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VR Education Holdings PLC

10 September 2020

 
 For immediate release   10 September 2020 
 

VR Education Holdings plc

('VR Education' or the 'Group')

Interim Results

VR Education (AIM: VRE; Euronext Growth: 6VR), a leading virtual reality ('VR') technology company in the education, communication and virtual events space, and owner/developer of the ENGAGE platform, today announces its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020 (the 'Period' or 'H1 2020').

Financial Highlights

   --    Revenue increased by 37% to EUR681k (H1 2019: EUR497k) 

-- ENGAGE revenue accelerated during H1 2020 and the Group is currently on track to meet FY 2020 expectations

   --    ENGAGE revenue comprises 33% of total Group revenue in the Period (H1 2019: 18%) 

-- In line with management expectations, the EBITDA result was unchanged at a loss of EUR0.9m (H1 2019: loss of EUR0.9m)

   --    Result before tax was a loss of EUR1.1m (H1 2019: loss of EUR1.2m) 

-- Commercial agreement with HTC for the resale of ENGAGE services within Greater China and subsequent successful fundraise of EUR3.0m (EUR2.93m net of expenses) from HTC - significantly underpins external confidence in the Group

   --    Net cash as at 30 June 2020 of EUR3.2m and at 9 September 2020 of EUR2.9m 
   --    Loss per share for the period of EUR0.01 (H1 2019: EUR0.01) 

-- ENGAGE revenue post period end comprised 68% of total post period end Group revenue showing the significant traction achieved by ENGAGE

Operational Highlights

   --    Extremely successful HTC Vive Ecosystem Conference held on the ENGAGE platform in March 2020 

-- Partnership agreements entered into with content providers in USA and UK for on-boarding content onto the ENGAGE platform

   --    Multi-year enterprise licence agreement signed with Tokyo Global Gateway for approx. EUR0.2m 
   --    Significant events contracted to be held in ENGAGE during H2 2020 

-- Commercial deals entered into with a number of parties on the ENGAGE platform for license agreements and for VR events including Facebook and Victory XR

   --    Successful launch of ENGAGE Mobile on Android phones and tablet devices 

David Whelan, CEO of VR Education, said: "2020 has been a catalyst for increasing interest and uptake of VR to enable companies and employees to continue to interact. Our proprietary ENGAGE platform has benefitted from this and is now being used by significant global organisations, both governmental and corporate. VR Education's outlook and forecast for the future is brighter than ever and I look forward to updating shareholders on our progress in due course."

Investor and Analyst Meeting

A meeting for analysts hosted by David Whelan (CEO) and Séamus Larrissey (CFO) will be held at 0930am today via Zoom. Please contact Buchanan at vre@buchanan.uk.com if you would like to receive the dial in details.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of EU Regulation 596/2014.

- Ends -

For further information, please contact:

 
 VR Education Holdings plc                              Tel: +353 87 665 6708 
  David Whelan, CEO                           contact@vreducationholdings.com 
  Sandra Whelan, COO 
 
   Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (Nominated               Tel: +44 (0) 20 7213 
   Adviser)                                                              0880 
   James Caithie / Liam Murray / Ludovico 
   Lazzaretti 
 
   Shard Capital Partners LLP (Joint                     Tel: +44 (0) 20 7186 
   Broker)                                                               9952 
   Damon Heath / Erik Woolgar 
 
   Davy (Joint Broker & Euronext Growth                  Tel: +353 1 679 6363 
   Advisor) 
   Fergal Meegan / Ronan Veale / Barry 
   Murphy 
 
   Buchanan (UK Financial PR)                        Tel: +44 (0)20 7466 5000 
   Henry Harrison-Topham / Chris Lane                     VRE@buchanan.uk.com 
   / Tilly Abraham 
 

Notes to Editors

VR Education, together with its wholly owned subsidiary, is an early stage VR software and technology group based in Waterford, Ireland, dedicated to transforming the delivery methods of education and corporate training by utilising VR technologies to deliver fully immersive virtual learning experiences. The Group's core focus is the development and commercialisation of its online virtual social learning and presentation platform called ENGAGE, which provides a platform for creating, sharing and delivering proprietary and third-party VR content for educational and corporate training purposes.

In addition to the ongoing development of the ENGAGE platform, the Group has also built two downloadable showcase VR experiences, being the award-winning Apollo 11 VR experience and the Titanic VR experience.

