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Niox Group PLC
14 September 2022
NIOX GROUP PLC
(formerly Circassia Group plc)
("NIOX" or the "Company"
and, together with its subsidiaries, the Group ")
INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2022
Oxford, UK - 14 September 2022: NIOX Group plc (LSE: NIOX), a
company engaged in the design, development, and commercialisation
of medical devices for asthma diagnosis and management, today
announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30
June 2022 ("H1 2022").
Financial highlights
-- Underlying NIOX(R) revenue growth of 11% t o GBP15.5 million
(excluding the effect of a one-off revenue item of GBP0.6 million
recognised in H1 2021)
-- The Group generated an adjusted EBITDA profit of GBP3.2
million (H1 2021: GBP0.3 million loss), reflecting improved margins
and a substantial reduction in the cost base
-- Strong balance sheet with no debt and cash of GBP13.8 million
as of 30 June 2022 (30 June 2021: GBP11.3 million, 31 December
2021: GBP12.6 million)
Financial progress
H1 2022 H1 2021
GBPm GBPm
Revenue 15.5 14.6
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Gross margin 71% 68%
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Total expenditure(1) (7.8) (10.2)
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Adjusted EBITDA(2) 3.2 (0.3)
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Operating profit / (loss) 0.6 (2.6)
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Beyond Air settlement consideration 8.1 -
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Profit / (loss) before tax from continuing
operations 8.9 (2.0)
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Profit for the financial period from discontinued
operations 0.3 1.1
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Profit / (loss) for the financial period 9.2 (0.9)
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Cash(3) at period end 13.8 11.3
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(1) Excludes depreciation, amortisation, impairment and share
option charge.
(2) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation,
impairment and share option charge. See note 12 for
reconciliation.
(3) Includes cash and cash equivalents.
Operational highlights
-- FDA approval for Beyond Air's LungFit(R) PH device received
on 28 June 2022, initiating total milestone payments of $10.5
million over the next three years, with up to a further $6 million
in royalty payments thereafter
-- Ongoing transition to distributor-led business model with new
arrangements in the USA and China expected to drive scalable
revenue growth
Post period end
-- Initial payment of $2.5 million received from Beyond Air on 24 August 2022
-- Net cash at 31 August 2022 increased to GBP17.6 million
-- The Company received approval from shareholders on 1
September 2022 to change its name from Circassia Group plc to NIOX
Group plc
-- The Company will shortly be proposing a capital reduction
scheme to shareholders for approval in order to provide flexibility
to enable the Board to return surplus cash to shareholders, via
dividends and/or share buybacks, if considered appropriate in the
future
Ian Johnson, NIOX's Executive Chairman, said: "The Group has
performed well in the first half of the year with good underlying
growth in revenue and profits despite Covid-19 lockdowns persisting
in China and the ongoing effects of Covid-19 on testing volumes in
Japan. Cash generation remained strong with net cash at the half
year of GBP13.8 million, up from GBP12.6 million at the end of
2021.
Future revenue growth is likely to be driven by success in
raising the awareness of the benefits of FeNO testing amongst
clinicians, patients and drug developers, the continued expansion
of our worldwide network of distributors and investing in the
installed base of devices. The NIOX Group is now in a strong
financial position to deploy its cash resources to invest in these
areas and also to develop next generation devices, including a
home-use device.
The second half has started well with revenues for July and
August taken together up 25% on the same period in 2021. Margins
remain strong and costs are continuing at a much-reduced level. The
Board remains confident of achieving management expectations for
the full year, which were significantly upgraded in July."
Contacts
NIOX
Ian Johnson, Executive Chairman Tel: +44 (0) 1865 405 560
Michael Roller, Chief Financial Officer
Singer Capital Markets (Nominated Adviser and Broker)
Aubrey Powell/ Jen Boorer Tel: +44 (0) 20 7496 3000
About NIOX
Our ambition is to improve the quality of life of millions of
people suffering from asthma. Asthma is one of the biggest
healthcare issues globally with 340 million sufferers, many of whom
are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed The Group is engaged in the design,
development, and commercialisation of medical devices for the
measurement of FeNO, a biomarker of inflammatory asthma. Our market
leading device, NIOX VERO(R), is increasingly recognised by
healthcare professionals as an important tool to improve the
diagnosis and management of asthma. NIOX VERO(R) is also the device
of choice by leading clinical research organisations for
respiratory studies. We passionately believe in empowering everyone
to manage their health at home and will look to provide a device
designed exclusively for home use.
