river igaming p.l.c annual report 2019 · envisaged value chain, which together with media247...
TRANSCRIPT
River iGaming p.l.c
Annual Report
2019
Company Registration Number: C 83387
River iGaming p.l.c
Page
Annual Report
Directors’ Report 1
Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements:
Statements of Financial Position 4
Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income 6
Statements of Changes in Equity 8
Statements of Cash Flows 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 14
Independent Auditors’ Report
1
River iGaming p.l.c.
Directors’ Report
For the year ended 31 December 2019
The directors have prepared this report for River iGaming plc (the “Company”) in accordance with
article 177 of the Companies Act, 1995 (Chapter 386, Laws of Malta) (the “Act”) including the
further provisions as set out in the Sixth Schedule to the Act.
Principal activities
The Company is a holding company of a Group which is primarily involved in acquiring, building and
consolidating an ecosystem of companies throughout the iGaming value chain. During 2019, some
of the Group’s subsidiaries were engaged in the provision of online casino games, which activities
were suspended towards the end of 2019. The Group also operates in the online media industry
through another subsidiary and has recently also ventured into the provision of software solution
services through another Group entity.
Directors
Kent Staahle
Lars Carl Fabian Qvist
Kathleen Zarb Adami
Review of business development and financial position
Following the incorporation of River iGaming p.l.c. in late 2017, the Company went on to develop
an organisation that offers all services required in the gaming value chain. Indeed, throughout 2018
and mid-2019, the Group completed four acquisitions. These included a number of online casinos
as well as a content and media agencies.
River Game Operations Limited acquired control of one online casino, Vegas Casino and went on
to develop a second online casino brand – Casonic. It also acquired licenses from the Malta Gaming
Authority and the Swedish Gaming Regulator.
In 2018, another subsidiary company, River UK Casino Limited acquired joint control of four online
casinos operated in the United Kingdom. The Group originally held 70% of the issued share capital
in this entity which together with Gaming Realms p.l.c. provided for joint control. During 2019, the
Group went on to acquire the remaining 30% (“Transaction”) of this Company together with an
additional subsidiary, Bear Group Limited, (which held a number of other intangible assets as well
as UK and Alderney gambling licenses) and a gaming platform, as further explained in notes 14 to
16 to the financial statements. The gaming platform was subsequently transferred onto another
newly formed subsidiary incorporated late in 2018, River Technologies Limited. Through this latter
subsidiary, the Group has ventured into the provision of software solution services. As described
in note 2.2.1 to the financial statements, towards the end of 2019 and in 2020 this subsidiary
continues to increase its customer base.
During the first quarter of 2019, the Group also acquired a content marketing business
(“www.sportsbibelen.com”) which continues to be operated through another subsidiary, Media
247 Limited. The acquisition of Mediafusion Limited was completed in September 2018. This
Company brings to the Group a number of B2B relationships and a different aspect of the
envisaged value chain, which together with Media247 builds further on these B2B relationships.
During the year the Group also held an investment in a new subsidiary, River CB Limited, through
which some software development was carried out.
2
River iGaming p.l.c.
Directors’ Report
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Review of business development and financial position (continued)
Towards the end of 2019, the Group revisited its business strategy and a decision was taken to
suspend the B2C operations of River Game Operations Limited, River UK Casino Limited and re-
Bear Group Limited and focus the energy of the Group on the B2B vertical.
In order to finance the Transaction as well as other future capital and operational commitments,
River iGaming p.l.c. entered into a convertible loan agreement.
During the year ended 31 December 2019, the Company sustained a loss amounting to
€16,002,938 and had equity amounting to €740,053 and a working capital of €1,177,687. During
the same period, the Group sustained a loss amounting to €25,600,865 and had a net deficiency
in equity amounting to €12,918,642 and a working capital deficiency of € 2,506,644.
A main subsidiary registered a loss of €10,369,205 arising in the main from the B2C operations.
The equity accounted investees sustained a loss of €421,513 (Group’s share). Following the
acquisition of the full control in this entity, this subsidiary incurred a loss amounting to €14,833,872.
The results from the operation of the other subsidiaries which comprise of holding companies, as
well as media, and software services incurred an aggregate loss of €1,693,849.
The financial position of the Group and that of the Company should be read out in conjunction with
Note 2.2.1 to the financial statements which sets out the basis of the preparation of the financial
statements.
Principal risks and uncertainties
A financial risk management overview is given in note 24 to the financial statements and presents
information about the Group’s exposure to risk, the Group’s objective, policies and processes for
measuring and managing risk and the Group’s management of capital. Apart from the risks
explained under that note and that in note 25, which also form an integral part of this report, another
operational risk is perceived should a breakdown of information technology system occur within
the Group. This is however counter-balanced by contingency plans and disaster site processes,
policies and procedures which will significantly minimise the associated risk.
Future business developments
The Group has set out to rebuild and move towards the new core: SaaS driven B2B and media.
The Directors see a positive future going into 2020 and beyond.
The Group experienced progress in the development of the platform build bringing the product to
the forefront of iGaming. 2020 will see further enhancements to cater for current and future client
needs. The Platform’s unique selling point has created a flexible bespoke product that allows speed
to market with the highest level of quality. This offering has provided the Group with significant
interest in the product.
The Group has also continued to develop on the marketing platform, providing the Group with a
unique B2B product which shall be used to grow the revenue of the media and content vertical.
The Group also intends to link this product with the current services acquired through Media 247
AS. This will provide the Group with the opportunity to cross sell to both revenue streams customer
base.
3
River iGaming p.l.c.
Directors’ Report
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Dividend and reserves
The accumulated losses of the Group and the Company at 31 December 2019 amounted to
€17,637,543 and €31,494,112, respectively. These amounts are being carried forward to next year.
In view of the accumulated losses no dividends are being proposed.
Subsequent events
Details of events occurring after the balance sheet date are disclosed in note 28 to the financial
statements.
Financial reporting framework
The directors of the Company have taken cognisance of the requirements promulgated by the
Accounting Profession (General Accounting Principles for Small and Medium-Sized Entities)
Regulations, 2015 (L.N. 289 of 2015) and resolved that they prepare the Company’s and the
Group’s financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the EU.
Lars Carl Fabian Qvist Kent Staahle
Director Director
Registered Office
Regent House
Office 21
Bisazza Street
Sliema SLM 1640
Malta
30 April 2020
4
River iGaming p.l.c
Statements of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2019
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
ASSETS
Plant and equipment 13 522,293 191,166 448,792 3,088
Right-of-use assets 13 1,749,024 - 1,499,322 -
Intangible assets and goodwill 14 8,024,523 8,243,896 - -
Investment in joint venture 16 - 10,346,075 - 10,794,859
Investment in subsidiary 15 - - 15,004,472 8,959,836
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------------
Non-current assets 10,295,840 18,781,137 16,952,586 19,757,783
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ----------------------
Trade and other receivables 11 2,287,118 2,291,090 2,158,037 892,722
Cash and cash equivalents 12 1,643,207 2,294,666 98,802 1,346,242
------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- ----------------------
Current assets 3,930,325 4,585,756 2,256,839 2,238,964
------------------- ---------------------- ------------------- ----------------------
Total assets 14,226,165 23,366,893 19,209,425 21,996,747
========= ========= ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
5
River iGaming p.l.c
Statements of Financial Position
As at 31 December 2019
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The financial statements on pages 4 to 109 were approved and authorised for issue on 30 April
2020.
