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18 September 2023
Majestic Corporation Plc (the "Company" or "Majestic")
Interim Results to 30 June 2023
Majestic Corporation plc (AQUIS: MCJ), an emerging leader in the precious metals and non-ferrous metals recycling, is pleased to announce its interim results for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2023.
Financial highlights:
• Revenue was
• Profit before tax
• Net assets increased to
• Cash in bank and on hand of
Peter Lai, Chairman and CEO of Majestic said:
We have today published another strong set of interim results achieved against a period of high interest rates, geopolitical tension and with
Despite these difficult conditions for global markets, which we don't see improving in the short term, our focus remains on safeguarding our competitiveness by further reducing our costs and securing long term contracts with customers."
Improving performance in a year of macro and political uncertainty is a tribute to the team's effort and risk management. We are confident that the Company will continue to prosper in the coming years."
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Majestic Corporation Plc |
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Peter Lai (Chairman and CEO) |
Tel: +852 9726 2890 |
Joe Lee (Chief Financial Officer) |
Tel: +44 (0) 7539 103 502 |
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Guild Financial Advisory Ltd - AQSE Corporate Adviser |
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Ross Andrews |
Tel: +44 (0) 7973 839 767 |
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PKL Studios - Media enquiries |
kl@pklstudios.com |
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Vox Markets - Investor Relations Advisor |
majesticcorp@voxmarkets.co.uk |
About the Company
Majestic Corporation is an emerging leader in the precious metals and non- ferrous metals recycling. Working with suppliers globally Majestic plays an integral role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use.
CHAIRMAN AND CEO'S REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
The Board of Majestic Corporation Plc is pleased to announce the Company's unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2023.
Statement from Chairman and CEO
As a vertically integrated organisation, we process, upgrade and recycle non-ferrous metals products and deliver it to refineries directly. We continue to source material from the US,
The Russian invasion of
Outlook
Looking forward to the current global situation, the rising interest rates and inflation rates tends to have an adverse impact on the price of commodities, however there is also usually a period of resetting in many industries to reflect a more nationalistic approach and control of a country's own critical metal supplies. Majestic is well positioned to benefit from this, with the core sectors being precious and industrial metals.
The Board remains cautiously optimistic and continues to evaluate opportunities for generating value for shareholders.
CHAIRMAN AND CEO'S REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
Financial Highlights
• The 6 months result to 30 June 2023 marks the second interim results following the successful listing of the company to the AQSE exchange in March 2022.
• The turnover for the 6-month period was another strong result at
• The Company has retained a strong cash position at 30 June 2023 with cash at bank
• Underlying earnings before tax of
Strategic Report
The principal activity of the Group continues to be urban recycling of precious metals and non-ferrous metals from weee and auto petroleum catalysts. We have procurement warehouse locations in the
The success of our strategy rests on the Company's profitability first, and we eliminate risk by hedging our sales, especially at the time of uncertainty. The result announced today demonstrates this to be successful strategy.
Peter Lai Chairman & CEO
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
(Expressed in |
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Notes |
Unaudited |
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Unaudited |
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30.6.2023 |
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30.6.2022 |
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Turnover |
4 |
13,011,621 |
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12,880,410 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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(11,764,400) |
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(11,530,662) |
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Gross Profit |
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1,247,221 |
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1,349,748 |
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Other income |
4 |
5,158 |
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88,364 |
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Administrative expenses |
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(390,528) |
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(458,335) |
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Profit from operation and before taxation |
5 |
861,851 |
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979,777 |
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Taxation |
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(121,150) |
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(148,523) |
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Profit for the period |
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740,701 |
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831,254 |
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Other comprehensive income for the period |
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- |
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- |
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Total comprehensive income for the period |
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740,701 |
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831,254 |
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Earnings per share (cents per share) |
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3.7 |
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4.2 |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022 & 30 JUNE 2023
(Expressed in
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Notes |
Unaudited 30.06.2023 |
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Audited 31.12.2022 |
CURRENT ASSETS |
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Inventories |
8 |
9,221,001 |
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8,383,096 |
Trade receivables |
9 |
1,524,470 |
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1,669,301 |
Prepayments and deposits |
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2,474,396 |
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2,717,785 |
Amounts due from related companies |
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860,333 |
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1,163,131 |
Tax recoverable |