At present, NIOX provides products and services in around 50
countries. For more information, please visit
www.investors.niox.com
The Group's interim results report is available online at
www.investors.niox.com/investors/financial-reports/
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains certain projections and other
forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition,
results of operations, businesses and prospects of NIOX. The use of
terms such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "anticipate",
"project", "estimate", "intend", "continue", "target" or "believe"
and similar expressions (or the negatives thereof) are generally
intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements
are based on current expectations and involve risk and uncertainty
because they relate to events and depend upon circumstances that
may or may not occur in the future. There are a number of factors
that could cause actual results or developments to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements. Any of the assumptions underlying these forward-looking
statements could prove inaccurate or incorrect and therefore any
results contemplated in the forward-looking statements may not
actually be achieved. Nothing contained in this press release
should be construed as a profit forecast or profit estimate.
Investors or other recipients are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on any forward-looking statements contained herein. NIOX
undertakes no obligation to update or revise (publicly or
otherwise) any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of
new information, future events or other circumstances.
OPERATING REVIEW
Introduction
The Group performed well in the first half of 2022 with revenues
up 6% to GBP15.5 million (H1 2021: GBP14.6 million). Underlying
revenues (excluding the effect of a one-off item of GBP0.6 million
recognised in H1 2021) grew by 11%. The business made a profit at
an adjusted EBITDA level of GBP3.2 million (H1 2021: GBP0.3 million
loss).
Business review
NIOX is the market leader in point of care FeNO testing for the
diagnosis and management of asthma. The NIOX VERO(R) device is
approved in most major markets.
Clinical sales grew by 12% to GBP13.0 million (H1 2021: GBP11.6
million, excluding the one-off item of GBP0.6 million). Recurring
revenues from test kit sales provide good visibility of earnings
and are typically 90% of total clinical sales. The clinical
business has continued to recover from its low point in the second
quarter of 2020 with underlying revenues now approximately 90% of
pre-pandemic levels.
In our major geographic regions, EMEA has experienced
significant growth in H1 2022 and is now ahead of pre-pandemic
levels whilst APAC and the Americas are yet to fully recover.
Research sales grew by 4% to GBP2.5 million (H1 2021: GBP2.4
million). Period comparisons are difficult given revenues more than
doubled in the first half of 2021 (H1 2020: GBP0.9 million) as
clinical trials resumed, adapting to the constraints imposed by the
pandemic.
Discontinued operations
The discontinued COPD business generated a small profit of
GBP0.3 million in the first half of the year (H1 2021: GBP1.1
million) as a result of the recognition of some rebate credits
received in respect of prior periods.
The Group retains an accrual of GBP3.4 million (31 December
2021: GBP3.7 million) in respect of potential future rebate
payments and GBP2.1 million (31 December 2021: GBP1.9 million) in
respect of potential product returns. The level of rebate claims
received in H1 2022 was GBP0.6 million and no claims for returns
have been received since 30 June 2022. The remainder of the
movement relates to exchange rate fluctuations.
Beyond Air
On 28 June 2022, Beyond Air, Inc. ("Beyond Air") confirmed that
it had received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) for its LungFit(R) PH device.
As a result of this news and in accordance with the terms of a
previously announced settlement agreement with Beyond Air, the
Group is entitled to receive payments of $10.5 million in total, in
three instalments as follows:
-- $2.5 million within 60 days of the approval of LungFit(R) by
the FDA ("FDA approval") - received on 24 August 2022
-- $3.5 million within 60 days of the first anniversary of FDA approval
-- $4.5 million within 60 days of the second anniversary of FDA approval
In addition, the Group is entitled to a royalty of 5% of net
sales of the device, commencing on the second anniversary of FDA
approval and capped at a maximum of $6 million.
Energy prices and inflation
The Group does not manufacture its own products and accordingly
energy costs are a very small component of total costs. The effect
of inflationary pressures on purchase prices from its two main
suppliers is mitigated both by the group's high gross margins and
its ability to implement price increases in the majority of its
markets.