Lars Carl Fabian Qvist Kent Staahle
Director Director
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
EQUITY
Share capital 17 95,084 93,811 95,084 93,811
Share premium 17 17,011,053 16,283,698 17,011,053 16,283,698
Translation reserve 17 197,874 4,984 - -
Other equity component 17 1,271,459 899,945 1,271,459 899,945
Accumulated losses (31,494,112) (5,893,247) (17,637,543) (1,634,605)
------------------ --------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
Net deficiency / Total equity (12,918,642) 11,389,191 740,053 15,642,849
------------------ ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
LIABILITIES
Loan payable 18 14,663,571 - 14,663,571 -
Lease liability 27 1,277,858 - 1,091,749 -
Deferred consideration 15 1,634,900 - - -
Fair value of guarantee liability 15 - - 1,634,900 -
Deferred tax liability 10 3,131,509 1,341,678 - -
------------------ ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
Non-current liabilities 20,707,838 1,341,678 17,390,220 -
------------------ ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
Financial liabilities at fair value
through profit or loss 19 - 1,371,970 - 1,371,970
Deferred consideration 20 - 4,441,829 - 4,441,829
Trade and other payables 21 6,063,341 4,822,225 776,006 540,099
Lease liability 27 373,628 - 303,146 -
------------------ ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
Current liabilities 6,436,969 10,636,024 1,079,152 6,353,898
------------------ ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
Total liabilities 27,144,807 11,977,702 18,469,372 6,353,898
------------------ ---------------------- ------------------ ----------------------
Total equity and liabilities 14,226,165 23,366,893 19,209,425 21,996,747
======== ========= ======== =========
6
River iGaming p.l.c
Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
Revenue 6 7,937,973 2,091,138 960,000 1,200,000
Direct costs (5,362,277) (2,758,909) - -
Directors’ remuneration
and personnel costs
8 (3,741,302) (1,831,678) (688,984) (1,203,423)
Depreciation of plant and
equipment
13 (61,820) (37,271) (3,410) (1,029)
Depreciation of right-of-
use asset
13 (211,818) - - -
Amortisation of
intangible assets
14 (84,156) (75,455) - -
Other operating
expenses
(4,862,002) (3,093,554) (679,903) (1,920,358)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Results from operating
activities
9 (6,385,402) (5,705,729) (412,297) (1,924,810)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Finance income 97 68,558 429,446 87,500
Finance cost (1,143,933) (151,778) (916,121) (146,765)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Net finance costs
7 (1,143,836) (83,220) (486,675) (59,265)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------
Share of loss of equity-
accounted investee,
net of tax
16.2.1 (421,513)
(453,768) -
-
Deferred consideration
written off
20 4,706,547 - - -
Gain on disposal of joint
venture
6 8,485 - - -
Fair value movement on:
Contingent
consideration
19 1,371,970 349,470 1,371,970 349,470
Mutual option 19 1,361,511 - 1,361,511 -
Guarantee liability - - (60,712) -
Unclaimed liability
written off
21 3,127,876 - - -
Other income 12,734 - - -
Impairment loss on:
Goodwill and
intangible assets
14 (28,239,237) - - -
Investment in
subsidiaries and intra-
group balances
15 - - (17,776,735) -
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Loss before tax (25,600,865) (5,893,247) (16,002,938) (1,634,605)
Tax expense 10 - - - -
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Loss for the year /
period
(25,600,865)
(5,893,247)
(16,002,938)
(1,634,605)
========= ======== ========= =========
7
River iGaming p.l.c
Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
Other
comprehensive
income: Items that
are or may be
reclassified to
profit or loss
Foreign operations –
foreign currency
translation
differences
17 192,890
4,984 -
-
--------------------- ------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Other
comprehensive
income
192,890
4,984 -
-
--------------------- ------------------- --------------------- ----------------------
Total
comprehensive
income for the year
/ period
(25,407,975)
(5,888,263)
(16,002,938)
(1,634,605)
========= ======= ========= =========
Loss per share
Basic loss per share 22 (1.47) (0.40) (0.47) (0.11)
========= ======== ========= =========
Diluted loss per
share
22
(1.47)
(0.40)
(0.47)
(0.11)
========= ======== ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
8
River iGaming p.l.c
Statement of Changes in Equity – Group
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Share
capital
Share
premium
Translation
reserve
Other equity
component
Accumulated
losses
Total
equity
€ € € € € €
Total comprehensive loss for the
period
Loss for the period - - - - (5,893,247) (5,893,247)
Other comprehensive income for the
period - - 4,984 - - 4,984
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total comprehensive loss - - 4,984 - (5,893,247) (5,888,263)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Transactions with the owners of the
Company
Issue of ordinary shares 91,971 16,147,198 - - - 16,239,169
Equity-settled share-based payment - - 352,536 352,536
Share options exercised
Share warrants exercised
780
1,060
136,500
-
-
-
-
547,409
-
-
137,280
548,469
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total transaction with owners of the
Company 93,811 16,283,698 - 899,945 - 17,277,454
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Balance as at 31 December 2018 93,811 16,283,698 4,984 899,945 (5,893,247) 11,389,191
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
River iGaming p.l.c
Statement of Changes in Equity – Group (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2019
9
Share
capital
Share
premium
Translation
reserve
Other equity
component
Accumulated
losses
Total
equity
Note € € € € € €
Balance at 1 January 2019 93,811 16,283,698 4,984 899,945 (5,893,247) 11,389,191
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Loss for the year - - - - (25,600,865) (25,600,865)
Other comprehensive income for the year - - 192,890 - - 192,890
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total comprehensive loss - - 192,890 - (25,600,865) (25,407,975)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Transactions with the owners of the
Company
Issue of ordinary shares 17 1,273 727,355 - - - 728,628
Equity-settled share-based payment 23 - - - 39,973 - 39,973
Share warrants exercised / forfeited 23 - - - (48,153) - (48,153)
Equity component of convertible loan 18 - - - 379,694 - 379,694
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total transaction with owners of the
Company 1,273 727,355 - 371,514 - 1,100,142
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Balance as at 31 December 2019 95,084 17,011,053 197,874 1,271,459 (31,494,112) (12,918,642)
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
10
River iGaming p.l.c
Statement of Changes in Equity - Company
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Share
capital
Share
premium
Other equity
component
Accumulated
losses
Total
equity
€ € € € €
Total comprehensive loss for the period
Loss for the period - - - (1,634,605) (1,634,605)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total comprehensive loss - - - (1,634,605) (1,634,605)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Transactions with the owners of the Company
Issue of ordinary shares 91,971 16,147,198 - - 16,239,169
Equity-settled share-based payment - - 352,536 - 352,536
Share options exercised 780 136,500 - - 137,280
Share warrants exercised 1,060 - 547,409 - 548,469
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total transaction with owners of the Company 93,811 16,283,698 899,945 - 17,277,454
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Balance as at 31 December 2018 93,811 16,283,698 899,945 (1,634,605) 15,642,849
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
River iGaming p.l.c
Statement of Changes in Equity – Company (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2019
11
Share
capital
Share
premium
Other equity
component
Accumulated
losses
Total
equity
Note € € € € €
Balance at 1 January 2019 93,811 16,283,698 899,945 (1,634,605) 15,642,849
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total comprehensive loss for the year
Loss for the year - - - (16,002,938) (16,002,938)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total comprehensive loss - - - (16,002,938) (16,002,938)
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Transactions with the owners of the Company
Issue of ordinary shares 17 1,273 727,355 - - 728,628
Equity-settled share-based payment 23 - - 39,973 - 39,973
Share warrants exercised / forfeited 23 - - (48,153) - (48,153)
Equity component of convertible loan 18 - - 379,694 - 379,694
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Total transaction with owners of the Company 1,273 727,355 371,514 - 1,100,142
--------------------- --------------------- --------------------- --------------------- ---------------------
Balance as at 31 December 2019 95,084 17,011,053 1,271,459 (17,637,543) 740,053
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
12
River iGaming p.l.c
Statements of Cash Flows
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Group Company
Notes 2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Cash flows from
operating activities
Loss for the year / period (25,600,865) (5,893,247) (16,002,938) (1,634,605)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and
amortisation 13,14
357,794 112,726
3,410 1,029
Share based payments 23 (8,180) 352,536 (8,180) 352,536
Share of loss of equity
accounted investee 16
421,513 453,768
- -
Loss on disposal of plant
and equipment
161,385 -
- -
Gain in fair value of
contingent
consideration 7
- (349,470)
- (349,470)
Interest receivable 7 (97) (5,274) (429,446) (5,274)
Interest payable 7 949,126 37,550 673,265 32,537
Exchange differences 7 (8,966) (40,550) (2,039) (40,550)
Unwinding of interest on
deferred consideration 7
171,697 112,597
171,697 112,597
Deferred consideration
written off 20
(4,706,547) -
- -
Fair value movement on:
Contingent consideration 19 (1,371,970) - (1,371,970) -
Mutual option 19 (1,361,511) - (1,361,511) -
Unclaimed liability
written off 21
(3,127,877) -
- -
Impairment of goodwill,
investment in
subsidiaries and intra-
group receivables 14,15
28,239,237 -
17,776,735 -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
(5,885,261) (5,219,364) (550,977) (1,531,200)
Changes in:
Trade and other receivables
(305,384) (2,291,090) (6,522,655) (892,722)
Trade and other payables 4,377,959 1,591,531 (2,867,597) 538,468
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Cash absorbed by
operating activities
(1,812,686) (5,918,923)
(9,941,229) (1,885,454)
Interest received 97 5,274 429,446 5,274
Interest paid (275,861) (37,550) - (32,537)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net cash used in
operating activities
(2,088,450) (5,951,199)
(9,511,783) (1,912,717)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
13
River iGaming p.l.c
Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
For the year ended 31 December 2019
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of plant and equipment 13
(554,332) (228,437)
(449,114) (4,117)
Acquisition of intangible assets 14 - (2,969,782) - -
Amounts repaid / (advanced) to
subsidiaries, net 15
- -
(5,313,581) (8,408,827)
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash 15 (12,922,333) (425,890) (342,962) (3,600)
Amount advanced to joint venture to
fund business acquisition 16
- (4,694,050)
- (4,694,050)
Acquisition of equity accounted
investee 16
- (7,956)
- (7,956)
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net cash used in investing activities (13,476,665) (8,326,115) (6,105,657) (13,118,550)
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of share capital 17 -
93,811 -
93,811
Share premium 17 - 16,283,698 - 16,283,698
Borrowings 18 15,000,000 - 15,000,000 -
Interest payable 18 (630,000) - (630,000) -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Net cash from financing activities 14,370,000 16,377,509 14,370,000 16,377,509
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Change in cash and cash equivalents
(1,195,115) 2,100,195
(1,247,440) 1,346,242
Cash and cash equivalent at beginning
of year / period
2,192,280 -
1,346,242 -
Cash held by subsidiary acquired 15 257,745 92,085 - -
Effect of foreign exchange differences
on translation of foreign operations
285,911 -
- -
Movement in player balances (384,811) - - -
------------------- ------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Cash and cash equivalent at end of
year / period 12
1,156,010 2,192,280
98,802 1,346,242
======== ======== ======== ========
Non-cash transactions:
Acquisition of equity accounted
investee
-
6,092,853
-
6,092,853
Financial liabilities at fair value through
profit or loss and deferred
consideration
(1,634,900)
(6,092,853)
(1,634,900)
(6,092,853)
Acquisition of subsidiary through issue
of equity instrument
(728,628)
-
(728,628)
-
Acquisition of intangible assets and
goodwill:
(8,831,065) (5,350,769) - -
Deferred tax liability 3,131,509 1,341,678 - -
Capital creditors - 3,127,877 - -
Other equity component 3,244,412 547,409 - -
Net assets acquired,
including cash
2,455,144
333,805
-
-
======== ======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
14
1 Reporting entity
River iGaming p.l.c (the “Company”) is a public liability company domiciled and
incorporated in Malta.
These consolidated financial statements comprise the Company and its subsidiaries
(collectively referred to as the “Group” and individually “Group companies”).
2 Basis of preparation
2.1 Statement of compliance
These consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared and presented
in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EU. All
references in these consolidated and separate financial statements to IAS, IFRS or SIC/
IFRIC interpretations refer to those adopted by the EU. They have also been drawn up in
accordance with the provision of the Companies Act, 1995 (Chapter 386, Laws of Malta),
to the extent that such provisions do not conflict with the applicable framework.
