Adriatic Metals
Annual Report 2018

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 ANNUAL REPORT ADRIATIC METALS PLC COMPANY DIRECTORY Adriatic Metals plc and Controlled Entities Company Registration No. 10599833 ARBN 624 103 162 DIRECTORS Peter Bilbe (Non-Executive Chairman) Paul Cronin (Non-Executive Director) Julian Barnes (Non-Executive Director) Eric de Mori (Non-Executive Director) Milos Bosnjakovic (Non-Executive Director) COMPANY SECRETARY Sean Duffy UNITED KINGDOM REGISTERED OFFICE Stamford House, Regent Street Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 1HN England AUSTRALIAN OFFICE 50 Ord Street West Perth WA 6005 Australia AUDITOR Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants 65 St Paul’s Churchyard London EC4M 8AB England STOCK EXCHANGE LISTING Australian Securities Exchange (Code: ADT) SHARE REGISTRY Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited Level 11 172 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000 Australia WEBSITE www.adriaticmetals.com CONTENTS 02 STRATEGIC REPORT 2018 HIGHLIGHTS CEO REVIEW ACTIVITIES AND DIFFERENTIATION PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES 11 REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS DIRECTORS’ REPORT DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT 18 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE MEMBERS OF ADRIATIC METALS PLC 47 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO 51 ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ADRIATIC METALS PLC IS AN ASX-LISTED ZINC POLYMETALLIC EXPLORER AND DEVELOPER VIA ITS 100% INTEREST IN THE VAREŠ PROJECT IN BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA 01 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORT HIGHLIGHTS 2018 0202 Adriatic Metals plc (Adriatic or the Company) Initial Public Offering (IPO) was completed in May 2018, with the Company listing on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). A total of AUD$10m was raised in a heavily oversubscribed IPO offering, with 50 million securities issued at AUD$0.20 per share, which funded a two-year budget. Leading Australian copper producer Sandfire Resources NL (ASX:SFR) became a cornerstone investor, which provided a significant endorsement from a highly regarded mining company and paved the way for ongoing technical collaboration. Sandfire subscribed for 10 million securities at IPO and holds a relevant interest of 7.7%. A maiden JORC Resource was declared on Veovaca of 7.3 million tonnes at a 0.5% Zinc equivalent cut-off grade. Commencement of a 15,000m diamond drilling programme at Adriatic’s 100% owned Vares Project with 1st phase of drilling focusing on the high grade Rupice deposit and surrounding drill targets. Drilling since IPO has significantly extended the Rupice mineralisation in several directions, with major drill hole intercepts announced including: > Hole BR-2-18, intercepted 64m @ 4.6g/t Au, 537g/t Ag, 0.9% Cu, 7.7% Pb, 10.8% Zn, 46% BaSO4, from 214m > Hole BR-3-18, intercepted 36m @ 4.4g/t Au, 463g/t Ag, 0.5% Cu, 4.3% Pb, 5.7% Zn, 55% BaSO4 from 196m; and 22m @ 4.1g/t Au, 258g/t Ag, 0.8% Cu, 7.5% Pb, 12.8% Zn, 56% BaSO4 from 244m > Hole BR-5-18, intercepted 66m @ 2.1g/t Au, 158g/t Ag, 2.3% Cu, 8.6% Pb, 12.8% Zn and 37% BaSO4 from 210m > Hole BR-7-18, intercepted 18m @ 2.6g/t Au, 201g/t Ag, 0.5% Cu, 4.5% Pb, 9.2% Zn and 62% BaSO4 from 228m > Hole BR-8-18, intercepted 16m @1.6g/tAu, 136g/t Ag, 1.1% Cu, 4.0% Pb, 6.5% Zn and 10m at 51% BaSO4 from 206m Achieved significant regulatory milestones including initial approval, by the municipality, of the Company’s application to expand the concession area at the Vareš Project and also the approval by the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina of the ‘Reserves’ Elaborat for the Veovaca deposit, representing a step toward the issue of an Exploitation Permit for the combined Vareš Concession. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTACTIVITIES & DIFFERENTIATION Adriatic is a zinc polymetallic explorer and developer via its 100% interest in the Vareš Project in the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina (Bosnia). The Project comprises a brown-field open cut zinc/lead/barite and silver mine at Veovaca and at Rupice, an advanced exploration deposit which exhibits exceptionally thick mineralisation with high grades of base and precious metals. Focussed on expediting exploration and development activities and the establishment of strong in-country relationships, Adriatic has recruited a world class multi-disciplinary team to rapidly advance the Company’s assets and to capitalise on its first mover advantage in Bosnia through the assessment of additional potential strategic land holdings. Adriatic’s exploration programme is well underway with exploration activities currently focussed on the high grade Rupice deposit. The short-term aim is to complete a drilling programme and maiden resource estimate at Rupice and to advance a technical study for the proposed development of the Vares project. Further drilling is also proposed at the Veovaca deposit to refine and optimise the subsequent mining plan. Adriatic has announced its initial world class exploration results at Rupice with strong exploration growth potential and has defined a JORC mineral resource at the previously operating open pit mine at Veovaca. The sites are less than 20km apart and are proximal to or in the near vicinity of existing infrastructure in terms of power, water, rail, sealed roads, access to a skilled workforce, accommodation facilities, service providers and an international airport. Adriatic seeks to differentiate through its competitive advantages of: • establishing an early mover advantage in Bosnia as the Company is the only publicly listed mining concession holder in a country with a rich mining history, a pro-mining outlook, highly prospective geology and a stable fiscal and political system. • strategically increasing its concession footprint, based on a database of historically discovered mineralisation near to its current projects and by reviewing other historic and new opportunities within Bosnia. • a capable and multi-disciplinary management team which includes well regarded and experienced mining professionals with a track record of project delivery and operating experience. • identifying through exploration drilling some of the highest grade polymetallic results globally; and • being well funded for its current activities including the 15,000m diamond core drill programme and numerous technical evaluation programs. 0303 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW This is Adriatic’s first Annual Report as a listed company and it is pleasing to report that the Company is delivering on the key milestones we outlined in our 2018 IPO prospectus. Your board and management team are focused on ensuring we continue to develop our mineral assets in Bosnia with a view to increasing both the tonnage and metal values of the resources and rapidly progressing scoping and feasibility studies together with progressing the various approvals processes. The Company’s key strategic highlights are detailed below. EXPLORATION PROGRAMME & ASSETS (i) Rupice Prospect – The Rupice Prospect was an advanced exploration project which when acquired, exhibited exceptionally high grades of base and precious metals and is located approximately 18 km North West of the Veovaca Deposit. As announced to the ASX, the Company released drill hole results that have already returned the highest grade and thickest results to date (BR 2, 3 & 5) and have extended the thick high-grade mineralisation down dip circa 80m and along plunge circa 160m. In the coming months, the Company plans to continue drilling to expand the known mineralised zone both laterally and down plunge. Adriatic has also delineated well defined drill targets both along strike and parallel to the known mineralisation at Rupice. HOLE BR-10-18 BR-8-18 BR-7-18 BR-5-18 BR-3-18 BR-3-18 BR-2-18 BR-7-17 BR-6-17 BR-4-17 BR-1-17 FROM M TO M INTERVAL M 236 206 228 210 196 244 214 94 116 146 178 264 222 246 276 232 266 278 134 138 176 242 28 16 18 66 36 22 64 40 22 30 64 Au g/t 3.4 1.6 2.6 2.1 4.4 4.1 4.6 3.6 1.8 3.5 2.3 Ag g/t 271 136 201 158 463 258 537 479 161 382 373 Cu % 0.5 1.1 0.5 2.3 0.5 0.8 0.9 0.6 0.3 0.2 0.9 Pb % 5.9 4 4.5 8.6 4.3 7.5 7.7 5.5 1.7 4.1 5.1 Zn % BaSO4 % 10.8 6.5 9.2 12.8 5.7 12.8 10.8 8.2 1.8 5.8 8.4 61 33 62 37 55 56 46 57 26 71 44 TABLE 1 DRILL HOLE RESULTS FOR KEY RUPICE HIGH GRADE INTERSECTIONS 0404 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT FIGURE 1 PLAN MAP SHOWING KEY DRILL HOLES & OUTLINE OF PREVIOUSLY KNOWN MINERALISATION FIGURE 2 LONG-SECTION OF RUPICE HIGHLIGHTING MINERALISED ZONE AND LOCATION OF KEY DRILL HOLES 0505 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW “The extension areas include land where the Company has identified a strong exploration potential and where additional drilling could identify extensions to the known mineralisation or where historical or recent data indicates the potential for new discoveries.” 0606 EXPLORATION PROGRAMME & ASSETS (CONTINUED) (ii) Veovaca Deposit – is an historic open cut zinc, lead, barite and silver mine which operated between 1983 and 1987 and ultimately shut down prior to emerging hostilities in the region. The Company completed a 16-hole, 1,381 metre diamond drilling programme at Veovaca in 2017 to confirm historical results and support a maiden JORC compliant resource of 4.4 million tonnes at a 2% cut-off (7.3 million tonnes at a 0.5% cut-off). The ongoing work programme for Veovaca is to conduct further exploration drilling with a view of increasing the current JORC resource, thoroughly sample for gold and silver across the entire resource base and to undertake metallurgical and mining studies. (iii) Approval received for Expanded Concession area – in August 2018, the Vareš Municipal Council approved Adriatic’s application for a major land expansion to its existing Concession Agreement at its 100% owned Vareš Projects that comprise Rupice and Veovaca. Under the terms of the Concession Agreement, the Company has three Fields, being Veovaca I & II and Rupice-Jurasavec Brestic, as outlined in red in Figure 4 below. The extension areas include land where the Company has identified a strong exploration potential and where additional drilling could identify extensions to the known mineralisation or where historical or recent data indicates the potential for new discoveries. The expanded Concession area includes land immediately to the north of hole BR-5-18, which intercepted 66m of high grade mineralisation, with this area being a high priority for future drilling. The Government of Zenica Canton has opened a 30 day Public Review period for the amendment of the Concession Agreement, and we expect final approval from the Canton within a short period following the end of the Public Review period. (iv) Permitting Milestone – Adriatic recently confirmed that the Federal Ministry of Mining within the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina has provided written acknowledgment of the completion of the Reserves Elaborat for the Veovaca deposit, which forms part of the broader Vareš Project, representing a major milestone toward the issue of the Exploitation Permit. Under the terms of the Concession Agreement, the Company is required to complete the conditions for an Exploitation Permit by May 2020, which will then provide the company with license tenure until 2038 and can be further extended at the election of the Company for a period of 10 years. Following the issue of the Exploitation Permit, Adriatic will prepare and submit a Main Mining Plan (Feasibility Study) and apply for a Water Management Permit, which once accepted, will result in an Operations Permit being granted. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFIGURE 3 VEOVACA LONG SECTION FIGURE 4 MAP SHOWING ADRIATIC’S EXISTING (RED) AND NEW CONCESSION AREAS (BLUE) 0707 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW BOSNIAN OPERATING ENVIRONMENT & IN-COUNTRY MANAGEMENT TEAM The Balkans have some of the world’s largest deposits (Cu, Au) and attracted significant investment from Rio Tinto, Freeport McMoran, First Quantum, Dundee Precious Metals and Nevsun. In the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia), a legacy mining code and complex bureaucracy has limited foreign investment and modern exploration over the last 20 years, creating an opportunity for potential major discoveries. Bosnia is now a stable democracy with over 20 years of peace, has a multi-party political system and is aspiring to join the EU and NATO. The Government of Bosnia is pro-mining and has an open policy to foreign investment and a low corporate tax rate of 10%. Foreign investors have equal rights and full legal protection and the local government in the Vareš region has publicly expressed strong support for the Project. Bosnia has no requirement for government participation or free carry. The country has a skilled workforce, low labour rates and low cost of living, established transportation networks and low electricity costs. Rail networks link European smelters and seaboard markets through ports in Montenegro (Bar) and Croatia (Ploče). 