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Interim results for the three-month period

10th Jul 2025 16:06

RNS Number : 6157Q
TAO Alpha PLC
10 July 2025
 

10 July 2025

 

TAO Alpha PLC

("TAO", "TAO Alpha" or "the Company")

(To be renamed Satsuma Technology PLC)

Unaudited interim results for the three-month period ended 31 May 2025

The Company announces that its unaudited interim results for the three-month period ended 31 May 2025.

 

For further information please contact:

TAO Alpha PLC

Matthew Lodge

via First Sentinel

Financial Adviser

Brian Stockbridge

(First Sentinel Corporate Finance Limited)

+44 20 3855 5551 

Corporate Broker

Guy Wheatley

(Fortified Securities)

Guy Wheatley

[email protected]

 

 

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE 3 MONTH PERIOD ENDING 31 MAY 2025

 

 

 

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

Period ending

31 May 2025

Period ending

31 Aug 2024

Year ending

28 Feb 2025

Notes

£'000

£'000

£'000

Continuing Operations

Revenue

1

-

1

Cost of Sales

-

-

-

Gross Profit

-

-

1

Administrative expenses

(115)

(383)

(709)

Write down / impairment

-

-

-

Operating loss

(115)

(383)

(708)

Finance Income

-

-

-

Finance Costs

-

-

-

Loss before taxation

(115)

(383)

(708)

Taxation on loss of ordinary activities

-

-

Loss for the year from continuing operations

(115)

(383)

(708)

 

Other comprehensive income

 

6

 

375

 

-

 

-

 

Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to shareholders from continuing operations

 

 

260

 

 

(383)

 

 

(708)

 

 

Basic & dilutive earnings per share - pence

 

 

4

 

 

(0.00)

 

 

(0.10)

 

 

(0.18)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The notes on page 5-11 form an integral part of the condensed interim financial statements.

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MAY 2025

 

 

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

As At

31 May 2025

As at

31 Aug 2024

As At

28 Feb 2025

Notes

£'000

£'000

£'000

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Intangible assets

5

2,190

2,157

2,202

Investments

6

625

-

250

TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS

2,815

2,157

2,452

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

6

318

31

Trade and other receivables

7

19

32

25

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

25

350

56

TOTAL ASSETS

2,840

2,507

2,507

 

EQUITY

Share capital

8

454

379

454

Share Premium

8

4,904

4,880

4,880

Share Based Payment Reserve

9

743

704

743

Other reserves

33

-

45

Retained Earnings

(3,818)

(3,753)

(4,078)

TOTAL EQUITY

(2,316)

2,210

(2,043)

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Trade and other payables

10

524

297

464

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

524

297

464

TOTAL LIABILITIES

524

297

464

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

2,840

2,507

2,507

 

 

The notes on page 5-11 form an integral part of the condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

The condensed interim financial statements were approved and authorised by the Board of Directors on 10 July 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

 

 

Nicholas Lyth Director

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE 3 MONTH PERIOD ENDING 31 MAY 2025

 

 

Share Capital

 

Share Premium

 

Share based payment reserve

Other reserves

Retained Earnings

 

Total Equity

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

£'000

 

Profit (Loss) for period

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(383)

 

(383)

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income for year

-

-

-

-

(383)

(383)

Transactions with owners in own capacity:

Ordinary shares issued

-

-

-

-

-

-

Share issue costs

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total transactions with owners in own capacity

-

-

-

-

-

-

Balance at 31 August 2024

379

4,880

704

-

(3,753)

2,210

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit (Loss) for period

-

-

-

-

(325)

(325)

Other comprehensive income

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income for year

-

-

-

-

(325)

(325)

Transactions with owners in own capacity:

 

Ordinary shares issued

75

-

-

-

-

75

Share based payments

-

-

39

-

-

39

Changes in reserves

-

-

-

45

-

45

Total transactions with owners in own capacity

75

-

39

45

-

159

Balance at 28 February 2025

454

4,880

743

45

(4,078)

