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Global Invacom Group Limited
09 November 2017
Global Invacom Group Limited
9 Months and Q3 2017 Results
Singapore and U.K. AIM-listed Global Invacom Group Reports
Eight-Fold Rise in 9M FY2017 Net Profit To US$2.2 Million, Driven
By Improved Efficiencies After Restructuring China Operations
-- Administrative expenses for 9M FY2017 fell by 16.1% to US$15.5 million following last year's consolidation of two Chinese facilities into one
-- Net profit of US$2.2 million for 9M FY2017 (9M FY2016: US$0.3 million)
-- Achieves third consecutive quarter of profit in Q3 FY2017
Singapore, 9 November 2017 - Global Invacom Group Limited
("Global Invacom" or "the Group"), a satellite communications ("Sat
Comms") equipment provider listed on the Singapore Exchange and the
U.K. AIM Market, today announced an eight-fold increase in net
profit to US$2.2 million for the nine months ended 30 September
2017 ("9M FY2017") propelled by efficiencies following a
restructuring of its China manufacturing operations.
The Group, which continued the development of strong quality
controls and strengthened its cost management, also benefited from
the consolidation of operations in the People's Republic of China
that took place at the end of 2016, as it sharpened focus on its
core business of making satellite-related products. The improved
efficiencies helped lower administrative expenses for 9M FY2017 by
16.1% to US$15.5 million from US$18.5 million a year ago.
Group revenue for 9M FY2017 declined 10.8% to US$85.9 million,
reflecting the reduction in revenue from contract manufacturing
activities previously carried out in Shenzhen. On a geographical
basis, the reduced revenue was due to lower contributions from
America (-6.6%) and Europe (-28.4%), which was partially offset by
higher contributions from Asia (+0.8%) and the Rest of the World
(+18.0%).
9M FY2017 gross profit dropped 11.3% to US$17.9 million from
US$20.2 million a year ago on lower revenue. Nonetheless, gross
profit margins remained relatively level at 20.9% against 21.0% in
9M FY2016.
The Group achieved a US$0.7 million net profit for the three
months ended 30 September 2017 ("Q3 FY2017") - its third
consecutive profitable quarter - unchanged from a year ago despite
lower revenues (Q3 FY2017: US$28.5 million compared to Q3 FY2016:
US$32.1 million).
Q3 FY2017 gross profit decreased to US$6.1 million from US$7.2
million in Q3 FY2016. Gross profit margin decreased to 21.4% in Q3
FY2017 from 22.6% in Q3 FY2016, which had included a number of
high-margin product sales that were not present in Q3 FY2017.
Earnings per share ("EPS") on a fully diluted basis came to 0.80
U.S. cent for 9M FY2017 (9M FY2016: 0.10 U.S. cent) and 0.25 U.S.
cent for Q3 FY2017 (Q3 FY2016: 0.26 U.S. cent). Net asset value per
share rose to 20.14 U.S. cents as at 30 September 2017 from 19.26
cents as at 31 December 2016.
Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 September 2017 amounted to
US$8.9 million, a net increase of US$0.9 million in 9M FY2017.
During the period, the Group also began supplying a triple-feed
Low Noise Block ("LNB") utilising Digital Channel Stacking Switch
("DCSS") technology that allows up to 32 continuous video streams.
The LNBs are being sold to one of the Group's major customers, a
U.S. broadcaster. The Group continues to leverage its position as a
leader in the global satellite communication sector, combining its
unique abilities in strong electrical and antenna R&D with
established customer relationships and a global manufacturing
footprint. It sees good opportunities amidst more launches of
satellites to support data services and anticipates higher demand
for VSAT products and services.
In the U.K., it successfully live-tested breakthrough technology
for live HD large-scale event video streaming over WiFi.
Mr Tony Taylor, Executive Chairman of Global Invacom, said, "Our
plan to restructure our supply chain and strengthen our
manufacturing capabilities has generated significant cost savings,
improved efficiencies across our global footprint and strengthened
our foundations in manufacturing and supply chain."
"While helping our key satellite broadcasting customers
transition to new technology, we will also strive to offer new
satellite communication products while further improving
operational efficiencies," he added.
