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Powerhouse Energy Group PLC

06 September 2023

6 September 2023

Powerhouse Energy Group plc

("Powerhouse", "PHE", the "Group" or the "Company")

Half Year Report

Powerhouse Energy Group plc (AIM: PHE), the UK technology company pioneering integrated technology that converts non-recyclable waste into low carbon energy , is pleased to announce its unaudited half year report for the six months ended 30 June 2023.

Highlights

Management and Business Strategy

-- Appointment of new Non-Executive Chairman (Antony Gardner-Hillman) and three Non-Executive Directors (David Hitchcock, Tony Gale and Prof. Karol Kacprzak) with Paul Emmitt as Acting Chief Executive Officer.

-- Acquisition of the remaining portion of Engsolve shares (51.61%) to complete the 100% ownership of Engsolve and integration into the Powerhouse Group.

-- Announced new Business Strategy in the Annual Report to develop revenue streams through provision of engineering services and being actively involved in developing capital projects using project finance methodology.

Commercial Development

-- Framework Services Agreement signed with Petrofac for provision of engineering services on request.

-- Completed acquisition of 100% of the shareholding in Protos Waste to Hydrogen No1 Ltd, the special purpose vehicle for the Waste to Hydrogen development at Protos. PHE is managing the project and working with Petrofac to finalise details prior to procurement of plant and equipment.

-- Established representation in Northern Ireland with view to developing capital project in Ballymena.

-- Signed heads of agreement on a joint venture with Hydrogen Utopia International plc (LON: HUI) at Longford, replacing project at Lanespark, Tipperary.

   --      Progressing prospects in south-east Asia and Australasia. 

Technology and Innovation

-- Entered into lease and took possession of self-contained building in Bridgend, Wales for establishment of the Powerhouse Technology Centre, expected to open in Q1 2024.

-- Feedstock Testing Unit in manufacture by Mitchell Dryers to be installed in the Powerhouse Technology Centre. Anticipated operational by Q1 2024.

-- European patent on temperature control in kiln formally allowed to go forward for registration.

-- Collaboration with University of Manchester on computerised fluid dynamics and new methods of hydrogen separation from syngas.

Financial Performance

   --      Revenues for the half year of GBPnil (H1 2022: GBP353k). 
   --      Gross Profit for period GBPnil (H1 2022: GBP79.9k). 
   --      GBP4.90m cash at bank at 30 June 2023 (30 June 2022: GBP7.54m). 

-- Placing to raise GBP1m before expenses on 21 August 2023, supplementing the Group's resources.

The Group's revenues and gross profit for the half year ended 30 June 2023 decreased compared to the same period in 2022 due to the Company changing strategy and acquiring Engsolve Ltd (Engineering Services Supplier) and Protos Waste to Hydrogen No.1 Ltd (Waste to Energy Project). These acquisitions formed part of the Company's future strategy and changed the transactions between these companies from third party supplies and third party sales to intragroup transactions which were therefore eliminated from the consolidation.

Statement from Tony Gardner-Hillman, Non-Executive Chairman of Powerhouse Energy Group Plc

"PHE took a major step forward in 2023 with a new business strategy and a new board to deliver it whose members have committed to the Company and are expanding its activities to secure its future. I welcome David Hitchcock, Tony Gale and Karol Kacprzak as new board members and thank Paul Emmitt and Hugh McAlister for their ongoing support. I also welcome the Engsolve team and look forward to the positive contribution they will make to PHE. Keith Riley has just announced his resignation from the board and as Acting CEO. My thanks to Keith were set out in the Company's announcement on that topic on 06 September 2023.

The profit and loss statement in this half year report does not, in my view, reflect the true trading potential of the Company. Following the acquisition of the Protos SPV, the revenues reported last year in servicing the Protos project have now been internalised, and so are reported as a cost. Meanwhile the acquisition of Engsolve occurred late in the period, so minimal benefit from Engsolve revenues is recognised in these accounts.

Good progress has been made on the development of the Powerhouse Technology Centre. The board held its July board meeting there. The building is now ready, and the Feedstock Testing Unit is well into manufacture. I look forward to the Centre being operational early next year and believe it will become a cornerstone in PHE's ability to promote its technology and know-how. The Centre will also help to support the Company's investments in capital projects, which are now moving forward in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland as well as Protos. Considerable interest in PHE's offering is also being expressed in south-east Asia and Australia.

