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Cordel Group PLC

01 February 2022

1 February 2022

Cordel Group PLC

("Cordel" or the "Company" or the "Group")

Interim Results

Cordel Group PLC (AIM: CRDL), the Artificial Intelligence platform for transport corridor analytics, announces unaudited results for the six months ending 31 December 2021, and the appointment of Mr Michael Turner to the (non-Board) role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

 
                   Six months to    Six months    % change         % change 
                    31 December         to                    (constant currency*) 
                        2020        31 December 
                      GBP'000          2021 
                                      GBP'000 
                  --------------  -------------  ---------  ---------------------- 
 Total revenue          728            629          -13%             -11% 
 Cost of sales          247            329          +33%             +38% 
 Total expenses        1,274          1,564         +23%             +27% 
 Other income           112             - 
 EBITDA                (681)         (1,264)        -85%             -93% 
 

*Constant currency reflects the results had the underlying transactional currencies, (i.e. USD, AUD and GBP) remained constant across the full financial year

Highlights:

   --    Total revenue down 13% in reported currency and 11% at constant currency. 

-- Total expenses increased by 23% (27% at constant currency) as the Company invested in additional engineers and sales staff, in response to the large-scale contracts won in the UK and USA.

   --    As at 31 December 2021, cash balance was GBP935,049 and net assets were GBP2,488,337. 

-- Appointment of Mike Turner in a new leadership role, Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen the alignment between marketing, sales and customer support.

-- UK achievements during the period include a six-and-a-half-year contract with Network Rail to replace the UK's National Gauging Database (NGD), a contract with Network Rail High Speed and Network Rail has approved Cordel technology for use in clearance gauging across the UK rail network.

-- USA achievements include expansion of relationship with Class 1 Railroad customer and a partnership with leading US rail inspection company Holland, L.P to expand US market presence.

-- Large backlog of work being carried into second half, Group targeting to be cash flow positive in fourth quarter.

Ian Buddery, Chairman, Cordel, said: " We have delivered positive progress with contract wins and exciting partnerships during the period, however, the interim results are currently running behind our plan. As stated in our December trading update, our business was impacted by Covid in the second half, with border closures in Australia and staff at our key customers in self-quarantine that delayed projects in the USA. However, the board has also recognised that we can benefit from adding significant customer facing expertise to better manage the large and complex customer accounts we are now dealing with which, in the period under review would have helped plan for and mitigate revenue slippage.

"Therefore, we have appointed a Chief Revenue Officer. The CRO will have direct involvement with customers to map their internal procurement processes, ensure disciplined sales management and deliver comprehensive account planning. We are delighted to have secured an experienced and capable individual to fill this new role, Mike Turner. Mike has been a highly successful senior sales manager in the software industry since 1994, working for major multi-nationals and early-stage businesses. Based in London, Mike will be responsible for all revenue across the Group and is tasked with securing more revenue and growth in line with shareholder expectations.

"Despite today's results, we look forward with confidence. In the last six months, among other positive steps, we have been awarded a six-and-a-half-year contract with Network Rail to replace the UK's National Gauging Database, expanded our relationship with a major US customer, and formed a partnership with Holland LP in the US. The Group is carrying a large backlog of work into the second half, which we expect to produce growth for the full year. We are targeting to be cashflow positive in the fourth quarter."

Enquiries:

 
 Cordel Group PLC                                 c/o SEC Newgate 
 Ian Buddery, Chairman 
  Nick Smith, CEO 
 Arden Partners (Broker and Nominated Adviser)    +44 (0)20 7614 5900 
 Ruari McGirr / Richard Johnson 
 SEC Newgate (Financial PR)                       +44(0) 7540 106366 
 Robin Tozer / Bob Huxford 
 

About Cordel

Cordel offers a patented cloud-based platform for master data management and business analytics, together with specialist hardware and software for capturing, analysing and reporting on large datasets within the transport sector, employing sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms.

