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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 30 DECEMBER 2023

 
GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
COMPANY INFORMATION


Directors
Pascal Lipsky 
Tom Wolden 
Pierre Benichou 




Company secretary
K Thomas



Registered number
04835527



Registered office
Global House
Ashley Avenue

Epsom

Surrey

KT18 5AD




Independent auditors
Accendo Consulting Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors

160 City Road

London

EC1V 2NX




Bankers
Lloyds Bank Plc
64 High Street

Epsom

KT19 8AT





 
GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

CONTENTS



Page
Group Strategic Report
 
1 - 3
Directors' Report
 
4 - 8
Independent Auditors' Report
 
9 - 12
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income
 
13
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
 
14 - 15
Company Statement of Financial Position
 
16 - 17
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity
 
18 - 21
Company Statement of Changes in Equity
 
22 - 23
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
 
24
Consolidated Analysis of Net Debt
 
25
Notes to the Financial Statements
 
26 - 51


 
GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Introduction
 
Geoex MCG is an established oil and gas exploration business, focused on acquisition and provision of 2D, 3D
and hybrid marine seismic data.
Our foundations have been built on a proactive and decisive approach to identifying the right opportunities, and
our ability to navigate the complex local regulations and maximising the potential of each exploration project.
The core of our activities lies in identifying attractive areas for the exploration of natural energy resources and the
design of geoscientific surveys. We procure data suitable for oil & gas exploration, CCUS monitoring, and natural
hydrogen.
Our versatile structure, local insight and opportunistic approach gives us a competitive advantage, ensuring we
can react fast to secure the contracts we want. Once secured, our knowledge of and relationships with local
authorities and the wealth of geophysical exploration experience, means that we are able secure valuable
projects.
We have a clear and agile business model giving us the flexibility to adapt to changing economic and political
environment.
Our highly experienced management and specialist geophysical exploration teams successfully identify and
secure suitable opportunities and thereafter maximise each project’s potential. Our team has a track record of
securing exploration projects in Norway, Morocco, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Mexico and Caribbean.

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GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Business review
 
The Geoex MCG Group comprises a Norwegian Branch and five wholly owned subsidiaries: Geoex Panama
SA, located in Panama; Geoex MCG Pte Ltd, in Singapore; Geoex MCG LLC in Houston TX, USA; EICS de
Mexico and MCG Mexico, each registered in Mexico. In February 2021 Geoex MCG Ltd acquired a 45%
shareholding in Geoex Ltd Egypt.
The Group provides marine seismic data to oil and gas companies worldwide on a multi-client basis. It
specializes in planning, designing, acquiring, and processing seismic data and delivers high quality products to
the oil and gas industry. Using its geological expertise and knowledge to identify offshore areas which it believes
will be attractive for oil and gas companies to explore for hydrocarbons. The Group's core competencies are
within geology, geophysics, seismic interpretation, and operations, these skills are brought together to provide
attractive surveys for the oil and gas industry.
The vision is to be the preferred supplier of high-quality multi-client seismic data in hydrocarbon prospective
sedimentary basins. The Group's multi-client library consists of MC2D, MC3D and Hybrid surveys in Africa,
Norway, Mexico, USA, the Caribbean and Asia Pacific.
Key Events
The Group achieved a turnover of $12.5m (2022: $10.3m) during the year. Operating profit for the year was
$1.3m (2022: $0.8m) and the net profit before tax was $1.4m (2022: $727k).
As at the balance sheet date, the Group has net current assets of $4.8m (2022: $2.2m) and reserves of $10.8m (2022: $10.2m).
Multi-client Data Library and Investments
The main asset of the Group is the multi-client library of seismic 2D & 3D data. The net book value of this
asset represents 36% of the total assets in the balance sheet. During the year the value of the multi-client library
decreased by $1.9m, resulting in a net book value of $6.1m at the year end (2022: $8.1m).
Segment Multi-Client operations
The Group has limited long-term operational financial commitments and hires vessels and crew on a project by project basis. This provides the Group with the financial flexibility to meet changes in the market.
The Group is well placed in terms of the volume of 2D marine seismic data held worldwide with more than
700,000 km of data. Looking at the balance sheet, 99% of the book value of the multi-client seismic library is
related to library additions made since 2018. As such the company's multi-client library is very fresh and maintains a high quality.
Capital and Financing
At the year end, the Group's total cash balance amounted to $4.6m (2022: $5.4m).
Cash Flow and Liquidity
Cash generated / (used) in operating activities was $3.6k (2022: $4.3m).
Cash used in investing activities was $0.8m (2022: $3.1m) and cash generated from / (used in) financing activities was -$2.7k (2022: $14k).

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GROUP STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Principal risks and uncertainties
 
Market risk
The Group’s clients are exploration and production companies in oil and gas industry. Their activity level is
closely linked to and varies with the price of hydrocarbon commodities. This impacts the Group’s profitability.
The demand for seismic data is also closely linked to exploration results and licensing rounds. Changes to
licensing rounds and disappointing explorations results, in addition to falling oil price, could have a material
impact on the Group's profitability.
Financial risk
The Group is exposed to financial risks like changes in currency, liquidity and credit risk. The exposure to
currency risk is limited as the functional currency of all entities in the company is US dollar (USD) and the
majority of revenues, seismic acquisition costs and bank deposits are in USD. However, Geoex MCG Limited
pays operating expenses in Pound Sterling (GBP) and has bank deposits in USD, EUR, GBP and NOK. It is
thereby impacted by fluctuations between USD and other currencies.
The Group's liquidity risk is low in the short term. The Group is exposed to credit risk through trade
receivables. The clients are mainly large oil and gas companies that are well known, and the Group uses best
efforts to manage this risk. Excess cash is placed in bank deposits, largely in USD.

Financial key performance indicators
 
The management use the following KPIs to track the Group's performance:


1.


Main KPIs

2023
2022
$'000
$'000
Revenue



12,470
 
10,282
 
Operating Profit / (loss)



1,292
 
806
 
Operating Profit / (loss) margin



10.4%
 
7.8%
 
Net Profit / (loss)



1,393
 
727
 


This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.



