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Crimson Tide PLC
12 April 2023
Crimson Tide plc
Preliminary Announcement of Results to 31 December 2022
Crimson Tide plc ("Crimson Tide" or "the Company"), the provider
of the mpro5 Smart App Solution, is pleased to announce its
unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December
2022.
Financial Highlights
-- Revenue increased by 30% to GBP5.4m (2021: GBP4.1m)
-- Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased to GBP5.75m (2021: GBP3.8m)
-- LBITDA GBP0.3m (2021: nil) following investment in people, platform and marketing
-- Cash at year-end amounted to GBP3.6m (2021: GBP5.7m)
Operational Highlights
-- Significant contract wins in retail and utilities sectors
-- Integration of IoT capabilities into smart workflows
-- US pipeline established
Barrie Whipp, Executive Chairman of Crimson Tide, commented:
"In 2022, we grew our key metric, Annual Recurring Revenue, to
GBP5.75m, a record and substantially ahead of the previous year. We
saw the height of the deployment of the capital raised in 2021, and
all departments of the Company benefitted from fresh investment in
technology, people and marketing. As we see the results of these
investments, we expect our ability to scale domestically and
internationally to increase our technology, marketing and
international growth.
Our team has scaled, and in 2023 the most significant upgrades
to our technology since the original mpro5 will be complete. Our
investments in IoT and the United States should allow us to deliver
further growth in ARR, and we are prosecuting a partner-led
strategy to optimize our opportunities. "
About the Company
Crimson Tide plc is the provider of mpro5, the Smart App
Solution. mpro5 is delivered on smartphones and tablets, and
enables organisations to digitally transform their business and
strengthen their workforce by smart mobile working. mpro5 is hosted
in the cloud on Microsoft Azure. The Company's contracts are
provided on a long term, contracted subscription basis and clients
can immediately experience a return on their investment.
Crimson Tide's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) contracts are
typically on an initial 36-month subscription basis, with many
extending and expanding significantly beyond the initial contracted
date.
For further information, please contact:
Crimson Tide plc
Barrie Whipp / Jacqueline Daniell
/ Peter Hurter +44 1892 542444
finnCap Ltd (Nominated Adviser +44 20 7220 0500
and Broker)
Corporate Finance: Julian Blunt
/ Milesh Hindocha
Corporate Broking: Andrew Burdis
Alma PR (Financial PR) +44 7780 901979
Josh Royston / Will Ellis Hancock
Chairman's Statement
The financial year to 31 December 2022 saw the largest
investments in growth in the Company's history that impacted all
areas of the business. The results, in terms of our key metric,
Annual Recurring Revenue, have been very pleasing. Annual Recurring
Revenue stood at GBP5.75m at the year end, allowing us to forecast
with confidence.
We commenced a technology-wide upgrade programme, Project
Saturn, affecting all areas of our development process. Client
websites, which are used to schedule and report upon mpro5's jobs
and flows, underwent a fundamental upgrade, and by the year end,
our first wave of upgrades was rolled out. They have been well
received by our customers. The development of the beepro mobile app
will underpin our new Angular 14 / Ionic 6 mobile rollouts in 2023.
We also plan the introduction of new notification, messaging and AI
technologies in 2023, which will ease our configuration and support
requirements, especially as we expand internationally. The Internet
of Things (IoT) is becoming a more fundamental part of our
offering. We were able to add a new back-end processing system to
handle sensor input, with listening technology and a new front-end
system planned for 2023.
We were able to add key hires to our team in the year,
reinforcing the management team below the Executive Board. This has
expanded our ability to grow the business, knowing that our
day-to-day operations are grounded and scalable. Reassuringly, the
management team is now set and requires no further expansion. Our
staff complement is around 50, which is not expected to grow
further, save for growth strategies in Sales & Marketing.
Our growth in ARR came from both new customers and the expansion
of our offering across our existing base. Our sector-based focus on
transportation, retail facilities and FM persisted, with the
significant addition of the utility industry. Geographically, we
continued to expand our sales in EMEA. Growth in these regions is
leading us in the direction of establishing an overseas partner
network. In the United States we closed our first sale in January
2023. Implementing mpro5's sensor-driven actions with a global
networking organization is very exciting. This office in San
Francisco is a flagship site for our IoT capabilities and will be
used by the client to demonstrate mpro5 to its partner base. Our US
office is established, and we are pursuing a partner-led strategy
supported by our team in Raleigh, NC.
