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RNS Number : 7750C  Global Invacom Group Limited  25 February 2022

Global Invacom Group Limited

("Global Invacom", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2021

 

Singapore/London, 25 February 2022 - Global Invacom (SGX: QS9) (AIM: GINV),
the global provider of satellite communications equipment and electronics,
announces its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2021
("FY2021").

 

Notwithstanding the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global trade,
the Group is pleased to report a profit for the year.

 

Key financial highlights:

 

·    Revenue for FY2021 decreased 19.9% to US$82.5 million (FY2020:
US$103.1 million)

·    Gross profit decreased to US$16.6 million (FY2020: US$25.7 million)

·    Net profit decreased to US$0.6 million (FY2020: US$2.6 million)

 

Key operational highlights:

 

·    Ongoing demand for high-tech and reliable Data over Satellite ("DOS")
and Direct to Home ("DTH") devices from stable sectors including the defence
and healthcare industries

·    Launched new products across all segments, bolstering the Group's
portfolio and generating additional cross sell opportunities

·    Granted European Space Agency funding to develop a Ka-band user
terminal and a larger enterprise solution in partnership with Methera Global
Communications Limited

·    Successful and effective transition of R&D and office staff to
remote working, however lingering global supply chain disruption continues to
cause delays in delivering forward sales

·    Current year likely impacted by broader macro headwinds including
ongoing inflationary pressure across international shipping, wages
(particularly in the U.S.) and raw materials (including steel)

 

The combination of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the well documented
global supply chain issues were key features in forming the broader trading
conditions for the Group throughout 2021. Management believes that, whilst
demand for the Company's products will remain robust, economic headwinds,
including supply shortages within the semiconductor sector, and ongoing
inflationary pressure across international shipping, wages (particularly in
the U.S.) and raw materials (including steel), will likely impact the
performance of the business in the current financial year.

 

As with the prior year, and given the global nature of Global Invacom's
business, the health and safety of all our staff, partners, suppliers and
customers continues to be of paramount importance. Faced with these
challenges, the commitment of Global Invacom's global workforce who have
overcome considerable obstacles to support the business throughout the year is
laudable.

 

Despite a reduction in customer activity, Global Invacom remained profitable
for the year ended 31 December 2021, facilitated by the implementation of
pragmatic cost-saving initiatives, including a reduction in marketing activity
and various government grants, to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic. The Group's prudent transition of R&D employees and office staff
to remote working from 2020 have enabled our international network of teams to
function efficiently throughout 2021.

 

During 2021, the Group focused on launching a range of innovative devices to
augment its product offering across all key categories. New additions to
Global Invacom's portfolio include the Optical to Optical ("O2O") converter, a
Fibre to the Home ("FTTH") device designed to increase the number of
subscribers that can be connected to a single dish, and Ku-Band and C-Band
VSAT Radio Frequency ("RF") Block Up Converters, two new DOS products that
consolidate the Group's unique position as a leading manufacturer and supplier
of VSAT RF electronics, antennas and feeds.

 

The Group continues to ensure new products function seamlessly with existing
Global Invacom devices, providing an upgraded service whilst simultaneously
generating valuable cross selling opportunities. As the satellite
communications industry continues to evolve and new technologies emerge, the
Group is focused on leveraging its R&D capabilities to future-proof new
devices. With teams based in hubs across the globe, Global Invacom's employees
can rapidly respond to regulatory updates in regional markets to ensure the
Group continues to develop cutting-edge competitive products.

 

A key long-term partnership with Methera Global Communications Limited
("Methera") and its subcontractors was announced in October 2021, where, under
the Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems programme, the Group was
awarded European Space Agency funding to contribute towards the development of
a low-cost Ka-band user terminal and a larger enterprise solution for use with
DOS. The Company aims to deliver terminals to market in 2024 to meet the surge
in demand for connectivity to non-geostationary satellite orbit ("NGSO")
constellations. Significantly, Global Invacom is responsible for designing and
manufacturing the fully integrated user terminal which aims to give remote and
under-connected communities across the globe access to affordable satellite
broadband by offering service providers and operators constellations.

 

More generally, O3b mPOWER plan to launch their O3b mPOWER communications
system during 2022, which comprises of an initial constellation of 11
high-performance satellites, intelligent software and extensive ground
infrastructure. Hughes, the global provider of high-speed satellite internet
service, also indicated that their much-anticipated GEO satellite Jupiter
system is currently scheduled to be launched during Q4 2022.

 

Globally, the normalisation of remote working across an array of sectors is a
development which will benefit the Group in the medium-to-long-term,
accelerating the demand for fast and reliable connectivity from businesses and
consumers, as strong domestic connectivity has become essential for both work
and leisure. The underlying versatility of the Group, a designer,
manufacturer, and provider of satellite communications solutions, was integral
to securing the partnership with Methera and will continue to provide Global
Invacom with opportunities to serve the growing DOS market as well as the
sizeable demand for DTH products.

 

Board Composition

 

In July 2021, the Group appointed Gordon Blaikie as an Executive Director to
replace Malcolm Burrell who stepped down from his roles of Executive Director
and Chief Technical Officer as part of his retirement plan. Mr Blaikie has
worked with Global Invacom for 10 years progressing to become the Group's
Chief Operating Officer, a role he remains in alongside his new position as
Executive Director of the Company. Mr Blaikie has supervised the manufacturing
entities and sales functions of the Group and regularly worked closely with
the Board and senior management team to streamline and enhance the Group's
operating performance. Mr Burrell remains the Group's Chief Risk Officer,
overseeing the risk and sustainability management of the Group.

 

Concurrently, Derek Grice was appointed as the Group's new Chief Technical
Officer. Mr Grice is leveraging his 35+ years of satellite product development
experience and DOS market knowhow to oversee the development of new
technologies and products for current and future market opportunities being
addressed by the Company, as well as manage stakeholder relationships,
effectively communicating technology advances and innovations.

 

Outlook

 

Whilst the Company continues to see strong demand for its products, the
current financial year remains challenging. Although the impact of the Covid
pandemic is easing, management remains vigilant as to the financial impact of
any potential future lockdowns. Elsewhere, supply shortages within the
semiconductor sector, and ongoing inflationary pressure across international
shipping, wages (particularly in the U.S.) and raw materials (including
steel), will likely impact the performance of the business in the current
financial year.

 

Financial Review

 

The Group's revenue for the year ended 31 December 2021 ("FY2021") decreased
by 19.9% to US$82.5 million from US$103.1 million in the prior year
("FY2020"). Revenue for the second half year ended 31 December 2021 ("2H
FY2021") was US$42.1 million against US$50.3 million in the prior year ("2H
FY2020"). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Group globally, as there
have been a reduction in orders from our customers. It has also impacted the
Group's production facilities around the world as working practices were
adapted to comply with regional variations on social distancing guidelines
during the pandemic.

