TIDMBERM
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Bermele PLC
31 October 2019
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For Immediate Release 31 October 2019
Bermele Plc
("Bermele" or "the Company")
Half Year Report
The directors present the interim results for Bermele PLC for
the period from 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019.
During the financial period, the Company reported a net loss of
GBP292,384, reflecting a number of one-off costs associated with
the Admission to trading on the Standard List. As at 31 July 2019,
the Company had cash in bank balance of GBP681,820.
The Board continues to review and seek acquisition opportunities
within the sector. The Company is currently in discussion regarding
two separate potential acquisition opportunities, having dismissed
a number of potential transactions which did not fit the mandate of
delivering a material inflection point of value for shareholders
and demonstrating a significant proprietary Intellectual Property
(IP) position. The Board looks forward to progressing its
discussions and providing further updates to shareholders in due
course.
Enquiries:
Bermele Plc +44 (0) 20 3475 9760
Jamie Bligh info@bermele.com
Novum Securities Limited
Colin Rowbury +44 (0) 20 7399 9400
BERMELE PLC
Company No. 10973102
Directors' Report for the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July
2019
The directors present the interim results for Bermele PLC for
the period from 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019.
During the financial period, the Company reported a net loss of
GBP292,384, reflecting a number of one-off costs associated with
the Admission to trading on the Standard List. As at 31 July 2019,
the Company had cash in bank balance of GBP681,820.
The Board continues to review and seek acquisition opportunities
within the sector. The Company is currently in discussion regarding
two separate potential acquisition opportunities, having dismissed
a number of potential transactions which did not fit the mandate of
delivering a material inflection point of value for shareholders
and demonstrating a significant proprietary Intellectual Property
(IP) position. The Board looks forward to progressing its
discussions and providing further updates to shareholders in due
course.
The directors who held office during the period were as
follows:
Mr Toby Hayward
Dr Susan Thompson
Mr Derek Ward
Mr Anthony Henry Reeves (appointed 13 August 2019)
Mr Toby Hayward
31/10/2019
BERMELE PLC
Interim Management Report
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
The Company has been formed for the purpose of acquiring a
business or businesses operating in the pharmaceutical and and
biotechnology sectors. The acquisition of either the assets or the
share capital of a target company, will be treated as a reverse
Takeover and in order to maintain it's listing the enlarged group,
would be required to apply to have its shares readmitted to the
Official List and trading on the Main Market of the London Stock
Exchange.
The Company's determinations in identifying a prospective target
company or acquisition in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology
sectors will not be limited to a specific geographic region.
Business strategy and execution
The directors believe that technological advancements and
discoveries in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors are
growing. The opportunity exists to acquire an existing company with
significant intellectual property in the pharmaceutical and
biotechnology sectors since technological advances enable the
development of new products and services to seek to prevent,
diagnose and treat a multitude of conditions.
The Company will look to acquire a target company that possesses
proprietary technologies as well as components of contemporary
diagnostic, prevention and treatment development.
Opportunities may be derived from research centres, corporate
entities and start-up companies. The Company will look to select,
develop and commercialise promising technologies to a level at
which the technology becomes attractive to institutional investors
or pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
Investment Criteria
The Company will look at acquisition opportunities using the
following initial assessment criteria to define its current view on
the business strategy in acquiring a target company.
Opportunities meeting the following criteria would be eligible
for further evaluation:
-- Fit within the focus area of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector
-- Sustainable technological advantage
-- Above average business potential
-- Sound intellectual property protection or potential for patenting
-- Clearly definable milestones for development
-- Scientists commitment and dedication
It is possible the Board may consider acquisitions that do not
conform to all of the above framework. However in all cases,
opportunities should offer the ability for the shareholders of the
Company to benefit from an acquisition through increased
shareholder value (measured in terms of profitability, dividend
income or increased share price) in the medium to long term.
Failure to make an acquisition
The Company will update shareholders on the Company's progress
via a regulatory information service as required and specifically
by way of an annual general meeting.
Should an acquisition not be announced by the second anniversary
of admission then the Company will hold a second general meeting to
review the future of the Company as a special acquisition vehicle.
At the general meeting the Board will seek the approval of the
shareholders by simple majority to either return any remaining
funds to shareholders or continue to look for acquisition targets.
In the event that it is decided to return the remaining funds to
shareholders it is unlikely that the funds returned will be equal
to any original investment made.
