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Imaginatik PLC
11 September 2018
Imaginatik PLC
("Imaginatik" or the "Company")
Final Results
Imaginatik plc (AIM: IMTK.L), the #1 ranked leader in corporate
innovation management according to Forrester Research, announces
its audited results for the financial year ended 31 March 2018.
Financial & Operational Highlights
-- Gross bookings increased 12% to GBP3.6m (FY17: GBP3.2m*)
-- Recognised revenue of GBP3.68m (FY17: GBP3.92m)
-- Loss before tax GBP1.35m (FY17: GBP1.06m), increased in the
year due to the impairment of intangible assets of GBP0.47m (FY17:
GBP0)
-- Raised GBP1.31m net of expenses via a placing of equity (FY17: GBP1.55m)
** At constant currency, US$ to GBP exchange rate of 1.3979 as
at 31 March 2018
Post period end
-- Implementation of Strategic Review
-- Change of Board, appointing a new Chairman and CEO
-- Additional funding of GBP0.47m secured via two share
placings, and a further GBP0.08m via a debt for equity swap
-- Secured a loan of GBP0.50m from VM AV Corporate Services Limited
-- Discussions ongoing with an investor to make a controlling equity investment
Strategic Review
-- Cost reductions have reduced the break-even point by
approximately GBP1.0m per year, approximately 25% of the overhead
base, without any adverse effect on the business.
-- Revenue generation - new marketing methods, clear sales
targets and a greater focus have been introduced to the benefit of
sales
-- Management - there has been focus on leadership,
communications and with greater accountability - targets have been
agreed and will be measured against
Angus Forrest, CEO, commented, "Imaginatik has a market leading
product with many satisfied customers and employs great people who
have a passion for the business. The challenge for the year ahead
is to build on the strong base in the existing markets and then
build out globally. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank
shareholders for their support and interest, and all of our
employees for their dedication, hard work and patience with the
changes being implemented. Whilst we have made considerable
progress, there is much to do for the Company to begin to achieve
its undoubted potential and we will work to exploit the opportunity
profitably."
For further information please contact:
Imaginatik plc Tel: 01329 243
243
Angus Forrest, CEO
Shawn Taylor, CFO
FinnCap Ltd - Nomad and broker Tel: 020 7220 0500
Jonny Franklin-Adams/Max Bullen-Smith, corporate
finance
Camille Gochez, corporate broking
Tel: 020 7220 9797
Peterhouse Capital Limited - Joint broker
Duncan Vasey / Lucy Williams
Tel: 020 8004 4218
Alma PR
Caroline Forde / Robyn Fisher
About Imaginatik
Imaginatik is the only innovation solution provider which has
combined a proven innovation program with purpose-built idea
management software to enable companies to achieve breakthrough and
continuous innovation at scale. Imaginatik works with leading
global enterprises to build and integrate innovation management
skills as a core competency. Customers include ExxonMobil, Altria,
Shell, Goodyear, AECOM, Caterpillar, Novartis and Cargill.
Imaginatik is a public company traded on the AIM market of the
London Stock Exchange (LSE: IMTK.L) with offices in Boston, MA, USA
and Fareham, U.K.
For more information visit www.imaginatik.com.
Chairman's Statement
Imaginatik plc continues to be the number one ranked leader in
corporate innovation management according to Forrester Research. We
believe our solutions offer a combination of software and
consultancy which is compelling for customers who are interested in
achieving their innovation objectives. Our strengths include:
-- Proven enterprise software
-- The quality of our consultants many of whom have worked
for companies which use Imaginatik's products
-- Wide experience over many industries
-- Portfolio of case studies and success stories
Innovation and improvement are activities that every Company has
to focus on if it is to succeed in a world which is increasingly
competitive, faster moving and where there is a need to continually
improve if a business is to survive and succeed.
The 2018 financial year proved to be disappointing, with
revenues down on 2017 and another loss incurred. In February of
this year, and in response to our poor operating performance, the
board announced that it would undertake a strategic review of the
business, appointing financial advisers to assist in the process.
This process was concluded in early June 2018. The board determined
that despite having held detailed discussions with several
interested parties and received several proposals in relation to
buying the business, it was unable to recommend any of the
proposals to shareholders.
In parallel to the discussions with parties interested in buying
the business the board had discussions with other parties in order
to secure further new funding with a view to making significant
structural changes to the business in order to ensure the Company's
longer term survival and providing it with an opportunity to
flourish. To this end, on 4 June 2018 we announced an equity
fundraise of GBP225,000 and a programme of cost reduction with the
objective of reducing the annualised cost base by at least
GBP750,000. We also undertook an overhaul of the senior management
team as well as the introduction of new working practices. I am
pleased to report that the benefits of these actions are beginning
to be felt and we anticipate this will continue through the rest of
the Company's financial year.
Advisers, creditors and shareholders have been very patient
during the Company's recent past and continue to be so as the
structural changes described above are implemented. I wish to thank
them for their patience. I am hopeful and confident that the
changes we are making, which are throughout the Company and affect
every aspect of the operations, will result in a more stable,
focussed and successful operation. I wish also to thank Matt
Cooper, who has been a significant provider of financial and
strategic support to the Company during the years of his
chairmanship. Matt left as part of the changes described above and
I am grateful for his understanding during this time. The Company
wishes him well and I wish him well personally. Ralph Welborn,
Chief Executive Officer, also left the business. We have also
benefited post year-end from the support of our new joint broker,
Peterhouse Capital Limited, for whose assistance in procuring
additional funding we are very grateful.
Our new CEO, Angus Forrest, who was appointed to the position on
1 July 2018, has hit the ground running and is making progress in
implementing change which is both significant and rapid, and I have
every confidence that progress will continue and look forward to
reporting on that progress in due course.
Simon Charles
Chairman
CEO's Statement
My short time with Imaginatik has been informative, the Company
has a market leading product with many satisfied customers and
employs great people who have a passion for the business. However,
there were facets of the business, which required serious and
immediate attention. We have prioritised those changes which have
the fastest and biggest returns, gradually moving on to the areas
which take time to have an impact and finally onto those with the
smaller benefit. The objective is to create a cash generative,
profitable Company, which is growing strongly, providing returns to
shareholders and good careers to its loyal employees.
Since my appointment the following changes have been made:
a. Cost reductions have reduced the break-even point by
approximately GBP1.0m per year, approximately 25% of the overhead
base, without any adverse effect on the business.
b. Revenue generation - new marketing methods, clear sales
targets and a greater focus have been introduced to the benefit of
sales.
c. Management - there has been increased focus on leadership,
communications both internally and externally and with greater
accountability - targets have been agreed and will be measured
against.
These changes have only recently been introduced, but so far we
are ahead of target and the Company's employees are all
participating in these initiatives, actively contributing to the
improvements.
It is exciting to be able to report that over the past several
months the Company has been approached by several third parties
interested in working with the Company and those talks
continue.
On behalf of the Board I would like to thank shareholders for
their support and interest, and all of our employees for their
dedication, hard work and patience with the changes being
implemented.
Whilst we have made considerable progress, there is much to do
for the Company to begin to achieve its undoubted potential and we
will work to exploit the opportunity profitably.
Outlook
The year to 31 March 2019 is one of significant change with the
emphasis being on improving the performance of every part of the
business. Although there may be some adverse impact in the short
term, this will build firm foundations for the future development
of the enterprise. The first objective for the Company is to
improve its financial performance which comprises both cost
reduction and revenue improvement, we are making progress on both
fronts and I look forward to reporting further progress in due
course.
Angus Forrest
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Report for the Year Ended 31 March 2018
Business Review
Imaginatik plc is a well established leading player in the
global innovation market. The Company has a suite of technology and
consultancy products used by blue chip clients, mainly in North
America and Europe. The challenge for the Company is to build on
the strong base in the existing markets and then build out
globally.
