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| Name of entity: | Immuron Limited |
| ABN: | 80 063 114 045 |
| Year ended: | 30 June 2022 |
| Previous period: | 30 June 2021 |
Results for announcement to the market
| $ | |||||||||||||
| Revenue from ordinary activities | Up | 424.9 | % | to | 765,193 | ||||||||
| Loss from ordinary activities after tax attributable to members | Down | (66.0 | )% | to | (2,854,254 | ) | |||||||
| Net loss for the period attributable to members | Down | (66.0 | )% | to | (2,854,254 | ) |
No dividends have been paid or declared by the company for
the current financial year. No dividends were paid for the previous financial year.
Explanation of results
The reported after tax loss of $2,854,254 is after fully expensing
the company's research and development expenditure of $657,715 incurred during the year.
The company has engaged a specialised
R&D Tax consultant to review the research and development expenses of the company for the financial year 2022, to ensure the maximum
rebate is received under the Australian Government's R&D Tax Incentive program.
The gross revenue from contracts with
customers for the year was $765,193, which is an increase of 424.9% from the prior financial year (2021: $145,776), due to the easing
of travel restrictions from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As at 30 June 2022 the company's
cash position was $22,110,278 (30 June 2021: $25,047,281). The company had trade and other receivables of $662,896 (30 June 2021: $334,707).
This receivables amount includes future receivables from the Australian Government under the R&D Tax Incentive program mentioned above.
The appendix 4E financial report follows,
with the further details to be included in the audited financial statements to be released by 30 September 2022.
| Net tangible assets per security | ||||||||
| 2022 Cents | 2021 Cents | |||||||
| Net tangible asset backing (per security) | 10.08 | 11.39 |
Changes in controlled entities
There have been no changes in controlled entities during
the year ended 30 June 2022.
Other information required by Listing Rule 4.3A
| a. Details of individual and total dividends or distributions and dividend or distribution payments: | N/A |
| b. Details of any dividend or distribution reinvestment plans: | N/A |
| c. Details of associates and joint venture entities: | N/A |
| d. Other information | N/A |
The financial statements are currently in the process of being
audited. An audited financial statements along with the independent auditor report for the year end 30 June 2022 will be provided in the
| Directors | Dr Roger Aston |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | |
| Mr Peter Anastasiou (resigned 24 September 2021) | |
| Executive Vice Chairman | |
| Mr Daniel Pollock | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Mr Stephen Anastasiou | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Prof. Ravi Savarirayan | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Mr Paul Brennan (appointed 16 March 2022) | |
| Independent Non-Executive Director | |
| Secretary | Mr Phillip Hains |
| Registered office | Level 3, 62 Lygon Street Carlton VIC 3053 Australia |
| Telephone: +61 (0)3 9824 5254 | |
| Facsimile: +61 (0)3 9822 7735 | |
| Principal place of business | Unit 10, 25-37 Chapman Street Blackburn North VIC 3130 Australia |
| Telephone: +61 (0)3 9824 5254 | |
| Facsimile: +61 (0)3 9822 7735 | |
| Share register | Automic Pty Ltd |
| Level 5, 126 Phillip Street | |
| Sydney NSW 2000 Australia | |
| Telephone: +61 (0)2 9698 5414 | |
| Bank of New York 225 Liberty Street New York NY 102286 United States | |
| Telephone: +1 212 495 1784 | |
| Auditor | Grant Thornton Audit Pty Ltd |
| Collins Square | |
| Tower 5, 727 Collins Street | |
| Melbourne VIC 3008 Australia | |
| Telephone: +61 (0)3 8320 2222 | |
| Solicitors | Francis Abourizk Lightowlers (FAL) |
| Level 14, 144 William Street | |
| Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia | |
