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Summerway Capital PLC
30 November 2021
30 November 2021
Summerway Capital Plc
Second Unaudited Interim Report for the twelve months ended 31
August 2021
London, 30 November 2021 - Summerway Capital Plc ("Summerway" or
the "Company") announces its unaudited condensed interim results
for the twelve months ended 31 August 2021.
Over the period, Summerway incurred a loss after taxation for
the twelve months to 31 August 2021 of GBP473,007 (2020:
GBP174,511), reflecting operating expenses of GBP276,957 (2020:
GBP186,552), share based payment expense of GBP105,749 (2020: Nil),
one-off costs relating to the January 2021 placing of shares and
change in investment strategy of GBP92,159 (2020: Nil) and finance
income of GBP1,858 (2020: GBP12,041).
As at 31 August 2021, Summerway held GBP6.805 million cash (31
August 2020: GBP5.488 million).
The Interim Report is also available on the Company's website at
www.summerwaycapital.co.uk .
Enquires:
Summerway Capital Plc
Tony Morris
020 7440 7520
Canaccord Genuity Limited (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Andrew Potts
020 7523 8000
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT
I am pleased to present to shareholders the Interim Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements of Summerway Capital Plc for the
twelve months ended 31 August 2021.
As announced on 29 November 2021, Summerway extended its current
financial year end to 31 December 2021 in order to align its
accounting period end with that of its proposed acquisition,
Vertigrow Technology Ltd ("Vertigrow"), a UK based pharmaceutical
company specialising in the researching, growing and supply of
medicinal cannabis.
The unaudited, second interim results incorporate results for
the unaudited twelve month period to 31 August 2021 and are set out
below. All comparisons are against Summerway's audited results for
the year ended 31 August 2020.
The Company's audited results for the 16-month period ending 31
December 2021 will be published no later than 30 April 2022.
Strategy
On 20 October 2021 and post period end, the Company amended its
investing policy and is now focused on investment and acquisition
opportunities across the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors,
particularly in new and emerging therapeutic areas.
The Directors believe there are numerous opportunities to invest
in, or acquire businesses that can be organically or acquisitively
grown to become leading healthcare and pharmaceutical companies,
and the Company continues to progress its previously announced
proposed acquisition of Vertigrow.
As part of the change in strategy, we were delighted to welcome
Elizabeth ("Liz") Shanahan to the Board of Summerway as an
Independent Non-Executive Director. Liz is a life sciences
entrepreneur with extensive experience advising leading global
pharmaceutical and healthcare organisations, and her skill set will
be a valuable addition to the Board as we execute the Company's new
growth strategy.
Results in the Period
The Group's loss after taxation for the twelve months to 31
August 2021 was GBP473,007 (2020: GBP174,511), reflecting operating
expenses of GBP276,957 (2020: GBP186,552), share based payment
expense of GBP105,749 (2020: Nil), one-off costs relating to the
January 2021 placing of shares and change in investment strategy of
GBP92,159 (2020: Nil) and finance income of GBP1,858 (2020:
GBP12,041). As at 31 August 2021, Summerway held GBP6.805 million
cash (31 August 2020: GBP5.488 million).
Developments post Period End
On 21 September 2021, the Company announced its proposed change
in strategic focus to that of the healthcare and pharmaceutical
sectors, where the Board considered there to be attractive options
for the Company's existing Shareholders, many of which invested at
the Company's original AIM Admission. At the same time, the Company
noted it was in discussions with an immediate opportunity within
these alternative sectors, and as the acquisition would be
classified a reverse takeover transaction pursuant to the AIM
Rules, its shares would be suspended, which continues to be the
case.
In conjunction with the change in strategy, a number of
directorate changes occurred, including the resignations of Vin
Murria OBE as Chairman of the Company, and Paul Gibson and Tony
Morris as Non-Executive Directors, as well as the appointment of
Liz Shanahan as a Non-Executive Director, with Benjamin Shaw
assuming the role of Interim Chairman of the Company.
On 20 October 2021, Shareholders approved the Company's proposed
change in investing policy, and on the 28 October 2021, the Company
announced the proposed acquisition of Vertigrow for GBP80 million
consideration and a proposed GBP7 million placing. Concurrently,
the Company also made available to Vertigrow a loan of up to
GBP4.25 million in order to accelerate Vertigrow's capital
expenditure in its Midlands based facility ahead of completion of
the proposed acquisition. As at 29 November 2021, GBP2.125 million
is drawn under the facility.
