Company Registration No. 10829496 (England and Wales)
ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
(Formerly known as ERRIS RESOURCES (EXPLORATION) PLC)
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr J Martin
Mr O C Rifaat
Mr M A Marr-Johnson
Mr G Brown
Mr A J Partington
Mr J D Taylor-Firth
Mr D Hall
(Appointed 21 June 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 21 June 2017, resigned 13
December 2017)
Secretary
Mr O C Rifaat
Company number
10829496
Registered office
Independent Auditor
Business address
UK Brokers
29-31 Castle Street
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP13 6RU
United Kingdom
PKF Littlejohn LLP
Statutory Auditor
1 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4HD
United Kingdom
The Clubhouse
8 St James's Square
London
SW1Y 4JU
United Kingdom
Shard Capital Partners Ltd
20 Fenchurch Street
London
EC3M 3BY
United Kingdom
Turner Pope Investments (TPI) Ltd
36 Old Jewry
London
EC2R 8DD
United Kingdom
ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
COMPANY INFORMATION
Solicitors
Solicitors (Sweden)
Solicitors (Ireland)
Nominated Advisor
Registrar
Competent Person
Public Relations
DWF LLP
Bridgewater Place
Water Lane
Leeds
LS11 5DY
United Kingdom
Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå
Carlsgatan 3
Box 4291
203 14 Malmӧ
Sweden
DWF Dublin
5 George's Dock
IFSC
Dublin 1
Ireland
Allenby Capital Ltd
5th Floor
5 St Helen's Place
London
EC3A 6AB
United Kingdom
Share Registrars Ltd
The Courtyard
17 West Street
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7DR
United Kingdom
Addison Mining Services Ltd
64 Addison Road
Wanstead
London
E11 2RG
United Kingdom
St Brides Partners LLP
2 St Michael's Alley
London
EC3V 9DS
United Kingdom
ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
CONTENTS
Chairman's statement
Strategic report
Directors' report
Directors' responsibilities statement
Corporate Governance Statement
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Independent auditor's report
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Group statement of comprehensive income
Group statement of financial position
Company statement of financial position
Group statement of changes in equity
Company statement of changes in equity
Group statement of cash flows
Company statement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
CHAIRMANS' STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Chairman's Statement
I am pleased to report on the inaugural results since Erris Resources was admitted to AIM on 21 December
2017. Having raised £4 million, before expenses, through a Placing of 16,000,000 new ordinary shares, we are
now focused on advancing our prospective portfolio of 100% owned zinc assets in Ireland and gold projects in
Sweden, as well as generating and acquiring additional exploration opportunities that the Board believe have the
potential to add value to the business. This has been demonstrated post period end by the identification and
application for additional licences for prospective licences in Galway, Ireland with zinc potential.
We are fortunate to have the support of two Canadian mining Companies, Osisko Gold Royalties and Centerra
Gold, which have recognised our potential to make commercial discoveries, thereby endorsing both our
business model and team. Osisko Gold Royalties is a cornerstone shareholder, holding 18.9% of issued share
capital. Furthermore, we have a strategic alliance agreement with Centerra Gold, which sees it funding a
portfolio of gold and base metal properties within a common area of interest in northern Sweden. This currently
covers three gold projects, providing Erris Resources with exposure to significant upside in the event of
discovery with no corporate dilution. The most recent of these projects, Brännberg, was elected by Centerra
Gold in January 2018, bringing the planned expenditure by Centerra Gold in 2018 to a total US$1,850,000.
Drilling and other work including ground magnetic, electromagnetic and induced polarisation surveys, surface
sampling and mapping, is underway across the portfolio. In Ireland, at the 100% owned Abbeytown zinc project
in County Sligo, we are also rapidly advancing work on the ground. Having completed in-fill soil geochemistry
surveys, in late February 2018 we commenced the Phase One 5,000m drill programme at the first of four high
priority target areas. The Abbeytown zinc project covers an historic lead-zinc-silver mine situated within an
active limestone quarry, where ore was extracted on an industrial-scale between 1951 and 1961, initially as an
open pit, and then as an underground mine. We are very excited about this project and look forward to
providing updates on our progress.
In Sweden, we received results of drill programmes undertaken in the second half of 2017 at the Klippen and
Käringberget gold projects. These were encouraging as they highlighted broad zones of mineralisation and,
together with new geophysical data collected early in 2018, generated a new set of targets to be drill tested.
Subsequently, we signed a contract with Northdrill Oy for 2,750m of drilling at the Klippen gold project,
comprising 15-18 holes covering approximately 4.0km of strike length, extending the previous drilling to the
northwest by 2.1km and to the northeast by 350m. This is expected to be completed in the second quarter of
2018 after which we will move onto the Käringberget and Brännberg projects.
The Board firmly believes that exploration is the lifeblood of the resource sector. However, discovery rates have
dropped in recent years due to reduced spending on exploration; we hope to reverse this trend. As a discovery
driven exploration company with a focus on base and precious metals, we aim to delineate resources that can
be part of the next generation of mines. With this in mind, we continue to seek value accretive opportunities in
favourable mining jurisdictions. Post period end, we applied for eighteen new contiguous prospecting licences in
an area east of Galway, Ireland, covering 673km2 and located in an unexplored setting analogue to and
approximately 40km west of the Tynagh deposit, and are also evaluating other prospects.
As we come to the end of the first quarter and look ahead to the rest of 2018, Erris Resources is in a strong
position. We have three active exploration programmes underway and are reviewing several new opportunities.
As a result, we expect to generate a steady news flow during the remainder of the year.
Finally, I would like to thank our shareholders for their continued support and our dedicated team and partners
for their commitment to the development of Erris Resources.
Jeremy Martin
Non-Executive chairman
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
The directors present the strategic report for period ended 31 December 2017.
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Highlights – 15 months to 31 December 2017
Erris Resources Plc ("Erris") was incorporated on 21 June 2017. On 1 December 2017, Erris Resources
Plc acquired the entire issued share capital of Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd by way of a share for
share exchange. This transaction has been treated as a group reconstruction and has been accounted
for using the reverse merger accounting method. Accordingly, the financial information for the current 15
month period and comparative 12 months have been presented as if Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd
had been owned by Erris Resources Plc throughout the current and prior periods.
On 21 December 2017, Erris successfully completed its admission to trading on the AIM market of the
London Stock Exchange, raising £4m from new shareholders, including as a cornerstone 18.9% investor
one of Canada’s largest mining companies, Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd ("Osisko"). As part of the
admission process, five new Directors with extensive experience in the mining sector joined the Board to
assist in driving the Company forward in the coming years.
During 2017, Centerra Gold Inc ("Centerra") spent US$400,000 on each of the Klippen and Karingberget
Designated Project Areas ("DPAs") under the terms of its strategic alliance agreement with Erris.
Centerra further committed to spend the remaining US$600,000 on each project in 2018. Centerra also
provided a further US$250,000 in generative funding to identify future DPA opportunities.
In October 2016, Erris acquired the Grundträsk Number 6 and Grundträsk Number 7 permits from
Beowulf Mining plc. During 2017, Erris applied for and was granted five permits in the surrounding areas,
naming them Brannberg Nos1-5. In January 2018, Centerra formally activated its DPA interest and
committed to spend US$400,000 on Brannberg in 2018.
During 2017, Erris drilled three holes on the Abbeytown zinc project which yielded encouraging results
and confirmed the previous mineralisation while allowing Erris to continue to develop a new exploration
model. In addition, all six prospecting licences were renewed on 22 November 2017 for a further two-year
period after the minimum collective expenditure threshold of €90,000 was met for the licences.
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Erris Resources – Strategic Review
2.1 Company Overview
Erris is a mineral exploration and development company with six prospecting licences in Ireland and 18
exploration permits in Sweden. In Ireland the licences total 159km2, including the historic Abbeytown
deposit, and are focussed principally on economic zinc mineralisation, with ancillary lead, silver and
copper potential. In Sweden, the 18 licences are grouped into seven project areas totalling 313km2,
primarily focussed on gold.
Erris has been validated by major industry partners both at a project level and at the corporate level.
Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (market capitalisation of approximately C$2.0 billion) has a 1 per cent. royalty
on the Abbeytown Project and Erris’s Swedish licences and became a 18.91 per cent shareholder at the
IPO. At the project level, Centerra Gold Inc. (market capitalisation of approximately C$2.1 billion) has a
JV agreement with Erris where project expenditure of US$1,000,000 by Centerra on each project over
two years will earn it a 51 per cent. interest in each project, with Erris retaining a 49 per cent. interest
without having to invest any additional funds. In 2017, Centerra optioned two licences and spent US
$400,000 on each of these two DPAs plus a further US$250,000 on generative exploration. In 2018, it
has already optioned a third DPA at Brannberg and has committed to spending a total of US$1,850,000
during the year.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
2.2 Company Strategy
Erris’s business model can best be defined as seeking to create significant shareholder value through the
process of discovering new ore deposits. Well-managed exploration success finding commercially viable
deposits can create capital value even in a period of weak metal prices. The Directors believe that Erris’s
business model maximises the chance of making commercial discoveries in an efficient manner, as
follows:
Technically-led team
The Directors and senior management team have significant exploration
experience, with a track record of deposit discovery from first principal through
to resource definition, advanced studies and mine development. In addition,
the team has experience of sourcing the funding required for mining projects
via its capital markets expertise and joint venture pedigree.
European jurisdictions The Erris Resources portfolio comprises mineral licences in areas with proven
metallogenic potential, an active mining industry, low political risk, and
transparent permitting processes. Erris Resources has a zinc project in Ireland
and gold projects in Sweden. New targets in Europe are currently being
assessed.
Prospective Property
Portfolio
Dynamic Work
Programme
The current portfolio includes the Abbeytown Project, a 15 km trend of discrete
lead-zinc-silver prospects, barely explored since
the 1980s, wholly
reinterpreted after several years of fieldwork, systematic data integration and
fresh geological thinking. In Sweden, Erris Resources has a portfolio of gold
and polymetallic projects in northern Sweden. The Group are actively looking
for new opportunities to expand its portfolio and in February announced that it
had applied for eighteen new prospecting licences in an area east of Galway,
County Galway, Ireland.
