REG - Livermore Inv. Group - Interim Statement
16 September, 2019
LIVERMORE INVESTMENTS GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2019
Livermore Investments Group Limited (the "Company" or "Livermore") today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019.
For further investor information please go to www.livermore-inv.com.
Enquiries:
Livermore Investments Group Limited +41 43 344 3200
Arden Partners plc +44 (0)20 7614 5900
Tom Price
Chairman's and Chief Executive's Review
Introduction
We are pleased to announce the interim financial results for Livermore Investments Group Limited (the "Company" or "Livermore") for the six months ended 30 June 2019. References to the Company hereinafter also include its consolidated subsidiaries (note 9).
During the first half of 2019, the Company generated net income of USD 9.10m (30 June 2018: USD 6.35m), which represents earnings per share of USD 0.05 (30 June 2018: USD 0.03). The NAV of the Company stood at USD 183.0m as of end of June 2019, representing a USD 8.66m or 5.0% gain from the beginning of the year. The gains relate largely to the CLO and loan warehousing portfolio, which contributed over USD 11m. These gains were somewhat offset by administrations costs of about USD 3.5m. Management continued to actively manage the financial portfolio and optimize exposure to US credit markets. During the period, management exited one warehouse that generated carry of USD 1.39m and started a new warehouse. The two open warehouses as at the end of the reporting period were exited in August 2019 with net carry of USD 3.8m and USD 1.1m respectively.
Financial Review
The NAV of the Company as at 30 June 2019 was USD 183.0m (30 June 2018: 175.6m). The profit after tax for the first half of 2019 was USD 9.10m, which represents earnings per share of USD 0.05. The gain relates largely to the performance of the CLO portfolio and exposure to leveraged loans.
30 June 2019
30 June 2018
31 December 2018
US $m
US $m
US $m
Shareholders' funds at beginning of period
174.3
175.4
157.4
___________
___________
___________
Income from investments
11.5
15.7
31.5
Realised losses on investments
-
-
-
Unrealised profits/ (losses) on investments
0.5
(5.8)
(15.6)
Administration costs
(3.5)
(1.6)
(9.0)
Net finance income / (costs)
0.2
(0.1)
-
Tax (charge) / credit
-
-
-
___________
___________
___________
Increase in net assets from operations
8.7
8.2
6.9
Dividends paid
-
(8.0)
(8.0)
___________
___________
___________
Shareholders' funds at end of period
183.0
175.6
174.3
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Net Asset Value per share
US $1.05
US $1.00
US $1.00
Livermore's Strategy
The Company's primary investment objective is to generate high current income and regular cash flows. The financial portfolio is constructed around fixed income instruments such as Collateralized Loan Obligations ("CLOs") and other securities or instruments with exposure primarily to senior secured and usually broadly syndicated US loans. The Company has a long-term oriented investment philosophy and invests primarily with a buy-and-hold mentality, though from time to time the Company will sell investments to realize gains or for risk management purposes.
Strong emphasis is given to maintaining sufficient liquidity and low leverage at the overall portfolio level and to re-invest in existing and new investments along the economic cycle.
Dividend & Buyback
The Board of Directors will decide on the Company's dividend policy for 2019 based on profitability, liquidity requirements, portfolio performance, market conditions, and the share price of the Company relative to its NAV.
The company has no shares in treasury.
Richard Rosenberg
Noam Lanir
Chairman
Chief Executive
16 September 2019
Review of Activities
Economic & Investment Environment
The first half of 2019 was beset by increased geopolitical noise, trade and tariff uncertainties, and concerns over slowing global economic growth and the ability of central banks to stimulate if hit by a deep slowdown. As the US continues to push to renegotiate longstanding trade treaties and dealings with the rest of the world, the tariffs imposed and resulting uncertainties are slowing business investment down and its effect on the global supply chain has not yet been fully understood. UK´s disarray over its orderly or disorderly exit from the European Union has further dampened global trade and investment.
Although, GDP growth in the first quarter picked up worldwide with all large economies recording above-average expansion, manufacturing output again tended to weaken in many countries, accompanied by subdued investment spending and a reduction in global goods trade. At 3.1%, economic growth in the US was considerably stronger in the first quarter than in the previous period. However, this was primarily attributable to volatile components such as inventories. Domestic final demand lost some momentum with slower consumer spending and uncertainty in connection with financial markets volatility. The Euro area also recorded a higher growth rate in the first quarter with Germany leading the way. However, here too momentum was lost with Germany staring at a potential recession later this year.
Signals from the labour markets have remained positive overall. Employment figures in the advanced economies rose again and unemployment has continued to decline. The unemployment rate in the US moved down from 3.9 percent in December to 3.6 percent in May; meanwhile, wage gains remained moderate. The Euro area also saw the unemployment rate decline and is now close to its lowest level since its inception.
Inflation has generally remained muted in most advanced economies. In the US, the personal consumption expenditures price index moved down from over 2% to 1.5% in May. Core inflation also fell, and was 1.6% in May - down from 2% a year ago. In the Euro area, consumer price inflation was little changed in recent months, with core inflation hovering around 1.0%.
To combat a potential slowdown in their respective economies, central banks in the US and Euro area changed their monetary policy stance to allow for additional accommodation. The US Federal Reserve stopped its interest rate hikes and in July voted to reduce the Fed funds rate by 0.25%. The European Central Bank (ECB) has also indicated further easing.
Stock markets initially continued to move higher; however, trade tensions prompted a correction in May. By mid-June, the MSCI World Index was back near its mid-March level. Still, the drop in the last quarter of 2018 was deep enough that the S&P 500 generated over 17% return during the first half of this year. Yields on ten-year government bonds in advanced economies declined for the most part with the US 10 year yield dropping from about 2.7% to 2.0% by the end of the first half as investors ratcheted down growth and rate expectations.