Outlook
As a Board, we remain excited about the opportunity for securing
the Group's inaugural transaction, and in doing so, establish a
position within the substantial and rapidly growing pharmaceutical
medical cannabis sector. We look forward to updating Shareholders
in due course as the Company's proposed acquisition with Vertigrow
progresses towards completion.
Benjamin Shaw
Interim Chairman
SUMMERWAY CAPITAL PLC
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 August 2021
Year ended Year ended
31 August 2021 31 August 2020
Note
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GBP GBP
Administrative expenses 4 (474,865) (186,552)
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Operating loss (474,865) (186,552)
Finance income 1,858 12,041
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Loss before income tax (473,007) (174,511)
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Income tax - -
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Loss for the year (473,007) (174,511)
Total other comprehensive income - -
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Total comprehensive loss (473,007) (174,511)
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Attributable to:
Ordinary equity holders of the
Company (473,007) (174,511)
Loss per ordinary share
Basic and diluted loss per share
attributable to ordinary equity
holders of the Company 5 (6.46)p (2.85)p
The Group's activities derive from continuing operations.
The notes form part of these financial statements
SUMMERWAY CAPITAL PLC
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 August 2021
As at As at
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
Note
---------------------------------- ---- --------- ---------
GBP GBP
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 6,805,175 5,487,991
Other receivables 7 14,755 9,779
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Total current assets 6,819,930 5,497,770
Total assets 6,819,930 5,497,770
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 9 35,833 29,715
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35,833 29,715
Non-current liabilities
Incentive shares 10 20,300 12,000
Total liabilities 56,133 41,715
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Net Assets 6,763,797 5,456,055
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Capital and reserves attributable
to equity holders of the parent
Share capital 8 80,334 61,300
Share premium reserve 7,367,052 5,711,086
Capital redemption reserve 49,500 49,500
Accumulated losses (733,089) (365,831)
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Total Equity 6,763,797 5,456,055
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SUMMERWAY CAPITAL PLC
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 31 August 2021
Notes Share Share Capital Accumulated Total
capital Premium Redemption losses equity
reserve reserve
--------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ----------
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
Balance as at
31 August 2019 61,300 5,711,086 49,500 (191,320) 5,630,566
Loss for the
year - - - (174,511) (191,320)
--------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Balance as at
31 August 2020 61,300 5,711,086 49,500 (365,831) 5,630,566
--------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Issue of shares 19,034 1,655,966 - - 1,675,000
Warrants - share
based payment
expense - - - 105,749 105,749
Loss for the
year - - - (473,007) (473,007)
--------- ---------- ------------ ------------ ----------
Balance as at
31 August 2021 80,334 7,367,052 49,500 (733,089) 6,763,797
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SUMMERWAY CAPITAL PLC
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 August 2021
Year ended Year ended
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
Note
------------------------------------------ ------- ---------- -----------
GBP GBP
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating loss (474,865) (186,552)
Adjustment for share based payment
expense 105,749 -
Adjustments to reconcile loss before
income tax to operating cash flows:
(Increase)/decrease in other receivables 7 (4,976) 5,891
Increase in trade and other payables 9 14,418 8,774
Bank interest received 1,858 12,041
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Net cash used in operating activities (357,816) (159,846)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of share capital 8 1,675,000 -
Net cash generated from financing
activities 1,675,000 -
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Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 1,317,184 (159,846)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of the period 5,487,991 5,647,837
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of the period 6,805,175 5,487,991
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The notes form part of these financial statements
SUMMERWAY CAPITAL PLC
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 August 2021
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Summerway Capital Plc is an investing company (for the purposes
of the AIM Rules for Companies) and is incorporated in England and
Wales and domiciled in the United Kingdom (company number:
11545912). It is a public limited company and the address of the
registered office is 32-33 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DF. The
Company is the parent company of Summerway Subco Limited (company
number: 11565845). The activity of the Company is the investment,
acquisition and subsequent development of companies across the
healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors, where the Directors believe
there are tangible opportunities to drive strategic, operational
and performance improvement, either as a standalone entity or as a
result of broader initiatives.