Erris has over 10,000 metres of diamond drilling planned for 2018. At the
Abbeytown Project in Ireland, a 5,000 metre exploration programme has
begun. In Sweden, Phase Two diamond drilling is ongoing at Klippen (gold). A
summer drilling campaign will cover Phase Two at Käringberget (zinc-copper-
gold), and Phase One drilling at Brännberg. Existing and new targets will
continue to be worked up via geochemical, geophysical and geological
programmes running throughout the year.
2.3 Business Plan
The Board will continue to run the Group with a low-cost base in order to maximise the amount that is
spent on exploration and development as this is where value is best added. To this extent, the corporate
office is run on a streamlined basis by a core team, and specialists are employed in Ireland and Sweden.
The Group has historically financed its activities through capital raisings as a private company, the sale of
royalties and through its joint venture agreements with established industry players. The new public
listing has enabled the Group to target a wider pool of investors. The Group will continue to look for new
licence areas, new assets and plans to fund these through its historic mix of equity placings and strategic
alliances.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
2.4 Principal Risks and Uncertainties
Set out below are the principal risks and uncertainties facing the Group any of which could have a
material adverse effect on the Group’s business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.
For a full list please refer to the Admission Document published in December 2017.
● Mining, Exploration and Development Risks.
There is no certainty that the expenditures to be made in the exploration and development of the Group’s
properties in which it has an interest will result in profitable commercial operations. Most exploration
projects do not result in the discovery of commercially mineable deposits. The successful exploration and
development of mineral properties is speculative and subject to a number of uncertainties and hazards,
which even a combination of careful evaluation, experience and knowledge may not eliminate.
● Risks associated with the Centerra JV Agreement
There is a risk that Centerra elects not to further fund exploration of the DPAs. While the Group will retain
100 per cent. ownership of any DPA that Centerra elects not to fund, it may not have the necessary funds
available or be able to generate the necessary funds to further develop the licence areas.
● Risks associated with the expiration of Prospecting Licences in Ireland and other associated
approvals
The prospecting licences held were granted to Erris Resources over the course of 2013, for a period of
six years. Each prospecting licence carries with it certain conditions that must be fulfilled over the term of
the licence in order to allow them to continue in force and/or be renewed upon expiry. The licensor may
revoke the licences at any time if there are reasonable grounds for doing so, or if the licensee fails to
comply with its various obligations under the terms of the licence agreement.
● Risks associated with the expiration of or failure to obtain Exploration Permits in Sweden and
other associated approvals
An exploration permit under the Swedish Minerals Act is valid for three years from the decision date when
it is initially granted. Upon application from the permit holder, the Exploration Permit may be extended up
to a maximum validity period of fifteen years. The decision to extend is at the discretion of the Swedish
Mining Inspectorate. There can be no guarantee that the Group’s Exploration Permits will be extended.
● Ongoing Capital requirements
If the Group is unable to raise capital when needed or on suitable terms, the Group could be forced to
delay, reduce or eliminate its exploration and development efforts. Furthermore, any additional equity
fundraising in the capital markets may be limited due to disruption or uncertainty in the markets or may be
dilutive for shareholders. Any debt-based funding, should it be obtainable, may bind the Group to
restrictive covenants and curb its operating activities and ability to pay potential future dividends even
when profitable.
● Personnel retention and recruitment
The Group’s ability to compete in the competitive resource sector depends upon its ability to retain and
attract highly qualified management, geological, technical and industry experienced personnel. Such
personnel are expected to play an important role in the development and growth of the Group, in
particular by maintaining good business relationships with regulatory and governmental departments and
essential partners, contractors and suppliers.
● Environmental laws and regulations
The Group’s operations are subject to various state and foreign environmental laws concerning, among
other things, water discharges, air emissions, waste management, toxic use reduction and environmental
clean-up. Environmental laws and regulations continue to evolve, and it is likely the environmental laws
and standards that regulate the operations will continue to be increasingly stringent in the future. Any
violation of, litigation relating to or liabilities under these laws and regulations could have a material
adverse effect on the Group
● Potential Acquisitions
As part of its business strategy, the Group may make acquisitions of, or significant investments in,
complementary companies or prospects although no such acquisitions or investments are currently
planned. Any such transactions will be accompanied by risks commonly encountered in making such
acquisitions including risks associated with operating in foreign jurisdictions.
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● Market perception
Market perception of exploration and extraction companies may change in a way which could impact
adversely the value of investors’ holdings and the ability of the Company to raise further funds through
the issue of further Ordinary Shares or otherwise.
● Economic risk and world commodity price volatility
Commodity prices are subject to fluctuations. These fluctuations could adversely affect the Group’s
operations and financial condition once it commences production.
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Operational review & outlook
3.1 Ireland
The Abbeytown Project consists of six prospecting licences covering a total of 159 km² originally granted
in 2013 for a period of six years (subject to periodic renewals), most recently having been renewed on 22
November 2017 for the remainder of the licence periods after the minimum collective expenditure
threshold of €90,000 was met for the licences.
Erris has collated and synthesised the historic data and carried out additional exploration work including
regional soil sampling, digitising, re-modelling, sampling, re-interpretation and drilling four diamond holes.
Erris now believes that Abbeytown is a carbonate hosted replacement deposit, similar to Harberton
Bridge or Kilbricken in the Irish Midlands. At Abbeytown, there appears to be strong geochemical zonation
with a copper zone at the base, a lead-rich lower zone through to a zinc-lead middle zone and a pyrite-
calcite upper zonation or cap. Erris believes the copper mineralisation probably occurs proximal to the
source or structure feeding hydrothermal fluids whereas the zinc is precipitated at lower temperatures
more distal to the feeder zone.
Erris has drilled four historic holes ER001-ER004, three of which yielded encouraging results and
confirmed the previous mineralisation while allowing Erris to develop a new exploration model in the
absence of previous core drilling. The Company has costed a total potential of 21,700m of diamond
drilling over an eighteen-month period at the Abbeytown Project. Erris plans to drill 5,000m during the
Phase 1 drilling programme.
The drilling allocations for the target areas are as follows and will be dependent on the results from the
initial Phase 1 drill programme:
Project Area
Abbeytown
Lugawarry/Streamstown
Skreen
Total potential
metres
9,200m
6,500m
6,000m
Planned
2,000m
1,500m
1,500m
Contingent
7,200m
5,000m
4,500m
TOTAL
21,700m
5,000m
16,700m
3.2 Sweden
Erris holds and operates a portfolio of Exploration Permits in Sweden that is funded through the Strategic
Alliance with Centerra Gold. The three most strategically important projects are Klippen, Käringberget and
Brännberg. Erris also holds other granted or pending permits on early stage targets which have little or no
previous exploration work. These include Storklinten, Orrträsket, Skarvsjö, and Gunnarbäcken.
Centerra Gold made elections in respect of Klippen, Käringberget and Brännberg. On each project
Centerra is expected to invest US$1,000,000 over two years to earn 51 per cent., of which US$400,000 is
spent in Year One, and the remaining US$600,000 is invested in Year Two. Klippen and Käringberget
entered into Year Two of the agreement in 2018, and Brännberg into Year One. Centerra Gold will also
invest $250,000 in generative exploration in 2018, taking the total to US$1,850,000.
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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
The Klippen project
Work by Erris identified an area of interest with 3.6 km of strike length on which Centerra agreed to fund a
drill programme as part of their earn-in. While Klippen has been the subject of multiple exploration
programmes in the past, the approach has not been systematic and the results of different programmes
were not effectively tied together by past operators. The Directors believe Erris has compiled and
reviewed a great deal of geochemical, geophysical and geological information over the project and have
developed promising targets for further investigation.
The Phase 1 drill programme involved drilling of nine angled holes totalling 1,800m with fences of holes to
test mineralisation under the previous shallow drilling and trenching which had economic gold
intersections. No historic core survives so further drilling is required to update the geological and
exploration model. The Phase 1 drill programme and ancillary work was completed in 2017 and cost US
$400,000. Centerra has confirmed that it intends to fund an additional US$600,000 in expenditures on
the project in 2018, which will include additional exploration drilling.
The Käringberget project
Käringberget is an early stage exploration project. Indications from regional dataset interpretation,
geochemistry and alteration mapping and geological and mineralisation observations and similarities with
deposits in the area clearly suggest the presence of a mineralising system and good potential for deposit
development.
Erris is in the process of completing a work programme to test the zoned alteration and geochemical
anomaly at Käringberget. In 2017 Centerra funded a drilling programme to test the zone of anomalous
gold and silver rock chip geochemistry and extensive silica-pyrite alteration. As at Klippen, the work on
data collation, geological interpretation, review, and planning is underway. The integrated results from the
2017 work programme have encouraged Centerra to confirm that it will fund an additional US$600,000 in
expenditures on the project in 2018, which will include geophysical surveys and additional exploration
drilling.
The Brännberg project
Erris Resources views Brännberg as a high priority target given that previous drilling had a high success
rate. Twenty one shallow historic holes have been drilled at the property and mineralisation is open at
depth and along strike. In January 2018 Centerra elected Brännberg as a DPA, and under the terms of
the agreement it may invest US$1,000,000 in exploration funding over two years to earn a 51% interest.
It is clear that Brännberg has not had systematic exploration carried out on the project area in the past.
Despite the incomplete work, the cumulative data and the current understanding of controlling features on
gold mineralisation in the Skelleftea district makes Brännberg a prospective target.
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Financial Review
Erris Resources Plc was incorporated on 21 June 2017. On 1 December 2017, Erris Resources Plc
acquired the entire issued share capital of Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd by way of a share for share
exchange. This transaction has been treated as a group reconstruction and has been accounted for
using the reverse merger accounting method. Accordingly, the financial information for the current period
and comparatives have been presented as if Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd had been owned by Erris
Resources Plc throughout the current and prior periods.
Notwithstanding that the company is a UK Plc admitted to trading on AIM, the company presents its
accounts in its functional currency of Euros, since the majority of exploration expenditure is denominated
in this currency.