On 12 March 2018, VR Education listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange and on the Euronext Growth, a market regulated by Euronext Dublin. For further information, please visit www.vreducationholdings.com .

Chief Executive's Review

2020 has so far been a tough year for many businesses as the uncertainty of how to operate safely and efficiently, both during and following the Covid-19 pandemic, has challenged many of them. VR Education has been well placed to support many companies through its proprietary ENGAGE platform where they can host virtual events, virtual meetings and virtual training, and experience many of the same positive interactions enabled through physical interaction.

ENGAGE

Commercial use of the Group's ENGAGE platform has grown significantly since the pandemic started in Europe and the US with HTC and various other significant international organisations and corporations utilising the platform for virtual conferences and virtual meetings. HTC, a world leader in VR and mobile computing, hosted its 2020 Vive Ecosystem Conference on ENGAGE and was so impressed that it subsequently invested in the Group, becoming a sizable shareholder with a strong vested interest in the continued growth of the Group as a whole.

VR Education has continued to sell Showcase Experiences on various VR platforms which perform well, however, the Group's ENGAGE platform revenue is beginning to dominate. This shift in the sales mix towards ENGAGE has always been anticipated, however the pandemic has acted as a catalyst in many respects towards the uptake of VR services and the need for companies to start using it. This increased interest and demand for VR can be clearly seen in the Group's partnership agreement with US-based VictoryXR, a world leader in VR and augmented reality ('AR') content creation for schools and education, for the use of the Group's ENGAGE platform which was announced in April 2020, and the memorandum of understanding with Virtual College Limited, an industry-leading digital learning solutions provider, to provide and deliver technology enhanced learning solutions in the UK and Middle East, which was announced post period end. Post period end, the Group also signed a multi-year enterprise licence agreement with Tokyo Global Gateway, a large-scale experience-oriented English-education facility, for use of the Group's proprietary ENGAGE platform, effective from 1 September 2020.

As part of HTC's investment, the Group has entered into a commercial agreement with HTC for the resale of ENGAGE services within the Greater China Region. This revenue stream is anticipated to come online in Q4 2020 with significant opportunities available inside China, as it is one of the countries leading the way in the adoption of XR. The Board is confident that having a business development team and the support structure of a company like HTC behind the ENGAGE platform will accelerate the overall adoption of the platform in many areas of training, education and enterprise.

In Q2 2020 the Group released the beta version of ENGAGE on android phone and tablets, opening up its potential market to billions of global users without the need for a headset, with the full release occurring post period end in July 2020. This version is perfect for attending events and conferences and an iOS iPhone/iPadOS version will follow before the end of the year.

With continued Covid-19 outbreaks forecast to happen in the near to medium term and an increasing number of large global technology companies allowing employees to work from home or remotely even after the pandemic is over, the Group expects to see continued accelerated growth of the ENGAGE platform for many years to come. ENGAGE offers a different way to communicate between remote teams and provides a more immersive conference experience than non-VR alternatives. VR Education believes that the virtualisation of such events is becoming more normalised with many areas being explored not just in education but also entertainment. The Board expects this trend to continue in the coming months as the Group continues to on-board large organisations and roll out its services in multiple geographies.

The Group benefits from a healthy order book for its ENGAGE platform in the second half of the current financial year and since 30 June 2020, the Group has run virtual events for Ericsson and XPRIZE and has a number of other virtual events planned in the current quarter. In addition, sales of the ENGAGE platform to date in H2 2020 for training and remote distance learning purposes has led to agreements being signed with a number of organisations including Facebook, The United States Air Force Academy, University of Arizona, Colorado State University, SNCF, Lobaki, Houston Community College and Stanford University.

Revenue generated from the ENGAGE platform since 30 June 2020 comprised 68% of total post period end Group revenue (H1 2020: 33%), illustrating the significant traction achieved by ENGAGE.

Showcase Experiences

The Group's Shuttle Commander Showcase Experience, which proved highly popular on PlayStation VR ('PSVR') will be released on Oculus Quest later this month. Later in Q4 2020, Shuttle Commander will also be released on the Steam network for PC-based VR devices providing users with a HD version of the experience which the Group expects to remain highly popular in the run up to the highly lucrative Christmas period.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, revenue from the Group's Showcase Experiences at location-based installations such as museums and VR arcades is lower than anticipated however the Group expects this to recover as restrictions are eased.

