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RNS Number : 7137A  President Energy PLC  27 September 2022

27 September 2022

 

PRESIDENT ENERGY PLC

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

 

Unaudited Half Year Results for H1 2022

Current trading

 

President (AIM:PPC), the oil and gas upstream company with a diverse portfolio
of production and exploration assets focused primarily in Latin America,
announces its unaudited half year results for the six months ended 30 June
2022.

 

Selected Results Summary

 All numbers in US$ '000 unless stated                H1 2022  H1 2021
 Profit / (loss) after tax but before non-cash items  5,620    (2,132)
 Adjusted EBITDA                                      5,678    4,536
 Free cash flow generation from core operations       6,805    6,192
 Revenue                                              17,632   17,104
 Average daily production, boe (oil & gas)            1,969    2,648
 Average realised price per boe (US$)                 53.4     39.6
 Group net debt                                       29,242   16,746
 Administrative expenses US$ per boe                  4.9      4.0
 Well operating costs US$ per boe                     20.3     15.4

 

Corporate and Financial Summary

·      Profit after tax before non-cash items* of US$5.6 million (H1
2021 loss of US$2.1 million)

·      Group turnover of US$17.7 million (H1 2021 US$17.1 million)

·      Free cash flow from core operations of US$6.8 million up 10% over
the same period in 2021 (H1 2021 US$6.2 million)

·      Adjusted EBITDA of US$5.7 million up 25% over the same period in
2021

·      Third party financial borrowings in Argentina non-recourse to
Group of US$22.9 million (H1 2021 US$5.9 million) with such increased
borrowings arising from material new capex spending, including drilling and
investments made in Argentina. All debt in Argentina being serviced in
accordance with terms. Group debt of US$11.3 million (H1 2021 US$11.4 million)
to the UK parent is covenant lite, long-term debt from IYA, an affiliate of
the largest shareholder and Chairman under an open line of credit

·      Mark to market value of holding in Atome Energy PLC as at 20
September 2022 of £9.8m (2021: nil) all of which is not shown in the accounts
due to the vagaries of accounting reporting standards

·      Due to currency exchange restrictions in Argentina, the amount
paid back to the UK by its Argentina subsidiary was, and still is, limited to
servicing interest for part of the intercompany loan with no capital
repayments currently permitted by law. By way of illustration, currently this
monthly interest payment back to Group amounts to some US$ 115k

 

Operational Summary

·      Average Group net daily production in the period of 1,969 boepd,
down 26% on the previous year, impacted by production outages in Argentina,
delay in new wells coming on-stream and Louisiana being offline for more than
half of the period

·      Group production split 69% oil and 31% gas (H1 2021: 64% oil and
36% gas)

·      Group well operating costs per boe in the core Argentine business
increased by 27% over same period last year due to lower production

·      In Louisiana, disappointing issues with workovers and procuring
of equipment resulted in no material contribution to results in the period
with wells shut-in for more than half the period and sub-optimal flow levels
for a longer period. Accordingly, during that period of inactivity, no monies
were repaid to the Group and in fact, over US$ 1 million was paid by the Group
out of central resources in connection with workover activities

·      In Paraguay, work continued in relation to preparation for
drilling of the exploration well with our partner CPC, the State Energy
Company of Taiwan

·      Green House Capital has been created with the purpose of becoming
the alternative energy division of President. That division has taken first
steps with potential Lithium investment

·      Average price per barrel received during the Period was US$ 64.75
in Argentina and US$104.44 in Louisiana

 

Current trading and developments

·      Further to the recent fire in our Puesto Flores Facility in Rio
Negro Argentina as announced on 11 August, the disruption has impacted on
production from the Puesto Flores oil field in August and September with full
and normal production there expected in the first part of October. The Company
has insurance coverage and there were no injuries to personnel

·      All other of the Company's fields in Rio Negro, including gas
production, and Puesto Guardian have continued to produce normally without
disruption, with Salta, Argentina, production for August showing an increase
of over 70% compared to the level of production as at 1 January 2022

