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RA International Group PLC
30 March 2021
This announcement contains inside information
RA INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC
("RA International" or the "Company")
Results for the year ended 31 December 2020
Order book approaching USD 200m and increased dividend
RA International Group plc (AIM: RAI) a specialist provider of
complex and integrated remote site services to Humanitarian,
Governmental and Commercial organisations globally, is pleased to
announce its results for the year ended 31 December 2020.
HIGHLIGHTS
-- Order book of USD 187m at year end (2019: USD 141m), with USD
110m of new contracts, contract uplifts and extensions awarded
during a year of continued contract momentum despite COVID-19
related challenges.
-- Integrated Facilities Management ("IFM") continued to
demonstrate resilience through COVID-19 disruption, with revenue of
USD 15.4m for H2 2020 (H2 2019: USD 15.3m). IFM represents USD 116m
or 62% of year end order book (2019: USD 81m or 57%).
-- Full year revenue of USD 64.4m (2019: USD 69.1m), reflects
year on year growth in IFM and Supply Chain Services revenue,
offset by lower Construction revenue relating to the deferral of
certain construction projects resulting from COVID-19.
-- Strong profitability maintained, with Underlying EBITDA(1)
margin of 22.0% (2019: 23.5%) and Underlying Operating Profit(2)
margin of 16.1% (2019: 19.9%).
-- Robust liquidity with net cash of USD 11.2m as at 31 December
2020 (2019: USD 21.4m), following USD 24.5m capex investment
primarily to establish and expand remote camp facilities in
Mozambique and East Africa.
-- Proposed full year dividend of 1.35p per share, an 8%
increase on the prior year dividend (2019: 1.25p per share) and
equivalent to a 21% increase on a USD basis, given strengthened
sterling over the period.
-- Generated USD 21.1m in operating cashflows (2019: USD 8.7m),
driven by strong receivable collections and strong cash
profitability with Underlying EBITDA of USD 14.2m (2019: USD
16.3m).
2020 2019
USD'm (except USD'm (except
per share) per share)
Revenue 64.4 69.1
Underlying EBITDA 14.2 16.3
Underlying operating profit ("UOP") 10.4 13.7
Operating profit 7.3 13.6
Order book 187 141
Proposed dividend per share (pence) 1.35 1.25
Net cash (end of period) (3) 11.2 21.4
Commenting on the 2020 results and outlook, Soraya Narfeldt, CEO
of RA International, said:
"The last few days have been challenging for everyone connected
with RA as we have responded to the hostile activity in Cabo
Delgado, Mozambique where RA has been operational for the last few
years. In these circumstances, this is a somewhat complex trading
update to provide. On the one hand, we are more confident than ever
about the long-term outlook for our business, and this is reflected
in the Board's decision to increase our recommended dividend
payment to 1.35p per share. Our order book and cash profile
underpin this confidence and the last 12 months have highlighted
the strengths of our business, including notably the value of our
longer-term and higher margin IFM contracts.
This confidence needs to be tempered for the current financial
year given the prevailing external conditions with the situation in
Mozambique uncertain and, more generally, COVID-19 continuing to
determine customers' ability to commence new projects. Prior to the
events of the last week, we were expecting to see a stronger second
half performance in 2021, as large, contracted projects commenced.
Revenue from the deployment of our camp in Mozambique was a
material component of this phasing and as we highlighted in our
announcement yesterday, our current expectation is there will be
delays to the commencement of our Mozambique project which may lead
to USD 10 million of revenue being deferred to later financial
periods. It may be that this ends up being an overly conservative
view, but it is the prudent view to provide to our shareholders at
this time.
Shareholders should also be aware that the level of business
development activity we are involved in is particularly strong with
encouraging new bid activity on contracts ranging from USD 10
million to USD 50 million in value. We have developed and expanded
new relationships with large US corporations, setting up
partnerships and teaming agreements for new projects in relation to
existing global government programmes. Our recent teaming partner
announcement with Cherokee Nation is a great example of this and we
continue to pursue more contracts together. We are also now bidding
on global UK government programmes as a prime contractor. These
programmes run for 3 to 5 years, providing RA a pool of future
potential work on long term contracts. Our new bids to existing
clients see RA having the opportunity to expand our geographical
footprint to a potential 5 new countries in 2021/22. This is an
unprecedented level of new business activity relating to high value
contracts.
We also expect heightened levels of project starts by existing
and new clients as commercial activity returns to normal. Depending
on timing, this could materially strengthen our financial position
in the current financial year but, in any event, we expect the
anticipated acceleration in activity during the course of this year
will bridge to an even stronger performance in 2022."
Notes to Highlights:
(1) Underlying EBITDA is calculated by adding depreciation,
non-underlying items and share based payment expense to operating
profit.
(2) Underlying operating profit is calculated by adding
non-underlying items to operating profit.
(3) Net cash represents cash less overdraft balances, term loans
and notes outstanding.
Enquiries:
RA International Group PLC Via Bamburgh Capital
Soraya Narfeldt, Chief Executive Officer
Lars Narfeldt, Chief Operating Officer
Andrew Bolter, Chief Financial Officer
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nominated Adviser
and Broker)
Bobbie Hilliam +44 (0) 207 523
Alex Aylen 8000
Bamburgh Capital Limited (Investor Relations +44 (0) 191 249
& Media) 7442
Murdo Montgomery investors@raints.com
Background to the Company
RA International is a leading provider of services to remote
locations. The Company offers its services through three channels:
construction, integrated facilities management and supply chain,
and services three main client groups: humanitarian and aid
agencies, governments and commercial customers, predominantly in
the oil and gas and mining sectors. It has a strong customer base,
largely comprising UN agencies, western governments and global
corporations.
The Company provides comprehensive, flexible, mission critical
support to its clients enabling them to focus on the delivery of
their respective businesses and services. Focusing on integrity and
values alongside making on-going investment in its people,
locations and operations has over time created a reliable and
trusted brand within its sector.
CHAIR'S STATEMENT
2020 was dominated by the rapid adjustments which had to be made
in the wake of the unprecedented health emergency and world-wide
response that unfolded during the course of the year. Whilst we are
used to dealing with crisis situations, the response of our
colleagues has been truly remarkable throughout this period as they
have concurrently dealt with the personal adversity that continues
to affect families and communities. On behalf of the Board, it is
fitting that I start this report by paying tribute to their
exemplary professionalism, dedication and commitment during these
challenging times. Thank you.
Whilst the impact of COVID-19 was a constant during most of the
year and has tested all businesses, I believe it has highlighted
the strengths and resilience of RA. Our relentless focus on our
customers and on anticipating and responding to their changing
needs is at the heart of our strategy. This approach has created a
business that is built on strong foundations, has transformed in
scale and opportunity since IPO and has a clear roadmap ahead for
sustained profitable growth. RA has been building on this position
over the last 17 years - I believe the potential of this business
is only starting to be realised and the best part of the RA journey
lies ahead.
Financial performance and strategic execution
Our financial performance highlights the durability of the
business model. From a revenue perspective, we have seen growth
year on year in our IFM and Supply Chain channels. Construction
activity was most affected by COVID-19, however, the Group
maintained robust profitability despite the resultant contraction
in revenue.
In 2020, we have continued to focus on strengthening our
business and invested in future growth, most notably our investment
to build an 1,800-person camp in a strategically important location
in Northern Mozambique. In spite of the ongoing instability in the
region, we remain confident that by virtue of the considerable
multinational commercial investment and the significance to both
Mozambique and the international community, the project will come
into fruition. This is a very significant project for RA. We built
up capability in the country over a number of years which allowed
us to secure the USD 60m contract we announced in August 2020. This
is a great example of how our measured, research-led approach,
combined with our ability to anticipate customer requirements and
to demonstrate local understanding and capability, sets us
apart.
The business has been transformed since RA's IPO in 2018. We
came to market with a business concentrated in supporting
humanitarian agencies in Somalia. The opportunity ahead was to
diversify the business, expand into new geographies and broaden our
customer mix to government and commercial clients, secure larger
contracts and maintain profitability, particularly by growing our
IFM contract base. With these results and with the composition of
our record order book of USD 187m, we have delivered on the
commitments made at IPO. Progress has not been linear but progress
is clear and is testament to the hard work and dedication of RA's
committed employees. The customer-led growth strategy is working
and we have even more opportunity ahead, with the growth of our
order-book establishing a stronger financial baseline year on
year.
In terms of managing the impact of COVID-19 on RA, we have
provided comprehensive reviews of our response in previous market
communications, most recently our 2020 interim results announcement
on 8 September 2020 and provided an update in our current trading
announcement on 15 December 2020.
As a Board, we continue to monitor the situation closely.
COVID-19 remains a challenge for our customers and clearly the
pandemic continues to be a major health crisis at the time of
preparing this report. Whilst the situation will continue to
evolve, the substance of our approach will not change. We will
remain operational, we will continue to manage the challenges
related to ensuring the health and safety of our staff and clients,
and we will be there for our clients as they return to a more
normal working environment.
Environmental, social and governance ("ESG") strategy and
corporate culture
The success of RA International comes from operating responsibly
and sustainably. Since the business was founded in 2004, being a
responsible company and employer was placed firmly at the heart of
everything we do. Growing the business sustainably is a key pillar
of our growth strategy and sustainability is integral to our core
business activities with consideration for the environmental,
social and financial impacts of the decisions we make embedded in
our culture. Our approach is encapsulated in our purpose "to
deliver immediate results and lasting change".
Lars Narfeldt, our COO, leads our Sustainability efforts. In
2018, we adopted a formal sustainability strategy centred around
the UN Sustainable Development Goals ("UN SDGs") to support us in
delivering our objectives and measuring our progress. Our focus
areas are Resource Management, People & Skills Development, and
Labour Rights as these are the areas we have identified where we
can have most impact. Our sustainability strategy is set out in our
dedicated Sustainability Report and I am pleased to report that we
have published our third such report, which can be found on our
website at www.rainternationalservices.com/sustainability/.
Embedded within this report are our ESG indicators, inclusive of
climate objectives.
This year we have expanded our disclosure framework to highlight
how our established focus areas within the UN SDGs align to the
environment, social and governance structure. The Sustainability
Report also helps to explain how in supporting communities we are
able to foster strong relationships that are integral to working
effectively and efficiently to the benefit of our clients. We will
continue to review and revise the report in the future to include
further detailed disclosure on our supply chain and environmental
impacts.
Related to our commitment to doing business the right way, we
have been particularly alert to the wider consequences of the
pandemic for colleagues and the communities in which we operate. We
advocated with clients to allow us to continue to execute our
projects in planned timelines, taking all necessary and recommended
precautions, to continue economic activity in vulnerable
communities. We also maintained staff remuneration for all
employees irrespective of lockdowns prohibiting their attendance on
site and made certain additional payments to staff in recognition
of their continued efforts under challenging circumstances.
Dividend and Shareholder Returns
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 1.35p per share to
be paid on 8 July 2021 to shareholders on the register as of 28 May
2021. The ex-dividend date is 27 May 2021. We see the dividend
decision this year, to increase the dividend per share by 8%, or
21% in USD terms, despite the impact of COVID-19, as an important
indication of both the financial strength of RA and our confidence
in the future prospects of our business. We continue to adopt a
progressive dividend policy and intend to increase or maintain the
dividend in future years, subject to retaining sufficient liquidity
to meet the needs of the business and to fund continued growth.
