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TomCo Energy PLC
30 June 2017
30 June 2017
TomCo Energy plc
("TomCo" or "the Company")
Unaudited interim results for the six-month period ended 31
March 2017
TomCo Energy Limited (AIM: TOM), the oil shale exploration and
development company, announces its interim results for the
six-month period ended 31 March 2017.
HIGHLIGHTS
Operational
-- The Company continues to maintain its permits relating to its
oil shale leases in Utah, USA.
-- No material outstanding licence commitments on its Holliday Block, Utah.
-- The Company has set up TurboShale Inc ("TurboShale"), an oil
shale technology company that will, subject to funding, seek to
develop an alternative oil shale technology to RedLeaf Inc's
("RedLeaf") EcoShale(R) Technology.
-- Withdrawal from the Palm Oil Project in Sierra Leone due to
lack of available debt funding and increasing uncertainty
surrounding the political and commercial risks.
Corporate & Financial
-- Malcolm Groat and Alexander Benger joined the board of TomCo
as Non-Executive Directors, replacing Simon Corney on the board who
resigned as Non-Executive Director.
-- GBP141k cash balance as at 31 March 2017, GBP51k as at 28 June 2017.
o TomCo is due certain funds from TurboShale pursuant to the
framework agreement, which will be received on completion of
TurboShale's current capital raise. In addition, TomCo is also
seeking to secure alternative capital funding to ensure its working
capital obligations.
-- Subsequent to the period-end, the Company completed a share
consolidation and sub-division, resulting in the 2,847,189,198
Ordinary Shares that were in issue being reduced to 22,667,800
Ordinary Shares, and the total number of shareholders being reduced
from 2,725 to 628.
-- Post period end, the Company entered into a framework
agreement with TurboShale, The Oil Mining Company Inc, JR
Technologies LLC and Venture Development Partners Ltd, to advance
TurboShale.
DIRECTORS' REPORT
TurboShale Update
As announced on 2 June 2017, significant progress has been
achieved in the advancement of TomCo's subsidiary, TurboShale.
TurboShale has commenced its fundraising efforts that are required
to start work on the TurboShale(TM) Technology. TurboShale is
currently engaged in funding discussions with various parties.
Notwithstanding this being a difficult time to raise funds for oil
shale technologies, largely due to the decline in world oil prices
since 2008, both TurboShale and TomCo remain confident of a
successful outcome from its fundraising activities.
Red Leaf Update
RedLeaf has reached a settlement agreement with its joint
venture partner Total E&P USA Oil Shale, LLC. The settlement
releases both parties from any obligations related to the RedLeaf's
Seep Ridge site, and whilst the details of the settlement have not
been disclosed, TomCo understands RedLeaf has in excess of US$100
million in available cash and no debt, and that it intends to
continue to pursue its business plan of commercialising the
EcoShale(TM) Technology. TomCo will continue to engage with RedLeaf
as a licence holder of the EcoShale(TM) Technology.
Share capital reorganisation
It was very pleasing to see the overwhelming support from
shareholders, allowing all resolutions proposed at the meeting to
be carried. This included the resolution to proceed with the
proposed share capital reorganisation (as detailed in the
announcement and AGM circular of 17 June 2017) and the adoption of
the new articles of association.
These changes will assist TomCo in seeking to continue to reduce
and manage its costs as well as make the Company easier to
administer going forward.
Funding
As at 28 June 2017, TomCo had approximately GBP51,000 of cash
available to it, which is currently sufficient for approximately
three months. As a result, the Directors have and continue to
monitor and manage the Company's overheads and current and future
liabilities very carefully and have, in order to preserve cash,
agreed to accrue all fees due to them from the beginning of July
2017. However, the Company needs to secure further funding in the
short term to be able to meet its current and future liabilities as
they fall due.
Pursuant to the TurboShale framework agreement, TomCo is due
approximately GBP60,000 from TurboShale, which will be repaid on
completion of TurboShale's current capital raise. In addition, on
completion of TurboShale's funding, TomCo shall receive ongoing
monthly revenues of US$10,000 from TurboShale, relating to the
provision of management and administrative services as set out in
the framework agreement. Should such funds be received from
TurboShale, taking into account the Company's current cash positon,
the Company would likely need to raise further funds by the year
end.
Accordingly, due to the uncertainty of the timing and outcome of
TurboShale's fundraise and given TomCo's current cash position,
TomCo is currently seeking to secure alternative funding to ensure
it is able to meet its working capital obligations as they fall
due. The Board is currently exploring various options in this
regard and whilst the Board is confident that it will be able to
secure the necessary funds, there can be no certainty that such
funds will be forthcoming or the terms on which any such funding
would be available.