 

Geographically, Group revenue for FY2021 decreased in America by US$22.8
million (-32.9%) and increased in Europe, Asia and Rest of the World ("RoW")
by US$0.5 million (+2.0%), US$0.5 million (+11.9%) and US$1.3 million
(+22.5%), respectively. Revenue for 2H FY2021 decreased in America and RoW by
US$10.1 million (-30.2%) and US$0.9 million (-32.3%), respectively,
compensated by an increase in Europe and Asia by US$1.5 million (+13.0%) and
US$1.3 million (+59.8%), respectively, compared to the prior year.

 

The decrease in revenue resulted in a 35.6% decrease in gross profit from
US$25.7 million in FY2020 to US$16.6 million in FY2021. Gross profit margin
has decreased by 4.8 percentage points from 24.9% to 20.1%, mainly
attributable to higher materials costs and the supply chain constraints that
continue to cause disruptions to the Group.

 

Similarly, gross profit decreased from US$13.4 million in 2H FY2020 to US$7.8
million in 2H FY2021. Gross profit margin has decreased by 8.2 percentage
points from 26.6% to 18.4%.

 

Administrative expenses, together with research and development expenses, for
FY2021 decreased 9.0% to US$20.9 million compared to US$23.0 million in
FY2020, representing 22.3% and 25.3% of revenue, respectively. The ongoing
cost control measures across the Group, including a reduction in travelling
and marketing activity, have resulted in lower administrative expenses being
incurred. For 2H FY2021, administrative and research and development expenses
decreased 16.1% to US$10.0 million compared to US$12.0 million in the previous
year, representing 23.8% of revenue for both periods.

 

In 2H FY2021, the UK Group received research and development tax credits from
the UK government and, coupled with deferred taxes, resulted in the Group
recording a net profit of US$1.7 million compared to US$2.3 million in the
prior year, representing a margin of 4.1% and 4.5%, respectively. For FY2021,
the Group recorded a net profit of US$0.6 million, compared to US$2.6 million
the prior year, representing a margin of 0.7% and 2.5%, respectively.

 

The Group recorded a net increase in cash and cash equivalents amounting to
US$1.3 million and net decrease amounting to US$0.5 million in 2H FY2021 and
FY2021, respectively, bringing cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated
statement of cash flows to US$10.8 million as at 31 December 2021.

 

Tony Taylor, Executive Chairman of Global Invacom, commented:

 

"2021 was another challenging year for Global Invacom, but, despite broader
macro-economic headwinds impacting our markets, the Group delivered another
profitable performance, underpinning the resilience of our business.

 

The Group's new products and R&D efforts, alongside our partnership with
Methera, demonstrate our ambitions, and we anticipate that significant further
commercial opportunities will be generated over the medium term.

 

The Board and management would like to thank our dedicated team who continue
to work tirelessly to help the Group across all key operations."

 

 

For further information, please contact:

 

 Global Invacom Group Limited                              www.globalinvacom.com (http://www.globalinvacom.com)
 Tony Taylor, Executive Chairman                           via Vigo Consulting

 Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)      www.strandhanson.co.uk (http://www.strandhanson.co.uk)
 James Harris / Rob Patrick                                Tel: +44 20 7409 3494

 Vigo Consulting (UK Media & Investor Relations)           www.vigoconsulting.com (http://www.vigoconsulting.com)
 Jeremy Garcia / Kendall Hill                              Tel: +44 20 7390 0238
 ginv@vigoconsulting.com (mailto:ginv@vigoconsulting.com)

About Global Invacom Group Limited

 

Global Invacom is a fully integrated satellite equipment provider with sites
across Singapore, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Israel, UK and the
U.S. Its customers include satellite broadcasters such as Sky Group of the UK
and Dish Network of the USA and Data over Satellite providers including Hughes
Network Systems, Viasat and Gilat Satellite Networks.

 

Global Invacom provides a full range of satellite ground equipment including
antennas, LNB receivers, transceivers, fibre distribution equipment,
transmitters, switches, and video distribution components, as well as
manufacturing services for the defence and healthcare sectors. The Group is
the world's only full‐service outdoor unit supplier.

 

Global Invacom is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities
Trading Limited and its shares are admitted to trading on the AIM Market of
the London Stock Exchange.

 

For more information, please refer to www.globalinvacom.com
(http://www.globalinvacom.com/)

 

 

About Methera Global Communications Limited

 

Based in Oxfordshire, UK, Methera owns a unique constellation of medium earth
orbit ("MEO") satellites that enable customers to deliver ultrafast and
superfast broadband satellite services to underserved areas of the world.
Methera's applications enable the delivery of fibre speeds to areas of the
world where it is uneconomic or impracticable to build fibre networks, with
its customer base ranging from governments and telecoms companies to internet
services providers.

 

 

 

GLOBAL INVACOM GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in Singapore)
(Company Registration Number 200202428H)

 

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months and Full Year Ended 31 December 2021

 

 

 

 Table of Contents                                                            Page

 A.         Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  2

 B.         Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position                3

 C.         Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity                 4

 D.         Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows            6

 E.         Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements  7

 F.         Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2           17

 

 

 

A.      Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

                                                                     Group                                                                                               Group
                                                                     2H                              2H FY2020                       Increase/                           FY2021                      FY2020                       Increase/

(Decrease)

                                                                     FY2021                                                                                                                                                       (Decrease)
                                                                     US$'000                         US$'000                         %                                   US$'000                     US$'000                      %

 Revenue                                                                42,102                          50,285                            (16.3)                            82,541                      103,058                        (19.9)

 Cost of sales                                                       (34,338)                        (36,930)                                (7.0)                       (65,991)                      (77,353)                        (14.7)

 Gross profit                                                             7,764                         13,355                            (41.9)                            16,550                        25,705                       (35.6)

 Other income                                                             4,007                           2,099                              90.9                             5,485                         2,224                      146.6
 Distribution costs                                                        (231)                             (67)                          244.8                               (368)                         (182)                     102.2
 Administrative expenses                                                (7,458)                         (9,410)                           (20.7)                         (15,918)                      (18,020)                        (11.7)
 Research and development expenses                                      (2,579)                         (2,549)                                1.2                          (4,996)                       (4,969)                           0.5
 Other operating expenses                                                  (211)                           (516)                          (59.1)                               (263)                         (894)                     (70.6)
 Finance income                                                                    -                              1                     (100.0)                                       1                           22                   (95.5)
 Finance costs                                                             (196)                           (333)                          (41.1)                               (519)                         (762)                     (31.9)

 Profit/(Loss) before income tax                                          1,096                           2,580                           (57.5)                                 (28)                       3,124                        N.M.

 Income tax credit/(expense)                                                  640                          (313)                             N.M.                                 586                        (515)                       N.M.

 Profit for the period/year                                               1,736                           2,267                           (23.4)                                  558                       2,609                      (78.6)

 Other comprehensive (loss)/income:

 Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
 -  Exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries            (445)                              358                            N.M.                              (120)                           253                       N.M.
                                                                           (445)                              358                            N.M.                              (120)                           253                       N.M.