With expectations of slower economic growth in the US and a resulting fall in rate expectations, demand for floating rate assets such as US senior secured loans and CLOs waned and there were substantial outflows from retail loan funds. According to S&P Capital IQ, total institutional loan issuance was USD 147 billion in the first half of 2019 as compared to USD 271 billion during the first half of 2018 as leveraged buyout (LBO) and refinancing activity decreased. Loan spreads were wider as compared to last year and offered good return characteristics to spread buyers. Given the length of the credit cycle certain loan fundamentals have deteriorated and the loan market exposure to Single-B rated loans is at its highest level. Default rates, however, have continued to stay well below historical levels. The Company anticipates default rates to stay below historical average levels as there are few near-term maturities and interest coverage ratios remain healthy. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Credit Suisse Leverage Loan Index ("CSLLI") generated a total return of 5.42%.
Sources: Swiss National Bank (SNB), European Central Bank (ECB), US Federal Reserve, Bloomberg, JP Morgan, S&P Capital IQ
Financial Portfolio and trading activity
The Company manages a financial portfolio valued at USD 169.7m as at 30 June 2019, which is invested mainly in fixed income and credit related securities.
The following is a table summarizing the financial portfolio as at 30 June 2019
Name
30 June 2019
Book Value US $m
30 June 2018
Book Value US $m
31 December 2018
Book Value US $m
Investment in the loan market through CLOs
106.1
108.5
97.1
Open Warehouse facilities
41.2
5.0
38.4
Hedge Funds
-
1.1
1.1
Perpetual Bonds
1.1
1.1
1.1
Other Public Equities
1.6
2.8
1.5
Invested Total
150.0
118.5
139.2
Cash
19.7
44.1
26.2
Total
169.7
162.6
165.4
Senior Secured Loans and CLOs:
The US senior secured loan market (leveraged loan market) continued to offer good risk adjusted returns in the first half of 2019 with relatively lower volatility and low correlation to the equity market. CLOs are managed portfolios invested into diversified pools of senior secured loans and financed with long term financing pre-fixed at the time of issuance.
After a steep fall in late 2018, US senior secured loans staged a sharp comeback in January. The rally lost steam however, as investors ratcheted down rate expectations and yields tumbled on the back of slower growth expectations and increased trade tensions. Outflows from retail funds were strong and persistent. Nonetheless, the leveraged loan market performed well in the first half of 2019 with the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index recording a total return of 5.42%. Credit conditions remained benign with default rates lower than historical averages as there are few near term maturities and interest coverage levels remain healthy.
The soft demand for floating rate paper was also apparent in the CLO market in the first half of 2019 with debt spreads much wider as compared to the same time period last year. This has made refinancing or extending existing CLO reinvestment periods quite difficult. Thankfully, the Company had refinanced or extended several of its deals in 2017 and 2018 and none of the transactions are in immediate need of an extension or refinancing. Wider new issue spreads in the loan market and somewhat elevated loan price volatility in the secondary loan market provided most CLO managers opportunities to increase weighted average spreads, build par, and/or reduce risk. The CLO equity market was relatively weak during the first half of 2019 especially for those with short reinvestment periods. CLO equity distributions were in line or better than previous periods as weighted average spreads increased in our CLO portfolio and the basis between 1 month and 3 month Libor declined.
During the reporting period the Company's US CLO portfolio performed well as cash flows were generally higher. The CLO portfolio generated about USD 9.5m in cash distributions during the period. The Company also had two warehouses open at the beginning of the year. One of these warehouses was converted into a CLO and generated about USD 1.4m in carry. Subsequently, management opened another warehouse with the same CLO manager in May 2019. The two warehouses open as at the end of the reporting period have been successfully converted into CLOs in the third quarter and have generated almost USD 5m in carry. For the period, the CLO and warehouse portfolio generated net gains of about USD 11m. The Company continues to look for opportunities to invest in the first-loss tranche of warehouse facilities with long tenures and no mark-to-market triggers. As of the end of the year 2018, all of the Company's US CLO equity positions were passing their overcollateralization (OC) tests and remained robust. Management continues to actively monitor the CLO portfolio and position it towards longer reinvestment periods through recycling old CLOs into new or refinancing them with extended reinvestment periods, as well as conducting relative value and opportunistic trading. Management continues to focus on sectors such as Retail, Healthcare and Technology that are expected to undergo shifts due to technology or regulation. As at 30 June 2019, 100% of the Company's CLO portfolio is invested in post-crisis US CLOs.
Although management maintains a positive view on the CLO portfolio, mid-long term performance may be negatively impacted by a strong pull back in the US or European economy or geo-political events that could result in a spike in defaults. Despite the overall decent health of the US economy, we acknowledge that the continued trade tensions and below trend growth globally as well as headwinds relating to the political turmoil and geopolitical shocks pose risks to the CLO portfolio.
The Company's CLO portfolio is divided into the following geographical areas:
30 June 2019 Amount
Percentage
30 June 2018 Amount
Percentage
US $000
US $000
US CLOs
106,134
100.0%
108,462
100.0%
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106,134
100%
108,462
100%
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Private Equity Funds
The other private equity investments held by the Company are incorporated in the form of Managed Funds (mostly closed end funds) mainly in emerging economies. The investments of these funds into their portfolio companies were mostly done in 2008 and 2009. Overall, the Company expects that exits of portfolio companies should materialize by 2021.
