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Catenae Innovation PLC

30 September 2022

30 September 2022

Catenae Innovation PLC

("Catenae", the "Company" or the "Group")

Final Results

Catenae Innovation PLC (AIM: CTEA), the AIM quoted provider of digital media and technology, announces its full year audited results for the year ended 30 September 2021.

Financial overview

-- The Group made a net loss for the year of GBP1,246,948 (2020: GBP769,186). Revenues for the year were GBP30,210 (2020: GBP14,948).

-- The Group has a statement of financial position at the year-end showing net assets of GBP381,926 (2020: GBP502,427).

Operational overview

   --    Secured an initial contract with the Saxavord Space Port. 
   --    Awarded ISO 27001 after an audit on behalf of the International Standards Organisation (ISO). 
   --    Awarded a Cyber Essentials accreditation. 

Posting of Accounts

The Reports and Accounts of Catenae Innovation Plc have been posted to shareholders.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of the UK Market Abuse Regulation. The person who arranged for release of this announcement on behalf of the Company was Guy Meyer, Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Directors of the Company are responsible for the release of this announcement.

For further information please contact:

 
                                       +44 (0)191 580 
 Catenae Innovation PLC                          8545 
 Guy Meyer, Chief Executive Officer 
 
 
                                                     +44 (0)20 7213 
 Cairn Financial Advisers LLP (Nominated Adviser)              0880 
 Liam Murray / Jo Turner 
 
                                                     +44 (0)20 7186 
 Shard Capital Partners LLP (Broker)                           9952 
 Damon Heath 
 
                                                     +44 (0)20 3004 
 Yellow Jersey PR (PR & IR)                                    9512 
 Sarah Hollins / James Lingfield 
 

Notes to Editors:

About Catenae Innovation PLC

Catenae Innovation is an AIM quoted provider of digital media and technology services. Catenae use the power of blockchain to deliver solutions where its people-centric technology enables trust and certainty allowing organisations to gain better control over their operations, manage staff and safely welcome customers.

www.catenaeinnovation.com

Chairman's Statement

Business and performance review

Catenae has had a trading year of mixed fortunes. The business, in the face of the continued pandemic, innovated its technologies and participated in various commercial projects across multiple sectors. We also engaged with the UK government in a consultation process about the proposed Digital Identity Policy which is ongoing.

In January, following an extensive review of the Company's organisational and security processes, the Company was awarded ISO 27001 after an audit on behalf of the International Standards Organisation (ISO). The Company was also awarded a Cyber Essentials accreditation. The Cyber Essentials scheme is operated on behalf of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). In our sector, customers expect software providers to provide data management reassurance which these accreditations do.

During the year, the Company secured an initial contract with the Saxavord Space Port. This has developed into a more substantive and continuing engagement which the Directors anticipate will lead to further business results.

While we acknowledge that the commercial benefits from the acquisition of Hyperneph Software Ltd. have not materialised as promised, the board have taken a robust approach to remedying this.

The Company continued to manage its finances prudently to ensure business continuity, with a subscription in January 2021 that raised GBP1 million and over the year there were conversions of existing liabilities, issues of warrants and warrant exercises that resulted in a much improved balance sheet.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge our whole team for their commitment and tenacity in pursuing every opportunity to bring new business into the Company.

Board changes

There were no board changes over the year.

Financial Overview

The Company made a net loss for the year of GBP1,246,948 (2020: GBP769,186). Revenues for the year were GBP30,210 (2020: GBP14,948).

The Company has a statement of financial position at the year-end showing net assets of GBP381,926 (2020: GBP502,427).

Working capital and fund raisings

During the year, the Company issued 60,129,236 new ordinary shares for a total gross consideration of GBP1,192,386 of which GBP1,119,683 was received in cash and GBP72,704 to settle liabilities.

Brian Thompson

Chairman

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended 30 September 2021

 
                                        Note                        2021                 2020 
                                                                     GBP                  GBP 
   Revenue                              3                         30,210               14,948 
   Cost of sales                                                (14,400) 
   Gross profit                                                   15,810               14,948 
 
   Administrative expenses              5                      (939,027)            (759,108) 
   Impairment losses                                           (318,629)                    - 
 
   Loss from operations                                      (1,241,846)            (744,160) 
   Net finance expense                  7                             10             (25,026) 
   Loss before taxation                                      (1,241,836)            (769,186) 
   Taxation                             9                        (5,112)                    - 
   Loss from continuing operations                           (1,246,948)            (769,186) 
 
   Total comprehensive loss for 
    the year                                                 (1,246,948)            (769,186) 
                                              --------------------------  ------------------- 
   Owners of the parent                                      (1,257,149)            (769,186) 
   Non-controlling interest                                       10,201                    - 
                                                             (1,246,948)            (769,186) 
 
     Basic and diluted loss per 
     share (pence)                       11                       (0.49)               (0.65) 
 

Consolidated Statement of financial position at 30 September 2021

 
                                       Note                      2021                  2020 
                                                                  GBP                   GBP 
   Non-current assets 
   Property, plant and equipment        12                      6,828                     - 
   Intangible assets                    13                          1                     1 
 
                                                                6,829                     1 
   Current assets 
   Trade and other receivables          15                     45,236                20,604 
   Cash and other equivalents                                 605,082               714,043 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
                                                              650,318               734,647 
   Current liabilities 
   Trade and other payables             16                  (275,221)             (214,221) 
   Interest bearing loans               17                          - 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
                                                            (275,221)             (214,221) 
   Non current liabilities 
   Interest bearing loans               17                          -              (18,000) 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
   Total liabilities                                        (275,221)             (232,221) 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
 
 
   Net assets / (liabilities)                                 381,926               502,427 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
 
   Capital and reserves 
   Ordinary share capital               19                    562,441               442,183 
   Deferred share capital               19                  3,159,130             3,159,130 
   Share premium account                                   19,657,821            18,652,949 
   Share reserve                                              -83,333               -83,333 
   Merger reserve                                          11,119,585            11,119,585 
   Capital redemption reserve                               2,732,904             2,732,904 
   Retained Losses                                        -36,778,140           -35,520,991 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
   Capital and reserves attributable 
    to the owners of Catenae 
    Innovation Plc                                            370,408               502,427 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
   Non-controlling interest                                    11,518                     - 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
   Total equity                                               381,926               502,427 
                                             ------------------------  -------------------- 
 

The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 28 September 2022

Brian Thompson

Chairman

Consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 September 2021

 
   Cash flow from operating activities        Note                         2021                 2020 
                                                                            GBP                  GBP 
   Loss for the year                                                (1,246,948)            (769,186) 
   Adjustments for: 
   Impairment of investment                                             318,629                    - 
   Net bank and other interest charges                                     (10)               25,026 
   Services settled by the issue of shares                               72,704                    - 
   Issue of share options and warrants                                                             - 
    charge 
   Net cash outflow before changes in 
    working capital                                                   (855,625)            (744,160) 
   (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other 
    receivables                                                        (24,633)              (2,344) 
   (Decrease) / Increase in trade and 
    other payables                                                    (112,896)             (62,210) 
   Cash outflow from operations                                       (993,154)           (807, 714) 
   Interest received                                                         10                   28 
   Interest paid                                                                            (25,054) 
                                                     --------------------------  ------------------- 
   Net cash flows from operating activities                           (993,144)            (833,740) 
                                                     --------------------------  ------------------- 
   Investing activities 
   Investment in subsidiary                                           (217,500)                    - 
                                                     --------------------------  ------------------- 
   Net cash flows from investing activities                           (217,500)                    - 
                                                     --------------------------  ------------------- 
   Financing activities 
   Issue of ordinary share capital                                    1,119,683            1,481,855 
   Repayment of loan                                                   (18,000)             (96,580) 
   New loans raised                                                                          133,000 
   Net cash flows from financing activities                           1,101,683            1,518,275 
 
     Net (decrease) / increase in cash                                (108,961)              684,535 
   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
    of year                                                             714,043               29,508 
 
     Cash and cash equivalents at end 
     of year                                                            605,082              714,043 
 

During the year GBP72,704 of trade and other payables and loans were converted into equity in non-cash transactions.

Consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 September 2021

 
                                                   Deferred 
                           Share         Share       Shares              Other        Retained   Non-controlling     Total Equity 
                         Capital       Premium     / Shares           Reserves        Earnings          interest 
                                                      to be 
                                                     issued 
                             GBP           GBP          GBP                GBP             GBP               GBP              GBP 
   Balance at 
    30 Sept 2019       3,223,601    17,031,971            -         13,769,156    (34,751,805)                 -        (727,077) 
 
   Loss for the 
    year                       -             -            -                  -       (769,186)                 -        (769,186) 
   Capital 
    Reduction        (3,159,130)             -    3,159,130                  -               -                 -                - 
   Share capital 
    issued               377,712     1,683,978            -                  -               -                 -        2,061,690 
   Share issue 
    costs                      -      (63,000)            -                  -               -                 -         (63,000) 
   Balance at 
    30 Sept 2020         442,183    18,652,949    3,159,130         13,769,156    (35,520,991)                 -          502,427 
   Loss for the 
    year                       -                          -                  -     (1,257,149)            10,201      (1,246,948) 
   Non-controlling 
    share of net 
    assets on 
    acquisition                -             -            -                  -               -             1,317            1,317 
   Share capital 
    issued               120,258     1,073,452            -                  -               -                 -        1,193,710 
   Share issue 
    costs                      -      (68,580)            -                  -               -                           (68,580) 
   Balance at 
    30 Sept 2021         562,441    19,657,821    3,159,130         13,769,156    (36,778,140)            11,518          381,926 
 

The other reserves relate to the merger reserve, share reserve and the capital redemption reserve.

Company statement of financial position at 30 September 2021

 
                                 Note                      2021                      2020 
                                                            GBP                       GBP 
   Non-current assets 
   Intangible assets                                          1                         1 
   Investments                     14                         -                         - 
                                       ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                                              1                         1 
   Current assets 
   Trade and other receivables     15                    45,236                    20,604 
   Cash and other equivalents                           539,842                   714,043 
                                       ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                                        585,078                   734,647 
   Current liabilities 
   Trade and other payables        16                 (226,659)                 (214,221) 
   Interest bearing loans          17                         - 
                                       ------------------------  ------------------------ 
                                                      (226,659)                 (214,221) 
   Non current liabilities 
   Interest bearing loans          17                         -                  (18,000) 
                                       ------------------------  ------------------------ 
   Total liabilities                                  (226,659)                 (232,221) 
                                       ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
   Net assets / (liabilities)                           358,420                   502,427 
                                       ------------------------  ------------------------ 
 
     Capital and reserves 
   Ordinary share capital          19                   562,441                     442,183 
   Deferred share capital          19                 3,159,130                   3,159,130 
   Share premium account                             19,657,821                  18,652,949 
   Share reserve                                       (83,333)                    (83,333) 
   Merger reserve                                    11,119,585                  11,119,585 
   Capital redemption reserve                         2,732,904                   2,732,904 
   Retained Losses                                 (36,790,128)                (35,520,991) 
                                       ------------------------  -------------------------- 
   Shareholders' funds                                  358,420                     502,427 
                                       ------------------------  -------------------------- 
 

Catenae Innovation Plc has taken advantage of s408 of Companies Act 2006 and has not included its own profit and loss account in the financial statements. The Company's loss for the year after tax was GBP1,269,137 (2020: GBP769,186).

The financial statements were approved by the Board and authorised for issue on 28 September 2022

Brian Thompson

Chairman

Company statement of cash flows for the year ended 30 September 2021

 
   Cash flow from operating activities        Note                       2021                  2020 
                                                                          GBP                   GBP 
   Loss for the year                                              (1,269,137)             (769,186) 
   Adjustments for: 
   Impairment of investment                                           320,000                     - 
   Net bank and other interest charges                                   (10)                25,026 
   Services settled by the issue of shares                             72,704                     - 
   Issue of share options and warrants                                      -                     - 
    charge 
   Net cash outflow before changes in working 
    capital                                                         (876,443)             (744,160) 
   (Increase)/Decrease in trade and other 
    receivables                                                      (24,633)               (2,344) 
   (Decrease) / Increase in trade and other 
    payables                                                        (157,318)              (62,210) 
   Cash outflow from operations                                   (1,058,394)             (808,714) 
   Interest received                                                       10                    28 
   Interest paid                                                            -              (25,054) 
   Net cash flows from operating activities                       (1,058,384)             (833,740) 
   Investing activities 
   Investment in subsidiary                                         (217,500)                     - 
                                                    -------------------------  -------------------- 
   Net cash flows from investing activities                         (217,500)                     - 
                                                    -------------------------  -------------------- 
   Financing activities 
   Issue of ordinary share capital                                  1,119,683             1,481,855 
   Repayment of loan                                                 (18,000)              (96,580) 
   New loans raised                                                         -               133,000 
   Net cash flows from financing activities                         1,101,683             1,518,275 
 
     Net (decrease) / increase in cash                              (174,201)               684,535 
   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
    of year                                                           714,043                29,508 
 
            Cash and cash equivalents at end 
                                     of year                          539,842               714,043 
 

During the year GBP72,704 of trade and other payables and loans were converted into equity in non-cash transactions.

Company statement of changes in equity for the year ended 30 September 2021

 
                                                          Deferred 
                               Share    Share Premium     Shares /              Other        Retained            Total 
                             Capital                     Shares to           Reserves        Earnings           Equity 
                                                         be issued 
                                 GBP              GBP          GBP                GBP             GBP              GBP 
                         ===========  ===============  ===========  =================  ==============  =============== 
   Balance at 30 Sept 
    2019                   3,223,601       17,031,971            -         13,769,156    (34,751,805)        (727,077) 
                         ===========  ===============  ===========  =================  ==============  =============== 
 
 
     Loss for the year             -                -            -                  -       (769,186)        (769,186) 
   Capital 
    Reduction            (3,159,130)                -    3,159,130                  -               -                - 
 
   Share capital issued      377,712        1,683,978            -                  -               -        2,061,690 
   Share issue costs               -         (63,000)            -                  -               -         (63,000) 
                         -----------  ---------------  -----------  -----------------  --------------  --------------- 
 
     Balance at 30 Sept 
     2020                    442,183       18,652,949    3,159,130         13,769,156    (35,520,991)          502,427 
                         -----------  ---------------  -----------  -----------------  --------------  --------------- 
   Loss for the year               -                             -                  -     (1,269,137)      (1,269,137) 
   Capital Reduction               -                -            -                  -               -                - 
 
   Share capital issued      120,258        1,073,452        -                      -               -        1,193,710 
 
   Share issue costs               -         (68,580)            -                  -               -         (68,580) 
                         ===========  ===============  ===========  =================  ==============  =============== 
     Balance at 30 Sept 
                   2021      562,441       19,657,821    3,159,130         13,769,156    (36,790,128)          358,420 
                         ===========  ===============  ===========  =================  ==============  =============== 
 

The other reserves relate to the merger reserve, share reserve and the capital redemption reserve.

Notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2021

The principal activity of the Group is the provision of multimedia and technology solutions.

Catenae Innovation Plc is incorporated in the United Kingdom with registration number 04689130. Catenae Innovation Plc is domiciled in the United Kingdom and has its registered office at 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 2AX. The principal place of business for the Company is 26-27 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 1HP.

Catenae Innovation Plc is a public limited company, limited by shares and its shares are quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

Catenae Innovation Plc's financial statements are presented in Pounds Sterling.

   1.    Principal accounting policies 

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the period presented unless otherwise stated.

Statement of compliance

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs), International Accounting Standards (IASs) and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations (collectively 'IFRSs') as adopted for use in the European Union and as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS.

Basis of preparation and consolidation

The group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group"). The Group and separate parent company financial statements have been prepared under the historic cost convention, except for, where applicable, the revaluation of financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.

The Group financial statements consolidate those of the Company and of its subsidiary undertakings drawn up to 30 September 2021. Subsidiaries are entities over which the Group has the power to control the financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from its activities. The Group obtains and exercises control through voting rights.

Amounts reported in the financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with the accounting policies adopted by the Group. The trading results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income from the effective date of acquisition or up to the effective date of disposal, as appropriate.

All intra-Group transactions, balances, income and expenditure are eliminated on consolidation.

Going concern

The Company's business activities, together with the factors likely to affect its future development, performance and position are set out in the Chairman's statement and below. The financial position of the Group, its cash flows, liquidity position and borrowing facilities are described in the financial statements. In addition, note 18 to the financial statements includes the Group's objectives, policies and processes for managing its capital; its financial risk management objectives; details of its financial instruments; and exposures to credit risk and liquidity risk.

The net asset position as at 30 September 2021, being the Group's financial year-end, was GBP381,926. Subsequent to the reporting date, the Board has been able to agree additional funding in the form of a convertible loan for GBP250,000 from Sanderson Capital Partners Ltd.

The Directors note that the World Health Organisation declared a pandemic relating to COVID-19 on 11 March 2020, and social distancing measures were introduced in the UK during March 2020. The Directors have assessed the impact of incorporating additional COVID-19 risk factors in the Going Concern assessment over a period of 18 months after the signing of these financial statements.

Key assumptions considered by management when assessing going concern include adjusting management best estimate of forecasted performance for factors including the length and extent of current lockdown restrictions ease and utilisation of relevant government support schemes. These have been estimated for their respective impacts on the Group's revenues, fixed and variable cost and resultant expected cash flow requirements.

The Group's forecasts and projections, taking into account reasonable estimate of a possible downturn in trading performance arising from the COVID-19 outbreak, show that the Group has sufficient financial resources for the going concern period. The Group does not believe that the COVID-19 outbreak represents a material uncertainty about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern. Accordingly, the Directors have adopted the going concern basis in preparing these consolidated financial statements.

Revenue recognition

The Group provides software licencing and support services.

The weighting of these and pricing of these services (which drives the revenue recognition) depends on the service level required by the client, and on the commercial imperatives and pricing sensitivities of the client.

The contractual performance obligations will typically be embedded in an agreement with the client.

Where that agreement is detailed, the revenue recognition will follow the allocation of fees and revenues against the completion of the agreed performance milestones in the accounting period.

Where the agreement is not specific, the revenue recognition will be in proportion to the completion of performance milestones in the relevant accounting period against the internal costings prepared in advance for each project.

(i) Software licencing contracts

Revenue from software licencing contracts is recognised when the customer takes possession of and accepts the software licence products which is the point in time when the customer has the ability to direct the use of the product and obtain substantially all of the benefits of the products.

(ii) Ongoing support and maintenance contracts

Revenue from ongoing support and maintenance contracts is recognised over the contractual term when the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Group's performance, as the Group performs. The Group recognises contract liabilities for any revenue not yet provided to the customer as of the year end.

Research and development

Expenditure on research activities is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred. An internally generated intangible asset arising from the Group's development activity is recognised only if all the following conditions are met:

   --     an asset is created that can be identified (such as a website); 
   --     it is probable that the asset created will generate future economic benefits: and, 
   --     the development cost of the asset can be measured reliably. 

Internally-generated intangible assets are amortised on a straight-line basis over their useful lives. Where no internally-generated intangible asset can be recognised, development expenditure is recognised as an expense in the period in which it is incurred.

Intangible assets

Externally acquired intangible assets

Externally acquired intangible assets are initially recognised at cost and subsequently amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful economic lives. The amortisation expense is included within the other administrative expenses line of the statement of comprehensive income.

Intangible assets are recognised on business combinations if they are separable from the acquired entity or give rise to other contractual/legal rights.

Business combinations and goodwill

The Group accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method when control is transferred to the Group.. The consideration transferred in a business combination is measured at fair value, which is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of the assets transferred by the Group, liabilities incurred by the Group to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the Group in exchange for control of the acquiree. Acquisition-related costs are recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss as incurred. Any goodwill that arises is tested annually for impairment. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recognised in consolidated statement of profit or loss immediately.

Property, plant and equipment

Plant, machinery, fixtures and fittings are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment loss. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives, using the reducing balance method, on the following bases:

Plant and machinery - 20 per cent per annum

The estimated useful lives, residual values and depreciation method are reviewed at the end of each reporting period, with the effect of any changes in estimate accounted for on a prospective basis.

Impairment of non-current assets

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped into separately identifiable cash-generating units. At the end of each reporting period, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its non-current assets, to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the assets or cash-generating unit's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use based on an internal discounted cash flow evaluation.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash in hand and on demand deposits.

Deferred taxation

Recognition of deferred tax assets is restricted to those instances where it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the difference can be utilised.

Investments

Investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures are stated cost and reviewed for impairment if there are indicators that the carrying value may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised to the extent that the carrying amount cannot be recovered either by selling the asset or by continuing to hold the asset and benefitting from the net present value of the future cash flows of the investment. The Group has not elected to apply equity method of accounting to investments in associates.

Equity

Equity comprises the following:

   --   Share capital represents the nominal value of issued ordinary shares and deferred shares. 

-- Share premium represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for equity shares, net of expenses of the share issue.

-- Shares to be issued reserve represents cash received for the purchase of shares yet to be issued at the period end and for creditors who have agreed to convert their debt to shares yet to be issued at the period end.

-- Merger reserve represents the excess over nominal value of the fair value of consideration received for equity shares issued on acquisition of subsidiaries, net of expenses of the share issue.

-- Share reserve represents shares held in treasury at nominal value following the conclusion of the defaulting shares from October 2016.

   --   Capital redemption reserve represents the nominal value of shares repurchased by the Company. 
   --   Retained earnings represent retained profits and losses. 

-- Non-controlling interest relates to the ownership interest and accumulated comprehensive income of the minority shareholders in the Group's subsidiaries.

Equity instruments

Equity instruments issued by the Company are recorded as the proceeds received, net of direct costs.