There is much work to be done. We need to ensure the integration of Engsolve, and PHE must grow its presence in the provision of engineering services as well getting other commercial projects underway. The changes implemented during the first half of this year will enable this to happen. We look forward to updating investors on our progress as we continue through the year."

For more information, contact:

 
 Powerhouse Energy Group Plc 
  Antony Gardner-Hillman                          +44 (0) 7733 146326 
 WH Ireland Limited (Nominated Adviser) 
  James Joyce 
  James Bavister                                 +44 (0) 207 220 1666 
 Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Ltd 
  (Joint Broker) 
  Andrew Thacker 
  James Pope                                     +44 (0) 203 657 0050 
 Tavistock (Financial PR)                  powerhouse@tavistock.co.uk 
  Simon Hudson 
  Nick Elwes 
  Heather Armstrong 
 

About Powerhouse Energy Group plc

Powerhouse Energy has developed a proprietary process technology - DMG(R) - which can utilise waste plastic, end-of-life-tyres, and other waste streams to convert them efficiently and economically into syngas from which valuable products such as chemical precursors, hydrogen, electricity, and other industrial products may be derived. Powerhouse's technology is one of the world's first proven, "distributable modular generation", energy from waste processes.

Powerhouse's process produces low levels of safe residues and requires a small operating footprint, making it suitable for deployment at enterprise and community level.

Powerhouse is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market under the ticker: PHE and is incorporated in England and Wales.

For more information see www.powerhouseenergy.co.uk

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                                        (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                                              Group      Company       Company 
                                                         Six Months   Six Months          Year 
                                                              Ended        ended         Ended 
                                                            30 June      30 June        31 Dec 
                                                 Note          2023         2022          2022 
                                                                GBP          GBP           GBP 
 
 
Revenue                                            1              -      352,713       380,277 
Cost of sales                                                     -    (272,808)     (295,912) 
 
Gross Profit                                                      -       79,905        84,365 
                                                        -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
Engineering Project Costs                                 (368,154)            -             - 
Administrative expenses                                   (979,432)  (1,050,400)   (2,258,177) 
Acquisition costs                                          (31,457)            -             - 
 
Share of associate                                           67,302       49,694        60,326 
 
Operating loss (pre-exceptional 
 items)                                                 (1,311,741)    (920,801)   (2,113,486) 
                                                        ===========  ===========  ============ 
 
Exceptional Items: 
Exclusivity Impairment                                            -            -     (500,000) 
Goodwill Impairment                                               -            -  (40,660,000) 
Fair Value Gain on Equity Investment               2        282,150            -             - 
Loan Reversal                                      3        453,017            -   (2,159,274) 
(Revenue)/Engineering Impairment                                  -            -     (986,392) 
 
Operating (Loss) (post exceptional 
 items)                                                   (576,574)    (920,801)  (46,419,152) 
                                                        ===========  ===========  ============ 
 
Net finance revenues                                              -       21,434        65,448 
 
(Loss) before taxation                                    (576,574)    (899,367)  (46,353,704) 
Income tax credit/(charge)                                               (9,273)       155,025 
 
(Loss) after taxation                                     (576,574)    (908,640)  (46,198,679) 
                                                        -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
Total comprehensive (loss)                                (576,574)    (908,640)  (46,198,679) 
                                                        ===========  ===========  ============ 
 
Total comprehensive (loss) attributable 
 to: 
                     Owners of the Company                (576,574)    (908,640)  (46,198,679) 
                     Non-controlling interests                    -            -             - 
                                                        -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
(Loss) per share from continuing 
 operations (pence)                                6         (0.01)       (0.02)        (1.17) 
 
 
 

The figures as presented are not strictly comparable with the prior year period as the comparative figures are non-consolidated, with the Group only coming into effect in 2023.

The notes numbered 1 to 9 are an integral part of the half year financial information.