0808 Adriatic’s exploration programme is managed by Bob Annett, an experienced geologist with over 40 years’ experience across all aspects of exploration, evaluation and mining of precious, base & industrial metals and is the nominated JORC Competent Person. During the year, Adriatic has been able to recruit and assemble a strong and highly competent Bosnian management team to ensure that it is well represented at community and government levels and to manage operations in Bosnia. Milos Bošnjaković is Head of Regulatory affairs in Bosnia and a Non-Executive Director. Milos has significant experience in mineral projects in the region was formally a qualified lawyer within the Interior Ministry of the former Yugoslavian government. In May 2018, Adriatic announced the appointment of Adnan Teletovic as the General Manager of Adriatic’s wholly owned subsidiary, Eastern Mining d.o.o, in Bosnia. Mr. Teletovic is a dual Bosnian-Australian national with extensive experience in the mining industry having previously held senior positions at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, BHP Billiton and has significant experience in general management and a track record in managing large capital mining projects. RESULT FOR FY18 As the company is in pre-production there is no forecast earnings nor expectation for profits and the Company will continue to invest in its exploration assets and incur losses in the near to medium term. The Loss after tax for the period was £1,928,697; FY17(£292,307) and comprised one off costs for the 2018 year including share option costs for £1,121,275 and IPO expenses of £123,006 relating to the ASX listing as per note 17 in the Group Consolidated Financial Statements to 30 June 2018. INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING ON ASX During the year, Adriatic successfully completed its IPO on the ASX with a heavily oversubscribed offer that raised AUD$10 million. This included a strategic cornerstone investment by leading Australian copper producer Sandfire Resources. Sandfire invested AUD$2m into the IPO and is a substantial shareholder owning 7.7% of Adriatic. Adriatic is now well positioned with a strong share register including significant board and management ownership and is fully funded for its current exploration and development budget. Board & management hold 34% of issued securities which are subject to a 2-year escrow period from date of ASX quotation. Geraint Harris CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTTENEMENT PORTFOLIO TABLE CONCESSION NUMBER LICENCE AREAS (HA) RUPICE EXPLORATION RIGHTS EXPIRY VEOVACA EXPLOITATION RIGHTS VEOVACA I VEOVACA II RUPICE DURATION (YEARS) EXPIRY DURATION (YEARS) EXPIRY 04-18-21389-1/13 107.69 90.54 83.19 7.5 25 May 2020 25 12 March 2038(i) (i) Tenure exploitation rights approved by Federal Ministry of Mining within the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina, subject to completing the conditions for an Exploitation Permit by May 2020, which will then provide the company with license tenure until 2038 and can be further extended at the election of the Company for a period of 10 years. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The near term and primary performance indicators for Adriatic are related to its exploration activities and include: (i) Efficiently managing the exploration programme and increasing the current mineralised footprint and increasing Adriatic’s current JORC resource base (ii) Advancing the permitting status on a pathway towards exploitation (iii) Continued exploration on nearby prospects to define further drill targets with the intent of making additional mineral discoveries (iv) Progressing the technical study elements for the deposits, culminating in publishing a scoping study and making progress towards future Pre-Feasibility and Feasibility Studies. 2018 £ 2017 £ Exploration & Evaluation Assets 929,260 172,337 COMPETENT PERSONS STATEMENT The information in this report which relates to Exploration Results is based on information compiled by Mr Robert Annett, who is a member of the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG). Mr Annett is a consultant to Adriatic Metals PLC and has sufficient experience relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity he is undertaking to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the “Australian Code of Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves”. Mr Annett consents to the inclusion in this report of the matters based on that information in the form and context in which it appears. FUTURE PROSPECTS Adriatic’s prospects are contingent upon the finalisation and completion of a successful 1st phase drilling programme. Subject to being able to expand the current identified mineralisation and continue reporting significant drill hole mineralised results at both Rupice and Veovaca, the Company’s primary near term objectives are to declare a maiden resource at Rupice and continue to advance the technical studies and permitting on the concession and at Veovaca. Adriatic is also actively investigating new areas of interest within its current tenement portfolio and also new prospects. Subject to the above being achieved, the Company will conclude a metallurgical programme and initiate a technical study. 0909 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORT BOSNIAN IN-COUNTRY RISKS The Projects are located in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Company will be subject to the risks associated with operating in that country, including various levels of political, sovereign, economic and other risks and uncertainties. Any material adverse changes in government policies, legislation, political, legal and social environments in Bosnia and Herzegovina and or any other country that the Company has economic interests in that affect mineral exploration activities, may affect the viability and profitability of the Company. OPERATIONAL RISKS The operations of the Company may be affected by various factors, including: (i) failure to locate or identify mineral deposits; (ii) failure to retain and secure key management; (iii) failure to achieve predicted grades in exploration and mining; and (iv) operational and technical difficulties encountered in metallurgy, processing and mining. In the event that any of these potential risks eventuate, the Company’s operational and financial performance may be adversely affected. ENVIRONMENTAL RISK The Company’s activities are subject to the environmental laws inherent in the mining industry and those specific to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Company intends to conduct its activities in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with all applicable laws. However, the Company may be the subject of accidents or unforeseen circumstances that could subject the Company to extensive liability. COMMODITY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE PRICES The value of the Company’s assets and potential earnings may be affected by fluctuations in commodity prices and exchange rates, such as the USD and GBP denominated zinc price and the GBP / USD exchange rate. The value of the Company’s assets and potential earnings may be affected by fluctuations in commodity prices and exchange rates, such as the USD and GBP denominated zinc price and the GBP / USD exchange rate. STRATEGIC REPORT PRINCIPAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The management of the business and the execution of the Group’s strategy expose it to a number of risks. These risks are reviewed by the Board and Management with appropriate processes put in place to monitor and mitigate the risks. Key business risks affecting the Group are set out below. EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT Mineral exploration and development is a speculative and high-risk undertaking that may be impeded by circumstances and factors beyond the control of the Company. There can be no assurance that exploration on the Projects, or any other exploration properties that may be acquired in the future, will result in the discovery of an economic mineral resource. Even if an apparently viable mineral resource is identified, there is no guarantee that it can be economically exploited. FUTURE FUNDING NEEDS The funds raised under the Offer are considered sufficient to meet the immediate objectives of the Company. Further funding may be required by the Company in the event costs exceed estimates or revenues do not meet estimates, to support its ongoing operations and implement its strategies. 1010 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGEMENT PETER BILBE, B. ENG (MINING) (HONS) Non-Executive Chairman Mr Bilbe is a mining engineer with 40 years Australian and international mining experience in gold, base metals and iron ore at the operational, CEO and board levels. Mr Bilbe is currently Non-Executive Chairman of Independence Group NL and since 2009 has overseen the growth of Independence from operating a single mine to a AUD$2.5 billion diversified gold and base metals mining and exploration company. Mr Bilbe is also Non-Executive Chairman of Intermin Resources Ltd, an emerging gold developer. Peter Bilbe was appointed as the Non-Executive Chairman of the Company on 16 February 2018 and serves as Chair of the Remuneration Committee. JULIAN BARNES, BSC (HONS) Non-Executive Director Dr Barnes is a geologist with extensive experience in major exploration and development projects. Previously, he was Executive Vice President Dundee Precious Metals where he lead exploration, project acquisition, and due diligence with a strong focus on Balkan mining & development. He founded and led Resource Service Group for nearly two decades, which ultimately became RSG Global and has since been sold to Coffey Mining. He is also a Non-Executive Director of Thor Explorations Ltd, a company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (Venture Exchange) and Zinc Of Ireland, a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Julian Barnes was appointed as a Director of the Company on 16 February 2018 and serves as a member of the Audit Committee. PAUL CRONIN, B. COM & MBA Non-Executive Director Mr Cronin is a unique resource finance specialist, with significant experience in equity, debt and mergers and acquisitions within the sector. As CEO of ASX Listed Anatolia Energy, Paul oversaw two successful and oversubscribed capital raisings, steering the stock to be the best performing uranium stock globally during his time with the company, and prior to its sale at a significant premium to its market capitalization. Prior to Anatolia, Paul was Vice President at the highly-regarded resource fund, RMB Resources where he originated, structured and managed several debt and equity investments on behalf of the fund. Paul is currently CEO of ASX & TSX listed Black Dragon Gold, and Non-Executive Director of Global Atomic Corporation. Paul Cronin was appointed as a Director of the Company on 3 February 2017 and serves as a member of the Remuneration Committee and Chair of the Audit Committee. ERIC DE MORI, B. MARKETING & DIP. FINANCIAL SERVICES Non-Executive Director Mr de Mori has over 15 years’ experience in ASX small capital investment and corporate finance, specializing in natural resources, biotechnology and technology. Eric has a broad skill set across ASX listed company corporate finance and has held several director and major shareholder positions with ASX listed technology and resource companies. Eric is the head of natural resources for institutional stockbroker Ashanti Capital and a Non-Executive Director of Invictus Energy Ltd. Mr de Mori was appointed to the Board on 10 August 2017 and serves as a member of the Audit Committee. MILOS BOSNJAKOVIC Non-Executive Director Mr Bosnjakovic is a dual national of Australia and Bosnia Herzegovina and was the co-founder of ASX-listed Balamara Resources Limited. He has significant experience in mineral projects in the region and is a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in the Former Yugoslav Republics, Australia and New Zealand. Mr Bosnjakovic is currently engaged as consultant to Adriatic, responsible for government and regulatory relations, and will remain in that important role. Mr Bosnjakovic was appointed to the Board of the Company on 16 July 2018 and serves as a member of the Remuneration Committee. 1111 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSREPORT OF THE DIRECTORSSTRATEGIC REPORT REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS SENIOR MANAGEMENT GERAINT HARRIS, B. ENG (HONS) & M. SC. ENG. (MINING) Chief Executive Officer Mr Harris is a mining engineer with over 20 years’ experience across mining operations, consultancy, fund management and project finance – specialising in gold and base metals. Mr Harris has worked and lived in numerous countries across his career including Europe, North and South America, Central Asia, former Soviet Union and China. Geraint was also Manager mine services for Lisheen (high grade U/G) in Ireland, one of the biggest zinc mines in the world until its recent closure. Geraint Harris was appointed as Chief Executive Officer on 1 October 2017. ROBERT ANNETT, BSC (HONS), ARSM, AIMM, AIG & MIQ Head of Exploration Mr Annett is an experienced geologist with over 40 years’ experience across all aspects of exploration, evaluation and mining of precious, base & industrial metals. He is a Competent Person under the JORC Code and is responsible for the day to day management of all exploration works. Robert Annett was appointed as Head of Exploration on 1 April 2017. SEAN DUFFY, MBA, GRAD CERT. IN BUSINESS MARKETING Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary Mr Duffy brings with him more than 20 years of international finance experience in the mining industry, including key positions with BHP Billiton and other AIM/ASX listed companies. Sean Duffy was appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary on 17 November 2017. ADNAN TELETOVIC, B. ENG (HONS.) General Manager, Eastern Mining d.o.o Dr. Teletovic is a dual Bosnian-Australian national with extensive experience in the mining industry having previously held senior positions at Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, BHP Billiton and the Prevent Group, one of Bosnia’s largest diversified industrial corporations. Adnan has a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) from Victoria University of Technology, a PhD from Deakin University and has significant experience in not only general management but also a track record in managing large capital mining projects in the Australian mining industry. 