Pascal Lipsky
Director

Date: 6 September 2024

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30 December 2023.

Directors' responsibilities statement

The directors are responsible for preparing the Group Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the consolidated 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 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and the Group and of the profit or loss of the Group for that period.

 In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:


select suitable accounting policies for the Group's financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Group will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and the Group and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and the Group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Principal activity

The Group's principal activity is planning, acquiring, processing, and licensing quality multi-client 2D and 3D seismic surveys to Oil & Gas companies worldwide.

Results and dividends

The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to $585,786 (2022 - $660,546).

The directors recommend that no dividends be paid for the year.

Directors

The directors who served during the year were:

Pascal Lipsky 
Tom Wolden 
Pierre Benichou 

Health and safety of employees

The well-being of the Group’s employees is safeguarded through strict adherence to health and safety
standards. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 1989 imposes certain requirements on employers and
the Group has taken the necessary action to ensure compliance with the Act, including the adoption of a
Safety Statement.

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DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Environmental matters

The Group will seek to minimise adverse impacts on the environment from its activities, whilst continuing to
address health, safety and economic issues. The Group has complied with all applicable legislation and
regulations.
The Group's activities involving the collection of seismic data means that there is a level of interaction with the
external environment. We are continually working on our operational procedures in order to minimise any
potential negative environmental impact and to maximise potential positive social impact on the people,
communities and the surroundings in which we operate. We are dedicated to continuous improvements in all
parts of our operation.
The activities of the Group affect the external environment through the acquisition of seismic data. It buys
seismic data acquisition services from vessel suppliers and continuously works on operational procedures to
minimise the environmental impact on people and surroundings. No oil spills or other environmental damage
occurred during the year. All vessels, contracted and subcontracted, complied with local and international
regulations regarding marine pollution. There has been no injuries or accidents during the year.

Future developments

The main driver for our business is the oil price, which has been quite stable in 2023 with an average of approximately 86 USD per barrel. This trend is expected to continue into 2024. In spite of the relatively high and stable oil price, our customers, the oil and gas companies, have been cautious in seismic exploration spending last year, and this trend seems likely to continue in 2024.
Oil and gas companies advise us that they will spend 80% of their exploration budget on near field exploration, also known as infrastructure led exploration (ILX) and the remaining 20% on new venture exploration such as proving new geological play types and separate big discoveries, preferably gas discoveries. Geoex MCG is a player in both these exploration trends.
In addition, in March 2024 the company signed a contract with the Government of Venezuela, for the acquisition of new 2D, and the reprocessing of both 2D and 3D data. Offshore Venezuela is a well-known but largely under exploited hydrocarbons area, and the Group will leverage its knowledge gained from the adjacent Caribbean Atlantic Margin Deep Imaging (CAMDI) survey.

Engagement with employees

It is our policy to treat all employees with the same level of professionalism regardless of their sex, sexual
orientation, age, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, disability, or marital status. Furthermore, the Group
believes that no employee should be prejudiced in any aspect of their employment or career development. To
that end we will take appropriate measures for any instances of non-compliance with this policy.
The Group is committed to creating a work environment free of harassment and bullying, where everyone is
treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in all areas and to avoiding
unlawful discrimination in employment and against our clients and customers.
The Group remunerates its employees according to market conditions. Remuneration includes a fixed salary,
insurance, occupational pension scheme and payments in kind which is common in comparable positions.

Engagement with suppliers, customers and others

We focus on working in partnership with our suppliers and customers to deliver consistent quality multi-client
seismic data and seismic processing services on time and to budget.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Qualifying third party indemnity provisions

The Group has granted an indemnity to its directors against liability in respect of proceedings brought by third
parties, subject to the conditions set out in the Companies Act 2006. Such qualifying third-party indemnity
provision remained in force during the year end and as at the date of approving the directors’ report.

Branches outside the United Kingdom

The Group operates via a branch in Norway.

Matters covered in the Group Strategic Report

Information, such as principal risks and uncertainties are not included within Directors’ Report but have instead
been covered in the Strategic Report.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Statement of corporate governance arrangements

Geoex Group is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance. We believe that effective corporate governance is essential to the well-being of the Group and establishes the framework by which we conduct ourselves in servicing our client's needs, achieving strategic goals, and delivering value to our shareholders. The parent company is registered in the UK as a private limited company, which gives more flexibility in the decision-making process.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility is an integral part of the Geoex way of doing business. Its corporate mission is to
achieve world-leading performance through persistence, dedication, and full commitment to quality. Furthermore,
supplying global seismic solutions through dedicated and experienced people.
We believe the Group's commitment to core values like business integrity, respect for others, fair play and
honesty is key to realising our corporate mission.
Geoex MCG Group considers how all parts of the Group's operational activities can potentially impact them.
This consideration includes thorough planning of all projects, extensive communication with regulatory bodies
and local communities (including permitting processes), quality based selection of local representatives and
partners.
The Group is committed to respecting the communities in which we operate by becoming familiar with and
showing consideration to local cultures, customs and values. We seek to support local society by recruiting from
the resident work force wherever possible, and aim to act as a positive influence within these communities.
The Group endeavours to ensure that security services are only used where deemed necessary and that the
provision of security is in accordance with international standards of best practice and the laws of the countries in
which we operate. We act with fairness in our business practices and do not use our dealings with political
organisations or our business partners to secure an unfair advantage over others.
The Group focuses specifically on compliance, anti-corruption and safe and environmentally friendly
execution of our seismic projects.
Anti-Corruption and Compliance
The Group shall actively combat bribery and corruption and we shall act professionally, fairly and with
integrity in all our business dealings and relationships wherever we operate. The Geoex Code of Conduct and
Anti-Corruption Policy describes the requirements in terms of business ethics and conduct which apply to its
business activities. The Group is committed to comply with all legal and ethical requirements of the industry.
The Group operates in several high risk countries which puts an obligation on us to act diligently. Our policies
emphasize the Group's zero tolerance approach to bribery and corruption. Our policies expressly prohibit
bribery and other illegal payments as well as giving guidance on gifts and hospitality. We investigate all potential
violations of our policies or of any applicable anti-corruption laws.
Our policies are continually assessed to identify weaknesses and areas for improvement.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
 
so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company and the Group's auditors are unaware, and

the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company and the Group's auditors are aware of that information.

