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RentGuarantor Holdings PLC

30 June 2023

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30 June 2023

RentGuarantor Holdings PLC

(the "Company" or "RentGuarantor")

Final Results

RentGuarantor, a company which provides a rent guarantee service to tenants wishing to rent property in the UK from the Private Rental Sector, is pleased to announce its results for the period ended 31 December 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS

 
 --   RentGuarantor completes its first year on the AQUIS stock exchange 
       in London 
 --   RentGuarantor nominated for an AQUIS Company of the Year at the 
       "Small Cap Awards" 
 --   Commenced design and development of Fourth Generation RentGuarantor 
       Platform 
 --   Increased customer services staff in response to demand 
 --   Revenue of GBP414k up year on year by 72% 
 --   Arrears claims running at 1.6% of total revenue. 
 --   Completed 714 (2021: 423) Rent Guarantee contracts up 69% year 
       on year 
 

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

I am pleased to present my second Chairman's report and an update on our activities for the year ended 31 December 2022.

During 2022 we have continued to build the business following our admission to the AQSE Growth Market in late 2021 and these efforts are reflected in a continuation of our growth in revenues and an increased prominence in the market. Our focus has been on the rent guarantee services and raising the market's awareness of our services.

We have also strengthened our governance procedures and were delighted to have Peter Coleman join the board as a Non-Executive Director in February 2023. These changes are central to the growth of its business model as is our ongoing investment in our technology platform.

The year has not been without its challenges and interest rates have risen rapidly from record lows. Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets and the marketplace generally. This has caused both landlords and tenants to re-assess their property aspirations but at the same time this has emphasised the need for the Company's services across the property rental sector. We have given considerable attention to the adjustments taking place in the market and have carefully manged the risks to our growth strategy. Our cautious but focused approach holds the business in a strong position to meet the economic and regulatory headwinds faced by tenants and landlords alike.

We have prudently managed our cost base and raised additional capital from our shareholders during the year to support our growth plans and manage working capital.

I am pleased that despite the uncertain economic conditions, the Group has continued to achieve growth in revenues and build its market presence. In March 2023, the Company joined the Apex segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange which we believe will further enhance our growth strategy. RentGuarantor has been nominated for an AQUIS Company of the Year award at the Small Cap Awards to be held in June. This is, I believe, recognition of the hard work of everyone connected with the Company.

The results we are reporting today show the significant progress that has been made in our first full year as a listed company and are a direct result of our focus on providing the very best products and customer service.

Financial Results

The Group delivered significant revenue growth in FY22 of 72% to GBP414,000 and a reduced level of losses. As a result of the capital raised in the year, the Group has remained in a positive cash position and our balance sheet provides a strong platform to achieve further growth in 2023.

People

Again, none of this success would be possible without the passion and commitment shown by our staff and directors. These results are a reflection of that endeavour and on behalf of the Board, I offer them my sincere thanks.

Board and Governance

We have continued to review our governance procedures and the recent addition of Peter Coleman as a Non-Executive Director has added additional strength and oversight to the Board. I am grateful for the contributions that the management team has provided throughout the year.

Summary and Outlook

I am pleased to say that the investment in marketing, technology and people in 2022 is continuing to be reflected in our growth in the first few months of 2023. We are however seeing only a small reduction in inflation and interest rates are unlikely to fall for some time. We operate in an environment where the market can change quickly. Our careful management of these changes and the inherent risks underpin our approach to growing the business. We will continue to review market developments and to invest in our team and core services to support our growth plans.

The economic and geo-political environments are evolving, and we continue to take a cautious but considered approach to the Group's long-term strategy. We believe that the long-term opportunity remains significant.

I look forward to reporting to you on our progress over the coming year.

Graham Duncan

Non-Executive Chairman

29 June 2023

The directors of RentGuarantor accept responsibility for this announcement.

