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Asia Wealth Group Holdings Limited

("Asia Wealth" or the "Company")

AUDITED RESULTS

FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2015

The Board is pleased to report the Audited Results of Asia Wealth Group Holdings Limited (“Accounts”) for the Financial Year from 1 March 2014 to 28 February 2015. These Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the ISDX Rules and contain an audit opinion which is qualified only in respect of the possible effects of the Group's investment in Ray Alliance not having been assessed for impairment. The Accounts will shortly be available on the ISDX website, www.isdx.com or via the Company’s website, www.asiawealthgroup.com and extracts are set out below in Appendix 1.

Chairman’s Statement

The Company reports a consolidated loss of US$81,566 (last year (US$26,187)).

Whilst the Board is disappointed with the consolidated results for the fourth financial year of the Company, it is working hard to restore the group to profitability and has identified several new areas of business expansion opportunities in South East Asia. The Group’s main source of income, Meyer Asset Management Ltd, achieved a net profit of US$151,243 (last year US$368,649) and continues to show a satisfactory performance, despite difficult trading conditions.

The Board continues to focus on further nurturing the working relationship between Ray Alliance and the Meyer Group, and remains focused on further acquisitions and partnerships in the South-East Asian region. The Board has a cash surplus to seek further acquisitions.

I would again like to thank the Company’s staff for their hard work throughout the year and shareholders for their support and we look forward to taking advantage of the opportunities which we expect to encounter in the forthcoming year.

Richard Cayne

Chairman

Contacts:

Richard Cayne (Chairman and CEO)

Asia Wealth Group Holdings Limited, +66 (0) 2611-2561

Roland Cornish (Corporate Adviser)

Beaumont Cornish Limited, +44 (0) 207 628 3396

www.asiawealthgroup.com

Appendix 1

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

For the year ended 28 February 2015

Expressed in U.S. Dollars

Note(s) 2015 2014
Non-current assets
Fixed assets 3   68,925 34,976
68,925 34,976
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents 1,695,584 1,874,858
Trade receivables 273,483 242,314
Due from related party 4,5 26,810 1
Prepayments and other assets 88,191 79,139
Investment in associate 5 12,410 — 
Available-for-sale investment 6 318,162 318,162
2,414,640 2,514,474
Total assets $ 2,483,565 $ 2,549,450
Equity
Share capital 7 913,496 913,496
Share-based payment reserve 8 35,423     35,423
Consolidation reserve 405,997 405,997
Translation reserve  (7,875)  (9,984)
Accumulated deficit  (166,773) (85,207)
Total equity    1,180,268 1,259,725
Non-current liabilities
Liabilities under finance lease agreement 9 40,031 8,908
Current liabilities
Trade payables 1,183,146 1,203,952
Due to related party 4,975 — 
Liabilities under finance lease agreement 9 13,168 5,568
Other payables and accrued expenses 4 61,977 71,297
1,263,266 1,280,817
Total liabilities 1,303,297 1,289,725
Total equity and liabilities $ 2,483,565 $ 2,549,450

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 28 February 2015

Expressed in U.S. Dollars

Note(s) 2015 2014
Revenue 1,726,989 1,967,605
Expenses
Commission 998,447 1,125,948
Professional fees 4 265,769 337,302
Directors’ fees 4,9 209,030 276,785
Travel and entertainment 60,283 64,605
Wages and salaries 39,031 36,654
Rent 15,244 30,661
Office expenses 16,979 23,343
Depreciation 3 17,324 19,323
Communications 3,447 14,201
Bank charges 7,488 8,988
Marketing expenses 30,125 —  
Sundry expenses 57,528 65,046
1,720,695 2,002,856
Net profit/(loss) from operations 6,294 (35,251)
Other income/(expense)
Loss on disposal of subsidiary 4 (8,272) — 
Foreign exchange gain/(loss)  (87,041) 3,137
Other income 11,948 11,015
(83,365) 14,152
Net loss before finance costs (77,071) (21,099)
Finance costs
Interest expense 1,825 1,994
Net loss before taxation (78,896) (23,093)
Taxation 10 2,670 3,094
Total comprehensive loss $ (81,566) $ (26,187)
Loss per share attributable to the equity holders of the Company:
(0.00713) $ (0.00229)
Basic loss per share 11 $
(0.00685) $ (0.00223)
Diluted loss per share 11 $