 Other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period/year, net of tax
                                                                          1,291                           2,625                                                                  438                        2,862

 Total comprehensive income for the period/year                                                                                           (50.8)                                                                                       (84.7)

 

 Profit for the period/year attributable to:
 Equity holders of the Company                                                1,738                     2,269                     (23.4)                          561                     2,614                       (78.5)
 Non-controlling interests                                                          (2)                       (2)                      0.0                          (3)                         (5)                   (40.0)
                                                                              1,736                     2,267                     (23.4)                          558                     2,609                       (78.6)

 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period/year attributable to:
 Equity holders of the Company                                                1,293                     2,627                     (50.8)                          441                     2,867                       (84.6)
 Non-controlling interests                                                          (2)                       (2)                      0.0                          (3)                         (5)                   (40.0)
                                                                              1,291                     2,625                     (50.8)                          438                     2,862                       (84.7)

 

N.M.:  Not Meaningful

 

 

 

 

 

B.     Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position

 

 

                                                    Group                                                                                            Company

                                                    31 Dec 2021                             31 Dec 2020                                              31 Dec 2021                             31 Dec 2020
                                                    US$'000                                 US$'000                                                  US$'000                                 US$'000
 ASSETS
 Non-current Assets
 Property, plant and equipment                                8,126                                    9,410                                                         20                                     82
 Right-of-use assets                                          4,396                                    6,340                                                         39                                   162
 Investments in subsidiaries                                           -                                        -                                            25,375                                 27,102
 Goodwill                                                     6,092                                    6,092                                                            -                                      -
 Intangible assets                                            1,698                                    2,291                                                            -                                      -
 Other financial assets                                                -                                       8                                                        -                                      -
 Deferred tax assets                                          1,780                                    1,363                                                            -                                      -
 Other receivables and prepayments                                 54                                       54                                               11,032                                 10,563
                                                           22,146                                   25,558                                                   36,466                                 37,909
 Current Assets
 Due from subsidiaries                                                 -                                        -                                              3,265                                  4,045
 Inventories                                               25,764                                   26,816                                                              -                                      -
 Trade receivables                                         16,456                                   10,689                                                              -                                      -
 Other receivables and prepayments                            2,618                                    2,033                                                   2,588                                  3,513
 Tax receivables                                                 169                                            -                                                       -                                      -
 Cash and cash equivalents                                 10,771                                   11,273                                                        155                                     150
                                                           55,778                                   50,811                                                     6,008                                  7,708

 Total assets                                              77,924                                   76,369                                                   42,474                                 45,617

 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
 Equity
 Share capital                                             60,423                                   60,423                                                   74,240                                 74,240
 Treasury shares                                           (1,656)                                  (1,656)                                                 (1,656)                                 (1,656)
 Reserves                                                (11,383)                                 (11,824)                                                (30,462)                               (28,302)
 Equity attributable to owners of the Company              47,384                                   46,943                                                   42,122                                 44,282
 Non-controlling interests                                       (19)                                     (16)                                                          -                                      -
 Total equity                                              47,365                                   46,927                                                   42,122                                 44,282

 Non-current Liabilities
 Other payables                                                  152                                      124                                                           -                                      -
 Lease liabilities                                            3,088                                    4,848                                                            -                                   39
 Deferred tax liabilities                                        646                                      634                                                           -                                      -
                                                              3,886                                    5,606                          ﷐                                 -                                   39
 Current Liabilities
 Due to subsidiaries                                                   -                                        -                                                      1                                  835
 Trade payables                                            14,479                                   12,509                                                              -                                      -
 Other payables                                               4,447                                    5,589                                                      313                                     333
 Borrowings                                                   6,120                                    3,883                                                            -                                      -
 Lease liabilities                                            1,627                                    1,854                                                         38                                   128
 Provision for income tax                                              -                                       1                                                        -                                      -
                                                           26,673                                   23,836                                                        352                                 1,296

 Total liabilities                                         30,559                                   29,442                                                        352                                 1,335

 Total equity and liabilities                              77,924                                   76,369                                                   42,474                                 45,617

 

 

C.     Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Foreign currency translation reserve

                                                                                                                                                                              Capital redemption reserves                Share options reserve                                                                                                                                              Attributable to equity holders of the Company

                                                         Share                                  Treasury shares                        Merger reserves                                                                                                          Capital reserve                                                                      Retained profits                                                                       Non-controlling interests                  Total

 Group                                                   capital
                                                         US$'000                                US$'000                                US$'000                                US$'000                                    US$'000                                US$'000                                  US$'000                                     US$'000                                US$'000                                         US$'000                                    US$'000

 Balance as at 1 January 2021                                     60,423                                (1,656)                              (10,150)                                             6                                    725                               (5,109)                                      (964)                                     3,668                                   46,943                                             (16)                                 46,927
 Loss for the period                                                       -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                          -                              (1,177)                                   (1,177)                                               (1)                               (1,178)
 Other comprehensive income:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                     325                                           -                                     325                                                -                                    325
 Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                     325                                 (1,177)                                      (852)                                              (1)                                  (853)
 Balance as at 30 June 2021                                       60,423                                (1,656)                              (10,150)                                             6                                    725                               (5,109)                                      (639)                                     2,491                                   46,091                                             (17)                                 46,074
 Profit/(Loss) for the period                                              -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                          -                                 1,738                                     1,738                                              (2)                                  1,736
 Other comprehensive loss:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                  (445)                                            -                                  (445)                                                 -                                 (445)
 Total other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                  (445)                                     1,738                                     1,293                                              (2)                                  1,291
 Balance as at 31 December 2021                                   60,423                                (1,656)                              (10,150)                                             6                                    725                               (5,109)                                   (1,084)                                      4,229                                   47,384                                             (19)                                 47,365

 Balance as at 1 January 2020                                     60,423                                (1,656)                              (10,150)                                             6                                    725                               (5,109)                                   (1,217)                                      1,054                                   44,076                                             (11)                                 44,065
 Profit/(Loss) for the period                                              -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                          -                                    345                                       345                                             (3)                                     342
 Other comprehensive loss:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                  (105)                                            -                                  (105)                                                 -                                 (105)
 Total other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                  (105)                                        345                                       240                                             (3)                                     237
 Balance as at 30 June 2020                                       60,423                                (1,656)                              (10,150)                                             6                                    725                               (5,109)                                   (1,322)                                      1,399                                   44,316                                             (14)                                 44,302
 Profit/(Loss) for the period                                              -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                          -                                 2,269                                     2,269                                              (2)                                  2,267
 Other comprehensive income:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                     358                                           -                                     358                                                -                                    358
 Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

                                                                           -                                      -                                      -                                        -                                        -                                       -                                     358                                    2,269                                     2,627                                              (2)                                  2,625
 Balance as at 31 December 2020                                   60,423                                (1,656)                              (10,150)                                             6                                    725                               (5,109)                                      (964)                                     3,668                                   46,943                                             (16)                                 46,927

 

 

 

C.     Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (cont'd)

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Foreign currency translation reserve