The Group expects to continue deploying DCSS-generation
technology across more LNBs, including those in design and pending
approval, for other customers and territories.
**End of Press Release**
For media queries, please contact
Matthew Garner
Chief Financial Officer
Global Invacom Group Limited
8 Temasek Boulevard Freeman House
#20-03 Suntec Tower Three John Roberts Business Park
Singapore 038988 Canterbury CT5 3BJ
+65 6884 3423 +44 203 053 3523
On behalf of Global Invacom Group Limited:
finnCap Ltd (Nominated Adviser and Joint Broker)
Christopher Raggett/Simon Hicks (Corporate Finance)
Rhys Williams (Corporate Broking and Sales)
+44 207 220 0500
Mirabaud Securities LLP (Joint Broker)
Peter Krens (Equity Capital Markets)
+44 207 878 3362
WeR1 Consultants Pte Ltd (Singapore Investor Relations)
Ian Lau, ianlau@wer1.net
Roshan Singh, roshansingh@wer1.net
+65 6737 4844
About Global Invacom Group Limited
Global Invacom Group Limited ("Global Invacom") is listed on the
Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited Mainboard ("SGX-ST")
and its shares are admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the
London Stock Exchange in the U.K.
Global Invacom is a fully integrated satellite equipment
provider with six manufacturing plants across China, Israel,
Malaysia, U.K. and the U.S. Its customers include satellite
broadcasters such as BSkyB of the U.K. and Dish Network of the
U.S.A.
On 24 August 2015, Global Invacom completed the acquisition of
Global Skyware, a leading U.S.-based designer and supplier of
satellite antennas products and services for C-band, Ku-band and
Ka-band frequency platforms, positioning itself as the world's only
full-service outdoor unit supplier.
Global Invacom provides a full range of dish antennas, LNB
receivers, transmitters, switches and video distribution components
and electronics manufacturing services in satellite communications
as well as manufacturing services in TV peripherals, computer
peripherals, medical, and consumer electronics industries.
For more information, please refer to www.globalinvacom.com
FINANCIAL STATEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR Q3 AND NINE MONTHSED 30
SEPTEMBER 2017
PART I - INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF QUARTERLY
(Q1, Q2 & Q3), HALF-YEAR AND FULL YEAR RESULTS
1(a) A statement of comprehensive income (for the group)
together with a comparative statement for the corresponding period
of the immediately preceding financial year.
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for Q3 and nine
months ended 30 September 2017. These figures have not been
audited.
Group Group
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Q3 Q3 FY2016 Increase/ 9 Months 9 Months Increase/
FY2017 (Decrease) FY2017 FY2016 (Decrease)
US$'000 US$'000 % US$'000 US$'000 %
Revenue 28,525 32,068 (11.0) 85,949 96,343 (10.8)
Cost of sales (22,427) (24,833) (9.7) (68,022) (76,128) (10.6)
Gross profit 6,098 7,235 (15.7) 17,927 20,215 (11.3)
Other income 99 - N.M. 1,007 17 N.M.
Distribution costs (34) (46) (26.1) (263) (232) 13.4
Administrative expenses (5,230) (5,747) (9.0) (15,545) (18,526) (16.1)
Other operating expenses - (24) (100.0) (99) (87) 13.8
Finance income 4 1 300.0 14 13 7.7
Finance costs (111) (227) (51.1) (318) (551) (42.3)
Profit before income
tax(i) 826 1,192 (30.7) 2,723 849 220.7
Income tax expense (139) (494) (71.9) (558) (580) (3.8)
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Profit after income
tax attributable to
equity holders of the
Company 687 698 (1.6) 2,165 269 704.8
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Other comprehensive
income/(loss):
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit
or loss
* Exchange differences on translation of foreign
subsidiaries 44 (248) N.M. 152 231 (34.2)
Items that may not be
reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss - - - - - -
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Other comprehensive
income/(loss) for the
period, net of tax 44 (248) N.M. 152 231 (34.2)
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Total comprehensive
income for the period
attributable to equity
holders of the Company 731 450 62.4 2,317 500 363.4
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N.M.: Not Meaningful
Note:
(i) Profit before income tax was determined after (charging)/crediting the following:
Group Group
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Q3 Q3 FY2016 Increase/ 9 Months Increase/
FY2017 (Decrease) FY2017 9 Months FY2016 (Decrease)
US$'000 US$'000 % US$'000 US$'000 %
Interest income 4 1 300.0 14 13 7.7
Interest expense (111) (227) (51.1) (318) (551) (42.3)
Gain/(Loss) on foreign
exchange 90 (24) N.M. 274 (87) N.M.