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 28 February 2015

Expressed in U.S. Dollars

2015
Share Capital Share-based Payment Reserve Consolidation Reserve Translation Reserve Accumulated Deficit Equity
Note Number US$
Balances at beginning of year 11,433,433 913,496 35,423 405,997 (9,984) (85,207) 1,259,725
Translation differences 2(g) —  —  —  —  2,109 —  2,109
Total comprehensive loss —  —  —  —  —  (81,566) (81,566)
Balances at end of year 11,433,433 $ 913,496 $ 35,423 $ 405,997 $ (7,875) $ (166,773) $ 1,180,268
2014
Share Capital Share-based Payment Reserve Consolidation Reserve Translation Reserve Accumulated Deficit Equity
Note Number US$
Balances at beginning
of year
11,433,433 913,496 35,423 405,997 444 (59,020) 1,296,340
Translation differences 2(g) —  —  —  —  (10,428) —  (10,428)
Total comprehensive loss —  —  —  —  —  (26,187) (26,187)
Balances at end of year 11,433,433 $ 913,496 $ 35,423 $ 405,997 $ (9,984) $ (85,207) $ 1,259,725

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 28 February 2015

Expressed in U.S. Dollars

2015 2014
Operating activities
Commissions received 1,618,577 2,084,277
Other income received 11,948 11,015
Commissions paid (1,019,253) (1,264,711)
Directors’ fees paid  (209,030) (276,785)
Other expenses paid (513,786)  (631,883)
Cash flows from operating activities (111,544) (78,087)
Investing activities
Disposal of subsidiary (6,249) — 
Acquisition of associate (12,410) — 
Acquisition of fixed assets  (11,585)  (4,887)
Cash flows from investing activities (30,244) (4,887)
Financing activities
Net advances to related party        (26,809) — 
Cash flows from financing activities (26,809) — 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (168,597) (82,974)
Effects of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents  (10,677)  (7,291)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,874,858 1,965,123
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,695,584 $ 1,874,858

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank.

On 2 July 2014, the Company disposed of its 100% interest in Asia Wealth Group Pte. Ltd. (“Asia Wealth Singapore”), with a net asset value of $84,575, to one of the directors of Asia Wealth Singapore by paying cash of $6,249 and being forgiven payables owed to Asia Wealth Singapore at 31 July 2014 of $82,552.

On 31 January 2015, the Group entered into a finance lease agreement to purchase a new vehicle amounting to $49,610 and paid a 20% downpayment of $9,922.

Notes to and forming part of the Consolidated Financial Statements

For the year ended 28 February 2015

Expressed in U.S. Dollars

1       GENERAL INFORMATION

Asia Wealth Group Holdings Limited (the “Company”) was incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on 7 October 2010 under the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004.  The liability of the shareholders is limited by shares.  The Company maintains its registered office in the British Virgin Islands and its financial records and statements are maintained and presented in U.S. Dollars, rounded to the nearest dollar.  The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 16 July 2015.

The principal activity of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) is to provide wealth management advisory services to Asia-based high net worth individuals and corporations.

The Company’s shares are listed on the PLUS Stock Exchange based in London, United Kingdom.  During the prior year, ICAP Plc, an interdealer broker based in London, United Kingdom, bought PLUS Stock Exchange and rebranded and relaunched it as ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange (“ISDX”).  The Company’s shares were automatically admitted to ISDX.