For further information please contact:

RentGuarantor Holdings PLC

Paul Foy, Chief Executive Officer

+44 207 193 4418

Alfred Henry Corporate Finance Limited (AQSE Corporate Adviser)

Nick Michaels

+44 20 3772 0021

Optiva Securities Limited (Broker)

Vishal Balasingham

+44 203 411 1881

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEARED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 
                                         Year 
                                        ended    Year ended 
                                       31-Dec        31-Dec 
                                         2022          2021 
                                          GBP           GBP 
 Continuing operations 
 Revenue                              414,078       241,033 
 Direct costs                       (100,549)      (71,568) 
 
 Gross profit                         313,529       169,465 
 
 Administrative expenses          (1,180,375)   (1,675,673) 
 
 Operating loss                     (866,846)   (1,506,208) 
 
 Finance costs                       (43,932)      (35,705) 
 
 Loss on ordinary activities 
  before taxation                   (910,778)   (1,541,913) 
 
 Income tax expense                         -             - 
 
 Loss for the year                  (910,778)   (1,541,913) 
                                 ------------  ------------ 
 
 Loss per share (expressed in 
  pence per share)                     (8.03)       (15.19) 
                                 ------------  ------------ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

 
                                          2022          2021 
                                           GBP           GBP 
 Assets 
 Non-current assets 
 Intangible assets                     272,027       305,446 
 Right of use assets                    11,446        34,339 
 Tangible assets                         9,708         5,511 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
                                       293,181       345,296 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
 Current assets 
 Trade and other receivables            28,648        34,248 
 Cash and cash equivalents              91,887       142,033 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
                                       120,535       176,281 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
 Total assets                          413,716       521,577 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Equity and liabilities 
 Equity attributable to owners 
  of the parent 
 Ordinary shares                    11,581,175    11,268,680 
 Share premium                         796,621       593,500 
 Reorganisation reserve            (8,050,001)   (8,050,001) 
 Accumulated losses                (4,717,332)   (3,806,554) 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
                                     (389,537)         5,625 
 Liabilities 
 Non-current liabilities 
 Loans                                 500,000             - 
 Lease liability                             -        21,248 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
                                       500,000        21,248 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Trade and other payables              289,565       480,200 
 Lease liability                        13,688        14,504 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
                                       303,253       494,704 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
 Total liabilities                     803,253       515,952 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
 
 Total equity and liabilities          413,716       521,577 
                                  ------------  ------------ 
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

 
                                                  2022        2021 
                                                   GBP         GBP 
 
 Cash outflows from operating activities 
 Cash consumed in operations                 (910,155)   (812,411) 
 Net cash outflows from operating 
  activities                                 (910,155)   (812,411) 
                                            ----------  ---------- 
 
 Expenditure on non-current assets             (8,737)     (4,014) 
 Expenditure on intangible assets             (77,938)    (58,900) 
 Net cash outflows from investing 
  activities                                  (86,675)    (62,914) 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Receipts from issue of convertible 
  loans                                      1,000,000     497,149 
 Finance costs paid                           (43,932)    (35,705) 
 Lease repayments                             (25,000)    (25,000) 
 Proceeds from issue of shares                  15,616     571,000 
 Net cash inflows from financing 
  activities                                   946,684   1,007,444 
 
 Net increase / (decrease) in cash 
  and cash equivalents                        (50,146)     132,119 
                                            ----------  ---------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  beginning of the year                        142,033       9,914 
                                            ----------  ---------- 
 
 Cash and cash equivalents at the 
  end of the year                               91,887     142,033 
                                            ----------  ---------- 
 

NOTES TO PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1. The financial information set out above does not constitute statutory accounts for the purpose of Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The financial information has been extracted from the statutory accounts of RentGuarantor Holdings PLC and is presented using the same accounting policies, which have not yet been filed with the Registrar of companies, but on which the auditors gave an unqualified report on 29 June 2023.

The preliminary announcement of the results for the year ended 31 December 2022 was approved by the board of directors on 29 June 2023.

   2.          Loss per share 

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Reconciliations are set out below:

 
                                            2022          2021 
 
 Losses attributable to ordinary 
  shareholders                         (910,778)   (1,541,913) 
 
 Weighted average number of shares    11,349,158    10,149,179 
 
 Basic and diluted loss per share 
  (pence)                                 (8.03)       (15.19) 
                                     -----------  ------------ 
 

As the Group is loss-making, any potentially dilutive instruments would be considered anti-dilutive, and are disregarded for the purposes of calculating diluted earnings per share.

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