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION
These Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and
accompanying notes have neither been audited nor reviewed by the
auditor, do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of
Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006 and do not include all the
information and disclosures required in annual statutory financial
statements. They should be read in conjunction with the Group's
Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 which
are available on the Group's website. Those statutory accounts were
approved by the Board of Directors on 1 February 2021 and have been
filed with Companies House. The report of the auditors on those
accounts was unqualified.
These Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were
approved by the Board of Directors on 29 November 2021.
3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies applied by the Group in these Interim
Condensed Consolidated Financial statements are the same as those
applied by the Group in the audited consolidated financial
statements for the year ended 31 August 2020 and which will form
the basis of the 2021 Annual Report.
There have been no new accounting standards or changes to
existing accounting standards applied for the first time since 1
September 2020 which have a material effect on these interim
results. The Group does not currently expect any material impact of
any other standards issued by the IASB, but not yet effective.
4. ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES
Year ended Year ended
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
GBP GBP
Group expenses by nature
One-off costs related to the
issue of shares and change in
investing strategy 92,159 -
Staff related costs 76,552 54,780
Office costs - 21,890
NOMAD, registrar and Stock Exchange
costs 67,230 46,391
Audit, accountancy & professional
costs 116,162 50,997
Share based payment expense 105,749 -
Other expenses 17,013 12,494
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474,865 186,552
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5. LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per ordinary share is calculated by dividing the loss
attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period.
Year ended Year ended
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
Loss attributable to the owners
of the Company GBP (473,007) GBP (174,511)
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue 7,318,979 6,130,000
Basic and diluted loss per share (6.46) p (2.85) p
6. INVESTMENTS
Principal subsidiary undertakings of the Group
The Company directly owns the ordinary share capital of its
subsidiary undertakings as set out below:
The issued share capital of the subsidiary comprises 1 A
ordinary share of GBP0.01 and 1,450,000 B ordinary shares of
GBP0.01.
Subsidiary Proportion Proportion
of A ordinary of B ordinary
Nature of Country shares held shares
business of incorporation by Company held by
Company
Summerway Subco Incentive England
Limited vehicle and Wales 100% 0%
As the Company's total investment holding in the subsidiary is
GBP0.01, no investment value is presented in the statement of
financial position.
The address of the registered office of Summerway Subco Limited
(the "Subsidiary") is 32-33 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6DF. The
subsidiary was incorporated on 12 September 2018 and so prepares
its own financial statements for the period ended 30 September each
year. The subsidiary was dormant throughout the year to 30
September 2021 and it is therefore exempt from audit by virtue of
s479A of Companies Act 2006.
The A ordinary shares have full voting rights, full rights to
participate in a dividend and full rights to participate in a
distribution of capital.
The B ordinary shares do not have voting rights. No dividends
shall be declared in relation to any of the B ordinary shares
without the consent of the Parent company. The B ordinary shares
are not to be redeemed and are not liable to be redeemed.
Further details of the Subsidiary Incentive Scheme can be found
on pages 42 and 43 of the Company's Placing and Admission document
published on 16 October 2018, pages 6 and 7 of the Company's
Circular issued to Shareholders on 23 December 2020, in Note 12 of
the Company's Interim Report for the six months ended 28 February
2021, and in Notes 12 and 14.
7. OTHER RECEIVABLES
All receivables are current. There is no material difference
between the book value and the fair value of receivables.
As at As at
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
GBP GBP
Amounts falling due within
one year
Prepayments 4,334 9,180
Other receivables 10,421 599
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14,755 9,779
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8. CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL
As at As at
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
GBP GBP
Issued
8,033,409 (2020: 6,130,000)
ordinary shares of 1p each 80,334 61,300
80,334 61,300
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On 15 January 2021 1,903,409 ordinary shares of GBP0.01 each
were issued to Vin Murria at a placing price of 88 pence per share
and were admitted to trading on AIM.
9. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
There is no material difference between the book value and the
fair value of the trade and other payables.
As at As at
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
GBP GBP
Trade payables 1,051 315
Accruals 33,225 28,800
Other tax and social security
payables 1,557 600
35,833 29,715
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10. NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES
As at As at
31 August 31 August
2021 2020
GBP GBP
Incentive shares 20,300 12,000
20,300 12,000
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The incentive shares liability is estimated at fair value
through profit and loss using level 3 fair value measurement
techniques.
Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair
value hierarchy based on the degree to which the inputs to the
measurement are observable and the significance of the inputs to
the fair value measurement in its entirety:
-- Level 1 fair value measurements are those derived from quoted
prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities.
-- Level 2 fair value measurements are those derived from inputs
other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are
observable for the asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as
prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
-- Level 3 fair value measurements are those derived from
valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability
that are not based on observable market data (unobservable
inputs).
The B shares issued by the subsidiary under the incentive scheme
were deemed to have an implied aggregate subscription price of
GBP20,300, based on the nominal value per B share plus a premium.
The initial subscription price of the incentive shares remains the
best estimate of the fair value of the liability associated with
the incentive shares as none of the criteria for potential value
creation have been met as at 31 August 2021. The fair value of the
liability is assessed at each reporting date with any changes
accounted for as a fair value gain or loss and recognised directly
in the statement of comprehensive income.
11. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS
On 15 January 2021, the Company granted Vin Murria a warrant
providing for a right to subscribe for an additional 3,246,062 new
ordinary shares at 88 pence per share. The warrant instrument was
exercisable at any time from grant date up to and including the
eighteen-month anniversary of grant date. As at 31 August 2021, all
of the 3,246,062 warrants remained outstanding, and the share-based
payments expense for the period to 31 August 2021 was
GBP105,749.
The fair value of the outstanding warrants has been estimated
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Volatility has been
estimated at 19.75 per cent. using the arithmetical mean of both
the 1 year AIM All Share volatility index and the 3 year AIM All
Share volatility index as at 31 March 2021. Additional assumptions
used in the calculation of fair value are outlined as follows:
31 August
2021
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Net asset value per share at
grant date GBP0.88
Exercise price GBP0.88
Expected volatility 19.75%
Dividend yield 0%
Expected life of option 1.5 years
Risk free rate 0.003%
12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
Parties are considered to be related if one party has the
ability to control the other party or exercise significant
influence over the other party, or the parties are under common
control or influence, in making financial or operational
decisions.
In conjunction with the corporate events announced on the 15
January 2021, the Company continued with, entered into, amended and
terminated a number of related party arrangements. These are set
out below.
Service agreements
Under the terms of the Chairman and Non-Executive Director
service agreements, the Chairman and the Non-Executives were each
paid a monthly fee of GBP1,500 per calendar month in arrears.
Administrative and accounting services
The Company engaged Fraser Real Estate, a company in which
Alexander Anton is an indirect shareholder to provide
administrative and accounting services throughout the period. The
Company paid Fraser Real Estate GBP2,964 during the period for the
provision of these services.
Placing agreement and issue of warrants
On 15 January 2021, the Company raised gross proceeds of
GBP1,675,000 through the issuance of 1,903,409 new ordinary shares
of the Company to Vin Murria at a placing price of 88 pence per
share. At the same time, the Company issued Vin Murria with
3,246,062 warrants which provided for a right to subscribe for an
addition 3,246,062 additional new ordinary shares of the Company at
an exercise price of 88 pence per share. The warrants were
exercisable in whole or in part during an exercise period
commencing on the date of issue of the warrants and terminating 18
months after the date of issue. Vin Murria also purchased 500,000
existing ordinary shares at 85 pence per share from a shareholder
on 15 January 2021.
Share capital and Directors' holdings
Following completion of the placing and the issuance of
1,903,409 new ordinary shares, the Company's total issued share
capital is 8,033,409 ordinary shares of 1p each.
On 8 April 2021, Vin Murria sold 1,000,000 ordinary shares of
the Company to a UK institutional investor at a price of GBP1.65
per share. Following this secondary share trade, Vin Murria
continued to hold 1,403,409 ordinary shares of the Company.
As at 29 November 2021, the Directors and their connected
persons hold a total of 500,000 ordinary shares in the Company,
representing 6.2% of the Company's total issued share capital.
Subsidiary Incentive Scheme
On 15 January 2021, the Company made certain adjustments to the
Subsidiary Incentive Scheme in order to recognise the proposed
change in strategic direction of the Company at that stage and the
expectation that the incoming team and others will be instrumental
in leading the execution of this revised strategy, and in turn, the
anticipated creation of Shareholder Value.