The following summarizes the book value of the private equity funds as at 30 June 2019:
Name
Book Value US $m
Evolution Venture (Israel)
3.7
Other investments
2.8
Total
6.5
Evolution Venture:
Evolution is an Israel focused Venture Capital fund. It invests in early stage technology companies. The fund has now exited its investment in WhiteSmoke and written off the Wi-Fi solutions and digital radio investments. Its main asset is its investment in the virtualization technology company, which continues to perform well.
The following table reconciles the review of activities to the Group's financial assets as at 30 June 2019.
Name
30 June 2019
Book Value US $m
Financial portfolio
150.0
Private Equity Funds
6.5
Total
156.5
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss (note 5)
150.0
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income (note 6)
6.5
Total
156.5
Events after the reporting date
Both of the warehouse facilities that the Company invested in, during 2019, with a carrying amount as at 30 June 2019 of USD 37.5m, were closed in August 2019, and Livermore's investment amount plus net carry amounting to a total of USD 41.2m became receivable in August 2019.
Litigation
Information is provided in note 24 to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as at 30 June 2019
Note
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
Assets
US $000
US $000
US $000
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
26
26
21
Right-of-use asset
2
370
-
-
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
5
106,134
108,462
97,081
Financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income
6
6,518
7,571
6,387
Investments in subsidiaries
9
5,443
5,387
5,205
Trade and other receivables
10
-
2,579
-
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--------
--------
118,491
124,025
108,694
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables
10
6,333
3,184
3,168
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
5
43,905
8,931
41,067
Financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income
6
-
1,118
1,117
Cash at bank
11
19,689
44,125
26,214
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--------
69,927
57,358
71,566
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--------
--------
Total assets
188,418
181,383
180,260
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--------
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Equity
Share capital
12
-
-
-
Share premium
169,187
169,187
169,187
Other reserves
(20,198)
(23,627)
(20,279)
Retained earnings
34,008
30,085
25,425
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--------
--------
Total equity
182,997
175,645
174,333
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--------
--------
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liability
2
288
-
-
--------
--------
--------
288
-
-
--------
--------
--------
Current liabilities
Bank overdrafts
11
18
180
-
Trade and other payables
14
5,033
5,556
5,927
Lease liability - current portion
2
82
-
-
Current tax liability
-
2
-
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--------
--------
5,133
5,738
5,927
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--------
Total liabilities
5,421
5,738
5,927
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--------
--------
Total equity and liabilities
188,418
181,383
180,260
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Net asset valuation per share
Basic and diluted net asset valuation per share (US $)
15
1.05
1.00
1.00
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Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss
for the six months ended 30 June 2019
Note
Six months
ended
30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended
30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year
ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Investment Income
Interest and distribution income
17
11,512
15,706
31,541
Changes in value of investments
18
923
(7,667)
(17,380)
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12,435
8,039
14,161
Operating expenses
19
(3,513)
(1,602)
(8,973)
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------
Operating profit
8,922
6,437
5,188
Finance costs
20
(10)
(184)
(245)
Finance income
20
201
106
233
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------
Profit before taxation
9,113
6,359
5,176
Taxation charge
(11)
(9)
(14)
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------
------
Profit for period / year
9,102
6,350
5,162
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Earnings per share
Basic and diluted earnings per share (US $)
22
0.05
0.03
0.03
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Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the six months ended 30 June 2019
Six months
ended
30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended
30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year
ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Profit for the period / year
9,102
6,350
5,162
Other comprehensive income:
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Foreign exchange (losses) / gains from translation of subsidiaries
(18)
7
12
------
------
------
9,084
6,357
5,174
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------
Items that are not reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Financial assets designated at fair value through other comprehensive income
- Fair value (losses) / gains
(420)
442
313
- Capital return
-
1,400
1,400
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------
------
Total comprehensive income for the period / year
8,664
8,199
6,887
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The total comprehensive income for the period is wholly attributable to the owners of the Company.
Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
for the period ended 30 June 2019
Note
Share
capital
Share
premium
Share
option reserve
Translation reserve
Investment revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
Balance at 1 January 2018
-
169,187
77
-
(38,055)
44,236
175,445
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
(7,999)
(7,999)
Transfer on expiry of options
13
-
-
(77)
-
-
77
-
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Transactions with owners
-
-
(77)
-
-
(7,922)
(7,999)
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Profit for the year
-
-
-
-
-
5,162
5,162
Other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at fair value through OCI
- Fair value gains
-
-
-
-
313
-
313
- Capital return
-
-
-
-
1,400
-
1,400
Foreign exchange gains arising from translation of subsidiaries
-
-
-
12
-
-
12
Transfer of realised losses
-
-
-
-
16,051
(16,051)
-
------
------
------
------
------
------
-----
Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
12
17,764
(10,889)
6,887
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Balance at 31 December 2018
-
169,187
-
12
(20,291)
25,425
174,333
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
-
9,102
9,102
Other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at fair value through OCI
- Fair value losses
-
-
-
-
(420)
-
(420)
Foreign exchange losses arising from translation of subsidiaries
-
-
-
(18)
-
-
(18)
Transfer of realised losses
-
-
-
-
519
(519)
-
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
(18)
99
8,583
8,664
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Balance at 30 June 2019
-
169,187
-
(6)
(20,192)
34,008
182,997
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------
------
------
------
------
Note
Share
capital
Share
premium
Share
option reserve
Translation reserve
Investment revaluation reserve
Retained earnings
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
Balance at 1 January 2018
-
169,187
77
-
(38,055)
44,236
175,445
Dividends
-
-
-
-
-
(7,999)
(7,999)
Transfer on expiry of options
13
-
-
(77)
-
-
77
-
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Transactions with owners
-
-
(77)
-
-
(7,922)
(7,999)
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Profit for the period
-