The Group is still at an exploration stage and not yet producing minerals, which would generate
commercial income. Under the terms of the Centerra Strategic Alliance Agreement, the group earns a
10% Management Fee on all committed expenditures, which amounted to €0.11m in the period compared
with €0.02m in 2016. However, the Group is not expected to report overall profits until it disposes of or is
able to profitably commercialise its exploration and development projects.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
During the period the Group made an operating loss of €0.55m compared with a profit of €0.49m for the
year ended 30 September 2016. This is primarily due to the costs incurred in association with the IPO in
the current period, whilst the prior period included the one-off sales of 1% net smelter royalties over its
projects in Ireland and Sweden to Osisko that generated revenues of C$0.75m (€0.5m). Exceptional
costs include €0.34m of costs related to the IPO, which were paid primarily to third party providers. It also
includes a non-cash accounting charge of €0.07m related to the expensing of share options valued under
the Black-Scholes method.
The Total Net assets of the Group increased to €5m at 31 December 2017 from €1.13m at 30 September
2016, due primarily to the funds raised at the IPO. Intangible assets increased to €1.04m from €0.72m
due to ongoing exploration at the Group’s Ireland and Sweden projects. Included within Current Liabilities
are the net expenditures under the Strategic Alliance Agreement with Centerra Gold, which show total
reimbursed costs for the year of €0.79m (2016: €0.26m) and a year-end creditor that arises due to timing
of €0.07m (2016: €0.08m). Other current liabilities increased from €0.065m to €0.27m and relate
primarily to IPO fees that were settled immediately after the period end.
The closing cash balance for the Group of €4m, which is significantly higher than €0.5m in the prior year,
following the fund raise of £4m before expenses by way of issuing 16,000,000 new shares at a price of 25
pence per share in the December 2017 IPO on the AIM market.
On behalf of the board
Mr J Martin
Director
28 March 2018
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DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
The directors present their annual report and audited financial statements for the period ended 31 December
2017.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company and group continued to be that of the exploration of viable sites for the
purpose of extracting natural resources. Details of future developments are included in the Strategic Report.
Results and dividends
The results for the period are set out on page 18.
No ordinary dividends were paid . The directors do not recommend payment of a final dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the period and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were
as follows:
Mr J Martin
Mr O C Rifaat
Mr M A Marr-Johnson
Mr G Brown
Mr A J Partington
Mr J D Taylor-Firth
Mr D Hall
(Appointed 21 June 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 13 December 2017)
(Appointed 21 June 2017 and resigned 13 December 2017)
Jeremy Martin . Non-Executive Chairman
Jeremy is a founding director of Erris Resources. Mr. Martin holds a degree in mining geology from the
Camborne School of Mines, and a MSc. in mineral exploration from the University of Leicester. He has worked in
South America, Central America and Europe, where he was responsible for grassroots regional metalliferous
exploration programmes through to resources definition and mine development. Jeremy has been involved in the
formation of a number of publicly listed mineral resource companies. He is currently Chief Executive of Horizonte
Minerals and holds BSc (Hons), MSc, ACSM, MSEG.
Merlin Marr-Johnson . Chief Executive Officer
Merlin joined Erris Resources as CEO in April 2017. He is a graduate in geology from Manchester University and
holds a Masters Degree in Mineral Deposit Evaluation from the Royal School of Mines, Imperial College. Merlin
started his career as an exploration geologist on zinc and copper projects for Rio Tinto in southern Africa before
completing his MSc and subsequently working as an equity and commodities analyst at HSBC between 1997
and 2003. In 2003 Merlin founded Palladex plc, and was CEO until mid-2007. At Palladex he raised US$9.8m on
admission to AIM in 2004, worked in Central Asia, delineated and then divested gold assets in Kyrgyzstan and
Tajikistan, identified the geological potential of the Tulu Kapi gold deposit in Ethiopia, and renamed the company
Minerva Resources plc. Between 2008 and 2009 he was Exploration Director at Zamin Ferrous, running multiple
programmes in South America, including a significant discovery in Uruguay. Merlin worked at Blakeney
Management between 2010 and 2015, as Natural Resources Portfolio Manager – Middle East and Africa,
covering exploration, development and producing assets in Oil & Gas and Mining. Since 2015 he has consulted
for Tavistock Communications, Golden Star Resources and Ferrum Crescent Ltd among others. He holds BSc
(Hons) in geology, MSc, DIC and FGS.
Cherif Rifaat . Chief Financial Officer
Cherif is a UK chartered accountant who has more than 20 years of venture capital, corporate finance,
operational turnaround and investor relations experience since his qualification with KPMG. He has primarily
worked with technology, mining and real estate companies, with an emphasis on those in a start-up, pre IPO or
restructuring phase. He has been a corporate and financial adviser to the lithium mining company, Bacanora
Minerals, since it listed on AIM in 2014. Cherif is a graduate from the University of St Andrews, Scotland. He
holds MA (Hons) in modern history and has been a member of the ICAEW since 1998.
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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Graham Brown . Non-Executive Director
Graham holds a BSc. from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. He has been a Fellow of the Society of
Economic Geologists (“SEG”) since 1999, participated in the Colombia Senior Executives programme in 2004
and the Duke Business Leaders programme in 2007. He is a past councillor of the SEG and current British
Geological Survey industry adviser and Natural History Museum honorary research fellow. In 2011 he was the
co-recipient of the PDAC Thayer Lindsley Award and from 2013 attained both Chartered Geologist and
European Geologist professional status. Mr. Brown joined Amax as an exploration geologist in 1980 and worked
on a variety of exploration and mining operations in the Circum-Pacific region. For almost a decade Mr. Brown
worked as a consultant involved with the exploration and evaluation of a number of major discoveries in both
Asia and Europe. In 1994, he joined Minorco as Chief Geologist. Subsequently he became the Europe-Asia
region’s Vice President Exploration and following the Minorco-Anglo American plc merger in 1999, he served as
Vice President Geology. In 2003 he was appointed Senior Vice President Exploration and managed
geosciences, technical services, and R&D programs. In 2005 he was promoted to Head of Base Metals
Exploration and in 2010 he took up the position of Group Head of Geosciences for the Anglo American Group.
Jeremy Taylor-Firth . Non-Executive Director
Jeremy has worked in investment management since 1996. He initially worked at Matheson Securities, which
was acquired by Prudential-Bache Ltd and subsequently renamed Dryden Wealth Management. In June 2006,
he joined Singer & Friedlander Investment Management as an Investment Director. This business was then
acquired by Williams de Broe where he worked until October 2010. Jeremy is currently an Investment Manager
with Hanson Asset Management, where he has worked for the last six years. He is also the non-executive
chairman of Primorus Investments plc. Jeremy holds CISI Level 6 PCIAM.
Andrew Partington . Non-Executive Director
Andrew is a partner with Toronto based investment bank Paradigm Capital Inc. specialising in corporate
advisory, M&A, and equity raising for mining and metals companies and was also a principal with Beacon Group
Advisors between 2001 and 2003, which was the predecessor to Paradigm’s mining team. In addition, Andrew
has served as a mining equity analyst with Deutsche Bank’s Global Mining and Metals team and Newcrest
Capital covering the base metals and gold industries. Andrew holds a B.Sc. (Hons) Engineering Geology from
the University of Portsmouth and an MBA from York University’s Schulich School of Business as well as MIMMM
and FGS.
Key Management and Technical Adviser
Aiden Lavelle Chief Operating Officer
Aiden is an experienced exploration manager who played a key role in the discovery of the Pandora prospect in
Djibouti. His international work also includes target generation, project management and resource definition. He
holds BSc (Hons), MSc, MIGI, P.Geo and is based in Ireland.
David Hall Technical Adviser
David was a founding director of Erris Resources. He is a graduate in geology from Trinity College Dublin and
holds a Masters Degree in Mineral Exploration from Queens University, Kingston, Ontario. He has 29 years of
experience in the exploration sector and has worked on and assessed exploration projects and mines in over 50
countries. From 1992, David was Chief Geologist for Minorco SA, responsible for Central and Eastern Europe,
Central Asia and the Middle East. He moved to South America in 1997 as a consultant geologist for Minorco
South America and subsequently became exploration manager for AngloGold South America in 1999, where he
was responsible for exploration around the Cerro Vanguardia gold mine in Argentina, around the Morro Velho
and Crixas mines in Brazil and establishing the exploration programme that resulted in the discovery of the La
Rescantada gold deposit in Peru as well as certain joint ventures in Ecuador and Colombia. David is also
founder and former Executive Director of Stratex International Plc, an AIM traded company with exploration
assets in Turkey and in which Teck Resources Limited is an equity shareholder. He is a fellow of the Society of
Economic Geologists and EuroGeol. He is currently CEO of Thani-Stratex Resources and non-executive
chairman of Horizonte Minerals. He holds BA (Hons), MSc, FSEG, MIGI, P. Geo.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Directors' interests
The directors' interests in the shares of the company were as stated below:
As at 31 December 2017
No of shares
Jeremy Martin
Merlin Marr-Johnson
Cherif Rifaat
Graham Brown
Andrew Partington
Jeremy Taylor-Firth
27,000
-
120,000
-
-
40,000
As at 30 September 2016
No of shares
David Hall
Jeremy Martin
6,827,000
27,000
% of issued share
capital
0.09%
-
0.39%
-
-
0.13%
% of issued share
capital
45.79%
0.18%
Share Options
250,000
800,000
800,000
100,000
100,000
100,000
Share Options
150,000
150,000
Substantial shareholdings
The directors are aware of the following substantial interests or holdings in 3% or more of the company's
ordinary called up share capital as at 31 December 2017 :
Major shareholder
David Hall
Osisko Gold Royalties
City Financial Investment Corporation
Archean Capital Corporation
No of shares
6,827,000
5,876,000
1,466,000
960,000
% of issued share
capital
21.97%
18.91%
4.72%
3.09%
Directors' insurance
The group has made qualifying third party indemnity provisions for the benefit of its directors, which were made
during the period and remain in force at the reporting date.
Supplier payment policy
The group's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to follow the CBI's Prompt Payers Code
(copies are available from the CBI, Centre Point, 103 New Oxford Street, London WC1A 1DU).
The group's current policy concerning the payment of trade creditors is to:
• settle the terms of payment with suppliers when agreeing the terms of each transaction;
• ensure that suppliers are made aware of the terms of payment by inclusion of the relevant terms in
contracts; and
• pay in accordance with the group's contractual and other legal obligations.