VR Education has continued to see good sales of its previously-released titles such as Apollo 11 VR, Titanic VR and Shuttle Commander on PSVR and will bundle these titles at various times throughout the year during subject matter anniversaries or general sales offers by Oculus, Sony or Steam.

Outlook

This past six months have been transformational for VR Education. The Group's ENGAGE platform has become a vital tool for many educators, event planners and enterprise clients in their response to Covid-19. The surge in demand for ENGAGE has led to the Group increasing its employees by 25% to keep up with the growing user base and the Board expects this to accelerate well into this coming year with ENGAGE set to be released in China in the near future with the backing of HTC and its business development team.

The Group's Showcase Experiences continue to generate meaningful revenue and this is expected to continue, however more and more attention is now being spent on the ENGAGE platform as revenues and user numbers continue to grow strongly. VR Education's outlook and forecast for the future is brighter than ever which is in stark contrast to the difficulties many corporates are experiencing with restrictions and shutdowns happening globally. The Group continues to hire top talent from around the world and has strengthened the Board with two excellent appointments providing a fresh outlook for the Group's products outside of the education arena. A statement I have heard in the past is 'Right product, right time' and I believe that VR Education has that product in ENGAGE and the timing for mass global commercialisation is now.

David Whelan

Chief Executive Officer

10 September 2020

Financial Review

Revenue for the half year is up 37% on the prior half year to EUR681k (H1 2019: EUR497k), driven by an acceleration in revenue from the ENGAGE platform and the continued success of the Group's Showcase Experiences, these being Apollo 11 VR, Titanic VR and Shuttle Commander.

ENGAGE revenue as a percentage of total revenue grew significantly in the period and comprised 33% of total revenue in the period (H1 2019: 18%). Post period-end, ENGAGE revenue continued to accelerate with ENGAGE revenue comprising 68% of total revenue post period end providing evidence of the continuing momentum behind the platform.

EBITDA loss was EUR0.9m comparable to the prior year period (H1 2019: loss of EUR0.9m). The primary cost driver for the EBITDA loss is salary and associated costs, currently approximately EUR0.2m per month.

Loss before tax was EUR1.1m, in line with management expectations, compared to a loss in the prior year of EUR1.2m.

The combination of operating cashflows and capital expenditure improved by over 20% in the period from an outflow in H1 2019 of EUR1.25m to just under EUR1.0 in H1 2020 . The current cash burn rate, net of revenue received, post period end is approximately EUR0.2m per month but is expected to decline as revenues continue to grow. This is a reduction from earlier in the period when the cash burn rate was EUR0.25m.

At 30 June 2020, the Group had a strong cash position with net cash of EUR3.2m. The Group's cash position as at 9 September 2020 stood at EUR 2.9 m. The cash balance was significantly strengthened during the period by a successful EUR3.0m (EUR2.93m net of expenses) share subscription by HTC.

Séamus Larrissey

Chief Financial Officer

10 September 2020

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the six months ended 30 June 2020

 
                                       Note        Unaudited       Unaudited 
                                                  Six months      Six months 
                                                       ended           ended 
                                                30 June 2020    30 June 2019 
                                                         EUR             EUR 
 Continuing Operations 
 
 Revenue                                             681,152         497,362 
 Cost of Sales                                     (202,982)       (217,699) 
                                              --------------  -------------- 
 
 Gross Profit                                        478,170         279,663 
 
 
 Administrative Expenses                         (1,608,415)     (1,448,633) 
                                              --------------  -------------- 
 
 Operating Loss                                  (1,130,245)     (1,168,970) 
 
 Finance Costs                                       (2,710)         (3,597) 
                                              --------------  -------------- 
 
 Loss before Income Tax                          (1,132,955)     (1,172,567) 
 
 Income Tax Credit                                         -               - 
                                              --------------  -------------- 
 
 Loss for the Year from continuing 
  operations                                     (1,132,955)     (1,172,567) 
                                              ==============  ============== 
 
 
 Loss per share 
 Basic from continuing operations    4   (0.005)   (0.006) 
 
 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 June 2020

 
                                 Note       Unaudited       Unaudited        Audited 
                                                as at           as at          as at 
                                         30 June 2020    30 June 2019    31 Dec 2019 
                                                  EUR             EUR            EUR 
 Non-Current Assets 
 Property, Plant & 
  Equipment                                    84,291         152,174        115,930 
 Intangible Assets                2         1,217,679       1,205,227      1,433,733 
                                       -------------- 
                                            1,301,970       1,357,401      1,549,663 
 