Outlook
Management is continuing to implement a growth strategy that
will raise the awareness of the benefits of FeNO testing and
significantly improve the availability of NIOX(R) worldwide by
expanding distribution, optimising reimbursement and improving
patient access. Exploring use in the home and availability in
pharmacies and the workplace will further improve patient access as
greater emphasis is placed on managing patients in non-hospital
locations. The Group is now in a strong financial position to
deploy its cash resources to invest in these areas. While mindful
of these prospective investments which have the scope to enhance
shareholder value materially from the increased use of NIOX(R)
tests, the Company will shortly seek shareholder approval for a
Court-sanctioned capital reduction. This will provide flexibility
in due course to return any surplus cash beyond the needs of the
business, by way of dividends and/or share buybacks.
The second half has started well with revenues in July and
August taken together up 25% on the same period last year, margins
remain strong and costs are well controlled. Notwithstanding
continuing Covid-19 related lockdowns in China and ongoing
restrictions in Japan, the Board remains confident of achieving the
upgraded full year expectations and the longer term prospects for
value creation in the NIOX Group.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The first half of 2022 has been a period of continued recovery
for NIOX following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Six months Six months Twelve months
ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2022 2021 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Revenue 15.5 14.6 27.9
Cost of sales (4.5) (4.7) (8.9)
Gross profit 11.0 9.9 19.0
Gross margin 71% 68% 68%
Research and development costs (1.9) (2.6) (4.6)
Sales and marketing costs (4.6) (6.7) (11.9)
Administrative expenses (3.9) (3.2) (6.8)
Adjusted EBITDA(1) 3.2 (0.3) 0.6
Operating profit / (loss) 0.6 (2.6) (4.3)
Other gains and (losses) - net 0.3 0.7 1.6
Other income 8.3 0.1 0.9
Net finance costs (0.3) (0.2) (0.3)
Profit / (loss) before tax 8.9 (2.0) (2.1)
Taxation - - 4.4
Profit / (loss) for the financial
period from continuing operations 8.9 (2.0) 2.3
Profit for the financial period from
discontinued operations 0.3 1.1 1.3
Profit / (loss) for the financial
period 9.2 (0.9) 3.6
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Cash and cash equivalents 13.8 11.3 12.6
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(1) Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation,
impairment and share option charge. See note 12 for
reconciliation.
Revenue
NIOX(R) revenues for the period were GBP15.5 million (H1 2021:
GBP14.6 million) which include clinical sales of GBP13.0 million
(H1 2021: GBP12.2 million, or GBP11.6 million excluding the effect
of a one-off revenue item of GBP0.6 million) and research sales of
GBP2.5 million (H1 2021: GBP2.4 million). NIOX(R) c linical revenue
represents sales to physicians and hospitals for use in clinical
practice and to the Company's distributors, while research revenue
is from pharmaceutical companies and contract research
organisations (CROs) for use in clinical studies.
The increase in NIOX(R) revenue was principally attributable to
a recovery in testing volumes following the Covid-19 pandemic, with
the exception of Japan and China where the impact of Covid-19 on
testing volumes is ongoing.
Gross profit
Gross profit on NIOX(R) sales was GBP11.0 million (H1 2021:
GBP9.9 million), with a gross margin of 71% (H1 2021: 68%). Gross
margin was higher than the prior period due to a greater proportion
of higher margin test kit sales.
Sales and marketing
Sales and marketing costs decreased to GBP4.6 million (H1 2021:
GBP6.7 million). There was a significant reduction in the number of
dedicated NIOX(R) sales representatives across the Group during
2021, as a result of the decision to focus on a distributor-led
sales model. This led to a much reduced run rate in sales and
marketing costs at the end of 2021, which continued during H1
2022.
Other income
Other income has increased to GBP8.3 million (H1 2021: GBP0.1
million). GBP8.1 million (H1 2021: nil) relates to the recognition
of the settlement consideration due from Beyond Air following FDA
approval of the LungFit(R) PH product. The total settlement
consideration of $10.5 million has been recognised, discounted to
its present value at the balance sheet date. GBP0.2 million (H1
2021: GBP0.1 million) relates to sub-lease rental income in respect
of the Chicago property.
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted profit per share for the period was 2.2p (H1
2021: 0.7p loss) reflecting a profit for the period of GBP9.2
million (H1 2021: GBP0.9 million loss), with the increase being the
result of the business's improved profitability, largely due to the
recognition of the consideration due from Beyond Air.
Excluding the impact of the Beyond Air consideration, basic
profit per share for the period was 0.3p (H1 2021: 0.7p loss)
reflecting a profit for the period of GBP1.1 million (H1 2021:
GBP0.9 million loss)
Basic and diluted profit per share from continuing operations
was 2.1p (H1 2021: 0.5p loss) reflecting a profit for the financial
period of GBP8.9 million (H1 2021: GBP2.0 million loss).
