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RNS Number : 2904B

Q Resources Plc

16 February 2011

Q Resources Plc

Final results for the period from 13 November 2009 to 31 December 2010

16 February 2011

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

After a successful launch last April on the AIM Market in London the Company has progressed on its strategy to secure top industry talent and then bring an asset into the Company.

In May 2010, Dr. Michael Price joined the Company as Senior Non-Executive Director, and in July 2010 Bernard Pryor joined as Chief Executive Officer. The additional experience they bring gives your Company an excellent team to evaluate, secure and develop mining projects around the world. Since Dr. Price and Mr. Pryor joined the Company the board has worked with them to further define our strategy and evaluate opportunities.

On 1 February 2011, we appointed Gavin Ferrar as Chief Financial Officer. Gavin joins us from Investec Bank plc. where he was responsible for the origination and execution of mining and metals debt as well as equity financing for Investec's Capital Markets division. Gavin also has a wealth of operational experience across the metals and mining sector, working at AngloGold Ltd. as Project Manager on the Yatela Gold Project and at Anglo American plc.

We have reviewed a large number of opportunities to date, within our strategic focus, and we continue to have a selection of projects under evaluation with an intention to finalising a transaction within the near future.

We continue to work well with all our professional advisers and I would like to thank them on behalf of the Board.

Ivan Murphy

Chairman

Q RESOURCES PLC

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 13 NOVEMBER 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2010

 
                                 Note      2010 
                                       ------------ 
                                            GBP 
 
 Operating expenses                       (944,764) 
 Start up costs                           (188,796) 
 Share based payment charge       13      (514,776) 
                                       ------------ 
 
 Operating loss                   6     (1,648,336) 
 
 Finance cost                               (2,086) 
 
 Loss for the period before 
  taxation                              (1,650,422) 
 
 Taxation                         8               - 
                                       ------------ 
 
 Loss for the period after 
  taxation                              (1,650,422) 
                                       ============ 
 
 Total comprehensive loss 
  for the period attributable 
  to: 
 Owners                                 (1,650,422) 
                                       ============ 
 
 Basic / diluted loss per 
  share                           9          (0.05) 
                                       ============ 
 
 
 

The above results are derived from continuing operations.

The notes below form an integral part of these financial statements.

Q RESOURCES PLC

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010

 
                                  Notes      2010 
                                         ------------ 
                                              GBP 
 ASSETS 
 
 Non current assets 
 Property, plant and equipment     10           8,129 
 Total non-current assets                       8,129 
 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables       11          97,390 
 Cash and cash equivalents                  2,030,837 
                                         ------------ 
 Total current assets                       2,128,227 
                                         ------------ 
 
 Total assets                               2,136,356 
 
 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 
 Capital and reserves 
 Share capital                     12       2,947,215 
 Share based payment reserve                  514,776 
 Warrant reserve                              232,558 
 Retained deficit                         (1,641,543) 
 Total equity                               2,053,006 
                                         ------------ 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables          14          83,350 
                                         ------------ 
 Total liabilities                             83,350 
                                         ------------ 
 
 Total equity and liabilities               2,136,356 
                                         ============ 
 

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors and authorised for issue

on and signed on its behalf by:

___________________

Stephen Folland

DIRECTOR

The notes below form an integral part of these financial statements.

Q RESOURCES PLC

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 13 NOVEMBER 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2010

 
                                                     Share 
                            Share      Retained      based    Warrant 
                  Notes    capital      deficit     payment    reserve      Total 
                         ----------  ------------  --------  ---------  ------------ 
                             GBP          GBP         GBP       GBP          GBP 
 
 Loss for the 
  period                          -   (1,650,422)         -          -   (1,650,422) 
                         ----------  ------------  --------  ---------  ------------ 
 
 Total 
  comprehensive 
  income for 
  the period                      -   (1,650,422)         -          -   (1,650,422) 
                         ----------  ------------  --------  ---------  ------------ 
 
 Transactions 
 with owners 
 
 Issue of 
  shares and 
  warrants         12     3,010,273             -         -    264,729     3,275,002 
 
 Placing costs             (93,168)             -         -   (23,292)     (116,460) 
 
 Share based 
  payment 
  charge             13           -             -   514,776          -       514,776 
 
 Exercise of 
  warrants         12        30,110         8,879         -    (8,879)        30,110 
 
 Total 
  transactions 
  with owners             2,947,215         8,879   514,776    232,558     3,703,428 
                         ----------  ------------  --------  ---------  ------------ 
 
 Balance at 31 
  December 
  2010                    2,947,215   (1,641,543)   514,776    232,558     2,053,006 
                         ==========  ============  ========  =========  ============ 
 

The notes below form an integral part of these financial statements.