1212 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS’ REPORT The Directors present their annual report with the statutory financial statements of the Group for the year ended 30 June 2018. This report should be read in conjunction with the Strategic Report on pages 02 to 10. 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY The names of the Directors who held office during the financial year and to the date of this report were: DIRECTOR NAME POSITION APPOINTED Peter Bilbe Paul Cronin Julian Barnes Eric de Mori Milos Bosnjakovic Non-Executive Chairman Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director Non-Executive Director 16 February 2018 3 February 2017 16 February 2018 10 August 2017 16 July 2018 The company secretary is Sean Duffy. 2 RESULTS The Group realised a loss after tax for the year of £1,928,697 (2017 loss of £292,307). 3 GOING CONCERN The Group incurred a loss of £1,928,697 (30 June 2017: £292,307) in the period however the Group also had a net asset position at the balance sheet date. The Company and Group meet their day to day working capital requirements by support of investors. The directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company and the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future on the basis of the Group’s plans and the continued support of investors If the Company and Group are unable to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adjustments would have to be made to reduce the balance sheet values of the assets to their recoverable amounts, provide for further liabilities that might arise, and reclassify non-current assets and liabilities to current. 4 DIVIDEND The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2018 (2017: $nil). 5 DIRECTORS’ INDEMNITY INSURANCE The Company has arranged appropriate Directors’ and Officers’ insurance to indemnify the Directors against liability in respect of proceedings brought about by third parties. Such provisions remain in place at the date of this report. 6 AUDITOR Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants have been appointed as auditors of Adriatic Metals plc and at the Company’s 1st Annual General Meeting Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants will be proposed for re- appointment. 1313 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSREPORT OF THE DIRECTORSSTRATEGIC REPORT REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS DIRECTORS’ REPORT (CONTINUED) 7 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES The Group’s financial risk management objectives and policies and exposures to risk are outlined in Note 23 to the financial statements. 8 ROUNDING OF AMOUNTS AND PRESENTATIONAL CURRENCY Amounts in the Directors Report and the accompanying financial report have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases to the nearest dollar, unless otherwise expressly stated. The Group financial statements are presented in British Pounds (“£”) which is the Group’s presentational currency. On behalf of the Board Peter Bilbe CHAIRMAN 25 September 2018 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT The Board of Directors of Adriatic is responsible for establishing the corporate governance framework of the group having regard to the ASX Corporate Governance Council published guidelines. The Board guides and monitors the business and affairs of the group on behalf of the shareholders by whom they are elected and to whom they are accountable. The Board has adopted a corporate governance framework, based upon ASX Corporate Governance Principles, which it considers to be suitable given the size, history and strategy of the Company. The Company’s Corporate Governance Statement has been approved by the Board and can be located on the Company’s website at http://www.adriaticmetals.com/corporate-governance/ REMUNERATION POLICY FOR EXECUTIVES AND MANAGEMENT Given the size of the company and current board structure at 30 June 2018 the company had not established a Remuneration and Nominations Committee with any relevant matters being considered by the full Board of the Company. Subsequent to year end the Board established a Remuneration Committee on 14 September 2018. The Directors have responsibility for the appointment and performance assessment of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Company Secretary, other senior executives and terms and conditions including remuneration and approving the Company’s remuneration and rewards framework. When considering the remuneration policy for the Company’s Executives and Management the Board will consider performance and achievement in line with the Company’s objectives and to ensure the interests of shareholders and stakeholders are enhanced. The Board will perform an annual review to ensure a strong link between performance and reward is made and will form part of the annual remuneration review. SHARE OPTIONS The Company has adopted a company share option plan (Plan). The Plan forms what the Board considers to be an important element of the Company’s total remuneration strategy for its officers and staff. 1414 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT REMUNERATION POLICY FOR NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS The Directors have responsibility to review, monitor and make recommendations to the Board regarding the orientation and education of directors which includes an annual review of the directors’ compensation program. The Company Articles provide that each Director is entitled to such remuneration from the Company as the Directors decide, but the total amount provided to all non-executive directors must not exceed in aggregate the amount fixed by the Directors prior to the first annual general meeting. The aggregate remuneration for all non-executive directors has been set at an amount of AUD$400,000 per annum by the Directors. The remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors must not be increased except pursuant to a resolution passed at a general meeting of the Company where notice of the proposed increase has been given to Shareholders in the notice convening the meeting. The remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors is determined by the Board as a whole, based on a review of current practices in other equivalent companies. The Non-Executive Directors each have service agreements that are reviewed annually by the Board. DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION (AUDITED) The Company paid the following remuneration to each Director: SALARY/FEE £ LONG TERM BENEFIT £ TOTAL £ 5,000 5,059 19,573 11,607 41,239 - - - - - 2018 Paul Cronin Eric De Mori Peter Bilbe Julian Barnes TOTAL The annual Directors fees payable by the Company is as follows: Paul Cronin Eric De Mori Peter Bilbe Julian Barnes TOTAL 5,000 5,059 19,573 11,607 41,239 SALARY/FEE £ 30,000 30,000 50,000 30,000 140,000 (AUD$54,000) equivalent (AUD$90,000) equivalent Milos Bosnjakovic was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 16 July 2018 and therefore did not receive any Director fees for the period to 30 June 2018. DIRECTORS - PRE IPO ADVISOR FEES Swellcap Limited Lancaster Corporate TOTAL 1515 2018 £ 2017 £ 120,400 75,000 195,400 100,000 75,000 175,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSREPORT OF THE DIRECTORSSTRATEGIC REPORT REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION (AUDITED) (CONTINUED) RELATED PARTY NOTE – DIRECTOR ADVISOR FEES The Company engaged Swellcap Limited, as a corporate advisor, under a corporate advisory agreement which commenced on 1 February 2017. Swellcap is a related party of the Company as it is controlled by Paul Cronin, a Director of the Company. Under this agreement, the Company paid £100,000 for advisory fees and £10,000 per month from 1 February 2017 (capped at £100,000) for services provided by Paul Cronin in his capacity as a Director. No further payments are due to Swellcap Limited under the terms of this agreement. The Company has also engaged Swellcap to provide the Company with corporate office facilities and services from 1 April 2018 at £5,000 per month. The Company engaged Lancaster Corporate Pty Ltd, as a corporate advisor, under a corporate advisory agreement which commenced on 1 February 2017. Lancaster is a related party of the Company as it is controlled by Eric De Mori, a Director of the Company. Under this agreement, the Company paid £50,000 for advisory fees and £10,000 per month from 1 February 2017 (capped at £100,000) for services provided by Eric De Mori in his capacity as a Director. No further payments are due to Lancaster Corporate under the terms of this agreement. DIRECTOR’S SHARE OPTIONS In addition to the fees above, the Company has issued the following options to Directors. NAME OF DIRECTOR NON-EXECUTIVE OPTIONS GRANTED TOTAL OPTIONS VESTED AS AT 1 JULY 2017 OPTIONS VESTING IN THE YEAR OPTIONS LAPSING IN THE YEAR TOTAL OPTIONS VESTED AS AT 30 JUNE 2018 EXERCISE PRICE EARLIEST DATE OF EXERCISE (ESCROW DATE) DATE OF EXPIRY Peter Bilbe Paul Cronin Eric De Mori Julian Barnes 1,500,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 1,000,000 - - - - 1,500,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 1,000,000 - - - - AUD$0.30 1,500,000 AUD$0.20 5,000,000 AUD$0.20 4,000,000 1,000,000 AUD $0.30 1/5/2020 1/5/2020 1/5/2020 1/5/2020 1/7/2021 1/7/2023 1/7/2023 1/7/2021 DIRECTORS’ INTERESTS The Directors’ interests in shares and other securities in Adriatic Metals plc are set out below: NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NUMBER OF ORDINARY SHARES (CDI’S) 30 JUNE 2018 NUMBER OF OPTIONS 30 JUNE 2018 Peter Bilbe Paul Cronin Eric De Mori Julian Barnes Milos Bosnjakovic(i) 250,000 16,851,332 11,054,000 - 16,000,000 1,500,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 (i) Milos Bosnjakovic – was appointed to the board as a non-executive director on 16 July 2018 1616 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and applicable UK Company law. Under company law the Directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that year. In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to: • select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; • make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; • state whether applicable International Financial Reporting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; • prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business. The Directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Group’s and Company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Group and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Directors confirm that: • so far as each Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware; and • the Directors have taken all the steps that they ought to have taken as Directors in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. On behalf of the Board Peter Bilbe CHAIRMAN 25 September 2018 1717 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSREPORT OF THE DIRECTORSSTRATEGIC REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS & OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME REVENUE Sale of services GROSS PROFIT Administrative expenses OPERATING LOSS Finance costs LOSS BEFORE TAX FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Tax LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS Other comprehensive income TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Earnings per share expressed in pence per share: Basic Diluted PERIOD FROM 1 JUL 2017 TO 30 JUN 2018 £ PERIOD FROM 3 FEB 2017 TO 30 JUN 2017 £ NOTE 5 8 9 10 16 - - (2,170,921) (2,170,921) 242,224 (1,928,697) 1,519 1,519 (286,461) (284,942) (7,365) (292,307) - - (1,928,697) (292,307) 5,965 25,402 (1,922,732) (266,905) (2.27) (2.10) (0.55) (0.55) All the activities of the Group are classed as continuing. The Company has taken advantage of section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 not to publish its own statement of profit or loss. The notes on pages 24 to 46 form part of these financial statements. 