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RNS Number : 1004G  Eco Buildings Group PLC  30 September 2024

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AIM: ECOB
 
30 September 2024

Eco Buildings Group PLC

("Eco Buildings" or the "Company")

 

Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2024

Eco Buildings Group PLC (AIM: ECOB), announces its unaudited interim results
for the six months ended 30 June 2024.

 

Operational Highlights

·      Since producing our first wall in December 2023, the purchased
machinery was subject to a significant process of innovation and upgrades to
allow it to operate in a fully automated mode.  This has led to 33% decrease
in production time as well as reduction in operating costs going forward.

·      As previously announced, commercial production began at the
factory in June 2024 following the completion of this work.   We have
already begun to supply material for our first order, and have received a
purchase order for the first rolling program of panels from AED Shpk for
25,000 sqm to be drawn down in accordance with a schedule of works.   The
sale of these panels will allow the company to generate revenue as we roll out
the more complex complete dwellings.

·      The group received official certification for Latin American
Markets.  The Group's walls have been approved for use under national
building regulations in Chile, following a full range of stress tests carried
out by the University of Chile in Santiago including revalidation of the fire
safety certification.

Financial Highlights

 

·      On 8 February 2024 Eco Buildings Group Plc announced that it had
raised £827,000 via a subscription for new ordinary shares by several
supportive existing shareholders. The Subscription was effected at a price of
12 pence per share.

·      Revenue for the six months to 30 June 2024 increased to €0.2
million (H1 2023: €0.03 million) including the first revenues recognised
from the sale of GFRG panelling.

·      Losses for the half year were €1.0 million (H1 2023: €0.9
million), due to costs incurred as the Eco Business has been developed.

 

 

 

Operational Update

 

Operating Update for the period to 30 June 2024

Operational Milestones

The company achieved fully automated production at its new factory in Durres,
Albania, which has significantly enhanced production efficiency, reducing time
by 33%. This new line can produce 177,000 sqm of glass fibre reinforced gypsum
(GFRG) walls annually, enough to build 768 homes per year.

Following rigorous testing by the Catholic University of Chile, Eco Buildings'
wall panels were approved for the Chilean construction market. This
breakthrough opens up significant growth opportunities in Latin America, with
the potential for further expansion across the region.

The upgraded factory and production processes have allowed Eco Buildings to
improve product quality, reduce costs, and increase intellectual property (IP)
potential, positioning them for further expansion into new markets,
particularly in Chile.

Sales development

Eco Buildings Group has experienced l growth in 2024 in terms of sales and
market expansion. The company has capitalized on its innovations in modular
housing, leveraging its upgraded production capabilities to drive sales across
various markets.

Eco Buildings has already begun to supply material for our first order, and
have received a purchase order for the first rolling program of panels from
AED Shpk for 25,000 sqm to be drawn down in accordance with a schedule of
works.   The sale of these panels will allow the company to generate revenue
as we roll out the more complex complete dwellings.

In a major milestone, the company successfully produced and sold its first
full modular building from its newly automated production facility. This sale
not only showcases Eco Buildings' enhanced production capabilities but also
establishes a solid proof of concept for future large-scale projects. The
fully automated facility enables the company to produce modular buildings at a
lower cost and faster rate, which has bolstered its competitive edge in the
rapidly growing modular construction market.

The company received a preliminary order for 5,000 sqm of walling from R&T
Sh.p.K., which will be used as a permanent perimeter wall for a residential
tourist development in Albania. This deal is expected to lead to further
negotiations for the supply of modular buildings for the same development,
marking a potential new long-term client relationship.

The Chilean market represents a major new frontier for Eco Buildings'
products. Following the successful testing and certification of its wall
panels by the Catholic University of Chile, the company is poised to enter the
Chilean construction market, which is known for its stringent building
regulations. This certification opens up opportunities for expansion across
Latin America, where Eco Buildings' modular wall panels will now be considered
compliant in several countries. The company expects significant future sales
growth in this region as a result of its adaptability to local construction
standards.