Further information on the Company is available at: www.cordel.ai

The information contained within this announcement is deemed to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

Cordel Group plc

Review of operations by the Chief Executive Officer

31 December 2021

Cordel Group Plc ("the Group") offers a patented cloud-based platform for master data management and business analytics , together with specialist hardware and software for capturing, analysing and reporting on large datasets within the transport and infrastructure sectors, employing sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms.

Overview of results

During the half year the Company secured new contracts in the UK, USA and Australia, the majority of revenue from which will occur in 2022. Ongoing sales activity resulted in a large opportunity pipeline with further contracts expected to be secured in the June half.

Resources were invested in continuing development of the Cordel Artificial Intelligence analytics platform and in the development of a new Nextcore "Lumos" LiDAR product, released in December 2021.

Revenue for the half year is summarised as follows:

 
                    Six Months 
                            to 
                   31 December       Six Months to 
                          2021    31 December 2020 
                      GBP '000            GBP '000   Change 
                 -------------  ------------------  ------- 
 
 Airsight                  229                 147     +56% 
 NextCore                  194                 266     -27% 
 Cordel                    206                 315     -35% 
 Total Revenue             629                 728     -14% 
 

Underlying EBITDA for the period was a loss of GBP1.264 million.

Ongoing operations

The Company operates from offices in London, UK and Newcastle, Australia with staff in these locations and in the USA. The Company has customers in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Japan and the USA. As of 31 December 2021, the Company had cash and receivables totalling GBP1.08m.

Outlook

The Company continues to be awarded new contracts following competitive bid processes. This results in steady growth of the total mileage of railway track under long-term data management and, combined with new analytic services released in 2021 and planned for 2022, will produce growth in recurring revenue.

Nicholas Smith

Chief Executive Officer

1 February 2022

Cordel Group PLC

Review of operations by the Chief Financial Officer

31 December 2021

A summary of the Group's results are as follows:

 
                                           Six Months    Six Months 
                                                   to            to 
                                          31 December   31 December 
                                                 2021          2020   Change 
                                             GBP '000      GBP '000 
 Revenue from contracts with customers            629           728     -13% 
 Total Revenue                                    629           728     -13% 
 
 Direct Cost of sale                              329           247     +33% 
 Gross Margin                                     300           481     -38% 
 
 Employee expenses                                981           823     +19% 
 Occupancy expenses                                12            10     +20% 
 Professional Fees                                292           277      +5% 
 Other operational expenses                       279           164     +70% 
 Total expenses                                 1,564         1,274     +23% 
 
 Other income                                       -           110    -100% 
 Interest income                                    -             2    -100% 
 
 EBITDA (earnings before interest 
  expenses, taxation, depreciation 
  and amortisation adjusted for 
  other one-off items                         (1,264)         (681)     -85% 
 
 Depreciation                                      74            41     +80% 
 Finance Costs                                      6             6        - 
 Other non-operating costs                          5             6     -16% 
 Loss before income tax expenses              (1,349)         (734)     -84% 
 Income tax                                         -             -        - 
 Loss after income tax expense                (1,349)         (734)     -84% 
 

The above consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

Revenue

Total revenue for the period decreased by 13% to GBP0.63 million.

Operating expenses

Overall operating increased by GBP0.29 million compared to the previous corresponding period primarily as a result of increases in staff and external parties engaged in the development of the Cordel and Nextcore products. Staff expenses increased GBP0.16 million to GBP0.98 million. Insurance costs increased by 110% due to COVID-19 impacts on the global insurance market.

As at 31 December 2021, Cordel employed 33 staff across Australia, the UK and USA.

Underlying EBITDA for the period was a loss of GBP1.26 million, prior period was GBP0.68 million.

Finance and other non-operating expenditure were GBP0.011 million for the period relating to the amortisation of right to use assets, primarily property leases.

The loss after tax for the period was GBP1.35 million, an increase of 84% compared to GBP0.73 million in the previous corresponding period.

