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Global Invacom Group Limited
27 February 2023
 

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Global Invacom Group Limited

("Global Invacom", the "Company" or the "Group")

 

Final Results for the year ended 31 December 2022

 

Singapore/London, 27 February 2023 - Global Invacom (SGX: QS9) (AIM: GINV), the global provider of satellite communications equipment and electronics, announces its unaudited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2022 ("FY2022").

 

As previously announced, the Group continued to be impacted by well-publicised global supply chain headwinds and inflationary pressures which, along with an underperformance within our US subsidiary, has led to the Group recording a net loss after tax for the year.

 

Key financial highlights:

 

·    Revenue for FY2022 decreased 11.8% to US$72.8 million (FY2021: US$82.5 million)

·    Gross profit decreased to US$13.4 million (FY2021: US$16.6 million)

·    Goodwill impairment charge of US$5.2 million and Deferred Tax Asset write off of US$1.3 million, both relating to our US subsidiary

·    Net loss of US$13.2 million (FY2021: net profit of US$0.6 million)

 

Key operational highlights:

 

·    Well-documented macroeconomic challenges, including labour and raw material inflationary pressures, continue to impact the Group's financial performance.

·    Initiated strategic and operational review of the broader business in Q3 FY2022 aimed at strengthening the Group's operating platform, and further developing the Group's research and development capabilities

·    Launched additional Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ("SCADA") products for hubs and remote locations in 1H FY2022, consolidating the Company's position as a market-leading developer of satellite communications ground equipment

·    Partnership with Methera Global Communications Limited ("Methera") progressing well, with the Group designing and developing Ka-band user terminals, and currently on track to launch products to market in 2024

·    Ability of Global Invacom to generate revenues impacted by legacy impact of Covid-19 on the Group's Asia operations and global supply chains, which continues to face a worldwide shortage of semiconductors

 

As a designer, manufacturer, and provider of high-tech products with an international customer and employee base, 2022 continued to be a challenging trading environment for the Group. The Group's net loss is substantially attributed to its US operations, with impacting factors including the sale of key products being postponed due to delays in customer demand. Considerable macroeconomic headwinds impacted the Company's financial and operational performance in the year ended 31 December 2022, and ongoing inflationary pressures, along with reduced transportation costs leading to increased competition from overseas suppliers, particularly into the US market, are also expected to impact the performance of the business in the current financial year. Global Invacom is focused on mitigating the effects of global supply chain issues on its core business activities and ensuring the Group is optimised as pressures subside.

 

Against a challenging economic backdrop, the team worked tirelessly throughout the year to ensure the business continued to supply market-leading products and continued to design, develop and launch state-of-the-art products, and the Board would like to express its sincere thanks to our staff, partners, suppliers, and customers for their continued support across 2022.

 

In Q3 FY2022, the Group commenced a comprehensive review of its operations, focused on bolstering its operational platform and management capabilities aimed at generating greater shareholder value. The review continues to assess the Group's assets and cost base to streamline certain core functions, whilst utilising its extensive research and development capabilities to seek and secure new markets and customers. Global Invacom remains committed to technological innovation and development, and, by working in collaboration with key customers, the Group has ensured it is well positioned to maintain its reputation of developing best-in-class solutions for the satellite industry.  The expansion of the Group's research capabilities has formed a core element of the review, and will continue during 2023.

 

The Group's North America operation has committed to streamlining its core US manufacturing functions to stabilise operations and enhance efficiencies.

 

Global Invacom expanded its product portfolio during 2022 with a range of exciting new launches within the Very Small Aperture Terminal ("VSAT") category aimed at targeting the growing market for data over satellite capabilities. The Group announced new SCADA products for hubs and remote locations in 1H FY2022, which have generated further cross-sell and upsell opportunities and expanded the Company's market reach. Concurrently, Global Invacom's subsidiary, OnePath Networks Limited, trading as Global Foxcom, introduced its innovative Mini-Global Navigation Satellite System repeater kit, diversifying its range of Satcom Repeater solutions and increasing its presence in the aviation, commercial, and military markets. The Group anticipates increased demand for its satellite dishes following the completion of a long-term satellite project, which is expected to be in operation by 2H FY2023.

 

As previously reported, delays in the completion of our XRJ product, coupled with the recent decline in global demand for satellite television products, has impacted the Group's financial performance. Global Invacom will continue to monitor market trends to ensure our expert R&D, marketing and sales teams are deployed strategically across expanding categories.

 

The Company continues to be recognised for its expertise and know-how in satellite communications equipment design and innovation, and during 2022 secured mandates with key players in the industry to develop a range of modern and affordable products for their customers. Announced in October 2021, the Group's partnership with Methera and its subcontractors is progressing as planned, and Global Invacom remains committed to helping meet the ever-expanding demand for connectivity, including from remote communities, as it targets the delivery of Ka-band user terminals to market in 2024.

 

With a blue-chip customer base and a highly experienced global team of employees, management is focused on stabilising the business to ensure it remains in a solid position to capitalise on the continued demand for dependable VSAT products from a broad range of industries including energy and defence. The Company strives to ensure its position at the forefront of technological innovation and - where necessary - will explore additional partnership opportunities in the medium to long term.

 

Now more than ever, individuals worldwide require reliable domestic connectivity to support their daily activities, from business to leisure. The Group's unique capabilities as a designer, manufacturer, and provider of equipment for both electronics and antenna solutions means Global Invacom has an integral role to play in delivering essential devices to customers across the globe as the satellite communications industry continues to evolve.

 

Board Composition

 

In December 2022, the Group announced that Tony Taylor, Executive Chairman, had stepped down as a member of the Board and executive director. Mr Taylor made a valuable contribution to the Group during his 16-year tenure, and the Board and the wider executive team wish him every success in his future endeavours.

 

Gordon Blaikie, Global Invacom's current Chief Operating Officer and an executive director, has assumed the role of Interim Chief Executive Officer whilst the Group identifies a permanent replacement. Mr Blaikie has 11 years' experience at Global Invacom, overseeing the manufacturing entities and sales functions of the Group and regularly worked closely with the Board and senior management team to improve the Group's operating performance. In addition, Wayne Porritt, an existing Independent Non-Executive Director of the Company, became Independent Non-Executive Chairman.