A Final Note
On behalf of the non-executive Board members, I would like to
thank the Executive Management Team for their exemplary leadership
through the challenges of 2020, our customers for their support and
for trusting us to help solve their problems and, again, our
colleagues for it is only with their resilience and adaptability
that we are able to deliver for our customers regardless of the
challenges that are put in front of them.
Sangita Shah
Non-Executive Chair
30 March 2021
CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S REVIEW
Overview - our customers rely on us and trust us to deliver
under the most challenging of circumstances
The spread of COVID-19 throughout the world was rapid and
required us to demonstrate agility and control in our response,
often in an environment of conflicting information, and in major
lockdowns with sites being shut down, and staff and clients unable
to return home. Through the period of the pandemic, we have
continued to execute on our strategy of supporting our customers,
anticipating and responding to their changing requirements and not
letting them down. Now, more than ever, we can see this strategy is
working and we believe our actions during the crisis will reinforce
in our customers' minds the value we bring.
This said, clearly the pandemic has not receded as a health
crisis and government enforced restrictions and lock-down
provisions remain in place across the world. While we have been
able to continue executing previously contracted work, we are
seeing new contract awards being delayed as clients are unable to
travel to project worksites. As a result, we remain cautious about
the near-term commercial outlook, albeit encouraged we continued to
receive contract awards and that bid activity has been high. The
contracts we announced in the second half of 2020 highlighted how
our ability to respond quickly and demonstrate a "business as
usual" approach has been a key differentiator for us. Our success
has continued into 2021 where in March we were appointed as teaming
partner to Cherokee Nation Mechanical, LLC ("Cherokee Nation")in
connection with two significant US Government construction projects
in the Middle East and East Asia. We stand ready to mobilise as and
when travel restrictions are lifted, allowing the respective
projects to commence.
As we have grown RA over the years, we have relentlessly and
successfully focused on the diversification of our business, in
terms of geography, customer concentration, and service channel. We
believe this approach will continue to set us apart, allow us to
mitigate the impacts of adverse events taking place on a local and
global scale and drive sustainable growth through further expansion
into our very significant addressable markets.
Our results for 2020 are a good marker of the strong foundations
we have built as a business, with revenue of USD 64.4m and
underlying operating profit of USD 10.4m highlighting the financial
resilience of our business. Underpinning this performance is the
work we have done to build relationships with our blue-chip clients
and to support them through the challenges of the pandemic. Whilst
Construction revenue decreased by USD 8.5m, we saw year on year
growth in IFM revenue, our highest margin service channel, and in
Supply Chain revenue. IFM revenue represents 49% of revenue for the
year and IFM contracts now represent 62% of our order book. These
are high quality, higher margin contracts, recurring in nature and
are important indicators of the improving quality of the business
we are building.
Contracts - we have delivered a step-change in order book size
and quality since IPO, in-line with our customer-led growth
strategy
During 2020, we were awarded new contracts, uplifts, and
extensions to existing contracts of USD 110m. This builds on our
annual track record for contract wins of USD 62m in 2018 and USD
91m in 2019, despite the disruption relating to the COVID-19
pandemic.
Contract order book:
2020 2019 2018
USD'm USD'm USD'm
Opening order book 141 119 112
New contracts, contract uplifts
and extensions 110 91 62
Contracted revenue delivered (64) (69) (55)
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Closing order book 187 141 119
We see growing our customer base and winning larger, long-term
contracts as the primary drivers of sustainable long-term business
growth. During the year, our business development activity was
focused on these objectives, particularly with respect to the
commercial sector. We achieved notable success in being awarded our
largest ever contract in the commercial sector and also being named
a preferred supplier to support Danakali in developing the Colluli
Mine in Eritrea. We expect this contract value to be in excess of
USD 20m. The current order book of USD 187m does not include any
potential revenue from the Danakali project.
In 2020 we had continued success in diversifying our customer
base, including increasing the percentage of revenue generated from
Government and Commercial customers. For 2020, Government and
Commercial customers represented 52% of revenue, up from 44% last
year and 34% from the time of our IPO in 2018. As we diversify our
customer base, we continue to work closely with the Humanitarian
agencies and during the year we were awarded IFM contracts for the
United Nations Mission is South Sudan ("UNMISS") and for the United
Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei ("UNISFA"); each contract
has a value in excess of USD 5m.
As referenced above, in August 2020 we announced our award of a
USD 60m contract to provide IFM services for a large international
engineering customer in Mozambique. This landmark contract,
initially awarded for a two-year period, would see RA utilise the
1,800-person camp we are developing in the strategically important
Afungi Peninsula. As has been widely reported, this area of
Northern Mozambique has seen a persistent threat from local
insurgencies. These security concerns, alongside COVID-19 and
extreme weather, have led to delays and suspension in development
work related to the project we are supporting.
We maintained a very constructive dialogue with our client
through this extended period of disruption and prior to the
escalation of hostile activity over the last week, were in final
discussions to agree a one-year extension to the contract, which we
had expected to substantially commence in the second half of this
year. Prior to the recent suspension of our activity on the ground,
we had continued to develop the camp such that we would operate the
facility on a full or near-full occupancy basis when the contract
commences, whereas the initial contract scope anticipated occupancy
to ramp up over the first year of the contract. Based on these
revised contractual arrangements, we expected the overall contract
value would be higher than the original value of USD 60m. Our
expectation was that the contract would make a meaningful financial
contribution in the second half of 2021 but as we announced in our
market communication on 29 March 2021, the Board now expects there
will be further delays in the project that are likely to impact on
the overall financial performance of the Company in the current
financial year. As we have stated, this impact is expected at the
current time to be up to USD 10m of revenue, which the Board now
expects will be recognised in a later financial period.
Our established market presence with global, blue chip customers
remains a key pillar in expanding our geographical presence. We
have made good progress in recent years in broadening and deepening
our geographical footprint such that in 2020, we delivered
contracts across 12 countries. We expect our strategy to diversify
into new geographies will continue to bear fruit reflecting both
the quality of our research-led approach, which enables us to
anticipate the location of future contracts, and through the
deepening relationships we have with existing customers which leads
to opportunities to support them in new geographies. Importantly,
we have increasing engagement with customers asking us to deliver
material projects outside of Africa of which our contract awarded
to renovate the US Embassy in Denmark and recently announced
contract awards to undertake works in the Middle East and East Asia
are good examples.
The Company's order book at 31 December 2020 stood at USD 187
million, an increase of USD 55m from 30 June 2020, with 62%
comprising high value IFM work. The growth in our order book and
proven resilience of IFM revenue provides confidence to continue to
make long-term investment decisions, even in these dynamic times.
To this point, at the time of IPO we invested in the Company to
ensure it could support annual revenue in the region of USD 100m.
With a growing order book approaching USD 200m and with a number of
large bids outstanding, we need to ensure RA has the capacity to
deal with a step-change in activity. As a result we have commenced
a 12 to 24 month investment programme which will put additional
resources in place to manage the anticipated growth of the business
going forward. An initial step taken in 2020 was the consolidation
of two UAE offices and relocation of a number of regional staff to
the larger Dubai based Head Office.
We recognise that as broad commercial activity returns to more
normal patterns, we could see heightened levels of project activity
by existing and new clients. Effective business planning to make
sure RA is positioned to deliver on the significant opportunities
ahead is currently a key priority for our business.
Current trading and outlook
The last few days have been challenging for everyone connected
with RA as we have responded to the hostile activity in Cabo
Delgado, Mozambique where RA has been operational for the last few
years. In these circumstances, this is a somewhat complex trading
update to provide. On the one hand, we are more confident than ever
about the long-term outlook for our business, and this is reflected
in the Board's decision to increase our recommended dividend
payment to 1.35p per share. Our order book and cash profile
underpin this confidence and the last 12 months have highlighted
the strengths of our business, including notably the value of our
longer-term and higher margin IFM contracts.
This confidence needs to be tempered for the current financial
year given the prevailing external conditions with the situation in
Mozambique uncertain and, more generally, COVID-19 continuing to
determine customers' ability to commence new projects. Prior to the
events of the last week, we were expecting to see a stronger second
half performance in 2021, as large contracted projects commenced.
Revenue from the deployment of our camp in Mozambique was a
material component of this phasing and as we highlighted in our
announcement yesterday, our current expectation is there will be
delays to the commencement of our Mozambique project which may lead
to USD 10 million of revenue being deferred to later financial
periods. It may be that this ends up being an overly conservative
view, but it is the prudent view to provide to our shareholders at
this time.
Shareholders should also be aware that the level of business
development activity we are involved in is particularly strong with
encouraging new bid activity on contracts ranging from USD 10
million to USD 50 million in value. We have developed and expanded
new relationships with large US corporations, setting up
partnerships and teaming agreements for new projects in relation to
existing global government programmes. Our recent teaming partner
announcement with Cherokee Nation is a great example of this and we
continue to pursue more contracts together. We are also now bidding
on global UK government programmes as a prime contractor. These
programmes run for 3 to 5 years, providing RA a pool of future
potential work on long term contracts. Our new bids to existing
clients see RA having the opportunity to expand our geographical
footprint to a potential 5 new countries in 2021/22. This is an
unprecedented level of new business activity relating to high value
contracts.
We also expect heightened levels of project starts by existing
and new clients as commercial activity returns to normal. Depending
on timing, this could materially strengthen our financial position
in the current financial year but, in any event, we expect the
anticipated acceleration in activity during the course of this year
will bridge to an even stronger performance in 2022.
Soraya Narfeldt
Chief Executive Officer
30 March 2021
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Overview
Revenue of USD 64.4m and gross margin of 29.2% highlight our
financial performance for the year. Results for the second half are
in line with guidance we provided in a trading update on 15
December 2020 and we are encouraged by continued strong cash
generation from our operations.
The resilience of IFM and Supply Chain revenue helped offset the
lower revenue and profit contribution from Construction which
resulted from clients slowing or temporarily suspending projects
during the year as the health risks relating to COVID-19 became
apparent and global lockdowns became more widespread. As a result,
a significant value of construction work was deferred and will
likely now be recognised in 2021.
The business generated cash flows from operations of USD 21.3m
during 2020, reflecting strong cash profitability, with Underlying
EBITDA of USD 14.2m, and working capital benefits from strong
receivable collections. We continued to invest in growth, spending
USD 24.5m on capital expenditure during the year to develop remote
camp facilities in Mozambique and East Africa, both of which are
owned by the Company and leased to clients on a long-term basis.
These investments were undertaken whilst maintaining significant
liquidity to both execute and bid for large projects.
2020 2019
USD'm USD'm
Revenue 64.4 69.1
Gross profit 18.8 21.9
Gross profit margin 29.2% 31.7%
Underlying operating profit 10.4 13.7
Underlying operating profit margin 16.1% 19.8%
Operating profit 7.3 13.6
Operating profit margin 11.3% 19.7%
Profit before tax 6.6 13.3
Profit before tax margin 10.3% 19.2%
Underlying EBITDA 14.2 16.3
Underlying EBITDA margin 22.0% 23.5%
EPS, basic (cents) 3.8 7.4
Underlying EPS, basic (cents)(4) 5.6 7.4
Net cash (end of period) 11.2 21.4
Revenue
Reported revenue for 2020 of USD 64.4m (2019: USD 69.1m)
represents a 6.8% decrease year-on-year. This decrease resulted
from construction projects being suspended due to COVID-19. These
projects recommenced in the second half of the year, however work
progress continued to be affected by COVID-19 related restrictions
and delays. As previously highlighted, revenue relating to the
suspended construction contracts is deferred in nature rather than
cancelled.