Strategy
Our strategy in the short term is one of organic growth whilst
improving the business as described in the CEO statement. When the
effectiveness of the improvement programmes outlined have been
proven we will look to accelerate growth through strategic
partnerships and possibly opportunistic acquisition.
Product
Imaginatik's products deliver a targeted and managed process
that facilitates employee led innovation and improvement. The
customers use the products in a variety of ways to maximise their
benefits for example:
-- Pharmaceuticals to accelerate drug development and testing
programmes - reducing time to market
-- Retailers to improve sales techniques
-- Engineering to improve reliability
-- All to improve efficiencies and processes, reduce costs
and improve revenues.
The product incorporates analytical tools for example to seek
out specialists in large organisations with thousands of employees
to bring their proven skills to bear in resolving current business
challenges.
Market
The potential market is one of large and medium sized businesses
and organisations. These businesses find the greatest benefits from
a targeted and managed improvement process. The benefits of
innovation and improvement are very visible and even the most
traditional business will not succeed unless it innovates and
improves. The car industry is a prime example where there has been
massive change with new entrants and many of those prepared to
innovate succeeding; whereas those which were complacent
failing.
Imaginatik has a wide range of customer case studies showing how
the use of the Imaginatik solution has helped businesses innovate
and improve, delivering successful projects in a wide range of
industries over multiple disciplines and in turn generating very
substantial returns on investment.
Future developments
Technology
As predicted last year the Company has to innovate and recently
announced the release of a new mobile and tablet version of
Innovation Central, the Company's leading product.
The use of our analytic tools is enhancing the product's
capabilities deploying artificial intelligence in our solutions to
augment decision-making and provide valuable insights for our
customers.
Further product and market developments, will be announced as
appropriate.
Sales and Marketing
The marketing focus adopted last year to drive more inbound
relevant leads has continued and been further refined. The cost per
lead has fallen significantly, and whilst there are fewer leads,
they are of a higher quality which is more effective as it allows
the sales team to focus their efforts on real opportunities.
After the year end a new approach has been taken to the sales
process which is beginning to show promise as the conversion rates
are improving, value per sale increasing and in recent months a
number of new customers have been contracted.
We have some interesting partnerships with potential, and we
want to build on that in the future with additional strategic
partnerships. It is important that partnerships work for both
parties. At present we are considering the key objectives to
attract the best partners and how to build long term relationships,
success requires both parties to invest time and money in setting
up and building the business case together.
Consultancy
Since the arrival of new management the role of the consultants
has changed. The most important focus is now to ensure that
Imaginatik's expertise built up over many years, markets and
projects is brought to bear on all customers to make sure every
project delivers value for our customers.
KPIs & Financial Review
The key performance indicators on which we judge the progress of
our business are as follows:
KPI 2018 2017
Gross bookings (1) * GBP3.6m GBP3.2m
Recognised revenue GBP3.7m GBP3.9m
New & expansion bookings (2) * GBP1.6m GBP1.7m
Renewal bookings (3) * GBP2.1m GBP1.5m
Number of clients renewing their contracts 23/30 22/30
Number of new client wins in the year 12 15
Total number of annual contracts at year
end 38 40
Consulting as a % of contracted revenue 23% 26%
Loss after tax (GBP1.15m) (GBP0.84m)
Cash balance GBP0.06m GBP0.12m
*At constant currency, exchange rate of 1.3979 as at 31 March
2018.
(1) Gross value of contracted sales in the period
(2) Gross value of contracted sales in the period with new
clients and expansion within existing clients
(3) Gross value of contracted sales in the period for clients
renewing their contract
Gross bookings for the period were GBP3.6m, an increase of 12%
on FY17 at constant currency. After a disappointing first quarter
for gross bookings the levels increased in Q2 and Q3 (July 17 to
December 17), with GBP2.5m arising in this period. The uneven
distribution of sales bookings is significantly influenced by the
timing of renewals, with most renewals arising in the period from
August to December each year.
The overall level of renewal bookings in the year was GBP2.1m
(FY17:GBP1.5m), with the increase on FY17 principally the result of
one large multi-year contract closing with a significant customer,
although post period end the contract size was reduced in scope by
GBP0.4m. The Company ended the year with 38 customers
(FY17:40).
New and expansion business at GBP1.6m (FY17:GBP1.7m) was lower
than had been anticipated but nevertheless the Company was
successful in securing 12 new customers in the period (FY17:15), of
which seven were technology customers taking an annual or
multi-year licence, two were pilots and three via new consulting
engagements. During the period we successfully renewed 23 out of 30
possible renewals (FY17:22/30) and amounting to 88% by reference to
the previous year's value contracted.
New customers acquired include a US based global airline and
several businesses from the insurance and financial services
sectors, all of which are well recognised global brands.
The Company's cash balances are a key KPI and are monitored on a
daily basis during the period under review and shared with the
management team and board on a regular basis.
Financial Review
Total recognised revenue for the year ended 31 March 2018 was
GBP3.68m (FY17: GBP3.92m) with 77% of revenue arising from
technology (FY17: 74%) and consulting revenues comprising 23% of
the total (FY17: 26%).
In terms of geographic distribution of revenues, the US market
remains our core sales market as it has done for many years with
62% of revenues arising from the region (FY17:71%) with the
remaining 38% derived from the Rest of the World (FY17:29%). The
increase to Rest of the World revenues was the result of acquiring
several new customers in the Asia-Pacific region.
One of the consequences of the post period end restructuring and
the appointment of a new CEO, has been a re-focusing of the
portfolio of technology development projects. As a result there
were a number of development projects that have been either
terminated or put on hold such that there is now a degree of
uncertainty over whether those projects will be completed. Given
this level of uncertainty the board has determined that those
assets are impaired and under IAS 36 must be written off in the
reporting period. This one off write down amounted to GBP0.47m in
total and has been included within administrative expenses.
Administrative expenses for the period were GBP5.02m, an
increase of 9% on FY17 (GBP4.6m) and largely due to the impairment
of intangible assets described above. Headcount in the period was
an average of 35 employees across the US and UK operations (FY17:
35) although the headcount numbers have been reduced post period
end as a result of the restructuring of the business referred to in
the CEO report. The foreign exchange gains of GBP0.14m in the year
(FY17: GBP0.23m loss) were largely the result of unrealised gains
on the retranslation of $US denominated deferred revenues. Other
operating income of GBP0.06m (FY17:GBP0.06m) reflects rental income
arising from the sub-lease of property in Boston, USA.
As a result of the impairment described above, the loss before
tax rises to GBP1.35m (FY17: GBP1.06m). The Company secured an
R&D tax credit of GBP0.20m in the year (FY17:GBP0.21m), the
result of the Company's leading edge research and development work
undertaken in the UK.
The Company made a prior year adjustment of GBP0.06m to cover
holiday pay accruals, increasing the loss in FY17 to GBP0.84m.
Cash outflows from operating activities were GBP0.80m
(FY17:GBP0.86m) and the Company invested GBP0.56m across the
business, primarily in the development of its technology assets
(FY17:GBP0.59m). The cash requirements of these combined outflows
were met through the proceeds of an institutional fund raising of
GBP1.31m net of expenses (FY17:GBP1.55m).
The Directors have reviewed the Group's expected operating
overheads as well as global sales forecasts for the next 12 months
in order to form a view on the Company's likely cash requirements.
The budgeted operating overheads take into account the programme of
structural changes that have been underway since June 2018 as well
as other anticipated changes that are expected to yield further
benefits and cost savings expected to take place later in the new
financial year. The sales forecasts have considered the likely
level of renewals that might be expected by customer including the
likelihood of contract closure as well as timing and quantum, in
doing so the directors have taken into account historic experience
and current knowledge. Sales forecasts for new and upsell business
have also been reviewed and have taken into account the current
state of the sales pipeline in the USA and Rest of World and
considered what new sales opportunities might reasonably be
forecast to arise further in the year given the Company's current
marketing plans, available resources and expertise.