Write-back of payables - - N.M. 578 - N.M.
Gain/(Loss) on disposal
of property, plant and
equipment 7 - N.M. (13) - N.M.
Impairment of property,
plant and equipment - - - (86) - N.M.
Depreciation of
property, plant and
equipment (648) (643) 0.8 (1,870) (1,875) (0.3)
Amortisation of
intangible assets (166) (40) 315.0 (474) (116) 308.6
(Allowance)/Write-back
of inventory
obsolescence (72) (156) (53.8) 191 (483) N.M.
Operating lease expense (651) (818) (20.4) (2,262) (2,501) (9.6)
Research and
development expense (390) (422) (7.6) (1,193) (1,177) 1.4
1(b)(i) A statement of financial position (for the issuer and
group), together with a comparative statement as at the end of the
immediately preceding financial year.
Group Company
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30 Sep 31 Dec 30 Sep 31 Dec
2017 2016 2017 2016
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
ASSETS
Non-current Assets
Property, plant and
equipment 12,492 13,177 8 4
Investments in
subsidiaries - - 44,866 53,415
Goodwill 9,352 9,352 - -
Intangible assets 2,565 2,828 - -
Available-for-sale
financial assets 8 8 - -
Deferred tax assets 355 355 - -
Other receivables and
prepayments 55 55 10,073 -
24,827 25,775 54,947 53,419
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Current Assets
Due from subsidiaries - - 943 867
Inventories 31,072 28,841 - -
Trade receivables 18,111 16,934 - -
Other receivables and
prepayments 2,901 3,110 5,872 11,202
Tax receivables 11 1,002 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 8,873 7,942 297 1,251
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60,968 57,829 7,112 13,320
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Total assets 85,795 83,604 62,059 66,739
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital 60,423 60,423 74,240 74,240
Treasury shares (1,656) (1,656) (1,656) (1,656)
Reserves (4,051) (6,453) (13,216) (12,929)
Total equity 54,716 52,314 59,368 59,655
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Non-current Liabilities
Other payables 1,222 1,222 - -
Deferred tax liabilities 681 681 - -
1,903 1,903 - -
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Current Liabilities
Due to subsidiaries - - 2,121 6,820
Trade payables 14,727 16,602 - -
Other payables 5,457 6,323 502 196
Borrowings 8,722 6,108 - -
Provision for income
tax 270 354 68 68
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29,176 29,387 2,691 7,084
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Total liabilities 31,079 31,290 2,691 7,084
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Total equity and
liabilities 85,795 83,604 62,059 66,739
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1(b)(ii) Aggregate amount of group's borrowings and debt securities.
Amount repayable in one year or less, or on demand
As at 30 Sep 2017 As at 31 Dec 2016
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Secured Unsecured Secured Unsecured
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US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
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8,722 - 6,108 -
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Amount repayable after one year
As at 30 Sep 2017 As at 31 Dec 2016
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Secured Unsecured Secured Unsecured
--------- ----------- --------- -----------
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
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- - - -
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Details of any collateral
The revolving credit loans of US$8,722,000 were secured over the
corporate guarantees provided by the Company.
1(c) A statement of cash flows (for the group), together with a
comparative statement for the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year.
