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Interim Results

22nd Sep 2015 09:17

RNS Number : 7811Z
All Asia Asset Capital Limited
22 September 2015
 

 

 

Press Release 22 September 2015

 

All Asia Asset Capital Limited

 

("All Asia Asset Capital", "AAA" or the "Company")

 

Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 30 June 2015

 

 

All Asia Asset Capital (AIM: AAA), an investment company focused on investing in the growing markets of the Asia Pacific region, today announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2015.

 

Highlights:

· Successful subscriptions to raise approximately £490,000 in cash by issuing 965,000 new ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 16.5 pence per share, for working capital and to provide the Company with additional funds to make further investments, in accordance with the Company's investing policy.

· Appointment of Mr. Wai Tak Jonathan Chu as an executive director of the Company to strengthen the Board.

· Continuing commitment to investing in growing markets in the Asia Pacific region with the Company currently holding investments in Andaman and Power Utility Company ("APU"), a Thailand and Myanmar focused power generation group, and Myanmar Allure Group Co. Ltd. ("MAG") which operates hospitality and entertainment businesses in Myanmar.

 

-Ends-

 

For further information:

All Asia Asset Capital Limited

Robert Berkeley, Executive Chairman and Finance Director

Wai Tak Jonathan Chu, Executive Director

Tel: +44 (0) 207 621 8910

Tel: +852 3756 0124

www.aaacap.com

 

Allenby Capital Limited (Nomad & Broker)

Nick Naylor / Nick Athanas / Alex Brearley

Tel: +44 (0) 203 328 5656

www.allenbycapital.com

 

About AAA

AAA is an investment company that has been established as a platform for investors looking to access growing markets in the Asia-Pacific region. The Company invests in a portfolio of companies with at least a majority of operations (or early-stage companies that intend to have at least a majority of their operations) in the Asia-Pacific region in industries with high growth potential including, but not limited to: agriculture, forestry and plantations, mining, natural resources, property, and/or technology. AAA is publicly quoted and its shares are traded on the AIM Market, which is operated by the London Stock Exchange.

 

Chairman's Statement

 

I am pleased to report on the results for the six months to 30 June 2015 for All Asia Asset Capital together with its subsidiaries (the "Group").

 

Business review

It has been a busy six months for the Company with changes in directorships, the successful raising of additional cash and a positive outlook for its investments.

 

A clear endorsement of our current strategy is that additional funds were received in the period under review through two separate subscriptions by existing shareholders. The first tranche was on 30 April 2015 for £330,000 through a subscription from two individuals. The Company issued 2,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of 16.5 pence per share which represented a premium of approximately 6.45% to the average closing price of the Company's ordinary shares for the last thirty trading days prior to the release of the announcement on 30 April 2015. An additional £159,225 was raised on 20 May 2015 through a subscription with another existing shareholder, through which the Company issued 965,000 new ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 16.5 pence per share. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the subscriptions for working capital and to provide the Company with additional funds to make further investments, in accordance with the Company's investing policy.

 

The main change regarding the board of AAA was that, on 19 June 2015, Dr. Sri Hartati Kurniawan advised the Board of her intention to step down as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to pursue other interests. Her resignation was effective from the conclusion of the recent AGM held on 20 July 2015. I wish to extend my sincere gratitude for all the work and commitment that Sri has put into AAA to take the Company to where it is now. Her expertise and insight during her service on the Board have been greatly valued and we wish her the best for her future endeavours. Sri has agreed to act as a consultant to the Company on a project by project basis, as and when required, and we look forward being able to continue to work with her on a consultancy basis going forward.

 

The Company has initiated the search for a successor and I believe that it is very important that we identify the right candidate with the skills and experience that match the strategic direction of the business, who is able to take the Company to the next level. The Company will make a further update regarding the CEO recruitment process at the appropriate time.

 

On 26 March 2015 we announced the resignation of Mr. Akekachat Leelapanyalert as an Executive Director of the Company and the Board of AAA wishes him well with his future endeavours. In addition, on 2 April 2015, we were delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Wai Tak Jonathan Chu as an Executive Director of the Company. This appointment is of great value to the business, given Mr. Chu's wealth of experience. Mr. Chu has over twenty years of experience in property investment and asset management, investor relations and corporate finance, mostly in Hong Kong. Mr. Chu was a Senior Property Manager at Hon Kwok Land Investments Co. Ltd., a property developer company listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, from September 1988 to April 2004. His responsibilities included heading up the company's overseas asset management department and managing a portfolio of assets throughout the Asia Pacific Region, US and Canada.