1818 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTAS AT 30 JUNE 2018 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION NON-CURRENT ASSETS Intangible assets Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Inventories Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents TOTAL ASSETS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital Share premium Other capital reserves Other reserves Retained deficit TOTAL EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables NOTE 30 JUN 2018 £ 30 JUN 2017 £ 12 11 13 14 16 18 18 18 1,034,235 626,308 1,660,543 - 147,711 4,644,389 4,792,100 282,107 585,686 867,793 22 17,688 311,470 329,180 6,452,643 1,196,973 1,733,042 5,515,049 1,282,365 31,367 (2,221,004) 856,323 406,183 - 25,402 (292,307) 6,340,819 995,601 15 111,824 201,372 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 6,452,643 1,196,973 The notes on pages 24 to 46 form part of these financial statements. These financial statements were approved by the board and were signed on its behalf by: Mr P Cronin DIRECTOR Date: 25 September 2018 Company Registration Number: 01682644 1919 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTAS AT 30 JUNE 2018 COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION NON-CURRENT ASSETS Investments Intangible assets Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents TOTAL ASSETS Equity Share capital Share premium Other capital reserves Retained earnings TOTAL EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES Trade and other payables NOTE 30 JUN 2018 £ 30 JUN 2017 £ 4 12 11 13 14 16 18 18 1,517,405 345,761 26,454 1,889,620 110,494 4,572,426 4,682,920 883,545 73,412 360 957,317 275,000 226,830 501,830 6,572,540 1,459,147 1,733,042 5,515,049 1,282,365 (2,023,689) 856,323 406,183 - 7,982 6,506,767 1,270,488 15 65,773 188,659 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 6,572,540 1,459,147 The notes on pages 24 to 46 form part of these financial statements. These financial statements were approved by the board and were signed on its behalf by: Mr P Cronin DIRECTOR Date: 25 September 2018 Company Registration Number: 01682644 2020 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 CONSOLIDATED AND COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY GROUP SHARE CAPITAL SHARE PREMIUM OTHER CAPITAL RESERVE RETAINED EARNINGS £ £ As at 3 February 2017 Loss for the period Issue of share capital Other comprehensive income - - 856,323 - - - 406,183 - As at 30 June 2017 856,323 406,183 £ - - - - - OTHER RESERVES (FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVES) £ TOTAL £ - - - 25,402 - (292,307) 1,262,506 25,402 £ - (292,307) - - (292,307) 25,402 995,601 Loss for the period Issue of share capital Issue of options Other comprehensive income - 876,719 - - - 5,108,866 - - - - 1,282,365 - (1,928,697) - - - - - - 5,965 (1,928,697) 5,985,585 1,282,365 5,965 As at 30 June 2018 1,733,042 5,515,049 1,282,365 (2,221,004) 31,367 6,340,819 COMPANY SHARE CAPITAL SHARE PREMIUM OTHER CAPITAL RESERVE RETAINED EARNINGS £ £ As at 3 February 2017 Loss for the period Issue of share capital Other comprehensive income - - 856,323 - - - 406,183 - As at 30 June 2017 856,323 406,183 £ - - - - - £ - 7,982 - - 7,982 Loss for the period Issue of share capital Issue of options Other comprehensive income - 876,719 - - - 5,108,866 - - - - 1,282,365 - (2,031,671) - - - As at 30 June 2018 1,733,042 5,515,049 1,282,365 (2,023,689) OTHER RESERVES (FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION RESERVES) £ TOTAL £ - - - - - - - - - - - 7,982 1,262,506 - 1,270,488 (2,031,671) 5,985,585 1,282,365 - 6,506,767 2121 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Loss Foreign exchange difference on consolidation Depreciation and amortisation Share based payments Other non-cash movements Working capital adjustments: Increase in trade and other receivables Decrease/(increase) in inventories (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables 2018 £ 2017 £ (1,928,697) 5,965 8,910 1,161,408 (4,885) (130,023) 22 (89,548) (292,307) 25,402 2,394 - - (17,210) (22) 186,858 Net cash flows used in operating activities (976,848) (94,885) Investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of intangible assets Acquisition of subsidiary undertaking (40,296) (756,479) - (39,920) (176,624) (426,624) Net cash flows used in investing activities (796,775) (643,168) Financing activities Issue of share capital (net of fees) 6,106,542 1,049,523 Net cash flows generated from financing activities 6,106,542 1,049,523 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,332,919 311,470 Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2017 311,470 - Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2018 4,644,389 311,470 The notes on pages 24 to 46 form part of these financial statements. 2222 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Loss)/profit Share based payments Working capital adjustments: Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables (Decrease)/increase in trade and other payables 2018 £ (2,031,671) 1,161,408 2017 £ 7,982 - 164,506 (122,886) (275,000) 188,659 Net cash flows used in operating activities (828,643) (78,359) Investing activities Purchase of property, plant and equipment Purchase of intangible assets Investment in subsidiary undertaking (26,094) (272,349) (633,860) (360) (73,412) (670,562) Net cash flows used in investing activities (932,303) (744,334) Financing activities Issue of share capital 6,106,542 1,049,523 Net cash flows generated from financing activities 6,106,542 1,049,523 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,345,596 226,830 Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2017 226,830 - Cash and cash equivalents at 30 June 2018 4,572,426 226,830 The notes on pages 24 to 46 form part of these financial statements 2323 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. CORPORATE INFORMATION The consolidated financial statements present the financial information of Adriatic Metals and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Group) for the year ended 30 June 2018. The comparative period represents the period from 3 February 2017 to 30 June 2017 and so is not directly comparable. Adriatic Metals Plc (the Company or the parent) is a public company limited by shares and incorporated in England & Wales. The registered office is located at Second Floor, Stamford House, Regent Street, Cheltenham, United Kingdom, GL50 1HN. The Group is principally engaged in the exploration for metals for future mining activity. Information on the Group’s structure is provided in Note 4. 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES BASIS OF PREPARATION The consolidated financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards, issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) as adopted by the European Union (“adopted IFRSs”), and with the Companies Act 2006. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. The principal accounting policies adopted by the Group in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below. The policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. The consolidated financial statements are presented in British Pounds (£) rounded to the nearest pound. GOING CONCERN The Group incurred a loss of £1,928,697 (2017 - £292,307) in the year however the Group also had a net asset position at the balance sheet date. The Company and Group meet their day to day working capital requirements by support of investors. The directors believe it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis which assumes that the Company and the Group will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future on the basis of the Group’s plans and the continued support of investors If the Company and Group are unable to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future, adjustments would have to be made to reduce the balance sheet values of the assets to their recoverable amounts, provide for further liabilities that might arise, and reclassify non-current assets and liabilities to current. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration transferred measured at acquisition date fair value and the amount of any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. For each business combination, the Group measures non-controlling interest in the acquiree at the proportionate share of the acquiree’s identifiable net assets. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the previously held equity interest is remeasured at its acquisition date fair value and any resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. The acquisition of an additional ownership interest in a subsidiary without a change of control is accounted for as an equity transaction. Any excess or deficit of consideration paid over the carrying amount of the non-controlling interest is recognised in equity of the parent in transactions where the non-controlling interest is acquired or sold without loss of control. The Group has elected to recognise this effect in retained earnings. 2424 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) GOODWILL Goodwill is initially measured at cost, being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the amount recognised as the non-controlling interest over the fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired. Goodwill is capitalised as an intangible asset with any impairment in carrying value being charged to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income. Where the fair value of identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities exceed the fair value of consideration paid, the excess is credited in full to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income on the acquisition date. FOREIGN CURRENCIES The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in GBP (£), which is considered to be the Group’s functional currency. For each entity the Group determines the functional currency and items included in the financial statements of each entity are measured using that functional currency which is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (‘the local functional currency’). TRANSACTIONS AND BALANCES Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group’s entities at their respective functional currency spot rates at the date the transaction first qualifies for recognition. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the functional currency spot rates of exchange at the reporting date. Differences arising on settlement or translation of monetary items are recognised in profit or loss. Non-monetary items that are measured in terms of historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the dates of the initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined. The gain or loss arising on translation of non- monetary items measured at fair value is treated in line with the recognition of gain or loss on change in fair value of the item. Any goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign operation and any fair value adjustments to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities arising on the acquisition are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign operation and translated at the spot rate of exchange at the reporting date. GROUP COMPANIES On consolidation, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into GBP (£) at the rate of exchange prevailing at the reporting date and their income statements are translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. The exchange differences arising on translation for consolidation are recognised in other comprehensive income. REVENUE RECOGNITION Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured, regardless of when the payment is being made. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, taking into account contractually defined terms of payment and excluding taxes or duty. 2525 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) TAXES Current income tax Current income tax assets and liabilities for the current period are measured at the amount expected to be recovered from or paid to the taxation authorities. The tax rates and tax laws used to compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, at the reporting date in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income. Current income tax relating to items recognised directly in equity is recognised in equity and not in the income statement. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject to interpretation and establishes provisions where appropriate. Deferred tax Deferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financial reporting purposes at the reporting date. Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except: - When the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss. - In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates, when the timing of the reversal of the temporary differences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, the carry forward of unused tax credits and any unused tax losses. Deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unused tax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised, except: - When the deferred tax asset relating to the deductible temporary difference arises from the initial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss. - In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries and associates, deferred tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future and taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the deferred tax asset to be recovered. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and the same taxation authority. Tax benefits acquired as part of a business combination, but not satisfying the criteria for separate recognition at that date, are recognised subsequently if new information about facts and circumstances change. The adjustment is either treated as a reduction to goodwill (as long as it does not exceed goodwill) if it was incurred during the measurement period or recognised in profit or loss. Sales tax Expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax, except: - When the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from the taxation authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense item, as applicable. - When receivables and payables are stated with the amount of sales tax included. The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable to, the taxation authority is included as part of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position. 