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ENTEQ UPSTREAM PLC 

ANNUAL REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH 2020 

REGISTERED NUMBER: 07590845 (England and Wales) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contents 

Key features, Financial Metrics and Outlook    

Company Information    

Strategic Report: 

Combined Chief Executive and Chairman’s report 

Financial Review   

Review of Principal Risks and Uncertainties  

Corporate Governance: 

Corporate Social Responsibility   

Report of the Directors  

Remuneration Committee Report  

Corporate Governance Report 

Financial Statements - Group: 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss   

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income  

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity   

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements   

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Financial Statements - Company: 

Company Statement of Financial Position   

Company Statement of Changes in Equity   

Notes to the Company Financial Statements   

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Key features, Financial Metrics and Outlook 

Key features 

•  Growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA* 

• 

International revenue up from 9% to 30% of total 

•  Adjusted EBITDA* margin up from 24% to 28% 

•  Continued investment in new technologies and rental fleet 

•  Recent downturn in global markets reflected in major write-down of intangible assets ($4.2m) and inventory ($2.7m)  

Financial metrics 

          Years ended 31 March ($m): 

•  Revenue 

•  Adjusted EBITDA1 

•  Ongoing operating loss 2 

•  Exceptional items 

•  Total post tax loss 

•  Adjusted post tax loss per share (cents) 3 

•  Post tax loss per share (cents) 

•  Cash balance 

2020 

10.9 

3.1 

0.8 

7.3 

7.8 

0.6 

12.1 

10.2 

2019 

10.2 

2.5 

0.4 

- 

0.1 

0.0 

0.2 

11.9 

Outlook 

•  US markets uncertain of short-term recovery; oil price stabilisation will support international opportunities  

•  Focussed investment in new technology  

•  Emphasis on maintaining a strong balance sheet  

1 Adjusted EBITDA is reported profit before tax adjusted for interest, depreciation, amortisation, foreign exchange movements, Performance Share Plan 
charges and exceptional items. See note 3. 

2 Ongoing operating loss is reported profit before tax adjusted for interest and  exceptional items. 

3 Adjusted post tax loss per share (cents) is reported profit before tax adjusted for amortisation foreign exchange movements and exceptional items divided 
by the weighted average numbers of ordinary shares in issue. 

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Company Information 
For the year to 31 March 2020 

DIRECTORS:  

Chairman 

Iain Paterson 

                   Chairman of the Board, Chairman of Nomination Committee 

Executive Directors 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 

Chief Executive Officer 
Finance Director   

Chairman of the Remuneration and Audit Committees – appointed 24 March 2020 
Resigned 24 March 2020 

Non-Executive Director 

Neil Hartley 
Robin Pinchbeck 

SECRETARY 
David Steel 

REGISTERED OFFICE 
The Courtyard 
High Street 
Ascot 
Berkshire 
SL5 7HP 

REGISTERED NUMBER 
07590845 (England and Wales) 

AUDITORS 
Grant Thornton UK LLP 
Registered Auditors  
1020 Eskdale Road 
Winnersh 
Wokingham 
RG41 5TS 

NOMINATED ADVISER & BROKER 
Investec Bank plc 
30 Gresham Street 
London 
EC2V 7QP 

LEGAL ADVISORS 
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP 
Cannon Place 
78 Cannon Street 
London 
EC4N 6AF 

REGISTRARS 
Computershare Investor Services PLC 
The Pavilions 
Bridgwater Road 
Bristol BS99 6ZZ  

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Strategic Report 

The above starts with the combined Chief Executive and Chairman’s report and continues to the end of the Review of the 
Principle Risks and Uncertainties. 

Combined Chief Executive and Chairman’s report 

Introduction 

Enteq supplies Measurement While Drilling (“MWD”) equipment and develops technology for the world-wide oil, gas and 
geothermal  directional  drilling  sector.      Directional  drilling  is  carried  out  by  service  companies  who  either  purchase 
equipment from third parties, such as Enteq, or develop the equipment themselves.  MWD equipment is required on every 
rig which drills directional wells and until recently Enteq’s equipment was estimated to be in use on more than 300 drilling 
rigs worldwide. 

Enteq has a proven track record of providing extremely reliable and respected technology to regional / independent drillers 
who wish to compete with the major international drilling companies. Enteq’s vision is to continue to develop technology 
which will provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for drilling companies, wherever they operate. 

As a result of the recent virus pandemic and the associated significant negative adjustment to the world-wide oil prices,  
Enteq has experienced significant disruption to its business since mid-March 2020. 

Despite  the  recent  market  changes,  Enteq  remains  well  positioned  with  a  strong  balance  sheet.    The  on-going  level of 
operational overheads have been reduced in order to protect the cash balance, enabling Enteq to sustain the operations of 
the business for the foreseeable future.   Enteq intends to grow the business, in due course, by maintaining and increasing 
market presence, especially in the markets outside North America.  This will be primarily through maintaining investment 
in new technologies suitable for a competitive and low-cost medium-term drilling environment. 

Review of the Year 

This year’s financial results show growth in both revenue and adjusted EBITDA.   Revenue increased by 7% to $10.9m, 
primarily due to international revenue rising from $1.0m in the year to March 2019 to $3.2m this year.  The North American 
market experienced a challenging year with revenue falling from $9.2m to $7.7m, primarily due to the oilfield services 
companies concentrating on reducing their debt burden, with a rapid decline in revenues since the outbreak of the virus 
pandemic and dramatic oil price reductions.   Adjusted EBITDA has risen to $3.1m (March 2019: $2.5m) and represents a 
margin of 28%, up from 24% last year.   Operating activities produced a positive cashflow of $0.9m.   Overall, however, 
the cash balance reduced by $1.7m during the year to $10.2m, due to continued investment in technology, engineering and 
rental assets.    

In  mid-March  2020,  a  combination  of  reduced  oil  demand,  due  to  the  outbreak  of  COVID-19  virus,  and  increased  oil 
production by both Saudi Arabia and Russia saw a dramatic shift downwards in the oil price.  The price of a barrel of West 
Texas  Intermediate  (“WTI”)  dropped  from  $41  on  6  March  to  $14  on  30  March.    This  raised  questions  regarding  the 
sustainability of the United States based shale oil drilling and production business model. US oilfield services companies 
embarked on major cost and cash saving measures including laying off staff and freezing both capex and any discretionary 
opex spend. 

Enteq  responded  quickly  to  this  major  reduction  in  demand  for  all  its  product  lines  by  reducing  the  US  workforce  by 
approximately 60%, releasing all US based contract staff and curtailing all discretionary spend.   In addition, in order to 
further conserve cash, all Board members have agreed to take a significant proportion of their remuneration in new Enteq 
shares.    

In recognition of the uncertain market conditions in both the short and medium term, these reported results contain an 
exceptional write off of previously capitalised costs of developing new products that are no longer deemed commercially 
viable of $4.2m (held within intangible assets) and a $2.7m write down of specific products held in inventory.  

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During this financial year the Group’s USA focussed rental model continued to be a major proportion of the total group 
revenue at 44%, up from 35% last year.   Pleasingly, all kits were revenue earning during the year, with no kits being 
returned before the end of their contractual rental period.  During the year the number of kits held in the fleet reduced from 
32 to 17; the remaining kits being held in the balance sheet at a value of $1.0m  (March 2019: $3.4m). 

Prior to the global slow-down, positive gains were made in the International markets with revenue rising from $1.0m to 
$3.2m. The dominant geographical market was China, which represented 84% of the total international revenues. Although 
the effect of the virus in China slowed all activity during the last quarter, new negotiations and supply contracts are again 
under  discussion.  During  the  year  a  supply  agreement  and  partnership  was  re-negotiated  in  Saudi  Arabia,  where  a 
separation, re-registering and reclaim of equipment was concluded with a previous agent.  A new partner has been found 
and  appropriate  agreements  signed.      This  will  enable  renewed  focus  on  the  Saudi  market,  concentrating  on  suppling 
equipment to Saudi Aramco. 

 A  significant  new  technology  license  agreement  was  announced  in  September  2019  with  Shell  Global  Solutions.  This 
license grants Enteq exclusive rights to the IP and know-how generated by Shell relating to a novel rotary steerable drilling 
technology.    A  rotary  steerable  system  offers  significant  advantages  over  traditional  directional  drilling  techniques  by 
allowing for faster drilling, longer lateral distances, creation of a more manageable well and cost efficiencies.   

The rotary steerable market is currently dominated by the major suppliers, such as Schlumberger, BakerGE and Halliburton, 
whom, it is estimated, currently account for more than 75% of the global market. After recent price adjustments the global 
market for Rotary Steerable related work in 2021 is still estimated to be greater than $2bn. 

The  Shell  Rotary  Steerable  System,  which  had  been  developed  through  to  initial  prototype  testing,  delivers  significant 
advantages  of  efficiency  and   lower  operating  costs.   The  arrangement  with  Shell  is  royalty  based,  as  outlined  in  the 
agreement announcement of September 2019 and Enteq is on-track with the re-engineering efforts, based in the UK, for 
new prototype tools to be in test during 2021.   Enteq has submitted their first, satisfactory, progress report to Shell regarding 
the work competed to date which includes validation of key principles, design review of requirements for a reliable down-
hole tool and significant modelling of force mechanisms. Enteq Board have concluded that this is a viable project and 
continue to invest both internally and with a dedicated contract engineering team based in the UK for the following phases 
of development. 

Due to the dramatic change in market conditions at the end of the financial year, some difficult decisions had to be made 
regarding the appropriate level of ongoing business overheads.  Unfortunately, this resulted in significant reductions, mostly 
related  to  operations  support  in  the  USA  and  in  engineering  projects  which  may  not  have  a  market  in  the  new  global 
environment.  Core competencies and capabilities have been maintained in the business and Enteq is well positioned with 
inventory to fulfil future orders. Enteq remains able to provide competitive delivery times for potential new customers, 
which together with creative partnerships, should continue to support on-going activity. 

Board changes  

On 24 March 2020, Neil Hartley joined the Board as a non-executive director.  Neil entered the oil industry in 1988 as a 
field engineer for Schlumberger after gaining an Engineering Degree at Oxford University.  Following an MBA at Harvard 
Business  School,  Neil  has  spent  the  past  20 years  in  financial  services,  as  an  investment  banker  at  energy  sector  bank 
Simmons and Company and as a private equity investor at First Reserve, a leading global private equity investment firm 
exclusively  focused  on  energy.   He  is  non-executive  director  at  Renewi  plc  and  Telford  Offshore.  Neil  chairs  both  the 
Company's Audit and Remuneration Committees.   Rob Pinchbeck, who had been serving as a Non-executive Director 
since Enteq was admitted to AIM in 2011, retired from the Board on 24 March 2020.   The Board wish to record their 
appreciation for the contribution Rob made to Enteq Upstream since his appointment.   His counsel proved invaluable to 
the Board throughout his tenure. 

Staff 

There was a total of 19 employees at the end of the year, down from the 33 at the previous year end, primarily due to the 
March oil price shock mentioned above.   Additional contract personnel have been used as needed in the areas of engineering 
and production during specific times of high demand.   The Board would like to recognise the on-going loyalty, dedication 
and support of the remaining personnel as Enteq continues with its excellent reputation for the reliability of equipment and 
commitment to customer support during these difficult market conditions. On 22 April 2020, Raymond Garcia the US based 
COO left the group.  The Board would further like to thank all those who have left and wish them well. 

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Reporting & performance indicators 

A set of Key Performance Indicators are in place.  These are reported weekly to senior management who review, initiate 
action where required and follow-up.  The following Key Performance Indicators, unchanged from the previous year, are 
used:  

Financial: 

•  Sales, gross profit margin, adjusted EBITDA, order intake and backlog, accounts receivable ageing, inventory 

levels, rental fleet numbers and capital expenditure. 

Other performance measures: 

•  Headcount, production hours worked, number of reportable Health and Safety Executive (“HSE”) incidents. 

Key  market  indicators  regularly  monitored  by  management  and  Board  of  Directors  include:  Global  Rig  Count,  North 
American Rig Count, both WTI and Brent Oil Prices and Henry Hub Natural Gas Price.  

Governance 

Enteq is committed to maintaining high standards of Corporate Governance, as such on 10 July 2018, the Enteq Board 
formally adopted the Quoted Company Alliance Code of Corporate Governance.  More details are given on page 21. 

Prospects 

Enteq is well positioned to support current activities for the foreseeable future.   In addition, Enteq will maintain investment 
in  potential  game-changing  technology  which  has  the  potential  to  address  the  demands  for  reduced  costs  in  the  future 
drilling environment.   Even in a medium term, reduced oil price, post Covid-19, world there will continue to be a demand 
for hydrocarbons and increased efficiency in drilling will be needed for the industry. 

With a strong balance sheet and a continued appetite to invest in focused new product development Enteq is well positioned 
to benefit from a return to market stability.  

Iain Paterson  

Chairman  

Martin Perry 

Chief Executive officer 

30 June 2020 

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Financial Review 

Income Statement 

Year to 31 March: 

Revenue 

Cost of Sales 

Gross profit 

Overheads 

Adjusted EBITDA 

Depreciation & amortisation 

Other charges 

Ongoing operating loss  

Exceptional items 

Interest 

Loss before tax 

Tax 

Loss after tax 

2020 

2019 

$ million 

$ million 

10.9 

(4.3) 

6.6 

(3.5) 

3.1 

(3.6) 

(0.3) 

(0.8) 

(7.3) 

0.3 

(7.8) 

- 

(7.8) 

10.2 

(3.5) 

6.7 

(4.2) 

2.5 

(2.7) 

(0.2) 

(0.4) 

- 

0.2 

(0.2) 

0.1 

(0.1) 

The total revenue of $10.9m represents a 7% increase over the previous year.  The North American market was challenging 
during the year, even before the events of mid-March, with a steady decrease in rig count from 1,025 as at 1 April 2019 to 
790 at the end of February; with a dramatic drop to 664 as at 31 March 2020.  This was despite a relatively stable price of 
a barrel of WRT during the majority of the year, only varying between $65 and $52 until mid-March, then falling to $19 
by 31 March.  The market commentators were of the view that the oilfield service companies, Enteq’s customers, were 
using any available cash to pay off debt acquired to service their expansion post the last down turn, rather than replacing 
existing kit.  This resulted in North American turnover falling from $9.3m last year to $7.7m this year.   The international 
revenue grew strongly from $0.9m to $3.2m, with the Chinese market being particularly buoyant.  Despite facing fierce 
competition from  local  Chinese  suppliers,  the  fact  that  Enteq’s  products  have  a proven  track  record  of  operating up  to 
175Oc, whereas the local products can only manage up to 150Oc, gave us a significant competitive advantage. 

The full year gross margin was 61%, down from last year’s 65%, due to a combination of a lower proportion of the higher 
margin rental revenue and a higher proportion of the lower margin mechanical component sales this year. 

Total operational overheads, at $3.5m, was down 17% on last year’s figure.  This reflected the reduction in the headcount 
numbers during the year, plus a continued focus on cost control. 

The combined depreciation and amortisation charge was up on the previous year due to an additional $0.7m being spent on 
new rental kits combined with the underlying age profile of the historic rental fleet.   The number of kits at 31 March 2020 
was 17, a net reduction of 15 since the previous year end due to a number of kits coming to the end of their rental period, 
with ownership passing to the renter on receipt of the final rental payment,  Pleasingly, no kits were returned during the 
year ahead of the full rental period. 

The “Other charges” shown above relate, primarily, to the non-cash cost associated with the Performance Share Plan. 

As previously mentioned, the year-end figures included an exceptional charge of $7.3m.  This included a $4.2m write off 
of all the new product development projects previous capitalised in Intangible assets, except for work on the rotary steerable 
system acquired under license from Shell Global Solutions in September 2019.  A charge of $2.7m was taken as a write 
down  of  the  carrying  values  of  the  majority  of  finished  products  held  in  inventory.    Both  these  charges  relate  to  the 
continuing  uncertainty  surrounding  the  future  trading  conditions  that  Enteq  faces,  until  the  global  oil  and  gas  market 
stabilises, the timing of which is unknown.   A further $0.1m relates to severance payments made to the US employees that 
were made redundant as a direct result of the mid-March oil price collapse. 

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Statement of Financial Position 

Enteq’s net assets at the financial year-end comprised of the following items: 

As at 31 March: 

Intangible assets 

Property, plant & equipment 

Rental fleet 

Net working capital 

Cash 

Net assets 

2020 

2019 

$million 

$million 

0.1 

2.4 

1.0 

3.0 

10.2 

16.7 

2.4 

2.5 

3.4 

3.8 

11.9 

24.0 

As  mentioned  above  the  “Intangible  assets”  now  solely  represents  the  value  of  the  on-going  R&D  work  on  the  rotary 
steerable system, carried out by the UK based engineering team.  The decrease during the year to $0.1m relates to the net 
of the ongoing development of various new products up until the mid-March downturn, less the $4.2m write down. 

The  net  book  value  of  property,  plant  &  equipment  at  $2.4m  is  the  net  of  the  $0.2m  invested  in  replacing  production 
equipment at South Houston, being offset by the depreciation charge. 

The  decrease  in  the  net  book  value  of  the  rental  fleet  reflects  the  net  reduction  of  15  during  the  year,  as  previously 
mentioned. 

The $0.8m decrease in net working capital is due, primarily, to the $2.7m inventory write down countered by an increase 
in trade debtors due to strong sales in January and February.  

Cash flows 

Year to 31 March: 

Adjusted EBITDA  

Change in net operational working capital 

Operational cash generated 

Investment in rental fleet 

Investment in R&D  

CAPEX 

Interest and share issues 

Net cash movement  

Opening cash balances  

Closing cash balances 

 2020 

2019 

$ million 

$ million 

3.1 

(2.2) 

0.9 

(0.7) 

(2.2) 

(0.2) 

0.5 

(1.7) 

11.9 

10.2 

2.5 

(1.5) 

1.0 

(3.8) 

(1.3) 

(0.2) 

0.7 

(3.6) 

15.5 

11.9 

Whilst  the  Group  delivered  an  improved  adjusted  EBITDA  for  the year,  the  investment  in  operational  working  capital 
during the year meant that $0.9m of operational cash was created, broadly similar to last year. 

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The  continuing  robustness  of  the  balance  sheet  enabled  further  expansion  of  Enteq’s  market  share  through  further 
investment to increase the number of kits in the rental fleet. 

The  increase  in  R&D  spend  reflected  the  increased  focus  on  engineering  projects  up  until  the  unforeseen  downturn  in 
March.   

The CAPEX relates to the replacing of various production related equipment. 

Overall, the Group saw a net cash outflow of $1.7m (2019: $3.6m) reducing the Group’s closing cash balance as at 31 
March 2020 to $10.2m. 

Financial Capital Management 

Enteq’s financial position continues to be robust.  Enteq had no bank borrowings, or other debt, and had a closing cash 
position of $10.2m as at 31 March 2020.  

Enteq monitors its cash balances daily and operates under treasury policies and procedures which are set by the Board. 

The financial statements are presented in US dollars as the Company’s primary economic environment, in which it operates 
and generates cash flows, is one of US dollars. Apart from its UK based overhead costs, substantially all other transactions 
are transacted in US dollars.  

Enteq is subject to the foreign exchange rate fluctuations to the extent that it holds non-US Dollar cash deposits. The year-
end GBP denominated holdings are approximately 11% of total cash holdings, up from the 1% of last year’s balance.   The 
increase was due to taking advantage of the favourable exchange rate during the mid-March turmoil to sell $1.0m for GBP. 

Annual General Meeting 

In light of ongoing Government advice to restrict all non-essential travel and social contact, the AGM will take place on 29 
September 2020 at 12.00 noon in the Company's office in Amersham with the minimum quorum of attendees facilitated by 
the Company.    

David Steel 

Finance Director 

30 June 2020 

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Review of Principal Risks and Uncertainties 

The Board is responsible for the Group's risk management and during the year has undertaken a systematic review of the 
key risks and uncertainties which face the Group. The Board establishes the framework for risk management across the 
Group. It seeks to embed risk management and to facilitate the implementation of risk management measures throughout 
the Group’s businesses. The Board refines its view of risks on an on-going basis and as the Group’s businesses enter new 
markets and develop new products.  A risk register is regularly updated and reviewed by the Board, the last review being 
in April 2020. 