Group Group
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Q3 FY2017 Q3 FY2016 9 Months
FY2017 9 Months FY2016
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cash Flows from Operating
Activities
Profit before income tax 826 1,192 2,723 849
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property,
plant and equipment 648 643 1,870 1,875
Amortisation of intangible
assets 166 40 474 116
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of
property, plant and
equipment (7) - 13 -
Impairment of property, - - 86 -
plant and equipment
Allowance/(Write-back) of
inventory obsolescence 72 156 (191) 483
Unrealised exchange
loss/(gain) 9 (289) 26 (70)
Interest income (4) (1) (14) (13)
Interest expense 111 227 318 551
Share-based payments 10 45 85 218
Write-back of payables - - (578) -
Operating cash flow before
working capital changes 1,831 2,013 4,812 4,009
Changes in working capital:
Inventories (1,275) (2,563) (2,005) (1,802)
Trade receivables (1,112) (474) (1,140) 3,481
Other receivables and
prepayments (1,311) (819) 813 516
Trade and other payables 811 2,648 (2,606) (468)
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Cash (used in)/generated from
operating activities (1,056) 805 (126) 5,736
Interest paid (58) (302) (275) (534)
Income tax refund/(paid) 85 (208) (50) (513)
Net cash (used in)/generated
from operating activities (1,029) 295 (451) 4,689
----------------- ----------------- --------------------- -----------------
Cash Flows from Investing
Activities
Interest received 4 1 14 13
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment (469) (256) (1,330) (1,371)
Proceeds from disposal of
property, plant and
equipment 5 - 32 -
Decrease in restricted cash 200 - 1,200 5
Net cash used in investing
activities (260) (255) (84) (1,353)
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Group Group
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Q3 FY2017 Q3 FY2016 9 Months FY2017 9 Months FY2016
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings 12,435 11,569 40,977 35,203
Repayment of borrowings (12,225) (9,765) (38,363) (33,069)
Repayment of shareholders' loan - (2,850) - (2,850)
Net cash generated from/(used in)
financing activities 210 (1,046) 2,614 (716)
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents (1,079) (1,006) 2,079 2,620
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the period 9,933 11,066 6,742 7,448
Effect of foreign exchange rate
changes on the balance of cash held
in foreign currencies 19 (16) 52 (24)
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period(i) 8,873 10,044 8,873 10,044
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Note:
(i) For the purpose of presentation in the consolidated
statement of cash flows, the consolidated cash and cash equivalents
comprise the following:
Q3 Q3 9 Months 9 Months
FY2017 FY2016 FY2017 FY2016
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Cash and bank
balances 8,843 11,014 8,843 11,014
Fixed deposits 30 443 30 443
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8,873 11,457 8,873 11,457
Less: Restricted
cash* - (1,413) - (1,413)
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Cash and cash
equivalents per
the consolidated
statement of cash
flows 8,873 10,044 8,873 10,044
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* Restricted cash in Q3 FY2016 included cash collateral of
US$1,000,000 and fixed deposits of US$400,000 pledged with the
banks for facilities and loans granted to the Group. As at 30
September 2017, the Group had utilised US$8,722,000 of the
facilities and loans granted.
1(d)(i) A statement (for the issuer and group) showing either
(i) all changes in equity or (ii) changes in equity other than
those arising from capitalisation issues and distributions to
shareholders, together with a comparative statement for the
corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial
year.
Foreign
Capital Share currency
Share Treasury Merger redemption options Capital translation Retained
Group capital shares reserves reserves reserve reserve reserve profits Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Balance as at
1 Jan 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 613 (3,695) (986) 7,759 52,314
Share-based
payments - - - - 40 - - - 40
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 605 605
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (113) - (113)
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Total other
comprehensive
(loss)/income
for the
period - - - - - - (113) 605 492
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Balance as at
31 Mar 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 653 (3,695) (1,099) 8,364 52,846
Share-based
payments - - - - 35 - - - 35
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Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 873 873
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 221 - 221
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - 221 873 1,094
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Balance as at
30 Jun 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 688 (3,695) (878) 9,237 53,975
Share-based
payments - - - - 10 - - - 10
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ----------------
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 687 687
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 44 - 44
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Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - - 44 687 731
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ----------------
Balance as at
30 Sep 2017 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 698 (3,695) (834) 9,924 54,716
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Balance as at
1 Jan 2016 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 353 (3,786) (1,281) 10,553 54,462
Share-based
payments - - - - 87 - - - 87
Loss for the
period - - - - - - - (654) (654)