These are the first set of the Group and the Company’s consolidated and separate financial
statements in which IFRS 16 Leases has been applied. The related changes to significant
accounting policies are described in note 4.
2.2 Basis of measurement
These consolidated and separate financial statements have been prepared on the historical
cost basis except for derivative financial instruments and contingent consideration
assumed in a business combination which are measured at fair value.
2.2.1 Going concern basis
As at 31 December 2019, the Company and the Group registered a loss amounting to
€16,002,938 (2018: €1,634,605) and €25,600,865 (2018: €5,893,247) respectively, and as
at that date the working capital of the Company stood at €1,177,687 (2018: deficiency of
€4,114,934) whereas that of the Group reflected a working capital deficiency of €2,506,644
(2018: €6,050,268).
During financial reporting period ended 31 December 2019, the Group has suspended the
activities of components which carried out online iGaming activities (“B2C”), following a
re-alignment of its strategy to concentrate its business activities on its B2B offering. In that
regard, the Group has two operating components as at 31 December 2019 (operating
within the online casino space), one of which offered platform services and provided
games whilst the other carried out marketing and content creation activities.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
15
2 Basis of preparation (continued)
2.2 Basis of measurement (continued)
2.2.1 Going concern basis (continued)
As per the projections prepared by the directors, the sub-subsidiary offering the platform
services and games is expected to be the sole cash flow generating component within the
Group. In that regard, during the financial year ended 31 December 2019, that component
has managed to secure two contracts: (i) an indefinite contract for the provision of services
to third party and (ii) another service contract (renewable annually, for a period of five years)
with a related company not forming part of the Group. Even though formal agreements are
not yet in place, that sub-subsidiary has been provided with a written confirmation by the
related company stating that it is its intention to extend the contract for a further period (at
the end of 2020) and to further any business opportunities together during 2020 and in the
years to come. In addition, the sub-subsidiary’s directors are also considering other
business opportunities for generating income, with negotiations ongoing with a number of
potential clients.
The Group continues to operate a central treasury approach whereby any funding
requirements are channelled through the Company. In addition to the projected cash
inflows from the sub-subsidiary noted in the previous paragraph, the Group has secured,
post period-end, additional funding in the form of a loan of €1.6 million from one of the
Company’s shareholders to support its activities. In addition, the directors have initiated
discussions with potential lenders for an additional funding of €0.4 million during 2020. In
the absence of successful conclusion of the latter funding, or in the case of additional
funding requirements, the directors intend to invite existing shareholders to invest,
underpinning its renewed business strategy.
The directors have prepared a forecast for a period of twelve months to 31 December
2020, which sets out the expected level of net cash flows that the Group is expected to
generate through the above avenues, together with the related working capital needs and
financial obligations of the Group and the Company.
Based on the foregoing, the directors are of the view that the service contracts in place
held by one of the operating components (noted above) together with the above funding
should continue to meet the level of cash required to enable the Group and the Company
to honour their various financial commitments, fund their own operations and continue to
operate as a going concern. The directors therefore believe that it continues to be
appropriate to adopt the going concern basis underlying the basis of preparation of the
financial statements.
In the event that either (i) one or both of the existing service contracts held by the sub-
subsidiary company are discontinued, without new contracts being won to compensate
for the lost business or (ii) the Group fails to raise the required additional funding to provide
for its needs (including, also those of the Company), there exists a material uncertainty
that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s and the Group’s ability to continue as a
going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that could result
should any of the above service contracts be terminated, or the alternative plans or funding
arrangements not materialising.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
16
2 Basis of preparation (continued)
2.3 Functional and presentation currency
These financial statements are presented in Euro (€), which is the Company’s functional
currency.
2.4 Use of judgements and estimates
In preparing these consolidated and separate financial statements, management has made
judgements and estimates that affect the application of the Group’s accounting policies
and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may
differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an
ongoing basis. Revisions to estimates are recognised prospectively.
2.4.1 Judgements, assumptions and estimation uncertainties
Information about judgements, assumptions and estimation uncertainties at 31 December
2019 that have the a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities in the next financial year is include in the following notes:
· Note 14: Intangible assets and goodwill
· Note 15: Investments: Business combinations
· Note 16: Equity accounted investee: whether the Group has joint control over an
investee
· Note 23: Share-based payment arrangements
· Note 24: Financial instruments – fair values and risk management
Estimates were primarily used to determine the fair value of financial instruments for which
no active market exists and the measurement of intangible assets and goodwill. Such
estimates are based on the basis described in the relevant accounting policies (see note
3).
In the opinion of the directors, the accounting estimates and judgements made in the
course of preparing these financial statements are not difficult to reach, subjective or
complex to a degree which would warrant their description as significant and critical in
terms of the requirements of IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements.
2.4 Use of judgements and estimates
2.4.2 Measurement of fair values
A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of
fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.
The Group regularly reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If
third party information is used to measure fair values, then the Group assesses the
evidence obtained from third parties to support the valuation in accordance with IFRSs as
adopted by the EU. Significant valuation issues are reported to the Group’s Board of
Directors.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
17
2 Basis of preparation (continued)
2.4 Use of judgements and estimates (continued)
2.4.2 Measurement of fair values
A number of the Group’s accounting policies and disclosures require the measurement of
fair values, for both financial and non-financial assets and liabilities.
The Group regularly reviews significant unobservable inputs and valuation adjustments. If
third party information is used to measure fair values, then the Group assesses the
evidence obtained from third parties to support the valuation in accordance with IFRSs as
adopted by the EU.
Significant valuation issues are reported to the Group’s Board of Directors.
When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses observable market
data as far as possible. Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value
hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation techniques as follows:
• Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
• Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the
asset or liability, either directly (i.e. as price) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices).
• Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data
(unobservable inputs).
If the inputs used to measure the fair value of an asset or a liability fall into different levels
of the fair value hierarchy, then the fair value measurement is categorised in its entirety in
the same level of the fair values hierarchy as the lowest level input that is significant to the
entire measurement.
The Group recognises transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy at the end of the
reporting period during which the change has occurred. Fair values have been determined
based on the following methods.
2.4.2.1 Non-derivative financial assets measured at amortised cost
The fair value of non-derivative financial assets measured at amortised cost is estimated
as the present value of future cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the
reporting date. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents and trade and other
receivables is a reasonable approximation of their fair value.
2.4.2.2 Non-derivative financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
The fair value of non-derivative financial liabilities measured at amortised cost is calculated
based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the
market rate of interest at the reporting date. The carrying amounts of the deferred
consideration and trade and other payables are a reasonable approximation of fair value.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
18
2 Basis of preparation (continued)
2.4 Use of judgements and estimates (continued)
2.4.2 Measurement of fair values (continued)
2.4.2.3 Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
2.4.3.1 Contingent consideration and mutual call-put option
The fair value of the earn-out payment (contingent consideration), is described in note 19.2,
and the fair value of the mutual call and put option, described in note 19.2, and are
estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation technique, which considers the
present value of the probability-weighted expected future financial outcome, discounted
using a risk-adjusted discount rate (including non-performance risk). The fair value is
estimated in the currency of the expected payment, namely the Great British Pound
(“GBP”), and translated into Euro at each measurement date.
Where applicable, further information about the assumptions made in measuring fair
values is included in the notes.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
19
3 Significant accounting policies
The Group has consistently applied the following accounting policies to all periods
presented in these financial statements, except as mentioned in note 4 following the
adoption of newly effective standards as from 1 January 2019. The comparative amounts
represent the results of the 14 months period ended 31 December 2018 and the state of
affairs as at that date.
3.1 Basis of consolidation
3.1.1 Business combinations
The Group accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method when control
is transferred to the Group. The consideration transferred in the acquisition is generally
measured at fair value, as are the identifiable net assets acquired. Any goodwill that arises
is tested annually for impairment. Any gain on a bargain purchase is recognised in profit or
loss immediately. Transaction costs are expensed when incurred, except if related to the
issue of debt or equity securities.
The consideration transferred does not include amounts related to the settlement of pre-
existing relationships. Such amounts are generally recognised in profit or loss.
Any contingent consideration is measured at fair value at the date of acquisition. If an
obligation to pay contingent consideration that meets the definition of a financial
instrument is classified as equity, then it is not remeasured and settlement is accounted
for within equity. Otherwise, other contingent consideration is remeasured at fair value at
each reporting date and subsequent changes in the fair value of the contingent
consideration are recognised in profit or loss.
3.1.2 Subsidiaries
Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the Group. The Group controls an entity when it is
exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has
the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The financial
statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the
date on which control commences until the date that control ceases.
3.1.3 Non-controlling interests
Non-controlling interests (“NCI”) are measured initially at their proportionate share of the
acquiree’s identifiable net assets at the date of acquisition. Changes in the Group’s
interest in a subsidiary that do not result in a loss of control are accounted for as equity
transactions.
3.1.4 Loss of control
When the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets and liabilities
of the subsidiary, and any related NCI and other components of equity. Any resulting gain
or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any interest retained in the former subsidiary is
measured at fair value when control is lost.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
20
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.1 Basis of consolidation (continued)
3.1.5 Interests in equity-accounted investees
The Group's interests in equity-accounted investees comprises an interest in a joint
venture.
A joint venture is an arrangement in which the Group has joint control, whereby the Group
has rights to the net assets of the arrangement, rather than rights to its assets and
obligations for its liabilities.
Interests in joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method. They are initially
recognised at cost, which includes transaction costs. Subsequent to initial recognition, the
consolidated financial statements include the Group's share of the profit or loss and other
comprehensive income (“OCI”) of equity-accounted investees, until the date on which
joint control ceases.
Investments in equity-accounted investees are stated in the financial statements of the
Company at cost less impairment, if any. Any amounts advanced / incurred for which
settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future, are treated as
an extension to the Company’s net investment therein and included in the carrying amount.