Balance sheet, cash and working capital

The Group balance sheet shows cash resources of GBP0.93 million and receivables of GBP0.14 million as at 31 December 2021. Cash outflow from operating activities was GBP0.54 million.

Underlying basis of EBITDA

The Group manages its operations by looking at the underlying EBITDA which excludes the impact of a number of one-off and non-cash items as this, in the Board's opinion, provides a more representative measure of the Group's performance. A reconciliation between the reported loss before tax and underlying EBITDA is included at note 6 to the financial statements.

Robert Lojszczyk

Chief Financial Officer

1 February 2022

Cordel Group plc

Consolidated statements of profit and loss and other comprehensive income

For the period ended 31 December 2021

 
                                               Unaudited six months       Audited year 
                                                     ended 31 December   ended 30 June 
                                      Note          2021          2020            2021 
                                                     GBP           GBP             GBP 
 Revenue from contracts with 
  customers                            4         628,793       728,392       1,689,998 
 Total Revenue                                   628,793       728,392       1,689,998 
 
 Direct Cost of sale                           (328,613)     (247,163)       (649,274) 
 Gross Margin                                    300,181       481,229       1,040,724 
 
 Employee expenses                             (981,624)     (822,665)     (1,711,384) 
 Occupancy expenses                             (12,181)      (10,397)        (21,898) 
 Professional Fees                             (291,784)     (276,834)       (541,990) 
 Other operational expenses                    (278,864)     (164,434)       (487,461) 
 Total expenses                              (1,564,453)   (1,274,329)     (1,722,009) 
 
 Other income                          5               -       109,522         616,760 
 Interest income                                       -         1,723           7,057 
 
 EBITDA (earnings before interest 
  expenses, taxation, depreciation 
  and amortisation adjusted for 
  other one-off items                        (1,264,272)     (681,855)     (1,098,192) 
 
 Depreciation                                   (74,231)      (40,523)       (113,068) 
 Finance Costs                                   (5,469)       (5,837)        (11,112) 
 Other non-operating costs                       (5,031)       (5,972)               - 
 Loss before income tax expenses             (1,349,003)     (734,187)     (1,222,372) 
 Income tax                                            -             -         200,551 
 Loss after income tax expense 
  for the period                             (1,349,003)     (734,187)     (1,021,821) 
 
 Other comprehensive income 
 Items that may be reclassified 
  subsequently to profit or loss 
 Foreign currency translation                    (4,560)       124,425        (20,699) 
 Share option reserve                                  -             -          72,148 
 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                             (1,344,443)     (609,762)       (970,372) 
                                            ============  ============  ============== 
 
 Loss for the period attributable 
  to: 
 Non-controlling interest                              -             -               - 
 Owners of Cordel Group plc                  (1,349,003)     (734,187)     (1,021,821) 
                                             (1,349,003)     (734,187)     (1,021,821) 
                                            ============  ============  ============== 
 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period is attributable 
  to: 
 Non-controlling interest                              -             -               - 
 Owners of Cordel Group plc                  (1,344,443)     (609,762)       (970,372) 
                                             (1,344,443)     (609,762)       (970,372) 
                                            ============  ============  ============== 
 
 Basic earnings per share (pence 
  per share)                           15         (0.80)        (0.50)          (0.61) 
 Diluted earnings per share 
  (pence per share)                    15         (0.80)        (0.50)          (0.61) 
 