Key events
At the period end the Company had cash of approximately
GBP681,000 and, following a number of one-off listing costs,
continues to keep administrative costs to a minimum so that the
majority of funds can be dedicated to the review of and potentially
investment in
BERMELE PLC
Interim Management Report
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
Corporate governance
In order to implement its business strategy, the Company has
adopted a corporate governance structure as follows:
-- consistent with the rules applicable to companies with a
Standard Listing, unless required by law or other regulatory
process, Shareholder approval is not required in order for the
Company to complete the Acquisition. The Company will, however, be
required to obtain the approval of the Board before it may complete
the Acquisition;
-- the Board intends to comply, in all material respects, with
certain Main Principles of the UK Corporate Governance Code (as set
out in more detail in "Part II - The Company, its Board and the
Acquisition Structure") and has adopted a share dealing code that
complies with the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulations. All
persons discharging management responsibilities (comprising only
the Directors at the date of this Document) shall comply with the
share dealing code from the date of Admission; and
-- following the Acquisition, the Directors may seek to transfer
the Company from a Standard Listing to either a Premium Listing or
other appropriate listing venue, based on the track record of the
company or business it acquires, subject to fulfilling the relevant
eligibility criteria at the time. If the Company is successful in
obtaining a Premium Listing, further rules will apply to the
Company under the Listing Rules and Disclosure and Transparency
Rules and the Company will be obliged to comply with or explain any
derogation from the UK Corporate Governance Code. In addition to,
or in lieu of, a Premium Listing, the Company may determine to seek
a listing on another stock exchange or seek re-admission to a
Standard Listing.
BERMELE PLC
Condensed Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
Period Period
to 31 July to 31 January
2019 2019
GBP GBP
(292,384 (112,353
Administrative expenses ) )
(292,384 (112,353
OPERATING LOSS ) )
Interest payable and similar charges - (84 )
(292,384 (112,437
LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD ) )
The notes on page 7 form part of these financial statements.
BERMELE PLC
Condensed Statement of Financial Position
As at 31 July 2019
Period to 31 July Period to 31 January
2019 2019
Notes GBP GBP GBP GBP
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 3 13,976 1,337
Cash at bank and in hand 681,820 8,828
695,796 10,165
(22,601
Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 4 (617 ) )
(12,436
NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) 695,179 )
(12,436
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 695,179 )
(12,436
NET ASSETS 695,179 )
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up Share Capital 5 200,000 100,001
Share Premium Account 900,000 -
(404,821 (112,437
Profit and Loss Account ) )
SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS 695,179 (12,436)
BERMELE PLC
Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
Share Share Income Statement Total
Capital Premium
GBP GBP GBP GBP
As at 31 January 2019 100,001 (112,437) (12,436)
Loss for the Interim Period (292,384 ) (292,384)
Additional issue of shares 99,999 900,000 999,999
As at 31 July 2019 200,000 900,000 (404,821 ) 695,179
BERMELE PLC
Condensed Statement of Cash Flow Forecast
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
The condensed statement of cash flows of the Company for the period from 1 February 2019 to
31 July 2019 is as follows:
Period ended Period ended
31 July 31 January
2019 2019
GBP
Cash flows from operations
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Loss for the period (292,384) (112,437)
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Decrease in trade payables (21,984) 22,509
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Increase in Receivables (12,639) (1,337)
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Cash flows from financing activities (327,007) (91,173)
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Proceeds from issue of share capital/Ordinary
Shares to be issued 999,999 100,001
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Net cash flow in the period 672,992 8,828
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Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 8,828 -
of the period
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the period 681,820 8,828
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BERMELE PLC
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
1. General Information
The Company was incorporated on 20 September 2017 as a Public
Limited Company.
The Company's Ordinary shares are currently admitted to a
standard listing on the Official List and to trading on the London
Stock Exchange.
The Company's nature of operations is to act as a special
purpose acquisition company.
1.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The interim condensed unaudited financial statements for the
period ended 31 July 2019 have been prepared in accordance with the
accounting policies and basis of preparation used in Part (B) of
part III of the company's prospectus published on 26 April 2019 and
with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The results for the period
ended 31 July 2019 are unaudited.
The condensed unaudited financial statements for the period
ended 31 July 2019 has been prepared on a basis consistent with,
and on the basis of, the accounting policies set out in the
financial information of the companies
The financial information of the Company is presented in British
Pound Sterling ("GBP").