-
-
-
-
6,350
6,350
Other comprehensive income:
Financial assets at fair value through OCI
- Fair value gains
-
-
-
-
442
-
442
- Capital return
-
-
-
-
1,400
-
1,400
Foreign exchange gains arising from translation of subsidiaries
-
-
-
7
-
-
7
Transfer of realised losses
-
-
-
-
12,579
(12,579)
-
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
7
14,421
(6,229)
8,199
------
------
------
------
------
------
------
Balance at 30 June 2018
-
169,187
-
7
(23,634)
30,085
175,645
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------
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Livermore Investments Group Limited
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
for the period ended 30 June 2019
Note
Six months
ended
30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended
30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year
ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Cash flows from operating activities
Profit before tax
9,113
6,359
5,176
Adjustments for:
Depreciation expense
42
4
8
Interest expense
20
10
10
30
Interest and distribution income
17
(11,512)
(15,706)
(31,541)
Bank interest income
20
(133)
(106)
(233)
Changes in value of investments
18
(923)
7,667
17,380
Exchange differences
20
(68)
174
215
------
------
------
(3,471)
(1,598)
(8,965)
Changes in working capital
(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables
(2,962)
(19)
2,576
Increase / decrease in trade and other payables
(894)
1,579
1,950
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------
Cash flows from operations
(7,327)
(38)
(4,339)
Interest and distribution received
11,442
15,785
31,748
Tax paid
(11)
(7)
(14)
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------
------
Net cash from operating activities
4,104
15,740
27,295
------
------
------
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of investments
(31,739)
(48,899)
(120,027)
Proceeds from sale of investments
21,068
49,725
91,623
Proceeds from capital return
-
1,400
1,400
------
------
------
Net cash from investing activities
(10,671)
2,226
(27,004)
------
------
------
Cash flows from financing activities
Interest paid
(64)
(10)
(30)
Dividends paid
-
(7,999)
(7,999)
Lease liability payments
(41)
-
-
------
------
------
Net cash from financing activities
(105)
(8,009)
(8,029)
------
------
------
Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(6,672)
9,957
(7,738)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period / year
26,214
34,175
34,175
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents
129
(173)
(215)
Translation differences on foreign operations' cash and
cash equivalents
-
(14)
(8)
------
------
------
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period / year
11
19,671
43,945
26,214
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------
------
Notes to the Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Tax residency
During the period after a successful application the Company became a tax resident in the Republic of Cyprus.
2. Accounting policies
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Livermore have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies stated in the 2018 Annual Report, available on www.livermore-inv.com.
The Company has applied IFRS 16 'Leases' (see below) since its date of initial application, being 1 January 2019. The application of the IFRS pronouncements, including IFRS 16, that became effective as of 1 January 2019 has no significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 16 replaces IAS 17 'Leases' along with three Interpretations (IFRIC 4 'Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease', SIC 15 'Operating Leases-Incentives' and SIC 27 'Evaluating the Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease').
The Company recognised on 1 January 2019 a right-of-use asset and related lease liability in connection with a former operating lease, with a remaining lease term at that date of 5 years. The right-of-use asset at that date has been measured at USD 411,041 equal to the lease liability, without including any initial direct costs. For a second former operating lease that has a short-term lease term, the Company elected to recognise the lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
IFRS 16 has been applied using the modified retrospective approach. No adjustment to opening retained earnings occurred. Prior periods have not been restated.
3. Critical accounting judgements and estimation uncertainty
When preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, management undertakes a number of judgements, estimates and assumptions about recognition and measurement of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. The actual results may differ from the judgements, estimates and assumptions made by Management, and will seldom equal the estimated results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions applied in the interim condensed consolidated financial statements, including the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those applied in the Company's last annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018.
4. Basis of preparation
These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are for the six months ended 30 June 2019. They have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" as adopted by the European Union. They do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2018.
The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2018 is extracted from the Company's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018 which contained an unqualified audit report.
Investment entity status
Livermore meets the definition of an investment entity, as this is defined in IFRS 10 "Consolidated Financial Statements".
In accordance with IFRS 10, an investment entity is exempted from consolidating its subsidiaries, unless any subsidiary which is not itself an investment entity mainly provides services that relate to the investment entity's investment activities. In Livermore's situation, two of its subsidiaries provide such services. Note 9 shows further details of the consolidated and unconsolidated subsidiaries.
References to the Company hereinafter also include its consolidated subsidiaries (note 9).
5. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Non-current assets
Fixed income investments (CLO Income Notes)
106,134
108,462
97,081
------
------
------
106,134
108,462
97,081
------
------
------
Current assets
Fixed income investments
42,293
6,116
39,590
Public equity investments
1,612
2,815
1,477
------
------
------
43,905
8,931
41,067
------
------
------
For description of each of the above categories, refer to note 7.
The above investments represent financial assets that are mandatorily measured at fair value through profit or loss.
The Company treats its investments in the loan market through CLOs as non-current investments as the Company generally intends to hold such investments over a period longer than twelve months.
6. Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Non-current assets
Private equities
6,518
7,571
6,387
------
------
------
Current assets
Hedge funds
-
1,118
1,117
------
------
------
For description of each of the above categories, refer to note 7.
The above investments are non-trading equity investments that have been designated at fair value through other comprehensive income.
7. Financial assets at fair value
The Company allocates its non-derivative financial assets at fair value (notes 5 and 6) as follows:
· Fixed income investments relate to investments in the loan market through CLOs and open warehouse facilities, as well as investments in fixed and floating rate bonds and perpetual bank debt.
· Private equities relate to investments in the form of equity purchases in both high growth opportunities in emerging markets and deep value opportunities in mature markets. The Company generally invests directly in prospects where it can exert influence. Main investments under this category are in the fields of real estate.