Other comprehensive income/(expense)
Other comprehensive income of GBP1.5 million (H1 2021: GBP4.7
million) relates to exchange differences on the translation of the
balance sheets of foreign operations into British pound
sterling.
The income consists of a GBP0.5 million gain (H1 2021: GBP2.5
million) on the translation of intangible assets, a GBP0.5 million
gain (H1 2021: GBP1.9 million) on the translation of overseas
subsidiaries' net assets, a GBP0.4 million gain (H1 2021: GBPnil)
on the retranslation of intercompany balances which are determined
to be long-term investments in nature and a GBP0.1 million gain (H1
2021: GBP0.3 million) on the translation of goodwill.
Statement of financial position
Net assets at 30 June 2022 were GBP73.2 million (31 December
2021: GBP66.8 million).
Current liabilities at 30 June 2022 were GBP10.2 million (31
December 2021: GBP10.8 million). The decrease is mainly due to
lower trade payables, in particular lower accruals.
Cash flow
The Group's cash position (including cash and cash equivalents)
increased from GBP12.6 million at 31 December 2021 to GBP13.8
million at 30 June 2022 and GBP17.6 million at 31 August 2022. The
Group has no bank borrowings.
Cash generated from operations during the period aggregated
GBP1.2 million (H1 2021: GBP0.4 million used in operations), of
which GBP0.1 million (H1 2021: GBP0.8 million) was used in
discontinued operations.
Exchange differences on cash and cash equivalents arose as a
result of translation of foreign currency balances at the beginning
and end of the relevant period. The exchange gain for the period
was GBP0.4 million (2021: GBP0.1 million loss).
Foreign exchange exposures
The Group's activities presently generate a small surplus of US$
cash flows, a larger surplus of EUR cash flows and a deficit in GBP
sterling cash flows and Swedish Krona cash flows. The Group thus
benefits from a weak pound and a strong US dollar.
Michael Roller
Chief Financial Officer
14 September 2022
PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
NIOX has considered the principal risks and uncertainties facing
the Group for the first six months of 2022 and does not consider
them to have changed from those set out on pages 34 to 37 of the
2021 Annual Report and accounts, which is available on the Group's
website. A summary of these risks and uncertainties is as
follows:
Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is having, and will continue to have, an
impact across the Group with the imposition of lockdowns and travel
restrictions disrupting global supply chains and resulting in
changing consumer behaviour.
Cyber security
If the Group fails to sufficiently detect, monitor, or respond
to cyber-attacks against its systems, this may result in disruption
of service, compromise of sensitive data, financial loss and
reputational damage.
Commercial success
The Group's competitors, many of whom have considerably greater
financial and human resources, may develop more effective products,
or be able to compete more effectively in the markets targeted by
the Group. New companies may enter these markets and novel products
and technologies may become available which are more commercially
successful than those developed by the Group.
Compliance with healthcare regulations
The Group must comply with complex regulations in relation to
the marketing of its devices. These regulations are strictly
enforced. Failure by the Group (or its commercial partners) to
comply with relevant legislation and regulations in the countries
in which it operates may result in criminal and civil proceedings
against the Group.
Supply Chain
The Group relies on third parties for the supply of key
materials, finished products and services, including shipping. Some
materials may only be available from one source, and regulatory
requirements may make substitution costly and time-consuming.
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused some supply chain challenges
due to increased buying as economies have reopened. There has been
a shortage of some components available needed to manufacture
sensors and devices, however nothing that has been of sufficient
significance to interrupt supply.