The Company has the following subsidiaries:

Incorporation Country of Ownership
Date Incorporation Interest
 Meyer Asset Management Ltd. (“Meyer BVI”) 2000 British Virgin Islands 100%
 Meyer International Limited (“Meyer Thailand”) 2010 Thailand 100%

Meyer BVI directly holds 49% and acquired beneficial ownership of 51% of the total issued share capital of Meyer Thailand via a trust agreement.  The registered owner of the 51% outstanding shares is Mr. Somchai Kruntong as set out in a declaration of trust in favour of Meyer BVI.  The Company has control over the financial and reporting policies of Meyer Thailand and has accordingly accounted for it as a wholly owned subsidiary. 

On 13 June 2012, Meyer BVI was licensed to provide investment business services under Section 3 of the Securities and Investment Business Act, 2010 of the British Virgin Islands.

2       SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements are set out below.

  1. Statement of compliance

The consolidated financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRSs”). 

  1. Basis of preparation

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis of historical costs and do not take into account increases in the market value of assets.

The accounting policies have been applied consistently by the Group and are consistent with those used in the previous year.

There are no new standards, interpretations or amendments to existing standards that are effective for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 March 2014 that would be expected to have a material impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

  1. Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with IFRSs requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses.  The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis.  Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.

Critical accounting estimates and judgments

Depreciation

Management regularly reviews the estimated useful lives and residual values of the Group’s fixed assets and will revise rates of depreciation where useful lives and residual values previously estimated have changed.

Leases

In determining whether a lease is to be classified as an operating lease or a finance lease, management is required to use their judgment as to whether the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the leased asset have been transferred or not.

  1. Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 28 February 2015. 

Details of the Group are set out in note 1.

Subsidiaries are those enterprises controlled by the Company.  Control exists when the Company has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an enterprise so as to obtain benefits from its activities.  The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. 

Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised gains arising from intra-group transactions, are eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements.  Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

  1. Associates

Associates are those enterprises in which the Group has significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operating policies.  The consolidated financial statements include the Group’s share of the total recognised gains and losses of associates on an equity accounted basis, from the date that significant influence commences until the date that significant influence ceases.  When the Group’s share of losses exceeds the carrying amount of the associate, the carrying amount is reduced to nil and recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the Group has incurred obligations in respect of the associate.

  1. Segment reporting

The Group’s operating businesses are organised and managed separately according to geographical area, with each segment representing a strategic business unit that serves a different market.  Financial information on business segments is presented in note 12 of the consolidated financial statements.

  1. Translation reserve

Assets and liabilities of the Group’s non-U.S. Dollar functional currency subsidiaries are translated into U.S. Dollars at the closing exchange rates at the reporting date.  Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for the year.  All cumulative differences from the translation of the equity of foreign subsidiaries resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in a separate caption within equity without affecting income.

  1. Financial instruments
  1. Classification

Available-for-sale investment

The Group designates its investment into the available-for-sale category.  The category of available-for-sale financial assets comprise non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available for sale or are not classified as loans and receivables, held-to-maturity investments or financial assets at fair value through profit or loss.  This includes investment in equity securities in a private company (see note 6).

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash comprises current deposits with banks, net of any overdrafts.  Cash equivalents are short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

Loans and receivables

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market.  Financial assets that are classified as loans and receivables comprise trade receivables and due from related party.

Trade accounts receivable are recognised initially at fair value and are subsequently recorded at fair value reduced by any appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts.  An allowance for doubtful accounts is established when there is evidence that the Group will not be able to collect amounts due.  The Group primarily uses the specific identification method to determine if the receivable is impaired.  The carrying amount of the receivable is reduced through the use of the allowance account, and the amount of the loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

The Group determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade receivables are past due, the Group’s previous loss history, the customer’s current ability to pay its obligation to the Group, and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. 

The Group writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible.  Actual bad debts, when determined, reduce the allowance, the adequacy of which management then reassesses. The Group writes off accounts after a determination by management that the amounts at issue are no longer likely to be collected, following the exercise of reasonable collection efforts and upon management’s determination that the costs of pursuing the collection outweigh the likelihood of recovery.

