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Sherborne Investors (Guernsey)B Ltd
20 August 2019
SHERBORNE INVESTORS (GUERNSEY) B LIMITED
Interim Report and Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
For the period from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019
Company Summary
The Company Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) B Limited (the
"Company") is a Guernsey domiciled limited liability
company and its shares are admitted to trading
on the London Stock Exchange's Specialist Fund
Segment ("SFS"). The Company was incorporated
on 8 November 2012. The Company commenced dealings
on the SFS on 7 May 2013.
Investment Objective To realise capital growth from investment in
a target company identified by the Investment
Manager, with the aim of generating a significant
capital return for Shareholders.
Investment Policy
To invest through its investment in SIGB, LP
(the "Investment Partnership") in a company which
is publicly quoted, which it considers to be
undervalued as a result of operational deficiencies
and which it believes can be rectified by the
Investment Manager's active involvement, thereby
increasing the value of the investment. The Company
will only invest in one target company at a time.
Investment Manager The General Partner and the Investment Partnership
have appointed Sherborne Investors Management
(Guernsey) LLC (the "Investment Manager") to
provide investment management services to the
Investment Partnership.
Chairman's Statement
During the period the Company continued to pursue its investment
strategy through its shareholding in Electra Private Equity PLC
("Electra").
As at 30 June 2019, the net asset value ("NAV") attributable to
shareholders of the Company was GBP30.9 million (31 December 2018:
GBP35.8 million) or 9.83 pence per share (31 December 2018: 11.40
pence per share). The Company's NAV was based on the closing price
of 351.00 pence as at 30 June 2019 for the shares of Electra. As at
the period end SIGB, LP held approximately 29.90% of Electra
through ordinary shares. The ownership level remains the same at
the date of this statement.
On 12 April 2019 Electra paid a dividend of 54 pence per share,
representing GBP6.2 million of proceeds to the Company. Following
receipt of Electra's dividend, the Company paid a dividend of 1.5
pence per share on 26 April 2019 to shareholders of record at 29
March 2019.
On 16 May 2019 Electra announced that its NAV at 31 March 2019
was 509 pence per share, of which 56 pence represented cash and
liquidity funds after giving effect to Electra's dividend paid on
12 April 2019.
The principal risks and uncertainties of the Company are in
relation to performance risk, market risk, relationship risk and
operational risk. These are unchanged from 31 December 2018, and
further details may be found in the Directors' Strategic Report
within the Annual Report and Audited Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2018. The
Directors will continue to assess the principal risks and
uncertainties relating to the Company for the remaining six months
of the year but expect these to remain unchanged.
Details of related party transactions during the period are
included in note 13 of the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements.
We are grateful for your continued support and will keep you
informed of the status of our investment as it develops.
Responsibility statement
We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:
-- The condensed set of financial statements has been prepared
in accordance with IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted
by the European Union;
-- The interim management report includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.7R (indication of important events
during the first six months and their impact on the condensed
financial statements and description of principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the year);
-- The interim management report includes a fair review of the
information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of related parties'
transactions and changes therein); and
-- The condensed set of financial statements, which has been
prepared in accordance with the applicable set of accounting
standards, gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities,
financial position and profit or loss of the issuer, or the
undertakings included in the consolidation as a whole as required
by DTR 4.2.10R.
Going Concern
Under the UK Corporate Governance Code and applicable
regulations, the Directors are required to satisfy themselves that
it is reasonable to assume that the Company is a going concern.
The Directors have undertaken a rigorous review of the Company's
ability to continue as a going concern including reviewing the
on-going cash flows and the level of cash balances as of the
reporting date as well as taking forecasts of future cash flows
into consideration.
After making enquiries of the Investment Manager and the
Administrator, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the
Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence
for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt a
going concern basis in preparing these Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Independent Auditor's Review Report to the Members of Sherborne
Investors (Guernsey) B Limited
We have been engaged by Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) B Limited
(the "Company") to review the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30
June 2019 which comprises the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Equity, the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and
related notes 1 to 15. We have read the other information contained
in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains
any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the
information in the condensed set of financial statements.
This report is made solely to the Company in accordance with
International Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410
"Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the
Independent Auditor of the Entity" issued by the Financial
Reporting Council. Our work has been undertaken so that we might
state to the Company those matters we are required to state to it
in an independent review report and for no other purpose. To the
fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume
responsibility to anyone other than the Company, for our review
work, for this report, or for the conclusions we have formed.