 

Outlook

 

Due to the prevailing economic pressures on the business, the current financial year is expected to be challenging for the Group. With supply chain and inflationary pressures forecast to ease in FY2023, the Group is focused on continuing to implement its operational restructuring and establishing the underlying foundations for long-term growth.

 

Gordon Blaikie, Interim Chief Executive Officer of Global Invacom, commented:

 

"Despite facing considerable challenges during 2022, the Group made solid progress across its sales and marketing divisions, as well as in product development.

 

"We continue to attract significant partners, with our cutting-edge VSAT products generating strong industry demand, and in Q3 FY2022 the Group experienced encouraging signs of renewed customer activity, which is pleasing.

 

"The perseverance of our team throughout the year has not gone unnoticed, and the Board and management would like to extend their profound gratitude to all staff for their hard work and dedication.

 

"We look forward to progressing our restructuring and operational review to help stabilise the business, the Group's key strategic priority, as well as exploring additional commercial opportunities to further grow the company's profile globally."

 

 

The information communicated in this announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No. 596/2014, as it forms part of UK domestic law.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Global Invacom Group Limited

www.globalinvacom.com

Gordon Blaikie, Interim Chief Executive Officer

via Vigo Consulting

 


Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)

www.strandhanson.co.uk

James Harris / Richard Johnson / David Asquith

Tel: +44 20 7409 3494

 


Vigo Consulting (UK Media & Investor Relations)

www.vigoconsulting.com

Jeremy Garcia / Fiona Hetherington / Kendall Hill

Tel: +44 20 7390 0238

ginv@vigoconsulting.com


 

 

About Global Invacom Group Limited

 

Global Invacom is a fully integrated satellite equipment provider with sites across Singapore, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Israel, UK and the U.S. Its customers include satellite broadcasters such as Sky Group of the UK and Dish Network of the USA and Data over Satellite providers including Hughes Network Systems, Viasat and Gilat Satellite Networks.

 

Global Invacom provides a full range of satellite ground equipment including antennas, LNB receivers, transceivers, fibre distribution equipment, transmitters, switches, and video distribution components, as well as manufacturing services for the defence and healthcare sectors. The Group is the world's only full‐service outdoor unit supplier.

 

Global Invacom is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited and its shares are admitted to trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange.

 

For more information, please refer to www.globalinvacom.com

 

 

UNAUDITED CONDENSED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Six Months and Full Year Ended 31 December 2022

 

 

A.      Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

2H

FY2022

2H FY2021

Increase/
(Decrease)

 

FY2022

FY2021

Increase/

(Decrease)

 

US$'000

US$'000

%

 

US$'000

US$'000

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

   35,349

   42,102

     (16.0)

 

   72,769

     82,541

     (11.8)









Cost of sales

(29,303)

(34,338)

     (14.7)


(59,354)

  (65,991)

     (10.1)









Gross profit

     6,046

     7,764

     (22.1)


   13,415

     16,550

     (18.9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income

             9

     4,007

     (99.8)


           46

       5,485

     (99.2)

Distribution costs

        (98)

      (231)

     (57.6)


      (254)

        (368)

     (31.0)

Administrative expenses

   (7,379)

   (7,458)

        (1.1)


(15,485)

  (15,918)

       (2.7)

Research and development expenses

   (1,741)

   (2,579)

     (32.5)


   (3,710)

     (4,996)

     (25.7)

Impairment of goodwill

   (5,199)

              -

        N.M.


   (5,199)

                -

       N.M.

Other operating expenses

      (311)

      (211)

        47.4


      (568)

        (263)

     116.0

Finance income

              -

              -

               -


              -

               1

   (100.0)

Finance costs

      (307)

      (196)

     (56.6)


      (478)

        (519)

       (7.9)









(Loss)/Profit before income tax

   (8,980)

     1,096

        N.M.

 

(12,233)

          (28)

       N.M.









Income tax (expense)/credit

      (917)

         640

        N.M.


      (956)

           586

       N.M.

 

(Loss)/Profit for the period/year

               

   (9,897)

               

     1,736

 

        N.M.

 

 

(13,189)

 

           558

 

       N.M.

 








Other comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 









Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss








-  Exchange differences on translation of foreign subsidiaries

      (658)

      (445)

        47.9


      (677)

        (120)

     464.2

 

Other comprehensive loss for the period/year, net of tax

      (658)

      (445)

        47.9


      (677)

        (120)

     464.2

 

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period/year

(10,555)

     1,291

               

        N.M.

 

(13,866)

          438

               

       N.M.

 

(Loss)/Profit for the period/year attributable to:








Equity holders of the Company

   (9,895)

     1,738

        N.M.


(13,184)

           561

       N.M.

Non-controlling interests

           (2)

           (2)

          0.0


           (5)

             (3)

        66.7

 

 

   (9,897)

     1,736

        N.M.

 

(13,189)

           558

       N.M.









Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the period/year attributable to:








Equity holders of the Company

(10,553)

     1,293

        N.M.


(13,861)

           441

       N.M.

Non-controlling interests

           (2)

           (2)

          0.0


           (5)

             (3)

        66.7

 

 

(10,555)

     1,291

        N.M.

 

(13,866)

           438

       N.M.