Foreign exchange fluctuations
Foreign exchange fluctuations may adversely affect the Group's
results and financial condition. The Group records its transactions
and prepares its financial statements in British pound sterling,
but a significant proportion of its income and expenditure is in
United States dollar, Swedish krona, euro and Chinese yuan.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2022
Six months Six months Twelve months
ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2022 2021 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
Continuing operations
Revenue from contracts with customers 3 15.5 14.6 27.9
Cost of sales (4.5) (4.7) (8.9)
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Gross profit 11.0 9.9 19.0
Research and development costs (1.9) (2.6) (4.6)
Sales and marketing costs (4.6) (6.7) (11.9)
Administrative expenses (3.9) (3.2) (6.8)
Operating profit / (loss) 3 0.6 (2.6) (4.3)
Other gains and (losses) - net 0.3 0.7 1.6
Other income 4 8.3 0.1 0.9
Finance costs (0.3) (0.2) (0.3)
Profit / (loss) before tax 8.9 (2.0) (2.1)
Taxation - - 4.4
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Profit / (loss) from continuing
operations 8.9 (2.0) 2.3
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Profit from discontinued operations
(attributable to equity holders of
NIOX Group plc) 5 0.3 1.1 1.3
Profit / (loss) for the period 9.2 (0.9) 3.6
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Other comprehensive income / (expense)
Items that may be subsequently reclassified
to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations 1.5 4.7 (7.8)
Other comprehensive income / (expense)
for the period, net of tax 1.5 4.7 (7.8)
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Total comprehensive income / (expense)
for the period 10.7 3.8 (4.2)
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Earnings per share attributable to owners of the parent during the
period (expressed in pence per share)
Six months Six months Twelve months
ended ended ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2022 2021 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Basic earnings per share Pence Pence Pence
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Basic earnings per share for profit
/ (loss) from continuing operations 6 2.13 (0.48) 0.55
Basic earnings per share for profit
/ (loss) for the period 6 2.20 (0.69) 0.87
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Diluted earnings per share Pence Pence Pence
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Diluted earnings per share for profit
/ (loss) from continuing operations 6 2.00 (0.48) 0.53
Diluted earnings per share for profit
/ (loss) for the period 6 2.07 (0.69) 0.83
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Adjusted basic earnings per share Pence Pence Pence
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Adjusted basic earnings per share
for profit / (loss) from continuing
operations 6 0.19 (0.48) 0.55
Adjusted basic earnings per share
for profit / (loss) for the period 6 0.26 (0.69) 0.87
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Adjusted basic earnings per share eliminates the impact of the
Beyond Air settlement consideration.
The notes below are an integral part of these condensed interim
consolidated financial statements.
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL
POSITION
AS AT 30 JUNE 2022
30 June 30 June 31 December
2022 2021 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 0.2 0.1 0.2
Right-of-use assets 1.5 1.5 1.2
Goodwill 4.7 5.0 4.8
Intangible assets 32.6 40.6 37.3
Trade and other receivables 7 6.1 - -
Deferred tax assets 8 23.1 20.9 23.1
68.2 68.1 66.6
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Current assets
Inventories 3.6 2.2 2.7
Trade and other receivables 7 6.6 7.9 4.5
Cash and cash equivalents 13.8 11.3 12.6
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24.0 21.4 19.8
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Total assets 92.2 89.5 86.4
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Equity and liabilities
Share capital 0.3 0.3 0.3
Share premium 640.4 640.3 640.3
Other reserves 13.8 19.6 16.7
Accumulated losses (581.3) (595.0) (590.5)
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Total equity 73.2 65.2 66.8
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Lease liabilities 0.9 1.1 0.9
Deferred tax liabilities 8 7.9 9.5 7.9
8.8 10.6 8.8
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Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 9 9.6 13.1 10.4
Lease liabilities 0.6 0.6 0.4
10.2 13.7 10.8
Total liabilities 19.0 24.3 19.6
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Total equity and liabilities 92.2 89.5 86.4
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The notes below are an integral part of these condensed interim
consolidated financial statements.
Ian Johnson Michael Roller
Executive Chairman Chief Financial Officer
NIOX Group plc NIOX Group plc
Registered number: 05822706
CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHSED 30 JUNE 2022
Six months ended Six months ended Twelve months ended
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Notes GBPm GBPm GBPm
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Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from / (used in) operations 10 1.2 (0.4) 1.5
Interest paid (0.2) (0.1) (0.1)
Net cash generated from / (used in) operating
activities 1.0 (0.5) 1.4
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Cash flows from investing activities
Payments for property, plant and equipment - - (0.1)
Payments for intangible assets - - (0.1)
Net cash used in investing activities - - (0.2)
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Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares 0.1 5.0 5.0
Share issue transaction costs - - (0.1)
Principal elements of lease payments (0.3) (0.4) (0.8)
Net cash generated from financing activities (0.2) 4.6 4.1
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 0.8 4.1 5.3
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 12.6 7.4 7.4
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents 0.4 (0.2) (0.1)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 13.8 11.3 12.6
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The notes below are an integral part of these condensed interim
consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
1. General information
NIOX Group plc is a public company limited by shares which is
listed on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and incorporated
and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The Company is resident in
England and the
registered office is Hayakawa Building, Edmund Halley Road,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GB.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements were
approved for issue on 14 September 2022.