·      Sales price for oil in Argentina improving with current price
receivable in Rio Negro approximately US$65 per barrel and in Salta US$68.
The recent reduction in international oil prices has to date not affected
these levels

·      At the current time, the Company has no visibility as to when
principal loan repayments can start to be made to the Group from Argentina
with timing completely out of the hands of President

·      In Louisiana full production is now expected to resume in October
after final installation of the necessary gas lift equipment with the wells
having being offline for approximately 90% of the time since the start of H2
2022 due to complications in finalising agreements for the gas buyback and
sourcing available barges. Once online, profits can start to be repatriated to
the Group

·      In September new management in Louisiana have been installed at
operational level which has started to have a noticeable effect in moving
things forward. Until such a time as full production is re-started it is
imprudent to project steady state levels of flow as this will be the first
time that gas lift will be utilised in the Triche well albeit, in theory, this
is designed to stabilise and enhance production levels and mitigate the
annoying stop start of recent periods.

·      In Paraguay, preparations for the new exploration well have
continued satisfactorily with all contractual payments by the partner being
paid on time and good relations enjoyed.  The position with the Rig contract
remains to be fully resolved due to internal complications with the current
owner although this is expected to be resolved by the end of November.  At
that stage, a spud date will be determined

·      Green House Capital having taken first steps in relation to
Lithium in Argentina and is now seeking to expand its interests in alternative
energies and related technologies outside of that country . This is an ongoing
process.

·      The name of the Company is proposed to be changed to Molecular
Energies PLC together with consolidation of shares and increase in
authorities.  General Meeting of shareholders due to be held on 29 September
2022.

 

Commenting on today's announcement, Peter Levine, Chairman said:

"President has delivered a period of solid profits but we recognise the
difficulties of the Group's current reliance on cashflow from its Argentine
centric main business when it is not possible to repatriate such profits to
Group level. The formation of Green House Capital, which intends to replicate
the success of the Atome transaction for the benefit of President
shareholders, is the first step in a diversification programme that is subject
to active internal debate.

 

"The disruption in hydrocarbon production in Argentina and Louisiana has not
in any event been helpful to our existing business the effect of which is
being felt in the second part of this year. I have ordered action and change
at country, field and local management level to get us back on a consistent
growth path which is a necessity in any event. Notwithstanding my continuing
financial support for what will soon be Molecular Energies through my private
investment group, reducing the Group debt level including at parent level is a
priority over the next months. This will place the Group in a stronger
position whilst supporting its evolution into more fertile fields of business
where the prospects are re-invigorating and exciting after the frustrating and
unrewarding battles of the last years.

 

"The change of name, image and related matters including the creation of Green
House Capital are evidence of our determination to carry out the evolution as
soon as possible.  The appreciation of approximately 30% in the Atome Energy
share price since the start of the year achieved with the right management
team we put in place is beneficial to our investment assets and is a precedent
pointing to our capability to enhance shareholder value by our evolved
strategy.

 

"The Group has a solid base, is profitable on a post-tax basis excluding
non-cash items and is operationally cash-flow positive.  As the board
continues to implement its new strategy we look forward to our future as
Molecular Energies PLC capitalising and repeating the success of Atome with a
significant originated value generation for shareholders".

 

Peter Levine

Chairman

27 September 2022

 

* Adjusted EBITDA means Operating Profit before depreciation, depletion and
amortisation, adjusted for non-cash share-based expenses and certain
non-recurring items. Non-recurring items include where relevant workovers.

* Profit after tax after non-cash items which comprise depletion,
depreciation, amortisation, impairment, non-operating gains/losses and
deferred tax.

* Cost per boe metrics are adjusted for costs management consider are
exceptional and non-recurring in nature

* Free cash flow from core operations is defined in the 2021 Annual Report.
The treasury income which has been included is the exchange (losses)/gains on
cash and cash equivalents as detailed in the Consolidated Statement of
Cashflows

 

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of article 7 of
Regulation 596/2014.