 

N.M.:  Not Meaningful

 

 



 

B.     Condensed Interim Statements of Financial Position

 

 

 

 

 

Group

 

Company

 

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2021

 

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2021

 

US$'000

US$'000

 

US$'000

US$'000

ASSETS

 






Non-current Assets

 






Property, plant and equipment


          6,641

           8,126


                   -

               20

Right-of-use assets


          3,095

           4,396


                41

               39

Investments in subsidiaries


                   -

                    -


        17,824

       25,375

Goodwill


             893

           6,092


                   -

                  -

Intangible assets


          1,417

           1,698


                   -

                  -

Deferred tax assets


             585

           1,780


                   -

                  -

Other receivables and prepayments


               54

                54


                   -

       11,032

 

 

       12,685

        22,146


        17,865

       36,466

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 


Due from subsidiaries


                   -

                    -


          2,499

         3,265

Inventories


       22,869

        25,764


                   -

                  -

Trade receivables


       10,011

        13,772


                   -

                  -

Other receivables and prepayments


          1,274

           5,302


        13,786

         2,588

Tax receivables


             167

              169

     

                   -

                  -

Cash and cash equivalents


          9,244

        10,771

     

             168

             155



       43,565

        55,778

     

        16,453

         6,008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

       56,250

        77,924

 

        34,318

       42,474

 

 

 

 

 

 


EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 


Equity

 

 

 

 

 


Share capital


       60,423

        60,423


        74,240

       74,240

Treasury shares


       (1,656)

        (1,656)


       (1,656)

       (1,656)

Reserves


     (25,160)

      (11,383)


     (38,472)

    (30,462)

Equity attributable to owners of the Company


       33,607

        47,384


        34,112

       42,122

Non-controlling interests


             (24)

              (19)


                   -

                  -

Total equity

 

       33,583

        47,365

 

        34,112

       42,122

 

 

 

 

 

 


Non-current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 


Other payables


             172

              152


                   -

                  -

Lease liabilities


          1,599

           3,088

     

                   -

                  -

Deferred tax liabilities


             684

              646


                   -

                  -



          2,455

           3,886

     

                   -

                  -

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 


Due to subsidiaries


                   -

                    -


                   -

                 1

Trade payables


       10,006

        14,479


                   -

                  -

Other payables


          3,109

           4,447


             168

             313

Borrowings


          5,488

           6,120


                   -

                  -

Lease liabilities


          1,607

           1,627

     

                38

               38

Provision for income tax


                  2

                    -

     

                   -

                  -



       20,212

        26,673


             206

             352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

       22,667

        30,559

 

             206

             352

 

 

 

 

 

 


Total equity and liabilities

 

       56,250

        77,924

 

        34,318

       42,474



 

C.     Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Group

 

 

Share

capital

 

 

Treasury shares

 

 

Merger reserves

 

Capital redemption reserves

 

Share options reserve

 

 

Capital reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

Retained profits

 

Attributable to equity holders of the Company

 

 

Non-controlling interests

 

 

Total

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at 1 January 2022

         60,423

        (1,656)

      (10,150)

                    6

              725

         (5,109)

          (1,084)

           4,229

            47,384

               (19)

         47,365

Loss for the period

                  -

                  -

                  -

                    -

                  -

                   -

                     -

        (3,289)

           (3,289)

                 (3)

        (3,292)

Other comprehensive income:












Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

               (19)

 

                  -

 

                (19)

 

                    -

 

             (19)

Total other comprehensive loss for the period

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

               (19)

 

        (3,289)

 

           (3,308)

 

                 (3)

 

        (3,311)

Balance as at 30 June 2022

         60,423

        (1,656)

      (10,150)

                    6

              725

         (5,109)

          (1,103)

              940

            44,076

               (22)

         44,054

Share-based payments

                  -

                  -

                  -

                    -

                36

                   -

                 (1)

                49

                   84

                    -

                84

Transfer to capital reserve in accordance with statutory requirements

                  -

                  -

                  -

                    -

                  -

         (2,727)

             2,343

              384

                      -

                    -

                  -

Loss for the period

                  -

                  -

                  -

                    -

                   

                   -

                     -

        (9,895)

           (9,895)

                 (2)

        (9,897)

Other comprehensive loss:












Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

             (658)

 

                  -

 

              (658)

 

                    -

 

           (658)

Total other comprehensive loss for the period

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

             (658)

 

        (9,895)

 

         (10,553)

 

                 (2)

 

      (10,555)

Balance as at 31 December 2022

         60,423

        (1,656)

      (10,150)

                    6

              761

         (7,836)

                581

        (8,522)

            33,607

               (24)

         33,583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at 1 January 2021

         60,423

        (1,656)

      (10,150)

                    6

              725

         (5,109)

             (964)

           3,668

            46,943

               (16)

         46,927

Loss for the period

                  -

                  -

                  -

                    -

                  -

                   -

                     -

        (1,177)

           (1,177)

                 (1)

        (1,178)

Other comprehensive income:












Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

                325

 

                  -

 

                 325

 

                    -

 

              325

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

                325

 

        (1,177)

 

              (852)

 

                 (1)

 

           (853)

Balance as at 30 June 2021

         60,423

        (1,656)

      (10,150)

                    6

              725

         (5,109)

             (639)

           2,491

            46,091

               (17)

         46,074

Profit/(Loss) for the period

                  -

                  -

                  -

                    -

                  -

                   -

                     -

           1,738

              1,738

                 (2)

           1,736

Other comprehensive loss:












Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

             (445)

 

                  -

 

              (445)

 

                    -

 

           (445)

Total other comprehensive (loss)/income for the period

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                  -

 

                    -

 

                  -

 

                   -

 

             (445)

 

           1,738

 

              1,293

 

                 (2)

 

           1,291

Balance as at 31 December 2021

         60,423

        (1,656)

      (10,150)

                    6

              725

         (5,109)

          (1,084)

           4,229

            47,384

               (19)

         47,365

 



 

C.     Condensed Interim Statements of Changes in Equity (cont'd)

 

 

 

 

 

Company

 

 

Share

capital

 

 

Treasury shares

 

Share options reserve

 

 

Capital reserve

Foreign currency translation reserve

 

 

Accumulated losses

 

 

Total

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at 1 January 2022

              74,240

            (1,656)

                   725

            (4,481)

             (2,506)

           (24,200)

             42,122

Loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                (244)

               (244)

Other comprehensive loss:








Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

Total other comprehensive loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                (244)

               (244)

Balance as at 30 June 2022

              74,240

            (1,656)

                   725

            (4,481)

             (2,506)

           (24,444)

             41,878

Share-based payments

                       -

                       -

                  (12)

                       -

                       -

                       -

                 (12)

Loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

             (7,754)

            (7,754)

Other comprehensive loss:








Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

Total other comprehensive loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