The above consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

Cordel Group plc

Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2021

 
                                                             Unaudited       Audited 
                                                           December 31       June 30 
                                     Note           2021          2020          2021 
 Assets                                              GBP           GBP           GBP 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangibles                                   1,223,403     1,223,403     1,223,403 
 Lease Assets                                    110,985       110,906       132,518 
 Property, plant & equipment                     166,439       122,224       126,831 
 Total non-current assets                      1,500,827     1,456,533     1,482,752 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables          7          142,380       223,518       522,212 
 Other                                8          588,239       316,189       913,478 
 Cash and cash equivalents                       935,049       849,898     1,538,150 
 Total current assets                          1,665,668     1,389,605     2,973,840 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Total Assets                                  3,166,495     2,846,139     4,456,592 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Liabilities 
 Non-Current liabilities 
 Lease Liabilities                                75,155        63,000        96,588 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Total non-current liabilities                    75,155        63,000        96,588 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables             9          375,482       374,804       340,185 
 Unearned Income                                  10,581        25,963        10,680 
 Lease Liabilities                                40,303        52,706        40,680 
 Borrowings                                       39,261        15,200             - 
 Employee benefits                               137,376        78,205       126,558 
 Total current liabilities                       603,003       546,878       518,104 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net assets/(liabilities)                      2,488,337     2,236,261     3,841,900 
                                           -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Equity 
 Share Capital                                 1,687,661     1,460,854     1,687,661 
 Share premium account                         9,520,634     7,781,192     9,520,634 
 Other reserves                       10       2,327,063     2,404,599     2,331,622 
 Accumulated losses                         (11,047,021)   (9,410,384)   (9,698,017) 
 Equity/(deficiency) attributable 
  to the owners of Cordel Group 
  plc                                          2,488,337     2,236,261     3,841,900 
 Non-controlling interest                              -             -             - 
 
 Total equity/(deficiency)                     2,488,337     2,236,261     3,841,900 
                                           =============  ============  ============ 
 

The above consolidated balance sheet should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

The interim financial statements of Cordel Group plc (company number 1109701 (England and Wales)) were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue on 1 February 2022. They were signed on its behalf by:

Ian Buddery Jonathan Macleod

   Chairman                                                                                Director 
   1 February 2022                                                                     1 February 2022 

Cordel Group plc

Consolidated statements of changes in equity

For the period ended 31 December 2021

 
 
                                   Share       Share       Other    Accumulated         Total 
 Unaudited six months 
  ended                          Capital     premium    reserves         Losses    deficiency 
  31 December 2020                          account*                                in equity 
                                     GBP         GBP         GBP            GBP           GBP 
 Balance at 1 July 2020        1,460,854   7,781,192   2,280,174    (8,676,197)     2,846,023 
 
 Loss after income tax 
  expense for the period               -           -           -      (734,187)     (734,187) 
 Other comprehensive income 
  for the period, net of 
  tax                                  -           -     124,425              -       124,425 
 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                       -           -     124,425      (734,187)       609,762 
 
 Transactions with owners 
  in their capacity as 
  owners: 
 Share-based payments 
  (note 16)                            -           -           -              -             - 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2020                         1,460,854   7,781,192   2,404,599    (9,410,384)     2,236,261 
                              ==========  ==========  ==========  =============  ============ 
 
                                   Share       Share       Other    Accumulated         Total 
 Unaudited six months 
  ended                          Capital     premium    reserves         Losses    Deficiency 
  31 December 2021                          account*                                in equity 
                                     GBP         GBP         GBP            GBP           GBP 
 Balance at 1 July 2021        1,687,661   9,520,634   2,331,622    (9,698,017)     3,841,900 
 
 Loss after income tax 
  expense for the period               -           -           -    (1,349,003)   (1,349,003) 
 Other comprehensive income 
  for the period, net of 
  tax                                  -           -     (4,559)              -       (4,559) 
 
 Total comprehensive income 
  for the period                       -           -     (4,559)    (1,349,003)   (1,353,562) 
 
 Transactions with owners 
  in their capacity as 
  owners: 
 Share-based payments 
  (note 16)                            -           -           -              -             - 
 
 Balance at 31 December 
  2021                         1,687,661   9,520,634   2,327,063   (11,047,021)     2,488,337 
                              ==========  ==========  ==========  =============  ============ 
 

v The share premium account is used to recognise the difference between the issued share capital at nominal value and the share capital received, net of transaction costs.