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - 578 - 578
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Total other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
for the
period - - - - - - 578 (654) (76)
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Balance as at
31 Mar 2016 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 440 (3,786) (703) 9,899 54,473
Share-based
payments - - - - 86 - - - 86
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Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 225 225
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (99) - (99)
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Total other
comprehensive
(loss)/income
for the
period - - - - - - (99) 225 126
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ----------------
Balance as at
30 Jun 2016 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 526 (3,786) (802) 10,124 54,685
Share-based
payments - - - - 45 - - - 45
Transfer to
capital
reserve in
accordance
with
statutory
requirements - - - - - 91 - (91) -
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ----------------
Profit for the
period - - - - - - - 698 698
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - - - (248) - (248)
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ---------------------- --------- ------------ ---------------------- -------------- ----------------
Total other
comprehensive
(loss)/income
for the
period - - - - - - (248) 698 450
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Balance as at
30 Sep 2016 60,423 (1,656) (10,150) 6 571 (3,695) (1,050) 10,731 55,180
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Foreign
Share currency
Share Treasury options Capital translation Accumulated
Company capital shares reserve reserve reserve losses Total
US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000 US$'000
Balance as at
1 Jan 2017 74,240 (1,656) 613 (4,481) (2,067) (6,994) 59,655
Share-based
payments - - 38 - - - 38
Loss for the
period - - - - - (85) (85)
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences
on
translating
foreign
operations - - - - 140 - 140
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Total other
comprehensive
income/(loss)
for the
period - - - - 140 (85) 55
Balance as at
31 Mar 2017 74,240 (1,656) 651 (4,481) (1,927) (7,079) 59,748
Share-based
payments - - 37 - - - 37
Loss for the
period - - - - - (56) (56)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (56) (56)
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Balance as at
30 Jun 2017 74,240 (1,656) 688 (4,481) (1,927) (7,135) 59,729
Share-based
payments - - 10 - - - 10
Loss for the
period - - - - - (371) (371)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (371) (371)
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Balance as at
30 Sep 2017 74,240 (1,656) 698 (4,481) (1,927) (7,506) 59,368
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Balance as at
1 Jan 2016 74,240 (1,656) 353 (4,481) (2,067) (5,007) 61,382
Share-based
payments - - 87 - - - 87
Loss for the
period - - - - - (527) (527)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (527) (527)
Balance as at
31 Mar 2016 74,240 (1,656) 440 (4,481) (2,067) (5,534) 60,942
Share-based
payments - - 86 - - - 86
Loss for the
period - - - - - (996) (996)
Other
comprehensive
loss:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Total other
comprehensive
loss for the
period - - - - - (996) (996)
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Balance as at
30 Jun 2016 74,240 (1,656) 526 (4,481) (2,067) (6,530) 60,032
Share-based
payments - - 45 - - - 45
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Profit for the
period - - - - - 50 50
Other
comprehensive
income:
Exchange
differences - - - - - - -
on translating
foreign
operations
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Total other
comprehensive
income for
the
period - - - - - 50 50
------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ ------------------------ --------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------
Balance as at
30 Sep 2016 74,240 (1,656) 571 (4,481) (2,067) (6,480) 60,127
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1(d)(ii) Details of any changes in the company's share capital
arising from rights issue, bonus issue, share buy-backs, exercise
of share options or warrants, conversion of other issues of equity
securities, issue of shares for cash or as consideration for
acquisition or for any other purpose since the end of the previous
period reported on.
State also the number of shares that may be issued on conversion
of all the outstanding convertibles, as well as the number of
shares held as treasury shares, if any, against the total number of
issued shares excluding treasury shares of the issuer, as at the
end of the current financial period reported on and as at the end
of the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial
year.
9 Months FY2017 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2017 and 30 Sep 2017 271,662,227 72,584
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9 Months FY2016 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2016 and 30 Sep 2016 271,662,227 72,584
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There were 10,740,072 treasury shares held by the Company as at
30 September 2017 and 30 September 2016 and there was no subsidiary
holdings.
1(d)(iii) To show the total number of issued shares excluding
treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period and
as at the end of the immediately preceding year.
30 Sep 2017 31 Dec 2016
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Total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares 271,662,227 271,662,227
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1(d)(iv) A statement showing all sales, transfers, disposal,
cancellation and/or use of treasury shares as at the end of the
current financial period reported on.