Financial liabilities at cost

Financial liabilities measured at cost are non-derivative contractual obligations to deliver cash or another financial asset to another entity.  Financial liabilities measured at cost comprise trade payables and other payables and accrued expenses.

Share capital

Shares are classified as equity.  Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of shares are recognised as a deduction from equity.

ii)   Recognition and derecognition

The Group recognises financial assets and financial liabilities on the date it becomes a party to the contractual provisions of an instrument.

The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from a financial asset expire or it transfers a financial asset and the transfer qualifies for derecognition in accordance with IAS 39, “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.”  A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation specified in a contract is discharged, cancelled or expired.

iii) Measurement

The financial asset classified as an available-for-sale investment does not have a quoted market price in an active market and its fair value cannot be reliably measured using other methods of estimating fair value.  Accordingly, it has been carried at cost, less impairment losses, if any (refer to accounting policy 2(j)).

Financial assets classified as loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less impairment losses, if any.

Financial liabilities are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

  1. Fixed assets

Items of fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of fixed assets.

The annual rates of depreciation in use are as follows:

Leasehold improvements                                 20%

Office equipment                                               20-33%

Vehicles                                                                20%

Subsequent expenditure incurred to replace a component of a fixed asset is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the item of a fixed asset.  All other expenditure is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income when it is incurred.

  1.  Impairment

The carrying amounts of the Group’s assets are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment.  If any such indication exists, the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated.  The recoverable amount is estimated as the greater of an asset’s net selling price or value in use.  An impairment loss is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income whenever the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. 

If in a subsequent period, the amount of an impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be linked objectively to an event occurring after the write-down, the write-down is reversed through the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

An impairment is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.

  1.  Revenue and expense recognition

In relation to the rendering of professional services, the Group recognises fee income as time is expended and costs are incurred, provided the amount of consideration to be received is reasonably determinable and there is reasonable expectation of its ultimate collection.

Interest income is recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income as it accrues.

All expenses are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on the accrual basis.

  • Offsetting

Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount is reported in the consolidated statement of financial position whenever the Group has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the transactions are intended to be settled on a net basis. 

  1.  Leases

Leases of equipment where the Group assumes substantially all the benefits and risks of ownership are classified as finance leases.  Finance leases are capitalised at the estimated present value of the underlying lease payments.  Each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges so as to achieve a constant rate on the finance balance outstanding.  The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are recorded as long-term liabilities.  The finance charge is taken to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income over the lease period.  Assets acquired under finance lease agreements are depreciated over their useful lives.

Leases of assets under which all the risks and rewards of ownership are effectively retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases.  Payments made under operating leases are charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on a straight line basis over the term of the lease. When an operating lease is terminated before the lease term has expired, any penalty is recognised as an expense in the period in which the termination takes place.

  • Taxation

Taxation on net profit before taxation for the year comprises both current and deferred tax.

Current tax is the expected income tax payable on the taxable income for the year, using tax rates enacted or substantially enacted at the reporting date and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years in the countries where the Company and its subsidiaries operate and generate taxable income. 

The Group accounts for income taxes in accordance with IAS 12, “Income Taxes,” which requires that a deferred tax liability be recognised for all taxable temporary differences and a deferred tax asset be recognised for an enterprise’s deductible temporary differences, operating losses, and tax credit carryforwards.  A deferred tax asset or liability is measured using the marginal tax rate that is expected to apply to the last dollars of taxable income in future years.  The effects of enacted changes in tax laws or rates are recognised in the period that includes the enactment date.

  • Share-based payment

The Group entered into a series of equity-settled, share-based payment transactions, under which the Group received services from a third party as consideration for equity instruments (shares, options or warrants) of the Group. 

For non-vesting share-based payments, the fair value of the service received in exchange for the shares is recognised as an expense immediately with a corresponding credit to share capital.