2626 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE Pre-licence costs Pre-licence costs relate to costs incurred before the Group has obtained legal rights to explore in a specific area. Such costs may include the acquisition of exploration data and the associated costs of analysing that data. These costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. Exploration and evaluation expenditure Exploration and evaluation activity involves the search for mineral resources, the determination of technical feasibility and the assessment of commercial viability of an identified resource. • Exploration and evaluation activity includes: • Researching and analysing historical exploration data • Gathering exploration data through geophysical studies • Exploratory drilling and sampling • Determining and examining the volume and grade of the resource • Surveying transportation and infrastructure requirements • Conducting market and finance studies Licence costs paid in connection with a right to explore in an existing exploration area are capitalised and amortised over the term of the permit. Once the legal right to explore has been acquired, exploration and evaluation expenditure is charged to profit or loss as incurred, unless the Group concludes that a future economic benefit is more likely than not to be realised. These costs include directly attributable employee remuneration, materials and fuel used, surveying costs, drilling costs and payments made to contractors. In evaluating whether the expenditures meet the criteria to be capitalised, several different sources of information are used. The information that is used to determine the probability of future benefits depends on the extent of exploration and evaluation that has been performed. Exploration and evaluation expenditure incurred on licences where a JORC-compliant resource has not yet been established is expensed as incurred until sufficient evaluation has occurred in order to establish a JORC-compliant resource. Costs expensed during this phase are included in ’Other operating expenses’ in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income. Upon the establishment of a JORC-compliant resource (at which point, the Group considers it probable that economic benefits will be realised), the Group capitalises any further evaluation expenditure incurred for the particular licence as exploration and evaluation assets up to the point when a JORC-compliant reserve is established. Capitalised exploration and evaluation expenditure is considered to be an intangible asset. Exploration and evaluation assets acquired in a business combination are initially recognised at fair value, including resources and exploration potential that is considered to represent value beyond proven and probable reserves. Similarly, the costs associated with acquiring an exploration and evaluation asset (that does not represent a business) are also capitalised. They are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated impairment. Once JORC-compliant reserves are established and development is sanctioned, exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment and transferred to ’Mines under construction’ which is a sub-category of ‘Mine properties’. No amortisation is charged during the exploration and evaluation phase. 2727 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Such cost includes the cost of replacing part of the property, plant and equipment and borrowing costs for long-term construction projects if the recognition criteria are met. When significant parts of property, plant and equipment are required to be replaced at intervals, the Group recognises such parts as individual assets with specific useful lives and depreciates them accordingly. All other repair and maintenance costs are recognised in profit or loss as incurred. Property, plant and equipment transferred from acquisitions are initially measured at the fair value at the date on which control is obtained. Land and buildings are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation on buildings and impairment losses. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line at the following rates per each category of asset: - Land & buildings – Not depreciated - Plant & equipment – 15% - Office Equipment – 15% - Vehicles – 15% - Assets under construction – Not depreciated An item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use. Any gain or loss arising on de-recognition of the asset (calculated as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the income statement when the asset is derecognised. The residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation of property, plant and equipment are reviewed at each financial year end and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate. INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost of intangible assets acquired in a business combination is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Following initial recognition, intangible assets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Internally generated intangible assets, excluding capitalised development costs, are not capitalised and expenditure is reflected in profit and loss in the period in which the expenditure is incurred. The useful lives of intangible assets are assessed as either finite or indefinite. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortised over their useful economic life and assessed for impairment whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation period and the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at least at the end of each reporting period. The amortisation expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised in the income statement as the expense category that is consistent with the function of the intangible assets. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortised, but are tested for impairment annually, either individually or at the cash-generating unit level. The assessment of indefinite life is reviewed annually to determine whether the indefinite life continues to be supportable. If not, the change in useful life from indefinite to finite is made on a prospective basis. Gains or losses arising from de-recognition of an intangible asset are measured as the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in the income statement when the asset is derecognised. Amortisation is calculated on a straight-line at the following rates per each category of asset: Patents & Licenses – 5% 2828 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Financial assets in the scope of IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held to maturity investments, available-for-sale financial assets, or derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The Company determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus transaction costs, except in the case of financial assets recorded at fair value through profit or loss which do not include transaction costs. Purchases or sales of financial assets that require delivery of assets in a time frame established by regulation or convention in the marketplace (regular way trades) are recognized on the trade date, i.e., the date at which the Company commits to purchase or sell the asset. The Company’s financial assets include cash and cash equivalents, and trade and other receivables. Financial liabilities in the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The Company determines the classification of its financial liabilities at initial recognition. All financial liabilities are recognized initially at fair value and, in the case of loans and borrowings, net of directly attributable transaction costs. The Company’s financial liabilities are classed as trade and other payables. TRADE RECEIVABLES Trade receivables are initially measured at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. Appropriate allowances for estimated irrecoverable amounts are recognized in statement of comprehensive income when there is objective evidence that the asset is impaired. The allowance recognized is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate computed at initial recognition. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES Trade and other payables are initially measured at fair value, and are subsequently measured at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at banks and on hand and short-term deposits with a maturity of three months or less. For the purpose of the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and short-term deposits as defined above, net of outstanding bank overdrafts. SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS Employees (including senior executives) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payments, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions). EQUITY-SETTLED TRANSACTIONS The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using an appropriate valuation model, further details of which are given in Note 17. That cost is recognised in employee benefits expense (Note 5), together with a corresponding increase in equity (other capital reserves), over the period in which the service and, where applicable, the performance conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the statement of profit or loss for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognised as at the beginning and end of that period. 2929 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) EQUITY-SETTLED TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED) Service and non-market performance conditions are not taken into account when determining the grant date fair value of awards, but the likelihood of the conditions being met is assessed as part of the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. Market performance conditions are reflected within the grant date fair value. Any other conditions attached to an award, but without an associated service requirement, are considered to be non-vesting conditions. Non-vesting conditions are reflected in the fair value of an award and lead to an immediate expensing of an award unless there are also service and/or performance conditions. No expense is recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest because non-market performance and/or service conditions have not been met. Where awards include a market or non-vesting condition, the transactions are treated as vested irrespective of whether the market or non-vesting condition is satisfied, provided that all other performance and/or service conditions are satisfied. When the terms of an equity-settled award are modified, the minimum expense recognised is the grant date fair value of the unmodified award, provided the original terms of the award are met. An additional expense, measured as at the date of modification, is recognised for any modification that increases the total fair value of the share-based payment transaction, or is otherwise beneficial to the employee. Where an award is cancelled by the entity or by the counterparty, any remaining element of the fair value of the award is expensed immediately through profit or loss. The dilutive effect of outstanding options is reflected as additional share dilution in the computation of diluted earnings per share (further details are given in Note 16). PROVISIONS AND CONTINGENCIES Provisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Group expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, for example, under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to a provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement. STANDARDS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE Standards issued and not yet effective for the Group’s financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2018 are listed below. This listing of standards and interpretations issued are those that the Group reasonably expects to have an impact on disclosures, financial position or performance when applied at a future date. The Group intends to adopt these standards when they become effective. NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS IFRS 9 Financial Instruments IFRS 9, ‘Financial instruments’, addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The complete version of IFRS 9 was issued in July 2014. It replaces the guidance in IAS 39 that relates to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortised cost, fair value through other comprehensive income and fair value through profit and loss. The basis of classification depends on the entity’s business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Investments in equity instruments are required to be measured at fair value through profit or loss with the irrevocable option at inception to present changes in fair value in other comprehensive income not recycling. There is now a new expected credit losses model that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in IAS 39. For financial liabilities there were no changes to classification and measurement except for the recognition of changes in own credit risk in other comprehensive income, for liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss. IFRS 9 relaxes the requirements for hedge effectiveness by replacing the bright line hedge effectiveness tests. It requires an economic relationship between the hedged item and hedging instrument and for the ‘hedged ratio’ to be the same as the one management actually use for risk management purposes. Contemporaneous documentation is still required but is different to that currently prepared under IAS 39. The standard is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Group is yet to assess IFRS 9’s full impact. 