Post balance sheet events

There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.

Auditors

The auditorsAccendo Consulting Limitedwill be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.

This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
 





Pascal Lipsky
Director

Date: 6 September 2024

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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

Opinion


We have audited the financial statements of Geoex MCG Limited (the 'parent Company') and its subsidiaries (the 'Group') for the year ended 30 December 2023, which comprise the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the Company Statement of Financial Position, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity, the Company Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policiesThe financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).


In our opinion the financial statements:


give a true and fair view of the state of the Group's and of the parent Company's affairs as at 30 December 2023 and of the Group's profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.


Basis for opinion


We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Group in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard 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


In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.


Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's or the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.


Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GEOEX MCG LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Other information


The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual ReportOur opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. 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 course of 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 this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. 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.


Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
 

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


the information given in the Group Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the Group 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 identified material misstatements in the Group Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.


We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:


adequate accounting records have not been kept by the parent Company, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the parent Company financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.


Responsibilities of directors
 

As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 4, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.


In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Group's and the parent Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Group or the parent Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.


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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GEOEX MCG LIMITED (CONTINUED)


Auditors' 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 Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these Group financial statements.


Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud:
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities:
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we considered the following:
The nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the design of the Group’s remuneration policies, key drivers for directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets; results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities and any matters we identified having reviewed the Group’s policies and procedures; the matters discussed among the audit engagement team regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in relation to revenue recognition. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Group operates in and focused on those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included the Companies Act 2006 and local tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified
As a result of performing the above, we identified revenue recognition as key audit matter related to the potential risk of fraud. Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
- reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
- enquiring of management, concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
- performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
 
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF GEOEX MCG LIMITED (CONTINUED)



- obtaining an understanding of provisions and discussing with management to understand the basis of recognition or non-recognition of tax provisions; and in addressing the risk of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
We also communicated relevant identified laws and regulations and potential fraud risks to all engagement team members and remained alert to any indications of fraud or noncompliance with laws and regulations throughout the audit.


Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.


A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Auditors' Report.


Use of our report
 

This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006Our 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 Auditors' 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.





R M Asif Rafique (Senior Statutory Auditor)
  
for and on behalf of
Accendo Consulting Limited
 
Chartered Certified Accountants and Statutory Auditors
  

6 September 2024
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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
$
$

  

Turnover
 5 
12,469,500
10,281,927

Cost of sales
  
(6,770,275)
(5,614,715)

Gross profit
  
5,699,225
4,667,212

Administrative expenses
  
(4,410,425)
(3,850,147)

Other operating income
 6 
45,965
-

Fair value movements
  
(42,550)
(10,898)

Operating profit
 7 
1,292,215
806,167

Interest receivable and similar income
 11 
106,527
16,781

Interest payable and similar expenses
 12 
(6,098)
(95,560)

Profit before tax
  
1,392,644
727,388

Tax on profit
 13 
(806,858)
(66,842)

Profit for the financial year
  
585,786
660,546

Profit for the year attributable to:
  

Owners of the parent company
  
(585,786)
(660,546)

  
(585,786)
(660,546)

Total comprehensive income attributable to:
  

There were no recognised gains and losses for 2023 or 2022 other than those included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income.

There was no other comprehensive income for 2023 (2022:$NIL).

The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04835527

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
$
$

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 14 
6,110,594
8,077,378

Tangible assets
 15 
53,882
66,333

Investments
 16 
159
3,006

  
6,164,635
8,146,717

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
6,281,820
1,798,297

Current asset investments
  
-
19,082

Cash at bank and in hand
 19 
4,561,556
5,356,043

  
10,843,376
7,173,422

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(6,004,107)
(4,931,992)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,839,269
 
 
2,241,430

Total assets less current liabilities
  
11,003,904
10,388,147

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
(158,373)
(161,149)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred tax
 24 
(13,471)
(15,213)

  
 
 
(13,471)
 
 
(15,213)

Net assets
  
10,832,060
10,211,785


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
132,589
131,247

Share premium account
 26 
4,942,982
4,909,835

Merger reserve
 26 
4,433,407
4,433,407

Profit and loss account
 26 
1,323,082
737,296

  
10,832,060
10,211,785


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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04835527
    
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 DECEMBER 2023

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 




Pascal Lipsky
Director

Date: 6 September 2024

The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04835527

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 30 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
Note
$
$

Fixed assets
  

Intangible assets
 14 
6,110,594
8,077,378

Tangible assets
 15 
53,882
66,333

Investments
 16 
159
21,736

  
6,164,635
8,165,447

Current assets
  

Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
 18 
6,873,086
2,196,693

Current asset investments
  
-
19,082

Cash at bank and in hand
 19 
4,075,743
4,870,228

  
10,948,829
7,086,003

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
 20 
(6,478,389)
(5,255,517)

Net current assets
  
 
 
4,470,440
 
 
1,830,486

Total assets less current liabilities
  
10,635,075
9,995,933

  

Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
 21 
(1,707,372)
(1,691,881)

Provisions for liabilities
  

Deferred taxation
 24 
(13,471)
(15,213)

  
 
 
(13,471)
 
 
(15,213)

Net assets excluding pension asset
  
8,914,232
8,288,839

Net assets
  
8,914,232
8,288,839


Capital and reserves
  

Called up share capital 
 25 
132,589
131,247

Share premium account
 26 
4,942,982
4,909,835

Merger reserve
 26 
4,433,407
4,433,407

Profit and loss account brought forward
  
(1,185,650)
(1,867,493)

Profit for the year
  
590,904
681,843

Profit and loss account carried forward
  
(594,746)
(1,185,650)

  
8,914,232
8,288,839


The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by: 