Standards and interpretations issued but not yet applied
At the date of authorisation of this financial information, the
directors have reviewed the Standards in issue by the International
Accounting Standards Board ("IASB") and IFRIC, which are effective
for annual accounting periods ending on or after the stated
effective date. In their view, none of these standards would have a
material impact on the financial reporting of the company.
1.2. Going Concern
The financial statements have been prepared using the going
concern basis of accounting. Which assumes that the Company will
continue to be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due for
the foreseeable future
1.3 Financial Instruments
Financial instruments financial assets and financial liabilities
are recognised when the company becomes a party to the contractual
provisions of the instrument. Financial liabilities and equity
instruments are classified according to the substance of the
contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any
contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the
Group after deducting all of its liabilities.
1.4 Financial assets and liabilities
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at
transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those
financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or
loss, which are initially measured at fair value (which is normally
the transaction price excluding transaction costs), unless the
arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. If an arrangement
constitutes a financing transaction, the financial asset or
financial liability is measured at the present value of the future
payments discounted at a market rate of interest for a similar debt
instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are only offset in the
statement of financial position when, and only when there exists a
legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the
company intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the
asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
1.5 Investments
Investments in non-convertible preference shares and
non-puttable ordinary or preference shares (where shares are
publicly traded or their fair value is reliably measurable) are
measured at fair value through profit or loss. Where fair value
cannot be measured reliably, investments are measured at cost less
impairment.
1.6 Taxation
The tax currently payable is based on the taxable profit for the
period. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the
income statement because it excludes items of income or expense
that are taxable or deductible in other periods and it further
excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The Company's
liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have
been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet
date.
Deferred income tax is provided for using the liability method
on temporary timing differences at the balance sheet date between
the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts
for financial reporting purposes. Deferred income tax liabilities
are recognised in full for all temporary differences. Deferred
income tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary
differences carried forward of unused tax credits and unused tax
losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will
be available against which the deductible temporary differences,
and carry forward of unused tax credits and unused losses can be
utilised.
The carrying amount of deferred income tax assets is assessed at
each balance sheet date and reduced to the extent that it is no
longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available
to allow all or part of the deferred income tax asset to be
utilised. Unrecognised deferred income tax assets are reassessed at
each balance sheet date and are recognised to the extent that is
probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred income
tax asset to be recovered.
BERMELE PLC
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
1.7 Employee Benefits
All employee benefits are measured at the present value of the
benefit obligation at the reporting date.
1.8 Warrants
Provisions for the expected cost of warranty obligations under
local sale of goods legislation are recognised at the date of sale
of the relevant products, at the directors' best estimate of the
expenditure to settle company's obligation.
1.9 Operating Segments
Provisions for the expected cost of warranty obligations under
local sale of goods legislation are recognised at the date of sale
of the relevant products, at the directors' best estimate of the
expenditure to settle company's obligation.
2. Administrative Expenditure
Audit & Accountancy fees 14,100
Consultancy Fees 9,000
Payroll & staff costs 55,905
Legal fees 1,500
Listing Fees 189,040
Other administrative expenses 22,839
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292,384
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Within Administrative expenses, the company incurred one-off
listing fees of GBP 189,040, this included expenses paid for legal,
advisory & regulatory fees.
3. Debtors
Period Period
to 31 July to 31 January
2019 2019
GBP GBP
Due within one year
Prepayments and accrued income - 1,337
VAT 13,976 -
13,976 1,337
4. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year
Period Period
to 31 July to 31 January
2019 2019
GBP GBP
Trade creditors 617 22,601
617 22,601
BERMELE PLC
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements
For the Period 1 February 2019 to 31 July 2019
5. Share Capital
Period Period
to 31 July to 31 January
2019 2019
Allotted, Called up and fully paid 200,000 100,001
As at 31 January 2019 100,001
Issue of capital 99,999
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As at 31 July 2019 200,000
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The Company was incorporated on 20 September 2017. On
incorporation, 10,000,000 Ordinary Shares were issued at the par
value of GBP0.001 each.
On 25 July 2018, the Company issued a further 90,000,000
Ordinary Shares at a par value of GBP0.001 each.
A further 99,999,999 Ordinary Shares were issued on listing at 9
May 2019.
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