3.1.6 Transactions eliminated on consolidation
Intra-group balances and transactions, and any unrealised income and expenses arising
from intra-group transactions, are eliminated. Unrealised gains arising from transactions
with equity-accounted investees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the
Group's interest in the investee. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as
unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.
3.2 Investment in subsidiaries
Investments in subsidiaries are shown in the statement of financial position of the
Company at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
Amounts advanced by the Company to its subsidiaries and other amounts incurred for
which settlement is neither planned nor likely to occur in the foreseeable future, are treated
as an extension to the Company’s net investment in those subsidiary companies and
included as part of the carrying amount of investment in subsidiaries.
3.3 Foreign currency
3.3.1 Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the respective functional currencies of
Group companies at exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
21
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.3 Foreign currency (continued)
3.3.1 Foreign currency transactions (continued)
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the
functional currency at the exchange rate at the reporting date. Non-monetary assets and
liabilities that are measured at fair value in a foreign currency are translated to the functional
currency at the exchange rate when the fair value was determined. Non-monetary items
that are measured based on historical cost in foreign currency are translated at the
exchange rate at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency differences are generally
recognised in profit or loss.
3.3.2 Foreign operations
The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value
adjustments arising on acquisition are translated into Euro at the exchange rates at the
reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Euro at
the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions.
Foreign currency differences are recognised in OCI and accumulated in the translation
reserve, except to the extent that the translation difference is allocated to NCI.
When a foreign operation is disposed of in its entirety or partially such that control,
significant influence or joint control is lost, the cumulative amount in the translation reserve
related to that foreign operation is reclassified to profit or loss as part of the gain or loss
on disposal. If the Group disposes of part of its interest in a subsidiary but retains control,
then the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reattributed to NCI. When the
Group disposes of only part of an associate or joint venture while retaining significant
influence or joint control, the relevant proportion of the cumulative amount is reclassified
to profit or loss.
3.4 Discontinued operation
A discontinued operation is a component of the Group’s business, the operations and cash
flows of which can be clearly distinguished from the rest of the Group and which:
- Represents a separate major line of business or geographic area of operations;
- Is part of a single co-ordinated plan to dispose of a separate major line of business or
geographic area of operations; or
- is a subsidiary acquired exclusively with a view to resale.
Classification as a discontinued operation occurs at the earlier of disposal or when the
operation meets the criteria to be classified as held-for-sale.
When an operation is classified as a discontinued operation, the comparative statement of
profit or loss and OCI is re-presented as if the operation has been discontinued from the
start of the comparative year.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
22
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.5 Revenue
Under IFRS 15, revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of the goods or
services and is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a
customer and excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties.
3.5.1 Nature of services
The Group’s revenue is primarily derived from casino style games over the internet
(“iGaming activities”). In addition, the Group also generates revenue through white-label
arrangements and also offers marketing services and support and the offering of platform
and other games.
In relation to the iGaming activities carried out by the Group, akin to fixed-odds betting,
when a wager is placed by a punter on such activities, the pay-out is typically known at the
outset. While iGaming wagering contracts that fall within this category meet the definition
of a financial instrument and are within the scope of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, and
excluded from the scope of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, the impact
of having revenue classified under one standard and not the other is neutral on revenue
recognition or the Group’s financial statements. The other revenue streams generated by
the Group fall within the scope of IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
3.5.2 Performance obligations identified and the recognition of revenue
Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in the contract with a
customer. As described above, the Group recognises revenue when it transfers control
over a good or service to a customer.
Information about the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations in
contracts with customers in relation to each revenue stream, including any significant
payment terms, are as follows:
3.5.2.1 iGaming operations
Transactions in which the Group takes a position against its punters, (and as such the value
of the individual bet (contract) is contingent on the outcome of a specified event and the
Group is not, therefore, normally guaranteed a specific commission or return), are classified
as derivative financial instruments. These derivative financial instruments are initially
measured at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, such derivatives are measured at
fair value, and changes therein are generally recognised in profit or loss in accordance with
IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, within the revenue line as this represents the Group’s
principal activity. Any iGaming activities not yet concluded by the reporting date (“open
bets”) are measured at fair value and included within liabilities.
As described below, other iGaming transactions, such as those in which the Group
receives a commission based on the amount wagered are recognised and measured in
accordance with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (and as such not
accounted for as derivatives, because the fair value of such contracts do not fluctuate
based on an underlying variable).
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
23
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.5 Revenue (continued)
3.5.2 Performance obligations identified and the recognition of revenue (continued)
Bonuses (including free bets) granted to punters are recognised as a liability when the
punter fulfils the criteria to qualify for the bonus offered and the cost of such and other
promotional costs is accounted for as an offset to revenue. All jackpots which pertain to
the Group are recognised as a liability, whereas in respect of any pooled jackpots the Group
recognises as an expense the amount contributed towards the pool.
3.5.2.2 White-label arrangements
Revenue from the white-label arrangements in place arises from a commission earned on
iGaming transactions on casino style games entered into by punters of the counterparty.
The obligation of the counterparty is to settle these bets to the respective player accounts
held with such counterparty once the outcome of the event is known and hence the
amount of the winning and losing bets is determinable. The commission, accruing to the
Group is calculated on the amount of the winning customer bets, and is recognised on this
settlement date and settled within the time window allowed in the revenue share
agreement.
3.5.2.3 Media
The Group offers a variety of media options, which in the main comprise of search engine
optimization (“SEO”), gathering of market intelligence, media production and / or media
production and airing thereof in one or more consecutive instances.
Such services are identified as distinct performance obligations when the following criteria
are met:
- the customer can benefit from the good or services on its own or in conjunction with
other readily available resources; and
- the Group’s promise to transfer the service to the customer is separately identifiable from
other promises in the contract.
As there are no distinct services to be provided for SEO and the gathering of market
intelligence, only one performance obligation arises, that being, the provision of a product
or service, with the performance obligation crystallising when the relative service is
provided, and revenue is thus recognised at a point in time.
Specifically for the revenue arising under media production and airing thereof in one or
more consecutive instances, the above criteria are met and two performance obligations
arise, with revenue from the production of the video being recognised at a point in time,
whereas that arising in relation to the airing thereof would be recognised over time. In the
instances where the client just undertakes a] the production of the video and b] the airing
thereof, is independently done by the customer, then there is just one performance
obligation, with the revenue of the former being recognised at a point in time.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
24
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.5 Revenue (continued)
3.5.2 Performance obligations identified and the recognition of revenue (continued)
3.5.2.3 Media (continued)
The Group’s amount of consideration which it expects to be entitled to in exchange for
transferring of services to a customer is determined on a per-service usage basis, and is
payable in accordance with customary payment terms. Accordingly a transaction price is
determined separately for each performance obligation.
3.5.2.4 Management fees and the provision of platform services and related games
The Company earns management fee income from services it renders to its subsidiaries.
Such services are deemed to comprise of a series of distinct services treated as a single
performance obligation satisfied over time. Accordingly, revenue is recognised over the
service period. The transaction price is determined on a per-contract basis. In relation to
the provision of platform services and related games, revenue is recognised over time by
reference to the fixed fee charged which arises on a monthly basis.
3.6 Employee benefits
3.6.1 Short-term employee benefits
Short-term employee benefits are expensed as the related service is provided. A liability is
recognised for the amount expected to be paid if the Group has a present legal or
constructive obligation to pay this amount as a result of past service provided by the
employee and the obligation can be estimated reliably.
The grant-date fair value of equity-settled share-based payment arrangements granted to
employees is generally recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity,
over the vesting period of the awards. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted
to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market performance
conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognised is based
on the number of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance
conditions at the vesting date. For share-based payment awards with non-vesting
conditions, the grant-date fair value of the share-based payment is measured to reflect
such conditions and there is no true-up for differences between expected and actual
outcomes.
3.6.3 Defined contribution plans
Obligations for contributions to defined contribution plans are expensed as the related
service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a
cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
25
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.6 Employee benefits (continued)
3.6.4 Termination benefits
Termination benefits are expensed at the earlier of when the Group can no longer withdraw
the offer of those benefits and when the Group recognises costs for a restructuring. If
benefits are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the reporting date, then
they are discounted.
3.7 Finance income and costs
The Group and the Company’s finance income and finance costs include bank interest
receivable and payable, realised and unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses,
unwinding of interest on deferred consideration and movements in fair value of contingent
consideration. Interest income and interest expense is recognised using the effective
interest method. Dividend income is recognised in profit or loss on the date on which the
Group’s right to receive payment is established.
The ‘effective interest rate’ is the rate that exactly discounts estimate future cash
payments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instruments to:
- the gross carrying amount of the financial asset; or
- the amortised cost of the financial liability.
In calculating interest income and expense, the effective interest rate is applied to the
gross carrying amount of the asset (when the asset is not credit-impaired) or to the
amortised cost of the liability. However, for financial assets that have become credit-
impaired subsequent to initial recognition, interest income is calculated by applying the
effective interest rate to the amortised cost of the financial asset. If the asset is no longer
credit-impaired, then the calculation of interest income reverts to the gross basis.
3.8 Income tax
Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax. It is recognised in profit or loss
except to the extent that it relates to a business combination, or items recognised directly
in equity or in other comprehensive income.
3.8.1 Current tax
Current tax comprises the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or
loss for the year and any adjustment to tax payable or receivable in respect of previous
years. The amount of current tax payable or receivable is the best estimate of the tax
amount expected to be paid or received that reflects uncertainty related to income taxes,
if any. It is measured using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting
date. Current tax also includes any tax arising on dividends. Current tax assets and liability
are offset only if certain criteria are met.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
26
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.8 Income tax
3.8.2 Deferred tax
Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying
amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for
taxation purposes.
Deferred tax is not recognised for:
— temporary differences on the initial recognition of assets or liabilities in a
transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting
nor taxable profit or loss;
— temporary differences related to investments in subsidiaries, associates and joint
arrangements to the extent that the Group is able to control the timing of the
reversal of the temporary differences and it is probable that they will not reverse
in the foreseeable future; and
— taxable temporary differences arising on the initial recognition of goodwill.