Working capital and liquidity risk
Cashflow and working capital forecasting is performed in the operating entities of the Group and consolidated at
a Group level basis for monthly reporting to the Board. The Directors monitor these reports and rolling forecasts
to ensure the Group has sufficient cash to meet its operational needs. The Board has a policy of maintaining at
least a GBP1m cash reserve headroom at all times. The Group has no other material fixed cost overheads than
Director and employee costs, all of whom are on three month notice period contracts to ensure the Group has
maximum flexibility to its operational expenditure.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Foreign currency risk
The Company operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various currency
exposures, namely GBP for its Head Office costs and the value of its shares for fund-raising, Euros for the
majority of its expenditure and the US$ in relation to its agreement with Centerra Gold for the recovery of costs
and management fees. The Group’s Treasury risk management policy is to hold 75% of its cash reserves in
Euros and to match its expenditures to the fund recovery from Centerra on as prompt a payment basis as
possible. The balance of funds are held in GBP to match to its Head Office costs.
Credit and Interest Rate Risk
The Company has no borrowings and a low level of trade creditors and has minimal credit or interest rate risk
exposure.
Post reporting date events
In the December 2017 Admission Document, the Company advised that it had applied for, but not yet obtained
an advance assurance from HMRC that the company is a “qualifying company” for the purposes of the EIS. In
March 2018, the company received notification from HMRC that it does not consider Erris’ activity of exploration
to be a trading activity, unless the Company can produce minerals for sale within two years of the relevant share
issuance. The Directors are reviewing the Company's options in relation to this notification and will notify
investors who participated in the IPO if circumstances change.
Auditor
PKF Littlejohn LLP were appointed as auditor to the group and company and in accordance with section 485 of
the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting. PKF
Littlejohn LLP have indicated their willingness to continue in office.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit
information of which the auditor of the company is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all
the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant
audit information and to establish that the auditor of the company is aware of that information.
On behalf of the board
Mr J Martin
Director
28 March 2018
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and parent company financial statements in accordance
with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. Under company law
the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the group and company, and of the profit or loss of the group and company for that
period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
• select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
• make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
• state whether applicable IFRS, as adopted by the European Union have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
• prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the group and company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the group’s and company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position
of the group and company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies
Act 2006.
They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the group and parent company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The company is compliant with AIM rule 26 regarding the company's website.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
The Directors comply with the provisions of the Corporate Governance Code for Small and Mid-Size Quoted
Companies, published from time to time by the Quoted Companies Alliance (“QCA”), to the extent that they
believe it is appropriate in light of the size, stage of development and resources of an AIM-quoted company.
The Company has adopted, and operates a share dealing code for Directors, the Managers and other
applicable employees. With effect from the Admission to AIM in December 2017, the Board established an
audit committee (the “Audit Committee”) and a remuneration committee (the “Remuneration Committee”).
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee will meet at least three times a year and is responsible for ensuring that the financial
performance of the Group is properly reported and monitored and for meeting the auditors and reviewing the
reports from the auditors relating to accounts and internal control systems. The external auditors will attend all
meetings and the Audit Committee will have discussions with the external auditors at least once a year without
any executive Directors being present. The Audit Committee comprises Andrew Partington as Chairman and
Jeremy Taylor-Firth.
Remuneration Committee
The Remuneration Committee reviews the performance of the executive Directors and sets and reviews the
scale and structure of their remuneration, the terms of their service agreements and the granting of share
options with due regard to the interests of the Shareholders. In determining the remuneration of executive
Directors, the Remuneration Committee seeks to enable the Company to attract and retain executives of high
calibre. No director is permitted to participate in discussions or decisions concerning his own remuneration.
The Remuneration Committee will meet as and when necessary. The Remuneration Committee comprises
Graham Brown as Chairman and Jeremy Martin.
Share Dealing Code
The Company has adopted a share dealing policy which sets out the requirements and procedures for the
Board and applicable employees’ dealings in any of its AIM securities in accordance with the provisions of
MAR and of the AIM Rules for Companies.
Bribery and anti-corruption policy
The Company has adopted an anti-corruption and bribery policy, which applies to the Board, Management
and employees of the Company and Group. It generally sets out their responsibilities in observing and
upholding a zero-tolerance position on bribery and corruption in all the jurisdictions in which the Group
operates as well as providing guidance to those working for the Group on how to recognise and deal with
bribery and corruption issues and the potential consequences. The Company expects all employees,
suppliers, contractors and consultants to conduct their day-to-day business activities in a fair, honest and
ethical manner, be aware of and refer to this policy in all of their business activities worldwide and to conduct
business on the Company’s behalf in compliance with it. Management at all levels are responsible for
ensuring that those reporting to them, internally and externally, are made aware of and understand this policy.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of Erris Resources Plc (the 'parent company') and its subsidiaries (the
'group') for the period ended 31 December 2017 which comprise the Group Statement of Comprehensive Income,
the Group Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Group Statement of
Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity, the Group Statement of Cash Flows, the
Company Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant
accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law
and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union and as regards the
parent company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2006.
This report is made solely to the company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the
Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company’s members
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the
company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
In our opinion the financial statements:
• give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the parent company's affairs as at 31 December 2017
and of the group's and parent company's loss for the period then ended;
• have been properly prepared in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the European Union and as regards the
parent company financial statements, as applied in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act
2006; and
• have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit
of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the group and parent company in
accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK,
including the FRC’s Ethical Standard , as applied to listed entities, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the ISAs (UK) require us to
report to you where:
• the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is not
appropriate; or
• the directors have not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast
significant doubt about the group's or the parent company’s ability to continue to adopt the going concern
basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are
authorised for issue .
Our application of materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. The quantitative and qualitative thresholds
for materiality determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures. Group
materiality was €53,300 based on 1% of gross assets. For each component in the scope of our group audit, we
allocated a materiality that is less than our overall group materiality.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
An overview of the scope of our audit
As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risk of material misstatement in the
Financial Statements. In particular, we looked at areas involving significant accounting estimates and judgement
by the directors and considered future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits, we also
addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including evaluating whether there was evidence
of bias by the directors that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
A full scope audit was performed on the complete financial information of the Group’s operating components
located in United Kingdom, Ireland and Sweden, with the Group’s key accounting function for all being based in
the United Kingdom.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgment, were of most significance in our audit of
the financial statements of the current period and include the most significant assessed risks of material
misstatement (whether or not due to fraud) we identified, including those which had the greatest effect on: the
overall audit strategy, the allocation of resources in the audit; and directing the efforts of the engagement team.
These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the financial statements as a whole, and in forming
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Key Audit Matter
How the scope of our audit responded
to the key audit matter
Valuation and recoverability of
intangible assets
The group holds significant intangible assets,
comprising exploration and evaluation costs, with
a carrying value at 31 December 2017
€1,047,708. The exploration projects are at an
early stage of development and independent
resource and reserve estimates are not currently
available to enable value in use calculations.
There is a risk that the amounts capitalised do
not meet the recognition criteria in accordance
with IFRS 6.
We performed the following procedures:
to
title
• Confirmed good
the
licenses, in conjunction with the
legal due diligence and competent
persons reports completed as part
of AIM admission.
• Reviewed progress on exploration
activities at each of the license
areas subsequent to the period
end .
• Undertook substantive testing on
•
capitalised expenditure.
Inquired of management whether
there are any
indicators of
impairment.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial statements
and our auditor’s report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information. Our opinion on the group
and parent company financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material
misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required
to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit :
• the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial period for which the
financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
• the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal
requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the parent company and its environment
obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identifie d material misstatements in the Strategic Report and the
Directors' Report .
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report
to you if, in our opinion:
• adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent company, or returns adequate for our audit
have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
• the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
• certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
• we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement, the directors are responsible for the
preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such
internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the group and parent company financial statements , the directors are responsible for assessing the
group's and the parent company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters
related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to
liquidate the group or the parent company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE MEMBERS OF ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in
accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise
from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council’s website at: http://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities . This description forms part of our
auditor’s report.
