast model to identify the magnitude of sensitivity required to cause a
      breach in covenants or risk the going concern of the business, alongside the
      Group's capacity to mitigate. The most relevant sensitivity was considered to
      be a decrease in EBITDA through loss of contracts, with no redeployment of
      equipment. EBITDA would need to fall over 30% during the period of assessment
      for going concern to breach the covenant test. Given the strong market demand
      from existing high-quality clients and across a large tendering pipeline, the
      Group's increased service diversification and the limited contract expiries
      due during the year, management considers the risk of a deep demand reduction
      to be low.

      Given the Group's exposure to high-quality mine site operations, we consider a
      decrease of such magnitude to be remote. Based on its assessment of the
      forecasts, principal risks and uncertainties and mitigating actions considered
      available to the Group (holding back dividends, sale of investments, capex
      deferment) in the event of downside scenarios, the Board confirms that it is
      satisfied the Group will be able to continue to operate and meet its
      liabilities as they fall due over the going concern period to December 2026.
      Accordingly, the Board has concluded that the going concern basis in the
      preparation of the Financial Statements is appropriate and that there are no
      material uncertainties that would cast doubt on that basis of preparation.

 2.   Operations in the interim period

      Capital Ltd is incorporated in Bermuda. The Group provides drilling services,
      mining (load and haul), mineral assaying and surveying services. The Group
      also has a portfolio of investments in listed and unlisted exploration and
      mining companies.

      The Group's corporate headquarters are in the United Kingdom, and it has
      established operations in Canada, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of
      Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Pakistan, Saudi
      Arabia, Tanzania, United States of America and Zambia.

 2.1  Use of estimates and judgements

      The preparation of both annual and interim financial statements usually
      requires the use of estimates and judgements. The write-down of the value of
      the investment in Eco Detection Pty Ltd ("Eco"), is the only material change
      in judgement and estimate in the period.

 

                                                                              Six months ended
 3.  Revenue                                                                  30 June 2025          30 June 2024
                                                                              US$'000               US$'000
     Revenue from the rendering of services comprises:

     Drilling and associated revenue                                           117,133              110,142
     Mining and associated revenue                                             7,620                36,342
     Laboratory services revenue                                               30,959               20,772
     Revenue from surveying                                                    3,488                2,178

                                                                              159,200                    169,434

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 4.      Taxation

         Capital Limited is incorporated in Bermuda and tax resident in the United
         Kingdom and the Group operates in multiple countries jurisdictions with
         complex legal and tax regulatory environments.  Taxation is calculated in
         accordance with local legislation and the prevailing tax rates.

         The Group has taken income tax positions that management believes are
         supportable and are intended to withstand challenge by tax authorities. Some
         of these positions are inherently uncertain and include those relating to
         transfer pricing matters and the interpretation of income tax laws. The Group
         periodically reassesses its tax positions. Changes to the financial statement
         recognition, measurement, and disclosure of tax positions is based on
         management's best judgement given any changes in the facts, circumstances,
         information available and applicable tax laws. Considering all available
         information and the history of resolving income tax uncertainties, the Group
         believes that the ultimate resolution of such matters will not likely have a
         material effect on the Group's financial position, statements of operations or
         cash flows.

 5.      Earnings per share
                                                                                                                 30 June 2025              30 June 2024
         Basic Earnings per share:

         The profit and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the
         calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:

         Profit for the period used in the calculation of basic earnings per share                               14,843                    9,206
         (US$'000)

         Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings                           196,465,287               195,026,529
         per share

         Basic earnings per share (cents)                                                                        7.6                                 4.7

 

     Diluted earnings per share:                                                                       30 June 2025                        30 June 2024

     The profit used in the calculations of all diluted earnings per share measures                    14,843                              9,206
     are the same as those used in the equivalent basic earnings per share
     measures, as outlined above. ($)

     Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic                       196,465,287                         195,026,529
     earnings per share
     -  Dilutive share options (#)                                                                     -                                   968,276
     Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of diluted                     196,465,287                         195,994,805
     earnings per share

     Diluted earnings per share (cents)                                                                7.6                                 4.7

     (#) For the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share, no share
     options were included as being dilutive as no vesting metrics were met at 30
     June 2025. In the period ended 30 June 2024 968,276 share options were
     included as being dilutive as the vesting metrics were met at the period end.
     ( )
 6.  Dividends
     During the six months ended 30 June 2025, a dividend of 1.30 cents per
     ordinary share was declared on 27 March 2025, totalling US$2,557,939 (six
     months ended 30 June 2024: 2.6 cents per ordinary share, totalling
     US$5,102,685) and paid on 15 May 2025.

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025
 7.        Property, plant and equipment

 Cost                                                                     Associated Drilling & mining equipment

                                                                                                                                            Camp and associated equipment

                                                Heavy mining equipment                                                Vehicles and trucks                                   Land & Buildings       Leasehold improvements   Computer Software

                               Drilling rigs                                                                                                                                                                                                    Total
                               US$'000         US$'000                    US$'000                                     US$'000               US$'000                         US$'000                US$'000                  US$'000             US$'000
 At 1 January 2024              148,242         81,860                     41,377                                      47,019                27,043                          -                      1,654                    52                  347,247
 Additions                      35,785          4,350                      1,672                                       9,894                 9,906                           6,348                  -                        20                  67,975
 Disposal                       (4,034)         -                          (4,328)                                     (2,029)               (1,865)                         -                      -                        -                   (12,256)
 At 31 December 2024            179,993         86,210                     38,721                                      54,884                35,084                          6,348                  1,654                    72                  402,966
 Additions                      5,958           1,574                      3,887                                       3,548                 756                             847                    -                       -                   16,570
 Disposal                       (14,794)        (4,095)                    (3,425)                                     (231)                 -                               -                      -                        -                   (22,545)
 Transfer to Intangible asset  -               -                          -                                           -                     -                               -                      -                         (72)                (72)
 At 30 June 2025                171,157         83,689                     39,183                                      58,201                35,840                          7,195                  1,654                    -                   396,919

 Accumulated Depreciation
 At 1 January 2024              72,897          26,078                     9,860                                       19,421                10,215                          -                      97                       20                  138,588
 Depreciation                   10,573          7,041                      6,082                                       4,716                 3,925                           231                    -                        9                   32,577
 Impairment                     226             907                        -                                           -                     1,061                           -                      -                        -                   2,194
 Disposal                       (3,754)         -                          (4,100)                                     (1,653)               (1,855)                         -                      -                        -                   (11,362)
 At 31 December 2024            79,942          34,026                     11,842                                      22,484                13,346                          231                    97                       29                  161,997
 Depreciation                   6,019           214                        3,414                                      2,768                 2,665                            126                    -                                           15,206
 Impairment                    -               475                        -                                           -                     -                               -                      -                        -                   475
 Disposal                       (14,433)        (3,170)                    (3,425)                                    (98)                  (255)                           -                      -                        -                   (21,381)
 Transfer to Intangible asset   -               -                          -                                           -                     -                               -                      -                        (29)                (29)
 At 30 June 2025                71,528          31,545                     11,831                                      25,154                15,756                          357                    97                       -                   156,268

 Carrying amount at:
 31 December 2024               100,051         52,184                     26,879                                      32,400                21,738                          6,117                  1,557                    43                  240,969

 30 June 2025                   99,629          52,144                     27,352                                      33,047                20,084                          6,838                  1,557                    -                   240,651

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements (cont'd)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 

7.          Property, plant and equipment (continued)

 

      Bank borrowings are secured on the Group's drilling and mining
fleet - see Note 12.