Since the year end the Company has, through two share placings,
secured additional equity funding of GBP0.47m gross of expenses as
well as a debt for equity swap with certain creditors amounting to
GBP0.08m. In addition the Company has secured a GBP0.5m loan from
VM AV Corporate Services Limited. As announced on 4 September 2018
the Company continues to be in discussions with an investor to make
a controlling equity investment. Given the funding secured post
year end and providing the Company is able to successfully conclude
the ongoing controlling equity investment the Directors consider
that the Company will have sufficient financial resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and,
therefore, that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis
in preparing these financial statements. As with all business
forecasts, the Directors' statement cannot guarantee that the going
concern basis will remain appropriate given the inherent
uncertainty about future events specifically due to the material
uncertainty over the raising of funds. These financial statements
do not take into account any potential impairment.
Principal business risks and uncertainties
The directors have identified below the major risks of the
business, their impact and the tactics used to manage and mitigate
the risks. The Company monitors the principal risks by the
production of reports and the board considers them regularly at
Board Meetings. The Company operates internal controls in order to
reduce or eliminate risks as part of normal operating processes.
The board considers the principal risks and uncertainties in the
business as shown below.
- Loss of major customers
The Group has a small number of major customers. Accordingly,
there is a risk of loss of major clients that could result in a
reduction in revenue and cashflow. The Group endeavours to provide
an excellent service to customers at competitive pricing. In the
event of the loss of a major customer, steps would be taken to
reduce the Group's cost base.
- Customer failure
The Group has a small number of major customers and,
accordingly, is exposed to potentially significant bad debts should
a major customer become insolvent. The Group operates a credit
control policy to reduce the risk of customer failure, although the
Group does not have credit insurance in place.
- Competition
The Group's competitors may offer superior services to the
market or lower prices, which could reduce the attractiveness of
the Group's services and result in a reduction in revenue. In the
event of a significant reduction in revenue, steps would be taken
to reduce the Group's cost base.
- Attraction and retention of key employees.
The success of the Group depends on the abilities and experience
of the key employees. The loss of key employees or the inability to
recruit replacements could have a significant adverse effect on the
day to day running of the Group and on the development of the
Group's business. The Group seeks to reward key employees at
appropriate levels, including the provision of equity incentive
schemes, designed to attract and retain key employees of
appropriate calibre.
- Financial risks
The Group finances its operations through a mixture of cash
generated from operations and, where necessary to fund expansion or
capital expenditure programmes, through leasing or the proceeds of
the sale of shares. There are also risks relating to financial
exchange fluctuations.
- Future funding
Whilst the Company has substantially reduced its cost base and
has raised equity and loan capital post year end, the Company may
require further funding for working capital and future development.
The successful conclusion of the current discussions with an
investor to take a controlling equity investment in the business is
critical.
Management objectives are to:
- Retain sufficient liquid funds to enable the group to meet its
day to day obligations as they fall due whilst maximising returns
on surplus funds; and
- Match the repayment schedule of any external borrowings with
the expected future cash flows expected to arise from the group's
trading activities.
As all the group's surplus funds are invested in Pound Sterling
and US Dollar bank deposit accounts foreign exchange risk
arises.
The group's surplus funds are held primarily in short term
variable rate deposit accounts. The directors believe that this
gives them the flexibility to release cash resources at short
notice and also allows them to take advantage of changing
conditions in the finance markets as they arise.
Summary and Outlook
The Company did not achieve all the objectives set out in the
2017 Report and Accounts. However, customers continue to renew
their contracts and there are new customer wins which we believe to
be a very positive sign for the future of the business. Post period
end actions have been taken to substantially reduce the cost base
and therefore improve the Company's financial performance. These
changes have begun to make an impact but it is a medium term set of
projects, which will take some months to see the full benefits
emerge.
Shawn Taylor
Chief Operating and Financial Officer
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year
Ended 31 March 2018
(As restated)
2018 2017
Note GBP 000 GBP 000
Revenue 3,681 3,920
Cost of sales (201) (194)
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Gross profit 3,480 3,726
Administrative expenses (5,026) (4,603)
Foreign exchange gains / (losses) 139 (230)
Other operating income 6 65 63
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Operating loss 7 (1,342) (1,044)
Finance costs 9 (13) (13)
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Loss before tax (1,355) (1,057)
Income tax receipt 10 200 215
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Loss on ordinary activities for the
year and total comprehensive income (1,155) (842)
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Loss per share - Basic and diluted 11 0.56p 0.62p
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The above results were derived from continuing operations.
The group has no recognised income or expenses other than the
results for the year as set out above.
All of the above losses for the year are attributable to equity
holders of the parent.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March
2018
(As restated)
2018 2017
Note GBP 000 GBP 000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 13 23 25
Intangible assets 14 928 933
Trade and other receivables 341 97
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1,292 1,055
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 15 757 1,789
Cash and cash equivalents 61 117
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818 1,906
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Total assets 2,110 2,961
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Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 16 4,765 4,041
Share premium 8,350 7,765
Other reserves 1,252 1,198
Retained losses (14,814) (13,659)
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Equity attributable to owners of the
Company (447) (655)
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Non-current liabilities
Deferred income 18 582 737
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 19 1,975 2,879
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Total liabilities 2,557 3,616
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Total equity and liabilities 2,110 2,961
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Statement of Financial Position as at 31 March 2018
(As restated)
2018 2017
Note GBP 000 GBP 000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 13 23 25
Intangible assets 14 928 933
Trade and other receivables 341 97
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1,292 1,055
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 15 876 1,936
Cash and cash equivalents 61 117
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937 2,053
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Total assets 2,229 3,108
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Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 16 4,765 4,041
Share premium 8,350 7,765
Other reserves 1,252 1,198
Retained earnings (14,695) (13,512)
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Total equity (328) (508)
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Non-current liabilities
Deferred income 18 582 737
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 19 1,975 2,879
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Total liabilities 2,557 3,616
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Total equity and liabilities 2,229 3,108
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The Company has taken advantage of the exemption under S408 of
the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of
comprehensive income. Of the consolidated result for the year ended
31 March 2018 a loss of GBP1,182,000 (2018 - loss of GBP871,000) is
attributable to the Company.