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
REGISTERED NUMBER: 04835527
    
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (CONTINUED)
AS AT 30 DECEMBER 2023


Pascal Lipsky
Director
Date: 6 September 2024

The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company

$
$
$
$
$

At 31 December 2022
131,247
4,909,835
4,433,407
737,296
10,211,785


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
-
585,786
585,786


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
585,786
585,786


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the year
1,342
33,147
-
-
34,489


Total transactions with owners
1,342
33,147
-
-
34,489


At 30 December 2023
132,589
4,942,982
4,433,407
1,323,082
10,832,060

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023


Total equity

$

At 31 December 2022
10,211,785


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

585,786


Other comprehensive income for the year
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
585,786


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the year
34,489


Total transactions with owners
34,489


At 30 December 2023
10,832,060

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 


CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023


The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2022


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Equity attributable to owners of parent Company

$
$
$
$
$

At 1 December 2021
131,247
4,909,835
4,433,407
76,750
9,551,239


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
-
660,546
660,546


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
660,546
660,546


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-
-
-


At 30 December 2022
131,247
4,909,835
4,433,407
737,296
10,211,785


Total equity

$

At 1 December 2021
9,551,239


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

660,546


Other comprehensive income for the year
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
660,546


Total transactions with owners
-


At 30 December 2022
10,211,785


The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

$
$
$
$
$

At 31 December 2022
131,247
4,909,835
4,433,407
(1,185,650)
8,288,839


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
-
590,904
590,904


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
590,904
590,904


Contributions by and distributions to owners

Shares issued during the year
1,342
33,147
-
-
34,489


Total transactions with owners
1,342
33,147
-
-
34,489


At 30 December 2023
132,589
4,942,982
4,433,407
(594,746)
8,914,232


The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2022


Called up share capital
Share premium account
Merger reserve
Profit and loss account
Total equity

$
$
$
$
$

At 1 December 2021
131,247
4,909,835
4,433,407
(1,867,493)
7,606,996


Comprehensive income for the year

Profit for the year

-
-
-
681,843
681,843


Other comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
-
-


Total comprehensive income for the year
-
-
-
681,843
681,843


Total transactions with owners
-
-
-
-
-


At 30 December 2022
131,247
4,909,835
4,433,407
(1,185,650)
8,288,839


The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

2023
2022
$
$

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit for the financial year
1,392,644
727,388

Adjustments for:

Amortisation of intangible assets
2,895,632
4,202,400

Depreciation of tangible assets
22,780
31,525

Impairments of fixed assets
(127,499)
382,845

Loss on disposal of tangible assets
2,783
(5,340)

(Increase)/decrease in debtors
(4,476,112)
1,574,504

Increase/(decrease) in creditors
1,063,064
(2,562,979)

Net fair value losses recognised in P&L
39,703
17,233

Corporation tax (paid)
(809,393)
(107,379)

Net cash generated from operating activities

3,602
4,260,197


Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible fixed assets
(801,349)
(3,091,551)

Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(13,317)
(17,488)

Sale of listed investments
21,927
-

Net cash from investing activities

(792,739)
(3,109,039)

Cash flows from financing activities

Repayment of loans
(2,675)
-

Other new loans
-
13,824

Net cash used in financing activities
(2,675)
13,824

Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
(791,812)
1,164,982

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
5,353,368
4,191,061

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
4,561,556
5,356,043


Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:

Cash at bank and in hand
4,561,556
5,356,043

4,561,556
5,356,043


The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 

CONSOLIDATED ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023




At 31 December 2022
Cash flows
At 30 December 2023
$

$

$

Cash at bank and in hand

5,356,043

(794,487)

4,561,556

Debt due after 1 year

(161,149)

2,776

(158,373)

Debt due within 1 year

(2,675)

(101)

(2,776)

Liquid investments

19,082

(19,082)

-


5,211,301
(810,894)
4,400,407

The notes on pages 26 to 51 form part of these financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

2.


General information

Geoex MCG Limited is a private company, limited by shares, registered in England and Wales. The company's registered number and registered office address can be found on the Company Information page.

3.Accounting policies

 
3.1

Basis of preparation of financial statements

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.

The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires Group management to exercise judgment in applying the Group's accounting policies (see note 4).

The Company has taken advantage of the exemption allowed under section 408 of the Companies Act 2006 and has not presented its own Statement of Comprehensive Income in these financial statements.

The following principal accounting policies have been applied:

 
3.2

Basis of consolidation

The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its own subsidiaries ("the Group") as if they form a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between group companies are therefore eliminated in full.
The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the purchase method. In the Statement of Financial Position, the acquiree's identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income from the date on which control is obtained. They are deconsolidated from the date control ceases.
In accordance with the transitional exemption available in FRS 102, the Group has chosen not to retrospectively apply the standard to business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to FRS 102, being 01 January 2020.

 
3.3

Going concern

The directors assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e., whether there are any
material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of
the group to continue as a going concern. The directors have performed a robust analysis of the
forecasted financial performance of the group and make this assessment in respect of a period of
at least one year from the date of authorisation for issue of the financial statements. The directors
have concluded that the group has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for
the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the group's ability to continue
as a going concern, thus they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing
the financial statements.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.4

Foreign currency translation

Functional and presentation currency

The Company's functional and presentational currency is USD.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the spot exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.

At each period end foreign currency monetary items are translated using the closing rate. Non-monetary items measured at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction and non-monetary items measured at fair value are measured using the exchange rate when fair value was determined.

Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of transactions and from the translation at period-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss except when deferred in other comprehensive income as qualifying cash flow hedges.

Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income within 'finance income or costs'. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within 'other operating income'.

On consolidation, the results of overseas operations are translated into Dollars at rates approximating to those ruling when the transactions took place. All assets and liabilities of overseas operations are translated at the rate ruling at the reporting date. Exchange differences arising on translating the opening net assets at opening rate and the results of overseas operations at actual rate are recognised in other comprehensive income.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.5

Revenue

Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic benefits will flow to the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured as the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. The following criteria must also be met before revenue is recognised:

Sale of goods

Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
the Group has transferred the significant risks and rewards of ownership to the buyer;
the Group retains neither continuing managerial involvement to the degree usually associated with ownership nor effective control over the goods sold;
the amount of revenue can be measured reliably;
it is probable that the Group will receive the consideration due under the transaction; and
the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably.