 

The Group's property plant and equipment includes assets not yet commissioned
totalling US$30.5 million (2024: US$41.9 million). The assets will be
depreciated once commissioned and available for use.

 

During the six months ended 30 June 2025, the Group acquired US$16.6 million
worth of property, plant and equipment (HY 2024: US$37.4 million). Out of the
US$16.6 million additions, US$4.1 million (2024: US$10.7 million) was acquired
through supplier credit agreements and US$1.3 million is unpaid in trade
payables. Additions in the cash flow statements, US$ 7.9 million, consist of
cash paid for property, plant and equipment during the period. Prepayments for
fixed assets in the cash flow statements, US$ 7.1m, consist of cash paid in
advance for property, plant and equipment during the period

 

The Group disposed of property, plant and equipment with a net carrying amount
of US$1.2 million (2024: US$0.1 million) during the period. A loss of US$0.2
million (2024: US$0.1 million) was incurred on the disposal of property, plant
and equipment.

 

Certain assets previously presented within property, plant and equipment have
been reclassified to intangible assets to better reflect their nature and to
align with the Group's accounting policies, as these assets do not have
physical substance and meet the definition of intangible assets under IAS 38.

 

At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of
its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those
assets may be impaired. As at 30 June 2025, there was no indication of
impairment.

 

8.          Leases (Group as lessee)

 

             Details pertaining to leasing arrangements, where the
Group is lessee are presented below:

 

                          Vehicles & Machinery      Land & Buildings      Total
 Right of use assets      US$'000                   US$'000               US$'000
 At 1 January 2024         24,579                    5,105                 29,684
 Additions                 15,391                    778                   16,169
 Depreciation              (10,407)                  (1,618)               (12,025)
 Impairment                (1,521)                   (245)                 (1,766)
 At 31 December 2024       28,042                    4,020                 32,062
 Additions                 10,168                    410                   10,578
 Depreciation              (5,000)                   (799)                 (5,799)
 At 30 June 2025           33,210                    3,631                 36,841

 Lease liabilities
 At 1 January 2024         24,266                    5,184                 29,450
 Additions                 13,567                    777                   14,344
 Interest expense          2,645                     422                   3,067
 Lease payments            (11,253)                  (1,822)               (13,075)
 At 31 December 2024       29,225                    4,561                 33,786
 Additions                8,319                     339                    8,658
 Interest expense          1,495                     196                   1,691
 Lease payments            (6,376)                   (967)                 (7,343)
 At 30 June 2025           32,663                   4,129                  36,792

 

The weighted average incremental borrowing rate applied to lease liabilities
during the period was 11% (2024: 10%).

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 

                                                                                                                            As at
                                                                                                                            30 June 2025                                     31 December 2024
                                                                                                                            US$'000                                          US$'000

 9.   Other receivables
      Prepayments                                                                                                           12,932                                           10,474
      Capitalised contract costs                                                                                            9,814                                            7,082
      VAT recoverable                                                                                                       7,413                                            6,410
      Amounts due from non-controlling interest                                                                             5,685                                            5,685
      Accounts receivable - Sundry                                                                                          1,925                                            2,948
      Prepayment for fixed assets                                                                                           7,122                                            3,970
      Others                                                                                                                1,124                                            265
                                                                                                                            46,015                                           36,834

      Current                                                                                                               34,366                                           26,044
      Non-current                                                                                                           11,649                                           10,790
                                                                                                                            46,015                                           36,834

 10.  Trade receivables
      Trade receivables                                                                                                     52,565                                           64,762
      Less: allowance for credit losses                                                                                     -                                                (4,536)
      Total trade receivables                                                                                               52,565                                           60,226

      Movements in the impairment allowance for trade receivables are as follows:

      Opening provision for impairment of trade receivables                                                                 4,536                                            4,697
      Increase during the year                                                                                              -                                                97
      Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible                                                              (4,536)                                          (258)
      At period end/year end                                                                                                -                                                4,536

 11.  Issued capital and share premium
      Authorised capital
      2,000,000,000 (31 December 2024: 2,000,000,000) ordinary shares of 0.01 cents                                                         200,000                                              200,000
      (31 December 2024: 0.01 cents) each

      Issued and fully paid:
      196,257,124 (31 December 2024: 196,257,124) ordinary shares of 0.01 cents (31
      December 2024: 0.01 cents) each

                                                                                                                            20                                               20

      Share premium:
      Balance at the beginning of the period                                                                                64,719                                             62,390
      Issue of shares                                                                                                       533                                              2,329
      Balance at the end of the period                                                                                      65,252                                           64,719

      Fully paid ordinary shares which have a par value of 0.01 cents, carry one
      vote per share and carry rights to dividends.

      CAPITAL LIMITED

      NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
      For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 

 12.  Non-controlling interest

      Below is a summary of the movement in non-controlling interest during the
      period:

                                                                               CMS (Tanzania) Ltd

                                                                MSALABS Ltd                        IACA Limited   Total
                                                                US$'000        US$'000             US$'000        US$'000
      Balance at 1 January 2025                                 3,172          8,606               35             11,813

      Profit/ (loss) attributable to NCI                        91             (107)               -              (16)
      Change in ownership:
      -       Purchase of shares from NCI                       (358)          -                   -              (358)
      Balance at 30 June 2025                                   2,905          8,499               35             11,439

 

 

                                                                  CMS (Tanzania) Ltd

                                                    MSALABS Ltd                       IACA Limited   Total
                                                    US$'000       US$'000             US$'000        US$'000
     Balance at 1 January 2024                      3,292         5,988               (10)           9,270

     Profit/ (loss) attributable to NCI             (761)         1,218               (28)           429
     Change in ownership:
     -       Equity raise                           822           -                   -              822
     -       Purchase of shares from NCI            (30)          -                   -              (30)
     Dividends paid                                 (32)          -                   -              (32)
     Balance at 30 June 2024                        3,291         7,206               (38)           10,459

 

MSALABS Ltd is an 91.2% (2024: 91.4%) owned subsidiary of the Group.

