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2015 ANNUAL REPORT 
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

www.xlmedia.com

Contents

Highlights

Chief Executive Officer’s Review

Financial Review

DIRECTORS AND GOVERNANCE

Board of Directors

Directors’ Report

FINANCIALS

Independent Auditors’ Report

Consolidated Financial Statements:

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

Consolidated Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

FURTHER INFORMATION

Corporate Directory

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Highlights

XLMedia and its subsidiaries (the “Group”) are a leading provider of digital performance marketing services.

The Group attracts users through online marketing techniques and subsequently seeks to channel high value “traffic” 
(i.e. users) to online and mobile businesses who, in turn, convert such traffic into paying customers.

Online traffic is attracted by the Group’s publications and advertisements and are then directed, by the Group, to its 
customers in return for a share of the revenue generated by such user, a fee generated per user acquired, fixed fees 
or a hybrid of any of these three models.

In 2015 the Group continued to deliver strong performance, building on the foundations that it had laid over the past 
two years. By setting a clear strategy and focusing on execution, the Company has continued to deliver in all key areas, 
namely revenues and profit growth, investment in technology and ongoing diversification of the business. The Board 
is confident that the Group remains well positioned to continue this strong growth and to further develop its business.

Financial highlights
•  Revenues increased 76% to $89.2 million (2014: $50.7 million)

•  Gross profit increased 49% to $41.1 million (2014: $27.6 million)

•  Adjusted EBITDA1 increased 67% to $28.4 million (2014: $17.0 million)

•  Profit before tax increased 84% to $24.3 million (2014: $13.2 million)

•  Net cash from operating activities increased 68% to $28.4 million (2014: $16.9 million)

•  Net income increased 70% to $20.2 million (2014: $11.9 million)

•  Strong balance sheet with $42.6 million cash and short term investments

•  Maintained progressive dividend policy with total payments for 2015 of 5.091 cent per share (2014: 3.156).

Operating highlights
•  Positive impact of acquisitions continues to accelerate profit growth and strategic progress

 — Strong performance from Marmar Media acquisition, adding skills and client base in additional verticals, namely 

software and ecommerce

 — First phase integration of EDM now completed, second phase progressing well

 — Extension  of  our  network  through  ongoing  bolt  on  acquisitions  within  the  Publishing  division  of  mainly  UK 

based websites

•  Ongoing R&D has strengthened the Group’s in-house operations and enhanced our analytics capabilities

•  Continued organic growth in all business segments and geographies.

1   Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation and excluding share based payments, IPO expenses and expenses related to EDM 

acquisition agreement.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Review

Introduction
2015  has  been  another  record  breaking  year.  During  2015  we  continued  to  invest  in  our  technology,  systems  and 
people  which  are  the  key  drivers  for  performance  and  future  growth.  We  also  made  significant  progress  regarding 
acquisitions, and successfully diversified our business further.

Over  the  last  two  years  we  have  consistently  reported  strong  financial  performance,  invested  in  organic  growth 
opportunities,  completed  several  successful  earning  enhancing  acquisitions  and  paid  $21.25  million  in  dividends  to 
shareholders.

Having completed a very thorough strategic review, the Board remains committed to AIM and to continuing to drive our 
business forward to maximise shareholder value.

We are focused on ensuring we maintain our market leading position, delivering a best in class service to customers 
whilst attracting the best people in the industry. Being a quoted company provides the best platform to deliver on that 
commitment and our 2015 results with record revenue and PBT growth supports this decision.

The Board would like to thank management and our employees for the excellent delivery of 2015 results. We look 
forward to further progress and achievements in 2016.

Business review
During 2015 we continued to execute our strategic plan and establish our position as a dominant player in the online 
and mobile traffic monetisation arena.

Our strategic plan includes the following key growth initiatives: broadening our reach to additional geographies and 
verticals;  developing  our  technology  infrastructure  to  enable  our  growth  and  competitive  edge;  and  driving  organic 
growth.

We are proud to report progress on executing our plan in all aspects, which resulted in the delivery of record breaking 
revenues and profit in 2015.

Our  efforts  to  accelerate  growth  through  acquisitions  have  also  progressed  well  during  the  year  with  the  following 
milestones achieved:

•  Addition  of  bolt  on  domains  and  websites  through  acquisition,  complementing  our  publishing  asset  base  and 
providing access to additional markets and products. The focus of these additional assets was for the UK as well 
as other European markets, and for diversified verticals. Additional bolt ons were targeted at mobile traffic in these 
markets. All of these acquired assets have been integrated into our publishing division and in house platforms.

•  Completed  the  first  phase  of  integration  of  EDM  (acquired  September  2014)  into  the  Group  during  the  period 
and due to EDM’s strong performance in the first year following its acquisition we decided to waive performance 
conditions for contingent consideration to accelerate full integration into the Group. The Board believes that such 
integration will help to improve performance and increase scale which is important as it expects social and mobile 
gaming to be a strong growth driver for XLMedia over the coming years.

•  On  1  July  2015  we  announced  the  acquisition  of  the  majority  stake  in  Marmar  Media,  a  performance  media 
company for web and mobile. Marmar Media adds additional know how and scale, as well as widening the Group’s 
customer base and adding further vertical diversification.

•  All of the acquired assets and companies are performing in line with or above management’s expectations.

Below is an overview of the progress in execution of our plan during 2015:

•  Technology infrastructure to enable our growth and competitive edge

 — We continued to increase our investment in technology and our R&D team now has over 50 staff and continues 

to grow.

 — Following the launch of our Palcon system for the management of publishing assets at the end of 2014, we 
migrated our major assets to Palcon. Following migration we have seen continuous improvement in mobile 
performance of these websites.

 — In  the  media  segment  we  developed  tracking  tools  and  campaign  management  infrastructure  to  enable 

efficient optimization and management of campaigns.

 — In December 2015 we launched Rampix – EDM’s system for centralized management of social campaigns 

with unique targeting methodologies and dashboards.

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Chief Executive Officer’s Review

 — We  further  enhanced  our  Business  Intelligence  (“BI”)  capabilities  to  support  information  gathered  from 
thousands of information sources, analysed and presented to our campaign managers for efficient optimization 
of campaigns.

•  Broaden our reach to additional geographies and verticals, diversifying our client base and markets

 — We successfully broadened our business to new geographies and products, through organic growth as well 

as acquisitions

 — The acquired websites extended our reach and established our position in the UK market

 — We made our first acquisitions of websites in the financial services vertical in Europe. We believe there are 
growth opportunities within the financial services vertical, where we can use our online marketing expertise 
to bring further revenue growth

 — The addition of Marmar Media added more activity in software and e-commerce verticals

 — EDM continues to develop the Group’s offering for mobile apps and social gaming

 — Following  the  Marmar  Media  acquisition  the  largest  customer  in  the  group2  represents  8%  of  the  Group’s 

revenues

•  Continue our organic growth

 — The Group continues to deliver strong organic growth in all of its business segments with the 2015 year-end 

trading performance exceeding initial market expectations

 — Organic growth continues to be strong in our core Scandinavian markets, while in other European countries 
as well as other English speaking countries we have increased our revenues even faster, with these countries 
becoming more dominant in the revenue distribution

 — With  the  implementation  of  technology  and  tools  we  see  improved  performance  and  organic  growth  for 

websites and campaigns. We expect to continue this trend into 2016 and coming years

Strategic review
On  May  12,  2016,  the  Group  announced  that  the  Board  has  completed  the  Strategic  Review,  first  announced  on 
26 January 2016, and concluded that the interests of all shareholders are best served by remaining focused on the 
capital markets and maintaining the Company’s AIM listing.

It is the strong financial performance which underpins the Group’s strategic focus and has seen XLMedia establish 
itself as one of the dominant players in the performance marketing arena. Therefore, management remains committed 
to the following growth strategy:

—  To continue to expand the Group’s operational reach into new geographies and verticals

— 

— 

 To  continue  developing  its  technology  infrastructure  that  accelerates  organic  growth  and  further  enhances 
XLMedia’s reputation and competitive edge

 To execute acquisition opportunities which both strengthen and expand the Group’s operational footprint in what 
remains a broadly fragmented market

Current Trading and Outlook
Demand for our services has continued across our geographic footprint and the Group has made a strong start in 2016. 
We will continue to work to maximise shareholder value by continuing to commit to expanding the Group’s core offer 
through a combination of ongoing investment and product development. The Group remains focused on acquisitive 
growth and continues to evaluate a number of potential opportunities. It is this ongoing confidence that both underpins 
the Company’s progressive dividend policy and confidence in the near term trading prospects for the Group.

Ory Weihs

Chief Executive Officer

2   Revenues for the six months ending 31 December 2015.

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Financial Review

Business Segments

2015

Revenues

% of revenues

Direct profit

Profit margin

2014

Revenues

% of revenues

Direct profit

Profit margin

Revenue growth

•  Publishing

Publishing

Media

Partner 
Network

Total

USD in thousands

30,297

34%

23,855

79%

23,965

47%

18,345

76%

45,777

51%

15,411

34%

20,632

41%

8,548

41%

13,145

15%

1,810

14%

6,123

12%

685

11%

89,219

100%

41,076

46%

50,720

100%

27,578

54%

26%

122%

115%

76%

Publishing revenues grew 26% to $30.3 million (2014: $24.0 million). The growth was primarily organic, with some 
additions from new assets acquired mainly during the second half of the year.

We  invested  significant  amounts  in  technology  infrastructure  to  support  the  centralised  management  of  our 
assets and we have seen improvement in conversions and performance of our assets as a result, with increased 
improvement in mobile results.

During 2015 we invested $7.1 million in acquiring new websites and domains and we plan to continue buying and 
developing more assets to further drive our growth.

•  Media

Media revenues grew by 122% to $45.8 million (2014: $20.6 million). The media segment includes the activity of 
the Company as well as EDM acquired in September 2014 and Marmar Media acquired in July 2015. EDM and 
Marmar Media add diversification of our activity with additional marketing channels, products and markets. The 
majority of revenues from the acquired businesses, is derived from the US for marketing of social games, mobile 
apps, ecommerce and software.

Marmar Media has contributed $9.1 million to 2015 revenues. Excluding Marmar Media and the EDM additions 
(EDM’s  contribution  of  $6.0  in  the  last  4  months  of  2014  compounded  annually),  organic  growth  in  the  media 
segment was 28%.

We continue to focus on performance, using our technology to improve ROI of spend in marketing campaigns.

•  Partner Network

Partner network’s revenue grew by 115% to $13.1 million (2014: $6.1 million). Our partner network remains an 
important part of our business, giving us the opportunity to provide marketing services to our clients which are 
not currently serviced through our existing publishing and media networks. All of the partner network growth is 
organic, as we continue to attract new partners to join our network and enjoy the benefits offered to them.

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Financial Review

Financial review

Revenues

Gross Profit

Operating expenses

Operating income

Adjusted EBITDA

Financial income, net

Profit Before Tax

2015

2014

Change

USD in millions

89.2

41.1

18.1

23.0

28.5

1.7

24.3

50.7

27.6

13.0

14.2

17.0

(0.8)

13.2

76%

49%

40%

61%

68%

N/A

84%

2015 has been another year of strong performance for XLMedia. Revenues for the year were $89.2 million, reflecting 
76% growth compared to last year. Revenues in 2015 include the acquisition of Marmar Media, acquired in July 2015, 
and the consolidation of EDM, acquired in September 2014, as well as strong organic growth in all business segments 
during the period.

Gross  profit  reached  $41.1  million  or  46%  of  revenues,  representing  49%  growth  compared  to  last  year  (2014: 
$27.6 million, 54%). Over the course of 2015, the media segment has grown to be the largest segment in XLMedia 
and generating 51% of FY 15 revenues. As we continue implementing our strategy to further increase and develop 
our media business, the Group’s revenue mix will shift further towards media, lowering gross margins. As such we 
expect total gross margins (in terms of percentage) to decrease further across the Group however profit before tax will 
continue to increase.

Operating expenses during 2015 were $18.1 million, an increase of 40% compared to last year (2014: $13.0 million). 
As expected, recruiting pace was stronger in the second half of the year as we worked hard to recruit additional staff 
to support our growing operations.