In terms of the wider business, we saw IFM and Supply Chain
revenue increase 9% and 10% respectively. Revenue from the IFM
service channel proved particularly resilient during 2020, whilst
revenue from supply chain activities benefitted from USD 2.7m in
contracts awarded in the first half which related to the COVID-19
response in Europe. Excluding these one-off orders, approximately
75% of Supply Chain revenue was earned from long-term contracts,
often 3-5 years in length.
Revenue by service channel:
2020 2019
USD'm USD'm
Integrated facilities management 31.3 28.6
Construction 19.1 27.6
Supply chain services 14.1 12.8
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64.4 69.1
Profit Margin
Gross margin in 2020 was 29.2% (2019: 31.7%), with the decrease
primarily resulting from many construction projects operating at or
around breakeven gross margin during periods of project suspension.
Overall, we chose to take a pragmatic approach to supporting our
clients' interests during periods of disruption, maintaining
project momentum and some level of commercial activity where
possible. While in some cases this led to inefficient project
execution, we believe this strategy will lead to long-term
benefits.
Reconciliation of profit to Underlying EBITDA:
2020 2019
USD'm USD'm
Profit 6.6 12.9
Tax expense 0.1 0.4
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Profit before tax 6.6 13.3
Finance costs 1.0 0.7
Investment income (0.3) (0.3)
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Operating profit 7.3 13.6
Non-underlying items 3.0 0.0
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Underlying operating profit 10.4 13.7
Share based payments 0.1 0.0
Depreciation 3.7 2.6
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Underlying EBITDA 14.2 16.3
Underlying EBITDA margin in 2020 was 22.0% (2019: 23.5%) and
underlying operating profit margin was 16.1% (2019: 19.8%). With
administrative expenses of USD 8.4m (2019: USD 8.2m) remaining
broadly consistent year on year, the variance in both Underlying
EBITDA and UOP was driven by variances in revenue and gross
margin.
During the year, the Company incurred non-underlying costs of
USD 3.0m (2019: USD 0.0m). COVID-19 costs of USD 1.4m are almost
entirely incremental staff costs relating to the pandemic. Further
detail on these costs can be found in note 9 of the consolidated
financial statements. The share based payments charge of USD 1.2m
relates to the issue of 1.8m restricted Ordinary Shares in October
2020. Further detail can be found in note 13 of the consolidated
financial statements. In addition, there were modest expenses
incurred in relation to restructuring, resulting from consolidating
two office facilities and relocating staff to the new Dubai head
office, and acquisition costs related to potential corporate
acquisitions which were being explored in the first half of 2020.
These transactions were halted for various reasons including the
incremental level of uncertainty COVID-19 added to target operating
forecasts.
Non-underlying items:
2020 2019
USD'm USD'm
COVID-19 costs 1.4 -
Other share based payments 1.2 -
Restructuring costs 0.3 -
Acquisition costs 0.2 0.0
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3.0 0.0
Finance Costs net of Investment Revenue increased to USD 0.7m
(2019: USD 0.4m). The Company earned a lower return on bank
deposits and realised increased foreign exchange losses resulting
primarily from the appreciation in the Euro and volatility of the
UK Pound.
Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share was 3.8 cents in the current period
(2019: 7.4 cents), a reduction of 49% on the prior year, reflecting
the reduction in year-on-year profit and the impact of certain
non-recurring costs described in the Profit Margin commentary.
Adjusting for non-underlying items, underlying earnings per share
was 5.6 cents (2019: 7.4 cents), a reduction of 24% on the prior
year.
The share buyback programme, which was in operation from June to
September 2020, reduced the weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue to 172.5m (2019: 173.6m), partially offsetting the
reduction in year-on-year profits.
Cash flow
Cash flows generated from operations were USD 21.3m in the year
(2019: USD 8.9m), driving a 291% cash conversion ratio(5) ; a
significant improvement from the prior period (2019: 66%). The
strong cash conversion ratio was driven by Underlying EBITDA of USD
14.2m and a period of strong collections of accounts receivable
balances. This was partially offset by the build-up of inventory
related to the Company's purchase of a 2500-person prefabricated
camp facility, a significant portion of which is being held for use
in upcoming projects we anticipate will commence in H2 2021.
Summary cash flows:
2020 2019
USD'm USD'm
Cash flows generated from operations 21.3 8.9
Tax & end of service benefits paid (0.2) (0.3)
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Net cash flows from operating activities 21.1 8.7
Investing activities (excluding
Capital Expenditure) 0.3 0.4
Capital Expenditure (24.5) (12.4)
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Net cash flows from investing activities (24.1) (12.0)
Financing activities (excluding
borrowings) (6.8) (3.2)
Proceeds from borrowing 6.1 -
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Net cash flows from financing activities (0.7) (3.2)
Net change in cash during the period (3.8) (6.6)
During the year we invested USD 24.5m in capital expenditure
with the majority of spend relating to developing our property in
Mozambique and expanding another owned facility in East Africa. We
also consolidated two office premises into a larger newly leased
facility in Dubai. This property will serve as our new Head Office
and has been fit-out to allow for expansion in the coming
years.
Capital expenditure:
2020
USD'm
Construction of Mozambique Facility 18.7
Expansion of East Africa Facility 3.8
Dubai Head Office 0.9
Other 1.1
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24.5
We anticipate capital expenditure of USD 7m to USD 10m in 2021,
with the majority being related to completing the construction of
the Mozambique camp. Incremental spend is only expected if
specifically linked to new projects.
Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Net assets at 31 December 2020 were USD 72.1m (2019: USD 69.5m)
with fixed assets comprising the majority of the total balance
sheet following the significant capital expenditure in the year.
Excluding right-to-use assets, 72% of fixed assets relate to land
and buildings which are leased on a long-term basis to clients or
used to support our other projects through their use as workshops,
warehouses, staff accommodation facilities and offices.
Breakup of net assets:
2020 2019
USD'm USD'm
Cash and cash equivalents 17.6 21.4
Loan notes (6.5) -
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Net cash 11.2 21.4
Net working capital 14.4 22.7
Non-current assets 51.0 28.5
Tangible owned assets 47.3 26.1
Right-to-use assets 3.5 2.4
Goodwill 0.1 0.1
Lease liabilities and end of service
benefit (4.5) (3.2)
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Net assets 72.1 69.5
Net cash of USD 11.2m at 31 December 2020 reflects a decrease
from USD 21.4m at the previous year-end yet still provides the
business with significant liquidity after a period during which we
have invested significantly in our Mozambique facility.
The Company raised USD 6.5m of debt under the Medium-Term Note
programme launched in the second half of 2020. This debt was raised
to accelerate the development of our Mozambique facility and more
generally in response to an increase in client inquiries relating
to undertaking large projects. Under the terms of the MTN
programme, a subsidiary of the Company issued unsecured notes to
investors repayable in the second half of 2022. The programme was
closed on 31 December 2020. Further details can be found in note 23
of the consolidated financial statements.
Liquidity and available cash are often assessed by potential
customers during the contract adjudication process. Given the
strength of our balance sheet, strong cash flow generated by our
ongoing contracts, and the success of the MTN programme, we are
satisfied that both metrics are sufficient so that we can continue
to bid for larger projects and have the financial capacity to
mobilise multiple large projects simultaneously.
Share buyback programme
On 8 June 2020, the Company commenced a Share Buyback Programme
(the "Buyback") to provide the Company with a pool of shares which
can be used to incentivise and retain key directors, officers, and
staff. On 9 September 2020, it was announced that the Board had
elected to conclude the Buyback with immediate effect given the
budgeted amount had been reached. In total 3.9m shares were
repurchased which represents 2.2% of the issued share capital of
the Company prior to the Buyback commencing.
On 20 October 2020, the Company announced it had re-issued 1.8m
of these shares as restricted ordinary shares ("Restricted Shares")
to key senior members of staff, including certain persons
discharging managerial responsibilities, as detailed in the
announcement. The Restricted Shares are subject to a six-month
lock-in from the date of issue, during which they cannot be sold or
transferred. At the same time, the Company announced the issuance
of 1.8m share options which are scheduled to vest over a three-year
period. Further details can be found in note 13 of the consolidated
financial statements.
Dividend
The Board is recommending a dividend of 1.35p per share which,
subject to shareholder approval will be paid on 8 July 2021 to all
shareholders on the register at 28 May 2021. A dividend of 1.25p
per share totalling USD 2.7m was declared and authorised during
2020 (2019: USD 2.2m) and was subsequently paid on 9 July 2020.
2020 2019 2018
GBP'pence GBP'pence GBP'pence
Dividends declared 1.35 1.25 1.00
The Board's intention continues to be to adopt a progressive
dividend policy and to increase the dividend in future years while
retaining sufficient liquidity to meet the needs of the business
and to fund continued growth. The Board believes the continued
growth in our customer base and the pursuit of a one-supplier model
will provide a basis for continued earnings growth in the
future.