             (7,754)

            (7,754)

Balance as at 31 December 2022

              74,240

            (1,656)

                   713

            (4,481)

             (2,506)

           (32,198)

             34,112

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance as at 1 January 2021

              74,240

            (1,656)

                   725

            (4,481)

             (2,506)

           (22,040)

             44,282

Loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                (139)

               (139)

Other comprehensive loss:








Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

Total other comprehensive loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                (139)

               (139)

Balance as at 30 June 2021

              74,240

            (1,656)

                   725

            (4,481)

             (2,506)

           (22,179)

             44,143

Loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

             (2,021)

            (2,021)

Other comprehensive loss:








Exchange differences on translating foreign operations

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

Total other comprehensive loss for the period

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

                       -

             (2,021)

            (2,021)

Balance as at 31 December 2021

              74,240

            (1,656)

                   725

            (4,481)

             (2,506)

           (24,200)

             42,122

 



 

D.     Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows


 
 
 


Group
 
Group

2H FY2022

2H FY2021

 

FY2022

FY2021

 

US$'000

US$'000

 

US$'000

US$'000

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

(Loss)/Profit before income tax

     (8,980)

      1,096


   (12,233)

          (28)

Adjustments for:




                 

                

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

           854

          760


        1,749

       1,903

Amortisation of intangible assets

           137

          325


           278

          591

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

           760

          868


        1,607

       1,864

Loss/(Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

           278

               -


            273

    (1,143)

Allowance/(Write-back) of inventory obsolescence, net

           611

       (736)


           866

       (738)

(Write-back)/Impairment loss on trade receivables

           (35)

               -


           140

                -

Impairment loss on other financial assets

                 -

              8


                 -

               8

Unrealised exchange (gain)/loss

        (884)

            60


         (951)

          184

Interest income

                 -

               -


                 -

            (1)

Interest expense

           307

          196


           478

          519

Share-based payments

             36

               -


              36

                -

Bad debts written back

                 -

       (113)


                 -

          (96)

(Gain)/Loss on lease modifications

        (125)

          144


          (125)

          (63)

Write-back of payables

                 -

       (880)


                 -

       (880)

Impairment of goodwill

        5,199

               -


        5,199

                -

Operating cash flow before working capital changes

     (1,842)

      1,728

 

     (2,683)

       2,120

Changes in working capital:






Inventories

        1,692

          686


        2,029

       1,790

Trade receivables

        2,323

    (2,978)


        6,267

    (5,680)

Other receivables and prepayments

        1,694

       (390)


        1,354

               3

Trade and other payables

     (3,446)

      3,777


     (5,462)

       1,382

Cash generated from/(used in) operating activities

           421

      2,823

 

        1,505

       (385)

Interest paid

           (26)

         (34)


         (222)

       (150)

Income tax paid

             (4)

               -


         (126)

            (2)

Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities

           391

      2,789

 

        1,157

       (537)

 

 





Cash Flows from Investing Activities

 





Interest received

                 -

              1


                 -

               1

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

        (219)

       (384)


         (470)

    (1,063)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

                3

          203


                8

          784

Net cash used in investing activities

        (216)

       (180)

 

         (462)

       (278)

 

 





Cash Flows from Financing Activities

 





Proceeds from borrowings

     18,624

    17,738


      35,801

    34,764

Repayment of borrowings

   (18,850)

(17,817)


   (36,433)

  (32,527)

Principal repayment of lease liabilities

        (704)

    (1,202)


     (1,581)

    (1,942)

Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities

        (930)

    (1,281)

 

     (2,213)

          295







Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents

        (755)

      1,328

 

     (1,518)

       (520)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period/year

     10,000

      9,435

 

      10,771

    11,273

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies

             (1)

              8


             (9)

            18

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year

        9,244

    10,771

 

        9,244

    10,771

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements

 

 

1.      General Information

 

Global Invacom Group Limited (the "Company") is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in Singapore and is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited ("SGX-ST"). The Company is also listed on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM") in the United Kingdom (UK). These condensed interim consolidated financial statements as at and for the six months and full year ended 31 December 2022 comprise the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group"). The principal activity of the Company is that of an investment holding company.

 

The principal activities of the Group are design, manufacture and supply of a full range of satellite ground equipment, including antennas, LNB receivers, transceivers, fibre distribution equipment, transmitters, switches and video distribution components.

 

 

2.      Basis of Preparation

 

The condensed interim financial statements for the six months and full year ended 31 December 2022 have been prepared in accordance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (International) ("SFRS(I)") 1-34 Interim Financial Reporting issued by the Accounting Standards Council Singapore. The condensed interim financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of financial statements. However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the changes in the Group's financial position and performance of the Group since the last annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.

 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year which were prepared in accordance with SFRS(I)s and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs"), except for the adoption of new and amended standards as set out in Note 2.1.

 

The condensed interim financial statements are presented in United States dollar which is the Company's functional currency.

 

2.1    New and Amended Standards Adopted by the Group

 

There has been no change in the accounting policies and methods of computation adopted by the Group for the current reporting period compared with the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2021, except for the adoption of new or revised SFRS(I) and interpretations of SFRS(I) ("INT SFRS(I)") that are mandatory for the financial year beginning on or after 1 January 2022. The adoption of these SFRS(I) and INT SFRS(I) has no significant impact on the Group.

 

2.2    Use of Judgements and Estimates

 

In preparing the condensed interim financial statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

The significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended 31 December 2021.

 

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

 

Information about critical judgements in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements is included in the following notes:

 

·      Note 9 - capitalised development costs

·      Note 11 - impairment test on property, plant and equipment

 



 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

2.      Basis of Preparation (cont'd)

 

2.2    Use of Judgements and Estimates (cont'd)

 

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next interim period are included in the following notes:

 

·      Note 10 - impairment test of goodwill: key assumptions underlying recoverable amounts

·      Note 11 - useful lives of property, plant and equipment

 

 

3.      Seasonal Operations

 

The Group's businesses are not affected significantly by seasonal or cyclical factors during the six months and full year ended 31 December 2022.