The Directors believe the following risks, as set out in the Risk Register, to be the most significant for the Group. The 
mitigating activities described below will help to reduce the likelihood or impact of each risk occurring, although the 
Board recognises that it will not be possible to eliminate these risks entirely.  The risks listed do not necessarily comprise 
all those relating to the Group’s operations, or with an investment in the Group.   

If any of the following risks were to materialise, the Group's businesses, financial condition, results or future operations 
could be materially adversely affected. 

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC RISKS 

Fluctuations in oil and gas prices 
Short-term fluctuations in oil and gas prices may lead to uncertainty in the oil and gas industry which can lead to reduced 
investment in equipment by the Group’s customers. In addition, a longer-term fall in oil and gas prices could reduce levels 
of cash flow in the industry which could in turn lead to the reduction or deferral of expenditure in the reach and recovery 
market. 

Although not under the Board’s control, the Board actively monitors key energy commodity prices and other industry 
parameters and if appropriate, acts expeditiously to manage costs and working capital as necessary. 

The drastic oil price reduction seen in mid-March resulted in swift management action to minimise both the on-going cost 
base and cash drain. 

Economic fluctuations in territories where the Group’s products are used 
Economic fluctuations in territories where the Group’s products are used create uncertainty and discourage investment. 
The Group’s products are used by service companies, which may deploy its equipment and services in territories outside 
their national markets. Fluctuations in such territories could reduce the market size for the Group’s products. 

As announced in the trading update on 8 April 2020, the combined and inter-related impact of both the COVID-19 virus 
spreading and the recent drastic reduction in the oil price has had a significant impact on Enteq's current and future trading 
environment. 

Management  and  the  Board,  using  their  experience  and  judgment,  monitor  political  and  economic  developments  as 
appropriate in order to minimise, where possible, the impact of such adverse events on the Group. Further, the Group’s 
strategy of diversifying its customers, product lines and geographic markets helps to mitigate these risks. 

RISKS RELATING TO THE GROUP'S STRATEGY 

Acquisition opportunities 
The Board continues to adopt a cautious approach to acquisition opportunities.   The Board continues to monitor and 
assess potential earning enhancing acquisitions. 

GROUP SPECIFIC RISKS 

Dependence on key personnel 
The future success of the Group is substantially dependent on the continued services and continuing contributions of its 
Directors and key employees. The loss of the services of any of its Directors or other key employees could have a material 
adverse effect on the Group. 

The Board believes dependence on key personnel is an acceptable risk. However, the Board periodically reviews the 
capability and availability of the necessary skills to manage the Group and will seek suitable replacements or additions 
where appropriate. 

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With the decrease in staff numbers during the year, this risk has increased.   The Board continues to balance this risk 
with the requirement to keep overhead spend constantly under review. 

Dependence on key customers 
The Group is dependent on a relatively small number of key customers and the size of any individual order may be 
substantial.  The timing of these orders may materially impact on the Group results. With the current difficulties in 
the North American market any significant loss of business due to a North America based customer going out of 
business  could  only  be  mitigated  by  a  corresponding    increase  in  revenue  coming  from  markets  outside  North 
America  In order to mitigate this risk in addition to active management of key customer relationships, the Group’s 
strategy also involves broadening the customer base especially outside North America,. 

Cash balances 
The level of the Group’s cash balance gives the Board significant comfort as to the future viability of the Group.   
The majority of cash is held in deposit accounts in USD. 

NON-SPECIFIC RISK FACTORS 

Health, Safety & Environment 
Safety is one of our core priorities. The Group is subject to a number of Health, Safety & Environment (“HSE”) 
laws and regulations that affect its operations, facilities and products in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. 
The  Group  is  committed  to  operating  in  compliance  with  all  HSE  laws  and  regulations  relating  to  its  products, 
operations and business activities. However, there is a risk that it may have to incur unforeseen expenditures to cover 
HSE  liabilities,  to  maintain  compliance  with  current  or  future  HSE  laws  and  regulations  or  to  undertake  any 
necessary remedy. 

The Board closely monitors safety reporting and HSE compliance both at each monthly meeting and during visits 
to the Group’s businesses.  The group has the appropriate insurance policies in place to cover any actions brought 
against related to breaches in health and safety.  

Infringement upon intellectual property rights 
Patents and/or Know-How owned by the Group may be challenged by third parties and may not be enforceable in 
certain parts of the world. In addition, agreements concerning intellectual property rights entered into by the Group 
could be terminated and may have an adverse effect upon the Group’s business. 

Where appropriate the Group protects the validity of its intellectual property via thorough patent and trademark 
applications and will robustly defend any claims against it, if appropriate. 

Business Interruption 
Business interruption may occur as a result of a number of events, which are either within or outside the Group’s 
control. These include: the failure or unavailability of operational and IT infrastructure; delay or interruptions in the 
availability  of  products  or  services  provided  by  third-party  suppliers  and  natural  disasters  such  as  earthquake, 
flooding and storms. 

Mitigation is achieved by having a business continuity plan, relevant insurances and managing dependence on key 
supplier relationships. 

Threats to Cyber security 
A  compromise  of  the  Group’s  IT  systems  could  cause  significant  disruption  in  production,  shipments  and  cash 
collection and lead to financial, intellectual property or commercially sensitive data losses. 

The Group is mindful of the risk of cyber-attacks and breaches of cyber security. The company maintains appropriate 
controls  (such  as  IT  system  password  protection,  managing  user  access  and  privileges,  malware  protection  and 
network security) and compliance with relevant data protection regulations.  

The Strategic Report set out on pages 4 to 11 was approved by the Board of Directors on 30 June and signed on its 
behalf by: 

Martin Perry 

Chief Executive Officer 

30 June 2020 

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Corporate Social Responsibility 

Enteq is committed to developing relationships with its key stakeholders – employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers 
and communities within the areas we operate. This report describes the policies and responsibilities which Enteq has 
adopted to ensure that it is and remains a responsible global corporate citizen. 

Our commitment to shareholders, employees and other key stakeholders is to create a sustainable organisation, capable 
of delivering long-term positive returns and providing stability to our employees. 

The Group has implemented key policies in respect of: 

•  Anti-bribery and Corruption 
•  Embargo compliance 
•  Data protection and privacy 
•  Corporate ethics & standards code of conduct, including employee ‘speak up’ policy 

In addition, the Group has implemented procedures to ensure that it: 

communicates appropriately with shareholders and employees;  

• 
•  meets all health, safety and environmental legislative requirements; and 
•  meets the highest standards of business ethics in all its dealings, including strict compliance with both UK and 

US legislation introduced to prevent bribery 

Investor Communications 

Communicating with the Company’s shareholders is of key importance to the Directors. We do so by press releases, 
issued via the London Stock Exchange and institutional investor presentations. The Chief Executive and Finance Director 
meet with major shareholders at least twice a year, following the announcement of the Group’s half and full year results. 

Employees 

We continue to recognise that our employees are our most valuable asset.  Both senior and local management have ensured 
that all staff are kept informed of the changes to our trading patterns and fully explained the reasons behind the actions 
taken during the year.   As at 31 March 2020, the Group had 19 employees (2019: 33). 

Health and Safety 

The  Group  is  committed  to  achieving  and  maintaining  the  highest  standards  of  safety  for  its  employees,  customers, 
suppliers and the public. Enteq aims for best practice and employs rigorous health and safety practices. 
Health and Safety policies include: 

•  Regular audit and maintenance reviews of facilities, equipment, practices and procedures to ensure compliance 
with prevailing standards and legislation and a safe environment for all those who work within and around our 
facilities. 

•  Seeking accreditation and alignment with internationally recognised Quality Assurance standards.  
•  Monitoring and reporting to each Board meeting.  
•  Appropriate training and education of all staff.  

The Group’s target is to achieve zero recordable incidents. Each local business is required to develop tailored policies to 
reflect its daily business. These incorporate the Group’s approach to putting safety first and, at a minimum, to comply 
with local regulatory requirements.  

During the year, there were no fatalities across the Group’s operations with just one reportable incident (2019: nil). The 
appropriate corrective action was taken following this reportable incident. 

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Environment 

The Group is committed to the protection of the environment and developing manufacturing processes and procedures 
which  ensure  that  any  adverse  effects  on  the  environment are  kept  to  a  practicable minimum.  We  take  the view  that 
sustainable development is in the interests of all our stakeholders and include environmental issues in 
our planning and decision-making. 

The  Group’s  environmental  policy  is  to  look  for  opportunities  and  adopt  practices  that  create  a  safer  and  cleaner 
environment. We are particularly sensitive to the challenges for the industry in which we operate.  

Key aspects of our environmental policies include:  

•  Keeping any adverse effects on the environment to a practicable minimum. 
•  Encouraging the reduction of waste and emissions and promoting awareness of recycled materials and use of 

renewable resources.  

•  Encouraging employees to pay special regard to environmental issues and requirements in the communities in 

which the Group operates.  
Incorporating health, safety and environment considerations into the design of new facilities.  

• 

Business Ethics 

The Group’s Directors and employees promote the highest standards of honesty and integrity in the way it goes about its 
business, recognising that the Group’s reputation is of critical importance in the industry in which we operate. 

Through the Group’s Code of Conduct and compliance with the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign and Corrupt Practices 
Act,  the  Group  has  policies  and  controls  in  place  detailing  procedures  on  how  the  Group  interacts  with  customers, 
suppliers and governments around the world. These include a Global Gift and Entertainment Guideline which codifies 
the  standards  and  conduct  which  we  set  for  our  employees’  interactions  with  customers,  suppliers  and  other  external 
parties. 

David Steel 

Company Secretary 

30 June 2020 

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Report of the Directors 
For the year to 31 March 2020 

The  directors  present  their  report  with  the  financial  statements  of  the  Group  and  the  Company  for  the  year  to 
31 March 2020.  

DIRECTORS 
The directors holding office at the year-end are as follows:  

Chief Executive Officer 

Martin Perry   
Martin Perry (58), formerly CEO of Sondex. Martin entered the oil industry in 1984, initially as a field engineer after 
gaining an engineering degree at Exeter University. Martin then worked in the IT and Data Communications industry, 
before leading the Management Buy Out at Sondex. Following the acquisition of Sondex by GE in 2007, Martin was 
appointed  CEO  of  GE’s  Oilfield  Technologies  Division  and  subsequently  served  as  Non-Executive  Chairman  of  3 
private equity-backed businesses. 

Finance Director 

David Steel 
David Steel (59), is a Chartered Accountant who qualified in KPMG’s London office. David has held senior finance 
positions in a wide variety of industries including international trade exhibitions and aerospace manufacturing. Prior to 
joining Enteq he was Deputy Finance Director of a global provider of geoprediction tools to the upstream oil and gas 
industry. 

Non-Executive Chairman 

Iain Paterson   
Iain  Paterson  (73),  formerly  Chairman  of  Sondex  and  HYVE  Group  plc,  Non-Executive  Director  of  Hunting  plc, 
Paladin  Resources,  MOL  NyRt  and  of  the  Advisory  Board  of  the  Oman  Oil  Company,  Iain  has  over  45  years’ 
experience in the oil industry. He held senior management positions at BP and was a main Board director of Enterprise 
Oil plc.  Iain also chairs the Company's Nomination Committee. 

Neil Hartley 
Neil Hartley (54), Formerly with First Reserve Corporation, a leading global private equity investment firm exclusively 
focused on energy. He has held senior positions with McKinsey & Company and Simmons & Company International.   
Neil chairs both the Company's Audit and Remuneration Committees. 

Non-Executive Director 

As Neil Hartley joined the Board on 24 March 2020, he requires election at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. 
All other Directors require re-election at the same meeting.   

Under s172 of the Companies Act a director of a company must act in the way he considers, in good faith, would be 
most likely to promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in doing so have regard 
(amongst other matters) to: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the likely consequences of any decision in the long term. 

o  The Group’s long-term strategic objectives, including progress made during the year and principal 
risks to these objectives have been addressed both in the Strategic Report and the Review of Principal 
Risks and Uncertainties. 
the interests of the company's employees. 

o  The Group’s employees are fundamental to the achievement of Enteq’s long-term strategic objectives 

as more fully disclosed in the Strategic Review.  

the need to foster the company's business relationships with suppliers, customers and others,  

o  A consideration of the Group’s relationship with wider stakeholders and their impact on our long-

term strategic objectives is also disclosed in the Strategic Review. 

the impact of the company's operations on the community and the environment.  

o  The Group operates honestly and transparently.   Consideration of the impact on the environment of 

is assessed on a regular basis. 

the desirability of the company maintaining a reputation for high standards of business conduct. 

o  The Group’s intention is to behave in a responsible manner, operating within the high standard of 

business conduct and good corporate governance . 
the need to act fairly as between members of the company. 

o  The  Group’s  intention  is  to  behave  responsibly  towards  all  shareholders  and  treat  them fairly  and 
equally, so that they too may benefit from the successful delivery of the Group’s strategic objectives. 

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Dividends 
No dividends will be distributed for the year ended 31 March 2020 (year ended 31 March 2019: nil). 

Changes in the Group during the Financial Year 
There were no changes during the current financial year. 

Post Balance Sheet Events 
The impact of both COVID-19 and the significant deterioration in the oil and gas drilling market, particular in North 
America has not resulted in any reportable post balance sheet events as at the date of this report. 

Research and Development 
The  Company  maintains  its  commitment  to  research  and  development  through  the  activities  undertaken  by  the 
Engineering team, based both in the South Houston and locations in the United Kingdom. 

Risks and uncertainties 
A review of the key risks and uncertainties affecting the Group is set out on pages 10 and 11. The Group’s exposure to 
key financial risks is set out in note 25 to the financial statements, see page 56. 

Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance  
The Company maintains insurance against certain liabilities, which could arise from a negligent act or a breach of duty 
by its Directors and Officers in the discharge of their duties. This is a qualifying third-party indemnity provision, which 
was in force throughout the financial year. 

Future developments 
A key future development will be a focus of the creation of innotive technologies such as the rotary steerable system 
which has been referenced in the strategic review.  

Annual General Meeting 
In light of ongoing Government advice to restrict all non-essential travel and social contact, the AGM will take place 
at the Company's office in Amersham with the minimum quorum of attendees facilitated by the Company. Physical 
attendance by other shareholders will not be permitted, however, shareholders will be  encouraged to vote on the AGM 
resolutions  electronically  and  also  have  the  opportunity  to  submit  questions  on  the  AGM  resolutions  electronically 
before the meeting and such questions, limited to matters relating to the business of the AGM itself, should be sent 
to Mgmt@enteq.com.  Further details of the resolutions are set out in the letter concerning the Annual General Meeting, 
which accompanies the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.  

Powers of the Directors 
Subject to the Company’s Articles of Association, UK legislation and any directions prescribed by resolution of the 
Company  in  general  meeting,  the  business  of  the  Company  is  managed  by  the  Board.  The  Directors  have  been 
authorised to allot and issue Ordinary shares and to make market purchases of the Company’s Ordinary shares. These 
powers are exercised under authority of resolutions of the Company as adopted at incorporation. 

Share Capital 
The  Company’s  issued  share  capital  comprises  Ordinary  shares  of  1p  each.      As  at  31  March  2020,  there  were 
65,488,644 Ordinary shares. The movements in share capital during the year are set out in note 18. 

Voting Rights and Restrictions on Transfer of Shares 
On a show of hands at a general meeting of the Company, every holder of Ordinary shares present in person or by 
proxy, and entitled to vote, has one vote, and, on a poll, every member present in person or by proxy and entitled to 
vote has one vote for every Ordinary share held.   The holders of the Incentive shares have no rights to vote or receive 
dividends.   Further details regarding voting at the Annual General Meeting can be found in the notes to the Notice of 
the  Annual  General  Meeting.  None  of  the  Ordinary  shares  carry  any  special  rights  with  regard  to  control  of  the 
Company. Proxy appointments and voting instructions must be received by the Company’s Registrars not later than 48 
hours before a general meeting. 

A  shareholder  can  lose  his  entitlement  to  vote  at  a  general  meeting  where  that  shareholder  has been  served  with a 
disclosure  notice  and  has  failed  to  provide  the  Company  with  information  concerning  interests  in  those  shares. 
Shareholder’s rights to transfer shares are subject to the Company’s Articles of Association. 

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Political Donations 
During the year the Company made no political donations. 

Registrar 
The  address  and  contact  details  of  Computershare,  the  Company’s  Registrar,  are  listed  at  the  front  of  this  report. 
Computershare is the Company’s single alternative inspection location, whereby individuals can inspect the register of 
members.  Individual  shareholders  may  view 
the 
www.computershare.co.uk website. 

their  personal  shareholder 

information  online, 

through 

Articles of Association 
The  Company’s  Articles  of  Association  may  only  be  amended  by  special  resolution  at  a  general  meeting  of 
shareholders. Where class rights are varied, such amendments must be approved by the members of each class of share 
separately. 

Statement of Directors’ Responsibilities 
The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Report of the Directors 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 prepared the Group financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) 
as adopted by the European Union and have elected to prepare the parent Company financial statements in accordance 
with  United  Kingdom  Generally  Accepted  Accounting  Practice  including  Financial  Reporting  Standard 101  –  'The 
Reduced Disclosure Framework' (FRS 101) and applicable laws including the Companies Act 2006. 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 Company and Group for that period.  
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:  

-  select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;  
-  make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;  
-  state  whether  applicable  IFRS/UK  Accounting  Standards  have  been  followed,  subject  to  any  material 

departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and 

-  prepare  the  financial  statements  on  the  going  concern  basis  unless  it  is  inappropriate  to  presume  that  the 

Company will continue in business.  

The  directors  are  responsible  for  keeping  adequate  accounting  records  that  are  sufficient  to  show  and  explain  the 
Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company 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 Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud 
and other irregularities.  

Statement as to Disclosure of Information to Auditors 
The directors confirm that, in so far as each of the directors is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which 
the Company’s auditors are unaware, and each director has taken all the steps that he ought to have taken as a director 
in order to make himself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company’s 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. 

Going Concern 
At 31 March 2020 the Group has cash balances of $10.2m and no debt. 

The impact of both COVID-19 and the significant deterioration in the oil and gas drilling market, particular in North 
America have been fully factored into various financial scenarios relating to future trading.  The output of this modelling 
demonstrates that even in the case of a significant reduction in revenue the corresponding cost reduction measures and 
reduction in CAPEX and development spend will enable    the Group to retain significant cash balances in both the near 
and medium term.  Accordingly, the Group continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its consolidated 
financial statements.  

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The uncertainty as to the future impact on the Group of the recent Covid-19 outbreak in particular has been considered 
as part of the Group’s adoption of the going concern basis.  To date, we have not observed any material impact on our 
activities due to Covid-19 over and above that of the significant reduction in the North America rig count since the start 
of March 2020 and, indeed, the recently announced $1.0m contract ward in China demonstrates the robustness of the 
post Covid-19 oil and gas drilling market in that country. 

All the staff at the Group’s Houston based facility has recently returned to work after an implementation of revised safe 
working practices in view of Covid-19 concerns.  As at the date of this report the UK based staff continue to work 
remotely.   

Auditors 
Grant Thornton UK LLP will be proposed for reappointment at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting in accordance 
with Section 489(4) of the Companies Act 2006. 

Signed on behalf of the Board 

David Steel 

Company Secretary 

30 June 2020 

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Remuneration Committee Report 

For the year to 31 March 2020 

Introduction 
The Company is AIM-listed and therefore is not legally required to set out its remuneration policy but it is doing so on a 
voluntary basis. To the extent that such principles are relevant to the current circumstances of the Company, the provisions 
of inter alia the Directors' Remuneration Report Regulations 2008 and the Quoted Company Alliance Code are taken into 
account.  As  required  by  AIM  Rule  19,  the  Company  has disclosed  the  remuneration received  by  its directors during  the 
financial period. 