 

 13.  Loans and borrowings

      Loans and borrowings consist of:

      (a) US$75 million revolving credit facility ("RCF") provided by Standard Bank
      (Mauritius) Limited and Nedbank Limited
      The Company entered into a revolving credit facility agreement on 28 March
      2023 as borrower together with Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited and Nedbank
      Limited (acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment banking division)
      as lenders and arrangers, with Nedbank acting as agent and security agent to
      borrow a revolving credit facility for an aggregate amount

of US$50 million with the Company being able to exercise an accordion option
      to request an increase of the facility under the terms and conditions of the
      Facility Agreement. The full accordion of US$25m was exercised and completed
      26 April 2024. The total available amount of the facility is currently US$75m.
      The interest rate on the RCF is the prevailing three-month Secured Overnight
      Financing Rate (SOFR, payable in arrears) plus a margin of 5.5%, and an annual
      commitment fee of 1.925% per annum is charged on any undrawn balances. The
      amount utilised on the RCF was US$70 million as at 30 June 2025 (2024: US$60
      million). The facility is repayable in March 2027.

      Under the terms of the RCF, the group is required to comply with certain
      financial covenants relating to:
      ·      Interest coverage
      ·      Gross debt to EBITDA ratio
      ·      Debt to equity ratio
      ·      Tangible net worth

 

      In addition, CAPD (Mauritius) Limited is also required to comply with the
      Total Tangible Net Worth covenant.

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025
 13.  Loans and borrowings (cont'd)
      Security for the revolving credit facility comprise various pledges over the
      shares and claims of the Group's entities in Tanzania together with a
      debenture over the rigs in Tanzania and the assignment of material contracts
      and their collection accounts in each of Egypt, Tanzania and Mali.

      As at the reporting date and during the period under review, the Group has
      complied with all covenants attached to the loan facilities.

 

     (b) US$43.4 million term loan provided by Macquarie Bank Limited (London
     Branch)
     On 15 September 2022, the Group refinanced the senior secured, asset backed
     term loan facility with Macquarie Bank Limited. The term of the loan is three
     years repayable in quarterly instalments with an interest rate on the facility
     of the prevailing three-month SOFR plus a margin of 6.5% per annum (payable
     quarterly in arrears). The loan is secured over certain assets owned by the
     Group and currently located in Egypt together with guarantees provided by
     Capital Limited, Capital Drilling Egypt LLC. The Group drew an additional
     US$8.0 million in 2023. As at 30 June 2025, the amount outstanding on the term
     loan was US$5.5 million (2024: US$13.1 million).

     During the period under review, the Group has complied with all covenants
     (same as RCF) attached to the term loan.

     (c) Epiroc Financial Solutions AB credit agreements
     The Group has a number of credit agreements with Epiroc, drawn down against
     the purchase of rigs. The term of the agreements is four years repayable in 46
     monthly instalments. The rate of interest on most of the agreements is
     three-month SOFR plus a margin of 4.8%, with a fixed rate of interest of the
     remaining agreements of 8.5% and 9.50%. As at 30 June 2025, the total drawn
     under these credit agreements was US$19.5 million (2024: US$24 million).

     No covenants are attached to this facility.

     (d) US$18.5 million term loan facility with Sandvik Financial Services AB
     (PUBL)
     The Group has term loan facility agreement with Sandvik Financial Services AB
     (PUBL). The facility is for the purchase of equipment from Sandvik AB,
     available in not more than four tranches. Interest is payable quarterly in
     arrears at 5.45% per annum on the drawn amount. As at 30 June 2025 the balance
     outstanding was US$1.7 million (2024: US$3.3 million) and the facility is no
     longer available to be drawn.

     Additionally, the Group entered into a further US$10 million facility
     agreement on 23 October 2023. The rate of interest on this agreement is fixed
     at 8.15%. As at 30 June 2025, the balance outstanding was US$8.3 million
     (2024: US$ 6.3m).

     No covenants are attached to these facilities.

 

   (e) US$5.0 million facility with Caterpillar Financial Services
   The Group entered into a US$5 million facility agreement with Caterpillar
   Financial Services Corporation on 25 July 2023. The rate of interest on this
   agreement is three-month SOFR plus a margin of 5.25%. The term of the
   agreement is 2 years repayable in 8 quarterly instalments. All repayments can
   be subsequently redrawn. As at 30 June 2025, the balance outstanding was
   US$1.2 million (2024: US$ 3.2 million).

   During the period under review, the Group has complied with all covenants
   (same as RCF) attached to the facility.

   (f) US$3.7m Mortgage with Byington Family Trust
   The Group entered into a US$3.7m mortgage with Byington Family Trust on 8
   January 2024. The property in Elko serves as collateral for the mortgage. The
   rate of interest is fixed at 7.50% until maturity on 31 December 2034. As at
   30 June 2025, the balance outstanding was US$3.5 million (2024: US$ 3.6m). No
   covenants are attached to this facility.

   (g) US$1.6m Business Loan Facility Agreement with Northrim Bank

   The Group entered into a US$1.6m Loan Facility Agreement with Northrim Bank on
   27 August 2024. The property in Fairbanks, Alaska serves as collateral for
   this loan. The rate of interest is three-month SOFR plus a margin of 3%. As at
   30 June 2025, the balance outstanding was US$1.5 million (2024: US$ 0.7m).

   During the period under review, the Group has complied with all covenants
   (same as RCF) attached to the facility.

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025
 13.   Loans and borrowings (cont'd)
                                                                                                                                 As at
                                                                                                                                 30 June 2025                                    31 December 2024
                                                                                                                         US$'000                                                 US$'000

       Bank loans                                                                                                         79,037                                                  76,388
       Supplier credit facilities                                                                                         31,373                                                  36,288
       Vendor financed mortgage                                                                                           3,556                                                   3,599
                                                                                                                          113,966                                                 116,275
       Less: Unamortised debt arrangement costs                                                                           (775)                                                   (1,091)
       Total loans and borrowings                                                                                         113,191                                                 115,184

       Current                                                                                                            20,193                                                  28,259
       Non-current                                                                                                        92,998                                                  86,925
       Total loans and borrowings                                                                                         113,191                                                 115,184

       At the reporting date, the Group's loans and borrowings total US$114.0 million
       (2024: US$116.3 million), offset by unamortised debt costs of US$0.8 million
       (2024: US$1.1m). US$0.7 million (2024:US$ 0.8m) of the debt costs have been
       classified as current and US$0.1 million (2024:US$ 0.3m) as non-current.