 

 

4.      Segment and Revenue Information

 

The Group is organised into the following main business segments:

 

·             Satellite Communications ("Sat Comms"); and

·             Contract Manufacturing ("CM")

 

These operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with internal reporting provided to the executive directors who are responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments.

 

4.1    Reportable Segments

 

Sat

Comms

 

CM

 

Group

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

FY2022

 

 

 

Revenue

72,769

-

72,769





Operating loss

(11,755)

-

(11,755)

Finance costs



(478)

Income tax expense



(956)

Loss for the year



(13,189)





Amortisation of intangible assets

278

-

278

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

1,749

-

1,749

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,607

-

1,607

Addition to property, plant and equipment

470

-

470

Impairment of goodwill

5,199

-

5,199

Impairment loss on trade receivables

140

-

140

Gain on lease modifications

(125)

-

(125)

Allowance for inventory obsolescence, net

866

-

866

 



 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

4.      Segment and Revenue Information (cont'd)

 

4.1    Reportable Segments (cont'd)

 

 

Sat

Comms

 

CM

 

Group

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

Assets and liabilities




Segment assets

55,095

-

55,095

Unallocated assets




- Other receivables



85

- Deferred tax assets



585

- Cash and cash equivalents



168

- Tax receivables



167

- Right-of-use assets



150

Total assets



56,250





Segment liabilities

16,247

-

16,247

Unallocated liabilities




- Other payables



208

- Provision for income tax



2

- Deferred tax liabilities



684

- Borrowings



5,488

- Lease liabilities



38

Total liabilities



22,667







 

FY2021

 

 

 

Revenue

82,541

-

82,541





Operating profit/(loss)

507

(17)

490

Finance income



1

Finance costs



(519)

Income tax credit



586

Profit for the year



558





Amortisation of intangible assets

591

-

591

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

1,903

-

1,903

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

1,864

-

1,864

Addition to property, plant and equipment

1,063

-

1,063

Impairment loss on other financial assets

8

-

8

Bad debts written (back)/off

(113)

17

(96)

Gain on lease modifications

(63)

-

(63)

Write-back of inventory obsolescence, net

(738)

-

(738)

 

Assets and liabilities




Segment assets

74,109

1,573

75,682

Unallocated assets




- Non-current assets



20

- Other receivables



79

- Deferred tax assets



1,780

- Cash and cash equivalents



155

- Tax receivables



169

- Right-of-use assets



39

Total assets



77,924





Segment liabilities

23,393

-

23,393

Unallocated liabilities




- Other payables



362

- Deferred tax liabilities



646

- Borrowings



6,120

- Lease liabilities



38

Total liabilities



30,559

 




E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

4.      Segment and Revenue Information (cont'd)

 

4.2    Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The Group's revenue is disaggregated by principal geographical areas, major product lines and timing of revenue recognition.

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

2H
FY2022

2H
FY2021

 

FY2022


FY2021

 

US$'000

US$'000

 

US$'000

US$'000

Principal geographical market






America






 - Sale of goods

22,861

23,295


40,256

46,460







Europe






 - Sale of goods

7,949

13,364


19,437

24,361







Asia






 - Sale of goods

1,155

3,483


2,374

4,692







Rest of the World






 - Sale of goods

3,384

1,960


10,702

7,028













Total

35,349

42,102


72,769

82,541







Major product lines






Sale of goods

35,349

42,102


72,769

82,541







The Group recognises revenue from sale of goods at a point in time, when the Group satisfies a performance obligation and the customers obtain control of the goods.

 

 



 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

5.      Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

 

5.1    Significant Items

 

 

Group

 

Group

 

2H
FY2022

2H
FY2021

 

FY2022


FY2021

 

US$'000

US$'000

 

US$'000

US$'000







Interest income

-

-


-

1

Interest expense

(307)

(196)


(478)

(519)

Write-back of payables

-

880


-

880

Impairment of goodwill

(5,199)

-


(5,199)

-

(Loss)/Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(302)

-


(273)

1,143

Gain/(Loss) on lease modifications

125

(144)


125

63

(Write-back)/Impairment loss on trade receivables

(35)

-


140

-

Impairment loss on other financial assets

-

(8)


-

(8)

Gain/(Loss) on foreign exchange

177

(159)


(88)

(193)

Bad debts written back

-

113


-

96

(Allowance)/Write-back of inventory obsolescence

(611)

736


(866)

738

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment

(854)

(760)


(1,749)

(1,903)

Depreciation of right-of-use assets

(760)

(868)


(1,607)

(1,864)

Amortisation of intangible assets

(137)

(325)


(278)

(591)

Operating lease expense

(12)

(19)


(22)

(19)







5.2    Related Party Transactions

 

There are no material related party transactions apart from those disclosed elsewhere in the condensed interim financial statements.

 

 

6.      Taxation

 

The Group calculates the period income tax expense using the tax rate that would be applicable to the expected total annual earnings.

 

 

7.      (Loss)/Earnings Per Share

 

(Loss)/Earnings per ordinary share of the Group, after deducting any provision for preference dividends

Group

Group

2H

FY2022

US$

2H

FY2021

US$

FY2022

 US$

FY2021

US$

(a)  Based on weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue; and

(3.64) cents

0.64 cent

(4.85) cents

0.21 cent

(b)  On a fully diluted basis

(3.64) cents*

   0.64 cent*

(4.85) cents*

0.21 cent*

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computation of basic earnings per share

271,662,227

271,662,227

271,662,227

271,662,227

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computation of diluted earnings per share

 

* Diluted earnings per share are the same as the basic earnings per share because the potential ordinary shares to be converted are anti-dilutive as the effect of the share conversion would be to increase the earnings per share.