Remuneration Committee 
The Remuneration Committee is responsible for determining the remuneration of the chairman and the executive directors, 
including setting competitive salaries, annual performance targets and participation in the Company’s executive share-based 
incentive plans. The Committee also takes account of the remuneration policy for the Group’s senior executives. 

Remuneration policy 
The Company's remuneration policy aims to encourage a performance-based culture, attract and retain high calibre executive 
directors and align executive directors' and shareholders' interests. In determining such policy, the Remuneration Committee 
takes into account all factors which it deems necessary, including the Company's wider pay structures. The objective of the 
policy is to ensure that executive management are provided with appropriate incentives to encourage enhanced long-term 
performance  and  are,  in  a  fair  and  responsible  manner,  rewarded  for  their  individual  contributions  to  the  success  of  the 
Company. 

The remuneration policy of the Company has a number of principal components: 

Salary and benefits 
Basic salaries are determined by the Remuneration Committee bearing in mind the salaries paid in AIM-listed and other 
same-sector companies. Executive directors also receive taxable benefits including life insurance policies and healthcare. 

The Remuneration Committee has considered the requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code (April 2016) to set 
an  upper  limit  for  executive  pay  levels.  However,  the  committee  also  recognises  the  need  to  attract  and  incentivise 
management  and  therefore  does  not  believe  it  is  appropriate  to  set  such  limits  at  this  stage  of  the  Group's  development, 
although  the  appropriateness  of  all  incentive  packages  are  considered  by  the  Committee.  Any  bonus  will  be  subject  to 
Remuneration Committee approval.  The Remuneration Committee will continue to monitor this policy. 

Annual Bonus Plan 
The annual grant of bonuses is conditional upon the achievement of targets by reference to agreed financial performance 
measures. The scheme is applicable to all executive directors.   For the financial year ended 31 March 2020, the targets related 
to the group achieving the following targets: an underlying adjusted EBITDA at least equal to the Board approved budget; a 
specific  year-end  cash  balance;  acquiring  a  certain  number  of  new  customers  and  the  launch  of  new  technologies.      All 
financial targets were achieved and, thus, the Remuneration Committee decided to pay the full amount as provided under the 
scheme. 

Long-term Incentive and Share Option plans 
The Company believes that employee share ownership strengthens the link between their personal interests and those of the 
shareholders. Consequently, the Company has put in place a Share Option Plan. All Group employees participate in the Plan, 
except for members of the Board and two senior executives.   The executive directors (Martin Perry and David Steel) plus 
three senior executives are incentivised via the PSP scheme (see below). 

On 17 September 2014, the Company introduced a Performance Share Plan (“PSP”) for the Executive Directors and other 
key senior executives.  The Remuneration Committee were given the power to grant awards at the nominal value of the 
shares, but the exercise of which is subject to certain performance conditions.  Such awards will lapse if not exercised within 
10 years of grant.   The participants in this Plan are no longer eligible for awards under the Share Option Plan or other Long-
term Incentive Plan.   The details of the grants awarded under all incentive plans, to date, are shown in a table on page 20. 

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Directors' service contracts 
All executive directors are employed under service contracts. The services of all executive directors may be terminated by 
the provision of a maximum of 12 months' notice by the Company and the individual. Services of Non-Executive directors 
may be terminated by the provision of a maximum of 3 months' notice by the Company and the individual. 

Directors’ remuneration  
The information contained within the Directors' Remuneration section of this report has been audited. 

The annual remuneration rates of the directors in office during the year ended 31 March 2020 were as follows (all salaries 
denominated in £ Sterling have been converted to US dollars): 

Annual 
Salaries, 
Fees, Bonus 
and Benefits 
31/03/2020 a 

Actual amounts 
paid during the 
year to 
31/03/2020 b 

Annual 
Salaries, 
Fees, Bonus 
and Benefits 
31/03/2019 a 

Actual amounts 
paid during the 
year to 
31/03/2019b 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

501 
308 
809 

38 
38 
- 

76 

885 

787 
408 
1,195 

44 
44 
- 

88 

613 
362 
975 

39 
39 
- 

78 

727 
382 
1,109 

42 
42 
- 

84 

1,283 

1,053 

1,193 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 
Total - Executive 

Iain Paterson 
Robin Pinchbeck – to 24 March 
Neil Hartley – from 24 March 

Total – Non executive 

Total 

Notes: 
a 
b 

includes share-based payments and bonuses awards to be paid in following year 
includes payments relating to the previous year 

From 1st February 2015, elements of the Board’s remuneration were agreed to be settled in shares rather than cash.   The 
following elements of Board members’ compensation were settled in shares during year: 

31 March 2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 2019 
$ 000’s 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 
Total - Executive 

Iain Paterson 
Robin Pinchbeck – to 24 March 
Neil Hartley – from 24 March 
Total – Non executive 

Total 

256 
125 
381 

- 
- 
- 
- 

381 

415 
200 
615 

42 
42 
- 
84 

699 

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Interests in PSP and share options 

Number of 
PSP Options 
 at 31/3/20  
- 
- 

Number of 
PSP Options 
 at 31/3/19  
457,692 
230,769 

540,000 
270,000 

714,286 
367,347 

495,629 
254,895 

540,000 
270,000 

714,286 
367,347 

- 
- 

2,642,157 

2,580,094 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 

Total 

Vesting dates 

June 2019 (exercised) 
June 2019 (exercised) 

June 2020 
June 2020 

June 2021 
June 2021 

June 2022 
June 2022 

The performance conditions for each of the PSP awards are as follows: 

Vesting Date: 

June 2020 

June 2021 

June 2022 

Proportion awarded for compound annual growth 
rate in Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) * of: 

30% or greater 
10% 
Less than 10% 
Note: Award pro- rated if growth between 10% 
and 30% 

Proportion awarded for adjusted EBITDA: 

Maximum of range achieved 
Minimum of range achieved 

TSR (share price) growth 
Adjusted EBITDA 

Weighting: 

Start point: 

n/a 
n/a 
n/a 

100% 
33% 

n/a 
100% 

100% 
33% 
0% 

100% 
33% 

50% 
50% 

100% 
33% 
0% 

100% 
33% 

50% 
50% 

TSR (share price) growth 
Adjusted EBITDA range 

n/a 
$1.5m to $3.7m 

24.5p 
$2.5m to $4.7m 

28.6p 
$3.75m to $7.5m 

The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period of all the above options is determined by reference to the fair value 
at the date of granting and the number of awards that are expected to vest.  

* The TSR is defined as the difference between the share price on the date of the award (plus the sum of all dividends paid by the Company on one ordinary 
share during the three-year measurement period) and the share price on the measurement date. 

Interests in warrants 
There were no interests held by directors or persons connected to the directors in warrants over shares in Enteq Upstream Plc 
at 31 March 2020. 

Highest paid director 
The Companies Act 2006 requires certain disclosures about remuneration of the highest paid director taking into account 
emoluments, gains in exercise of share options and amounts receivable under long-term incentive schemes. Details of this 
remuneration are set out above. 

Neil Hartley 

Chairman of the Remuneration Committee 

30 June 2020 

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Corporate Governance Report 

This report for shareholders sets out Enteq Upstream Plc’s approach to Corporate Governance. We have reported on 
our Corporate Governance arrangements by drawing upon best practice available, including those aspects of the UK 
Corporate Governance Code (April 2016) we consider to be relevant to the company. 

Board Composition 
The Board of Enteq Upstream plc is responsible for determining strategic direction and reviewing management and 
operational performance. Operational performance is delegated to the Executive Directors, who meet regularly to review 
the performance of and prospects for the business. The composition of the Board as at 31 March 2020 is set out below. 

Board 

Audit 
committee 

Remuneration 
committee 

Nomination 
committee 

Martin Perry 
David Steel 
Iain Paterson 
Neil Hartley 

Chief Executive Officer  Member 
Member 
Finance Director 
Non-Executive Director  Chairman  Member 
Chairman 
Non-Executive Director  Member 

- 
- 

- 
- 
Member 
Chairman 

Member 
- 
Chairman 
Member 

 David Steel also acts as the Company secretary and, therefore, this role is not independent of the Board. 

In the year the under review the Board formally met on 13 scheduled occasions, with additional meetings and conference 
calls held as deemed necessary. All the directors attended every meeting. 

The division of responsibilities between Iain Paterson, Chairman, and Martin Perry, CEO, has been clearly established 
by way of written role statements, which have been prepared by the Board. The Chairman's main responsibilities are to 
lead the Board, liaising as necessary with the CEO on developments between meetings of the Board, and to ensure the 
CEO  and  his  executive  management  team  have  appropriate  objectives  and  that  their  performances  against  those 
objectives  are  reviewed.  The CEO  is  responsible  to  the  Board  for  the  executive  management  of  the  Group  and for 
liaising with the Chairman and keeping him informed on all matters. 

Board Evaluation 
Between  the  year  end  and  the  date  of  signing  these  accounts  a  Board  evaluation  was  carried  out  by  both  the  Non-
Executive and Executive Directors.  The Board was regarded as effective and possessed sufficient skills and experience 
to enable it to discharge its responsibilities appropriately. The evaluation further confirms the Board’s belief that the 
Board  balance  and  the  composition  of  each  main  Board  Committee  is  appropriate.  In  reviewing  the  Board,  it  was 
concluded that the skills and experience the Executive Directors bring to the Board are complementary to each other 
and those of the Non-Executive Directors. 

Board Committees  
The Board has three main committees to which it delegates responsibility and authority.   

Audit Committee  
The  Audit  Committee  comprises  solely  of  Non-Executive  Directors  of  the  Company.      Whilst  no  members  of  the 
committee  have  direct,  recent  financial  experience  with  Neil  Hartley  joining  the  Board  as  Chairman  of  the  Audit 
Committee it is considered that the skills necessary to fulfil their duties have increased during the year.  In addition, 
financial advice is available externally as and when they require it. The committee has met twice during the year under 
review. 

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Responsibilities 
The responsibilities of the Audit Committee are set out on page 21. 

External audit 
The external auditors’ full year report includes a statement on their independence, their ability to remain objective and 
to undertake an effective audit. The committee considers and assesses this independence statement on behalf of the 
Board  taking  into  account  the  level  of  fees  paid  particularly  for  non-audit  services.  The  committee  considers  the 
effectiveness of the audit by reviewing and taking account of Financial Reporting Council reports on the auditors; input 
from executive management; consideration of responses to questions from the audit committee and the audit findings 
reported to the committee. 

Grant Thornton UK LLP have been the Group’s auditor since incorporation. The Audit Committee is satisfied with their 
effectiveness  and  their  independence  and  has,  to  date,  not considered  it  necessary  to  require  an  independent  tender 
process. 

The committee closely monitors fees paid to the auditors in respect of non-audit services, which are analysed within 
note 9 on page 49. In 2020, fees for non-audit services totalled $183k in comparison to audit fees of $88k. The scope 
and extent of non-audit work undertaken by the external auditor is monitored by, and, above certain thresholds, requires 
prior approval from the committee to ensure that the provision of such services does not impair their independence or 
objectivity. 

Internal audit 
To date, the Board has not considered it necessary or cost effective to employ a separate internal audit team. The senior 
finance team carries out reviews on an on-going basis. These reviews are available to the Committee and encompass 
the  identification  of  the  key  business,  financial,  compliance  and  operational  risks  facing  each  operating  location, 
together  with  an  assessment  of  the  controls  in  place  for  managing  and  mitigating  these  risks.  The  committee  will 
continue to monitor the need for a separate internal audit function. 

Remuneration Committee  
The  Remuneration  Committee  comprises  solely  of  Non-Executive  Directors  of  the  Company  and  is  responsible  for 
reviewing remuneration arrangements for the Board and other senior employees of the Group and for providing general 
guidance on aspects of remuneration policy for the Group. The committee met four times during the year under review. 

Nomination Committee  
The  Nomination  Committee  is  responsible  for  reviewing  and  recommending  executive  and  Non-Executive  Board 
appointments for the Group.   The committee met once during the year under review. 

Prior to the appointment of a Director, the Nomination Committee undertakes an evaluation of the Board’s requirements 
to ensure the balance of skill and experience is maintained to fulfil the Group’s strategy. When considering appointments 
due consideration is also given to the diversity of the Board to ensure there is an appropriate mix of experience and skill 
to enable the Board to operate as effectively as possible.  

In  accordance  with  the  Corporate  Governance  Code's  guidance  for  non-FTSE  350  companies  on  the  re-election  of 
directors and the articles of association of the Company, all directors are subject to re-election at the first annual general 
meeting after their appointment, and to re-election thereafter on a triennial basis. 

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Internal Controls  
The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the Group’s system of internal control, for reviewing its effectiveness 
and for compliance with relevant legislation. The internal control system, which has been in place throughout the year 
under review, is structured to allow the Board to identify, evaluate and manage the significant risks to which the Group 
is exposed. The system comprises the following elements:  

•  Management Structure – within operational parameters set by the Board, management is delegated to the Executive 
Directors.  The  Executive  Directors  meet  and  communicate  regularly  with  the  Board  to  ensure  a  thorough  and 
consistent flow of information about the business.  

•  Reporting and Consolidation – the Group receives detailed financial information from subsidiaries, which take the 
form of  monthly management accounts, annual budgets and forecast projections. The  Group  also  monitors and 
reviews  new  UK  Listing  Rules,  Disclosure  and  Transparency  Rules,  accounting  standards,  interpretations  and 
amendments  and  legislation  and  other  statutory  requirements.  Subsidiary  reporting  entities  are  supported  by 
instruction from the Group. Data is subject to review and assessment by management through the monitoring of 
key performance ratios and comparison to targets and budgets. The content and format of reporting is kept under 
review and periodically amended to ensure appropriate information is available.  

•  Strategic Planning and Budgeting – strategic plans and budgets containing comprehensive financial projections are 

formally presented to the Board for consideration and form the basis for monitoring performance.  

•  Legislative Compliance and Codes of Conduct – the Group has and is implementing procedures to ensure it meets 
its legislative and other responsibilities. The Group has implemented formal procedures including the publication 
of bribery and corruption policies and guidelines on interacting with customers, suppliers and agents, as well as 
policies for gifts, entertainment and hospitality.  

The Directors recognise the value and importance of maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.  To 
this  effect,  on  10  July  2018,  the  Board  agreed  that  the  Quoted  Companies  Alliance’s  (“QCA”)  code  of  corporate 
governance  was  the  most  appropriate for Enteq  Upstream  plc  to  follow,  and  so,  was  formally  adopted.      The  main 
principles of the QCA Code and how Enteq ensures that it is fully compliant with these principles are set out below: 

•  Establish a strategy and business model which promote long-term value for shareholders; 

o  Enteq has an established strategy and business model supplying the global Oil & Gas directional drilling market 
with  high-end,  differentiated,  robust  Measurement  While  Drilling  equipment  and  associated  parts  and 
components.  Both the strategy and business model are subject to Board review on at least an annual basis to 
ensure that they provide the most appropriate way to provide long-term value for shareholders. 

•  Seek to understand and meet shareholder needs and expectations; 

o  The Executive Directors offer to meet the major shareholders after the announcement of both the year end and 
interim results.  As well as presenting an explanation of these results, these meetings give the shareholders an 
opportunity to inform the Directors of both their needs and expectations.  The AGM is an opportunity for all 
shareholders to present their views to the whole Board.  The Chairman is also available to meet shareholders 
at any time. 

•  Consider wider stakeholder and social responsibilities and their implications for long-term success; 

o  Regular meetings are held with the staff to ensure that the strategic vision of the company is clearly presented. 
o  Meetings are held with other stakeholders as required. 
o  The manufacturing plant regularly re-assesses its impact on the environment and implements the appropriate 

procedures minimise any adverse effects. 

o  Regular Health and Safety meetings are held with all staff to minimise the likelihood of any accidents and 

“near misses”. 

•  Embed effective risk management, considering both opportunities and threats, throughout the organisation; 

o  The Board is responsible for the Group's risk management and undertakes a systematic review of the key risks 
and uncertainties which face the Group. It seeks to embed risk management and to facilitate the implementation 
of risk management measures throughout the Group’s businesses. 

o  A comprehensive risk register is maintained, which is regularly reviewed by the Board. 
o  Monthly reports relating to health and safety at work is presented to the Board. 

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•  Maintain the board as a well-functioning, balanced team led by the chair; 

o  A  “Board  Effectiveness  Review”  is  completed  annually,  with  the  results  debated  at  the  appropriate  Board 
meeting.   This review includes an assessment of whether the Board has functioned in compliance with this 
principle  through  assessing,  inter  alia,  directors’  level  of  skills  and  experience,  the  Board’s  performance, 
review of company strategy, quantity and quality of board meetings. 

•  Ensure that between them the directors have the necessary up-to-date experience, skills and capabilities; 

o 

In  addition  to  being  part  of  the  “Board  Effectiveness  Review”  outlined  above,  attendance  at  appropriate 
external training courses and seminars is encouraged. 

•  Evaluate board performance based on clear and relevant objectives, seeking continuous improvement; 

o  A Board Effectiveness Review is carried out annually and is a rigorous process. 

•  Promote a corporate culture that is based on ethical values and behaviours; 

o  There are formalised policies covering areas such as anti-bribery and corruption, embargo compliance. 
o  There is a company-wide “speak up” policy covering breaches or potential breaches of our business principles, 

unlawful conduct, financial malpractice or dangers to the public and the environment. 

o  The importance of ethical value and behaviours is included in the regular staff meetings mentioned above. 

•  Maintain governance structures and processes that are fit for purpose and support good decision-making by the 

board; and 

o 

o 

In  addition  to  the  Board,  that  comprise  two  executive  and two  non-executive  directors,  the  following  sub-
committees of the Board are in place, each having their own terms of reference and comprise solely of Non-
Executive  Directors  of  the  Company,  except  for  the  Nomination  Committee  which  includes  the  Chief 
Executive Officer: 

  Audit Committee whose main responsibilities are: 

  monitor and review reports from the Executive Directors, including the Group’s financial 

statements and Stock Exchange announcements; 

review reports from the Group’s external auditors; 

  monitor and review the Group’s systems of internal control; 
 
  monitor any corporate governance and accounting developments; 
  monitor the Group’s bribery act compliance procedures; 
 

consider and recommend to the Board the reappointment of the external auditor; 

  Remuneration Committee whose main responsibilities are reviewing remuneration arrangements for 
the Board and other senior employees of the Group and for providing general guidance on aspects of 
remuneration policy for the Group 

  Nomination Committee whose main responsibilities are the reviewing and recommending executive 

and Non-Executive Board appointments for the Group.   

•  Communicate how the company is governed and is performing by maintaining a dialogue with shareholders and 

other relevant stakeholders. 

o  The compliance with this principle has been addressed through regular meetings with investors and regular 

staff and other stakeholder meetings as outlined above. 

David Steel 

Company Secretary 

30 June 2020 

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Independent auditor’s report to the members of Enteq Upstream plc 

Opinion 

Our opinion on the financial statements is unmodified 

We  have  audited  the  financial  statements  of  Enteq  Upstream  plc  (the  ‘parent  company’)  and  its 
subsidiaries  (the  ‘group’)  for  the  year  ended  31  March  2020  which  comprise  the  consolidated 
statement of profit and loss, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the consolidated 
statement  of  financial  position,  the  consolidated  statement  of  changes  in  equity,  the  consolidated 
statement  of  cash  flows,  the  company  statement  of  financial  position,  the  company  statement  of 
changes  in  equity,  and  notes  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  and  notes  to  the  company 
financial statements, each including a summary of significant accounting policies. 

The  financial  reporting  framework  that  has  been  applied  in  the  preparation  of  the  group  financial 
statements is applicable law and International Financial reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the 
European Union. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the 
parent company financial statements is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, 
including  Financial  Reporting  Standard  101  ‘Reduced  Disclosures  Framework’  (United  Kingdom 
Generally  Accepted  Accounting  Practice),  as  applied  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the 
Companies Act 2006. 

In our opinion: 
• 

the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s and of the parent 
company’s affairs as at 31 March 2020 and of the group’s loss for the year then ended; 
the group financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRS as 
adopted by the European Union; 
the parent company financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with 
United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and 
the financial statements 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 ‘Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of 
the financial statements’ section of our report. We are independent of the group and the parent company in accordance 
with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s 
Ethical Standard as applied to listed entities, 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. 