Operating expenses included $1.4 million of research and development costs, reflecting an increase of 43% compared 
to last year (2014: $1.0 million). These expenses are in addition to the $2.0 million (2014: $0.9 million) in investments 
in internal systems developed through capitalized costs during the year (increased by 123% versus 2014). The Group 
expects to invest further in technology as we see this a key driver to growth and profit for the coming years.

Adjusted EBITDA3 reached $28.4 million or 32% of revenues, reflecting an increase of 67% to the previous year (2014: 
$17.0 million, 34%). As the mix of revenues changes towards more media, we expect adjusted EBITDA to decrease in 
terms of margins but to grow in absolute numbers.

Net financial income for the year was $1.7 million, attributed to the Company’s dynamic hedging activity to mitigate 
material exposure to foreign currencies. As a significant portion of the Group’s revenues are denominated in Euros, 
the Company entered into a series of forward contracts for the sale of Euros and purchase of US Dollars. The Euro 
exchange rate decreased by 6.6% versus the US Dollar during this period. The Company gained financial income from 
its hedging activity which partially compensated for the decrease. The financial income was received in cash (when 
forward contracts matured) while the amounts recorded as fair value gains for forward contracts not yet matured was 
not material. The Company has entered into additional forward contracts which will mature over the course of the next 
12 months.

As a result of the high adjusted EBITDA as well as the financial gain from changes in exchange rates, profit before tax 
increased by 84% to $24.3 million (2014: $13.2 million).

As  of  31  December  2015  we  had  $42.6  million  cash  and  short  term  investments  compared  to  $44.1  million  on 
December  31,  2014.  The  change  in  cash  reflects  an  increase  of  $28.4  million  provided  by  operating  activity,  offset 
mainly  by  spending  $19.7  million  on  investments  in  technology  and  acquisitions  and  $8.0  million  of  dividends  paid 
during 2015.

Current assets at 31 December 2015 were $60.9 million (31 Dec 2014: $57.8 million) and non-current assets reached 
$57.9 million (31 December 2014: $42.0 million). The increase in non-current assets is attributed mainly to the acquisition 
of Marmar Media shares, investments in domains and websites, as well as additions to our in-house technology.

Total  equity  on  31  December  2015  reached  $90.0  million,  or  75%  (2014:  76%).  This,  with  cash  and  short  term 
investments of $42.6 million, positions the Group well to continue executing its strategic plan.

3    Earning Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation and excluding share based payments, IPO expenses and expenses related to EDM 

acquisition agreements.

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Board of Directors

The Board is responsible for the overall management of the Group including the formulation and approval of the Group’s 
long term objectives and strategy, the approval of budgets, the oversight of the Group’s operations, the maintenance 
of sound internal control and risk management systems and the implementation of Group strategy, policies and plans. 
Whilst the Board may delegate specific responsibilities, there is a formal schedule of matters specifically reserved for 
decision by the Board; including, amongst other things, approval of significant capital expenditure, material business 
contracts and major corporate transactions. The Board formally meets on a regular basis to review performance.

On the year of 2015, the Board met 10 times.

Ory Weihs – Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Weihs is one of the founders and leads the Group’s business development and key strategy, focusing on expanding 
the groups reach and technological abilities. Mr. Weihs is an entrepreneur who has been deeply involved in the online 
gambling & digital advertising industries for over ten years. He has a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from the Technion 
– Israeli Institute of Technology from 2007.

Chris Bell – Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Mr. Bell joined Ladbroke Group in 1991, becoming CEO of Ladbroke Group in 1994, in 2000 he joined the board of 
Hilton Group PLC. Following the sale of the Hilton hotel division, in 2006, he became CEO of Ladbrokes PLC, leaving 
in 2010. Mr. Bell is Senior Independent Director and Chairman of the Remuneration Committee at Quintain Estates & 
Development PLC, Non-executive Director at Spirit PLC, a member of The Responsible Gambling Strategy Board which 
advises the Government and The Gambling Commission in the UK, Chairman of TechFinancials PLC which listed on UK 
AIM in March 2015, a technology and B2C (OptionFair) provider in the Financials market and a Trustee of the Northern 
Racing College. Prior to 1991 Mr. Bell held various senior positions at Allied-Lyons PLC, most latterly as a Director of 
Victoria Wine.

Richard Rosenberg – Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Rosenberg is a qualified chartered accountant and a partner in SRLV, a London-based multi- disciplinary accountancy 
and  consultancy  firm  which  he  co-founded  in  1988.  Mr.  Rosenberg  is  the  Non-Executive  Chairman  of  Livermore 
Investments Group Limited, an AIM quoted investment company and a trustee of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Yaron Eitan – Non-Executive Director
Mr. Eitan is a partner of Columbus Nova Technology Partners, a technology-focused venture capital fund and joined the 
Board in conjunction with an investment by IVPL (a shareholder of the Company which owns approximately 9.57 per 
cent. of the Enlarged Share Capital) and is also the founder and managing partner of Selway Capital, an investment 
management  firm  whose  portfolio  includes  equity  holdings  in  private  and  public  companies  in  the  technology  and 
healthcare  industries.  Prior  to  launching  Selway,  Mr.  Eitan  ran  several  companies  including  Reshef  Technologies, 
Patlex, and Geotek Communications. He currently serves as Chairman of a number of companies including Credorax, 
Healthcare Corporation of America 340B Technologies, DVTel Inc, Magnolia Broadband, and Software Technology, Inc. 
He is also a director of LifePrint Group and Cyalume Technologies Holdings, Inc. Mr. Eitan served in the Israeli Defense 
Forces for six years, where he reached the rank of Major. He received his bachelor’s degree in economics from Haifa 
University and an M.B.A. from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.

On November 29th, 2015, Mrs. Alicia Rotbard, Non-Executive Director of the Company, passed away.

On March 7th, 2016, Mr. Amit Ben Yehuda was appointed as a Non-Executive Director of the Company.

Amit Ben Yehuda – Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Ben Yehuda has over 20 years’ experience across a number of high growth industries focusing on implementing 
strategic growth initiatives and executing significant levels of M&A. Mr. Ben Yehuda has two bachelor’s degrees in 
economics and political science and an M.B.A, all received from the University of Tel Aviv. Currently, Mr Ben Yehuda is 
Chief Executive Officer of Kardan Communications and Chief Executive Officer of Kardan Technologies.

After  Mr.  Ben  Yehuda’s  appointment,  the  Board  of  the  Company  comprises  one  executive  Director  and  four  non-
executive Directors.

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Directors’ Report

The Directors present their report and Group financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2015.

Results and review of the business
The Directors’ Report should be read in conjunction with the full 2015 annual report and financial statements.

Dividends
The Company has historically paid dividends and intends to continue doing so. The Board’s policy is to pay out at least 
50 per cent of retained earnings in any financial year by way of dividend. The Directors will continue to monitor the level 
of cash retained within the business as well as investment opportunities available to the Group and, from time to time, 
review the continued appropriateness of such policy.

In respect of 2015 The Directors approved a total dividend of $10,000,000 representing 5.091p net per Ordinary Share.

Directors
The Directors’ interests in the Ordinary Share capital of the Company were:

Chris Bell

Richard Rosenberg

Ory Weihs*

Number of Ordinary Shares

2015

357,000

51,000

2014

357,000

51,000

9,909,841

8,447,339

On 31 December 2015 the company had 200,352,402 shares issued (2014: 189,643,652 shares issued).

*   At the end of 2015 Ory Weihs holds 4.81% of the Company’s existing issued share capital, of which 1,462,502 ordinary shares are held directly and 
8,447,339 ordinary shares are held through an indirect economic interest in (but with no control of the voting rights attaching to) such ordinary shares 
which are held by Webpals Enterprises Limited.

The Group has provided to all of its Directors limited indemnities in respect of costs of defending claims against them 
and third party liabilities. The Group has made qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its Directors 
which were available during the period and remain in force at the date of this report.

Share capital
The authorised and issued share capital of the Company, together with details of the Shares allotted during the year 
are shown in note 12 of the financial statements. Pursuant to the Company’s Article of Association the director are 
authorised  to  allot  up  to  an  aggregate  number  of  63,784,134  shares,  being  33%  of  the  issued  share  capital  of  the 
Company. Also, the board was authorised by the shareholders to allot and issue, wholly for cash, with disapplication 
of pre-emption right up to 20,035,240 shares representing 10% of the issued share capital of the Company. These 
authorities will expire on the date of the Annual General Meeting and approval will be sought for new authorities at the 
Annual General Meeting.

Major shareholders
At 31 December 2015 the following interests of shareholders in excess of 3%, have been notified to the Company.

Webpals Enterprises Limited Partnership

Israeli VC Partners LP

River and Mercantile Asset Management LLP

Investec Limited

Slater Investments Ltd

Hargreave Hale Ltd

Tamir Fishman Asset Management*

Inflection Point Investments, LLP

Number of 
shares held

85,040,327

19,166,487

10,972,926

9,709,977

8,803,000

8,588,150

6,905,248

6,481,252

Shares as 
% of issued 
sharecapital

42.45

9.57

5.46

4.85

4.39

4.29

3.45

3.23

*   Tamir Fishman is the appointed trustee (the “Trustee”) for the purposes of the Company’s Global Share Incentive Plan (the “GSIP”). The shares will 
be used to satisfy future obligations of the Company under the GSIP. Under the terms of the trust agreement, the Trustee has agreed to waive its 
voting rights and all entitlements to dividends issued by the Company, in each case, in respect of such shares prior to the transfer of those shares to 
satisfy the exercise of options pursuant to the terms of the GSIP.

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Directors’ Report

Corporate Governance
Although there are no specific corporate governance guidelines which apply generally to companies incorporated in 
Jersey,  the  Directors  are  subject  to  various  general  fiduciary  duties  and  duties  of  skill  and  diligence  under  Jersey 
company laws and statute. In addition, the Directors recognise the value and importance of high standards of corporate 
governance. Accordingly, whilst the UK Corporate Governance Code does not apply to AIM companies, the Directors 
observe the requirements of the UK Corporate Governance Code to the extent they consider appropriate in light of the 
Group’s size, stage of development and resources. So far as practicable, the Board also follows the recommendations 
set out in the Corporate Governance Code for Small and Mid-Size Quoted Companies, published in May 2013 by the 
Quoted Companies Alliance.

The Board has established a Remuneration Committee, an Audit Committee and a Risk Committee.

Remuneration Committee
The  remuneration  committee  is  responsible  for  determining  and  agreeing  with  the  Board  the  framework  for  the 
remuneration of the chairman, the executive director and other designated senior executives and, within the terms 
of the agreed framework, determining the total individual remuneration packages of such persons including, where 
appropriate, bonuses, incentive payments and share options or other share awards. The remuneration of non-executive 
directors  is  a  matter  for  the  chairman  and  the  executive  director  to  determine.  No  Director  will  be  involved  in  any 
decision as to his or her own remuneration.

The remuneration committee comprises Chris Bell, Richard Rosenberg and Amit Ben Yehuda who chairs the committee 
since he joined the board. The remuneration committee meets at least twice a year and otherwise as required.

Share option schemes
The  Company  operates  the  Global  Share  Incentive  Plan  (the  “GSIP”)  in  which  employees  participate.  The  GSIP 
committee, appointed by the Board, determines the grant of options for employees.

In connection with the share options granted to date, on 21 January 2015????, the appointed trustee (the “Trustee”) for 
the purposes of the GSIP, has subscribed for 10,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.000001 each in the Company at par. 
The shares will be used to satisfy future obligations of the Company under the GSIP. Under the terms of the agreement 
entered by the Company with the Trustee, the Trustee has agreed to waive its voting rights and all entitlements to 
dividends issued by the Company, in each case, in respect of such shares prior to the transfer of those shares to satisfy 
the exercise of options pursuant to the terms of the GSIP.

On  21  January  2015  the  Company  granted,  pursuant  to  the  GSIP,  share  options  over  630,000  ordinary  shares  of 
US$0.000001 each in the capital of the Company to certain directors of the Company.