Direct marketing has not been an area where we have had
significant success; however, our awareness campaigns led to some
successes in 2022. Our beepro campaign had limited success in a
trades market where the cost of living issues for nano-businesses
meant that additional investment was less palatable than
expected.
It is unusual for Crimson Tide not to include Profitability as a
key metric in our financial performance. 2022 saw the height of our
investment programme and resulted in an entirely expected loss at
all the traditional lines in the statement of Financial
Performance. We invested in the mobile product and development
staff, grew investments in the United States and spent more than we
ever have on marketing as well as investing in our key team. These
investments allowed us to grow the top line to a figure which
exceeded market forecasts but, more critically, grew ARR to a
record figure of GBP5.75m, underpinning performance in 2023 and
beyond. Our investments are levelling out and being increasingly
covered by ARR; we expect to turn into profit again at a point in
time in the second half of 2023. Our cash profile (where we hold a
substantial amount of cash and no debt) is levelling out in the
vicinity of GBP3m. We continually monitor opportunities for further
growth as we go forward; however, our pipeline is at record levels
and includes a good percentage of transactions in the United
States.
Finally, we have appointed new auditors, are finalizing the
recruitment of two new independent Directors and investigating
subsidiary Company structuring, as well as a new Employee Benefit
Trust. The Directors are pleased with our performance and look
forward with optimism to the future.
Barrie RJ Whipp
Founder & Chairman
Chief Executive Officer's Statement
Throughout 2022 we continued to build on the investments made in
the previous year. We made significant strides in the
implementation of the roadmap strategy for the mpro5 product,
positioned mpro5 for expansion in the US and other locations,
reinforced internal structures and scaled our marketing effort.
The rewriting of our core platform, automation engine and IoT
framework provides a firm grounding for mpro5 product innovation.
The web application redesign was completed, including a more
responsive and modern UI/UX. The building out of all the features
and the implementation of the mpro5 mobile front end will now
follow. During 2022 comprehensive R&D was completed utilising
our One Platform approach, and we will now benefit from simpler
technical implementation, significantly enhancing the end-user
experience and the level of functionality.
Our partner strategy is seeing pleasing results, especially with
Cisco Meraki, where mpro5 is now available within their Meraki
marketplace. This positions mpro5 for expansion amongst their
partners globally. In the US, particularly, opportunities continued
to build throughout the year, with the San Francisco showcase
potentially extending to other locations around the world.
Subscription additions to Monthly Recurring Revenue increased
significantly, and our marketing effort continues to evolve;
software buying trends have been better reflected in our marketing
focus, and content is noticeably influencing buyers.
Overall, the pipeline growth, engagement and velocity of the
Company are continuously increasing, and we remain excited as these
opportunities mature and subscriptions grow.
Jacqueline Daniell
CEO
Financial Review
Financial indicator Year Year
ended ended
December December
2022 2021
GBP'000 GBP'000
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Revenue 5,350 4,114
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Gross profit margin 84% 84.7%
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LBITDA / EBITDA (293) 14
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Loss before tax (1,586) (582)
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Annual recurring revenue
(ARR) 5,751 3,804
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Cash 3,617 5,736
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Revenue
The Company's sustained focus of delivering long-term revenue at
a high margin contributed to revenue growth of 30% (2021: 16%) of
which 87% was recurring contracted revenue. Annual recurring
revenue (ARR) as at 31 December 2022 of GBP5.75 million (2021:
GBP3.8 million) increased by 51%. This was achieved by upselling to
existing customers, while also adding substantial new contracts.
Revenue churn of 3.8% (2021: 2.4%) was within management's 5%
target range. The gross profit margin of 84% (2021: 84.7%) remained
above the Board's 80% target rate and correlates with its focus on
cost efficiency.
Cashflow and liquidity
Cash at year-end amounted to GBP3.6m (2021: GBP5.7m). Following
investment in enhancing the sales and marketing operations,
technical platform improvements, and funding of the first full year
of operations in the USA, net cash expended by operations was
GBP0.6m (2021: GBP0.2m - cash generated). This amount was in line
with management's expectations, due to the above-mentioned
investment in growth post the 2021 fundraise.