Andrew Bolter
Chief Financial Officer
30 March 2021
Notes to Financial Review:
(4) Underlying EPS reflects UOP after deducting net finance
costs and taxation, divided by the weighted average number of
ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
(5) Cash conversion is calculated as cashflow generated from
operations divided by operating profit.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the year ended 31 December 2020
2020 2019
Notes USD'000 USD'000
Restated
(6)
Revenue 7 64,441 69,064
Cost of sales 9 (45,647) (47,174)
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Gross profit 18,794 21,890
Administrative expenses 9 (8,429) (8,204)
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Underlying operating profit 10,365 13,686
Non-underlying items 9 (3,046) (46)
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Operating profit 7,319 13,640
Investment revenue 278 294
Finance costs (970) (675)
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Profit before tax 6,627 13,259
Tax expense 11 (61) (384)
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Profit and total comprehensive
income for the year 6,566 12,875
Basic and diluted earnings per
share (cents) 12 3.8 7.4
(6) The Company has modified the presentation of the
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income to reclassify
holding company expenses as administrative expenses. See note
5.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 31 December 2020
2020 2019
Notes USD'000 USD'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant, and equipment 16 50,886 28,516
Goodwill 17 138 138
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51,024 28,654
Current assets
Inventories 18 9,142 6,178
Trade and other receivables 19 12,666 24,520
Cash and cash equivalents 20 17,632 21,393
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39,440 52,091
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Total assets 90,464 80,745
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 21 24,300 24,300
Share premium 18,254 18,254
Merger reserve (17,803) (17,803)
Treasury shares 22 (1,363) -
Share based payment reserve 177 47
Retained earnings 48,509 44,685
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Total equity 72,074 69,483
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Non-current liabilities
Loan notes 23 6,471 -
Lease liabilities 24 3,720 2,397
Employees' end of service benefits 25 517 391
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10,708 2,788
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Current liabilities
Lease liabilities 24 318 437
Trade and other payables 26 7,364 8,037
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7,682 8,474
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Total liabilities 18,390 11,262
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Total equity and liabilities 90,464 80,745
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the year ended 31 December 2020
Share
Based
Share Share Merger Treasury Payment Retained
Capital Premium Reserve Shares Reserve Earnings Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
As at 1
January
2019 24,300 18,254 (17,803) - 16 34,013 58,780
Total
comprehensive
income for
the period - - - - - 12,875 12,875
Share based
payments
(note 13) - - - - 31 - 31
Dividends
declared
and paid
(note 14) - - - - - (2,203) (2,203)
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As at 31
December
2019 24,300 18,254 (17,803) - 47 44,685 69,483
Total
comprehensive
income for
the period - - - - - 6,566 6,566
Share based
payments
(note 13) - - - - 130 - 130
Dividends
declared
and paid
(note 14) - - - - - (2,674) (2,674)
Purchase
of treasury
shares (note
22) - - - (2,600) - - (2,600)
Issuance
of treasury
shares (note
22) - - - 1,237 - (68) 1,169
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As at 31
December
2020 24,300 18,254 (17,803) (1,363) 177 48,509 72,074
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the year ended 31 December 2020
2020 2019
Notes USD'000 USD'000
Operating activities
Operating profit 7,319 13,640
Adjustments for non-cash and other
items:
Depreciation on property, plant,
and equipment 16 3,731 2,577
Loss on disposal of property,
plant, and equipment 16 93 46
Unrealised differences on translation
of foreign balances 5 (165)
Provision for employees' end of
service benefits 25 209 174
Share based payments 13 1,299 31
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12,656 16,303
Working capital adjustments:
Inventories (2,964) (1,607)
Trade and other receivables 12,240 (8,306)
Trade and other payables (616) 2,559
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Cash flows generated from operations 21,316 8,949
Tax paid 11 (117) (144)
Employees' end of service benefits
paid 25 (83) (133)
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Net cash flows from operating activities 21,116 8,672
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Investing activities
Investment revenue received 278 294
Purchase of property, plant, and
equipment 16 (24,450) (12,358)
Proceeds from disposal of property,
plant, and equipment 16 24 170
Acquisition of subsidiary (net
of cash acquired) - (106)
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Net cash flows used in investing
activities (24,148) (12,000)
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Financing activities
Proceeds from borrowings 23 6,084 -
Repayment of lease liabilities 24 (564) (370)
Finance costs paid (970) (675)
Dividends paid 14 (2,674) (2,203)
Purchase of treasury shares 22 (2,600) -
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Net cash flows used in financing
activities (724) (3,248)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (3,756) (6,576)
Cash and cash equivalents as at
start of the period 20 21,393 27,804
Effect of foreign exchange on cash
and cash equivalents (5) 165
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Cash and cash equivalents as at
end of the period 20 17,632 21,393
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1 CORPORATE INFORMATION
The principal activity of RA International Group plc ("RAI" or
the "Company") and its subsidiaries (together the "Group") is
providing services in demanding and remote areas. These services
include construction, integrated facilities management, and supply
chain services.
RAI was incorporated on 13 March 2018 as a public company in
England and Wales under registration number 11252957. The address
of its registered office is One Fleet Place, London, EC4M 7WS.
2 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with international accounting standards in conformity
with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. They have been
prepared under the historical cost basis and have been presented in
United States Dollars (USD). All values are rounded to the nearest
thousand (USD'000), except where otherwise indicated.
Going concern
In assessing the basis of preparation of the financial
statements the Board has undertaken a rigorous assessment of going
concern, considering financial forecasts covering a period to 30
June 2022 and utilising scenario analysis to test the adequacy of
the Group's liquidity. These include multiple scenarios which
specifically forecast the continued impact of COVID-19 on the
Group's trading, principally the impact of delays relating to the
timing of new project awards and commencement date of new projects.
Under all scenarios, the Group has concluded that it has sufficient
cash reserves to fund trading, continued capital investment and
payment of proposed dividends through the going concern period. The
Group has access to a USD 2m overdraft facility, which is not
expected to be utilized at any point throughout the going concern
period, and there are no capital repayments associated with the
loan notes issued during the year.
The Group has performed a comprehensive analysis with respect to
the potential operational and financial risks associated with
COVID-19. The primary impact of COVID-19 on the Group is that new
contract awards and the commencement of new projects continue to be
delayed as a result of the Group's clients being unable to travel
to project sites. Based on discussions with customers, the Board
expects that many of these pending awards will be formally made in
the second half of 2021 and that execution of substantial project
work will commence towards the end of 2021 or early 2022.
The Board has approved financial forecasts that take into
account the above referenced scenario as well as potential downside
sensitivities which include the delay of all new significant
contract awards until 2022. Under all of these scenarios the Group
continues to be cash positive and further mitigations, such as
delaying capex spend, have been identified to preserve cash if
required to provide additional headroom and remain cash positive if
there was a worsening of conditions beyond the downside scenarios
considered. Any scenario whereby trading performance is worse that
those modelled is considered to be remote given the level of
committed contracted work in place.
The Board has also assessed the Group's ability to overcome the
operating challenges associated with continuing to service clients
throughout the term of the pandemic and has concluded that the
Group will be able to continue to meet its contractual commitments.
The Board has come to this conclusion given that the Group has been
able to meet its contractual requirements throughout the COVID-19
pandemic period. Additionally, the Group's primary activity is
undertaking projects in locations where a crisis situation is
either ongoing or there is a reasonable expectation that a crisis
will occur during the term of the project. As a result, the Group
has existing plans in place to address the operating challenges
associated with restrictions on both the movement of people and
goods. It also has existing infrastructure, procedures, and
insurance in place to address the safety and security of its staff
and assets.
Under all scenarios, the Group has sufficient cash reserves to
be able to operate for the foreseeable future. On that basis, the
Board is therefore satisfied that it is appropriate to adopt the
going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial
statements.
3 BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The financial statements comprise the financial statements of
the Company and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2020. Control is
achieved when the Group 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 over the investee.
Specifically, the Group controls an investee if, and only if, the
Group has:
-- Power over the investee (i.e., existing rights that give it
the current ability to direct the relevant activities of the
investee),
-- Exposure, or rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee, and
-- The ability to use its power over the investee to affect its returns.
Generally, there is a presumption that a majority of voting
rights results in control. To support this presumption and when the
Group has less than a majority of the voting or similar rights of
an investee, the Group considers all relevant facts and
circumstances in assessing whether it has power over an investee,
including:
-- The contractual arrangement with the other vote holders of the investee,
-- Rights arising from other contractual arrangements, and
-- The Group's voting rights and potential voting rights.
The Group reassesses whether or not it controls an investee if
facts and circumstances indicate that there are changes to one or
more of the three elements of control. Consolidation of a
subsidiary begins when the Group obtains control over the
subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control over the
subsidiary. Assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of a
subsidiary acquired or disposed of during the year are included in
the financial statements from the date the Group gains control
until the date the Group ceases to control the subsidiary.
When necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements
of a subsidiary to bring their accounting policies into line with
the Group's accounting policies. All intra-group assets and
liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows relating to
transactions between members of the Group are eliminated in full on
consolidation.
A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a
change of control, is accounted for as an equity transaction.
If the Company loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises
the related assets (including goodwill), liabilities,
non-controlling interest, and other components of equity while any
resultant gain or loss is recognised in the profit or loss. Any
investment retained is recognised at fair value.
Business combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition
method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of
the consideration transferred, which is measured at the fair value
on the acquisition date. The net identifiable assets acquired, and
liabilities assumed are recorded at their respective fair values on
the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as
incurred and included in acquisition costs.
When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial
assets and liabilities assumed for appropriate classification and
designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic
circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition
date.
4 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue recognition
Revenue from contracts with customers is recognised when control
of the goods or services are transferred to the customer at an
amount that reflects the consideration to which the Group expects
to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Group
has concluded that it is acting as a principal in all its revenue
arrangements.
Sale of goods (supply chain services)
Revenue from the sale of goods and the related logistics
services is recognised when control of ownership of the goods have
passed to the buyer, usually on delivery of the goods.
C onstruction
Typically, revenue from construction contracts is recognised at
a point in time when performance obligations have been met.
Generally, this is the same time at which client acceptance has
been received. Dependant on the nature of the contracts, in some
cases revenue is recognised over time using the percentage of
completion method on the basis that the performance does not create
an asset with an alternative use and the Group has an enforceable
right to payment for performance completed to date. Contract
revenue corresponds to the initial amount of revenue agreed in the
contract and any variations in contract work, claims and incentive
payments are recognised only to the extent that it is highly
probable that they will result in revenue, and they are capable of
being reliably measured.
Services (integrated facilities management)
Revenue from providing services is recognised over time,
applying the time elapsed method for accommodation and similar
services to measure progress towards complete satisfaction of the
service, as the customers simultaneously receive and consume the
benefits provided by the Group.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales represent costs directly incurred or related to
the revenue generating activities of the Group, including staff
costs, materials and depreciation.
Contract balances
Trade receivables
A receivable represents the Group's right to an amount of
consideration that is unconditional, meaning only the passage of
time is required before payment of the consideration is due.
Accrued revenue
Accrued revenue represents the right to consideration in
exchange for goods or services transferred to a customer in
connection with fulfilling contractual performance obligations. If
the Group performs by transferring goods or services to a customer
before invoicing, accrued revenue is recognised in an amount equal
to the earned consideration that is conditional on invoicing. Once
an invoice has been accepted by the customer accrued revenue is
reclassified as a trade receivable.
Customer advances
If a customer pays consideration before the Group transfers
goods or services to the customer, a customer advance is recognised
when the payment is received by the Group. Customer advances are
recognised as revenue when the Group meets its obligations to the
customer.
Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs directly attributable to the construction of an
asset are capitalised as part of the cost of the asset.
Capitalisation commences when the Group incurs costs for the asset,
incurs borrowing costs and undertakes activities that are necessary
to prepare the asset for its intended use or sale. Capitalisation
ceases when the asset is ready for use or sale. All other borrowing
costs are expensed in the period in which they occur. Borrowing
costs consist of interest and other costs that are incurred in
connection with the borrowing of funds.
Tax
Current income tax assets and liabilities are measured at the
amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation
authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount
are those that are enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date in the countries where the Group operates and
generates taxable income. Management periodically evaluates
positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in
which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and
establishes provisions where appropriate.
Property, plant, and equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost less
accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Capital
work-in-progress is not depreciated until the asset is ready for
use. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the
estimated useful lives. At the end of the useful life, assets are
deemed to have no residual value. Contract specific assets are
depreciated over the lesser of the length of the project, or the
useful life of the asset. The useful life of general property,
plant and equipment is as follows:
Buildings Lesser of 5 to 20 years and term of land lease
Machinery, motor vehicles, furniture and equipment 2 to 10
years
Leasehold improvements Lesser of 10 years, or term of lease
The carrying values of property, plant, and equipment are
reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. If any
such indication exists and where the carrying values exceed the
estimated recoverable amount, the assets are written down, with the
write down recorded in profit or loss to their recoverable amount,
being the greater of their fair value less costs to sell and their
value in use.
Expenditure incurred to replace a component of an item of
property, plant, and equipment that is accounted for separately is
capitalised and the carrying amount of the component that is
replaced is written off. Other subsequent expenditure is
capitalised only when it increases future economic benefits of the
related item of property, plant, and equipment. All other
expenditure is recognised in profit or loss as the expense is
incurred.
