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Minoan Group PLC
17 August 2020
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17 August 2020
Interim Results Announcement
Minoan Group Plc
(the "Group" or the "Company" or "Minoan")
Minoan Group Plc, the AIM listed resort development company
announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30
April 2020.
HIGHLIGHTS
-- Like-for-like net loss reduced substantially for the six-month period
-- Successful reorganisation of finances
-- Partnership and other Project discussions to be accelerated
-- Greek government has enacted, and continues to enact,
specific legislation designed to improve the quality of its tourism
offering and to encourage retirees to settle in Greece
-- Post Covid 19 demands will add to the attractiveness of the development
Christopher Egleton, Minoan Chairman, said:
Over the last few months, we have issued a number of updates in
order to keep shareholders informed of progress. We will continue
this practice as we move towards delivery of the Project and its
value.
The Company's unaudited interim results for the 6 months ended
30 April 2020 can be viewed on Minoan's website,
www.minoangroup.com , with effect from 17 August 2020.
For further information visit www.minoangroup.com or
contact:
Minoan Group Plc
Christopher Egleton christopher.egleton@minoangroup.com
Bill Cole william.cole@minoangroup.com
WH Ireland Limited 020 7220 1666
Adrian Hadden/Lydia Zychowska
Pello Capital Limited 020 7710 9610
Mark Treharne
Sapience Communications Limited 020 3195 3240
Richard Morgan Evans
Chairman's Statement
Introduction
When we entered the period under review we were hopeful of being
able to refine and select potential partners and to be able to move
ahead toward the next stages in the delivery of the Project.
However, the effects of the Covid 19 pandemic have delayed that
process, which has meant much of the time has been spent on
replacing our loan agreements and in sorting out our short term
financing, We have used this time effectively and have continued
discussions with a number of parties, continued to refine the
'offer' with our designers, engaged in constructive dialogue with
the Foundation, launched a new website (completed after the period
end) and reduced on-going costs
Greece
While Greece has not escaped the effects of Covid, particularly
on the 2020 summer season, the Greek Government has been proactive
in attempting to mitigate the effects on inward investment by
building on its more investor friendly approach. This has included
simplifying the framework of the planning process in order to
improve the quality of Greece's tourism offering. In addition, the
recent enactment of legislation to encourage retirees to settle in
Greece through a very low flat tax rate of 7% is likely to have an
extremely positive effect on the residential tourism market as a
whole.
The Project
The nature of the Company's Project in Crete, covering over 25sq
km with its 28km of coastline and unending sea views, is such that
it is able to accommodate the spatial demands that appear to be
emerging within the tourism industry as it adapts to a post Covid
world. Taken together with the fact that the Project's flexibility,
as highlighted in the outline planning consent and overall plan,
has always been to create space for its visitors, using under 0.05%
of the land for building, we believe the post Covid demands add to
the attractiveness of the development as a whole.
In addition, it should be borne in mind that the timescales of
projects like ours are such that the impact of events like Covid
are less likely to affect the Project realisation process on the
ground other than a short delay in the assembly of the 'Partnership
Team'. In this latter context, together with the easing of
restrictions, I now expect a number of discussions to accelerate
towards beneficial solutions for all stakeholders.
Financial Review
The loss before taxation was reduced to GBP901,000 compared to
GBP1,144,000 in the same period last year mainly as a result of
substantially reduced finance costs. This reduction would have been
significantly increased had it not been for a substantial jump of
over GBP200,000 in the non-cash share based payment charge related
to warrants.
A part of the Refinancing exercise was the removal of the future
dilutive effect of the previous arrangements regarding warrant
issues and this, in turn, will reduce the future share based
payments charge.
Other than in respect of direct project costs, with the actions
taken during and after the period end we move forward with
significantly reduced running costs that will be reflected in a
lower cash burn.
Outlook
As Covid restrictions begin to relax, we look forward to
updating shareholders in the coming period as we progress
discussions with partners and prospective partners toward
beneficial conclusions.