Consolidated and Company Statement of Cash Flows for the Year
Ended 31 March 2018
(As restated)
2018 2017
Note GBP 000 GBP 000
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss for the year (1,155) (842)
Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash
items
Depreciation, amortisation and impairments 7 568 151
Share based payment transactions 54 55
Income tax credit 10 (200) (215)
Finance costs 9 13 13
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(720) (838)
Working capital adjustments
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other
receivables 15 788 (209)
Decrease in trade and other payables 19 (1,059) (13)
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Cash generated from operations (991) (1,060)
Finance costs (13) (13)
Income taxes received 10 200 215
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Net cash flow from operating activities (804) (858)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisitions of property plant and
equipment (11) (22)
Acquisition of intangible assets 14 (550) (575)
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Net cash flows from investing activities (561) (597)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares,
net of issue costs 1,309 1,549
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents (56) 94
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 April 117 23
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Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 61 117
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended
31 March 2018
(Restated)
Retained
Share capital Share premium Other reserves earnings Total
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
At 1 April 2016 3,374 6,883 1,143 (12,817) (1,417)
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Employee share-based payment options - - 55 - 55
Issue of share capital 667 882 - - 1,549
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Transactions with owners 667 882 55 - 1,604
Loss for the year and total comprehensive
income (restated) - - - (842) (842)
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At 31 March 2017 4,041 7,765 1,198 (13,659) (655)
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Share capital Share premium Other reserves Retained earnings Total
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
At 1 April 2017 4,041 7,765 1,198 (13,659) (655)
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Employee share-based payment options - - 54 - 54
Issue of share capital 724 585 - - 1,309
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Transactions with owners 724 585 54 - 1,363
Loss for the year and total comprehensive
income - - - (1,155) (1,155)
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At 31 March 2018 4,765 8,350 1,252 (14,814) (447)
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Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 31 March
2018
(Restated)
Retained
Share capital Share premium Other reserves earnings Total
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
At 1 April 2016 3,374 6,883 1,143 (12,641) (1,241)
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Employee share-based payment options - - 55 - 55
Issue of share capital 667 882 - - 1,549
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Transactions with owners 667 882 55 - 1,604
Loss for the year and total comprehensive
income (restated) - - - (871) (871)
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At 31 March 2017 4,041 7,765 1,198 (13,512) (508)
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Share capital Share premium Other reserves Retained earnings Total
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
At 1 April 2017 4,041 7,765 1,198 (13,512) (508)
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Employee share-based payment options - - 54 - 54
Issue of share capital 724 585 - - 1,309
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Transactions with owners 724 585 54 - 1,363
Loss for the year and total comprehensive
income - - - (1,183) (1,183)
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At 31 March 2018 4,765 8,350 1,252 (14,695) (328)
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March
2018
Non-statutory financial statements
The financial information set out in this preliminary results
announcement does not constitute the Group's statutory financial
statements for the year ended 31 March 2018 or 2017 but is derived
from those financial statements. Statutory financial statements for
2017 have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. Those for
2018 will be delivered following the Company's Annual General
Meeting, which will be convened on 15 October 2018. The auditors
have reported on those accounts: their reports on those financial
statements were unqualified and did not contain statements under
Section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial statements, and this preliminary statement, of the
Group for the year ended 31 March 2018 were authorised for issue by
the Board of Directors on 10 September 2018 and the balance sheet
was signed on behalf of the Board by 10 September 2018.
1 General information
The group headed by Imaginatik PLC is one of the leading
providers of collaborative innovation software and related
professional services to large and medium-sized enterprises.
The Company is a public company limited by share capital
incorporated and domiciled in the UK.
The address of its registered office is:
27/28 Eastcastle Street
London
W1W 8DH
The Company's ordinary shares are traded on the Alternative
Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange.
The Company has adopted the requirements of International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC interpretations
endorsed by the European Union (EU) and those parts of the
Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical
cost convention, except for the treatment of share options, and are
in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
the accounting policies set out below, which have been consistently
applied to all the years presented. These accounting policies
comply with applicable IFRS and IFRIC interpretations issued and
effective at the time of preparing these statements.
2 Accounting policies
Going concern
The group posted a loss before tax of GBP1,355,000 (2017 -
GBP1,057,000) for the period, has current net liabilities of
GBP1,157,000 (2017 - GBP973,000) and retained losses of
GBP14,814,000 (2017 - GBP13,659,000). The group had net funds at 31
March 2018 of GBP61,000 (2017 - GBP117,000).
The group meets its financing requirements through the regular
placing of new shares and completed a placing of new ordinary
shares with institutional and other investors in June 2017 raising
a total of GBP1,450,000 before expenses.
The Directors have reviewed the group's budgets and forecasts
for the coming 12 months, which have been prepared with appropriate
regard to the current macroeconomic environment and the conditions
in the principal markets served by the group. The Directors have
taken into consideration the group's net funds, the level of
anticipated renewals by reviewing on a customer by customer basis,
forecast new and up sell revenues based on sales in the pipeline
and anticipated costs. There is inherent uncertainty in the level
of anticipated renewals and up sell revenues and assumptions are
based on reasonable expectations taking into account historic
experience and current knowledge. The forecasts include investments
and additional costs commensurate with expected levels of growth
and options available to the Directors, the forecasts also include
the ability to flex these investments and costs should predicted
revenues be lower than forecast or timings change.
Since the year end the Company has, through two share placings,
secured additional equity funding of GBP0.47m gross of expenses as
well as a debt for equity swap with certain creditors amounting to
GBP0.08m. In addition the Company has secured a GBP0.5m loan from
VM AV Corporate Services Limited. As announced on 4 September 2018
the Company continues to be in discussions with an investor to make
a controlling equity investment. Given the funding secured post
year end and providing the Company is able to successfully conclude
the ongoing controlling equity investment the Directors consider
that the Company will have sufficient financial resources to
continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and,
therefore, that it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis
in preparing these financial statements. As with all business
forecasts, the Directors' statement cannot guarantee that the going
concern basis will remain appropriate given the inherent
uncertainty about future events specifically due to the material
uncertainty over the raising of funds. These financial statements
do not take into account any potential impairment.
Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Company
and all of its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 31 March 2018.
Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the control.
Control comprises an investor having power over the investee and is
exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement
with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns
through its power.
The Company has taken advantage of the exemption under S408 of
the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own statement of
comprehensive income.
Prior period adjustments
The Company made a prior period adjustment of GBP0.06m to cover
holiday pay accruals, increasing the loss for FY17 to GBP0.84m from
GBP0.78m as originally stated. Administrative expenses increased
from GBP4.54m to GBP4.60 and accruals increased from GBP2.45m to
GBP2.51m. The basic and diluted loss per share increased from 0.57p
to 0.62p.
Revenue recognition
Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration
received or receivable net of sales related taxes. Income for the
group is derived from two sources: Technology and Consultancy.
These sources are service-based rather than through the sale of
goods. Following the principles of IAS 18 Revenue, the policies for
income recognition in respect of each of the different sources of
income are such that income is recognised by reference to the stage
of completion of the transaction at the end of the reporting
period. In applying the income recognition policies below where
there is a requirement for a contract to be signed, income is
recognised in accordance with the policy when the contract has been
signed or persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists.
a) Consulting:
Income derived from our consulting offering is recognised in the
month in which the consulting takes place. Income from longer term
consulting arrangements shall be recognised evenly over the term of
the contract.
b) Technology:
The provision of our suite of technology products includes
provision of software licences, hosting and maintenance in relation
to the product over the contract term. Income arising from the
provision of these bundled services are recognised evenly over the
term of the contract, once an agreement has been signed or
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists.
Leases
Leases where the lessor retains substantially all the risks and
benefits of ownership of the asset are classified as operating
leases. Costs in respect of operating leases are charged on a
straight line basis over the term of the lease in arriving at the
operating loss before taxation.
Defined contribution pension obligation
Contributions to the group's defined contributions pension
scheme are charged to profit or loss in the period in which they
become payable.
Property, plant and equipment
All property, plant and equipment is stated at cost less
subsequent depreciation and impairment. The costs of the property,
plant and equipment is their purchase price plus any incidental
costs of acquisition. Depreciation commences at the point the asset
is brought into use.
If there is any indication that an asset's value is less than
its carrying amount an impairment review is carried out. Where
impairment is identified an asset's value is reduced to reflect
this.
The residual values and useful economic lives of fixed assets
are reviewed by management on an annual basis and revised to the
extent required.
Depreciation
Depreciation is provided to write off the cost, less estimated
residual values, of all property, plant and equipment equally over
their expected useful lives. It is calculated at the following
rates:
Depreciation method and
Asset class rate
Leasehold improvements Over the life of the lease
Fixtures and fittings 33% per annum
Equipment 33% per annum
Intangible assets
Software licences
The costs of significant groups of software licences are
capitalised and then amortised over the useful economic lives of
the software concerned. Amortisation is charged to administrative
expenses.