David Thompson (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of PKF Littlejohn LLP
Statutory Auditor
1 Westferry Circus
Canary Wharf
London
E14 4HD
28 March 2018
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Continuing operations
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Other operating income
IPO costs
Share based payments charge
Operating (loss)/profit
Finance income
(Loss)/profit before taxation
Tax on (loss)/profit
(Loss)/profit for the financial period
Other comprehensive income
Notes
4
5
24
7
10
11
27
15 months
ended
31 December
2017
€
12 months
ended
30 September
2016
€
111,676
(53,005)
58,671
(204,725)
-
(340,044)
(70,955)
(557,053)
54
(556,999)
27,720
(529,279)
-
21,914
(14,741)
7,173
(13,643)
497,860
-
-
491,390
2
491,392
(58,368)
433,024
-
Total comprehensive income for the period
(529,279)
433,024
Earnings per share from continuing
operations attributable to the owners of the
parent company
Basic (cents per share)
Diluted (cents per share)
12
(2.65)
(2.65)
2.91
2.61
Total (loss)/profit and comprehensive (loss)/income for the period is attributable to the owners of the parent
company.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2017
Notes
31 December
2017
€
30 September
2016
€
Non-current assets
Intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Current liabilities
Borrowings
Current tax liabilities
Trade and other payables
Amounts owed to Strategic Alliance
partner
Net current assets
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
13
14
18
21
20
22
25
26
27
1,047,708
77
1,047,785
200,956
4,090,143
4,291,099
5,338,884
1,139
30,648
241,556
64,968
338,311
3,952,788
338,311
5,000,573
351,133
4,151,045
759,687
(261,292)
5,000,573
724,476
2,496
726,972
3,482
546,194
549,676
1,276,648
2,568
58,368
4,387
85,517
150,840
398,836
150,840
1,125,808
183,932
673,889
-
267,987
1,125,808
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 March 2018
and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J Martin
Director
Mr O C Rifaat
Director
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2017
Non-current assets
Investments
Current assets
Trade and other receivables
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables
Net current assets
Total liabilities
Net assets
Equity
Share capital
Share premium
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Total equity
Notes
15
18
20
25
27
31 December
2017
€
169,089
169,089
177,569
4,011,695
4,189,264
4,358,353
221,809
221,809
3,967,455
221,809
4,136,544
351,133
4,151,045
70,955
(436,589)
4,136,544
As permitted by s408 Companies Act 2006, the c ompany has not presented its own income statement. The
c ompany’s loss for the period was €436,589.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 28 March 2018
and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr J Martin
Director
Mr O C Rifaat
Director
Company Registration No. 10829496
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Share
capital
€
Share
premium
€
Other
reserves
€
Retained
earnings
€
Total
€
Notes
Balance at 1 October 2015
182,729
663,059
-
(165,037)
680,751
Period ended 30 September 2016:
Profit and total other comprehensive
income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
-
Issue of share capital
25
1,203
10,830
Total transactions with owners
recognised directly in equity
1,203
10,830
Balance at 30 September 2016
183,932
673,889
-
-
-
-
-
433,024
433,024
433,024
433,024
-
-
12,033
12,033
267,987
1,125,808
Period ended 31 December 2017:
Loss and total other comprehensive
income for the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
-
-
(529,279)
(529,279)
-
(529,279)
(529,279)
Issue of share capital
Issue costs
Credit to equity for equity settled
share-based payments
Merger reserve
25
24
182,044
-
4,369,081
(218,036)
-
-
-
(14,843)
-
(673,889)
70,955
688,732
-
-
-
-
4,551,125
(218,036)
-
-
Total transactions with owners
recognised directly in equity
167,201
3,477,156
759,687
-
4,404,044
Balance at 31 December 2017
351,133
4,151,045
759,687
(261,292) 5,000,573
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Total
€
-
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Share
capital
€
Share
premium
€
Retained
earnings
€
Notes
As at 21 June 2017
Loss and total other comprehensive income for
the period
Total comprehensive income for the period
-
-
-
-
-
-
(365,634)
(365,634)
(365,634)
(322,445)
Issued on incorporation
Issued on acquisition of subsidiary
Issue of share capital
Issue costs
25
25
25
1
169,088
182,244
-
-
-
4,369,081
(218,036)
-
-
-
-
1
169,088
4,551,325
(218,036)
Total transactions with owners recognised directly
in equity
351,333
4,151,045
-
4,502,378
Balance at 31 December 2017
351,333
4,151,045
(365,634) 4,136,744
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Notes
2017
€
€
2016
€
€
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash (used in)/generated from operations
32
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating
activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Exploration expenditure
Exploration expenditure utilising funds from
Strategic Alliance Agreement
Interest received
(407,068)
598,252
(407,068)
598,252
(320,812)
(907,265)
54
(168,418)
(286,406)
2
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,228,023)
(454,822)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Share issue costs
Proceeds from borrowings
Repayment of borrowings
Funds received from Strategic Alliance Agreements
4,494,806
(218,036)
-
(1,429)
886,715
12,034
-
7,121
(4,553)
371,923
Net cash generated from financing
activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Effect of foreign exchange rates
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
5,162,056
3,526,965
546,194
16,984
4,090,143
386,525
529,955
17,480
(1,241)
546,194
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash used in operations
33
Net cash used in operating activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issue of shares
Share issue costs
Net cash generated from financing
activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Effect of foreign exchange rates
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
2017
€
€
(269,390)
(269,390)
4,494,806
(218,036)
4,276,770
4,007,380
-
4,315
4,011,695
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
Company information
Erris Resources Plc (“the Company”) is a public limited company which is listed on the AIM Market of the
London Stock Exchange domiciled and incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office address
is 29-31 Castle Street, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, HP13 6RU.
The company name was changed from Erris Resources (Exploration) Plc to Erris Resources Plc on 1
December 2017 by a special resolution.
The group consists of Erris Resources Plc and its subsidiary.
1.1 Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and IFRIC interpretations as adopted for use in the European Union and with those parts
of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS, (except as otherwise stated).
The financial statements are prepared in euros, which is the functional currency of the company and the
group's presentation currency, since the majority of exploration expenditure is denominated in this
currency. Monetary a mounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest €.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The
principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
These group and company financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2017 are the first
financial statements of Erris Resources Plc and the group prepared in accordance with IFRS . For all
periods up to and including 30 September 2016, the financial statements for Erris Resources (Exploration)
Ltd were prepared in accordance with UK GAAP. The accounting policies explain the principal adjustments
made by the group and company in restating the former UK GAAP financial statements. A reconciliation of
the statement of financial position as at 1 October 2015 and the financial statements for the year ended 30
September 2016 are shown at note 34.
1.2 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements incorporate those of Erris Resources Plc and all of its subsidiaries
(ie entities that the g roup controls when the group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its
involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity ).
Erris Resources Plc was incorporated on 21 June 2017. On 1 December 2017, Erris Resources Plc
acquired the entire issued share capital of Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd by way of a share for share
exchange. This transaction has been treated as a group reconstruction and has been accounted for using
the reverse merger accounting method. Accordingly, the financial information for the current period and
comparatives have been presented as if Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd had been owned by Erris
Resources Plc throughout the current and prior periods.
All financial statements are made up to 31 December 2017 . Where necessary, adjustments are made to
the financial statements of subsidiaries to bring the accounting policies used into line with those used by
other members of the g roup.
All intra-group transactions, balances and unrealised gains on transactions between group companies are
eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised losses are also eliminated unless the transaction provides
evidence of an impairment of the asset transferred.
Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are
deconsolidated from the date on which control ceases.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
1.3 Going concern
(Continued)
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the
company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.4 Reporting period
The current reporting period runs from 1 October 2016 to 31 December 2017 being a 15 month accounting
period. The prior period ran from 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016 being a 12 month accounting
period. The figures presented in the financial statements will therefore not be entirely comparable. The
reason the current accounting period was extended was to bring the group's reporting date in line with the
calendar year, which is a more common reporting date for a publicly listed company.
1.5 Revenue
Revenue is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for services provided in
the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes.
Recognised in revenue are charges that are invoiced to the group's joint venture partner. These are based
upon costs together with management fees incurred in connection with exploration programmes carried out
under joint venture arrangements and in which the group acts as principal. The execution of exploration
programmes under joint venture funding arrangements is a key component of the strategy of the group.
1.6
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Capitalised Exploration and Evaluation costs
Capitalised Exploration and Evaluation Costs consist of direct costs and fixed salary/consultants costs,
capitalised in accordance with IFRS 6 "Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources". The group
recognises expenditure in Exploration and Evaluation assets when it determines that those assets will be
successful in finding specific mineral assets. Exploration and Evaluation assets are initially measured at
cost. Exploration and Evaluation Costs are assessed for impairment when facts and circumstances
suggest that the carrying amount of an asset may exceed its recoverable amount.
1.7 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over
their useful lives on the following bases:
Plant and equipment
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
25% on cost
25% on cost
25% on cost
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale
proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the income statement.
1.8 Non-current investments
I n the parent company financial statements, investments in subsidiaries are initially measured at cost and
subsequently measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.9
Impairment of non-current assets
At each reporting period end date, the group reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible
assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If
any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the
extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an
individual asset, the group estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the
asset belongs.
Intangible assets not yet ready to use and not yet subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment
whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in
use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that
reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for
which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying
amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount.
An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a
revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
1.10 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks .
1.11 Financial assets
Financial assets are recognised in the group's statement of financial position when the group becomes
party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets are classified into specified categories. The classification depends on the nature and
purpose of the financial assets and is determined at the time of recognition.
Financial assets are initially measured at fair value plus transaction costs.
Loans and receivables
Trade receivables, loans and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments that are not
quoted in an active market are classified as 'loans and receivables'. Loans and receivables are measured
at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.
Interest is recognised by applying the effective interest rate, except for short-term receivables when the
recognition of interest would be immaterial. The effective interest method is a method of calculating the
amortised cost of a debt instrument and of allocating the interest income over the relevant period. The
effective interest rate is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected
life of the debt instrument to the net carrying amount on initial recognition.
Impairment of financial assets
Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting end date.
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that
occurred after the initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment
have been affected.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
Derecognition of financial assets
Financial assets are derecognised only when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire,
or when it transfers the financial asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another
entity.
Financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities
Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs.
They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, with interest
expense recognised on an effective yield basis.
The effective interest method is a method of calculating the amortised cost of a financial liability and of
allocating interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that exactly
discounts estimated future cash payments through the expected life of the financial liability to the net
carrying amount on initial recognition.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.12 Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the group are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs.
1.13 Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
Current tax
The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit or loss for the period . Taxable profit or loss differs from
net profit or loss as reported in the income statement because it excludes items of income or expense that
are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible.
The group’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively
enacted by the reporting end date.
Deferred tax
Deferred tax is the tax expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts
of assets and liabilities in the financial information and the corresponding tax bases used in the
computation of taxable profit, and is accounted for using the balance sheet liability method. Deferred tax
liabilities are generally recognised for all taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets are
recognised to the extent that it is probable that taxable profits will be available against which deductible
temporary differences can be utilised. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the temporary
difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction
that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit.
Deferred tax is charged or credited in the income statement, except when it relates to items charged or
credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets
and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and
liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
1.14 Employee benefits
(Continued)
The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs
are required to be recognised as part of the cost of non-current assets.
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services
are received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the group is demonstrably
committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.15 Equity
Share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity.
Share premium
Share Premium Account represents the excess of the issue price over the par value on shares issued.
Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of new ordinary shares or options are shown in equity as
a deduction, net of tax, from the proceeds.
Merger reserve
A merger reserve was created on purchase of the entire share capital of Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd
which was completed by way of a share for share exchange and which has been treated as a group
reconstruction and accounted for using the reverse merger accounting method.
Share based payment reserve
The share based payment reserve is used to recognise the fair value of equity-settled share based
payment transactions.
1.16 Share-based payments
Equity-settled share-based payments with employees and others providing services are measured at the
fair value of the equity instruments at the grant date. F air value is measured by use of an appropriate
pricing model. Equity-settled share based payment transactions with other parties are measured at the fair
value of the goods and services, except where the fair value cannot be estimated reliably in which case
they are valued at the fair value of the equity instrument granted.