| Telephone: +61 (0)3 9642 2252 | |
| Sichenzia Ross Ference LLP 1185 Avenue of the America's New York NY 10036 | |
| United States | |
| Telephone: +1 212 930 9700 |
| Bankers | National Australia Bank |
| 330 Collins Street | |
| Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia | |
| Stock exchange listings | Immuron Limited shares are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: IMC) and the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ: IMRN). |
| Our American Depositary Shares (each, an "ADS" and, collectively the "ADSs") and warrants (each, a "Warrant" and collectively, the "Warrants") are listed on NASDAQ under the symbols "IMRN" and "IMRNW", respectively. Each ADS represents 40 of our ordinary shares (IMC), no par value. | |
| Website | www.immuron.com.au |
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
| Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 | F-3 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Financial Position as of June 30, 2022 and 2021 | F-4 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Years Ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 | F-5 | |
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 | F-6 | |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | F-7 |
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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive
For the year ended 30 June
| Notes | 2022 A$ | 2021 A$ | 2020 A$ | |||||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | 3 | 765,193 | 145,776 | 2,518,566 | ||||||||||
| Cost of Goods Sold | (241,691 | ) | (51,071 | ) | (688,836 | ) | ||||||||
| Gross Profit | 523,502 | 94,705 | 1,829,730 | |||||||||||
| Other Income | 3 | 957,725 | 617,110 | 473,674 | ||||||||||
| Net foreign exchange gains/(losses) | 3 | 247,558 | (582,528 | ) | 11,335 | |||||||||
| Net impairment losses | 3 | - | (759,765 | ) | - | |||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses | 4 | (3,524,388 | ) | (6,094,692 | ) | (3,170,078 | ) | |||||||
| Research and development expenses | 4 | (657,715 | ) | (1,367,054 | ) | (1,178,685 | ) | |||||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | 4 | (416,537 | ) | (287,684 | ) | (871,551 | ) | |||||||
| Operating loss | (2,869,855 | ) | (8,379,908 | ) | (2,905,575 | ) | ||||||||
| Finance income | 21,785 | 9,204 | - | |||||||||||
| Finance expenses | (6,184 | ) | (13,761 | ) | (21,631 | ) | ||||||||
| Finance costs - net | 15,601 | (4,557 | ) | (21,631 | ) | |||||||||
| Loss Before Income Tax | (2,854,254 | ) | (8,384,465 | ) | (2,927,206 | ) | ||||||||
| Income Tax Expense | 5 | - | - | - | ||||||||||
| Loss for the Period | (2,854,254 | ) | (8,384,465 | ) | (2,927,206 | ) | ||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||
| Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss: | ||||||||||||||
| Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 6,708 | (14,953 | ) | 102,938 | ||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Loss for the Period | (2,847,546 | ) | (8,399,418 | ) | (2,824,268 | ) | ||||||||
| Basic/Diluted Loss per Share (in cents per share) | 7 | (1.25 | ) | (3.79 | ) | (1.66 | ) |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
| Notes | 2022 A$ | 2021 A$ | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||
| Current Assets | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 8(a) | 22,110,278 | 25,047,281 | |||||||
| Trade and other receivables | 8(b) | 662,896 | 334,707 | |||||||
| Inventories | 9(b) | 326,578 | 292,532 | |||||||
| Other current assets | 8(c) | 572,400 | 78,258 | |||||||
| Total Current Assets | 23,672,152 | 25,752,778 | ||||||||
| Non-Current Assets | ||||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 9(a) | 226,736 | 33,741 | |||||||
| Inventories | 9(b) | 956,936 | 1,266,587 | |||||||
| Total Non-Current Assets | 1,183,672 | 1,300,328 | ||||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 24,855,824 | 27,053,106 | ||||||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | ||||||||||