We hope shareholders will continue to support the efforts of the
Board to add value to TomCo.
Andrew Jones
Non-executive Chairman
Enquiries:
For further information, please visit www.tomcoenergy.uk.com or
contact:
TomCo Energy plc +44 (0)20 3823 3635
Chris Brown (CEO) chris@tomcoenergy.uk.com
Andrew Jones (Chairman) andrew@tomcoenergy.uk.com
Strand Hanson (Nominated Adviser)
James Harris / Richard Tulloch +44 (0)20 7409 3494
SVS Securities plc (Broker)
Tom Curran / Ben Tadd +44 (0)20 3700 0093
Tavistock Communications (Financial PR)
Jos Simson / Niall Walsh +44 (0)20 7920 3150
The information contained within this announcement is deemed by
the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under
the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 ("MAR").
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the period ended 31 March 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months Six months
ended ended Year-
31 March 31 March ended
30 September
2017 2016 2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
Revenue 3 - 4 -
Cost of sales - (2) -
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Gross profit/(loss) - 2 -
Administrative expenses (203) (209) (495)
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Impairment of Assets - - (4,576)
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Operating loss (203) (207) (5,071)
Finance costs - - (72)
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Loss on ordinary activities
before taxation (203) (207) (5,143)
Taxation - - -
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Loss from continuing
operations (203) (207) (5,143)
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Loss for the year/period
and total comprehensive
income attributable to
equity shareholders of
the parent (203) (207) (5,143)
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Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 March 31 March 30 September
2017 2016 2016
Pence Pence Pence
Note per share per share per share
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Loss per share attributable
to the equity shareholders
of the parent
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Basic & Diluted Loss
per share 5 (0.89) (1.31) (26.72)
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Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
As at 31 March 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 March 31 March 30 September
2017 2016 2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Assets
Non--current assets
Intangible assets 6 7,627 8,933 7,627
Available for sale financial - 3,262 -
assets
Other Receivables 22 - 20
7,649 12,195 7,647
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Current assets
Trade and other receivables 36 31 38
Cash and cash equivalents 141 102 381
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177 133 419
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TOTAL ASSETS 7,826 12,328 8,066
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables (195) (153) (232)
(195) (153) (232)
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Net current assets/(liabilities) (18) (20) 187
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TOTAL LIABILITIES (195) (153) (232)
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Total net assets 7,631 12,175 7,834
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Shareholders' equity
Share capital - 10,165 -
Share premium 25,125 14,434 25,125
Warrant reserve 57 42 57
Retained deficit (17,551) (12,466) (17,348)
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Total equity 7,631 12,175 7,834
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The financial information was approved and authorised for issue
by the Board of Directors on 30 June 2017 and was signed on its
behalf by:
C Brown A Jones
Director Director
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the six months ended 31 March 2017
Share Share Warrant Retained
capital premium reserve deficit Total
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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At 30 September 2015
(audited) 10,133 14,457 42 (12,259) 12,373
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Comprehensive loss
for the period - - - (207) (207)
Issue of Shares 32 (23) - - 9
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At 31 March 2016 (unaudited) 10,165 14,434 42 (12,466) 12,175
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Redenomination of share
capital to nil par
value (10,307) 10,307 - - -
Issue of shares (net
of costs) 142 234 - - 376
Issue of Warrants - - 15 - 15
Conversion of Loan
notes - 150 - 54 204
Comprehensive loss
for the period - - - (4,936) (4,936)
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At 30 September 2016
(audited) - 25,125 57 (17,348) 7,834
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Total comprehensive
loss for the period - - - (203) (203)
At 31 March 2017 (unaudited) - 25,125 57 (17,551) 7,631
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The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve
within owners' equity:
Reserve Descriptions and purpose
Share capital Amount subscribed for share capital at nominal value*.
Share premium Amount subscribed for share capital in excess of
nominal value, less share capital issued at a discount to nominal
value.
Warrant reserve Amounts credited to equity in respect of
warrants to acquire ordinary shares in the Company.
Retained deficit Cumulative net gains and losses recognised in
the consolidated statement of comprehensive
income.
* Following the redenomination of the Ordinary Shares in the
capital of the Company to being Ordinary Shares of nil par value,
as announced 2 June 2016, both the share capital and share premium
accounts were combined.