Financial assets

On initial recognition, financial assets are classified as either financial assets at fair value through the statement of profit or loss, held-to-maturity investments, loans and receivables financial assets, or available-for-sale financial assets, as appropriate.

Loans and receivables

The Group classifies all its financial assets as trade and other receivables. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired.

Trade receivables and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market are classified as loans and receivables financial assets. Loans and receivables financial assets are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment loss. Interest income is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial.

For trade receivables and other receivables due in less than 12 months, the Group applies the simplified approach in calculating Expected Credit Losses ("ECL's"), as permitted by IFRS 9. Therefore, the Group does not track changes in credit risk, but instead, recognises a loss allowance based on the financial asset's lifetime ECL at each reporting date. For any other financial assets carried at amortised cost (which are due in more than 12 months), the ECL is based on the 12-month ECL. The 12-month ECL is the proportion of lifetime ECLs that results from default events on a financial instrument that are possible within 12 months after the reporting date. However, when there has been a significant increase in credit risk since origination, the allowance will be based on the lifetime ECL. When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition and when estimating ECLs, the Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Group's historical experience and informed credit assessment including forward-looking information.

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are recognised when, and only when, the Group becomes a party to the contracts which give rise to them and are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through the profit and loss or loans and payables as appropriate. The Group's loans and payable comprise trade and other payables.

When financial liabilities are recognised initially, they are measured at fair value plus directly attributable transaction costs and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method other than those categorised as fair value through income statement.

Fair value through the income statement category comprises financial liabilities that are either held for trading or are designated to eliminate or significantly reduce a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise. Derivatives are also classified as held for trading unless they are designated as hedges. There were no financial liabilities classified under this category.

The Group determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition and re-evaluate the designation at each financial year end.

A financial liability is de-recognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged, cancelled or expires.

When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same party on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a de-recognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the income statement.

Share-based payments

When share options and warrants are awarded, the fair value of the options and warrants at the date of grant is charged to the statement of comprehensive income over the vesting period. Non-market conditions are taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments expected to vest at each end of reporting period, so that, ultimately, the cumulative amount recognised over the vesting period is based on the number of options and warrants that eventually vest.

Market conditions are factored into the fair value of the options and warrants granted. As long as all other vesting conditions are satisfied, a charge is made irrespective of whether the market vesting conditions are satisfied. The cumulative expense is not adjusted for failure to achieve a market vesting condition.

Where the terms and conditions of options and warrants are modified before they vest, the increase in fair value of the options and warrants, measured immediately before and after the modification, is also charged to the statement of comprehensive income over the remaining vesting period.

Where equity instruments are granted to persons other than employees, the full cost of services provided is recognised as a current liability and as a charge in the statement of comprehensive income. When shares are issued to settle the obligation, the liability is extinguished and the share issue is reflected in equity as an issue of share capital.

Upon exercise of share options and warrants, the proceeds received net of attributable transaction costs are credited to share capital, and where appropriate share premium.

New and amended Standards and Interpretations adopted by the Group

There were no new standards and interpretations to published standards adopted during the year which have had a significant impact on the Group's accounting policies.

New and amended Standards and Interpretations issued but not effective for the financial year beginning 1 October 2020

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following standards and interpretations which have not been applied in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective:

IFRS 17 "Insurance Contracts", effective date 1 January 2023 applies a model that combines a current balance sheet measurement of insurance contracts with recognition of profit over the period that services are provided.

IAS 37 "Onerous contracts", effective 1 January 2022 relates to costs of fulfilling a contract.

The impact of the above standards on the financial statements is expected to be insignificant. The effect of all other new and amended Standards and Interpretations which are in issue but not yet mandatorily effective is not expected to be material. The Directors will continue to monitor the effect of this and should the effect become material, more detailed notes will be provided.

   2.    Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty 

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. If in the future such estimates and assumptions, which are based on management's best judgement at the date of the financial statements, deviate from the actual circumstances, the original estimates and assumptions will be modified as appropriate in the year in which the circumstances change.

Where necessary, the comparatives have been reclassified or extended from the previously reported results to take into account presentational changes.

Critical judgements and estimates in applying the Group's accounting policies

In the process of applying the Group's accounting policies, which are described in note 1, management has made the following judgements and estimates that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements (apart from those involving estimations, which are dealt with below).

Judgements

Going concern

Management have considered that the Group remains a going concern. The going concern assumption is discussed further in note 1.

Estimates

There are not deemed to be any key sources of estimation of uncertainty that have a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year.

   3.    Segment and revenue analysis 

The accounting policy for identifying segments is based on the internal management reporting information that is regularly reviewed by the senior management team.

The Group has one reportable segment:

Catenae and Hyperneph Software Ltd -generates revenue from the exploitation of intellectual property and licenses held.

The financials for this segment can be seen in the financial statements in this document.

The Group derives revenue from the transfer of services over time and at a point in time to customers all located in the UK.

 
 
                                      2021    2020 
                                       GBP     GBP 
   Timing of revenue recognition: 
             At a point in time     30,210  14,948 
             Over time                   -       - 
                                    ------  ------ 
   Total revenue                    30,210  14,948 
                                    ------  ------ 
 
   4.    Joint venture - Trust in Media 

In March 2018, the Group formed a joint venture to create Trust in Media. Catenae held 50.5% of the shares in Trust in Media.

The company entered compulsory liquidation on 29 July 2020 when the official receiver was appointed.

The official receiver completed the winding-up on 13 September 2021 without any claim on the Group and Trust in Media Ltd was dissolved on 20 December 2021.

   5.    Administrative expenses 
 
   The following amounts are included within administrative expenses: 
                                                            2021      2020 
                                                             GBP       GBP 
   Auditors' remuneration: 
   Fees payable to the Company's auditor: 
   For the audit of the Company's annual 
    accounts                                              14,000    14,000 
   For the audit of the Company's subsidiaries             6,000         - 
   Fees for taxation compliance services                       -     1,000 
   Staff costs (note 6)                                  311,380   248,575 
   Depreciation                                              621         - 
 
   6.    Directors and staff 

Staff costs during the year, including Directors, were as follows:

 
                                                                         2021       2020 
                                                                          GBP        GBP 
   Wages and salaries                                                 283,789    235,916 
   Social security costs                                               25,279     10,764 
   Pension costs                                                        2,312      1,895 
                                                     ------------------------  --------- 
                                                                      311,380    248,575 
                                                     ------------------------  --------- 
 
 

The average number of staff of the Group during the year was as follows:

 
                                                                       2021       2020 
                                                                        no.        no. 
   Sales, distribution and technology                                     2          1 
   Directors and administration                                           5          3 
                                                     ----------------------  --------- 
                                                                          7          4 
                                                     ----------------------  --------- 
 
 

The amounts paid and accrued as a liability by the Company in respect of the Directors, who are the key management personnel of the Company was as follows:

 
                                                                   2021           2020 
                                                                    GBP            GBP 
   Edward Guy Meyer                                             139,000         97,500 
   Kevin Everett                                                      -         13,025 
   Anthony Flynn                                                      -          4,125 
   Brian Thompson                                                16,000         10,000 
   John Farthing                                                 52,000         23,420 
 
   Total Directors emoluments                                   207,000        148,070 
                                                 ----------------------  ------------- 
 
   Employers national insurance, employers 
    pension and share option / warrant charges 
    for key management 
    personnel (including directors)                              26,560         16,172 
                                                 ----------------------  ------------- 
                                                                233,560        164,242 
                                                 ----------------------  ------------- 
 

Details of the total amounts outstanding to the Directors at the period end are detailed in note 16.