· Hedge funds relate to equity investments in funds managed by sophisticated investment managers that pursue investment strategies with the goal of generating absolute returns.
· Public equity investments relate to investments in shares of companies listed on public stock exchanges.
8. Fair value measurements of financial assets and liabilities
The table in note 8.2 below presents financial assets measured at fair value in the statement of financial position in accordance with the fair value hierarchy. This hierarchy groups financial assets and liabilities into three levels based on the significance of inputs used in measuring the fair value of the financial assets and liabilities. The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:
- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date;
- Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
- Level 3: unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
The level within which the financial asset is classified is determined based on the lowest level of significant input to the fair value measurement.
8.1 Valuation of financial assets and liabilities
· Fixed Income Investments and Public Equity Investments are valued per their closing market prices on quoted exchanges, or as quoted by market maker. Investments in open warehouse facilities that have not yet been converted to CLOs, are valued based on an adjusted net asset valuation.
The Company values the CLOs based on the valuation reports provided by market makers. CLOs are typically valued by market makers using discounted cash flow models. The key assumptions for cash flow projections include default and recovery rates, prepayment rates and reinvestment assumptions on the underlying portfolios (typically senior secured loans) of the CLOs.
Default and recovery rates: The amount and timing of defaults in the underlying collateral and the amount and timing of recovery upon a default affect are key to the future cash flows a CLO will distribute to the CLO equity tranche. All else equal, higher default rates and lower recovery rates typically lead to lower cash flows. Conversely, lower default rates and higher recoveries lead to higher cash flows.
Prepayment rates: Senior loans can be pre-paid by borrowers. CLOs that are within their reinvestment period may, subject to certain conditions, reinvest such prepayments into other loans which may have different spreads and maturities. CLOs that are beyond their reinvestment period typically pay down their senior liabilities from proceeds of such pre-payments. Therefore the rate at which the underlying collateral prepays impacts the future cash flows that the CLO may generate.
Reinvestment assumptions: A CLO within its reinvestment period may reinvest proceeds from loan maturities, prepayments, and recoveries into purchasing additional loans. The reinvestment assumptions define the characteristics of the loans that a CLO may reinvest in. These assumptions include the spreads, maturities, and prices of such loans. Reinvestment into loans with higher spreads and lower prices will lead to higher cash flows. Reinvestment into loans with lower spreads will typically lead to lower cash flows.
Discount rate: The discount rate indicates the yield that market participants expect to receive and is used to discount the projected future cash flows. Higher yield expectations or discount rates lead to lower prices and lower discount rates lead to higher prices for CLOs.
· Private Equities are valued using market valuation techniques as determined by the Directors, mainly based on valuations reported by third-party managers of such investments. Real Estate entities are valued by independent qualified property valuers with substantial relevant experience on such investments. Underlying property values are determined based on their estimated market values.
· Hedge Funds are valued per reports provided by the funds on a periodic basis, and if traded, per their closing bid market prices on quoted exchanges, or as quoted by market maker.
· Investments in subsidiaries are valued at fair value as determined on an adjusted net asset valuation basis.
8.2 Fair Value Hierarchy
Financial assets measured at fair value are grouped into the fair value hierarchy as follows:
30 June 2019
Unaudited
US $000
Unaudited
US $000
Unaudited
US $000
Unaudited US $000
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Fixed income investments
1,125
106,134
41,168
148,427
Private equities
-
-
6,518
6,518
Public equity investments
1,612
-
-
1,612
Investments in subsidiaries
-
-
5,443
5,443
------
------
------
------
2,737
106,134
53,129
162,000
------
------
------
------
30 June 2018
Unaudited
US $000
Unaudited
US $000
Unaudited
US $000
Unaudited US $000
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Fixed income investments
1,116
108,462
5,000
114,578
Private equities
-
-
7,571
7,571
Public equity investments
2,815
-
-
2,815
Hedge funds
-
1,118
-
1,118
Investments in subsidiaries
-
-
5,387
5,387
------
------
------
------
3,931
109,580
17,958
131,469
------
------
------
------
31 December 2018
Audited
US $000
Audited
US $000
Audited
US $000
Audited
US $000
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
Assets
Fixed income investments
1,100
97,081
38,490
136,671
Private equities
-
-
6,387
6,387
Public equity investments
1,477
-
-
1,477
Hedge funds
-
1,117
-
1,117
Investments in subsidiaries
-
-
5,205
5,205
------
------
------
------
2,577
98,198
50,082
150,857
------
------
------
------
The methods and valuation techniques used for the purpose of measuring fair value are unchanged compared to the previous reporting period.
No financial assets or liabilities have been transferred between different levels.