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
For the period ended 31 March 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 March 31 March 30 September
2017 2016 2016
Note GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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Cash flows from operating
activities
Loss after tax (203) (207) (5,143)
Finance costs - - 72
Impairments - - 4,576
(Increase)/decrease in
trade and other receivables - 8 (16)
(Decrease)/increase in
trade and other payables (37) 22 95
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Cash used in operations (240) (177) (416)
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Cash flows from investing
activities
Investment in oil & gas
assets 6 - - (8)
Net cash used in investing
activities - - (8)
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Cash flows from financing
activities
Issue of share capital
(net of issue costs) 7 - 7 385
Issue of convertible loan
notes - - 150
Interest paid on convertible
loan notes - - (2)
Net cash generated from
financing activities - 7 533
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Net increase/(decrease)
in cash and cash equivalents (240) (170) 109
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of financial
period 381 272 272
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end of financial period 141 102 381
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UNAUDITED NOTES FORMING PART OF THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the six months ended 31 March 2017
1. Accounting Policies
Basis of Preparation
The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial
statements of TomCo Energy plc ("TomCo" or the "Company") for the
six months ended 31 March 2017 comprise the Company and its
subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").
The unaudited condensed interim financial information for the
Group has been prepared using policies based on International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS and IFRIC interpretations)
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") as
adopted for use in the EU. The unaudited condensed interim
financial information has been prepared using the accounting
policies which will be applied in the Group's statutory financial
information for the year ended 30 September 2017.
Going concern
As at 28 June 2017, TomCo had approximately GBP51,000 of cash
available to it, which is currently sufficient for approximately
three months. As a result, the Directors have and continue to
monitor and manage the Company's overheads and current and future
liabilities very carefully and have, in order to preserve cash,
agreed to accrue all fees due to them from the beginning of July
2017. The Directors have also prepared cash flow forecasts for the
next 12 months from the date of approval of these unaudited interim
statements and the Company needs to secure further funding in the
short term to be able to meet its current and future liabilities as
they fall due.
Under these forecasts the Group is reliant on raising further
funds and on TurboShale Inc ("TurboShale") completing its current
capital raise and subsequently reimbursing TomCo for all its costs
to date, which have been financed by TomCo to date, and being able
to meet its obligations in paying TomCo a monthly management fee.
Should such funds be received from TurboShale, taking into account
the Company's current cash positon, the Company would likely need
to raise further funds by the year end.
Accordingly, due to the uncertainty of the timing and outcome of
TurboShale's fundraise and given TomCo's current cash position,
TomCo is currently seeking to secure alternative funding to ensure
it is able to meet its working capital obligations as they fall due
and the Board is currently exploring various options in this
regard.
The Directors are confident that they can secure the requisite
funding, either through debt or equity finance, which would provide
sufficient funds to meet operating expenditure for the next 12
months. These conditions are considered to represent a material
uncertainty, which may cast significant doubt over the going
concern assessment and in the event that it is unable to secure the
requisite funding, it is likely that the Company will not be able
to meet its liabilities as they fall due and that it may therefore
be forced into insolvency proceedings (be that administration or
liquidation) and in such a case it is highly unlikely that there
would be any value attributable to shareholders. Whilst
acknowledging this material uncertainty, the Directors remain
confident of being able to raise additional funds as required and
therefore the Directors consider it appropriate to prepare the
financial statements on a going concern basis. The financial
statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the
Group and Company was unable to continue as a going concern.
2. Financial reporting period
The unaudited condensed interim financial information
incorporates comparative figures for the interim period 1 October
2015 to 31 March 2016 and the audited financial year to 30
September 2016. The condensed interim financial information for the
period 1 October 2016 to 31 March 2017 is neither audited nor
reviewed. In the opinion of the Directors the unaudited condensed
interim financial information for the period presents fairly the
financial position, results from operations and cash flows for the
period in conformity with the generally accepted accounting
principles consistently applied.
The financial information contained in this interim report does
not constitute statutory accounts as defined by the Isle of Man
Companies Act 2006. It does not include all disclosures that would
otherwise be required in a complete set of financial statements and
should be read in conjunction with the 2016 Annual Report. The
comparatives for the full year ended 30 September 2016 are not the
Group's full statutory accounts for that year. The auditors' report
on those accounts was unqualified, but included an emphasis of
matter in respect of going concern, without qualifying their report
and did not contain a statement under the provisions of the Isle of
Man Companies Act 2006.
3. Revenue
Revenue is attributable to one continuing activity, which is oil
production from a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group, located in
the United States.