   7.    Net finance expenses 
 
                                                    2021         2020 
                                                     GBP          GBP 
   Bank interest receivable                           10           28 
   Other interest payable                              -        (586) 
   Loan Interest payable                                    (24,468) 
                                                   10        (25,026) 
 
 
   8.    Discontinued operations 

There were no discontinued operations during the year.

   9.    Tax on loss 
 
                                                                2021       2020 
                                                                 GBP        GBP 
   Corporation tax charge on profits 
    for the period                                             5,112          - 
   Total current tax charge                                    5,112          - 
                                                --------------------  --------- 
 
 

The reasons for the difference between the actual tax charge for the year and the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK applied to profits for the year are as follows:

 
                                                                       2021            2020 
                                                                        GBP             GBP 
   Loss before tax                                              (1,241,836)       (769,186) 
                                                ---------------------------  -------------- 
   Loss at the standard rate of corporation 
    tax in the UK of 19% (2020: 19%)                              (235,949)       (146,145) 
   Effects of: 
   Expenses not deductible for tax purposes                             186           8,193 
   Other adjustments                                                 67,194               - 
   Unutilised tax losses and other deductions                       173,681         137,952 
                                                ---------------------------  -------------- 
   Total tax charge in the year                                       5,112               - 
                                                ---------------------------  -------------- 
 
 
 

Deferred tax assets of approximately GBP2.8m (2020: GBP2.7m) have not been recognised in the financial statements as there is currently insufficient evidence to suggest that any deferred tax asset would be recoverable. The Group has unutilised tax losses of approximately GBP14.8m (2020: GBP13.9m) that would be available to carry forward against future profits from the same activity, subject to agreement by HM Revenue & Customs.

   10.     Dividend 

No dividends have been paid or proposed in the year (2020: GBPnil).

   11.     Loss per share 

The calculation of the basic loss per share is based on the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year. The calculation of diluted loss per share is based on the basic loss per share, adjusted to allow for the issue of shares and the post tax effect of dividends and interest, on the assumed conversion of all other dilutive options and other potential ordinary shares.

There were 164,444 share options and 70,022,695 share warrants outstanding at the year-end (2020: 1,621,911 and 46,154,769 ). However, the figures for 2021 and 2020 have not been adjusted to reflect conversion of these share options, as the effects would be anti- dilutive.

 
                                                                 2021                                             2020 
                                                Weighted                                         Weighted 
                                                 average    Per share                             average    Per share 
                                Loss              number       amount           Loss               number       amount 
                                 GBP                  of        Pence            GBP                   of        Pence 
                                                  shares                                           shares 
 
   Basic and diluted 
    loss per share 
    attributable 
    to shareholders      (1,257,149)         258,490,041       (0.49)      (769,186)          118,441,725       (0.65) 
 
   12.     Property, plant and equipment 
 
   Group                                              Plant and machinery                Total 
                                                                      GBP                  GBP 
   Cost 
   At 1 October 2019 and 2020                                           -                    - 
   On acquisition of subsidiary                                     6,522                6,522 
   Additions                                                        2,111                2,111 
   At 30 September 2021                                             8,633              8,633 
                                  ---------------------------------------  ------------------- 
 
   Accumulated depreciation 
   At 1 October 2019 and 2020                                           -                 - 
   On acquisition of subsidiary                                     1,184                1,184 
   Charge for the year                                                621                  621 
                                  ---------------------------------------  ------------------- 
   At 30 September 2021                                             1,805             1,805 
                                  ---------------------------------------  ------------------- 
 
   Carrying amount 
   As at 30 September 2021                                          6,828                6,828 
   As at 30 September 2020                                              -                    - 
 
 
   13.     Intangible assets 
 
   Group                                                      Goodwill                Total 
                                                                   GBP                  GBP 
   Cost 
   At 1 October 2019 and 2020                                        1                    1 
   Additions in year                                           318,629              318,629 
   Impairment                                                (318,629)            (318,629) 
                                      --------------------------------  ------------------- 
   At 30 September 2020 and 2021                                     1                  1 
                                      --------------------------------  ------------------- 
   Carrying amount 
   As at 30 September 2020 and 2021                                  1                    1 
 
 

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may be impaired. The assets have been allocated for impairment testing purposes to the individual businesses acquired which are also the cash--generating units ("CGU") identified. The recoverable amount of a CGU is determined based on value in use calculations using cash flow projections based on financial budgets approved by the Directors. The projections are based on the assumption that the Company can realise projected sales. A prudent approach has been applied with no residual value being factored into these calculations. If the projected sales do not materialise there is a risk that the total value of the intangible assets shown above would be impaired.

Goodwill is assessed annually for impairment. At the period end based on these assumptions there is an indication of impairment of the full value of goodwill.

On 4 May 2021 the Group entered into an agreement to purchase 51% of the equity interests of Hyperneph Software Ltd. Refer to Note 27 for further details of the acquisition.

There is no consideration allocated to the fair value of the net identifiable assets and liabilities acquired resulting in goodwill of GBP318,629 for intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill includes customer loyalty, staff know how, reputation and relationships with contractors and suppliers. The goodwill has not currently been treated as being expected to be tax deductible.

 
 Details of the fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities 
  acquired and goodwill as at 4 May 2021 are as follows, measuring 
  non controlling interests under the "proportionate interest 
  method": 
 
                                    Book Value    Adjustment   Fair value 
                                           GBP           GBP          GBP 
 
 Intangible fixed assets                     -             -            - 
 Tangible fixed assets                   5,338             -        5,338 
 Financial assets                            -             -            - 
 Trade and other receivables            15,000             -       15,000 
 Cash                                   24,155             -       24,155 
 Trade and other payables             (41,805)             -     (41,805) 
 Borrowings                                  -             -            - 
                                    ----------    ----------   ---------- 
 Total net assets                        2,688             -        2,688 
 Non controlling interests                                        (1,317) 
 Goodwill                                                         318,629 
                                                               ---------- 
 Fair value of consideration                                      320,000 
                                                               ---------- 
 

Acquisition-related costs were GBP35,025 and were recognised as expenses in the period within administrative expenses.

The amount of the non-controlling interest in the acquiree recognised at the acquisition date was GBP1,317 and was measured using the 'proportionate interest method'.

GBP5,208 of revenue and GBP35,778 losses of the acquiree (net of intercompany eliminations) since the acquisition date have been included in the consolidated statement of income for the period.

It is not possible to calculate the combined entity's revenue and loss if the acquisition had occurred at the start of the period due to the acquiree's long period of accounts which straddled the Group's prior year end.

14. Investments in subsidiaries

Company

 
                                                                  Investments              Total 
                                                                          GBP                GBP 
   Cost 
   At 1 October 2019 and 2020                                               -                 - 
   Additions in year                                                  320,000          320,000 
   Impairment                                                       (320,000)          (320,000) 
                                             --------------------------------  ----------------- 
   At 30 September 2020 and 2021                                       - - 10                  - 
                                             --------------------------------  ----------------- 
   Carrying amount 
   As at 30 September 2020 and 2021                                         -                  - 
 
 

The value of shares in investments are tested annually for impairment.