Deferred tax assets are recognised for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible
temporary differences to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be
available against which they can be used. Future taxable profits are determined based on
the reversal of relevant taxable temporary differences. If the amount of taxable temporary
differences is insufficient to recognise a deferred tax asset in full, then future taxable
profits, adjusted for reversals of existing temporary differences, are considered, based on
the business plans for individual subsidiaries in the Group. Deferred tax assets are
reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable
that the related tax benefit will be realised; such reductions are reversed when the
probability of future taxable profits improves.
Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date and recognised
to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will be available against
which they can be used.
Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary
differences when they reverse, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the
reporting date.
The measurement of deferred tax reflects the tax consequences that would follow from
the manner in which the Group expects, at the reporting date, to recover or settle the
carrying amounts of its assets and liabilities.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only if certain criteria are met.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
27
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.9 Plant and equipment
3.9.1 Recognition and measurement
Items of plant and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any
accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to
the acquisition of the asset. Purchased software that is integral to the functionality of the
related item of plant and equipment is capitalised as part of that equipment.
If significant parts of an item of plant and equipment have different useful lives, then they
are accounted for as separate items (major components) of equipment. Any gain or loss
on disposal of an item of plant and equipment is recognised in profit or loss.
3.9.2 Subsequent expenditure
Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only if it is probable that the future economic
benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group.
3.9.3 Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of items of plant and equipment less their
estimated residual values using the straight–line method over their estimated useful lives,
and is generally recognised in profit or loss.
The estimated useful lives of items of plant and equipment are as follows:
• furniture and fixtures 10 years
• computer equipment 4 years
• other equipment 5 years
Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date
and adjusted if appropriate.
3.10 Intangible assets and goodwill
3.10.1 Recognition and measurement
Intangible assets that are acquired by the Group and have finite useful lives are measured
at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Intangible
assets comprise brands, domain names, other IP rights and software.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
28
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.10 Intangible assets and goodwill (continued)
3.10.1 Recognition and measurement (continued)
Goodwill that arises upon the acquisition of subsidiaries or businesses represents the
excess of the cost of the acquisition over the Group’s interest in the net fair value of the
identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. When the excess is
negative, it is recognised immediately in profit or loss. Subsequent to initial recognition,
goodwill is measured at cost less accumulated impairment losses.
3.10.2 Subsequent expenditure
Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits
embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including
expenditure on any internally generated goodwill and brands, is recognised in profit or loss
as incurred.
3.10.3 Amortisation
Amortisation is calculated to write off the cost of intangible assets less their estimated
residual values using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, and is
generally recognised in profit or loss.
The estimated useful lives are as follows:
- IP rights 3.3 years
- software 4 years
Amortisation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date
and adjusted if appropriate. For intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life, such
assets are not amortised but tested annually for impairment.
3.11 Assets held for sale
Non-current assets, or disposal groups comprising assets and liabilities, are classified as
held-for-sale if it is highly probable that they will be recovered primarily through sale rather
than continuing use.
Such assets, or disposal group, are generally measured at the lower of their carrying
amount and fair value less costs to sell. Any impairment loss on a disposal group is
allocated first to goodwill, and then to the remaining assets and liabilities on a pro-rata
basis, except that no loss is allocated to financial assets and deferred tax assets, which
continue to be measured in accordance with the Group’s other accounting policies.
Impairment losses on initial classification as held-for-sale or held-for-distribution and
subsequent gain and losses on remeasurement are recognised in profit or loss. Once
classified as held-for-sale, intangible assets and plant and equipment are no longer
amortised or depreciated, and any equity-accounted investee is no longer equity
accounted.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
29
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.12 Financial instruments
IFRS 9 sets out requirements for recognising and measuring financial assets, financial
liabilities and some contracts to buy or sell non-financial items.
3.12.1 Recognition and initial measurement
Trade receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. All other financial assets
and financial liabilities are initially recognised when the Group becomes a party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
A financial asset (unless it is a trade receivable without a significant financing component)
or financial liability is initially measured at fair value plus, for an item not at Fair Value
Through Profit or Loss (“FVTPL”), transaction costs that are directly attributable to its
acquisition or issue. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially
measured at the transaction price.
3.12.2 Classification and subsequent measurement of financial assets and financial
liabilities
On initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured at: amortised cost; Fair
Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (“FVOCI”) – debt investment; FVOCI – equity
investment; or FVTPL. Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial
recognition unless the Group changes its business model for managing assets, in which
case all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first reporting period following the
change in the business model. The classification of financial assets under IFRS 9 is
generally based on the business model in which a financial asset is managed and its
contractual cash flow characteristics.
A financial asset is measured at amortised cost if it meets both of the following conditions
and is not designated as at FVTPL:
— it is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect
contractual cash flows; and
— its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely
payments of principal and interest on the principal amount outstanding.
For financial assets at amortised cost, these assets are subsequently measured at
amortised cost using the effective interest method. The amortised cost is reduced by
impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment
are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in profit
or loss.
The Group and the Company’s financial asset comprise cash and cash equivalents and
trade and other receivables.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
30
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.12 Financial instruments (continued)
3.12.2 Classification and subsequent measurement of financial assets and financial
liabilities (Continued)
Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortised cost or FVTPL. A financial liability
is classified as at FVTPL if it is classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is
designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTPL are measured at fair
value and net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognised in profit or
loss. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the
effective interest method. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are
recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in profit
or loss.
The Group’s financial assets and liabilities measured at FVTPL comprise a mutual call and
put option and contingent consideration assumed in a business combination. The Group
and the Company’s financial liabilities at amortised cost comprise trade and other payables
and deferred consideration payable to a related party.
3.12.3 Derecognition
Financial assets
The Group derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows
from the financial asset expire, or it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash
flows in a transaction in which substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of
the financial asset are transferred or in which the Group neither transfers nor retains
substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the
financial asset.
Financial liabilities
The Group derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged
or cancelled, or expire. The Group also derecognises a financial liability when its terms are
modified and the cash flows of the modified liability are substantially different, in which
case a new financial liability based on the modified terms is recognised at fair value.
On derecognition of a financial liability, the difference between the carrying amount
extinguished and the consideration paid (including any non-cash assets transferred or
liabilities assumed) is recognised in profit or loss.
3.12.4 Offsetting
Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented in the
statement of financial position when, and only when, the Group currently has a legally
enforceable right to set off the amounts and it intends either to settle them on a net basis
or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
31
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.12 Financial instruments (continued)
3.12.5 Ordinary share capital
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue
of ordinary shares, net of tax effects, are recognised as a deduction from equity. Income
tax relating to transaction costs of an equity transaction is accounted for in accordance
with IAS 12.
3.12.6 Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments including open bets are initially measured at fair value.
Subsequent to initial recognition, such derivatives are measured at fair value, and changes
therein are generally recognised in profit or loss.
3.12.7 Compound financial instruments
Compound financial instruments issued by the Group comprise a convertible loan
denominated in euro that can be converted to ordinary shares at the option of the holder,
when the number of shares to be issued is fixed and does not vary with changes in fair
value.
The liability component of compound financial instruments is initially recognised at the fair
value of a similar liability that does not have an equity conversion option. The equity
component is initially recognised as the difference between the fair value of the compound
financial instrument as a whole and the fair value of the liability component. Any directly
attributable transaction costs are allocated to the liability and equity components in
proportion to their initial carrying amounts.
Subsequent to initial recognition, the liability component of a compound financial
instrument is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. The equity
component of a compound financial instrument is not remeasured.
Interest related to the financial liability is recognised in profit or loss. On conversion at
maturity, the financial liability is reclassified to equity and no gain or loss is recognised.
3.13 Impairment
3.13.1 Financial assets
The Group recognises loss allowances for Expected Credit Losses (“ECLs”) on financial
assets at amortised cost, namely trade and other receivables (including short term balances
receivable from related undertakings) and cash at bank.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
32
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.13 Impairment (continued)
3.13.1 Financial assets (continued)
Under IFRS 9, loss allowances are measured on either of the following bases:
— 12-month ECLs: these are ECLs that result from possible default events within the
12 months after the reporting date (or a shorter period if the expected life of the
instrument is less than 12 months); and
— lifetime ECLs: these are ECLs that result from all possible default events over the
expected life of a financial instrument.
The Group measures loss allowances for trade receivables without a significant financing
component and contract assets at an amount equal to lifetime ECLs.
When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly
since initial recognition and when estimating ECLs, the Group considers reasonable and
supportable information that is relevant and available without undue cost or effort. This
includes both quantitative and qualitative information and analysis, based on the Group’s
historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-looking
information.
The Group assumes that the credit risk on a financial asset has increased significantly if it
is more than 30 days past due.
The Group considers a financial asset to be in default when:
— the borrower is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Group in full, without
recourse by the Group to actions such as realising security (if any is held); or
— the financial asset is more than 90 days past due.
The maximum period considered when estimating ECLs is the maximum contractual
period over which the Group is exposed to credit risk.
ECLs are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as
the present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to
the entity in accordance with the contract and the cash flows that the Group expects to
receive). ECLs are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset. In the
case of interest free financial assets, such as trade receivables, ECLs are not discounted.
At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised
cost are credit-impaired. A financial asset is ‘credit-impaired’ when one or more events that
have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset have
occurred.
Loss allowances for financial assets measured at amortised cost are deducted from the
gross carrying amount of the assets. Impairment losses related to trade and other
receivables, including contract assets, are presented separately in the statement of profit
or loss and OCI.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
33
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.13 Impairment (continued)
3.13.2 Non-financial assets
At each reporting date, the Group reviews the carrying amounts of its non-financial assets
to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists,
then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. Goodwill is tested annually for
impairment.