3030 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) NEW AND AMENDED STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS (CONTINUED) IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers IFRS 15, ‘Revenue from contracts with customers’ deals with revenue recognition and establishes principles for reporting useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity’s contracts with customers. Revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of a good or service and thus has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good or service. The standard replaces IAS 18 ‘Revenue’ and IAS 11 ‘Construction contracts’ and related interpretations. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 and earlier application is permitted. The Group is assessing the impact of IFRS 15. IFRS 16 Leases IFRS 16, ‘Leases’ deals with recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases. The standard provides a single accounting model, requiring lessees to recognise assets and liabilities for all leases unless the lease term is 12 months or less. Lessors continue to classify leases as operating or finance with IFRS 16’s approach to lessor accounting substantially unchanged from its predecessor, IAS 17. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 and earlier application is permitted. USE OF ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS The preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS requires Management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis of making the judgments about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised, if the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. In particular, the following is an area where particular judgement is required: EXPLORATION AND EVALUATION EXPENDITURE Exploration and evaluation activity involves the search for mineral resources, the determination of technical feasibility and the assessment of commercial viability of an identified resource. Exploration and evaluation activity includes: • Researching and analysing historical exploration data • Gathering exploration data through geophysical studies • Exploratory drilling and sampling • Determining and examining the volume and grade of the resource • Surveying transportation and infrastructure requirements • Conducting market and finance studies Licence costs paid in connection with a right to explore in an existing exploration area are capitalised and amortised over the term of the permit. Once the legal right to explore has been acquired, exploration and evaluation expenditure is charged to profit or loss as incurred, unless the Group concludes that a future economic benefit is more likely than not to be realised. These costs include directly attributable employee remuneration, materials and fuel used, surveying costs, drilling costs and payments made to contractors. In evaluating whether the expenditures meet the criteria to be capitalised, several different sources of information are used. The information that is used to determine the probability of future benefits depends on the extent of exploration and evaluation that has been performed. 3131 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 3. SEGMENT INFORMATION It is the opinion of the directors that the operations of the Group represent one segment, as they are treated as such when evaluating performance. 4. GROUP INFORMATION Additions At 30 June 2017 Additions At 30 June 2018 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2018 At 30 June 2017 INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY £ 883,545 883,545 633,860 1,517,405 1,517,405 883,545 The consolidated financial statements of the Group include: NAME PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ADDRESS OF REGISTERED OFFICE % EQUITY INTEREST 2018 2017 Eastern Mining d.o.o Mining exploration Marsala Tita 3/II, 1000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina 100 100 ACQUISITIONS IN PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 The Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Eastern Mining d.o.o (Eastern Mining) a company holding certain exploration licences, on 28 February 2017 for €750k cash and 4,000,000 shares in the Company. Eastern Mining has been acquired to gain access to additional reserves for the Group. 3232 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT4. GROUP INFORMATION (CONTINUED) ACQUISITIONS IN PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2017 (CONTINUED) Acquisition date fair values The provisional fair values of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Eastern Mining as at the date of acquisition were: Assets Intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Other current assets Cash and cash equivalents Liabilities Trade and other payables Total identifiable assets at fair value FAIR VALUE £ 107,453 546,190 478 (657) 653,464 (14,514) 638,950 Due to the early stage nature of the company acquired and the nature of its operations, the Directors do not consider that any goodwill was acquired on acquisition. Any excess in amount paid is reflected in a fair value uplift in the licenses acquired. Acquisition-date fair value of consideration transferred Cash paid Fair Value of shares issued Consideration transferred The cash outflow on acquisition is as follows: Net cash acquired with the subsidiary Cash paid Net consolidated cash outflow £ 425,967 212,983 638,950 (657) (425,967) 426,624 From the date of acquisition (28 February 2017) to 30 June 2017, Eastern Mining contributed £1,519 to Group revenue and (£25,289) to Group loss. Due to the timing of the acquisition if this had taken place at the beginning of the period, Group revenue and loss for the 2017 period would have been materially the same as that shown in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income. 3333 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 5. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Wages and salaries Employee benefit expense – share options Consultancy fees Depreciation Amortisation Other costs IPO Costs NOTE 17 11 12 2018 £ 2017 £ 173,850 1,121,275 531,954 4,632 5,321 210,883 123,006 2,170,921 60,378 - 175,000 424 1,970 48,689 - 286,461 6. EMPLOYEES The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: Directors Administrative staff - Eastern Mining Exploration staff - Eastern Mining Administrative and Management - Adriatic Metals 7. AUDITORS REMUNERATION Auditor’s remuneration – fees payable to the Group’s auditor for the audit of the group’s annual accounts Auditor’s remuneration – fees payable to the auditor for the audit of accounts of subsidiaries of the company 2018 2017 3 4 10 2 19 2 1 4 1 8 2018 £ 2017 £ 12,500 3,625 16,125 15,000 1,586 16,586 3434 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT8. FINANCE COSTS Foreign currency movements (242,224) 7,365 2018 £ 2017 £ 9. INCOME TAX No liability to corporation tax arose on ordinary activities for the period ended 30 June 2018 or 30 June 2017. RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL TAX CHARGE INCLUDED IN PROFIT AND LOSS 2018 £ 2017 £ Loss before tax (1,928,697) (292,307) Loss multiplied by the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK 19% (366,452) (55,538) Effects of: Losses carried forward Total tax charge 366,452 55,538 - - FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE CURRENT AND TOTAL TAX CHARGES A deferred tax asset of £70,000 (2017 - £10,000) at the year end has not been recognised due to uncertainty surrounding the Group’s future taxable profits. The UK corporation tax rate has reduced from 20% to 19%, effective 1 April 2017, and will be reduced further to 17% from 1 April 2020. The effects of these changes have been reflected in the financial statements. 10. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 2018 £ 2017 £ Foreign exchange differences on consolidation 5,965 25,402 3535 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 11. TANGIBLE ASSETS GROUP LAND & BUILDINGS £ PLANT & EQUIPMENT £ ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION £ TOTAL £ COST At 3 February 2017 Acquired through acquisition Additions Foreign exchange differences - 546,190 - 16,172 - - 19,055 - - - 4,693 - - 546,190 23,748 16,172 At 30 June 2017 562,362 19,055 4,693 586,110 Additions Disposals Foreign exchange differences - - 3,758 40,205 - 125 91 - 32 40,296 - 3,915 At 30 June 2018 DEPRECIATION At 3 February 2017 Charge for the year At 30 June 2017 Charge for the year On disposals At 30 June 2018 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2018 566,120 59,385 4,816 630,321 - - - - - - - 424 424 3,589 - 4,013 - - - - - - - 424 424 3,589 - 4,013 566,120 55,372 4,816 626,308 At 30 June 2017 562,362 18,631 4,693 585,686 3636 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT11. TANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED) LAND & BUILDINGS £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PLANT & EQUIPMENT £ ASSETS UNDER CONSTRUCTION £ TOTAL £ - 360 - 360 26,094 - 26,454 - - - - - - 26,454 360 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 360 - 360 26,094 - 26,454 - - - - - - 26,454 360 COMPANY COST At 3 February 2017 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2017 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2018 DEPRECIATION At 3 February 2017 Charge for the year At 30 June 2017 Charge for the year On disposals At 30 June 2018 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2018 At 30 June 2017 3737 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS GROUP COST At 3 February 2017 Acquired through acquisition Additions Foreign exchange differences EXPLORATION & EVALUATION ASSETS £ PATENTS AND LICENSES TOTAL £ £ - - 172,337 - - 107,453 - 4,287 - 107,453 172,337 4,287 At 30 June 2017 172,337 111,740 284,077 Additions Disposals Foreign exchange differences 756,479 - 444 - - 526 756,479 - 970 At 30 June 2018 929,260 112,266 1,041,526 AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT At 3 February 2017 Charge for the year At 30 June 2017 Charge for the year On disposals At 30 June 2018 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2018 At 30 June 2017 - - - - - - - 1,970 1,970 5,321 - 7,291 - 1,970 1,970 5,321 - 7,291 929,260 104,975 1,034,235 172,337 109,770 282,107 3838 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT12. INTANGIBLE ASSETS (CONTINUED) COMPANY COST At 3 February 2017 Acquired through acquisition Additions Foreign exchange differences At 30 June 2017 Additions Disposals At 30 June 2018 AMORTISATION AND IMPAIRMENT At 3 February 2017 Charge for the year At 30 June 2017 Charge for the year At 30 June 2018 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 June 2018 At 30 June 2017 EXPLORATION & EVALUATION ASSETS £ - 73,412 - - 73,412 272,349 - 345,761 - - - - - 345,761 73,412 PATENTS AND LICENSES £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13. TRADE AND OTHER CURRENT RECEIVABLES GROUP 2018 £ 128,583 19,128 - 147,711 2017 £ 17,245 443 - 17,688 COMPANY 2018 £ 91,730 18,764 - 110,494 VAT Other receivables Accrued management fee 3939 TOTAL £ - 73,412 - - 73,412 272,349 - 345,761 - - - - - 345,761 73,412 2017 £ - - 275,000 275,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 14. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS Cash at bank Petty cash GROUP 2018 £ 4,640,896 3,493 4,644,389 2017 £ 311,470 - 311,470 COMPANY 2018 £ 4,568,933 3,493 4,572,426 2017 £ 226,830 - 226,830 15. TRADE AND OTHER CURRENT PAYABLES Trade payables Accruals Taxes payable Other payables 16. SHARE CAPITAL GROUP AND COMPANY Issued and fully paid Shares issued GROUP 2018 £ 2017 £ COMPANY 2018 £ 2017 £ 46,258 51,515 4,485 9,566 111,824 10,933 179,500 1,436 9,503 201,372 14,258 51,515 - - 65,773 9,159 179,500 - - 188,659 30 JUN 2018 £ 30 JUN 2017 £ 1,733,042 856,323 On incorporation the company issued 20 shares of par value £0.0005 at £0.01 each, totalling £0.20. On 10 February 2017 the company issued 12 million shares with par value of 0.05342, totalling £638,950. On 13 February 2017, the company cancelled the 20 shares of par value £0.0005. In April 2017, the company issued 200,000 shares with par value of £0.05342 at £0.15, totalling £30,000. In April 2017, the company issued a further 200,000 shares with par value of £0.05342 at £0.15, totalling £30,000. In April 2017, the company issued a further 3,757,036 shares with a par value of £0.05342 at £0.15, totalling £563,555. In October 2017, the company issued a further 3,641,863 shares with a par value of £0.05342 On January 30, 2018 the company performed a share split on a 1:4 basis from the 19,798.899 shares issued to 79,195,596 shares in preparation for a listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (“ASX”). On February 2, 2018 the company issued 1,000,000 shares in lieu of a capital raising fee and issued on the ASX with a listing price of A$0.20c 4040 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT16. SHARE CAPITAL (CONTINUED) On April 27, 2018 the company listed on the ASX and upon listing, awarded the following shares and options: SHARE SUMMARY Total shares at IPO Shares issued for fees CDIs issued on listing Total Shares Options – see Note 17 Founder options at A$0.20 Advisor options at A$0.40 Executive options (various) Total Options Fully diluted Share Capital EARNINGS PER SHARE NO. OF SHARES 80,195,596 600,000 50,000,000 130,795,596 9,000,000 2,000,000 7,750,000 18,750,000 149,545,596 Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using the weighted average number of shares adjusted to assume the conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares. Reconciliations are set out below. 