The cost of intangible assets is their purchase price plus any
incidental costs of acquisition. Amortisation begins from the time
the asset is brought into use.
Research and development
The cost of research is charged to the statement of
comprehensive income in the period in which it is incurred.
Development expenditure is capitalised only if the Company can
demonstrate the following conditions:
- The technical feasibility of completing the intangible asset
so that it will be available for use or sale.
- Its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell
it.
- Its ability to use or sell the intangible asset.
- How the intangible asset will generate probably future
economic benefits.
- The availability of adequate technical, financial and other
resources to complete the development and to use or sell the
intangible asset
- Its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable
to the intangible asset during its development.
Development costs not meeting the criteria for capitalisation
are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. The cost of
an internally generated intangible asset comprises all directly
attributable costs, including labour costs, necessary to create,
produce, and prepare the asset to be capable of operating in the
manner intended by management. Until completion of the development
project, the assets are subject to impairment testing only.
Amortisation commences when the asset is brought into use, and is
shown within 'Administrative Expenses' on the consolidated
statement of comprehensive income.
Amortisation
Amortisation is provided on intangible assets so as to write off
the cost, less any estimated residual value, over their expected
useful economic life as follows:
Amortisation method and
Asset class rate
Software 20% to 33% per annum
Development costs 20% per annum
Impairment
At the end of each accounting period the Group assess the
recoverable amounts of intangible assets. Where there is an
indication of impairment an impairment loss is recognised for the
amount by which the assets carrying value exceed its recoverable
amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the profit and
loss.
Tax
The tax expense for the period comprises current tax. Tax is
recognised in profit or loss, except that a change attributable to
an item of income or expense recognised as other comprehensive
income is also recognised directly in other comprehensive
income.
Deferred tax is recognised on differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and
the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable
profit and is accounted for using the statement of financial
position liability method. Deferred tax liabilities are generally
recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax
assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that
taxable profits will be available against which deductible
temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities
are not recognised if the temporary difference arises from goodwill
or from the initial recognition (other than in a business
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that
affects neither the taxable profit nor the accounting profit.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each
statement of financial position date and reduced to the extent that
it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be
available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered.
Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to
apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset
realised based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively
enacted at the statement of financial position date. Deferred tax
and current tax are charged or credited to profit or loss, except
when it relates to items charged or credited in other comprehensive
income or directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is
also recognised in other comprehensive income or equity
respectively.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and other
short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible
to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk
of change in value.
Share based payments
Where equity-settled share options are awarded to employees, the
fair value of the options at the date of grant is charged to profit
or loss over the vesting period. Non-market vesting conditions are
taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments
expected to vest at each statement of financial position date so
that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting
period is based on the number of options that eventually vest.
Market vesting conditions are factored into the fair value of the
options granted. As long as all other vesting conditions are
satisfied, a charge is made irrespective of whether the market
vesting conditions are satisfied. The cumulative expense is not
adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.
Where the terms of an equity-settled award are modified or a new
award is designated as replacing a cancelled or settled award, the
cost based on the original award terms continues to be recognised
over the original vesting period. In addition, an expense is
recognised over the remainder of the new vesting period for the
incremental fair value of any modification, based on the difference
between the fair value of the original award and the fair value of
the modified award, both as measured on the date of the
modification. No reduction is recognised if this difference is
negative. Where an equity-settled award is cancelled, it is treated
as if it had vested on the date of cancellation, and any cost not
yet recognised in the income statement for the award is expensed
immediately. Any compensation paid up to the fair value of the
award at the cancellation or settlement date is deducted from
equity, with any excess over fair value being treated as an expense
in the income statement. The Group has no cash settled share based
payments.
Foreign currency transactions and balances
The presentational currency of the group and functional currency
of the trading entities is Sterling. Transactions entered into by
group entities in a currency other than the currency of the primary
economic environment in which they operate (their "functional
currency") are recorded at the rates ruling when the transactions
occur. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are
translated at the rates ruling at the statement of financial
position date. Exchange differences arising on the retranslation of
unsettled monetary assets and liabilities are recognised
immediately in profit or loss.
Employee benefits
The Company accounts for employee benefits in accordance with
IAS 19. Under IAS 19 there is a requirement to recognise the
monetary value of employee benefits accruing but not yet settled,
typically holiday pay. There is a requirement to account for the
value of the liability for employee benefits to be paid in the
future for services provided up to the reporting date.
Financial assets
Classification
Financial assets currently comprise trade and other receivables,
cash and cash equivalents.
Recognition and measurement
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with
fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active
market. Included within loans and receivables are trade and other
receivables. Trade and other receivables are recognised at fair
value less transaction costs. Subsequently they are carried at
amortised cost.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and other short-term deposits in the Statement of Financial
Position comprise cash at banks and in hand and short-term deposits
with an original maturity of three months or less and where there
is an insignificant risk of changes in value. In the consolidated
cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and
cash equivalents as defined above.
Financial liabilities
Classification
Financial liabilities currently comprise trade and other
payables.
Recognition and measurement
Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value
less transaction costs and thereafter carried at amortised
cost.
Share capital
Equity comprises the following:
"Issued capital" represents the nominal value of equity
shares.
"Share premium" represents the excess over nominal value of the
fair value of consideration received for equity shares net of
expenses of the share issue.
"Share option reserve" represents equity-settled share-based
employee remuneration until such share options are exercised.
"Retained losses" represents retained losses.
Changes in accounting policy
New standards, interpretations and amendments not yet
effective
Standards and interpretations Effective for
annual periods
beginning on
or after
IFRS 2 Share based payment 1 January 2018
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 1 January 2019
IFRS 15 Revenues 1 January 2018
IFRS 16 Leases 1 January 2019
IAS 12 Income Taxes 1 January 2019
IAS 23 Borrowing Costs 1 January 2019
The directors have not yet considered the full impact of the
above standards on the financial statements of the Company. The
directors anticipate that as a minimum the changes will have a
significant impact on the disclosures provided in the financial
statements.
Critical judgements and significant accounting estimates
In determining and applying accounting policies, judgement is
often required in respect of items where the choice of specific
policy, accounting estimate or assumption to be followed could
materially affect the reported results or net asset position of the
Group should it later be determined that a different choice would
be more appropriate. The most significant areas where judgement and
estimates have been applied are as follows:
Judgements
The value of the awards under the modified and new share option
scheme was measured, in accordance with IFRS 2, by reference to
their fair value at the date on which they were granted. Judgement
was required in determining the most appropriate valuation model
(see Note 17).
At the end of each accounting period the Group assesses the
recoverable amounts of intangible assets. Where there is an
indication of impairment an impairment loss is recognised for the
amount by which the assets carrying value exceed its recoverable
amount. Impairment losses are recognised in the profit and
loss.
The cost of an internally generated intangible asset comprises
all directly attributable costs necessary to create, produce, and
prepare the asset to be capable of operating in the manner intended
by management. Until completion of the development project, the
assets are subject to impairment testing only. Amortisation
commences upon completion of the asset, and is shown within
'Administrative Expenses' on the consolidated statement of
comprehensive income.
At the end of each accounting period, the group assess it's
ability to continue for a period of at least 12 months from the
date the financial statements are approver, by reviewing budgets
and forecasts for future trading years (as noted above in Note
2).
Estimates
Significant assumptions were necessary in arriving at the inputs
into the valuation model for modified and new share option scheme
(see Note 17).
3 Segmental reporting
Management currently identifies the Group's two revenue streams
as its operating segments. These operating segments are monitored
by the Group's chief operating decision maker. For these operating
segments only revenues are reported to the Group's chief operating
decision maker as results, other costs and assets and liabilities
cannot be reliably allocated to the operating segments.