 

Notes to Editors

President Energy is an oil and gas company listed on the AIM market of
the London Stock Exchange (PPC.L) primarily focused in Argentina, with a
diverse portfolio of operated onshore producing and exploration assets.

 

The Company has operated interests in the Puesto Flores, Estancia Vieja,
Puesto Prado and Las Bases Concessions, and the Angostura exploration
contract, all of which are situated in the Río Negro Province in the
Neuquén Basin of Argentina and in the Puesto Guardian Concession, in
the Noroeste Basin in NW Argentina. Alongside this, President Energy has
cash generative production assets in Louisiana, USA and further significant
exploration and development opportunities through its acreage
in Paraguay and Argentina.

 

It has also a 27.9% investment interest in Atome Energy PLC a green hydrogen
and ammonia producer whose shares are traded on AIM of the London Stock
Exchange.

 

With a strong strategic and institutional base of support, including the
international commodity trader and logistics company Trafigura, an in-country
management team as well as the Chairman whose interests as the largest
shareholder are aligned to those of its shareholders, President Energy gives
UK investors access to an energy growth story combined with world class
standards of corporate governance, environmental and social responsibility.

 

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to
constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations
(EU) No. 596/2014 as it forms part of UK Domestic Law by virtue of the
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK MAR"). The person who arranged for
the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Peter Levine,
Chairman.

 

For further information, please visit www.presidentenergy.com
(http://www.presidentenergy.com) or contact:

 

 President Energy PLC                        +44 (0)20 7016 7950

 Rob Shepherd, Finance Director              info@presidentpc.com

 Nikita Levine, Investor Relations

 finnCap (Nominated Advisor and broker)      +44 (0)20 7220 0500

 Christopher Raggett, Tim Harper

 Tavistock (financial PR)                    +44 (0)20 7920 3150

 Simon Hudson, Nick Elwes, Charles Baister

 

Glossary of terms

Boe(pd)                        Barrels of oil
equivalent (per day)

Bopd                Barrels of oil per day

DDA                 Depletion, depreciation and. amortisation

EV                    Enterprise value meaning market
capitalisation plus debt

MMbbls                        Million barrels of oil

MMboe             Million barrels of oil equivalent

MMBtu              Million British Thermal Units (gas)

M(3)/d                 Cubic metres of production of gas or
oil per day (as the case may be)

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

Six months ended 30 June 2022

                                                                      6 months       6 months       Year to
                                                                      to 30 June     to 30 June     31 Dec
                                                                      2022           2021           2021
                                                                      (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                                                Note  US$000         US$000         US$000
 Continuing Operations
 Revenue                                                              17,632         17,104         34,147
 Cost of sales
 Depletion, depreciation & amortisation                               (4,374)        (5,108)        (11,374)
 Other cost of sales                                                  (11,026)       (11,493)       (22,057)
 Total cost of sales                                            3     (15,400)       (16,601)       (33,431)

 Gross profit/(loss)                                                  2,232          503            716
 Administrative expenses                                        4     (1,741)        (1,942)        (5,764)
 Operating gain/(loss)                                                500              -              -
 Operating profit / (loss) before impairment charge
    and non-operating gains / (losses)                                991            (1,439)        (5,048)
 Presented as:
 Adjusted EBITDA                                                      5,678          4,536          7,526
 Non-recurring items                                                  (199)          (581)          (751)
 EBITDA excluding share options                                       5,479          3,955          6,775
 Depreciation, depletion & amortisation                               (4,415)        (5,134)        (11,456)
 Share based payment expense                                          (73)           (260)          (367)
 Operating profit / (loss)                                            991            (1,439)        (5,048)
 Impairment charge                                              5       -              -            (51)
 Profit / (loss) in associate undertaking                             (25)             -              -
 Non-operating gains /(losses)                                  6     351            2              14,494
 Profit/(loss) after impairment and non-operating
    gains and (losses)                                                1,317          (1,437)        9,395
 Finance income                                                 7     3,259          855            1,633
 Finance costs                                                  7     (3,045)        (2,418)        (5,324)