The fair value determined at the grant date is expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period,
based on the estimate of shares that will eventually vest. A corresponding adjustment is made to equity.
When the terms and conditions of equity-settled share-based payments at the time they were granted are
subsequently modified, the fair value of the share-based payment under the original terms and conditions
and under the modified terms and conditions are both determined at the date of the modification. Any
excess of the modified fair value over the original fair value is recognised over the remaining vesting period
in addition to the grant date fair value of the original share-based payment. The share-based payment
expense is not adjusted if the modified fair value is less than the original fair value.
Cancellations or settlements (including those resulting from employee redundancies) are treated as an
acceleration of vesting and the amount that would have been recognised over the remaining vesting period
is recognised immediately.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
1.17 Leases
(Continued)
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks
and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Rentals payable under operating leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged to income
on a straight line basis over the term of the relevant lease except where another more systematic basis is
more representative of the time pattern in which economic benefits from the lease asset are consumed.
1.18 Foreign exchange
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the rates of exchange
prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that
are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date.
Gains and losses arising on translation are included in administrative expenses in the income statement for
the period.
The financial statements are presented in the group's functional currency of Euros, since the majority of
exploration expenditure is denominated in this currency.
1.19 Exceptional items
Items are disclosed separately in the financial statements, where it is necessary to do so to provide further
understanding of the financial performance of the group. They are items that are material, either because
of their size or nature, or that are non-recurring.
The legal, professional and other costs directly incurred on admission to AIM have been categorised in an
exceptional item.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
1
Accounting policies
1.20 First time adoption of IFRS
(Continued)
These financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2017 are the first the group and company
has prepared in accordance with IFRS. For periods up to and including the year ended 30 September
2016, Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd prepared its financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP.
Accordingly, the group and company has prepared financial statements that comply with IFRS applicable
as at 31 December 2017, together with the comparative period data for the year ended 30 September
2016, as described in the summary of significant accounting policies. In preparing the financial statements,
the company's opening statement of financial position was prepared as at 1 October 2015, the company's
date of transition to IFRS. A reconciliation of the statement of financial position as at 1 October 2015 and
the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2016 are shown in note 34.
Reconciliation of equity as at 1 October 2015 and 30 September 2016 and total comprehensive
income for the year ended 30 September 2016
A reconciliation of the statement of financial position as at 1 October 2015 and the financial statements for
the year ended 30 September 2016 are shown in note 34.
•
Intangible assets
Under previous UK GAAP the group fully expensed it's Exploration and Evaluation Costs. On
adoption of IFRS, the group has chosen to capitalise it's Exploration and Evaluation costs on
viable projects in accordance with IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources. As
at 1 October 2015 €310,595 has been reclassified as intangible assets. As at 30 September 2016
€666,109 has been reclassified.
• Share based payments
The company does not consider any adjustment for share options relating to previous periods to
be material.
• Statement of cashflows
The transition from UK GAAP to IFRS reflects the reclassification of purchase of intangible assets
as investing activities where they have previously been expensed as operational activities.
1.21 Segmental reporting
Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the Chief
Executive Officer, the group's chief operating decision-maker ('CODM').
1.22 New standards, amendments and interpretations not yet adopted
There are no other IFRSs or IFRIC interpretations that are not yet effective that would be expected to have
a material impact on the group or company.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the group’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and
other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future
periods.
Critical judgements
The following judgements and estimates have had the most significant effect on amounts recognised in the
financial statements.
Share-based payment
Estimating fair value for share based payment transactions requires determination of the most appropriate
valuation model, which depends on the terms and conditions of the grant. This estimate also requires
determination of the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the expected life of the share
option or appreciation right, volatility and dividend yield and making assumptions about them. For the
measurement of the fair value of equity settled transactions with employees at the grant date, the company
uses the Black Scholes model.
Stability of Joint Venture Partners
The stability of the Company ’s joint venture partners is periodically reviewed in determining the likelihood of
future funding for related projects.
Impairment of Capitalised Exploration Costs
Capitalised exploration costs had a carrying value as at 31 December 201 7 of €1,047,708 (2016 :
€724,476 ). Management tests annually whether capitalis ed exploration costs have a carrying value in
accordance with the accounting policy stated in note 1.6. Each exploration project is subject to an annual
review either by a consultant or senior company geologist to determine if the exploration results returned to
date warrant further exploration expenditure and have the potential to result in an economic discovery. This
review takes into consideration long-term metal prices, anticipated resource volumes and grades,
permitting and infrastructure as well as the likelihood of on-going funding from joint venture partners. In the
event that a project does not represent an economic exploration target and results indicate that there is no
additional upside, or that future funding from joint venture partners is unlikely, a decision will be made to
discontinue exploration. The Directors have reviewed the estimated value of each project prepared by
management and do not consider any impairment necessary.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
3
Financial Risk and Capital Risk Management
The Group’s activities expose itself to a variety of financial risks: market risk (primarily currency risks),
credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group’s overall risk management programme focusses on currency and
working capital management.
Foreign Exchange Risk
The Company operates internationally and is exposed to foreign exchange risk arising from various
currency exposures, namely GBP for its Head Office costs and the value of its shares for fund-raising,
Euros for the majority of its expenditure and the US$ in relation to its agreement with Centerra Gold for the
recovery of costs and management fees. The Group’s Treasury risk management policy is to hold 75% of
its cash reserves in Euros and to match its expenditures to the fund recovery from Centerra on as prompt a
payment basis as possible. The balance of funds are held in GBP to match to its Head Office costs.
Credit and Interest Rate Risk
The Company has no borrowings and a low level of trade creditors and has minimal credit or interest rate
risk exposure.
Working Capital and Liquidity Risk
Cashflow and working capital forecasting is performed in the operating entities of the Group and
consolidated at a Group level basis for monthly reporting to the Board. The Directors monitor these reports
and rolling forecasts to ensure the Group has sufficient cash to meet its operational needs. The Board has
a policy of maintaining at least a GBP1m cash reserve headroom at all times. The Group has no other
material fixed cost overheads than Director and employee costs, all of whom are on three month notice
period contracts to ensure the Group has maximum flexibility to its operational expenditure.
4
Revenue
An analysis of the group's revenue is as follows:
Revenue analysed by class of business
Management fees
Group
2017
€
2016
€
111,676
21,914
All the management fees are received from Centerra Gold under the terms of the Strategic Alliance
Agreement.
5
Other operating income
Other operating income represents consideration in respect of Royalty Purchase Agreements concluded
with Osisko Gold in September 2016. Osisko paid C$0.5m for a 1% Net Smelter Royalty over all future
production at the Abbeytown project and C$0.25m for a 1% Net Smelter Royalty over all future production
on all projects in Sweden. No Royalty Purchase Agreements were concluded in the period ended 31
December 2017.
An analysis of the group's other operating income is as follows :
Sale of Royalties
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Group
2017
€
2016
€
-
497,860
ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
6
Segmental reporting
The group operates principally in the UK, Ireland and Sweden, with operations managed on a project by
project basis within each geographical area. Activities in the UK are mainly administrative in nature whilst
the activities in Ireland & Sweden relate to exploration and evaluation work. The reports used by the Board
and Management are based on these geographical segments.
Revenues
Cost of sales and administrative
expenses
Share based payments charge
Gain/loss on foreign exchange
Profit/(loss) from operations per
reportable segment
Ireland
2017
€
Sweden
2017
€
Others
2017
€
UK
2017
€
Total
2017
€
-
111,676
-
54
111,730
(53,577)
-
(1,142)
(9,679)
-
(181)
(7,405)
-
-
(510,129)
(70,955)
(15,661)
(580,790)
(70,955)
(16,984)
(54,719)
101,816
(7,405)
(596,691)
(556,999)
Reportable segment assets
Reportable segment liabilities
768,000
4,829
308,387
74,669
-
-
4,262,497
258,813
5,338,884
338,311
Ireland
2016
€
Sweden
2016
€
Others
2016
€
UK
2016
€
Total
2016
€
Revenues
Cost of sales and administrative
expenses
Other operating income
Gain/loss on foreign exchange
-
21,914
(10,990)
332,106
-
(37)
165,754
(224)
Profit/(loss) from operations per
reportable segment
321,116
187,407
Reportable segment assets
Reportable segment liabilities
547,633
-
186,641
86,053
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2
21,916
(16,116)
-
(1,017)
(27,143)
497,860
(1,241)
(17,131)
491,392
542,374
64,787
1,276,648
150,840
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
7
Operating (loss)/profit
Operating (loss)/profit for the period is stated after charging:
Exchange losses
Share-based payments
Operating lease charges
Exploration costs expensed
8
Auditor's remuneration
Fees payable to the company's auditor and associates:
For audit services
Audit of the financial statements of the group and company
For other services
Services relating to corporate finance transactions
9
Employees
Group
2017
€
2016
€
16,984
70,955
2,403
71,986
1,241
-
1,302
11,251
Group
2017
€
2016
€
33,761
19,899
-
-
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the group and company during
the period was:
Directors
Employees
Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Group
2017
Number
2016
Number
Company
2017
Number
2016
Number
6
3
9
2
3
5
6
-
6
Group
2017
€
2016
€
Company
2017
€
284,592
21,821
106,445
22,970
14,651
1,130
306,413
129,415
15,781
-
-
-
2016
€
-
-
-
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
9
Employees
(Continued)
Aggregate remuneration expenses of the group include €101,222 (2016 : €32,599) of costs capitalised and
included within non-current assets. In 2017, €118,455 (2016 : €95,289) aggregate remuneration expenses
of the group have been reimbursed by joint venture partners.
Directors remuneration is disclosed in note 31.