4. Operating Loss
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 March 31 March 30 September
(unaudited) (unaudited) (audited)
2017 2016 2016
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
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The following items have been
charged in arriving at operating
loss:
Directors' fees 68 85 167
Auditors' remuneration:
- audit services - - 29
Rentals payable in respect
of land and buildings 1 3 7
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5. Loss per share
Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the losses
attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average
number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year.
Reconciliations of the losses and weighted average number of shares
used in the calculations are set out below.
Losses Weighted Per share
average amount
number
of shares
Six months ended 31 GBP'000 Pence
March 2017
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Basic and Diluted EPS
Losses attributable
to ordinary shareholders
on continuing operations (203) 22,775,514 (0.89)
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Total losses attributable
to ordinary shareholders (203) 22,775,514 (0.89)
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Losses Weighted Per share
average amount
number
of shares
Six months ended 31 GBP'000 Pence
March 2016
--------------------------- -------- ------------ ----------
Basic and Diluted EPS
Losses attributable
to ordinary shareholders
on continuing operations (207) 15,784,168 (1.31)
--------------------------- -------- ------------ ----------
Total losses attributable
to ordinary shareholders (207) 15,784,168 (1.31)
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Losses Weighted Per share
average amount
number
of shares
Financial year ended GBP'000 Pence
30 September 2016
--------------------------- -------- ------------ ----------
Basic and Diluted EPS
Losses attributable
to ordinary shareholders
on continuing operations (5,143) 19,250,486 (26.72)
--------------------------- -------- ------------ ----------
Total losses attributable
to ordinary shareholders (5,143) 19,250,486 (26.72)
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The weighted number of average shares in issue for all periods
has been restated for the consolidation of ordinary shares that
occurred on 9 June 2017.
6. Intangible assets
Oil & Gas Oil & Gas
Exploration Technology Total
and development licence
licence
GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000
------------------------------ ----------------- ----------- --------
Cost
At 1 October 2014 7,501 1,314 8,815
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Additions 117 - 117
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At 31 March 2015 (unaudited) 7,618 1,314 8,932
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Additions 1 - 1
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At 30 September 2015
(audited) 7,619 1,314 8,933
Additions - - -
At 31 March 2016 (unaudited) 7,619 1,314 8,933
Additions 8 - -
Impairment of technology - (1,314) -
licence
At 30 September 2016
(audited) 7,627 - 7,627
Additions - - -
At 31 March 2017 (unaudited) 7,627 - 7,627
Net book value
At 31 March 2017 (unaudited) 7,627 - 7,627
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At 30 September 2016
(audited) 7,627 - 7,627
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At 31 March 2016 (unaudited) 7,619 1,314 8,933
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The exploration and development licences comprise two State of
Utah oil shale leases covering approximately 2,919 acres and
independent natural resources consultants SRK Consultants Ltd, part
of the internationally recognised SRK Group, declared a surface
mineable JORC compliant Measured Resource of 126 million barrels on
the main tract of TomCo's Holliday Block lease in 2012. The claim
areas and the Group's interest in them is:
Asset Per cent Licence
Interest Status Expiry Date Licence Area (Acres)
ML 49570 100 Prospect 31/12/2024 1,638.84
ML 49571 100 Prospect 31/12/2024 1,280.00
The resource assessments in relation to its oil shale leases, by
their nature, involve a significant degree of judgment and
estimation regarding economic inputs. As such, changes to those
inputs may result in changes to the estimated resources. In
addition, if the required additional funding was not to be made
available to the company to develop the oil shale leases, the
carrying value of the asset might need to be impaired.
7. Share Capital
Six months Six months Year
ended ended
31 March 31 March ended
2017 2016
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) 30 September
2016
(Audited)
Number Number Number of
of shares of shares shares
Issued and fully paid
Number of ordinary
shares of no par value 2,847,189,198 2,072,455,744 2,847,189,198
During the period ended 31 March 2017 the Company issued an
additional warrant instrument for 20 million ordinary shares at an
exercise price of 0.17 pence. As at 31 March 2017 the number of
warrants outstanding was for the potential issue of 139,142,857
ordinary shares at a weighted average exercise price of 0.20 pence
per share. After adjusting for the consolidation disclosed in note
8, the revised number of ordinary shares subject to the warrant
instruments is approximately 1.11 million at a weighted average
exercise price of 25 pence per share.
8. Post balance sheet event
After the end of the reporting period the Company consolidated
its ordinary shares with an effective 1:125 consolidation, and a
repurchase of fractional interests. The earnings per share figures
have been restated for the 1:125 consolidation.
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