Directors' responsibilities
The half-yearly financial report is the responsibility of, and
has been approved by, the Directors. The Directors are responsible
for preparing the half-yearly financial report in accordance with
the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's
Financial Conduct Authority.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the
Group are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the
European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included
in this interim financial report has been prepared in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34, "Interim Financial
Reporting," as adopted by the European Union.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on
the condensed set of financial statements in the half-yearly
financial report based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International
Standard on Review Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410 "Review of
Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor
of the Entity" issued by the Financial Reporting Council for use in
the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information
consists of making inquiries, primarily of persons responsible for
financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other
review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an
audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on
Auditing (UK) and consequently does not enable us to obtain
assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters
that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not
express an audit opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that
causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements
in the half-yearly financial report for the six months ended 30
June 2019 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance
with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the
European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the
United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
For the period from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019
1 January 2019 1 January 2018 1 January 2018
to to to
30 June 2019 30 June 2018 31 December
2018
(audited)
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
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Income 1(e)
Unrealised loss
on financial assets
at fair value through 1(d),
profit or loss 5 (5,837,504) (1,774,144) (61,064,869)
Dividend income 6 6,180,886 2,861,522 44,639,735
Bank interest income 1,186 11,240 11,458
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344,568 1,098,618 (16,413,676)
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Expenses 1(f)
Management fees 13 213,285 513,115 1,011,237
Administrative fees 74,224 133,554 208,573
Professional fees 57,269 47,841 116,364
Directors' fees 2, 13 62,500 62,500 125,000
Other fees 61,010 95,489 152,011
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(468,288) (852,499) (1,613,185)
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Comprehensive
income/(loss) (123,720) 246,119 (18,026,861)
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Comprehensive
income/(loss)
attributable to:
Shareholders (211,269) (61,143) (13,378,569)
Non-controlling
interest 1(b) 87,549 307,262 (4,648,292)
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Weighted average
number of shares
outstanding 4 314,547,259 314,547,259 314,547,259
Basic and diluted
earnings per share
attributable to
shareholders (0.07)p (0.02)p (4.25p)
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All revenue and expenses are derived from continuing
operations.
Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the preceding year and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
As at 30 June 2019
30 June 2019 30 June 2018 31 December 2018
(audited)
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
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Non-Current
Assets
Financial assets
at fair value
through profit 1(d),
or loss 5 40,175,762 105,303,991 46,013,266
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40,175,762 105,303,991 46,013,266
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Current Assets
Cash and cash 1(h),
equivalents 8 1,156,000 3,609,872 1,643,156
Prepaid expenses 7 21,540 25,409 21,540
1,177,540 3,635,281 1,664,696
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Current
Liabilities
Trade and other
payables 9 (116,293) (110,084) (90,123)
Dividend payable 12 - (2,201,831) -
(116,293) (2,311,915) (90,123)
Net Current
Assets 1,061,247 1,323,366 1,574,573
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Net Assets 41,237,009 106,627,357 47,587,839
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Capital and
Reserves
Called up share
capital and
share premium 10 302,696,145 302,696,145 302,696,145
Retained
reserves (271,779,930) (222,550,122) (266,850,453)
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Equity
attributable
to the Company 30,916,215 80,146,023 35,845,692
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Non-controlling 1(b),
interest (NCI) 13 10,320,794 26,481,334 11,742,147
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Total Equity 41,237,009 106,627,357 47,587,839
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NAV Per Share
(excluding NCI) 11 9.83p 25.48p 11.40p
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The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were approved by
the Board of Directors for issue on 19 August 2019.
Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the interim period and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
(Unaudited)
For the period from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019
Share Capital Non-
and Share Retained Controlling Total
Premium Reserves Interest Equity
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
----------------------------- -------- -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------
Balance at 1 January
2019 302,696,145 (266,850,453) 11,742,147 47,587,839
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Comprehensive income/(loss) - (125,979) 2,259 (123,720)
Incentive allocation 1(l),13 - (85,290) 85,290 -
Dividends paid 12 - (4,718,208) - (4,718,208)
Distribution 12 - - (1,508,902) (1,508,902)
Balance at 30 June 2019 302,696,145 (271,779,930) 10,320,794 41,237,009
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Share Capital Non-
and Share Retained Controlling Total
Premium Reserves Interest Equity
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------------- -------- -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------
Balance at 1 January
2018 302,696,145 (220,287,148) 27,102,631 109,511,628
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Comprehensive income - 225,504 20,615 246,119
Incentive allocation 1(l),13 - (286,647) 286,647 -
Dividends paid - (2,201,831) - (2,201,831)
Distribution - - (928,559) (928,559)
Balance at 30 June 2018 302,696,145 (222,550,122) 26,481,334 106,627,357
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Share Capital Non-
and Share Retained Controlling Total
Premium Reserves Interest Equity
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
--------------------------- --------- -------------- -------------- ------------- -------------
Balance at 1 January 2018 302,696,145 (220,287,148) 27,102,631 109,511,628
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Comprehensive loss - (17,242,317) (784,544) (18,026,861)
Incentive allocation 1(l),13 - 3,863,748 (3,863,748) -
Dividends paid - (33,184,736) - (33,184,736)
Distribution - - (10,712,192) (10,712,192)
Balance at 31 December
2018 (audited) 302,696,145 (266,850,453) 11,742,147 47,587,839
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Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the preceding year and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the period from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019
1 January 1 January
2019 1 January 2018 2018 to 31
to 30 June to 30 June December 2018
2019 2018 GBP (audited)
Notes GBP GBP
-------------------------------- ---------- --------------- ----------------- ------------------
Net cash flow from operating
activities See below 5,738,768 1,995,451 42,996,886
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Investing activities
Bank interest income 1,186 11,240 11,458
Net cash flows from investing
activities 1,186 11,240 11,458
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Financing activities
Dividends paid 12 (4,718,208) - (33,184,736)
Distributions to non-controlling
interest 12 (1,508,902) (928,559) (10,712,192)
Net cash flows used in financing
activities (6,227,110) (928,559) (43,896,928)
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Net movement in cash and cash
equivalents (487,156) 1,078,132 (888,584)
Opening cash and cash equivalents 1,643,156 2,531,740 2,531,740
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Closing cash and cash equivalents 1,156,000 3,609,872 1,643,156
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Net cash flow from operating
activities
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Comprehensive income/(loss) (123,720) 246,119 (18,026,861)
Unrealised loss on financial
assets held at fair value
through profit or loss 5 5,837,504 1,774,144 61,064,869
Movement in prepaid expenses - 2,982 6,851
Movement in trade and other
payables 26,170 (16,554) (36,515)
Bank interest income (1,186) (11,240) (11,458)
Net cash flow from operating
activities 5,738,768 1,995,451 42,996,886
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Although not required by IAS 34 - 'Interim Financial Reporting',
the comparative figures for the preceding year and the related
notes have been included on a voluntary basis.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the period from 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019
1. Summary of significant accounting policies
Reporting entity
Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) B Limited (the "Company") is a
closed-ended investment company with limited liability formed under
The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended). The Company was
incorporated and registered in Guernsey on 8 November 2012. The
Company commenced dealings on the London Stock Exchange's AIM
market on 29 November 2012 and moved from AIM to the London Stock
Exchange's Specialist Fund Segment ("SFS") on 7 May 2013. The
Company's registered office is 1 Royal Plaza, Royal Avenue, St
Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2HL. The "Group" is defined as the
Company and its subsidiary, SIGB, LP (the "Investment Partnership"
or "SIGB, LP").
Basis of preparation
The annual financial statements of the Group are prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards
("IFRSs") as adopted in the European Union. The financial
information for the year ended 31 December 2018, as included in
this Interim Report, is derived from the financial statements
delivered to the Listing Authority and does not constitute
statutory accounts as defined by The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008
(as amended). The Auditor reported in the statutory financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2018: their report was
unqualified; did not draw attention to any matters by way of
emphasis; and did not contain a statement under Section 263(2) or
263(3) of The Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended).
The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Group have been prepared in accordance with International
Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting' ("IAS 34") as
adopted in the European Union, together with applicable legal and
regulatory requirements of Guernsey Law. The Directors of the
Company have taken the exemption in Section 244 of The Companies
(Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) and have therefore elected to
only prepare Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the
period.
These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been
prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the
measurement at fair value of investments. The accounting policies
adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year
and corresponding interim period.
Going concern
Under the UK Corporate Governance Code and applicable
regulations, the Directors are required to satisfy themselves that
it is reasonable to assume that the Company is a going concern.
The Board is of the opinion that the going concern basis should
be adopted in the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The Directors have undertaken a rigorous review of the Group's
ability to continue as a going concern including reviewing the
on-going cash flows and the level of cash balances as of the
reporting date as well as taking forecasts of future cash flows
into consideration and are of the opinion that the Group has
adequate resources to continue its operational activities for the
foreseeable future.