The company's specific principles are described in more detail below.
Sales of multi-client library data
Revenue from contracts with customers arise primarily from sale of licenses granting the customers access to portions of the Group's multi-client data library.
Sale before completion of the individual projects (Pre-funding arrangements):
The Group receives funding from a limited number of customers at the start of some seismic projects or before the project is completed. The Group recognises such pre-funding from customers as deferred revenue. When the seismic project has been completed, and the customer has received the data or has the right to access the licensed portion of the data library, the deferred revenue is transferred from deferred revenue in the balance sheet and recognised as revenue in the income statement.
Sales after completion of individual projects (late sales):
The Group grants licenses to customers which entitles the customers to have access to a specially defined portion of the Group's completed multi-client data library. The Group recognises revenue from late sales when the customer has signed a license agreement and has received the data or has the right to access the licensed portion of the data library, the customer's license payment is fixed and determinable, and enforcement of the claim is considered reasonably assured.
The Group evaluates whether there are separate performance obligations in the contract and allocates a portion of the transaction price to the separate performance obligations.  The performance obligations are mainly considered satisfied upon completion of processing of the survey and granting of access to the finished survey or delivery of the finished data.

 
3.6

Interest income

Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.7

Finance costs

Finance costs are charged to profit or loss over the term of the debt using the effective interest method so that the amount charged is at a constant rate on the carrying amount. Issue costs are initially recognised as a reduction in the proceeds of the associated capital instrument.

 
3.8

Borrowing costs

All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the year in which they are incurred.

 
3.9

Pensions

Defined contribution pension plan

The Group operates a defined contribution plan for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Group pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Group has no further payment obligations.

The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Statement of Financial Position. The assets of the plan are held separately from the Group in independently administered funds.

 
3.10

Current and deferred taxation

The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.

The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date in the countries where the Company and the Group operate and generate income.

Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the reporting date, except that:
The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits;
Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met; and
Where they relate to timing differences in respect of interests in subsidiaries, associates, branches and joint ventures and the Group can control the reversal of the timing differences and such reversal is not considered probable in the foreseeable future.

Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.11

Intangible assets

Intangible assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, intangible assets are measured at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.

All intangible assets are considered to have a finite useful life. If a reliable estimate of the useful life cannot be made, the useful life shall not exceed ten years.

The intangible assets consist of the multi-client library. The multi-client library includes completed and in-progress geophysical and geological data to be licensed on a non-exclusive basis to oil and gas exploration and production companies. The costs directly attributable to data acquisition and processing are capitalised to the multi-client library. The library can also include the cost of data purchased from third parties. The library of multi-client seismic data is presented at cost reduced by accumulated amortisation and impairment.
Cost items include:
1. Vessel Acquisition Costs - all cost items invoiced by vessel owner in relation to acquisition of seismic data including gravimetric and/or magnetic geophysical data for a given project.
2. Direct Project Costs - all costs items that add value and are incurred directly in connection with acquisition of a given project.
    These costs include but are not limited to:
        a. Permitting/licensing/environmental fees - fees required to operate in each area.
        b. Fishing representative and quality control representative (client representative) - costs
            incurred for 3rd party services in connection with monitoring of compliance with data quality
            or regulatory matters.
        c. Chase vessel costs.
        d. External geophysical services.
3. Data Processing Costs - all cost items invoiced by data processing supplier whether it is an acquisition project or a reprocessing project, including processing of gravimetric and/or magnetic geophysical data.
4. Other costs - all other costs not specifically mentioned in the above are not to be capitalised and should therefore be expensed as incurred.
    Examples of such costs include but are not limited to the below items:
           •  Shipping and tape copying costs
           •  Data management and storage costs
           •  Commission costs/brokers fees.
Amortisation of Multi-Client Library
•   Upon initial completion of a project, amortisation will be recognised as a proportion of                     prefunded revenues based on total cost versus forecasted total revenues of the project.
•   After a project is completed, a straight-line amortisation is applied. The straight-line             amortisation will be assigned over the remaining useful life, which for new acquisition projects will not
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GEOEX MCG LIMITED
 
 
 
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)


3.11
Intangible assets (continued)

exceed four years. The straight-line amortisation will be distributed evenly through the financial year independently of sales during the quarters.
Reprocessing of previously completed surveys are handled in a separate project in the WIP phase. The reprocessing expenses are not amortised in the WIP period, while the value of underlying data continues normal amortisation programme in the reprocessing work-in-progress period.
Amortisation in the late sales phase
The acquisition expenses for reprocessing are added to the NBV of the reprocessed project from the first quarter after completion of the reprocessing. Management will estimate the lifetime of the compound project to calculate the straight-line amortisation.  The assessment will be conducted for each of the projects individually. The lifetime of the initial project cannot be expanded by more than 2 years, and the compound project amortisation cannot exceed 4 years after the start of the late sales phase. 

 
3.12

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.

Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, on a reducing balance basis.

Depreciation is provided on the following basis:

Plant and machinery
-
25%
reducing balance
Office equipment
-
25%
reducing balance
Computer equipment
-

The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.

Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.

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3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.13

Impairment of fixed assets and goodwill

Assets that are subject to depreciation or amortisation are assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication that the assets are impaired. Where there is any indication that an asset may be impaired, the carrying value of the asset (or cash-generating unit to which the asset has been allocated) is tested for impairment. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset's carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset's (or CGU's) fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (CGUs). Non-financial assets that have been previously impaired are reviewed at each reporting date to assess whether there is any indication that the impairment losses recognised in prior periods may no longer exist or may have decreased.

 
3.14

Valuation of investments

Investments in subsidiaries are measured at cost less accumulated impairment.

