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Spiritus Mundi PLC

29 June 2023

29 June 2023

Spiritus Mundi plc

("Spiritus Mundi" or the "Company")

Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2023

Spiritus Mundi plc (LSE: SPMU), the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) which will seek to acquire targets in Europe and Asia in the clinical diagnostics sector , announces its unaudited half-yearly results for the six months ended 31 March 2023 (the "Interim Report").

Financial Highlights

   --    Net cash as at 31 March 2023 of GBP739,812 (31 March 2022: GBP973,360) 
   --    Net assets as at 31 March 2023 of GBP712,686 (31 March 2022: GBP950,128) 

-- Operating loss and loss before tax for the six months ended 31 March 2023 of GBP233,132 (31 March 2022: GBP132,578)

Other highlights

-- Appointment of Konstantinos ("Kon") Gryllakis as a strategic consultant, advising the Company on its business strategy and assisting with the sourcing and evaluation of potential acquisition targets in the laboratory and diagnostic testing sector

-- Appointment of Tim Metcalfe as a non-executive director on 1 April 2023, adding significant corporate finance skills and experience to the board

Chairman's statement

We believe there are attractive acquisition opportunities in our chosen sectors of laboratory and diagnostic testing, and digital healthcare, particularly in light of how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the sector dynamics. During the period we have continued to explore potential acquisition opportunities in order to execute on our strategy to use Spiritus Mundi as a vehicle to acquire one or more exciting businesses in these areas in order to generate attractive returns for shareholders.

We are seeing a number of potentially attractive opportunities and we look forward to updating the market on our progress in due course. In the meantime, I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support.

Financial review

The Company incurred a loss for the six months ended 31 March 2023 of GBP233,132. The loss for the period resulted from the on-going administrative expenses required to operate the Company and evaluate potential acquisition opportunities. As at 31 March 2023 the Company held GBP739,812 in cash.

There have been no significant events since the end of the reporting period.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

Details of the principal risks and uncertainties facing the company are disclosed in pages 5 and 6 of the last annual report for the period ended 30 September 2022

The Directors confirm, to the best of their knowledge, that this interim set of financial statements gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Company as a whole and has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted by the United Kingdom. The interim management report herein includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7 and DTR 4.2.8, namely:

- an indication of important events that have occurred during the first six months and their impact on the financial statements and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining six months of the financial year

- disclosure of material related party transactions in the first six months and any material changes to related party transactions.

By order of the Board

Zaccheus Peh

Non-Executive Chairman

29 June 2023

For further information please contact:

 
 Spiritus Mundi plc                        Via IFC 
 Zaccheus Peh (Non-Executive Chairman) 
 Stanford Capital Partners (Broker) 
  Patrick Claridge / John Howes            +44 (0)20 3650 3650 
 IFC Advisory Limited (Financial PR and 
  IR)                                      +44 (0) 203 934 6630 
 Graham Herring, Florence Chandler         spiritusmundi@investor-focus.co.uk 
 

Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income

 
                                   6 months    6 months     17 months 
                                     ended       ended         ended 
                                   31 March    31 March    30 September 
                            Note     2023        2022          2022 
                                   Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited 
                                      GBP         GBP          GBP 
 Continuing operations 
 Administrative expenses           (233,132)   (132,578)      (714,253) 
                                  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Operating loss and 
  loss before tax            4     (233,132)   (132,578)      (714,253) 
                                  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Taxation                                  -           -              - 
                                  ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  loss for the period 
  attributable to the 
  equity owners                    (233,132)   (132,578)      (714,253) 
                                  ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 Loss per share 
 Basic and diluted           6       (0.006)     (0.004)        (0.018) 
                                  ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 

Interim Statement of Financial Position

 
                                    As at       As at        As at 
                                  31 March    31 March    30 September 
                                    2023        2022          2022 
                                  Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited 
                                     GBP         GBP          GBP 
 
 ASSETS 
 Current assets 
 Prepayments                              -           -          8,524 
 Cash and cash equivalents    8     739,812     973,360        941,539 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Total current assets               739,812     973,360        950,063 
 
 TOTAL ASSETS                       739,812     973,360        950,063 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 LIABILITIES 
 Current liabilities 
 Other payables               8      27,126      23,232         22,253 
 Total current liabilities           27,126      23,232         22,253 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Total Liabilities                   27,126      23,232         22,253 
                                 ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 NET ASSETS                         712,686     950,128        927,810 
                                 ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 EQUITY 
 Share capital                7     493,000     437,000        493,000 
 Share premium                7     957,531     774,000        957,531 
 Accumulated losses               (737,845)   (260,872)      (522,721) 
 Total equity                       712,686     950,128        927,810 
                                 ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 

These interim financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 29 June 2023.