 
    Subsidiaries          Registered Address   Class of           Total Number        Percentage 
    as at 30 Sept                               Shares             of Shares in     held by Catenae 
         2021                                                      issue at 30 
                                                                    Sept 2021 
    Synovate Global     35 New Broad Street,   Ordinary Shares 
          Ltd            London, EC2M 1NH       of 0.1p                1                 100% 
                       ======================  ================  ==============  ================== 
                        1007 London Road, 
  Hyperneph Software     Leigh-On-Sea          Ordinary Shares 
          Ltd            SS9 3JY                of 0.1p               2000               51% 
                       ======================  ================  ==============  ================== 
 

Synovate Global Ltd was dissolved on 7 June 2022.

15. Trade and other receivables

Group and Company

 
                                                                  2021       2020 
                                                                   GBP        GBP 
   Trade receivables                                            11,010      4,284 
   Other receivables                                            34,226     16,320 
                                         -----------------------------  --------- 
                                                                45,236     20,604 
                                         -----------------------------  --------- 
 
 

Trade receivable days at the year-end were 133 days (2020: 105 days). No interest is charged on receivables within the agreed credit terms. Thereafter, interest may be charged.

An allowance for impairment is made where there is an identified event which, based on previous experience, is evidence of a reduction in the recoverability of the outstanding amount. The Group provides, in full, for any debts it believes have become non- recoverable. The figures shown above are after deducting specific provision for bad and doubtful debts of GBPnil (2020: GBPnil). No amounts included within trade and other receivables are expected to be recovered in more than one year (2020: GBPnil).

The maximum exposure to credit risk at the reporting date is the carrying value of each class of receivable set out above. The carrying value at the year-end for each class of assets is deemed by the Directors to be the same as the fair value.

The ageing of trade receivables that have not been impaired are:

 
                                     2021              2020 
                                      GBP               GBP 
 
                                  11,010              4,284 
 
   More than 29 days               11,010             4,284 
                       ------------------  ---------------- 
 
 

16. Trade and other payables

Group

 
                                                                     2021              2020 
                                                                      GBP               GBP 
   Trade payables                                              86,193               137,813 
   Other payables                                               122,482               4,284 
   Taxation and social security                                23,701                   455 
   Accruals and contract liabilities                         42,845                  71,669 
                                           ------------------------------  ---------------- 
                                                          275,221                   214,221 
                                           ------------------------------  ---------------- 
 
 

Included in accruals and deferred income are amounts of GBP6,500 (2020: GBP34,250) relating to unpaid contingent remuneration to the Directors in office at the year-end. This has been accrued in accordance with the payments agreed between the Group and Directors.

Included in contract liabilities there is GBP12,000 (2020: GBP6,250), which relates to the residual proportion of annual fees remaining at the year-end.

Company

 
                                                                     2021                2020 
                                                                      GBP                 GBP 
   Trade payables                                              83,492                 137,813 
   Other payables                                               105,102                 4,284 
   Taxation and social security                                  1,470                    455 
   Accruals and contract liabilities                         36,595                    71,669 
                                           ------------------------------  ------------------ 
                                                          226,659                     214,221 
                                           ------------------------------  ------------------ 
 
 

Included in accruals and deferred income are amounts of GBP6,500 (2020: GBP34,250) relating to unpaid contingent remuneration to the Directors in office at the year-end. This has been accrued in accordance with the payments agreed between the Company and Directors.

Included in contract liabilities there is GBP6,250 (2020: GBP6,250), which relates to the residual proportion of annual fees remaining at the year-end.

17. Interest bearing loans and borrowings

Group and Company

 
                                                              2021       2020 
                                                               GBP        GBP 
   Loans due within one year                                     -          - 
   Loans due after one year                                 -          18,000 
                                             ---------------------  --------- 
                                                                 -     18,000 
                                             ---------------------  --------- 
 
 

The loan GBP18,000 was a Bounce Back Loan and was due to be repaid over 6 years with interest at 2.5% per year, with the repayments and interest commencing 1 year after draw down. However, the loan was repaid in full in May 2021 without any interest accruing.

18. Financial instruments and risk management

Financial risk factors

The Group's financial instruments comprise cash, including short-term deposits, trade and other receivables, short-term loan financing and trade and other payables that arise directly from its operations. The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are liquidity risk, credit risk and interest rate risk. The Board has reviewed and agreed policies for managing each of these risks and they are summarised below. The Group has no financial assets other than trade receivables and cash at bank. The statement of financial position values for the financial assets and liabilities are not materially different from their fair values.

Liquidity risk

The Group seeks to manage financial risk to ensure sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs and to invest cash assets safely and profitably. The Group policy is to ensure there are sufficient cash reserves to meet liabilities during such periods. These are incorporated into rolling twelve-month Group cash flow forecasts, which are reviewed by the Board monthly.

Short-term flexibility is provided through the availability of cash facilities. Long-term funding is secured through issues of share capital and loans.

Credit risk

The Group's principal financial assets are bank balances, cash and trade and other receivables. The Group's credit risk is primarily attributable to its trade receivables. As far as possible, the Group operates to ensure that the payment terms of customers are matched to the Group's own contractual obligations on development.

Currency risk

The Group does not operate in overseas markets and is not subject to exposures on transactions undertaken during the year. The Group's exposure to exchange rate fluctuations is therefore not significant.

Capital risk management

The capital structure of the Group consists of a loan and the shareholders' equity, comprising issued share capital and reserves. The capital structure of the Group is reviewed on an on-going basis with reference to the costs applicable to each element of capital, future requirements of the Group, flexibility of capital to be drawn down and availability of further capital should it be required.

The Group had no loan liabilities at the year-end (2020: GBP18,000).

Liability maturity analysis

Group

 
                                         Repayable on demand  Between 1   Between 6 
                                          or within 1 month    month and   months and 
     2021                                                      6 months    1 year 
                                                         GBP         GBP          GBP 
   Trade creditors                                    86,193           -            - 
   Other creditors                                         -           -      146,183 
   Interest bearing loans                                  -           -            - 
 
 
                                                                   Between 1   Between 6 
                                              Repayable on demand   month and   months and 
     2020                                     or within 1 month     6 months    1 year 
                                                              GBP         GBP          GBP 
   Trade creditors                                        137,813           -            - 
   Other creditors                                          4,284           -            - 
   Interest bearing loans                                       -           -            - 
    (GBP18,000 due within 
    6 years but repaid early 
    8 months after year 
    end) 
 

Company

 
                                         Repayable on demand  Between 1   Between 6 
                                          or within 1 month    month and   months and 
     2021                                                      6 months    1 year 
                                                         GBP         GBP          GBP 
   Trade creditors                                    83,492           -            - 
   Other creditors                                         -           -      106,572 
   Interest bearing loans                                  -           -            - 
 
 
                                                                   Between 1   Between 6 
                                              Repayable on demand   month and   months and 
     2020                                     or within 1 month     6 months    1 year 
                                                              GBP         GBP          GBP 
   Trade creditors                                        137,813           -            - 
   Other creditors                                          4,284           -            - 
   Interest bearing loans                                       -           -            - 
    (GBP18,000 due within 
    6 years but repaid early 
    8 months after year 
    end) 
 

Interest rate and liquidity risk

The Group's financial liabilities represented trade and other payables at the year-end. No interest was payable on the balances outstanding as at the year end. The Group's working capital commitments are reviewed on an on-going basis with reference to the dates when liabilities are to be repaid.

