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Half Yearly Report

30th Sep 2013 17:07

RNS Number : 3235P
SerVision plc
30 September 2013
 



SerVision PLC

("SerVision" or the "Company")

 

Interim Results

For the Six Months Ended 30 June 2013

 

Board of SerVision (AIM: SEV), the AIM listed leading developer and manufacturer of digital security systems, announces its unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2013.

 

For further information:

 

SerVision plc

Gidon Tahan, Chairman and CEO

+972 2535 0000

Allenby Capital Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

Nick Athanas / James Reeve

+44 (0)20 3328 5656

 

 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

 

The Board today announces SerVision's consolidated group interim report for the six months ended 30 June 2013. Sales revenue from this period was a modest $1,260,000 and our net loss was $1,040,000, but in light of the trading in Q3 I am confident of an improved performance in the second half of the year.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

SerVision entered into three significant partnership agreements in the first half of 2013. On the back of having signed an exclusive distribution agreement with APS, a major security company in India, and a new OEM distribution agreement with CDsMedia in Angola, and after having successfully collaborated on projects in the Russian railway and oil transport sectors, SerVision announced in August that it has signed a distribution agreement with Russian-based Transport Online LLC (soon to be renamed IVO Systems). In addition to these new partnerships, SerVision was recently informed by its distributor in South Africa that the UVG400 has been selected to be installed at over 8,000 base stations operated by cellular operator Vodacom. In addition, I am pleased to announce that the rollout for tobacco transport projects across the UK has recently begun. Last month, SerVision supplied 140 MVG200 units to its UK partner, Cobra, for use in new projects involving the transport of high-value assets. The MVG200 has also been successfully deployed on delivery trucks operated by Shueersal, Israel's largest supermarket chain. In parallel to our ongoing project with Shufersal, we've identified a potentially significant market demand for our mobile video technology among other consumer goods companies worldwide.

 

I am further encouraged by the fact that SerVision's four channel MVGs are under consideration for a bus project in Delhi, where the fleet size is over 12,000, and they have been short-listed for bus projects in both Barranquilla and Bogota in Colombia where there is a combined fleet of over 5,000 vehicles. New pilots for public transportation projects in Mexico and the US are also currently underway and we are continuing to explore new commercial opportunities with our German partner Deutsche Telekom. Additionally, distribution agreements for a number of markets including Nigeria, Kenya, Colombia and France have either recently been signed or are in negotiation. We are confident that growing our network of channel partners will further bolster sales, create new market opportunities and help us grow significantly in the coming months and years.

 

Research and Development

 

During the first half of 2013, SerVision released its new MVG200 to the market. I believe the MVG200 is a considerable improvement over the earlier generation two-channel CVG-M as it has a more robust design, built-in WiFi and can achieve faster data speeds than its predecessor. In addition to readying the MVG200 for launching in the market, SerVision's R&D team spent much of this year further expanding the functionality and feature set of the SVControlCenter professional monitoring platform. They are also busy working on the next generation of DVRs which, despite some setbacks, we hope will be ready in the first half of 2014. The new line of encoders employ a modular design which can support two, four or eight channels. It will also support both IP and analogue cameras, and it will be capable of HD recording and a broad range of additional functionality that may eventually include some advanced analytics features.

 

In addition to these tasks, our R&D teams are working with WISOL, our Singaporean partner, to develop a new handheld personal video transmitter for police officers. This project is partially financed by a grant from SIIRD, the Singaporean Industrial Research and Development Foundation, that was awarded in March 2013. A number of global partners have conveyed interest in offering the personal video transmitter to their customers and we are confident that there is a large market opportunity for handheld devices, which would utilise SerVision's proven video compression technology.

 

Financials

 

· Revenues for this period were $1,260,000 compared to $2,234,000 for the same period in 2012. 

 

· Operating loss for the period was $1,002,000 compared to an operating loss of $452,000 for the same period in 2012.

 

· Net loss for the period was $1,040,000 compared to a loss of $612,000 for the same period in 2012.

 

· Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2013 of $13,000 (at 30 June 2012: $139,000)

 

 

 

Conclusion

 

Despite difficult market conditions and a sluggish start to 2013, I remain optimistic that the second half of the year will see an improvement on H1, and that we will continue to see a steady upturn in sales within the transportation security sector. Our next generation of products currently in development offer further assurance that SerVision will remain competitive in our market as a cost-effective solution provider for fleet tracking applications in the years to come.

