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MOBILE STREAMS PLC 

ANNUAL REPORT 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 

30 JUNE 2018 

Company registration number: 03696108  

 
 
 
 
MOBILE STREAMS PLC 

Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018 

Company registration number: 

03696108 

Registered office: 

Directors: 

14 Cleveland Grove 
Newbury, Berkshire, 
RG14 1XF 

E Benasso 
S Buckingham 
J Bill 
P Tomlinson 

Chairman:                              

P Tomlinson 

Secretary: 

Pennsec Limited 

Bankers: 

Auditor: 

National Westminster Bank plc 
30 Market Place 
Newbury 
RG14 5AG 

Grant Thornton UK LLP 
Chartered Accountants and Statutory Auditor 
30 Finsbury Square 
London 
EC2A 1AG 

Nominated Adviser & Broker 

NPlus1 Singer Advisory LLP 
1 Bartholomew Lane 
London 
EC2N 2AX 

Corporate web site: 

www.mobilestreams.com 

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Contents 

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Chairman’s statement 

Strategic report 

Directors’ report 

Report of the independent auditor 

Group accounting policies 

Consolidated income statement 

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 

Consolidated statement of financial position 

Consolidated statement of changes in equity 

Consolidated cash flow statement 

Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

Report of the independent auditor 

Company accounting policies 

Company statement of financial position 

Company statement of changes in equity 

Notes to company financial statements 

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Chairman’s Statement: 

The Board of Mobile Streams is pleased to present its audited accounts for the financial year ended 30 June 2018.  

The past twelve months have seen Mobile Streams continue with its strategy to develop a content offering direct to 
consumers across a wide range of mobile devices in a number of large emerging markets. Adverse market conditions, 
particularly in Argentina, saw the loss of a major billing partner and the peso devaluation. 

Group revenue  for the  year ended 30 June  2018 was  £3.0m (2017: £5.7m). Trading EBITDA (calculated as profit 
before  tax,  interest,  amortisation,  depreciation,  share  compensation  expense  and  impairment  of  assets)  was,  as 
anticipated, negative £1.2m for year (2017: negative £1.5m). Loss before tax was £0.9m (2017: £1.5m loss). Much of 
the reduction in revenues is attributable to challenging trading conditions in Argentina. Revenue in Argentina (which 
equated to 76.4% of our revenue) on a constant currency basis decreased by 37% from AR$92m to AR$58m.  

During the second half of the financial year the Company continued to invest in India to build a strong position in the 
country and grow the number of our active subscribers. The second half of the financial year was particularly busy in 
India, with several launches, including the three largest telecom operators covering over 700m mobile customers. In 
the new financial year, the team will focus on growing the Group’s subscriber base and access to mobile customers 
further, as well as exploring other strategic business alliances with key Indian mobile companies. 

The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast which indicates that general working capital requirement are likely to 
require a further funding round within the next 12 months. The success of the previous equity funding rounds and access 
to  other  sources  of  capital  supports  the  Director’s  reasonable  expectation  that  Mobile  Streams  will  have  sufficient 
resources to continue in operational existence throughout this period. 

The Directors do not propose a payment of a dividend (2017: £Nil). In the new financial year, the majority of revenues 
are once again expected to be generated in Latin America and the majority of the investment will be in India. The 
Group ended the year with a net cash balance of £1.0m, with no debt, at 30 June 2018 (2017: £2.3m). 

The Board believes that India remains the largest opportunity for the Company to deliver growth to shareholders via 
established and newly developed products, leveraging its strong trading relationships in developing markets.  

P Tomlinson  
Chairman 

8 November 2018 

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Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018 

STRATEGIC REPORT 

Operating review 

Mobile  Streams’  performance  during  the  financial  year  ended  30  June  2018  was  driven  primarily  from  its  Mobile 
Internet sales in Latin America. The past twelve months have seen Mobile Streams continue with its strategy to develop 
a content offering direct to consumers across a wide range of mobile devices in a number of large emerging markets. 
This is in addition to the Company’s business of providing content to mobile network operators and other business 
partners.  

Group revenue for the year ended 30 June 2018 was £3.0m. The gross profit of  £1.2m decreased by 32.8% during the 
year (year ended 30 June 2017: £1.8m). The gross profit margin increased from 30.8% to 38.7% as a result of decreased 
marketing (direct to consumer) costs related to its Mobile Internet division. 

Selling and marketing expenses were £0.6m, a 17% decrease on the year ended 30 June 2017. Revenues are generated 
from two principal business activities: the sale of mobile content through mobile operators (Mobile Operator Sales); 
and the  sale  of mobile content over the  internet (Mobile Internet Sales). Additionally, the Group is engaged in the 
provision of consulting and technical services (Other Service Fees).  

During  the  period,  both  the  Group's  Mobile  Internet  revenues  and  its  Mobile  Operator  revenues  decreased.  As 
consumers steadily update their phones from legacy feature and flip phone models to smartphones, they have generally 
used the operator content portals less. Consumers generally use independent portals, as well as the open mobile internet, 
more actively.  

Mobile Internet sales 

The Group experienced growth and then stabilisation in 2017 to 2018 in Mobile Internet sales as consumers used their 
mobile devices to purchase mobile content subscriptions. After that, the business model (based on Mobile Internet) 
shifted to a model based on the operator platforms and the revenue based on internet decreased. The drop in sales was 
due to a reduction in volume of revenue and the result of the devaluation of the Argentine peso during the 2014 to 2018 
financial years, resulting in a fall in sales. 

 Latin America, primarily Argentina, accounted for the majority of revenues.  

Mobile Operator sales 

The  Group  has  several  contracts  with  mobile  operators  that  allow  the  distribution  of  content  through  their  mobile 
portals,  although  the  revenue  has  been  reduced  by  more  than  46%  year  on  year  partially  because  of  consumer 
preferences.  

There was a reduction in the number of consumer visitors to these portals, which has been a continuing trend for several 
years. The Group’s teams share and implement the best retailing practices in order to increase the conversion of visitors 
into customers to mitigate the natural decline in this revenue stream as the market changes. 

Sales by Territory 

Operations in Argentina were extremely challenging in the year under review as a result of general market conditions 
and regulation in the local market for mobile content subscriptions. Further reduction in revenues in this region are 
seen  as  manageable  on  account  of  the  Company’s  strong  relationship  with  its  carrier  billing  partner  and  their 
commitment  to  the  business.  However,  this  also  presents  the  Group  with  an  opportunity  as  it  looks  to  refocus  its 
business and continue to develop its ad-funded games service and subscription services in India. These opportunities 
are potentially transformational for the Group’s business.  

In India, revenues have been steadily growing quarter after quarter. The Directors are continuously looking to improve 
the  Group’s  gross  margins  by  reducing  its  subscriber  acquisition  costs  and  increasing  average  revenue  per 
subscriber.  However,  trading  has  been  more  challenging  than  anticipated  because  of  policy  changes  at  one  of  the 
Group’s key partners and lower revenue from another.  

In the past financial year in India, the focus has been very much on growing the active paying weekly subscriber base 
on our download and online games services. The marketing team responsible for the success  The Group has had in 
Latin America have had to be very flexible with their investment strategy over the period as the mobile market in India 
is ever evolving. The demonetisation in India in November 2016, policy changes from selected carriers and zero rate 

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prepaid balances have been challenging but, on a positive note, the Group has direct carrier billing agreements with 
two new mobile networks and launched its online HTML5 games service.  

The Indian mobile market is developing quickly, the entrance of Reliance Jio 4G network (breaking world records in 
subscriber growth) into the market has improved network connections throughout the country, lowered prices for data 
and had a substantial impact on the financial results of other carriers.  

During the financial year the Company continued to invest in India to build a strong position in the country and grow 
the number of our active subscribers. Active subscribers had increased year on year to over 1 million members at the 
end of the financial year. The second half of the financial year was particularly busy in India, with several launches, 
including the 3 largest telecom operators covering over 700m mobile customers. In the new financial year, the team 
will focus on growing the Group’s subscriber base and access to mobile customers further, as well as exploring other 
strategic business alliances with key Indian mobile companies. 

The  Group  has  several  contracts  with  mobile  operators  that  allow  the  distribution  of  content  through  their  mobile 
portals,  although  the  revenue  has  been  reduced  by  more  than  46%  year  on  year  partially  because  of  consumer 
preferences on products of other portals and a higher competition. There was a reduction in the number of consumer 
visitors to these portals, which has been a continuing trend for several years. Our teams share and implement the best 
retailing practices in order to increase the conversion of visitors into customers to mitigate the natural decline in this 
revenue stream as the market changes. 

Financial review 

Group revenue for the year ended 30 June 2018 was £3.0m, a 46.5% decrease on the previous year (2017: £5.7m). 

Gross profit was £1.2m, a decrease of 32.8% during the year (2017: £1.8m). The gross profit margin increased from 
30.8% to 38.7% on account of decreased marketing (Direct to Consumer) costs related to Mobile Internet. 

Selling, marketing and administrative expenses were £2.4m, a 30% decrease on the year ended 30 June 2018 (2017: 
£3.4m). 

The Group recorded a loss after tax of £1m for the year ended 30 June 2017 (2017 loss: £1.7m). Basic earnings per 
share  increased  to  a  loss  of  1  pence  per  share  (2017:  loss  of  2.62  pence  per  share).  Adjusted  earnings  per  share 
(excluding interest, depreciation, amortisation, impairments and share compensation expense) increased to a loss of 1 
pence per share (2017: loss of 2.41 pence per share).  

The Group had cash of £1m at 30 June 2018, with no debt (£2.3m of cash with no debt as at 30 June 2017). Argentina  
cash was £0.6m at 30 June 2017 (2017: £0.8m). 

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Financial performance 

Key performance indicators (“KPI’s”) 

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue is a measure of our profitability. Gross profit was £1.2m for the year ended on 
30 June 2018. The KPIs used by the Group are Trading EBITDA**, variance in revenue and gross profit. Management 
review these on a regular basis, largely by reference to budgets and reforecasts. Trading EBITDA was a loss of £1.2m 
for the year ended on 30 June 2018, and it was a loss of £1.5m for the year ended in 30 June 2017.    

Earnings  before  tax,  interest,  amortisation,  depreciation,  share  compensation  expense  and  impairment  of  assets 
(Trading  EBITDA)  measured  exactly  as  stated.  All  tax,  interest,  amortisation,  depreciation,  share  compensation 
expense and impairment of assets entries in the consolidated income statement are added back to profit after tax in 
calculating this measure.  

Growth in revenue is a measure of how the Group is building its business. The Company’s goal is to achieve year-on-
year growth. Although revenue decreased 46.5% during the year, like-for-like revenue on a constant currency basis 
decreased by 36%.  

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue is a measure of our profitability. Gross profit margin was 38.7% for the year 
ended in June 2018, an increase of 8% (2017: 30.8%). 

Strategy  

The Group’s business model is generating revenues though relationships with mobile operators and content aggregators 
and  retailing  directly  to  the  consumer.  Mobile  Streams  has  developed  expertise  in  selling  content  to  consumers  in 
developing markets.  

Mobile Streams has focused on three main objectives in its recent business trading: expansion into India; stabilisation 
of our Latin American business primarily in Argentina; and seeking to minimise net cash outflow. Generally, we have 
sought to invest the gross profits from our Argentine operations into developing the India business whilst seeking to 
maintain cash balances around the current levels. Argentina revenues in the last financial year were impacted by the 
slowdown  in  the  mobile  subscription  business  in  the  local  market.  Cash  balances  have  fallen  due  to  the  negative 
EBITDA produced in the year. 