19. Share capital

 
                                                    2021       2020 
                                                     GBP        GBP 
   Allotted, called up and fully paid 
    281,220,744 (2020: 221,091,508) ordinary 
    shares of 0.2p 
    (2020: 0.2p) each                            562,441    442,183 
                                               =========  ========= 
                                                 562,441    442,183 
 

On 23 December 2019 the 3,223,601,700 ordinary shares of 0.1p each were subdivided into 32,236,017 ordinary shares of 0.2p each and 32,236,017 deferred shares of 9.8p each.

The aggregate nominal value of the deferred shares is GBP3,159,130.

   20.     Share warrants 

At 30 September 2021, the Company had the following equity settled warrants in issue (the number of warrants and exercise prices have been adjusted for the reorganisation of the Company's shares into ordinary and deferred shares during the year):

 
                                                                        Shares 
                                                                     forfeited 
                                           Number of                 / expired       Warrants 
                      Date warrant          warrants    Warrants      / waived    outstanding 
                      granted            outstanding     granted   / exercised       as at 30    Exercise 
                                               as at      during    during the      Sept 2021       price 
                                          1 Oct 2020    the year          year 
 
   Edward Guy 
    Meyer           31/01/2020             2,000,000           -   (2,000,000)              -        0.4p 
   Brian Thompson   31/01/2020            26,931,818           -             -     26,931,818        0.4p 
   Anthony 
    Daltrey         31/01/2020             5,000,000           -             -      5,000,000        0.4p 
   Misc. Warrants   03/08/2016               267,075           -     (267,075)              -        125p 
 03/08/2016                                  267,075           -     (267,075)              -        175p 
 23/08/2016                                  287,582           -     (287,582)              -        125p 
 23/08/2016                                  287,582           -     (287,582)              -        175p 
 05/03/2019                                5,750,000           -             -      5,750,000       12.5p 
 31/01/2020                                4,363,637           -             -      4,363,637        0.4p 
             20/04/2020                    1,000,000           -             -      1,000,000       1.25p 
             27/01/2021                            -  26,200,000   (3,722,760)     22,477,240          3p 
             27/01/2021                            -   2,500,000             -      2,500,000          2p 
             08/04/2021                            -   2,000,000             -      2,000,000        2.5p 
 
                                          46,154,769  30,700,000   (6,832,074)     70,022,695 
                                     ---------------  ----------  ------------  ------------- 
 

On 27 January 2021, the Company issued warrants to placing investors and conversion over a total of 26,200,000 ordinary shares at an exercise price of 3p which may be exercised up to two years from the date of issue. In addition, warrants over 2,500,000 shares were issued at 2p which may be exercised up to 3 years. On 8 April 2021, 2,000,000 warrants were issued at 2.5p which may be exercised up to 2 years.

The fair value of the share warrants issued as share based payments was estimated at the date of grant using the Monte-Carlo model for those with the performance conditions and the Black Scholes model for those without performance conditions, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which they were granted. The following tables list the inputs to the model used for the valuations of share warrants.

The warrants granted in year ended 30 September 2021 related to subscription and conversion warrants issued alongside certain shares issued during the year.

 
   Grant Date                5/4/2019 
   Final Date                5/4/2022 
   Exercise Price              0.125p 
   Share Price                   0.1p 
   Expected Volatility            98% 
   Expected Dividend Yield        n/a 
   Risk Free Rate               1.49% 
   Average Time to Vest       1 years 
 
 
   Grant Date                  3/2/2021 
   Final Date                  3/2/2024 
   Exercise Price                    2p 
   Share Price                       2p 
   Expected Volatility              25% 
   Expected Dividend Yield          n/a 
   Risk Free Rate                  0.6% 
   Average Time to Vest       immediate 
 

The total fair value of the warrants granted in the period was approximately GBP2,000 (2020: GBPnil) but has not been deemed to be material and so has not been recognised . The net charge recognised in the statement of comprehensive income for share warrants was GBPnil (2020: GBPnil).

   21.     Capital commitments 

There were no capital commitments as of 30 September 2021 or 30 September 2020.

   22.     Share-based payment 

On 15 August 2011, the Company granted to the Directors and other individuals options over a total of 19,500,000 ordinary shares of 0.1p each, at a price of 1 penny per share as disclosed in the announcement dated 16 August 2011. Half of the options vest once the closing mid-market share price of the Company has been more than or equal to 2 pence for a period of 15 consecutive business days. The remainder vest once the closing mid- market share price of the Company has been more than or equal to 3 pence for a period of 15 consecutive days. The options are exercisable on or following the first anniversary of the date of issue and will lapse on the tenth anniversary of the date of issue. Options issued to non-Director employees under the EMI scheme lapse on cessation of employment. Since the issue date 7,500,000 options have lapsed.

On 13 December 2012, the Company granted to various individuals options over a total of 7,695,000 ordinary shares of 0.1p each at a price of 1.5 pence per share as disclosed in the announcement dated 14 December 2012. Half of the options vest once the closing mid- market share price of the Company has been more than or equal to 2 pence for a period of 15 consecutive business days. The remainder vest once the closing mid-market share price of the Company has been more than or equal to 3 pence for a period of 15 consecutive days. The options are exercisable on or following the first anniversary of the date of issue and will lapse on the tenth anniversary of the date of issue. Options issued to employees under the EMI scheme lapse on cessation of employment. Since the issue date 5,695,000 options have lapsed.

On 27 March 2015, the Company granted to the Directors and other individuals options over a total of 85,787,000 ordinary shares of 0.1p each at a price of 1 penny per share as disclosed in the announcement dated 22 December 2014. Half of the options vest once the closing mid-market share price of the Company has been more than or equal to 2 pence for a period of 15 consecutive business days. The remainder vest once the closing mid- market share price of the Company has been more than or equal to 3 pence for a period of 15 consecutive days. The options are exercisable on or following the first anniversary of the date of issue and will lapse on the tenth anniversary of the date of issue. Options issued to non-Director employees under the EMI scheme lapse on cessation of employment. Since the issue date 19,190,000 options have lapsed.

On 23 August 2016, the Company granted to the Directors and other individuals options over a total of 78,260,782 ordinary shares of 0.1p each at a price of 0.1 pence per share as disclosed in the announcement dated 23 August 2016. The options will lapse on the tenth anniversary of the date of issue. On 23 August 2016, the Company also granted to a Director options over a total of 3,333,334 ordinary shares of 0.1p each, half of the options at a price of 1.25 pence per share and the remainder at 1.75 pence per share. The options vest once the closing mid-market share price of the Company has been more than 2.5 pence for a period of 5 consecutive business days. The options will lapse on the fifth anniversary of the date of issue.

Details of the Options are as follows:

 
                                            Number of              Number of                Options 
                        Options held      new options                options                held 
                        at 1 October       granted in              forfeited                at 30               Option 
                                2020         the year            in the year                September           price 
                                                                                            2021 
   Tony Sanders              153,520                -                153,520                        -             100p 
                              66,666                -                      -                   66,666              10p 
                              16,666                -                 16,666                        -             125p 
                              16,666                -                 16,666                        -             175p 
   Kevin Everett              35,820                -                 35,820                        -             100p 
                              77,778                -                      -                   77,778              10p 
   Others                    596,630                -                596,630                        -             100p 
                              20,000                -                      -                   20,000             150p 
                             638,165                -                638,165                        -             100p 
                   =================  ===============  =====================  =======================  =============== 
   Total                   1,621,911                -              1,457,467                  164,444 
                   =================  ===============  =====================  =======================  =============== 
 

At 30 September 2021, no options were exercisable due to the mid-market share price of the Company in the period (30 September 2020: nil). At this date, the weighted average contractual life of the outstanding options was 0.1 years (30 September 2020: 1.1 years).