Financial assets within level 3 can be reconciled from beginning to ending balances as follows:
Six months ended 30 June 2019
At fair value through OCI
At fair value through profit or loss
Investments in subsidiaries
Private equities
Fixed Income
investments
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
As at 1 January 2019
6,387
38,490
5,205
50,082
Purchases
-
20,000
-
20,000
Settlement
-
(20,000)
-
(20,000)
Gains /(losses) recognised in:
-Profit or loss
-
2,678
238
2,916
-Other comprehensive income
131
-
-
131
------
------
------
------
As at 30 June 2019
6,518
41,168
5,443
53,129
------
------
------
------
Six months ended 30 June 2018
At fair value through OCI
At fair value through profit or loss
Investments in subsidiaries
Private equities
Fixed Income
investments
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
As at 1 January 2018
7,129
25,515
5,426
38,070
Purchases
-
15,000
-
15,000
Settlement
-
(35,000)
-
(35,000)
Gains / (losses) recognised in:
-Profit or loss
-
(515)
(39)
(554)
-Other comprehensive income
442
-
-
442
------
------
------
------
As at 30 June 2018
7,571
5,000
5,387
17,958
------
------
------
------
Year ended 31 December 2018
At fair value through OCI
At fair value through profit or loss
Investments in subsidiaries
Private equities
Fixed Income
investments
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
As at 1 January 2018
7,129
25,515
5,426
38,070
Purchases
-
75,000
-
75,000
Settlement
(1,055)
(62,500)
-
(63,555)
Gains / (losses) recognised in:
-Profit or loss
-
475
(221)
254
-Other comprehensive income
313
-
-
313
------
------
------
------
As at 31 December 2018
6,387
38,490
5,205
50,082
------
------
------
------
The above recognised gains / (losses) are allocated as follows:
Six months ended 30 June 2019
At fair value through OCI
At fair value through profit or loss
Investments in subsidiaries
Private equities
Fixed Income
investments
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
Profit or loss
-Financial assets held at period-end
-
2,678
238
2,916
------
------
------
------
Other comprehensive income
-Financial assets held at period-end
131
-
-
131
------
------
------
------
Total gains / (losses) for period
131
2,678
238
3,047
------
------
------
------
Six months ended 30 June 2018
At fair value through OCI
At fair value through profit or loss
Investments in subsidiaries
Private equities
Fixed Income
investments
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
Profit or loss
-Financial assets held at period-end
-
(515)
(39)
(554)
------
------
------
------
Other comprehensive income
-Financial assets held at period-end
442
-
-
442
------
------
------
------
Total gains / (losses) for period
442
(515)
(39)
(112)
------
------
------
------
Year ended 31 December 2018
At fair value through OCI
At fair value through profit or loss
Investments in subsidiaries
Private equities
Fixed Income
investments
Total
US $000
US $000
US $000
US $000
Profit or loss
-Financial assets held at period-end
-
990
(221)
769
-Financial assets not held at period-end
-
(515)
-
(515)
------
------
------
------
-
475
(221)
254
------
------
------
------
Other comprehensive income
-Financial assets held at period-end
313
-
-
313
------
------
------
------
Total gains / (losses) for period
313
475
(221)
567
------
------
------
------
The Company has not developed itself any quantitative unobservable inputs for measuring the fair value of its level 3 financial assets at the reporting date. Instead the Group used prices from third - party pricing information without adjustment.
Fixed income investments within level 3 represent open warehouses that have been valued based on their net asset value. Their net asset value is primarily driven by the fair value of their underlying loan asset portfolio plus received and accrued interest less the nominal value of the financing and accrued interest on the financing. In all cases, due to the nature and the short life of a warehouse, the carrying amounts of the warehouses' underlying assets and liabilities are considered as representative of their fair values.
Private equities within level 3 represent investments in private equity funds. Their value has been determined by each fund manager based on the funds' net asset value. Each fund's net asset value is primarily driven by the fair value of its underlying investments. In all cases, considering that such investments are measured at fair value, the carrying amounts of the funds' underlying assets and liabilities are considered as representative of their fair values.
Investments in subsidiaries have been valued based on their net asset position. The main assets of the subsidiaries represent investments measured at fair value and receivables from the Company itself. Their net asset value is considered as a fair approximation of their fair value.
A reasonable change in any individual significant input used in the level 3 valuations is not anticipated to have a significant change in fair values as above.
9. Investment in subsidiaries
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Unconsolidated subsidiaries
As at 1 January
5,205
5,426
5,426
Fair value gains / (losses)
238
(39)
(221)
------
------
------
As at 30 June / 31 December
5,443
5,387
5,205
------
------
------
Details of the investments in which the Company has a controlling interest are as follows:
Name of Subsidiary
Place of incorporation
Holding
Proportion of voting rights and shares held
Principal activity
Consolidated subsidiaries
Livermore Capital AG
Switzerland
Ordinary shares
100%
Administration services
Livermore Investments Cyprus Limited
Cyprus
Ordinary shares
100%
Administration services (dormant) - see below
Unconsolidated subsidiaries
Livermore Properties Limited
British Virgin Islands
Ordinary shares
100%
Holding of investments
Mountview Holdings Limited
British Virgin Islands
Ordinary shares
100%
Investment vehicle
Sycamore Loan Strategies Ltd
Cayman Islands
Ordinary shares
100%
Investment vehicle
Livermore Israel Investments Ltd
Israel
Ordinary shares
100%
Dormant
Sandhirst Ltd
Cyprus
Ordinary shares
100%
Holding of investments
Livermore Investments Cyprus Limited during the period ceased its operations, and as a result has been deconsolidated by 30 June 2019. The Directors' intention is to dissolve it after the reporting date. The fair value and the net asset value (no assets or liabilities) at 30 June 2019 is nil, therefore no amount has been added to the investment in subsidiaries.
10. Trade and other receivables
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Financial items
Accrued interest and distribution income
205
3
1
Amounts due by related parties (note 23)
6,061
5,679
3,104
------
------
------
6,266
5,682
3,105
Non-Financial items
Prepayments
67
79
60
VAT receivable
-
2
3
------
------
------
6,333
5,763
3,168
------
------
------
Allocated as:
Current assets
6,333
3,184
3,168
Non-current assets (note 23(2))
-
2,579
-
------
------
------
6,333
5,763
3,168
------
------
------
11. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents included in the cash flow statement comprise the following at the reporting date:
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Cash at bank
19,689
44,125
26,214
Bank overdraft used for cash management purposes
(18)
(180)
-
------
------
------
Cash and cash equivalents
19,671
43,945
26,214
------
------
------
12. Share capital
Livermore Investments Group Limited (the "Company") is an investment company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands. The Company has an issued share capital of 174,813,998 ordinary shares with no par value.