Statement of Consolidated Financial Position

 
                                                 (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                                       Group       Company       Company       Company 
                                                       As at         As at         As at         As at 
                                                     30 June       30 June       30 June   31 December 
                                         Note           2023          2023          2022          2022 
                                                         GBP           GBP           GBP           GBP 
ASSETS 
Non-current assets 
 
Intangible fixed assets                    5       3,155,337     2,503,585    43,654,220     2,502,073 
Tangible fixed assets                                456,672       444,978        23,901         5,795 
Investments in subsidiary undertakings                     1       827,838             1             1 
Investments in associated undertakings                     -             -       179,026       187,638 
 
Total non-current assets                           3,612,010     3,776,401    43,857,148     2,695,507 
                                                ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
Current Assets 
Loans receivable                                           -       -         1,925,112               - 
Trade and other receivables                          250,620    100,128      1,441,287         403,247 
VAT Recoverable                                      333,223    376,380          -                   - 
Corporation tax                                            -             -             -       166,318 
Cash and cash equivalents                          4,897,457     4,424,877     7,536,341     5,882,897 
                                                ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Total current assets                               5,481,300     4,901,385    10,902,740     6,452,462 
                                                ============  ============  ============  ============ 
 
Total assets                                       9,093,310     8,677,786    54,759,888     9,147,969 
 
LIABILITIES 
Current liabilities 
Creditors: amounts falling due 
 within one year                                   (801,221)   (1,120,864)     (601,186)     (279,306) 
Total current liabilities                          (801,221)   (1,120,864)     (601,186)     (279,306) 
                                                ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Total assets less current liabilities              8,292,089     7,556,922    54,158,702     8,868,663 
                                                ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
Creditors: amounts falling due                             -             -             -             - 
 after more than one year 
Net assets                                         8,292,089     7,556,922    54,158,702     8,868,663 
                                                ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
EQUITY 
Shares and stock                           4      22,900,856    22,900,856    22,900,856    22,900,856 
Share premium                                     61,291,710    61,291,710    61,291,710    61,291,710 
Merger relief reserve                                      -             -    36,117,711             - 
Accumulated deficit                             (75,900,477)  (76,635,644)  (66,151,575)  (75,323,903) 
 
Total surplus                                      8,292,089     7,556,922    54,158,702     8,868,663 
                                                ------------  ------------  ------------  ------------ 
 
 

The figures as presented are not strictly comparable with the prior year period as the comparative figures are non-consolidated, with the Group only coming into effect in 2023.

The notes numbered 1 to 9 are an integral part of the half year financial information.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 
                                                               (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                                                     Group      Company       Company 
                                                                Six months   Six months    Year ended 
                                                                     Ended        Ended            31 
                                                         Note      30 June      30 June      December 
                                                                      2023         2022          2022 
                                                                       GBP          GBP           GBP 
Cash flows from operating activities 
Operating (loss)                                                 (576,574)    (920,801)  (46,419,152) 
Adjustments for: 
 
  *    Share based payments                                              -     (18,629)      (18,629) 
 
  *    Amortisation                                                  4,810        4,810        10,263 
 
  *    Depreciation                                                  2,633       11,021        27,970 
 
  *    Goodwill impairment                                               -            -    41,160,000 
 
  *    Loan Impairment                                      3   *(453,017)                  2,077,600 
 
  *    Share of associate                                         (67,302)     (49,694)      (49,033) 
 
  *    Fair Value Gain on Equity Investment                      (282,150)            -             - 
 
  *    Loan Interest Charge                                 3            -            -        81,674 
 
  *    Other none cash movements                                  (13,635)                      3,006 
Changes in working capital: 
- Decrease/(Increase) in trade and 
 other receivables                                                (14,278)    (477,639)       560,401 
 
  *    Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables             521,915       50,007     (284,475) 
 
  *    Tax credits received                                              -      155,227       166,318 
 
Net cash used in operations                                      (877,598)  (1,245,698)   (2,684,057) 
                                                               ===========  ===========  ============ 
Cash flows from investing activities 
Dividends received from associate                                        -        1,935             - 
Cash for investment in Engsolve                                  (572,896)            -             - 
Cash acquired on acquisition                                       466,771 
Loans advanced                                                           -    (737,520)     (927,600) 
Purchase of intangible fixed assets                                      -    (104,532)     (117,838) 
Purchase of tangible fixed assets                                  (1,512)      (1,830)         (673) 
 
Net cash used in investing activities                            (107,637)    (841,947)   (1,046,111) 
                                                               ===========  ===========  ============ 
 
Cash flows from financing activities 
Proceeds from issue of shares                                            -            -             - 
Payments of principal under leases                                       -     (12,602)      (23,455) 
Net finance costs                                                    (205)        (872)         (940) 
 
Net cash flows used in financing 
 activities                                                          (205)     (13,474)      (24,395) 
                                                               ===========  ===========  ============ 
 
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                      (985,440)  (2,101,119)   (3,754,563) 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning 
 of period                                                       5,882,897    9,637,460     9,637,460 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end 
 of period                                                       4,897,457    7,536,341     5,882,897 
                                                               -----------  -----------  ------------ 
 
 
 

The figures as presented are not strictly comparable with the prior year period as the comparative figures are non-consolidated, with the Group only coming to effect in 2023.