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Segmental revenue:
Technology 2,841 2,911
Consultancy 840 1,009
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3,681 3,920
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All other information presented to the Chief Operating Decision
Maker is the same as is reported in these financial statements.
The Group's revenues from external customers and its non-current
assets are divided into the following geographical areas:
2018 2017
GBP'000 GBP'000
Segmental revenue:
United States of America 2,272 2,784
Rest of the World 1,409 1,136
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3,681 3,920
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Segmental non-current assets:
United States of America 357 92
Rest of the World 935 943
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1,292 1,035
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Revenues from external customers have been identified on the
basis of the customer's geographical location. Non-current assets
are allocated based on their physical location.
The Group has two customers (2017 - one customer) who accounted
for revenues of more than 10% of Group revenues, accounting for
10.7% and 12.7% of turnover respectively (2017 - 11.5%). These
revenues arose in the Technology segment.
4 Staff costs
The aggregate payroll costs (including directors' remuneration)
were as follows:
(As restated)
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Wages and salaries 2,349 2,385
Social security costs 230 259
Other short-term employee benefits 133 83
Pension costs, defined contribution scheme 9 2
Share-based payment expenses 54 55
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2,775 2,784
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The average number of persons employed by the group (including
directors) during the year, analysed by category was as
follows:
2018 2017
No. No.
Administration and support 35 35
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5 Key management personnel
Key management compensation
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Salaries and other short term employee
benefits 794 800
Post-employment benefits 5 1
Share-based payments - 29
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799 830
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Retirement benefits are accruing to one of the Company directors
under a defined contribution scheme (2017 - one).
The directors' emoluments are shown in the remuneration report
on page 16.
Other operating income
6
The analysis of the group's other operating income for the year
is as follows:
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Sub lease rental income 65 63
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7 Operating loss
Arrived at after charging/(crediting)
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Depreciation expense 13 16
Amortisation expense 171 135
Impairment loss 384 -
Research and development cost 241 322
Foreign exchange (gains) / losses (139) 230
Operating lease expense - property 147 153
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8 Auditors' remuneration
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Fees payable to the Company's auditor for
the audit of the Company's annual accounts 28 24
Fees payable to the Company's auditor and
its associates for other services:
Audit of the accounts of subsidiaries 1 1
Tax advisory services 4 3
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33 28
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9 Finance income and costs
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Finance costs
Other finance costs 13 13
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10 Income tax
Tax credited in the income statement
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Current taxation
UK corporation tax (200) (215)
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The tax on (loss)/ profit before tax for the year is less than
(2017 - less than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK
of 19% (2017 - 20%).
The differences are reconciled below:
(As restated)
2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000
Loss before tax (1,355) (1,057)
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Corporation tax at standard rate (257) (201)
Effect of revenues exempt from taxation (5) (6)
Effect of expenses not deductible in determining
taxable profit (tax loss) 16 12
Increase (decrease) from effect of tax
incentives 1 (2)
Other tax effects for reconciliation between
accounting profit and tax expense (income) (3) -
Increase (decrease) in UK and foreign current
tax from unutilised tax losses 248 197
Increase (decrease) in UK and foreign current
tax from R&D tax credits received relating
to prior periods (200) (215)
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Total tax credit (200) (215)
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Factors that may affect future tax charges
Based on current capital investment plans, the group expects to
be able to continue to claim capital allowances in excess of
depreciation in future periods at a slightly lower level than in
the current period.
At 31 March 2018 the group has estimated tax losses of
GBP11,050,270 (2017 - GBP9,744,144) carried forward and available
indefinitely for offset against future profits. No deferred tax
asset has been recognised in respect of these losses as there is
insufficient evidence that future profits will be sufficient for
recovery of the losses.
11. Earnings per share
The calculation of basic loss per share (EPS) is based on the
loss attributable to equity holders of the parent for the year of
GBP1,155,000 (2017 - loss of GBP842,000) and a weighted average of
206,677,091 (2017 - 136,474,544) ordinary shares in issue.
The share options issued during the current and prior year are
anti-dilutive due to losses, and therefore diluted EPS equals basic
EPS.
12 Investments
Group
Details of undertakings
Details of the investments in which the group holds 20% or more
of the nominal value of any class of share capital are as
follows:
Proportion
of voting
rights and
shares held
Undertaking Country of incorporation Holding 2018 2017
Subsidiary undertakings
Imaginatik (Goswell) Ordinary
Limited England and Wales shares 100% 100%
United States Ordinary
Imaginatik Inc. of America shares 100% 100%
Subsidiary undertakings
The principal activity of Imaginatik (Goswell) Limited is the
licencing of intellectual property.
Imaginatik Inc. is dormant.
13 Property, plant and equipment
Group and Company
Leasehold Fixtures and
improvements fittings Equipment Total
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2016 50 62 352 464
Additions - - 22 22
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At 31 March 2017 50 62 374 486
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At 1 April 2017 50 62 374 486
Additions - - 11 11
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At 31 March 2018 50 62 385 497
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Depreciation
At 1 April 2016 44 62 339 445
Charge for year 2 - 14 16
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At 31 March 2017 46 62 353 461
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At 1 April 2017 46 62 353 461
Charge for the year 2 - 11 13
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At 31 March 2018 48 62 364 474
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2018 2 - 21 23
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At 31 March 2017 4 - 21 25
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14 Intangible assets
Group and Company
Development
Software costs Total
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2016 365 761 1,126
Additions 44 531 575
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At 31 March 2017 409 1,292 1,701
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At 1 April 2017 409 1,292 1,701
Additions - 550 550
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At 31 March 2018 409 1,842 2,251
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Amortisation
At 1 April 2016 339 294 633
Amortisation charge (6) 141 135
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At 31 March 2017 333 435 768
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At 1 April 2017 333 435 768
Amortisation charge 45 126 171
Impairment - 384 384
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At 31 March 2018 378 945 1,323
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Carrying amount
At 31 March 2018 31 897 928
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At 31 March 2017 76 857 933
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At the Statement of Financial Position date, impairment testing
was undertaken by comparing the carrying values of intangibles
against the recoverable amount of the CGU to which the asset has
been allocated. Recoverable amounts are based on value-in-use
calculations using pre-tax cashflows covering a three year period
based on forecasts approved by management. No terminal value has
been attributed to the development projects. The two key
assumptions used in the impairment review are the revenue growth
rates and the discount rate applied. In terms of the revenue
assumption, and given the historic performance of the business,
management have assumed broadly zero growth. Whilst management
would expect growth to be higher than this, it should be noted that
for forecasting a discount rate of 12% has been used reflecting
management's assessment of the risks specific to CGUs. Sensitivity
analysis performed on these projections demonstrate significant
valuation headroom above the carrying values of each CGU if the
discount rate is increased to 25%. It should be noted that the
forecasting process is difficult and subject to a high degree of
volatility, therefore prior year forecasts have not always been
met. The average remaining amortisation period, for those assets
still being amortised is 26 months. The longest remaining
amortisation period for a single asset is 46 months.
As disclosed in the financial review on page 6 one of the
consequences of the post period end restructuring and the
appointment of a new CEO has been a re-focusing of the portfolio of
technology development projects. As a result there were a number of
development projects that have been terminated or put on hold such
that there is now some degree of uncertainty over whether those
projects will be completed. The board has therefore determined that
those assets are impaired and under IAS 36 must be written off in
the reporting period. This one off write down amounted to GBP0.47m
in total, of which GBP0.38m relates to costs capitalised in prior
periods and GBP0.09m to work undertaken in the current financial
year that forms part of the amortisation charge.