 Current Assets 
 Trade and other receivables                  301,100         289,932        204,904 
 Cash and short-term 
  deposit                                   3,234,069       2,220,797      1,292,852 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
                                            3,535,169       2,510,729      1,497,756 
                                       ==============  ==============  ============= 
 
 Total Assets                               4,837,139       3,868,130      3,047,419 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 Equity and Liabilities 
 
 Equity Attributable to Shareholders 
 Issued share capital             5           241,751         193,136        193,136 
 Share premium                    5        24,547,516      21,587,539     21,587,539 
 Other reserves                          (11,349,684)    (11,300,902)   (11,287,395) 
 Retained earnings                        (8,834,328)     (6,938,317)    (7,705,536) 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 Total Equity                               4,605,255       3,541,456      2,787,744 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 Non-Current Liabilities 
 Operating lease liabilities                   18,984          44,522         34,057 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 
 Current Liabilities 
 Trade and other payables                     182,754         246,434        192,893 
 Operating lease liabilities                   30,146          35,718         32,725 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
                                              212,900         282,152        225,618 
                                       ==============  ==============  ============= 
 
 Total Liabilities                            231,884         326,674        259,675 
                                       --------------  --------------  ------------- 
 
 Total Equity and 
  Liabilities                               4,837,139       3,868,130      3,047,419 
                                       ==============  ==============  ============= 
 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

At 30 June 2020

 
                                                            Attributable to Equity Shareholders 
                                  Share        Share          Other      Retained         Total 
                                Capital      Premium       Reserves      Earnings           EUR 
                                    EUR          EUR            EUR           EUR 
                             ----------  -----------  -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Balance at 1 January 2019      193,136   21,587,539   (11,314,729)   (5,765,750)     4,700,196 
 Loss for the period                  -            -              -   (1,172,567)   (1,172,567) 
 Share option expense                 -            -         13,827             -        13,827 
                             ----------  -----------  -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Balance at 30 June 2019        193,136   21,587,539   (11,300,902)   (6,938,317)     3,541,456 
                             ==========  ===========  =============  ============  ============ 
 
 
                                                            Attributable to Equity Shareholders 
                                  Share        Share          Other      Retained         Total 
                                Capital      Premium       Reserves      Earnings           EUR 
                                    EUR          EUR            EUR           EUR 
                             ----------  -----------  -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Balance at 1 January 2020      193,136   21,587,539   (11,287,395)   (7,705,536)     2,787,744 
 Loss for the period                  -            -              -   (1,132,955)   (1,132,955) 
 Issue of ordinary shares        48,615    2,959,977              -             -     3,008,592 
 Issue costs                          -            -       (70,720)             -      (70,720) 
 Share option expense                 -            -          8,431         4,163        12,594 
                             ----------  -----------  -------------  ------------  ------------ 
 Balance at 30 June 2020        241,751   24,547,516   (11,349,684)   (8,834,328)     4,605,255 
                             ==========  ===========  =============  ============  ============ 
 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For six month period ended 30 June 2020

 
                                              Note     Unaudited     Unaudited 
                                                      Six months    Six months 
                                                           ended         ended 
                                                         30 June       30 June 
                                                            2020          2019 
                                                             EUR           EUR 
 Cash Flows from Operating Activities 
 Loss before income tax                              (1,132,955)   (1,172,567) 
 Adjustments to reconcile loss before 
  tax to net cash flows: 
 Depreciation                                             34,510        39,015 
 Amortisation                                            269,518       231,807 
 Finance Costs                                             2,710         3,597 
 Share Option Expense                                     12,596        13,827 
 Movement in Trade & Other Receivables                  (96,196)       104,182 
 Movement in Trade & Other Payables                     (10,139)        51,239 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
                                                       (919,956)     (728,900) 
 Bank interest & other charges paid                      (2,710)       (3,597) 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net cash used in operating activities                 (922,666)     (732,497) 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 
 Cash Flows from Investing Activities 
 Purchases of property, plant & equipment                (2,870)      (34,137) 
 Payments to develop Intangible Assets                  (53,464)     (480,482) 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net cash used in investing activities                  (56,334)     (514,619) 
 
