29 Sep 2010 07:00
29 September 2010
Caspian Holdings Plc
("Caspian" or the "Company")
INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2010
Caspian Holdings plc (the "Company"), the oil and gas development company with assets in the USA, announces its interim results for the 6 months to 30 June 2010.
Highlights
·; loss after taxation reduced to £35,667 (previous year loss £74,539)
·; capital placement completed to raise £200,000
·; oil production from 50% owned leases in Kentucky
Events since the balance sheet date
·; Approval at the last AGM to expand the Company's strategy to basic materials (including mining)
An extract of the Interim results for the Company for the six months ended 30 June 2010 is presented below. A full version of these will be available on the Company website www.caspianoil.co.uk
Enquiries:
| Caspian Holdings Plc | Grant Thornton Corporate Finance | HB Markets plc |
| Michael Masterman | Robert Beenstock | John Millers |
| T: +44 (0) 7791 288381 | T: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100 | T: +44 (0) 20 7382 8300 |
| www.caspianoil.co.uk |
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CASPIAN HOLDINGS Plc
CHAIRMANS STATEMENT TO THE INTERIM RESULTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 30TH JUNE 2010
The first six months of the current year were productive for Caspian Holdings Plc (the "Company"). The Company made a capital placement of £200,000 The net proceeds from the placing were used to finance the current working capital requirements of the Company and its USA oil operations. The Group has identified and continues actively to pursue lease expansion opportunities through its USA Asset. The new initiatives were undertaken and during the last AGM the Company decided the expansion of Company's strategy to basic materials (including mining). The Board of Directors has significant experience in these areas and the Directors intend to use this experience to exploit new opportunities to grow the Company.
Oil production continues at the Barnett Lease in Southern Kentucky, USA (owned through Caspian's 50 per cent. share of Black Gold of Kentucky Inc.). Heavy snow and subsequent heavy rain limited initial production during the first half of 2010. The director's anticipate that production in the initial 5 wells will operate at approximately 100-200 barrels per month, in total, for the balance of the year. The directors are continuing to identify and evaluate additional opportunities to expand production.
Caspian continues to seek routes to reinstate investors` value from Taraz LLP, the Company's subsidiary, rights to the Kazakhstan asset. The assets were completely written off in the Company's balance sheet in previously released accounts so any future remedy should be positive for investors. However, it is impossible to say what level, if any, remedy can be achieved.
The interim financial results reflect a period of the cost effective activity of the Company. Costs have been reduced in line with activity. For the six months to 30 June 2010 the financial results show a loss after taxation of £35,667 compared to £74,539 in the previous year.
CASPIAN HOLDINGS Plc
GROUP INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2010
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| Unaudited Six Months to 30th June | Unaudited Six Months to 30th June |
Year to 31st December | |
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| Notes |
| 2010 | 2009 | 2009 | |
|
TURNOVER
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2 |
|
- |
- |
- | |
| Cost of sales
|
|
| - | - | - | |
| GROSS LOSS
Administrative expenses |
|
| -
(53,693) | -
(21,871) | -
7,065 | |
|
OPERATING LOSS |
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|
(53,693) |
(21,871) |
7,065 | |
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Exchange gains/losses in period Adjustment in fair values of fixed assets Provisions created in period Deferrals created in the period
Finance income |
|
|
18,620 - - -
- |
(38,163) - - -
4 |
(66,041) - - -
- | |
| Finance costs |
|
| (594) | (14,509) | (15,178) | |
| LOSS BEFORE TAXATION |
|
| (35,667) | (74,539) | (74,154) | |
| Taxation | 3 |
| - | - | - | |
| RETAINED LOSS FOR THE FINANCIAL PERIOD |
| 5 |
|
£(35,667) |
£(74,539) |
£(74,154) |
|
Basic and diluted profit/(loss) per share |
4 |
|
(0.01)p |
(0.05)p |
(0.03)p | |
CASPIAN HOLDINGS Plc
GROUP BALANCE SHEET
30TH JUNE 2010
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Notes |
| Unaudited 30th June 2010 | Unaudited 30th June 2009 | 31st December 2009 |
| ASSETS NON-CURRENT ASSETS |
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| Investments |
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| 273,224 | 242,895 | 247,709 |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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| Trade and other receivables |
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| 9,233 | 8,533 | 13,954 |
| Cash and cash equivalents |
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| 133,034 | 1,324 | 1,116 |
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|
142,267 |
9,857 |
15,070 |
| LIABILITIES CURRENT LIABILITIES Bank Overdraft Trade and other payables Financial liabilities - borrowings Interest bearing loans and borrowings
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|
|
6 90,161
- 90,167 |
2,955 471,340
799,969 1,274,264 |
- 101,788
- 101,788 |
|
NETCURRENTASSETS/(LIABILITIES) |
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52,100 |
(1,264,407) |
(86,718) |