 

We continue to monitor our two investments in Myanmar, which, as highlighted in my previous statement seems to have been a positive move with the current economic outlook in the region. The Company's two investments are minority stakes in Andaman Power and Utility Company Limited ("APU"), a privately held company based in Thailand and Myanmar which operates in the development of utility plants and the provision of electricity, and Myanmar Allure Group Co., Ltd ("MAG"), which owns and operates the Allure Resort, a combined hotel, resort and gaming facility located in Tachileik province, Myanmar, in the vicinity of the Thailand-Myanmar Mae Sai border.

 

The Company announced on 5 May 2015 that CyberPlanet Interactive Public Company Limited (now re-named United Power of Asia Public Company Limited ("United Power")), a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, held an annual general meeting on 30 April 2015 where the shareholders of CyberPlanet passed a resolution to acquire 100 per cent. of the issued share capital of APU for 340 million Baht in cash. We have noted the recent announcements made by United Power regarding a prospective change of structure for the transaction, which has now been approved by shareholders of United Power. AAA can confirm that it has not been approached by United Power regarding this matter since the change of structure was approved by United Power's shareholders. AAA has not entered into any agreement with United Power to sell AAA's interest in APU to United Power or any other parties. We will continue to monitor developments and will update shareholders accordingly regarding our investment in APU.

 

In April 2015 the Company entered into a letter of intent with Quick Win Global Limited to evaluate potential investments in the vehicle financing business initially focussed on the Lao People's Democratic Republic. The Company continues to evaluate this opportunity along with other prospective investments in line with the company's investing policy.

 

The Asian development Bank recently stated that growth in Myanmar is forecast to accelerate to 8.3% in FY2015 and remain close to this pace in FY2016 as it is propelled by investment stimulated by structural reform, an improved business environment, and Myanmar's gradual integration into the sub region of Southeast Asia. They highlighted two areas: Construction driven by government investment in infrastructure and growth in services bolstered by a surge in tourist arrivals - both of these areas are closely aligned to the Company's investments.

 

Financial Results

During the six months to 30 June 2015, the Group incurred a loss of £267,521 (H1 2014: £290,841), which was mainly attributable to administrative expenses. The Group successfully raised £489,225 through the issue of 2,956,000 shares as mentioned above. As at 30 June 2015 the net assets of the Group were £5.56m (31 Dec 2014: £5.34m). As at 30 June 2015 cash balances were £408,005 (31 Dec 2014: £452,395).

 

Appreciation  

I would like to first thank the work of Board, our advisors and of course our shareholders for their continuing support for AAA, with of course special thanks to Dr. Sri Hartati Kurniawan. The region that we have invested in seems to be going from strength to strength as it implements its economic reforms and I hope that this will reflect in the fortunes of the Company for the future.

 

 

 

 

 

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS

AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

Six months ended 30 June

2015

2014

Notes

GBP

(unaudited)

GBP

(unaudited)

Gain on investments held at fair value

-

-

Administrative expenses

(206,457)

(209,623)

Loss from operations

3

(206, 457)

(209,623)

Finance costs

-

-

Loss before tax

(206, 457)

(209,623)

Taxation

5

-

-

Loss for the period attributable to equity holders

(206, 457)

(209,623)

Other comprehensive income

Exchange difference arising from translation of foreign subsidiary

(61,064)

(81,218)

Total comprehensive loss for the period

(267,521)

(290,841)

Loss per share for the period -

Basic and Diluted (pence)

6

(0.10)

(0.11)

 

 

 

 

The notes on page 9 to 12 form an integral part of these financial statements.

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 30 JUNE 2015

 

30 Jun 2015

31 Dec 2014

Notes

GBP

(unaudited)

GBP

(audited)

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

12,311

14,802

Available-for-sale financial assets

7

5,139,658

5,200,876

5,151,969

5,215,678

Current assets

Deposits and prepayments

4,825

15,548

Cash and bank balance

408,005

452,395

412,830

467,943

Total assets

5,564,799

5,683,621

 

CAPITAL AND RESERVES

Share capital

8

6,284,194

5,794,969

Reserves

(724,898)

(457,377)

Total equity

5,559,296

5,337,592

 

LIABILITIES

 

Current liabilities

Accrual and other payables

5,503

346,029

 

Total liabilities

5,503

346,029

 

Total equity and liabilities

5,564,799

5,683,621

 

Net current assets

407,327

121,914

 

Total assets less current liabilities

5,559,296

5,337,592

 

Net assets

5,559,296

5,337,592

 

Approved and authorised for issue by the board of directors on 21 September 2015.