 Profit / (loss) before tax                                           1,531          (3,000)        5,704
 Income tax (charge)/credit
 Current tax income tax (charge)/credit                                 -              -              -
 Deferred tax being a provision for future taxes                      2,036          (376)          (1,125)
 Total income tax (charge)/credit                                     2,036          (376)          (1,125)

 Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations              3,567          (3,376)        4,579

 Other comprehensive income
 Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period
    attributable to the equity holders of the Parent Company          3,567          (3,376)        4,579
 Earnings/ (loss )per share from continuing operations                US cents       US cents       US cents
 Basic earnings/ (loss) per share                               8     0.17           (0.17)         0.23
 Diluted earnings / (loss) per share                            8     0.17           (0.17)         0.22

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 June 2022

                                                     30 June        30 June        31 Dec
                                                     2022           2021           2021
                                                     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                                     US$000         US$000         US$000
 ASSETS                                        Note
 Non-current assets
 Intangible exploration and evaluation assets  9     54,304         52,794         54,304
 Goodwill                                            705            705            705
 Investment in associate                               -              -            25
 Property, plant and equipment                 9     74,071         56,787         59,148
                                                     129,080        110,286        114,182

 Deferred tax                                        356            507            350
 Other non-current assets                            103            103            103
                                                     129,539        110,896        114,635
 Current assets
 Trade and other receivables                   10    7,350          6,299          11,887
 Inventory                                             -            1,336          1,336
 Cash and cash equivalents                           4,970          555            2,014
                                                     12,320         8,190          15,237

 TOTAL ASSETS                                        141,859        119,086        129,872

 LIABILITIES
 Current liabilities
 Trade and other payables                      11    22,891         14,897         17,424
 Borrowings                                    12    12,521         1,584          7,014
                                                     35,412         16,481         24,438
 Non-current liabilities
 Trade and other payables                      11    4,059          4,631          4,580
 Long-term provisions                                7,963          6,985          7,480
 Borrowings                                    12    21,691         15,717         22,250
 Deferred tax                                        253            1,691          2,283
                                                     33,966         29,024         36,593

 TOTAL LIABILITIES                                   69,378         45,505         61,031

 EQUITY
 Share capital                                       36,179         35,868         36,179
 Share premium                                       48             258,162        48
 Translation reserve                                 (50,240)       (50,240)       (50,240)
 Profit and loss account                             78,712         (178,007)      75,145
 Other reserve                                       7,782          7,798          7,709
 TOTAL EQUITY                                        72,481         73,581         68,841

 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                        141,859        119,086        129,872

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

                                  Share capital  Share premium  Translation reserve  Profit and loss account  Other reserve  Total
                                  US$000         US$000         US$000               US$000                   US$000         US$000

 Balance at 1 January 2021        35,708         257,992        (50,240)             (174,631)                7,538          76,367

 Share-based payments               -              -              -                    -                      260            260
 Subscriptions                    160            170              -                    -                        -            330
 Transactions with owners         160            170              -                    -                      260            590

 Loss for the period                -              -              -                  (3,376)                    -            (3,376)
 Total comprehensive
    income/(loss)                   -              -              -                  (3,376)                    -            (3,376)

 Balance at 30 June 2021          35,868         258,162        (50,240)             (178,007)                7,798          73,581

 Share-based payments               -              -              -                    -                      107            107
 Debt conversion                  82             58               -                    -                        -            140
 Subscription                     81             84               -                    -                        -            165
 Exercise of options              148            48               -                    -                      (196)            -
 Capital reduction                  -            (258,304)        -                  258,304                                   -
 Dividend in specie                 -              -              -                  (13,130)                                (13,130)
 Transactions with owners         311            (258,114)        -                  245,174                  (89)           (12,718)