Chris Bell

Richard Rosenberg

Alicia Rotbard4

Mr. Weihs’ interests in share options as follows:

Ory Weihs

Ory Weihs

Options 
granted

270,000

180,000

180,000

Exercise 
price

Expiry date

57.75p

07/12/2023

57.75p

07/12/2023

57.75p

29/11/2015

Vested at 
the end of 
2015

67,500

45,000

45,000

Canceled

–

–

135,000

Option 
granted

Exercise 
price

Expiry date

1,540,000

1,000,000

15.4c

25/2/2022

49p

25/2/2022

Vested at 
the end of 
2015

96,250

83,333

Exercised

962,500

500,002

For further information, see note 13 to the consolidated financial statements

4  According to the GSIP, the vested option of a decreased optionee shall remain exercisable for 12 month.

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Directors’ Report

Directors’remuneration
The Directors’ remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2015 is set out in the table below.

Chris Bell

Richard Rosenberg

Alicia Rotbard

Yaron Eitan

Ory Weihs

* According to services agreement.

Management 
fees

Bonus

Cost of share 
based payments

USD in thousands

107

61

61

31

240

–

–

–

–

*200

39

26

10

–

195

Total 
2015

146

87

71

31

635

Audit Committee
The  audit  committee  is  responsible  for  monitoring  the  integrity  of  the  Company’s  financial  statements,  reviewing 
significant financial reporting issues, reviewing the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control and risk management 
systems, monitoring the effectiveness of the internal audit function and overseeing the relationship with the external 
auditors (including advising on their appointment, agreeing the scope of the audit and reviewing the audit findings).

The audit committee comprises of Chris Bell, Richard Rosenberg and Amit Ben Yehuda, since he joined the board, and 
is chaired by Mr. Rosenberg. The audit committee meets at least four times a year at appropriate times in the reporting 
and  audit  cycle  and  otherwise  as  required.  The  audit  committee  also  meets  regularly  with  the  Company’s  external 
auditors.

Internal controls
The Directors are responsible for the Group’s internal controls, and have established a framework intended to provide 
reasonable assurance against material financial misstatement or loss. The Company engaged an external auditor from 
BDO who conducted an audits and presented its finding to the audit committee according to the multiple year audit 
plan.

Financial reporting
The Group’s trading performance is monitored on an ongoing basis. An annual budget is prepared and specific objectives 
and targets are set. The budget is reviewed and approved by the Board. The key trading aspects of the business are 
monitored daily and internal management and financial accounts are prepared monthly. The results are compared to 
budget and prior year performance.

Procedures
The  Group’s  procedures  are  documented  and  set  out  for  all  employees  review.  The  Company’s  management  is 
responsible for the implementation of these procedures and compliance is monitored.

Financial instruments
The Group’s financial instruments are discussed in note 11 to the financial statements.

Risk committee
The Board has established a risk committee chaired by Chris Bell. The other members consist of Richard Rosenberg 
and  Ory  Weihs.  The  risk  committee  receives  presentations  from  management  on  risk,  compliance  and  regulatory 
issues and reviews the related internal control systems. From time to time, representatives of the Company’s lawyers 
are invited to attend risk committee meetings and/or present at them.

Share dealing code
The Company has adopted a share dealing code for Directors and applicable employees of the Group for the purpose 
of ensuring compliance by such persons with the provisions of the AIM Rules relating to dealings in the Company’s 
securities (including, in particular, Rule 21 of the AIM Rules). The Directors consider that this share dealing code is 
appropriate for a company whose shares are admitted to trading on AIM.

The Company continues to take appropriate steps to ensure compliance by the Directors and applicable employees 
with the terms of the share dealing code and the relevant provisions of the AIM Rules (including Rule 21).

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  9

 
 
 
 
Directors’ Report

Statement of Directors’ responsibilities in respect of the financial statements
The  Directors  are  responsible  for  preparing  the  annual  reports  and  the  Group  and  Company  financial  statements  in 
accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Jersey  company  law  requires  the  Directors  to  prepare  accounts  for  each  financial  period.  Under  that  law,  and  as 
required  by  the  AIM  Rules  for  Companies,  the  Directors  have  elected  to  prepare  the  Group  and  Company  financial 
statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union 
(EU). In preparing these financial statements, the Directors are required to:

•  present fairly the Group and Company financial position, financial performance and cash flows;

• 

select suitable accounting policies in accordance with IAS 8 – Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates 
and Errors and apply them consistently;

•  present  information,  including  accounting  policies,  in  a  manner  that  provides  relevant,  reliable,  comparable  and 

understandable information;

•  make judgments that are reasonable;

•  provide additional disclosures when compliance with the specific requirements in IFRS, as adopted by the EU, is 
insufficient to enable users to understand the impact of particular transactions, other events and conditions on the 
Group’s and Company’s financial position and financial performance; and

• 

state  whether  the  Group  and  Company  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  IFRS,  as 
adopted by the EU, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.

Directors’ statement as to disclosure of information to auditors
The Directors who were members of the Board at the time of approving the Directors’ Report are listed on page 6. 
Having made enquiries of fellow Directors and of the Company’s auditors each of these Directors confirms that:

• 

to the best of each Director’s knowledge and belief, there is no information relevant to the preparation of their 
report of which the Company’s auditors are unaware; and

•  each Director has taken all the steps a Director might reasonably be expected to have taken to be aware of relevant 

audit information and to establish that the Company’s auditors are aware of that information.

Employees
The  Directors  recognise  the  value  of  involving  employees  in  the  business  and  ensure  that  matters  of  concern  to 
them,  including  the  Group’s  aims  and  objectives,  are  communicated  in  an  open  and  regular  manner.  Management 
frequently briefs employees of the Group’s performance and activities and discusses matters of concern or interest. 
Our  employee  initiatives  include  a  confidential  employee  helpline.  The  Group’s  employees  participate  in  the  Global 
Share Incentive Plan. Recruitment gives equal opportunity to all employees regardless of age, sex, color, race, religion 
or ethnic origin. Training programs are held for all levels of staff. These are aimed at increasing skills and contribution.

Annual general meeting
The Group will be holding its AGM on 31st May 2016.

Events after the reporting period
For significant events after the reporting period please refer to note 21 to the financial statements.

Going concern
The  Board  is  satisfied  that  the  Group  has  adequate  financial  resources  to  continue  to  operate  for  the  foreseeable 
future and is financially sound. For this reason, the going concern basis is considered appropriate for the preparation of 
financial statements.

10  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

Directors’ Report

Auditor
A resolution to reappoint Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer, A Member of Ernst & Young Global (EY), as auditors of the 
Company will be put to the Annual General Meeting. The Directors will also be given the authority to fix the auditors’ 
remuneration.

During  the  year  the  auditors  undertook  certain  specific  pieces  of  non-audit  work  (including  work  in  relation  to  tax 
matters and the evaluation of potential acquisition targets). EY were selected to undertake these tasks due to their 
familiarity with the online industry and, as regards tax, their alignment with work carried out under the audit. In order to 
maintain EY’s independence and objectivity, EY undertook its standard independence procedures in relation to those 
engagements.

Auditor’s remuneration

Audit services

Acquisition and assurance services

Taxation compliance

By Order of the Board

2015

165

90

77

2014

128

61

75

Yehuda Dahan 
Company Secretary

12 Castle Street 
St Helier 
Jersey 
JE2 3RT

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  11

Independent Auditors Report

Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer
3 Aminadav St.
Tel-Aviv 6706703, Israel

Tel: +972-3-6232525
Fax: +972-3-5622555 
ey.com

To the Shareholders of 
XLMedia PLC.

We  have  audited  the  accompanying  consolidated  financial  statements  of  XLMedia  PLC  and  its  subsidiaries  (“the 
Group”), which comprise the consolidated statements of financial position as of 31 December 2015 and 2014, and 
the consolidated statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in 
equity and consolidated statements of cash flows for the each of the years then ended and a summary of significant 
accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements
Management  is  responsible  for  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  these  consolidated  financial  statements  in 
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and for such internal 
control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are 
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted 
our audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we comply with ethical 
requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial 
statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated 
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks 
of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk 
assessments,  the  auditor  considers  internal  control  relevant  to  the  entity’s  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  the 
consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate for the circumstances, but 
not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes 
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by 
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements.

We  believe  that  the  audit  evidence  we  have  obtained  is  sufficient  and  appropriate  to  provide  a  basis  for  our  audit 
opinion.

Opinion
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the 
Group as of 31 December 2015 and 2014, and its financial performance and cash flows for the each of the years then 
ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union and have been 
prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.

Albert Perez

For and on behalf of 
KOST FORER GABBAY & KASIERER 
A Member of Ernst & Young Global

Beer Sheva, Israel 
29 March 2016

12  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Trade receivables
Other receivables
Financial derivatives 

Non-current assets:
Long-term investments 
Other receivables
Property and equipment
Goodwill
Domains and websites
Other intangible assets
Deferred taxes

As of 31 December

2015

2014

Note

USD in thousands 

6
7 (a)
7 (b)
11 (b)

6(b)

8
9
9
9
14

35,741
6,866
16,088
2,042
165

60,902

1,102
332
1,190
26,302
23,897
4,837
256

57,916

118,818

27,351
16,714
11,548
1,895
264

57,772

333
456
864
19,586
16,728
4,014
–

41,981

99,753

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  13

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position

Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Trade payables
Contingent consideration payable
Other liabilities and accounts payable

Non-current liabilities:
Contingent consideration payable
Deferred taxes 
Other liabilities 

Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company:
Share capital
Share premium
Capital reserve from share-based transactions 
Capital reserve from transaction with non-controlling 
interests
Retained earnings 

Non-controlling interests

Total equity 

* Lower than USD 1 thousand. 

As of 31 December

2015

2014

Note

USD in thousands 

5(b),(c)
10

5(b)
14

12

11,146
5,373
12,151

28,670

–
317
155

472

*
64,447
1,390

(506)
22,774

88,105

1,571

89,676

118,818

9,073
3,396
7,764

20,233

3,233
332
42

3,607

*
62,271
1,784

(506)
12,072

75,621

292

75,913

99,753

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

29 March 2016

Date of approval of the 
financial statements

Chris Bell 
Chairman of the Board of 
Directors 

Ory Weihs 
Chief Executive Officer 

Yehuda Dahan 
Chief Financial Officer 

14  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Profit and Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

Revenues 
Cost of revenues

Gross profit 
Research and development expenses
Selling and marketing expenses
General and administrative expenses

Operating income before expenses in connection with 
IPO
Expenses  in connection with IPO

Operating income after expenses in connection with IPO 
Finance expenses
Finance income 

Income before other expenses
Other expenses, net

Profit before taxes on income

Taxes on income

Net income and other comprehensive income 

Attributable to:
Equity holders of the Company
Non-controlling interests

Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the 
Company:
Basic earnings per share (in USD) 

Diluted earnings per share (in USD)

Note

15

11(b)(1)

14

12(d)

Year ended 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands  
(except per share data)

89,219
48,143

41,076
1,438
3,038
13,640

18,116

22,960
–

22,960
(523)
2,259

24,696
(403)

24,293

4,093

20,200

18,719
1,481

20,200

0.10

0.10

50,720
23,142

27,578
1,008
2,239
9,732

12,979

14,599
361

14,238
(1,001)
231

13,468
(229)

13,239

1,329

11,910

9,821
2,089

11,910

0.06

0.05

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  15

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

Attributable to equity holders of the Company

Capital 
reserve from 
share-based 
transactions 

Capital 
reserve from 
transactions 
with non-
controlling 
interests

Share 
capital

Share 
premium

Retained 
earnings 

Non-
controlling 
interests

Total

Total 
Equity

62,271

1,784

(506)

12,072

75,621

292

75,913

USD in thousands

–
–

–

–
2,176
–

64,447

14,311

–

47,936
–
–

–

–
24
–

–
839

–

–
(1,233)
–

1,390

479

–

–
1,317
–

–

–
(12)
–

–
–

–

–
–
–

18,719
–

18,719
839

1,481
–

20,200
839

–

–

(8,017)
–
–

(8,017)
943
–

492

–
–
(694)

492

(8,017)
943
(694)

(506)

22,774

88,105

1,571

89,676

106

10,494

25,390

1,130

26,520

–

–
–
–

(612)

–
–
–

9,821

9,821

2,089

11,910

–
–
–

–

47,936
1,317
–

–
–
57

47,936
1,317
57

(612)

(878)

(1,490)

(8,243)
–
–

(8,243)
12
–

–
–
(2,106)

(8,243)
12
(2,106)

62,271

1,784

(506)