Cordel Group plc

Consolidated statements of changes in equity (cont'd)

For the period ended 31 December 2021

 
                                  Share       Share       Other   Accumulated         Total 
 Audited year ended             Capital     premium    reserves        Losses    deficiency 
  30 June 2021                             account*                               in equity 
                                    GBP         GBP         GBP           GBP           GBP 
 Balance at 1 July 
  2020                        1,460,854   7,781,192   2,280,174   (8,676,197)     2,846,023 
 
 Loss after income 
  tax expense for the 
  period                              -           -           -   (1,021,821)   (1,021,821) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income for the period, 
  net of tax                          -           -      51,449             -        51,449 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the period               -           -      51,449   (1,021,821)     (970,372) 
 
 Transactions with 
  owners in their capacity 
  as owners: 
 Share Issue                    226,807   1,739,442           -             -     1,966,248 
 
 Balance at 30 June 
  2021                        1,687,661   9,520,634   2,331,622   (9,698,017)     3,841,900 
                             ==========  ==========  ==========  ============  ============ 
 
 
 

The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

Cordel Group plc

Consolidated statements of cash flows

For the period ended 31 December 2021

 
                                             Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                      ended June 
                                                ended December 31             30 
                                                 2021        2020           2021 
                                                  GBP         GBP            GBP 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Loss before income tax expense 
  for the period                          (1,349,003)   (734,187)    (1,021,821) 
 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation and amortisation                 74,231      40,523        113,068 
 Loss/(Gain) on disposal of equipment               -           -          1,272 
 Share option reserve                               -           -         72,148 
 Foreign exchange differences                   5,031           -       (14,791) 
 Interest received                                  -     (1,723)        (7,057) 
 Interest and other finance costs               5,469       5,837         11,112 
                                          (1,264,272)   (689,550)      (846,069) 
 Change in operating assets and 
  liabilities: 
 Increase in inventories                     (72,520)   (126,236)       (54,982) 
 Decrease/(increase) in trade 
  and other receivables                       482,456     218,142      (340,369) 
 Increase/(decrease) in lease 
  assets                                     (21,878)    (14,822)              - 
 Decrease/(increase) in other 
  operating assets                            397,217     (2,594)      (411,435) 
 (Decrease)/Increase in trade 
  and other payables                        (107,959)    (41,651)         86,771 
 Decrease in other liabilities                 39,162           -      (243,373) 
 Increase/(decrease) in lease 
  liabilities                                (21,811)    (13,809)              - 
 Increase (decrease) in employee 
  benefits                                     36,296    (11,098)              - 
                                         ------------  ----------  ------------- 
                                            (533,309)   (681,618)    (1,809,457) 
 Interest Received                                  -       1,723          7,057 
 Interest and other finance costs 
  paid                                        (5,469)     (5,837)        (3,366) 
 Net cash used in operating activities      (538,778)   (685,732)    (1,805,765) 
                                         ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Payments for property, plant 
  and equipment                              (90,508)    (72,438)      (158,496) 
 
 Net cash used in investing activities       (90,508)    (72,438)      (155,784) 
                                         ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from issue of shares                      -           -      1,966,248 
 Interest on lease payments                         -           -        (7,747) 
 Repayment lease arrangements                       -    (11,069)       (18,394) 
 
 Net cash from financing activities                 -    (11,069)    (1,940,107) 
                                         ------------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Net increase/(decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                      (629,286)   (769,239)       (21,442) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the beginning of the financial 
  period                                    1,538,150   1,564,267      1,564,267 
 Effects of exchange rate changes 
  on cash and cash equivalents                 26,185      54,870        (4,675) 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the end of the financial period             935,049     849,898      1,538,150 
                                         ============  ==========  ============= 
 

The above consolidated statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes

Cordel Group plc

Notes to the consolidated financial statements

For the period ended 31 December 2021

Note 1. General information

The financial statements cover Cordel Group plc ('Company') as a consolidated entity consisting of Cordel Group plc and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the period (referred to as the 'Group'). The financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling, which is Cordel Group plc's functional and presentation currency.