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- |
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9,298 |
Amount due from director |
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104,443 |
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53,209 |
Cash in bank and on hand |
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974,305 |
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1,827,447 |
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15,158,948 |
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15,823,267 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Trade payables |
10 |
3,180,375 |
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1,621,771 |
Deposits received |
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1,391,555 |
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2,934,416 |
Accruals and other payables |
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36,764 |
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86,463 |
Amounts due to related companies |
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1,337,309 |
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1,285,073 |
Import loans |
11 |
1,531,134 |
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3,064,412 |
Tax payable |
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109,978 |
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- |
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7,587,115 |
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8,992,135 |
NET CURRENT ASSETS |
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7,571,833 |
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6,831,132 |
NET ASSETS |
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7,571,833 |
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6,831,132 |
CAPITAL AND RESERVE |
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Called up share capital |
12 |
135,919 |
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135,919 |
Share premium |
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403,217 |
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403,217 |
Capital reserve |
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4,767,431 |
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4,767,431 |
Merger reserve |
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(44,525) |
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(44,525) |
Foreign currency reserve |
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(17,723) |
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(17,723) |
Retained profit |
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2,327,514 |
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1,586,813 |
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7,571,833 |
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6,813,132 |
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
(Expressed in
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Share capital |
Share premium
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Capital reserve |
Merger reserve
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Foreign currency reserve |
Retained Profits |
Total |
Balance at 1 January 2022 |
1 |
- |
4,767,431 |
- |
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1,365,099 |
6,132,531 |
Shares issued |
135,918 |
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- |
- |
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135,918 |
Profit for the period |
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288,755 |
288,755 |
Bonus share issuer |
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(67,041) |
(67,041) |
Cash share issue |
- |
492,340 |
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- |
492,340 |
IPO costs |
- |
(89,123) |
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- |
(89,123) |
Foreign currency reserve |
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(17,723) |
- |
(17,723) |
Merger reserve |
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(44,525) |
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(44,525) |
Balance at 31 December 2022 |
135,919 |
403,217 |
4,767,421 |
(44,525) |
(17,723) |
1,586,813 |
6,831,132 |
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Balance at 1 January 2023 |
135,919 |
403,217 |
4,767,421 |
(44,525) |
(17,723) |
1,586,813 |
6,831,132 |
Profit for the period |
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740,701 |
740,701 |
Balance at 30 June 2023 |
135,919 |
403,217 |
4,767,421 |
(44,525) |
(17,723) |
2,327,514 |
7,571,833 |
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UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
(Expressed in
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Unaudited | Unaudited | |
30.06.2023 | 30.06.2022 | |
Profit for the period |
740,701 |
831,254 |
Adjustment: |
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Cost of goods sold |
11,764,400 |
11,530,662 |
Operating profit before working capital changes |
12,505,101 |
12,361,916 |
Changes in working capital |
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Purchase of inventories |
(12,602,305) |
(12,069,571) |
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables |
649,082 |
23,461 |
(Decrease)/Increase in trade and other payables |
128,258 |
581,642 |
NET CASH GENERATED/(USED) TO OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
680,136 |
897,448 |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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NET CASH USED TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
- |
- |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Withdrawal/(Repayment) of import loans |
(1,533,278) |
(697,766) |
NET CASH (USED)/GENERATED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
(1,533,278) |
(697,766) |
NET (DECREASE)/INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
(853,143) |
199,682 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF INTERIM PERIOD - 1ST JAN |
1,827,447 |
2,467,428 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF INTERIM PERIOD - 30TH JUNE |
974,305 |
2,667,110 |
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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2023
(Expressed in
1. GENERAL INFOMATION AND BASIS OF PREPARATION
The Company is a public company, limited by shares, and incorporated and domiciled in the
The address of its registered office and the principal place of business are located Unit 15 Drome Road, Deeside Industrial Park, Deeside,
The financial statements are presented in
2. BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
On 8 March 2022, the Company acquired the entire shareholding of Majestic Corporation Limited via a share-for-share exchange. The insertion of the Company on top of the existing Majestic Corporation Group does not constitute a business combination under IFRS 3 Business Combinations. This transaction has been deemed to be an acquisition in line with guidance from the Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) and as such the consolidated accounts for the Group are treated as a continuation of the consolidated accounts of the Majestic Corporation Group.