12,072

75,621

292

75,913

*

–
–

–

–
*
–

*

*

–

*
–
–

–

–
*
–

*

Balance as of 1 January 2015
Net income and  other comprehensive 
income
Cost of share-based payment 
Non-controlling interests arising from 
initially consolidated company
Dividend to equity holders  of the 
Company
Exercise of options
Dividend to non-controlling interests

Balance as of 31 December 2015

Balance as of 1 January 2014
Net income and  other comprehensive 
income
Issue of share capital  (net of issue costs 
of  USD 6.2 million)
Cost of share-based payment 
Increase of non-controlling interests
Acquisition of non-controlling interests 
(Note 5(a))
Dividend to equity holders  of the 
Company
Exercise of options
Dividend to non-controlling interests

Balance as of 31 December 2014

*  Lower than USD 1 thousand.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

16  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating 
activities:
Adjustments to the profit or loss items: 
Depreciation and amortisation
Finance expense income, net
Finance income from financial derivatives
Loss from sale of assets 
Cost of share-based payment
Taxes on income
Exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalents

Changes in asset and liability items:
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables
Increase  in other receivables
Decrease in related parties
Increase (decrease) in trade payables
Increase in other accounts payable
Increase in other long-term liabilities 

Cash received (paid) during the period for: 
Interest paid
Interest received
Taxes paid
Taxes received 

Net cash provided by operating activities

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Year ended 31 December  

2015

2014

USD in thousands

20,200

11,910

3,775
231
99
–
839
4,093
310

9,347

(3,580)
(432)
–
1,155
3,892
99

1,134

(2)
72
(2,352)
–

(2,282)

28,399

1,296
25
(264)
9
1,042
1,329
482

3,919

994
(608)
142
(256)
782
18

1,072

–
46
(421)
417

42

16,943

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  17

 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment
Acquisition of initially consolidated companies 
Payment of contingent consideration in respect of acquired company
Acquisition of  domains, websites and other intangible assets
Proceeds and collection of receivable from sale of assets 
Short- term and long-term investments, net

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
Issue of share capital (net of issue costs)
Dividend paid to equity holders 
Acquisition of non-controlling interests
Dividend paid to non-controlling interests 
Repayment of liabilities to related parties
Exercise of options
Financing by non-controlling interests
Payments of liabilities to former shareholders of acquired subsidiary
Repayment of long-term and short-term liabilities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Exchange differences on balances of cash and cash equivalents

Increase  in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year

Year ended 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands

(644)
(4,459)
(3,500)
(12,326)
300
9,625

(11,004)

–
(8,017)
–
(694)
–
943
–
(927)
–

(8,695)

(310)

8,390
27,351

35,741

(350)
(9,950)
–
(11,528)
328
(16,315)

(37,815)

48,917
(8,243)
(1,490)
(2,287)
(3,512)
12
57
–
(204)

33,250

(482)

11,896
15,455

27,351

Significant non-cash transactions:

 Payables  for acquisitions of domains and websites 

–

1,712

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

18  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 1:  GENERAL

(a)  General description of the Group and its operations:
The Group is an online performance marketing company. The Group attracts paying users from multiple online and 
mobile channels and directs them to online businesses who, in turn, convert such traffic into paying customers.

Online traffic is attracted by the Group’s publications and advertisements and are then directed, by the Group, to its 
customers in return for mainly a share of the revenue generated by such user, a fee generated per user acquired, fixed 
fees or a hybrid of any of these models.

For further information regarding online marketing and the Group’s business segments see Note 15.

The  Company  commenced  its  operations  in  2012.  The  Company’s  registered  office  is  located  in  12  Castle  Street, 
St Helier, Jersey.

On  21  March  2014  the  Company  completed  an  Initial  Public  Offering  (“IPO”)  on  the  London  Stock  Exchange’s 
Alternative Investment Market (AIM), see Note 12 (b) (1).

(b)  Definitions:
In these financial statements:

Company

Group 

Subsidiary 

– XLMedia PLC. 

–

the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries

– Entity that is controlled (as defined in IFRS 10) by the Company and whose 

accounts are consolidated with those of the Company.

For a list of main subsidiaries companies see Note 20.

Related parties 

–

as defined in IAS 24

Dollar/USD

– U.S. dollar

NOTE 2:  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in the financial statements for all periods presented, 
unless otherwise stated.

(a)  Basis of presentation of the consolidated financial statements:
These  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  as 
adopted  by  the  European  Union  (“IFRS  as  adopted  by  the  EU”)  and  in  accordance  with  the  requirements  of  the 
Companies (Jersey) Law 1991.

The  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  on  a  cost  basis,  except  for  financial  assets  and  liabilities  (including 
derivatives) that are presented at fair value through profit or loss.

The Company has elected to present profit or loss items using the function of expense method.

In  2015  new  Standards  and  amendments  became  effective  but  they  had  no  effect  on  the  consolidated  financial 
statements.

Classification of expenses in profit or loss
Cost of revenues – includes mainly compensation and related costs of personnel, media buying costs, affiliates network 
costs and websites promotion and content.

Research and development and Selling and marketing – includes primarily compensation and related costs of personnel.

General  and  administrative  –  includes  primarily  compensation  and  related  costs  of  personnel,  amortisation  and 
depreciation expenses, costs related to the Group’s facilities and fees for professional services.

(b)  Consolidated financial statements:
The  consolidated  financial  statements  comprise  the  financial  statements  of  companies  that  are  controlled  by  the 
Company  (subsidiaries).  Control  is  achieved  when  the  Company  is  exposed,  or  has  rights,  to  variable  returns  from 
its  involvement  with  the  investee  and  has  the  ability  to  affect  those  returns  through  its  power  over  the  investee. 
Potential voting rights are considered when assessing whether an entity has control. The consolidation of the financial 
statements commences on the date on which control is obtained and ends when such control ceases.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  19

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

(b)  Consolidated financial statements: continued
The  financial  statements  of  the  Company  and  of  the  subsidiaries  are  prepared  as  of  the  same  dates  and  periods. 
The consolidated financial statements are prepared using uniform accounting policies by all companies in the Group. 
Significant intragroup balances and transactions and gains or losses resulting from intragroup transactions are eliminated 
in full in the consolidated financial statements.

Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries represent the equity in subsidiaries not attributable, directly or indirectly, to a 
parent. Non-controlling interests are presented in equity separately from the equity attributable to the equity holders 
of the Company. Profit or loss and components of other comprehensive income are attributed to the Company and to 
non-controlling interests. Losses are attributed to non-controlling interests even if they result in a negative balance of 
non-controlling interests in the consolidated statement of financial position.

(c)  Business combinations and goodwill:
Business combinations are accounted for by applying the acquisition method. The cost of the acquisition is measured 
at the fair value of the consideration transferred on the date of acquisition with the addition of non-controlling interests 
in the acquiree. In each business combination, the Company chooses whether to measure the non-controlling interests 
in the acquiree based on their fair value on the date of acquisition or at their proportionate share in the fair value of the 
acquiree’s net identifiable assets.

Direct acquisition costs are expensed as incurred.

Contingent consideration is recognised at fair value on the acquisition date and classified as a financial asset or liability 
in  accordance  with  IAS  39.  Subsequent  changes  in  the  fair  value  of  the  contingent  consideration  are  recognised  in 
profit or loss. If the contingent consideration is classified as an equity instrument, it is measured at fair value on the 
acquisition date without subsequent remeasurement.

Goodwill is initially measured at cost which represents the excess of the acquisition consideration and the amount of 
non-controlling  interests  over  the  net  identifiable  assets  acquired  and  liabilities  assumed.  If  the  resulting  amount  is 
negative, the acquirer recognises the resulting gain on the acquisition date.

After  initial  recognition,  goodwill  is  measured  at  cost  less  any  accumulated  impairment  losses.  For  purposes  of 
evaluation of impairment of goodwill, goodwill purchased in a business combination is evaluated and attributed to the 
cash-generating units to which it had been allocated.

Non-controlling  interests  of  an  entity  represent  the  non-controlling  shareholders’  share  of  the  net  income  and 
comprehensive income of the entity and their share of the net assets at fair value upon the acquisition of the entity. 
The non-controlling interests are presented in equity separately from the equity attributable to the equity holders of the 
Company.

Business  combinations  in  which  the  Company  acquires  an  entity  that  is  under  the  common  control  of  the  Parent 
Company is accounted for in a manner similar to a pooling of interests. The effect of this accounting is to reflect the 
financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the acquiree as if it had been a subsidiary of the Company 
for the entire period in which the acquiree had been under the control of the Parent Company. Accordingly, the assets 
acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded based on their carrying amounts as reflected in the financial statements of 
the acquiree prior to the business combination. The excess of the consideration paid by the Company over the carrying 
amount of the net assets acquired is recorded as a reduction of equity in the statement of changes in equity.

(d)  Functional currency, presentation currency and foreign currency:

1.  Functional currency and presentation currency:

The  functional  and  presentation  currency  of  the  Company  and  of  its  subsidiaries  is  the  U.S.  dollar  (“Dollar”  or 
“USD”).

2.  Transactions, assets and liabilities in foreign currency:

Transactions  denominated  in  foreign  currency  are  recorded  upon  initial  recognition  at  the  exchange  rate  at  the 
date of the transaction. After initial recognition, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency 
are translated at the end of each reporting period into the functional currency at the exchange rate at that date. 
Exchange rate differences, other than those capitalised to qualifying assets or recorded in equity in hedges, are 
recognised in profit or loss. Non-monetary assets and liabilities measured at cost in foreign currency are translated 
at the exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Non-monetary assets and  liabilities denominated in  foreign 
currency and measured at fair value are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rate prevailing 
at the date when the fair value was determined.

20  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

(e)  Cash equivalents:
Cash equivalents are considered as highly liquid investments, including unrestricted short-term bank deposits with an 
original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or with a maturity of more than three months, but 
which are redeemable on demand without penalty and which form part of the Group’s cash management.

(f)  Short-term and Long-term deposits:
Short-term  bank  deposits  are  deposits  with  an  original  maturity  of  more  than  three  months  and  less  than  twelve 
months from the date of acquisition. Long-term deposits are deposits with maturity of more than twelve months from 
the reporting date. The deposits are presented according to their terms of deposit.

(g)  Allowance for doubtful accounts:
The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined in respect of specific debts whose collection, in the opinion of the 
Company’s management, is doubtful. The Company did not recognise an allowance in respect of groups of customers 
that are collectively assessed for impairment since it did not identify any groups of customers which bear similar credit 
risks. Impaired debts are derecognised when they are assessed as uncollectible.

(h)  Revenue recognition:
Revenues are recognised in profit or loss when the revenues can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic 
benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the Group and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the 
transaction can be measured reliably. When the Group acts as a principal and is exposed to the risks associated with 
the transaction, revenues are presented on a gross basis. When the Group acts as an agent and is not exposed to the 
risks and rewards associated with the transaction, revenues are presented on a net basis. Revenues are measured at 
the fair value of the consideration received.

The  Group  usually  works  with  its  customers  on  performance  basis,  and  recognises  revenues  according  to  revenue 
share model or one-time payment per user acquisition.

(i)  Taxes on income:
Current  or  deferred  taxes  are  recognised  in  profit  or  loss,  except  to  the  extent  that  they  relate  to  items  which  are 
recognised in other comprehensive income or equity.

1.  Current taxes:

The  current  tax  liability  is  measured  using  the  tax  rates  and  tax  laws  that  have  been  enacted  or  substantively 
enacted  by  the  reporting  date  as  well  as  adjustments  required  in  connection  with  the  tax  liability  in  respect  of 
previous years.

2.  Deferred taxes:

Deferred taxes are computed in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts in the financial 
statements and the amounts attributed for tax purposes.

Deferred taxes are measured at the tax rate that is expected to apply when the asset is realised or the liability is 
settled, based on tax laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent that it is not probable that they 
will be utilised. Temporary differences for which deferred tax assets had not been recognised are reviewed at each 
reporting date and a respective deferred tax asset is recognised to the extent that their utilisation is probable.

Taxes that would apply in the event of the disposal of investments in investees have not been taken into account in 
computing deferred taxes, as long as the disposal of the investments in investees is not probable in the foreseeable 
future. Also, deferred taxes that would apply in the event of distribution of earnings by investees as dividends have 
not been taken into account in computing deferred taxes, since the distribution of dividends does not involve an 
additional tax liability or since it is the Group’s policy not to initiate distribution of dividends from a subsidiary that 
would trigger an additional tax liability.