An item of property, plant, and equipment is derecognised upon
disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its
use. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset
(calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and
carrying amount of the asset) is included in the profit or loss in
the year the asset is derecognised.
Assets' residual values, useful lives, and methods of
depreciation are reviewed at each financial year end, and adjusted
prospectively, if appropriate.
Goodwill
Goodwill is stated as cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Cost is calculated as the total consideration transferred less net
assets acquired.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable
value. Costs include those expenses incurred in bringing each
product to its present location and condition. Cost is calculated
using the weighted average method. Net realisable value is based on
estimated selling price less any further costs expected to be
incurred in disposal.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and balances
with banks, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash
and have a maturity of three months or less from the date of
acquisition. This definition is also used for the consolidated cash
flow statement.
Impairment of non-financial assets
The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an
indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists,
or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the
Group estimates the asset's recoverable amount. An asset's
recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's or cash-generating
unit's (CGU) fair value less costs to sell and its value in use. An
asset's recoverable amount is determined for an individual asset,
unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largely
independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where
the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable
amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to its
recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future
cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time
value of money and the risks specific to the asset. In determining
fair value less costs to sell, an appropriate valuation model is
used maximising the use of observable inputs. These calculations
are corroborated by valuation multiples, quoted share prices for
publicly traded entities or other available fair value
indicators.
The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed budgets
and forecasts which are prepared separately for each of the Group's
cash-generating units to which the individual assets are allocated.
These budgets and forecasts generally cover a period of five years.
For longer periods, a long-term growth rate is calculated and
applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year.
Impairment losses relating to continuing operations are
recognised in those expense categories consistent with the function
of the impaired asset.
An assessment is made at each reporting date as to whether there
is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may
no longer exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists,
the Group estimates the asset's or CGU's recoverable amount. A
previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has
been a change in the assumptions used to determine the asset's
recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised.
The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset
does not exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying
amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation, had no
impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years. Such
reversal is recognised in the profit or loss unless the asset is
carried at a revalued amount, in which case, the reversal is
treated as a revaluation increase.
Provisions
Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present
obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it
is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic
benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable
estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. The expense
relating to a provision is presented in the statement of profit or
loss.
If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions
are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, when
appropriate, the risks specific to the liability. When discounting
is used, the increase in the provision due to the passage of time
is recognised as a finance cost.
Financial instruments
i) Financial assets
Initial recognition and measurement
The classification of financial assets at initial recognition
depends on the financial asset's contractual cash flow
characteristics and the Group's business model for managing them.
With the exception of trade receivables that do not contain a
significant financing component or for which the Group has applied
the practical expedient, the Group initially measures a financial
asset at its fair value plus, in the case of a financial asset not
at fair value through profit or loss, transaction costs. Trade
receivables that do not contain a significant financing component
or for which the Group has applied the practical expedient are
measured at the transaction price determined under IFRS 15.
Subsequent measurement
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured
using the effective interest method and are subject to impairment.
Gains and losses are recognised in profit or loss when the asset is
derecognised, modified, or impaired.
Other receivables are subsequently measured at amortised
cost.
Derecognition of financial assets
A financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial
asset or part of a group of similar financial assets) is
derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the asset
has expired.
Impairment of financial assets
The Group recognises an allowance for expected credit losses
(ECLs) for all debt instruments not held at fair value through
profit or loss. ECLs are based on the difference between the
contractual cash flows due in accordance with the contract and all
the cash flows that the Group expects to receive, discounted at an
approximation of the original effective interest rate. The expected
cash flows will include cash flows from the sale of collateral held
or other credit enhancements that are integral to the contractual
terms.
ECLs are recognised in two stages. For credit exposures for
which there has not been a significant increase in credit risk
since initial recognition, ECLs are provided for credit losses that
result from default events that are possible within the next
12-months (a 12-month ECL). For those credit exposures for which
there has been a significant increase in credit risk since initial
recognition, a loss allowance is required for credit losses
expected over the remaining life of the exposure, irrespective of
the timing of the default (a lifetime ECL).
For trade receivables and contract assets, the Group applies a
simplified approach in calculating ECLs. Therefore, the Group does
not track changes in credit risk, but instead recognises a loss
allowance based on lifetime ECLs at each reporting date. When
arriving at the ECL we consider historical credit loss experience
including any adjustments for forward-looking factors specific to
the debtors and the economic environment.
A financial asset is deemed to be in default when internal or
external information indicates that the Group is unlikely to
receive the outstanding contractual amounts in full before taking
into account any credit enhancements held by the Group. A financial
asset is written off when there is no reasonable expectation of
recovering the contractual cash flows.
Income from financial assets
Investment revenue relates to interest income accrued on a time
basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the
effective interest rate applicable, which is the rate that exactly
discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life
of the financial asset to that asset's net carrying amount.
ii) Financial liabilities
Initial recognition and measurement
Financial liabilities are initially recognised at fair value and
subsequently classified at fair value through profit or loss, loans
and borrowings, or payables. Loans and borrowings and payables are
recognised net of directly attributable transaction costs.
The Group's financial liabilities include trade and other
payables and loan notes.
Subsequent measurement
The measurement of financial liabilities depends on their
classification as described below:
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
include financial liabilities held for trading and financial
liabilities designated upon initial recognition as held at fair
value through profit or loss.
Financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition at
fair value through profit or loss are designated at the initial
date of recognition, and only if the criteria in IFRS 9 are
satisfied. The Group has not designated any financial liability as
at fair value through profit or loss.
Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they
are incurred for the purpose of repurchasing in the nearterm. This
category also includes derivative financial instruments entered
into by the Group that are not designated as hedging instruments in
hedge relationships as defined by IFRS 9. Separated embedded
derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are
designated as effective hedging instruments.
Loans and payables
This is the category most relevant to the Group. After initial
recognition, interest-bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently
measured at amortised cost using the EIR method. Gains and losses
are recognised in profit or loss when the liabilities are
derecognised as well as through the EIR amortisation process.
Amortised cost is calculated by taking into account any discount
or premium on acquisition and fees or costs that are an integral
part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included as finance costs
in the statement of profit or loss.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under
the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.
Where an existing financial liability is replaced by another
from the same lender on substantially different terms, or the terms
of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an
exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the
original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the
difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the
profit or loss.
Leases
Right-of-use assets
The Group recognises right-of-use assets at the commencement
date of the lease (i.e. the date the underlying asset is available
for use). Right-of-use assets are measured at cost, less any
accumulated depreciation and impairment losses, and adjusted for
any remeasurement of lease liability. The cost of right-of-use
assets includes the amount of lease liabilities recognised and
initial direct costs incurred. Right-of-use assets are depreciated
on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term and the
estimated useful lives of the assets.
Lease liabilities
At the commencement date of the lease, the Group recognises
lease liabilities measured at the present value of lease payments
to be made over the lease term. In calculating the present value of
lease payments, the Group uses its incremental borrowing rate at
the lease commencement date because the interest rate implicit in
the lease is not readily determinable. After the commencement date,
the amount of lease liabilities is increased to reflect the
accretion of interest and reduced for the lease payment made. In
addition, the carrying amount of lease liabilities is remeasured if
there is a modification, a change in the lease term or a change in
the lease payments.
Short-term leases and leases on low-value assets
The Group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to
its short-term leases (i.e. those leases that have a lease term of
12 months or less from the commencement date). It also applies the
lease of low-value assets recognition exemption to leases that are
considered to be low value. Lease payments on short-term leases and
leases of low-value assets are recognised as an expense on a
straight-line basis over the lease term.
Employees' end of service benefits
The Group provides end of service benefits to its employees in
accordance with local labour laws. The entitlement to these
benefits is based upon the employees' final salary and length of
service, subject to the completion of a minimum service period. The
expected costs of these benefits are accrued over the period of
employment. The Group accounts for these benefits as a defined
contribution plan under IAS 19.
Treasury Shares
Treasury shares are held as a deduction from equity and are held
at cost price.
Share based payments
Employees (including senior executives) of the Group receive
remuneration in the form of share-based payments, whereby employees
render services as consideration for equity instruments
(equity-settled transactions).
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the
fair value at the date when the grant is made using an appropriate
valuation model, further details of which are provided in note
13.
That cost is recognised in employee benefits expense, included
in administrative expenses, together with a corresponding increase
in equity (share based payment reserve), over the period in which
the service and, where applicable, the performance conditions are
fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expense recognised
for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the
vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has
expired and the Group's best estimate of the number of equity
instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the
statement of profit or loss for a period represents the movement in
cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that
period.
Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into
account when determining the grant date fair value of awards, but
the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of
the Group's best estimate of the number of equity instruments that
will ultimately vest. Market performance conditions are reflected
within the grant date fair value. Any other conditions attached to
an award, but without an associated service requirement, are
considered to be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions are
reflected in the fair value of an award and lead to an immediate
expensing of an award unless there are also service and/or
performance conditions.
No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest
because non-market performance and/or service conditions have not
been met. Where awards include a market or non-vesting condition,
the transactions are treated as vested irrespective of whether the
market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all
other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied.
The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as
additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings
per share.
Contingencies
Contingent liabilities are not recognised in the financial
statements, they are disclosed unless the possibility of an outflow
of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. A contingent
asset is not recognised in the financial statements but disclosed
when an inflow of economic benefits is probable.
Foreign currencies
The Group's financial statements are presented in USD, which is
the functional currency of all Group companies. Items included in
the financial statements of each entity are measured using that
functional currency.
Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded at the
functional currency rate prevailing at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies
are retranslated at the functional currency spot rate of exchange
prevailing at the reporting date. All differences are taken to
profit or loss.
Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a
foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the
dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at
fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange
rates at the date when the fair value was determined.
Foreign currency share capital (including any related share
premium or additional paid-in capital) is translated using the
exchange rates as at the dates of the initial transaction. The
value is not remeasured.
5 CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND DISCLOSURES
New and amended standards and interpretations
Amendments and interpretations that apply for the first time in
2020 do not have a significant impact on the financial statements
of the Group. The Group has not early adopted any standards,
interpretations or amendments that have been issued but are not yet
effective.
Presentation of Statement of Consolidated Income
The Company has modified the presentation of the Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income to reclassify holding company
expenses as administrative expenses, so as to increase the
similarity of presentation to sector comparators. The Company
believes this provides a more meaningful basis for users of the
financial statements. Prior period results have been restated
accordingly, resulting in administrative expenses as previously
disclosed in the prior period income statement increasing from USD
7,156,000 to USD 8,204,000 with no change to operating profit as a
result of these reclassifications. Prior period underlying
operating profit has decreased from USD 14,734,000 to USD
13,686,000 as a result of this reclassification. Current year
holding company expenses amount to USD 1,140,000 and are included
in administrative expenses.
6 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The preparation of the financial statements requires management
to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that may affect the
reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenue, expenses,
disclosure of contingent liabilities, and the resultant provisions
and fair values. Such estimates are necessarily based on
assumptions about several factors and actual results may differ
from reported amounts.
Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing
basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the
period in which the estimate is revised and in any future periods
affected.
a) Judgments
Use of Alternative Performance Measures
IAS1 requires material items to be disclosed separately in a way
that enables users to assess the quality of a company's
profitability. In practice, these are commonly referred to as
'exceptional' items, but this is not a concept defined by IFRS and
therefore there is a level of judgement involved in arriving at an
Alternative Performance Measure (APM) which excludes such
exceptional items. The Group refers to these as non-underlying
items and considers items suitable for separate presentation that
are outside normal operations and are material to the results of
the Group either by virtue of size or nature. See note 9 for
further details on specific balances which are classified as
non-underlying items.
b) Estimates and assumptions
Percentage of completion
The Group uses the output percentage-of-completion method when
accounting for contract revenue on its long-term construction
contracts. Use of the percentage-of-completion method requires the
Group to estimate the progress of contracts based on surveys of
work performed. The Group has determined this basis of revenue
recognition is the best available measure on such contracts and
where possible seeks customer verification of
percentage-of-completion calculations as at financial reporting
dates.
The accuracy of percentage-of-completion estimates has a
material impact on the amount of revenue and related profit
recognised. As at 31 December 2020, USD 1,083,000 of accrued
revenue had been calculated using the percentage-of-completion
method (2019: USD 2,806,000), of which USD 398,000 is supported by
customer verifications (2019: USD 884,000).
Revisions to profit or loss arising from changes in estimates
are accounted for in the period when the changes occur.
IFRS 16 - interest rate
In some jurisdictions where the Group holds long-term leases,
the incremental borrowing rate is not readily determinable. As a
result, the incremental borrowing rate is estimated with reference
to risk adjusted rates in other jurisdictions where a market rate
is determinable, and the Group's cost of funding.
7 SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
For management purposes, the Group is organised into one segment
based on its products and services, which is the provision of
services in demanding and remote areas. Accordingly, the Group only
has one reportable segment. The Group's Chief Operating Decision
Maker (CODM) monitors the operating results of the business as a
single unit for the purpose of making decisions about resource
allocation and assessing performance. The CODM is considered to be
the Board of Directors.
Operating segments
Revenue, operating results, assets, and liabilities presented in
the financial statements relate to the provision of services in
demanding and remote areas.
Revenue by service channel:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Integrated facilities management 31,265 28,600
Construction 19,085 27,634
Supply chain services 14,091 12,830
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64,441 69,064
Revenue by recognition timing:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Revenue recognised over time 40,118 38,450
Revenue recognised at a point in
time 24,323 30,614
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64,441 69,064
Geographic segment
The Group primarily operates in Africa and as such the CODM
considers Africa and Other locations to be the only geographic
segments of the Group. The below geography split is based on the
location of project implementation.
Revenue by geographic area of project implementation:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Africa 61,161 68,735
Other 3,280 329
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64,441 69,064
Non-current assets by geographic area:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Africa 47,687 27,527
Other 3,337 1,127
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51,024 28,654
Revenue split by customer:
2020 2019
% %
Customer A 24 30
Customer E 10 3
Customer F 10 2
Customer D 9 6
Customer G 9 9
Customer B 7 13
Customer C 4 11
Other 27 26
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100 100
8 GROUP INFORMATION
The Company operates through its subsidiaries, listed below,
which are legally or beneficially, directly or indirectly owned and
controlled by the Company.
The extent of the Company's beneficial ownership and the
principal activities of the subsidiaries are as follows:
Name of the entity Country of Beneficial Registered address
incorporation ownership
RA Africa Holdings British Virgin 100% 3rd floor, J&C Building, PO
Limited Islands Box 362, Road Town, Torola Virgin
Islands (British) VG110
RA Asia Holdings British Virgin 100% 3th floor, J&C Building, PO
Limited Islands Box 362, Road Town, Torola Virgin
Islands (British) VG110
RASB Holdings British Virgin 100% 3th floor, J&C Building, PO
Limited Islands Box 362, Road Town, Torola Virgin
Islands (British) VG110
RA International Cameroon 100% 537 Rue Njo-Njo, Bonaprisi,
Limited PO Box 1245, Douala, Cameroon
RA International Central African 100% Avenue des Martyrs, Bangui,
RCA Republic Central African Republic
RA International Chad 100% N'djamena, Chad
Chad
RA International Democratic 100% Kinshasa, Sis No106, Boulvevard
DRC SARL Republic Du 30 Juin, Dans La Commune
of Congo De La Gombe EN RD, Congo
RA Property ApS Denmark 100% Tuborg Boulevard 12, 4 DK-2900
Helerup, Denmark
RA International Guyana 100% 210 New Market Street, Geoegetown,
Guyana Inc. Guyana
Raints Kenya Kenya 100% 770 Faith Ave, Runda Estate,
Limited Nairobi City (North), Nairobi,
Kenya
RA International Malawi 100% Hanover House, Hanover Avenue,
Limited Independence Drive, Blantyre,
Malawi
Raints Mali Mali 100% Bamako-Niarela Immeuble Sodies
Appartement C/7, Mali
RA International Mozambique 100% Distrito KAMPFUMO, Bairro Sommarchield,
Limitada Rua. Jose Graverinha, no 198,
R/C, Maputo, Mozambique
Royal Food Solutions Mozambique 100% Distrito Urbano 1, Bairro Central,
S.A Rua do Sol, 23 Maputo, Mozambique
RA International Niger 100% Niamey, Quartier Cite Piudriere,
Niger Avenue du Damergou, CI-48, Niger
RA Contracting Qatar 100% 63 Aniza, Doustor St. 905, Salam
and Facility International, Qatar
Management LLC
RA International(*) Somalia 100% Mogadishu, Somalia
RA International South Sudan 100% Plot no. 705, Block 3-K South,
FZCO , Airport Road, Hai Matar South
Sudan
Reconstruction Sudan 100% 115 First Quarter Graif west-Khartoum,
and Assistance Kharthoum, Republic of Sudan
Company Ltd
RA International Tanzania 100% 369 Toure Drive, Oysterbay,
Limited PO Box 62, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
RA International UAE 100% Office Number S101221O39, Jebel
FZCO Ali Free Zone, Dubai, United
Arab Emirates
RA International UAE 100% Building 41, 3B Street, Al Quoz
General Trading Industrial Area 1, PO Box 115774,
LLC Dubai, United Arab Emirates
RA SB Ltd. UAE 100% RAK International Corporate
Centre, Ras Al Khaimah, United
Arab Emirates
RA International UK 100% 1 Fleet Place, London, EC4M
Global Operations 7WS, United Kingdom
Limited
RA International Uganda 100% 4th Floor, Acacia Mall, Plot
Limited 14-18, Cooper Road, Kololo,
Kampala, Uganda
REMSCO Uganda Uganda 100% 4th Floor, Acacia Mall, Plot
(SMC) Limited 14-18, Cooper Road, Kololo,
Kampala, Uganda
Berkshire General United States 100% 1 Church Street, 5th Floor,
Insurance Limited of America Burlington, Chittenden, Vermont,
05401, United States of America
(*) RA International in Somalia is not an incorporated legal
entity.
9 PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
Profit for the period is stated after charging:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Staff costs 19,845 21,775
Materials 17,571 20,671
Depreciation 3,731 2,577
Holding company expenses 1,140 1,048
Staff costs relate to wages and salaries plus directly
attributable expenses.
Non-underlying items
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Acquisition costs 175 46
COVID-19 costs 1,433 -
Restructuring costs 269 -
Other share based payments (note
13) 1,169 -
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Total non-underlying items 3,046 46
Acquisition costs
Costs incurred by the Group related to potential corporate
acquisitions are expensed as incurred. Acquisition costs mainly
comprise professional fees and travel costs. The acquisition of new
companies is not considered to be part of the Groups normal
operations, and therefore management has chosen to disclose these
costs separately on the basis as that outlined above.
COVID-19 costs
These costs were incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic and
almost entirely comprise of incremental staff costs. These
incremental staff costs primarily relate to staff salaries paid to
employees unable to work due to local lockdowns or international
travel restrictions preventing their access to worksites (USD
853,000) and discretionary payments made to employees working
throughout the pandemic (USD 388,000). All payments made were
non-contracted and at the discretion of executive management.
Incremental project costs associated with PPE consumption and
COVID-19 testing are also included in this balance (USD 192,000).
General inefficiencies experienced as a result of COVID-19 have not
been included given the high level of judgement inherent in
undertaking this exercise and as a result, continue to be included
within cost of sales.
Restructuring costs
In 2020, the Group closed two offices in the United Arab
Emirates and consolidated all country staff into a larger corporate
office (Head Office). In addition, the Group relocated staff from
other geographical locations to Head Office. The Group anticipates
the increased centralisation of its project management, support,
and administrative functions to both improve executional
capabilities through increased communication, and result in cost
savings as the Group continues to grow. This restructuring exercise
was completed in 2020 and is considered to be non-recurring.
Auditor Compensation
Amounts paid or payable by the Group in respect of audit and
non-audit services to the Auditor are shown below.
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Fees for the audit of the interim
accounts - 25
Fees for the audit of the Company
annual accounts 138 115
Fees for the audit of the subsidiary
annual accounts 72 60
Additional fee for the prior year 45 -
audit of the Group annual accounts
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Total audit fees 255 200
Non-audit related services - 54
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Total non-audit fees - 54
10 EMPLOYEE EXPENSES
The average number of employees (including directors) employed
during the period was:
2020 2019
Directors 7 7
Executive management 6 6
Staff 1,645 1,763
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1,658 1,776
The aggregate remuneration of the above employees was:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Wages and salaries 18,200 17,466
Social security costs 95 77
Share based payments 1,299 31
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19,594 17,574
The remuneration of the Directors and other key management
personnel of the Group are detailed in note 30.
11 TAX
The tax charge on the profit for the year is as follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Current tax:
UK corporation tax on profit for - -
the year
Non-UK corporation tax 61 240
Adjustment for prior years - 144
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Tax charge for the year 61 384
Factors affecting the tax charge
The tax assessed for the year varies from the standard rate of
corporation tax in the UK. The difference is explained below:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Profit before tax 6,627 13,259
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Expected tax charge based on the
standard average rate of corporation
tax in the UK of 19% (2019: 19%) 1,259 2,519
Effects of:
Deferred tax asset not recognised 102 86
Exemptions and foreign tax rate
difference (1,300) (2,365)
Adjustment for prior years - 144
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Tax charge for the year 61 384
The main UK corporation tax rate reduced from 20% to the current
rate of 19% on 1 April 2017. The Finance Act 2016 includes
legislation to reduce the tax rate further to 17% from 1 April
2020. This became law when The Finance Act 2016 received Royal
Assent on 15 September 2016. Following the budget resolution on 17
March 2020, the main UK corporation tax will remain at 19% from 1
April 2020 (cancelling the enacted cut to 17%) therefore a rate of
19% as been applied.
The Group benefits from tax exemptions granted to its customers
who are predominantly governments and large intragovernmental
organisations, as well as zero corporate tax rates in certain
countries of operation. The CODM is not aware of any factors that
indicate the tax rates in these countries will materially change in
future periods or that tax exemptions granted will no longer be
available to the Group.
12 EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Group presents basic earnings per share (EPS) data for its
ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit
attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Group by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit
attributable to ordinary shareholders of the Group by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period
plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be
issued on conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares
into ordinary shares.