10 Finance income
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
11 Taxation
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
Group
2017
€
54
2016
€
2
Group
2017
€
2016
€
(27,720)
58,368
The actual charge for the period can be reconciled to the expected charge based on the profit or loss and
the standard rate of tax as follows:
(Loss)/profit before taxation
Expected tax (credit)/charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in
the UK of 19.17% (2016: 20.00%)
Tax effect of utilisation of tax losses not previously recognised
Unutilised tax losses carried forward
Foreign exchange differences
Transition adjustments
Taxation (credit)/charge for the period
2017
€
2016
€
(556,999)
491,392
(106,777)
-
83,694
(4,637)
-
98,278
(132,899)
-
(8,826)
101,815
(27,720)
58,368
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
12 Earnings per share
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for basic earnings per
share
Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares:
- Weighted average number outstanding share options
2017
Number
2016
Number
19,983,454
14,895,347
2,300,000
1,700,000
Weighted average number of ordinary shares for diluted earnings per
share
22,283,454
16,595,347
Earnings
Continuing operations
Loss/profit for the period from continuing operations
€
€
(529,279)
433,024
Earnings for basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to equity
shareholders of the company
(529,279)
433,024
Earnings per share for continuing operations
Basic and diluted earnings per share
Basic earnings per share
-
-
(2.65)
2.91
Diluted earnings per share
(2.65)
2.61
There is no difference between the basic and diluted earnings per share for the period ended 31 December
2017 as the effect of the exercise of options would be to decrease the earnings per share.
13
Intangible fixed assets
Group
Cost
At 1 October 2015
Additions - group funded
At 30 September 2016
Additions - group funded
At 31 December 2017
Ireland
Exploration
and Evaluation
costs
€
Sweden
Exploration
and Evaluation
costs
€
457,736
85,525
95,607
85,608
543,261
207,491
181,215
115,741
Total
€
553,343
171,133
724,476
323,232
750,752
296,956
1,047,708
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 October 2016 and 31 December 2017
-
-
-
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
13
Intangible fixed assets
(Continued)
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2017
At 30 September 2016
750,752
296,956
1,047,708
543,261
181,215
724,476
Intangible assets comprise capitalised exploration and evaluation costs (direct costs and fixed salary /
consultants costs) of the Ireland Zinc Projects and the Sweden Gold Projects (excluding the amounts
recovered from Centerra Gold as per note 22.)
The company had no intangible fixed assets at 31 December 2017 or 30 September 2016.
14 Property, plant and equipment
Group
Cost
At 1 October 2016 and 31 December 2017
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 October 2016
Depreciation charged in the period
At 31 December 2017
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2017
Plant and
equipment
€
Fixtures and
fittings
€
Computers
Total
€
€
2,605
3,307
4,951
10,863
2,062
543
2,502
728
3,803
1,148
8,367
2,419
2,605
3,230
4,951
10,786
-
77
-
77
At 30 September 2016
543
805
1,148
2,496
The company had no property, plant and equipment at 31 December 2017 or 30 September 2016.
Depreciation charges of €2,419 (2016 : €2,716) have been capitalised and included within intangible
exploration and evaluation costs asset additions for the year.
15 Fixed asset investments
Group
2017
€
2016
€
Company
2017
€
Notes
Investments in subsidiaries
16
-
-
169,089
2016
€
-
Investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost, which is the fair value of the consideration paid.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
15 Fixed asset investments
Movements in non-current investments
Company
Cost or valuation
At 1 October 2016
Additions
At 31 December 2017
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2017
At 30 September 2016
16 Subsidiaries
(Continued)
Shares in
group
undertakings
€
-
169,089
169,089
169,089
-
Details of the company's subsidiary at 31 December 2017 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered
office
Nature of
business
% Held
Direct
Indirect
Class of
shares
held
Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd United Kingdom Exploration
Ordinary
100.00
-
On 1 December 2017, Erris Resources Plc acquired the entire issued share capital of Erris Resources
(Exploration) Ltd by way of a share for share exchange. This transaction has been treated as a group
reconstruction and accounted for using the reverse merger accounting method.
The registered office address of the subsidiary undertaking is 29-31 Castle Street, High Wycombe,
Bucks, HP13 6RU.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
17 Financial instruments
Carrying amount of financial assets
Trade and other receivables
Cash and bank balances
Carrying amount of financial liabilities
Borrowings
Trade and other payables
18 Trade and other receivables
Amounts falling due within one year:
Unpaid share capital
Other receivables
Prepayments and accrued income
Group
2017
€
2016
€
Company
2017
€
2016
€
200,956
4,090,143
3,482
546,194
177,569
4,011,695
4,291,099
549,676
4,189,264
1,139
337,172
2,568
148,272
-
221,809
338,311
150,840
221,809
Group
2017
€
56,319
91,429
53,208
2016
€
-
3,482
-
Company
2017
€
56,319
68,042
53,208
200,956
3,482
177,569
-
-
-
-
2016
€
-
-
-
-
There is an amount of €56,319 (£50,000) included in the balance sheet within share capital called up but
unpaid, which relates to a delayed receipt from a subscriber which was received on 3 January 2018 . The
share capital is stated as called up and fully paid, as this was purely a timing issue.
The carrying amounts of the group and company's trade and other receivables are denominated in the
following currencies :
Euros
Other currencies
19 Trade receivables - credit risk
Group
2017
4,370
196,586
2016
1,314
2,168
Company
2017
-
177,569
200,956
3,482
177,569
2016
-
-
-
Fair value of trade receivables
The directors consider that the carrying amount of trade and other receivables is equal to their fair value.
No significant balances are impaired at the reporting end date.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
20 Trade and other payables
Trade payables
Other payables
Accruals and deferred income
Group
2017
€
165,834
1,821
73,901
2016
€
50
815
3,522
Company
2017
€
160,588
-
61,221
241,556
4,387
221,809
2016
€
-
-
-
-
The carrying amounts of the group and company's current liabilities are denominated in the following
currencies :
Group
2017
6,351
235,205
2016
515
3,872
Company
2017
-
221,809
241,556
4,387
221,809
2016
-
-
-
Euros
Other currencies
21 Borrowings
Unsecured borrowings at amortised cost
Director's loans - J Martin
Director's loans - D Hall
Group
2017
€
-
1,139
2016
€
712
1,856
1,139
2,568
1,139
2,568
-
-
-
-
Company
2017
€
2016
€
Analysis of borrowings
Borrowings are classified based on the amounts that are expected to be settled within the next 12 months
and after more than 12 months from the reporting date, as follows :
Payable within one year
1,139
2,568
-
The directors' loans are interest free and repayable on demand.
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-
-
-
-
-
ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
22 Amounts owed to Strategic Alliance partner
Amounts owing to Centerra Gold Inc
64,968
85,517
-
Group
2017
€
2016
€
Company
2017
€
2016
€
-
On 1 January 2016, the company entered into a strategic alliance with Centerra Gold over an Area of
Interest ("AOI") in Northern Sweden within which Erris holds exploration permits over seven areas totalling
253k m 2 . Under the terms of this agreement, Centerra have the right to make an election ("Election") in
respect of any or all of the designated project areas ("DPA" or "DPAs") in the AOI and on any rights
subsequently acquired by Erris during the first two years after initial grant of the permit. On 20 December
2016, Centerra made Elections in respect of two DPAs. Under the terms of the agreement, Centerra must
spend US$400,000 on drilling on each of those two DPAs within the subsequent twelve months and US
$600,000 on each of those two DPAs within the following 12 months. If Centerra spends the aggregate US
$1,000,000 on each DPA, they will earn a 51% stake in that DPA.
During the period, Centerra has spent a total of €907,265 (2016 : €286,406), comprising reimbursed costs
of €795,591(2016 : €264,492) and paid management fees of €111,674 (2016 : €21,914). In accordance
with the terms of the agreement, amounts received but not yet expensed are repayable to Centerra.
A summary of the funding received from and costs incurred on behalf of Centerra is analysed as follows :
Generative
Klippen
Käringberget
Brännberg
Funding from
Centerra
Exploration
expenditure
307,617
282,274
296,824
-
279,404
247,808
268,379
-
Management
and
consultancy
fees
52,247
31,098
28,329
Net
24,034
3,368
116
886,715
795,591
111,674
20,550
In the prior period, all funding received (€371,923) and expenditure incurred (€286,406) related to
generative projects.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
23 Share Options
Movements in the number of share options outstanding and their related weighted average exercise
prices are as follows:
Period ended 31 December
2017
Average
Exercise Price
in £ per Share
Year ended 30 September
2016
Average
Exercise Price
in £ per Share
Options
Number
Options
Number
At beginning of the period
Granted
£0.084
£0.10
1,700,000
2,800,000
£0.084
-
1,700,000
-
At end of period
£0.094
4,500,000
£0.084
1,700,000
Exerciseable at the period end
2,933,332
1,700,000
Weighted average remaining exercise period, years
4.48
8.10
Share options outstanding at the end of the period have the following expiry dates and exercise prices:
Grant
Vest
Expiry Date
Exercise
Price, £
Share options (number)
2014
2015
2014
2015
2017
2014
2015
2014
2015
2017
2024
2025
2022
2022
2022
0.08
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
2017
-
-
1,400,000
300,000
2,800,000
2016
1,400,000
300,000
-
-
-
4,500,000
1,700,000
During the period the Company revised the exercise period of the options granted before the date of
admission down to 5 years from 10 years.
The weighted average fair value of options granted during the period, determined using the Black-
Scholes valuation model, was £0.436 per option. The significant inputs into the model were:
share price at the date of grant
exercise price
volatility
dividend yield
expected option life
annual risk-free interest rate
24.25p
as shown above
10.60%
-
1.5-2 years
2.83%
The volatility measured at the standard deviation of continuously compounded share returns is
based on statistical analysis of daily share prices.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
23 Share Options
(Continued)
Under the terms of their appointment, Merlin Marr-Johnson and Cherif Rifaat were awarded Options prior
to Admission, as follows:
• 450,000 Options, vesting 1/3 immediately, 1/3 after 6 months, 1/3 after 12 months; and
• 350,000 Options (subject to certain milestones), vesting 1/3 after 12 months, 1/3 after 18 months
and 1/3 after 24 months;
Under the terms of their appointment, each non-executive Director was awarded 100,000 Options prior
to Admission, vesting 1/3 immediately, 1/3 after 6 months and 1/3 after 12 months.
These Options were granted under the terms of the Share Option Plan at an exercise price of 10 pence
per Ordinary Share.
24 Share-based payment transactions
The Directors believe that the success of the Group will depend to a significant degree on the performance
of the Group's senior management team. The Directors also recognise the importance of ensuring that the
management team are well motivated and identify closely with the success of the Group.