After making enquiries of the Investment Manager and the
Administrator, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the
Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence
for the foreseeable future. Accordingly, they continue to adopt a
going concern basis in preparing these unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation
uncertainty
The preparation of the Group's Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and
contingencies at the date of the Group's Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements and revenue and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimated.
There are no critical accounting judgements or significant
estimates utilised for the preparation of the Group's Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements as at 30 June 2019 due to the
nature of the activities that have occurred in this period,
together with the sole investment held by the Group being quoted on
the London Stock Exchange. Fair value of financial assets held
through profit or loss is therefore based on the quoted closing
price at 30 June 2019.
Adoption of new and revised standards
(i) New standards adopted as at 1 January 2019:
All new standards effective from 1 January 2019 have been
adopted and do not have a material impact on the financial
statements.
(ii) Standards, amendments and interpretations early adopted by
the Company:
There were no standards, amendments and interpretations adopted
early by the Company.
(iii) Standards, amendments and interpretations in issue but not
yet effective:
New standards Effective date
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IFRS Insurance Contracts 1 January
17 2021
The future adoption of this standard is not expected to have a
material impact on the financial statements.
a. Basis of consolidation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements incorporate the
financial statements of the Company and an entity controlled by the
Company (its subsidiary). Control is achieved where the Company has
the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an
investee entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.
Non-controlling interests in the net assets of the consolidated
subsidiary are identified separately from the Group's equity
therein. Non-controlling interests consist of the amount of those
interests at the date of the original business combination and the
non-controlling entities' share of changes in equity since the date
of the combination. Losses applicable to the non-controlling
entities in excess of their interest in the subsidiary's equity are
allocated against their interests to the extent that this would
create a negative balance.
Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial
statements of the subsidiary to bring the accounting policies used
into line with those used by the Group.
All intra-group transactions, balances and expenses are
eliminated on consolidation.
The Company owns approximately 95.55% (2018: 95.55%) of the
capital interest in SIGB, LP. Whilst the general partner of SIGB,
LP, Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) GP, LLC, a company registered in
Delaware, USA, is responsible for directing the day to day
operations of SIGB, LP, the Company, through its majority interest
in SIGB, LP, has the ability to approve the proposed investment of
SIGB, LP and to remove the general partner. Hence, the Company has
consolidated SIGB, LP in its financial statements.
b. Non-controlling interest
The interest of non-controlling parties in the subsidiary is
measured at their proportion of the net fair value of the assets,
liabilities and contingent liabilities recognised.
c. Functional currency
Items included in the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Group are measured using the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the entity operates. The
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in Pound
Sterling ("GBP"), which is the Group's functional and
presentational currency. Transactions in currencies other than GBP
are translated at the rate of exchange ruling at the date of the
transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position are retranslated into GBP at the rate of
exchange ruling at that date. Exchange differences are reported in
the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
d. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Investments, including equity and loan investments in
associates, are designated as fair value through profit or loss in
accordance with IFRS 9, as the Company is an investment company
whose business is investing in financial assets with a view to
profiting from their total return in the form of interest and
changes in fair value. Under International Accounting Standard 28
'Investments in Associates' ("IAS 28"), the fund can hold the
investment in Electra Private Equity plc ("Electra") shares at fair
value through profit or loss rather than as an associate as SIGB,
LP is a closed-ended fund.
Investments in voting shares, convertible bonds and derivative
contracts are initially recognised at cost. The investments in
voting shares, convertible bonds and derivative contracts are
subsequently re-measured at fair value, as determined by the
Directors. Unrealised gains or losses arising from the revaluation
of investments in voting shares, convertible bonds and derivative
contracts are taken directly to the Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Comprehensive Income.
In determining fair value in accordance with IFRS 13 'Fair Value
Measurement' ("IFRS 13"), investments measured and reported at fair
value are classified and disclosed in one of the following
categories within the fair value hierarchy:
Level I - An unadjusted quoted price for identical assets and
liabilities in an active market provides the most reliable evidence
of fair value and is used to measure fair value whenever available.
As required by IFRS 13, the Group will not adjust the quoted price
for these investments, even in situations where it holds a large
position and a sale could reasonably impact the quoted price.
Level II - Inputs are other than unadjusted quoted prices in
active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable
as of the reporting date, and fair value is determined through the
use of models or other valuation methodologies.