Emphasis of matter – Inventory valuation 

We  draw  attention  to  Note  16  to  the  financial  statements,  which  describes  the  basis  by  which  the  directors  have 
determined the net realisable value of inventory. As a result of various factors that have significantly impacted the 
markets  in  which  Enteq  operates,  the  directors  have determined  that  less  certainty  and a  higher degree  of  caution 
should be attached to the estimation of inventory net realisable value than would normally be the case. Our opinion is 
not modified in respect of this matter. 

The impact of macro-economic uncertainties on our audit 

Our audit of the financial statements requires us to obtain an understanding of all relevant uncertainties, including 
those arising as a consequence of the effects of macro-economic uncertainties such as Covid-19. All audits assess and 
challenge the reasonableness of estimates made by the directors and the related disclosures and the appropriateness of 
the going concern basis of preparation of the financial statements. All of these depend on assessments of the future 
economic environment and the group’s future prospects and performance.  

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Covid-19 is one of the most significant economic events currently faced by the UK, and at the date of this report it’s 
effects  are  subject  to  unprecedented  levels  of  uncertainty,  with  the  full  range  of  possible  outcomes  and  impacts 
unknown. We applied a standardised firm-wide approach in response to these uncertainties when assessing the group’s 
future prospects and performance. However, no audit should be expected to predict the unknowable factors or all 
possible future implications for a group associated with these particular events. 

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 financial statements is not 
appropriate; or 

the  directors  have  not  disclosed  in  the  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 financial statements are authorised for 
issue. 

In our evaluation of the directors' conclusions, we considered the risks associated with the group's business model, 
including effects arising from macro-economic uncertainties such as Covid-19 and analysed how those risks might 
affect the group's resources or ability to continue operations over the period of at least twelve months from the date 
when the financial statements are authorised for issue. In accordance with the above, we have nothing to report in 
these respects.  

However, as we cannot predict all future events or conditions and as subsequent events may result in outcomes that 
are  inconsistent  with  judgements  that  were  reasonable  at  the  time  they  were  made,  the  absence  of  reference  to  a 
material uncertainty in this auditor's report is not a guarantee that the group will continue in operation. 

Overview of our audit approach 

•  Overall materiality: $231,000 which represents approximately 

2.1% of the group’s total assets at the planning stage. 

•  The key audit matters identified were: 

  Occurrence of unpaid revenues arising from the sale of 

goods, and valuation of trade receivables 

  Valuation of inventory 

  Use of the going concern assumption 

  Valuation of intercompany balances (parent company only) 

•  We  performed  full  scope  audit  procedures  on  the  financial 
information  of  each  of  Enteq  Upstream  plc,  the  UK  parent 
company  and  on  the  financial  information of  Enteq  Upstream 
USA Inc, the significant group component in the USA. 

Key audit matters 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the 
financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material misstatement 
(whether or not due to fraud) that we identified. These matters included those that 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 financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, 
and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

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Key Audit Matter - Group 

How the matter was addressed in the audit – Group 

Occurrence  of  unpaid  revenues  arising  from  the 
sale of goods and valuation of trade receivables 

Total revenues in the year were $10.903m, including 
$6.112m from the sale of goods. In addition, $1.770m 
of trade receivables were outstanding at the year end, 
the majority of which relate to the sale of goods. This 
key  audit  matter  concerns  unpaid  revenue  arising 
from the sale of goods. 

The fall in the oil price coupled with the impacts of 
the COVID 19 pandemic around year end has caused 
there 
the 
to  be  greater  uncertainty  around 
recoverability  of  trade  receivables.  Enteq’s  trade 
receivables days are high, and certain customers have 
lengthy  extended  credit  terms.  Even  though  these 
extended terms are standard practice in the industry, 
it  does  raise  a  risk  regarding  recoverability  of  the 
balances,  given  the  associated  judgments  regarding 
recoverability made by management. 

At the same time, Enteq has been looking to expand 
its  customer  base,  and  so  is  working  with  new 
customers  in  unfamiliar  territories  as  demonstrated 
by  the  increase  in  sales  to  customers  based  outside 
North  America  (up  to  $3.244m  from  $953k  in  the 
prior  year).  This  can  create  judgments  around  the 
recoverability  of  receivable  balances.  It  can  also 
create judgments around the initial recognition of the 
revenue,  given  Enteq  are  establishing  agreements 
with  new  customers  which  could  lead  to  potential 
returns,  in  particular  where  there  has  been  no 
payment due to the extended credit terms. 

We  therefore  identified  the  occurrence  of  unpaid 
revenues  arising  from  the  sale  of  goods,  and 
valuation  of  trade  receivables,  as  a  significant  risk, 
and as one of the most significant assessed risks of 
material misstatement.  

Our audit work included, but was not restricted to:  

•  Testing the appropriateness of revenue recognition 
policies  by  comparing  the  policies  adopted  by 
management against IFRS 15 and best practice;  
•  Testing the application of the revenue recognition 
policies  by  testing  a  sample  of  unpaid  revenue 
entries  to  supporting  documentation  including 
sales invoices and proof of delivery; 

•  Gaining  and  understanding  of  and  inspecting 
revenue process and controls to consider whether 
they are designed effectively; 

•  Obtaining  management’s  assessment  of 

the 
recoverability  of  these  balances,  Inspecting  and 
recalculating  management’s  estimate  of  the  bad 
debt provision and considering its reasonableness 
in  line  with  IFRS  9,  and  corroborating  it  by 
reference  to  correspondence  with  counterparties, 
historic  payment  patterns  and  payments  received 
since the year end;  

•  Evaluating management’s ability to appropriately 
estimate  the  bad  debt  provision  by  comparing 
current  year  bad  debt  write-offs  to  previous 
provision estimates. 

revenues  and 
The  group’s  accounting  policies  on 
receivables  are  shown  in  note  4,  on  pages  40  and  47 
respectively, and related disclosures are included in note 15 
on page 55. 

Key observations 
Based  on  the  audit  work  described  we  have  identified  no 
issues  over  the  occurrence  of  unpaid  revenues,  and  the 
recoverability of associated receivables 

Key Audit Matter – Parent 

How the matter was addressed in the audit – Parent 

Valuation of inventory  

Our audit work included, but was not restricted to:  

The  inventory  balance  at  the  year-end  stands  at 
$3.110m this is after a write down of $2.700m which 
occurred  in  the  current  year.  The  directors  make 
regular assessments on whether inventory is held at the 
correct value. 

•  Gaining an understanding of the key assumptions 
and judgements of the inventory write down and 
provisions posted by management. 

•  Corroborating  management’s  assessment  of  the 
underlying  market  conditions  and  potential 
alternative markets and how that would affect the 
future sales value of inventory held at year end.  
•  Reviewing historical data on sales on and margins 
the  write  downs  posted  by 

to  corroborate 

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Key Audit Matter – Parent 

How the matter was addressed in the audit – Parent 

The fall in oil price along with the effective closure of 
the North American oil market has caused there to be a 
significant risk that inventory is no longer held at the 
lower  of  cost  and  net  realisable  value.  While  the 
directors  have  taken  the  decision  to  write  off  a 
significant  proportion  of  the  inventory  there  is  an 
uncertainty  over  the  remaining  carrying  value  and 
whether  that  value  is  representative  of  the  actual  net 
realisable value. 

We therefore identified the valuation of inventory at 
year end, as a significant risk, and as one of the most 
significant assessed risks of material misstatement.  

management,  and  discussing  the  impairment  at 
length  with  management’s  experts,  challenging 
assumptions made. 

•  Considering  any  post  year-end  sales  occurring 
which might corroborate the written down value of 
the inventory.  

•  Challenging the level of provision by creating an 
auditor’s  expectation  and  comparing 
to 
management’s,  the  expectation  of  the  provision 
level  was  based  upon  slow  moving  and  obsolete 
inventory. 

it 

•  Gaining  an  understanding  of  management’s 
expert, and his expertise to assist in assessing the 
accuracy of the impairment made. 

•  Assessed  the  adequacy  of  disclosure  around  the 

impairment and the associated judgements 
The group’s accounting policies on inventory balances are 
shown  in  note  4,  on  page  47,  and  related  disclosures  are 
included in note 16 on page 56. 

Key observations 
Based on the procedures performed, we have identified no 
issues regarding director’s valuation of inventory. We have 
nothing to report in addition to that stated in the ‘Emphasis 
of matter – inventory valuation’ section of our report 

Key Audit Matter – Parent 

How the matter was addressed in the audit – Parent 

Going concern 

in 

‘the 

to  unprecedented 

As  stated 
impact  of  macro-economic 
uncertainties on our audit’ section of our report, Covid-
19  is  one  of  the  most  significant  economic  events 
currently faced by the world, combined with the recent 
drop in the oil market, and at the date of this report its 
levels  of 
effects  are  subject 
uncertainty.  These  events  could  adversely  impact  the 
future  trading  performance  of  the  group  and  as  such 
increases  the  extent  of  judgement  and  estimation 
uncertainty associated with management’s decision to 
adopt  the  going  concern  basis  of  accounting  in  the 
preparation of the financial statements.   
As  such  we  identified  going  concern  as  a  significant 
risk,  which  was  one  of  the  most  significant  assessed 
risks of material misstatement. 

We  undertook  procedures  to  evaluate  management’s 
assessment of the impact of Covid-19 and the decrease 
in the oil market on the group’s forecasted revenue and 
net assets. This included, but was not restricted to:  

•  We  obtained  managements  original  forecasts 
for the period to March 2023, and their revised 
forecasts  to  consider  the  impact  of  current 
market  conditions  with  a  “stress 
tested” 
in 
scenario,  setting  out 
managements  estimation  with  significant 
reduction in revenue being achieved. 

the  worst  case 

•  We  evaluated 

the  assumptions  applied, 
including  the  reduction  in  revenue,  and  the 
resulting effect on the forecasted revenue and 
net  assets  during  the  estimated  period  of 
impact,  for  reasonableness  and  determined 
whether they had been applied accurately. We 
also  considered  whether  the  assumptions  are 
consistent  with  our  understanding  of  the 
business. 

•  Assessing  the  reliability  of  management’s 
forecasting  by  comparing  the  accuracy  of 
actual  financial  performance  to  the  forecast 
information;   
•  We  assessed 

the  wider  macro-economic 
impact of COVID 19 and the oil downturn, and 
it’s  possible  effect  on  the  group’s  ability  to 
continue as a going concern. 

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Key Audit Matter – Parent 

How the matter was addressed in the audit – Parent 

•  Assessing  management’s  cash  position  to 
determine  the  impact  of  the pandemic  on  the 
net  asset  position.  This  assessment  included 
the  corroboration  of  mitigating  actions  taken 
by management to relevant documentation and 
evaluation  of  their  application  in  the  revised 
forecasts for accuracy;   

•  Performing 

analysis 

sensitivity 

on 
management’s  revised  forecasts  to  determine 
the  reduction  in  revenue  and  net  assets  that 
would lead to elimination of the headroom in 
their original cash flow forecasts; and  

•  Assessing  the  adequacy  of  the  going  concern 
the  financial 
included  within 

disclosures 
statements. 

The  group’s  accounting  policy  on  going  concern  is 
shown in note 4, on page 39 

Key observations 
Based on the audit work described we have identified no 
issues over the going concern assumption used. 

Key Audit Matter – Parent 

How the matter was addressed in the audit – Parent 

Valuation of intercompany balances 

Our audit work included, but was not restricted to:  

Intercompany balances at the year end stand at net $8m 
owed  from  Enteq  Upstream  USA  Inc  (Inc)  to  Enteq 
Upstream  plc,  which  represents  inter-company  loan 
notes. At year end there a provision of $29,928m against 
the  loan  notes  and  a  provision  of  $20.679m  against 
trading balances owed which took the net of the trading 
balances 
to  nil.  The  directors  make  an  annual 
assessment  to  determine  whether  there  are  indicators 
that these balances are impaired 

Where  indicators  of  impairment  are  identified  and  in 
order  to  determine  if  these  balances  are  impaired 
management have compared the net assets of Inc to that 
of  the  intercompany  balances  to  calculate  whether  an 
impairment is required. 

Considering the wider economic environment including 
the fall in the oil price and the COVID 19 pandemic and 
thus  the  future  forecasted  negative  cashflows  the 
valuation of the intercompany balances as a significant 
risk, due to it being an area of significant management 
judgement and as one of the most significant assessed 
risks of material misstatement. 

•  Obtaining  management's  assessment,  which 
include details of the provisions posted and the 
cash generating units (CGUs) identified; 
•  Assessing the assumptions and judgements in 
management’s assessment of how they believe 
the remaining intercompany loan balances are 
recoverable, and whether the treatment of the 
intercompany receivables is in line with IFRS 
9;  

•  Reflecting  on  the  group’s  net  asset  position, 
compared  to  the  level  of  the  intercompany 
balances remaining in Enteq Upstream plc,  

The  group’s  accounting  policies  on  intercompany 
balances are shown in note 1, on page 66, and related 
disclosures  are  included  in notes  5  and 7 on  pages 69 
and 69 respectively. 

Key observations 
Based on the audit work described we have identified no 
issues over the valuation of intercompany balance. 

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Our application of materiality 

We define materiality as the magnitude of misstatement in the financial statements that makes it probable that the 
economic decisions of a reasonably knowledgeable person would be changed or influenced. We use materiality in 
determining the nature, timing and extent of our audit work and in evaluating the results of that work.  

Materiality was determined as follows: 

Materiality measure 

Group 

Parent 

Financial statements as a 
whole 

Performance materiality 
used to drive the extent of 
our testing 

Specific materiality 

Communication of 
misstatements to the audit 
committee 

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is  considered 

$174,000,  which  is  approximately  1.0% of 
the company’s total assets. 
the  most 
Total  assets 
appropriate benchmark as cash makes up a 
significant  portion  of  the  parent  company, 
and  consequently  the  group’s  total  assets, 
which  is  a  key  metric  for  investors.  The 
parent company is a holding company with 
significant 
intercompany  balances  with 
other  group  components,  and  therefore 
group  total  assets  is  considered  the  most 
appropriate benchmark . 
Materiality for the current year is lower than 
the  level  that  we  determined  for  the  year 
ended 31 March 2019 due total assets, being 
lower in 2020 than the total assets figure in 
2019. 
. 

$231,000  which  is  approximately  2.1%  of 
the  group’s  total  revenue  at  the  planning 
stage. The group key audit matter identified 
above 
revenue, 
demonstrating revenue to be the appropriate 
benchmark.  Revenue  is  also  considered  to 
be a KPI for the group which adds to why it 
is an appropriate benchmark. 

unpaid 

relates 

to 

being 

the  most 

Materiality for the current year is lower than 
the  level  that  we  determined  for  the  year 
ended  31  March  2019  because 
the 
benchmark was changed from total assets to 
revenue. 
Historically the focus of the group has been 
on maintaining the assets of the group and 
more  specifically  the  cash  balances  as 
markets  recovered,  which  prompted  total 
assets 
appropriate 
benchmark to use. 
Recently the focus of management has been 
seen to be increasingly focused on new key 
metrics as sales start to increase. 
The loss before tax is also not considered a 
key  metric  used  by  management  in  their 
reporting. 
revenue  was 
considered  to  be  the  most  appropriate  key 
metric  used  by  management  on  which  we 
could base our materiality.  
Two percent of revenue has been selected as 
the entity is listed, and this gives a value of 
$231k.  
This is 2.9% of the loss before tax. 

Therefore, 

$173,000,  which  is  75%  of  financial 
statement materiality 

$131,000, which is 75% of financial statement 
materiality. 

We determined a lower level of specific 
materiality,  for  certain  areas  such  as 
related party transactions and directors’ 
emoluments. 

We  determined  a  lower  level  of  specific 
materiality,  for  certain  areas  such  as  related 
party transactions and directors’ emoluments. 

above 

$12,000 

Amounts 
and 
misstatements below that threshold that, 
in  our  view,  warrant  reporting  on 
qualitative grounds. 

Amounts  above  $9,000  and  misstatements 
below that threshold that, in our view, warrant 
reporting on qualitative grounds. 

 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The graph below illustrates how performance materiality interacts with our overall materiality and the tolerance for 
potential uncorrected misstatements. 

Overall materiality – Group 

Overall materiality – Parent 

Tolerance for potential uncorrected mis-statements

Performance materiality

An overview of the scope of our audit 

Our  audit  approach  was  a  risk-based  approach founded on  a  thorough  understanding  of  the  group’s  business,  it’s 
environment and risk profile and in particular included: 

Evaluation  by  the  group  audit  team  of  identified  components  to  assess  the  significance  of  that  component  and  to 
determine the planned audit response based on a measure of materiality. Our assessment was based on the relative 
materiality of each component entity to the group and an assessment of their audit risk;  

Performing full scope audit procedures at Enteq Upstream plc and Enteq Upstream USA Inc; 

Attendance at the stock count in Houston in respect of inventory held at the US component; 

Evaluating the group’s internal control environment, including an assessment of the design effectiveness of controls 
over key financial statement risk areas identified as part of our audit risk assessment; 

On-site audit fieldwork visits to the sites Amersham (UK) and Houston (US); 

Reperforming the group consolidation, to confirm the accuracy of management’s computations and to demonstrate 
the group financial information was consistent with the financial information per the audited financial statements of 
the significant group components; and 

Substantive testing of 100% of group revenues 

Other information 

The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in 
the annual report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. Our opinion on the 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 financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in 
doing  so,  consider  whether  the  other  information  is  materially  inconsistent  with  the  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 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. 

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Our opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 is unmodified 

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit: 

• 

• 

the information given in the strategic report and the report of the directors for the financial year for 
which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 
the strategic report and the report of the directors have been prepared in accordance with applicable 
legal requirements. 

Matters on which we are required to report under the Companies Act 2006 
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  strategic  report  or  the  report  of  the 
directors.  

Matters on which we are required to report by exception 
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 parent company, or returns adequate for our audit 
have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 
• 
the parent company 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 for the financial statements 
As explained more fully in the statement of directors’ responsibilities set out on page 16, the directors are responsible 
for the preparation of the 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 financial statements that are free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the group’s and the 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. 

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements 
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from 
material  misstatement,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error,  and  to  issue  an  auditor’s  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 financial statements. 
A  further  description  of  our  responsibilities  for  the  audit  of  the  financial  statements  is  located  on  the  Financial 
Reporting Council’s website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor’s 
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 auditor’s 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. 