 Profit for the period              -              -              -                  7,955                      -            7,955
 Exchange differences on
    translation                     -              -            23                     -                        -            23
 Reclassified to profit and loss  -              -              (23)                 23                       -                -
 Total comprehensive
    income/(loss)                   -              -              -                  7,978                      -            7,978

 Balance at 1 January 2022        36,179         48             (50,240)             75,145                   7,709          68,841

 Share-based payments               -              -              -                    -                      73             73

 Transactions with owners           -              -              -                    -                      73             73

 Loss for the period                -              -              -                  3,567                      -            3,567
 Total comprehensive
    income/(loss)                   -              -              -                  3,567                      -            3,567

 Balance at 30 June 2022          36,179         48             (50,240)             78,712                   7,782          72,481

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Six months ended 30 June 2022

                                                                   6 months     6 months     Year to
                                                                   to 30 June   to 30 June   31 Dec
                                                                   2022         2021         2021
                                                                   (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)  (Audited)
                                                                   US$000       US$000       US$000
 Cash flows from operating activities - (Note 13)
 Cash generated/(consumed) by operations                           8,639        3,571        11,078
 Interest received                                                 83           39           145
 Taxes paid                                                         -            -            -
                                                                   8,722        3,610        11,223

 Cash flows from investing activities
 Expenditure on exploration and evaluation assets                   -           (91)         (1,652)
 Expenditure on development and production assets
     (excluding increase in provision for decommissioning)         (10,021)     (2,446)      (19,431)
 Expenditure on decommissioning costs                               -            -            -
 Proceeds from asset sales                                          -           31           29
 Proceeds from Paraguay farm out                                    -            -           4,000
 Acquisition & licence extension in Argentina                       -           (284)        (284)
 Release of bond with state authorities                             -            -           (1)
                                                                   (10,021)     (2,790)      (17,339)

 Cash flows from financing activities
 Proceeds from issue of shares (net of expenses)                    -           330          495
 Loan drawdown                                                     8,120        1,410        11,731
 Repayment of borrowings                                           (3,018)      (1,965)      (3,130)
 Payment of loan interest and fees                                 (1,539)      (857)        (1,338)
 Repayment of obligations under leases                             (703)        (638)        (1,332)
                                                                   2,860        (1,720)      6,426

 Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents              1,561        (900)        310
 Opening cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year            2,014        1,144        1,144
 Exchange (losses)/gains on cash and cash equivalents              1,395        311          560
 Closing cash and cash equivalents                                 4,970        555          2,014

 

 

Notes to the Half-Yearly Financial Statements

Six months ended 30 June 2022

 

1 Nature of operations and general information

President Energy PLC and its subsidiaries' (together, "the Group") principal
activities are the exploration for and the evaluation and production of oil
and gas.

 

President Energy PLC is the Group's ultimate parent company. It is
incorporated and domiciled in England. The Group has onshore oil and gas
production and reserves in Argentina and the USA. The Group also has onshore
exploration assets in Paraguay and Argentina. The address of President Energy
PLC's registered office is Carrwood Park, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 4LG.
President Energy PLC's shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market
of the London Stock Exchange.

 

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements (the interim
financial statements) have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors
on 26(th) September 2022. The financial information for the year ended 31
December 2021 set out in this interim report does not constitute statutory
accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial
information for the six months ended 30 June 2022 and 30 June 2021 was neither
audited nor reviewed by the auditor. The Group's statutory financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2021 have been filed with the
Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on those financial statements was
unqualified and did not draw attention to any matters by way of emphasis and
did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act
2006

 

2 Basis of preparation

The interim financial statements 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 Group for the
year ended 31 December 2021, which have been prepared under IFRS.