13. Share options
The Company has no outstanding share options at the end of the period.
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
No. of Options
No. of Options
No. of Options
Outstanding and exercisable options
At 1 January
-
500,000
500,000
Options expired
-
(500,000)
(500,000)
---------
---------
---------
At 30 June / 31 December
-
-
-
---------
---------
---------
14. Trade and other payables
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Financial items
Trade payables
37
75
44
Amounts due to related parties (note 23)
3,906
4,462
3,731
Accrued expenses
1,090
1,019
2,152
------
------
------
5,033
5,556
5,927
------
------
------
15. Net asset value per share
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
Net assets attributable to ordinary shareholders (USD 000)
182,997
175,645
174,333
-------------
-------------
-------------
Closing number of ordinary shares in issue
174,813,998
174,813,998
174,813,998
-------------
-------------
-------------
Basic net asset value per share (USD)
1.05
1.00
1.00
-------------
-------------
-------------
No dilutive instruments exist at any of the reporting dates presented, and as a result the dilutive net asset value per share equals the basic net asset value per share.
16. Segment reporting
The Company's activities fall under a single operating segment.
The Company's investment income and its investments are divided into the following geographical areas:
Six months
ended 30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended 30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Investment Income
Other European countries
367
(163)
(217)
United States
11,803
8,681
15,411
India
3
(89)
(89)
Asia
262
(390)
(944)
------
------
------
12,435
8,039
14,161
------
------
------
Investments
Other European countries
2,247
2,663
2,209
United States
149,046
116,699
138,310
India
710
1,463
712
Asia
9,997
10,644
9,626
------
------
------
162,000
131,469
150,857
------
------
------
Investment income, comprising interest and distribution income as well as gains or losses on investments, is allocated based on the issuer's location. Investments are also allocated based on the issuer's location.
The Company has no significant dependencies, in respect of its investment income, on any single issuer.
17. Interest and distribution income
Six months
ended 30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended 30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Interest from investments
357
63
101
Distribution income
11,155
15,643
31,440
------
------
------
11,512
15,706
31,541
------
------
------
Interest and distribution income is analysed between the Company's different categories of financial assets, as follows:
Six months ended 30 June 2019
Unaudited
Interest from investments
Distribution income
Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
US $000
US $000
US $000
Fixed income investments
357
10,903
11,260
Public equity investments
-
252
252
------
------
------
357
11,155
11,512
------
------
------
Six months ended 30 June 2018
Unaudited
Interest from investments
Distribution income
Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
US $000
US $000
US $000
Fixed income investments
37
15,632
15,669
Public equity investments
-
11
11
------
------
------
37
15,643
15,680
------
------
------
Financial assets at amortised cost
Loan receivable (note 23)
26
-
26
------
------
------
63
15,643
15,706
------
------
------
Year ended 31 December 2018
Audited
Interest from investments
Distribution income
Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
US $000
US $000
US $000
Fixed income investments
75
29,728
29,803
Public equity investments
-
868
868
------
------
------
75
30,596
30,671
------
------
------
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Private equities
-
844
844
------
------
------
Financial assets at amortised cost
Loan receivable (note 23)
26
-
26
------
------
------
101
31,440
31,541
------
------
------
18. Changes in value of investments
Six months
ended 30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended 30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Fair value gains / (losses) on financial assets through profit or loss
685
(7,628)
(17,159)
Fair value gains / (losses) on investment in subsidiaries
238
(39)
(221)
------
------
------
923
(7,667)
(17,380)
------
------
------
The investments disposed of had the following cumulative (i.e. from the date of acquisition up to the date of disposal) financial impact in the Company's net asset position:
Disposed in 2019
Realised (losses)/ gains*
Unaudited
Cumulative distribution or interest
Unaudited
Total financial impact
Unaudited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Fixed income investments
(5,341)
12,147
6,806
------
------
------
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
Hedge funds
(519)
-
(519)
------
------
------
(5,860)
12,147
6,287
------
------
------
* difference between disposal proceeds and original acquisition cost
19. Operating expenses
Six months
ended 30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended 30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Directors' fees and expenses
1,842
428
5,730
Other salaries and expenses
89
82
156
Professional and consulting fees
1,004
529
1,896
Legal expenses
2
7
27
Bank custody fees
54
56
104
Office cost
115
185
382
Depreciation
42
4
8
Other operating expenses
339
288
588
Audit fees
26
23
82
------
------
------
3,513
1,602
8,973
------
------
------
20. Finance costs and income
Six months
ended 30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended 30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year ended
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Finance costs
Bank interest
10
10
30
Foreign exchange loss
-
174
215
------
------
------
10
184
245
------
------
------
Finance income
Bank interest income
133
106
233
Foreign exchange gain
68
-
-
------
------
------
201
106
233
------
------
------
21. Dividends
The Board of Directors will decide on the Company's dividend policy for 2019 based on profitability, liquidity requirements, portfolio performance, market conditions, and the share price of the Company relative to its net asset value.
22. Earnings per share
Basic profit per share has been calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares in issue of the Company during the relevant financial periods.
Six months
ended 30 June
2019
Unaudited
Six months
ended 30 June
2018
Unaudited
Year ended
31 December
2018
Audited
Profit for the period / year attributable to ordinary shareholders of the parent (USD 000)
9,102
6,350
5,162
---------
---------
---------
Weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding
174,813,998
174,813,998
174,813,998
---------
---------
---------
Basic earnings per share (USD)
0.05
0.03
0.03
---------
---------
---------
No dilutive instruments exist at any of the reporting dates presented, and as a result the dilutive earnings per share equals the basic net asset value per share.