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Year to 30 June 2018Year to 30 June 2017                £000's£000'sRevenue             3,046                5,695 Gross profit             1,178                1,753 Selling and Marketing Costs              (638)                (769) Administrative Expenses*           (1,713)             (2,461) Trading EBITDA**           (1,173)             (1,477) Depreciation and Amortisation                   (6)                  (19) Impairments                      -                       - Share Based Compensation                   (5)                (118) Operating  loss           (1,184)             (1,614) Finance Income                 255                     98 Finance Expense                   (2)                    (2) Loss before tax              (931)             (1,518) * Administrative expenses don't include amortisation, depreciation and share compensation expense.** Calculated as profit before tax, interest, amortisation, depreciation, share compensation expense and impairment of assets. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STRATEGIC REPORT 

In  India,  we  formed  Mobile  Streams  India  Private  Limited  in  October  2015  to  enable  Mobile  Streams  to  sign 
agreements with Indian mobile network operators (MNOs), device manufacturers (OEM) and other third parties. As 
per the strategy in Latin America, the focus is very much on the recurrent revenue generating subscription service in 
India, with daily and weekly packages both being trialled. Our Mobilegaming.com service was launched in February 
2016 with the top three Indian mobile operators with marketing campaigns coordinated by the same team responsible 
for the success we have had in the Latin America region over the past several years. Active subscribers are measured 
as  consumers  who  have  made  a  purchase  from  the  Company  in  the  country  in  the  past  60  days.  For  like-for-like 
comparability,  this  is  the  same  methodology  the  Group  uses  to  measure  subscribers  in  its  other  markets  such  as 
Argentina. 

Share Issue 

In April 2018 the Group issued 9,159,000 shares at a value of £0.0115 per share, raising £105,328. The Group’s source 
of capital is the parent company’s equity shares. The funds obtained are dedicated to fund the expansion of the India 
subsidiary through the increase of the marketing initiatives. The Group has not raised debt financing in the past and 
expects not to do so in the future.  

The Company only has one class of share.  The total number of shares in issue as at 30 June 2018 is 100,752,533 (30 
June 2017: 91,593,533) with a par value of £0.002 per share. All issued shares are fully paid.  

The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast which indicates that general working capital requirement are likely 
to require a further funding round within the next 12 months. The success of the previous equity funding rounds and 
access  to  other  sources  of  capital  supports  the  Director’s  reasonable  expectation  that  Mobile  Streams  will  have 
sufficient resources to continue in operational existence throughout this period. 

Principal risks and uncertainties 

The nature of the Group's business and strategy makes it subject to a number of risks. 

The Directors have set out below the principal risks facing the business.  

Contracts with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) 

While  Mobile  Streams  maintains  relationships  with  numerous  MNOs  in  the  various  territories,  a  small  number  of 
operators account for a high portion of the Group’s business.  

Contracts with rights holders 

The majority of content provided by Mobile Streams is licensed from rights holders. While Mobile Streams is  not 
dependent  on  any  single  rights  holder  for  its  entertainment  content,  termination,  non-renewal  or  significant 
renegotiation of a contract could result in lower revenue.  

The Group continues to enter into new content licensing arrangements to mitigate these risks. 

Competition 

Competition from alternative providers could adversely affect operating results through either price pressures, or 
lost custom. Products and pricing of competitors are continuously monitored to ensure the Group is able to react 
quickly to changes in the market. 

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Fluctuations in currency exchange rates 

Approximately 99% of the Group’s revenue relates to operations outside the UK. The Group is therefore exposed 
to foreign currency fluctuations and the financial condition of the Group may be adversely impacted by foreign 
currency fluctuations. See note 24 on page 46 “Foreign currency risk”. 

The Group has operations in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America and recently in India. As a 
result, it faces both translation and transaction currency risks.   

Currency  exposure  is  not  currently  hedged,  though  the  Board  continuously  reviews  its  foreign  currency  risk 
exposure and potential means of combating this risk. 

Argentina economy is considered to be in hyperinflation from 1 July 2018 according IFRS guidelines. Argentina will 
apply the inflation adjustment to the non-monetary items from 1 July 2018. The impact of the hyperinflationary 
accounting is yet to be assessed. The impact will first be reported in the 2019 interim financial statements. 

Dependencies on key executives and personnel 

The success of the business is substantially dependent on the Executive Directors and senior management team.  

The Group has incentivised all key and senior personnel with share options and has taken out a Key Man insurance 
policy on its Chief Executive Officer, Simon Buckingham. 

Intellectual property rights 

The protracted and costly nature of litigation may make it difficult to take a swift or decisive action to prevent 
infringement of the Group’s intellectual property rights. 

Although the Directors believe that the Group’s content and technology platform and other intellectual property 
rights  do  not  infringe  the  IP  rights  of  others,  third-parties  may  assert  claims  of  infringement  which  could  be 
expensive to defend or settle.  The Group holds suitable insurance to reduce the risk and extent of financial loss. 

Technology risk 

A  significant  portion  of  the  future  revenues  are  dependent  on  the  Group’s  technology  platforms.  Instability  or 
interruption of availability for an extended period could have an adverse impact on the Group’s financial position. 

Mobile Streams has invested in resilient hardware architecture and continues to maintain software control processes 
to minimise this risk. 

Management controls and reporting procedures and execution 

The  ability  of  the  Group  to  implement  its  strategy  in  a  competitive  market  requires  effective  planning  and 
management control systems.  The Group’s future growth will depend upon its ability to expand whilst improving 
exposure to operational, financial and management risk. 

Going concern risk 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors acknowledge that uncertainty 
exists over the ability of the Group to meet its funding requirements having incurred a net loss for the year of £1m.   

The  Group  uses  annual  budgeting,  forecasting  and  regular  performance  reviews  to  assess  the  longer  term 
profitability  of  the  Group  and  make  strategic  and  commercial  changes  as  required  ensuring  cash  resources  are 
maintained. Although there was a significant fall in revenues and a loss for the year ending 30 June 2018, the Group 
actively manages its use of cash, particularly marketing and other expenditure.  As part of this active management, 
the Group initiated the closure of offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia during the year. 

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The Directors have prepared a  cash flow forecast  which indicates that  general  working  capital requirement are 
likely to require a further funding round within the next 12 months. The success of the previous equity funding 
rounds and access to other sources of capital supports the Director’s reasonable expectation that Mobile Streams 
will have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence throughout this period. 

It is noted that if additional funding is not available then the Group and Company would be unlikely to be able to 
continue as a going concern. These circumstances indicate the existence of a material uncertainty related to events or 
conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, that it 
may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

If for any reason the Group is unable to continue as a going concern, it could have an impact on the Group’s ability to 
realise assets at their recognised values, and to extinguish liabilities in the normal course of business at the amounts 
stated in the consolidated financial statements. The Group has fully amortised goodwill and other intangible assets. 

In the past financial year in India, the focus has been very much on growing the active paying weekly subscriber base 
on our download and  online games services. The marketing team responsible  for the success  we have  had in Latin 
America have had to be very flexible with their investment strategy over the period as the mobile market in India is 
ever evolving.  

A principal responsibility of management is to manage liquidity risk, as detailed in note 24 to the financial statements.  
The Group uses annual budgeting, forecasting and regular performance reviews to assess the longer term profitability 
of the Group and make strategic and commercial changes as required ensuring cash resources are maintained.  

Financial risk management objectives and policies 

The Group uses various financial instruments.  These include cash and various items, such as trade receivables and 
trade payables that arise directly from its operations.  The numerical disclosures relating to these policies are set out in 
the notes to the financial statements. 

The existence of these financial instruments exposes the Group to a number of financial risks, which are described 
in more detail below.  The Group does not currently use derivative products to manage foreign currency or interest 
rate risks. 

The main risks arising from the Group's financial instruments are market risk, currency risk, liquidity risk and credit 
risk. The Directors review and agree policies  for  managing each of these risks and they are summarised below.  
These policies have remained unchanged from previous periods.  

Market risk 

Market risk encompasses three types of risk, being currency risk, fair value interest rate risk and price risk. In this 
review interest rate and price risk have been ignored as they are not considered material risks to the business.   

Liquidity risk 

The Group seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs 
and to invest cash assets safely and profitably. 

The Group currently has no borrowing arrangements in place and prepares cash flow forecasts which are reviewed 
at Board meetings to monitor liquidity. 

Credit risk 

The Group's principal financial assets are bank deposits, cash and trade receivables.  The credit risk associated with 
the bank deposits and cash is limited as the counterparties have high credit ratings assigned by international credit-
rating agencies. The principal credit risk arises therefore from the Group's trade receivables.  Most of the Group’s trade 
receivables  are  large  mobile  network  operators  or  media  groups.  Whilst  historically  credit  risk  has  been  low 
management continuously monitors its financial assets and performs credit checks on prospective partners.   

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The  Argentina  Division  delivered  a  decreased  revenue  performance  according  to  the  projections.  The  division 
represented 76.7% of the revenues of the Group. 

Argentina revenue decreased 37% in Argentine Pesos terms; from AR$92 Million to AR$58 Million; but the reported 
British Pound figures shows a 50% decrease in revenue; from £4.6m to £2.3m.  

Future developments 

Looking ahead to  the remainder of 2018 and beyond, our  primary objectives are to  secure  mobile billing  with the 
leading seven or eight mobile operators in India, progressively increase marketing spend to grow the subscriber base, 
enhance our content and service offer by partnering with local Indian companies and launching our browser based 
(utilising HTML5) games service to become the leading destination for games in India. Mobile Streams has recently 
gone live with a fourth carrier billing connection in India, extending our addressable audience to around 700 million 
potential mobile users. The Indian mobile market is growing rapidly, the entrance of Reliance Jio 4G network into the 
market this year and the upcoming spectrum auction means the primary obstacle of poor data connectivity is being 
addressed. 

The Group sees potential for browser based gaming in both Latin America and India. This HTML5 content works well 
across  all  devices  including  Android,  Apple, Tizen  and Windows  Phone.  Devices  in  emerging  markets  often  have 
limited  memory  capable  to  store  downloadable  applications  so  browser  based  gaming  is  attractive  in  the  region. 
Browser  based  content  is  not  available  from  Google  Play  and  the  App  Store,  providing  differentiation  from  these 
competing offerings.  

Potential impact of Brexit 

The outcome of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union and trigger article 50 is unlikely to materially impact the 
Group at an operational level with almost all of the Group’s revenues derived from customers based outside of the EU. 

The Strategic Report, encompassing pages 4 to 10, was approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by: 

E Benasso 
Chief Financial Officer 

8  November 2018

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Argentina 12 months to June 302018201720182017AR$'000AR$'000£'000£'000Revenue            58,461                   91,648 2,320             4,681                
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Items dealt with in the Strategic report 

• Business review 
• Principal risks and uncertainties 
• Future developments 

The principal activity of the Group is the sale of content for distribution on mobile devices.  The Company is registered 
in England and Wales under company number 03696108. 

Results and dividends 

The  trading  results  and  the  Group's  financial  position  for  the  year  ended  30  June  2018  are  shown  in  the  attached 
financial statements, and are discussed further in the Strategic Report. 

The Directors have not proposed a dividend for this year (2017: £nil). 

Directors and their interests 

The present  membership of the Directors of the  Company (the “Board” or the “Directors”), together  with their 
beneficial  interests  in  the  ordinary  shares  of  the  Group,  is  set  out  below.  All  Directors  served  on  the  Board 
throughout the  year, except for J Bill who  was appointed on 1 January 2018 and R Parry and T Maunder  who 
resigned on 31 December 2017. 