2020 2019
Profit for the period (USD'000) 6,566 12,875
Basic weighted average number of
ordinary shares 172,451,137 173,575,741
Effect of employee share options 1,407,232 -
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Diluted weighted average number
of shares 173,858,369 173,575,741
Basic earnings per share (cents) 3.8 7.4
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 3.8 7.4
13 SHARE BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE
The Group recognised the following expenses related to
equity-settled payment transactions:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Performance share plan 31 31
Employee retention share plan 99 -
Other share based payments 1,169 -
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1,299 31
Performance Share Plan
On Admission, the Company introduced a Performance Share Plan
("PSP") whereby options may be granted to eligible employees.
Awards vest after a performance period of 3 years subject to
continuous employment and the achievement of a hurdle total
shareholder return ("TSR") as at the end of the performance
period.
Employee Retention Share Plan
In October 2020, the Company introduced an Employee Retention
Share Plan ("ERSP") and granted share options to a number of senior
employees. Awards vest annually subject to continuous employment.
There are no TSR linked vesting conditions associated with these
options.
At 31 December, the following unexercised share options to
acquire ordinary shares under the PSP and ERSP were
outstanding:
Year of Grant Share Plan Vesting Exercise Number of Number of
Date
price options options
GBP 2020 2019
29 June
2018 PSP 2021 0.10 2,065,216 2,826,085
2020 ERSP 1 May 2021 0.10 291,054 -
ERSP 1 May 2022 0.10 582,108 -
ERSP 1 May 2023 0.10 873,162 -
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3,811,540 2,826,085
Weighted Weighted
average average
Number of exercise Number of exercise
options price options price
2020 2020 2019 2019
GBP GBP
Outstanding at 1 January 2,826,085 0.10 2,826,085 0.10
Granted during the year 1,843,047 0.10 - -
Forfeited during the year (857,592) 0.10 - -
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Outstanding at 31 December 3,811,540 0.10 2,826,085 0.10
Options issued under the PSP were valued using the Monte Carlo
Simulation model using the following inputs:
Weighted average share 56p (USD
price 0.74)
Expected volatility 10.10%
Risk free rate 1.24%
This method is considered to be the most appropriate for valuing
options granted under schemes where there are changes in
performance conditions by which the options are measured, such as
for TSR based awards. The fair value of the options at the grant
date was USD 96,000 and a charge of USD 31,000 (2019: USD 31,000)
was recognised in administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended
2020.
Options issued under the ERSP were valued using the Black
Scholes model using the following inputs:
Weighted average share 49p (USD
price 0.64)
Expected volatility 49.70%
Risk free rate 0.00%
The fair value of the options at the grant date was USD 722,000.
A charge of USD 35,000 (2019: nil) was recognised in cost of sales
and USD 64,000 (2019: nil) was recognised in administrative
expenses for the fiscal year ended 2020. The expected volatility
input utilised represents the historic volatility of the share
price of the Company since Admission.
Other Share Based Payments
On 19 October 2020, the Company agreed to issue a total of
1,840,449 restricted Ordinary Shares (the "Restricted Shares") to
senior members of staff, including certain persons discharging
managerial responsibilities. The Restricted Shares are subject to a
six month lock-in from the date of issue, during which they cannot
be sold or transferred. Ordinary Shares issued pursuant to the
award of the Restricted Shares were satisfied from the pool of
Ordinary Shares held in Treasury. The fair value of the shares on
the grant date was GBP 0.49 (USD 0.64) per share. A charge of USD
1,169,000 (2019: nil) was recognised as a non-underlying item given
the non-reoccurring nature of this transaction and since the
discretionary awards are not part of the formal share based payment
performance plan of the Company.
Warrants
On Admission, in exchange for brokerage services provided to the
Company during its IPO, the Company issued a warrant instrument
granting its primary broker the right to subscribe for 671,514
ordinary shares of the Company. The warrants are exercisable for
five years from the date of Admission at a subscription price of
GBP 0.728 (USD 0.923) per ordinary share. They are
non-transferrable and are subject to typical anti-dilution rights
to adjust on a proportional basis for share consolidations, share
splits and stock dividends. The Company used the Black-Scholes
model to value the warrants at the grant date. The fair value of
the warrants is nil.
14 DIVIDS
During the period, a dividend of 1.25 pence (USD 0.02) per share
(173,575,741 shares) totalling GBP 2,170,000 (USD 2,674,000) was
declared and paid (2019: 1 pence (USD 0.01) per share (173,575,741
shares) totalling GBP 1,736,000 (USD 2,203,000)).
15 ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES
APMs used by the Group are defined below along with a
reconciliation from each APM to its IFRS equivalent, and an
explanation of the purpose and usefulness of each APM. APMs are
non-IFRS measures.
In general, APMs are presented externally to meet investors'
requirements for further clarity and transparency of the Group's
financial performance. APMs are also used internally by management
to evaluate business performance and for budgeting and forecasting
purposes.
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Profit 6,566 12,875
Tax expense 61 384
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Profit before tax 6,627 13,259
Finance costs 970 675
Investment income (278) (294)
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Operating profit 7,319 13,640
Non-underlying items 3,046 46
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Underlying operating profit 10,365 13,686
Share based payment expense 130 31
Depreciation 3,731 2,577
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Underlying EBITDA 14,226 16,294
Underlying Operating Profit ("UOP")
The Group uses UOP as an alternative measure to Operating Profit
to allow comparison of the profitability of its operations across
financial periods. UOP is calculated as Operating Profit adjusted
for costs which are considered to be unrelated to the Group's
underlying trading performance.
Underlying Operating Margin is calculated as UOP divided by
revenue.
Underlying EBITDA
Management defines Underlying EBITDA as Operating Profit
adjusted for depreciation, share based payments, and costs which
are considered to be unrelated to the Group's underlying trading
performance. Underlying EBITDA facilitates comparisons of operating
performance from period to period and company to company by
eliminating potential differences caused by variations in capital
structures, tax positions and the age and booked depreciation on
assets. The Group has introduced this APM in the current year for
the reasons stated above.
Underlying EPS
Underlying EPS reflects underlying operating profit after
deducting net finance costs and taxation, divided by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period.
This alternative measure of EPS enables shareholder return from the
underlying business operations to be better evaluated across
periods.
2020 2019
cents cents
Reported EPS, basic 3.8 7.4
Impact of non-underlying items 1.8 -
Underlying EPS, basic 5.6 7.4
Reported EPS, diluted 3.8 7.4
Impact of non-underlying items 1.7 -
Underlying EPS, diluted 5.5 7.4
Net Cash
Net cash represents cash less overdraft balances, term loans and
notes outstanding. This is a commonly used metric, helpful to
stakeholders when analysing the business.
16 PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
Right-of-use Machinery,
assets motor
- vehicles,
Land and Land and furniture Leasehold
and
buildings buildings equipment improvements Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Cost:
At 1 January 2020 3,375 16,605 14,892 471 35,343
Additions 1,768 22,372 1,206 872 26,218
Disposals - (4) (601) (151) (756)
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At 31 December
2020 5,143 38,973 15,497 1,192 60,805
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Depreciation:
At 1 January 2020 940 1,475 4,290 122 6,827
Charge for the
year 675 961 2,030 65 3,731
Relating to disposals - (4) (566) (69) (639)
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At 31 December
2020 1,615 2,432 5,754 118 9,919
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Net carrying amount:
At 31 December
2020 3,528 36,541 9,743 1,074 50,886
Right-of-use Machinery,
assets motor
- vehicles,
Land and Land and furniture Leasehold
and
buildings buildings equipment improvements Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Cost:
At 1 January 2019 2,814 9,605 10,515 451 23,385
Additions 561 7,288 5,090 20 12,959
Disposals - (288) (713) - (1,001)
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At 31 December
2019 3,375 16,605 14,892 471 35,343
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Depreciation:
At 1 January 2019 585 888 3,233 55 4,761
Charge for the
year 355 606 1,549 67 2,577
Relating to disposals - (19) (492) - (511)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
At 31 December
2019 940 1,475 4,290 122 6,827
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Net carrying amount:
At 31 December
2019 2,435 15,130 10,602 349 28,516
During the year, capitalised interest of USD 136,000 was
included in Land and Buildings (2019: nil), representing 100% of
borrowing costs.
Information related to lease liabilities is available in note
24.
The table below indicates the rents resulting from lease
contracts which are not capitalised and are therefore expensed in
the year.
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Short-term leases 1,112 1,599
Short-term leases include amounts paid for vehicles and heavy
equipment rental, as well as short-term property leases.
17 GOODWILL
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
As at 1 January 138 -
Acquisitions - 138
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As at 31 December 138 138
18 INVENTORIES
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Materials and consumables 8,166 4,839
Goods-in-transit 976 1,339
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9,142 6,178
There was no write down to NRV made in relation to inventory as
at 31 December 2020 (2019: nil).
19 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Trade receivables 7,319 10,820
Accrued revenue 2,410 10,916
Deposits 116 221
Prepayments 1,021 1,381
Other receivables 1,800 1,182
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12,666 24,520
Invoices are generally raised on a monthly basis, upon
completion, or part completion of performance obligations as agreed
with the customer on a contract by contract basis.
During the year 100% of accrued revenue was subsequently billed
and transferred to trade receivables from the opening unbilled
balance in the period (2019: 100%).
As at 31 December the transaction price allocated to remaining
performance obligations was USD 187,000,000 (2019: USD
141,000,000). This represents revenue expected to be recognised in
subsequent periods arising on existing contractual arrangements.
The Group has not taken the practical expedient in IFRS 15.121 not
to disclose information about performance obligations that have
original expected durations of one year or less and therefore no
consideration from contracts with customers is excluded from these
amounts. All revenue is expected to be recognised within the next 5
years.
As at 31 December the ageing of trade receivables was as
follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Not past due 5,184 7,396
Overdue by less than 30 days 938 1,058
Overdue by between 30 and 60 days 653 1,383
Overdue by more than 60 days 544 983
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7,319 10,820
Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and generally have
payment terms of 30 days. No ECL was recorded as at 31 December
2020 (2019: nil) and all receivables are expected, on the basis of
past experience, to be fully recoverable.
20 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents in the consolidated statement of
financial position comprised of cash at bank of USD 17,632,000
(2019: USD 21,393,000).
21 SHARE CAPITAL
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Authorised, issued and fully paid
173,575,741 shares (2019: 173,575,741
shares) of GBP 0.10 (2019: GBP
0.10) each 24,300 24,300
22 TREASURY SHARES
2020 2020 2019 2019
Number USD'000 Number USD'000
As at 1 January - - - -
Acquired in the period 3,868,000 2,600 - -
Issued in the period (note
13) (1,840,449) (1,237) - -
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As at 31 December 2,027,551 1,363 - -
23 LOAN NOTES
The table below summarises the loan notes:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
As at 1 January - -
Additions 6,471 -
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As at 31 December 6,471 -
Current - -
Non-current 6,471 -
During the year loan notes were issued to retail investors.
These notes carry an annual fixed interest rate of 7.00% (2019:
nil) for GBP denominated notes and 7.50% (2019: nil) for USD
denominated notes. The term of the note issuance is 24 months with
principal to be repaid as a bullet payment upon maturity. Interest
is paid on a quarterly basis, semi-annual basis, or at maturity, at
the option of the investor. At 31 December 2020, USD 387,000 (2019:
nil) was included in Other Receivables relating to loan notes
committed but where cash was not yet received This cash was
received shortly after year-end.