 

As always I would like to express my sincere gratitude to our shareholders for their continued support and to thank SerVision staff for their commitment and outstanding work.

 

 

 

Gideon Tahan

Chairman and CEO

30 September 2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVISION PLC

 

CONDENSED GROUP COMPREHENSIVE INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

 

Six months to

Six months to

Year to 31

30 June 2013

30 June 2012

December 2012

Note

$'000

$'000

$'000

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

 

 

 

 

TURNOVER

3

1,260

2,234

4,023

 

 

 

Cost of sales

(722)

(1,165)

(2,146)

GROSS PROFIT

538

1,069

1,877

Administrative expenses

(1,540)

(1,521)

(3,361)

OPERATING LOSS

(1,002)

(452)

(1,484)

Net finance expense

(33)

(148)

(64)

LOSS ON ORDINARY

 

 

 

ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION

(1,035)

(600)

(1,548)

 

 

 

Tax on profit on ordinary activities

4

(5)

(12)

(28)

 

NET LOSS FOR THE PERIOD

(1,040)

(612)

(1,576)

 

Translation difference arising from

translating into presentation currency

(8)

 

-

 

13

 

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE

LOSS FOR THE PERIOD

(1,048)

 

( 612)

 

( 1,563)

 

Loss per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC

5

( 2.03)c

( 1.20)c

(3,05)c

DILUTED

 

 

 

 

 

( 2.01)c

( 1.20)c

(3,05)c

 

 

 

 

 

 

SERVISION PLC

 

CONDENSED GROUP BALANCE SHEET

AT 30 JUNE 2013

 

 

As at 30 June

As at 30 June

As at 31

 

 2013

2012

December 2012

 

$'000

$'000

$'000

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

 Audited

ASSETS

Non-current assets

 

Intangible assets

4,776

4,758

4,583

Deferred tax asset

91

112

96

Property, plant and equipment

84

93

92

 

 

4,951

4,963

4,771

Current assets

Inventories

665

519

635

Trade and other receivables

2,462

3,635

3,596

Cash and cash equivalents

13

139

45

 

 

3,140

4,293

4,276

 

 

 

Total assets

8,091

9,256

9,047

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

Capital and reserves attributable to the

Company's equity shareholders

 

Called up share capital

984

898

984

 

Share premium account

12,639

12,206

12,639

 

Merger reserve

1,979

1,979

1,979

 

Other reserve

58

52

55

 

Retained earnings and translation reserves

(10,591)

(8,592)

(9,543)

 

Total equity

5,069

6,543

6,114

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

Current liabilities

 

Short term credit from banking institutions

474

394

424

 

Overdrafts

292

114

163

 

Loan from the office of the chief scientist

161

161

161

 

Trade and other payables

1,335

1,544

1,432

 

 

 

2,262

2,213

2,180

 

Non-current liabilities

 

Long term loan from bank institution

without current maturity

 

375

 

118

 

375

 

Loan from Office of the Chief Scientist

7

16

11

 

Post employment benefits

378

366

367

 

 

760

500

753

 

 

 

Total liabilities

3,022

2,713

2,933

 

 

 

Total equity and liabilities

 

 

8,091

9,256

9,047

 

SERVISION PLC

 

CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

 

 

 

 

Share

 

 

Share

 

 

Merger

Other

 

 

Retained

 

 

Translation

 

Capital

Premium

Reserve

Reserve

Earnings

Reserve

Total

 

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

$'000

 

 

As at 1 January 2012

898

12,206

1,979

48

(8,105)

125

7,151

 

 

Total recognised income and expense

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(612)

 

--

 

(612)

 

 

Issue of shares (net of costs)

-

-

-

4

-

-

4

 

 

As at 30 June 2012

898

12,206

1,979

52

(8,844)

125

6,543

 

 

Total recognised income and expense

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(1,576)

 

13

 

(1,563)

 

 

Share option charge

--

--

--

7

--

--

7

 

 

Issue of shares

(net of costs)

86

433

-

--

-

-

519

 

 

As at 31 December 2012

984

12,639

1,979

55

(9,681)

138

6,114

 

 

Total recognised income and expense

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

(1,040)

 

(8)

 

(1,048)

 

 

Share option charge

  -

-

-

3

-

-

3

 

 

At 30 June 2013

984

12,639

1,979

58

(10,721)