The Company was incorporated on 6 December 2017 as a private company, Maestrano Group Limited. On 11 May 2018, the Company converted to a public company, Maestrano Group plc and on 30 May 2018 was admitted onto the Alternative Investment Market ('AIM'). On 19 April 2018, as part of a group reorganisation, the Company acquired 100% of the ordinary shares of Maestrano Pty Ltd from the existing shareholders and became the immediate and ultimate parent of the Group. On 31 October 2019, Maestrano Group plc acquired 100% of the shares in Airsight Holdings Pty Limited, an Australian based company.

On the 18 November 2021, Maestrano Group plc changed its name to Cordel Group plc.

Cordel Group plc is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in England and Wales. Its registered office and principal place of business are:

   Registered office                                          Principal place of business 
   10 John Street                                                2/2 Frost Drive 
   London WC1N 2EB                                        Mayfield West NSW 2304 
   United Kingdom                                              Australia 

A description of the nature of the Group's operations and its principal activities are included in the directors' report, which is not part of the financial statements. The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 1 February 2022. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.

Note 2. Significant accounting policies

These financial statements for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2021 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting'.

These interim financial statements do not include all the notes of the type normally included in annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2021 and any public announcements made by the Company during the interim reporting period.

New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted

The Group has adopted all of the new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board that are mandatory for the current reporting period. Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared assuming the Group will continue as a going concern. Under the going concern assumption, an entity is ordinarily viewed as continuing in business for the foreseeable future. In assessing whether the going concern assumption is appropriate, the directors have considered the Group's existing working capital and are of the opinion that the Group has adequate resources to undertake its planned program of activities for the 12 months from the date of approval of these financial statements. Further details of the directors' considerations in relation to going concern are included in the directors' report.

Note 3. Operating segments

Identification of reportable operating segments

The Group operates in one segment being provision of data integration and analytic services. This operating segment is based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the Board of Directors (who are identified as the Chief Operating Decision Makers ('CODM')) in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources.

The operating segment information is the same information as provided throughout the consolidated financial statements and are therefore not duplicated.

Note 4. Revenue from contracts with customers

 
                                  Unaudited six months    Audited year 
                                     ended December 31   ended June 30 
                                      2021        2020            2021 
                                       GBP         GBP             GBP 
 Airsight                          229,034     146,868         345,663 
 Nextcore                          193,554     266,425         462,849 
 Cordel                            206,206     315,099         881,486 
 
 Revenue from contracts with 
  customers                        628,793     728,392       1,689,998 
                               ===========  ==========  ============== 
 
 
 
  Disaggregation of revenue 
  The disaggregation of revenue from contracts 
   with customers is as follows: 
                                                                 Unaudited six months    Audited year 
                                                                    ended December 31   ended June 30 
  Geographical regions                               2021                        2020            2021 
                                                      GBP                         GBP             GBP 
  United Kingdom                                  117,507                     129,964         421,895 
  Australia/New Zealand                           401,871                     506,299       1,035,136 
  United States of America                         38,905                    (16,614)         (9,828) 
  Asia                                             70,510                      86,078         220,368 
  Europe                                                -                      22,664          22,427 
                                                  628,793                     728,392       1,689,998 
                                                 ========  ==========================  ============== 
 Enterprise implementation and enterprise subscriber income are 
  recognised as revenue over time as 
  opposed to a point in time. Airsight revenue is recognised when 
  work has been completed 
 and invoiced. 
 