Deferred taxes are offset if there is a legally enforceable right to offset a current tax asset against a current tax 
liability and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxpayer and the same taxation authority.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  21

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

(j)  Leases:
The criteria for classifying leases as finance or operating leases depend on the substance of the agreements and are 
made at the inception of the lease in accordance with the following principles as set out in IAS 17.

Operating leases – the Group as lessee:
Lease agreements are classified as an operating lease if they do not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits 
incidental  to  ownership  of  the  leased  asset.  Lease  payments  are  recognised  as  an  expense  in  profit  or  loss  on  a 
straight-line basis over the lease term.

(k)  Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are measured at cost, including directly attributable costs, less accumulated depreciation.

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the assets at annual rates as follows:

Office furniture and equipment
Computers and peripheral equipment
Leasehold improvement (over the lease term) 

  mainly %

10%
33%
12.5%

Leasehold  improvements  are  depreciated  on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  shorter  of  the  lease  term  (including  any 
extension option held by the Group and intended to be exercised) and the expected life of the improvement.

The useful life, depreciation method and residual value of an asset are reviewed at least each year-end and any changes 
are accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate.

Depreciation of an asset ceases at the earlier of the date that the asset is classified as held for sale and the date that 
the asset is derecognised. An asset is derecognised on disposal or when no further economic benefits are expected 
from its use.

Intangible assets:

(l) 
Separately acquired intangible assets are measured on initial recognition at cost including directly attributable costs. 
Intangible assets acquired in a business combination are measured at fair value at the acquisition date. Expenditures 
relating to internally generated intangible assets, excluding capitalised development costs, are recognised in profit or 
loss when incurred.

Intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortised over their useful life and reviewed for impairment whenever 
there  is  an  indication  that  the  asset  may  be  impaired.  The  amortisation  period  and  the  amortisation  method  for  an 
intangible asset are reviewed at least at each year end.

Intangible assets (domains and websites) with indefinite useful lives are not systematically amortised and are tested for 
impairment annually or whenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. Since the content of 
the domains and websites is being updated on a current basis management believes that these assets have indefinite 
useful lives. The useful life of these assets is reviewed annually to determine whether their indefinite life assessment 
continues to be supportable. If the events and circumstances do not continue to support the assessment, the change 
in the useful life assessment from indefinite to finite is accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate 
and on that date the asset is tested for impairment. Commencing from that date, the asset is amortised systematically 
over its useful life.

Research and development expenditures:
Research expenditures are recognised in profit or loss when incurred. An intangible asset arising from a development 
project or from the development phase of an internal project is recognised if the Group can demonstrate: the technical 
feasibility  of  completing  the  intangible  asset  so  that  it  will  be  available  for  use  or  sale;  the  Company’s  intention  to 
complete  the  intangible  asset  and  use  or  sell  it;  the  Company’s  ability  to  use  or  sell  the  intangible  asset;  how  the 
intangible  asset  will  generate  future  economic  benefits;  the  availability  of  adequate  technical,  financial  and  other 
resources to complete the intangible asset; and the Company’s ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable 
to the intangible asset during its development.

The asset is measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation 
of the asset begins when development is complete and the asset is available for use. The asset is amortised over its 
useful life. Testing of impairment is performed annually over the period of the development project.

22  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

Intangible assets: continued

(l) 
Software:
The Group’s assets include computer systems comprising hardware and software. Software forming an integral part 
of the hardware to the extent that the hardware cannot function without the programs installed on it is classified as 
property  and  equipment.  In  contrast,  software  that  adds  functionality  to  the  hardware  is  classified  as  an  intangible 
asset.

The useful life of intangible assets is as follows:

Systems and software (purchased and in- house development cost)
are amortised on a straight-line basis over the useful life

33%

Non-competition is amortised on a straight line basis over the agreement term (between 2 to 3 years).

(m) Impairment of non-financial assets:
The Group evaluates the need to record an impairment of the carrying amount of non-financial assets whenever events 
or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount is not recoverable.

If  the  carrying  amount  of  non-financial  assets  exceeds  their  recoverable  amount,  the  assets  are  reduced  to  their 
recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs of sale and value in use. In measuring 
value in use, the expected future cash flows are discounted using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific 
to the asset. The recoverable amount of an asset that does not generate independent cash flows is determined for the 
cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss.

An impairment loss of an asset, other than goodwill, is reversed only if there have been changes in the estimates used 
to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was recognised. Reversal of an impairment 
loss, as above, shall not be increased above the lower of the carrying amount that would have been determined (net of 
depreciation or amortisation) had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years, and its recoverable 
amount. The reversal of impairment loss of an asset presented at cost is recognised in profit or loss.

The following criteria are applied in assessing impairment of these specific assets:

1.  Goodwill

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment once a year as of 31 December or more frequently if events or 
changes in circumstances indicate that there is impairment.

Goodwill is tested for impairment by assessing the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of 
cash-generating units) to which the goodwill has been allocated. An impairment loss is recognised if the recoverable 
amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units) to which goodwill has been allocated is less 
than the carrying amount of the cash-generating unit (or group of cash-generating units). Any impairment loss is 
allocated first to goodwill. Impairment losses recognised for goodwill cannot be reversed in subsequent periods.

2.  Domains and websites – Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life that are not systematically amortised.

The  impairment  test  is  performed  annually,  on  31  December,  or  more  frequently  if  events  or  changes  in 
circumstances indicate that there is an impairment.

(n)  Financial instruments:

1.  Financial assets:

 Financial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are initially recognized at fair value plus directly attributable transaction 
costs, except for financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss in respect of which transaction costs 
are recorded in profit or loss.

a)  Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

This category includes financial assets held for trading (derivatives) and financial assets designated upon initial 
recognition as at fair value through profit or loss.

b)  Loans and receivables:

Loans and receivables are investments with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active 
market.  After  initial  recognition,  loans  are  measured  based  on  their  terms  at  amortised  cost  plus  directly 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

(n)  Financial instruments: continued

attributable transaction costs using the effective interest method and less any impairment losses. Short-term 
borrowings are measured based on their terms, normally at face value.

2.  Financial liabilities:

Financial liabilities are initially recognized at fair value. Loans and other liabilities measured at amortised cost are 
presented less direct transaction costs.

After initial recognition, loans and other liabilities are measured based on their terms at amortised cost less directly 
attributable transaction costs using the effective interest method.

3.  Derecognition of financial instruments:

a)  Financial assets:

A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire 
or the Group has transferred its contractual rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset or assumes an 
obligation to pay the cash flows in full without material delay to a third party and has transferred substantially all 
the risks and rewards of the asset, or has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards 
of the asset, but has transferred control of the asset.

b)  Financial liabilities:

A financial liability is derecognised when it is extinguished, that is when the obligation is discharged or cancelled 
or expires. A financial liability is extinguished when the Group discharges the liability by paying in cash, other 
financial assets, goods or services; or is legally released from the liability.

4. 

Impairment of financial assets:
The Group assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is any objective evidence of impairment of 
a financial asset or group of financial assets as follows:

Financial assets carried at amortised cost:

Objective evidence of impairment exists when one or more events that have occurred after initial recognition of the 
asset have a negative impact on the estimated future cash flows. The amount of the loss recorded in profit or loss 
is measured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash 
flows (excluding future credit losses that have not yet been incurred) discounted at the financial asset’s original 
effective interest rate.

(o)  Derivative financial instruments:
The Group enters into contracts for derivative financial instruments such as forward currency contracts to hedge risks 
associated  with  foreign  exchange  fluctuations.  Such  derivative  financial  instruments  that  do  not  qualify  for  hedge 
accounting are initially recognised at fair value at the inception of the contract and are subsequently remeasured at fair 
value. Changes in the fair value of these instruments are recorded immediately in profit or loss.

(p)  Fair value measurement:
Fair  value  is  the  price  that  would  be  received  to  sell  an  asset  or  paid  to  transfer  a  liability  in  an  orderly  transaction 
between market participants at the measurement date.

Fair value measurement is based on the assumption that the transaction will take place in the asset’s or the liability’s 
principal market, or in the absence of a principal market, in the most advantageous market.

The fair value of an asset or a liability is measured using the assumptions that market participants would use when 
pricing the asset or liability, assuming that market participants act in their economic best interest.

The Group uses valuation techniques that are appropriate in the circumstances and for which sufficient data are available 
to measure fair value, maximising the use of relevant observable inputs and minimising the use of unobservable inputs.

24  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

(p)  Fair value measurement: continued
All assets and liabilities measured at fair value or for which fair value is disclosed are categorised into levels within the 
fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement:

Level 1

– quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2

Level 3

–

–

inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable either directly or indirectly.

inputs that are not based on observable market data (valuation techniques which use inputs that are not 
based on observable market data).

(q)  Provisions:
A provision in accordance with IAS 37 is recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as 
a result of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits will be required to 
settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. When the Group expects part 
or all of the expense to be reimbursed, for example under an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as 
a separate asset but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense is recognised in profit or loss net 
of the reimbursed amount.

(r)  Employee benefit liabilities:
The Group has several employee benefit plans:

1.  Short-term employee benefits:

Short-term employee benefits include salaries, paid annual leave, paid sick leave, recreation and social security 
contributions and are recognised as expenses as the services are rendered. A liability in respect of a cash bonus or 
a profit-sharing plan is recognised when the Group has a legal or constructive obligation to make such payment as 
a result of past service rendered by an employee and a reliable estimate of the amount can be made.

2.  Post-employment benefits:

The  plans  are  financed  by  contributions  to  insurance  companies  or  pension  funds  and  classified  as  defined 
contribution plans.

The Israeli subsidiaries of the Group have defined contribution plans pursuant to Section 14 to the Severance Pay 
Law under which the subsidiary pays fixed contributions and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay 
further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient amounts to pay all employee benefits relating to employee 
service in the current and prior periods. Contributions to the defined contribution plan in respect of severance or 
retirement pay are recognised as an expense when contributed concurrently with performance of the employee’s 
services.

(s)  Share-based payment transactions:
The Group’s employees and officers are entitled to remuneration in the form of equity-settled share-based payment 
transactions.

Equity-settled transactions:

The  cost  of  equity-settled  transactions  with  employees  and  officers  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  equity 
instruments granted at grant date. The fair value is determined using an acceptable option pricing model - additional 
details are given in Note 13.

In estimating fair value, the vesting conditions (consisting of service conditions and performance conditions other than 
market conditions) are not taken into account.

As for other service providers, the cost of the transaction is measured at the fair value of the goods or services received 
as consideration for equity instruments granted.

The cost of equity-settled transactions is recognised in profit or loss together with a corresponding increase in equity 
during the period which the performance is to be satisfied ending on the date on which the relevant employees or 
officers become entitled to the award (“the vesting period”). The cumulative expense recognised for equity-settled 
transactions at the end of each reporting period until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period 
has expired and the Group’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. No expense is 
recognised for awards that do not ultimately vest.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  25

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 2.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES continued

(t)  Earnings per share:
Earnings  per  share  are  calculated  by  dividing  the  net  income  attributable  to  equity  holders  of  the  Company  by  the 
number of Ordinary Shares outstanding during the period. The Company’s share of earnings of investees is included 
based on the earnings per share of the investees multiplied by the number of shares held by the Company. If the number 
of Ordinary Shares outstanding increases as a result of a capitalisation, bonus issue, or share split, the calculation of 
earnings per share for all periods presented are adjusted retrospectively.

Potential Ordinary shares are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share when their conversion decreases 
earnings  per  share  from  continuing  operations.  Potential  Ordinary  shares  that  are  converted  during  the  period  are 
included in diluted earnings per share only until the conversion date and from that date in basic earnings per share.

NOTE 3:  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS USED IN THE 
PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

(a)  Judgments:
In the process of applying the significant accounting policies, the Group made the following judgments which have the 
most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements:

–  Business combinations:

The Group is required to allocate the acquisition cost of entities and activities through business combinations on 
the  basis  of  the  fair  value  of  the  acquired  assets  and  assumed  liabilities.  The  Group  uses  external  and  internal 
valuations  to  determine  the  fair  value.  The  valuations  include  management  estimates  and  assumptions  as  for 
future cash flow projections from the acquired business and selection of models to compute the fair value of the 
acquired components and their depreciation period. Management estimates influence the amounts of the acquired 
assets and assumed liabilities and depreciation and amortisation in profit or loss.