For share-based payments with vesting periods, the service received is recognised as an expense by reference to the fair value of the share options granted or warrants issued. The total expense is recognised over the vesting period, which is the period over which all of the specified vesting conditions are to be satisfied with a corresponding credit to the share capital reserve. 

  1. Foreign currency

Transactions in foreign currencies are converted at the foreign currency exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction.  Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at the foreign currency exchange rate ruling at the reporting date. 

Foreign currency exchange differences arising on conversion or translation and realised gains and losses on disposals or settlements of monetary assets and liabilities are recognised in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. 

Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies which are stated at historical cost are translated at the foreign currency exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction, or if impaired, at the date of the impairment recognition.  Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are translated into U.S. Dollars at the foreign currency exchange rates ruling at the dates that the values were determined.

  1. Newly issued accounting standards

A number of new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 March 2014, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements.  None of these are expected to have a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group.

3)      FIXED ASSETS

Leasehold improvements Office equipment Vehicles Total
Cost:
At 28 February 2014 20,281 25,823 40,223 86,327
Additions - 1,663 49,610 51,273
At 28 February 2015 20,281 27,486 89,833 137,600
Depreciation:
At 28 February 2014 12,874 13,191 25,286 51,351
Charge for the year 3,729 5,115 8,480 17,324
At 28 February 2015 16,603 18,306 33,766 68,675
Net book value:
At 28 February 2015 $ 3,678 $ 9,180 $ 56,067 $ 68,925
At 28 February 2014 $ 7,407 $ 12,632 $ 14,937 $ 34,976

As at 28 February 2015, the Group had fixed assets under a finance lease agreement (refer to note 9) with a net book value of $56,847 (2014: $14,937).

4)      RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

A promissory note was issued by a director as consideration for the allotment of the Company’s issued share capital of $1.  It was unsecured, carried interest at an annual rate of 3% and was repayable on demand.  It was settled during the year.

On 2 July 2014, the Company disposed of its 100% interest in Asia Wealth Group Pte. Ltd. (“Asia Wealth Singapore”), with a net asset value of $84,575, to one of the directors of Asia Wealth Singapore by paying cash of $6,249 and being forgiven payables owed to Asia Wealth Singapore at 31 July 2014 of $82,552.

The Group was charged $33,082 (2014: $36,125) in accounting fees by Administration Outsourcing Co., Ltd, a company related by way of common directorship, of which $2,551 (2014: $2,556) remained outstanding as at 28 February 2015.

During the year, the Group paid directors’ fees, inclusive of an accommodation allowance, amounting to $209,030 (2014: $276,785). 

As at 28 February 2015, the Group owed one of the directors for expenses paid on behalf of the Group amounting to $4,975 (2014: $nil).

5)      INVESTMENT IN ASSOCIATE

On 12 January 2015, the Group paid $12,410 for a 20% shareholding in BTS Property Holdings Co., Ltd. (the “Associate”), a new company incorporated in Thailand. 

The Group also advanced $26,810 to cover the initial costs of the operations of the Associate.

The Group’s investment in Associate as at 28 February 2015 was as follows:

2015 2014
Balance at beginning of year –   . –  .
Investment during the year 12,410 –  .
Share of income in associate       –   .   –  .
Balance at end of year $12,410 $  –  .

6)      AVALAIBALE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT

On 12 June 2012, the Company acquired a 15% equity interest in Ray Alliance Financial Advisers Pte Ltd (“RAFA”) for a consideration of 322,000 shares issued at £0.70 per share.  The Company also issued 16,100 shares at £0.60 per share in consideration for the advisory services provided during the transaction.  The total cost of the investment amounted to $318,162.

7)      SHARE CAPITAL

Authorised

The Company is authorised to issue an unlimited number of no par value shares of a single class.

Issued and fully paid:

11,433,433 shares of no par value per share.

Each share in the Company confers upon the shareholder:

(a) the right to one vote on any resolution of shareholders;

(b) the right to an equal share in any dividend paid by the Company; and

(c) the right to an equal share in the distribution of the surplus assets of the Company on its liquidation.