(2,043)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit (Loss) for period

-

-

-

-

260

260

Other comprehensive income

-

24

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income for year

-

24

-

-

260

260

Transactions with owners in own capacity:

Ordinary shares issued

-

-

-

-

-

-

Changes in reserves

-

-

-

(12)

-

(12)

Total transactions with owners in own capacity

-

-

-

(12)

-

(12)

Balance at 31 May 2025

454

4,904

743

33

(3,818)

2,316

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

FOR THE 3 MONTH PERIOD ENDING 31 MAY 2025

 

 

 

 

Unaudited

Unaudited

Audited

 

3 month period ended

31 May 2025

6 month period ended

31 August 2025

12 month period ended

28 Feb 2025

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

Cash flow from operating activities

Loss for period

260

(383)

(707)

Adjustments for:

Write down / Impairment

-

-

45

Fair value gain on investment (FVTPL)

(375)

-

-

Services settled by issue of warrants

-

-

39

Changes in working capital:

Decrease / (Increase) in trade and other receivables

6

23

30

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

60

113

279

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(49)

(247)

(314)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible assets

-

-

(45)

Investments

-

-

(250)

Net cash flow from investing activities

 

-

-

-

Cash flows from financing activities

Share issue, net of issue costs

25

-

75

Net cash flow from financing activities

 

25

-

-

Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(24)

(247)

(534)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

31

565

565

Foreign exchange impact on cash

-

-

-

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

6

318

31

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE 3 MONTH PERIOD ENDING 31 MAY 2025

 

 

1 General information

 

TAO Alpha Plc (formerly known as StreaksAI Plc) is a public limited company incorporated in England and Wales and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The registered office and principal place of business is 9th Floor, 16 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DG. The Company was incorporated on 19 March 2021.

 

The Company's principal activity is that of a global AI-focused software development company which utilises TAO Bittensor Subnet technology to maximise the reach and scope of the developments. It is led by a team experienced in this sector and in the development of technology businesses. Furthermore, the recently announced Convertible Loan Facility provides the working capital required to execute this strategy and, at the same time, allows the company to implement a Bitcoin Treasury Management strategy. It is based in UK and its shares are listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange (ticker:STK).

 

2 Accounting policies

 

IAS 8 requires that management shall use its judgement in developing and applying accounting policies that result in information which is relevant to the economic decision-making needs of users, that are reliable, free from bias, prudent, complete and represent faithfully the financial position, financial performance and cash flows of the entity.

 

Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date.

 

2.1 Basis of preparation

 

The condensed interim financial statements ("interim financial statements") have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" (IAS 34) as adopted by the European Union (EU). The interim financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, except for assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit and loss, and are presented in pounds sterling (£). All amounts have been rounded to the nearest £'000, unless otherwise stated.

 

The interim financial statements have not been audited. The interim financial statements do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The figures have been prepared using applicable accounting policies and practices consistent with those adopted in the audited annual financial statements ("annual financial statements") for the year ended 28th February 2025.

 

The interim financial statements are for the three months to 31 May 2025, being three months from the financial year end for the Company being 28 February 2025. The interim financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company's annual financial statements for the period ended 28 February 2025. The Company has disclosed comparative data for the period from 1st March 25 to 31 Aug 2025, as well as audited figures from the annual financial statements.

 

The functional currency for the Company is determined as the currency of the primary economic environment in which it operates. Both the function and presentational currency of the Company Pounds Sterling (£).

 

The business is not considered to be seasonal in nature.

New standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the Company

During the current period the Company adopted all the new and revised standards, amendments and interpretations that are relevant to its operations and are effective for accounting periods beginning on 1 March 2025. This adoption did not have a material effect on the accounting policies of the Company.

 

New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted by the Company

The standards and interpretations that are relevant to the Company, issued, but not yet effective, up to the date of these interim financial statements have been evaluated by the directors and they do not consider that there will be a material impact of transition on the financial statements.

