DJ All Star Minerals PLC Half-year Report
TIDMASMO ALL STAR MINERALS PLC ("All Star" or the "Company") UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 All Star Minerals Plc (ISDX: ASMO), the ISDX Growth Market investing company focused on natural resources, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six month period ended 30 June 2016. Chairman's Statement The past six months have continued to be a period in which the Company has shown progress. There have been a number of positive events during the reporting period including the simplification of All Star's corporate structure and the performance of investee company, NQ Minerals Plc ("NQ"). In January 2016, the Company announced that all three of its Australian subsidiaries had filed for de-registration by 31 December 2015, which meant that there was no longer any overseas operating subsidiaries. This simplification of All Star's corporate structure has allowed the Company to view new avenues, and broaden its investing strategy. In March 2016, All Star raised GBP18,000 through the issue of 20,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of 0.09p per share. This money was used for general working capital purposes. In April 2016, the board announced it noted that NQ had completed the first round of drilling at Ukalunda with further drilling to be completed. The said drilling results were then released in April and showed to be very encouraging with new metals and good ore grades being discovered. In May 2016, the Company announced that it has raised GBP92,400 through the issue of 132,000,000 new ordinary shares at a price of 0.07p per share. This money was for general working capital purposes and ongoing activities. Update The board of All Star is pleased with what has been achieved over the past six months. The Company has completed the exit from Australian operationally and still maintains 5,519,545 shares or a 3.9% shareholding in NQ, which is shaping up to be an interesting mining company. The board awaits further developments with NQ in the near future. However, All Stars' aim is not to be passive and potential investment opportunities are being appraised regularly. Financials The financial results for the period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016 shows a loss after taxation attributable to equity holders of the parent of GBP43,205. The basic loss per share was 0.01p. The loss is attributable to ongoing administrative costs associated with the running of the Company. The Company is carefully managing its working capital and is seeking to raise further funds in the near future. Outlook Whilst the Company recorded a small loss for the first half of the year, which was like for like for the same period last year, it is in contrast to historical years. This further demonstrates work that the board has completed to strengthen the balance sheet and put the Company into a much better position. Whilst there was a reduction in current assets, the board remains encouraged by the prospects longer term in respect of both NQ and potential new investments. The board is continually looking at ways to advance the Company forward in a new direction following the disposal of overseas subsidiaries and assets at the end of last year. Tomas Nugent Executive Chairman 30 September 2016 ALL STAR MINERALS PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2016 Unaudited Audited Unaudited 6 month period year ended 6 month period ended 30 June 31 December ended 30 June 2016 2015 2015 GBP GBP GBP Revenue - - - Administrative expenses (30,205) (207,722) (27,333) Impairment of investment - (49,993) - Finance costs (13,000) (22,827) (14,695) Other income - 441,564 - (LOSS)/PROFIT BEFORE TAX (43,205) 161,022 (42,028) Income tax expense - - - (LOSS)/PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD/YEAR (43,205) 161,022 (42,028) Attributable to: Equity holder of the (43,205) 161,022 (40,648) parent Non-controlling interest - - (1,380) (LOSS)/PROFIT PER SHARE Basic & diluted (pence (0.01) 0.02 (0.01) per share) ALL STAR MINERALS PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 30 JUNE 2016 Unaudited Audited Unaudited at 30 June 2016 At 31 December At 30 June 2015 2015 GBP GBP GBP NON CURRENT ASSETS Property, plant and - - - equipment Available for sale - - 731,532 investment Trade and other - - 4,872 receivables - - 736,404 CURRENT ASSETS Trade and other 13,381 10,641 28,735 receivables Cash and cash equivalents 40,676 4,384 4,883 Available for sale 248,380 703,927 - financial assets 302,437 718,952 33,618 TOTAL ASSETS 302,437 718,952 770,022 EQUITY PLUS NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL AND RESERVES Share capital 409,440 394,240 383,378 Share premium 1,634,602 1,539,402 1,432,199 Reserves 527,268 982,815 1,320,800 Retained profits (2,574,240) (2,531,035) (2,629,017) Foreign exchange - - 23,516 SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL (2,930) 385,422 530,876 Non-controlling interest - - - TOTAL EQUITY (2,930) 385,422 530,876 CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables 305,367 333,530 239,146 TOTAL EQUITY AND 302,437 718,952 770,022 LIABILITIES Notes: 1. The financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2016 and the six months ended 30 June 2015 has not been audited. The financial information contained in the interim report does not constitute statutory accounts as defined in Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. 2. Basic loss per share has been calculated using the weighted average number of shares of 819,645,074 (31 December 2015: 707,059,013; 30 June 2015: 675,745,260). Given the loss per share, there are no dilutive instruments in issue at 30 June 2016 and 30 June 2015. At 31 December 2015 diluted earnings per share were calculated using the weighted number of shares including dilutive instruments of 740,025,086. 3. The Directors of the issuer accept full responsibility for this announcement. ENQUIRIES: All Star Minerals Plc Tomas Nugent, Chairman 01473 722768 ISDX Corporate Adviser Cairn Financial Advisers LLP Liam Murray 020 7148 7900 END
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September 30, 2016 02:00 ET (06:00 GMT)