9 Months FY2017 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2017 and 30 Sep
2017 10,740,072 1,656
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1(d)(v) A statement showing all sales, transfers, cancellation
and/or use of subsidiary holdings as at the end of the current
financial period reported on.
9 Months FY2017 No. of shares US$'000
Balance as at 1 Jan 2017 and 30 Sep - -
2017
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2. Whether the figures have been audited or reviewed and in
accordance with which auditing standard or practice.
These figures have not been audited or reviewed.
3. Where the figures have been audited or reviewed, the auditors' report (including any qualifications or emphasis of a matter).
Not applicable.
4. Whether the same accounting policies and methods of
computation as in the issuer's most recently audited annual
financial statements have been applied.
The accounting policies and methods of computation have been
applied consistently for the current financial period ended 30
September 2017 as those used in the audited financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2016, except for the adoption of the
new or revised International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS")
applicable for the financial period beginning 1 January 2017.
5. If there are any changes in the accounting policies and
methods of computation, including any required by an accounting
standard, what has changed, as well as the reasons for, and the
effect of, the change.
The Group has adopted all of the new or revised IFRS that are
effective for the financial period beginning 1 January 2017 and are
relevant to its operations. The adoption of these IFRS does not
have financial impact on the Group's financial position or
results.
6. Earnings per ordinary share of the group for the current
financial period reported on and the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year, after deducting any provision
for preference dividends.
Earnings per ordinary share of the Group, after deducting any Group Group
provision for preference dividends
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Q3 Q3 9 Months 9 Months
FY2017 FY2016 FY2017 FY2016
US$ US$ US$ US$
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(a) Based on weighted average number of ordinary shares on 0.25 cent 0.26 cent 0.80 cent 0.10 cent
issue; and
(b) On a fully diluted basis 0.25 cent 0.26 cent 0.80 cent 0.10 cent
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
computation of basic earnings per share 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in
computation of diluted earnings per share 272,247,261 271,763,615 272,092,244 271,662,227
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7. Net asset value (for the issuer and group) per ordinary share
based on the total number of issued shares excluding treasury
shares of the issuer at the end of the:
(a) current financial period reported on; and
(b) immediately preceding financial year.
Group Company
-------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- --------------------------
30 Sep 2017 31 Dec 2016 30 Sep 2017 31 Dec 2016
US$ US$ US$ US$
-------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net asset value per ordinary share based on issued share 20.14 cents 19.26 cents 21.85 cents 21.96 cents
capital
Total number of issued shares 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227 271,662,227
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8. A review of the performance of the group, to the extent necessary for a reasonable understanding of the group's business. It must include a discussion of the following:
(a) any significant factors that affected the turnover, costs,
and earnings of the group for the current financial period reported
on, including (where applicable) seasonal or cyclical factors;
and
(b) any material factors that affected the cash flow, working
capital, assets or liabilities of the group during the current
financial period reported on.
Review of Financial Performance
Revenue
Following the Group's decision to consolidate its subsidiaries
in the People's Republic of China ("PRC") at the end of 2016 and
concentrate on its core satellite business, the Group's revenue for
the nine months FY2017 ("9M FY2017") decreased US$10.4 million
(-10.8%) to US$85.9 million from US$96.3 million a year ago, led by
the reduction of US$9.1 million from the Contract Manufacturing
segment. Its revenue in Q3 FY2017 was US$28.5 million, US$3.6
million lower than US$32.1 million in Q3 FY2016. Although retaining
key customers in the consolidation, the Contract Manufacturing
segment showed a US$3.2 million reduction in sales for this
period.
By geography, reflecting the consolidation in PRC, revenue for
the 9M FY2017 declined from America and Europe by US$4.3 million
(-6.6%) and US$6.7 million (-28.4%), respectively, offset by an
increase in revenue from Asia and Rest of the World ("RoW") by
US$0.1 million (+0.8%) and US$0.5 million (+18.0%), respectively.
Decline in revenue for Q3 FY2017 against Q3 FY2016 was mainly
attributable to the regions in America, Europe and RoW by US$2.3
million (-10.5%), US$1.5 million (-17.9%) and US$0.1 million
(-15.5%), respectively. This was partially offset by an increase in
revenue from Asia by US$0.3 million (+24.7%). Again, this is driven
by reduced revenue from the discontinued Contract Manufacturing
segment.