Based on its current orders and completed projects, Eco Buildings has
forecasted over €1 million in revenue by the end of 2024, primarily driven
by ongoing deliveries of modular wall panels and small building orders.  The
recent £450,000 capital raise is expected to further enhance the company's
ability to meet large-scale orders, with current contracts ensuring that Eco
Buildings can focus on fulfilling its 25,000 sqm purchase order and expanding
its footprint in both Albania and Latin America.

Looking ahead, Eco Buildings aims to continue scaling its sales by:

·      Tapping into the growing global demand for modular housing
solutions, particularly in rapidly urbanizing regions like Latin America and
Eastern Europe.

·      Expanding its client base across residential, commercial, and
government sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability, cost efficiency,
and the speed of modular construction.

·      Leveraging technology to maintain high product standards while
reducing costs, ensuring that their wall panels and modular buildings remain
competitive in price-sensitive markets.

In conclusion, 2024 so far has been a breakthrough year for Eco Buildings
Group's sales, with significant contracts, new market entries, and diverse
product offerings driving both current and future revenue growth. The
company's sales strategy is aligned with global trends in modular
construction, allowing it to capitalize on emerging opportunities across
multiple regions.

Leadership Transition

After over 12 years of service, Andrew Allner retired as Chairman of Eco
Buildings Group PLC, having led the company through its transformative phases,
including the relocation of its factory from Dubai to Durres and the
successful production of their first modular wall.

Don Nicolson was appointed as the new non-executive Chairman. Mr Nicolson, a
senior business leader with 40 years of experience, brings a wealth of
expertise from previous roles at BP and Levantina Natural Stone Company.  Dr.
Etrur Albani took on a full-time role as Executive Vice Chairman, focusing on
client relationships and strategic growth.

Financial Developments

Eco Buildings raised £450,000 through a subscription of new shares effected
at a price of 10 pence per share, as announced on 21 August 2024, to fund wall
panel deliveries and fulfil contracts in Albania. The company's revenue
projections were boosted, expecting over €114 million from existing
contracts over the next three years.

Overall, 2024 has been a pivotal year for Eco Buildings Group, with leadership
changes, automation advancements, successful product approvals, and promising
financial growth projections across new markets.

 

For further information, contact:

Eco Buildings Group plc

Sanjay Bowry, Chief Executive Officer

Tel: +44 (0)20 7380 0999

Fiona Hadfield, Finance Director

Tel: +44 (0)20 7380 0999

 Spark Advisory Partners Limited (Nominated Adviser)   Tel:  +44 (0) 203 368 3550

 Matt Davis / James Keeshan
 Tavira Securities Limited (Broker)                    Tel:  +44 (0) 203 192 1739

 Oliver Stansfield / Jonathan Evans

 

Notes

The Company has acquired proven and innovative prefabricated technology which
has been in development and commercial use since 2006. Eco Buildings' range of
prefabricated, green housing products based on glass fibre reinforced gypsum
panels ("GFRG") provides a construction solution for both affordable and
high-end housing.

Eco Buildings has already secured two sales contracts with major construction
companies, one in Albania, the other in Kosovo, which are expected to generate
gross sales revenue of up to €38 million in total per annum over the first
three years (approximately €114 million in total) following Admission.

The market share for factory-based building technology is expected to grow
significantly over the coming years as private developers and the public
sector seek to address the substantial and growing deficit in housing stock
and issues of construction cost, speed and quality and housing affordability.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ECO BUILDINGS GROUP PLC

Condensed unaudited consolidated income statement and statement of
comprehensive income

 

                                                                                      Six months ended 30 June      Six months ended 30 June          For the year ended

                                                                                      2024                          2023                              2023

                                                                               Note   Unaudited                     Unaudited                         Audited

                                                                                      €'000s                        €'000s                            €'000s

 Revenue                                                                              206                           32                                140
 Cost of Sales                                                                        (74)                          (4)                               (118)
 Gross Profit                                                                         132                           28                                22

 Administrative and other operating expenses                                          (914)                         (132)                             (1,470)

 Operating loss                                                                       (782)                         (104)                             (1,447)

 Net finance costs                                                             4      (305)                         (53)                              (343)
 Charge on conversion of Pre IPO loan instrument                                      -                             (749)                             (749)
 Loss before taxation                                                                 (1,087)                       (907)                             (2,540)