130

5,069

 

 

SERVISION PLC

 

CONDENSED GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

 

 

 

Six months to

Six months to

Year to 31

 

30 June 2013

30 June 2012

December 2012

 

$'000

$'000

$'000

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

(Loss)/Profit before taxation

(1,035)

(600)

(1,548)

Adjustments for:

 

 

Net finance expense

33

148

64

Doubtful debts

444

-

663

Depreciation and amortisation

322

447

1,062

Movement in trade and other receivables

694

1,284

839

Movement in inventories

(30)

(308)

(424)

Movement in post retirement benefits

11

26

27

Movement in trade and other payables

(93)

49

(464)

Share-based payments

3

4

7

 

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities

349

1,050

226

 

Cash flow from investing activities

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangibles

(507)

(524)

(962)

Net interest paid

(46)

(50)

--

Deposit for leasing vehicles

(4)

1

(2)

 

Net cash outflow from investing activities

(557)

(573)

(964)

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Issue of shares

-

-

526

Net loans undertaken less repayments

47

(178)

375

 

Cash inflow from financing activities

47

(178)

901

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

(118)

(274)

(274)

Net cash outflow from all activities

(161)

299

156

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

(279)

25

(118)

 

Cash and cash equivalents comprise

Cash (excluding overdrafts) and cash equivalents

13

139

45

Overdrafts

(292)

(114)

(163)

 

 

(279)

25

(118)

 

 

SERVISION PLC

 

NOTES TO THE REPORT AND CONDENSED GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

 

1. BASIS OF PREPARATION

 

The condensed group financial statements have been prepared using accounting policies consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as endorsed for use by Companies listed on an EU regulated market and in accordance with IAS34 - "Interim Financial Reporting". The same accounting policies, presentation and methods of computation have been followed in the preparation of these results as were applied in the Group's latest annual audited financial statements. It is not expected that there will be any changes or additions to these in the 2013 annual financial statements.

 

This statement does not comprise statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 and the results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 and for the six months ended 30 June 2012 are unaudited.

 

The financial information for the year ended 31 December 2012 is an extract from the latest group accounts.

 

Statutory financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013, prepared in accordance with IFRS, on which the auditors gave an unqualified opinion, have been filed with the Registrar of Companies.

 

These consolidated interim group financial statements are presented in US Dollars and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars ($'000) except when otherwise indicated.

 

2. GOING CONCERN

 

The directors have prepared and reviewed sales forecasts and budgets for the next twelve months and having considered these cash flows and the availability of other financing sources, have concluded that the group will remain a going concern. In particular the group continues to work closely with customers to agree payment plans where necessary and agree other arrangements in order to secure cash flows and reduce the outstanding trade receivables balances. Additionally if and when necessary, the Directors may seek additional equity investment and debt finance from a variety of sources.

 

Having completed these processes and having made further relevant enquiries, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the Group and the Company have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the accounts.

 

3. BUSINESS SEGMENT ANALYSIS

 

Class of business

 

The turnover, loss on ordinary activities before taxation and net assets of the Group are attributable to one class of business, that of developing and selling video surveillance equipment.

 

Geographical areas

Turnover by location of customer

Six months to

Six months to

Year to 31

30 June 2013

30 June 2012

December 2012

$'000

$'000

$'000

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

UK and Continental Europe

467

614

1,096

North America

288

367

417

Asia and Middle East

181

207

1,852

Rest of the world

324

1,046

658

 

 1,260

 2,234

4,023

4. TAXATION

 

The Company is controlled and managed by its Board in Israel. Accordingly, the interaction of UK domestic tax rules and the taxation agreement entered into between the U.K. and Israel operate so as to treat the Company as solely resident for tax purposes in Israel. The Company undertakes no business activity in the UK such as might result in a Permanent Establishment for tax purposes and accordingly has no liability to UK corporation tax.

 

5. LOSS PER SHARE

 

The loss per share of (2.03c) (31 December 2012: (loss) (3.05c); 30 June 2012: (loss) (1.20c)) has been calculated on the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year namely 51,573,217 (31 December 2012: 51,632,795; 30 June 2012: 51,188,602) and loss of US$ 1,048,061 (31 December 2012: loss US$ 1,593,000; 30 June 2012: loss US$ 612,000).

Due to the immaterial number of options in issue there is no material difference between the diluted and basic loss per share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
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