ESGLW ESGL Holdings Ltd

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For September 2024

 

Commission File No. 001-41772

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

 

101 Tuas South Avenue 2

Singapore 637226

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

Other Information

 

Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release dated September 20, 2024, announcing the financial and operating results of ESGL Holdings Limited (the “Company”) for the first half of 2024, which have not been audited or reviewed by the Company’s independent registered accounting firm.

 

Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release dated September 20, 2024.

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

		ESGL Holdings Limited
		By:	/s/ Ho Shian Ching
		Name:	Ho Shian Ching
		Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Dated:	September 23, 2024

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

For Immediate Release

 

ESGL HOLDINGS LIMITED REPORTS FIRST HALF 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

OPERATING SUBSIDIARY ACHIEVES FIRST PROFITABLE HALF YEAR, OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR SECOND HALF

 

Singapore – September 20, 2024 – ESGL Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ESGL) (“ESGL” or the “Company”), a leading carbon neutral, innovative enviro-tech company regenerating industrial waste into circular products, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

 

First Half 2024 Highlights:

 

●	First-Time Subsidiary Profitability: ESGL’s operating subsidiary posted its first-ever profitable half-year, a significant milestone compared to the loss recorded in first half of 2023.
●	Revenue Growth: Revenue for the first half of 2024 increased to US$3.49 million, a 2.8% improvement from the prior year, despite regulatory challenges and volatility in waste volumes.
●	Significant Reduction in Losses: Loss before taxation improved by 45.3%, reduced from US$590,000 in the first half of 2023 to US$322,000, driven by strict cost management and operational efficiencies.
●	Logistics Cost Savings: Logistics costs were reduced by US$527,000, a 66.6% decrease year-on-year, significantly improving the Company’s cost base.

 

Operational and Segment Performance:

 

●	Solid Waste Thermal Processing Solutions: Revenue grew by 8.15%, underpinned by the collection of new waste types and the expansion of the Company’s customer base.
●	Liquid Waste Synthesis Solutions: Revenue in this segment declined by 45.8% due to the regulatory impact on a key customer. However, the Company expects recovery in the second half of 2024.
●	Circular Products Sales: Sales declined by 39.1% due to lower demand for base metals, though the Company remains optimistic about improving market conditions.
●	Other Income: Foreign exchange gains contributed to a US$93,000 increase in other income, reflecting favorable currency movements.

 

Outlook for the Second Half of 2024:

 

ESGL is optimistic about its performance in the second half of 2024, driven by a focus on expanding its solid hazardous waste customer base and regaining liquid hazardous waste volume, while maintaining operational efficiency and achieving cost savings. Additionally, the Company is actively working to renew long-term contracts with key clients to sustain and enhance profitability.

 

CEO Statement:

 

Quek Leng Chuang, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ESGL, commented:

 

“We are proud to report that our operating subsidiary has achieved its first profitable half-year. This significant milestone reflects the strength of our strategic focus on cost efficiency and operational optimization. As we look toward the second half of 2024, we remain confident in our ability to drive sustained growth across our core segments and continue to build momentum toward long-term profitability.”

 

 

About ESGL Holdings Limited

 

ESGL Holdings Limited is a Singapore-based carbon-neutral enviro-tech company dedicated to transforming industrial waste into circular products. With a commitment to sustainable waste management solutions, ESGL is a leading player in the environmental solutions industry. ESGL conducts all its operations through its operating subsidiary incorporated in Singapore, Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd. For more information, including the Company’s filings with the SEC, please visit https://esgl.asia.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

Investor Relations Department

Email: ir@esgl.asia

Phone: +65 6653 2299

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this press release may be considered to contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “shall,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” “forecast,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements made in this press release regarding anticipated future financial and operating performance and results, including estimates for growth, gross margins, adjusted EBITDA, potential regional expansion, development of new products, partnerships, customer relationships, demand for waste processing, and sales of circular products. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on ESGL management’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by ESGL and other documents that the Company may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

 

		June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
		US$				US$
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents			256,501				366,761
Trade and other receivables			985,951				1,032,522
Prepaid forward purchase agreement			-				969
Inventories			78,682				64,184
			1,321,134				1,464,436
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net			21,043,668				21,786,365
Intangible assets, net			2,475,974				2,381,465
			23,519,642				24,167,830
Total assets			24,840,776				25,632,266
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables			5,503,478				6,560,559
Lease liabilities			149,516				192,282
Borrowings			4,672,286				5,666,160
Deferred underwriting fee payable			2,153,125				2,753,125
Tax liabilities			203,020				56,540
			12,681,425				15,228,666
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities (non-current)			1,852,343				1,974,524
Borrowings (non-current)			-				112,319
Deferred tax liabilities			298,000				296,000
			2,150,343				2,382,843
Total liabilities			14,831,768				17,611,509
Net assets			10,009,008				8,020,757
EQUITY
Share Capital			11,892				10,892
Accumulated losses			(100,457,352	)			(99,985,928	)
Other reserves			3,422,799				3,422,799
Share premium reserve			92,183,727				89,725,052
Exchange Reserves			(123,198	)			(123,198	)
Revaluation Surplus			14,971,140				14,971,140
Total equity			10,009,008				8,020,757

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Financial Periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