Q RESOURCES PLC

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 13 NOVEMBER 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2010

 
                                                 2010 
                                                  GBP 
 Cash flows from operating activities 
 Loss for the period before taxation          (1,650,422) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation charge                                1,044 
 Share based payments                             514,776 
 Finance costs                                      2,086 
 Increase in receivables                         (97,390) 
 Increase in payables                              83,350 
 
 Net cash used in operating activities        (1,146,556) 
                                             ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from investing activities 
 Purchase of property, plant and 
  machinery                                      (12,141) 
 Finance costs                                    (2,086) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, 
  plant and machinery                               2,968 
 
 Net cash used in investing activities           (11,259) 
                                             ------------ 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from issue of shares and 
  warrants                                      3,305,112 
 Payment of transaction costs                   (116,460) 
 
 Net cash generated from financing 
  activities                                    3,188,652 
                                             ------------ 
 
 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents      2,030,837 
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
  of the period                                         - 
 Cash and cash equivalents at end 
  of the period                                 2,030,837 
                                             ============ 
 

The notes below form an integral part of these financial statements.

Q RESOURCES PLC

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIOD FROM 13 NOVEMBER 2009 TO 31 DECEMBER 2010

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Q Resources Plc (formerly known as Raiko Resources Limited) (the "Company") is a public company limited by shares, incorporated in Jersey on 13 November 2009, whose registered office is 43/45 La Motte Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE4 8SD. The Company has been established to identify acquire and make investments in resource assets with an initial focus on Africa and/or South America.

On 9 April 2010, the Company commenced trading its ordinary shares on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange plc ("AIM").

2. GOING CONCERN

The directors' report summarises the Company's activities, its financial performance and financial position together with any factors likely to affect its future development. In addition, it discusses the principal risks and uncertainties the Company faces. Note 5 to the financial statements summarises the Company's capital and risk management objectives and policies together with financial risks.

The directors are confident that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and for this reason they have adopted the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

3. BASIS OF PREPERATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") under the historical cost convention and as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as adopted by the European Union. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires the Board to exercise its judgement in the process of applying the Company's accounting policies.

Standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards that are not yet effective and have not yet been adopted by the Company

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations relevant to the Company's operations that have not been applied in these financial statements were in issue but not yet effective or endorsed:

 
         IFRS 2 (amended)                Share Based Payments - Amendment; 
                                         Cash-settled Share -based payment 
                                         transactions 
         IFRS 9                          Financial Instruments 
         IAS 24 (revised 2009)           Related Party Disclosures 
         IAS 39                          Financial Instruments: Recognition 
                                         and Measurement - Amendments relating 
                                         to eligible hedged items (endorsed) 
         IFRIC 14 (amended)              Prepayments of a Minimum Funding 
                                         requirement 
         IFRIC 17                        Distribution of Non-Cash Assets to 
                                         Owners (endorsed) 
         IFRIC 18                        Transfer of assets from customers 
                                         (endorsed) 
         IFRIC 19                        Extinguishing Financial Liabilities 
                                         with Equity Instruments Annual 
                                         Improvement Project April 2009 
                                         (endorsed) 
 

The directors anticipate that the adoption of these Standards and Interpretations as appropriate in future periods will have no material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below:

(a) Foreign currencies

(i) Functional and presentation currency

Items included in the financial statements of the Company are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ("the functional currency"). The financial statements are presented in Sterling (GBP), which is the Company's functional and presentation currency, as the directors consider GBP as the currency that most faithfully reflects the economic effects of the underlying transactions, events and conditions.

(ii) Transactions and balances

Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency at the rates of exchange ruling at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in the profit or loss. Such balances are translated at period-end exchange rates.

(b) Taxation

The Company is resident for taxation purposes in Jersey and its income is subject to Jersey income tax, presently at a rate of zero.

The income tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Income tax is recognised in the profit and loss except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In that case, tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. Taxable profit differs from accounting profit as reported in the profit and loss because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible.

Current tax expense is the expected tax payable on the taxable income for the period. It is calculated on the basis of the tax laws and rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and including any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.