Under the principles of continuation accounting the consolidated financial statement of the newly formed Group must reflect:
• The assets and liabilities of the Majestic Corporation Group at pre-combination carrying amounts;
• The retained earnings and other equity balances of the Majestic Corporation Group at pre-combination carrying amounts;
• The assets and liabilities of the Company at fair value;
• The share capital of the Company;
Basis of preparation
These interim condensed consolidated financial statements (Interim Financial Statements) Majestic Corporation Group Plc comprise the results of the Group for the 6 months ended 30 June 2023.
The consolidated reserves of the Group have been adjusted in the current period following the share-for-share exchange to reflect the share capital of the Company with the difference giving rise to a merger reserve.
The condensed set of financial statements included in this half-yearly financial report has been prepared in accordance with
The information for the period ended 30 June 2023 has neither been audited nor reviewed and does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006.
3. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
a. Basis of accounting and accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost basis.
b. Revenue recognition
Revenue from the sales of goods is recognised when control of the goods has transferred, being when the goods have been shipped to the customer's specific location. Following delivery, the customer has full discretion over the usage of the goods, has the primary responsibility upon selling the goods and bears the risks in relation to the goods. A receivable is recognised by the Company when the goods are delivered to the customers as this represents the point in time at which the right to consideration becomes unconditional, as only the passage of time is required before payment is due.
Interest income is recognised as other income as it accrues using the effective interest method.
c. Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include demand deposits and other short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.
d. Trade and other receivables
Trade and other receivables are stated at estimated realisable value after each debt has been considered individually. Where the payment of a debt becomes doubtful a provision is made and charged to the income statement.
e. Trade and other payables
Trade and other payables are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
f. Translation of foreign currency
Foreign currency transactions during the period are translated into United States Dollars at the exchange rates ruling at the transaction dates. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into United States Dollars at the market rates of exchange ruling at the reporting date. Exchange gains and losses on foreign currency translation are dealt with in the statement of income and retained earnings.
g. Taxation
The tax expense in the consolidated income statement comprises current tax payable and deferred tax.
h. Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. In arriving at net realisable value an allowance has been made for deterioration and obsolescence.
i. Good in transit
The risk and reward of the inventory transfers to customers once they have issued an analysis report confirming shipment has been accepted.
j. Leases
Leases are classified as operating leases and the rentals receivable or payable under these leases are credited or charged to the statement of income and retained earnings on a straight-line basis over the duration of the leases.
k. Going concern
The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis. The financial position of the Company, its cash flows and liquidity position are described in the interim consolidated financial statements and notes. The Company has the financial resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future, a period of not less than 12 months from the date of the report.
4. TURNOVER AND OTHER INCOME
Turnover represents the amounts received and receivables for goods sold to the customers. Turnover and other income recognised during the period are as follows:
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Unaudited |
Unaudited |
30.6.2023 |
30.6.2022 |
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Turnover Sales to |
8,736,156 |
9,621,693 |
Sales to |
4,275,465 |
3,258,717 |
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13,011,621 |
12,880,410 |
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Unaudited |
Unaudited |
30.6.2023 |
30.6.2022 |
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Other income |
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Interest income |
5,080 |
1,025 |
Exchange gain |
- |
77,144 |
Government subsidies |
- |
10,195 |
Miscellaneous income |
78 |
- |
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5,158 |
88,364 |
5. Profit from operation and before taxation have been arrived at after charging:
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Unaudited |
Unaudited |
30.6.2023 |
30.6.2022 |
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Finance costs |
58,828 |
74,616 |
Cost of goods sold |
11,764,400 |
11,530,662 |
6. DIRECTORS REMUNERATIONS |
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Director's remunerations disclosed is as follows: |
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Unaudited |
Unaudited |
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30.6.2023 |
30.6.2022 |
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Fees |
- |
- |
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Other emoluments |
61,653 |
79,286 |
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61,653 |
79,286 |
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7. STAFF COST |
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Unaudited |
Unaudited |
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30.6.2023 |
30.6.2022 |
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Salary |
58,449 |
65,922 |
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Mandatory provident fund |
4,192 |
3,323 |
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62,641 |
69,245 |
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8. INVENTORIES |
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Inventories comprise entirely of stock in trade. |
Unaudited |
Audited |
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30.06.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
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Stock in warehouse |
3,854,471 |
2,695,214 |
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Stock in transit |
5,366,530 |
5,687,882 |
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9,221,001 |
8,383,096 |
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9. TRADE RECEIVABLES
The ageing analysis of the trade receivables, based on invoice dates, is as follows:
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Unaudited |
Audited |
30.06.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
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Within one month |
197,341 |
215,252 |
1-3 months |
1,153,564 |
1,454,049 |
Over 3 months |
173,565 |
- |
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1,524,470 |
1,669,301 |
Trade receivables disclosed above include amounts which are past due at the end of the reporting period against which the Company has not recognized an allowance for doubtful receivables because there has not been a significant change in credit quality and the amounts are recoverable subsequent to the reporting date. The Company does not hold any collateral or other credit enhancements over these balances, nor does it have a legal right of offset against any amounts owed by the Company to the counterparty.