Mark Bishop FCA 
Senior Statutory Auditor 
for and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP 
Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants 
Reading 

30 June 2020 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 
Consolidated Statement of Profit and Loss 

Revenue 

Cost of Sales 

Gross Profit 

Administrative expenses before amortisation 
Amortisation of acquired intangibles 
Other exceptional items 
Foreign exchange profit on operating activities 

Total Administrative expenses 

Operating loss 

Finance income 

Loss before tax 

Tax  

Loss for the period 

Loss attributable to: 
Owners of the parent 

Year to 31 
March 2020 

Year to 31 
March 2019 

Notes 

$ 000's 

$ 000's 

5 

9 
9 
6 

8 

10 

Total 

10,903 

(4,256) 

6,647 

(7,269) 
(217) 
(7,286) 
37 

(14,735) 

(8,088) 

250 

(7,838) 

- 

(7,838) 

Total 

10,204 

(3,546) 

6,658 

(6,952) 
(116) 
(7) 
6 

(7,069) 

(411) 

246 

(165) 

67 

(98) 

(7,838) 

(98) 

Loss per share (in US cents): 
Basic 
Diluted 

11 

(12.1) 
(12.1) 

(0.2) 
(0.2) 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 38 to 63 form part of these financial statements. 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income for the year:  
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss  
Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit and loss  
Total comprehensive income for the period 

Total comprehensive income attributable to: 
Owners of the parent 

Year to 31 
 March 2020 

Year to 31 
March 2019 

$ 000's 

$ 000's 

(7,838) 

- 
- 
(7,838) 

(7,838) 

(98) 

- 
- 
(98) 

(98) 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 38 to 63 form part of these financial statements. 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 

Assets 
Non-current 
Goodwill 
Intangible assets 
Property, plant and equipment 
Trade and other receivables 

Non-current assets 

Current 
Trade and other receivables 
Inventories 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Current assets 

Total assets 

Equity and liabilities 

Equity 
Share capital 
Share premium 
Share based payment reserve 
Retained earnings 

Total equity 

Liabilities 
Current 
Trade and other payables 

Total liabilities 

Total equity and liabilities 

As at 31 
 March 2020 

As at 31 
 March 2019 

Notes 

$ 000's 

$ 000's 

 12a 
 12b 
13 
15 

15 
16 
17 

18 
18 

 19 

- 
134 
3,433 
- 

3,567 

2,025 
3,110 
10,183 

15,318 

18,885 

- 
2,394 
5,895 
334 

8,623 

2,020 
4,512 
11,930 

18,462 

27,085 

1,027 
91,579 
1,048 
(76,943) 

1,005 
91,398 
750 
(69,105) 

16,711 

24,048 

2,174 

2,174 

3,037 

3,037 

18,885 

27,085 

The financial statements were authorised for issue and approved by the Board of Directors on 30 June 2020 and were 
signed on its behalf by:  

David Steel 

Director 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 38 to 63 form part of these financial statements. 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 

Called up 
share 
capital 
$ 000's 

Retained  
earnings 
$ 000's 

Share 
premium 
$ 000's 

Share 
based 
payment 
reserve 
$ 000's 

Total 
equity 
$ 000's 

As at 1 April 2019 

1,005 

(69,105) 

91,398 

750 

24,048 

Issue of share capital 
Share based payment charge 

Transactions with owners 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income for the year 

Total comprehensive income 

22 
- 

22 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

(7,838) 

- 

(7,838) 

181 
- 

181 

- 

- 

- 

- 
298 

298 

- 

- 

- 

203 
298 

501 

(7,838) 

- 

(7,838) 

Total movement 

22 

(7,838) 

181 

298 

(7,337) 

As at 31 March 2020 

1,027 

(76,943) 

91,579 

1,048 

16,711 

Called up 
share 
capital 
$ 000's 

Retained  
earnings 
$ 000's 

Share 
premium 
$ 000's 

  Share based 
payment 
reserve 
$ 000's 

Total 
equity 
$ 000's 

As at 1 April 2018 

982 

(69,351) 

91,031 

910 

23,572 

Issue of share capital 
Share based payment charge 
Transfer of reserves 

Transactions with owners 

Loss for the year 

Other comprehensive income for the year 

Total comprehensive income 

Total movement 

23 
- 
- 

23 

- 

- 

- 

23 

- 
- 
344 

344 

(98) 

- 

(98) 

246 

367 
- 

367 

- 

- 

- 

- 
184 
(344) 

(160) 

- 

- 

- 

367 

(160) 

390 
184 
- 

574 

(98) 

- 

(98) 

476 

As at 31 March 2019 

1,005 

(69,105) 

91,398 

750 

24,048 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 38 to 63 form part of these financial statements. 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 

Cash flows from operating activities 
Loss for the year 
Tax (credit)/charge 
Net finance income 
Gain on disposal of fixed assets 
Share-based payment non-cash charges 
Foreign exchange charge 
Depreciation and Amortisation charges 

Tax paid 
Decrease/(increase) in inventory 
Decrease/(increase) in trade and other receivables 
Decrease in trade and other payables 

Net cash from operating activities 

Investing activities 
Purchase of Property Plant and Equipment 
Increase in rental fleet assets 
Disposal proceeds of tangible fixed assets 
Purchase of intangible fixed assets 
Interest received 

Net cash from investing activities 

Financing activities 
Share issue 

Net cash from financing activities 

Decrease/(increase) in cash and cash equivalents 

Non-cash movements - foreign exchange 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

Year to 31 March 
2020 

Year to 31 March 
2019 

$ 000's 

$ 000's 

(7,838) 
- 
(250) 
- 
298 
(37) 
7,822 

(5) 

- 
1,402 
329 
(863) 

863 

(208) 
(742) 
- 
(2,150) 
250 

(2,850) 

203 

203 

(1,784) 

37 
11,930 

10,183 

(98) 
(67) 
(246) 
(9) 
186 
(6) 
2,691 

2,451 

- 
(1,210) 
(14) 
(197) 

1,030 

(213) 
(3,754) 
9 
(1,286) 
246 

(4,998) 

391 

391 

(3,577) 

6 
15,501 

11,930 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 38 to 63 form part of these financial statements. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 

For the year to 31 March 2020 

1. 

2. 

 NATURE OF OPERATIONS 
The principal activity of Enteq Upstream Plc and its subsidiaries is that of acquiring, consolidating and operating 
companies providing specialist reach and recovery products and technologies to the upstream oil and gas services 
market. 

 GENERAL INFORMATION AND STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH IFRS 
Enteq  Upstream  Plc,  the  Group’s  ultimate  parent  Company,  is  a  limited  liability  Company  incorporated  and 
domiciled in England and Wales. Its registered office is The Courtyard, High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7HP. 
Enteq’s shares are listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange. The consolidated 
financial  statements  of  the  Group  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  reporting 
Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union. They have been prepared under the assumption that the 
Group operates on a going concern basis.  
In 2019 the Group has adopted new guidance for the recognition of leases (see Note 3 below). The new Standard 
has been applied using the modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of adoption as at 1 April 
2019 showing no material impact to the financial statements, and no adjustment being required. Accordingly, the 
Group is not required to present a third statement of financial position as at that date. 

3.  STANDARDS, AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The  Group has  adopted  the  new  accounting  pronouncements  which  have  become  effective  this  year,  which  is 
solely IFRS 16 ‘Leases’.  This replaces IAS 17 ‘Leases’ along with three Interpretations (IFRIC 4 ‘Determining 
whether  an  Arrangement  contains  a  Lease’,  SIC  15  ‘Operating  Leases-Incentives’  and  SIC  27  ‘Evaluating  the 
Substance of Transactions Involving the Legal Form of a Lease’). Following a full review of all such leases no 
material items were identified and hence the adoption of this new Standard has resulted no adjustments. 

Standards,  amendments  and  interpretations  to  existing  standards  that  are  not  yet  effective  and  have  not  been 
adopted early by the Group 

At the date of authorisation of these financial statements, no new standards, amendments and interpretations to 
existing standards have been identified. 

4.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Overall considerations 
The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  using  the  significant  accounting  policies  and 
measurement bases summarised below. 

Basis of preparation 
The Group’s financial statements have been prepared on an accrual basis and under the historical cost 
convention. Monetary amounts are expressed in US dollars and are rounded to the nearest thousands, except for 
earnings per share. 

The financial statements are presented in US dollars as the Company’s primary economic environment, in which 
it operates and generates cash flows is one of US dollars. Apart from its share placings, substantially all other 
transactions are likely to be transacted in US dollars. The majority of the Company’s subsidiaries’ activities and 
transactions therewith are expected to be in US dollars. The Parent Company’s functional currency is US dollars. 

Basis of consolidation 
The Group financial statements consolidate those of the parent Company and all of its subsidiaries as of 31 March 
2020.  Subsidiaries  are  all  entities  over  which  the  Group  has  the  power  to  control  the  financial  and  operating 
policies. The Group obtains and exercises control through more than half of the voting rights. All subsidiaries have 
a reporting date of 31 March 2020. 

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All  transactions  and  balances  between  Group  companies  are  eliminated  on  consolidation,  including  unrealised 
gains and losses on transactions between Group companies. Where unrealised losses on intra-Group asset sales are 
reversed on consolidation, the underlying asset is also tested for impairment from a Group perspective. Amounts 
reported in the financial statements of subsidiaries have been adjusted where necessary to ensure consistency with 
the accounting policies adopted by the Group. 

Companies included in the consolidation: 

Name 

Enteq Upstream USA Inc. 

Country of 
incorporation 
United States of America 

    Jeteq Drilling Limited 

              England & Wales 

            Dormant 

Nature of business 

Holding 

Manufacturer of down hole drilling 
equipment 

100% 

   100% 

The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date at which 
control commences to the date that control ceases. There are no non-conforming accounting policies in any of the 
subsidiaries. 

Going concern 
At 31 March 2020 the Group has cash balances of $10.2m and no debt. 

The impact of both COVID-19 and the significant deterioration in the oil and gas drilling market, particular in 
North America have been fully factored into various financial scenarios relating to future trading.  The output of 
this  modelling  demonstrates  that  even  in  the  case  of  a  significant  reduction  in  revenue  the  corresponding  cost 
reduction measures and reduction in CAPEX and development spend will enable    the Group to retain significant 
cash balances in both the near and medium term.  Accordingly, the Group continues to adopt the going concern 
basis in preparing its consolidated financial statements.  

The  uncertainty  as  to  the  future  impact  on  the  Group  of  the  recent  Covid-19  outbreak  in  particular  has  been 
considered as part of the Group’s adoption of the going concern basis.  To date, we have not observed any material 
impact on our activities due to Covid-19 over and above that of the significant reduction in the North America rig 
count  since  the  start  of  March  2020  and,  indeed,  the  recently  announced  $1.0m  contract  ward  in  China 
demonstrates the robustness of the post Covid-19 oil and gas drilling market in that country. 

All the staff at the Group’s Houston based facility has recently returned to work after an implementation of revised 
safe working practices in view of Covid-19 concerns.  As at the date of this report the UK based staff continue to 
work remotely.   

Business combinations  
The Group applies the acquisition method in accounting for business combinations. The consideration transferred 
by the Group to obtain control of a subsidiary is calculated as the sum of the acquisition-date fair values of assets 
transferred, liabilities incurred and the equity interests issued by the Group, which includes the fair value of any 
asset or liability arising from a contingent consideration arrangement. Acquisition costs are expensed as incurred. 
The Group recognises identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination regardless of 
whether they have been previously recognised in the acquiree’s financial statements prior to the acquisition. Assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed are generally measured at their acquisition-date fair values. Goodwill is stated 
after separate recognition of identifiable intangible assets. It is calculated as the excess of the sum of a) fair value 
of  consideration  transferred,  b)  the  recognised  amount  of  any  non-controlling  interest  in  the  acquiree  and  c) 
acquisition-date fair value of any existing equity interest in the acquiree, over the acquisition-date fair values of 
identifiable  net  assets.  If  the  fair  values  of  identifiable  net  assets  exceed  the  sum  calculated  above,  the  excess 
amount (i.e. gain on a bargain purchase) is recognised in profit or loss immediately. 

Where the consideration for the business combination includes contingent consideration, management assess the 
expected future liability based on the available information at the time of the acquisition, taking into account the 
expected probability of achieving the relevant conditions and milestones. The expected liability is discounted to its 
present value and unwound over the life of the liability, with the impact of the unwinding included in finance costs 
over  the  life  of  the  contingency.  At  each  reporting  date  management  updates  their  estimates  of  the  total 
consideration expected to be paid. Where, during the first 12 months following the acquisition, a change in the  

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estimated contingent consideration arises as a result of changes in underlying assumptions which should have been 
identified at the time of the acquisition, the acquisition accounting is adjusted to reflect this. All other changes are 
reflected in profit or loss for the period. 

Foreign currencies 
All companies in the Group have a functional currency of US dollars. 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency of the respective Group entity, using the 
exchange  rates  of  the  transactions  (spot  exchange  rate).  Foreign  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  the 
settlement of such transactions and from the re-measurement of monetary items denominated in foreign currency 
at year-end exchange rates are recognised in profit or loss. The exchange rate used at the year-end is £1: $1.25 (31 
March 2019 £1: $1.30). Non-monetary items are not retranslated at year-end and are measured at historical cost 
(translated using the exchange rates at the transaction date), except for non-monetary items measured at fair value 
which are translated using the exchange rates at the date when fair value was determined. 

Segmental reporting 
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating 
decision maker. The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the executive members of the Board, at 
which level strategic decisions are made. 

Revenue 
Revenue  arises  mainly  from  the  sale  and  rental  of  Measurement  While  Drilling  (“MWD”)  equipment.    To 
determine whether to recognise revenue, the Group follows a 5-step process: 

Identifying the contract with a customer 
Identifying the performance obligations 

• 
• 
•  Determining the transaction price 
•  Allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations 
•  Recognising revenue when/as performance obligation(s) are satisfied. 

Revenue from contracts with customers 
Revenue  is  recognised  either  at  a  point  in  time  or  over  time,  when  (or  as)  the  Group  satisfies  performance 
obligations  by  transferring  the  promised  goods  or  services  to  its  customers.  The  Group  recognises  contract 
liabilities for consideration received in respect of unsatisfied performance obligations and reports these amounts as 
other liabilities in the statement of financial position (see Note 25). Similarly, if the Group satisfies a performance 
obligation before it receives the consideration, the Group recognises either a contract asset or a receivable in its 
statement of financial position, depending on whether something other than the passage of time is required before 
the consideration is due.  Revenue is recognised when the transfer of control takes place; this is taken to be at the 
point of despatch from the Group’s facilities when the full legal title.  In the years to both 31 March 2020 and 31 
March 2019 there were no performance obligations associated with this category of revenue.  All revenues under 
this category are fully allocated to the equipment despatched.  

Revenue from operating lease income 
Revenue from rentals paid under operating leases is recognised in the profit and loss account on a straight-line 
basis over the period of the lease. 

Interest 
Interest income and expenses are reported on an accrual basis using the effective interest method.  

Operating expenses 
Operating expenses are recognised in profit or loss upon utilisation of the service. Expenditure for warranties is 
recognised and charged in the period the warranty costs are incurred. 

Exceptional items 
Exceptional items are items of income and expenditure that, in the judgement of management, should be disclosed 
separately on the basis that they are material, either by their nature or their size, to an understanding of our financial 
performance and distort the comparability of our financial performance between periods. 

Exceptional  items  relate  to  such  categories  as  impairment  charges,  change  to  contingent  consideration,  and 
severance costs. 

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Intangible Assets and Goodwill 

a)  Goodwill 

Goodwill represents amounts arising on the acquisition of trade and related assets and liabilities. 

Goodwill on acquisitions comprises the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the net of the 
acquisition date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. 

Goodwill is stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses.  Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units and 
is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment. 

b)  Other intangible assets 

Other  intangible  assets  that  are  acquired  by  the  Group  are  stated  at  cost  less  accumulated  amortisation  and 
impairment. 

c)  Research and Development Expenditure  

Research expenditure is recognised as an expense when it is incurred. Development expenditure is recognised as an 
expense except that expenditure incurred on development projects is capitalised as long-term assets to the extent 
that such expenditure is expected to generate future economic benefits. Development expenditure is capitalised if, 
and only if the Group can demonstrate all of the following: - 

• 
• 
• 
• 
• 

• 

its ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the asset under development; 
the product or process is technically and commercially feasible; 
its future economic benefits are probable; 
its ability to use or sell the developed asset; 
the availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the asset under 
development; and 
its intention to complete the intangible asset and use or sell. 

Capitalised development expenditure is measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses, if 
any. Development expenditure initially recognised as an expense is not recognised as assets in the subsequent period. 
Development expenditure is amortised on a straight-line method over the useful lives of each product from when 
the products are ready for sale or use. In the event that the expected future economic benefits are no longer probable 
of being recovered, the development expenditure is written down to its recoverable amount. 

Subsequent measurement 
All intangible assets (other than Goodwill), including capitalised internally developed software, are accounted for 
using the cost model whereby capitalised costs are amortised on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful 
lives, as these assets are considered finite. Residual values and useful lives are reviewed at each reporting date. In 
addition, they are subject to impairment testing as described below. 

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Amortisation 
Amortisation is charged to overheads, within total administrative expenses, in the income statement on a straight-
line basis over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets unless such lives are indefinite.  Other intangible 
assets are amortised from the date they are available for use.  The estimated useful lives are determined separately 
for each acquisition and fall within the following ranges: 

Brand names 
Customer relationships 
Developed Technology 
Non-compete agreement 

5 – 20 years 
11 – 13 years 
4 – 7 years 
5 years 

Impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment 
For impairment assessment purposes, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are largely independent 
cash inflows (cash-generating units). As a result, some assets are tested individually for impairment and some are 
tested at cash-generating unit level. Goodwill is allocated to those cash-generating units that are expected to benefit 
from  synergies  of  the  related  business  combination  and  represent  the  lowest  level  within  the  Group  at  which 
management monitors goodwill. 

There is deemed to be just one cash generating unit (“CGU”) within the Group.  

Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually. All other 
individual assets or cash-generating units are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances 
indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. 

An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset’s or cash-generating unit’s carrying amount 
exceeds its recoverable amount, which is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value-in use. To determine 
the value-in-use, management estimates expected future cash flows from each cash-generating unit and determines 
a suitable interest rate in order to calculate the present value of those cash flows. The data used for impairment 
testing procedures are directly linked to the Group’s latest approved budget, adjusted as necessary to exclude the 
effects of future reorganisations and asset enhancements. Discount factors are determined individually for each 
cash-generating unit and reflect management’s assessment of respective risk profiles, such as market and asset-
specific risks factors. Impairment losses for cash-generating units reduce first the carrying amount of any goodwill 
allocated to that cash-generating unit. Any remaining impairment loss is charged pro rata to the other assets in the 
cash-generating unit. With the exception of goodwill, all assets are subsequently reassessed for indications that an 
impairment  loss  previously  recognised  may  no  longer  exist.  An  impairment  charge  is  reversed  if  the  cash-
generating unit’s recoverable amount exceeds its carrying amount, but only to the extent that this does not exceed 
the original carrying value, had no impairment been recorded. 

Property, plant and equipment 
Tangible Property, Plant & Equipment are stated at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment. 
Depreciation is included within administrative expenses for all tangible assets at rates calculated to write off the 
cost, less estimated residual value of each asset on a straight-line basis over useful economic life, as follows: 

Land 
Leasehold improvements 
Buildings 
Production equipment  
Other equipment 
Rental assets  

Not depreciated 
Over life of lease, or useful economic life, if shorter 
10 to 35 years 
4 to 7 years 
3 to 7 years 
Over the life of the asset, up to a maximum of 2 years 

Management review the useful economic life and residual values of all assets on an annual basis. 

Leased assets 
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore comparative information 
has not been restated. This means comparative information is still reported under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4. 
Accounting policy applicable from 1 April 2019. 

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The Group as a lessee 
For any new contracts entered into on or after 1 April 2019, the Group considers whether a contract is, or contains 
a lease. A lease is defined as ‘a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an asset (the underlying 
asset) for a period of time in exchange for consideration’. To apply this definition the Group assesses whether the 
contract meets three key evaluations which are whether: 

• the contract contains an identified asset, which is either explicitly identified in the contract or 
implicitly specified by being identified at the time the asset is made available to the Group 
• the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of the 
identified asset throughout the period of use, considering its rights within the defined scope of 
the contract 
• the Group has the right to direct the use of the identified asset throughout the period of use. 

The Group assess whether it has the right to direct ‘how and for what purpose’ the asset is used throughout the 
period of use. 

Measurement and recognition of leases as a lessee 
At lease commencement date, the Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet. 
The right-of-use asset is measured at cost, which is made up of the initial measurement of the lease liability, any 
initial direct costs incurred by the Group, an estimate of any costs to dismantle and remove the asset at the end of 
the  lease,  and  any  lease  payments  made  in  advance  of  the  lease  commencement  date  (net  of  any  incentives 
received). The Group depreciates the right-of-use assets on a straight-line basis from the lease commencement 
date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the right-of-use asset or the end of the lease term. The Group also 
assesses the right-of-use asset for impairment when such indicators exist. At the commencement date, the Group 
measures the lease liability at the present value of the lease payments unpaid at that date, discounted using the 
interest rate implicit in the lease if that rate is readily available or the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease 
payments included in the measurement of the lease liability are made up of fixed payments (including in substance 
fixed),  variable  payments  based  on  an  index  or  rate,  amounts  expected  to  be  payable  under  a  residual  value 
guarantee  and  payments  arising  from  options  reasonably  certain  to  be  exercised.  Subsequent  to  initial 
measurement, the liability will be reduced for payments made and increased for interest. It is remeasured to reflect 
any reassessment or modification, or if there are changes in in-substance fixed payments. When the lease liability 
is remeasured, the corresponding adjustment is reflected in the right-of-use asset, or profit and loss if the right-of-
use asset is already reduced to zero. 