		June 30, 2024				June 30, 2023
		US$				US$
Revenue			3,487,879				3,394,313
Other income			282,213				189,335
Cost of inventory			(78,366	)			(407,291	)
Logistics costs			(264,638	)			(792,079	)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment			(781,394	)			(758,519	)
Amortization of intangible assets			(559,340	)			(426,515	)
Employee benefits expense			(878,320	)			(639,060	)
Finance expense			(147,128	)			(158,912	)
Other operating expenses			(1,383,850	)			(991,526	)
Loss before income tax			(322,944	)			(590,254	)
Income tax expense			(148,480	)			(39,000	)
Net loss and comprehensive loss			(471,424	)			(629,254	)
Loss per share			(0.03	)			(0.10	)
Weighted average number of shares			14,000,514				6,378,267

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Financial Periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

		Share capital				Revaluation reserve				Exchange reserve				Share premium reserve				Other reserve				Accumulated losses				Total equity
		US$				US$				US$				US$				US$				US$				US$
2023
Beginning of financial year			10,000				15,157,824				(460,481	)			-				3,422,799				(5,006,590	)			13,123,552
Issuance of new shares			3				-				-				753,587				-				-				753,590
Loss for the year			-				-				-				-				-				(629,254	)			(629,254	)
Balance as of June 30, 2023			10,003				15,157,824				(460,481	)			753,587				3,422,799				(5,635,844	)			13,247,888
2024
Beginning of financial year			10,892				14,971,140				(123,198	)			89,725,052				3,422,799				(99,985,928	)			8,020,757
Issuance of new shares			1,000				-				-				2,458,675				-				-				2,459,675
Loss for the year			-				-				-				-				-				(471,424	)			(471,424	)
Balance as of June 30, 2024			11,892				14,971,140				(123,198	)			92,183,727				3,422,799				(100,457,352	)			10,009,008

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Financial Periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

		June 30, 2024				June 30, 2023
		US$				US$
Cash flows from operating activities
Loss before income tax			(322,944	)			(590,254	)
Adjustments for:
- Prepaid forward purchase agreement written-off			969				-
- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment			781,394				758,519
- Amortisation of intangible assets			559,340				426,515
- Interest income			(3	)			(12,002	)
- Interest expense			147,128				158,912
- Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment			-				1,795
- Foreign exchange adjustment			(191,391	)			312,051
			974,493				1,055,536
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
- Trade and other receivables			40,746				(687,016	)
- Inventories			(14,498	)			153,252
- Trade and other payables			(1,043,521	)			167,205
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities			(42,780	)			688,977
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment			(38,697	)			(115,334	)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment			-				1,352
Additions to intangible assets			(653,849	)			(633,912	)
Interest received			3				12,002
Net cash used in investing activities			(692,543	)			(735,892	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from bank borrowings			747,197				2,246,518
Repayment of bank borrowings			(1,691,453	)			(1,831,341	)
Shares issuance			2,459,675				753,590
Repayment of underwriting fees			(600,000	)			-
Repayments of lease liabilities			(143,228	)			(57,718	)
Interest paid			(147,128	)			(158,912	)
Net cash provided by provided by financing activities			625,063				952,137
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and bank balances			(110,260	)			905,222
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of the financial year			366,761				252,399
End of the financial periods			256,501				1,157,621

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

 

1.	General information
	ESGL Holdings Limited
	ESGL Holdings Limited (“ESGL” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on November 18, 2022. Following the successful completion of a business combination on August 3, 2023 (the “Business Combination”), ESGL listed on Nasdaq and became a publicly traded company. ESGL’s stock commenced trading August 4, 2023.
	ESGL’s subsidiaries are as follows:
	Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited (“ESGH”)
	Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited is a holding company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability on June 14, 2022. The address of its registered office is 71 Fort Street, PO Box 500, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, Cayman Islands. As a holding company with no material operations of its own, ESGH conducts all of its operations through its operating entity incorporated in Singapore, Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd.
	Environmental Solutions Asia Holdings Limited (“ESAH”)
	ESAH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ESGH, was incorporated on June 29, 2022 and domiciled in the British Virgin Islands with its registered office at Mandar House, 3rd Floor, Johnson’s Ghut, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
	Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“ESA”)
	ESA was incorporated and domiciled in Singapore, with its registered office at 101 Tuas, South Avenue 2, Singapore 637226. ESA is a waste management, treatment and recycling company involved in the collection and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste from customers such as pharmaceutical, semiconductor, petrochemical and electroplating companies.
	As ESGL, ESGH, ESAH and ESA (collectively the “Group”) were under common control, the Business Combination constituted a reorganization under common control and are required to be retrospectively applied to the consolidated financial statements at their historical amounts. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared as if the existing corporate structure had been in existence throughout all periods. This includes a retrospective presentation for all equity related disclosures, including issued shares, which have been revised to reflect the effects of the reorganization in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

 

Subsidiaries

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group include:

 

Place of

incorporation

Name of subsidiary

Principal activities

and business

Effective equity held by the Group

2024

2023

%

%

Held by the Company

Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited

Investment holding company

Cayman Island

100

100

Held by Subsidiary

Environmental Solutions Asia Holdings Limited

Investment holding company

British Virgin Islands

100

100

Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd.

Waste management and recycling of industrial wastes

Singapore

100

100

 

 

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