Level III - Inputs are unobservable for the investment and
include situations where there is little, if any, market activity
for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value
require significant management judgement or estimation.
The investments held by the Group at the period end are
classified as meeting the definition of Level I (period ended 30
June 2018: Level I and year ended 31 December 2018: Level I). On
disposal of shares or conversion of bonds, cost of investments are
allocated on a first in, first out basis.
e. Revenue recognition
Dividend income is recognised when the Group's right to receive
payment has been established. Tax suffered on dividend income for
which no relief is available is treated as an expense.
Interest receivable from short-term deposits and investment
income are recognised on an accruals basis. Where receipt of
investment income is not likely until the maturity or realisation
of an investment then the investment income is accounted for as an
increase in the fair value of the investment.
f. Expenses
All expenses are accounted for on an accrual basis. Expenses are
charged through the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Comprehensive Income.
g. Prepaid expenses and trade receivables
Trade and other receivables are initially recognised at fair
value and subsequently, where necessary, re-measured at amortised
cost using the effective interest method. A provision for
impairment of trade receivables is established when there is
objective evidence the Group will not be able to collect all
amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables. The
Group only holds trade receivables with no financing component and
which have maturities of less than 12 months at amortised cost and
has therefore applied the simplified approach to expected credit
loss.
h. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand as well as call
and current balances with banks and similar institutions, which are
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and are subject to
insignificant risk of changes in value. This definition is also
used for the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
i. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are initially recognised at fair value
and subsequently, where necessary, re-measured at amortised cost
using the effective interest method.
j. Financial instruments
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised in the
Group's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position when
the Group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the
instrument.
k. Segmental reporting
As the Group invests in one investee company, there is no
segregation between industry, currency or geographical location. No
further disclosures have been made in conjunction with IFRS 8
'Operating Segments' as it is deemed not to be applicable.
l. Incentive allocation
The incentive allocation is accounted for on an accrual basis
and the calculation is disclosed in note 13. The incentive
allocation is payable to the non-controlling interests and
therefore recognised in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Changes in Equity rather than recognised as an expense in the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.
2. Comprehensive income/(loss)
The comprehensive income/(loss) has been arrived at after
charging:
1 January 2019 1 January 2018 1 January 2018
to 30 June to 30 June to 31 December
2019 2018 2018
GBP GBP GBP
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Directors' fees 62,500 62,500 125,000
Auditor's remuneration -
Audit 15,174 16,743 33,255
Auditor's remuneration -
interim review 14,600 15,530 14,600
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In addition to the audit and half-yearly review related
remuneration above a further GBP14,600 was due to the Auditor in
relation to Tax compliance services (period ended 30 June 2018:
GBP13,114 and year eneded 31 December 2018: GBP19,873).
3. Tax on ordinary activities
The Company has been granted exemption from income tax in
Guernsey under the Income Tax (Exempt Bodies) (Bailiwick of
Guernsey) Ordinance 1989, and is liable to pay an annual fee
(currently GBP1,200) under the provisions of the Ordinance. As such
it will not be liable to income tax in Guernsey other than on
Guernsey source income (excluding deposit interest on funds
deposited with a Guernsey bank). No withholding tax is applicable
to distributions to Shareholders by the Company.
The Investment Partnership will not itself be subject to
taxation in Guernsey. No withholding tax is applicable to
distributions to partners of the Investment Partnership.
Income which is wholly derived from the business operations
conducted on behalf of the Investment Partnership with, and
investments made in, persons or companies who are not resident in
Guernsey will not be regarded as Guernsey source income. Such
income will not therefore be liable to Guernsey tax in the hands of
non-Guernsey resident limited partners.
Dividend income is shown gross of any withholding tax.
4. Earnings per share
The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based
on the return on ordinary activities less total comprehensive
income attributable to the non-controlling interest and on there
being 314,547,259 (30 June 2018: 314,547,259 and 31 December 2018:
314,547,259) weighted average shares in issue. The earnings per
share for the period ended 30 June 2019 amounted to a deficit of
0.07 pence per share (period ended 30 June 2018: a deficit of 0.02
pence per share and year ended 31 December 2018: a deficit of 4.25
pence per share).