Deferred tax is provided using the balance sheet liability method, providing for temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the asset can be utilised. This requires judgements to be made in respect of the availability of future taxable income

.

The Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated using tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset realised based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset only when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income tax assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis.

No deferred tax asset or liability is recognised in respect of temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, branches and joint ventures where the Company is able to control the timing of reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future.

(c) Property, plant and equipment

All property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less depreciation. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the acquisition of the items. Subsequent costs are included in the asset's carrying value when it is considered probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the Company and the cost of the item can be measured reliably.

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method to allocate the cost over the assets' estimated useful lives, as follows:

- Computer equipment: 4 years

- Furniture, fittings and equipment: 5 years

The assets' residual values and useful lives are reviewed, and adjusted if appropriate, at least at each financial year-end.

An asset's carrying amount is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if its carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount.

An item of property, plant and equipment is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise from the continued use of the asset. Any gain or loss arising on the disposal or retirement of an item of property, plant and equipment is determined as the difference between the sales proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and is recognised in profit or loss.

(d) Financial instruments

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised at the reporting date when the Company has become a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. The Company's policies in respect of the main financial instruments are as follows:

Trade and other receivables

Trade and other receivables are not interest bearing and are initially recognised at their fair value and are subsequently stated at amortised cost using the effective interest method as reduced by appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts.

Trade and other payables

Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest method.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash comprises of cash at bank. Cash equivalents are short term and highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Effective interest method

The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating interest income over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cash receipts (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective interest rate, transaction costs and other premiums or discounts) through the expected life of the debt instrument, or, where appropriate, a shorter period, to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.

(e) Operating segments

Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision maker. The chief operating decision maker is the person or group that allocates resources to and assesses the performance of the operating segments of an entity. Currently the Company only operates in one geographical location and only has one operating segment.

(f) Share based payments

The Company has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 "Share Based Payments". As stated in note 12, the Company issued options and warrants at the time of the initial placement. The Company's share option scheme is recognised as an expense with a corresponding credit to the share based payment reserve. The warrants are split between Series 'A' and Series 'B'. The Series 'A' warrants were issued to investors as part of the fundraising and are shown separately in the warrant reserve. The Series 'B' were issued for a service to be provided to the Company and are expensed to the profit or loss over the vesting period. The fair value is measured at grant date.

Share based payments

Certain Company employees and consultants are rewarded with share based instruments. These are stated at fair value at the date of grant and are expensed to the profit and loss, over the vesting period of the instrument, or charged to share capital when the share based payment relates to the provision of fund raising services.

Fair value is estimated using the Black-Scholes or Monte Carlo option pricing model as appropriate. The estimated life of the instrument used in the model is adjusted for management's best estimate of the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.

(g) Lease commitments

Leases where the lessor retains substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as operating leases and the rental payments are charged to the profit and loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

4. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS

Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

In preparing the financial statements the Company must select and apply various accounting policies. In order to apply its accounting policies the Company makes estimates and judgements concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by definition seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are as follows:

Share based payments

The Company measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value requires determining the most appropriate valuation model for a grant of equity instruments, which is dependent on the terms and conditions of the grant. This also requires determining the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the option, volatility and dividend yield and make assumptions about them.

5. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

Financial risk factors

The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Company's risk management objectives and policies. The Company's overall risk management policies focus on the volatility of financial markets and seek to minimise potential adverse effects on the Company's financial performance and flexibility.

The Company's activities expose it to a variety of financial risks; credit risk, and market risk. The Company has financial instruments of other receivables, cash and cash equivalents and other items such as accruals, and other payables.

This note presents information about the Company's exposure to each of the above risks, the Board's objectives, policies and processes for measuring and managing risk and the management of capital.

The Company held no derivative instruments during the period ended 31 December 2010.

A summary of the main risks are addressed below:

Credit Risk

Credit risk arises when a failure by counterparty to discharge their obligations could reduce the amount of future cash inflows from financial assets on hand at the reporting date.

The Company's credit risk arises principally from cash and cash equivalents. The Company's policy is to maintain its cash balance and short term deposits with a reputable banking institution and to monitor the placement of cash and deposit balances on an on going basis.

Market Risk

(a) Cash flow and fair value interest rate risk

The Company's cash flow is monitored at regular intervals by the Board. The interest rates at which the cash and deposits are placed are fixed in nature and hence the Company is not exposed to the risk of fluctuating interest rates. Since the financial statements of the Company show cash at cost, the question of fair value risk for the same does not arise. The weighted average interest rate on cash and cash deposits in the period was 0%.