       The covenants for each of the applicable instruments above are measured
       bi-annually on a rolling 12-month basis at 31 December and 30 June.

 14.   Note supporting the Statement of Cash Flows
 14.1  Cash generated from operations

                                                                                                                                 Six months ended
                                                                                                                                                 30 June 2025                                                    30 June 2024
                                                                                                                                                   US$'000                                                       US$'000

       Profit before taxation                                                                                                                    22,519                                                          16,330
       Adjusted for:
       -      Depreciation, amortisation and impairments                                                                                         15,742                                                          16,909
       -      ERP Costs written off                                                                                                              -                                                               676
       -      Loss on disposals                                                                                                                  187                                                             113
       -      Fair value (gain)/loss on financial assets                                                                                         (19,250)                                                        493
       -      Share-based payment                                                                                                                1,418                                                           765
       -      Interest income                                                                                                                    (37)                                                            (46)
       -      Dividend income                                                                                                                    (865)                                                           -
       -      Finance costs                                                                                                                      8,113                                                           8,202
       -      Depreciation of right-of-use assets                                                                                                5,799                                                           5,346
       -      Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) / loss on foreign currency held                                                                            (1,298)                                              1,128
       -      Other non-cash items                                                                                                               636                                                             481
       -      Decrease in expected credit loss provision                                                                                         -                                                               (6)
       -      Bad debts written off                                                                                                              -                                                               385
       -      Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                                                                              5,693                                                           -
       Operating profit before working capital changes                                                                                           38,657                                                          50,776

       Adjustments for working capital changes:
       -      Decrease in inventory                                                                                                               1,564                                                          306
       -      Decrease / (increase) in trade and other receivables                                                                               1,634                                                           (5,967)
       -      Increase in trade and other payables                                                                                                20,168                                                         12,063
                                                                                                                                                 62,023                                                          57,178

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

        Reconciliation of borrowings and leases

 14.2
                                                 Loans & borrowings      Lease liabilities  Total
                                                 US$'000                 US$'000            US$'000
        At 1 January 2025                         116,275                 33,786             150,061
        Cash flows:
         - Drawdowns                              25,000                  -                  25,000
         - Interest paid                          (6,110)                 (1,691)            (7,801)
         - Principal repayments                   (30,878)                (5,652)            (36,530)

        Non-cash flows:
         - supplier credit facility received      4,111                   -                  4,111
         - Interest expensed during the period    5,569                   1,691              7,260
         - Unamortised debt arrangement costs     (776)                   -                  (776)
         - Additions to leases                    -                       8,658              8,658
        At 30 June 2025                           113,191                 36,792             149,983

 

                                              Loans & borrowings                                                    Lease liabilities                                   Total
                                              US$'000                                                               US$'000                                             US$'000
     At 1 January 2024                                      104,198                                                        29,450                                         133,648

     Cash flows
      - Drawdowns                                             20,000                                                                       -                             20,000
      - Interest paid                                          (5,577)                                                      (1,456)                                          (7,033)
      - Principal repayments                                (12,463)                                                        (4,560)                                       (17,023)

     Non-cash flows
      - supplier credit facility received                     10,665                                                                       -                                10,665
     -    Vendor financed mortgage            3,680                                                                 -                                                   3,680
      - Interest expensed during the period                     5,830                                                        1,456                                            7,286
      - Unamortised debt arrangement costs                     (1,546)                                                                     -                                 (1,546)
      - Additions to leases                                                   -                                              7,862                                            7,862
     At 30 June 2024                                        124,787                                                        32,752                                         157,539

 

 15.  Segmental analysis
           Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal management reports
           regarding components of the Group. These are regularly reviewed by the board
           in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their
           performance. Operating segments are identified based on the regions of
           operations. For the purposes of the segmental report, the information on the
           operating segments have been aggregated into the principal regions of
           operations of the Group. The Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are
           therefore:
           -   Africa:                   Derives revenue from the provision of drilling services, mining services,
                                         surveying, IT support services and mineral assaying.
           -   Rest of world:            Derives revenue from the provision of drilling services, surveying, IT support
                                         services and mineral assaying. The segment relates to jurisdictions which
                                         contribute a relatively small amount of external revenue to the Group. These
                                         include Saudi Arabia and Canada.
           Information regarding the Group's operating segments is reported below. At 30
           June 2025, management reviewed the composition of the Group's operating
           segments and the allocations of operations to the reportable segments.
 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 15.       Segmental analysis

           Segment revenue and results:
           The following is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results by reportable
           segment:
           For the six months ended 30 June 2025                       Africa                      Rest of World                Consolidated
                                                                       US$'000                     US$'000                      US$'000
           External revenue                                            115,814                     43,386                       159,200

           Segment profit / (loss)                                     37,925                      (1,677)                      36,248

           Central administration costs and depreciation                                                                        (20,077)
           Profit from operations                                                                                               16,171
           Fair value gain on financial assets                                                                                  19,252
           Interest income                                                                                                      37
           Dividend income                                                                                                      865
           Finance costs                                                                                                        (8,113)

           Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                                                                (5,693)
           Profit before tax                                                                                                    22,519

 

 

     For the six months ended 30 June 2024                             Africa            Rest of World                    Consolidated
                                                                       US$'000           US$'000                          US$'000
     External revenue                                                  148,870           20,564                           169,434

     Segment profit / (loss)                                           52,939            (10,617)                         42,322

     Central administration costs and depreciation                                                                        (17,343)
     Profit from operations                                                                                                24,979
     Fair value gain on financial assets                                                                                   (493)
     Interest income                                                                                                      46
     Finance costs                                                                                                         (8,202)
     Profit before tax                                                                                                     16,330

     The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Group's
     accounting policies described in note 1. Segment profit/(loss) represents the
     profit/(loss) earned by each segment without allocation of central
     administration costs, depreciation, interest income, share of losses from
     associate, finance charges and income tax. This is the measure reported to the
     board for the purpose of resource allocation and assessment of segment
     performance.