 

 

Wai Tak Jonathan Chu

Director

Robert Anthony Rowland Berkeley

Director

 

The notes on page 9 to page 12 form an integral part of these financial statements

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

Share

capital

Fair

value

reserve

Share

options

reserve

Exchange

fluctuation

reserve

Accumulated

losses

 

Total

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

As at 1 January 2015

5,794,969

147,676

180,051

345,233

(1,130,337)

5,337,592

Total comprehensive

loss for the period

-

-

-

(61,064)

(206,457)

(267,521)

Shares issued

489,225

-

-

-

-

489,225

As at 30 June 2015

6,284,194

147,676

180,051

284,169

(1,336,794)

5,559,296

As at 1 January 2014

3,429,969

455,543

200,057

(52,132)

(624,695)

3,408,742

Total comprehensive

loss for the period

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(81,218)

 

(209,623)

 

(290,841)

Lapse of share options

-

-

(20,006)

-

-

(20,006)

 

As at 30 June 2014

 

3,429,969

 

455,543

 

180,051

 

(133,350)

 

(834,318)

 

3,097,895

 

 

 

 

  

 

The notes on page 9 to page 12 form an integral part of these financial statements

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

Six months ended 30 June

2015

2014

GBP

(unaudited)

GBP

(unaudited)

Cash flow from operating activities

Loss before tax

(206,457)

(209,623)

Adjustment for:

Depreciation

2,480

359

Foreign exchange loss

1,872

6,370

Reversal of share-based payment expenses

-

(20,006)

Operating loss before change in working capital

(202,105)

(222,900)

Decrease in deposits and prepayments

10,723

-

Increase in accrual and other payables

(340,526)

(43,778)

Net cash used in operating activities

(531,908)

(266,678)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from issue of shares

489,225

-

Net cash from financing activities

489,225

-

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalent

(42,683)

(266,678)

Cash and cash equivalent at beginning of the period

452,395

1,009,601

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes, net

(1,707)

(10,583)

Cash and cash equivalent at end of the period

408,005

732,340

Analysis of balance of cash and cash equivalents

Cash and bank balance

408,005

732,340

 

 

 

 

The notes on page 9 to page 12 form an integral part of these financial statements

 

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

 

All Asia Asset Capital Limited (the "Company") is an investment company incorporated in British Virgin Islands on 14 September 2012 with its registered office located on Commerce House, Wickhams Cay 1, P.O. Box 3140, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The shares of the Company are listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange on 2 May 2013.

 

The principal activity of the Company is to invest in growing markets of Asia Pacific region.

 

The financial information relating to the six months period ended 30 June 2015 is unaudited and does not constitute statutory accounts.

 

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2014, as described in those annual financial statements.

 

Amendments to IFRSs effective for the financial year ending 31 December 2015 do not have a material impact on the Group.

 

Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using the tax rate that would be applicable to expected total annual earnings.

 

There are no other amended standards or interpretations that could be expected to have a material impact on the Group.

The following new standards and amendments to standards have been issued but are not effective for the financial year beginning on 1 January 2015 and have not been early adopted:

 

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments 1 January 2018

IFRS 14 Regulatory deferral accounts 1 January 2016

IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers 1 January 2017

Amendments to IAS 1 Disclosure initiative 1 January 2016

Amendments to IFRS 10 Sale or contribution of assets between 1 January 2016

and IAS 28 an investor and its associate or joint venture

Amendments to IFRS 10, Investment entities: applying 1 January 2016

IFRS 12 and IAS 28 the consolidation exception

Amendment to IFRS 11 Accounting for acquisitions of interests in 1 January 2016

joint operation

Amendments to IAS16 Clarification of acceptable methods of 1 January 2016

and IAS 38 depreciation and amortisation

Amendment to IAS 27 Equity method in separate financial statements 1 January 2016

Annual improvements 2014 1 January 2016

 

Management expected the adoption of the above amended standards would not have significant impact on the Group.