(b) Foreign currency risk

Foreign currency risk arises when future commercial transactions or recognised monetary assets and liabilities are denominated in a currency other than the Company's functional currency. At the period end the Company no longer held any assets in a different currency to that of the functional currency.

Capital Management

The Company's objectives when managing share capital and cumulative reserves ("Capital") is to safeguard the ability to continue as a going concern in order to provide returns and value for its shareholders. The Company manages its capital structure by monitoring expenditure and producing cash flow forecasts. The Company has no borrowings and accordingly it has a nil gearing ratio.

Fair Value

The directors have reviewed the financial statements and have concluded that there is no significant difference between the book values and fair values of the assets and liabilities of the Company as at 31 December 2010.

Sensitivity

Given the above information, the Company was not exposed to significant changes in market variables, being exchange rates and interest rates at the period end and hence no sensitivity analysis has been provided as required by IFRS 7.

6. OPERATING LOSS

Operating loss has been arrived at after charging:

 
                                                                   2010 
                                                                    GBP 
                                                         ---------------- 
 
         Depreciation of property, plant and equipment              1,044 
         Net foreign exchange loss                                  1,188 
         Operating lease expense                                   28,474 
         Staff costs                                              150,453 
                                                         ---------------- 
 

As detailed in notes 12 and 13, the company had issued share options and warrants to the shareholders, directors and key employees. As stated in note 3, it is the Company's policy to apply a charge to the profit or loss for the period. The share options and warrants were issued for the following reasons;

-- Series 'A' Warrants - These were granted as an incentive to subscribe for shares in the Company at the time of the Initial placing offer,

-- Series 'B' Warrants - These were issued to Quantic Limited to incentivise them to identify acquisitions for the Company.

-- Options - These were issued to directors and key employees, as part of their overall remuneration package.

Amounts payable to Baker Tilly UK Audit LLP and their associates in respect of both audit and non-audit services as follows:

 
                                                     2010 
                                                     GBP 
                                           --------------- 
 
         Audit of financial statements              12,000 
         General advice on AIM admission            25,113 
                                           --------------- 
 
                                                    37,113 
                                           =============== 
 

7. STAFF COSTS

The average monthly number of employees (including executive officers) employed by the Company for the period was as follows:

 
                                           2010 
                                          Number 
                                 --------------- 
 
         Office and management                 1 
                                 =============== 
 

The aggregate remuneration comprised:

 
                                                2010 
                                                 GBP 
                                      ---------------- 
 
         Wages and salaries                    137,500 
         Share based payment charge            224,944 
                                      ---------------- 
                                               362,444 
                                      ================ 
 

Directors' remuneration:

 
                                  2010                  2010              2010 
                                                 Share-based 
                                  Fees               payment             Total 
                                   GBP                   GBP               GBP 
                      ----------------  --------------------  ---------------- 
 
         Stephen 
          James 
          Folland               22,500                 7,750            30,250 
         Ivan James 
          Bowen 
          Murphy                22,500                69,750            92,250 
         Andrew Paul 
          Richards              22,500                23,250            45,750 
         Joseph 
          Philippe 
          Cohen                 22,500                54,250            76,750 
         Michael 
          Allan 
          Price                 23,333                75,332            98,665 
                      ----------------  --------------------  ---------------- 
                               113,333               230,332           343,665 
                      ================  ====================  ================ 
 

8. TAXATION

With effect from the 2009 year of assessment, Jersey abolished the exempt company regime for existing companies. Profits arising in the Company for the 2009 year of assessment and future periods will be subject to tax at the rate of 0%.

9. LOSS PER SHARE

The calculation of the basic and diluted loss per share is based on the following data:

 
                                                  2010 
                                                   GBP 
 
 Loss after tax for the period attributable 
  to owners                                    (1,650,422) 
 
 Weighted average number of ordinary 
  shares                                        36,322,503 
 
 
 Basic loss per share                               (0.05) 
                                              ============ 
 

Due to the loss incurred in the period, there is no dilutive effect of share options and warrants.