                                                                                                                                                         Share options reserve

                                                         Share                                           Treasury shares                                                                                 Capital reserve                                                                                 Accumulated losses                              Total

 Company                                                 capital
                                                         US$'000                                         US$'000                                         US$'000                                         US$'000                                         US$'000                                         US$'000                                         US$'000

 Balance as at 1 January 2021                                          74,240                                        (1,656)                                                725                                      (4,481)                                          (2,506)                                       (22,040)                                          44,282
 Loss for the period                                                            -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                        (139)                                          (139)
 Other comprehensive loss:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations                         -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -
 Total other comprehensive loss for the period                                  -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                        (139)                                          (139)
 Balance as at 30 June 2021                                            74,240                                        (1,656)                                                725                                      (4,481)                                          (2,506)                                       (22,179)                                          44,143
 Loss for the period                                                            -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                     (2,021)                                        (2,021)
 Other comprehensive loss:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations                         -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -
 Total other comprehensive loss for the period                                  -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                     (2,021)                                        (2,021)
 Balance as at 31 December 2021                                        74,240                                        (1,656)                                                725                                      (4,481)                                          (2,506)                                       (24,200)                                          42,122

 Balance as at 1 January 2020                                          74,240                                        (1,656)                                                725                                      (4,481)                                          (2,506)                                       (20,591)                                          45,731
 Loss for the period                                                            -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                        (391)                                          (391)
 Other comprehensive loss:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations                         -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -
 Total other comprehensive loss for the period                                  -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                        (391)                                          (391)
 Balance as at 30 June 2020                                            74,240                                        (1,656)                                                725                                      (4,481)                                          (2,506)                                       (20,982)                                          45,340
 Loss for the period                                                            -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                     (1,058)                                        (1,058)
 Other comprehensive loss:
 Exchange differences on translating foreign operations                         -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -
 Total other comprehensive loss for the period                                  -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                               -                                     (1,058)                                        (1,058)
 Balance as at 31 December 2020                                        74,240                                        (1,656)                                                725                                      (4,481)                                          (2,506)                                       (22,040)                                          44,282

 

 

 

D.     Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

                                                                                 Group                                                                   Group
                                                                                 2H FY2021                           2H FY2020                           FY2021                              FY2020
                                                                                 US$'000                             US$'000                             US$'000                             US$'000
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 Profit/(Loss) before income tax                                                         1,096                             2,580                                    (28)                            3,124
 Adjustments for:
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment                                              760                            1,261                                 1,903                              2,649
 Amortisation of intangible assets                                                          325                                343                                  591                                789
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets                                                        868                            1,188                                 1,864                              2,264
 Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                                -                         (424)                              (1,143)                              (424)
 Write-back of inventory obsolescence, net                                               (736)                           (3,229)                                  (738)                          (3,210)
 Impairment loss on trade receivables                                                             -                              35                                       -                            309
 Impairment loss on other financial assets                                                       8                                  -                                    8                                   -
 Unrealised exchange loss                                                                     60                               368                                  184                                315
 Interest income                                                                                  -                              (1)                                  (1)                              (22)
 Interest expense                                                                           196                                333                                  519                                762
 Inventory written off                                                                            -                        2,663                                          -                         2,663
 Bad debts written back                                                                  (113)                                      -                               (96)                                     -
 Loss/(Gain) on lease modifications                                                         144                                     -                                (63)                                    -
 Write-back of payables                                                                  (880)                                      -                             (880)                                      -
 Waiver of loan                                                                                   -                      (1,472)                                          -                      (1,472)
 Operating cash flow before working capital changes                                      1,728                             3,645                                 2,120                              7,747
 Changes in working capital:
 Inventories                                                                                686                                782                               1,790                              (474)
 Trade receivables                                                                    (2,978)                              9,170                              (5,680)                               8,846
 Other receivables and prepayments                                                       (390)                                (70)                                       3                          (465)
 Trade and other payables                                                                3,777                           (2,432)                                 1,382                           (5,188)
 Cash generated from/(used in) operating activities                                      2,823                           11,095                                   (385)                          10,466
 Interest paid                                                                              (34)                            (338)                                 (150)                             (398)
 Income tax paid                                                                                  -                         (480)                                     (2)                           (480)
 Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities                                  2,789                           10,277                                   (537)                             9,588

 Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 Interest received                                                                               1                                 1                                     1                               22
 Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                               (384)                           (1,010)                              (1,063)                            (1,976)
 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment                                    203                                479                                  784                                479
 Net cash used in investing activities                                                   (180)                              (530)                                 (278)                          (1,475)

 Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 Proceeds from borrowings                                                             17,738                             21,578                                34,764                            44,816
 Repayment of borrowings                                                            (17,817)                         (26,484)                               (32,527)                           (48,390)
 Principal repayment of lease liabilities                                             (1,202)                            (1,108)                              (1,942)                            (2,217)
 Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities                               (1,281)                            (6,014)                                    295                          (5,791)

 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                    1,328                             3,733                                  (520)                             2,322
 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period/year                           9,435                             7,478                               11,273                               8,912
 Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign                  8                               62                                    18                                39
 currencies
 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year                              10,771                             11,273                                10,771                            11,273

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

1.      General Information

 

Global Invacom Group Limited (the "Company") is a public limited company
incorporated and domiciled in Singapore and is listed on the Mainboard of the
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST"). The Company is also
listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") in the United
Kingdom (UK). These condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at
and for the six months and full year ended 31 December 2021 comprise the
Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group"). The principal activity of the
Company is that of an investment holding company.

 

The principal activities of the Group are design, manufacture and supply of a
full range of satellite ground equipment, including antennas, LNB receivers,
transceivers, fibre distribution equipment, transmitters, switches and video
distribution components.

 

 

2.      Basis of Preparation

 

The condensed interim financial statements for the six months and full year
ended 31 December 2021 have been prepared in accordance with Singapore
Financial Reporting Standards (International) ("SFRS(I)") 1-34 Interim
Financial Reporting issued by the Accounting Standards Council Singapore. The
condensed interim financial statements do not include all the information
required for a complete set of financial statements. However, selected
explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are
significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial
position and performance of the Group since the last annual financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2020.

 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous
financial year which were prepared in accordance with SFRS(I)s and
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs"), except for the adoption
of new and amended standards as set out in Note 2.1.

 

The condensed interim financial statements are presented in United States
dollar which is the Company's functional currency.

 

2.1    New and amended standards adopted by the Group

 

There has been no change in the accounting policies and methods of computation
adopted by the Group for the current reporting period compared with the
audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2020, except for
the adoption of new or revised SFRS(I) and interpretations of SFRS(I) ("INT
SFRS(I)") that are mandatory for the financial year beginning on or after 1
January 2021. The adoption of these SFRS(I) and INT SFRS(I) has no significant
impact on the Group.

 

2.2    Use of judgements and estimates

 

In preparing the condensed interim financial statements, management has made
judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of
accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income
and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's
accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the
same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and
for the year ended 31 December 2020.