–  Share-based payments:

The Group measures the cost of equity-settled transactions with employees by reference to the fair value of the 
equity instruments at the date at which they are granted. Estimating fair value requires determination of the most 
appropriate valuation model and the inputs to the model. Management estimates influence the cost of share-based 
payments and the recognition in profit or loss.

(b)  Estimations and assumptions:
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that have an 
effect on the application of the accounting policies and on the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and 
expenses. Changes in accounting estimates are reported in the period of the change in estimate.

The key assumptions made in the financial statements concerning uncertainties at the end of the reporting period and 
the critical estimates computed by the Group that may result in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets 
and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

– 

Impairment of goodwill, domains and websites:
The Group reviews goodwill, domains and websites for impairment at least once a year. This requires management 
to make an estimate of the projected future cash flows from the continuing use of the cash-generating unit to 
which the assets are allocated and also to choose a suitable discount rate for those cash flows.

NOTE 4:  DISCLOSURE OF NEW STANDARDS
Standards  and  interpretations  that  have  been  issued  and  are  relevant  to  the  Company’s  financial  statements  and 
activities, but are not yet effective, are described below.

(a)  IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”:
IFRS 15 was issued by the IASB in May 2014.

IFRS  15  replaces  IAS  18,  “Revenue”  and  several  other  revenue  recognition  standards.  IFRS  15  outlines  a  single 
comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The core 
principle  is  that  an  entity  recognises  revenue  to  depict  the  transfer  of  promised  goods  or  services  to  customers  in 
an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or 
services.

26  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 4:  DISCLOSURE OF NEW STANDARDS continued

(a)  IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”: continued
IFRS 15 is effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2018 with early application permitted. Entities 
can choose to apply IFRS retrospectively or to use a modified transition approach.

The  Group  is  evaluating  the  possible  impact  of  IFRS  15  but  is  presently  unable  to  assess  its  effect,  if  any,  on  the 
financial statements.

(b)  IFRS 9, “Financial Instruments”:
In  July  2014,  the  IASB  issued  the  final  and  complete  version  of  IFRS  9,  “Financial  Instruments”  (“IFRS  9”),  which 
replaces IAS 39, “ Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement”. IFRS 9 mainly focuses on the classification 
and measurement of financial assets and it applies to all assets in the scope of IAS 39.

According to IFRS 9, all financial assets are measured at fair value upon initial recognition. In subsequent periods, debt 
instruments are measured at amortized cost only if certain conditions are met.

Subsequent measurement of all other debt instruments and financial assets should be at fair value.

According to IFRS 9, the provisions of IAS 39 will continue to apply to derecognition and to financial liabilities for which 
the fair value option has not been elected. IFRS 9 also prescribes new hedge accounting requirements.

IFRS 9 is to be applied for annual periods beginning on 1 January, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.

The Group is evaluating the possible impact of IFRS 9 but is presently unable to assess its effect, if any, on the financial 
statements.

(c)   IFRS 16, “Leases”:
In January 2016, the IASB issued IFRS 16, “Leases”, (“the new Standard”). According to the new Standard, a lease 
is a contract, or part of a contract, that conveys the right to use an asset (the underlying asset) for a period of time in 
exchange for consideration.

According to the new Standard:
Lessees are required to recognise an asset and a corresponding liability in the statement of financial position in respect 
of all leases (except in certain cases) similar to the accounting treatment of finance leases according to the existing 
IAS 17, “Leases”.

Lessees are required to initially recognise a lease liability for the obligation to make lease payments and a corresponding 
right-of-use asset. Lessees will also recognise interest and depreciation expenses separately.

In the event of change in variable lease payments that are CPI-linked, lessees are required to remeasure the lease 
liability and the effect of the remeasurement is an adjustment to the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset.

The new Standard includes two exceptions according to which lessees are permitted to elect to apply a method similar 
to the current accounting treatment for operating leases. These exceptions are leases for which the underlying asset 
is of low value and leases with a term of up to one year.

The accounting treatment by lessors remains substantially unchanged, namely classification of a lease as a finance 
lease or an operating lease.

The new Standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January, 2019. Earlier application is permitted 
provided that IFRS 15, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”, is simultaneously applied.

For  leases  existing  at  the  date  of  transition,  the  new  Standard  permits  lessees  to  use  either  a  full  retrospective 
approach, or a modified retrospective approach, with certain transition relief whereby restatement of comparative data 
is not required.

The  Group  is  evaluating  the  possible  impact  of  IFRS  16  but  is  presently  unable  to  assess  its  effect,  if  any,  on  the 
financial statements.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  27

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 4:  DISCLOSURE OF NEW STANDARDS continued

(d)  Amendments to IAS 7, “Statement of Cash Flows”, regarding additional disclosures of financial 
liabilities:
In  January  2016,  the  IASB  issued  amendments  to  IAS  7,  “Statement  of  Cash  Flows”,  (“the  amendments”)  which 
require  providing  additional  disclosures  of  financial  liabilities.  The  amendments  require  presenting  the  movement 
between the opening balance and the closing balance of financial liabilities, including changes arising from cash flows 
from financing activities, changes arising from obtaining or losing control in investees, the effect of changes in foreign 
exchange rates and changes in fair value.

The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January, 2017. No disclosure is required for 
comparative figures in previous periods before the effective date of the amendments. Earlier application is permitted.

The Group will include the necessary disclosures in the financial statements when applicable.

NOTE 5:  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

(a)  Publishing Joint Venture (“JV”)
The Company holds the majority stake in a Joint Venture that is active in operating publishing websites in Scandinavia.

The Group elected to measure the non-controlling interests in the JV at their proportionate share of the fair value of the 
JV’s net identifiable assets.

On 14 September 2014, the Company signed an agreement to acquire an additional 21% interest in the JV for a cash 
consideration of USD 1.49 million. Subsequent to the acquisition the Company holds a 93% interest in the JV.

As a result of the acquisition in 2014, the difference between the consideration and the decrease in the non-controlling 
interests was recorded in capital reserve from transactions with non-controlling interests in the amount of USD 612 
thousands.

(b)  Acquisition of initially consolidated company- ExciteAd Digital Marketing Ltd. (“EDM”):
On 31 August 2014, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of EDM, a leading social gaming marketing company, 
for a consideration of up to USD 19 million in cash and shares. The Company paid USD 12 million in cash and two 
additional  payments  of  up  to  an  aggregate  USD  7  million  (“Contingent  Consideration”)  were  to  be  made  based  on 
EDM’s adjusted EBITDA during the first and second years starting 1 July 2014.

Total acquisition cost:

Cash paid

Payables for acquisition

Contingent consideration liability 

Total acquisition cost

Acquisition cost allocation: 

Fair value of identifiable net assets

Goodwill arising on acquisition 

USD in 
thousands

12,000

66

6,521

18,587

1,417

17,170

18,587

The goodwill arising on acquisition is attributed to the expected benefits from the synergies of the combination of the 
activities of the Company and the acquiree.

EDM  achieved  the  first  year  performance  condition  (target  of  adjusted  EBITDA)  and  the  Company  paid  the  first 
installment of contingent consideration of USD 3.5 million. Given the high earning visibility of EDM, the Company has 
decided to waive the performance condition related to the second contingent payment of USD 3.5 million due in August 
2016 in order to accelerate integration of EDM into the Group.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 5:  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS continued

(c)  Acquisition of initially consolidated company- Marmar Media Ltd:
On 1 July 2015 the Company acquired a controlling interest (54%) in Marmar Media Ltd (“Marmar”), a performance 
media company for web and mobile.

The total consideration for the acquisition is up to $7.36 million in cash, comprised of an initial payment of $5.36 million 
and additional contingent consideration of up to $2 million based on Marmar’s EBITDA performance during the year 
ending 31 March 2016.

Consideration for acquisition:

Cash paid

Contingent consideration liability 

Total acquisition cost

The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Marmar Media on the acquisition date:

Cash and cash equivalents

Short- term investments

Trade and other receivable

Property and equipment

Intangible assets:

  Non-competition agreement (1)

Trade and other payables

Deferred tax liability

  Non-current liabilities

Goodwill arising on acquisition

Non- controlling interest (2)

Total acquisition cost 

USD in 
thousands

5,360

1,934

7,294

Fair 
value

USD in 
thousands

901

513

967

51

474

2,906

1,696

126

14

1,836

6,716

(492)

7,294

Acquisition costs that are directly attributable to the transaction of approximately USD 386 thousands were charged to 
other expenses in profit or loss.

(1)   The fair value of the non- competition agreement was based on a non- competition period of 18 months commencing three years after the acquisition 

date.

(2)   The non-controlling interests are measured at their proportionate share of the fair value of the subsidiary’s net identifiable assets.

The goodwill arising on acquisition is attributed to the expected benefits from the synergies of the combination of the 
activities of the Company and the acquiree.

The goodwill recognised is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  29

  
 
 
  
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 5:  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS continued

(c)  Acquisition of initially consolidated company- Marmar Media Ltd: continued

Cash outflow on the acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents acquired 

Cash paid

Net cash

USD in 
thousands

901

(5,360)

(4,459)

From the acquisition date, Marmar has contributed USD 1.7 million to the consolidated net income and USD 9.1 million 
to the consolidated revenues, in the year 2015. If the business combination had taken place at the beginning of 2015, 
the  consolidated  net  income  would  have  increased  by  USD  3.6  million  and  the  consolidated  revenues  would  have 
increased by USD 18.1 million.

NOTE 6:  SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS

Short-term investments:

Short-term bank deposits (a): 

In USD

In NIS

In EURO

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit and loss:

US Government bonds 

Long-term investment (b) 

Bank deposit- in NIS

Annual
interest
rate *

1.08

0.02

As of 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands

6,000

853

13

6,866

–

6,866

8,508

203

–

8,711

8,003

16,714

1,102

333

*  The above interest rates are the weighted average rates as of 31 December 2015.

(a)   Includes-  deposits  with  fixed  liens  recorded  as  security  for  credit  card  transactions  in  connection  with  advertising  campaigns  and  other  online 
purchasing over the internet. The total amount of deposits with fixed liens as of 31 December 2015 was USD 853 thousands (2014 – USD 504 
thousands).

(b)   The Group recorded fixed liens on long-term bank deposits, against bank guarantee provided in connection with its lease agreement on property, in 

the amount of USD 622 thousands and USD 480 thousands for credit card transactions (2014 – USD 333 thousands) (see Note 16 (a)).

NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES

a.  Trade receivables:

Open accounts

Less – allowance for doubtful accounts

Trade receivables, net

As of 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands

16,761

673

16,088

11,888

340

11,548

As of 31 December 2015 the Group has no material amounts that are past due and not impaired.

See Note 11(b) (2) on credit risk of trade receivables.

30  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 7: TRADE AND OTHER RECEIVABLES continued

b.  Other receivables:

Prepaid expenses

Government authorities 

Current maturity of long-term receivables 

Other receivables

NOTE 8:  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Cost:

Balance as of 1 January 2014

Acquisitions during the year 

Acquisition of initially consolidated company

Disposals during the year

Balance as of 31 December 2014

Acquisitions during the year 

Acquisition of initially consolidated company *

Balance as of 31 December 2015

Accumulated depreciation:

Balance as of 1 January 2014

Disposals during the year

Depreciation during the year

Balance as of 31 December 2014

Depreciation during the year

Balance as of 31 December 2015

Depreciated cost as of 31 December 2015

Depreciated cost as of 31 December 2014

As of 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

1,256

227

228

331

907

75

534

379

2,042

1,895

Computers, 
furniture, office 
equipment and 
others

Leasehold 
improvements

USD in thousands

876

337

50

(59)

1,204

516

51

1,771

206

(22)

247

431

350

781

990

773

122

13

19

–

154

128

–

282

54

–

9

63

19

82

200

91

Total

998

350

69

(59)

1,358

644

51

2,053

260

(22)

256

494

369

863

1,190

864

Depreciation expense of property and equipment is recorded in general and administrative expenses.

*  See Note 5 (c).