 
 
 Note 5. Other income                Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                              ended June 
                                        ended December 31             30 
                                       2021          2020           2021 
                                        GBP           GBP            GBP 
 Government grants and rebates            -       109,522        600,819 
 Other Income                             -             -         15,941 
 
                                          -       109,522        616,760 
 ==========================================  ============  ============= 
 

In FY2021 Government grants and rebates predominantly related to Australian and NSW Government support for the COVID-19 pandemic

 
 Note 6. EBITDA reconciliation (earnings before interest expense, 
  taxation, depreciation and amortisation) 
                                          Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                   ended June 
                                             ended December 31             30 
                                              2021        2020           2021 
 EBITDA reconciliation                         GBP         GBP            GBP 
 Loss before income tax                (1,349,003)   (734,187)    (1,222,372) 
 Less: Interest revenue                          -           -        (7,057) 
 Add: Interest expense                       5,469       5,837         11,112 
 Add: Depreciation and amortisation         74,231      40,523        113,067 
 Add: Other non-operating costs              5,031           -              - 
 
 EBITDA                                (1,264,272)   (687,827)    (1,105,248) 
                                      ============  ==========  ============= 
 
 
                                             Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                      ended June 
                                                ended December 31             30 
                                                 2021        2020           2021 
 Underlying EBITDA reconciliation                 GBP         GBP            GBP 
 EBITDA                                   (1,264,272)   (687,827)    (1,105,248) 
 IPO                                                -           -              - 
 Restructuring costs and Enterprise 
  Investment Scheme set-up costs; 
  acquisition costs                                 -       5,972              - 
 
 Underlying EBITDA                        (1,264,272)   (681,855)    (1,105,248) 
                                        =============  ==========  ============= 
 
 The financial statements include both the statutory financial statements 
  and additional performance measures of EBITDA and Underlying EBITDA. 
  The directors believe these additional measures 
  provide useful information on the underlying trend in operational 
   performance going forward without 
 these unusual and other one-off items. 
 
 
 Note 7. Current assets - trade 
  and other receivables                Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                ended June 
                                          ended December 31             30 
                                           2021        2020           2021 
                                            GBP         GBP            GBP 
 Trade receivables                       94,113     223,518        456,929 
 Other receivables                       48,267           -         65,283 
                                        142,380     223,518        522,212 
                                    ===========  ==========  ============= 
 
   Note 8. Current assets - other      Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                ended June 
                                          ended December 31             30 
                                           2021        2020           2021 
                                            GBP         GBP            GBP 
 Prepayments                            113,744      54,677         95,420 
 Inventory                              262,674     261,512        190,154 
 R&D tax offset refundable                    -           -        414,102 
 Deferred tax asset                     211,821           -        213,802 
                                        588,239     316,189        913,478 
                                    ===========  ==========  ============= 
 
 
 
 Note 9. Current liabilities - 
  trade and other payables          Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                             ended June 
                                       ended December 31             30 
                                        2021        2020           2021 
                                         GBP         GBP            GBP 
 Trade payables                      221,351     342,539        139,616 
 Accrued expenses                     60,098      32,480        166,546 
 Other payables                       94,033       (214)         34,023 
                                     375,482     374,804        340,185 
                                 ===========  ==========  ============= 
 
 
 Note 10. Equity - other reserves      Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                ended June 
                                          ended December 31             30 
                                           2021        2020           2021 
                                            GBP         GBP            GBP 
 Foreign currency reserve               365,075     514,759        369,635 
 Share-based payments reserve            72,148           -         72,148 
 Capital reorganisation reserve       1,889,840   1,889,840      1,889,840 
                                      2,327,063   2,404,599      2,331,623 
                                    ===========  ==========  ============= 
 
 
 Movements in reserves 
 Movements in each class of reserve during the 
  current financial period are set out below: 
 Unaudited six months ended 
  31 December                    Foreign    Share-based          Capital       Total 
                                 Currency      payments   reorganisation 
                                      GBP           GBP              GBP         GBP 
 Balance as at 1 July 2021        369,635        72,148        1,889,840   2,331,623 
 Foreign currency translation     (4,560)             -                -     (4,560) 
 Share-based payment                    -             -                -           - 
 Balance at 31 December 2021      365,075        72,148        1,889,840   2,327,063 
                                =========  ============  ===============  ========== 
 

Note 11. Equity - dividends

There were no dividends paid, recommended or declared during the current or previous financial period.