The Group as a lessor 
The Group’s accounting policy under IFRS 16 has not changed from the comparative period. As a lessor the Group 
classifies  its  leases  as  either  operating  or  finance  leases.  A  lease  is  classified  as  a  finance  lease  if  it  transfers 
substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the underlying asset, and classified as an operating 
lease if it does not. 

Accounting policy applicable before 1 April 2019 
The Group as a lessee 
Finance leases 
Management  applies  judgment  in  considering  the  substance  of  a  lease  agreement  and  whether  it  transfers 
substantially all the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the leased asset. Key factors considered include 
the length of the lease term in relation to the economic life of the asset, the present value of the minimum lease 
payments in relation to the asset’s fair value, and whether the Group obtains ownership of the asset at the end of 
the lease term. For leases of land and buildings, the minimum lease payments are first allocated to each component 
based on the relative fair values of the respective lease interests. Each component is then evaluated separately for 
possible  treatment  as  a  finance  lease,  taking  into  consideration  the  fact  that  land  normally  has  an  indefinite 
economic life. The interest element of lease payments is charged to profit or loss, as finance costs over the period 
of the lease. 

Operating leases 
All  other  leases  are  treated  as  operating  leases.  Where  the  Group  is  a  lessee,  payments  on  operating  lease 
agreements are recognised as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Associated costs, such as 
maintenance and insurance, are expensed as incurred. 

The Group as a lessor 
Rental income is recognised on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. 

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Financial instruments 
Recognition and derecognition 
Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  recognised  when  the  Group  becomes  a  party  to  the  contractual 
provisions of the financial instrument. Financial assets are derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash 
flows from the financial asset expire, or when the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards are 
transferred. A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, discharged, cancelled or expires.  

Classification and initial measurement of financial assets 
Except for those trade receivables that do not contain a significant financing component and are measured at the 
transaction price in accordance with IFRS 15, all financial assets are initially measured at fair value adjusted for 
transaction costs (where applicable). 
Financial assets, , are classified into the following categories: 

• amortised cost 
• fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL) 
• fair value through other comprehensive income (FVOCI). 

In  the  periods  presented  the  corporation  does  not  have  any  financial  assets  categorised  as  either  FVTPL  or 
FVOCI. 

All income and expenses relating to financial assets that are recognised in profit or loss are presented within 
finance  costs,  finance  income  or  other  financial  items,  except  for  impairment  of  trade  receivables  which  is 
presented within other expenses. 

Subsequent measurement of financial assets 
Financial assets at amortised cost 
Financial assets are measured at amortised cost if the assets meet the following conditions (and are not designated 
as FVTPL): 

• they are held within a business model whose objective is to hold the financial assets and collect 
its contractual cash flows 
• the contractual terms of the financial assets give rise to cash flows that are solely payments of 
principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding. 

After initial recognition, these are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.  Discounting 
is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group’s cash and cash equivalents, trade and most 
other  receivables  fall  into  this  category  of  financial  instruments  as  well  as  listed  bonds  that  were  previously 
classified as held-to-maturity under IAS 39. 

Impairment of financial assets 
IFRS 9’s impairment requirements use more forward-looking information to recognise expected credit losses – 
the ‘expected credit loss (ECL) model’. This replaced IAS 39’s ‘incurred loss model’. Instruments within the 
scope of the new requirements included loans and other debt-type financial assets measured at amortised cost 
and FVOCI, trade receivables, contract assets recognised and measured under IFRS 15 and loan commitments 
and some financial guarantee contracts (for the issuer) that are not measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

Recognition of credit losses is no longer dependent on the Group first identifying a credit loss event. Instead the 
Group considers a broader range of information when assessing credit risk and measuring expected credit losses, 
including  past  events,  current  conditions,  reasonable  and  supportable  forecasts  that  affect  the  expected 
collectability of the future cash flows of the instrument. In applying this forward-looking approach, a distinction 
is made between: 

• financial instruments that have not deteriorated significantly in credit quality since initial 
recognition or that have low credit risk (‘Stage 1’) and 
• financial instruments that have deteriorated significantly in credit quality since initial recognition 
and whose credit risk is not low (‘Stage 2’). 

‘Stage 3’ would cover financial assets that have objective evidence of impairment at the reporting date. 
‘12-month expected credit losses’ are recognised for the first category while ‘lifetime expected credit losses’ are 
recognised for the second category. 
Measurement of the expected credit losses is determined by a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses over 
the expected life of the financial instrument. 

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Trade and other receivables and contract assets 
The Group makes use of a simplified approach in accounting for trade and other receivables as well as contract 
assets  and  records  the  loss  allowance  as  lifetime  expected  credit  losses.  These  are  the  expected  shortfalls  in 
contractual  cash  flows,  considering  the  potential  for  default  at  any  point  during  the  life  of  the  financial 
instrument.  In  calculating,  the  Group  uses  its  historical  experience,  external  indicators  and  forward-looking 
information  to  calculate  the  expected  credit  losses.  As  the  Group  has  so  few  customers  with  significant 
outstanding receivable balances the expected credit losses can be assessed on an individual customer by customer  
basis.  

Classification and measurement of financial liabilities 
The  Group’s  financial  liabilities  include  borrowings,  trade  and  other  payables  and  derivative  financial 
instruments.  Financial  liabilities  are  initially  measured  at  fair  value,  and,  where  applicable,  adjusted  for 
transaction costs unless the Group designated a financial liability at fair value through profit or loss. 

Inventories 
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost, for inventory items that involve significant 
manufacturing time, includes all expenses directly attributable to the manufacturing process as well as  suitable 
portions of related production overheads, based on normal operating capacity. The cost of inventory that do not 
incur significant levels of manufacturing time are held at material cost only.   Costs of ordinarily interchangeable 
items are assigned using the first in, first out cost formula. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the 
ordinary course of business less any applicable selling expenses. 

Taxation 
The charge for current income tax is based on the results for the period as adjusted for items that are non-assessable 
or disallowed. It is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Statement of 
Financial Position date. 

Deferred income tax is the income tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying 
amounts of assets and liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation 
of taxable profit and is accounted for using the Statement of Financial Position liability method. Deferred income 
tax  is  provided  in full  and  is  recognised on  temporary  differences  between  the  carrying  amounts  of  assets  and 
liabilities in the financial statements and the corresponding tax bases used in the computation of taxable profit. 
Deferred income tax liabilities are generally recognised on all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets 
are  recognised  to  the  extent  that  it  is  probable  that  taxable  profits  will  be  available  against  which  deductible 
temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary difference 
arises  from  goodwill  (or  any  discount  on  acquisition)  or  from  the  initial  recognition  (other  than  in  a  business 
combination) of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting 
profit. Deferred income tax is measured on an undiscounted basis at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the 
period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised, based on tax rates and laws enacted or substantively 
enacted at the balance sheet date. Deferred income tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when 
it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity or other comprehensive income, in which case the deferred 
tax is also dealt with in equity or other comprehensive income. Deferred income tax liabilities are recognised on 
taxable temporary differences arising on investments in subsidiaries, except where the Group is able to control the 
reversal  of  the  temporary  difference  and  it  is  probable  that  the  temporary  difference  will  not  reverse  in  the 
foreseeable future. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when they relate to income taxes levied by 
the same taxation authority and the Group intends to settle its current tax assets and liabilities on a net basis. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits, together with other short-term, highly 
liquid  investments  that  are  readily  convertible  into  known  amounts  of  cash  and  which  are  subject  to  an 
insignificant risk of changes in value.  

Financial liabilities and equity 
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements 
entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Group after 
deducting all of its liabilities. 

Trade and other payables 
Trade and other payables are not interest-bearing and are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequently they are 
carried at amortised cost. 

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Equity instruments 
Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. 

Equity, reserves and dividend payments 
Share capital represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued. Share premium includes any premiums 
received on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from 
share premium, net of any related income tax benefits.  

Retained earnings include all current and prior period retained profits. All transactions with owners of the parent 
are recorded separately within equity. Dividend distributions payable to equity shareholders are included in other 
liabilities when the dividends have been approved in a general meeting prior to the reporting date. 

Share based payment reserve 
Represents the total accumulated share-based payment charge less any amounts transferred following the issue of 
the relevant shares. 

Pensions and short-term employee benefits 
Pensions 
The  Group does  not  operate  its  own  pension  scheme  but makes  contributions  to  an  individual’s  personal 
pension scheme, where appropriate. 

Share based payments 
All employees receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby they render services 
in exchange for rights over shares under the Enterprise Management Incentive Plan option scheme. The executive 
directors and other senior managers receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby 
they render services in exchange for rights over shares under the Performance Share Plan.   Both these schemes 
have options that vest three years after the date of grant. The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period 
of the options is determined by reference to the fair value at the date of granting and the number of awards that are 
expected to vest. The fair value is based upon a Black-Scholes model taking into account different scenarios for 
the possible outcomes of the Company's investment activities, using management's best estimates of these likely 
outcomes. The total expense is based upon initial conditions and will crystallise smoothly over the vesting period 
without reassessment of the initial fair value.   The charge is annually reassessed, based on the total number of 
options expected to vest.   In addition, where there are changes to the terms of any agreements, the fair value is 
reassessed  at  that  time.  The  movement  in  cumulative  expense  is  recognised  in  the  profit  and  loss,  with  a 
corresponding entry to the share-based payment reserve. 

On 17 September 2014, the Company introduced a Performance Share Plan (“PSP”) for the Executive Directors 
and other key senior managers.  Any awards are made at the nominal value of the shares, but the exercise of these 
awards is subject to certain performance conditions.  During the life of each award a charge is made to the profit 
and loss account representing the fair value of the benefit represented by each award the other side of the accounting 
entry is to a corresponding reserve.  

Critical accounting estimates and judgements 
The  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  in  conforming  with  adopted  IFRS  requires  management  to  make 
judgements,  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  application  of  policies  and  reported  amounts  of  assets, 
liabilities,  income,  expenses  and  contingent  liabilities.  These  will  seldom  equal  the  related  actual  results  and 
adjustments will consequently be necessary. Estimates are continually evaluated based on experience, consultation 
with experts and reasonable expectations of future events.  The carrying value of both the inventory and intangible 
assets are the key areas where significant judgement are required. 

There are no critical estimates included in either the current or prior years.   Accounting judgements are applied in 
determining the carrying amounts of the following significant assets and liabilities: 

Impairment of 
intangible assets 

An impairment test is carried out annually and involves a significant level of 
judgement regarding factors such as future growth rates. Senior management 
base this judgement on the best available industry and market data at that point 
in time.  The critical judgements and estimates are set out in note 12.   As the 
Group  strategy  unfolds,  these  assumptions  may  change.      Any  significant 
downward variance in the assumptions may result in an impairment. 

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Impairment of 
inventory 

The  net  inventory  carrying  value  as  at  31  March  2020  is  $3,110k  with  an 
exceptional  impairment    charge  of  $2,700k  being  recognised  within  the 
consolidated statement of Profit and Loss for the year to 31 March 2020. In 
determining  the  impairment  charge  to  be recognised,  the directors  applied  a 
number of assumptions to estimate the net realisable value of inventory on a 
line  by  line  basis.  Historically  the  directors  have  determined  net  realisable 
value  by  reference  to post  year  end  demand  and  historic  sales.  However,  as 
explained  in  the  Combined  Chief  Executive  and  Chairman’s  report  (see  the 
second paragraph of the section headed “Review of the Year”) various factors 
have significantly impacted on the markets in which Enteq operates, resulting 
in a higher degree of estimation uncertainty about future demand and reliance 
on historic sales.   Consequently, less certainty and a higher degree of caution 
should  be  attached  to  the  estimation  of  inventory  net  realisable  value  than 
would  normally  be  the  case.  The  directors  have  considered  the  estimation 
uncertainty, and while less certainty and a higher degree of caution needs to be 
attached to the estimation of inventory net realisable value, the estimate can 
still be relied upon. The directors therefore consider the inventory being carried 
at a value of $3,110k to be an accurate reflection of its net realisable value. 

Recoverability of 
trade debtors 

In assessing the recoverability of these assets, the Group uses its historical 
experience, external indicators and forward-looking information to calculate 
the  expected  credit  losses  using  a  provision  matrix.  The  Group  assess 
impairment of trade receivables on a collective basis as they possess shared 
credit risk characteristics they have been grouped based on the days past due. 

5.  SEGMENTAL REPORTING 

For management purposes, the Group is currently organised into a single business unit, the Drilling Tools division, 
which is currently based solely in the USA.  

The principal activities of the Drilling Tools division are the design, manufacture and selling of specialised parts 
and products for Directional Drilling and Measurement While Drilling operations for use in the energy exploration 
and services sector of the Oil and Gas industry. 

At present, there is only one operating segment and the information presented to the board is consistent with  
the consolidated profit and loss statement and the consolidated statement of financial position.   A key measurement 
used by the board is Adjusted EBITDA.  This reconciliation is included in note 6, below.  

The  revenues,  net  assets  and  non-current  assets  of  the  Group  can  be  analysed  by  geographic  location  (post-
consolidation adjustments) as follows: 

Revenues 

United States of  America 
China 
Rest of the world 
Total Group revenue 

Contracts with customers 
Operating lease income 
Total Group revenue 

31 March 
2020 
$ 000’s 
7,659 
2,997 
247 
10,903 

31 March 
2020 
$ 000’s 
6,112 
4,791 
10,903 

31 March 
2019 
$ 000’s 
9,251 
906 
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10,204 

31 March 2019 

$ 000’s 
6,501 
3,703 
10,204 

All the above revenues are recognised at a point in time. 

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Net Assets 

Europe (UK) 
United States 
Total Group net assets 

Non-current Assets 

Europe (UK) 
United States 
Total Group non-current assets 

31 March 
2020 
$ 000’s 
8,713 
7,999 
16,712 

31 March 
2020 
$ 000’s 
- 
3,567 
3,567 

31 March 
2019 
$ 000’s 
10,315 
13,733 
24,048 

31 March 
2019 
$ 000’s 
- 
8,623 
8,623 

All of the Group’s revenue arises from the sale and rental of specialised parts and products for Directional Drilling 
and Measurement While Drilling operations.  The Group had 2 customers that contributed in excess of 10% of the 
Group’s total sales for the year (2019: 3). These customers contributed $3,948k and $1,279k respectively. (2019: 
$2,617k, $1,286k and $1,122k). No revenue relates to customers based in the UK (2019: none). 

6.  PROFIT AND LOSS ANALYSIS 

The following analysis illustrates the performance of the Group’s activities, and reconciles the Group’s 
loss for the period, as shown in the consolidated profit and loss statement, to adjusted earnings and adjusted 
EBITDA. 

Adjusted earnings and adjusted EBITDA are presented to provide a better indication of overall financial 
performance and to reflect how the business is managed and measured on a day-to-day basis. 

31 March 2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 2019 
$ 000’s 

Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders 
Exceptional items 
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets (note 12b) 
Foreign exchange movements 
Adjusted earnings 

Depreciation charge (note 13) 
Finance income (note 8) 
Performance Share Plan charge (note 20) 
Tax (credit)/charge (note 10) 

Adjusted EBITDA 

(7,838) 
7,286 
217 
(37) 
(372) 

3,412 
(250) 
298 
- 

3,088 

(98) 
7 
116 
(6) 
19 

2,575 
(246) 
173 
(67) 

2,454 

The exceptional items can be analysed as follows: 

Write down of intangible assets (note 12b) 
Write down of inventory (note 16) 
Aborted project costs incurred 
Severance payments and other plant closure costs 
Gain on sale of fixed assets 
Total exceptional items 

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31 March 2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 2019 
$ 000’s 

4,192 
2,700 
296 
98 
- 
7,286 

- 
- 
- 
16 
(9) 
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The write down of inventory has  been classified as an exceptional item due to the nature of change in the oil and 
gas market resulting from both the impact of the COVID-19 and the reductions in the price of oil during March 
2020. 

7. 

 EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS 

31 March 2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 2019 
$ 000’s 

Wages and salaries 
Social security costs 
Equity settled transactions – in lieu of salaries 
Equity settled transactions – share option and PSP charge 
Pension and health costs 

3,849 
222 
9 
299 
416 
4,796 

The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:  

Directors 
Senior management 
Sales & marketing 
Manufacturing & Technical 
Finance & administration 

No. 
4 
2 
2 
21 
2 
31 

3,951 
314 
87 
186 
494 
5,032 

No. 
4 
2 
2 
21 
2 
31 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

Directors' remuneration 
Information regarding the highest paid director is as follows: 
Emoluments 

890 

501 

1,053 

613 

The  directors  are  deemed  to  be  'Key  Management'.  This  is  detailed  further  in  Note  23.  Further  details  of 
emoluments  paid  to  directors,  including details  of  the  highest  paid  director  are  contained  in  the  Remuneration 
Committee report on pages 18 to 20. 

Share plans 
The Group has an equity-settled share option scheme.   The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period is 
determined by reference to the fair value at the date at which the options are granted. It is assumed that all options 
will vest. The fair value is determined using a Black Scholes model which assesses the likelihood of the Company 
achieving certain goals in line with its strategy, ranging from failure to make any investments and return of funds 
to investors, to achieving various rates of acquisitive growth. The cashflows attached to these different scenarios 
are  discounted  over  the  vesting  period  at  an  annual  rate  of  14%  and  contribute  to  the  estimated  value  of  the 
Company in line with each scenario's assessed weighting of likelihood of occurrence. The value of each share in 
issue is therefore estimable and the consequent value to option holders calculable following their payment of the 
exercise price. 

Details of the share options outstanding at the end of the year are shown in note 20. 

Enterprise Management Incentive Plan 
The Group has established a share option plan that entitles all employees to purchase shares in the Company.  See 
note 20 for further details. 

Performance Share Plan 
The Group has established a share plan that entitles certain senior employees to acquire shares in the 
Company if certain performance conditions are met.  See note 20 for further details. 

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8.  NET FINANCE INCOME 

Interest earned on bank deposits 

250 

246 

31 March 2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 2019 
$ 000’s 

9.  LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX 

The loss before income tax is stated after charging/(crediting): 

Depreciation of tangible assets 
Amortisation of intangible assets 
Auditors' remuneration: 
-  Fees payable to the Company’s auditor for the audit 
of the Company’s and Group’s annual accounts 

-  Tax compliance services 
-  Transaction advisory services 
-  Transaction related tax services 
Share based payments 
Foreign exchange gains 
Gain on disposal of Property, Plant & Equipment 

31 March 2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 2019 
$ 000’s 

3,412 
217 

88 
39 
130 
14 
298 
(37) 
- 

2,575 
116 

70 
41 
- 
- 
186 
(6) 
(9) 

10.  INCOME TAX 

  Analysis of tax expense 

No liability to UK corporation tax arose on ordinary activities for the period.  

Factors affecting the tax charge 
The tax assessed for the period is different from the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK. The difference 
is explained below: 

Loss on ordinary activities before tax 

Loss on ordinary activities multiplied by the  
standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 19% (2019: 19%): 
Effects of: 
Items not subject to corporation tax 
Tax losses to carry forward 
Texas State Franchise Tax 
Release of previous year over accrual for Texas State Franchise Tax 

Total income tax 

31 March 
2020 
$ 000’s 

31 March 
2019 
$ 000’s 

(7,838) 

(165) 

(1,489) 

1,999 
(510) 
- 
- 

- 

(31) 

511 
(480) 
5 
(72) 

(67) 

There has been no deferred taxation recognised in these financial statements due to the uncertainty surrounding 
the  timing  of  the  recovery  of  these  amounts.  The  total  losses  available  to  the  Group  in  the  relevant  tax 
jurisdictions are as follows: UK $1.1m; United States $13.3m (2019: UK $0.7m; United States $15.7m). There 
were no significant deferred tax liabilities. 