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  31

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 9:  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

a.  Composition and movement:

Domains 
and 
websites

Non-
competition

Systems, 
software 
and other 

Goodwill

USD in thousands

Cost:

Balance as of 1 January 2014

Acquisition of initially consolidated company *

Acquisitions during the year 

Costs capitalised during the year (in-house 
development cost)

Balance as of 31 December 2014

Acquisition of initially consolidated company *

Acquisitions during the year 

Costs capitalised during the year (in-house 
development cost)

2,416

17,170

–

–

19,586

6,716

–

–

5,495

–

11,233

–

16,728

–

7,169

–

Balance as of 31 December 2015

26,302

23,897

Accumulated amortisation:

Balance as of 1 January 2014

Amortisation during the year 

Balance as of 31 December 2014

Amortisation during the year 

Balance as of 31 December 2015

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Amortised cost as of 31 December 2015

Amortised cost as of 31 December 2014

26,302

19,586

23,897

16,728

1,401

721

358

–

2,480

474

251

–

3,205

790

528

1,318

552

1,870

1,335

1,162

877

968

734

915

3,494

–

1,461

2,043

6,998

130

512

642

2,854

3,496

3,502

2,852

Total

10,189

18,859

12,325

915

42,288

7,190

8,881

2,043

60,402

920

1,040

1,960

3,406

5,366

55,036

40,328

Amortisation expenses of USD 2,981 thousands (2014- USD 1,040 thousands) is classified in general and administrative 
expenses of USD 425 thousands (2014-nill) is classified in cost of revenue.

*  See Note 5(b) and 5(c).

32  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 9:  GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS continued

Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets with an indefinite useful life:

b. 
Following are the carrying amounts of goodwill, domains and websites allocated to cash generating units (“CGU”):

Publishing segment (1)

Media segment (2)

(1)  Publishing segment

Domains 
and 
websites

Goodwill

USD in thousands

2,416

23,886

26,302

23,897

–

23,897

Total

26,313

23,886

50,199

The recoverable amounts of domains and websites were determined based on a value in use calculation using 
estimated cash flow projections. The recoverable amount of the publishing segment CGUs to which the goodwill 
was allocated, was determined based on a value in use calculation using estimated cash flow projections. The pre-
tax discount rate applied to the cash flow projections is 24% (2014- 24%). The projected cash flows are estimated 
using a fixed growth rate of 3% (2014 - 3%).

The key assumptions used in calculating the value in use:

Revenues  and  operational  profit  –  the  revenues  and  the  profit  rate  assumptions  are  based  on  management 
expectations as reflected in the Group’s budget for the coming year approved by the Company’s board.

Discount rate – the discount rate reflects management’s assumptions regarding the CGU’s specific risk premium.

Growth rate – the growth rate applied for the four years period beyond the budget period is based on the long-
term average growth rate as customary in similar industries.

(2)  Media segment

The media segment goodwill was generated from EDM and Marmar acquisitions.

The recoverable amount of the media segment CGU’s was determined based on a value in use calculation using 
estimated  cash  flow  projections.  The  pre-tax  discount  rate  applied  to  the  cash  flow  projections  is  24%.  The 
projected cash flows are estimated using a fixed growth rate of 3%.

The key assumptions used in calculating the value in use:

Revenues  and  operational  profit  –  the  revenues  and  the  profit  rate  assumptions  are  based  on  management 
expectations as reflected in the Group’s budget for the coming year approved by the Company’s board.

Discount rate – the discount rate reflects management’s assumptions regarding the CGU’s specific risk premium.

Growth rate – the growth rate applied for the four years period beyond the budget period is based on the long-
term average growth rate as customary in similar industries.

As of 31 December 2015 the recoverable amount of each of the segments exceeds their carrying amount.

Sensitivity analyses of changes in assumptions:
With  respect  to  the  assumptions  used  in  determining  the  value  in  use  of  the  CGUs  in  each  of  the  segment, 
management believes that there are no reasonably possible changes in the key assumptions detailed above which 
might cause the carrying amount of the CGUs to exceed their recoverable amount.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  33

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 10:  OTHER LIABILITIES AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Employees and payroll accruals

Income tax payable

Liability for intangible assets acquisition

Government authorities

Liability for EDM acquisition 

Accrued expenses

Other liabilities (mainly advanced from customers)

As of 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands 

4,647

4,129

–

992

–

1,973

410

12,151

2,265

1,511

1,712

679

797

677

123

7,764

NOTE 11:  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

(a)  Classification of financial assets and liabilities:
The financial assets and financial liabilities in the statement of financial position are classified by groups of financial 
instruments pursuant to IAS 39:

As of 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands 

–

165

165

35,741

7,968

16,088

559

332

60,688

60,853

59,419

1,434

8,003

264

8,267

27,351

9,044

11,548

988

456

49,387

57,654

56,865

789

Financial assets

Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss:

Investments in US Government bonds 

Financial derivatives

Total financial assets at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets measured at amortised cost:

Cash and cash equivalents 

Short-term and long-term investments

Trade receivables 

Other receivables

Non-current account receivable

Total financial assets measured at amortised cost

Total financial assets 

Total current 

Total non-current 

34  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 11:  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS continued

(a)  Classification of financial assets and liabilities: continued

Financial liabilities

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost:

Trade payables 

Other liabilities and account payables

Contingent consideration payable

Total current 

Total non-current

(b)  Financial risks factors:
The Group’s activities expose it to various financial risks.

1.  Market risk – Foreign exchange risk:

As of 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

11,146

7,030

5,373

23,549

23,549

–

9,073

6,186

6,629

21,888

18,655

3,233

A significant portion of the Group’s revenues are received in EURO. A significant majority of the Israeli subsidiaries 
expenses are paid in New Israeli Shekels (“NIS”). Therefore, the Group is exposed to fluctuations in the foreign 
exchange rates in EURO and NIS against the USD.

For the year ended 31 December, 2015 the Group recorded foreign exchange rate differences expenses, net in the 
amount of USD 2,486 thousands (includes gain on forward transactions, see below) (2014 – USD 675 thousands).

The Company entered into forward contracts with the intention to reduce the foreign exchange risk of forecasted 
revenues and expenses. These contracts are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes and are measured 
at fair value through profit or loss.

The open positions as of 31 December 2015:

Forward transactions for the sale of EURO in exchange for USD totaling EURO 13.1 million (USD 14.5 million) at 
forward rate range of EURO 1.07 – 1.14 per USD 1, to be exchange starting January 2016 until December 2016.

Forward transactions for the sale of USD in exchange for NIS totaling USD 15.4 million at forward rate range of NIS 
3.75 – 3.99 per USD 1, to be exchange starting from January 2016 until November 2016.

As  of  31  December  2015  the  total  fair  value  (asset)  of  the  above  forward  transactions  amounted  to 
USD 165 thousands.

2.  Credit risk:

The Group usually extends 30-day term to its customers. The Group regularly monitors the credit extended to its 
customers and their general financial condition but does not require collateral as security for these receivables.

The Group maintains cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments and long-term investments in various 
financial institutions. These financial institutions are located in the EU and Israel. The Group’s policy is to diversify 
its investments among various institutions with a credit ranking of (-A) and above.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  35

 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 11:  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS continued

(b)  Financial risks factors: continued
3.  Liquidity risk:

The table below summarises the maturity profile of the Group’s financial liabilities based on contractual undiscounted 
payments (including interest payments):

As of 31 December 2015:

Trade payables

Other payables

Contingent consideration payable

As of 31 December 2014:

Trade payables

Other payables

Contingent consideration payable

Less than 
one year

1 to 
2 years

USD in thousands

11,146

12,151

5,500

28,797

–

–

–

–

Less than 
one year

1 to 
2 years

USD in thousands

9,073

6,186

3,500

18,759

–

–

3,500

3,500

Total

11,146

12,151

5,500

28,797

Total

9,073

6,186

7,000

22,259

(c)  Fair value:
The carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities approximate their fair value.

The fair value of contingent consideration payable upon initial recognition was based on the computation of the present 
value of future cash flows using an interest rate of 5% that was currently available for loans with similar terms and 
categorised within level 3 of fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of financial derivatives is categorised within level 2 of fair value hierarchy.

(d)  Sensitivity tests relating to changes in market factors:

Sensitivity test to changes in Euro to Dollar exchange rate *:

Gain (loss) from the change:*

Increase of 10% in exchange rate

Decrease of 10% in exchange rate

Sensitivity test to changes in NIS to Dollar exchange rate *:

Gain (loss) from the change:*

Increase of 10% in exchange rate

Decrease of 10% in exchange rate

As of 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands 

(1,708)

1,708

(1,977)

1,977

(1,485)

1,794

(980)

1,211

*    The above mainly reflects effects of reasonably possible changes in exchange rates on open forward contracts as of the end of the year. As described 
in (b) 1 above, these contracts are intended to reduce the Group’s exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates on future revenues and expenses. 
Therefore, although it is expected the above effects will be offset by contra effects upon the recording of the revenues and expenses, the timing of 
these effects may not coincide in the same reporting period.

36  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 11:  FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS continued

(d)  Sensitivity tests relating to changes in market factors: continued
Sensitivity tests and principal work assumptions:
The selected changes in the relevant risk variables were determined based on management’s estimate as to reasonable 
possible changes in these risk variables.

The Group has performed sensitivity tests of principal market risk factors that are liable to affect its reported operating 
results or financial position. The sensitivity tests present the effects (before tax) on profit or loss and equity in respect 
of each financial instrument for the relevant risk variable chosen for that instrument as of each reporting date. The test 
of risk factors was determined based on the materiality of the exposure of the operating results or financial condition of 
each risk with reference to the functional currency and assuming that all the other variables are constant.

The Group is not exposed to interest rate risk.

NOTE 12:  EQUITY

(a)  Composition of share capital:

Ordinary Shares of USD 0.000001 par value 

100,000,000,000

193,447,154

As of 31 December 2015

Authorised

Issued and 
outstanding

Number of shares

As of 31 December 2014

Authorised

Issued and 
outstanding

Number of shares

Ordinary Shares of USD 0.000001 par value 

100,000,000,000

189,643,652

In addition to the above issued share, as of 31 December 2015, 6,905,248 Ordinary Shares are held in trust to satisfy 
the Company’s share based payment plan.

(b)  Movement in share capital:
1. 

 On 21 March 2014 the Company completed an Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) on the London Stock Exchange’s 
Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Company issued 67,026,152 Ordinary shares at a price of 49 pence per 
Ordinary share. The total gross funds raised in the IPO were GBP 32.8 million (USD 54.2 million) and IPO related 
costs amounted to approximately USD 6.6 million. The issued share capital of the Company immediately following 
the IPO was 189,563,652 Ordinary shares.

2. 

 In June 2014 the Company issued 80,000 Ordinary shares upon the exercise of 80,000 options.

3. 

 In 2015 the Company issued 3,803,502 Ordinary shares upon the exercise of 3,803,502 options.

(c)  Dividends paid to shareholders:

Date

12 June 2014

31 October 2014

8 May 2015

30 October 2015

As for dividend declared subsequent to the reporting date see Note 21.

Total amount

Per share

USD in million

5.25

3.0

3.0

5.0

USD

0.030

0.016

0.016

0.026

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  37

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 12:  EQUITY continued

(d)  Net earnings per share:
Details of the number of shares and income used in the computation of earnings per share:

Year ended 31 December

2015

2014

Net 
income 
attributable 
to equity 
holders 
of the 
Company

Net 
income 
attributable 
to equity 
holders 
of the 
Company

Weighted 
number of 
shares 

Weighted 
number of 
shares 

In 
thousands

USD in 
thousands

In 
thousands

USD in 
thousands

191,977

3,945

195,922

18,719

–

18,719

174,398

4,405

178,803

9,821

–

9,821

Number of shares and income for the computation of basic 
net earnings

Effect of potential dilutive Ordinary shares *

For the computation of diluted net earnings 

* Options, see Note 13.

NOTE 13:  SHARE-BASED PAYMENT
The expense recognised in the financial statements for services received is shown in the following table:

Total expense arising from share-based payment transactions

  Year ended December 31 

2015

2014

USD in thousands

839

1,042

(a)   In August 2013 the Company adopted a Share Option Plan. According to the plan, the Company’s Board of Directors 
is entitled to grant certain employees, officers and other service providers (together herein “employees”) of the 
Group remuneration in the form of equity-settled share-based payment transactions.