Gross Profit
For 9M FY2017, gross profit was US$17.9 million, down US$2.3
million from US$20.2 million in nine months FY2016 ("9M FY2016")
with gross profit margin ("GPM") decreasing slightly to 20.9% from
21.0%.
In Q3 FY2017 gross profit was US$6.1 million, down US$1.1
million from US$7.2 million in Q3 FY2016, largely driven by the
lower revenue figure. GPM dropped to 21.4% in Q3 FY2017 from 22.6%
in Q3 FY2016 which had included some high-margin product sales.
Other Income
Other income in Q3 FY2017 pertained primarily to foreign
exchange gains.
Administrative Expenses
Administrative expenses for 9M FY2017 decreased by 16.1% to
US$15.5 million from US$18.5 million a year ago, representing 18.1%
and 19.2% of revenue, respectively. This is attributed to ongoing
cost-saving exercises initiated during FY2016 including the
consolidation of the Group's PRC operations. Administrative
expenses decreased 9.0% to US$5.2 million in Q3 FY2017 from US$5.7
million in Q3 FY2016, representing 18.3% and 17.9% of revenue,
respectively.
Profit Before Tax & Net Profit
The Group posted a profit before tax of US$2.7 million in 9M
FY2017 compared to US$0.8 million in 9M FY2016, an increase of
220.7%, representing a margin of 3.2% and 0.9% respectively. The
Group recorded a profit before tax of US$0.8 million in Q3 FY2017
compared to US$1.2 million in Q3 FY2016, a decrease of 30.7%,
representing a margin of 2.9% and 3.7%, respectively.
Overall, the Group posted a net profit of US$2.2 million in the
9M FY2017 compared to US$0.3 million in 9M FY2016, representing a
net margin of 2.5% and 0.3% respectively. The Group posted a net
profit of US$0.7 million in Q3 FY2017 compared to US$0.7 million in
Q3 FY2016, representing a net margin of 2.4% and 2.2%,
respectively.
Review of Financial Position
Non-current assets decreased, primarily due to the depreciation
of property, plant and equipment and the amortisation of intangible
assets.
Net current assets increased by US$3.4 million to US$31.8
million as at 30 September 2017 compared to US$28.4 million as at
31 December 2016. Inventories increased by US$2.2 million in
preparation for orders for the next few months and trade and other
receivables increased by US$1.0 million from late quarter revenues.
Trade and other payables decreased by US$2.8 million following the
ongoing rectification of trade supplier payments particularly by
the Group's operations in the United States. This was achieved by
restructuring our loan facilities and taking on new borrowings
which have increased by US$2.6 million to US$8.7 million, resulting
in an increase of US$0.9 million in cash and cash equivalents to
US$8.9 million as at 30 September 2017. Net tax receivables
decreased by US$0.9 million to net tax payables of US$0.3 million
as at 30 September 2017.
The Group's net asset value stood at US$54.7 million as at 30
September 2017, compared to US$52.3 million as at 31 December
2016.
Review of Cash Flows
Net cash used in operating activities in Q3 FY2017 was US$1.0
million, comprising cash inflow from operating activities before
working capital changes of US$1.8 million and net working capital
outflow of US$2.8 million.
Net cash used in operating activities in the 9M FY2017 was
US$0.5 million, comprising cash inflow from operating activities
before working capital changes of US$4.8 million, net working
capital outflow of US$5.0 million and payment of interest and
income tax expense of US$0.3 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was US$0.3 million in Q3
FY2017 and US$0.1 million in the 9M FY2017. This was mainly
attributable to the purchase of machinery and equipment and offset
by a decrease in restricted cash in Q3 FY2017.
Net cash generated from financing activities was US$0.2 million
in Q3 FY2017 and US$2.6 million in the 9M FY2017, arising mainly
from the additional proceeds from borrowings.
Overall, the Group recorded a net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents of US$1.1 million in Q3 FY2017 against an increase of
US$2.1 million in the 9M FY2017, bringing cash and cash equivalents
per the consolidated statement of cash flows to US$8.9 million as
at 30 September 2017.