 Taxation                                                                             -                             -                                 -

 Loss for the period                                                                  (1,087)                       (907)                             (2,540)

 Other comprehensive income                                                           -                             -                                 -

 Total comprehensive loss for the period attributable to owners of the parent         (1,087)                       (907)                             (2,540)
 company

 Loss per share
 Basic loss per share                                                          7      €0.014                        €0.016                            €0.04
 Diluted loss per share                                                        7      €0.014                        €0.016                            €0.04

 

 

ECO BUILDINGS GROUP PLC

Condensed unaudited consolidated statement of financial position

                                                            Notes  As at 30 June 2024      As at 31  December 2023       As at 30 June 2023

                                                                   Unaudited               Audited                       Unaudited

                                                                   €'000s                  €'000s                        €'000s
 Assets
 Non-current assets
 Intangible assets                                                 9,977                   10,002                        4,246
 Property, plant and equipment                              7      5,680                   5,412                         5,639
 Total non-current assets                                          15,657                  15,414                        9,885

 Current assets
 Trade and other receivables                                       682                     613                           2,543
 Inventories                                                       2,058                   2,085                         2,392
 Cash and cash equivalents                                         34                      677                           638
 Total current assets                                              2,774                   3,375                         5,573
 Total assets                                                      18,431                  18,789                        15,458

 Current liabilities
 Trade and other payables                                          1,801                   2,281                         2,447
 Borrowings                                                 8      60                      58                            -
 Total current liabilities                                         1,861                   2,339                         2,447
 Non-current liabilities
 Deferred tax liability                                            85                      85                            85
 Lease Commitments                                                 260                     290                           351
 Borrowings                                                 8      5,187                   4,935                         5,430
 Total non-current liabilities                                     5,532                   5,309                         5,866
 Total liabilities                                                 7,393                   7,648                         8,313
 Net assets                                                        11,038                  11,141                        7,145

 Equity
 Share capital                                              9      5,855                   5,774                         5,772
 Share premium                                              9      9,965                   9,106                         4,446
 Retained loss                                                     (3,962)                 (2,875)                       (1,241)
 Share based payment reserve                                       51                      7
 Other reserves                                                    (871)                   (871)                         (1,832)
 Total equity attributable to owners of the parent company         11,038                  11,141                        7,145

 

ECO BUILDINGS GROUP PLC

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

                                                                        Six months ended      Six months ended          Year

                                                                        30 June 2024          30 June 2023              ended 31 December 2023

                                                                        Unaudited             Unaudited                 €'000s

                                                                        €'000s                €'000s

                                                  Notes

 Cash flows from operating activities
 Loss before taxation                                                   (1,087)               (907)                     (2,540)
 Adjustment for:
 Net finance costs                                4                     305                   53                        343
 Charge on conversion of Pre IPO loan instrument                                              749                       749
 Operating loss for the period                                          (782)                 (104)                     (1,448)
  Adjustment for:
   Amortisation                                                         25                    8                         28
   Depreciation                                   7                     95                    128                       180
 Equity Settled transactions                                            44                    -                         7
 Provision for inventory                                                                      -                         201
 Changes in working capital:
   Increase in receivables                                              (69)                  (1,109)                   88
   Decrease in inventories                                              26                    166                       41
   Increase in trade and other payables                                 (479)                 685                       273
 Net cash used in operating activities                                  (1,140)               (226)                     (630)
 Cash flow from investing activities
  Expenditure on property, plant and equipment    7                     (363)                 (220)                     (465)
 Expenditure on rights of use assets                                    (40)                  (41)                      (79)
 Net cash outflow from investing activities                             (403)                 (261)                     (543)
 Cash flows from financing activities
  Proceeds from issue of shares                   9                     939                   1,153                     2,587
 Repayment of debt                                                      (28)                  -                         (478)
 Drawdown of debt                                                       35                    -                         -
  Interest paid                                                         (46)                  (37)                      (269)
 Net cash inflow from financing activities                              900                   1,116                     1,841

 

 Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                        (643)      528          668
 Foreign exchange difference arising on translation                                     -            (1)
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of                                  677        10           10

  Period
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                  34         638          677

 

 

 

ECO BUILDINGS GROUP PLC

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

                                          Share capital  Share premium  Share based payment reserve  Other reserve  Profit and loss reserve  Total

                                                                        €'000s                                      ( )

                                          €'000s         €'000s                                      €'000s         €'000s

                                                                                                                                             €'000s

 As at 1 January 2023                     1              -              -                            -              (335)                    (334)
 Total comprehensive loss for the period  -              -              -                                           (907)                    (907)
 Transactions with owners
 Share based transactions                 -              -              -                            -              -                        -
 RTO transaction                          5,773          4,446          -                            (1,832)        -                        8,387
 As at 30 June 2023                       5,774          4,446          -                            (1,832)        (1,242)                  7,146
 Total comprehensive loss for the period  -              -              -                            -              (1,633)                  (1,633)
 Transactions with owners
 Share based transactions                 -              -              7                            -              -                        7
 RTO transaction                          -              4,660          -                            961            -                        5,621
 As at 31 December 2023                   5,774          9,106          7                            (871)          (2,875)                  11,141
 Total comprehensive loss for the period                                                                            (1,087)                  (1,087)
 Transactions with owners
 Share based transactions                                               44                                                                   44
 Share capital issues                     81             858                                                                                 940
 As at 30 June 2024                       5,855          9,965          51                           (871)          (3,962)                  11,038

 

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended
30 June 2024

(1)              General information

The principal activity of Eco Buildings Group plc and its subsidiary and
associate companies (collectively "Fox Marble Group" or "Group") is the
exploitation of quarry reserves in the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of
North Macedonia.

Eco Buildings Group plc is the Group's ultimate Parent Company ("the parent
company"). It is incorporated in England and Wales and domiciled in England.
The address of its registered office is 160 Camden High Street, London, NW1
0NE. Eco Buildings Group plc shares are admitted to trading on the London
Stock Exchange's AIM market.

(2)              Basis of preparation

The results presented in this report are unaudited and they have been prepared
in accordance with the principles of International Financial Reporting
Standards ("IFRS") as adopted by the European Union that are applicable to the
financial statements for the year ending 31 December 2023.

The accounting policies applied in these results are consistent with those
applied in the Group's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31
December 2023 and those expected to be applicable to the financial statements
for the year ending 31 December 2024.

This half yearly report does not constitute statutory accounts within the
meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.  Statutory accounts for Eco
Buildings Group plc for the year ended 31 December 2023 were approved by the
Board on 28 June 2024 and have been filed with the Registrar of Companies. The
report of the auditors on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a
statement under Section 498 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.  These
condensed interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2024
have been prepared in accordance IAS 34, 'Interim financial reporting', as
adopted by the European Union. The condensed interim financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2023, which have been prepared in accordance with IFRS
as adopted by the European Union.  The Annual Report and Accounts 2023 for
the Group are available at www.eco-buildingsplc.net

(3)              Going concern

 

The Directors have reviewed detailed projected cash flow forecasts and believe
it is appropriate to prepare this report on a going concern basis. In making
this assessment, they have considered the following factors:

a)     the current working capital position and operational requirements;

b)     the proposed business plan for the combined entity including the
development of sales in Albania from the newly commissioned factory in
Albania;

c)     rates of production at the newly operational plant in Durres, and
the any risks that may impact the levels of production;

d)     current order book including purchase orders received in June 2024
and the companies ability to satisfy these from existing production;

e)     the timing and expected start of revenues under the contracts for
construction secured by Eco Buildings with Andrra Invest LLC and Egeu Stone
LLC.

f)     the timing of expected sales receipts and completion of other
existing orders, as well as collection of outstanding debtors;

g)     the sensitivities of forecast sales figures over the next two
years;

h)     the timing and magnitude of planned capital expenditure including
expansion of production facilities at the GFRG factory in Albania; and

i)      the level of indebtedness of the company and timing of when such
liabilities may fall due, and accordingly the working capital position over
the next 18 months.