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NET ASSETS/(LIABILITIES) |
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£325,324 |
£(1,021,512) |
£160,991 |
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SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY Called up share capital |
5 |
|
446,066 |
132,818 |
366,066 |
| Share premium account Revaluation reserve Translation reserve | 5 5 5 |
| 11,091,595 - - | 10,022,725 - - | 10,971,595 - - |
| Profit and loss account | 5 |
| (11,212,337) | (11,177,056) | (11,176,669) |
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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£325,324 |
£(1,021,512) |
£160,991 |
CASPIAN HOLDINGS Plc
GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2010
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Notes |
| Unaudited Six Months to 30th June 2010 | Unaudited Six Months to 30th June 2009 |
Year to 31st December 2009 |
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Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations Finance cost
Net cash from operating activities |
1 |
|
(41,979) (594)
(42,573) |
(71,044) (14,509)
(85,553) |
(490,297) (15,178)
(505,475) |
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Cash flows from investing activities Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets Purchase of intangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Revaluation/Impairment of associates and subsidiary Finance income
Net cash from investing activities |
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- - - (25,515) -
( 25,515) |
- - - - 4
4 |
- - - 30,533 -
30,533 |
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Cash flows from financing activities Share issue Share Premium Receipt of loan Repayment of financial liabilities - borrowings Interest bearing loans and borrowings
Net cash from financing activities
Cash flow from Acquisitions and Disposals Acquisition of Subsidiary New asset acquired with Subsidiary |
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80,000 120,000 -
-
200,000
- - - |
8,170 38,830 -
-
47,000
- - - |
241,418 987,700 9,991
(799,969)
439,140
- - - |
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| (Decrease)/Increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2 |
| (131,912)
1,116 | (38,549)
36,918 | (35,802)
36,918 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
2 |
|
£133,028 |
£(1,631) |
£1,116 |
CASPIAN HOLDINGS Plc
NOTES (EXTRACTS) TO THE GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENTFOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2010
RESERVES AND RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2010 TO 30TH JUNE 2010.
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Group |
Share Capital |
Revaluation Reserve |
Translation Reserve |
Share Premium |
Profit and Loss Account |
Total Shareholders Fund |
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Loss for the financial year |
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(35,667) |
(35,667) |
| Shares issued | 80,000 | - | - | 120,000 | - | 200,000 |
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Net additions to shareholders' funds |
80,000 |
- |
- |
120,000 |
(35,667) |
164,333 |
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Opening shareholders' funds |
366,066 |
- |
- |
10,971,595 |
(11,176,669) |
160,991 |
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Closing shareholders' funds
|
446,066 |
- |
- |
11,091,595 |
(11.212,337) |
325,324 |
CASPIAN HOLDINGS Plc
Independent review report
FOR the SIX MONTHS TO 30TH JUNE 2010
Introduction
We have been engaged by the company to review the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the six months ended 30th June 2010 which comprises the Group Profit and Loss account, Group Balance Sheet, Group Cash Flow Statement and Notes to the above.
We have read the other information contained in the interim financial report and considered whether it contains any apparent misstatements or material inconsistencies with the information in the condensed set of financial statements.
Director's Responsibilities
The interim report is the responsibility of, and has been approved by the directors. The directors are responsible for preparing the interim financial report in accordance with the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority.
As disclosed in note 1, the annual financial statements of the company are prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union. The condensed set of financial statements included in this interim financial report has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted by the European Union.
Our responsibility
Our responsibility is to express to the Company a conclusion on the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report based on our review.
Scope of review
We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Reporting Engagements (UK and Ireland) 2410, 'Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity' issued by the Auditing Practices Board for use in the United Kingdom. A review of interim financial information consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly we do not express an opinion.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed set of financial statements in the interim financial report for the six months ended 30th June 2010 is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 as adopted by the European Union and the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom's Financial Services Authority.
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28 September 2010