 
                                                    Furniture, 
                                                     fittings 
                             Computer equipment    and equipment    Total 
                                    GBP                GBP           GBP 
 Cost 
 Additions                               11,301              840    12,141 
 Disposals                              (2,968)                -   (2,968) 
                            -------------------  ---------------  -------- 
 
 31 December 2010                         8,333              840     9,173 
                            ===================  ===============  ======== 
 
 Accumulated depreciation 
 Charge for the period                      976               68     1,044 
 
 31 December 2010                           976               68     1,044 
                            ===================  ===============  ======== 
 
 Net book value 
 31 December 2010                         7,357              772     8,129 
                            ===================  ===============  ======== 
 

11. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

 
                       2010 
                       GBP 
 
 Other receivables    91,765 
 Prepayments           5,625 
 
                      97,390 
                     ======= 
 

The above trade and other receivables, in addition to cash and cash equivalents represent the financial assets of the company.

12. SHARE CAPITAL

 
                                                          Ordinary shares 
                                                          of no par value 
                                                       allotted and fully 
                                             Number                  paid 
                                        -----------  -------------------- 
                                                                      GBP 
 Formation shares                                 2                     2 
 Additional shares - 1 April 2010        54,583,333             3,010,271 
 Share issue costs                                -              (93,168) 
 Warrants exercised - 8 November 2010       501,833                30,110 
 
 As at 31 December 2010                  55,085,168             2,947,215 
                                        ===========  ==================== 
 

The formation shares of the Company were issued on 13 November 2009 upon incorporation and the Company has an unlimited authorised share capital. On 1 April 2010 the Company issued as a placing 54,583,333 ordinary shares of no par value in the Company at six pence per ordinary share and warrants listed below to raise GBP3.275 million before expenses. On 8 November 2010, a shareholder exercised a proportion of their warrants in accordance with the warrant instrument dated 31 March 2010. There were an extra 501,833 shares issued at six pence per share.

At the time of the above placement the Company issued a total of 13,645 833 Series 'A' 2010 warrants. These were issued on the basis of one warrant for every four ordinary shares placed. The warrant subscription period commenced at admission and runs to the earlier of the date 10 business days after an offer becomes or is declared unconditional in all aspects or the first anniversary of the date of admission to AIM. The subscription price is six pence per share. As noted above the Company had warrants exercised during the period and at the period end there were 13,144,000 Series 'A' 2010 warrants in issue. The remaining warrants are exercisable by 9 April 2011.

At the time of the above placement the Company issued a total of 5,000 000 Series 'B' 2010 warrants. The warrants were issued on 9 April 2010. The warrant subscription period commenced at admission and runs to the earlier of the date 10 business days after an offer becomes or is declared unconditional in all aspects or the date which is 18 months from the date of admission to AIM. The subscription price is 12 pence per share. All these warrants remained outstanding at the period end. The remaining warrants are exercisable by 9 October 2011.

The directors of the Company have been granted options in the Company. The total amount of options to acquire ordinary shares is 11,800,000; each option is the equivalent to one ordinary share. 5,000,000 of the options are exercisable from the date of a reverse takeover and ending three years thereafter, the option strike price being six pence per share. 6,800,000 of the options are exercisable in three tranches; 2,600 000 at completion of the first transaction, 2,100,000 12 months thereafter and 2,100,000 24 months thereafter, the option strike price being 20 pence per share, subject to adjustment under Rule 7 of the No. 2 Share Option Plan if the Company's share capital is subsequently altered or reorganised. Of these 6,800,000 options, share performance hurdles apply whereby the closing price per share shall be at least 20%, 25% & 30% higher then the option price for 10 days prior to the exercise of the option in respect of the first, second and third tranches detailed.

13. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS

Share option plan

As stated in note 12, the Company has issued the directors and the Chief Executive Officer with share options to purchase ordinary shares in the Company.

 
                                                      Number    Weighted 
                                                    of share     average 
                                                     options    exercise 
                                                                   price 
 
 Balance at beginning of the financial period              -           - 
 
 Granted during the period                        11,800,000     GBP0.14 
                                                 -----------  ---------- 
 
 Balance at end of the financial period           11,800,000     GBP0.14 
                                                 ===========  ========== 
 
 Exercisable at the end of the financial period            -           - 
                                                 ===========  ========== 
 
 

The fair value of the share options issued is estimated at the date of the grant using the Monte Carlo valuation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the share options have been granted. The table below lists the data used for the share options granted during the period.