The notes numbered 1 to 9 are an integral part of the half year financial information.

Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                                                                            Merger 
                                 Ordinary    Deferred   Share premium       relief         Accumulated 
                            Share capital      shares      account          reserve            deficit           Total 
                                      GBP         GBP        GBP              GBP                  GBP             GBP 
 
Balance at 1 Jan 2022 
 (audited)                     19,787,071   3,113,785       61,291,710      36,117,711    (65,224,306)      55,085,971 
Transactions with equity 
 participants: 
- Shares issued on                                  - 
exercise 
options                                 -                            -               -               -               - 
- Shares issued on                                  - 
exercise 
warrants                                -                            -               -               -               - 
- Other share issues                    -           -                -               -               -               - 
Share based payment                     -           -                -               -        (18,629)        (18,629) 
            Share issue                             - 
            costs                       -                            -               -               -               - 
                     Total 
             comprehensive 
                      loss              -           -                -               -       (908,640)       (908,640) 
 
Balance at 30 June 2022 
 (unaudited)                   19,787,071   3,113,785       61,291,710      36,117,711    (66,151,575)      54,158,702 
Transactions with equity 
 participants: 
            - Shares                                - 
            issued on 
            exercise 
            options                     -                            -               -               -               - 
       Share based payment              -           -                -               -               -               - 
        Reserve transfer - 
                  goodwill 
                impairment                                                (36,117,711)      36,117,711               - 
Total comprehensive loss                -           -                -               -    (45,290,039)    (45,290,039) 
 
Balance at 31 Dec 2022 
 (audited)                     19,787,071   3,113,785       61,291,710               -    (75,323,903)       8,868,663 
       Share based payment              -           -                -               -               -               - 
Total comprehensive (loss)              -           -                -               -       (576,574)       (576,574) 
 
Balance at 30 June 2023 
 (unaudited)                   19,787,071   3,113,785    61,291,710                  -    (75,900,477)       8,292,089 
 
 
 

The following describes the nature and purpose of each reserve within equity:

Deferred shares: Represents the combined total of all deferred shares (0.5p, 4p and 4.5p).

Share premium: Amount subscribed for share capital in excess of nominal value.

Merger relief reserve: Amount subscribed for share capital in excess of nominal value where merger relief applies.

Accumulated deficit: Accumulated deficit represents the cumulative losses of the Company and all other net gains and losses and transactions with shareholders not recognised elsewhere.

The notes numbered 1 to 9 are an integral part of the half year financial information.

Notes (forming part of the half year Group financial information)

   1.       Summary of significant accounting policies 

The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are considered material in relation to the financial information.

   1.1.       Basis of preparation 

This half year consolidated financial information is for the six months ended 30 June 2023 and has been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Statements". The accounting policies applied are consistent with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as adopted for use in the United Kingdom and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS (except as otherwise stated). The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the half year financial information are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding half year reporting period (save that, as mentioned above, prior year comparative figures are non-consolidated, with the Group only coming to effect in 2023) and with those expected to be applied for the year ending 31 December 2023.

The Group d oes not consider any new and amended standards that became applicable for the current reporting period to have any impact on the Groups results.

The unaudited results for period ended 30 June 2023 do not constitute statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 435 of the Companies Act 2006. The comparative figures for the period ended 31 December 2022 for the Company are extracted from the audited financial statements which contained an unqualified audit report and did not contain statements under Sections 498 to 502 of the Companies Act 2006.

This half year financial statement will be, in accordance with the AIM Rules for Companies, available shortly on the Company's website.

As the Group did not come into existence until the current period it should be noted that comparatives are for Company only. Details on types of investment are in Note 1.4 below.

   1.2.       Going concern 

The Directors have considered all available information about future events when considering going concern. The Directors have prepared and reviewed cash flow forecasts for 12 months following the date of these Financial Statements. The projections show that the Group will have sufficient funding to be able to continue as a going concern on the basis of its cash balances as at 30 June 2023.