8)      SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS

  1. Options

Following the Company’s admission to the ISDX, the directors of the Company proposed to grant options for up to 1,000,000 shares to key consultants.  On 1 July 2011, the Company issued a total of 260,000 share options at an exercise price of £0.60 per share conditional on the consultants completing 2 years’ service (the vesting period). On 27 May 2012, the Company issued 50,000 share options at an exercise price of £0.60 per share in consideration of the provision of advisory services exercisable on or after 30 September 2012.  On 30 July 2012, the Company issued 100,000 share options at an exercise price of £0.60 per share to one of the Group’s directors exercisable on the second anniversary of the date of grant.  The share options reserve as at 28 February 2015 amounted to $26,402 (2014: $26,402).

Share options outstanding at the end of the year had the following expiry dates and exercise prices:

  Grant Date Expiry Date Exercise Price 2015 2014
  1 October 2012 27 May 2017 £0.60 50,000 50,000
  1 July 2013 1 July 2016 £0.60 260,000 260,000
  31 July 2013 30 July 2017 £0.60 100,000 100,000
  1.  Warrants

On 16 May 2011, the Company issued share warrants to Beaumont Cornish Limited to subscribe for 55,444 shares, in accordance with the terms of its agreement.  The warrants are exercisable at the placing price for a period of 5 years.  The total advisory fee expense and share warrants reserve for these issued share warrants amounted to $9,021.  The fair value of these warrants issued determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model was £0.102.  The significant inputs into the model were the share price of £0.60 at the grant date, the exercise price shown below, a volatility of 10%, a dividend yield of 0%, an expiry date of 5 years and an annual risk-free interest rate of 3%.

Share warrants outstanding at the end of the year had the following expiry date and exercise price:

  Grant Date Expiry Date Exercise Price 2015 2014
  16 May 2011 1 July 2016 £0.60 55,444 55,444

9)      LEASES

Finance leases

  2015 2014
Liabilities under finance lease agreements:
Less than 1 year 15,802 6,701
1 to 5 years 43,569 8,890
Total 59,371  15,591
Less: Deferred interest    ( 6,172) (  1,115)
53,199  14,476
Less: Current portion    (13,168) (  5,568)
Net $40,031 $ 8,908

Operating leases

As at 28 February 2015, the future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases for director accommodation are as follows:

2015 2014
Payable within: .
1 year –  . 66,288
1 to 5 years   –  . 16,572
Total $  –  . $82,860

10)   TAXATION

There is no mainstream taxation in the British Virgin Islands.  The Company and Meyer BVI are not subject to any forms of taxation in the British Virgin Islands, including income, capital gains and withholding taxes.

Meyer Thailand is subject to Thailand graduated statutory income tax at a rate of 0-30% on profit before tax. 

Asia Wealth Singapore is subject to Singapore statutory income tax rate of 17% on profit before tax.

The current tax expense included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income relates to the following subsidiaries:

2015 2014
Meyer Thailand 2,670   2,633  
Asia Wealth Singapore      –  .    461
$2,670 $3,094

The Group had no deferred tax assets or liabilities as at the reporting date.

The Group’s total income tax differs from the amount determined by multiplying net profit before taxation by the weighted average tax rate of 0.12% (2014: 8.67%) as follows:

2015 2014
Net loss before taxation   $(78,896)   $(23,093)

Tax calculated at weighted average tax rate
(     95) (  2,002)
Asia Wealth Singapore’s statutory stepped income exemption –  .    (  1,050)
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes    21    1,938
Meyer BVI net profit not subject to tax (   181) (31,960)
Company’s net loss not subject to tax 288 35,771
Weighted average tax rate differential    2,635        381    
Other        2        16
$2,670 $  3,094

11)   LOSS PER SHARE

  1. Basic

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to equity holders of the Company by the weighted average number of shares in issue during the year.