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Shares held or controlled by DirectorsOrdinary Ordinary shares of shares of £0.002 each£0.002 each30 June 201830 June 2017S Buckingham   12,385,500       12,385,500 P Tomlinson           40,000              40,000 J Bill           10,000                     -   E Benasso-- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
  
   
 
 
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Options 

The table below summarises the exercise terms of the various options over ordinary shares of £0.002 (year ended 
30 June 2017: £0.002) which have been granted and were still outstanding at 30 June 2018. 

The remuneration of the Directors for the year amounted to £ 325,000 (2017: £ 363,000). The remuneration of the 
highest paid Director was £ 229,000 (2017: £ 242,000). 
The remuneration of each of the Directors for the period ended 30 June 2018 is set out below: 

Benefits comprise medical health insurance. 

Going Concern 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors acknowledge that uncertainty 
exists over the ability of the Group to meet its funding requirements having incurred a net loss for the year of £1m.   

The  Group  uses  annual  budgeting,  forecasting  and  regular  performance  reviews  to  assess  the  longer  term 
profitability  of  the  Group  and  make  strategic  and  commercial  changes  as  required  ensuring  cash  resources  are 
maintained. Although there was a significant fall in revenues and a loss for the year ending 30 June 2018, the Group 
actively manages its use of cash, particularly marketing and other expenditure.  As part of this active management, 
the Group initiated the closure of offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.  

The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast  which indicates that  general  working  capital requirement are 
likely to require a further funding round within the next 12 months. The success of the previous equity funding 
rounds and access to other sources of capital supports the Director’s reasonable expectation that Mobile Streams 
will have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence throughout this period. 

It is noted that if additional funding is not available then the Group and Company would be unlikely to be able to 
continue as a going concern. These circumstances indicate the existence of a material uncertainty related to events 
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, 
that it may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

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Options Held at Options Held at Latest expiry 01 July 201730 June 2018dateNumberNumberNumberNumber£E Benasso285,000              -                          -                          285,000              0.180                  13 June 201512 June 2024Options Granted During the periodOptions exercised During the periodExercise priceEarliest date from which exercisableYear to 30 June 2018Year to 30 June 2017SalaryFees BenefitsTotalTotal£'000£'000£'000£'000£'000S Buckingham223                    -6                        229                    242                    T Maunder10                      --                     10                      20                      R Parry7                        6                        -                     13                      30                      P Tomlinson-25                      -                     25                      20                      J Bill-10                      -                     10                      -E Benasso38                      --                     38                      51                      Total278                   41                     6                        325                   363                    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

Director’s responsibilities statement 

The Directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Director’s Report and the Financial Statements in 
accordance with applicable laws and regulations. 

Company law requires the Directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the Directors 
have  elected  to  prepare  the  parent  company  financial  statements  in  accordance  with  United  Kingdom  Generally 
Accepted  Accounting  Practice  (United  Kingdom  Accounting  Standards  and  applicable  laws)  including  FRS  101 
Reduced disclosure Framework, and the consolidated accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting 
Standards as adopted by the European Union (IFRS). 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 and 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 estimates that are reasonable and prudent, 
 

state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards and lFRSs 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, and the Directors’ Remuneration report comply with the Companies 
Act 2006 and Article 4 of the IAS Regulation. 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. 

The Directors confirm that 

  So far as each Director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Group‘s auditor is 

unaware, and 

  The Directors have taken all steps that they ought to have taken as directors to make themselves aware of 

any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditor is aware of that information. 

This confirmation is given pursuant to section 418 of the Companies Act 2006 and should be interpreted in accordance 
with and subject to those provisions. 

The Directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on 
the  Group's  website  Legislation  in  the  United  Kingdom  governing  the  preparation  and  dissemination  of  financial 
statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions. 

Auditor 

Grant Thornton UK LLP has indicated their willingness to continue in office. 

On behalf of the Board 

E Benasso 
Chief Financial Officer 

8 November 2018

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO THE MEMBERS OF MOBILE STREAMS PLC  

I Independent auditor’s report to the members of Mobile Streams PLC 

Opinion 

OUR OPINION ON THE GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS 
UNMODIFIED 

We have audited the group financial statements of Mobile Streams PLC for the year ended 30 June 
2018. which comprise the Group accounting policies, the Consolidated income statement, the 
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income, the Consolidated statement of financial position, 
the Consolidated statement of changes in equity, the Consolidated cash flow statement and notes to 
the financial statements. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation 
is applicable law and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the 
European Union.  

In our opinion, the group financial statements: 

  give a true and fair view of the state of the group’s affairs as at 30 June 2018 and of its loss for the year 

then ended; 

  have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the European Union; and 
  have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. 

BASIS FOR OPINION 

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable 
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of 
the group financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group 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. 

MATERIAL UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO GOING CONCERN 

We draw attention to the group accounting policies on page 19 in the financial statements, which states that 
uncertainty remains over the ability of the Group to meet its funding requirements, having incurred a net loss for the 
year of £1,015,000.  This condition, along with the other matters as set forth on page 19, indicate that a material 
uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the group’s ability to continue as a going concern.  Our opinion 
is not modified in respect of this matter. 

WHO WE ARE REPORTING TO 

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. 

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OVERVIEW OF OUR AUDIT APPROACH 

  Overall materiality: £ 61,000 which represents 2% of the group's revenue; 
  The key audit matter identified was occurrence of revenue; and   
  We performed full scope audit procedures on the financial statements of 

Mobile Streams plc and on the financial information of Mobile Streams de 
Argentina SRL and Mobile Streams India, and a combination of targeted 
procedures and analytical procedures on all other components. 

KEY AUDIT MATTERS 

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the 
group 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 group financial statements as a 
whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters. 

In addition to the matter described in the Material Uncertainty Related to Going Concern section, we have 
determined the matter described below to be the key audit matter to be communicated in our report. 

KEY AUDIT 
MATTER 

Occurrence of revenue 

Growth in revenue is a key 
performance indicator for the 
group, being a key measure of 
how the group is growing its 
business. The focus on increasing 
revenues within the Mobile 
Streams India means there is 
judgement associated with the 
correct recognition and allocation 
of revenue across the group 
components. We therefore 
identified occurrence of revenue 
as a significant risk, which was 
one of the most significant 
assessed risks of material 
misstatement. 

HOW THE MATTER 
WAS ADDRESSED IN 
THE AUDIT 

Our audit work included, but was not 
restricted to:  
  Obtaining an understanding of the group’s 
process for recognising revenue as per the 
stated accounting policy; 

  Assessing whether the group’s accounting 

policy for revenue recognition is in 
accordance with IFRSs as adopted by the 
European Union; and 

  Testing a sample of revenue transactions 
by agreeing them to underlying contracts, 
invoices and receipt of payment, to assess 
whether they were recognised in 
accordance with the policy.  

The group's accounting policy on 
revenue recognition is shown on 
page 24 and related disclosures 
are included in the notes to the 
financial statements 2.1 and 21.   

Key observations 
No issues were identified as a 
result of our audit procedures over 
the occurrence of revenue. 

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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.  

We determined materiality for the audit of the group financial statements as a whole to be £61,000, which is 2% of 
the Group’s revenue. This benchmark is considered the most appropriate because it is a key performance indicator 
for the users of the group financial statements.  

Materiality for the current year is higher than the level that we determined for the year ended 30 June 2017 because 
we increased the percentage of Group revenue used to determine materiality from 1% to 2%. 

We use a different level of materiality, performance materiality, to drive the extent of our testing and this was set at 
75% of financial statement materiality for the audit of the group financial statements.  

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

Overall materiality

25%

75%

Tolerance for
potential
uncorrected
mistatements

Performance
materiality

We also determine a lower level of specific materiality for directors' remuneration and related party transactions.  

We determined the threshold at which we will communicate misstatements to the audit committee to be £3,050. In 
addition, we will communicate misstatements below that threshold that, in our view, warrant reporting on qualitative 
grounds. 

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, its 
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. For example, significance as a 
percentage of the group's total assets, revenues and profit before taxation or significance based on qualitative 
factors; 
the three significant components identified were Mobile Streams Plc (the parent company), Mobile Streams de 
Argentina SRL and Mobile Streams India and were subject to full scope audit procedures. A combination of 
either targeted procedures or analytical procedures were performed on all other components; and  

 

  performing substantive procedures on significant transactions which included journal entries, individual material 
balances and disclosures, the extent of which was based on various factors such as our overall assessment of the 
control environment and our evaluation of the design and implementation of controls around significant risk 
areas. 

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.  

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In connection with our audit of the group financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, 
in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the group 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 of the group 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. 

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 directors’ report for the financial year for which 
the group financial statements are prepared is consistent with the group financial statements; and 
the strategic report and the directors’ report 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 its environment obtained in the course of the audit, 
we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors’ report. 

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: 
  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 GROUP FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS 

As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 13, the directors are responsible 
for the preparation of the group 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 group financial statements 
that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the group financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the 
group’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 to cease operations, 
or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE GROUP 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the group 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 group financial statements. 

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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. 

OTHER MATTER 

We have reported separately on the parent company financial statements of Mobile Streams Plc for the year ended 30 
June 2018. That report includes details of the parent company key audit matters; how we applied the concept of 
materiality in planning and performing our audit; and an overview of the scope of our audit. That report also includes 
a statement on a material uncertainty related to going concern. 

Sergio Cardoso 
Senior Statutory Auditor 
for and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP 
Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants 
London 
8 November 2018 

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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Basis of preparation 

The Group financial statements consolidate those of the parent company and all of its subsidiary undertakings drawn 
up  to  30  June  2018.  They  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  applicable  International  Financial  Reporting 
Standards as adopted by the EU and with those parts of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting 
under IFRS. All references to IFRS in these statements refer to IFRS as adopted by the EU.  

The historical cost convention has been applied as set out in the accounting policies. 

Consolidation  

Subsidiaries are all entities over which the Group has the power to govern the operating and financial policies generally 
accompanying a shareholding of more than half of the voting rights. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date 
on which control is transferred to the Group. They are de-consolidated from the date on which control is lost. 

Intercompany transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are eliminated in 
full.  Unrealised  losses  are  also  eliminated  unless  the  transaction  provides  evidence  of  an  impairment  of  the  asset 
transferred.  Subsidiaries'  accounting  policies  have  been  changed  where  necessary  to  ensure  consistency  with  the 
policies adopted by the Group. 

The separate financial statements and related notes of the Company are presented on pages 55-62, which are prepared 
in accordance with FRS 101. 

Foreign currency translation 

(a) Presentational currency 

The consolidated and parent company financial statements are presented in British pounds. The functional currency of 
the parent entity is also British pounds. 

(b) Transactions and balances 

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the date 
the transaction occurs. Any exchange gains or losses resulting from these transactions and the translation of monetary 
assets and liabilities at the consolidated statement of financial position date are recognised in the consolidated income 
statement,  except  to  the  extent  that  a  monetary  asset  or  liability  represents  a  net  investment  in  a  subsidiary  when 
exchange differences arising on translation are recognised in equity within the translation reserve. Amount due from 
or to subsidiaries are treated as part of net investment in the subsidiary when settlement is neither planned nor likely 
to occur in the foreseeable future.  

Foreign currency balances are translated at the year-end using exchange rate prevailing at the year-end. 