Trade receivables
Trade receivables at year-end amounted to GBP1.2m (2021:
GBP0.9m). The increase is in line with revenue growth of 30%. The
Company continues to have low default rates due to the quality of
our customer base and focus on debt collection.
Debt and finance costs
Finance leases increased to GBP0.8m (2019: GBP0.1m) due to the
recognition requirements of a new 5-year office lease. Finance
charges amounting to GBP54k (2020: GBP10k) primarily relates to
this lease.
Capitalisation of intangible asset
Software development costs of GBP1.3m (2021: GBP1.0m) were
capitalised during the year. Software amortisation during 2022
amounted to GBP0.8m (2021: GBP0.4m) which included an impairment
charge of GBP0.26m. The amortisation period of the mpro5 intangible
asset was reduced from 10 to 7 years in 2022. The value of the
capitalised software intangible asset at year-end was GBP2.7m
(2021: GBP2.2m).
Tax
No corporation tax charge has been included (2021: GBPnil) due
to the tax loss for the year. The Company received an R&D tax
rebate of GBP445k (2021: GBPnil).
Earnings per share
The average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year
was 657.5m (2021 596.1m). Basic and diluted loss per share was
0.17p (2021: 0.10p).
Crimson Tide plc
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Profit
or Loss
FOR THE YEARED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2022 2021
Note GBP000 GBP000
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Revenue 5,350 4,114
Cost of Sales (857) (631)
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Gross Profit 4,493 3,483
Administrative expenses (6,025) (4,197)
Other income - 142
Finance costs (54) (10)
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Loss before income tax expense (1,586) (582)
Income tax expense 3 445 (32)
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Loss after income tax (1,141) (614)
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Loss per share
Basic 4 (0.17) (0.10)
Diluted 4 (0.17) (0.10)
Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive
Income
FOR THE YEARED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2022 2021
GBP000 GBP000
--------------------------------------------------- -------- -------
Loss for the year (1,141) (614)
Items that may be classified subsequently
to profit and loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign
operations (34) 2
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Total comprehensive loss for the year (1,175) (612)
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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Financial
Position
AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
2022 2021
GBP000 GBP000
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Assets
Non-current assets
Intangible Assets 3,889 3,282
Property, plant and equipment 239 167
Right-of-use asset 703 36
Total non-current assets 4,831 3,485
Current assets
Trade and other receivables 1,601 1,079
Cash and cash equivalents 3,617 5,736
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Total current assets 5,218 6,815
Total assets 10,049 10,300
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 1,432 1,160
Borrowings - 5
Lease liabilities 148 98
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Total current liabilities 1,580 1,263
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities 607 -
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Total non-current liabilities 607 -
Total liabilities 2,187 1,263
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Net assets 7,862 9,037
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Equity
Issued capital 657 657
Share premium 5,590 5,590
Other reserves 447 481
Reverse acquisition reserve (5,244) (5,244)
Retained profits 6,412 7,553
Total equity 7,862 9,037
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Unaudited Consolidated
Statement
of Changes in Equity
AT 31 DECEMBER 2022
Issued Share Other Retained Total
Capital premium Reserves Reserves earnings equity
GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000
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Consolidated
Balance at 1 January 2021 457 148 479 (5,244) 8,167 4,007
Issue of shares 200 5,442 5,642
Loss after income tax expense
for the year (614) (614)
Translation movement 2 2
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Balance at 31 December 2021 657 5,590 481 (5,244) 7,553 9,037
Loss after income tax expense
for the year (1,141) (1,141)
Translation movement (34) (34)
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Balance at 31 December 2022 657 5,590 447 (5,244) 6,412 7,862
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Unaudited Consolidated Statement of
Cash Flows
FOR THE YEARED 31 DECEMBER 2022
2022 2021
GBP000 GBP000
-------------------------------------------------- ---------------- ----------------
Loss before taxation (1,586) (582)
Adjustments for:
Amortisation of intangibles 958 570
Depreciation of property, plant and
equipment 149 129
Depreciation of right-of-use assets 132 56
Unrealised currency translation gains/(losses) (88) 2
Interest paid 54 10
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Operating cash flows before movements
in working capital (381) 185
Decrease in inventories - 6
Increase in trade and other receivables (522) (215)
Increase in trade and other payables 272 253
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Cash (expended)/generated by operations (631) 229
Income taxes received 445 -
Interest paid in cash (54) (10)
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Net cash from operating activities (240) 219
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (221) (61)
Purchases of other intangible assets (300) (90)
Development expenditure capitalised (1,265) (964)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,786) (1,115)
Cash flows from financing activities
Net proceeds from share issues - 5,642
Repayments of borrowings (4) (8)
Repayments of lease liability (89) (177)
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Net cash (used)/generated in financing
activities (93) 5,457
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and
cash equivalents (2,119) 4,561
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning
of the financial year 5,736 1,175
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the financial year 3,617 5,736
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Notes to the Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 December
2022
1) Significant accounting policies
i. Basis of preparation
The preliminary results for the period to 31 December 2022 are
unaudited. The consolidated financial statements of Crimson Tide
plc will be prepared and approved by the Directors in accordance
with applicable law and International Financial Reporting
Standards, incorporating International Accounting Standards (IAS)
and Interpretations (collectively IFRSs) as appropriate for profit
oriented entities.