2015 2014
Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company $(81,566) $(26,187)
Weighted average number of shares in issue 11,433,433 11,433,433
  1. Diluted

Diluted loss per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted average number of shares outstanding to assume conversion of all dilutive potential shares. The Company has share warrants and share options as potential dilutive shares. For the share options and warrants, a calculation is done to determine the number of shares that could have been acquired at fair value based on the monetary value of the subscription rights attached to outstanding share options and warrants. The number of shares calculated as above is compared with the number of shares that would have been issued assuming the exercise of the share options and warrants.

2015 2014
Loss attributable to equity holders of the Company $(81,566) $(26,187)
Weighted average number of shares in issue 11,433,433 11,433,433
Adjusted for weighted average number of :
- share options (see note 8(a))         410,000        280,466
- share warrants (see note 8(b))       55,444        55,444
Weighted average number of shares for diluted earnings per share 11,898,877 11,769,343

12)   SEGMENTAL INFORMATION

The Group has three reportable segments based on geographical areas where the Group operates and these were as follows:

British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) – where the Company and Meyer BVI are domiciled.  The Company serves as the investment holding company of the Group and Meyer BVI provides wealth management and advisory services.

Thailand – where Meyer Thailand is domiciled and provides marketing and economic consulting services to the Group.

Singapore – where Asia Wealth Singapore is domiciled and provided management services to the Group until the loss of control on 2 July 2014.

The reportable segments’ revenue, other profit and loss disclosures and assets were as follows:

Revenue

2015 2014
Total segment revenue Inter-segment revenue Revenue from external customers Total segment revenue Inter-segment revenue Revenue from external customers
 BVI 1,726,989       –  . 1,726,989 1,967,605       –    . 1,967,605
 Thailand  242,500 (242,500)       –    .          247,580  (247,580)       –    .
 Singapore     14,910   (  14,910)           –               166,597 (166,597)           –     

 Total
$1,984,399 $(257,410) $1,726,989 $2,381,782 $(414,177) $1,967,605

The revenue between segments is carried out at arm’s length.

Other profit and loss disclosures

2015 2014
Commission expense Depre-ciation Income tax Commission expense Depre-ciation Income tax
 BVI 998,447     984     –   . 1,125,948       636       –    .
 Thailand     –    .  15,674 2,670       –    . 17,169     2,633
 Singapore         –    .      666      –   .           –        1,518    461

 Total
$998,447     $17,324 $2,670 $1,125,948 $19,323 $3,094

Assets

2015 2014
Total assets Additions to non-current assets Total assets Additions to non-current assets
 BVI  2,320,554      –   . 2,394,649 3,152
 Thailand  163,011 51,273       132,932    1,381
 Singapore           –     .        –   .      21,869   354

 Total
$2,483,565 $51,273    $2,549,450 $4,887

Intersegment assets amounting to $1,873,554 (2014: $1,815,597) were already eliminated in the total assets per segment above.

Revenues from two customers of the BVI segment represent approximately 71% (2014: 88%) of the Group’s total revenues.

13)   FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED RISKS

Financial assets of the Group include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, due from related party, investment in associate and available-for-sale investment.  Financial liabilities include trade payables, due to related party and other payables and accrued expenses.

  1. Market risk

Market risk represents the potential loss that can be caused by a change in the market value of the Group’s financial instruments.  The Group’s exposure to market risk is determined by a number of factors which include interest rate risk.

Interest rate risk

The financial instruments exposed to interest rate risk comprise cash and cash equivalents.

The Group is exposed to interest rate cash flow risk on cash and cash equivalents, which earn interest at floating interest rates that are reset as market rates change.  The Group is exposed to interest rate risk to the extent that these interest rates may fluctuate

A sensitivity analysis was performed with respect to the interest-bearing financial instruments with exposure to fluctuations in interest rates and management noted that there would be no material effect to shareholders’ equity or net income for the year.

  1. Credit risk

Credit risk represents the accounting loss that would be recognised at the reporting date if financial instrument counterparties failed to perform as contracted.