 

There are no other amended standards or interpretations that are not yet effective that could be expected to have a material impact on the Group.

 

 

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

3. LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

Loss from operations is arrived at after charging:

 

Six month ended 30 June

2015

2014

GBP

GBP

 

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

2,480

359

Foreign exchange loss

1,872

6,370

Staff costs (including directors' remuneration)

- Wages and salaries

100,718

109,369

- Fee

- Retirement benefits contribution

11,250

2,854

11,250

1,571

- Reverse of share-based payment expenses

-

-

(20,006)

Operating lease payment in respect of office premises

32,602

26,610

 

4. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION

The emoluments paid or payable to each of the directors were as follows:

 

For six months period ended 30 June 2015 (unaudited):

 

 

 

Fee

Salaries

and other

benefits

 

Share-based

Payment

Retirement scheme contributions

 

 

Total

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

Executive directors

Dr. Sri Hartati

 Kurniawan

-

55,002

-

1,524

56,526

Mr. Robert Anthony

 Rowland Berkeley

-

6,000

-

-

6,000

Mr. Chu Wai Tak

Jonathan (Note 1)

-

965

-

151

1,116

Mr. Akekachat

 Leelapanyalert (Note 2)

-

3,000

-

-

3,000

-

64,967

-

1,675

66,642

 

Independent non-executive director

Mr. Seah Boon Chin

11,250

-

-

-

11,250

 

 

 

11,250

 

64,967

 

-

 

1,675

 

77,892

 

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

4. DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION (Continued)

For six months, period ended 30 June 2014 (unaudited):

 

 

 

Fee

Salaries

and other benefits

 

Share-based

Payment

Retirement scheme contributions

 

 

Total

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

GBP

Executive directors

Dr. Sri Hartati Kurniawan

-

40,002

-

580

40,582

Mr. Robert Anthony Rowland Berkeley

-

30,000

-

-

30,000

Mr. Yuhi Horiguchi

(Note 3)

-

25,000

(20,006)

-

4,994

95,002

(20,006)

580

75,576

 

Independent non-executive director

Mr. Seah Boon Chin

11,250

-

-

-

11,250

 

 

 

11,250

 

95,002

 

(20,006)

 

580

 

86,826

 

Notes:

1. Mr. Chu Wai Tak Jonathan appointed on 2 April 2015.

2. Mr. Akekachat Leelapanyalert resigned on 25 March 2015.

3. Mr. Yuhi Horiguchi resigned on 16 June 2014.

 

5. INCOME TAX

 

No change to income tax arises in the period as there were no taxable profits in the period. The Company and its subsidiaries, except the Hong Kong subsidiary, are incorporated in BVI and are not subject to any income tax.

 

The Hong Kong subsidiary of the Company did not record any assessable profits during the period (2014: nil).

 

No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the tax loss due to the loss are not recognised by the tax authority of relevant jurisdictions.

 

6. LOSS PER SHARE

 

(a) Basic loss per share

 

During the period, the calculation of basic loss per share is based on the loss for the period attributable to shareholders of £206,457 (2014: £209,623) by the weight average number of 210,753,696 ordinary shares in issue during the period (2014: 198,861,072).

 

(b) Diluted loss per share

 

No adjustment has been made to the basic loss per share presented for the six months period ended 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2015 in respect of a dilution as the impact of the share options outstanding had an anti-dilutive effect on the basic loss per share presented.

 

ALL ASIA ASSET CAPITAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2015

 

7. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

30 June

2015

31 December

2014

GBP

GBP

 

Unlisted equity securities, at fair value:

Andaman Power and Utility Company Limited

3,607,559

3,650,528

Myanmar Allure Group Company Limited

1,532,099

1,550,348

5,139,658

5,200,876

 

The unlisted equity securities are measured at fair value and are classified as Level 3 fair value measurement. Fair value is estimated using Discounted Cash Flow ("DCF") method. There were no changes in valuation techniques during the periods.

 

8. SHARE CAPITAL

Number of

Share

 

GBP

Issue and fully paid:

At 1 January 2014 and 30 June 2014

198,861,072

3,429,969

Issued of shares

11,000,000

2,365,000

At 31 December 2014 and 1 January 2015

209,861,072

5,794,969

Issue on 30 April 2015

2,000,000

330,000

Issue on 20 May 2015

965,000

159,225

As at 30 June 2015

212,826,072

6,284,194

 

 

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