 

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the
estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

 

Information about critical judgements in applying accounting policies that
have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial
statements is included in the following notes:

 

·      Note 9 - capitalised development costs

·      Note 11 - impairment test on property, plant and equipment

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

2.      Basis of Preparation (cont'd)

 

2.2    Use of judgements and estimates (cont'd)

 

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a
significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts
of assets and liabilities within the next interim period are included in the
following notes:

 

·      Note 10 - impairment test of goodwill: key assumptions underlying
recoverable amounts

·      Note 11 - useful lives of property, plant and equipment

 

 

3.      Seasonal Operations

 

The Group's businesses are not affected significantly by seasonal or cyclical
factors during the six months and full year ended 31 December 2021.

 

 

4.      Segment and Revenue Information

 

The Group is organised into the following main business segments:

 

·             Satellite Communications ("Sat Comms"); and

·             Contract Manufacturing ("CM")

 

These operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with internal
reporting provided to the executive directors who are responsible for
allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.

 

4.1    Reportable segments

                                                Sat

                                                Comms    CM       Group
                                                US$'000  US$'000  US$'000
 FY2021
 Revenue                                        82,541   -        82,541

 Operating profit/(loss)                        507      (17)     490
 Finance income                                                   1
 Finance costs                                                    (519)
 Income tax credit                                                586
 Profit for the year                                              558

 Amortisation of intangible assets              591      -        591
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment  1,903    -        1,903
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets            1,864    -        1,864
 Addition to property, plant and equipment      1,063    -        1,063
 Impairment loss on other financial assets      8        -        8
 Bad debts written (back)/off                   (113)    17       (96)
 Gain on lease modifications                    (63)     -        (63)
 Write-back of inventory obsolescence, net      (738)    -        (738)

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

4.      Segment and Revenue Information (cont'd)

 

4.1    Reportable segments (cont'd)

                                    Sat

                                    Comms    CM           Group
                                    US$'000  US$'000      US$'000
 Assets and liabilities
 Segment assets               74,109         1,573  75,682
 Unallocated assets
 - Non-current assets                               20
 - Other receivables                                79
 - Deferred tax assets                              1,780
 - Cash and cash equivalents                        155
 - Tax receivables                                  169
 - Right-of-use assets                              39
 Total assets                                       77,924

 Segment liabilities          23,393         -      23,393
 Unallocated liabilities
 - Other payables                                   362
 - Deferred tax liabilities                         646
 - Borrowings                                       6,120
 - Lease liabilities                                38
 Total liabilities                                  30,559

 

 FY2020
 Revenue                                        101,458  1,600  103,058

 Operating profit/(loss)                        3,885    (21)   3,864
 Finance income                                                 22
 Finance costs                                                  (762)
 Income tax expense                                             (515)
 Profit for the year                                            2,609

 Amortisation of intangible assets              789      -      789
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment  2,648    1      2,649
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets            2,122    142    2,264
 Addition to property, plant and equipment      1,976    -      1,976
 Impairment loss on trade receivables           296      13     309
 Restructuring costs                            510      -      510
 Reinstatement costs                            219      80     299
 Inventories written off                        1,947    716    2,663
 Write-back of inventory obsolescence, net      (2,484)  (726)  (3,210)
 Waiver of loan                                 (1,472)  -      (1,472)

 

 Assets and liabilities
 Segment assets               73,953  561  74,514
 Unallocated assets
 - Non-current assets                      82
 - Other receivables                       98
 - Deferred tax assets                     1,363
 - Cash and cash equivalents               150
 - Right-of-use assets                     162
 Total assets                              76,369

 Segment liabilities          23,702  688  24,390
 Unallocated liabilities
 - Other payables                          367
 - Provision for income tax                1
 - Deferred tax liabilities                634
 - Borrowings                              3,883
 - Lease liabilities                       167
 Total liabilities                         29,442

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

4.      Segment and Revenue Information (cont'd)

 

4.2    Disaggregation of revenue

 

The Group's revenue is disaggregated by principal geographical areas, major
product lines and timing of revenue recognition.

 

                                Group                 Group
                                2H       2H           FY2021   FY2020

FY2021
FY2020
                                US$'000  US$'000      US$'000  US$'000
 Principal geographical market
 America
  - Sale of goods               23,295   33,384       46,460   69,246

 Europe
  - Sale of goods               13,364   11,825       24,361   23,884

 Asia
  - Sale of goods               3,483    2,179        4,692    4,193

 Rest of the World
  - Sale of goods               1,960    2,897        7,028    5,735

 Total                          42,102   50,285       82,541   103,058

 Major product lines
 Sale of goods                  42,102   50,285       82,541   103,058

The Group recognises revenue from sale of goods at a point in time, when the
Group satisfies a performance obligation and the customers obtain control of
the goods.

 

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

5.      Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

 

5.1    Significant items

                                                    Group                 Group
                                                    2H       2H           FY2021   FY2020

FY2021
FY2020
                                                    US$'000  US$'000      US$'000  US$'000

 Interest income                                    -        1            1        22
 Interest expense                                   (196)    (333)        (519)    (762)
 Write-back of payables                             880      -            880      -
 Waiver of loan                                     -        1,472        -        1,472
 Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment  -        424          1,143    424
 (Loss)/Gain on lease modifications                 (274)    -            67       -
 Impairment loss on trade receivables               -        (35)         -        (309)
 Impairment loss on other financial assets          (8)      -            (8)      -
 Loss on foreign exchange                           (177)    (182)        (193)    (284)
 Bad debts written back                             113      -            96       -
 Inventory written off                              -        (2,663)      -        (2,663)
 Write-back of inventory obsolescence               736      3,229        738      3,210
 Depreciation of property, plant and equipment      (760)    (1,261)      (1,903)  (2,649)
 Depreciation of right-of-use assets                (868)    (1,188)      (1,864)  (2,264)
 Amortisation of intangible assets                  (325)    (343)        (591)    (789)
 Restructuring costs                                -        (510)        -        (510)
 Reinstatement costs                                -        (299)        -        (299)
 Operating lease expense                            (19)     (15)         (19)     (15)

5.2    Related party transactions

 

There are no material related party transactions apart from those disclosed
elsewhere in the condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

6.      Taxation

 

The Group calculates the period income tax expense using the tax rate that
would be applicable to the expected total annual earnings.

 

 

7.      Earnings Per Share

 

 Earnings per ordinary share of the Group, after deducting any provision for  Group                     Group
 preference dividends
                                                                              2H           2H           FY2021       FY2020

                                                                              FY2021       FY2020        US$         US$

                                                                              US$          US$
 (a)  Based on weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue; and       0.64 cent    0.84 cent    0.21 cent    0.96 cent
 (b)  On a fully diluted basis                                                0.64 cent*   0.84 cent*   0.21 cent*   0.96 cent*
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computation of basic      271,662,227  271,662,227  271,662,227  271,662,227
 earnings per share
 Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computation of diluted    271,662,227  271,662,227  271,662,227  271,662,227
 earnings per share

 

* Diluted earnings per share are the same as the basic earnings per share
because the potential ordinary shares to be converted are anti-dilutive as the
effect of the share conversion would be to increase the earnings per share.