9. Where a forecast, or a prospect statement, has been
previously disclosed to shareholders, any variance between it and
the actual results.
No prospect statement was made.
10. A commentary at the date of the announcement of the
significant trends and competitive conditions of the industry in
which the group operates and any known factors or events that may
affect the group in the next reporting period and the next 12
months.
According to the Satellite Industry Association*, yearly growth
in the global satellite industry was steady at 2% in 2016, with the
satellite services section supported by demand in emerging markets
for both Satellite TV and Satellite Broadband. As more satellites
are launched to support data services, particularly in developing
markets, the Group anticipates increased demand for VSAT products
and services. The Group will leverage on its value proposition as a
global leader in this sector, taking into account its strong
research and development capabilities, established ties with major
customers and global manufacturing footprint.
The Group will continue to monitor developments in the global
economic and political landscape that may affect international
trade, but overall remains confident in the outlook for the
satellite communications sector.
Global broadcasters are continuing to transition clients to the
new Digital Channel Stacking Switch-related ("DCSS") technology,
which allows up to 32 streams from a single Low Noise Block
("LNB"), with the Group's growing suite of DCSS products offering a
combined competitive edge. The Group commenced supply of a new
triple-feed DCSS LNB to the western U.S. region in September 2017
following approval from its customer, a major U.S. broadcaster. It
is one of two exclusive suppliers of this product for this key
client, underscoring its position as a leading supplier of
cutting-edge satellite communications equipment. The Group expects
to deploy more DCSS-generation technology across its LNBs,
including those in design and pending approval, for other customers
and territories.
The Group's extensive restructuring efforts in the last two
years have streamlined its supply chain through strengthening
quality and cost controls. The U.S. site in particular has shown
improved operational efficiencies bringing its first profitable
quarters in over ten years. Further, the Group's decision to
consolidate its subsidiaries in the People's Republic of China
("PRC") at the end of FY2016, has helped to protect its margins for
the financial year to date. With the cessation of its contract
manufacturing activities in the PRC, the Group will focus on its
core segment of manufacturing satellite-related products, utilising
its strong research and development expertise in both fields of
electronics and antenna design, to provide new and existing
customers with solutions and cost-effective alternatives to enhance
margin for the Group.
The Group will continue to deploy innovative new products, work
on ground-breaking technologies and tap promising opportunities
worldwide. In the quarter under review, it successfully live-tested
breakthrough technology permitting live HD large-scale event video
streaming over WiFi.
*Source: The Satellite Industry Association's 2017 State of the
Satellite Industry Report
11. Dividend
(a) Current Financial Period Reported On
Any dividend declared for the current financial period reported
on?
None.
(b) Corresponding Period of the Immediately Preceding Financial Year
Any dividend declared for the corresponding period of the
immediately preceding financial year?
None.
(c) Date payable
Not applicable.
(d) Books closure date
Not applicable.
12. If no dividend has been declared/recommended, a statement to that effect.
No dividend has been declared or recommended for the nine months
ended 30 September 2017.
13. If the Group has obtained a general mandate from
shareholders for Interested Person Transactions ("IPTs"), the
aggregate value of such transactions as required under Rule
920(1)(a)(ii). If no IPTs mandate has been obtained, a statement to
that effect.
The Company does not have a shareholders' mandate for IPTs and
there were no IPTs for the nine months ended 30 September 2017.
14. Confirmation that the Company has procured undertaking from
all its directors and executive officers pursuant to Rule
720(1).
The Company confirms that it has procured undertakings from all
its directors and executive officers under Rule 720(1) of the
Listing Manual of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading
Limited.
CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "BOARD") PURSUANT TO
RULE 705(5) OF THE LISTING MANUAL
We do hereby confirm, for and on behalf of the Board of Global
Invacom Group Limited (the "Company"), that to the best of our
knowledge, nothing has come to the attention of the Board of the
Company which may render the financial results for the nine months
ended 30 September 2017 to be false or misleading in any material
aspect.
On behalf of the Board
Anthony Brian Taylor Matthew Jonathan Garner
Director Director
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
Anthony Brian Taylor
Executive Chairman
9 November 2017
The information communicated in this announcement contains
inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market
Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014.
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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