2018 Basic EPS Earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders Effect of dilutive securities Diluted EPS Adjusted earnings 2017 Basic EPS Earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders Effect of dilutive securities Diluted EPS Adjusted earnings EARNINGS WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES £ PER-SHARE AMOUNT PENCE (1,928,697) - 84,960,236 6,678,082 (2.27) - (1,928,697) 91,638,318 (2.10) EARNINGS WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES £ PER-SHARE AMOUNT PENCE (292,307) - 52,808,122 - (0.55) - (292,307) 52,808,122 (0.55) The weighted average number of shares has been calculated as if the share split occurred at the start date of the comparative period presented so that the earning per share figure is comparable. 4141 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 17. SHARE OPTION SCHEME During the year, the Company issued a number of share options, and the details of these are as follows: EXECUTIVE OPTIONS 30C EXECUTIVE OPTIONS 40C EXECUTIVE OPTIONS 60C EXECUTIVE OPTIONS Underlying share price (A$) Exercise price (A$) Valuation date Expiry date Life of the options (years) Volatility Risk free rate Number of options Value per option (A$) Value per Tranche (A$) OTHER OPTIONS Underlying share price (A$) Exercise price (A$) Valuation date Expiry date Life of the options (years) Volatility Risk free rate Number of options Value per option (A$) Value per Tranche (A$) 0.200 0.300 20 Feb 2018 1 Jul 2020 2.36 135% 2.01% 2,500,000 0.150 375,000 0.200 0.400 20 Feb 2018 1 Jul 2020 2.36 135% 2.01% 4,250,000 0.143 607,750 0.200 0.600 20 Feb 2018 1 Jul 2020 2.36 135% 2.01% 2,500,000 0.132 330,000 FOUNDER ADVISOR 0.200 0.200 20 Feb 2018 1 Jul 2023 5.36 135% 2.45% 9,000,000 0.178 1,602,000 0.200 0.400 20 Feb 2018 1 Jul 2021 3.36 135% 2.01% 2,000,000 0.143 286,000 The share options have been valued, at the grant date, using the Black Scholes model for valuing options, and the inputs included in the modelling of this are shown above. The key uncertainty in relation to this modelling is the volatility of the underlying share prices. For the purposes of the modelling, this has been determined by assessing volatility of the shares in the 4 months since listing, which represents the only suitable basis for determining the volatility. During the year, the founder and advisor options fully vested, and the full value of these options is therefore recognised in the year ended 30 June 2018. The executive options are recognised over their vesting period, taking into account the number of options which are expected to vest. 4242 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT17. SHARE OPTION SCHEME (CONTINUED) The impact of share options on the financial statements was as follows: Executive options 30c Executive Options 40c Executive Options 60c Executive Options Other options Advisor Options Founder Options GRANT DATE FAIR VALUE £ RECOGNISED IN 2018 £ 211,243 422,860 55,904 67,806 135,733 12,381 161,090 905,355 1,756,452 161,090 905,355 1,282,365 All recognised amounts in relation to options were shown within administrative expenses in the year, within the “Employee benefit expense – share options” line in Note 5, with the exception of Advisor Options which were directly related to the Company’s issue of new shares in the year and so have been recognised as a deduction from equity. 18. RETAINED EARNINGS AND RESERVES The other reserves of the Company are as follows: Retained Earnings Includes all current and prior period retained profits and losses, less dividends paid Other Capital Reserve Used to recognise the value of equity-settled share-based payments. See Note 17. Other Reserves (Foreign currency translation reserves) Used to recognise the foreign currency movements on consolidation. 19. RELATED PARTIES The Company considers personnel with the authority and responsibility for planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Company to be key management personnel. The following amounts were incurred with respect to the Company’s Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company; 30 JUNE 2018 £ 30 JUNE 2017 £ 76,000 29,725 41,239 195,400 342,364 - - - 175,000 175,000 Chief Executive Officer Chief Finance Officer Directors Fees Directors – Advisory Fees Total 4343 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19. RELATED PARTIES (CONTINUED) The Company engaged Swellcap Limited, as a corporate advisor, under a corporate advisory agreement which commenced on 1 February 2017. Swellcap is a related party of the Company as it is controlled by Paul Cronin, a Director of the Company. Under this agreement the Company paid £100,000 for advisory fees and £10,000 per month from 1 February 2017 (capped at £100,000) for services provided by Paul Cronin in his capacity as a Director. No further payments are due to Swellcap Limited under the terms of this agreement. The Company has also engaged Swellcap to provide the Company with corporate office facilities and services from 1 April 2018 at £5,000 per month. The Company engaged Lancaster Corporate Pty Ltd, as a corporate advisor, under a corporate advisory agreement which commenced on 1 February 2017. Lancaster is a related party of the Company as it is controlled by Eric De Mori, a Director of the Company. Under this agreement the Company paid £50,000 for advisory fees and £10,000 per month from 1 February 2017 (capped at £100,000) for services provided by Eric De Mori in his capacity as a Director. No further payments are due to Lancaster Corporate Pty Ltd under the terms of this agreement. These fees are included in Directors – Advisory Fees in the above table. In addition to the above analysis, the share options granted during the year shown in Note 17 represent related party transactions, with the founder options paid to shareholders of the Company, and the Executive options paid to key management personnel. 20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The company had no commitments as at 30 June 2018. 21. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE On September 4, 2018 the Company announced that the Federal Ministry of Mining within the Federation of Bosnia & Herzegovina (“FERMI”) has provided written acknowledgment of the completion of the Reserves Elaborat for the Veovaca deposit, which forms part of the broader Vareš Project, representing a major milestone toward the issue of the Exploitation Permit. 22. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The notes contained within the significant accounting policies section provide a description of each category of financial assets and financial liabilities and the related accounting policies. The carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities not carried at fair value through the income statement (FVTPL) approximate their fair values. A description of the Group’s financial instrument risks, including risk management objectives and policies is given in note 23. The carrying amounts of financial assets and financial liabilities in each category (excluding prepayments, deferred income, accrued income and expense) are included in the consolidated financial statements as follows: GROUP 2018 £ 4,644,389 19,128 4,663,517 107,339 107,339 2017 £ 311,470 443 311,913 199,936 199,936 COMPANY 2018 £ 4,572,426 18,764 4,591,190 65,773 65,773 2017 £ 226,830 275,000 501,830 188,659 188,659 Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Loans and receivables Trade and other payables Financial liabilities 4444 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORT23. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES CAPITAL RISK MANAGEMENT The Group’s objectives when managing capital are: • • • to safeguard the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, so that it continues to provide returns and benefits for shareholders; to support the Group’s growth; and to provide capital for the purpose of strengthening the Group’s risk management capability. The Group actively and regularly reviews and manages its capital structure to ensure an optimal capital structure and equity holder returns, taking into consideration the future capital requirements of the Group and capital efficiency, prevailing and projected profitability, projected operating cash flows, projected capital expenditures and projected strategic investment opportunities. Management regards total equity as capital and reserves, for capital management purposes. FINANCIAL RISK FACTORS The Group is exposed to market risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. Within each of the operating subsidiaries, the entities senior management oversees the management of these risks for their operations and periodically identify measure and manage these risks. These risks are summarised below. MARKET RISK Market risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of the changes in market prices. Market risk reflects interest rate risk, currency risk and other price risks. Given that the company is not yet selling any minerals this is not a risk that affects the company in the current year however when the company does begin to trade in minerals it is a risk that will have to be considered given the volatility of mineral prices. FOREIGN CURRENCY RISK Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily to the Group’s subsidiary company operating in Bosnian Mark while the Group’s presentation currency is that of British Pound. If the rate of the Bosnian Mark were to increase this would have a negative impact on the turnover and profit of the Group. See the below sensitivity analysis for details of the possible impacts. 4545 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTYEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018 NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 23. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES (CONTINUED) GROUP FOREIGN CURRENCY SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS The following table demonstrates the sensitivity to a possible change in the Bosnian Mark exchange rates, with all other variables held constant and the impact on the Group’s profit before tax to changes in the fair value of monetary assets and liabilities. 30 JUNE 2018 Increase in foreign exchange rate of 10% Bosnian Mark Decrease in foreign exchange rate of 10% Bosnian Mark 30 JUNE 2017 Increase in foreign exchange rate of 10% Bosnian Mark Decrease in foreign exchange rate of 10% Bosnian Mark EFFECT ON PROFIT OR LOSS £ EFFECT ON EQUITY £ 15,155 (120,351) (18,523) 147,096 EFFECT ON PROFIT OR LOSS £ EFFECT ON EQUITY £ 2,299 (77,371) (2,810) 94,566 The movement in profit or loss is a result of a change in the fair value of assets and liabilities denominated in Bosnian Mark where the functional currency of the entity is a currency other than the entity’s reporting currency. The movement in equity arises from changes in foreign currency offsetting the translation of foreign operations’ net assets into £. As can be seen from the above analysis the profit and loss would not be materially affected however equity could be affected with a slight movement in foreign exchange rates. In addition to investments in foreign subsidiaries denominated in Bosnian Marks, at the year-end the Group held financial assets denominated in other currencies, as follows: 30 JUNE 2018 30 JUNE 2018 30 JUNE 2017 Amounts in Euros Amounts in Australian Dollars € 1,827,922 A$ 4,834,668 € - A$ - A 10% movement in the exchange rates with these currencies would have an impact of 10% of the above on both losses and equity. CREDIT RISK Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty will not meet its obligations under a customer contract leading to a financial loss. The Group is exposed to credit risk from its operating activities (trade receivables) and from its financing activities, including taxes receivable, foreign exchange transactions and other financial instruments. Management do not consider that the Group has significant exposure to credit risk. LIQUIDITY RISK Liquidity risk is the risk that arises when the maturity of assets and liabilities does not match. An unmatched position potentially enhances profitability, but can also increase the risk of losses. The Company does not face significant liquidity risks and uncertainties as they are currently in a net asset position. 