(c) Group companies 

The financial results and position of all group entities that have a functional currency different from the presentation 
currency of the Group are translated into the presentation currency as follows:  

i 

ii 

assets  and  liabilities  for  each  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  are  translated  at  the  closing 
exchange rate at the date of the consolidated statement of financial position. 

income  and  expenses  for  each  consolidated  income  statement  are  translated  at  average  exchange  rates 
(unless it is not a reasonable approximation to the exchange rate at the date of transaction). 

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iii 

all resulting exchange differences are recognised as a separate component of equity (cumulative translation 
reserve). 

Property, plant and equipment 

All property, plant and equipment (PPE) is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost 
includes expenditure that is directly attributable to the purchase of the items. 

Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of property, plant and equipment less estimated residual value on a 
straight line basis over its estimated useful life. The following rates and methods have been applied: 

Plant and equipment 
Office furniture 

33% straight line 
Between 10% and 33% straight line 

Each  asset's  residual  value  and  useful  life  is  reviewed,  and  adjusted  if  required,  at  each  consolidated  statement  of 
financial position date. The carrying amount of an asset is written down immediately to its recoverable amount if the 
carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount. 

Gains/losses  on  disposal  of  assets  are  determined  by  comparing  proceeds  received  to  the  carrying  amount.  Any 
gain/loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement. 

Going Concern 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors acknowledge that uncertainty 
exists over the ability of the Group to meet its funding requirements having incurred a net loss for the year of £1m.   

The  Group  uses  annual  budgeting,  forecasting  and  regular  performance  reviews  to  assess  the  longer  term 
profitability  of  the  Group  and  make  strategic  and  commercial  changes  as  required  ensuring  cash  resources  are 
maintained. Although there was a significant fall in revenues and a loss for the year ending 30 June 2018, the Group 
actively manages its use of cash, particularly marketing and other expenditure.  As part of this active management, 
the Group initiated the closure of offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia during the year. 

The Directors have  prepared a cash flow forecast  which indicates that  general  working  capital requirement are 
likely to require a further funding round within the next 12 months. The success of the previous equity funding 
rounds and access to other sources of capital supports the Director’s reasonable expectation that Mobile Streams 
will have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence throughout this period. 

It is noted that if additional funding is not available then the Group and Company would be unlikely to be able to 
continue as a going concern. These circumstances indicate the existence of a material uncertainty related to events 
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, 
that it may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

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Standards and Amendments to existing standards effective 1 July 2017 

There are no IFRS or IFRIC interpretations that are effective for the financial year beginning on or after 1 July 2017 
that have had a material impact on the group. 

New standards effective for accounting periods commencing on 1 July 2017 are: 

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

A number of the new standards, amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning 
after 1 July 2017, and have not been applied in preparing these consolidated financial statements. Those which are/may 
be relevant to the Group and expected to have significant effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Group 
are set out below The Group is yet to assess the full impact of these changes. 

•  IFRS  9  Financial  Instruments  addresses  the  classification,  measurement  and  recognition  of  financial  assets  and 
financial liabilities. It replaces the guidance in IAS 39 that relates to the classification and measurement of financial 
instruments The standard is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 Early adoption is 
permitted subject to EU endorsement.  

•  IFRS  15  Revenue  from  contracts  with  customers  deals  with  revenue  recognition  and  establishes  principles  for 
reporting  useful  information  to  users  of  financial  statements.  The  standard  replaces  IAS  18  Revenue  and  1AS  11 
Construction contracts and related interpretations. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 
January 2018 and earlier application is permitted subject to EU endorsement.  

The  impact  that  IFRS  15  will  have  on  the  financial  statements  has  begun  but  is  yet  to  be  completed  and  fully 
quantified. The Group has different contractual arrangements with each of its clients which will require detailed 
review  in  order  to  assess  the  changes  the  Group  will  need  to  make  to  its  revenue  recognition  policies  once  the 
standard is implemented. 

• IFRS 2 Share-based payments ("SBP") provides clarification concerning the treatment of vesting and non-vesting 
conditions. It also clarifies the treatment when tax laws oblige an entity to withhold an amount for an employee's tax 
obligation associated with a SBP and to transfer that amount to the tax authority on the employee's behalf. Finally the 
amendment  provides  further  guidance  on  accounting  for  modifications  of  options.  The  standard  is  effective  for 
accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018.  

The Directors do not expect that the adoption of the Standards and amendments listed above will have a material impact 
on the financial statements of the Group in the future periods. 

Intangible assets  

(a)  Goodwill 

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of net identifiable assets of the 
acquired entity at the date of acquisition. This goodwill for subsidiaries is included in intangible assets.  Goodwill is 
tested annually for impairment and carried at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is allocated to cash-
generating units for impairment testing.   

(b)  Assets acquired through business combinations  

These  consist  of  customer  relationships,  technology  based  assets  and  non-compete  agreements  acquired  through 
business combinations. To meet this definition, the intangibles must be identifiable either by being separable, or by 
arising from contractual or other legal rights.  Intangibles acquired through business combinations are recognised at 
fair  value.    Where  a  reliable  estimate  of  useful  life  of  the  intangible  can  be  obtained,  the  intangible  asset  is  to  be 
amortised using the straight line basis, over the useful life. Where there is an indication of impairment of intangibles, 
the intangible will be tested for impairment.  The estimated useful lives of these assets are: 

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Customer relationships 
Technology based assets 
Non-compete agreements 

3 years 
3 years 
3.5 years 

 (c)  Media content and Media platform development 

Media content and Media platform development represent intangible assets that have been acquired from third parties 
and  also  that  are  internally  generated,  including  capitalised  direct  staff  costs.  Content  and  platform  expenditure  is 
charged against income in the year in which it is incurred unless it meets the recognition criteria of IAS 38 Intangible 
Assets. To meet the criteria of an intangible asset the Group must demonstrate the following criteria:   

- 
- 
- 
- 
- 
- 

the technical feasibility of completing the asset so that it will be available for use, 
its intention to complete the intangible (or sell it),  
its ability to use or sell the intangible,  
that the intangible will generate future economic benefit,  
that adequate resources are available to complete the intangible, and 
the expenditure can be reliably measured. 

Intangible  assets,  if  capitalised,  are  amortised  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  period  of  the  expected  benefit. 
Amortisation commences when the asset is ready for use. 

(d) Appitalism 

Appitalism development represents intangible assets that have been internally generated, including capitalised direct 
staff costs. To meet the intangible asset criteria the group must demonstrate the technical feasibility of completing the 
asset so that it will be available for use, its intention to complete the intangible (or sell it), its ability to use or sell the 
intangible, that the intangible will generate future economic benefit, adequate resources to complete the intangible and 
the expenditure can be reliably measured. Intangible assets, if capitalised, are amortised on a straight line basis, and 
reviewed annually for indicators of impairment.   

(e)  Software 

Software represents assets that have been acquired from third parties. To meet the criteria for recognition the intangible 
asset must be both identifiable and either separable, or arise from contractual or other legal rights. Intangible assets 
acquired from third parties are stated at cost less accumulated amortisation and impairment losses. Where a reliable 
estimate of useful life of the intangible can be obtained, the intangible asset is to be amortised using the straight line 
basis,  over  the  useful  life.  Where  there  is  an  indication  of  impairment  of  intangible  assets  with  a  definite  life,  the 
intangible will be tested for impairment.  The estimated useful life of acquired software is 2 years. 

Amortisation is included in “Administrative expenses” in the consolidated income statement. 

Impairment of assets  

Assets  that  have  an  indefinite  useful  life,  such  as  goodwill,  are  not  subject  to  amortisation,  but  are  instead  tested 
annually for impairment and also tested whenever an event or change in situation indicates that the carrying amount 
may not be recoverable. Assets that are subject to amortisation are also tested for impairment whenever an event or 
change in situation indicates that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised in the 
consolidated income statement as the amount by which the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. 
The recoverable amount is determined by the higher of the fair value of an asset less costs to sell and the value in use. 
In order to assess impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which separate cash flows can be identified 
(cash generating units). 

Impairment charges are included in the “Administrative expenses” in the consolidated income statement.  

Taxation 

Current tax is the tax currently payable based on taxable profit for the year. 

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Deferred income tax is provided, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax base of 
assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the consolidated financial statements. However, deferred tax is not 
provided on the initial recognition of goodwill, nor on the initial recognition of an asset or liability unless the related 
transaction  is  a  business  combination  or  affects  tax  or  accounting  profit.  Deferred  tax  on  temporary  differences 
associated with shares in subsidiaries is not provided if reversal of these temporary differences can be controlled by 
the Group and it is probable that reversal will not occur in the foreseeable future. 

Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates known by the consolidated statement of financial position date and 
that are expected to apply when the deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. 
Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available 
against  which  the  temporary  differences  can  be  utilised.  Deferred  tax  liabilities  are  provided  in  full.  There  is  no 
discounting of assets or liabilities. 

Changes  in  deferred  tax  assets  or  liabilities  are  recognised  as  a  component  of  the  tax  expense  in  the  consolidated 
income  statement,  except  where  they  relate  to  items  that  are  charged  or  credited  directly  to  equity  or  other 
comprehensive income, in which case the related deferred tax is also charged or credited directly to equity or other 
comprehensive income. 

Provisions 

Provisions,  including  those  for  legal  claims,  are  recognised  when  the  Group  has  a  present  legal  or  constructive 
obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the 
obligation and the amount can be reliably estimated.  

Provisions are measured at the present value of management’s best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the 
present obligation at the  consolidated statement of  financial position date. The discount  rate  used to determine the 
present value reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability. 

Financial Assets  

a)  Cash and cash equivalents  

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

b)  Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the consolidated statement of financial position.  Trade 
receivables are recognised initially at fair value and later measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, 
less any provision for impairment. An impairment provision for trade receivables is established when there is objective 
evidence  that  the  Group  will  not be able to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the receivables. The 
provision is calculated as the difference between the receivable's carrying amount and the present value of estimated 
future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 

The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss  is 
recognised in the consolidated income statement. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited 
in the consolidated income statement. 

Financial Liabilities  

Financial liabilities are obligations to pay cash or deliver other financial assets and are recognised when the Group 
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.  All financial liabilities are recorded initially at fair 
value, net of direct issue costs. 

A  financial  liability  is  derecognised  only  when  the  obligation  is  extinguished,  that  is,  when  the  obligation  is 
discharged or cancelled or expires. 

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GROUP ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

The  Group's  financial  liabilities  consist  of  trade  and  other  payables,  which  are  measured  subsequent  to  initial 
recognition at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.   

All interest-related charges are reported in the consolidated income statement as finance costs.  

Revenue recognition 

As at 30 June 2018, the Group was organised into four geographical segments: Europe, North America, Latin America, 
and Asia Pacific. Revenues are from external customers only and are generated from three principal business activities: 
the sale of mobile content through Mobile Operator Services (Mobile Operator Sales), the sale of mobile content over 
the internet (Mobile Internet Sales) and the provision of consulting and technical services (Other Service Fees). 
Revenue includes the fair value of sale of goods and services, net of value added tax, rebates and discounts and after 
eliminating intercompany sales within the Group. Revenue is recognised as follows: 

a) Mobile Operator Sales & Mobile Internet Sales 

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when a Group entity has delivered media content to the end consumer, 
who has accepted the product and collectability of the related receivable is reasonably assured from the customer. 

b) Other Service Fees 

Revenue  is  recognised  in  the  accounting  period  in  which  the  services  are  rendered,  by  reference  to  the  stage  of 
completion of the specific transaction, on the basis of the actual service provided as a proportion of the total services 
to be provided. 

c) Interest Income 

Interest  receivable  is  recognised  in  the  consolidated  income  statement  using  the  effective  interest  method.  If  the 
collection of interest is considered doubtful, it is deferred and excluded from interest income in the consolidated income 
statement. 

d)  Deferred Income 

Revenue  that  has  been  collected  from  customers  but  where  the  above  conditions  are  not  met  is  recorded  in  the 
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position under accruals and deferred income and released to the  Consolidated 
income statement when the conditions are met. 