The forecasts assume that the Company will execute the business plan for the
combined entity, as described in the strategic report.  It further assumes
that production at the production sites will continue to operate in good
order.   The forecast assumes existing contracts held by the Company will be
fulfilled on a timely basis.    The Company also anticipates significant
revenue growth through the realization of existing sales contracts and offtake
agreements, as well as from newly generated sales.

There are several scenarios which management have considered that could impact
the financial performance of the Company.  These include:

a)     The business plan for the combined entity, including planned
capital and strategic expansions could be delayed or result in further losses
for the group;

b)     Levels of production at the factory could be lower than expected;
Costs of construction of the units could be higher than expected;

c)     Levels of production at the quarries can be impacted by unforeseen
delays due to inclement weather or equipment failure; lower than expected
quality of material being produced, and the continuing effects of the
pandemic;

d)     Costs of production and construction could be higher than planned,
or there could be unforeseen additional costs;

e)     Fulfilment of the Company's order book could be delayed, or the
payment of amounts due under such contracts could be delayed; and

f)     The resumption of block sales to the international block market may
be slower than expected.

If the cash receipts from sales are lower than anticipated the Company has
identified that it has available to it several other contingent actions, that
it can take to mitigate the impact of potential downside scenarios. These
include seeking additional financing, leveraging existing sale agreements,
reviewing planned capital expenditure, reducing overheads and renegotiation of
the terms on its existing debt obligations.

In conclusion having regard to the existing and future working capital
position and projected sales, the Directors are of the opinion that the
application of the going concern basis is appropriate.

 

 

(4)              Charge on conversion of Pre-RTO Loan notes

 

                                             Six months ended          Six months ended      Year ended

                                             30 June                   30 June               31 December 2023

                                             2024                      2023                  €'000

                                             €'000s                    €'000s

 Charge on conversion of Pre-RTO Loan notes  -                         (749)                 (749)

Between 6 May 2022 and 31 December 2022, Eco Buildings Operations Limited
issued £645,000 of unsecured convertible loan notes. In the event of
admission of the Company and its parent to AIM these loan notes were to
convert to a variable number of ordinary shares of the Company to provide a
conversion value of 2:1.

On the 2 June 2023, loan notes were novated from Eco Buildings Operations
Limited to Eco Buildings Group plc.

Following the re-admission of the Company to AIM on the 2 June 2023 the loan
notes with a carrying value of €749,490 (£645,000) were converted into
2,345,455 shares at an issue price of 55p, with a total value of €1,498,980
(£1,290,000) resulting in a non-cash accounting charge of €749,490 being
recognised in the income statement.

 

(5)              Loss per share

                                                                            Six months ended          Six months ended      Year ended

                                                                            30 June                   30 June               31 December 2023

                                                                            2024                      2023                  €'000 ((1))

                                                                            €'000s                    €'000s ((1))

 Loss for the period used for the calculation of basic LPS                  (1,087)                   (907)                 (2,540)

 Number of shares
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic LPS    76,961,747                57,132,992            63,413,058
 Effect of potentially dilutive ordinary shares                             -                         -                     -
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted LPS  76,961,747                57,132,992            63,413,058

 Loss per share:
 Basic                                                                      €0.014                    €0.016                €0.040
 Diluted                                                                    €0.014                    €0.016                €0.040

 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to
owners of the Company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in
issue during the year.  Pursuant to IAS 33.20 and in conjunction with IAS
33.64 the share consolidation that occurred in June 2023, changed the average
number of shares without a concomitant change in the level of resources.  The
number of common shares in issue prior to the share reorganisation in June
2023 is adjusted in accordance with the change in the number of ordinary
shares as if the share reorganisation had occurred at the beginning of the
period under review.