24 LEASE LIABILITIES
Movements in the provision recognised in the consolidated
statement of financial position are as follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
As at 1 January 2,834 2,643
Additions 1,768 561
Interest 533 493
Payments (1,097) (863)
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As at 31 December 4,038 2,834
Current 318 437
Non-current 3,720 2,397
Interest of USD 533,000 (2019: USD 493,000) relating to the
above lease liabilities has been included in Finance Costs for the
year.
As at 31 December the maturity profile of lease liabilities was
as follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
3 months or less 92 332
3 to 12 months 226 105
1 to 5 years 2,000 795
Over 5 years 1,720 1,602
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4,038 2,834
The Group had total cash outflows relating to leases of USD
2,209,000 in 2020 (2019: USD 2,462,000). This is the total of
short-term lease payments from note 16 and payments from note
24.
25 EMPLOYEES' OF SERVICE BENEFITS
Movements in the provision recognised in the consolidated
statement of financial position are as follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
As at 1 January 391 350
Provided during the year 209 174
End of service benefits paid (83) (133)
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As at 31 December 517 391
26 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Accounts payable 5,163 5,342
Accrued expenses 1,931 1,705
Accrued tax expense 182 150
Customer advances 88 840
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7,364 8,037
All customer advances recorded at 31 December 2019 were
subsequently recognised as revenue in 2020 and all customer
advances held at 31 December 2020 were subsequently recognised as
revenue in 2021.
27 CHANGES IN LIABILITIES ARISING FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
1 January 31 December
2020 Cash flows New leases Other 2020
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Non-current
liabilities
Loan notes - 6,084 - 387 6,471
Lease liabilities 2,397 - 1,642 (319) 3,720
Current liabilities
Loan notes - - - - -
Lease liabilities 437 (1,097) 126 852 318
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
2,834 4,987 1,768 920 10,509
1 January 31 December
2019 Cash flows New leases Other 2019
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Non-current
liabilities
Loan notes - - - - -
Lease liabilities 2,532 - 301 (436) 2,397
Current liabilities
Loan notes - - - - -
Lease liabilities 111 (863) 260 929 437
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
2,643 (863) 561 493 2,834
The 'Other' column includes the effect of reclassification of
non-current portion of leases to current due to the passage of
time, the effect of contracted loan note amounts not yet received,
and the effect of accrued interest not yet paid.
28 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future
cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in market interest rates. The Group was not exposed to any
significant interest rate risk on its interest-bearing
liabilities.
Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future
cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of
changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group's exposure to the risk
of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the
Group's operating activities when revenue or expenses are
denominated in a different currency from the Group's functional
currency, as well as cash and cash equivalents held in foreign
currency accounts.
At 31 December 2020, the Group held foreign cash and cash
equivalents of GBP 2,270,000 (USD 3,099,000). Additionally, the
Group held GBP denominated loans of GBP 982,000 (USD 1,341,000). UK
pound sterling is primarily held by the Group to settle payment
obligations denominated in GBP. As at 31 December 2019, the Group
held GBP 2,040,000 (USD 2,689,000) and had nil GBP denominated
loans.
The Group's exposure to foreign currency variances for all other
currencies is not material.
Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk that one party to a financial instrument
will fail to discharge an obligation and cause the other party to
incur a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk on its
bank balances and receivables.
The Group seeks to limit its credit risk with respect to banks
by only dealing with reputable banks as determined by the CODM and
with respect to customers by only dealing with creditworthy
customers and continuously monitoring outstanding receivables. The
Company's 5 largest customers account for 54% of outstanding
accounts receivable at 31 December 2020 (2019: 73%).
Receivables split by customer
2020 2019
% %
Customer D 16 2
Customer E 15 -
Customer B 14 12
Customer F 12 9
Customer A 7 31
Customer C 3 29
Other 33 17
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100 100
No material credit risk is deemed to exist due to the nature of
the Group's customers, who are predominantly governments and large
intragovernmental organisations.
Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to
meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Group limits
its liquidity risk by ensuring bank facilities are available.
The Group's terms of sale generally require amounts to be paid
within 30 days of the date of sale. Trade payables are settled
depending on the supplier credit terms, which are generally 30 days
from the date of delivery of goods or services.
As at 31 December the maturity profile of trade payables and
loan notes was as follows:
As at 31 December
2020
Less than 3 to 12 3 to 12 12 to 24
3 months Months Months Months Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Loan notes - - - 6,471 6,471
Trade payable 5,163 - - - 5,163
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
5,163 - - 6,471 11,634
As at 31 December
2019
Less than 3 to 12 3 to 12 12 to 24
3 months Months Months Months Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
Loan notes - - - - -
Trade payable 5,333 9 - - 5,342
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
5,333 9 - - 5,342
Liabilities falling due within 12 months are recognised as
current on the consolidated statement of financial position.
Liabilities falling due after 12 months are recognised as
non-current.
The unutilised bank overdraft facilities at 31 December 2020
amounted to USD 2,000,000 (2019: USD 2,000,000) and carry interest
of 1M LIBOR +3.50% per annum (2019: 1M LIBOR +3.50%).
The Group manages its liquidity risk by maintaining significant
cash reserves.
The Group's cash and cash equivalents balance is substantially
all held in institutions holding a Moody's long-term deposit rating
of A1 or above.
Capital management
The primary objective of the Group's capital management is to
ensure that it maintains a healthy capital ratio in order to
support its business and maximise shareholder value. The Group
manages its capital structure and makes adjustments to it in light
of changes in business conditions.
No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes
during the year ended 31 December 2020.
Capital comprises share capital, share premium, merger reserve,
treasury shares, share based payment reserve and retained earnings
and is measured at USD 72,074,000 as at 31 December 2020 (2019: USD
69,483,000).
29 RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Related parties represent shareholders, directors and key
management personnel of the Group, and entities controlled, jointly
controlled, or significantly influenced by such parties. Pricing
policies and terms of these transactions are approved by the
Group's management.
There were no transactions with related parties during the year
(2019: nil). No outstanding balances with related parties are
included in the consolidated statement of financial position at 31
December 2020 (2019: nil).
30 COMPENSATION
Compensation of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management during the year was as
follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Short-term benefits 1,734 1,628
Stock based compensation 1,200 31
---------------- ----------------
2,934 1,659
The key management personnel comprise of 6 (2019: 6)
individuals. Included in key management personnel are 3 (2019: 3)
directors.
Compensation of directors
The remuneration of directors during the year was as
follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Short-term benefits 1,312 1,291
Stock based compensation 340 14
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1,652 1,305
Highest paid director
The remuneration of the highest paid director during the year
was as follows:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Short-term benefits 276 423
Stock based compensation 340 -
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616 423
The amount disclosed in the tables is the amount recognised as
an expense during the reporting year related to key management
personnel and directors of the Group.
31 STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE
No other standards and interpretations that are issued, but not
yet effective, up to the date of issuance of the Group's financial
statements are expected to have a material impact on the Group.
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
2020 2019
Notes USD'000 USD'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Investments 50,047 50,047
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 4 8,009 12,675
Cash and cash equivalents 933 645
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8,942 13,320
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Total assets 58,989 63,367
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital 5 24,300 24,300
Share premium 18,254 18,254
Merger reserve 9,897 9,897
Treasury shares 6 (1,363) -
Share based payment reserve 177 47
Retained earnings 7,578 10,788
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Total equity 58,843 63,286
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 7 146 81
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Total equity and liabilities 58,989 63,367
The Company has taken the exemption conferred by section 408 of
the Companies Act 2006 not to publish the profit and loss of the
parent company within these accounts. The result for the Company
for the year was a loss of USD 536,000 (2019: profit of USD
14,552,000).
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Share
Based
Share Share Merger Treasury Payment Retained
Capital Premium Reserve Shares Reserve Earnings Total
USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000 USD'000
As at 1
January
2019 24,300 18,254 9,897 - 16 (1,561) 50,906
Total
comprehensive
income
for the
period - - - - - 14,552 14,552
Share based
payments - - - - 31 - 31
Dividends
declared
and paid - - - - - (2,203) (2,203)
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
As at 31
December
2019 24,300 18,254 9,897 - 47 10,788 63,286
Total
comprehensive
income
for the
period - - - - - (536) (536)
Share based
payments - - - - 130 - 130
Dividends
declared
and paid - - - - - (2,674) (2,674)
Purchase
of treasury
shares
(note 6) - - - (2,600) - - (2,600)
Issuance
of treasury
shares
(note 6) - - - 1,237 - - 1,237
-------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
As at 31
December
2020 24,300 18,254 9,897 (1,363) 177 7,578 58,843
The attached notes 1 to 8 form part of the Financial
Statements.
NOTES TO THE COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2020
1 BASIS OF PREPARATION
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United
Kingdom Accounting Standards and the Companies Act 2006), including
Financial Reporting Standard 101 'Reduced Disclosure Framework'
(FRS101) under the historical cost basis and have been presented in
USD, being the functional currency of the Company.
The Company has applied a number of exemptions available under
FRS 101. Specifically, the requirement(s) of:
(a) paragraphs 91-99 of IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement;
(b) paragraph 38 of IAS 1 'Presentation of Financial Statements'
to present comparative information in respect of paragraph
79(a)(iv) of IAS 1;
(c) paragraphs 10(d), 10(f), and 134-136 of IAS 1 Presentation
of Financial Statements;
(d) IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows;
(e) 30 and 31 of IAS 8 Accounting Policies, Changes in
Accounting Estimates and Errors;
(f) 17 of IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures and IAS 24 Related
Party Disclosures to disclose related party transactions entered
into between two or more members of a group, provided that any
subsidiary which is a party to the transaction is wholly owned by
such a member: and
(g) paragraphs 134(d)-134(f) and 135(c)-135(e) of IAS 36
Impairment of Assets.
2 SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Except noted below, all accounting policies applied to the
Company are consistent with that of the Group.
Investments
Investments held by the company are stated at cost less
provision for diminution in value.
3 EMPLOYEE EXPENSES
The average number of employees employed during the period
was:
2020 2019
Directors 7 7
The aggregate remuneration of the above employees was:
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Wages and salaries 410 400
Social security costs 46 45
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456 445
4 TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Prepayments 83 27
Due from subsidiary 7,878 12,636
VAT recoverable 48 12
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8,009 12,675
Amounts due from subsidiary represent amounts due from RA
International FZCO, an immediate subsidiary, and are non-interest
bearing and payable on demand.
5 SHARE CAPITAL
2020 2020 2019 2019
Number USD'000 Number USD'000
Authorised, issued, and fully
paid:
Ordinary shares of GBP 0.10
each 173,575,741 24,300 173,575,741 24,300
6 TREASURY SHARES
2020 2020 2019 2019
Number USD'000 Number USD'000
As at 1 January - - - -
Acquired in the period 3,868,000 2,600 - -
Issued in the period (1,840,499) (1,237) - -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
As at 31 December 2,027,501 1,363 - -
7 TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
2020 2019
USD'000 USD'000
Trade payables 44 19
Accruals 102 62
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146 81
8 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Directors have taken advantage of the exemption under
paragraph 8(j) and 8(k) of FRS101 and have not disclosed
transactions with other wholly owned group undertakings. There are
no other related party transactions.
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