 

 

2.2 Going concern

 

The Company has signed Convertible Loan Note Financing to enable it to implement a Bitcoin Treasury Management Strategy. Whilst the Company has committed to investing 2/3 of this to purchase Bitcoin, the availability of this finance, being £1.67m ensures that the Company has sufficient resources to meet its liabilities for a period of at least twelve months from the reported period of the interim financial statements and the Directors have therefore determined that these accounts are therefore prepared on a Going Concern basis.

 

 

2.3 Risks and uncertainties

The principal risks and uncertainties relevant to the Company have not changed materially since the release of the annual financial statements for the period ending 28 February 2025. These risks can be referenced in the strategic report contained within the annual financial statements.

 

3 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

 

In the application of the Company's accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed below:

 

Share Based Payments

The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes model taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the instruments were granted. The accounting estimates and assumptions relating to equity-settled share-based payments would have no impact on the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next annual reporting period but may impact profit or loss and equity. There have been no dilutive instruments issued in the period and the value remains equal to that in the annual financial statements as at the last reporting period.

 

 

 

Intangible Assets

 

Cryptocurrencies

The Company holds £33k of cryptocurrencies, primarily for investment purposes and, in some cases, for use as a medium of exchange. The accounting for cryptocurrencies is an area that involves judgement, as there is currently no specific IFRS that directly addresses their treatment.

The Group has determined that its cryptocurrency holdings meet the definition of intangible assets under IAS 38 Intangible Assets, as they are identifiable non-monetary assets without physical substance and are not financial instruments. Management has assessed that the cryptocurrencies are not held for sale in the ordinary course of business and therefore are not classified as inventory under IAS 2.

The cryptocurrencies are initially recognised at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses, as there is no reliably observable active market that would justify the use of a revaluation model under IAS 38. The determination of whether an active market exists for a particular cryptocurrency involves judgement, including an assessment of trading volume, bid/ask spread, and market participant activity.

Impairment testing is performed at each reporting date, and this involves estimation of the recoverable amount, typically determined with reference to observable market prices. Impairment losses cannot be reversed under IAS 38, even if the fair value of the cryptocurrency subsequently recovers. Management continues to monitor industry guidance and regulatory developments that may impact the accounting treatment of cryptocurrencies.

 

4 Earnings per share

 

The basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the profit/(loss) attributable to equity shareholders by the weighted average number of shares in issue.

 

 

Unaudited At

31 May 2025

Unaudited At

31 August 2025

Audited At

28 Feb 2025

Loss for the year from continuing operations (£'000)

260

(383)

(708)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue

454,210,796

378,732,535

399,075,001

Basic and diluted earnings per share for continuing operations (pence)

0.06

(0.10)

(0.18)

 

The Company had in issue 129,119,998 warrants and options at 31 May 2025 (103,119,998 at 31 August 2024). The profit attributable to equity holders and weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per ordinary share are identical to those used for basic earnings per ordinary share. This is because the exercise of warrants and options would have the effect of reducing the loss per ordinary share and is therefore anti-dilutive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Intangible assets

 

At 31 May 2025

Intangible asset Type

 

Opening Balance

£'000

Additions

£'000

Revaluations

£'000

Closing balance

£'000

Intellectual Property

2,157

-

-

2,157

Cryptocurrencies

45

-

(12)

33

 

At 28 February 2025

Intangible asset Type

 

Opening Balance

£'000

Additions

£'000

Revaluations

£'000

Closing balance

£'000

Intellectual Property

2,157

-

-

2,157

Cryptocurrencies

-

1

44

45

 

At 31 August 2024

Intangible asset Type

 

Opening Balance

£'000

Additions

£'000

Revaluations

£'000

Closing balance

£'000

Intellectual Property

2,157*

-

-

2,157

Cryptocurrencies

-

-

-

-

 

 

 

* The Company initially acquired the core intellectual property (IP) from a third party, Flatiron, for a consideration of £52,000. Subsequent to the acquisition, the Company undertook significant development and enhancement activities in relation to the IP. These activities involved the engagement of external developers and technical consultants, with related costs settled through a combination of cash payments in GBP and equity-settled share issues.