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have not
been audited or reviewed. The condensed consolidated interim
financial statements do not comprise statutory accounts within the
meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. Statutory
accounts for Circassia Group plc for the year ended 31 December
2021 were approved by the Board of Directors on 22 March 2022 and
delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The report of the auditors
on those accounts was unqualified, did not contain an emphasis of
matter paragraph and did not contain any statement under section
498 of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis of preparation
With effect from 1 September 2022, the name of the Company was
changed from Circassia Group plc to NIOX Group plc.
This condensed consolidated interim financial report for the
period ended 30 June 2022 has been prepared in accordance with
Accounting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, except
for:
-- A statement of changes in equity has not been presented; and
-- The deferred tax asset has not been revalued.
The interim report does not include all the notes of the type
normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this
report is to be read in conjunction with the Annual Report and
accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 and any public
announcements made by NIOX Group plc during the interim reporting
period.
Going concern
In assessing the appropriateness of the going concern
assumption, the Board has considered the availability of funding
alongside the possible cash requirements of the Group and Company.
After due consideration, the directors have concluded that there is
a reasonable expectation that the Group has adequate resources to
continue in operational existence for at least 12 months from the
date of this report.
Accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the
previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting
period.
Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of interim financial statements requires
management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that
affect the application of accounting policies and the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expense. Actual
results may differ from these estimates.
In preparing these condensed interim financial statements, the
significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's
accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty
were the same as those that applied to the annual financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Financial instruments
The Group's financial instruments comprise cash and cash
equivalents, receivables and payables arising directly from
operations, and derivatives. The directors consider that the fair
values of the Group's financial instruments do not differ
significantly from their carrying values.
2. Financial and capital risk management
The condensed interim financial statements do not include all
financial and capital risk management information and disclosures
required in the annual financial statements; they should be read in
conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2021.
The majority of operating costs are denominated in British pound
sterling, United States dollar, Swedish krona, euro and Chinese
yuan. Foreign exchange risk arises from future commercial
transactions and recognised assets and liabilities. The directors
expect foreign exchange volatility to continue to affect the
Group's results and the resulting impact will be assessed in the
annual report.
3. Operating segments
The chief operating decision-maker, the Executive Chairman,
examines the Group's performance from a product perspective, and
has identified one reportable segment in the continuing
business:
- NIOX(R) relates to the portfolio of products used to improve
asthma diagnosis and management by measuring fractional exhaled
nitric oxide (FeNO).
The COPD business has been classified as a discontinued
operation. Information about this discontinued segment is provided
in note 5.
The table below presents operating loss information regarding
the Group's operating segments for the periods ended 30 June 2022
and 2021, and the year ended 31 December 2021. Only the results for
the Group's continuing activities are included in order to aid
comparison.
NIOX(R) Head office Total
costs
GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------- -------- ------------ ------
Six months ended 30 June
2022
Revenue 15.5 - 15.5
Operating profit / (loss)
from continuing operations 1.9 (1.3) 0.6
--------------------------------- -------- ------------ ------
Six months ended 30 June
2021
Revenue 14.6 - 14.6
Operating loss from continuing
operations (1.9) (0.7) (2.6)
--------------------------------- -------- ------------ ------
Twelve months ended 31 December
2021
Revenue 27.9 - 27.9
Operating loss from continuing
operations (2.5) (1.8) (4.3)
--------------------------------- -------- ------------ ------
There were no sales between the segments in either reporting
period.
4. Other income
Six months ended 30 June Six months ended 30 June Twelve months ended 31
2022 2021 December 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
---------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------
Sub-lease rental income 0.2 0.1 0.2
Government grant - - 0.7
Beyond Air settlement 8.1 - -
consideration
---------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------
Total other income 8.3 0.1 0.9
----------------------------- --------------------------- --------------------------- ---------------------------
Beyond Air were granted FDA approval of the LungFit(R) PH
product on 28 June 2022, and therefore other income and a
corresponding receivable was recognised for the total consideration
of $10.5 million, discounted to its present value. See note 7 for
further detail.
The government grant relates to a grant received by Circassia
Inc. from the US government under the Payment Protection Program.
The amounts are not repayable as forgiveness of the grant was
approved on 25 March 2021.