The half year financial statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group were unable to continue as a going concern.

   1.3.       Functional and presentational currency 

This half year financial information is presented in GBP sterling which is the Group's functional currency.

   1.4.       Fixed asset investments 

Interests in subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. The investments are assessed for impairment at each reporting date and any impairment losses or reversals of impairment losses are recognised immediately in the profit and loss account.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the company. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

An associate is an entity, being neither a subsidiary nor a joint venture, in which the Company holds a long-term interest and where the company has significant influence. The company considers that it has significant influence where it has the power to participate in the financial and operating decisions of the associate.

Entities in which the Company has a long-term interest and shares control under a contractual arrangement are classified as jointly controlled entities.

   1.5.       Revenue 

The Group provides engineering services for the application of the DMG technology, the intellectual property that the Group owns. Revenue from providing services is recognised in the accounting period in which services are rendered. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognised based on the actual service provided to the end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided to the extent to which the customer receives the benefits. This is determined based on the actual labour hours spent relative to the total expected labour hours.

Where a contract includes multiple performance obligations as specified by the work scope, the transaction price will be allocated to each performance obligation based on the estimated expected cost-plus margin.

Estimates of revenues, costs, or extent of progress toward completion of services are revised if circumstances change. Any resulting increases or decreases in estimated revenues or costs are reflected in profit or loss in the period in which the circumstances that give rise to the revision become known by management.

In the case of fixed-price contracts, the customer pays the fixed amount based on a payment schedule. If the services rendered by the Group exceed the payment, a contract asset is recognised. If the payments exceed the services rendered, a contact liability is recognised.

If a contract includes an hourly fee, revenue is recognised in the amount to which the Group has a right to invoice.

   2.     FAIR VALUE GAIN ON EQUITY INVESTMENT 

On 12 August 2021, the Company acquired a 48.39% interest in Engsolve Limited, an engineering consultancy company incorporated and operating in England and Wales. On 21 June 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of the balance of the issued share capital of Engsolve (51.61%). The previous shareholding in Engsolve (48.39%) was subsequently revalued leading to a fair value gain of GBP282,150 on the original shareholding. Please refer to note 8 below.

   3.     impairment of INTER Company loans & transactions 

Prior to December 2022 the Company entered into transactions with Protos to provide funding via a loan facility with the balance at 31 December of GBP2,159,274 and also made sales to Protos of GBP986,392. It was determined by the Company on 31 December 2022 that these amounts were no longer recoverable and were therefore written off within the Company. The write off of the loan facilities has been recognised against capitalised development expenditure in the sum of GBP2,692,649. The remaining GBP453,017 has been written off to the profit and loss account in the consolidated financial statements. This write off was to reflect the impairment of the transactions with the understanding of the fact that the impairment maybe unwound should Protos achieve sufficient results to be able to repay the loan and sales.

   4.     SHARE CAPITAL 
 
                              0.5 p Ordinary           0.5p Deferred  4.5 p Deferred  4.0 p Deferred 
                                      shares                  shares          shares          shares 
 
Balance at 1 January 2023      3,957,414,135             388,496,747      17,373,523       9,737,353 
Shares issued                              -                       -               -               - 
                            ----------------  ----------------------  --------------  -------------- 
Balance at 30 June 2023        3,957,414,135             388,496,747      17,373,523       9,737,353 
                            ----------------  ----------------------  --------------  -------------- 
 

The deferred shares have no voting rights and do not carry any entitlement to attend general meetings of the Company. They carry only a right to participate in any return of capital once an amount of GBP100 has been paid in respect of each ordinary share. The Company is authorised at any time to effect a transfer of the deferred shares without reference to the holders thereof and for no consideration.

   5.     INTANgible Assets 

Intangible assets in the period increased due to GBP651,752 of goodwill being generated from the combination of the Group including Protos and Engsolve. Please refer to note 8 below.