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

8.      Net Asset Value

 

 

Group

Company

31 Dec 2022

US$

31 Dec 2021

US$

31 Dec 2022

US$

31 Dec 2021

US$

Net asset value per ordinary share based on issued share capital

 

12.37 cents

17.44 cents

12.56 cents

15.51 cents

Total number of issued shares

271,662,227

271,662,227

271,662,227

271,662,227

 

 

9.      Intangible Assets

 


Trading name

Intellectual property rights

Capitalised development

costs

Total

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

Group

 

 

 

 

2022





Cost





Balance at 1 January and 31 December

16

2,674

4,834

7,524






Amortisation and impairment





Balance at 1 January

16

1,043

4,767

5,826

Amortisation charge

-

211

67

278

Currency realignment

-

3

-

3

Balance at 31 December

16

1,257

4,834

6,107






Net book value





Balance at 31 December

-

1,417

-

1,417


 

 

 

 

2021





Cost





Balance at 1 January and 31 December

16

2,674

4,834

7,524






Amortisation and impairment





Balance at 1 January

16

757

4,460

5,233

Amortisation charge

-

284

307

591

Currency realignment

-

2

-

2

Balance at 31 December

16

1,043

4,767

5,826






Net book value





Balance at 31 December

-

1,631

67

1,698


 

 

 

 

 

10.    Goodwill

 

 

Group

 

 

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

 

 

US$'000

US$'000


Cost




Balance at the beginning and end of the year

6,092

9,352






Allowance for impairment loss




Balance at the beginning and end of the year

5,199

3,260






Net carrying amount

893

6,092

 

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

10.    Goodwill (cont'd)

 

10.1 Allocation of Goodwill

 

Goodwill has been allocated to the Group's cash generating unit ("CGU") identified according to the business segment as follows:

 

 

 

Group

 

 

31 December 2022

31 December 2021

 

 

US$'000

US$'000


Satellite Communications




-   OnePath Networks Limited ("OPN") - Israel

893

893


-   Satellite Acquisition Corporation ("SAC") - United States of America

-

5,199



893

6,092





 

11.    Property, Plant and Equipment

       

 

Freehold

Machinery &

Motor

Furniture, fittings &

 

 

 

 

property

equipment

vehicles

equipment

Renovations

Total

 

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

 

Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 


Cost








Balance at 1 January

2,871

17,907

40

7,813

1,438

30,069


Currency realignment

-

96

-

(3)

8

101


Additions

-

429

-

19

22

470


Write-off

-

(183)

-

(2)

-

(185)


Disposals

-

(281)

-

(1)

(11)

(293)


Balance at 31 December

2,871

17,968

40

7,826

1,457

30,162










Accumulated

depreciation








Balance at 1 January

960

12,523

40

7,244

1,176

21,943


Currency realignment

(6)

15

-

8

9

26


Depreciation charge

16

1,438

-

136

159

1,749


Write-off

-

(183)

-

(2)

-

(185)


Disposals

-

-

-

(1)

(11)

(12)


Balance at 31 December

970

13,793

40

7,385

1,333

23,521










Net book value








Balance at 31 December

1,901

4,175

-

441

124

6,641

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

 

 

 


Cost








Balance at 1 January

2,883

17,639

40

7,649

1,458

29,669


Currency realignment

-

(19)

-

12

(1)

(8)


Additions

-

814

-

152

97

1,063


Disposals

(12)

(527)

-

-

(116)

(655)


Balance at 31 December

2,871

17,907

40

7,813

1,438

30,069










Accumulated

depreciation








Balance at 1 January

928

11,187

40

6,969

1,135

20,259


Currency realignment

44

322

-

-

70

436


Depreciation charge

-

1,541

-

275

87

1,903


Disposals

(12)

(527)

-

-

(116)

(655)


Balance at 31 December

960

12,523

40

7,244

1,176

21,943










Net book value








Balance at 31 December

1,911

5,384

-

569

262

8,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

11.    Property, Plant and Equipment (cont'd)

 

 

 

Furniture,

 

 

 

 

fittings &

 

 

 

 

equipment

Renovations

Total

 

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

 

Company

 

 

 

 

2022

 

 

 


Cost





Balance at 1 January and 31 December

211

80

291







Accumulated depreciation





Balance at 1 January

192

79

271


Depreciation charge

19

1

20


Balance at 31 December

211

80

291







Net book value





Balance at 31 December

-

-

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 


Cost





Balance at 1 January and 31 December

211

80

291







Accumulated depreciation





Balance at 1 January

137

72

209


Depreciation charge

55

7

62


Balance at 31 December

192

79

271







Net book value





Balance at 31 December

19

1

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

12.    Investment in Subsidiaries

 

 

Company

 

 

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2021

 

 

US$'000

US$'000






Unquoted equity shares, at cost

40,533

40,533


Accounting for employee share options

713

725


Currency realignment

130

131


Less: Allowance for impairment loss

(23,552)

(16,014)



17,824

25,375






Movement in the allowance for impairment loss are as follows:








At the beginning of the year

16,014

14,287


Impairment loss recognised during the year

7,538

1,727


At the end of the year

23,552

16,014





 

 



 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

12.    Investment in Subsidiaries (cont'd)

 

Allowance for impairment loss

 

(i)      Global Invacom Manufacturing Pte Ltd ("GIMPL")

 

As at 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021, an allowance for impairment loss of US$8,648,000 was made on the cost of investment in GIMPL, as the allocated CGU, to which the investment relates to, was incurring losses from operations due to the restructuring costs incurred. The recoverable amount was based on management's estimate of the fair value less costs to sell, with reference to the fair value of the net assets of GIMPL, which was considered to be Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

(ii)     Global Invacom Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries ("GIHL Group")

 

As at 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021, an allowance for impairment loss of US$14,904,000 and US$7,366,000, respectively, was made on the cost of investment in GIHL Group, as the allocated CGU, to which the investment relates to, was incurring losses from operations. The recoverable amount was based on management's estimate of the fair value less costs to sell, with reference to the fair value of the net assets of GIHL Group, which is considered to be Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

 

 

13.    Borrowings

 

Aggregate amount of group's borrowings and debt securities.

                      

Amount repayable in one year or less, or on demand

 

As at 31 Dec 2022

As at 31 Dec 2021

 

Secured

Unsecured

Secured

Unsecured

 

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

 

 

5,488

-

6,120

-



 

Amount repayable after one year

 

As at 31 Dec 2022

As at 31 Dec 2021

 

Secured

Unsecured

Secured

Unsecured

 

 

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

 

 

-

-

-

-



 

The revolving credit loans of US$5,488,000 were secured over the assets of the subsidiaries and corporate guarantees provided by the Company and the subsidiaries.