15 Trade and other receivables
Group Company
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Trade receivables 459 1,442 459 1,442
Provision for impairment of trade
receivables (6) (10) (6) (10)
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Net trade receivables 453 1,432 453 1,432
Receivables from related parties - - 119 147
Accrued income 1 79 1 79
Prepayments 301 270 301 270
Other receivables 2 8 2 8
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Total current trade and other
receivables 757 1,789 876 1,936
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Details of non-current trade and other receivables
Group
GBP341,000 (2017 - GBP97,000) of trade or other receivables is
classified as non current.
Company
GBP341,000 (2017 - GBP97,000) of trade or other receivables is
classified as non current.
The inter-company receivables are not past due, not impaired and
are regarded as fully performing assets. They are unsecured and
repayable on demand.
Customer invoices are due for payment within 30 to 60 days of
issue, however trade receivables that are less than 3 months old
are not considered past due in view of normal customer payment
patterns. As of 31 March 2018 GBPnil (2017: GBPnil) were past due
but not impaired following management review of the
receivables.
The Group trades only with recognised, credit-worthy third
parties. Receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with
the aim of minimising the group's exposure to bad debts or being
unable to realise amounts recoverable on contracts. The maximum
exposure is the carrying amount above. There are no significant
concentrations of credit risk within the group.
The Group has reviewed in detail all items comprising the above
past due but not impaired trade receivables to ensure that no
impairment exists.
As at 31 March 2018, trade receivables of GBP6,000 (2017 -
GBP10,000) were impaired and provided for.
Materially all of the Group and Company's trade and other
receivables are denominated in US Dollars.
Movements on the group provision for impairment of trade
receivables are as follows:
GBP'000
At 1 April 2017 10
Movements on the provision for receivables impairment (4)
Receivables written off during the year uncollectable -
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At 31 March 2018 6
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The creation and release of provision for impaired receivables
have been included in 'Administrative expenses' in the income
statement.
The other classes within trade and other receivables do not
contain impaired assets.
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the
carrying value of each class of receivable mentioned above. The
group does not hold any collateral as security.
16 Share capital and reserves
2018 2017
No. 000 GBP 000 No. 000 GBP 000
Ordinary shares of GBP0.01 (2017
- GBP0.01 ) each 224,194 2,242 151,829 1,518
Deferred shares of GBP0.04 (2017
- GBP0.04 ) each 63,084 2,523 63,084 2,523
287,278 4,765 214,913 4,041
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New shares allotted
During the year 72,365,113 ordinary shares having an aggregate
nominal value of GBP723,651 were allotted for an aggregate consideration
of GBP1,308,915. Issue costs relating to the above package were
GBP138,000 and have been deducted from the share premium account.
Share premium account
This reserve records the consideration premium for shares issued
at a value that exceeds their nominal value, less any costs
incurred relating directly to the issue of these shares.
Other reserve account
This account acts as the share option reserve and records the
charges to the profit with respect to unexercised share
options.
Share capital reorganisation
On 29 June 2018 shareholders approved a share capital
reorganisation, which had the effect of reducing the number of
shares by a factor of 10 and amending the nominal value of the
shares to 0.002p per share.
Rights, preferences and restrictions
Ordinary have the following rights, preferences and restrictions:
The Ordinary shares carry rights to participate in dividends
and distributions declared by the Company and each share carries
the right to one vote at any general meeting. There are no rights
of redemption attaching to the Ordinary shares.
Deferred have the following rights, preferences and restrictions:
The deferred shares carry no rights to receive any dividend
or distribution and carry no rights to vote at any general meeting.
On a return of capital the Deferred share holders are entitled
to receive the amount paid up on them after the Ordinary share
holders have received GBP100,000,000 in respect of each share
held by them. The Company may purchase all or any of the Deferred
shares at an appropriate consideration of GBP1.
Allotted, called up and fully paid
shares
2018 2017
No. 000 GBP 000 No. 000 GBP 000
At 1 April 214,912,886 4,041 148,195,874 3,374
Issued in the year 72,365,113 724 66,717,012 667
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At 31 March 287,277,999 4,765 214,912,886 4,041
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17 Share-based payments
Enterprise management scheme
Scheme details and movements
During the year the Group operated an approved Enterprise
management scheme, an approved Incentive stock option agreement and
an unapproved share option scheme.
For all schemes, options vest provided the employee who has been
granted the option remains employed by the group at the earliest
date that they may exercise the option. Each director or employee
may exercise 50% of the options granted to them between two and ten
years after the date of the grant. The remainder may be exercised
between three and ten years after the date of the grant. Options
are forfeited if the employee leaves the Company before the options
vest. The options will be settled by the issue and allotment of
fully-paid ordinary shares. The options are .
The movements in the number of share options during the year
were as follows:
2018 2017
Number Number
Outstanding, start of period 17,961,000 9,791,841
Granted during the period 8,575,000 9,650,000
Forfeited during the period (1,592,134) (1,067,350)
Exercised during the period - (413,491)
Outstanding, end of period 24,943,866 17,961,000
Exercisable, end of period 8,694,711 6,395,974
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The movements in the weighted average exercise price of share
options during the year were as follows:
2018 2017
Outstanding, start of period 3.5925p 5.4626p
Granted during the period 1.7500p 1.6202p
Forfeited during the period 1.5111p 3.2641p
Outstanding, end of period 3.0919p 3.5925p
Exercisable, end of period 5.4841p 6.0412p
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Outstanding share options at year end:
2018 2018 2017 2017
Number of options Exercise price Number of options Exercise price
3,918,171 6.736p 3,918,171 6.736p
77,406 25.2p 77,406 25.2p
3,960,415 3.75p 3,974,582 3.75p
622,874 4.88p 660,841 4.88p
300,000 2.88p 300,000 2.88p
7,140,000 1.625p 7,340,000 1.625p
350,000 1.375p 1,690,000 1.375p
8,575,000 1.75p
24,943,866 17,961,000
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The weighted average remaining contractual life is 8.09 years
(2017 - 8.45 years).
The cost of options granted is spread over the option vesting
period. The charge for the year in relation to options held during
the year is GBP54,433 (2017 - GBP54,740).
Fair value of options granted
The fair value of the new options of GBP75,047 (2017 -
GBP88,214) and the incremental fair value of the modified options
of GBPnil (2017 - GBPnil) were calculated using the
Black-Scholes-Merton model. The cancelled options had fully vested
prior to cancellation. The inputs into the model were as
follows:
2018 2017 2016 2015
Volatility 100% 100% 88% 88%
Expected 10 years 10 years 10 years 10 years
life
Share price 1.75p 1.625p 4.880p 3.750p
Exercise
price 1.75p 1.625p 4.880p 3.750p
Dividend
yield 0% 0% 0% 0%
Risk-free
rate 0.25% 0.25% 2% 2%
External independent experts were used in determining the
expected volatility. The figure used was determined by calculating
the historical volatility of the share price of companies
considered by the experts to be comparable to the Company.
18 Non-current liabilities
Group Company Group Company
2018 2018 2017 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Deferred income 582 582 737 737
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19 Trade and other payables
Group Company
(As restated) (As restated)
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Trade payables 249 235 249 235
Accrued expenses 1,630 2,514 1,630 2,514
Social security and
other taxes 16 41 16 41
Outstanding defined
contribution pension
costs 11 10 11 10
Other payables 69 79 69 79
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1,975 2,879 1,975 2,879
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20 Pension and other schemes
Defined contribution pension scheme
The Group operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The
assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group
and Company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost
charge represents contributions payable by the group to the
fund.
The total pension charge for the year represents contributions
payable by the Group to the scheme and amounted to GBP9,149 (2017 -
GBP2,315).
Contributions totalling GBP9,103 (2017 - GBP9,814) were payable
to the scheme at the end of the year and are included in
creditors.
21 Commitments
Group
Capital commitments
There are no material capital commitments at the year end (2017
- GBPNil).