 Cash Flows from Financing Activities 
 Proceeds from issuance of ordinary 
  shares                                       5       2,937,872             - 
 Payment of operating lease liabilities                 (17,655)      (17,273) 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net cash generated / (used) from 
  financing activities                                 2,920,217      (17,273) 
                                                    ------------  ------------ 
 
 Net increase / (decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                                 1,941,217   (1,264,389) 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
  of period                                            1,292,852     3,485,186 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of period                                        3,234,069     2,220,797 
                                                    ============  ============ 
 
 

Notes to the Interim Report

1. Basis of Preparation

The consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement principles of International Financial Reporting Standards as endorsed by the European Union ("IFRS") and expected to be effective at the year-end of 31 December 2020.

The accounting policies are unchanged from the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019. The interim financial statements are unaudited and do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2019, prepared in accordance with IFRS, have been filed with the Companies Registration Office. The Auditors' Report on these accounts was unqualified, but did include an emphasis on the Groups ability to continue as a going concern in light of the impact of COVID-19. The opinion given was not modified as a result of the emphasis and did not contain any statements under section 498 of the Companies Act 2006.

The consolidated interim financial statements are for the 6 months to 30 June 2020.

The interim consolidated financial information does not include all the information and disclosures required in the annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2019, which were prepared in accordance with IFRS's as adopted by the European Union.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

New standards, interpretations and amendments adopted by the Company

No new standards or amendments have been adopted for the first time in these financial statements:

Intangible Assets

Research costs are expensed as they are incurred. Development costs that are directly attributable to the design and testing of identifiable and unique commercial software controlled by the Company are recognised as intangible assets when the following criteria are met:

- it is technically feasible to complete the software product so that it will be available for use and sale;

   -              management intends to complete the software product and use or sell it; 
   -              there is an ability to use or sell the software product; 

- it can be demonstrated how the software product will generate future economic benefits;

- adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and use or

   -              sell the software product are available; and 

- the expenditure attributable to the software product during its development can be reliably

   -              measured. 

Directly attributable costs that are capitalised as part of the software product include the software development employee costs and subcontracted development costs.

Other development expenditure that does not meet these criteria is recognised as an expense as incurred.

Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a subsequent period.

Computer software development costs recognised as assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives, which do not exceed 3 years and commences after the development is complete and the asset is available for use. Intangible assets are amortised over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern of consumption of the underlying economic benefits. Amortisation is included in 'Administrative Expenses'.

2. Intangible Assets

 
                                Software        Total 
                          in development          EUR 
                                   Costs 
                                     EUR 
 Cost or Valuation 
 At 1 January 2020             2,022,009    2,022,009 
 Additions                        53,464       53,464 
                        ----------------  ----------- 
 
 At 30 June 2020               2,075,473    2,075,473 
                        ----------------  ----------- 
 
 
 Amortisation 
 At 1 January 2020               588,276      588,276 
 Charge                          269,518      269,518 
                        ----------------  ----------- 
 
 At 30 June 2020                 857,794      857,794 
                        ----------------  ----------- 
 
 At 30 June 2020               1,217,679    1,217,679 
  At 31 December 2019          1,433,733    1,433,733 
                        ----------------  ----------- 
 
 
                                Software       Total 
                          in development         EUR 
                                   Costs 
                                     EUR 
 Cost or Valuation 
 At 1 January 2019             1,131,850   1,131,850 
 Additions                       480,484     480,484 
                        ----------------  ---------- 
 
 At 30 June 2019               1,612,334   1,612,334 
                        ----------------  ---------- 
 
 
 Amortisation 
 At 1 January 2019               175,300     175,300 
 Charge                          231,807     231,807 
                        ----------------  ---------- 
 
 At 30 June 2019                 407,107     407,107 
                        ----------------  ---------- 
 
 At 30 June 2019               1,205,227   1,205,227 
  At 31 December 2018            956,550     956,550 
                        ----------------  ---------- 
 

The software being developed relates to the creation of three virtual reality experiences and an online virtual learning and corporate training platform.

ENGAGE is an online virtual learning and corporate training platform currently in development by the Company. A desktop version was released in December 2018 and the mobile version was released in December 2019. Amortisation commenced when the mobile version launched.

The three virtual reality experiences are at various stages in their development cycles. Once the experience is launched on the major VR capable platforms amortisation commences.

Amortisation expense of EUR231,807 (H1 2018: EURNil) has been charged in 'Administrative Expenses'. An impairment review was carried out at the balance sheet date. No impairment arose.