Investments in unlisted Group shares, whose market value can be reliably determined, are remeasured to market value at each reporting date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income for the period. Where market value cannot be reliably determined, such investments are stated at historic cost less impairment.

Investments in listed company shares are remeasured to market value at each reporting date. Gains and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss for the period.

 
3.15

Associates and joint ventures

An entity is treated as a joint venture where the Group is a party to a contractual agreement with one or more parties from outside the Group to undertake an economic activity that is subject to joint control.

An entity is treated as an associated undertaking where the Group exercises significant influence in that it has the power to participate in the operating and financial policy decisions.
In the consolidated accounts, interests in associated undertakings are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Under this method an equity investment is initially recognised at the transaction price (including transaction costs) and is subsequently adjusted to reflect the investors share of the profit or loss, other comprehensive income and equity of the associate. The Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income includes the Group's share of the operating results, interest, pre-tax results and attributable taxation of such undertakings applying accounting policies consistent with those of the Group. In the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, the interests in associated undertakings are shown as the Group's share of the identifiable net assets, including any unamortised premium paid on acquisition.
Any premium on acquisition is dealt with in accordance with the goodwill policy.

 
3.16

Debtors

Short-term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment. Loans receivable are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any impairment.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)

 
3.17

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.

In the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Group's cash management.

 
3.18

Creditors

Short-term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value, net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

 
3.19

Holiday pay accrual

A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the reporting date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the reporting date.

 
3.20

Provisions for liabilities

Provisions are recognised when an event has taken place that gives rise to a legal or constructive obligation, a transfer of economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are measured as the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation, taking into account the related risks and uncertainties.
 
Increases in provisions are generally charged as an expense to profit or loss.

 
3.21

Financial instruments

The Group has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 “Basic Financial Instruments” of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

The Group has elected to apply the recognition and measurement provisions of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments (as adopted by the UK Endorsement Board) with the disclosure requirements of Sections 11 and 12 and the other presentation requirements of FRS 102.

Financial instruments are recognised in the Group's Statement of Financial Position when the Group becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables, cash and bank balances, are initially measured at their transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any provision for impairment, unless
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)


3.21
Financial instruments (continued)

the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.

Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial. The Group's cash and cash equivalents, trade and most other receivables due with the operating cycle fall into this category of financial instruments.

Other financial assets

Other financial assets, which includes investments in equity instruments which are not classified as subsidiaries, associates or joint ventures, are initially measured at fair value, which is normally the recognised transaction price. Such assets are subsequently measured at fair value with the changes in fair value being recognised in the profit or loss. Where other financial assets are not publicly traded, hence their fair value cannot be measured reliably, they are measured at cost less impairment.

Impairment of financial assets

Financial assets are assessed for indicators of impairment at each reporting date. 

Financial assets are impaired when events, subsequent to their initial recognition, indicate the estimated future cash flows derived from the financial asset(s) have been adversely impacted. The impairment loss will be the difference between the current carrying amount and the present value of the future cash flows at the asset(s) original effective interest rate.

If there is a favourable change in relation to the events surrounding the impairment loss then the impairment can be reviewed for possible reversal. The reversal will not cause the current carrying amount to exceed the original carrying amount had the impairment not been recognised. The impairment reversal is recognised in the profit or loss.

Financial liabilities

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

Basic financial liabilities, which include trade and other payables, bank loans, other loans and loans due to fellow group companies are initially measured at their transaction price after transaction costs. When this constitutes a financing transaction, whereby the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at their amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods and services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if the payment is due within one year. If not, they represent non-current liabilities. Trade payables are initially recognised at their transaction price and subsequently are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Discounting is omitted where the effect of discounting is immaterial.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

3.Accounting policies (continued)


3.21
Financial instruments (continued)

Other financial instruments

Derivatives, including forward exchange contracts, futures contracts and interest rate swaps, are not classified as basic financial instruments. These are initially recognised at fair value on the date the derivative contract is entered into, with costs being charged to the profit or loss. They are subsequently measured at fair value with changes in the profit or loss.

Debt instruments that do not meet the conditions as set out in FRS 102 paragraph 11.9 are subsequently measured at fair value through the profit or loss. This recognition and measurement would also apply to financial instruments where the performance is evaluated on a fair value basis as with a documented risk management or investment strategy.

Derecognition of financial instruments

Derecognition of financial assets

Financial assets are derecognised when their contractual right to future cash flow expire, or are settled, or when the Group transfers the asset and substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to another party. If significant risks and rewards of ownership are retained after the transfer to another party, then the Group will continue to recognise the value of the portion of the risks and rewards retained.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Group's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

4.


Judgments in applying accounting policies and key sources of estimation uncertainty

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that are considered to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Estimates and assumptions which represent a significant risk for material adjustments in carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are presented below.
Amortisation and impairment of Multi-client library
In determining the amortisation rates applied to the multi-client library and for impairment testing, management considers past experience, market developments, general prospects for hydrocarbons in the area, political risk, likelihood and timing of exploration licensing rounds, existence of competitor data sets and general economic conditions. Because of the inherent difficulty in estimating future sales and market developments, changes in these estimates may potentially affect the estimated amortisation rates materially.
To the extent that such revenue estimates, or the assumptions used to make those estimates, prove to be higher than actual revenue, the company's future operations will reflect lower profitability due to increased amortisation applied to the multi-client library in later years. The future sales forecasts also form the basis for impairment evaluations. The multi-client library is assessed for impairment when there is an indication that the carrying amount may exceed the recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the asset's fair value less costs required to sell the asset and its value in use. The value in use is determined by reference to discounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

5.


Turnover

An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:


2023
2022
$
$

Sale and licensing of seismic surveys after completion
12,320,500
10,281,927

Other sales and licensing
149,000
-

12,469,500
10,281,927


Analysis of turnover by country of destination:

2023
2022
$
$

Europe
1,436,349
9,238,532

Rest of the world
11,033,151
1,043,395

12,469,500
10,281,927


The group made a reclassification in the presentation of certain costs related to revenue shares payable to third parties. Previously, these costs were included within turnover. Following a change in policy aimed at improving the accuracy and relevance of the financial statements, these costs have been reclassified as direct costs.
The reclassification involved an amount of $829,428, which was reported under turnover in previous year. This amount has been transferred to direct costs. Consequently, there has been an increase in both turnover and direct costs, with no impact on the gross or net profit of the group.
The directors have determined that this presentation change enhances the clarity and comparability of the financial statements. This new accounting treatment will be consistently applied in future reporting periods.