As at 28 February 2015, the Group’s financial assets exposed to credit risk amounted to the following:

2015 2014
Cash and cash equivalents 1,695,584 1,874,858
Trade receivables        273,483     242,314
Due from related party 26,810       –    .
Investment in associate 12,410       –    .
Available-for-sale investment    318,162    318,162
$2,326,449 $2,435,334

The ageing of the Group’s trade receivables as at 28 February 2014 is as follows:

2015 2014
Gross Impairment Gross Impairment
1 – 90 days 145,197     –    . 129,115     –    .
91 – 180 days   128,286     –    . 113,199     –    .
$273,483 $    –    . $242,314 $    –    .

The Group invests all its available cash and cash equivalents in several banks.  The Group is exposed to credit risk to the extent that these banks may be unable to repay amounts owed.  To manage the level of credit risk, the Group attempts to deal with banks of good credit standing, whenever possible.

The Group has two significant customers which expose it to credit risk, though the exposure to credit risk is reduced as these customers have a good working relationship with the Group.  To reduce exposure to credit risk, the Group may perform ongoing credit evaluations on the financial condition of its customers, but generally does not require collateral.

The Group is exposed to credit risk with respect to its investments.  Bankruptcy or insolvency of the investee companies may cause the Group’s rights to the security to be delayed or limited.

The extent of the Group’s exposure to credit risk in respect of these financial assets approximates their carrying values.

  1.  Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk is the risk that the Group will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due.  The Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable losses or risking damage to the Group’s reputation.  Typically, the Group ensures that it has sufficient cash on demand to meet expected operational needs as they arise.

14)   FAIR VALUE INFORMATION

The Group’s investment at the reporting date comprises an investment in the unlisted ordinary shares of RAFA.  Ordinary shares that have no active market and whose fair value cannot be reliably measured are carried at cost, less impairment, if any.

For certain of the Group’s financial instruments, not carried at fair value, including cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, due from related party, trade payables, due to related party and other payables and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to the immediate or short-term nature of these financial instruments.

The fair value hierarchy has the following levels:

·         Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.

·         Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

·         Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety is determined on the basis of the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.  For this purpose, the significance of an input is assessed against the fair value measurement in its entirety.  If a fair value measurement uses observable inputs that require significant adjustment based on unobservable inputs, that measurement is a Level 3 measurement.  Assessing the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, considering factors specific to the asset or liability.

The determination of what constitutes ‘observable’ requires significant judgment by the Group.  The Group considers observable data to be that market data that is readily available, regularly distributed or updated, reliable and verifiable, not proprietary, and provided by independent sources that are actively involved in the relevant market.

Investments whose values are based on quoted market prices in active markets are therefore classified within Level 1. 

Financial instruments that trade in markets that are not considered to be active but are valued based on quoted market prices, dealer quotations or alternative pricing sources supported by observable inputs are classified within Level 2.  As Level 2 investments include positions that are not traded in active markets and/or are subject to transfer restrictions, valuations may be adjusted to reflect illiquidity and/or non-transferability, which are generally based on available market information.

Investments classified within Level 3 have significant unobservable inputs, as they trade infrequently.  The Group’s Level 3 investment comprises an investment in unlisted shares valued at cost, since there was no information to estimate their fair values.  The Group believes that the value stated as at 28 February 2015 is most representative of its fair value.

The following table analyses within the fair value hierarchy the Group’s financial assets (by class) measured at fair value at the reporting date:

  2015 2014
Level 3
Available-for-sale investment $318,162 $318,162

The Group did not hold any investments under the Level 1 and Level 2 hierarchies as at 28 February 2015 and 2014.

There were no significant investments transferred between Levels 1, 2 and 3.

15)   CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT

The Group’s objectives when managing capital are:

·         to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern; and

·         to provide adequate returns to its shareholders.

In order to maintain or balance its overall capital structure to meet its objectives, the Group is continually monitoring the level of share issuance and any dividend declaration and distributions to shareholders in the future.

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