Zaccheus Peh

Non-Executive Chairman

Interim Statement of Cash Flows

 
                                            6 months    6 months     17 months 
                                              ended       ended         ended 
                                            31 March    31 March    30 September 
                                              2023        2022          2022 
                                            Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited 
                                               GBP         GBP          GBP 
 
 Cash flow from operating activities 
 Loss for the period                        (233,132)   (132,578)      (714,253) 
 
 Adjustments: 
 Share based payments                          18,008           -        191,532 
                                           ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 Loss for the period before changes 
  in working capital                        (215,124)   (132,578)      (522,721) 
 
 Changes in working capital 
 Decrease/(increase) in prepayments             8,524           -        (8,524) 
 Increase/(decrease) in trade 
  and other payables                            4,873     (9,330)         22,253 
 Net cash used in operating activities      (201,727)   (141,908)      (508,992) 
                                           ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Cash flows from financing activities 
 Proceeds from issue of shares,                     -           -      1,491,000 
 Share issue costs                                  -           -       (40,469) 
 Net cash generated from financing 
  activities                                        -           -      1,450,531 
                                           ----------  ----------  ------------- 
 
 Net (decrease)/increase in cash 
  and cash equivalents                      (201,727)   (141,908)        941,539 
 Cash and cash equivalents at 
  the beginning of period                     941,539   1,115,268              - 
 Cash and cash equivalent at the 
  end of the period                           739,812     973,360        941,539 
                                           ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
 

Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                           Share Capital    Share     Accumulated   Total Equity 
                                           Premium      Losses 
                                GBP          GBP          GBP           GBP 
 
 For period from 28 April 2021 to 30 September 2022 (audited) 
 
 As at 28 April 
  2021                                 -          -             -              - 
 
 Comprehensive income 
 Loss for the 
  period                               -          -     (714,253)      (714,253) 
 
 Transactions with owners 
 Issue of ordinary 
  shares                         493,000    998,000             -      1,491,000 
 Cost to issue 
  shares                               -   (40,469)             -       (40,469) 
 Share based payments                  -          -       191,532        191,532 
 
 As at 30 September 
  2022                           493,000    957,531     (522,721)        927,810 
                          ==============  =========  ============  ============= 
 
 For period from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022 (unaudited) 
 
 As at 1 October 
  2021                           437,000    774,000     (128,294)      1,082,706 
 
 Comprehensive income 
 Loss for the 
  period                               -          -     (132,578)      (132,578) 
 
 As at 31 March 
  2022                           437,000    774,000     (260,872)        950,128 
                          ==============  =========  ============  ============= 
 
 For period from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023 (unaudited) 
 
 As at 1 October 
  2022                           493,000    957,531     (522,721)        927,810 
 
 Comprehensive income 
 Loss for the 
  period                               -          -     (233,132)      (233,132) 
 
 Transactions with owners 
 Share based payments                  -          -        18,008         18,008 
 
 As at 31 March 
  2023                           493,000    957,531     (737,845)        712,686 
                          ==============  =========  ============  ============= 
 
 

Notes to the Financial Statements

   1.    Company Information 

Spiritus Mundi plc (the "Company") is a public company limited by shares, listed on the London Stock Exchange, registered in England and Wales. The Company is domiciled in England and its registered office is 8(th) floor, The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, EC2A 2EW.

The principal activity of the Company is that of identifying and acquiring investment projects.

   2.    Summary of significant accounting policies 
   2.1          Basis of preparation 

The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of this interim financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the periods presented, unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are presented in its functional currency, pounds Sterling ("GBP"), rounded to the nearest pound.

The interim financial statements for the six months period ended 31 March 2023 have been prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, as adopted for use in the United Kingdom. The interim financial statements do not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial statements. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 September 2022 and any public announcements made by Spiritus Mundi Plc during the interim reporting period. The Interim Report does not include all the information and disclosures required in the financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the period from 28 April 2021 to 30 September 2022.

The Financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise stated. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets. The preparation of the financial statements in compliance with IAS 34 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates and management judgements in applying the accounting policies.

The accounting policies and methods of computation adopted in the preparation of the interim consolidated financial statements are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements for the period from 28 April 2021 to 30 September 2022, except for the adoption of the new standards, interpretations and amendments to IFRSs that became effective as of 1 January 2023.

Definition of Accounting Estimates (Amendments to IAS 8)

Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2)

Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Amendments to IAS 12)

International Tax Reform - Pillar Two Model Rules - Amendments to IAS 12

These interim financial statements and accompanying notes have neither been audited nor reviewed by the Company's auditor. The six months financial statements do not constitute full accounts as defined by Section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The figures for the period from 28 April 2021 to 30 September 2022 are derived from the published statutory accounts. Full accounts for the period ended 30 September 2022, including an unqualified auditor's report which did not make any statement under Sections 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies.

   2.2          Going concern 

The Company had GBP739,812 cash as at 31 March 2023. With an expected ongoing operational cost of GBP400,000 per annum, there are significant headroom to fund costs associated with evaluating acquisitions and investments, including due diligence. On this basis, the Board considers the Company to have sufficient resources to remain in operational existence for the foreseeable future. When a suitable acquisition is identified, further funding will be needed to finance the acquisition.

   3.            Critical accounting judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty 

In the process of applying the Company's accounting policies, the Directors make estimates and assumptions that have an effect on the amounts recognised in the financial information. Although these estimates are based on the Directors' best knowledge of the current events and actions, actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.

The significant judgements made by the Directors in applying the Company's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those described in the last annual financial statements.

   4.            Loss before income tax 

The breakdown by nature of administrative expenses is as follows:

 
                              6 months    6 months     17 months 
                                ended       ended         ended 
                              31 March    31 March    30 September 
                                2023        2022          2022 
                              Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited 
                                 GBP         GBP          GBP 
 
 Accounting fees                    869       1,053          3,135 
 Audit fees                      12,000           -         15,000 
 Directors' remunerations 
  (Note 5)                       85,784      32,500        292,210 
 Listing fee                     68,679      97,149        361,581 
 Professional fees               39,879           -         15,000 
 Secretarial fees                 2,818         966         20,260 
 Other costs                     23,103         910          7,067 
 
                                233,132     132,578        714,253 
                             ==========  ==========  ============= 
 
   5.            Directors' remuneration 

The Company has no employees other than the Directors.

 
                                 6 months ended 31 March 2023 
                              ---------------------------------- 
                               Directors'   Share-based 
                                  fees        payment     Total 
                                  GBP           GBP        GBP 
 Zaccheus Peh                      17,572        18,008   35,580 
 Simon Winson Ng                   12,551             -   12,551 
 Wong Fatt Heng                    12,551             -   12,551 
 Wesley Gordon Lawrence            12,551             -   12,551 
 Rachel Stella Jan Maguire         12,551             -   12,551 
 
                                   67,776        18,008   85,784 
                              ===========  ============  ======= 
 
 
 
                       6 months ended 31 March 2022 
                    ---------------------------------- 
                     Directors'   Share-based 
                        fees        payment     Total 
                        GBP           GBP        GBP 
 Zaccheus Peh            17,500             -   17,500 
 Simon Winson Ng         15,000             -   15,000 
 
                         32,500             -   32,500 
                    ===========  ============  ======= 
 
 
 
                                 17 months ended 30 September 2022 
                              -------------------------------------- 
                                Directors'    Share-based 
                                   fees          payment      Total 
                                   GBP            GBP          GBP 
 Zaccheus Peh                        49,655        180,829   230,484 
 Simon Winson Ng                     35,051          5,864    40,915 
 Wong Fatt Heng                       5,753          2,054     7,807 
 Wesley Gordon Lawrence               5,753            749     6,502 
 Rachel Stella Jan Maguire            5,753            749     6,502 
 
                                    101,965        190,245   292,210 
                              =============  =============  ======== 
 
 

* Rachel Stella Jan Maguire resigned as Director with effect from 1 April 2023.