10. TRADE PAYABLES
The ageing analysis of the trade payables, based on invoice dates, is as follows:
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Unaudited |
Audited |
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30.06.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
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Within one month |
1,792,810 |
413,533 |
1-3 months |
1,056,135 |
1,207,323 |
Over 3 months |
331,430 |
915 |
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3,180,375 |
1,621,771 |
11. IMPORT LOANS
The Company has obtained credit facilities from its bankers as secured by guarantees of the director and a related company together with fixed deposit of the Company. The loans are interest bearing at LIBOR+1.45% and repayable in 120 days from the drawdown date which has multiple repayment dates.
12. SHARE CAPITAL
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Unaudited |
Audited |
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30.06.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
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Issued and fully paid |
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20,000,000 ordinary shares of |
135,919 |
135,919 |
13. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Exposure to credit, liquidity, interest rate, foreign currency and equity price risks arises in the normal course of the Company's business. The Company's exposure to these risks and the financial risk management policies and practices used by the Company to manage these risks are described below.
a. Credit risk management
In order to minimize credit risk, credit approvals and monitoring procedures are in place to ensure that follow-up action is taken to recover overdue debts.
b. Liquidity risk management
Ultimate responsibility for liquidity risk management rests with the board of directors, which has established an appropriate liquidity risk management framework for management of the Company's short, medium and long-term funding and liquidity management requirements. The Company manages liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves, banking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities, by continuously monitoring forecast and actual cash flows, and by matching the maturity profiles of financial assets and liabilities.
c. Market risk management - interest rate risk
The Company draws import loans to maintain stable cashflow. The loan is interest bearing at LIBOR+1.45%. 5% is the sensitivity rate used when reporting interest rate risk internally to key management personnel and represents management's assessment of the reasonably possible change in interest rates. The Company's sensitivity to a 5% increase and decrease in LIBOR is as follow:
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Unaudited |
Audited |
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30.06.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
5% increase effect on profit for the year |
(5,783) |
(4,402) |
5% decrease effect on profit for the year |
5,783 |
4,402 |
d. Market risk management - foreign currency risk
The Company undertakes most of the transactions denominated in
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Unaudited |
Audited |
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30.06.2023 |
31.12.2022 |
5% increase effect on profit for the year |
(68,934) |
(64,398) |
5% decrease effect on profit for the year |
68,934 |
64,398 |
14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net profit/(loss) for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. As the condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been presented as a continuation of the existing group, the number of shares taken as being in issue for both the current and preceding periods are deemed to be the number of ordinary shares issued by Majestic Corporation Plc to acquire Majestic Corporation Limited in the share for share exchange. The weighted average number of shares is then adjusted to reflect changes in the number of ordinary shares issued in Majestic Corporation Limited that occurred during the previous period.
The following reflects the income and share data used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations:
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Unaudited |
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30.06.2023 |
Profits attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company |
740,701 |
Average number of shares |
20,000,000 |
Earnings per share (cents per share) |
3.7 |
There have been no other transactions involving actual ordinary shares or potential ordinary shares between the reporting date and the date of authorisation of this financial information.
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