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

8.      Net Asset Value

 

                                                                   Group                     Company
                                                                   31 Dec 2021  31 Dec 2020  31 Dec 2021  31 Dec 2020

                                                                   US$          US$          US$          US$
 Net asset value per ordinary share based on issued share capital  17.44 cents  17.28 cents  15.51 cents  16.30 cents

 Total number of issued shares                                     271,662,227  271,662,227  271,662,227  271,662,227

 

 

9.      Intangible Assets

 

                                       Trading name  Intellectual property rights  Capitalised development  Total

                                                                                   costs
                                       US$'000       US$'000                       US$'000                  US$'000
 Group
 2021
 Cost
 Balance at 1 January and 31 December  16            2,674                         4,834                    7,524

 Amortisation and impairment
 Balance at 1 January                  16            757                           4,460                    5,233
 Amortisation charge                   -             284                           307                      591
 Currency realignment                  -             2                             -                        2
 Balance at 31 December                16            1,043                         4,767                    5,826

 Net book value
 Balance at 31 December                -             1,631                         67                       1,698

 2020
 Cost
 Balance at 1 January                  16            2,685                         4,823                    7,524
 Currency realignment                  -             (11)                          11                       -
 Balance at 31 December                16            2,674                         4,834                    7,524

 Amortisation and impairment
 Balance at 1 January                  16            483                           3,921                    4,420
 Amortisation charge                   -             250                           539                      789
 Currency realignment                  -             24                            -                        24
 Balance at 31 December                16            757                           4,460                    5,233

 Net book value
 Balance at 31 December                -             1,917                         374                      2,291

 

10.    Goodwill

                                                   Group
                                                   31 December 2021  31 December 2020
                                                   US$'000           US$'000
     Cost
     Balance at the beginning and end of the year  9,352             9,352

     Allowance for impairment loss
     Balance at the beginning and end of the year  3,260             3,260

     Net carrying amount                           6,092             6,092

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

10.    Goodwill (cont'd)

 

10.1 Allocation of goodwill

 

Goodwill has been allocated to the Group's cash generating unit ("CGU")
identified according to the business segment as follows:

                                                                                 Group
                                                                                 31 December 2021  31 December 2020
                                                                                 US$'000           US$'000
     Satellite Communications
     -   OnePath Networks Limited ("OPN") - Israel                               893               893
     -   Satellite Acquisition Corporation ("SAC") - United States of America    5,199             5,199
                                                                                 6,092             6,092

 

 

11.    Property, Plant and Equipment

                                         Freehold  Machinery &      Motor     Furniture, fittings &
                                         property  equipment        vehicles  equipment                  Renovations  Total
                                         US$'000   US$'000          US$'000   US$'000                    US$'000      US$'000
                 Group
                 2021
                 Cost
                 Balance at 1 January    2,883     17,639           40        7,649                      1,458        29,669
                 Currency realignment    -         (19)             -         12                         (1)          (8)
                 Additions               -         814              -         152                        97           1,063
                 Disposals               (12)      (527)            -         -                          (116)        (655)
                 Balance at 31 December  2,871     17,907           40        7,813                      1,438        30,069

                 Accumulated

                 depreciation
                 Balance at 1 January    928       11,187           40        6,969                      1,135        20,259
                 Currency realignment    44        322              -         -                          70           436
                 Depreciation charge     -         1,541            -         275                        87           1,903
                 Disposals               (12)      (527)            -         -                          (116)        (655)
                 Balance at 31 December  960       12,523           40        7,244                      1,176        21,943

                 Net book value
                 Balance at 31 December  1,911     5,384            -         569                        262          8,126

                 2020
                 Cost
                 Balance at 1 January    2,807     28,069           220       8,377                      1,376        40,849
                 Currency realignment    76        (12)             -         53                         184          301
                 Additions               -         1,462            -         410                        104          1,976
                 Disposals               -         (146)            -         -                          (10)         (156)
                 Write-off               -         (11,734)         (180)     (1,191)                    (196)        (13,301)
                 Balance at 31 December  2,883     17,639           40        7,649                      1,458        29,669

                 Accumulated

                 depreciation
                 Balance at 1 January    849       20,640           220       7,629                      1,257        30,595
                 Currency realignment    -         419              -         (1)                        (1)          417
                 Depreciation charge     79        1,963            -         532                        75           2,649
                 Disposals               -         (101)            -         -                          -            (101)
                 Write-off               -         (11,734)         (180)     (1,191)                    (196)        (13,301)
                 Balance at 31 December  928       11,187           40        6,969                      1,135        20,259

                 Net book value
                 Balance at 31 December  1,955     6,452            -         680                        323          9,410

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

11.    Property, Plant and Equipment (cont'd)

 

                                           Furniture,
                                           fittings &
                                           equipment       Renovations  Total
                                           US$'000         US$'000      US$'000
     Company
     2021
     Cost
     Balance at 1 January and 31 December  211             80           291

     Accumulated depreciation
     Balance at 1 January                  137             72           209
     Depreciation charge                   55              7            62
     Balance at 31 December                192             79           271

     Net book value
     Balance at 31 December                19              1            20

     2020
     Cost
     Balance at 1 January                  209             80           289
     Additions                             2               -            2
     Balance at 31 December                211             80           291

     Accumulated depreciation
     Balance at 1 January                  76              45           121
     Depreciation charge                   61              27           88
     Balance at 31 December                137             72           209

     Net book value
     Balance at 31 December                74              8            82

 

The proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment of US$784,000 and
gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment of US$1,143,000 pertains to
machinery and equipment that was fully written off in the prior financial year
ended 31 December 2020.

 

 

12.    Investment in Subsidiaries

                                                                    Company
                                                                    31 Dec 2021  31 Dec 2020
                                                                    US$'000      US$'000

     Unquoted equity shares, at cost                                40,533       40,533
     Accounting for employee share options                          725          725
     Currency realignment                                           131          131
     Less: Allowance for impairment loss                            (16,014)     (14,287)
                                                                    25,375       27,102

     Movement in the allowance for impairment loss are as follows:

     At the beginning of the year                                   14,287       13,803
     Impairment loss recognised during the year                     1,727        484
     At the end of the year                                         16,014       14,287

 

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

12.    Investment in Subsidiaries (cont'd)

 

Allowance for impairment loss

 

(i)      Global Invacom Manufacturing Pte Ltd ("GIMPL")

 

As at 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2020, an allowance for impairment loss
of US$8,648,000 was made on the cost of investment in GIMPL, as the allocated
CGU, to which the investment relates to, was incurring losses from operations
due to the restructuring costs incurred. The recoverable amount was based on
management's estimate of the fair value less costs to sell, with reference to
the fair value of the net assets of GIMPL, which is considered to be Level 3
in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(ii)     Global Invacom Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries ("GIHL
Group")

 

As at 31 December 2021 and 31 December 2020, an allowance for impairment loss
of US$7,366,000 and US$5,639,000, respectively, was made on the cost of
investment in GIHL Group, as the allocated CGU, to which the investment
relates to, was incurring losses from operations. The recoverable amount was
based on management's estimate of the fair value less costs to sell, with
reference to the fair value of the net assets of GIHL Group, which is
considered to be Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

13.    Borrowings

 

Aggregate amount of group's borrowings and debt securities.