Days in Weighted Average
Date Shares issue Shares
1 January
2019 314,547,259 314,547,259
30 June 2019 314,547,259 181 314,547,259
5. Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
As at 30 As at 31 December
As at 30 June 2018
June 2019 2018
GBP GBP GBP
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------------
Opening fair value 46,013,266 107,078,135 107,078,135
Purchase of investments - - -
Unrealised loss on financial assets
at fair value through profit or
loss (5,837,504) (1,774,144) (61,064,869)
Closing fair value 40,175,762 105,303,991 46,013,266
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------------
Percentage holding of Electra 29.90% 29.90% 29.90%
------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ------------------
The Board of Directors approved an investment in Electra which
was proposed by SIGB, LP's Investment Manager, Sherborne Investors
Management (Guernsey) LLC, in December 2013. Electra is a London
Stock Exchange listed investment trust focused on private equity
investments.
As at 30 June 2019, the Company held 11,446,086 shares of
Electra (30 June 2018: 11,446,086 and 31 December 2018:
11,446,086). In accordance with the Company's investment policy,
the Investment Manager does not intend to effect a purchase of
shares such that it would be required to make a mandatory bid for
the entire share capital of Electra.
6. Dividend income
On 27 February 2019, Electra declared a special dividend of 54
pence per share, paid on 12 April 2019 to shareholders of record on
15 March 2019 which equates to GBP6,180,886 attributable to the
Group (period ended 30 June 2018: GBP2,861,522 and year ended 31
December 2018: GBP44,639,735).
7. Prepaid expenses
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2019 June 2018 2018
GBP GBP GBP
---------------------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
Prepaid directors and officers
insurance 7,178 7,178 17,096
Other prepaid expenses 14,362 18,231 4,444
---------------------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
21,540 25,409 21,540
---------------------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
8. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash held by the Group and
short term deposits held with various banking institutions. The
carrying amount of these assets approximates their fair value.
9. Trade and other payables
As at 30 As at 30 As at 31 December
June 2019 June 2018 2018
GBP GBP GBP
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
Professional fees payable 49,086 13,114 28,919
Other payables 67,207 96,970 61,204
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
116,293 110,084 90,123
--------------------------- ----------- ------------ --------------------
10. Consolidated share capital and share premium
As at 30 June As at 30 June As at 31 December
2019 2018 2018
Authorised share capital No. No. No.
Ordinary Shares of no
par value Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
-------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------
Issued and fully paid No. No. No.
Ordinary Shares of no
par value 314,547,259 314,547,259 314,547,259
-------------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------
As at 30 June As at 30 June As at 31 December
2019 2018 2018
Share premium account GBP GBP GBP
Share premium account
upon issue 302,696,145 302,696,145 302,696,145
Closing balance 302,696,145 302,696,145 302,696,145
----------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------
11. Net asset value per share attributable to the Company
Basic and diluted
Pence per
No. of Shares Share
------------------ -------------- ----------
30 June 2019 314,547,259 9.83
30 June 2018 314,547,259 25.48
31 December 2018 314,547,259 11.40
12. Dividends and distributions
On 6 March 2019, the Company declared a dividend of 1.5 pence
per share paid on 26 April 2019 to shareholders of record on 29
March 2019 which equates to GBP4,718,208 (period ended 30 June
2018: GBP2,201,831 and year ended 31 December 2018: GBP33,184,736).
Dividends are paid subject to the discretion of the Directors
following the receipt of any distributions from the Investment
Partnership. This will be dependent on the frequency with which the
STC pays dividends to its shareholders.
Total distributions paid by the Group to non-controlling
interests during the period were GBP1,508,902 (period ended 30 June
2018: GBP928,559 and year ended 31 December 2018: GBP10,712,192).
Distributions to non-controlling interests are made at the
discretion of the general partner to the Investment Partnership
following the receipt of any distributions from the STC.
Distributions are therefore dependent on the frequency with which
the STC pays dividends to its shareholders.
13. Related party transactions
The Investment Partnership and its General Partner, Sherborne
Investors (Guernsey) GP, LLC, have engaged Sherborne Investors
Management (Guernsey) LLC to serve as Investment Manager who is
responsible for identifying the Selected Target Company ("STC"),
subject to approval by the Board of Directors of the Company, as
well as day to day management activities of the Investment
Partnership. The Investment Manager is entitled to receive from the
Investment Partnership a monthly management fee equal to
one-twelfth of 1% of the NAV of the Investment Partnership, less
cash and cash equivalents and certain other adjustments. During the
period, management fees of GBP213,285 (period ended 30 June 2018:
GBP513,115 and year ended 31 December 2018: GBP1,011,237) had been
paid by the Partnership. No balance was outstanding at the period
end (period ended 30 June 2018: GBPnil and year ended 31 December
2018: GBPnil).