| Trade and other payables | 8(d) | 1,160,893 | 758,494 | |||||||
| Provision for sales returns | 11 | 95,931 | 213,024 | |||||||
| Employee benefit obligations | 9(c) | 211,776 | 129,837 | |||||||
| Other current liabilities | 9(d) | 34,376 | 20,498 | |||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,502,976 | 1,121,853 | ||||||||
| Non-Current Liabilities | ||||||||||
| Employee benefit obligations | 9(c) | 36 | 36,196 | |||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 9(d) | 175,411 | - | |||||||
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 175,447 | 36,196 | ||||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES | 1,678,423 | 1,158,049 | ||||||||
| NET ASSETS | 23,177,401 | 25,895,057 | ||||||||
| EQUITY | ||||||||||
| Issued capital | 13 | 88,436,263 | 88,361,303 | |||||||
| Reserves | 14 | 3,166,419 | 3,466,642 | |||||||
| Accumulated losses | (68,425,281 | ) | (65,932,888 | ) | ||||||
| TOTAL EQUITY | 23,177,401 | 25,895,057 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
For the year ended 30 June
| Issued Capital | Reserves | Accumulated Losses | Total | |||||||||||||
| A$ | A$ | A$ | A$ | |||||||||||||
| Balance as at 1 July 2019 | 60,289,875 | 4,300,319 | (57,239,058 | ) | 7,351,136 | |||||||||||
| Loss after income tax expense for the year | - | - | (2,927,206 | ) | (2,927,206 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | - | 102,938 | - | 102,938 | ||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | - | 102,938 | (2,927,206 | ) | (2,824,268 | ) | ||||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | ||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued, net of costs | 1,652,436 | - | - | 1,652,436 | ||||||||||||
| Options/warrants issued/expensed | 484,680 | (484,680 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
| Options/warrants lapsed/expired | - | (2,251,320 | ) | 2,251,320 | - | |||||||||||
| Re-valuation of options issued in prior period | - | (607,000 | ) | - | (607,000 | ) | ||||||||||
| Share-based payment expenses | - | 73,088 | - | 73,088 | ||||||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2020 | 62,426,991 | 1,133,345 | (57,916,423 | ) | 5,643,913 | |||||||||||
| Loss after income tax expense for the year | - | - | (8,384,465 | ) | (8,384,465 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | - | (14,953 | ) | - | (14,953 | ) | ||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | - | (14,953 | ) | (8,384,465 | ) | (8,399,418 | ) | |||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | ||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued, net of costs | 24,386,005 | - | - | 24,386,005 | ||||||||||||
| Options/warrants issued/expensed | - | 3,003,060 | - | 3,003,060 | ||||||||||||
| Options/warrants exercised | 1,329,307 | (213,722 | ) | - | 1,115,585 | |||||||||||
| Options/warrants forfeited | - | (368,000 | ) | 368,000 | - | |||||||||||
| Shares issued to directors | 145,912 | - | - | 145,912 | ||||||||||||
| Transfer to share capital | 73,088 | (73,088 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2021 | 88,361,303 | 3,466,642 | (65,932,888 | ) | 25,895,057 | |||||||||||
| Loss after income tax expense for the year | - | - | (2,854,254 | ) | (2,854,254 | ) | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income for the period | - | 6,708 | - | 6,708 | ||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive loss for the period | - | 6,708 | (2,854,254 | ) | (2,847,546 | ) | ||||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | ||||||||||||||||
| Shares issued, net of costs | 74,960 | - | - | 74,960 | ||||||||||||
| Options/warrants issued/expensed | - | 54,930 | - | 54,930 | ||||||||||||
| Options/warrants lapsed/expired | - | (361,861 | ) | 361,861 | - | |||||||||||
| Balance as at 30 June 2022 | 88,436,263 | 3,166,419 | (68,425,281 | ) | 23,177,401 |
The accompanying notes form part of these
financial statements.
Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended 30 June
| Note | 2022 A$ | 2021 A$ | 2020 A$ | |||||||||||
| Cash flows Related to Operating Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Receipts from customers | 696,603 | 192,185 | 2,914,614 | |||||||||||
| Payments to suppliers and employees | (4,629,139 | ) | (4,865,633 | ) | (6,748,674 | ) | ||||||||
| Australian R&D tax incentive refund | 306,154 | 358,280 | 531,828 | |||||||||||
| Government grants and other grants received | 478,589 | 236,421 | 154,904 | |||||||||||
| Net Cash Flows Used In Operating Activities | 16 | (3,147,793 | ) | (4,078,747 | ) | (3,147,328 | ) | |||||||
| Cash Flows Related to Investing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Payment for purchases of plant and equipment | (10,048 | ) | (6,630 | ) | (864 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest received | 21,785 | 9,204 | - | |||||||||||
| Net Cash Flows From/(Used In) Investing Activities | 11,737 | 2,574 | (864 | ) | ||||||||||
| Cash Flows Related to Financing Activities | ||||||||||||||
| Proceeds from issues of securities | - | 29,281,421 | 1,957,164 | |||||||||||
| Capital raising costs | - | (2,746,871 | ) | (374,728 | ) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from borrowings | - | 212,794 | - | |||||||||||
| Repayment of borrowings | - | (212,794 | ) | (366,655 | ) | |||||||||
| Principal elements of lease payments | (36,264 | ) | (40,607 | ) | (41,390 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest and other costs of finance paid | (6,184 | ) | (13,761 | ) | (17,439 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Cash Flows (Used In)/From Financing Activities | (42,447 | ) | 26,480,182 | 1,156,952 | ||||||||||
| Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (3,178,503 | ) | 22,404,009 | (1,991,240 | ) | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year | 25,047,281 | 3,250,468 | 5,119,887 | |||||||||||
| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 241,501 | (607,196 | ) | 121,821 | ||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Year | 8(a) | 22,110,278 | 25,047,281 | 3,250,468 |
The accompanying notes form part of these financial
Consolidated Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies
The preliminary final report of Immuron Limited ("the
Company") for the financial year ended June 30, 2022 was authorized for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors on
Immuron Limited is a listed public company limited by shares
incorporated and domiciled in Australia whose shares are publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange ("ASX") and
The NASDAQ Capital Market ("NASDAQ").
The Group's principal activity
is oral immunotherapy research and development and product sales focused on bovine-colostrum enriched with antibodies of choice for the
treatment and prevention of a range of infectious diseases. Product sales comprise Travelan which is indicated to reduce the risk of contracting
travelers' diarrhea and Protectyn an OTC immune supplement for GI tract and liver health.
(a) Basis of preparation
These general purpose financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting
Standards Board and the Corporations Act 2001. Immuron Limited is a for-profit entity for the purpose of preparing the financial
(i) Compliance with IFRS
The consolidated financial statements
of the Immuron Limited group also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International
Accounting Standards Board ("IASB").
(ii) Historical cost convention
The financial statements have been prepared
on a historical cost basis.
(iii) Significant estimates and judgements
The group is in a position to meet
future commitments in the current business cycle and pay its debts as and when they fall due. Furthermore, the group is able to progress
its research and development programs for at least the next 12 months. The annual report has been prepared on a going concern basis. Accordingly,
the annual report does not include adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or the amounts
and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the group not continue as a going concern.
Judgement has been exercised in
considering the impacts that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had, or may have, on the group based on known information. This consideration
extends to the nature of the products and services offered, customers, supply chain, staffing and geographic regions in which the group
operates. Sales of Travelan have significantly dropped from March 2020 and as at reporting date sales has started to recover.
This note provides a list of the
significant accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements to the extent they have not already
been disclosed in the other notes above. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated.
The financial statements are for the group consisting of Immuron Limited and its subsidiaries.
(iv) New standards and interpretations not yet adopted
There are no standards that are
not yet effective and that would be expected to have a material impact on the Company in the current or future reporting years and on
foreseeable future transactions.
Summary of significant accounting policies
The following is a summary of the
material accounting policies adopted by the Company in the preparation of the financial report. The accounting policies have been consistently
applied, unless otherwise stated.
(b) Principles of consolidation
Subsidiaries are all entities (including
structured entities) over which the group has control. The group controls an entity 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 to direct the activities of
the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from
the date that control ceases.
The acquisition method of accounting
is used to account for business combinations by the group.