 

Amount repayable in one year or less, or on demand

 

 As at 31 Dec 2021     As at 31 Dec 2020
 Secured    Unsecured  Secured    Unsecured
 US$'000    US$'000    US$'000    US$'000
 6,120      -          3,883      -

 

Amount repayable after one year

 

 As at 31 Dec 2021     As at 31 Dec 2020
 Secured    Unsecured  Secured    Unsecured
 US$'000    US$'000    US$'000    US$'000
 -          -          -          -

 

The revolving credit loans of US$6,120,000 were secured over the assets of the
subsidiaries and corporate guarantees provided by the Company and the
subsidiaries.

 

 

14.    Share Capital

 

 FY2021                                    No. of shares                  US$'000

 Balance as at 1 Jan 2021 and 31 Dec 2021            271,662,227               72,584
                                           No. of shares                  US$'000

 FY2020

 Balance as at 1 Jan 2020 and 31 Dec 2020           271,662,227                72,584

There were 10,740,072 treasury shares held by the Company as at 31 December
2021 and 31 December 2020 and there was no subsidiary holdings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
(cont'd)

 

 

14.    Share Capital (cont'd)

 

 

Total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares as at the end of the
current financial period and as at the end of the immediately preceding year:

 

                                                          31 Dec 2021  31 Dec 2020
 Total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares  271,662,227  271,662,227

 

Total number of treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period
reported on:

 

 FY2021                                    No. of shares  US$'000

 Balance as at 1 Jan 2021 and 31 Dec 2021  10,740,072     1,656

 

 

15.    Subsequent events

 

There are no known subsequent events which have led to adjustments to this set
of interim financial statements.

 

 

 

 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2

 

 

1.      Review

 

The condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position of Global
Invacom Group Limited and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2021 and the
related condensed interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income,
condensed interim statements of financial position, condensed interim
consolidated statement of changes in equity and condensed interim consolidated
statement of cash flows for the six-month period then ended and certain
explanatory notes have not been audited or reviewed by the auditors.

 

 

2.      Review of Performance of the Group

 

2.1    Review of Financial Performance

 

Revenue

 

The Group's revenue for the year ended 31 December 2021 ("FY2021") decreased
by 19.9% to US$82.5 million from US$103.1 million in the prior year
("FY2020"). Revenue for the second half year ended 31 December 2021 ("2H
FY2021") was US$42.1 million against US$50.3 million in the prior year ("2H
FY2020"). The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic impacted the Group globally, as there
have been a reduction in orders from our customers. It has also impacted the
Group's production facilities around the world as our working practices were
adapted to comply with regional variations on COVID-19 Work Restrictions and
social distancing guidelines during the pandemic.

 

Geographically, Group revenue for FY2021 decreased in America by US$22.8
million (-32.9%) and increased in Europe, Asia and Rest of the World ("RoW")
by US$0.5 million (+2.0%), US$0.5 million (+11.9%) and US$1.3 million
(+22.5%), respectively. Revenue for 2H FY2021 decreased in America and RoW by
US$10.1 million (-30.2%) and US$0.9 million (-32.3%), respectively,
compensated by an increase in Europe and Asia by US$1.5 million (+13.0%) and
US$1.3 million (+59.8%), respectively, compared to the prior year.

 

Gross Profit

 

The decrease in revenue resulted in a 35.6% decrease in gross profit from
US$25.7 million in FY2020 to US$16.6 million in FY2021. Gross profit margin
has decreased by 4.8 percentage points from 24.9% to 20.1%, mainly
attributable to higher materials costs and the supply chain constraints that
continue to cause disruptions to the Group.

 

Similarly, gross profit decreased from US$13.4 million in 2H FY2020 to US$7.8
million in 2H FY2021. Gross profit margin has decreased by 8.2 percentage
points from 26.6% to 18.4%.

 

Other Income

 

Other income in 2H FY2021 and FY2021 relates primarily to a grant from the US
government of US$2.7 million, gain on disposal of equipment of US$1.1 million,
write-back of payables of US$0.9 million and subsidy support received from
various government bodies across the Group due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Administrative and Research and Development Expenses

 

Administrative expenses, together with research and development expenses, for
FY2021 decreased 9.0% to US$20.9 million compared to US$23.0 million in
FY2020, representing 25.3% and 22.3% of revenue, respectively. The ongoing
cost control measures across the Group, including a reduction in travelling
and marketing activity, have resulted in lower administrative expenses being
incurred. For 2H FY2021, administrative and research and development expenses,
decreased 16.1% to US$10.0 million compared to US$12.0 million in the previous
year, representing 23.8% of revenue for both periods.

 

Other Operating Expenses

 

Other operating expenses in 2H FY2021 and FY2021 were attributed mainly to
foreign exchange losses.

 

 

 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2 (cont'd)

 

 

2.      Review of Performance of the Group (cont'd)

 

2.1    Review of Financial Performance (cont'd)

 

Profit Before Tax & Net Profit

 

The Group posted a loss before tax of US$28,000 in FY2021, compared to a
profit before tax of US$3.1 million the prior year, representing a negative
margin of 0.03% and a margin of 3.0%, respectively. For 2H FY2021, the Group
recorded US$1.1 million profit before tax compared to US$2.6 million in the
prior year, representing a margin of 2.6% and 5.1%, respectively.

 

In 2H FY2021, the UK Group received research and development tax credits from
the UK government and, coupled with deferred taxes, resulted in the Group
recording a net profit of US$1.7 million compared to US$2.3 million in the
prior year, representing a margin of 4.1% and 4.5%, respectively. For FY2021,
the Group recorded a net profit of US$0.6 million, compared to US$2.6 million
the prior year, representing a margin of 0.7% and 2.5%, respectively.

 

2.2    Review of Financial Position

 

Non-current assets decreased by US$3.4 million to US$22.1 million as at 31
December 2021, due to the depreciation of plant and equipment, the
right-of-use assets and the amortisation of intangible assets, offset by the
increase in deferred tax assets.

 

Net current assets increased by US$2.1 million to US$29.1 million as at 31
December 2021 compared to US$27.0 million as at 31 December 2020. Trade and
other receivables increased by US$6.3 million due to slower collections,
whilst trade and other payables increased by US$0.8 million with controlled
payments to suppliers, offset by a decrease in inventories of US$1.1 million.
Tax receivables was US$0.2 million as at 31 December 2021.