5. Discontinued operations
On 9 April 2020, an agreement was signed to hand back the
Tudorza(R) and Duaklir(R) licences to AstraZeneca and as such, the
results of the COPD operating segment are reported as a
discontinued operation. There were no assets or liabilities
classified as held for sale in relation to the discontinued
operation.
Financial information relating to the discontinued operation is
set out below:
Profit for the period
Six months ended 30 Six months ended 30 Twelve months ended
June 2022 June 2021 31 December 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
------------------------- ----------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Revenue 0.3 2.4 2.5
Cost of sales - (0.4) (0.3)
-------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Gross profit 0.3 2.0 2.2
-------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Expenditure - (1.0) (1.2)
Operating profit 0.3 1.0 1.0
-------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Other gains and (losses) - net - 0.1 0.3
Profit from discontinued operations 0.3 1.1 1.3
-------------------------------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
Cashflow
Net cash (outflow) / inflow from
operating activities (0.1) (0.8) 0.2
Net cash (used in) / generated from
discontinued operations (0.1) (0.8) 0.2
-------------------------------------- ---- ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------
The revenue represents credit notes received from AstraZeneca
relating to the reversal of accruals associated with historical
Medicaid claims dating back to the first half of 2019.
6. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share Six months Six months Twelve months
ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
June 2022 June 2021 December
2021
Pence Pence
Pence
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
From continuing operations 2.13 (0.48) 0.55
From discontinued operations 0.07 (0.21) 0.32
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Total basic earnings per share attributable
to the ordinary equity holders of
the Company 2.20 (0.69) 0.87
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Diluted earnings per share Six months Six months Twelve months
ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
June 2022 June 2021 December
2021
Pence Pence
Pence
-------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
From continuing operations 2.00 (0.48) 0.53
From discontinued operations 0.07 (0.21) 0.30
-------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Total diluted earnings per share
attributable to the ordinary equity
holders of the Company 2.07 (0.69) 0.83
-------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Adjusted basic earnings per share Six months Six months Twelve months
ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
June 2022 June 2021 December
2021
Pence Pence
Pence
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
From continuing operations 0.19 (0.48) 0.55
From discontinued operations 0.07 (0.21) 0.32
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Total adjusted basic earnings per
share attributable to the ordinary
equity holders of the Company 0.26 (0.69) 0.87
------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Adjusted basic earnings per share eliminates the impact of the
Beyond Air settlement consideration.
Reconciliation of earnings used Six months Six months Twelve months
in calculating earnings per share ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
June 2022 June 2021 December
2021
GBPm GBPm
GBPm
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Profit / (loss) attributable to the
ordinary equity holders of the Company
used in calculating basic and dilutive
earnings per share:
From continuing operations 8.9 (2.0) 2.3
From discontinued operations 0.3 1.1 1.3
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
9.2 (0.9) 3.6
--------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Reconciliation of earnings used Six months Six months Twelve months
in calculating adjusted earnings ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
per share June 2022 June 2021 December
2021
GBPm GBPm
GBPm
-------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Profit / (loss) attributable to the
ordinary equity holders of the Company
used in calculating basic and dilutive
earnings per share:
From continuing operations 8.9 (2.0) 2.3
Add back Beyond Air consideration (8.1) - -
-------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
0.8 (2.0) 2.3
-------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------------
The earnings used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per
share are the same.
Weighted average number of shares Six months Six months Twelve months
ended 30 ended 30 ended 31
June 2022 June 2021 December
2021
----------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares used as the denominator in
calculating basic earnings per share 418,866,323 408,599,132 412,604,673
Adjustments for calculation of diluted
earnings per share:
Share options 24,899,745 - 22,402,289
Deferred shares - - 823,467
Weighted average number of ordinary
shares and potential ordinary shares
used as the denominator in calculating
diluted earnings per share 443,766,068 408,599,132 435,830,429
----------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------------------
As net losses were recorded in the six months ended 30 June
2021, there are no dilutive potential shares in that period.
7. Trade and other receivables
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
GBPm
GBPm GBPm
----------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Receivable within one year
Trade receivables 4.0 6.1 2.6
Prepayments and accrued income 0.6 1.4 0.9
Other receivables 2.0 0.4 1.0
Total current trade and other receivables 6.6 7.9 4.5
----------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Receivable after one year
Other receivables 6.1 - -
----------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Total non-current trade and other receivables 6.1 - -
----------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Current and non-current other receivables relate to the
consideration due from Beyond Air. See note 4 for further
detail.