A summary of the key amendments compared to the original
Subsidiary Incentive Scheme as at Admission are set out in the
following table.
Item Previous Subsidiary Amended Subsidiary
Incentive Scheme Incentive Scheme
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------
Percentage of Shareholder 10 per cent. Up to 20 per cent.
Value available to
Scheme Participants
(pre acquisition
of, or investment
in operating company)
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------
Target compound annual 13.5 per cent. 7.5 per cent.
growth rate hurdle
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Commencement date On Admission 15 January 2021
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Initial Value Market capitalisation Unchanged
on Admission
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Vesting period Three- to five-year Unchanged
period or upon a change
of control of the Company
or the Subsidiary
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------
Scheme Participants, Alexander Anton - 333,333 Alexander Anton - 75,000
respective B Share Benjamin Shaw - 333,333 Benjamin Shaw - 75,000
holdings Mark Farmiloe - 333,333 Mark Farmiloe - 75,000
and current aggregate Tony Morris - 175,000
Shareholder Value Vin Murria - 1,000,000
participation Paul Gibson - 50,000
Aggregated - 1,450,000
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Under the Subsidiary Incentive Scheme, participants are only
rewarded if a predetermined level of Shareholder value is created
over a three-year period, a five-year period, or upon a change of
control of the Company (whichever occurs first), which is
calculated by reference to the growth in market capitalisation of
the Company, following adjustments for the issue of any new
ordinary shares and taking into account dividends and capital
returns.
From 15 January 2021, participants are entitled to up to 20 per
cent. of the Shareholder value created, subject to such Shareholder
value having increased by 7.5 per cent. per annum compounded over a
period of between three and five years from 15 January 2021 or
following a change of control of the Company or the Subsidiary.
Under the amendments to the Subsidiary Incentive Scheme,
Alexander Anton's, Benjamin Shaw's and Mark Farmiloe's original B
share allocations were subject to a buyback by the Company at their
original subscription price of GBP0.012 per B share for a total
consideration of GBP4,000 each (GBP12,000 in aggregate).
Following this buyback, the articles of Summerway Subco Limited
were amended in order to implement the proposed changes to the
Subsidiary Incentive Scheme. Alexander Anton, Benjamin Shaw, Mark
Farmiloe, Tony Morris, Vin Murria and Paul Gibson subscribed for
newly issued B shares at a revised subscription price of GBP0.014
per B share.
The allocations of B shares in issue as at 31 August 2021 are
set out below.
Name B Shares held
Alexander Anton 75,000
Benjamin Shaw 75,000
Mark Farmiloe 75,000
Tony Morris 175,000
Vin Murria 1,000,000
Paul Gibson 50,000
Total 1,450,000
Corporate advisory agreements
On 15 January 2021, the Corporate Advisory Agreement entered
into between the Company and AFS Advisors LLP (an entity
wholly-owned by Alexander Anton, Benjamin Shaw and Mark Farmiloe)
was terminated at nil cost to the Company.
On 15 January 2021, the Company entered into a new agreement
with Tessera Investment Management Limited ( "Tessera") pursuant to
which Tessera has agreed to provide strategic and general corporate
advice, and M&A and capital raising transaction support
services to the Company. Tessera charge GBP12,500 per month (plus
VAT) payable monthly in arrears from the date of the agreement. In
order to align the parties' collective interests and ensure the
parties share in the risk and reward of certain successful
transactions, a discretionary bonus may be awarded to Tessera by
the Board in the event of the successful completion of certain
transactions. Tony Morris, Non-Executive Director of the Company
during the period, is a director and shareholder of Tessera.
13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
There were no commitments or contingent liabilities outstanding
at 31 August 2021 that require disclosure or adjustment in these
financial statements.
14. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
Amendment to Company investing policy and directorate
changes
On 20 October 2021, the Company announced that following a vote
by Shareholders at the General Meeting held on the same date, the
Company's investing policy was changed to a focus on investment and
acquisition opportunities across the healthcare and pharmaceutical
sectors, particularly in new and emerging therapeutic areas.
In conjunction with the change in strategy, a number of
directorate changes occurred on 21 September 2021, including the
appointment of an existing non-executive director, Benjamin Shaw,
as Interim Chairman of the Company and Liz Shanahan as a
Non-Executive Director, as well as the resignations of Vin Murria
OBE, Paul Gibson and Tony Morris as directors of the Company.