Pursuant  to  the  plan,  the  Company’s  employees  may  be  granted  options  to  purchase  the  Company’s  Ordinary 
shares.  These  options  may  be  exercised,  subject  to  the  continuance  of  engagement  of  such  employees  with 
the Company, within a period of eight years from the grant date, at an exercise price to be determined by the 
Company’s Board of Directors at the grant date.

All  grants  to  Israeli  employees  through  2015  were  made  in  accordance  with  Section  102  of  the  Income  Tax 
Ordinance, capital-gains track (with a trustee).

38  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 13:  SHARE-BASED PAYMENT continued

2014 grants
In 2014, the Company granted options to employees (including the CEO and other officers). The options vest in 
varying amounts over a period of up to four years from the grant date.

The following table lists the inputs used for the fair value measurement of the grants in 2014:

Option pricing model

Exercise price (USD)

Dividend yield (USD)

Expected volatility of the share prices 

Risk- free interest rate (USD)

Expected life of share options (years)

Share price GBP (USD)

Forfeiture rate 

Black-Scholes- 
Merton formula

0.154-0726

0.18-0.2

38.2%-44.7%

1.32%-2.07%

4-5.3

0.49 (0.808)-0.525(0.86)

0, 12%

The total fair value of all options granted in 2014 was calculated at USD 2.5 million at the grant date (average of 
USD 0.26 per option).

2015 grants
In 2015, the Company granted options to employees (including directors). The options vest in varying amounts over 
a period of up to four years from the grant date.

The following table lists the inputs used for the fair value measurement of the grants in 2015:

Option pricing model

Exercise price (USD)

Dividend yield (USD)

Expected volatility of the share prices 

Risk- free interest rate (USD)

Expected life of share options (years)

Share price GBP (USD)

Forfeiture rate 

Black-Scholes- 
Merton formula

0.856-1.041

0.13-0.18

44.4%-44.7%

1.14%-1.3%

4.75, 5.2

0.577 (0.87)-0.72(1.112)

0, 12%

The total fair value of these grants was calculated at USD 1.1 million at the grant date (an average of USD 0.25 per 
option).

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  39

 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 13:  SHARE-BASED PAYMENT continued

(b)  Movement during the year:

Share options outstanding at beginning of year

Share options granted during the year

Share options forfeited during the year

Share options exercised during the year

Share options outstanding at end of year

Share options exercisable at end of year

2015

2014

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price

USD

0.47

0.98

0.75

0.25

0.68

0.34

Number of 
options

in 
thousands

3,250

9,458

(316)

(80)

12,312

4,091

Weighted 
average 
exercise 
price

USD

0.15

0.58

0.76

0.15

0.47

0.15

Number of 
options

in 
thousands

12,312

4,307

(1,144)

(3,804)

11,671

3,317

(c)   The weighted average remaining contractual life for the options outstanding as of 31 December, 2015 was 6.7 

years (2014- 7.1 years).

(d)   The range of exercise prices for options outstanding as of 31 December 2015 was USD 0.15- USD 1.04 (2014 - 

USD 0.15- USD 0.76).

NOTE 14: TAXES ON INCOME
(a)   The Company is registered as a tax free corporation in Jersey.

(b)   Tax law applicable to the Company’s Israeli subsidiaries is the Israeli tax law- Income Tax Ordinance (new version) 

1961.

–  The Israeli corporate tax rate applicable in 2015 and 2014 is 26.5%.

–  Amendment to the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959:

According to the Amendment, a flat tax rate applies to one subsidiary’s entire privileged income under its status as 
a privileged company with a privileged enterprise. The tax rate under the Amendment: in 2015 and 2016 is- 16%.

The Amendment also prescribes that any dividends distributed to individuals or foreign residents from the privileged 
enterprise’s earnings as above will be subject to tax at a rate of 20%.

(c)  The tax rate applicable to the Cyprus branch of the Company is 12.5%.

(d)  Final tax assessments:
Two subsidiaries in Israel have received final tax assessment through 2013.

The Company and its other subsidiaries have not received final tax assessments since their incorporation.

(e)  Taxes on income included in profit or loss:

  Year ended 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

4,490

(397)

4,093

1,404

(75)

1,329

Current taxes

Deferred taxes 

Total 

40  XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 14: TAXES ON INCOME continued

(f)  Theoretical tax:
The reconciliation between the tax expense, assuming that all the income and expenses were taxed at the statutory 
tax rate (in Jersey) and the taxes on income recorded in profit or loss is as follows:

Profit before taxes on income

Tax at the domestic rate applicable to the profits of the Company 

Tax at the domestic rates applicable to profits of the subsidiary in Israel and Cyprus 
branch

  Year ended 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

24,293

13,239

–

–

4,093

4,093

1,329

1,329

Total taxes 

(g) Deferred taxes:

Composition:

Deferred tax liabilities:

Intangible assets 

Deferred tax assets:

Research and development costs

Allowance for doubtful account 

Employee benefits

Deferred tax benefit 

Deferred tax liabilities, net

Statements of financial 
position

Statements of profit or 
loss

December 31, 

  Year ended December 31, 

2015

2014

2015

2014

USD in thousands

317

90

10

156

256

419

73

–

14

87

(61)

(332)

(228)

(17)

(10)

(142)

(397)

(28)

(45)

–

(2)

(75)

The deferred taxes are computed at the tax rates of 26.5% and 16%, based on the tax rates that are expected to apply 
upon realization (2014- same rates).

In January 2016, the corporate tax rate in Israel was reduced from 26.5% to 25% commencing from 2016.

The deferred tax balances included in the financial statements as of 31 December 2015 are calculated according to the 
tax rates that were in effect as of the reporting date and do not take into account the potential effects of the reduction 
in the tax rate. Such effects will be included in the financial statements for 2016.

The Company estimates that the change in tax rates will not have a material effect on the financial statements.

XLMedia PLC I Annual Report & Accounts 2015  41

 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 15:  OPERATING SEGMENTS

(a)  General:
The  operating  segments  are  identified  on  the  basis  of  information  that  is  reviewed  by  the  chief  operating  decision 
maker  (“CODM”)  to  make  decisions  about  resources  to  be  allocated  and  assess  its  performance.  Accordingly,  for 
management purposes, the Group is organised into operating segments based on the products and services of the 
business units and has operating segments as follows:

Publishing

Media 

Partners Network

– The  Group  owns  over  2,000  informational  websites  in  17  languages.  These  websites 
refer potential customers to online businesses. The sites’ content, written by professional 
writers, is designed to attract online traffic which the Group then directs to its customers 
online businesses. 

– The Group’s Media division acquires online and mobile advertising targeted at potential 
online  traffic  with  the  objective  of  directing  it  to  the  Group’s  users.  The  Group  buys 
advertising space on search engines, websites, mobile and social networks and places 
adverts  referring  potential  users  to  the  Group’s  customers’  websites  or  to  its  own 
websites.

– The  Group  manages  marketing  partners,  whose  role  is  to  direct  online  traffic  to  the 
Group’s customers for which the Group receives revenues. The Group is responsible for 
paying its partners. The Group’s partner programme enables affiliates to have a single 
point  of  contact  to  direct  traffic  to,  and  receive  monies  from,  rather  than  engaging  in 
multilateral negotiation, administration and collection of revenues.

Segment performance (segment profit) is evaluated based on revenues less direct operating costs.

Items that were not allocated are managed on a group basis.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 15:  OPERATING SEGMENTS continued

(b)  Reporting on operating segments:

Year ended 31 December 2015:

Revenues

Segment profit 

Unallocated corporate expenses

Other expense, net

Finance income, net

Profit before taxes on income

Year ended 31 December 2014:

Revenues

Segment profit 

Unallocated corporate expenses

Other income, net

Finance expense, net

Profit before taxes on income

Publishing

Media 

Partners 
Network 

Total

USD in thousands

30,297

23,855

45,777

15,411

13,145

1,810

23,965

18,345

20,632

8,548

6,123

685

89,219

41,076

 (18,116)

(403)

1,736

24,293

50,720

27,578

(13,340)

(229)

(770)

13,239

(c)   Geographic information:
Revenues classified by geographical areas based on internet user location:

Scandinavia 

Other European countries 

North America 

Oceania

Other countries 

Total revenues from identified locations 

Revenues from unidentified locations

Total revenues 

NOTE 16:  COMMITMENTS

  Year ended 31 December 

2015

29,414

16,732

19,588

2,788

2,610

71,132

18,087

89,219

2014

28,164

7,457

4,918

942

3,116

44,597

6,123

50,720

(a)  Leases
Group companies (as lessee) have entered into commercial real estate lease agreements. The leases are non-cancellable 
for periods of between 2-4 years with annual lease fees of approximately USD 950 thousands.

The Group recorded fixed liens on long-term bank deposits in connection with these agreements (see Note 6(b)).

(b)  For agreements with related parties see Note 17.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 17:  BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

(a)  Balances:

Current liabilities:

As of 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

Management fees and other short-term payables

684

370

(b)  Benefits to key management personnel: *

Short-term benefits 

Cost of share-based payments

* Includes directors.

(c)   Transactions with related parties:

Management fees to shareholders (1)

Cost of share based payments (2)

 Finance costs in respect of liabilities to shareholders, net

(1)  Including fees paid in 2015 to key management personnel USD 440 thousands (2014- USD 444 thousands).

(2)  2014, includes USD 274 thousands charged to share premium as part of the IPO issue costs.

As of 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

1,495

107

1,602

1,410

70

1,480

  Year ended 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

618

277

895

–

838

1,124

1,962

45

(d)  Service Agreements
In  2013  the  Group  signed  a  consulting  service  agreement  with  one  of  the  shareholders  of  the  Parent  Company, 
Webpals Enterprises Limited Partnership. The management fees for the year ended 31 December 2015 were USD 178 
thousands (2014 – USD 394 thousands).

NOTE 18:  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The post-employment employee benefits are financed by contributions classified as defined contribution plan.

Expenses in respect of defined contribution plans

  Year ended 31 December

2015

2014

USD in thousands

710

540

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2015

NOTE 19:  SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION TO THE STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Employee benefit expenses are included in (*):

Cost of revenues

Research and development 

Selling and marketing

General and administrative 

* Includes cost of share based payment.

NOTE 20:  MAIN SUBSIDIARIES

Webpals Holdings Ltd

Webpals Systems S.C Ltd 

ExciteAd Digital Marketing Ltd

Marmar Media Ltd

  Year ended 31 December 

2015

2014

USD in thousands

7,829

1,291

2,863

4,925

6,264

1,014

2,226

4,274

16,908

13,778

2015

2014

Shares 
conferring 
voting 
rights

Shares 
conferring 
rights to 
profits

Shares 
conferring 
voting 
rights

Shares 
conferring 
rights to 
profits

100

100

100

100

54

%

100

100

100

100

54

100

100

100

100

–

100

100

100

100

–

NOTE 21:  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On 26 February 2016 the Company paid a dividend to its shareholders of USD 5 million (USD 0.024 per share).

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Corporate Directory

Registrars:

Capita Asset Services
The Registry
34 Beckenham Road
Beckenham
KENT BR3 4TU

Nominated Adviser and Joint Corporate Broker:

Cenkos Securities plc
6.7.8. Tokenhouse Yard
London
EC2R 7AS

Joint Corporate Broker: 

Liberum Capital Limited  
Ropemaker Place 
25 Ropemaker Street 
London 
EC2Y 9LY

Legal advisers to the Company:

As to English Law: 
Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP 
Adelaide House 
London Bridge 
London 
EC4R 9HA 

Auditors to the Company:

As to Jersey law:
Carey Olsen
47 Esplanade
St. Helier
Jersey
JE1 0RD

Kost Forer Gabbay & Kasierer (a member of Ernst & Young Global)
3 Aminadav Street
Tel Aviv 67067
Israel

Registered Office:

12 Castle Street
St. Helier
Jersey
JE2 3RT

Public Relations adviser to the Company:

Vigo Communications
1 Berkeley Street
London
W1J 8DJ

Company Secretary:

Mr. Yehuda Dahan
6 Agias Marinas Yermasogeia
Limassol
Cyprus 4044

Principal Bankers:

Barclays Bank PLC
1 Churchill Place
London 
E14 5HP

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2015 ANNUAL REPORT 
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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