     The following customers from the Africa segment contributed 10% or more to the
     Group's revenue:
                                                                                         30 June 2025                     30 June 2024
                                                                                          %                                %

              Customer A                                                                 10%                              31%
              Customer B                                                                 19%                              15%

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 15.  Segmental analysis (continued)

 

                                               As at
                                               30 June 2025      31 December 2024
                                               US$'000           US$'000
     Segment assets:
     Africa                                    579,688           621,903
     Rest of world                             160,889           270,174
     Total segment assets                      740,577           892,077
     Head office companies                     438,352           445,062
                                               1,178,929         1,337,139
     Eliminations *                            (631,544)         (825,411)
     Total assets                              547,385           511,728

     Segment liabilities:
     Africa                                    202,912           267,097
     Rest of world                             122,909           124,697
     Total segment liabilities                 325,821           391,794
     Head office companies                     334,854           440,679
                                               660,675           832,473
     Eliminations *                            (410,310)         (604,133)
     Total liabilities                         250,365           228,340

 

 

        For the purposes of monitoring segment performance and allocating resources
        between segments the board monitors the tangible, intangible and financial
        assets attributable to each segment. All assets are allocated to reportable
        segments with the exception of property, plant and equipment used by the head
        office companies, certain amounts included in other receivables, and cash and
        cash equivalents held by the head office companies.

        * Eliminations include intra-group accounts receivable, intra-group accounts
        payable and intra-group investments.

        Other segment information:
                                                                                          Six months ended
        Non-Cash items included in profit or loss:                                        30 June 2025            30 June 2024
                                                                                          US$'000                 US$'000
        Depreciation
        Africa                                                                            14,556                  19,118
        Rest of world                                                                     5,762                   2,912
        Total segment depreciation                                                        20,318                  22,030
        Head office companies                                                             1,224                   225
                                                                                          21,542                  22,255

        Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
        Africa                                                                            206                     100
        Rest of world                                                                     32                      -
        Total segment loss on disposal                                                    238                     100
        Head office companies                                                             (51)                    13
                                                                                          187                     113

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 15.  Segmental analysis (continued)

 

 

                                   Six months ended
                                   30 June 2025          30 June 2024
                                   US$'000               US$'000
         Impairment on Inventory
         Africa
         Stock Provision           643                   472
         Stock Write Offs          440                   24
                                   1,083                 496
         Rest of world
         Stock Provision           (8)                   10
         Stock Write Offs          2                     (1)
                                   (6)                   9
         Total segment impairment  1,077                 505
         Head office companies     14                    -
                                   1,091                 505

 

 

 16.  Commitments                                                  As at
                                                                   30 June 2025          30 June 2024
      The Group has the following capital commitments at 30 June:  US$'000               US$'000

      Committed capital expenditure                                13,530                26,482

 

 17.  Contingencies

      As a result of the multiple jurisdictions in which the Group operates, there
      are a number of ongoing tax audits. In the opinion of Management, none of
      these ongoing audits represent a reasonable possibility of a material
      settlement and as such, no contingent liability disclosure is required.

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 

 

 18.  Financial instruments

 (a)  Fair value hierarchy

      Financial instruments that are measured in the consolidated statement of
      financial position or disclosed at fair value require disclosure of fair value
      measurements by level based on the following fair value measurement hierarchy:

                                  Level 1:      quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or
                                                liabilities;
                                  Level 2:      inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable
                                                for the asset or liability, either directly (that is, as prices) or indirectly
                                                (that is, derived from prices); and
                                  Level 3:      inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data
                                                (that is, unobservable inputs).
                                                                                          As at
                                                                                          30 June 2025                31 December 2024
                                                                                          US$'000                     US$'000
      Level 1 - Listed shares                                                              47,025                       29,121
      Level 3 - Unlisted shares and derivative financial assets                            2,506                        1,184
                                                                                           49,531                     30,305

      The reconciliation of the investment valuation movement is as follows:

                                                              Level 1                     Level 3                                   Total
                                                              US$'000                     US$'000                                   US$'000
      At 1 January 2025                                        29,121                      1,184                                     30,305
      Additions                                                844                         1,238                                     2,082
      Disposal                                                 (2,106)                     -                                         (2,106)
      Fair value gain                                          19,166                      84                                        19,250
      At 30 June 2025                                          47,025                      2,506                                     49,531

 

                         Level 1         Level 3      Total
                         US$'000         US$'000      US$'000
 At 1 January 2024        44,755          2,399        47,154
 Additions                8,421           60           8,481
 Disposal                 (36,942)        (336)        (37,278)
 Fair value gain/(loss)   12,887          (939)        11,948
 At 31 December 2024     29,121          1,184        30,305

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONT'D)
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

 18.  Financial instruments (Continued)

 

 (b)  Fair value information

      Level 1 shares

      Market approach - Listed share price.

      The Company's interests in various listed shares are valued at the 30 June
      2025 closing prices. No secondary valuation methodologies have been considered
      as all the Company's investments are listed on active markets.

      Level 3 shares

      The Group's investments held at Level 3 are valued either on a net asset
      approach or cost approach.

      Net asset approach

      Management applied a net asset valuation methodology at 30 June 2025 for
      certain unlisted investments based on the Group's share ownership percentage
      of the unlisted company's net asset value. The unlisted company publishes some
      of its significant net asset value information and management then derives the
      investment at fair value attributable to the Group.

      Cost approach

      Management holds all other unlisted investments at cost where this represents
      the best estimate of fair value.

 

 (c)  Fair values of other financial instruments

      Level 3 derivative financial assets

      The Group's derivative financial assets consist of call options to acquire
      additional shares in a non-listed entity.

 19.  Investment in associate

                              As at                                         As at
                        30 June 2025                        31 December 2024
                        US$'000                             US$'000
      Opening balance    6,300                                -
      Additions         52                                  6,687
      Share of loss     (119)                               (387)
      Impairment        (5,574)                             -
      Closing balance    659                                6,300

      In H1 2024 the Group completed a US$6.6 million strategic investment in Eco,
      acquiring a 22% ownership stake in the company. Eco is incorporated in
      Australia and produces analysis systems for monitoring water quality. This
      investment has been accounted for in accordance with IAS 28, as an investment
      in associate rather than as an investment at fair value.

      In H1 2025 an impairment of $5.6 million was recognised against the
      investment. This impairment was calculated by writing down the investment to
      its fair value, based on a new valuation agreed by shareholders for a new
      funding round entered into on 1 July 2025.

 20.  Events post the reporting date

      There have been no significant events after the reporting date.

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY
 For the six months ended 30 June 2025

     The directors are responsible for the maintenance of adequate accounting
     records and the preparation and integrity of the condensed consolidated
     interim financial statements and related information.

     The directors are also responsible for the Group's systems of internal
     financial control. These are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute,
     assurance as to the reliability of the financial statements, and to adequately
     safeguard, verify and maintain accountability for the Group's assets, and to
     prevent and detect misstatement and loss. Nothing has come to the attention of
     the directors to indicate that any material breakdown in the functioning of
     these controls, procedures and systems has occurred during the six months
     under review.