Following these directorate changes, the current Board of
Directors for Summerway is set out below.
Benjamin Shaw - Interim Non-Executive Chairman
David Firth - Independent Non-Executive Director
Elizabeth ("Liz") Shanahan - Independent Non-Executive
Director
Acquisition Agreement
On 28 October 2021, the Company entered into a conditional
agreement to acquire the issued share capital of Vertigrow for
total consideration of GBP80 million (the "Acquisition Agreement").
The proposed acquisition will be subject, inter alia, to Summerway
shareholder approval at a general meeting, customary regulatory
approvals and re-admission of the share capital of Summerway (as
enlarged by the proposed acquisition and proposed placing) (the
"Enlarged Group") to AIM, or admission to another stock exchange
within the UK, North America or other certain territories.
The total consideration of GBP80 million will be satisfied by
the issue of approximately 48.5 million new ordinary shares in the
capital of the Company at 165 pence per ordinary share to the
shareholders of Vertigrow (the "Consideration Shares").
The Consideration Shares issued to the founders of Vertigrow
will be subject to a lock in arrangement for a period of 12 months
following completion of the p roposed a cquisition, and customary
orderly market provisions
for a further 12 months following the expiry of the lock in arrangement.
Related Party Disclosures
In conjunction with the corporate events announced on the 21
September 2021, the Company at the same time entered into, amended
and terminated a number of related party arrangements. These are
set out below.
Service agreements
Under the terms of the Non-Executive Director service agreements
which were entered into on 21 September 2021, the Non-Executives
(comprising David Firth and Liz Shanahan) are each paid a monthly
fee of GBP3,333 per calendar month in arrears. Benjamin Shaw
entered into a new Interim Chairman's service agreement, and his
monthly fee remained at GBP1,500 paid in arrears.
Subsidiary Incentive Scheme
Under the agreed amendments to the Subsidiary Incentive Scheme,
Vin Murria (former Chairman of the Company) agreed with the Company
the buyback of her 1,000,000 B Shares at the original subscription
price of GBP0.014 per B Share. In addition, Tony Morris (former
Non-Executive Director of the Company) agreed with the Company the
buyback of 50,000 B Shares at the original subscription price of
GBP0.014 per B Share. Both buybacks and certain amendments to the
Subsidiary Incentive Scheme shall be undertaken ahead of completion
of the proposed acquisition of Vertigrow.
The current and revised B share holdings reflective of the
related party transactions noted above is shown in the table
below.
Name B Shares held Revised B Shares to be
held
Alexander Anton 75,000 75,000
Benjamin Shaw 75,000 75,000
Mark Farmiloe 75,000 75,000
Tony Morris 175,000 125,000
Vin Murria 1,000,000 -
Paul Gibson 50,000 50,000
Resignation Letters
On 21 September 2021, Vin Murria, Paul Gibson and Tony Morris
resigned as directors of the Company. Under the terms of the
resignation letters, each exiting director received a compensation
payment for loss of office of GBP9,000. In addition, Vin Murria's
warrant instrument issued on 15 January 2021 lapsed and was
cancelled, and Vin Murria also agreed to the buyback of her B
Shares acquired under the Subsidiary Incentive Scheme. In addition,
Tony Morris agreed to the buyback of 50,000 of his B Shares
acquired under the Subsidiary Incentive Scheme. Both buybacks will
be at the original subscription cost of GBP0.014 per B Share.
Irrevocable Undertakings
Vin Murria also entered into an irrevocable undertaking with the
Company under which, as beneficial owner of 1,403,409 ordinary
shares of the Company, agreed to vote those shares in favour of the
Company's change of investing policy and also in favour of the
Company's proposed acquisition of Vertigrow and other related
resolutions to be tabled to Shareholders as part of the AIM reverse
takeover transaction approval process.
Corporate Advisory Agreement
The Corporate Advisory Agreement entered into between the
Company and Tessera pursuant to which Tessera has agreed to provide
strategic and general corporate advice, and M&A and capital
raising transaction support services to the Company, will terminate
in full with effect from admission of the enlarged share capital of
the Company to trading on AIM following shareholder approval of the
Company's acquisition of Vertigrow.
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