Share based payments 

Employees (including Directors) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, 
whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’). 

The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based Payments to all grants of equity instruments. 

The cost of equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the grant date of 
the equity instruments granted. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes model. 

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  is  recognised  in  the  consolidated  income  statement,  together  with  a 
corresponding increase in retained earnings, over the periods in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending 
on the date on which the relevant employees become fully entitled to the award (‘vesting date’). At each consolidated 
statement  of  financial  position  date  before  vesting  the  cumulative  expense  is  calculated,  representing  the  extent  to 
which the vesting period has expired and management’s best estimate of the achievement or otherwise of non-market 
conditions and of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest.  Market conditions are taken into account 
in determining the fair value of the options granted, at grant date, and are subsequently not adjusted for.  The movement 
in  cumulative  expense  since  the  previous  consolidated  statement  of  financial  position  date  is  recognised  in  the 
consolidated income statement, with a corresponding entry in equity. 

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No  expense  or  increase  in  equity  is  recognised  for  awards  that  do  not  ultimately  vest.  Awards  where  vesting  is 
conditional  upon  a  market  condition  are  treated  as  vesting  irrespective  of  whether  or  not  the  market  condition  is 
satisfied, provided that all other performance conditions are satisfied.  

Share capital 

Ordinary shares are classified as equity.  Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new shares or options 
are charged to the share premium account.  

Leased assets 

In accordance with IAS 17, all the Group’s leases are determined to be operating leases and the payments made under 
them are charged to the consolidated income statement on a straight line basis over the lease term.  Lease incentives 
are spread over the term of the lease.  

Operating leases are leases in which the risks and rewards of ownership are not transferred to the lessee. 

Equity balances 

a) Called up share capital 

Called up share capital represents the aggregate nominal value of ordinary shares in issue.  

b) Share premium  

The share premium account represents the incremental paid up capital above the nominal value of ordinary shares 
issued. 

c) Translation Reserve 

The translation reserve represents the cumulative translation adjustments on translation of foreign operations.  

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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTYear ended 30 June 2018                                                                       Year ended 30 June 2017                         £000’s£000’sRevenue213,046            5,695                     21         (1,868)                    (3,942) 211,178            1,753                     21            (638)                       (769) 21         (1,724)                    (2,598)          (1,184)                    (1,614) 5255               98                          6                 (2)                           (2)             (931)                    (1,518) 10               (84)                       (209)          (1,015)                    (1,727) Attributable to equity shareholders of Mobile Streams plc         (1,015)                  (1,727) Loss per share Pence per share  Pence per share Basic loss per share9(1.007)         (2.620)                   Diluted loss per share9(1.007)         (2.620)                   Finance incomeLoss before taxTax expenseLoss for the year* Administrative expenses include Depreciation, Amortisation and Impairment £6k (ended 30 June 2017: £19k); Share Based Compensation  £5k (ended 30 June 2017: £118k). Other administrative expenses £1.7m (ended 30 June 2017: £2.4m).Finance expenseAttributable to:Operating LossCost of salesGross profitSelling and marketing costsAdministrative expenses * 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 

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Year ended 30 June 2018Year ended 30 June 2017£000’s£000’s(1,015)           (1,728)            Amounts which may be reclassified to profit & loss(533)              (103)               (1,548)           (1,831)            (1,548)           (1,831)            Loss for the yearExchange differences on translating foreign operationsTotal comprehensive loss for the yearTotal comprehensive loss for the year attributable to:Equity shareholders of Mobile Streams plc 
 
 
   
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

The notes on pages 31 to 49 form part of these financial statements. 

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 8 November 2018 and are signed on its behalf 
by: 

E Benasso 
Chief Financial Officer 

Company registration number: 03696108 

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20182017£000’s£000’sAssets127                        16                       Deferred tax asset1774                       155                     81                      171                    Current14904                    1,571                  151,039                2,260                  1,943                3,831                2,024                4,002                Equity18200                    182                     12,550              12,463                (3,786)              (3,253)               (8,563)              (7,553)               401                    1,839                Current161,410                1,649                  213                    514                     1,623                2,163                1,623                2,163                Total equity and liabilities2,024                4,002                Translation reserveNon- CurrentCurrent  tax liabilitiesTotal liabilitiesProperty, plant and equipmentTrade and other receivablesCash and cash equivalentsTotal assetsEquity attributable to equity holders of Mobile Streams plcRetained earningsTotal equityTrade and other payablesCalled up share capitalShare premium 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

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Called up share capitalShare premiumTranslation reserve Retained earningsTotal Equity£000’s£000’s£000’s£000’s£000’sBalance at 30 June 201674               10,579        (3,150)          (5,943)        1,560          Balance at 1 July 201674               10,579         (3,150)           (5,943)         1,560           Credit for share based payments-                  -                   -                     118               118              New Equity108             1,884           -                     -                    1,992           Transactions with owners108             1,884           -                     118               2,110           Loss for the 12 months ended 30 June 2017-                  -                   -                     (1,728)         (1,728)         Exchange differences on translating foreign operations-                  -                   (103)              -                    (103)            Total comprehensive loss for the year-                  -                   (103)              (1,728)         (1,831)         Balance at 30 June 2017182            12,463        (3,253)          (7,553)        1,839          Balance at 1 July 2017182             12,463         (3,253)           (7,553)         1,839           Credit for share based payments-                  -                   -                     5                   5                  New Equity18               87                -                     -                    105              Transactions with owners18               87                -                     5                   110              Disposal of subsidiary -                  -                   -                     -                    -                   Loss for the 12 months ended 30 June 2018-                  -                   -                     (1,015)         (1,015)         Exchange differences on translating foreign operations-                  -                   (533)              -                    (533)            Total comprehensive loss for the year-                  -                   (533)              (1,015)         (1,548)         Balance at 30 June 2018200            12,550        (3,786)          (8,563)        401             Equity attributable to equity holders of Mobile Streams Plc 
 
 
 
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 

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Year ended 30 June 2018Year ended 30 June 2017                      £000’s£000’sOperating activitiesLoss before taxation(931)                 (1,518)               Adjustments:Share based payments5                        118                     Depreciation46                        19                       Impairments13-                         -                         Interest received5(255)                 (98)                    Interest paid62                        2                         Changes in trade and other receivables667                    1,005                  Changes in trade and other payables(239)                 54                       Tax paid(385)                 (692)                  Total cash generated in operating activities(1,130)              (1,110)              Investing activitiesAdditions to property, plant and equipment12(17)                   (15)                    Interest received5255                    98                       Interest paid6(2)                      (2)                      Net Cash generated from investing activities236                    81                      Financing activitiesEquity fundraise (net of expenses paid)105                    1,969                  Net Cash generated from financing activities105                    1,969                  Net change in cash and cash equivalents(789)                 940                     Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year2,260                1,367                  Exchange (losses) on cash and cash equivalents(432)                 (47)                    Cash and cash equivalents, end of year151,039                2,260                 
 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1. GENERAL INFORMATION 

Mobile  Streams  Plc  (the  Company)  and  its  subsidiaries  (together  'the  Group')  sell  digital  content,  primarily  for 
distribution on wireless devices. The Group has subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America. The 
Group has made various strategic acquisitions to build its market share in these regions. 

The Company is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in the United Kingdom. The address of its 
registered office is 14 Cleveland Grove, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1XF 

The Company is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market. 

These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of Directors on 8 November 2018. 

2. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS 

Estimates and judgements are evaluated on a regular basis and are based on historical experience and other factors, 
such as expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. 

2.1 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES, JUDGEMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS 

The Group makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates, by definition, will rarely equal 
the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment 
to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below. 

Estimates 

 (a) Accrued revenue and accrued content costs 

Estimation is required by management to determine the value of accrued revenue and accrued content cost liability 
which is based on the content delivery to its customers. Due to the timing of confirmation of delivery of content to its 
customers from the service providers, management estimation is applied to determine the level of accrued revenue and 
accrued content liability to be recognised within the financial statements until confirmation is received. 

Judgement 

(b)  Income taxes 

The Group is subject to income taxes in various jurisdictions. Judgement is required in determining the worldwide 
provision  for  income  taxes.  There  are  many  transactions/calculations  for  which  the  ultimate  tax  determination  is 
uncertain during the ordinary course of business. Where the final tax outcome is different to what is initially recorded, 
such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions.   

(c) Deferred taxation 

Judgement  is  required  by  management  in  determining  whether  the  Group  should  recognise  a  deferred  tax  asset.  
Management consider whether there is sufficient certainty its tax losses available to carry forward will ultimately be 
offset against future earnings, this judgement impacts on the degree to which deferred tax assets are recognised. The 
deferred tax credit is produced by the Argentina subsidiary, which has been profitable and paid income tax return along 
the years.  

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3.  SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE GROUP'S AUDITOR AND NETWORK FIRMS 

During the year ended 30 June 2018 the Group (including its overseas subsidiaries) obtained the following services 
from the Group's auditor and network firms: 

4.  OPERATING LOSS 

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Year ended  2018Year ended  2017£000's£000's47                  51                   Non-Audit services:Fees payable to the Company's auditor and its associates for other services:     Interim statement review-                     9                          Tax compliance 7                    6                     54                  66                   Fees payable to the Company’s auditor and its associates for the audit of the parent company and consolidated accountsOperating loss is stated after charging the following items:Year ended  2018Year ended  2017Notes£000's£000'sDepreciation126                    19                   Loss on foreign currency(32)               3                     (26)               22                   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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5.  FINANCE INCOME 

6.  FINANCE EXPENSE 

7.  DIRECTORS’ AND OFFICERS’ REMUNERATION 

The Directors are regarded as the key management personnel of Mobile Streams Plc. 

Charges in relation to remuneration received by key management personnel for services in all capacities during the 
year ended 30 June 2018 are as follows: 

8. DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES 

Staff costs including Directors during the year were as follows: 

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2018 2017£000's£000'sInterest receivable255                98                  20182017£000's£000'sInterest expense(2)                  (2)                  KEY MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION20182017£000’s£000’sShort- term employee benefits -       benefits6                    6 -          salaries/remuneration319                357                 325                363                2018 2017£000's£000'sWages and salaries999                                     1,520              Social security costs95                                       137                 1,094                                  1,657             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The average number of employees during the year to 30 June 2018 was as follows: 

9.  LOSS PER SHARE 

Basic loss per share is calculated by dividing the loss or profit attributable to equity holders of the company by the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period. The options this year are not-dilutive as loss-
making. 

Reconciliations of the earnings and weighted average number of shares used in the calculations are set out overleaf.  

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BENEFITSEuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaLatin AmericaGroupBenefits(7)                -                    (3)                    (42)                  (52)             (7)                -                    (3)                    (42)                 (52)             Year ended  2018Year ended  2017NumberNumberManagement5                                          6                     Administration13                                       16                   18                                       22                  Year ended  2018Year ended  2017Pence per sharePence per shareBasic loss per share(1.007)                      (2.620)                       Diluted loss per share                                                                                     (1.007)                      (2.620)                        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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For year ended 30 June 2018, 4m (2017: 4m) potential ordinary shares has been excluded from the calculations of 
earnings per share as they are anti-dilutive. 