The IP was commissioned during 2022 and remains in active use. In line with the Company's accounting policy on internally generated intangible assets, and in accordance with IAS 38 Intangible Assets, the associated development expenditure was expensed in the period incurred. This treatment was adopted as the recognition criteria outlined in IAS 38.57 were not satisfied at the time.

As at the reporting date, the recoverable amount of the IP has been estimated at £2.157 million, using a cost-based approach reflecting cumulative development expenditure that would have been capitalised had the recognition criteria been met. This valuation indicates a potential reversal of previously recognised impairment losses, subject to the future confirmation of economic benefits in accordance with the requirements of IAS 36 Impairment of Assets.

 

 

 

6 Investments

 

Unlisted Investments

31 May 2025

31 August 2024

28 Feb 2025

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

Roundhouse Digital

625

-

250

 

625

-

250

 

During the 3 month period ended 31st May 2025, the Company reassessed the fair value of its investment in Roundhouse Digital, an unlisted entity in which the Company holds approximate holdings of 17% equity interest. Based on updated financial information and recent comparable market transactions, the fair value of the investment increased by £375k. The gain of £375k has been recognised in the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss under 'Other Comprehensive Income'.

As a result, the carrying amount of the investment was adjusted from £250 to £625 as at 31 May 2025.

There have been no disposals or transfers related to this investment during the period.

The investment is classified as a Level 3 instrument due to the use of unobservable inputs in the valuation model.

 

 

7 Trade and other receivables

 

 

Unaudited periodended 31 May 2025

Unaudited periodended 31 Aug 2024

Audited periodended 28 Feb 2025

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

Prepayments

7

18

11

VAT

9

14

14

Other receivables

3

-

-

Total trade & other receivables

19

32

25

 

8 Share capital and share premium

 

 

Ordinary

Shares

Share

Capital

Share

Premium

 

Total

#

£'000

£'000

£'000

At 28 February 2025

453,732,535

 

454

4,880

5,334

Issue of share capital

500,000

-

24

24

At 31 May 2025

454,232,535

454

4,904

5,358

 

 

 

9 Share based payments and other reserves

The following warrants over ordinary shares have been granted by the Company and are outstanding at 31 May 2025:

 

Grant date

Expiry date

Exercise price

Outstanding at 31 May 2025

Exercisable at 31 May 2025

18-Oct-21

04 January 2026

£0.01

26,700,000

26,700,000

05-Jan-23

04 January 2026

£0.06

50,000,000

50,000,000

05-Jan-23

04 January 2028

£0.03

6,420,000

6,420,000

26-Jun-23

27 June 2026

£0.025

19,999,998

19,999,998

21-Nov-24

20 November 2027

£0.002

21,000,000

21,000,000

04-Feb-25

03 February 2028

£0.01

5,000,000

5,000,000

129,119,998

129,119,998

 

 

 

As at

31 May 2025

£'000

As at

31 Aug 2024

£'000

As at

28 Feb 2025

£'000

Share based payments Reserve

743

704

 704

Warrants issued in the period

-

-

39

Warrants cancelled in the period

-

-

-

Total

743

704

743

 

The fair value of the share warrant rights granted are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The option pricing model assumptions can be referenced in the annual financial statements.

 

 

10 Trade and other payables

 

 

Unaudited periodended 31 May 2025

Unaudited period ended 31 Aug 2024

Audited periodended 28 Feb 2025

 

£'000

£'000

£'000

Trade creditors

347

206

311

Accruals

177

91

152

Social security and other taxation

-

-

1

Total trade & other receivables

524

297

464

 

 

The directors consider that the carrying value of trade and other payables is approximately equal to their fair value.

 

 

11 Financial commitments & contingent liabilities

 

There were no capital commitments or contingent liabilities pertaining to the Company at 31 May 2025.