     We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

     a)              the condensed set of consolidated interim financial statements, which has been
                     prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, Interim
                     Financial Reporting, as issued by the International Accounting Standards
                     Boards gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial
                     position and profit or loss of the Group as required by FCA's Disclosure and
                     Transparency Rules DTR4.2.4R;
     b)              the interim management report includes a fair review of the information
                     required by DTR4.2.7R and DTR4.2.8R; and
     c)              there have been no significant individual related party transactions during
                     the first six months of the financial year and nor have there been any
                     significant changes in the Group's related party relationships from those
                     reported in the Group's annual financial statement for the year ended 31
                     December 2024.

     The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on
     the going concern basis since the directors believe that the Group has
     adequate resources in place to continue in operation for the foreseeable
     future.

     The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were approved by the
     board of directors on 13 August 2025.

     ON BEHALF OF THE DIRECTORS

     Jamie Boyton
     Executive Chairman

 

CAPITAL LIMITED

Principal and Emerging Risks and Uncertainties

 

Risk is inherent in our business and can manifest in many forms. Capital is
committed to effective risk management to best achieve its business
objectives.

The identification, management and reporting of risk uses formal risk
management processes to improve decision-making and minimise the impact of an
event occurring that may influence our corporate strategy, as well as
operational and project activities.

By understanding and managing risk, we believe we provide greater certainty
and confidence for our shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, and for
the communities in which we operate.

Our risk management approach includes:

·    Establishing a standard approach to the management of risk and to the
acceptable levels of risk throughout the business.

·   Establishing a consistent process and methodology for identifying,
assessing, and ranking risks in conducting our business activities.

·      Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and
governance standards in all areas of our operations.

·     Regularly monitoring our major areas of risk exposure and setting
requirements for our personnel to proactively identify risk.

·     Responsibility and accountability for risk management is allocated
at all levels of the organisation, from frontline employees up to the Board
level.

Our top ranked risks are listed below and are those risks that are assessed as
having a residual risk rating of high or above within Capital's ERM Framework.

 Area                                                                Description                                                                     Mitigation
 General reduction in levels of activity across the mining industry  The Group is highly dependent on the levels of mineral exploration,             The Group is seeking to balance this risk by building a portfolio of long-term
                                                                     development and production activity within the markets in which it operates.    mine-site contracts, expanding its services offering into mine-site based

                                                                               activities such as load and haul mining, and also expanding both its client
                                                                                                                                                     base and geographic reach.

                                                                     A reduction in these activities, or in the budgeted expenditure of mining and   The Group's operations are generally focused on mine sites, with limited
                                                                     mineral exploration companies, will cause a decline in the demand for mining    exposure to exploration-only activities which can be more volatile.
                                                                     services.

                                                                               Capital has strong existing relationships with our clients at both executive
                                                                                                                                                     and operational levels which helps ensure that the Group is aware of and
                                                                                                                                                     prepared for potential changes and well placed to identify new opportunities
                                                                                                                                                     as they arise with our key business partners.

                                                                                                                                                     The Group's strategic focus is on blue-chip, high-quality clients with long
                                                                                                                                                     term project commitments that are inherently less susceptible to industry
                                                                                                                                                     fluctuations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL LIMITED

Principal and Emerging Risks and Uncertainties (continued)

 

 Area                                               Description                                                                      Mitigation
 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system failure  The Group's existing ERP system is monitored and supported by internal           Capital's staff are experienced in maintaining the current ERP which minimises
                                                    technical staff as it is no longer maintained by the publisher, SAGE.            system downtime.

                                                    The system requires regular downtime for routine maintenance during which time   The implementation of a new, modern ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics, is well
                                                    the system is unavailable to support the business.                               progressed and transition to the new system commenced during 2024 and is
                                                                                                                                     progressing well during 2025.
 Risk to cash repatriation                          Restrictive currency controls in certain                                         The Group maintains multiple bank accounts in jurisdictions where cash

operating jurisdictions can impact the                                          repatriation can prove challenging, which can provide greater access to

Group's ability to repatriate cash.                                             foreign currency payments.

                                                                                                                                     The Group maintains strong relations with its key transactional banking
                                                                                                                                     partners, and any new country entry process includes specific due diligence
                                                                                                                                     requirements relating to the operation of the banking system and the ability
                                                                                                                                     to repatriate cash.

 Risk of key contract                               Some contracts can be terminated for convenience by the client without           Key contracts include agreed notice

termination                                       penalty.
periods as well as demobilisation and/

or termination fees where a contract is terminated for reasons beyond the
                                                                                                                                     Group's control.

                                                                                                                                     Contract renewal negotiations are commenced well in advance of the expiry of
                                                                                                                                     fixed term contracts.

                                                                                                                                     Strong client relationships help the Group to better understand the needs of
                                                                                                                                     our clients and partner with them to continue to meet their current and future
                                                                                                                                     needs.

 Decline in mine-site                               A significant proportion of the Group's revenue is derived from producing        The producing mines which account for

production levels                                 mines which carry their own risks and can be subject to, for example,
a significant proportion of the Group's
                                                    unforeseen changes in mine plans due to geological or technical challenges,
revenue tend to have long-term mine
                                                    changes to a client's operational budget or broader strategic objectives and
plans and well understood geology.
                                                    changes in global commodity prices.

                                                                                                                                     Many contracts include fixed fee elements which help mitigate the revenue
                                                                                                                                     impact of short-term reductions in activity levels.

                                                                                                                                     The Group focuses on ensuring operational excellence and seeks continuous
                                                                                                                                     improvement to increase our overall value proposition as a strategic partner
                                                                                                                                     for our clients.

 

 

 

 

 

CAPITAL LIMITED

Principal and Emerging Risks and Uncertainties (continued)

 

 Area                                   Description                                                                    Mitigation
 Deterioration in health                The Group's operations are subject to                                          Health and Safety is an absolute priority

and safety record
various health and safety risks associated
for the Group.

with drilling and mining including, in the

case of individuals, personal injury and                                      Overseen by the Board, the HSSE Committee, the CEO and senior management team

potential loss of life; and, in the Group's                                   provide strategic leadership in this area and lead a programme of open and

case, interruption or suspension of site                                      honest communication with employees at all levels and in all areas of the

operations due to unsafe operations.                                          business.