4646 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTTO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ADRIATIC METALS PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT ADRIATIC METALS PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ADRIATIC METALS PLC OPINION We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Adriatic Metals Plc (the ‘Company’) and its subsidiaries (the ‘Group’) for the year ended 30 June 2018, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated and Company Balance Sheets, the Consolidated and Company Statements of Changes in Equity, the Consolidated and Company Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union. In our opinion the consolidated financial statements: • give a true and fair view of the state of the Group’s and of the parent Company’s affairs as at 30 June 2018 and of the Group’s loss for the year then ended; • have been properly prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union; and • have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. BASIS FOR OPINION We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group and Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the consolidated financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. CONCLUSIONS RELATING TO GOING CONCERN We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to report to you where: • • the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements is not appropriate; or the directors have not disclosed in the consolidated financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Group’s or the parent Company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the consolidated financial statements are authorised for issue. KEY AUDIT MATTERS Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) we identified, including those which had the greatest effect on: the overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. Key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter Impairment of exploration and evaluation assets and investment in subsidiary company In accordance with IFRS 6 we reviewed the exploration and evaluation (E&E) assets for indications of impairment. 4747 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTTO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ADRIATIC METALS PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT We have reviewed the assets for indications of impairment, considered and discussed the Groups forecasts and impairment reviews and obtained evidence that the licences remain in good standing. Based on the above, no indications of impairment were noted. The Group has capitalised significant costs in respect of its mining exploration activities, in accordance with IFRS 6 ‘Exploration for Evaluation of Mineral Resources’ (IFRS 6), therefore there is a risk of impairment. The results from the exploration activity are key to ensuring that future commercialisation will be achievable and that there are no indications of impairment, as well as the good standing of the licences in place. The Company also has a significant investment in its subsidiary, the carrying value of which is linked to the underlying exploration asset. Therefore there is also a risk of impairment of the investments. OUR APPLICATION OF MATERIALITY The scope and focus of our audit was influenced by our assessment and application of materiality. We apply the concept of materiality both in planning and performing our audit, and in evaluating the effect of misstatements on our audit and on the consolidated financial statements. We define financial statements materiality as the magnitude by which misstatements, including omissions, could influence the economic decisions taken on the basis of the consolidated financial statements by reasonable users. We also determine a level of performance materiality, which we use to determine the extent of testing needed to reduce to an appropriately low level the probability that the aggregate of uncorrected and undetected misstatements exceeds materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole. • Overall materiality - We determine materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole to be £130,000. This was based on the key performance indicator, being 2% of gross assets. We believe gross asset values are the most appropriate bench mark due to the minimal income statement activity during the year and existence of key balance sheet items. • Performance materiality - On the basis of our risk assessment, together with our assessment of the company’s control environment, our judgement is that performance materiality for the consolidated financial statements should be 55% of materiality, amounting to £70,000. AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF OUR AUDIT As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material misstatement in the consolidated financial statements. In particular, we looked at where the directors made subjective judgements, for example in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. We tailored the scope of our audit to ensure that we performed sufficient work to be able to give an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, taking into account an understanding of the structure of the Group and Company, its activities, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which they operate. Our planned audit testing was directed accordingly and was focused on areas where we assessed there to be the highest risk of material misstatement. During the audit, we reassessed and re-valuated audit risks and tailored our approach accordingly. The audit testing included substantive testing on significant transactions, balances and disclosures, the extent of which was based on various factors such as our overall assessment of the control environment, the effectiveness of controls and management of specific risk. We communicated with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during the audit. 4848 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTOTHER INFORMATION The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the consolidated financial statements and our Auditors’ Report thereon. Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the consolidated financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. OPINION ON OTHER MATTERS PRESCRIBED BY THE COMPANIES ACT 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: • • the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the consolidated financial statements; and the Group Strategic Report and the Directors’ Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. MATTERS ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT BY EXCEPTION In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Group and the parent Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Directors’ Report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: • adequate accounting records have not been kept by the Group, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or • the Group consolidated financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or • certain disclosures of directors’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or • we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS As explained more fully in the Directors’ Responsibilities Statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group and parent Company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 4949 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORTTO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ADRIATIC METALS PLC INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT AUDITORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors’ Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors’ Report. USE OF OUR REPORT This report is made solely to the Company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors’ Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Stephen Banks (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Lubbock Fine Chartered Accountants & Statutory Auditors 3rd Floor Paternoster House 65 St Paul’s Churchyard London EC4M 8AB Date: 5050 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHAREHOLDINGS The issued capital of the Company as at 11 September 2018 is 130,795,596 fully paid ordinary shares. All issued ordinary shares carry one vote per share and carry the rights to dividends. DISTRIBUTION OF ORDINARY SHARES RANGE TOTAL HOLDERS SHARES % SHARES 1 - 1,000 1,001 - 5,000 5,001 - 10,000 10,001 - 100,000 100,001 Over Rounding Total 32 103 109 307 116 9,511 302,835 967,333 11,750,819 117,765,098 667 130,795,596 0.01 0.23 0.74 8.98 90.04 0.00 100.00 UNMARKETABLE PARCELS AS AT 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 Minimum $ 500 1,266 45 24,458 MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE HOLDERS SHARES TOP 20 SHAREHOLDERS AS AT 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 RANK NAME SHARES % SHARES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 MR MILOS BOSNJAKOVIC SANDFIRE RESOURCES NL GLAMOUR DIVISION PTY LTD MR PAUL DAVID CRONIN MRS REBECCA CRONIN CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED MR CHARLES WAITE MORGAN BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED MR ALBERTO LAVANDEIRA ADAN NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA LIMITED GLAMOUR DIVISION PTY LTD BPM CAPITAL LIMITED UBS NOMINEES PTY LTD MR EAN BRANSTON ASHANTI INVESTMENT FUND PTY LTD GREAT AUSTRALIA CORPORATION PTY LTD ILWELLA PTY LTD HSBC CUSTODY NOMINEES (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED Total 5151 16,000,000 10,000,000 9,148,192 8,425,668 8,425,664 5,864,574 5,478,112 4,661,184 2,750,767 2,666,664 2,000,000 1,943,355 1,655,808 1,380,000 1,350,000 1,333,336 1,300,000 1,250,000 1,162,000 12.23 7.65 6.99 6.44 6.44 4.48 4.19 3.56 2.10 2.04 1.53 1.49 1.27 1.06 1.03 1.02 0.99 0.96 0.89 1,090,000 87,885,324 0.83 67.19% FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFINANCIAL STATEMENTSDIRECTORS’ REPORTSTRATEGIC REPORT ASX ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SUBSTANTIAL SHAREHOLDERS AS AT 11 SEPTEMBER 2018 As at 11 September 2018 there were four shareholders who held a substantial shareholding within the meaning of the Australian Corporations Act. A person has a substantial holding if the total votes that they or their associates have relevant interests in is five per cent of more of the total number of votes. NAME Paul Cronin Milos Bosnjakovic Eric de Mori Sandfire Resources NL VOTING RIGHTS SHARES % OF ISSUED CAPITAL 16,851,332 16,000,000 11,054,000 10,000,000 12.88% 12.23% 8.45% 7.65% The Company is incorporated under the legal jurisdiction of England and Wales. To enable companies such as the Company to have their securities cleared and settled electronically through CHESS, Depositary Instruments called CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) are issued. Each CDI represents one underlying ordinary share in the Company (Share). The main difference between holding CDIs and Shares is that CDI holders hold the beneficial ownership in the Shares instead of legal title. CHESS Depositary Nominees Pty Limited (CDN), a subsidiary of ASX, holds the legal title to the underlying Shares. Pursuant to the ASX Settlement Operating Rules, CDI holders receive all of the economic benefits of actual ownership of the underlying Shares. CDIs are traded in a manner similar to shares of Australian companies listed on ASX. CDIs will be held in uncertificated form and settled/transferred through CHESS. No share certificates will be issued to CDI holders. Each CDI is entitled to one vote when a poll is called, otherwise each member present at a meeting or by proxy has one vote on a show of hands. If holders of CDls wish to attend and vote at the Company’s general meetings, they will be able to do so. Under the ASX Listing Rules and the ASX Settlement Operating Rules, the Company as an issuer of CDls must allow CDI holders to attend any meeting of the holders of Shares unless relevant English law at the time of the meeting prevents CDI holders from attending those meetings. In order to vote at such meetings, CDI holders have the following options: (i) instructing CDN, as the legal owner, to vote the Shares underlying their CDls in a particular manner. A voting instruction form will be sent to CDI holders with the notice of meeting or proxy statement for the meeting and this must be completed and returned to the Company’s Share Registry prior to the meeting; or (ii) informing the Company that they wish to nominate themselves or another person to be appointed as CDN’s proxy with respect to their Shares underlying the CDls for the purposes of attending and voting at the general meeting; or (iii) converting their CDls into a holding of Shares and voting these at the meeting (however, if thereafter the former CDI holder wishes to sell their investment on ASX it would be necessary to convert the Shares back to CDls). In order to vote in person, the conversion must be completed prior to the record date for the meeting. See above for further information regarding the conversion process. As holders of CDls will not appear on the Company’s share register as the legal holders of the Shares, they will not be entitled to vote at Shareholder meetings unless one of the above steps is undertaken. As each CDI represents one Share, a CDI Holder will be entitled to one vote for every CDl they hold. Proxy forms, CDI voting instruction forms and details of these alternatives will be included in each notice of meeting sent to CDI holders by the Company. These voting rights exist only under the ASX Settlement Operating Rules, rather than under the Companies Act 2006 (England and Wales). Since CDN is the legal holder of the applicable Shares and the holders of CDIs are not themselves the legal holder of their applicable Shares, the holders of CDls do not have any directly enforceable rights under the Company’s articles of association. As holders of CDIs will not appear on our share register as the legal holders of shares of ordinary shares they will not be entitled to vote at our shareholder meetings unless one of the above steps is undertaken. 5252 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTFOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2018ADRIATIC METALS PLCANNUAL REPORTwww.adriaticmetals.com 

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