(6)              Intangible assets

                                                            Goodwill  Mining rights and licences  Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure  Total

                                                                                                  €'000

                                                                      €'000

                                                            €'000                                                                                     €'000
 Cost
 As at 31 December 31 December 2022                         -         -                           -                                                   -
 Arising on acquisition                                     1,563     -                           -                                                   1,563
 Acquired                                                   85        2,535                       72                                                  2,692
 As at 30 June 2023                                         1,648     2,535                       72                                                  4,255
 Arising on acquisition                                     5,775     -                           -                                                   5,775
 As at 30 December 2023                                     7,423     2,535                       72                                                  10,030
 Acquired                                                   -         -                           -                                                   -
 As at 30 June 2024                                         7,423     2,535                       72                                                  10,030

 Depreciation
 As at 31 December 2021, 30 June 2022 and 31 December 2022  -         -                           -                                                   -
 Charge for the period                                      -         5                           3                                                   8
 As at 30 June 2023                                         -         5                           3                                                   8
 Charge for the period                                      -         21                          (1)                                                 20
 As at 30 December 2023                                     -         26                          2                                                   28
 Charge for the period                                      -         24                          1                                                   25
 As at 30 June 2024                                         -         50                          3                                                   53

 Net book value
 As at 30 June 2024                                         7,423     2,485                       69                                                  9,977
 As at 31 December 2023                                     7,423     2,509                       70                                                  10,002
 As at 30 June 2023                                         1,648     2,528                       71                                                  4,246

 

 

(7)              Property, plant and equipment

                         GFRG Factory Plant and machinery  Land       Marble Factory        Rights of use assets  Quarry                Office equipment and leasehold improvements  Total

                                                                      Plant and machinery                         Plant and machinery

                         €'000s                                                                                                         €'000s

                                                                      €'000s

                                                                                            €'000                 €'000s

                                                           €'000s                                                                                                                    €'000s
 Cost
 As at 31 December 2022  1,051                             -          -                     322                   -                     -                                            1,373
 Additions               220                               -          -                     -                     -                     -                                            220
 Arising on acquisition  -                                 160        2,881                 95                    1,069                 1                                            4,206
 As at 30 June 2023      1,271                             160        2,881                 417                   1,069                 1                                            5,799
 Additions               245                               -          -                     -                     -                     -                                            245
 Fair value adjustment                                     -          (52)                  (21)                  (348)                 -                                            (421)
 As at 31 December 2023  1,516                             160        2,829                 396                   721                   1                                            5,624
 Additions               351                               -          11                    -                     -                     -                                            362
 As at 30 June 2024      1,867                             160        2,840                 396                   721                   1                                            5,986

 Depreciation
 As at 31 December 2022  -                                 -          -                     32                    -                     -                                            32
 Charge for the period   -                                 -          70                    56                    2                     -                                            128
 As at 30 June 2023      -                                 -          70                    88                    2                     -                                            160
 Charge for the period   -                                 -          16                    36                    -                     -                                            52
 As at 31 December 2023  -                                 -          86                    124                   2                     -                                            212
 Charge for the period   -                                 -          29                    52                    13                    -                                            95
 As at 30 June 2024      -                                 -          115                   176                   15                    -                                            307

 Net book value
 As at 30 June 2024      1,867                             160        2,725                 221                   706                   1                                            5,679
 As at 31 December 2023  1,516                             160        2,743                 273                   719                   1                                            5,411
 As at 30 June 2023      1,271                             160        2,811                 328                   1,067                 1                                            5,639

 

 

 

(8)              Borrowings

                                          30 June        31 December 2023    30 June

                                          2024           €'000s              2023

                                          €'000s                             €'000s
 Current liabilities
 Other borrowings held at amortised cost  60             58                  -
                                          60             58                  -

 Non-Current liabilities
 Convertible loan note                    4,324          4,123               5,431
 Other borrowings held at amortised cost  863            812                 -
                                          5,187          4,935               5,431

(a)   RTO Convertible Loan Notes

Between 6 May 2022 and 31 December 2022, Eco Buildings Operations Limited
issued £645,000 of unsecured convertible loan notes. The loan notes converted
to shares on 50% discount on Admission of the Eco Buildings Group plc to AIM.

(b)   Eco Buildings Operations Limited Loan Note

On 3 March 2022 the Group entered into an agreement to acquire operational
assets from Gulf Wall FZO, a company registered in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The consideration for this purchase was the issue of shares in Eco
Buildings Group Ltd and the issue of $1,000,000 (£759,763) loan note. The
terms of the loan note were agreed on 7 September 2022.  The loan note has a
four-year term and an interest rate of 2%.  As at 30 June 2024 the loan note
held at amortised cost had a balance of €862,854. (31 December 2023 -
€811,533).