The sole member of Sherborne Investors (Guernsey) GP, LLC is
Sherborne Investors LP (the non-controlling interest), which also
serves as the Special Limited Partner of the Investment
Partnership. The Special Limited Partner is entitled to receive an
incentive allocation once aggregate distributions to Partners of
the Investment Partnership, of which one is the Company, exceed a
certain level of capital contributions to the Investment
Partnership, excluding amounts contributed attributable to
management fees.
Sherborne Strategic Fund D, LLC ("SSFD"), an affiliate of the
General Partner to the Investment Partnership, holds a 4.43%
capital interest. Management and incentive fees are assessed based
on the capital interest of SSFD's interest.
For Turnaround investments, the incentive allocation is computed
at 10% of the distributions to all Partners in excess of 110%,
increasing to 20% of the distributions to all Partners in excess of
150% and increasing to 25% of the distributions to all Partners in
excess of 200% of capital contributions, excluding amounts
contributed attributable to management fees.
At the period end, the incentive allocation has been computed
based on a Turnaround Investment and amounts to GBP8,864,101 (30
June 2018: GBP22,696,682 and 31 December 2018: GBP10,063,723) of
which GBP362,548 (30 June 2018: GBP940,491 31 December 2018
GBP416,732) relates to SSFD. The amount paid in the period was
GBP1,287,809 (period ended 30 June 2018: GBP813,280 and year ended
31 December 2018: GBP9,141,226 and) of which GBP57,083 relates to
SSFD (period ended 30 June 2018: GBP36,049 and year ended 31
December 2018: GBP405,189).
Incentive Allocation movement SIGB Ltd SSFD Total
GBP GBP GBP
Movement for the period 85,290 2,897 88,187
Sherborne Investors LP, SSFD and the General Partner also earned
their share of the Total Comprehensive Income for the period of
GBP2,259 (period ended 30 June 2018: GBP20,615 and year ended 31
December 2018: (GBP784,544)).
Each of the Directors (other than the Chairman) receives a fee
payable by the Company currently at a rate of GBP35,000 per annum.
The Chairman of the Audit Committee receives GBP5,000 per annum in
addition to such fee. The Chairman receives a fee payable by the
Company currently at the rate of GBP50,000 per annum.
Individually and collectively, the Directors of the Company hold
no shares in the Company as at 30 June 2019 (30 June 2018: nil and
31 December 2018: nil).
Sherborne Investors GP, LLC has granted to the Company a
non-exclusive licence to use the name "Sherborne Investors" in the
UK and the Channel Islands in the corporate name of the Company and
in connection with the conduct of the Company's business affairs.
The Company may not sub-licence or assign its rights under the
Trademark Licence Agreement. Sherborne Investors GP, LLC receives a
fee of GBP20,000 per annum for the use of the licensed name.
14. Financial risk factors
The Group's investment objective is to realise capital growth
from investment in the STC, identified by the Investment Manager
with the aim of generating significant capital return for
Shareholders. Consistent with that objective, the Group's financial
instruments mainly comprise of an investment in a STC. In addition,
the Group holds cash and cash equivalents as well as having trade
and other receivables and trade and other payables that arise
directly from its operations.
Liquidity risk
The Group's cash and cash equivalents are placed in demand
deposits with a range of financial institutions. The listed
investment in Electra could be partially redeemed relatively
quickly (within 3 months) should the Group need to meet obligations
or pay ongoing expenses as and when they fall due.
The following table details the liquidity analysis for financial
liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Financial Position:
Less than
As at 30 June 2019 1 month 1 - 12 months 1 - 2 years Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Trade and other payables (40,583) (75,710) - (116,293)
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ----------
(40,583) (75,710) - (116,293)
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Less than
As at 30 June 2018 1 month 1 - 12 months 1 - 2 years Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Trade and other payables (67,351) (42,733) - (110,084)
(67,351) (42,733) - (110,084)
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ----------
Less than
As at 31 December 2018 1 month 1 - 12 months 1 - 2 years Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ---------
Trade and other payables (36,724) (53,399) - (90,123)
(36,724) (53,399) - (90,123)
-------------------------- ---------- -------------- -------------- ---------
Credit risk
The Company is exposed to credit risk in respect of its cash and
cash equivalents and derivative contracts, arising from possible
default of the relevant counterparty, with a maximum exposure equal
to the carrying value of those assets. The credit risk on liquid
funds is mitigated through the Group depositing cash and cash
equivalents across several banks. The credit risk associated with
derivative contracts is monitored by reviewing the credit rating
for the counterparty. The Group is exposed to credit risk in
respect of its trade receivables and other receivable balances with
a maximum exposure equal to the carrying value of those assets. UBS
Financial Services Inc. currently has a stand alone credit rating
of A- with Standard & Poor's (30 June 2018: UBS Financial
Services Inc. A- with Standard & Poor's and 31 December 2018:
UBS Financial Services Inc. A- with Standard & Poor's).