Accordingly, the Company has adopted the Share Option Plan which includes Options granted on
admission and which replace the options in the capital of the subsidiary held by certain Existing
Shareholders and others. The Options will expire after a maximum period of 5 years.
The Share Option Plan also includes Options which have been granted to the Directors as part of the terms
of their appointment.
Expenses recognised in the period
Arising from equity settled share based
payment transactions
25 Share capital
Ordinary share capital
Issued and fully paid
31,069,430 ordinary shares of 1p each
Group
2017
€
2016
€
Company
2017
€
2016
€
70,955
-
70,955
-
Group and company
2016
€
2017
€
351,133
351,133
351,133
351,133
The group's share capital is issued in £, but is converted into the functional currency of the group (Euros)
at the date of issue of the shares.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
25 Share capital
(Continued)
Reconciliation of movements during the period:
Ordinary shares of 1p each
At 1 October 2016
Issue of fully paid shares
At 31 December 2017
26 Other reserves
Group
At 1 October 2015
Additions
At 30 September 2016
Additions
At 31 December 2017
Number
€
14,909,430
16,160,000
169,088
182,045
31,069,430
351,133
Merger
reserve
€
-
-
Share based
payment
reserve
€
-
-
Total
€
-
-
-
688,732
-
70,955
-
759,687
688,732
70,955
759,687
A merger reserve was created on purchase of the entire share capital of Erris Resources (Exploration) Ltd
which was completed by way of a share for share exchange and which has been treated as a group
reconstruction and accounted for using the reverse merger accounting method.
27 Retained earnings
Group
2017
€
2016
as restated
€
Company
2017
€
2016
as restated
€
At the beginning of the period
Profit/(loss) for the period
267,987
(529,279)
(165,037)
433,024
-
(322,445)
At the beginning and end of the period
(261,292)
267,987
(322,445)
-
-
-
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
28 Financial commitments, guarantees and contingent liabilities
An asset purchase agreement dated 13 October 2016 and entered into between the company and Beowulf
Mining Sweden AB (“Beowulf”) pursuant to which the company purchased exploration rights for the areas
known as Grundsträsk nr 6 and Grundträsk nr 7 (together with all information relating thereto) from
Beowulf. The consideration of US$200,000 will become payable subject to the company announcing
JORC indicated resource of 100,000 troy ounces of gold, together with a further amount of $2 per troy
ounce on the announcement of indicated resource subject to a JORC indicated resource of at least 1
million troy ounces. Pursuant to this agreement, the company is obliged to grant to Beowulf a royalty under
which it is paid 1 per cent. of the net smelting revenue generated by the company on any gold produced
from the property. This royalty shall continue indefinitely unless the company “buys out” the royalty by
payment of US$2,000,000 to Beowulf. In addition, the company is obliged to abide by the terms of the
“2003 Data Access Agreement” which was entered into between Beowulf, the Scanex Group (“Scanex”)
and Mirab Mineral Resources AB (“Mirab”) on 14 November 2003 for a period of 15 years. Pursuant to the
terms of this agreement, Scanex and Mirab provided Beowulf with data relating to past mining exploration
in return for the granting by Beowulf of a royalty to Scanex and Mirab for 1 per cent. of the net smelting
revenue generated by Beowulf in relation to the area known as Grundträsk. The company is required to
honour this royalty.
Whilst the Directors acknowledge this contingent liability, at this stage of activities, it is not considered that
the outcome can be considered probable or reasonably estimable and hence no provision has been made
in the financial statements.
29 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the group had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments
under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
Group
2017
€
3,960
-
2016
€
5,940
3,960
3,960
9,900
Company
2017
€
-
-
-
2016
€
-
-
-
Within one year
Between two and five years
30 Events after the reporting date
In the December 2017 Admission Document, the Company advised that it had applied for, but not yet
obtained an advance assurance from HMRC that the company is a “qualifying company” for the purposes
of the EIS. In March 2018, the company received notification from HMRC that it does not consider Erris’
activity of exploration to be a trading activity, unless the Company can produce minerals for sale within two
years of the relevant share issuance. The Directors are reviewing the Company's options in relation to this
notification and will notify investors who participated in the IPO if circumstances change.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
31 Related party transactions
Mr J Martin
Mr O C Rifaat
Mr M A Marr-Johnson
Mr G Brown
Mr A J Partington
Mr J D Taylor-Firth
2017
Remuneration Share Option
Charge
€
€
2016
Remuneration Share Option
Charge
€
€
1,998
3,330
6,659
1,332
-
1,332
5,458
24,561
24,562
5,458
5,458
5,458
14,651
70,955
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Transactions with related parties
During the period the group entered into the following transactions with related parties:
Group
Strategic Alliance partner
Key management personnel
Company
Key management personnel
Consultancy and expenses
2016
€
2017
€
Management fees
2016
2017
€
€
-
114,439
-
83,569
111,674
-
21,914
-
66,048
-
-
-
Aggregate consultancy and expenses include €11,673 (2016 : €83,569) of costs capitalised and included
within non-current assets and €22,037 (2016 : € NIL) of costs reimbursed by joint venture partners. There
were no amounts outstanding at the year end.
Included within the consultancy and expenses were € NIL (2016 : €83,569) relating to non-cash
consideration for services provided by Mr David Hall (a director at the time).
Amounts owed to the directors are disclosed in note 21.
Strategic Alliance arrangements with Centerra Gold are disclosed in note 12. During the period, Centerra
reimbursed costs of €795,591 (2016 : €264,492) and paid management fees of €111,674 (2016 : €21,914).
As at 31 December 2017, there is an outstanding liability of €64,968 (2016 : €85,517) owing to Centerra
Gold included within other payables.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
31 Related party transactions
(Continued)
T he following amounts were outstanding at the reporting end date:
Amounts owed to related parties
Group
Strategic Alliance partner
Key management personnel
Company
Strategic Alliance partner
Key management personnel
32 Cash (used in)/generated from group operations
2017
€
64,968
1,139
2016
€
85,517
7,120
66,107
92,637
-
-
-
-
2017
€
2016
€
(Loss)/profit for the period after tax
(529,279)
433,024
Adjustments for:
Taxation (credited)/charged
Investment income
Foreign exchange gains on cash equivalents
Equity settled share based payment expense
Non-cash consideration for shares
Movements in working capital:
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
(27,720)
(54)
(16,984)
70,955
-
58,368
(2)
1,241
-
99,784
(140,290)
236,304
2,370
3,467
Cash (used in)/generated from operations
(407,068)
598,252
Cash flows from operating activities include an adjustment of NIL (2016 : €99,784) for non-cash
consideration for services.
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
33 Cash generated from operations - company
Loss for the period after tax
Adjustments for:
Foreign exchange gains on cash equivalents
Movements in working capital:
(Increase) in trade and other receivables
Increase in trade and other payables
Cash used in operations
34 Reconciliations on adoption of IFRS
Reconciliation of equity
2017
€
2016
€
(365,634)
(4,315)
(121,249)
221,808
(269,390)
-
-
-
-
-
1 October 30 September
2016
€
2015
€
Notes
Equity as reported under previous UK GAAP
127,408
459,699
Adjustments arising from transition to IFRS:
Exploration and evaluation costs capitalised
R1
310,595
666,109
Equity reported under IFRS
438,003
1,125,808
Reconciliation of group profit for the financial period
Profit as reported under previous UK GAAP
Adjustments arising from transition to IFRS:
Exploration and evaluation costs capitalised
Profit reported under IFRS
Notes
R1
2016
€
320,258
112,766
433,024
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
34 Reconciliations on adoption of IFRS
(Continued)
Reconciliation of equity - group
At 1 October 2015
At 30 September 2016
Previous UK
GAAP
€
Notes
Effect of
transition
€
IFRS Previous UK
GAAP
€
€
Effect of
transition
€
IFRS
€
R1
-
310,595
310,595
-
724,476
724,476
5,211
-
5,211
2,496
-
2,496
5,211
310,595
315,806
2,496
724,476
726,972
Fixed assets
Other intangibles
Property, plant and
equipment
Current assets
Debtors
Bank and cash
103,746
17,480
121,226
-
1,892
(921)
971
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
103,746
17,480
-
546,194
121,226
546,194
-
-
-
3,482
546,194
549,676
-
1,892
(921)
(2,568)
-
(89,904)
-
(58,368)
-
(2,568)
(58,368)
(89,904)
971
(92,472)
(58,368)
(150,840)
122,197
453,722
(58,368)
398,836
Creditors due within one year
Borrowings
Taxation
Other payables
R1
Net current assets
122,197
Total assets less current
liabilities
127,408
310,595
438,003
456,218
666,108
1,125,808
Net assets
127,408
310,595
438,003
456,218
666,108
1,125,808
Capital and reserves
Share capital
Share premium
Profit and loss
182,729
663,059
(718,380)
-
-
310,595
182,729
663,059
(407,785)
183,932
673,889
(398,122)
-
-
666,109
183,932
673,889
267,987
Total equity
127,408
310,595
438,003
459,699
666,109
1,125,808
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ERRIS RESOURCES PLC
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2017
34 Reconciliations on adoption of IFRS
(Continued)
Reconciliation of group profit for the financial period
Revenue
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Administrative expenses
Other operating income
Operating (loss)/profit
Notes
R1
Period ended 30 September 2016
Previous UK
GAAP
€
Effect of
transition
€
IFRS
€
21,914
(183,810)
-
169,069
21,914
(14,741)
(161,896)
169,069
7,173
(15,708)
497,860
2,065
-
(13,643)
497,860
320,256
171,134
491,390
Interest receivable and similar income
Taxation
R1
2
-
-
(58,368)
2
(58,368)
Profit for the financial period
320,258
112,766
433,024
Notes to reconciliations on adoption of IFRS - group
R1
Under UK GAAP the group fully expensed it's Exploration and Evaluation Costs. On adoption of IFRS, the
group has chosen to capitalise it's Exploration and Evaluation costs on viable projects in accordance with
IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources. As at 1 October 2015 €310,595 has been
reclassified as intangible assets. As at 30 September 2016 €666,109 has been reclassified.
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