6.


Other operating income

2023
2022
$
$

Other operating income
29,381
-

Net rents receivable
16,584
-

45,965
-


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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

7.


Operating profit

The operating profit is stated after charging:

2023
2022
$
$

Exchange differences
48,361
8,351


8.


Auditors' remuneration

During the year, the Group obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:


2023
2022
$
$

Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the consolidated and parent Company's financial statements
44,893
41,110


9.


Employees

Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$


Wages and salaries
2,271,919
2,108,325
1,748,340
1,676,739

Social security costs
264,934
254,332
224,951
223,833

Cost of defined contribution scheme
140,289
100,973
140,289
100,973

2,677,142
2,463,630
2,113,580
2,001,545


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



Group
Group
Company
Company
        2023
        2022
        2023
        2022
            No.
            No.
            No.
            No.









Administration and management
17
17
14
14

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

10.


Directors' remuneration

2023
2022
$
$

Directors' emoluments
502,638
485,675

Group contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
92,805
46,567

595,443
532,242


During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 1 director (2022 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.

The highest paid director received remuneration of $287,365 (2022 - $273,665).

The value of the Group's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to $92,805 (2022 - $46,567).


11.


Interest receivable

2023
2022
$
$


Other interest receivable
106,527
16,781

106,527
16,781


12.


Interest payable and similar expenses

2023
2022
$
$


Bank interest payable
6,098
5,625

Other loan interest payable
-
89,935

6,098
95,560

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

13.


Taxation


2023
2022
$
$

Corporation tax


Current tax on profits for the year
-
(38,744)


-
(38,744)

Foreign tax


Foreign tax on income for the year
809,393
107,379

809,393
107,379

Total current tax
809,393
68,635

Deferred tax


Origination and reversal of timing differences
(2,535)
(1,793)

Total deferred tax
(2,535)
(1,793)


Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
806,858
66,842
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023
 
13.Taxation (continued)


Factors affecting tax charge for the year

The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2022 - lower than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%). The differences are explained below:

2023
2022
$
$


Profit on ordinary activities before tax
1,392,644
727,388


Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 23.52% (2022 - 19%)
327,550
138,204

Effects of:


Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
3,902
2,752

Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
1,903
1,493

Utilisation of tax losses and double tax relief
(333,355)
(133,443)

Short-term timing difference leading to an increase (decrease) in taxation
(2,535)
(1,793)

Adjustment in research and development tax credit leading to an increase (decrease) in the tax charge
-
(47,417)

Foreign withholding tax
809,393
107,046

Total tax charge for the year
806,858
66,842

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

14.


Intangible assets

Group and Company





Multi-client library
Goodwill
Total

$
$
$



Cost


At 31 December 2022
51,594,668
(3,198,935)
48,395,733


Additions
801,349
-
801,349


Disposals
(1,275,000)
-
(1,275,000)



At 30 December 2023

51,121,017
(3,198,935)
47,922,082



Amortisation


At 31 December 2022
43,517,290
(3,198,935)
40,318,355


Charge for the year on owned assets
2,895,632
-
2,895,632


On disposals
(1,275,000)
-
(1,275,000)


Impairment charge
(127,499)
-
(127,499)



At 30 December 2023

45,010,423
(3,198,935)
41,811,488



Net book value



At 30 December 2023
6,110,594
-
6,110,594



At 30 December 2022
8,077,378
-
8,077,378


The intangible assets consist of the multi-client library. The multi-client library includes completed and in-progress geophysical and geological data to be licensed on a non-exclusive basis to oil and gas exploration and production companies.


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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

15.


Tangible fixed assets

Group






Plant and machinery
Office equipment
Computer equipment
Total

$
$
$
$



Cost or valuation


At 31 December 2022
79,854
133,406
44,011
257,271


Additions
-
13,317
-
13,317


Disposals
(2,320)
(12,623)
-
(14,943)



At 30 December 2023

77,534
134,100
44,011
255,645



Depreciation


At 31 December 2022
62,012
84,915
44,011
190,938


Charge for the year on owned assets
358
22,422
-
22,780


Disposals
(1,891)
(10,064)
-
(11,955)



At 30 December 2023

60,479
97,273
44,011
201,763



Net book value



At 30 December 2023
17,055
36,827
-
53,882



At 30 December 2022
17,842
48,491
-
66,333

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

           15.Tangible fixed assets (continued)


Company






Plant and machinery
Office equipment
Total

$
$
$

Cost or valuation


At 31 December 2022
79,854
104,267
184,121


Additions
-
13,317
13,317


Disposals
(2,320)
(12,623)
(14,943)



At 30 December 2023

77,534
104,961
182,495



Depreciation


At 31 December 2022
62,012
55,776
117,788


Charge for the year on owned assets
358
22,422
22,780


Disposals
(1,891)
(10,064)
(11,955)



At 30 December 2023

60,479
68,134
128,613



Net book value



At 30 December 2023
17,055
36,827
53,882



At 30 December 2022
17,842
48,491
66,333






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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

16.


Fixed asset investments

Group





Investments in associates

$



Cost or valuation


At 31 December 2022
3,006


Revaluations
(2,847)



At 30 December 2023
159




Company





Investments in subsidiary companies
Investments in associates
Total

$
$
$



Cost or valuation


At 31 December 2022 (as previously stated)
18,729
3,006
21,735


Prior Year Adjustment

1
-
1


At 31 December 2022 (as restated)
18,730
3,006
21,736


Revaluations
(18,730)
(2,847)
(21,577)



At 30 December 2023
-
159
159





17.