There were no share options exercised during the year (2020: nil).

The fair value of the share options was estimated at the date of the grant using either the Monte-Carlo model (where market conditions existed) or the Black-Scholes model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which they were granted.

The following table lists the inputs to the model used for the valuations of share options:

 
   Options granted on 15 August 2011 lapsed 
    15 August 2021 
   Weighted average share price (pence)         0.95p 
   Weighted average exercise price (pence)         1p 
   Option life (years)                              1 
   Risk free interest rate (%)                      2 
   Dividend yield                                   0 
   Volatility (%)                                  60 
   Options granted on 13 December 2012 expire 
    13 December 2022 
   Weighted average share price (pence)          0.7p 
   Weighted average exercise price (pence)       1.5p 
   Option life (years)                              1 
   Risk free interest rate (%)                      2 
   Dividend yield                                   0 
   Volatility (%)                                  60 
 
 
   Options granted on 27 March 2015 expire 27 
    March 2025 
   Exercise price (pence)                               1p         1p 
   Share price (pence)                               0.65p      0.65p 
   Expected volatility (%)                             85%        85% 
   Expected dividend yield                             n/a        n/a 
   Risk free rate                                    0.41%      0.49% 
   Average time to vest (years)                    2 years  2.3 years 
 
 
 
   Options granted on 23 August 2016 expire 
    23 August 2026 
   Exercise price (pence)                                     0.1p 
   Share price (pence)                                      0.625p 
   Expected volatility (%)                                     91% 
   Expected dividend yield                                     n/a 
   Risk free rate                                            1.33% 
   Average time to vest (years)                           10 years 
 
 
 
   Options granted on 23 August 2016 lapsed 
    23 August 2021 
   Exercise price (pence)                           1.25p      1.75p 
   Share price (pence)                             0.625p     0.625p 
   Expected volatility (%)                            91%        91% 
   Expected dividend yield                            n/a        n/a 
   Risk free rate                                   0.07%      0.07% 
   Average time to vest (years)                   2 years    2 years 
 
 

The expected volatility was based on historic volatility and reflects the assumption that the historical volatility is indicative of future trends, which may not necessarily be the actual outcome. No other features of the options were incorporated into the measurement of fair value, and non-market conditions have not been included in calculating the fair value. The total fair value of the options granted in the period was GBPnil (2020: GBPnil). The amount debited to the statement of comprehensive income for share options was GBPnil (2020: GBPnil). The combined total fair value of the options and warrants granted in the period was GBPnil (2020: GBPnil) and the combined amount debited to the statement of comprehensive income was GBPnil (2020: GBPnil).

   23.     Transactions with Directors and other related parties 

Other transactions with Directors

As stated in note 16 to the accounts a total of GBP6,500 (2020: GBP34,250) is due to certain Directors as unpaid remuneration.

During the prior year, Brian Thompson provided loans to the Group, both before and after his appointment as a director. These loans were fully repaid by the end of the year.

 
                                                                 Payments (to) 
      Related Party relationship          Transaction           / from related      Balance owing 
                                               amount                  parties                  / 
                                                                                             owed 
                                       2021      2020        2021         2020   2021        2020 
                                        GBP       GBP         GBP          GBP    GBP         GBP 
  Sales/(Purchases) from 
   companies in which 
   Directors or their 
   immediate family have 
   a significant controlling 
   interest                          17,800    12,880      17,800       12,880      -           - 
   Amounts lent to the 
    Group by the Directors 
    or companies in which 
    Directors or their 
    immediate family have 
    a significant controlling 
    interest                              -         -           -     (18,426)      -      11,222 
   Amounts lent to joint 
    venture companies                     -         -           -            -      -           - 
 

All amounts owing to related parties are payable on demand with no interest accruing.

   24.     Retirement benefit schemes 

During the year, GBP1,207 was paid to a retirement benefit scheme on behalf of Directors (2020:

GBP928).

   25.     Operating lease rental commitments 

At 30 September 2021 and 30 September 2020, the Group had no commitments under operating leases.

   26.     Notes supporting the cash flow statement 

Cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of the cash flow statement comprises:

 
                                                                   2021       2020 
                                                                    GBP        GBP 
   Cash available on demand                                     605,082    714,043 
                                         ------------------------------  --------- 
                                                                605,082    714,043 
                                         ------------------------------  --------- 
 
 
   27.     Events after the reporting period 

On 16 October 2020, the Company agreed to issue warrants over 12,000,000 new ordinary shares in the Company, including 10,000,000 to a related party of BHA-Medical (Pty) Limited. The Warrants will be exercisable at a price of 2.5 pence per ordinary share and will vest with immediate effect from the date of grant and may be exercised for a period of up to 2 years from issue.

On 16 February 2022, the Company ended this joint venture agreement and no warrants were issued.

On 4 May 2021 the Company acquired a 51% interest in Hyperneph Software Limited ("Hyperneph" or "Acquisition"). Tony Sanders is a former director of the Company and a director and shareholder of Hyperneph. The consideration for the Acquisition amounts to GBP320,000, of which GBP270,000 will be satisfied in cash ("Cash Consideration") and the balance of GBP50,000 will be satisfied by way of the issue of new ordinary shares in the Company ("Equity Consideration"). Hyperneph, incorporated on 24 February 2020, is a software and application development consultancy, focusing on digital transformation. The rationale for the acquisition is to secure and enhance the Company's ability to deliver innovative software-based solutions leveraging Catenae's existing capabilities including task management, proof of work, digital wallets, identity and digital certification capabilities, allowing Catenae to provide a broader portfolio of product and service offerings to support customers as they pursue new ways of working with people located remotely in distributed operations. The Cash Consideration will be satisfied from Catenae's existing cash resources. The Equity Consideration was due to be satisfied by the issue of new ordinary shares on or around 28 February 2022 at the volume weighted average price of the Company's shares during the previous 10 trading days.

On 9 May 2022, Mr Alan Simpson and Mr Anthony Sanders issued legal proceedings against the Company in the High Court. The claimed sum was GBP49,875.00 (plus interest) along with specific performance of various clauses of a Share Purchase Agreement and a Shareholders Agreement both dated 1 May 2022. Those relate to the issue of the GBP50,000 shares consideration and the payment of two amounts of GBP20,000 relating to working capital. The action is being defended by the Company which has brought a counterclaim for breach of restrictive covenants and fiduciary duty. No date is currently set for trial but the Claimants have issued a Summary Judgment application which is yet to be listed by the Court.

On 28 September 2022 the Company has agreed additional funding in the form of a convertible loan

for GBP250,000 from Sanderson Capital Partners Ltd.

Caution regarding forward looking statements

Certain statements in this announcement, are, or may be deemed to be, forward looking statements. Forward looking statements are identi ed by their use of terms and phrases such as "believe", "could", "should" "envisage", "estimate", "intend", "may", "plan", "potentially", "expect", "will" or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts but rather on the Directors' current expectations and assumptions regarding the Company's future growth, results of operations, performance, future capital and other expenditures (including the amount, nature and sources of funding thereof), competitive advantages, business prospects and opportunities. Such forward looking statements re ect the Directors' current beliefs and assumptions and are based on information currently available to the Directors.

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