 

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention, except for any derivative financial instruments which have been
measured at fair value. The accounting policies adopted in the 2022 interim
financial statements are the same as those adopted in the 2021 Annual report
and accounts.

 

                                                                              6 months       6 months       Year to
                                                                              to 30 June     to 30 June     31 Dec
                                                                              2022           2021           2021
                                                                              (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                                                              US$000         US$000         US$000
 3 Cost of Sales
                     Depreciation                                             4,374          5,108          11,374
                     Royalties & production taxes                             3,575          3,535          6,031
                     Well operating costs                                     7,451          7,958          16,026
                                                                              15,400         16,601         33,431
 4 Administrative expenses
                     Directors and staff cost                                 1,102          1,306          2,530
                     Share-based payments                                     73             260            367
                     Depreciation                                             41             26             82
                     Other                                                    525            350            2,785
                                                                              1,741          1,942          5,764
 5  Impairment (credit) / charge
                     Matorras  & Ocultar in Argentina (intangible)               -              -           51
                                                                                 -              -           51
 6  Non-operating (gains) / losses
                     Gain on dividend in specie of Atome shares                  -              -           (13,130)
                     Reversal of provision for doubtful taxes                    -           29                -
                     Arising on lease modifications                           4                -            (18)
                     Other (gains) / losses                                   (355)          (31)           (29)
                     Gain on Atome transition to an associate investment        -              -            (1,317)
                                                                              (351)          (2)            (14,494)
 7 Finance income & costs
                     Interest income                                          83             39             145
                     Exchange gains                                           3,176          816            1,488
                     Finance income                                           3,259          855            1,633

                     Interest & similar charges                               3,045          2,418          5,324
                     Finance costs                                            3,045          2,418          5,324
 8 Earnings / (loss) per share
                     Net profit / (loss) for the period attributable
                        to the equity holders of the
                        Parent Company                                        3,567          (3,376)        4,579

                                                                              Number         Number         Number
                                                                              '000           '000           '000
                     Weighted average number
                     of shares in issue                                       2,058,074      2,030,951      2,031,855

                     Earnings /(loss) per share                               US cents       US cents       US cents
                     Basic                                                    0.17           (0.17)         0.23
                     Diluted                                                  0.17           (0.17)         0.22

 

 9 Non-current assets
                                                                 Property
                                                   E&E           Plant and     Total
                                                   Assets        Equipment
                                                   US$000        US$000        US$000
              Cost
              At 1 January 2021                    145,124       147,289       292,413
              Additions                            91            5,968         6,059
              Acquisition in USA                     -             -             -
              Right of use assets (IFRS16)           -           1,464         1,464
              At 30 June 2021                      145,215       154,721       299,936
              Additions                            1,510         8,732         10,242
              Disposals                              -           (256)         (256)
              At 1 January 2022                    146,725       163,197       309,922
              Additions                               -          18,961        18,961
              Right of use assets (IFRS16)            -          377           377
              At 30 June 2022                      146,725       182,535       329,260

              Depreciation/Impairment
              At 1 January 2021                    92,421        92,800        185,221
              Charge for the period                  -           5,134         5,134
              At 30 June 2021                      92,421        97,934        190,355
              Impaired                               -             -             -
              Disposals                              -           (207)         (207)
              Charge for the period                  -           6,322         6,322
              At 1 January 2022                    92,421        104,049       196,470
              Impaired                                -             -            -
              Charge for the period                   -          4,415         4,415
              At 30 June 2022                      92,421        108,464       200,885

              Net Book Value 30 June 2022          54,304        74,071        128,375

              Net Book Value 30 June 2021          52,794        56,787        109,581

              Net Book Value 31 December 2021      54,304        59,148        113,452

 