   6.            Loss per share 

The loss per share has been calculated using the loss for the period and the weighted average number of ordinary shares entitled to dividend rights which were outstanding during the period, as follows:

 
                                       6 months     6 months     17 months 
                                         ended        ended         ended 
                                       31 March     31 March    30 September 
                                         2023         2022          2022 
                                      Unaudited    Unaudited      Audited 
                                         GBP          GBP           GBP 
 
 Loss for the period attributable 
  to equity holders of the 
  Company                              (233,132)    (132,578)      (714,253) 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares                  41,687,322   35,087,240     39,022,885 
                                     ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 Basic and diluted loss 
  per Share                              (0.006)      (0.004)        (0.018) 
                                     ===========  ===========  ============= 
 
 

For the financial periods, basic loss per share and diluted loss per share are the same due to effect of warrants and options being non-dilutive in light of the loss per share.

   7.            Share capital and share premium 
 
                                         Number of     Share        Share 
                                            shares   capital   premium(*) 
                                              '000       GBP          GBP 
 
Issued at incorporation                     50,000    50,000            - 
Effects of share consolidation at 10 
 for 1 on 24 May 2021                     (45,000)         -            - 
Shares issuance on 12 July 2021             38,700   387,000      774,000 
At 31 March 2022                            43,700   437,000      774,000 
 
Shares issuance on 8 July 2022               5,600    56,000      224,000 
At 30 September 2022 and 31 March 2023      49,300   493,000      998,000 
                                         =========  ========  =========== 
 

*Presented gross of issuance costs, set against share premium of GBP40,469.

Each Ordinary Share (including Subscription Shares) ranks pari passu for voting rights, dividends and return of capital upon winding up of the Company.

All Ordinary Shares are freely transferable and there are no restrictions on transfer, except for all shares held by Directors including any shares exercised under Directors Warrants and Options, which are subjected to a 12 month lock-in period from date of admission and followed by a subsequent 12 month period where they shall only be entitled to sell shares in such a manner that would not create a disorderly market in the share.

As at 30 September 2022 and 31 March 2023, there were 23,886,000 warrants and options unissued ordinary shares exercisable. In addition, subject to a successful RTO or an acquisition taking place, another 10,000,000 warrants will be issued.

For the six months ended 31 March 2023, no warrant or option has been issued or exercised or lapsed.

   8.            Financial instruments by category 

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at amortised cost comprise the following:

 
                  31 March   31 March   30 September 
                    2023       2022         2022 
                    GBP        GBP          GBP 
 
 Cash at bank      739,812    973,360        941,539 
                 =========  =========  ============= 
 
 

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost comprise the following:

 
                    31 March   31 March   30 September 
                      2023       2022         2022 
                      GBP        GBP          GBP 
 
 Other payables       11,526     23,232            356 
 Accruals             15,600          -         21,897 
                      27,126     23,232         22,253 
                   =========  =========  ============= 
 
 

The Company's major financial instruments include bank balances and amounts payables to suppliers. The risks associated with these financial instruments, and the policies on how to mitigate these risks are set out below. Risk management is carried out by Board of Directors. The Company uses financial instruments to provide flexibility regarding its working capital requirements and to enable it to manage specific financial risk to which it is exposed.

Liquidity risk

Liquidity risk arises from the Company's management of working capital.

The Company regularly reviews its major funding positions to ensure that it has adequate financial resources in meeting its financial obligations. The Directors have considered the liquidity risk as part of their going concern assessment. Controls over expenditure are carefully managed in order to maintain its cash reserves whilst it targets a suitable transaction.

The Company's financial liabilities as shown above have contractual maturities within 6 months from the date of the financial statements.

Credit risk

The Company's credit risk is wholly attributable to its cash balance. The credit risk from its cash and cash equivalents is limited because the counter parties are banks with high credit ratings and have not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Interest risk

The Company's exposure to interest rate risk is the interest received on the cash held, which is immaterial.

Currency risk

The Company is not exposed to any currency risk at present.

Capital risk management

The Company's capital structure consists mainly of equity share capital and the share premium. The Company's objectives when managing capital is to safeguard the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, in order to provide returns for shareholders and benefits for other stakeholders and to maintain an optimal capital structure. The Company has no borrowings and does not pay dividends. In order to maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. Following an acquisition, the Company may also pay dividends to shareholders.

   9.            Related party transactions 

For the 6 months period ended 31 March 2023, there are no related party transactions.

   10.          Subsequent events 

There have been no significant events since the end of the reporting period that would have a material impact on the financial statements.

Spiritus Mundi LEI: 213800DXMLNXMLCX4Q80

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