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11.  EARNINGS PER SHARE AND DIVIDENDS 

Basic earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for the year  of 
$7,838k (31 March 2019: loss of $98k) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the 
year of 64,900k (31 March 2019: 63,297k). 

Adjusted earnings per share 
Adjusted earnings per share is calculated by dividing the earnings attributable to ordinary shareholders, excluding 
exceptional items, amortisation of intangible assets and foreign exchange profits or losses for the year of a loss of 
$372k (31 March 2019: profit of $19k), by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the 
year of 64,900k (31 March 2019: 63,297k). 

As the Group is loss making, any potential ordinary shares have the effect of being anti-dilutive.   Therefore, the 
diluted EPS is the same as the basic EPS.  As the year end share price is below the weighted average option price 
of all the options issued, the adjusted diluted EPS is the same as adjusted EPS. 

The adjusted diluted earnings per share information are considered to provide a fairer representation of the Group’s 
trading performance. A reconciliation between basic earnings and adjusted earnings is shown below. 

March 2020:   EPS  

Weighted 

Earnings  

average number 
of shares 
000’s 

$ 000’s 

Per-share 
amount  

  US cents 

Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders 
Exceptional items 
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets 
Foreign exchange movements 
Adjusted loss attributable to ordinary shareholders 

(7,838) 
7,286 
217 
(37) 
(372) 

64,900 

(12.1) 

64,900 

(0.6) 

March 2019:  EPS  

Weighted 

Earnings  

average number 
of shares 
000’s 

$ 000’s 

Per-share 
amount  

  US cents 

Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders 
Exceptional items 
Amortisation of acquired intangible assets 
Foreign exchange movements 
Adjusted profit attributable to ordinary shareholders 

(98) 
7 
116 
(6) 
19 

63,297 

(0.2) 

63,297 

- 

During the year Enteq Upstream Plc did not pay any dividends (2019: nil).  

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12.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

a)  Goodwill 

Cost: 
As at 1 April 2019 and as at 31 March 2020 

Impairment: 
As at 1 April 2019 and as at 31 March 2020 

Net Book Value: 
As at 1 April 2019 and as at 31 March 2020 

$ 000’s 

19,619 

19,619 

- 

b)  Other Intangible Assets 

Cost: 
As at 1 April 2019 
Capitalised in period 
As at 31 March 2020 

Amortisation/Impairment: 
As at 1 April 2019 
Charge for the year 
Impairment 
As at 31 March 2020 

Net Book Value: 
As at 1 April 2019 
As at 31 March 2020 

Developed 
technology 

IPR&D 
technology 

Brand 
names 

Customer 
relationships 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

Non- 
compete 
agreements 
$ 000’s 

12,823 
- 
12,823 

12,626 
197 
- 
12,823 

9,305 
2,149 
11,454 

7,108 
20 
4,192 
11,320 

1,240 
- 
1,240 

1,240 
- 
- 
1,240 

20,586 
- 
20,586 

20,586 
- 
- 
20,586 

197 
- 

2,197 
134 

- 
- 

- 
- 

Developed 
technology 

IPR&D 
technology 

Brand 
names 

Customer 
relationships 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

$ 000’s 

Total 

$ 000’s 

49,885 
2,149 
52,034 

47,491 
217 
4,192 
51,900 

2,394 
134 

Total 

$ 000’s 

48,597 
1,288 
49,885 

47,375 
116 
47,491 

5,931 
- 
5,931 

5,931 
- 
- 
5,931 

- 
- 

Non- 
compete 
agreements 
$ 000’s 

5,931 
- 
5,931 

5,931 
- 
5,931 

- 
- 

- 
- 

1,222 
2,394 

20,586 
- 
20,586 

20,586 
- 
20,586 

Cost: 
As at 1 April 2018 
Capitalised in period 
As at 31 March 2019 

Amortisation/Impairment: 
As at 1 April 2018 
Charge for the year 
As at 31 March 2019 

Net Book Value: 
As at 1 April 2018 
As at 31 March 2019 

12,676 
147 
12,823 

12,510 
116 
12,626 

165 
197 

8,164 
1,141 
9,305 

7,108 
- 
7,108 

1,057 
2,197 

1,240 
- 
1,240 

1,240 
- 
1,240 

- 
- 

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The main categories of Intangible Assets are as follows: 

Developed technology: 
This is technology which is currently commercialised and embedded within the current product offering. 

IPR&D technology: 
This is technology which is in the final stages of field testing, has demonstrable commercial value and is expected 
to be launched within the foreseeable future. 

Brand names: 
The value associated with the various trading names used within the Group.  

Customer relationships: 
The value associated with the on-going trading relationships with the key customers acquired. 

Non-compete agreements: 
The value associated with the agreements signed by the Vendors of the acquired businesses not to compete in the 
markets of the businesses acquired. 

Goodwill and Impairment 

Due to the severe downturn in the price of oil seen since the start of March 2020, all intangible assets were assessed 
as to their future commercial viability.   The conclusion was that only the development of the rotary steerable 
project, whose licence was obtained from Shell Global Solutions in September 2019, could be justified as having 
future economic value. As a consequence of this evaluation an impairment charge of $4,192k was recognised in 
the consolidated profit and loss statement for the year ended 31 March 2020. 

As the goodwill had previously been written down to zero there is no requirement for an impairment review to be 
performed.  The  remaining  intangible  assets  were  subjected  to  the  standard  annual  test  for  impairment.  The 
impairment test carried out on these balances as at 31 March 2020 indicated that there was no impairment of the 
full carrying value of the intangible assets.   

There is deemed to be just one cash generating unit (“CGU”) within the Company. In previous years there were 
deemed to be two, but from a financial & operational perspective both US locations are now being run as one unit. 

The recoverable amount of the CGU is determined from value in use calculations.  The key assumptions for the 
value in use calculations are those regarding the future revenues, discount rates, growth rates and expected changes 
to selling prices and direct costs during the period.   Management estimates discount rates using pre-tax rates that 
reflect current market assessment of the time value of money and the risks specific to the CGU.  The growth rates 
are based on management forecasts for the five years to March 2025.  Cash flow forecasts are prepared from the 
most recent financial plans approved by the Board. 

The forecasts assume annual growth rates between 15% and 30% until 2025 and 3% thereafter in the long term.   
These long-term growth rates do not exceed the long-term average growth rates for the industry as a whole.  

The pre-tax rate used to discount cash flow forecasts is 12.1% (2019: 13.5%).  Management have based this rate 
on the following factors: a Risk Free Rate of 1.4%; a levered equity beta of 1.5; a market risk premium of 5.5%; a 
small cap premium of 3.8% and an implied cost of debt of 4.5%. 

Intangible assets 

Any intangible assets acquired during the year represents their fair value at the date of acquisition. 

Amortisation 

All categories of intangible assets, apart from the Goodwill and the IPR&D technology, are being amortised over 
their respective useful lives, on a straight-line basis.   The remaining amortisation period of the intangible assets 
is between 26 and 34 months. 

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13.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

Cost: 
As at 1 April 2019 
Additions 
Disposals 
As at 31 March 2020 

Depreciation: 
As at 1 April 2019 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 
As at 31 March 2020 

Net Book Value: 
As at 1 April 2019 
As at 31 March 2020 

Cost: 
As at 1 April 2018 
Additions 
Disposals  
As at 31 March 2019 

Depreciation: 
As at 1 April 2018 
Charge for the year 
Disposals 
As at 31 March 2019 

Net Book Value: 
As at 1 April 2018 
As at 31 March 2019 

Land 

Buildings 

$000’s 

$000’s 

Production 
Equipment 
$000’s 

Rental 
Fleet 
$000’s 

Other 
Equipment 
$000’s 

461 
- 
- 
461 

- 
- 
- 
- 

2,389 
21 
- 
2,410 

565 
109 
- 
674 

1,238 
21 
- 
1,259 

1,126 
28 
- 
1,154 

6,078 
742 
(3,333) 
3,487 

2,630 
3,231 
(3,333) 
2,528 

461 
461 

1,824 
1,736 

112 
105 

3,449 
959 

365 
166 
- 
531 

315 
44 
- 
359 

50 
172 

Land 

Buildings 

$000’s 

$000’s 

Production 
Equipment 
$000’s 

Rental 
Fleet 
$000’s 

Other 
Equipment 
$000’s 

461 
- 
- 
461 

- 
- 
- 
- 

2,295 
94 
- 
2,389 

461 
104 
- 
565 

461 
461 

1,834 
1,824 

1,153 
89 
(4) 
1,238 

1,111 
19 
(4) 
1,126 

42 
112 

2,559 
4,028 
(509) 
6,078 

440 
2,426 
(236) 
2,630 

2,119 
3,449 

336 
29 
- 
365 

289 
26 
- 
315 

47 
50 

Total 

$000’s 

10,531 
950 
(3,333) 
8,148 

4,636 
3,412 
(3,333) 
4,715 

5,895 
3,433 

Total 

$000’s 

6,804 
4,240 
(513) 
10,531 

2,301 
2,575 
(240) 
4,636 

4,503 
5,895 

As the MWD equipment held within the rental fleet are classified as within this category of assets the depreciation 
of such equipment is being charged as an administrative expense as opposed to being shown within cost of sales.  

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14.  DEFFERED TAX 

No deferred tax balances have been recognised in the statement of financial position on the basis that the only 
material balances related to taxable losses carried forward, which are uncertain as to their recoverability.  

As disclosed in Note 10, there are unused tax losses in the UK of $1.1m (tax value of $0.2m at 19%) and in the 
US of $13.3m (tax value of $4.0m at 30%) (2019: UK $0.7m; US $15.7m), for which deferred tax assets have not 
been recognised.” 

15.  TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

Trade receivables 
Prepayments 
Other receivables 

The above can be analysed as follows: 

Non-current 
Current 

The balance shown within trade receivables can be analysed as follows: 

Relating to revenue from contracts with customers 
Relating to revenue from operating leases 

1,770 
173 
82 
2,025 

- 
2,025 
2,025 

1,770 
- 
1,770 

2,089 
123 
142 
2,354 

334 
2,020 
2,354 

2,089 
- 
2,089 

The management believe that the carrying value is an approximation of fair value.   The below includes disclosures 
relating to the credit risk exposures and analysis relating to the allowance for expected credit losses. Both the current 
and comparative impairment provisions apply the IFRS 9 expected loss model. 

Bad debt provision 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

As at 1 April 
Charged to income statement arising from an entity’s contracts 
with customers 
Allowances used 
As at 31 March 

68 

366 
(68) 
366 

- 

68 
- 
68 

There were no impairment losses associated with revenue from operating leases. 

16.  INVENTORIES 

Finished goods 
Work in progress 
Raw Materials 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 
2,356 
536 
218 
3,110 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 
3,625 
621 
266 
4,512 

The value of inventory recognised within cost of sales was $4,256k (2019: $3,601k).  The 31 March 2020 balance 
includes a provision for slow moving stock of $195k (31 March 2019: $418k).  The carrying value of $3,110k is after 
the exceptional write down of $2,700k made during the year (2019: nil).  

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The net inventory carrying value as at 31 March 2020 is $3,110k with an exceptional impairment  charge 
of $2,700k being recognised within the consolidated statement of Profit and Loss for the year to 31 March 
2020.  In  determining  the  impairment  charge  to  be  recognised,  the  directors  applied  a  number  of 
assumptions  to  estimate  the  net  realisable  value  of  inventory  on  a  line  by  line  basis.  Historically  the 
directors have determined net realisable value by reference to post year end demand and historic sales. 
However, as explained in the Combined Chief Executive and Chairman’s report (see the second paragraph 
of the section headed “Review of the Year”) various factors have significantly impacted on the markets in 
which  Enteq  operates,  resulting  in  a  higher  degree  of  estimation  uncertainty  about  future  demand  and 
reliance on historic sales.   Consequently, less certainty and a higher degree of caution should be attached 
to the estimation of inventory net realisable value than would normally be the case. The directors have 
considered the estimation uncertainty, and while less certainty and a higher degree of caution needs to be 
attached  to  the  estimation  of  inventory  net  realisable  value,  the  estimate  can  still  be  relied  upon.  The 
directors therefore consider the inventory being carried at a value of $3,110k to be an accurate reflection 
of its net realisable value. 

17.  CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Denominated in USD 
Denominated in GBP 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

9,074 
1,109 
10,183 

11,771 
159 
11,930 

18.  CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL 

  Allotted, issued and fully paid ordinary shares of GBP 0.01 nominal value: 

As at 1 April 2019 

Issued during the year 

As at 1 March 2020 

Number 
000’s 

Share 
Capital 
$000’s 

Share 
Premium 
$000’s 

63,885 

1,005 

91,398 

1,604 

23 

181 

65,489 

1,028 

91,579 

All shares issued carry the same voting rights. 

There were no costs associated with the share capital issued during the year. 

The Companies Act 2006 abolished the concept of authorised share capital and, accordingly, there is no 
Limit on the maximum number of shares that may be allotted by the Company. 

19.  TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

Trade payables 
Accrued expenses 
Social security and other taxes 
Other creditors 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

727 
1,256 
164 
27 
2,174 

1,157 
1,559 
232 
89 
3,037 

The management believe the carrying value is an approximation of the fair value. The average creditor days for 
the period ending 31 March 2020 is 50 days (2019: 70 days). 

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20.  EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Enterprise Management Incentive Plan 
The  Group has  established  a share  option  plan  that  entitles  all  employees  to purchase  shares  in  the  Company.   
During the year to 31 March 2020 grants under the plan were made.   In accordance with the scheme rules options 
are exercisable at the market price of the shares at the date of the grant once all vesting conditions have been met.  
Options vest after three years from the date of grant and expire after ten years.  Options are settled by the issue of 
new shares. 

The number and weighted average exercise prices of share options are as follows: 

31 March 2020 

31 March 2019 

Weighted 
average exercise 
price (pence) 

Number of 
options 

Weighted 
average exercise 
price (pence) 

Number of 
options 

Outstanding at the beginning of the period 
Granted during the period 
Exercised during the period 
Forfeited during the period 
Outstanding at the end of the period 
Exercisable at the end of the period 

Highest exercise price (p) 
Lowest exercise price (p) 

21.0 
31.0 
- 
25.1 
15.8 
13.0 

31.5 
13.0 

658,500 
214,000 
- 
(200,500) 
672,000 
257,000 

28.5 
31.5 
- 
54.5 
21.0 
13.0 

31.0 
13.0 

649,500 
219,000 
- 
(210,000) 
658,500 
199,500 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of all outstanding share options is 1,702 days (2019: 2,608 days). 
The fair value of services received in return for share options are measured by reference to the fair value of share 
options granted.  The estimate of the fair value of the services received is measured based on the Black-Scholes 
model and expectations of early exercise are incorporated into this model. 

The grant made during the year were as follows: 

Grant Date 

Fair value for option at grant date (pence) 
Weighted average share price at date of grant (pence) 
Weighted average exercise price 
Expected volatility 
Option life 
Risk free interest rate 

June 
2019 

9.2 
31.0 
31.0 
50% 
10 years 
2.5% 

The expected volatility is based on the historic volatility. 

During the year, a credit of $1k (2019: $12k) has been included within the income statement in relation to the 
above options. 

Performance Share Plan 
On the 17 September 2014, a Performance Share Plan was introduced for the executive directors and other senior 
managers.  In accordance with the scheme rules options are exercisable at the nominal value of the shares at the 
date of the grant once all vesting conditions have been met.   Options vest after three years from the date of grant 
and expire after ten years.   Options are settled in equity. 

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The number and weighted average exercise prices of share options are as follows: 

Outstanding at the beginning of the period 
Granted during the period 
Exercised during the period 
Lapsed during the period 
Outstanding at the end of the period 
Exercisable at the end of the period 

31 March 2020 
Number of options 

31 March 2019 
Number of options 

5,077,750 
1,430,245 
(1,146,154) 
(428,108) 
4,933,733 
357,569 

4,257,932 
1,974,026 
(548,592) 
(605,616) 
5,077,750 
77,849 

The weighted average remaining contractual life of all outstanding Performance Share Plan options is 1,981 days 
(2019: 3,040 days). 

The fair value of services received in return for share options are measured by reference to the fair value of share 
options granted, measured using the Black-Scholes model and expectations of early exercise are incorporated into 
this model.   The balance is adjusted each year in accordance with the number of awards expected to vest. 

The grants made during the year were as follows: 

Fair value for option at grant date (pence) 
Share price at date of grant (pence) 
Option life 

Non 
market 
based 
conditions  

13.0 
13.0 
3 years 

During the year a charge of $299k (2019: $172k) has been included within the income statement as a charge, for 
the above options. 

The charge of $298k (2019: $184k) shown in note 7 includes the charges for both the above schemes. 

21.  OPERATING LEASES 

The Group has lease agreements in respect of properties and other equipment, for which payments extend over a 
number of years.  The total gross payments over the life of these leases, split by maturity date and type, are as 
follows: 

At 31 March 2020 

Within one year 
Within two to five years 

At 31 March 2019 

Within one year 
Within two to five years 

Property  Equipment 
$000’s 

$000’s 

Total 
$000’s 

8 
- 
8 

3 
7 
10 

11 
7 
18 

Property  Equipment 
$000’s 

$000’s 

Total 
$000’s 

6 
- 
6 

3 
- 
3 

9 
- 
9 

The lease expense during the year amounted to $28k (2019: $27k), representing the minimum lease payment. 

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22.  OPERATING LEASES AS LESSOR 

The Group leases out equipment under operating leases, the carrying value of which is shown in note 13. 

Rental income during the year amounts to $4,791k (2019: $3,703k) included within revenue. 

The lease contracts are all non-cancellable for 3 months from the commencement of the lease. As at 31 March 
2020 there were no significant future minimum lease rentals (2019: nil).  A balance of $1,418k relating to income 
under operating leases will mature before 31 March 2021.  No balances mature after that date.   

23.   RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES 

Transactions with key management personnel 

The remuneration of the current directors, who are the key management personnel of the Group, is set out in the 
remuneration committee report for each of the categories specified in IAS 24: ‘Related party disclosures. 

24.   ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY 

 There is no ultimate controlling party. 

25.  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

Exposure to credit, interest rate, and currency and liquidity risk arises in the normal course of the Group’s business.  
The Group’s overall strategy to minimise this risk is discussed below. 

Objectives, policies and procedures 
Treasury operations are conducted within a framework of policies and guidelines authorised by the Board and are 
subject to internal control procedures.   The objectives of the framework are to provide flexibility whilst minimising 
risk and prohibiting speculative transactions or positions to be taken. 

The Group’s principal financial instruments comprise cash and lines of bank credit.   The main purpose of these 
financial instruments is to raise finance for the Group’s operations.   The Group has various other financial assets 
and liabilities such as trade receivables and trade payables, which arise directly from its operations. 

The main risks arising from the Group’s financial instruments are credit, interest rate, and currency and liquidity 
risks.  The Board reviews and agrees policies for managing these risks and they are summarised below. 

Credit risk 
Credit risk is the risk that a counterparty fails to discharge an obligation to the Group. The group is exposed to 
credit risk from financial assets including cash and cash equivalents held at banks, trade and other receivables.  

Credit risk management  
The credit risk is managed on a group basis based on the Group's credit risk management policies and procedures.  
The credit risk in respect of cash balances held with banks and deposits with banks are managed via diversification 
of bank deposits, and are only with major reputable financial institutions. 

The  Group  continuously  monitors  the  credit  quality  of  customers  based  on  a  credit  rating  scorecard.  Where 
available, external credit ratings and/or reports on customers are obtained and used. The group's policy is to deal 
only  with  credit  worthy  counterparties.  The  credit  terms  range  between  30  and  90  days.  The  credit  terms  for 
customers as negotiated with customers are subject to an internal approval process which considers the credit rating 
scorecard. The ongoing credit risk is managed through regular review of ageing analysis, together with credit limits 
per customer.  

Trade receivables consist of a large number of customers in various industries and geographical areas.  