The adjusted EPS has been calculated to reflect the underlying profitability of the business by excluding non-cash 
charges for depreciation, amortisation, impairments and share compensation charges.  

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20182017£000's£000'sLoss for the year(1,015)                      (1,727)                      For adjusted earnings per share£000's£000'sLoss for the year(1,015)                      (1,727)                       Add back: share compensation expense5                                118                             Add back: depreciation and amortisation       6                                19                               Adjusted loss for the year(1,004)                      (1,590)                      Weighted average number of shares                                                                  Number of sharesNumber of sharesFor basic earnings per share100,752,533            65,910,376                 Exercisable share options-                                 -                                 For diluted earnings per share100,752,533            65,910,376              Pence per sharePence per shareAdjusted Loss per share(0.997)                      (2.414)                       Adjusted diluted Loss per share(0.997)                      (2.414)                        
 
 
 
 
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10. INCOME TAX EXPENSE  

The tax charge is based on the profit before tax for the year and represents: 

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20182017£'000£'000Foreign tax on profits of the period3176Total current tax 3176Deferred tax:Origination & reversal of timing differences:  (Deferred tax charge/(credit) (Note 17))81                  33                  Tax on (loss)/profit on ordinary activities84209Factors affecting the tax charge for the periodLoss on ordinary activities before tax(931)              (1,518)           Loss multiplied by standard rateof corporation tax in the United Kingdom of 19% / 20.75%(193)              (315)              Effects of:Adjustment for tax-rate differences(28)                (39)                Expenses not deductible for tax purposes (81)                (33)                Expenses not deductible others subsidiaries                961                 402 Other(120)              (120)              Current tax charge for the period732209ComprisingCurrent tax expense3176                  81                   33 84209Provision for deferred tax (Deferred tax asset)Provision brought forward155189Current Year(81)                (33)                Traslation adjustment-                     (1)                  Deferred tax provision/(asset) carried forward74155Relating toExpenses deducted in Argentina on a paid basis74155Provision for deferred tax74155Deferred tax (expense), income, resulting from the origination and reversal of temporary differences 
 
 
 
 
 
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11. DIVIDENDS 

No dividends were paid or proposed during the current year or prior year. 

12. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 

13. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

The Group impaired in full the remaining value of goodwill attributable to Mobile Streams (Hong Kong) Limited and 
its subsidiaries in Singapore and Australia which make up the Asia Pacific operating segment at June 2014.  

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Office furniture, plant and equipment£000’sCostAt 1 July 2017571                      Additions(17)                     Translation adjustments(63)                     At 30 June 2018491                     DepreciationAt 1 July 2017555                      Provided in the year(6)                       Translation adjustments(65)                     At 30 June 2018484                     Net book value at 30 June 20187                         Office furniture, plant and equipment£000’sCostAt 1 July 2016556                      Additions15                        Translation adjustments-                          At 30 June 2017571                     DepreciationAt 1 July 2016536                      Provided in the year19                        Translation adjustments-                          At 30 June 2017555                     Net book value at 30 June 201716                        
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Other intangible assets 
Mobile Streams’ other intangible assets comprised acquired customer relationships, technology based assets and non-
compete agreements.  These assets are fully amortised. 

14. TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES 

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Media platform development and softwareMedia contentAppitalismOther intangiblesSubtotalGoodwillTotal£000’s£000's£000's£000’s£000's£000's£000'sCostAt 1 July 20172,348              332             337             2,364           5,381          2,670          8,051        At 30 June 20182,348             332            337            2,364         5,381        2,670        8,051        Accumulated amortisation and impairmentAt 1 July 20172,348              332             337             2,364           5,381          2,670          8,051        At 30 June 20182,348             332            337            2,364         5,381        2,670        8,051        Net book value at 30 June 2018-                      -                 -                 -                  -                 -                 -                 Media platform development and softwareMedia contentAppitalismOther intangiblesSubtotalGoodwillTotal£000’s£000's£000's£000’s£000's£000's£000'sCostAt 1 July 20162,348              332             337             2,364           5,381          2,670          8,051        At 30 June 20172,348             332            337            2,364         5,381        2,670        8,051        Accumulated amortisation and impairmentAt 1 July 20162,348              332             337             2,364           5,381          2,670          8,051        Impairment-                      -                 -                 -                  -                 -                 -                 At 30 June 20172,348             332            337            2,364         5,381        2,670        8,051        Net book value at 30 June 2017-                      -                 -                 -                  -                 -                 -                 20182017£000's£000'sTrade receivables203                297                 Accrued receivables62                  146                 Other debtors639                1,128              904                1,571             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The carrying value of receivables is considered a reasonable approximation of fair value. 

In addition, some of the unimpaired trade receivables are past due as at the reporting date. The age profile of trade 
receivables is as follows:  

Provision for doubtful debts reconciliation  

Trade and other receivables that are not impaired are considered to be collectible within the Group’s payment terms, 
negotiated with each customer. 

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20182017£000’s£000’sWithin termsNot more than 30 days79                  212OverdueNot more than 3 months74                  6                     More than 3 months but not more than 6 months4                    6                     More than 6 months but not more than 1 year4                    24                   More than 1 year200                200                 Provision for doubtful debts(157)              (151)               203                297                20182017£000’s£000’sOpening provision for doubtful debts151                192Change in provision during the year6                    (41)                 157                151Closing provision for doubtful debts 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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15. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

Cash and cash equivalents include the following components: 

£520k (2017: £574k) is held in Government bonds that can be liquidated within 3 months. This is included in the 
Argentina cash balance.  

16. TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES 

All amounts are current. The carrying values are considered to be a reasonable approximation of fair value. 

17. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

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20182017£000’s£000’sArgentina´s cash at bank and in hand 599654Other companies4401,606Cash at bank and in hand1,039            2,260            20182017£000’s£000’sTrade payables247                368                 Other payables116                150                 Accruals and deferred income1,047            1,131              1,410            1,649            Balance 30 June 2016Recognised in consolidated income statementBalance 30 June 2017Recognised in consolidated income statementTraslation AdjustmentBalance 30 June 2018£000’s£000’s£000’s£000’s£000’s£000’sDeferred tax asset: - Expenses accrued23                     (9)                    14                     (1)                    13                    - Royalties53                     (5)                    48                     (28)                  20                    - Bonus provisions-                       -                       -                       -                       -                      - Others112                   (19)                  93                     (52)                  41                   Deferred tax asset 188                  (32)                 155                  (81)                 -                       74                  Deferred tax liability: - On intangible assets-                       -                       -                       -                       -                       -                      
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The  majority of the deferred  tax asset credit  was produced from  unpaid intercompany balances  in  Argentina. This 
temporary difference is expected to be reversed once the balances are repaid. No deferred tax asset has been recognised 
in respect of surplus tax losses available for carry forward due to uncertainty over the timing of future taxable profits.  

18. SHARE CAPITAL 

The Company only has one class of share.  The total number of shares in issue as at 30 June 2018 is 100,752,533 (30 
June 2017: 91,593,533) with a par value of £0.002 per share. All issued shares are fully paid. 

The Group’s main source of capital is the parent company’s equity shares. The policy which is met by the Group is to 
retain sufficient authorised share capital so as to be able to issue further shares to fund acquisitions, settle share based 
transactions and raise new funds.  Share based payments relate to employee share options schemes.  The schemes have 
restrictions on headroom so as not to dilute the value of issued shares of the Company.  The Group has not raised debt 
financing in the past and expects not to do so in the future.   

Allotted, called up and fully paid 

Other Reserves 

Share Premium Account 
The balance in the share premium account represents the proceeds received above the nominal value on the issue of 
the Company's equity share capital. 

Translation Reserve 
The Translation reserve contains the exchange differences arising on translating foreign operations. 

19. SHARE BASED PAYMENTS  

The Group operates three share option incentive plans – an Enterprise Management Incentive Scheme, a Global Share 
Option Plan and an ISO Sub Plan  - in order to attract and retain key staff.  The remuneration committee  can grant 
options over shares in the Company to employees of the Group.  Options are granted with a fixed exercise price equal 
to the market price of the shares under option at the date of grant and are equity settled, the contractual life of an option 

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20182017£000's£000'sAuthorised298298149,082,791 ordinary shares of £0.002 each (30 June 2017: 149,082,791)Allotted, called up and fully paid:100,752,533 ordinary shares of £0.002 each (30 June 2017: 91,593,533)200183Year ended  2018Year ended  2017In issue at 1 July 201791,593,533                37,114,283                Issued9,159,000                  54,479,250                In issue at 30 June 2018100,752,533              91,593,533                 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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is 10 years. Exercise of an option is subject to continued employment.  Options are valued at date of grant using the 
Black-Scholes option pricing model. 

The volatility of the Company's share price on the date of grant was calculated as the average of volatilities of share 
prices of companies in the Peer Group on the corresponding date. The volatility of share price of each company in the 
Peer Group was calculated as the average of annualised standard deviations of daily continuously compounded returns 
on the Company's stock, calculated over 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 years back from the date of grant, where applicable.  The risk-
free rate is the yield to maturity on the date of grant of a UK Gilt Strip, with term to maturity equal to the life of the 
option.  The expected life of an employee share option is 5 years. 
The calculation model includes these variables: 

Expected volatility: 86.7% 

Expected dividends: 0 (Nil) 

Risk free interest rate: 1.99% 

Share options in issue at the year-end under the various schemes are: 

1. 

2. 

3. 

Personal to the Option Holder and are not transferable, or assignable. 

Shall not be exercisable on or after the tenth anniversary of the grant date. 

Subject to the rules of the Plans, the Options shall Vest as follows – Options vest at 33.3% per year: 

 

 

 

33.3% vest on the First Anniversary of the grant of option; 

A second 33.3% vest on the Second Anniversary of the grant of option; and 

The last 33.33% vest on the Third Anniversary of the grant of option. 

No share options were exercised during the year ended on 30 June 2018. (2017: Nil). 

The total charge for the year relating to employee share based payment plans was £5k (2017: £118k), all of which 
related to equity-settled share based payment transactions. 

20. OPERATING LEASES 

The Group operating leases for land and buildings were cancelled before the end of the year. 

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Weighted average remaining life (years):Weighted average remaining life (years):ContractualContractual£0 - £0.500.2821,014            3.30.282             1,014             4.3                           £0.51 - £1.000.6403,487            2.10.640             3,487             3.1                           20182017Range of exercise pricesWeighted average exercise price (£)Number of Shares (000's)Weighted average exercise price (£)Number of Shares (000's) 
 
 
 
 
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Lease payments recognised as an expense during the period amount to £47k (2017: £108k). 

21. SEGMENT REPORTING 

As at 30 June 2018, the Group was organised into 4 geographical segments: Europe, North America, Latin American, 
and Asia Pacific. The operating segments are organised, managed and reported to the Chief Operating Decision Maker 
based on their geographical location. Revenues are from external customers only and generated from three principal 
business activities: the sale of mobile content through Multi-National Organisation’s (Mobile Operator Services), the 
sale  of  mobile  content  over  the  internet  (Mobile  Internet  Services)  and  the  provision  of  consulting  and  technical 
services (Other Service Fees). 

All operations are continuing and all inter-segment transactions are priced and carried out at arm’s length. 