Subsidiary undertakings


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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

Subsidiary undertakings


The following were subsidiary undertakings of the Company:

Name

Registered office

Class of shares

Holding

Geoex Panama S.A.
C/o M George & Asociados, Ave. Samuel Lewis, Edificio Comosa, E.P.1 oficina 9, Apdo. 0819-12044, Republic of Panama
Ordinary
100%
Geoex MCG LLC
9252 Katy Freeway, Suite 495, Houston, Texas, 77024, USA
Ordinary
100%
Mulit Client Geophyiscal (Pte) Ltd
1 Harbourfront Avenue #14-07, Keppel Bay Tower , Singapore. 098632
Ordinary
100%
Mulitclient Geophysical Mexico
Presidente Masaryk 111 Piso 1, Polanco V Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11560, Ciudad de México
Ordinary
100%
EICS de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Presidente Masaryk 111 Piso 1, Polanco V Sección, Miguel Hidalgo, C.P. 11560, Ciudad de México
Ordinary
100%

The aggregate of the share capital and reserves as at 30 December 2023 and the profit or loss for the year ended on that date for the subsidiary undertakings were as follows:

Name
Aggregate of share capital and reserves
Profit/(Loss)
$
$

Geoex Panama S.A.
1,811,721
(4,443)

Geoex MCG LLC
328,627
47,226

Mulit Client Geophyiscal (Pte) Ltd
(3,947)
(6,055)

Mulitclient Geophysical Mexico
(80,030)
-

EICS de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
(115,904)
(58,646)


18.


Debtors

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$


Trade debtors
5,850,370
444,750
5,850,370
444,750

Amounts owed by group undertakings
-
-
609,474
406,531
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

18.Debtors (continued)


Amounts owed by joint ventures and associated undertakings
214,291
243,534
214,291
243,534

Other debtors
47,891
30,204
29,683
22,069

Prepayments and accrued income
169,268
1,079,809
169,268
1,079,809

6,281,820
1,798,297
6,873,086
2,196,693



19.


Cash and cash equivalents

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$

Cash at bank and in hand
4,561,556
5,356,043
4,075,743
4,870,228

4,561,556
5,356,043
4,075,743
4,870,228



20.


Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$

Bank loans
2,776
2,675
-
-

Trade creditors
1,305,410
1,441,136
1,785,079
1,435,432

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
-
358,438

Corporation tax
-
1,245
-
-

Other taxation and social security
348,998
160,661
348,998
160,661

Other creditors
1,998,351
1,274,770
1,998,351
1,274,770

Accruals and deferred income
2,348,572
2,051,505
2,345,961
2,026,216

6,004,107
4,931,992
6,478,389
5,255,517


Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$


PAYE/NI control
(80,785)
(127,559)
(80,785)
(127,559)

VAT control
(268,213)
(33,102)
(268,213)
(33,102)

(348,998)
(160,661)
(348,998)
(160,661)


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

21.


Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$

Bank loans
158,373
161,149
-
-

Amounts owed to group undertakings
-
-
1,707,372
1,691,881

158,373
161,149
1,707,372
1,691,881


One of the Group's subsidiaries received COVID related loan of $150k in July 2020. The loan is repayble in 30 years in monthly instalments of $731 each. The interest is payable at 3.75% per annum. The loan and interest payments were deferred for 30 months from start date.


22.


Loans


Analysis of the maturity of loans is given below:


Group
Group
2023
2022
$
$

Amounts falling due within one year

Bank loans
2,776
2,675


2,776
2,675

Amounts falling due 1-2 years

Bank loans
2,882
2,776


2,882
2,776

Amounts falling due 2-5 years

Bank loans
9,323
8,981


9,323
8,981

Amounts falling due after more than 5 years

Bank loans
146,168
149,392

146,168
149,392

161,149
163,824


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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

23.


Financial instruments

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$

Financial assets

Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
4,561,556
5,375,125
4,075,743
4,889,310




24.


Deferred taxation


Group



2023
2022


$

$






At beginning of year
(15,213)
(17,006)


Charged to profit or loss
1,742
1,793



At end of year
(13,471)
(15,213)

Company


2023
2022


$

$






At beginning of year
(15,213)
(17,006)


Charged to profit or loss
1,742
1,793



At end of year
(13,471)
(15,213)

Group
Group
Company
Company
2023
2022
2023
2022
$
$
$
$

Accelerated capital allowances
(13,471)
(15,213)
(13,471)
(15,213)

(13,471)
(15,213)
(13,471)
(15,213)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

25.


Share capital

2023
2022
$
$
Allotted, called up and fully paid



100,955 (2022 - 100,955) Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
132,476
131,134
2 (2022 - 2) Class A Non-voting shares of £1.00 each
3
3
87 (2022 - 87) Class B Ordinary shares of £1.00 each
110
110

132,589

131,247

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 DECEMBER 2023

25.Share capital (continued)


During the year the parent company issued 1,342 ordinary shares of £1 each.


26.


Reserves

Merger Reserve

During 2020 the parent company merged with its Norwegian subsidiary, which was struck off from the Norwegian registry. The Group has prepared the financial statements using the Merger accounting basis and as such all comparative figures have been restated to reflect the balances as if the combining entities had always been part of the same reporting entity.


27.


Pension commitments

The Group operates a defined contributions pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Group in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the Group to the fund and amounted to $140k (2022 - $101k). Contributions totalling $2k (2022 - $2k) were payable to the fund at the reporting date and are included in creditors.


28.


Related party transactions

The Group has taken advantage of the exemption under paragraph 33.1A of Financial Reporting
Standard 102 not to disclose transactions with other wholly owned members of the group.
During the year, total dividends of $Nil (2022: $Nil) were paid to directors.
During the year, the remuneration paid to key management personnel was $1.4m (2022: $1.4m).
At the year end, following balances were owed by associated companies: 
Geoex Egypt Ltd: $200k (2022: $200k).
H2AU Ltd: $4k (2022: $44k).
H2AU SAS: $11k (2022: $Nil).


29.


Controlling party

The ultimate controlling parties are P Lipsky and P Benichou by virtue of their majority shareholdings in the parent company.

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