For impairment testing, assets are grouped together into the smallest group of assets that
generates cash inflows from continuing use that are largely independent of the cash
inflows of other assets or Cash Generating Units (“CGUs”). Goodwill arising from a
business combination is allocated to CGUs or groups of CGUs that are expected to benefit
from the synergies of the combination.
The recoverable amount of an asset or CGU is the greater of its value in use and its fair
value less costs to sell. Value in use is based on the estimated future cash flows,
discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset or CGU.
An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or CGU exceeds its
recoverable amount.
Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. They are allocated first to reduce the
carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the CGU, and then to reduce the carrying
amounts of the other assets in the CGU on a pro rata basis.
An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. For other assets, an impairment
loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the
carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if
no impairment loss had been recognised.
3.13.3 Equity-accounted investees
The impairment assessment in respect of equity-accounted investees comprises two
successive steps:
(1) apply the equity method to recognise the investor’s share of any impairment
losses for the investee’s identifiable assets.
(2) when there is an indication of a possible impairment, test the investment as a
whole and recognise any additional impairment loss.
An impairment loss in respect of an equity-accounted investee is measured by comparing
the recoverable amount of the investment with its’ carrying amount. An impairment loss
is recognised in profit or loss and is reversed if there has been a favourable change in the
estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
34
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.14 Leases
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach and therefore
the comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under IAS
17 and IFRIC 4. The details of accounting policies under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 are disclosed
separately.
Policy applicable from 1 January 2019
At inception of a contract, the Group assesses whether a contract is, or contains, a lease.
A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an
identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. To assess whether a
contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset, the Group assesses
whether:
- the contract involves the use of an identified asset – this may be specified explicitly or
implicitly, and should be physically distinct or represent substantially all of the capacity
of a physically distinct asset. If the supplier has a substantive substitution right, then
the asset is not identified;
- the Group has the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from use of
the asset throughout the period of use; and
- the Group has the right to direct the use of the asset. The Group has this right when it
has the decision-making rights that are most relevant to changing how and for what
purpose the asset is used. In rare cases where the decision about how and for what
purpose the asset is used is predetermined, the Group has the right to direct the use
of the asset if either:
- the Group has the right to operate the asset; or
- the Group designed the asset in a way that predetermines how and for what
purpose it will be used.
This policy is applied to contracts entered into, or changed, on or after 1 January 2019.
At commencement or on modification of a contract that contains a lease component, the
Group allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component on the basis of
its relative stand-alone prices. However, for the leases of property the Group has elected
not to separate non-lease components and account for the lease and non-lease
components as a single lease component.
As a lessee
The Group recognises a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement
date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount
of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the
commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to
dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site
on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
35
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.14 Leases (continued)
Policy applicable from 1 January 2019 (continued)
As a lessee (continued)
The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated using the straight-line method from the
commencement date to the end of the lease term, unless the lease transfers ownership
of the underlying asset to the Group by the end of the lease term or the cost of the right-
of-use asset reflects that the Group will exercise a purchase option. In that case the right-
of-use asset will be depreciated over the useful life of the underlying asset, which is
determined on the same basis as those of plant and equipment. In addition, the right-of-
use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain
remeasurements of the lease liability.
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments that are
not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease
or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Group’s incremental borrowing rate. The
Group uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.
The Group determines its incremental borrowing rate by obtaining interest rates from
various external financing sources and makes certain adjustments to reflect the terms of
the lease and type of the asset leased.
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following:
- fixed payments, including in-substance fixed payments;
- variable lease payments that depend on an index or a rate, initially measured using the
index or rate as at the commencement date;
- amounts expected to be payable under a residual value guarantee; and
- the exercise price under a purchase option that the Group is reasonably certain to
exercise, lease payments in an optional renewal period if the Group is reasonably
certain to exercise an extension option, and penalties for early termination of a lease
unless the Group is reasonably certain not to terminate early.
The lease liability is measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. It is
remeasured when there is a change in future lease payments arising from a change in an
index or rate, if there is a change in the Group’s estimate of the amount expected to be
payable under a residual value guarantee, if the Group changes its assessment of whether
it will exercise a purchase, extension or termination option or if there is a revised in-
substance fixed lease payment.
When the lease liability is remeasured in this way, a corresponding adjustment is made to
the carrying amount of the right-of-use asset, or is recorded in profit or loss if the carrying
amount of the right-of-use asset has been reduced to zero.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
36
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.14 Leases (continued)
Policy applicable from 1 January 2019 (continued)
Short-term leases and leases of low-value assets
The Group has elected not to recognise right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases
of low-value assets and/or leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less. The Group
recognises the lease payments associated with these leases as an expense on a straight-
line basis over the lease term. As at reporting date, the Group had no similar lease
contracts.
Policy applicable before 1 January
For contracts entered into before 1 January 2019, the Group determined whether the
arrangement was or contained a lease based on the assessment of whether:
- fulfilment of the arrangement was dependent on the use of a specific asset or assets;
and
- the arrangement had conveyed a right to use the asset. An arrangement conveyed the
right to use the asset if one of the following was met:
- the purchaser had the ability or right to operate the asset while obtaining or
controlling more than an insignificant amount of the output;
- the purchaser had the ability or right to control physical access to the asset while
obtaining or controlling more than an insignificant amount of the output; or
- facts and circumstances indicated that it was remote that other parties would take
more than an insignificant amount of the output, and the price per unit was neither
fixed per unit of output nor equal to the current market price per unit of output.
As a lessee
Assets held under other leases were classified as operating leases and were not
recognised in the Group’s statement of financial position. Payments made under operating
leases were recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.
Lease incentives received were recognised as an integral part of the total lease expense,
over the term of the lease.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
37
3 Significant accounting policies (continued)
3.15 Fair value measurement
‘Fair value’ is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability
in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date in the
principal or, in its absence, the most advantageous market to which the Group has access
at that date. The fair value of a liability reflects its non-performance risk.
The determination of fair value for financial assets and liabilities for which there is no
observable market price requires the use of valuation techniques as described in note 24.
For financial instruments that trade infrequently and have little price transparency, fair value
is less objective, and requires assumptions reflecting observable market data depending
on liquidity, concentration, uncertainty of market factors, pricing assumptions and other
risks affecting the specific instrument.
Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while
unobservable inputs reflect the Group’s market assumptions. Preference is given to
observable inputs.
The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is normally
the transaction price – i.e. the fair value of the consideration given or received. If the Group
determined that the fair value on initial recognition differs from the transaction price and
the fair value is evidence neither by a quoted price in an active market for an identical asset
or liability nor based on a valuation technique for which any unobservable inputs are judged
to be insignificant in relation to the measurement, then the financial instrument is initially
measured at fair value, adjusted to defer the difference between the fair value on initial
recognition and the transaction price. Subsequently, that difference is recognised in profit
or loss on an appropriate basis over the life of the instrument but no later than when the
valuation is wholly supported by observable market data or the transaction is closed.
3.16 International Financial Reporting Standards in issue but not yet effective
A number of new standards are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2019
and earlier application is permitted; however, the Group has not early adopted the new or
amended standards in preparing these financial statements.
The following amended standards and interpretations are not expected to have a significant
impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements:
- Amendments to References to Conceptual Framework in IFRS Standards
- Definition of a Business (Amendments to IFRS 3)
- Definition of Material (Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 8)
- IFS 17 Insurance Contracts
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
38
4 Changes in significant accounting policies
Except for the changes below, the Group has consistently applied the accounting policies
to all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements.
The Group applied IFRS 16 with a date of initial application of 1 January 2019.
The Group applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach, under which the
lessee shall recognise:
- a lease liability at the date of initial application for leases previously classified as an
operating lease applying IAS 17, with the present value of the remaining lease
payments discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial
application, and
- right-of-use asset recognised at an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the
amount of prepaid / acquired lease payments relating to that lease recognised in the
statement of financial position immediately before the date of initial application.
The comparative information presented for 2018 is not re-stated i.e. presented as
previously reported, under IAS 17 and related interpretations.
The details of the changes in accounting policies are disclosed below. Additionally, the
disclosure requirement in IFRS 16 have not generally been applied to comparative
information.
4.1 Definition of a lease
Previously, the Group determined at contract inception whether an arrangement was or
contained a lease under IFRIC 4 Determining whether an Arrangement contains a Lease.
The Group now assesses whether a contract is or contains a lease based on the definition
of a lease, as explained in Note 3.14.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
39
4 Changes in significant accounting policies (continued)
4.1 Definition of a lease (continued)
On transition to IFRS 16, the Group elected to apply the practical expedient to grandfather
the assessment of which transactions are leases. The Group applied IFRS 16 only to
contracts that were previously identified as leases. Contracts that were not identified as
leases under IAS 17 and IFRIC 4 were not reassessed for whether there is a lease under
IFRS 16. Therefore, the definition of a lease under IFRS 16 was applied only to contracts
entered into or changed on or after 1 January 2019.
4.2 As a lessee
As a lessee, the Group previously classified leases as operating or finance leases based
on its assessment of whether the lease transferred significantly all of the risks and rewards
incidental to ownership of the underlying asset to the Group. Under IFRS 16, the Group
recognises right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for all these leases – i.e. these leases
are on-balance sheet.
4.2.1 Leases classified as operating leases under IAS 17
On transition, lease liabilities were measured at the present value of the remaining lease
payments, discounted at the Group’s incremental borrowing rate as at 1 January 2019 (see
Note 4.3). Right-of-use assets are measured at either:
- their carrying amount as if IFRS 16 had been applied since the commencement date,
discounted using the lessee’s incremental borrowing rate at the date of initial
application, or
- an amount equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of any prepaid or accrued
lease payments – the Group applied this approach to all its leases.
The Group has tested its right-of-use assets for impairment on the date of transition and
has concluded that there is no indication that the right-of-use assets are impaired.