 

 

12 Related party transactions

 

The company made payments or accruals to the following companies in relation to directors' fees:

 

 

Period 1 Mar to

31 May 2025

£

Period 1 Mar to

31 Aug 2024

£

Year ended

28 Feb 2025

£

Carraway Capital Corp - Mr Mark Rutledge¹

9,000

18,000

36,000

Dark Peak Services Ltd - Mr Nicholas Lyth²

15,000

30,000

60,000

Marallo Holdings Inc - Mr Michael Edwards³

-

48,000

84,000

Fidelio Holdings Pte Ltd - Mr Matt Lodge

Darcy Taylor

Infinity Growth Digital Inc. - Mr D Raphael

15,000

15,000

-

-

-

26,000

5,000

5,000

18,500

54,000

122,000

208,500

 

¹ At the period end there was an amount of £45,000 owing to Carraway Capital Corp in relation to fees.

² At the period end there was an amount of £108,000 owing to Dark Peak Services Ltd in relation to fees.

³ At the period end there was an amount of £108,000 owing to Marallo Holdings Inc in relation to fees.

At the period end there was an amount of £20,000 owing to Fidelio Holdings Pte Ltd in relation to fees

At the period end there was an amount of £20,000 owing to Darcy Taylor in relation to fees

 

13 Events subsequent to period end

 

Establishment of Singapore Subsidiary and Treasury Policy Adoption

Subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Board of TAO Alpha PLC established a wholly owned subsidiary in Singapore, Tao Alpha PTE. LTD, to support treasury operations in a tax and regulatorily favourable jurisdiction. The Board also adopted a new treasury policy reflecting the Company's strategic alignment with the decentralised AI and digital asset sectors.

 

Convertible Loan Facility

On 13 May 2025, the Company announced that it had secured a £5 million fixed-price convertible loan facility via Fortified Securities. The facility, committed and secured by a first-ranking debenture, is non-interest bearing (save for default interest) and convertible at £0.002 per share upon shareholder and regulatory approval by 30 August 2025. The maturity date is 30 November 2025 if conversion is not triggered. The investors have the right to appoint two board members until conversion.

 

Second convertible loan note

 

On 27 June 2025 the Company announced that it had launched its Second Secured Convertible Loan Note Offering in the United States. The Offering will be on a "best efforts" basis and will be for a minimum of £100,000,000 with a conversion price of £0.01 (one penny) per share.

 

Change of Name and TIDM

 

On 02 July 2025, the Company announced its intention to change its name to Satsuma Technology PLC (Ticker SATS). The relevant paperwork will be filed with Companies House shortly, and a further announcement will be made when the name change is formally effective. The Company's TIDM has changed from "TAO" to "SATS". The Company's website has being changed to www.satsuma.digital, effective from the date of this announcement.

 

Exercise of warrants

 

On 24 June 2025, the company announced that it had received notices of exercise of warrants over 6,666,666 ordinary shares of £0.001 each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at an exercise price of 2.5p per Ordinary Share. As a result, the Company issued 6,666,666 new Ordinary Shares.

 

On 25 June 2025, the company announced that it had received notices of exercise of warrants over 9,999,999 ordinary shares of £0.001 each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") at an exercise price of 2.5p per Ordinary Share. As a result, the Company issued 9,999,999 new Ordinary Shares.

 

Application was made for the 16,666,665 new Ordinary Shares, which ranked pari passu with the existing Ordinary Shares in issue, to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market ("Admission").

 

Following Admission, the Company's total issued and voting share capital consists of 470,899,200 Ordinary Shares. The Company does not hold any ordinary shares in treasury.

 

 

Forward-looking statements Certain statements in this announcement are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ''believe'', ''could'', "should" ''envisage'', ''estimate'', ''intend'', ''may'', ''plan'', ''will'' or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors' current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements reflect the Directors' current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements including risks associated with vulnerability to general economic and business conditions, competition, environmental and other regulatory changes, actions by governmental authorities, the availability of capital markets, reliance on key personnel, uninsured and underinsured losses and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although any forward-looking statements contained in this announcement are based upon what the Directors believe to be reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with such forward looking statements.

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