ii. Basis of consolidation
The Group financial statements consolidate the financial
statements of the Company and all its subsidiaries.
On an acquisition, fair values are attributed to the Group's
share of net assets. Where the cost of acquisition exceeds the
values attributable to such net assets, the difference is treated
as purchased goodwill, which is capitalised and subjected to annual
impairment reviews. The results of acquired companies are brought
in from the date of their acquisition.
iii. Revenue recognition
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the
consideration to which the consolidated entity is expected to be
entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a
customer. For each contract with a customer, the consolidated
entity: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the
performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction
price which takes into account the time value of money; allocates
the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on
the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each
distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue
when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner
that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services
promised. Revenue from a contract to provide services is recognised
over time as the services are rendered based on either a fixed
price or an hourly rate.
2) Expenses
Loss before income tax includes the following specific
expenses:
2022 2021
GBP000 GBP000
Depreciation
Equipment, fixtures and fittings 149 129
Buildings right-of-use assets 132 56
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Total depreciation 281 185
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2022 2021
GBP000 GBP000
Amortisation
Incremental contract costs 163 183
Development software 535 197
Development software - impairment 260 190
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Total amortisation 958 570
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Auditors remuneration for:
Audit services 38 14
Auditing of accounts of associate - 14
Other services supplied pursuant
to such legislation - 6
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38 34
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3) Taxation
The Group received an R&D tax credit of GBP445,000 during
the year (2021: GBPnil). No corporation tax charge has been
included in the consolidated accounts for the period ended 31
December 2022 (2021: GBPnil) due to the availability of tax losses.
In 2021 a deferred tax asset of GBP32,000 was expensed due to
timing differences between the tax base and net book value of
certain assets.
4) Loss per share
The basic (loss)/earnings per share has been calculated by
dividing the profit attributable to ordinary shareholders by the
weighted average number of shares in issue during the period.
The diluted loss per share has been calculated by dividing the
profit attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted
average number of shares that would be in issue, assuming
conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary
shares.
Reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares used in
the calculations are set out below.
Group
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
Loss per share
Reported loss for the year (GBP000) (1,141) (607)
Reported basic loss per share
(pence) (0.17) (0.10)
Reported diluted loss per share
(pence) (0.17) (0.10)
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2022 2021
No. No.
Weighted average number of
ordinary shares:
Opening balance 657,486,234 457,486,234
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for basic EPS 657,486,234 596,116,371
Dilutive effect of options outstanding - -
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Weighted average number of ordinary
shares for diluted EPS 657,486,234 596,116,371
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At 31 December 2022 there were 24,300,000 (2021: 16,700,000)
share options outstanding. These share options were not included in
the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they are
antidilutive in terms of IAS 33.
The financial information set out above does not constitute the
Company's statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2022.
The auditors have reported on the 2021 accounts; their report was
unqualified and did not contain a statement under section 498(2) or
(3) of the Companies Act 2006. The statutory accounts for 2022
which are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards will be finalised on the basis of the financial
information presented by the directors in this preliminary
announcement and will be delivered to the Registrar of Companies
following the Company's annual general meeting. The audited
statutory accounts will be published on the Company's website
www.crimsontide.co.uk in June 2023.
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