The Group used the following practical expedients when applying IFRS 16 to leases
previously classified as operating leases under IAS 17. In particular, the Group:
- applied a single discount rate to a portfolio of leases with reasonably similar
characteristics;
- relied on previous assessments on whether the leases are onerous;
- excluded initial direct costs from the measurement of the right-of-use asset at the date
of initial application; and
- used hindsight when determining the lease term.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
40
4 Changes in significant accounting policies (continued)
4.3 Impact on financial statements
On transition to IFRS 16, the Group recognised an additional €447,355 of right-of-use
assets, inclusive of accrued lease payment of €23,000 and €424,355 by way of lease
liabilities.
When measuring the lease liability for the lease that was classified as operating leases
under IAS 17, the Group discounted lease payments using its incremental borrowing rate
at 1 January 2019, which was 8% on the leased property.
On transition to IFRS 16, the Group recognised additional right-of-use assets and additional
lease liabilities, recognising the difference in retained earnings. The impact on transition is
summarised below.
€
Leased property
Operating lease commitment at 31 December 2018 as disclosed
in the Group’s consolidated financial statements 465,000
Less: discounted using the incremental borrowing rate
at 1 January 2019 (40,645)
Lease liabilities recognised at 1 January 2019 424,355
Add: lease prepayment 23,000
Less: Lease payments (186,000)
Add: finance costs recognised in statement of profit or loss
as at 31 December 2019 29,189
Less: effect of early termination* (290,544)
Lease liabilities recognised at 31 December 2019 -
* Effective 31 December 2019, the Company terminated the above-mentioned leases and
in tandem entered into a new lease agreement with a third party for the lease of office and
parking spaces at a different location in Malta (note 27).
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
41
4 Changes in significant accounting policies (continued)
4.3 Impact on financial statements (continued)
The associated right-of-use assets for the property leases was measured at the amount
equal to the lease liability, adjusted by the amount of the lease payments relating to that
lease recognised in the balance sheet as at 31 December 2018. There were no onerous
lease contracts that would have required an adjustment to the right-of-use assets at the
date of initial application. The recognised right-of-use assets relate to the lease of office
and parking spaces (property):
€
Right-of-use assets
Lease liabilities recognised as at 1 January 2019 424,355
Less: previously recognised accrued lease payments relating to
water space under IAS 17
23,000
Right-of-use assets recognized at 1 January 2019 447,355
Less: Depreciation costs recognised in statement of
profit or loss as at 31 December 2019 (165,955)
Less: Effect of early termination (281,400)
Right-of-use assets recognised at 31 December 2019 -
The change in accounting policy affected the following items in the balance sheet on 1
January 2019:
i. right-of-use assets – increased by €447,355
ii. prepayments – decreased by €23,000
iii. lease liabilities – increased by €447,355
As a result of the above, profit before tax decreased, while EBITDA as at 31 December
2019 all increased as a result of the change in accounting policy.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
42
5 Operating segments and discontinued operations
5.1 Operating segments
Operating segments are based on the reports reviewed by the CEO of the Group which
are in turn forwarded for review to the Board of Directors of the Company. During the year
ended 31 December 2019, the Group principally consists of the Company and a number
of intermediate holding companies which hold investments in other operating subsidiaries
that carry out marketing and iGaming activities from Malta on the strength of the license it
holds from the Malta Gaming Authority and through white-label arrangements in place with
another iGaming group situated in the United Kingdom. Within this context the Group
considers that the primary drivers of its business are the jurisdictions from which it
generates its iGaming business which in the main are the United Kingdom and the rest of
the EU excluding the United Kingdom. The Group has a number of brands which all revolve
around the provision of casino style games which in-turn attract business from the
jurisdictions referred to above. During the first quarter of 2019, the Group also acquired a
content marketing business (“www.sportsbibelen.com”) which continues to be operated
through another subsidiary, which together with the marketing company referred to above
brings to the Group a number of B2B relationships. Other B2B operations run through
another subsidiary comprise also the provision of software solution services.
In order to assess the performance of the operating segments, the CEO principally makes
reference to the Gross Gaming Revenue (“GGR”) or top line generated by the Group solely
from casino style games and the other income streams. Segment revenues excludes
central costs that are invariably incurred in support of the Group, which costs are not
allocated to the operating segments in view of the fact that such allocation would be
arbitrary. The measure also excludes the impact of any depreciation and amortisation, and
finance costs and income. The group is structured in such a way that it follows an
integrated business model approach and as such insofar as an internal reporting is
concerned, assets and liabilities are not allocated to the operating segments.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
43
5 Operating segments and discontinued operations (continued)
5.1 Operating segments (continued)
The segment information provided to the CEO for the reportable segments is as follows:
31 December 2019:
United
Kingdom
EU
excluding
United
Kingdom
Total
€ € €
Gross iGaming Revenue 3,234,626 2,621,660 5,856,286
Revenue from marketing activities - 1,228,887 1,228,887
Revenue from software support services - 732,800 732,800
Revenue from management services - 120,000 120,000
------------------ ----------------- -------------------
Segment revenue 3,234,626 4,703,347 7,937,973
---------------- -----------------
Depreciation and amortisation (357,794)
Other operating expenses (13,965,581)
Net finance costs (1,143,933)
Other items (17,650,017)
Share of results of equity accounted investee (420,913) (600) (421,513)
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Segment loss before taxation (25,600,865)
=========
31 December 2018:
United
Kingdom
EU
excluding
United
Kingdom
Total
€ € €
Gross iGaming Revenue - 1,190,642 1,190,642
Share of iGaming revenue from white-label
arrangements
- 672,521 672,521
Revenue from marketing activities - 227,975 227,975
------------ ----------------- -------------------
Segment revenue - 2,091,138 2,091,138
------------ -----------------
Depreciation and amortisation (112,726)
Other operating expenses (7,334,671)
Net finance costs (83,220)
Share of results of equity accounted investee (453,768) - (453,768)
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Segment loss before taxation (5,893,247)
=========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________
44
5 Operating segments and discontinued operations (continued)
5.2 Discontinued Operations
In December 2019, following a strategic decision to place greater focus on the Group’s
B2B key competences, the B2C operations were suspended. In view of the fact that the
B2C segment was not previously classified as a discontinued operation and the above
decision was taken very close to the year end, the comparative consolidated statement of
profit or loss and other comprehensive income reflects the results from both the B2B and
B2C verticals and in lieu, the comparison of the results from continuing and discontinuing
operations are being analysed as per the below. The figures for discontinuing operations
reflect those of River UK Casino Limited, River Game Operations Limited and its immediate
parent RGO Holding Limited. These entities were responsible for the iGaming operations
and white label arrangements of the Group.
In this regard, the following are the amounts arising from the continuing and discontinuing
operations, taking into account also the elimination of all intragroup transactions such that
the individual amounts are reconciled to the Group’s results.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
45
5 Operating segments and discontinued operations (continued)
5.2 Discontinued Operations
2019 Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations Aggregated
Eliminations The Group
€ € € € €
Revenue 4,716,690 6,571,716 11,288,407 (3,350,434) 7,937,973
Direct costs (1,222,034) (4,296,203) (5,518,238) 155,961 (5,362,277)
Directors’ remuneration and personnel costs (2,170,818) (1,647,126) (3,817,943) 76,641 (3,741,302)
Depreciation (99,345) (139,631) (238,976) (34,662) (273,638)
Amortisation (3,201) (80,955) (84,156) - (84,156)
Other operating expenses (3,399,060) (4,624,318) (8,023,378) 3,161,376 (4,862,002)
Results from operating activities (2,177,768) (4,216,517) (6,394,284) 8,882 (6,385,402)
-
Finance income 436,775 74,361 511,136 (511,039) 97
Finance cost (1,140,279) (498,923) (1,639,202) 495,269 (1,143,933)
Net finance costs (703,504) (424,562) (1,128,066) (15,770) (1,143,836)
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
46
5 Operating segments and discontinued operations (continued)
5.2 Discontinued Operations (continued)
2019 Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations Aggregated
Eliminations The Group
€ € € € €
Share of loss of equity accounted investees, net of tax
- - - (421,513) (421,513)
Deferred consideration written off - 4,706,547 4,706,547 - 4,706,547
Gain on disposal of joint venture - - - 8,485 8,485
Fair value movement on: - -
Contingent consideration 1,371,970 - 1,371,970 - 1,371,970
Mutual option 1,361,511 - 1,361,511 - 1,361,511
Unclaimed liability written off - 3,127,876 3,127,876 - 3,127,876
Other income - 12,734 12,734 - 12,734
Impairment loss on:
Goodwill and intangible assets - (28,181,419) (28,181,419) (57,818) (28,239,237)
Loss before tax (147,790) (24,975,341) (25,123,131) (477,734) (25,600,865)
Income tax expense - - - - -
Loss for the year (147,790) (24,975,341) (25,123,131) (477,734) (25,600,865)
Foreign operations - foreign currency translation 2,864 195,010 197,874 (4,984) 192,890
Total comprehensive income for the year (144,926) (24,780,331) (24,925,257) (482,718) (25,407,975)
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
47
5 Operating segments and discontinued operations (continued)
5.2 Discontinued Operations (continued)
2018 Continuing
Operations
Discontinued
Operations Aggregated
Eliminations The Group
€ € € € €
Revenue 1,652,566 1,863,217 3,515,783 (1,424,644) 2,091,138
Direct costs (345,839) (2,623,018) (2,968,857) 209,948 (2,758,909)
Directors’ remuneration and personnel costs (1,225,926) (605,752) (1,831,678) - (1,831,678)
Depreciation (10,598) (26,673) (37,271) - (37,271)
Amortisation - (75,455) (75,455) - (75,455)
Other operating expenses (2,277,266) (2,031,052) (4,308,318) 1,214,764 (3,093,554)
Results from operating activities (2,207,064) (3,498,734) (5,705,798) 68 (5,705,729)
Finance income 14,436 54,111 68,547 - 68,558
Finance cost - (151,838) (151,838) 71 (151,778)
Net finance income / (costs) 14,436 (97,727) (83,291) 71 (83,220)
Share of loss of equity accounted investees, net of tax - - - (453,768) (453,768)
Fair value movement on contingent consideration 349,470 - 349,470 - 349,470
Loss before tax (1,843,158) (3,596,461) (5,439,619) (453,629) (5,893,247)
Income tax expense - - - - -
Loss for the period (1,843,158) (3,596,461) (5,439,619) (453,629) (5,893,247)
Foreign operations - foreign currency translation - - - 4,984 4,984
Total comprehensive income for the period (1,843,158) (3,596,461) (5,439,619) (448,645) (5,888,263)
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
48
6 Revenue
6.1 Revenue streams
The Group in the main generated revenue through the following activities:
▪ iGaming activities: games of chance where the Group takes a position against the
player;
▪ iGaming activities operated through white-label arrangements;
▪ Marketing activities such as: search engine optimization, gathering of market
intelligence, media production and / or media production and airing thereof in one or
more consecutive instances;
▪ Software support services such as: licensing of a remote gaming software, IT support
and infrastructure support services; and
▪ Management services.