                                                                                                                       Some of the Group's safety initiatives, including those around training and
                                                                                                                       monitoring as well as the innovative Safety Risk Leadership Walk, are detailed
                                                                                                                       on our website and have contributed to safety milestones such as 16 years LTI
                                                                                                                       free at our Mwanza facility.
 Over exposure to one commodity sector  Gold is an important commodity that contributes significantly to the Group's   The Group seeks to secure long term contracts with blue-chip clients.
                                        order book and tender pipeline.

                                        Price and demand fluctuations in this single commodity could have a material

                                        impact on Capital's financial performance                                      Capital continues to actively seek opportunities with a focus on non-gold
                                                                                                                       minerals (e.g. copper) as well as transition materials.

 

CAPITAL LIMITED

Principal and Emerging Risks and Uncertainties (continued)

 

 Area                                     Description                                                                      Mitigation
 Reduction in value of equity investment  Through Capital Investments, the Group holds investments in a portfolio of       By diversifying its holding into a portfolio of investments in various

portfolio                               publicly traded companies.                                                       companies, the Group aims to mitigate the risk from a significant devaluation

                                                                                of a single investment holding.
                                          The accounting value of these investments is marked to market at each

                                          reporting date and the fair value adjustment is accordingly recorded in the      We maintain a robust governance structure for this portfolio, with the Group's
                                          profit and loss account as an unrealised gain or loss.                           Investment Committee being required to include at least one Independent

                                                                                Non-Executive Director. The committee actively monitors existing investments
                                          The value of the investments will change and could materially alter both the     for performance and ongoing strategic alignment. New investments are required
                                          Group's reported net assets and net profit position.                             to satisfy a number of criteria.

                                                                                                                           In the event the fair value of investments gives rise to an unrealised loss,
                                                                                                                           while this would affect the company's net assets and profitability, it would
                                                                                                                           not affect cashflow or give rise to any going concern implications.

 Geographical risk                        The Group operates in a number of jurisdictions where social unrest and          The Group has considerable practical experience in operating successfully in
                                          resulting economic turbulence are common, both of which have the ability to      such jurisdictions and plans are in place to secure the safety of personnel
                                          significantly disrupt operations and threaten safety and security of Capital's   and assets in the event of significant security issues.
                                          assets and personnel.

                                                                                                                           The Group is seeking to continue to diversify its operations geographically
                                                                                                                           including, for example, in North America, Pakistan and Zambia.

                                                                                                                           Safety and security are key considerations in the Group's due diligence
                                                                                                                           processes when considering entry into new jurisdictions or significant
                                                                                                                           additional investment into existing jurisdictions.

 

CAPITAL LIMITED

Principal and Emerging Risks and Uncertainties (continued)

 

 Area                           Description                                                                    Mitigation
 Access to new funding sources  Inability to access bank debt and/or inability to access equity capital from   The Group is focused on capital efficiency and maintaining balance sheet

                              the market.                                                                    flexibility. The Group prioritises building and maintaining strong

                                                                              relationships with our banking partners as well as our existing OEM finance
                                Debt facilities not available in time to support the ongoing growth of the     providers such as CAT, Sandvik and Epiroc.
                                business.

                                                                                                               Senior management continues to engage regularly with shareholders.
 Energy transition              Capital is subject to both risks and opportunities associated with the global  Our carbon reduction efforts are closely linked to the development of
                                energy transition and climate change.                                          sustainably powered equipment by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) as

                                                                              well as clients and host governments switching to renewable energy sources.
                                Traditional diesel-powered mining equipment will be replaced by more energy    The Group assesses developments in low-carbon technology and senior management
                                efficient, low-carbon alternatives.                                            are in regular contact with OEM manufacturers so as to maintain a strong

                                                                              awareness of industry developments.
                                Increasing production in the battery minerals sector is critical to support

                                the global transition to lower carbon technologies.                            Recognising the importance of reducing our emissions and our Net Zero target,
                                                                                                               we continue to identify and pilot technology options for decarbonisation to
                                                                                                               capitalise on opportunities as they become available such as our Epiroc
                                                                                                               partnership to field-test their SmartROC D65 battery-electric surface drill
                                                                                                               rig.

                                                                                                               We continue to focus on our drill fleet automation and replacement and already
                                                                                                               have several electric underground rigs in use. Where possible we are looking
                                                                                                               to switch our ancillary fleet to alternative energy sources.

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 APPENDIX: GLOSSARY AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

 The Group presents various Alternative Performance Measures (APMs) as
 management believes that these are useful for users of the financial
 statements in helping to provide a balanced view of, and relevant information
 on, the Group's financial performance in the period.

 The following terms and alternative performance measures are used in the half
 year results release for the six months ended 30 June 2025.

 ARPOR                                                                             Average revenue per operating rig
 Operating profit (pre-exceptional items)                                          Earnings before interest, taxes, fair value gain/loss on financial assets and
                                                                                   exceptional items
 EBITDA                                                                            Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, fair value
                                                                                   gain/loss on financial assets and exceptional items
 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items)                        EBITDA less of cash cost of the IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items
 NPAT                                                                              Net Profit After Tax
 NPAT (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items)          Net Profit After Tax before fair value gain/loss on investments, dividend
                                                                                   income and exceptional items
 Basic EPS (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items)     Net profit after tax before fair value gain/loss on investments, dividend
 (cents)                                                                           income and exceptional items over weighted average number of ordinary shares
 Net Debt                                                                          Cash and cash equivalents less short term and long-term debt

 

 

 Reconciliation of alternative performance measures to the financial
 statements:
                                                                                    Six months ended
                                                                                    30 June 2025                                    30 June 2024
                                                                                    US$'000                                         US$'000
 ARPOR can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:
 Revenue per financial statements (US$)                                                     159,200                           169,434
 Non-drilling revenue (US$)                                                         (47,126)                       (63,868)
 Revenue used in the calculation of ARPOR (US$)                                     112,074                                  105,566

 Monthly Average active operating Rigs                                              98                             86
 Monthly Average operating Rigs                                                     133                            125

 ARPOR (rounded to nearest US$10,000)                                               190                            204

 Operating profit (pre-exceptional items) can be reconciled from the financial
 statements as per the below:

 Profit for the period                                                                14,827                        9,635
 Taxation                                                                           7,692                           6,695
 Interest income                                                                    (37)                            (46)
 Dividend income                                                                    (865)                          -
 Finance charges                                                                    8,113                           8,202
 Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                              5,693                          -
 Exceptional items: ERP implementation costs                                        1,735                          1,654
 Fair value adjustments                                                               (19,252)                      493
 Operating profit (pre-exceptional items)                                           17,906                          26,633

 Gross profit                                                                       64,727                          74,486
 Administration expenses                                                              (27,014)                      (27,252)
 Exceptional items: ERP implementation costs                                        1,735                          1,654
 Depreciation                                                                         (21,542)                      (22,255)
 Operating profit (pre-exceptional items)                                           17,906                          26,633