(c)    Series 11 Loan Note

On 27 May 2020 Eco Buildings Group PLC reached agreement with the holders of
the Series 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 loan note holders to reschedule the terms
of the loan notes.  The existing loan notes were cancelled and replaced by
the Series 11 Loan Note.  The Series 11 Loan Note has an interest rate of 2%
per annum.  The Loan note was due for conversion or repayment on the 1
December 2026 with a conversion price of 5p.

The noteholders had the right, in the event of a change of control of the
Company, to give written notice to the Company to require that the interest
rate on the stock increases to 25% per annum with effect from the date of the
change of control. In the event the noteholders elected to increase the
interest rate, the Company may repay the stock at par, together with all
accrued interest.  On 27 April 2023, the Company amended the Series 11 CLNs
pursuant to which the terms of the Series 11 Instrument were altered to agree
that (i) the Acquisition shall not cause the interest rate payable pursuant to
the Series 11 Instrument to increase, notwithstanding that a change of control
of the Company will occur, and (ii) the Series 11 CLNs would convert at a rate
of 80 pence per ordinary share.

As at 30 June 2024, the Series 11 Loan Note held at amortised cost had a
balance of €2,413,044 (31 December 2023- €2,297,603).  The Stockholders'
option to convert the loan has been treated as an embedded derivative and
measured at fair value.  As at 30 June 2024 the derivative had a value of
€555 (31 December 2023- €555).  The fair value has been assessed using a
Black Scholes methodology. The derivative is classified as a level 3
derivative on the basis that the valuation includes one or more significant
inputs not based on observable market data.

(d)   Gulf Loan Note

As consideration for the acquisition of Gulf Marble Investments Limited Eco
Buildings Group plc issued an Unsecured Convertible Loan Note ('Gulf Loan
Note') in the amount of €1,785,000.  Under the terms of the Loan Note, the
holder may elect to convert at a conversion price of 130% of the 3-month
volume weighted average share price.   The Loan Note was repayable from 1
October 2020.  The Loan Note carries an interest rate of Libor plus 1.5%
payable annually in arrears.  The Gulf Loan Note was amended on 7 August 2021
pursuant to which the total principal amount to be repaid under the Notes was
increased to €1,885,000. In addition, interest shall accrue in respect of
the GM Notes at the rate of 4.5% in the period from 8 August 2021 to 1 January
2025. Furthermore, if the Company raises more than €7 million prior to the
date of repayment of the Notes, 25% of the Notes are to be repaid immediately.

As at 30 June 2024, the Gulf Loan Note held at amortised cost had a balance of
€1,911,461 (31 December 2023 - €1,824,313).  The Stockholders' option to
convert the loan has been treated as an embedded derivative and measured at
fair value.  As at 30 June 2024, the derivative had a value of nil (31
December 2023 - nil).  The fair value has been assessed using a Black Scholes
methodology. The derivative is classified as a level 3 derivative on the basis
that the valuation includes one or more significant inputs not based on
observable market data.

(e)   Other Borrowings held at amortised cost

In July 2021 Eco Buildings Group Plc borrowed £50,000 under the Covid bounce
back loan scheme.  The loan carries an interest rate of 2.5% and is repaid in
monthly instalments over five years.  As at 30 June 2024 there remained
€24,507 outstanding on this debt.

The Directors consider that the carrying amount of borrowings approximates
their fair value at 30 June 2024.

 

(9)              Share capital

In accordance with IFRS 3 - Business Combinations, as applied to a reverse
acquisition, the share capital in the consolidated accounts of Eco Buildings
Group PLC reflects the share capital of the legal acquirer, Eco Buildings
Group PLC, with the difference between share capital of the legal acquirer and
the accounting acquirer, Eco Buildings Operations Limited (formerly Eco
Buildings Group Ltd), being aggregated and shown as part of retained earnings
and other reserves.