23. Related party transactions
The Company is controlled by Groverton Management Ltd, an entity owned by Noam Lanir, which
at 30 June 2019 held 76.62% of the Company's voting rights.
30 June
2019
Unaudited
30 June
2018
Unaudited
31 December
2018
Audited
US $000
US $000
US $000
Amounts receivable from unconsolidated subsidiaries
Sandhirst Limited
131
56
104
(1)
-------
-------
-------
Amounts receivable from key management
Directors' current accounts
5,930
3,044
3,000
(1)
Loan receivable
-
2,579
-
(2)
-------
-------
-------
5,930
5,623
3,000
-------
-------
-------
Amounts payable to unconsolidated subsidiaries
Livermore Israel Investments Ltd
(3,522)
(4,276)
(3,522)
(3)
-------
-------
-------
Amounts payable to other related party
Loan payable
(149)
(149)
(149)
(4)
-------
-------
-------
Amounts payable to key management
Directors' current accounts
(172)
(30)
(48)
(3)
Other key management personnel
(63)
(7)
(12)
(5)
-------
-------
-------
(235)
(37)
(60)
-------
-------
-------
Key management compensation
Short term benefits
Executive Directors' fees
398
398
795
(6)
Executive Directors' reward payments
1,400
-
4,804
Non-executive Directors' fees
44
31
60
Non-executive Directors' reward payments
-
-
71
Other key management fees
632
149
1,084
(7)
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2,474
578
6,814
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(1) The amounts receivable from unconsolidated subsidiaries and the Directors' current accounts with debit balances are interest free, unsecured, and have no stated repayment date.
(2) A loan of USD 2.500m was made to a key management employee for the acquisition of shares in the Company. Interest is payable on the loan at 6 month US LIBOR plus 0.25% per annum and the loan is secured on the shares acquired. The loan, including interest accrued, was repayable on the earlier of the employee leaving the Company or August 2019. The loan including interest accrued was settled during 2018. For June 2018, the loan was included within trade and other receivables (note 10).
(3) The amounts payable to unconsolidated subsidiaries and Directors' current accounts with credit balances are interest free, unsecured, and have no stated repayment date.
(4) A loan with a balance at 30 June 2019 of USD 0.149m has been received from a related company (under common control) Chanpak Ltd. The loan is free of interest, unsecured and repayable on demand. This loan is included within trade and other payables (note 14).
(5) The amount payable to other key management personnel relates to a payment made on behalf of the Company for investment purposes and accrued consultancy fees.
(6) These payments were made directly to companies which are related to the Directors.
(7) Other key management fees are included within professional fees (note 19).
No social insurance and similar contributions nor any other defined benefit contributions plan costs incurred for the Group in relation to its key management personnel in either 2019 or 2018.
Noam Lanir, through an Israeli partnership, is the major shareholder of Babylon Limited, an Israel based Internet Services Company. The Company as of 30 June 2019 held a total of 1.941m shares at a value of USD 0.856m which represents 4% of its effective voting rights.
24. Litigation
Fairfield Sentry Ltd vs custodian bank and beneficial owners
One of the custodian banks that the Company uses faces a contingent claim up to USD 2.1m, and any interest as will be decided by a US court and related legal fees, with regard to the redemption of shares in Fairfield Sentry Ltd, which were bought in 2008 at the request of Livermore and on its behalf. If the claim proves to be successful Livermore will have to compensate the custodian bank since the transaction was carried on Livermore's behalf. The same case was also filed in BVI where the Privy Council ruled against the plaintiffs.
As a result of the surrounding uncertainties over the existence of any obligation for Livermore, as well as for the potential amount of exposure, the Directors cannot form an estimate of the outcome for this case and therefore no provision has been made.
No further information is provided on the above case as the Directors consider it could prejudice its outcome.
25. Commitments
The Company has expressed its intention to provide financial support to its subsidiaries, where necessary to enable them to meet their obligations as they fall due.
Other than the above, the Company has no capital or other commitments as at 30 June 2019.
26. Events after the reporting date
Both warehouse facilities that the Company invested in, during 2019, with a carrying amount as at 30 June 2019 of USD 37.5m, were closed in August 2019, and Livermore's investment amount plus net carry amounting to a total of USD 41.2m became receivable in August 2019.
There were no other material events after the reporting date, which have a bearing on the understanding of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
27. Preparation of interim financial statements
Interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. Consolidated financial statements for Livermore Investments Group Limited for the year ended 31 December 2018, prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, on which the auditors gave an unqualified audit report are available on the Company's website www.livermore-inv.com.
Review Report to Livermore Investments
Group Limited
Report on the Review of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Introduction
We have reviewed the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Livermore Investments Group Limited (the ''Company'') and its consolidated subsidiaries (together with the Company ''the Group''), which are presented in pages 8 to 30 and comprise the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2018 and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, changes in equity, and cash flows for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2018, and other explanatory information.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 ''Interim Financial Reporting'' as adopted by the European Union (EU). Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim condensed consolidated financial statements based on our review.
Scope of Review
We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagement 2410 ''Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity''. A review of interim financial information consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not give a true and fair view, in all material respects, of the financial position of the Group of Livermore Investments Group Limited as at 30 June 2018 and of their financial performance and its cash flows for the period from 1 January to 30 June 2018 in accordance with the International Accounting Standard 34 ''Interim Financial Reporting'' as adopted by the EU.
Other Matter
This report, including the conclusion, has been prepared for and only for the Company and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this conclusion, accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or to any other person to whose knowledge this report may come to.
Nicos Mouzouris
Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor
for and on behalf of
Grant Thornton (Cyprus) Ltd
Certified Public Accountants and Registered Auditors
Limassol, 23 September 2018
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