The segmental results for the year ended 30 June 2018 are as follows: 

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20182017£000's£000'sFuture minumum lease payments under "non-cancelable" operating leasesWithin one year-                     -                     In two-five years-                     -                     In more than five years-                     -                     -                     -                     Land and Buildings£000'sEuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaLatin AmericaGroupMobile Operator Services2                   1                    31                     -                       34                 Mobile Internet Services-                   543                -                       2,463               3,006            Other Service fees5                   -                    1                       -                       6                   Total Revenue7                   544                32                     2,463               3,046            Cost of sales(2)                (305)             (15)                  (1,546)             (1,868)         Gross profit5                   239                17                     917                  1,178            Selling, marketing and administration expenses(4,364)         198                (98)                  1,913               (2,351)         Trading EBITDA*(4,359)         437                (81)                  2,830               (1,173)         Depreciation, amortisation and impairment-                   -                    -                       (6)                    (6)                Share based compensation(5)                -                    -                       -                       (5)                Finance income-                   -                    -                       255                  255               Finance expense(39)              -                    39                     (2)                    (2)                Loss before tax(4,403)         437                (42)                  3,077               (931)            Taxation-                   -                    -                       (84)                  (84)              Loss after tax(4,403)         437                (42)                  2,993               (1,015)         Segmental assets                                 123               273                202                   1,426               2,024            Segmental liabilities161               73                  302                   1,087               1,623             
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The segmental results for the year ended 30 June 2017 are as follows: 

* Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, impairments of assets and share compensation 

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£000'sEuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaLatin AmericaGroupMobile Operator Services34                 2                    48                     -                       84                 Mobile Internet Services-                   398                4                       5,195               5,597            Other Service fees10                 -                    3                       1                      14                 Total Revenue44                 400                55                     5,196               5,695            Cost of sales(8)                (260)             (12)                  (3,662)             (3,942)         Gross profit36                 140                43                     1,534               1,753            Selling, marketing and administration expenses(596)            (442)             (120)                (2,072)             (3,230)         Trading EBITDA*(560)            (302)             (77)                  (538)                (1,477)         Depreciation, amortisation and impairment-                   -                    (19)                  -                       (19)              Share based compensation(118)            -                    -                       -                       (118)            Finance income-                   -                    -                       98                    98                 Finance expense(2)                -                    1                       (1)                    (2)                Loss before tax(680)            (302)             (95)                  (441)                (1,518)         Taxation(84)              -                    -                       (125)                (209)            Loss after tax(764)            (302)             (95)                  (566)                (1,727)         Segmental assets                                 1,370            314                175                   2,143               4,002            Segmental liabilities269               57                  297                   1,540               2,163             
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The totals presented in the Group’s operating region segments reconcile to the Group's key financial figures as 
presented in its financial statements as follows: 
2 

2006

Revenue in Argentina represents 76.6% of the total revenue of the Group; then India 17.6%, Mexico 4.6% and the rest 
of the companies 1.4%. One main customer in Argentina comprises the 76% of the total Group revenue. 

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20182017£000’s£000’sSegment revenuesTotal segment revenues3,046              5,695               Group’s revenues3,046              5,695              Segment resultsTotal segment Loss after tax (1,015)           (1,727)             Group’s Loss after tax(1,015)           (1,727)           Segment assetsTotal segment assets2,024              4,002               Consolidation eliminations-                       -                       Group’s assets2,024              4,002              Segment liabilitiesTotal segment liabilities1,623              2,163               Consolidation eliminations-                       -                       Groups’s liabilities1,623              2,163               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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INTEREST REVENUE 

Interest Revenue for the year ended 30 June 2018 was £255k (2017: £98k) 

DEFERRED TAX 

The deferred tax credit was produced by the Argentina subsidiary, which was profitable along the years.  

22. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

The Group has no capital commitments as at 30 June 2018 (30 June 2017: £Nil). 

23. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

Key Management 

The only related party transactions that occurred during the year were the remuneration of senior management disclosed 
in note 7.   

24.  RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 

The Group is exposed to currency and liquidity risk, which result from both its operating and investing activities. The 
Group's risk management is coordinated  in close co-operation with the Board and focuses on actively securing the 
Group's  short  to  medium  term  cash  flows  by  minimising  the  exposure  to  financial  markets.  The  most  significant 
financial risks to which the Group is exposed are described below. Also refer to the accounting policies. 

Foreign currency risk 

The  Group  is  exposed  to  transaction  foreign  exchange  risk.  The  currencies  where  the  Group  is  most  exposed  to 
volatility are US Dollars, Argentine Peso, Mexican Peso, Indian Rupee and Colombian Peso.  

Currently, there is generally an alignment of assets and liabilities in a particular market and no hedging instruments 
are used. In Latin American markets cash in excess of working capital is converted into a hard currency such as 
US Dollars, except in Argentina, where domestic regulations prevented companies from acquiring US Dollars until 
December 2015. Given this situation, the Argentine subsidiary is considering other alternatives to hedge a possible 

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Year ended 30 June 2018DEFERRED TAXEuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaLatin AmericaGroupDeferred Tax-                   -                    -                       74                    74                -                   -                    -                       74                    74                Year ended 30 June 2017DEFERRED TAXEuropeAsia PacificNorth AmericaLatin AmericaGroupDeferred Tax-                   -                    -                       155                  155              -                   -                    -                       155                 155               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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devaluation  of  local  currency.  The  Company  will  continue  to  review  its  currency  risk  position  as  the  overall 
business profile changes. 

Foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities,  which are all short-term in nature and translated into 
local currency at the closing rate, are as follows. 

Percentage movements for the period in regards to the British Pound to US Dollar, Australian Dollar and Argentine 
Peso exchange rates are as follows. These percentages have been determined based on the average market volatility 
in exchange rates during the period. 

Argentina economy is considered to be in hyperinflation since July 1 2018 according IFRS guidelines. Argentina will 
apply the inflation adjustment to the non-monetary items since July 1st 2018. The impact of the hyperinflationary 
accounting is yet to be assessed by management. The impact will first be reported in the 2019 interim financial 
statements. 

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USDAUSARSOtherUSDAUSARSOtherNominal amounts££££££££Financial assets158         5             757              428       129              60           1,437      389         Financial liabilities (302)      (18)        (498)           (644)     (297)           (50)        (943)      (606)      Short-term exposure(144)      (13)        259              (216)     (168)           10           494         (217)      2018000’s2017000’s20182017US Dollar-1%3%Australian Dollar-5%6%Argentine Peso-43%-6%Effect of possible changes in currency rates£'000£'000Currency: GBPEffect on ProfitEffect on EquityEffect of a 10% Peso devaluation (against the GBP)(175)           (175)      Effect of a 20% Peso devaluation (against the GBP)(351)           (351)      Year ended  2018Year ended  2017£000's£000'sForeign currency32               (3)                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Liquidity risk 

The Group seeks to manage financial risk by ensuring sufficient liquidity is available to meet foreseeable needs.  
Management prepares cash flow forecasts which are reviewed at Board meetings to ensure liquidity.  The Group 
has no borrowing arrangements. 

As at 30 June 2018, the Group’s financial liabilities were all current and have contractual maturities as follows: 

The maturity of the Group’s financial liabilities, which were all current at the previous year end, was as follows: 

Capital Management Disclosures 

Management assesses the Group’s capital requirements in order to maintain an efficient overall financing structure 
while avoiding excessive leverage. The Group manages the capital structure and makes adjustments to it in the 
light of changes in economic conditions and the risk characteristics of the underlying assets. In order to maintain 
or adjust the capital structure, the Group could return capital to shareholders or issue new shares. 

The Group considers its capital to comprise the following: 

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Trade and other payables30 June 20186 to 12 months£000’s363£000’sWithin 6 months-Trade and other payables30 June 2017518-£000’s£000’s6 to 12 monthsWithin 6 months20182017£000's£000'sOrdinary Share capital201                            183                  Share premium12,550                       12,463             translation reserve(3,786)                       (3,253)            Retained earnings(8,563)                       (7,553)            402                           1,840              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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25. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

The Group’s financial assets and financial liabilities, as defined by IAS 32, are categorised as follows: 

Management have assessed that the fair value of cash and short term deposits, trade receivables, accrued receivables, 
trade payables and accrued payables approximate to their carrying amounts as those items have short term maturities. 

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20182017£000’s£000’sFinancial AssetsAccrued Receivables62                    146                  Trade receivables203                  297                  Cash and Cash equivalents1,039               2,260               Group’s revenues1,304             2,703             Financial LiabilitiesTrade Creditors(247)               (368)               Accrued content costs(553)               (630)               Other Accrued liabilities(494)               (501)               Group’s assets(1,294)           (1,499)            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Independent auditor’s report to the members of Mobile Streams PLC 

Opinion 

OUR OPINION ON THE PARENT COMPANY FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS IS UNMODIFIED 

We have audited the parent company financial statements of Mobile Streams PLC for the year ended 
30 June 2018, which comprise the Company accounting policies, the Company Statement of 
Financial Position, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and notes to the financial 
statements. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable 
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 101 
‘Reduced Disclosure Framework’ (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

In our opinion, the parent company financial statements: 

  give a true and fair view of the state of the parent company’s affairs as at 30 June 2018; 
  have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting 

Practice; and 

  have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.  

Basis for opinion 
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs 
(UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the ‘Auditor’s 
responsibilities for the audit of the parent company financial statements’ section of our report. We are independent of 
the parent company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the parent company 
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. 

MATERIAL UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO GOING CONCERN 

We draw attention to the company accounting policies on page 55 in the financial statements, which states that 
uncertainty remains over the ability of the parent company to meet its funding requirements, having incurred a net 
loss for the year of £3,977,000.  This condition, along with the other matters as set forth on page 55 indicate that a 
material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the parent company’s ability to continue as a going 
concern.  Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. 

Who we are reporting to 
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. 

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OVERVIEW OF OUR AUDIT APPROACH 

  Overall materiality: £17,000, which represents 1% of the company's net 

assets;  

  Key audit matters were identified as described in the ‘Key audit matters’ 

section below; and   

  Our audit approach was a risk-based approach founded on a thorough 

understanding of the company's business, its environment and risk profile.  

Key audit matters 
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of the 
parent company 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 parent company financial 
statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these 
matters. 

Except for the matter described in the ‘Material uncertainty related to going concern’ section, we 
identified no other key audit matters in relation to the audit of the parent company financial statements. 

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 work and in evaluating the results of that work. 

We determined materiality for the audit of the parent company financial statements as a whole to be £17,000, which 
is 1% of the parent company’s net assets. This benchmark is considered to be the most appropriate because the 
company is a holding company and as such its primary purpose is to hold investments in subsidiaries for the group, 
for which net assets is a key indicator of performance. 

Materiality for the current year is lower than the level that we determined for the year ended 30 June 2017 to reflect 
the lower net assets of the company.  

We use a different level of materiality, performance materiality, to drive the extent of our testing and this was set at 
75% of financial statement materiality.  

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

Overall materiality

25%

75%

Tolerance for
potential
uncorrected
mistatements

Performance
materiality

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We also determine a lower level of specific materiality for, for example, directors' remuneration and related party 
transactions. 

We determined the threshold at which we will communicate misstatements to the audit committee to be £1,000. In 
addition, we will communicate misstatements below that threshold that, in our view, warrant reporting on qualitative 
grounds. 

AN OVERVIEW OF THE SCOPE OF OUR AUDIT 

Our audit approach was a risk-based approach founded on a thorough understanding of the company's business, its 
environment and risk profile, and in particular included performing substantive procedures on significant transactions 
which included journal entries, individual material balances and disclosures, the extent of which was based on 
various factors such as our overall assessment of the control environment and our evaluation of the design and 
implementation of controls around significant risk areas.  

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 parent company financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other 
information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the parent 
company 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 of the parent company 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. 

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

MATTER ON WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT UNDER THE 
COMPANIES ACT 2006 

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of 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 directors’ 
report. 