 

 

14.    Share Capital

       

FY2022

No. of shares

US$'000

 




 

Balance as at 1 Jan 2022 and 31 Dec 2022

         271,662,227

     72,584

 

 

FY2021

No. of shares

US$'000

 




 

Balance as at 1 Jan 2021 and 31 Dec 2021

         271,662,227

     72,584

 

 

 

 

There were 10,740,072 treasury shares held by the Company as at 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021 and there were no subsidiary holdings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

E.      Notes to the Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (cont'd)

 

 

14.    Share Capital (cont'd)

 

 

Total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period and as at the end of the immediately preceding year:

 

 

31 Dec 2022

31 Dec 2021

Total number of issued shares excluding treasury shares

271,662,227

271,662,227

 

Total number of treasury shares as at the end of the current financial period reported on:

 

FY2022

No. of shares

US$'000




Balance as at 1 Jan 2022 and 31 Dec 2022

10,740,072

1,656

 

 

15.    Subsequent Events

 

There are no known subsequent events which have led to adjustments to this set of interim financial statements.

 

 



 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2

 

 

1.      Review

 

The condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position of Global Invacom Group Limited and its subsidiaries as at 31 December 2022 and the related condensed interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income, condensed interim consolidated statement of changes in equity and condensed interim consolidated statement of cash flows for the six-month period and full year then ended and certain explanatory notes have not been audited or reviewed by the auditors.

 

 

2.      Review of Performance of the Group

 

2.1    Review of Financial Performance

 

Revenue

 

The Group's revenue for the year ended 31 December 2022 ("FY2022") decreased by 11.8% to US$72.8 million from US$82.5 million in the prior year ("FY2021"). Revenue for the second half year ended 31 December 2022 ("2H FY2022") was US$35.3 million against US$42.1 million in the prior year ("2H FY2021"). Pressure on the Group's revenue during FY2022 has been sustained. The legacy recovery of global supply chains, combined with increased raw material prices, has impacted our ability to fulfill demand. In addition, the market requirement for our products has been impacted by the ongoing delays to the launch of satellites, delaying demand for some of our legacy products, and delays in bringing new products to market.

 

Geographically, Group revenue for FY2022 decreased in America, Europe and Asia by US$6.2 million (-13.4%), US$4.9 million (-20.2%) and US$2.3 million (-49.4%), respectively and increased in Rest of the World ("RoW") by US$3.7 million (+52.3%). Revenue for 2H FY2022 decreased in the same segments, America, Europe and Asia by US$0.4 million (-1.9%), US$5.4 million (-40.5%) and US$2.3 million (-66.8%), respectively, compensated by an increase in RoW by US$1.4 million (+72.7%), compared to the prior year.

 

Gross Profit

 

The decrease in revenue resulted in a 18.9% decrease in gross profit from US$16.6 million in FY2021 to US$13.4 million in FY2022. Gross profit margin has decreased marginally by 1.7 percentage points from 20.1% to 18.4%, where the Group, particularly our US subsidiary, has come under sustained selling price, labour shortage and material costs pressures. As demand and supply chains the Group operates within open up, the Group has experienced a net increase in pressure on our margins.

 

Similarly, gross profit decreased from US$7.8 million in 2H FY2021 to US$6.0 million in 2H FY2022. Gross profit margin has decreased by 1.3 percentage points from 18.4% to 17.1%.

 

Other Income

 

Other income in 2H FY2021 and FY2021 relates primarily to a grant from the US Government of US$2.7 million, gain on disposal of equipment of US$1.1 million, write-back of payables of US$0.9 million and subsidy support received from various government bodies across the Group due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Administrative and Research and Development Expenses

 

Administrative expenses, together with research and development expenses, for FY2022 decreased 8.2% to US$19.2 million compared to US$20.9 million in FY2021, representing 26.4% and 25.3% of revenue, respectively as a result of the ongoing cost savings measures to streamline certain core functions across the Group. For 2H FY2022, administrative and research and development expenses, decreased 9.1% to US$9.1 million compared to US$10.0 million in the previous year, representing 25.8% and 23.8% of revenue, respectively.

 

Impairment of Goodwill

 

The impairment charge in 2H FY2022 and FY2022 was attributed to a goodwill impairment of US$5.2 million, which is non-cash in nature, related to the performance of the Group's US subsidiary. The requirement to recognise this charge has arisen due to the sustained loss making position of the Group's US subsidiary.

 



 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2 (cont'd)

 

 

2.      Review of Performance of the Group (cont'd)

 

2.1    Review of Financial Performance (cont'd)

 

Profit Before Tax & Net Profit

 

The Group posted a loss before tax of US$12.2 million in FY2022, compared to a loss before tax of US$28,000 the prior year, representing a negative margin of 16.8% and 0.03%, respectively. For 2H FY2022, the Group recorded a loss before tax of US$9.0 million compared to a profit before tax of US$1.1 million in the prior year, representing a negative margin of 25.4% compared to a margin of 2.6%.

 

The Group received research and development tax credits from the UK Government and has written-off deferred tax assets of US$1.3 million related to the US subsidiary.

 

Overall, the Group recorded a net loss of US$13.2 million in FY2022, compared to a net profit of US$0.6 million the prior year, representing a negative margin of 18.1% compared to a margin of 0.7%, respectively. For 2H FY2022, the Group recorded a net loss of US$9.9 million compared to a net profit of US$1.7 million in the prior year, representing a negative margin of 28.0% compared to a margin of 4.1%.

 

2.2    Review of Financial Position

 

Non-current assets decreased by US$9.5 million to US$12.7 million as at 31 December 2022, due to the impairment of goodwill and deferred tax assets. 