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Security  
The  Group  does  not  hold  any  security  on  the  trade  receivables  balance.  In  addition,  the  group  does  not  hold 
collateral relating to other financial assets (e.g. derivative assets, cash and cash equivalents held with banks).  

Trade receivables  
The  Group  applies  the  IFRS  9  simplified  model  of  recognising  lifetime  expected  credit  losses  for  all  trade 
receivables as these items do not have a significant financing component. In measuring the expected credit losses, 
the trade receivables have been assessed on a collective basis as they possess shared credit risk characteristics.  

The expected loss rates are based on the payment profile for sales over the past 48 months before 31 March 2020 
and 1 April respectively as well as the corresponding historical credit losses during that period. The historical rates 
are adjusted to reflect current and forwarding looking macroeconomic factors affecting the customer's ability to 
settle the amount outstanding. On this basis the expected loss associated with the outstanding unprovided trade 
debtor balances for is not material. 

Trade receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. Failure to make payments 
within 180 days from the invoice date and failure to engage with the Group on alternative payment arrangement 
amongst other is considered indicators of no reasonable expectation of recovery.  

Interest rate risk 
The Group’s exposure to risk for changes in market interest rates relates primarily to the Group’s cash and cash 
equivalents. The Group minimises that risk by using a series of short-term interest rate fixes. 

A 1% increase in interest rates, in the average balances held on deposit during the year end, would result in an 
increase in finance income of $97k per annum. 

Foreign currency risk 
The Group is exposed to foreign currency risk on cash balances denominated in sterling, as its reporting currency 
is  USD.    The  amount  of  currency  held  in  sterling  is  reviewed  on  a  regular  basis,  together  with  the  cash  flows 
denominated in sterling, to ensure that this risk is minimised.  

The Group’s funding strategy is to ensure that the business has sufficient resources to meet its various financial 
commitments on an on-going basis. It achieves this objective by actively monitoring its forecast cash flows and 
requirements. The Group is cautious in its approach, applying appropriate sensitivities to both the quantum and 
timing of its projections. 

A 1% increase in the GBP/USD foreign exchange rate, on the GBP denominated year end cash balances, would 
result in a foreign exchange gain of $11k.    The year-end balance was chosen due to the highly fluctuating level of 
GBP denominated cash held during the year.  

Liquidity risk 
The Group manages its liquidity risk by ensuring that the balances of cash on deposit gives it sufficient access to 
liquid funds to meet both its immediate and longer-term needs. In addition, the Group regularly reviews the access 
to commercial bank lines of credit. 

Capital management 
The primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a strong credit rating and 
healthy  capital  ratios  in  order  to  support  its  current  business,  and  allow  it  to  take  advantage  of  development 
opportunities when they arise therefore allowing the Group to maximise Shareholder value at all times. 

The Group manages its capital structure, primarily Shareholders’ equity, and makes adjustments to it, in light of 
changes in economic conditions and development opportunities. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the 
Group may adjust the dividend payment to Shareholders, return capital to Shareholders or issue new shares. The 
Group’s ordinary shares are quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. This affords it access to 
investors which seek access to growth opportunities of the sort which the Group is targeting to acquire. 

Debt is not employed in the Group at present and the limited working capital requirements are currently financed 
out of cash reserves.   Details of the current equity structure can be seen on the Consolidated Statement of Financial 
Position.   There are no capital requirements that are externally imposed. 

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No changes were made in the objectives, policies or processes during the year ending 31 March 2020. 

Trade and other receivables/payables 
The directors consider that the carrying amount of these balances approximates to their fair value. 

The only allowances maintained by the Company for credit losses relate to allowances for bad and doubtful debts 
relating to trade receivables.  

 Categories of financial instruments 
Financial  liabilities  and  assets  included  in  the  Statement  of  Financial  Position  relate  to  the  following  IFRS9 
categories: 

31 March 2020 

Statement of Financial Position headings – liabilities 
Trade payables 
Social  security  and  other 
taxes 
Other creditors 
Accrued expenses 
Total 

Statement of Financial Position headings – assets 
Trade receivables 
Prepayments 
Other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Total 

Non-
Financi
al 
Liabiliti
es 
$000 

Total for 
Statement 
of 
Financial 
Position 
heading 
$000 

Financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost 
$000 

727 

- 
27 
1,256 
2,010 

- 

164 
- 
- 
164 

727 

164 
27 
1,256 
2,174 

Financial assets 
at amortised 
cost 
$000 

Non-
Financia
l Assets 
$000 

Total for 
Statement of 
Financial 
Position 
heading 
$000 

1,770 
- 
82 
10,183 
12,035 

- 
173 
- 
- 
173 

1,770 
173 
82 
10,183 
12,208 

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31 March 2019 

Statement of Financial Position headings – liabilities 
Trade payables 
Social security and other taxes 
Other creditors 
Accrued expenses 
Total 

Statement of Financial Position headings – assets 
Trade receivables 
Prepayments 
Other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Total 

Financial 
liabilities at 
amortised cost 
$000 

Non-
Financial 
Liabilities 
$000 

Total for 
Statement of 
Financial 
Position heading 
$000 

1,157 
- 
89 
1,559 
2,805 

- 
232 
- 
- 
232 

1,157 
232 
89 
1,559 
3,037 

Financial assets 
at amortised cost 
$000 

Non-
Financial 
Assets 
$000 

Total for 
Statement of 
Financial 
Position heading 
$000 

2,089 
- 
142 
11,930 
14,161 

- 
123 
- 
- 
123 

2,089 
123 
142 
11,930 
14,284 

The directors are of the opinion that there is no material difference between the book value and the fair value of any 
of the Group’s assets or liabilities.   The contractual maturity of all financial liabilities are as follows: 

31 March 2020 

31 March 2019 

Within 3 months 
$000’s 

3 to 12 months 
$000’s 

12 to 18 months 
$000’s 

2,173 

3,037 

- 

- 

- 

- 

26.  CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

Other than those included in the statement of financial position, there were no material capital or other financial 
commitments in place at the year end.  Further, there was no authorised but not contracted for capital expenditure 
at the year end. 

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27.  POST-REPORTING DATE EVENTS 

The impact of both COVID-19 and the significant deterioration in the oil and gas drilling market, particular in 
North America have been fully factored into various financial scenarios relating to future trading.  The output of 
this  modelling demonstrates  that  even  in  the  case of  a  significant  reduction  in revenue  the  corresponding  cost 
reduction measures and reduction in CAPEX and development spend will enable    the Group to retain significant 
cash balances in both the near and medium term.  Accordingly, the Group continues to adopt the going concern 
basis in preparing its consolidated financial statements.  

The  uncertainty  as  to  the  future  impact  on  the  Group  of  the  recent  Covid-19  outbreak  in  particular  has  been 
considered as part of the Group’s adoption of the going concern basis.  To date, we have not observed any material 
impact on our activities due to Covid-19 over and above that of the significant reduction in the North America rig 
count  since  the  start  of  March  2020  and,  indeed,  the  recently  announced  $1.0m  contract  ward  in  China 
demonstrates the robustness of the post Covid-19 oil and gas drilling market in that country. 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 

Company Statement of Financial Position 

Fixed assets 
Tangible Fixed Assets 
Investments 

Current assets 
Trade and other receivables 
Cash and cash equivalents 

Debtors: amounts falling due after one year 

Inter-Company loan notes 

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 
Trade and other payables 

Total assets less current liabilities 

Capital and reserves 

Called up share capital 
Share premium 
Share based payment reserve 
Retained earnings 
Total equity 

Notes 

 3  
4 

5 
6 

7 

 8 

9 
9 

31 March 2020 
$ 000's 

31 March 2019 
$ 000's 

- 
- 
- 

175 
9,530 
9,705 

- 
- 
- 

14,119 
11,212 
30,331 

8,000 

8,592 

(996) 

16,709 

(1,080) 

32,843 

1,027 
91,579 
1,048 
(76,945) 
16,709 

1,005 
91,398 
750 
(60,310) 
32,843 

The parent Company's loss for the financial year was $16,635k (2019:  $4,270k).   The financial statements were approved 
by the Board of Directors on 30 June 2020 and were signed on its behalf by:  

David Steel 

Director 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 66 to 70 form part of these financial statements. 

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Enteq Upstream Plc 

Company Statement of Changes in Equity 

  Called up 
share 
capital 
$ 000's 

Retained  
earnings 
$ 000's 

Share 
premium 
$ 000's 

As at 1 April 2019 

1,005 

(60,310) 

91,398 

Issue of share capital 
Share based payment charge 

Transactions with owners 

Loss for the period 

Other comprehensive expense for the year 

Total comprehensive income 

22 
- 

22 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 

- 

(16,635) 

- 

(16,635) 

181 
- 

181 

- 

- 

- 

Share 
based 
payment 
reserve 
$ 000's 

750 

- 
298 

298 

- 

- 

- 

Total 
equity 
$ 000's 

32,843 

203 
298 

501 

(16,635) 

- 

(16,635) 

Total movement 

22 

(16,635) 

181 

298 

(16,134) 

As at 31 March 2020 

1,027 

(76,945) 

91,579 

1,048 

16,709 

  Called up 
share 
capital 
$ 000's 

Retained  
earnings 
$ 000's 

Share 
Premium 
$ 000's 

Share 
based 
payment 
reserve 
$ 000's 

Total 
equity 
$ 000's 

As at 1 April 2018 

982 

(56,384) 

91,031 

910 

36,539 

Issue of share capital 
Share based payment credit 
Transfer of reserves 

Transactions with owners 

Loss for the period 

Other comprehensive expense for the year 

Total comprehensive income 

23 
- 
- 

23 

- 

- 

- 

- 
- 
344 

344 

(4,270) 

- 

(4,270) 

367 
- 

367 

- 

- 

- 

- 
184 
(344) 

(160) 

- 

- 

- 

390 
184 
- 

574 

(4,270) 

- 

(4,270) 

Total movement 

23 

(3,926) 

367 

(160) 

(3,696) 

As at 31 March 2019 

1,005 

(60,310) 

91,398 

750 

32,843 

The accounting policies and notes on pages 66 to 70 form part of these financial statements. 

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Notes to the Company Statement of Financial Position 

For the year to 31 March 2020 

1. 

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of accounting 
Enteq Upstream Plc is a Company incorporated in the United Kingdom under the Companies Act 2006. The address 
of the registered office is given in the Company Information found on page 3.  

Statement of compliance 
These  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  applicable  accounting  standards  and  in 
accordance  with  Financial  Reporting  Standard  101  –  'The  Reduced  Disclosure  Framework'  (FRS  101).  The 
principal  accounting  policies  adopted  in  the  preparation  of  these  financial  statements  are  set  out  below.  These 
policies have all been applied consistently throughout the year unless otherwise stated. 

Basis of preparation 
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. 

The  board  regularly  reviews  the  Company’s  resources  to  ensure  they  are  sufficient  to  continue  trading  for  the 
foreseeable future. It is therefore considered appropriate to use the going concern basis to compile these financial 
statements. The main requirement is for sufficient financial resources to maintain the overhead required to fulfil 
the pipeline of business. 

The financial statements are presented in US dollars as the majority of the Company’s subsidiaries’ activities and 
transactions are in US dollars.   

Management  notes  that  the  Company's  strategy  is  to  invest  in  services  aligned  to  the  oil  and  gas  industry,  an 
industry  which  trades  principally  in  US$.  All  future  operations  and  sources  of  funding  are  also  expected  to  be 
located in the US for the foreseeable future. 

As  permitted  by  Section  408  of  the  Companies  Act  2006,  the  profit  and  loss  account  of  the  Company  is  not 
presented as part of these financial statements.  The Company’s profit is disclosed on page 61. 

In preparing these financial statements the Company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemptions 
conferred by FRS 101: 

•  The requirements of IAS 24: related party disclosures to disclose related party transactions entered 
in to between two or more members of the group as they are wholly owned within the group; 
•  Presentation of comparative reconciliations for intangible assets and property, plant and equipment; 
•  Disclosure of key management personnel compensation; 
•  Capital management disclosures; 
•  Presentation of a comparative reconciliation of the number of shares outstanding at the beginning 

and at the end of the period; 

•  The effect of future accounting standards not adopted; 
•  Presentation of a cashflow statement; 
•  Certain share-based payment disclosures; and 
•  Disclosures in respect of financial instruments (other than disclosures required as a result of recording 

financial instruments at fair value). 

Foreign currencies 
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the local currency of the Company, US dollars, using the exchange 
rates of the transactions (spot exchange rate). Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of 
such transactions and from the remeasurement of monetary items denominated in foreign currency at year-end 
exchange rates are recognised in profit or loss.  

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Non-monetary  items  are  not  retranslated  at  year-end  and  are  measured  at  historical  cost  (translated  using  the 
exchange rates at the transaction date). 

Tangible assets 
Tangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. The initial cost of an 
asset comprises its purchase price or construction cost, and any costs directly attributable to bringing the asset into 
operation. The purchase price or construction cost is the aggregate amount paid and the fair value of any other 
consideration given to acquire the asset. 

The estimated useful lives are determined separately for each category and are as follows: 

Computer equipment   
Office equipment 

3 years 
1 year 

A tangible fixed asset is derecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected to arise 
from  the  continued  use  of  the  asset.  Any  gain  or  loss  arising  on  derecognition  of  the  asset  (calculated  as  the 
difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the item) is included in the administrative 
expenses in the year the item is derecognised. 

Investments 
Fixed asset investments in subsidiaries are shown at cost less provision for impairment. 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and demand deposits, together with other short-term, highly 
liquid investments that are readily convertible into known amounts of cash and which are subject to an insignificant 
risk of changes in value.  

Financial liabilities and equity 
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements 
entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the Company 
after deducting all of its liabilities. 

Trade and other payables 
Trade and other payables are not interest-bearing and are recognised initially at fair value. Subsequently they are 
carried at amortised cost. 

Amounts due from or to group companies 
Amounts due from or to group companies are initially recognised at fair value being the present value of future 
interest and capital receipts discounted at the market rate of interest for a similar financial asset or liability. For 
group loans which are due on demand or where there is no significant difference between the amount due/payable 
and fair value on initial recognition then such loans are carried at the amount due/payable on an amortised cost 
basis. Interest receivable or payable on the loan is recognised in profit or loss under the effective interest method.  
The ability of the group entity to repay their respective balances are reviewed at the end of each reporting period 
and the appropriate impairment recognised.  As the only balance is with Enteq Upstream USA Inc. this impairment 
review is based on the ability of this entity to generate cash in both the short and medium term. 

Equity instruments 
Equity instruments issued by the Group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. 

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Equity, reserves and dividend payments 
Share capital represents the nominal value of shares that have been issued. Share premium includes any premiums 
received on issue of share capital. Any transaction costs associated with the issuing of shares are deducted from 
share premium, net of any related income tax benefits.  

Retained earnings include all current and prior period retained profits. All transactions with owners of the parent 
are recorded separately within equity. Dividend distributions payable to equity shareholders are included in other 
liabilities when the dividends have been approved in a general meeting prior to the reporting date. 

Share based payment reserve 
Represents the total accumulated share-based payment charge less any amounts transferred following the issue of 
the relevant shares. 

Taxation 
Current tax, including UK corporation tax and foreign tax, is provided at amounts expected to be paid (or recovered) 
using the tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the Statement of Financial Position 
date. 

Deferred  tax  is  recognised  in  respect  of  all  temporary  differences  that  have  originated  but  not  reversed  at  the 
Statement of Financial Position date where transactions or events that result in an obligation to pay more tax in the 
future or a right to pay less tax in the future have occurred at the Statement of Financial Position date. Temporary 
differences  are  differences  between  the  Company’s  taxable  profits  and  its  results  as  stated  in  the  financial 
statements that arise from the inclusion of gains and losses in tax assessments in periods different from those in 
which they are recognised in the financial statements. 

Share based payments 
All employees receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby they render services 
in exchange for rights over shares under the Enterprise Management Incentive Plan option scheme. The executive 
directors and other senior managers receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, whereby 
they render services in exchange for rights over shares under the Performance Share Plan.   Both these schemes 
have options that vest three years after the date of grant. The total amount to be expensed over the vesting period 
of the options is determined by reference to the fair value at the date of granting and the number of awards that are 
expected to vest. The fair value is based upon a Black-Scholes model taking into account different scenarios for 
the possible outcomes of the Company's investment activities, using management's best estimates of these likely 
outcomes. The total expense is based upon initial conditions and will crystallise smoothly over the vesting period 
without reassessment of the initial fair value.   The charge is annually reassessed, based on the total number of 
options expected to vest.   In addition, where there are changes to the terms of any agreements, the fair value is 
reassessed  at  that  time.  The  movement  in  cumulative  expense  is  recognised  in  the  profit  and  loss,  with  a 
corresponding entry to the share-based payment reserve. 

On 17 September 2014, the Company introduced a Performance Share Plan (“PSP”) for the Executive Directors 
and other key senior managers.  The awards at the nominal value of the shares, but the exercise of which is subject 
to certain performance conditions and is at the total discretion of the Remuneration Committee. 

2. 

LOSS FOR THE YEAR 

As  permitted  by  Section  408  of  the  Companies  Act  2006,  the  profit  and  loss  account  of  the  Company  is  not 
presented as part of these financial statements.  The parent Company's loss for financial year was $16,635k (2019:  
$4,270k). 

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3. 

  TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS 

Cost: 
As at 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 

Depreciation: 
As at 1 April 2019 
Charge for the year 
As at 31 March 2020 

Net Book Value: 
As at 1 April 2019 
As at 31 March 2020 

4. 

INVESTMENTS 

Cost  
As at 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 

Impairment  
As at 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 

Net book value  
As at 1 April 2019 and 31 March 2020 

Computer 
equipment  
$000’s 

Office 
equipment 
$000’s 

Total 

$000’s 

5 

5 
- 
5 

- 
- 

15 

15 
- 
15 

- 
- 

10 

10 
- 
10 

- 
- 

Shares in 
Group 
undertakings  
$000’s 

23,285 

23,285 

- 

The Group or the Company's investments at the Statement of Financial Position date in the share capital of companies 
represent the following:  

Name 
Enteq Upstream USA Inc. 

Country of incorporation  Nature of business 

   United States of America  Manufacturer of down hole drilling 

Jeteq Drilling Limited 

      England & Wales 

equipment 
Dormant 

Holding 
100% 

100% 

5. 

  DEBTORS 

Amounts falling due within one year: 

Amounts owed by Group undertakings: 
Gross amount owed 
Provision 

Prepayments 
Accrued interest receivable 
VAT recoverable 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

20,679 
(20,679) 
- 
94 
74 
7 
175 

18,936 
(5,000) 
13,936 
41 
127 
15 
14,119 

The management believe that the carrying value is an approximation of fair value.  

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6. 

  CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 

Denominated in USD 
Denominated in GBP 

7. 

INTER-COMPANY LOAN NOTES 

Receivable from Enteq Upstream USA Inc: 
As at 1 April 
Provision relating to the above 
As at 31 March 

8. 

  CREDITORS 

Accrued expenses 
Trade payables 
Social security and other taxes 
Other creditors 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

8,421 
1,109 
9,530 

11,054 
158 
11,212 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

37,928 
(29,928) 
8,000 

37,928 
(29,336) 
8,592 

31 March 2020 
$000’s 

31 March 2019 
$000’s 

669 
291 
36 
- 
996 

910 
3 
87 
80 
1,080 

The management believe the carrying value is an approximation of the fair value. The average creditor days for 
the period ending 31 March 2020 is 62 days (2019: 30 days). 

9. 

  CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL 

  Allotted, issued and fully paid ordinary shares of GBP 0.01 nominal value: 

As at 1 April 2019 

Issued during the year 

As at 1 March 2020 

All shares issued carry the same voting rights. 

Number 
000’s 

Share 
Capital 
$000’s 

Share 
Premium 
$000’s 

63,885 

1,005 

91,398 

1,604 

22 

181 

65,489 

1,027 

91,579 

10.  RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES 

Details of directors’ remuneration and other transactions are set out on pages 18 to 20.  

11.  ULTIMATE CONTROLLING PARTY 

 There is no ultimate controlling party. 

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