3. Share Based Payments

Share-based payment schemes with employees

There were no employee options granted during 2020 (2019: 133,089 at an exercise price of EUR0.10).

The remaining employee options expire at the end of a period of 7 years from the Grant Date or on the date on which the option holder ceases to be an employee.

Share-based payment expense with Director

There were no share options granted during 2020 (2019: Nil) to Directors.

The movement in employee share options and weighted average exercise prices are as follows for the reporting periods presented:

 
                                                     2018 Scheme 
                                                Half-Year     Half-Year 
                                                     2020          2019 
 
 At 1 January                                   4,465,526     4,425,028 
 Capital restructure and Listing process                -             - 
 Granted during period                                  -       133,089 
 Exercised during period                        (330,447)             - 
 Forfeited during period                         (37,037)      (92,591) 
 At 30 June                                     4,098,042     4,465,526 
 
 
 Options outstanding at 30 June 
 Number of shares                               4,098,042     4,465,526 
 Weighted average remaining contractual 
  life                                         2.33 years    3.30 years 
 Weighted average exercise price per share       EUR0.027      EUR0.028 
 Range of exercise price                        EUR0.0001     EUR0.0001 
                                               - EUR0.135    - EUR0.135 
 
 Exercisable at 30 June 
 Number of shares                               2,328,003     2,438,152 
 Weighted average exercise price per share       EUR0.026      EUR0.026 
 
 

330,447 options were exercised during the period at a price of EUR0.026 per share.

The expense recognised in respect of employee share based payment expense and credited to the share based payment reserve in equity was EUR12,596 (2019: EUR13,827)

The Company has measured the fair value of the services received as consideration for equity instruments of the Company, indirectly by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments. The table below sets out the options and warrants that were issued during the period and the principal assumptions used in the valuation.

 
                                                   Employee 
 Number of options / warrants                       133,089 
 Grant date                                      1 Jan 2019 
 Vesting period                                     3 years 
 Share price at date of grant                       GBP0.11 
 Exercise price                                   EUR0.1127 
 Volatility                                             57% 
 Option life                                        7 years 
 Dividend yield                                          0% 
 Risk free investment rate                            0.14% 
 Fair value per option at grant date               EUR0.071 
 Weighted average remaining contractual life 
  in years                                              5.5 
 
 

4. Loss per share

 
  Loss attributable to equity holders       Unaudited      Unaudited 
   of the Group:                           Six months     Six months 
                                                ended          ended 
                                              30 June        30 June 
                                                 2020           2019 
                                                  EUR            EUR 
 
 Continuing Operations                    (1,132,955)    (1,172,567) 
 
  Weighted average number of shares 
   for Basic EPS                          241,750,955    193,136,406 
 
 
 Basic loss per share from continuing 
  operations                                  (0.005)        (0.006) 
 
 

5. Share Capital

 
                           Number of  Ordinary       Share 
                              shares    shares     premium       Total 
                                           EUR         EUR         EUR 
At 1 January 2020        193,136,406   193,136  21,587,539  21,780,675 
Ordinary Shares Issued    48,284,102    48,285   2,951,715   3,000,000 
Exercise of Share 
 Options                     330,447       330       8,262       8,592 
                         -----------  --------  ----------  ---------- 
At 31 December 2018 
 and at 31 December 
 2019                    241,750,955   241,751  24,547,516  24,789,267 
                         -----------  --------  ----------  ---------- 
 

On 12 June 2020 HTC Corporation invested EUR3.0 million in the Group and were issued 48,284,102 ordinary shares at an issue price of EUR0.062 per share. Net proceeds after expenses were EUR2.94 million.

On 22 June 2020, as a result of the exercise of share options, 330,447 ordinary shares in the Company at an exercise price of EUR0.026 per share providing the Company with gross proceeds of EUR8,591.62

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements made in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates, and projections about its industry; its beliefs; and assumptions. Words such as 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'intends,' 'plans,' 'believes,' 'seeks,' 'estimates,' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, are difficult to predict, and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements.

The Company cautions security holders and prospective security holders not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect the view of the Company only as of the date of this announcement. The forward-looking statements made in this announcement relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. The Company will not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions or updates to these forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or unanticipated events occurring after the date of this announcement except as required by law or by any appropriate regulatory authority.

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