                                                                   30 June        30 June        31 Dec
                                                                   2022           2021           2021
                                                                   (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)
                                                                   US$000         US$000         US$000
 10 Trade and other receivables
                   Trade and other receivables                     6,092          6,155          6,406
                   Due from Atome                                    -              -            1,291
                   Prepayments                                     1,258          144            4,190
                                                                   7,350          6,299          11,887
 11. Trade and other payables
                   Current
                   Trade and other payables                        9,176          8,997          10,679
                   Drilling, workover and operation accruals       8,268          5,026          1,959
                   Paraguay drilling obligations and accruals      4,251            -            4,000
                   Current portion of leases                       1,196          874            786
                                                                   22,891         14,897         17,424
                   Non-current
                   Non-current trade and other payables            2,409          1,990          2,399
                   Non-current portion of leases                   1,650          2,641          2,181
                                                                   4,059          4,631          4,580
                   Total carrying value                            26,950         19,528         22,004
 12 Borrowings
                   Current
                   Bank loan                                       1,680          84             2,053
                   Promissory notes & bonds                        10,841         1,500          4,961
                                                                   12,521         1,584          7,014
                   Non-Current
                   IYA Loan                                        11,289         11,442         11,284
                   Bank loan                                       2,342          4,275          2,016
                   Promissory notes & bonds                        8,060            -            8,950
                                                                   21,691         15,717         22,250
                   Total carrying value of borrowings              34,212         17,301         29,264

 

 13 Reconciliation of operating profit to net cash outflow from operating
 activities

                                                                                               6 months                                         6 months                   Year to
                                                                                               to 30 June                                       to 30 June                 31 Dec
                                                                                               2022                                             2021                       2021
                                                                                               (Unaudited)                                      (Unaudited)                (Audited)
                                                                                               US$000                                           US$000                     US$000
 Profit/(loss) from operations before taxation                                                 1,531                                            (3,000)                    5,704
                          Interest on bank deposits                                            (83)                                             (39)                       (145)
                          Interest payable and loan fees                                       3,045                                            2,418                      5,324
                          Depreciation and impairment of property,
                             plant and equipment                                               4,415                                            5,134                      11,456
                          Impairment charge                                                      -                                                -                        51
                          Loss on associate investment                                         25                                                 -                          -
                          Gain on non-operating transaction                                    (351)                                            (2)                        (14,494)
                          Share-based payments                                                 73                                               260                        367
                          Foreign exchange difference                                          (3,176)                                          (816)                      (1,488)

 Operating cash flows before movements
                          in working capital                                                   5,479                                            3,955                      6,775

                          (Increase)/decrease in receivables                                   1,638                                            (1,933)                    (2,430)
                          (Increase)/decrease in inventory                                     1,687                                              -                          -
                          (Decrease)/increase in payables                                      (165)                                            1,549                      6,733

 Net cash generated by/(used in)
    operating activities                                                                       8,639                                            3,571                      11,078
 14 Atome Energy plc
                                                                                                              6 months                          6 months             Year to
                                                                                                              to 30 June                        to 30 June           31 Dec
                                                                                                              2022                              2021                 2021
                                                                                                              (Unaudited)                       (Unaudited)          (Audited)
 Selected key financial extracts                                                                              US$000                            US$000               US$000

 Group Statement of Comprehensive Income
                          Include in Administrative expense                                                     -                                 -                  (1,397)
                          Gain / (loss) on Atome associate investment                                         (25)                                -                  1,317
                          Gain on dividend in specie of Atome shares                                            -                                 -                  13,130
                                                                                                              (25)                                -                  13,050
 Group Statement of Financial position
                          Non-current Investment in associate at cost                                           -                                 -                  25

                          Current receivable due from Atome                                                     -                               405                  1,291

 Company Profit & Loss Statement
                          Gain on dividend in specie of Atome shares                                            -                                 -                  13,096
                          Gain arising on mark to market of investment                                        1,600                               -                  10,150
                          Foreign exchange loss on valuation of investment                                    (1,020)                             -                    -
                                                                                                              580                                 -                  23,246
 Company Statement of Financial position
                          Investment in Atome Energy plc at market value                                      10,755                              -                  10,175

 

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