 
                                   GBP0.06 - 
 Share price at date of grant        GBP0.16 
------------------------------  ------------ 
                                   GBP0.03 - 
 Fair value at date of grant         GBP0.09 
------------------------------  ------------ 
 Expected volatility                     80% 
------------------------------  ------------ 
 Risk free interest rate         2.5% - 2.8% 
------------------------------  ------------ 
 Annual dividend yield                     - 
------------------------------  ------------ 
 

Risk free interest rate is based on the gilt rates at the date of grant which are commensurate with the term until exercise for those awards. Annual dividend yield is based on management's immediate intention to re-invest operating cash flows. Expected volatility was determined by calculating the mean and medium three year volatility of mining companies listed on AIM with an average market capitalisation of between GBP10 million and GBP60 million. The expected period until exercise is based on management's best estimate, for the effects of non-transferability, exercise restrictions and behavioural considerations.

Warrants

During the period the company issued 18,645,833 warrants, these were divided into Series 'A' and Series 'B'. The split is shown in the table below.

 
                                  Series 'A'                 Series 'B' 
                                           Weighted                   Weighted 
                                            average                    average 
                                 Number    exercise         Number    exercise 
                            of warrants       price    of warrants       price 
 
 Balance at beginning of 
 the financial period                 -           -              -           - 
 
 Granted during the 
  period                     13,645,833     GBP0.06      5,000,000     GBP0.12 
 
 Exercised during the 
 period                       (501,833)     GBP0.06              -           - 
                          -------------  ----------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Balance at end of the 
  financial period           13,144,000     GBP0.06      5,000,000     GBP0.12 
                          =============  ==========  =============  ========== 
 
 Exercisable at the end 
  of the financial 
  period                     13,144,000     GBP0.06      5,000,000     GBP0.12 
                          =============  ==========  =============  ========== 
 
 

The fair value of the warrants issued is estimated at the date of the grant using the Black Scholes valuation model, taking into account the terms and conditions upon which the warrants have been granted. The table below lists the data used for the warrants granted during the period.

 
                                             Series     Series 
                                                'A'        'B' 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 
 Share price at date of grant              GBP0.115   GBP0.115 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 Fair value at date of grant                GBP0.09    GBP0.12 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 Expected period until exercised (days)         365        548 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 Expected volatility                            80%        80% 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 Risk free interest rate                       1.6%       1.6% 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 Annual dividend yield                            -          - 
----------------------------------------  ---------  --------- 
 

The Series 'A' Warrants valuation was undertaken for the purpose of splitting the funding proceeds between the shares issued and the warrants issued to investors.

The calculated fair value of the options and warrants charge to the Statement of Total Comprehensive income is as follows:

 
                             2010 
                              GBP 
 
 Share options            455,276 
 Warrants - Series 'B'     59,500 
                         -------- 
 
                          514,776 
                         ======== 
 

14. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

 
                     2010 
                      GBP 
 
 Other payables    83,350 
                  ======= 
 

The above trade and other payables represent the financial liabilities of the Company.

15. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

At 31 December 2010, the Company had no material litigation claims outstanding, pending or threatened against, which could have a material effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.

16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The following transactions were carried out with related parties:

Related parties

During the period consulting services of GBP5,807 were accrued for Mr Rui De Sousa, who is a 40% owner of Quantic Limited, which in turn is a substantial shareholder of the Company. At the period end GBP5,807 remained outstanding.

During the period consulting services of GBP111,657 were paid to Gazprombank Invest (MENA) S.A.L. This company is owned 50% by Quantic Limited, which in turn is a substantial shareholder of the Company. At the period end GBP3,299 remained outstanding.

During the period, the Company issued Series 'B' warrants to Quantic Limited, who is a substantial shareholder of the company. The share-based payment charge is GBP59,500 for the period. The warrants were issued in connection with the services received in identifying possible acquisitions for the Company.

Key management compensation

The remuneration of the directors and the Chief Executive Officer, who are the key management personnel of the Company, is set out below in aggregate for each of the categories specified in IAS 24 'Related Party Disclosures'. Further information about the remuneration of individual directors is provided in note 7.

 
                                                    2010 
                                                     GBP 
                                        ---------------- 
 
         Short-term employee benefits            250,833 
         Share-based payment                     455,276 
                                        ---------------- 
                                                 706,109 
                                        ================ 
 

17. CONTROLLING PARTY

In the opinion of the directors, no one individual has control of the Company, and ultimate control rests with the board of directors.

The report and accounts for the period from 13 November 2009 to 31 December 2010 have been posted to shareholders and will be available shortly from the Company's website at www.qresourcesplc.com.

This information is provided by RNS

The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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