   6.     (Loss) per share 
 
                                       (Unaudited)      (Unaudited)        (Audited) 
                                             As at            As at            As at 
                                           30 June          30 June      31 December 
                                              2023             2022             2022 
                                               GBP              GBP              GBP 
 
  Total comprehensive (loss)             (576,574)        (908,640)     (46,198,679) 
 
  Weighted average number of 
  shares                             3,957,414,135    3,957,414,135    3,957,414,135 
 
Basic loss per share in pence               (0.01)           (0.02)           (1.17) 
Diluted loss per share in pence             (0.01)           (0.02)           (1.17) 
 
 
   7.     SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

The expense recognised for share-based payments during the year is shown in the following table:

 
                                                   (Unaudited)  (Unaudited)     (Audited) 
                                                         As at        As at         As at 
                                                       30 June      30 June   31 December 
                                                          2023         2022          2022 
                                                           GBP          GBP           GBP 
Share based payment charge/(credit) 
 recognised in Income Statement 
Expense arising from equity-settled share-based 
 payment transactions: 
 - Share options for Directors and employees                 -     (18,629)      (18,629) 
Total share-based payment in Income Statement                -     (18,629)      (18,629) 
 
Share based payment charge recognised 
 in Share Premium 
- Warrants for third party services                          -            -             - 
                                                  ------------  -----------  ------------ 
Total share-based payment in Share Premium                   -            -             - 
 Account 
 
Total share-based payment charges/(credits) 
 recognised                                                  -     (18,629)      (18,629) 
 
Other share-based payment movements 
Exercise of options by Directors and                         -            -             - 
 employees 
Exercise of warrants for third party                         -            -             - 
 services 
                                                  ------------  -----------  ------------ 
Total share-based payment                                    -     (18,629)      (18,629) 
                                                  ------------  -----------  ------------ 
 

The were no liabilities recognised in relation to share based payment transactions.

   8.   acquisitions During THE REPORTING PERIOD 

The Company announced on 28 April 2023 that it had acquired full ownership of Protos Plastics to Hydrogen No.1 Ltd from Peel NRE Ltd for a nominal payment of GBP1. Protos Plastics to Hydrogen No. 1 Limited is a special purpose vehicle and owner of the development of the Protos plant, the first proposed commercial application of the Company's DMG(TM) technology. The acquisition of Protos generated goodwill of GBP64,326 and net liabilities of GBP64,325.

Details of the transaction:

Non-Current Assets: Book Value Fair Value

Goodwill 64,326

   Property Plant & Equipment                                         2,692,649 

Current Assets:

Bank 5,787 5,787

Other Debtors - VAT 412,634 412,634

Current Liabilities:

Loans (3,145,666) 0

Creditors (29,729) (29,729)

Total Value of assets acquired (64,325) 453,018

Cash flows

Cash Consideration to old owners GBP1

On 12 August 2021, the Company acquired a 48.39% interest in Engsolve Limited, an engineering consultancy company incorporated and operating in the UK. On 21 June 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of the entire outstanding share capital of Engsolve (51.61%) for a cash consideration of GBP572,896. The previous shareholding in Engsolve was subsequently revalued leading to a fair value gain on the original shareholding of GBP282,150. On acquisition the Company acquired net assets of GBP522,560. The goodwill generated on acquisition amounted to GBP587,426. The Company considers this as a strategic acquisition as it brings engineering expertise in-house and enables the Company to generate a regular income stream through the provision and development of engineering services into the UK market.

The investment of GBP827,838 on the Company's stand-alone Balance Sheet includes the cost of the original investment in Engsolve of GBP99,990, share of profits to 30 June 2023 of GBP156,887, less dividends of GBP1,935 plus the cash consideration for the acquisition of the outstanding shares in Engsolve of GBP572,896.

Details of the transaction:

Non-Current Assets: Book Value Fair Value

Goodwill 587,426

Property, Plant & Equipment 11,694 11,694

Current Assets:

Bank 466,793 466,793

Other Debtors 150,492 150,492

Current Liabilities:

Creditors (106,419) (106,419)

Total Value of assets acquired 522,560 1,109,986

Cash flows

Cash Consideration to old owners GBP572,896

   9.   EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD 

On 21 August 2023, the Company raised GBP1 million, before expenses, through a placing at a price of 0.5p per share ("Issue Price") (the "Placing"). The Placing was arranged by the Company's broker, Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Ltd ("TPI").

A total of 200,000,000 new Ordinary Shares of 0.5p each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") was placed by TPI at the Issue Price with clients of TPI. TPI received 8,000,000 new Ordinary Shares by way of remuneration, having elected to receive Ordinary Shares at the Issue Price instead of cash in respect of certain professional fees.

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PowerHouse Energy (AQSE:PHE.GB)
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