Market price risk
Market price risk arises as a result of the Group's exposure to
the future values of the share price of the STC. It represents the
potential loss that the Group may suffer through investing in the
STC.
Interest rate risk
The Group is subject to risks associated with changes in
interest rates in respect of interest earned on its cash and cash
equivalents. The Group seeks to mitigate this risk by monitoring
the placement of cash balances on an ongoing basis in order to
maximise the interest rates obtained.
As at 30 June
2019 Interest bearing
--------------------------------------------
1 month 3 months
Less than to to Over Non- interest
1 month 3 months 1 year 1 year bearing Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Assets
Cash and cash
equivalents 1,156,000 - - - - 1,156,000
Financial assets
at fair value
through profit
or loss - - - - 40,175,762 40,175,762
Prepaid expenses - - - - 21,540 21,540
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Total Assets 1,156,000 - - - 40,197,302 41,353,302
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Liabilities
Trade and other
payables - - - - (116,293) (116,293)
Total Liabilities - - - - (116,293) (116,293)
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
As at 30 June
2018 Interest bearing
--------------------------------------------
1 month 3 months
Less than to to Over Non- interest
1 month 3 months 1 year 1 year bearing Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- ------------
Assets
Cash and cash
equivalents 3,609,872 - - - - 3,609,872
Financial assets
at fair value
through profit
or loss - - - - 105,303,991 105,303,991
Prepaid expenses - - - - 25,409 25,409
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- ------------
Total Assets 3,609,872 - - - 105,329,400 108,939,272
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- ------------
Liabilities
Trade and other
payables - - - - (110,084) (110,084)
Dividend payable - - - - (2,201,831) (2,201,831)
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- ------------
Total Liabilities - - - - (2,311,915) (2,311,915)
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- ------------
As at 31 December
2018 Interest bearing
--------------------------------------------
1 month 3 months
Less than to to Over 1 Non- interest
1 month 3 months 1 year year bearing Total
GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP GBP
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Assets
Cash and cash
equivalents 1,643,156 - - - - 1,643,156
Financial assets
at fair value
through profit
or loss - - - - 46,013,266 46,013,266
Prepaid expenses - - - - 21,540 21,540
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Total Assets 1,643,156 - - - 46,034,806 47,677,962
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Liabilities
Trade and other
payables - - - - (90,123) (90,123)
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
Total Liabilities - - - - (90,123) (90,123)
------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- -------------- -----------
As at 30 June 2019, the total interest sensitivity gap for
interest bearing items was a surplus of GBP1,156,000 (30 June 2018:
surplus of GBP3,609,872 and 31 December 2018: surplus of
GBP1,643,156).
As at 30 June 2019, interest rates reported by the Bank of
England were 0.75% which would equate to income of GBP8,670 (period
ended 30 June 2018: interest rates were 0.5% which would equate to
income of GBP18,049 and year ended 31 December 2018: interest rates
were 0.75% which would equate to net income of GBP12,323) per annum
if interest bearing assets remained constant. If interest rates
were to fluctuate by 25 basis points, this would have a positive or
negative effect of GBP2,890 (period ended 30 June 2018: GBP9,025
and year ended 31 December 2018: GBP4,108) on the Group's annual
income.
Capital risk management
The capital structure of the Company consists of proceeds raised
from the issue of Ordinary Shares. As at 30 June 2019, the Group is
not subject to any external capital requirement.
The Board of Directors believe that at the date of the Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position there were no material
risks associated with the management of the Company's capital.
15. Subsequent events
Since 30 June 2019, the share price of Electra has decreased
from 351 pence to 340 pence as at 16 August 2019. If this share
price was used to value the Electra shares at 30 June 2019, it
would have resulted in a decrease in the closing fair value from
GBP40,175,762 to GBP38,916,699.
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