Christopher W Egleton
Chairman
17 August 2020
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss and Other
Comprehensive Income
6 months ended 30 April 2020
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30.04.20 30.04.19 31.10.19
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Revenue - - -
Cost of sales - - -
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Gross profit - - -
Operating expenses (352) (281) (799)
Other operating expenses - -
Operating loss (352) (281) (799)
Finance costs (549) (863) (1,278)
Loss before taxation (901) (1,144) (2,077)
Taxation - - -
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Loss for period attributable
to equity holders of the Company (901) (1,144) (2,077)
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Loss per share attributable to
equity holders of
the Company: Basic and diluted (0.21)p (0.42)p (0.61p)
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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
6 months ended 30 April 2020
Share Share Merger Warrant Retained
capital premium reserve reserve earnings Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP000 GBP'000 equity GBP'000
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------------
Balance at 1 November
2019 17,188 36,119 9,349 3,094 (23,493) 42,257
Loss for the period - - - - (901) (901)
Issue of ordinary shares
at a premium 185 324 - - - 509
Share based payments - - - 369 369
Extension of warrant expiry - - - - - -
date
Balance at 30 April 2020 17,373 36,443 9,349 3,463 (24,394) 42,234
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------------
6 months ended 30 April 2019
Share Share Merger Warrant Retained
capital premium reserve reserve earnings Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP000 GBP'000 equity GBP'000
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------------
Balance at 1 November
2018 15,460 34,373 9,349 2,830 (21,416) 40,596
Loss for the period - - - - (1,144) (1,144)
Issue of ordinary shares
at a premium 1,270 471 - - - 1,741
Share based payments - - - 160 160
Extension of warrant expiry - - - - - -
date
Balance at 30 April 2019 16,730 34,844 9,349 2,990 (22,560) 41,353
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ---------------
Year ended 31 October 2019
Share Share Merger Warrant Retained
capital premium reserve reserve earnings Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP000 GBP'000 equity GBP'000
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------------- ---------------
Balance at 1 November
2018 15,460 34,373 9,349 2,830 (21,416) 40,596
Loss for the period - - - - (2,077) (2,077)
Issue of ordinary shares
at a premium 1,728 1,746 - - - 3,474
Share based payments - - - - - -
Extension of warrant expiry
date - - - 264 - 264
Balance at 31 October
2019 17,188 36,119 9,349 3,094 (23,493) 42,257
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------------- ---------------
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as at 30
April 2020
As at 30.04.20 As at 30.04.19 As at 31.10.19
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
---------------- ---------------- --------------
Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 3,583 3,583 3,583
Property, plant and equipment 158 160 157
Non-current assets held for sale - - -
Total non-current assets 3,741 3,743 3,740
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Current assets
Inventories 46,009 45,758 45,848
Receivables 207 228 211
Cash and cash equivalents 5 23 24
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Total current assets 46,221 46,009 46,083
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Total assets 49,962 49,752 49,823
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Equity
Share capital 17,373 16,730 17,188
Share premium account 36,443 34,844 36,119
Merger reserve account 9,349 9,349 9,349
Warrant reserve 3,463 2,990 3,094
Retained earnings (24,394) (22,560) (23,493)
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Total equity 42,234 41,353 42,257
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Liabilities
Current liabilities 7,728 8,399 7,566
Total liabilities 7,728 8,399 7,566
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Total equity and liabilities 49,962 49,752 49,823
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Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
6 months ended 30 April 2020
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30.04.20 30.04.19 31.10.19
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
-------------- -------------- -----------
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash outflow (252) (411) (1,909)
Finance costs for continuing
operations (549) (648) (1,278)
Net cash used in operating
activities (801) (1,059) (3,187)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment (1) - -
Purchase of intangible assets - - -
Net cash used in investing
activities (1) - -
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Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from the issue
of ordinary shares 878 1,741 3,738
Loans received/(repaid) (95) (679) (547)
Net cash generated from financing
activities 783 1,062 (3,191)
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Net increase/(decrease) in
cash (19) 3 4
Cash at beginning of period 24 20 20
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Cash at end of period 5 23 24
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1 Cash flows from operating activities
6 months 6 months ended Year ended
ended 30.04.20 30.04.19 31.10.19
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Loss before taxation (901) (1,144) (2,077)
Finance costs 549 863 1,278
Depreciation & Amortisation - 1 -
Exchange gain relevant to property,
plant and equipment - - 4
Increase in inventories (161) (377) (467)
Share based payments - - -
(Increase)/decrease in receivables 4 (13) 4
(Decrease)/Increase in current
liabilities 257 259 (651)
Liabilities settled by the issue - - -
of ordinary shares
Net cash outflow from continuing
operations (252) (411) (1,909)
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Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
6 months ended 30 April 2020
1. General information
The Company is a public limited company incorporated in England
and Wales. The Company's principal activity in the year under
review was that of a holding and management company of a Group
involved in the design, creation, development and management of
environmentally friendly luxury hotels and resorts plus the
provision of general management services.
2. Basis of preparation
The interim financial statements are unaudited and do not
constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434(3) of the
Companies Act 2006. A copy of the audited Report and Financial
Statements for the year ended 31 October 2019 has been delivered to
the Registrar of Companies. The auditor's report on these accounts
was unqualified and did not contain statements under s498(2) to
s498(4) of the Companies Act 2006. The Report and Financial
Statements for the year ended 31 October 2019 were approved by the
Board on 14 May 2020.
The interim financial statements for the 6 months ended 30 April
2020 comprise an Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Profit and
Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Unaudited Consolidated
Statement of Changes in Equity, Unaudited Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position and Unaudited Consolidated Cash Flow statement
plus relevant notes.
The interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with
EU adopted International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and
the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee
("IFRIC") interpretations and the Companies Act 2006 applicable to
companies reporting under IFRS.
The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of
the interim financial statements are consistent with those adopted
in the Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31
October 2019.
Going concern
The directors have considered the financial and commercial
position of the Group in relation to its project in Crete (the
"Project"). In particular, the directors have reviewed the matters
referred to below.
Following the unanimous approval of a Plenum of the Greek
Council of State, the highest court in Greece, the Presidential
Decree granting land use approval for the Project was issued on 11
March 2016 and was published in the Government Gazette. The
planning rules for the Project are now enshrined in law. The
appeals lodged against the Presidential Decree have been rejected
by the Greek Supreme Court.
Accordingly, the directors consider that they will conclude
further Project joint venture agreements in the near term. In
addition, the directors are considering other options which would
have a major beneficial impact on the Group's resources.
In addition to specific Project related matters as noted above,
and as has been the case in the past, the Group continues to need
to raise capital in order to meet its existing finance and working
capital requirements. While the directors consider that any
necessary funds will be raised as required, the ability of the
Company to raise these funds is, by its nature, uncertain.
Having taken these matters into account, the directors consider
that the going concern basis of preparation of the financial
statements is appropriate.
3. Segmental information
The Group strategy and growth objectives necessitate the
building of an associated infrastructure. The Group considers it
appropriate to identify separately the corporate development
division together with costs related to acquisitions. Accordingly,
following the sale of its travel business, the Group is now
organised into two divisions:
-- the luxury resorts division, currently being the development
of a luxury resort in Crete, which includes the central
administration costs of the Group and which is a continuing
operation;
-- the corporate development division (UK) as described above,
which is a continuing operation.
The information presented below is consistent with how
information is presented to the Board, with the Group's accounting
policies and with the geographical location of the relevant
divisions.
6 months ended 30 April 2020
Luxury Corporate
Resorts Development Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------- ------------- --------
Operating expenses (352) - (352)
Finance costs (549) - (549)
(Loss)/profit before taxation (901) - (901)
--------- ------------- --------
Operating expenses include:
Depreciation and amortisation - - -
Assets/liabilities
Goodwill 3,583 - 3,583
Other non-current assets 158 - 158
Current assets 46,221 - 46,221
Total assets 49,962 - 49,962
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Total liabilities 7,728 - 7,728
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3. Segmental information (continued)
6 months ended 30 April 2019
Luxury Corporate
Resorts Development Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
--------- ------------- --------
Operating expenses (281) - (281)
Finance costs (863) - (863)
(Loss)/profit before taxation (1,144) - (1,144)
--------- ------------- --------
Operating expenses include:
Depreciation and amortisation 1 - 1
Assets/liabilities
Goodwill 3,583 - 3,583
Other non-current assets 160 - 160
Current assets 46,009 - 46,009
Charge related to asset held - - -
for sale
Total assets 49,752 - 49,752
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Total liabilities 8,399 - 8,399
--------- ------------- --------
Year ended 31 October 2019
Luxury Corporate
Resorts Development Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Operating expenses (799) - (799)
Finance costs (1,278) - (1,278)
(Loss)/ before taxation (2,077) - (2,077)
Taxation - - -
--------- ------------- ---------
(Loss) after taxation (2,077) - (2,077)
Operating expenses include:
Depreciation and amortisation - - -
Assets/liabilities
Goodwill 3,583 - 3,583
Other non-current assets 157 - 157
Current assets 46,083 - 46,083
Total assets 49,823 - 49,823
--------- ------------- ---------
Total and current liabilities 7,566 - 7,566
--------- ------------- ---------
4. Goodwill
Goodwill arising on acquisitions represents the difference
between the fair value of the net assets acquired and the
consideration paid and is recognised as an asset.
Goodwill arising on acquisition is allocated to cash-generating
units. The recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which
goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment annually, or
on such other occasions that events or changes in circumstances
indicate that it might be impaired. Any impairment is recognised
immediately as an expense and is not subsequently reversed.
5. Loss per share attributable to equity holders of the
Company
Earnings per share are calculated by dividing the earnings
attributable to the equity holders of a company by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting basic
earnings per share to assume the conversion of all dilutive
potential ordinary shares. There are no dilutive instruments in
issue, therefore the basic loss per share and diluted loss per
share are the same. The weighted average number of shares used in
calculating basic and diluted loss per share for the 6 months ended
30 April 2020 was 426,618,435 (6 months ended 30 April 2019:
270,083,392, year ended 31 October 2019: 338,627,016).
6. Share based payments charge
In accordance with IAS 32, the share based payments charge in
respect of warrants finance charges has been included in Finance
costs in the Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss
and Other Comprehensive Income.
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