 

Net current assets decreased by US$5.8 million to US$23.3 million as at 31 December 2022 compared to US$29.1 million as at 31 December 2021. Inventories, trade and other receivables and trade and other payables decreased by US$2.9 million, US$7.8 million and US$5.8 million, respectively, with decrease in demand and controlled purchases. In 2H FY2022, the Group's US subsidiary has also received US$2.7 million in proceeds from the US government related a grant support which was accounted for within other receivables. Tax receivables remained at US$0.2 million as at 31 December 2022.

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by US$1.5 million to US$9.2 million as at 31 December 2022 from US$10.7 million at 31 December 2021, and borrowings decreased by US$0.6 million to US$5.5 million as at 31 December 2022 from US$6.1 million as at 31 December 2021. The current portion of the lease liabilities remained at US$1.6 million as at 31 December 2022.

 

With the repayment of leases, the non-current portion of the lease liabilities decreased by US$1.5 million to US$1.6 million as at 31 December 2022.

 

The Group's net asset value stood at US$33.6 million as at 31 December 2022, compared to US$47.4 million as at 31 December 2021.

 

2.3    Review of Cash Flows

 

In 2H FY2022, net cash generated from operating activities was US$0.4 million, comprising US$1.9 million cash outflow from operating activities (before working capital changes) and US$2.3 million net working capital inflow.

 

In FY2022, net cash generated from operating activities was US$1.2 million, comprising US$$2.7 million cash outflow from operating activities (before working capital changes), US$4.2 million net working capital inflow and US$0.3 million payment of interest and income tax.

 

Net cash used in investing activities in 2H FY2022 and FY2022 amounted to US$0.2 million and US$0.5 million, respectively, relating predominately to the purchase of machinery and equipment, offset against proceeds from the disposal of property, plant and equipment.

 

Net cash used in financing activities in 2H FY2022 and FY2022 was US$0.9 million and US$2.2 million, respectively, attributable to the net proceeds of borrowings and repayment of lease liabilities.

 

The Group recorded a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents amounting to US$0.7 million and US$1.5 million in 2H FY2022 and FY2022, respectively, bringing cash and cash equivalents per the consolidated statement of cash flows to US$9.2 million as at 31 December 2022.

 



 

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2 (cont'd)

 

 

3.      Where a forecast, or a prospect statement, has been previously disclosed to shareholders, any variance between it and the actual results.

 

No prospect statement was made.

 

 

4.      A commentary at the date of the announcement of the significant trends and competitive conditions of the industry in which the group operates and any known factors or events that may affect the group in the next reporting period and the next 12 months.

 

As a designer, manufacturer, and provider of high-tech products with an international customer and employee base, 2022 continued to be a challenging trading environment for the Group. The Group's net loss is substantially attributed to its US operations, with impacting factors including the sale of key products being postponed due to delays in customer demand.

 

Considerable macroeconomic headwinds impacted the Company's financial and operational performance in the year ended 31 December 2022, and ongoing inflationary pressures, along with reduced transportation costs leading to increased competition from overseas suppliers, particularly into the US market, are also expected to impact the performance of the business in the current financial year. Global Invacom is focused on mitigating the effects of global supply chain issues on its core business activities and ensuring the Group is optimised as pressures subside.

 

In Q3 FY2022, the Group commenced a comprehensive review of its operations, focused on bolstering its operational platform and management capabilities aimed at generating greater shareholder value. The review continues to assess the Group's assets and cost base to streamline certain core functions, whilst utilising its extensive research and development capabilities to seek and secure new markets and customers.

 

The current financial year is expected to be challenging for the Group due to the prevailing economic pressures on the business. The supply chain and inflationary pressures experienced in 2022 are forecast to ease during FY2023.

 

In order to establish long-term growth, and as part of its operational restructuring, Global Invacom remains committed to technological innovation and development. By working in collaboration with key customers, the Group is well positioned to maintain its reputation of developing best-in-class solutions for the satellite industry.

 

               

F.      Other Information Required by Listing Rule Appendix 7.2 (cont'd)

 

 

5.      Dividend

 

(a)     Current Financial Period Reported On

 

Any dividend declared for the current financial period reported on? 

 

None.

 

(b)     Corresponding Period of the Immediately Preceding Financial Year

 

Any dividend declared for the corresponding period of the immediately preceding financial year?

 

None.

 

(c)     Date payable

 

Not applicable.

 

(d)     Books closure date

 

Not applicable.

 

 

6.      If no dividend has been declared/recommended, a statement to that effect and the reason(s) for the decision.

 

Due to the operating conditions faced by the Group, no dividend has been declared or recommended for the year ended 31 December 2022.

 

 

7.      If the Group has obtained a general mandate from shareholders for Interested Person Transactions ("IPTs"), the aggregate value of such transactions as required under Rule 920(1)(a)(ii).  If no IPTs mandate has been obtained, a statement to that effect.

 

The Company does not have a shareholders' mandate for IPTs for the year ended 31 December 2022.

 

 

8.      Confirmation Pursuant to Rule 705(5) of the Listing Manual

 

We do hereby confirm, for and on behalf of the Board of Global Invacom Group Limited (the "Company"), that to the best of our knowledge, nothing has come to the attention of the Board of the Company which may render the financial results for the year ended 31 December 2022 to be false or misleading in any material aspect.

 

 

9.      Confirmation Pursuant to Rule 720(1) of the Listing Manual

 

Global Invacom Group Limited confirms that undertakings under Rule 720(1) have been obtained from all its directors and executive officers in the format set out in Appendix 7.7.

 

 

10.    Disclosure of person occupying a managerial position in the issuer or any of its principal subsidiaries who is a relative of a director or chief executive officer or substantial shareholder of the issuer pursuant to Rule 704(13) in the format below.  If there are no such persons, the issuer must make an appropriate negative statement.

 

Neither Global Invacom Group Limited nor any of its principal subsidiaries have any person occupying a managerial position who is related to a director, chief executive officer or substantial shareholder.

On behalf of the Board

 

 

 

 

Wayne Robert Porritt                                                                          Gordon Blaikie

Independent Non-Executive Chairman                                         Executive Director

 

 

 

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD                                                                             

Wayne Robert Porritt

Independent Non-Executive Chairman

 

 

27 February 2023

 

 

 

 

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