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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 PARENT COMPANY 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

As explained more fully in the directors’ responsibilities statement set out on page 13, the directors are responsible 
for the preparation of the parent company 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 parent 
company financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the parent company financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing 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 parent company or to 
cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE PARENT 
COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the parent company 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 parent company financial statements. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the parent company 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. 

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OTHER MATTER 

We have reported separately on the group financial statements of Mobile Streams Plc for the year ended 30 June 
2018. That report includes details of the group key audit matters; how we applied the concept of materiality in 
planning and performing our audit; and an overview of the scope of our audit. That report also includes a statement 
on a material uncertainty related to going concern. 

Sergio Cardoso 
Senior Statutory Auditor 
for and on behalf of Grant Thornton UK LLP 
Statutory Auditor, Chartered Accountants 
London  
8 November 2018 

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COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Statement of compliance  

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and in accordance 
with  Financial  Reporting  Standard  101  –  “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. 

The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis. The financial statements are presented in Sterling 
(£) and have been presented in round thousands (£’000). 

In preparing these financial statements the Company has taken advantage of all disclosure exemptions conferred by 
FRS 101. Therefore these financial statements do not include: 

1.  A statement of cash flows and related notes  
2.  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. 

3.  The effect of future accounting standards not adopted. 
4.  Certain share based payment disclosures. 
5.  Disclosures in relation to impairment of assets. 
6.  Disclosures  in  respect  of  financial  instruments  (other  than  disclosures  required  as  a  result  of  recording 

financial instruments at fair value). 

Additionally, the consolidated Group prepares accounts under IFRS which should be read in conjunction with these 
statements. 

Basis of preparation 

The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis.  The principal accounting policies are set out 
below. The company has applied the exemption under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not included 
the individual profit and loss account statement in the financial statements.  

Going concern 

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The Directors acknowledge that uncertainty 
exists over the ability of the Company to meet its funding requirements having incurred a net loss for the year of 
£3.98m.   

The  Group  uses  annual  budgeting,  forecasting  and  regular  performance  reviews  to  assess  the  longer  term 
profitability  of  the  Group  and  make  strategic  and  commercial  changes  as  required  ensuring  cash  resources  are 
maintained. Although there was a significant fall in revenues and a loss for the year ending 30 June 2018, the Group 
actively manages its use of cash, particularly marketing and other expenditure.  As part of this active management, 
the Group initiated the closure of offices in Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.  

The Directors have prepared a cash flow forecast  which indicates that  general  working  capital requirement are 
likely to require a further funding round within the next 12 months. The success of the previous equity funding 
rounds and access to other sources of capital supports the Director’s reasonable expectation that Mobile Streams 
will have sufficient resources to continue in operational existence throughout this period. 

It is noted that if additional funding is not available then the Group and Company would be unlikely to be able to 
continue as a going concern. These circumstances indicate the existence of a material uncertainty related to events 
or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and, therefore, 
that it may be unable to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. 

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COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES 

Investments in subsidiaries are stated in the Company’s consolidated statement of financial position at cost less 
provisions for impairment. 

DEFERRED TAXATION 

Deferred tax is recognised on all timing differences  where  the transactions or events that give the  company an 
obligation to pay more tax in the  future, or a right to pay less tax in the future, have occurred by the  company 
statement of financial position date. Deferred tax assets are recognised when it is more likely than not that they will 
be recovered. 

Deferred  tax  is  measured  using  rates  of  tax  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively  enacted  by  the  company 
statement of financial position date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are not discounted. 

FOREIGN CURRENCIES 

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction.  Monetary 
assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated at the rates of exchange ruling at the company statement of 
financial position date. All exchange differences are dealt with through the profit and loss account. 

OPERATING LEASES 

Rentals in respect of leases are charged to the profit and loss account in equal amounts over the lease term. 

SHARE BASED PAYMENTS 

Employees (including Directors) of the Group receive remuneration in the form of share-based payment transactions, 
whereby employees render services in exchange for shares or rights over shares (‘equity-settled transactions’). 

Equity settled transactions 

The Group has applied the requirements of IFRS 2 “Share Based Payments” to all grants of equity instruments. 

The cost of equity settled transactions with employees is measured by reference to the fair value at the grant date of 
the equity instruments granted. The fair value is determined by using the Black-Scholes model. 

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised, together with a corresponding increase in retained earnings, over 
the periods in which the performance conditions are fulfilled, ending on the date on  which the relevant employees 
become fully entitled to the award (‘vesting date’). At each company statement of financial position date before vesting, 
the cumulative expense is calculated, representing the extent to which the vesting period has expired and management’s 
best estimate of the achievement or otherwise of non-market conditions and of the number of equity instruments that 
will ultimately vest.  Market conditions are taken into account in determining the fair value of options granted, at grant 
date,  and  are  not  subsequently  adjusted  for.  The  movement  in  cumulative  expense  since  the  previous  company 
statement of financial position date  is recognised in the  company  income statement,  with a corresponding entry in 
equity. 

No  expense  or  increase  in  equity  is  recognised  for  awards  that  do  not  ultimately  vest.  Awards  where  vesting  is 
conditional  upon  a  market  condition  are  treated  as  vesting  irrespective  of  whether  or  not  the  market  condition  is 
satisfied, provided that all other performance conditions are satisfied. 

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COMPANY ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

Financial Assets  

a)  Cash and cash equivalents  

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

b)  Trade and other receivables 

Trade receivables are included in trade and other receivables in the company statement of financial position.  Trade 
receivables are recognised initially at fair value and later measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, 
less any provision for impairment. An impairment provision for trade receivables is established when there is objective 
evidence that the company will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the terms of the receivables. The 
provision is calculated as the difference between the receivable's carrying amount and the present value of estimated 
future cash flows, discounted at the original effective interest rate. 

The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account and the amount of the loss  is 
recognised in the company income statement. Subsequent recoveries of amounts previously written off are credited in 
the company income statement. 

Financial Liabilities  

Financial liabilities are obligations to pay cash or deliver other financial assets and are recognised when the company 
becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.  All financial liabilities are recorded initially at fair 
value, net of direct issue costs. 

A  financial  liability  is  derecognised  only  when  the  obligation  is  extinguished,  that  is,  when  the  obligation  is 
discharged or cancelled or expires. 

The  company’s  financial  liabilities  consist  of  trade  and  other  payables,  which  are  measured  subsequent  to  initial 
recognition at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.   

All interest-related charges are reported in the consolidated income statement as finance costs.  

COMPANY PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 

The parent Company has taken advantage of Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not included its own 
profit and loss account in these financial statements. The parent Company’s recognized loss for the year ended 30 June 
2018 was £3,977,000. 

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COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 

The parent Company has taken advantage of Section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not included its own 
profit and loss account in these financial statements. The parent Company’s recognized loss for the year ended 30 June  
2018 was £3,977,000. 

The notes on pages 60 to 62 form part of these financial statements. 

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 8 November 2018. 

E Benasso 
Chief Financial Officer 
Company registration number: 03696108 

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30 June 201830 June 2017£000’s£000’sFixed assets1                      -                     20                       -                     20                       Current assetsDebtors2                      20                       1,016                  147                     1,364                  5                         7                         172                     2,387                  Creditors3                      (1,738)               -                     3                      (161)                  (267)                  (1,899)               (267)                  (1,727)              2,140                4                      201                     183                     5                      12,550                12,463                (14,478)             (10,506)             (1,727)              2,140                Others assetsInvestments in subsidiariesTotal fixed assetsCash and cash equivalentsShare premiumProfit and loss accountShareholders deficit / Shareholders fundsTotal current assetsCreditors: amounts falling due within one yearCurrent Liabilities(Net Liabilities) / Net assetsCapital and reservesCalled up share capital 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 

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For the year ended 30 June 2018Share Share Share basedProfitcapital premium paymentand lossaccountaccountreserveaccountTotal£000£000£000£000£000At 1 July1 201574                    10,579             612                  (9,431)            1,834               Loss for the year(182)               (182)               Share based payments - share options146                  146                  At 30 June 201674                   10,579           758                 (9,613)           1,798             At 1 July1 201674                    10,579             758                  (9,613)            1,798               New equity issue109                  1,884               1,993               Loss for the year(1,769)            (1,769)            Share based payments - share options118                  118                  At 30 June 2017183                 12,463           876                 (11,382)        2,140             At 1 July1 2017183                  12,463             876                  (11,382)          2,140               New equity issue18                    87                    105                  Loss for the year(3,977)            (3,977)            Share based payments - share options5                      5                      At 30 June 2018201                 12,550           881                 (15,359)        (1,727)            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018 

NOTES TO COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  

1.  INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES 

Investments  in  subsidiaries  are  reviewed  for  impairment  when  events  indicate  the  carrying  amount  may  not  be 
recoverable and are accounted for in the Company’s financial statements at cost less accumulated impairment losses. 

Investments in Subsidiary undertakings comprise: 

All the subsidiaries’ issued shares were ordinary shares and their principal activities were the distribution of licensed 
mobile phone content.  

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30 June 201830 June 2017£000’s£000’s3,636                  3,636                  Accumulated impairment(3,636)               (3,616)               Net Book Value after impairment -                         20                       CostSubsidiaryDirectly by Mobile Streams PlcBy other Group companiesTotal held by GroupCountry of incorporationStatusMobile Streams Inc.100%-                         100%USAActiveAppitalism, Inc.100%-                         100%USAActiveMobile Streams de Argentina SRL50%50%100%ArgentinaActiveMobile Streams Chile Limitada50%50%100%ChileClosedMobile Streams Columbia Limitada.50%50%100%ColombiaActiveMobile Streams of Mexico de CV50%50%100%MexicoActiveThe Nickels Group Inc.-                            100%100%USAClosedMobile Streams Venezuela SA100%-                         100%VenzuelaClosedMobile Streams Australia Pty Limited-                            100%100%AustraliaActiveMobile Streams (Hong Kong) Limited100%-                         100%Hong KongActiveMobile Streams Singapore Limited-                            100%100%SingaporeActiveMobile Streams India Private Limited99.99%-                         99.99%IndiaActiveProportion held 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018 

NOTES TO COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

2.  Debtors 

We estimate these receivables are fully recoverable during the next year. 

3. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 

4.  SHARE CAPITAL 

For details of share capital refer to note 18 to the Group financial statements. 

5.  SHARE PREMIUM ACCOUNT 

6. CAPITAL COMMITMENTS 

The Company has no capital commitments at 30 June 2018 (2017: Nil). 

7.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 

As at 30 June 2018 there were no contingent liabilities (2017: Nil). 

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20182017£000’s£000’sTrade debtors 18                       25                       Other debtors2                         991                     20                       1,016                  20182017£000’s£000’sTrade creditors105                     184                     Amounts owed by group undertaking1,738                  -                         Accruals and deferred income56                       83                       1,899                  267                     Share Premium£000’sAt 1 July 201612,463                Premium on shares issued in yearAt 30 June 201712,463                At 1 July 2017Premium on shares issued in year87                       At 30 June 201812,550                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018 

NOTES TO COMPANY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

During the year the Company remunerated the Directors and Officers as disclosed in note 7 in the consolidated financial 
statements.  

The company is taking advantage of the exemption per IAS 24 which does not require disclosure of transactions entered 
into between members of a group when one of the transacting parties is a wholly owned subsidiary. 

9. DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES 

The average number of employees during the year to 30 June 2018 was as follows: 

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Year ended  2018Year ended  2017NumberNumberManagement2                                          2                     Administration-                                           -                     2                                          2