Other financial commitments
As at 31 March 2018 the group had non-cancellable operating
leases relating to three properties occupied by the group as set
out below:
2018 2017
Land and Land and
buildings buildings
Minimum future payments: GBP 000 GBP 000
Due within one year 98 71
Later than one year and not later than
five years 87 84
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185 155
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22 Financial instruments
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
Carrying value Fair value
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Cash and cash equivalents 61 117 61 117
Trade and other receivables 797 1,616 797 1,616
858 1,733 858 1,733
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Valuation methods and assumptions
Loans and receivables:
The directors believe that the fair value of financial assets
and liabilities approximates to the carrying value.
Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities at amortised
cost
Carrying value Fair value
2018 2017 2018 2017
GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000 GBP 000
Trade and other payables 543 552 543 552
Valuation methods and assumptions
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
The directors believe that the fair value of financial assets
and liabilities approximates to the carrying value.
Risk management
The group is exposed through its operations to the following
financial risks:
- credit risk;
- foreign exchange risk; and
- liquidity risk.
In common with all other businesses, the group is exposed to
risks that arise from its use of financial instruments. This note
describes the group's objectives, policies and processes for
managing those risks and the methods used to measure them. Further
quantitative information in respect of these risks is presented
throughout these financial statements.
There have been no substantive changes in the group's exposure
to financial instrument risks, its objectives, policies and
processes for managing those risks or the methods used to measure
them from previous periods unless otherwise stated in this
note.
Principal financial instruments
The principal financial instruments used by the group, from
which financial instrument risk arises, are as follows:
- trade receivables;
- cash at bank; and
- trade and other payables.
General objectives, policies and processes
The board has overall responsibility for the determination of
the group's risk management objectives and policies and, whilst
retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the
authority for designing and operating processes that ensure the
effective implementation of the objectives and policies to the
group's finance function. The board receives monthly reports from
the chief Financial Officer through which it reviews the
effectiveness of the processes put in place and the appropriateness
of the objectives and policies it sets.
The overall objective of the board is to set polices that seek
to reduce risk as far as possible without unduly affecting the
group's competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding
these policies are set out below.
Interest rate risk
At present the directors do not believe that the group has
significant interest rate risk and consequently does not hedge
against such risk. Cash balances earn interest at variable
rates.
The group's financial assets as at 31 March 2018 comprised cash
at bank of GBP61,000 (2017 - GBP117,000). Interest is paid on cash
at floating rates in line with prevailing market rates.
Sensitivity analysis
At 31 March 2018, had the LIBOR 1 MONTH rate increased by 1%
with all other variables held constant, the increase in interest
receivable on financial assets would amount to approximately
GBP1,000 (2017 - GBP1,000). Similarly a 1% decrease in the LIBOR 1
MONTH rate with all other variables held constant would result in a
decrease in interest receivable on financial assets of
approximately GBP1,000 (2017 - GBP1,000).
Credit risk and impairment
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the group if a
customer or a counterparty to a financial instrument fails to meet
its contractual obligations. The group is mainly exposed to credit
risk from credit sales. It is group policy, implemented locally, to
assess the credit risk of new customers before entering contracts.
Such credit ratings take into account local business practices.
The group has a credit policy under which each new customer is
analysed individually for creditworthiness before the group's
standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered.
Credit risk also arises from cash and cash equivalents and
deposits with banks and financial institutions. To manage this, the
group has made sure that they use reputable banks.
The group's chief financial officer monitors the utilisation of
the credit limits regularly and at the reporting date does not
expect any losses from non-performance by the counterparties other
than what has already been provided for.
Foreign exchange risk
Foreign exchange risk arises because the group has operations
located in various parts of the world whose functional currency is
not the same as the functional currency in which the group
companies are operating. Although its global market penetration
reduces the group's operational risk in that it has diversified
into several markets, the group's net assets arising from such
overseas operations are exposed to currency risk resulting in gains
or losses on retranslation into sterling. Only in exceptional
circumstances will the group consider hedging its net investments
in overseas operations as generally it does not consider that the
reduction in foreign currency exposure warrants the cash flow risk
created from such hedging techniques.
The group's policy is, where possible, to allow group entities
to settle liabilities denominated in their functional currency
(primarily US dollars or pound sterling) with the cash generated
from their own operations in that currency. Where group entities
have liabilities denominated in a currency other than their
functional currency (and have insufficient reserves of that
currency to settle them) cash already denominated in that currency
will, where possible, be transferred from elsewhere within the
group.
Currency profile
Financial assets
- Cash Sterling: GBP10,000 (2017 - GBP23,000)
- Cash US dollar: GBP51,000 (2017 - GBP94,000)
- Trade receivables Sterling: GBP50,000 (2017 - GBP194,000)
- Trade receivables US dollar: GBP772,000 (2017 -
GBP986,000)
- Trade receivables Euro: GBP14,000 (2017 - GBP279,000)
Financial liabilities
- Trade payables Sterling: GBP75,000 (2017 - GBP69,000)
- Trade payables US dollar: GBP175,000 (2017 - GBP160,000)
- Trade payables Euro: GBP1,000 (2017 - GBP2,000)
Sensitivity analysis
At 31 March 2018, if Sterling had strengthened by 10% against
USD with all other variables held constant, loss before tax for the
year would have been approximately GBP110,000 (2017 - GBP92,000)
higher, mainly as a result of foreign exchange losses on
translation of USD denominated cash and cash equivalents and trade
receivables, compensated by foreign exchange gains on translation
of USD denominated trade payables and deferred revenues.
Conversely, if Sterling had weakened by 10% against USD with all
other variables held constant, loss before tax for the year would
have been approximately GBP110,000 (2017 - GBP92,000) lower.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises from the group's management of working
capital and the finance charges and principal repayments on its
debt instruments. It is the risk that the group will encounter
difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall
due.
The group's policy is to ensure that it will always have
sufficient cash to allow it to meet its liabilities when they
become due.
The board receives rolling 12-month cash flow projections on a
regular basis as well as information regarding cash balances. At
the statement of financial position date, these projections
indicated that the group expected to have sufficient liquid
resources to meet its obligations under all reasonably expected
circumstances.
There were no undrawn facilities at 31 March 2018 or 31 March
2017.
Capital risk management
Capital management
The Group's capital management objectives are to ensure the
Group is appropriately funded to continue as a going concern and to
provide an adequate return to shareholders commensurate with risk.
The Group defines capital as being total shareholders equity. The
Group has no external debt finance and hence gearing is not
measured. The Group's capital structure is periodically reviewed
and, if appropriate, adjustments are made in the light of expected
future funding needs, changes in economic conditions, financial
performance and changes in Group structure.
The Group adheres to the capital maintenance requirements as set
out in the Companies Act.
Capital for the reporting periods under review is summarised as
follows:
- Total equity: GBP(447,000) (2017 - GBP(655,000))
- Cash and cash equivalents: GBP61,000 (2017 - GBP117,000)
23 Related party transactions
M J Cooper, S K Taylor, S Charles and R Welborn are all related
parties by virtue of their directorships during the year. The
directors' emoluments are shown in the remuneration report on page
15.
S Charles is a partner in Marriott Harrison, legal advisors to
the Company. During the year Imaginatik plc incurred legal fees
with Marriott Harrison amounting to GBP63,456 (2017 - GBP57,047).
At the year end GBP22,757 (2017 - GBP6,000) was outstanding.
The following transactions occurred during the year and at the
end of the year the following amounts were due to related
parties:
The Company made purchases of services from Imaginatik (Goswell)
Limited in the year totalling GBP28,000 (2017 - GBP30,000). At 31
March 2018 Imaginatik (Goswell) Limited owed the Company GBP119,000
(2017 - GBP147,000).
24 Controlling party
The directors do not believe that a controlling party
exists.
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