This consideration is receivable in three separate amounts, the
present values of which are set out below:
Amount
receivable
as at 30
June 2022
Due date
GBPm
------------------------------------------- ------------
28 August 2022 2.0
28 August 2023 2.7
28 August 2024 3.4
------------------------------------------- ------------
Total Beyond Air settlement consideration 8.1
------------------------------------------- ------------
8. Deferred taxation
Intangibles Tax losses Net deferred tax asset
GBPm GBPm GBPm
--------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------------------
At 31 December 2021 (7.9) 23.1 15.2
--------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------------------
At 30 June 2021 (9.5) 20.9 11.4
--------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------------------
At 30 June 2022 (7.9) 23.1 15.2
--------------------- ------------ ----------- -----------------------
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
GBPm
GBPm GBPm
-------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Deferred tax liabilities (7.9) (9.5) (7.9)
Deferred tax assets 23.1 20.9 23.1
Total deferred tax asset 15.2 11.4 15.2
-------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
The Group does not review the assumptions relating to deferred
tax assets at the half year end.
The Group has the following unrecognised potential deferred tax
assets as at:
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
GBPm
GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Losses 80.0 76.2 80.0
Total unrecognised deferred tax asset 80.0 76.2 80.0
--------------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
9. Trade and other payables
30 June 2022 30 June 2021 31 December 2021
GBPm
GBPm GBPm
--------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
Trade payables 0.4 1.1 0.5
Social security and other taxes 0.4 0.2 0.6
Accruals 8.2 11.7 9.0
Other payables 0.6 0.1 0.3
Total trade and other payables 9.6 13.1 10.4
--------------------------------- ------------- ------------- -----------------
10. Cash generated from / (used in) operations
Reconciliation of profit / (loss) before tax to net cash
generated from / (used in) operations
Six months ended 30 June Six months ended 30 June Twelve months ended 31
2022 2021 December 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------
Profit / (loss) from
continuing operations
before tax 8.9 (2.0) (2.1)
Profit from discontinued
operations before tax 0.3 1.1 1.3
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------
Profit / (loss) before tax 9.2 (0.9) (0.8)
Adjustment for:
Finance costs 0.3 0.1 0.1
Depreciation charge of
right-of-use assets 0.3 0.4 0.8
Amortisation charge of
intangible assets 2.0 2.1 4.1
Share based payment charge
/ (credit) 0.3 (0.2) -
Foreign exchange on
non-operating cash flows (0.8) (0.9) (2.1)
Changes in working capital:
(Increase) / decrease in
trade and other
receivables (8.8) 8.5 13.4
(Increase) / decrease in
inventories (0.9) 1.7 1.1
Decrease in trade and other
payables (0.4) (11.2) (15.1)
Cash generated from / (used
in) operations 1.2 (0.4) 1.5
---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ----------------------------
11. Related party transactions
There have been no new IAS 24 related-party transactions in the
first six months of the current financial year.
12. Reconciliation of alternative performance measures
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA excludes items of income and expenditure which
might have an impact on the quality of earnings, such as share
option charge/ credit.
Adjusted EBITDA is an alternative performance measure which
management considers provides a useful insight on underlying
profitability.
Adjusted EBITDA reconciles to operating profit / (loss) as
below:
Six months ended 30 June Six months ended 30 June Twelve months ended 31
2022 2021 December 2021
GBPm GBPm GBPm
----------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------
Adjusted EBITDA 3.2 (0.3) 0.6
Depreciation (0.3) (0.4) (0.8)
Amortisation (2.0) (2.1) (4.1)
Share option (charge) /
credit (0.3) 0.2 -
Operating profit / (loss) 0.6 (2.6) (4.3)
----------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------- ---------------------------
STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES
The directors confirm that these condensed interim financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with International
Accounting Standard 34, 'Interim Financial Reporting', as adopted
by the European Union and that the interim management report
includes a fair review of the information required, namely:
- an indication of important events that have occurred during
the first six months and their impact on the condensed set of
financial statements, and a description of the principal risks and
uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year;
and
- material related-party transactions in the first six months
and any material changes in the related-party transactions
described in the last annual report. The directors of NIOX Group
plc are listed on pages 40 to 43 of the annual report.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity
of the Group's website www.investors.niox.com . Legislation in the
UK governing the preparation and dissemination of interim financial
statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
On behalf of the Board
Ian Johnson Michael Roller
Executive Chairman Chief Financial Officer
14 September 2022
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