 

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 APPENDIX: GLOSSARY AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

 EBITDA can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:
                                                                              30 June 2025          30 June 2024
                                                                              US$'000               US$'000

 Profit for the period                                                        14,827                9,635
 Depreciation                                                                          21,542       22,255
 Taxation                                                                              7,692        6,695
 Interest income                                                                       (37)         (46)
 Dividend income                                                                       (865)        -
 Finance charges                                                                       8,113        8,202
 Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                        5,693                 -
 Fair value adjustments                                                       (19,252)              493
 EBITDA                                                                                37,713       47,234

 

 Operating profit (EBIT)                                                                        16,171                                                     24,979
 Depreciation, amortisation and impairments                                                     21,542                                                     22,255
 EBITDA                                                                                         37,713                                                     47,234

 Gross profit                                                                                            64,727                                            74,486
 Administration expenses                                                                                 (27,014)                                          (27,252)
 EBITDA                                                                                                  37,713                                            47,234

                                                                                                30 June 2025                                                                          30 June 2024
                                                                                                US$'000                                                                               US$'000

 NPAT (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items) and
 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items) can be reconciled
 from the financial statements as per the below:

 Operating profit (EBIT)                                                                                              16,171                                                24,979
 Exceptional items: ERP implementation costs                                                             1,735                                                  1,654
 Interest income                                                                                                             37                                                    46
 Finance charges                                                                                         (8,113)                                                           (8,202)
 Taxation                                                                                                (7,692)                                                           (6,695)
 NPAT (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items)                                2,138                                                             11,782

 Profit for the period                                                                                   14,827                                                               9,635
 Exceptional items: ERP implementation costs                                                             1,735                                                  1,654
 Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                                                   5,693                                                  -
 Dividend income                                                                                                             (865)                                                 -
 Fair value adjustments                                                                                                   (19,252)                                               493
 NPAT (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items)                                            2,138                                                  11,782

 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items)
 EBITDA                                                                                                  37,713                                                             47,234
 Cash cost of lease payments                                                                                        (7,343)                                                (6,016)
 Exceptional items: ERP implementation costs                                                             1,735                                                  1,654
 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases and exceptional items)                                              32,105                                                            42,872

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 APPENDIX: GLOSSARY AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

 

                                                                                                     30 June 2025                                      30 June 2024
                                                                                                     US$'000                                           US$'000

 Basic EPS (excluding effects from investment portfolio and exceptional items)
 can be reconciled as per below:

 Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent                                          14,843                                            9,206
 Fair value adjustments                                                                              (19,252)                                          493
 Share of loss / impairment of investment in associate                                               5,693                                             -
 Dividend income                                                                                                         (865)                                            -
 Exceptional items: ERP implementation costs                                                         1,735                                             1,654
 Adjusted profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent for the                         2,154                                             11,353
 period

                                                                                                     No.                                               No.

 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings per share                             196,465,287                                       195,026,529

 Basic EPS (Adjusted for investment gain/(loss) and exceptional items (cents)                        1.1                                               5.8

 Cash from operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases) can be reconciled from the
 financial statements as per the below:

 Cash generated from operations                                                                      62,023                                            57,178
 Cash cost of lease payments                                                                                    (7,343)                                           (6,016)
 Cash from operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)                                                  54,680                                            51,162

                                                                                   30 June 2025                                                                              31 December 2024
                                                                                   US$'000                                                                                   US$'000
 Net debt can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:

 Cash and cash equivalents                                                                      58,585                                                                                   40,526
 Loans and borrowings - Non-current                                                (93,043)                                                                                              (87,268)
 Loans and borrowings - Current                                                    (20,923)                                                                                  (29,007)
 Net debt                                                                          (55,381)                                                                                            (75,749)

 

 

 CAPITAL LIMITED

 APPENDIX: GLOSSARY AND ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES (UNAUDITED)

 EBITDA

 EBITDA represents profit or loss for the period before interest, income taxes,
 depreciation & amortisation, fair value gain or loss on financial assets
 through profit or loss and exceptional items.

 EBITDA is a non-IFRS financial measure that is used as supplemental financial
 measure by management and external users of financial statements, such as
 investors, to assess our financial and operating performance. This non-IFRS
 financial measure will assist our management and investors by increasing the
 comparability of our performance from period to period.

 We believe that including EBITDA assists our management and investors in: -

 i.      understanding and analysing the results of our operating and
 business performance, and

 ii.     monitoring our ongoing financial and operational strength in
 assessing whether to continue to hold our shares. This is achieved by
 excluding the potentially disparate effects between periods of depreciation
 and amortisation, income (loss) from associate, interest income, finance
 charges, fair value adjustment on financial assets at fair value through
 profit and loss and realised gain (loss) on fair value through profit and loss
 investments, which may significantly affect comparability of results of
 operations between periods.

 EBITDA has limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered as
 alternatives to, or as substitutes for, or superior to, profit or loss for the
 period or any other measure of financial performance presented in accordance
 with IFRS. Further other companies in our industry may calculate these
 measures differently from how we do, limiting their usefulness as a
 comparative measure.

 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)

 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases) represents profit or loss for the year
 before interest, income taxes, depreciation & amortisation, fair value
 adjustments on financial assets at fair value through profit and loss and
 realised gain (loss) on fair value through profit and loss investments and net
 of cash cost of the IFRS 16 leases.

 

 Net cash (debt)

 Net cash (debt) is a non-IFRS measure that is defined as cash and cash
 equivalents less short term and long-term debt.

Management believes that net cash (debt) is a useful indicator of the Group's
 indebtedness, financial flexibility and capital structure because it indicates
 the level of borrowings after taking account of cash and cash equivalents
 within the Group's business that could be utilised to pay down the outstanding
 borrowings. Management believes that net debt can assist securities analysts,
 investors and other parties to evaluate the Group. Net cash (debt) and similar
 measures are used by different companies for differing purposes and are often
 calculated in ways that reflect the circumstances of those companies.
 Accordingly, caution is required in comparing net debt as reported by the
 Group to net cash (debt) of other companies.
 Average revenue per operating rig
 ARPOR is a non-financial measure defined as the monthly average drilling
 specific revenue for the period divided by the monthly average active
 operating rigs. Drilling specific revenue excludes revenue generated from shot
 crew, a blast hole service that does not require a rig to perform but forms
 part of drilling.  Management uses this indicator to assess the operational
 performance across the board on a period-by-period basis even if there is an
 increase or decrease in rig utilisation.

 

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