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by US$0.5 million to US$10.8 million as at
31 December 2021 from US$11.3 million at 31 December 2020, and borrowings
increased by US$2.2 million to US$6.1 million as at 31 December 2021 from
US$3.9 million as at 31 December 2020. The repayment of leases has resulted in
a decrease of US$0.2 million in the current portion of lease liabilities.

 

With the repayment of leases, the non-current portion of the lease liabilities
decreased by US$1.8 million to US$3.1 million as at 31 December 2021.

 

The Group's net asset value stood at US$47.4 million as at 31 December 2021,
compared to US$46.9 million as at 31 December 2020.

 

2.3    Review of Cash Flows

 

In 2H FY2021, net cash generated from operating activities was US$2.8
million, comprising US$1.8 million cash inflow from operating activities
(before working capital changes), US$1.1 million net working capital inflow
and US$0.1 million payment of interest.

 

In FY2021, net cash used in operating activities was US$0.5 million,
comprising US$$2.1 million cash inflow from operating activities (before
working capital changes), US$2.5 million net working capital outflow and
US$0.1 million payment of interest and income tax.

 

Net cash used in investing activities in 2H FY2021 and FY2021 amounted to
US$0.2 million and US$0.3 million, respectively, relating predominately to the
purchase of machinery and equipment, offset against proceeds from the disposal
of property, plant and equipment.

 

Net cash used in financing activities in 2H FY2021 was US$1.3 million and net
cash generated from financing activities in FY2021 was US$0.3 million,
attributable to the net proceeds of borrowings and repayment of lease
liabilities.

 

The Group recorded a net increase in cash and cash equivalents amounting to
US$1.3 million, and net decrease amounting to US$0.5 million in 2H FY2021 and
FY2021, respectively, bringing cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated
statement of cash flows to US$10.8 million as at 31 December 2021.

 

 

 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2 (cont'd)

 

 

3.      Where a forecast, or a prospect statement, has been previously
disclosed to shareholders, any variance between it and the actual results.

 

No prospect statement was made.

 

 

4.      A commentary at the date of the announcement of the significant
trends and competitive conditions of the industry in which the group operates
and any known factors or events that may affect the group in the next
reporting period and the next 12 months.

 

The combination of ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and the well documented
global supply chain issues were key feature in forming the broader trading
conditions for the Group throughout 2021. Management believes that, whilst
demand for the Company's products will remain robust, economic headwinds,
including supply shortages within the semiconductor sector, and ongoing
inflationary pressure across international shipping, wages (particularly in
the U.S.) and raw materials (including steel), will likely impact the
performance of the business in the current financial year.

 

As with the prior year, and given the global nature of Global Invacom's
business, the health and safety of all our staff, partners, suppliers and
customers continues to be of paramount importance.

 

Despite the impact of these global headwinds on the Company's financial
performance, Global Invacom remained profitable in the year, facilitated by
the implementation of pragmatic cost-saving initiatives, including a reduction
in marketing activity and various government grants, to mitigate the impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic. The Group's prudent transition of R&D employees and
office staff to remote working from 2020 have enabled our international
network of teams to function efficiently throughout 2021.

 

During 2021, the Group focused on launching a range of innovative devices to
augment its product offering across all key categories. New additions to
Global Invacom's portfolio include the Optical to Optical ("O2O") converter, a
Fibre to the Home ("FTTH") device designed to increase the number of
subscribers that can be connected to a single dish, and Ku-Band and C-Band
VSAT Radio Frequency ("RF") Block Up Converters, two new DOS products that
consolidate the Group's unique position as a leading manufacturer and supplier
of VSAT RF electronics, antennas and feeds.

 

The Group continues to ensure new products are expertly designed to work in
tandem with existing Global Invacom devices, providing an upgraded service
whilst simultaneously generating valuable cross selling opportunities. As the
satellite communications industry continues to evolve and new technologies
emerge, the Group is focused on leveraging its R&D capabilities to
future-proof new devices. With teams based in hubs across the globe, Global
Invacom's employees can rapidly respond to regulatory updates in regional
markets to ensure the Group continues to develop cutting-edge competitive
products.

 

More generally, O3b mPOWER plan to launch their O3b mPOWER communications
system during 2022, which comprises of an initial constellation of 11
high-performance satellites, intelligent software and extensive ground
infrastructure. Hughes, the global provider of high-speed satellite internet
service, also indicated that their much-anticipated GEO satellite Jupiter
system is currently scheduled to be launched during Q4 2022.

 

The Group remains well-positioned to benefit from the recovery of the global
economy and the continued growth of its target DOS market. As the broader
restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic ease along with the well
documented supply chain pressures, Global Invacom's products will continue to
play a significant role in meeting the continued growth in demand for data and
connectivity.

 

 

 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2 (cont'd)

 

 

5.      Dividend

 

(a)     Current Financial Period Reported On

 

Any dividend declared for the current financial period reported on?

 

None.

 

(b)     Corresponding Period of the Immediately Preceding Financial Year

 

Any dividend declared for the corresponding period of the immediately
preceding financial year?

 

None.

 

(c)     Date payable

 

Not applicable.

 

(d)     Books closure date

 

Not applicable.

 

 

6.      If no dividend has been declared/recommended, a statement to that
effect and the reason(s) for the decision.

 

Due to the operating conditions faced by the Group, no dividend has been
declared or recommended for the year ended 31 December 2021.

 

 

7.      If the Group has obtained a general mandate from shareholders for
Interested Person Transactions ("IPTs"), the aggregate value of such
transactions as required under Rule 920(1)(a)(ii).  If no IPTs mandate has
been obtained, a statement to that effect.

 

The Company does not have a shareholders' mandate for IPTs for the year ended
31 December 2021.

 

 

8.      Confirmation Pursuant to Rule 705(5) of the Listing Manual

 

We do hereby confirm, for and on behalf of the Board of Global Invacom Group
Limited (the "Company"), that to the best of our knowledge, nothing has come
to the attention of the Board of the Company which may render the financial
results for the year ended 31 December 2021 to be false or misleading in any
material aspect.

 

 

9.      Confirmation Pursuant to Rule 720(1) of the Listing Manual

 

Global Invacom Group Limited confirms that undertakings under Rule 720(1) have
been obtained from all its directors and executive officers in the format set
out in Appendix 7.7.

 

 

10.    Disclosure of person occupying a managerial position in the issuer
or any of its principal subsidiaries who is a relative of a director or chief
executive officer or substantial shareholder of the issuer pursuant to Rule
704(13) in the format below.  If there are no such persons, the issuer must
make an appropriate negative statement.

 

Neither Global Invacom Group Limited nor any of its principal subsidiaries
have any person occupying a managerial position who is related to a director,
chief executive officer or substantial shareholder.

 

 

On behalf of the Board

 

 

Anthony Brian
Taylor
Gordon Blaikie

Executive
Director
Executive Director

 

 

 

BY ORDER OF THE
BOARD

Anthony Brian Taylor

Executive Chairman

 

 

25 February 2022

 

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