Note 12. Fair value measurement

The carrying amounts of trade and other receivables and trade and other payables are assumed to approximate their fair values due to their short-term nature.

The fair value of financial liabilities is estimated by discounting the remaining contractual maturities at the current market interest rate that is available for similar financial liabilities.

Note 13. Related party transactions

Parent entity

The parent entity and ultimate parent entity is Cordel Group plc. There is no ultimate controlling party.

Transactions with related parties

There were no transactions with related parties during the current and previous financial period.

Receivable from and payable to related parties

There were no trade receivables from or trade payables to related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

Loans to/from related parties

There were no loans to or from related parties at the current and previous reporting date.

 
 Note 15. Earnings per share                 Unaudited six months   Audited year 
                                                                      ended June 
                                                ended December 31             30 
                                               2021          2020           2021 
                                                GBP           GBP            GBP 
 Loss after income tax                  (1,349,003)     (734,187)    (1,021,821) 
 Non-controlling interest                         -             -              - 
 Loss after income tax attributable 
  to the owners of Cordel Group plc     (1,349,003)     (734,187)    (1,021,821) 
                                       ============  ============  ============= 
 
                                             Number        Number         Number 
 Weighted average number of ordinary 
  shares used in calculating basic 
  earnings per share                    168,766,075   149,754,537    168,766,075 
 Weighted average number of ordinary 
  shares used in calculating diluted 
  earnings per share                    168,766,075   149,754,537    168,766,075 
 
                                              Pence         Pence          Pence 
 Basic earnings per share                    (0.80)        (0.49)         (0.61) 
 Diluted earnings per share                  (0.80)        (0.49)         (0.61) 
 
 Options and convertible notes have not been included in the diluted 
  earnings per share as they are anti-dilutive 
 
 
 Note 16. Share-based payments 
 
 A share option plan has been established by the Group, whereby the 
  Group may, at the discretion of the Board of Directors, grant options 
  over the ordinary shares in the Company to certain key management 
  personnel and 
 and staff of the Group. The options are issued for nil consideration 
  and are granted in accordance with performance 
 guidelines established by the Board of Directors. 
 
 Set out below are summaries of options 
  granted currently under the plan in 2021: 
                 Expiry                     Balance                                                                              Balance 
 Grant date        date       Exercise         at               Granted                 Exercised             Expired/              at 
                                           the start                                                                             the end 
                               price           of                                                            forfeited/             of 
                                           the period                                                          other            the period 
   1/07/2019    30/06/2029   GBP 0.0130              0                5,082,222                1,411,111                -            3,671,111 
  13/03/2020    13/03/2030   GBP 0.0200              0                  800,000                        -                -              800,000 
  17/04/2020    17/09/2030   GBP 0.0180              0                2,082,500                        -                -            2,082,500 
  04/05/2020     4/05/2030   GBP 0.0190              0                2,000,000                        -                -            2,000,000 
  24/09/2020    24/09/2030   GBP 0.1000              0                2,000,000                        -                -            2,000,000 
  24/11/2020    24/11/2030   GBP 0.1000              0                1,000,000                        -                -            1,000,000 
  10/08/2021    10/08/2031   GBP 0.1250              0                  250,000                        -                -              250,000 
  30/11/2021    30/11/2031   GBP 0.1280              0                  100,000                        -                -              100,000 
  10/08/2021    10/08/2031   GBP 0.1250              0                   50,000                        -                -               50,000 
  12/08/2021    12/08/2031   GBP 0.1250              0                  100,000                        -                -              100,000 
 
 
   Note 17. Events after the reporting period 
 
   No matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2021 that 
   has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the Group's 
   operations, the results of those operations, or the Group's state 
   of affairs in future financial years. 
 

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