 

                          30 June 2024             31 December 2023         Share capital  Share capital  Share premium  Share premium

                          Number                   Number                   30 June        31 December    30 June        31 December

                                                                            2024           2023           2024           2023

                                                                                           €'000                         €'000

                                                                            €'000                         €'000

 Issued, called up and fully paid Ordinary shares of £0.01  each
 At start of the period   70,070,080               54,545,455               817            1              9,107          -
 Issued in the year       6,891,667                15,524,625               81             816            858            9.107
 At end of the period     76,961,747               70,070,080               898            817            9,965          9,107
 Issued, called up and fully paid Preference shares of £0.01  each
 At start of the period   8,232,857                -                        96             -              -              -
 Issued in the year       -                        8,232,857                -              96             -              -
 At end of the period     8,232,857                8,232,857                96             96             -              -
 Issued, called up and fully paid Deferred shares of £0.50  each
 At start of the period   8,232,857                -                        4,861          -              -              -
 Issued in the year       -                        8,232,857                -              4,861          -              -
 At end of the period     8,232,857                8,232,857                4,861          4,861          -              -
                                                                            5,855          5,774          9,965          9,107

 

On the 2 June 2023 each Ordinary Share in the issued share capital of the Eco
Buildings Group PLC at the 1 June 2023 was sub-divided into 13 Sub-divided
Shares, following which 113,974 Sub-divided Shares were issued at nominal
value. Following the Sub-divided Share Issuance, every 659 Sub-divided Shares
was consolidated into one Post-Consolidation Ordinary Share and then each
Post-Consolidation Share was sub-divided into one New Ordinary Share with a
nominal value of 1p and one New Deferred Share with a nominal value of 50p.

The New Ordinary Shares have the same rights as the previous Ordinary Shares
including voting, dividend, return of capital and other rights.

The New Deferred Shares do not have any voting rights and do not carry any
entitlement to attend general meetings of the Company; nor will they be
admitted to AIM or any other market.

The Share Reorganisation resulted in the Company having 8,232,857 New Ordinary
Shares and 8,232,857 New Deferred Shares being in issue immediately following
the Share Reorganisation.

Issue of Shares

On 7 February 2024 Eco Buildings Group PLC raised £827,000 via a subscription
for  new ordinary. The Subscription was effected at a price of 12 pence per
share.

Warrants over new ordinary shares were issued on the basis of one for every
one Subscription Share.  The warrants have a three-year term, with an
exercise price of 12p for the first 12 months, 19p for the following 12
months, and 26p for the final twelve months.

Following the admission of the new ordinary shares, the total issued share
capital of the Company was 76,961,747 ordinary shares, each with voting
rights.

On the 2 June 2023, following the share reorganisation described above the
Company issued in aggregate 61,837,223 new ordinary shares representing the
total of the Placing Shares, the Consideration Shares and the CLN Shares)

 Name                  Number of ordinary share  issue price  ISSUE Date
 Placing Shares        4,946,313                 55p          2 June 2023
 Consideration shares  54,545,455                55p          2 June 2023
 CLN Shares            2,345,455                 27.5p        2 June 2023

﷐      The Placing shares were issued as part of placing to raise £2.7
million prior to expense at a placing price of 55p.

﷐      Consideration shares were issued in settlement of the
consideration price for the acquisition of Eco Buildings Group Ltd .

﷐      CLN Shares were issued as settlement of the Convertible Loan
Notes totalling £645,000 novated into the Company as part of the Acquisition
of Eco Buildings Group Limited as noted above

 

(10)            Events after the reporting period

On 21 August 2024 Eco Buildings Group PLC announced that it had raised
£450,000 via a subscription for  new ordinary. The Subscription was effected
at a price of 10 pence per share.

Caution regarding forward looking statements

Certain statements in this announcement, are, or may be deemed to be, forward
looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of
terms and phrases such as ''believe'', ''could'', "should" ''envisage'',
''estimate'', ''intend'', ''may'', ''plan'', ''potentially'', "expect",
''will'' or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions,
including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not
based on historical facts but rather on the Directors' current expectations
and assumptions regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations,
performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount,
nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business
prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the
Directors' current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information
currently available to the Directors

 

 

 

 

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