Group
2019
2018
€ €
Revenue streams
iGaming operations 5,856,286 1,190,642
White-label arrangements - 672,521
Marketing activities 1,228,887 227,975
Software support services 732,800 -
Management services 120,000 -
---------------- ----------------
7,937,973 2,091,138
======= =======
Company
The Company earns management fee income from its subsidiaries amounting to €960,000
(2018: €1,200,000).
6.2 Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by primary geographical market, major
goods and services and timing of revenue recognition. The table also includes a
reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the Group’s major product and service
lines, which are its reportable segments (see note 5).
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
49
6 Revenue (continued)
6.2 Disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers (continued)
Primary geographical markets
United
Kingdom
EU excluding
United
Kingdom
Total
31 December 2019 € € €
Major product/services
iGaming operations 3,234,626 2,621,660 5,856,286
Marketing activities - 1,228,887 1,228,887
Software support - 732,800 732,800
Management services - 120,000 120,000
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
3,234,626 4,703,347 7,937,973
======= ======= =======
Timing of revenue
recognition
Transferred at a point in time 3,234,626 3,850,547 7,085,173
=======
Transferred over time 852,800 852,800
---------------- ----------------
4,703,347 7,937,973
======= =======
31 December 2018
Major product/services
iGaming operations - 1,190,642 1,190,642
White-label arrangements - 672,521 672,521
Marketing activities - 227,975 227,975
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
- 2,091,138 2,091,138
======= ======= =======
White-label arrangements 1,562,468
=======
Timing of revenue
recognition
Transferred at a point in time 1,562,468 2,017,596 2,017,596
=======
Transferred over time 73,542 73,542
---------------- ----------------
2,091,138 2,091,138
======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
50
6 Revenue (continued)
6.3 Contract balances
As at 31 December 2018 and 2019, the Group did not have any contract assets as the Group’s
rights to consideration for satisfied performance obligations was fully completed and billed in
full by the reporting date. At 31 December 2019, the Group had received an advanced
consideration (contract liabilities) of €400,000 (2018: nil) from a customer in relation to support
services for which revenue is recognised over time (note 21).
7 Net finance income
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Finance income
Interest income from related
parties
- 5,014 429,389 5,014
Other interest income 97 260 57 260
Net realised exchange gains - 63,284 - 82,226
------------ ---------------- ----------------
----------------
97 68,558 429,446 87,500
------------ ---------------- ----------------
----------------
Finance costs
Interest expense from
related parties
- (37,550) - (32,537)
Interest on convertible bond (673,265) - (673,265) -
Other interest expense (275,861) - - -
Net unrealised exchange
losses
(8,966)
(1,631)
(62,751)
(1,631)
Net realised exchange losses (14,144) - (8,408) -
Unwinding of interest on
deferred consideration
(171,697)
(112,597)
(171,697)
(112,597)
------------ ---------------- ----------------
----------------
(1,143,933) (151,778) (916,121) (146,765)
--------------- ---------------- ----------------
----------------
Net finance costs (1,143,836) (83,220) (486,675) (59,265)
======== ======= ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
51
8 Directors’ remuneration and personnel expenses
8.1 Directors’ remuneration incurred by the Group and the Company during the year is
analysed as follows:
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Directors’ remuneration 842,198 478,431 503,462 375,494
======= ======= ======= =======
8.2 Personnel expenses incurred by the Group and the Company during the period are
analysed as follows:
Group Company
2019 2018
2019 2018
€ € € €
Wages and salaries 3,124,914 612,618 201,509 322,922
Social security contribution 230,701 25,963 12,056 6,817
Bonus costs - 270,000 - 220,000
Share-based payments 39,973 352,536 39,973 232,349
Other costs 42,844 92,130 (41,725) 59,926
Recharged to third parties (539,328) - -
Recharged to subsidiaries - - (26,291) (14,085)
--------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Personnel expenses 2,899,104 1,353,247 185,522 827,929
--------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Director’s remuneration and
personnel expense 3,741,302
1,831,678 688,984
1,203,423
======= ======= ======= =======
8.3 The weekly average number of persons employed by the Group during the year was as follows:
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Management and administration 15 5 3 3
Operating 57 9 3 1
-------------- --------------- ---------------- ----------------
72 14 6 4
======= ======= ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
52
9 Result from operating activities
9.1 The result from operating activities are stated after charging professional expenses:
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Auditors’ remuneration 92,500 81,500 19,000 36,500
Assurance services 26,000 - 26,000 -
Tax services 19,000 25,000 19,000 25,000
Advisory services 32,783 62,830 30,783 62,830
-------------- --------------- -------------- ---------------
170,283 169,330 94,783 124,330
====== ====== ====== ======
The following remuneration was also incurred by the joint ventures:
2019 2018
€ €
Auditors’ remuneration 5,000 10,000
Advisory services - 11,800
------------ ------------
5,000 21,800
===== =====
Group’s share therein 2,500 15,260
===== =====
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
53
10 Taxes
10.1 There is no income tax expense recognised in the statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income for both the Group and the Company in view of the amount of tax
losses and capital allowances available.
10.2 The tax expense for the year and the result of the accounting loss multiplied by the tax
rate applicable in Malta of 35%, are reconciled as follows:
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Loss before tax (25,600,865) (5,893,247) (16,002,938) (1,634,605)
------------------- ----------------- ------------------- ------------------
Tax at the applicable statutory tax rate 8,960,303 2,062,636 5,601,029 572,112
Tax effect of:
Share of loss of equity accounted
investees, net of tax
(147,529) (158,819) - -
Non-allowable expenses (6,383,220) (360,342) (6,379,811) (292,660)
Non-taxable income 3,849,053 1,085,755
Deduction taken on intangible assets 1,233,704 - - -
Movement in deferred tax not
recognised
(5,701,217) (1,543,475) (306,973) (279,452)
Deferred tax recognised upon former
equity-accounted investee now
consolidated
(1,811,094) - - -
---------------- ------------------- --------------- -------------------
Income tax credit / (expense) - - - -
======== ======== ======== ========
10.3 Recognised deferred tax liabilities
Group
Acquired in
business
combinations
Balance at
31
December2018
Acquired in
business
combinations
Reversal of
deferred tax
previously
taken
upon initial
recognition
Balance at
31
December2019
€ € € € €
Brands and domain
names and IP rights
(1,341,678)
(1,341,678)
(3,131,509)
1,341,678
(3,131,509)
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
Deferred tax liabilities (1,341,678) (1,341,678) (3,131,509) 1,341,678 (3,131,509)
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
10.4 Unrecognised deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets have not been recognised in respect of the following net deductible
temporary differences. In assessing the amount to be recognised the Group and the
Company have taken into account tax planning opportunities, the extent of taxable
temporary differences that are expected to reverse and the extent of future taxable profits
available to the Group and the Company in the foreseeable future.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
54
10 Taxes (continued)
Group
2019 2018
€ €
Plant and equipment 10,193 3,070
Unrealised exchange differences 3,451 757
Unabsorbed capital allowances 182,015 36,384
Unabsorbed tax losses 7,049,033 1,503,264
---------------- ----------------
7,244,692 1,543,475
======= =======
Company 2019 2018
€ €
Unrealised exchange differences 22,534 571
Unabsorbed capital allowances 1,554 360
Unabsorbed tax losses 562,337 278,521
---------------- ----------------
586,425 279,452
====== =======
11 Trade and other receivables
11.1
Note Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Trade receivables 819,135 782,182 6,874 719
Amounts due from subsidiary
undertakings 11.2 - - 1,896,198 23,370
Amounts due from other related
undertakings 11.2 843,503 835,485 52,425 835,485
Other receivables 509,921 526,900 155,904 8,650
Prepayments 114,559 146,523 46,636 24,498
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
2,287,118 2,291,090 2,158,037 892,722
======= ======= ======= =======
11.2 Amounts due from subsidiary and other related undertakings for the Group and the
Company are unsecured, interest free and repayable on demand.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
______________________________________________________________________________________
55
12 Cash and cash equivalents
12.1
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Cash at bank and in hand 1,296,374 1,452,150 98,802 1,346,242
Amounts held with payment providers 116,152 328,847 - -
Funds in transit 230,680 513,669 - -
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents
in the statement of financial
position
1,643,207
2,294,666 98,802
1,346,242
Funds held on behalf of players 21.1 (487,197) (102,386) - -
---------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
Cash and cash equivalents in
the statement of cash flows
1,156,010
2,192,280 98,802
1,346,242
======= ======= ====== =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
56
13 Plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets
13.1 Group
Furniture and
fixtures
Computer
equipment
Other
equipment
Leasehold
improvements Total
Right-of-use
assets
€ € € € € €
Cost
Additions 116,309 64,285
47,843 -
228,437 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December
2018 116,309
64,285 47,843 -
228,437 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Recognised upon adopting
IFRS 16 - - - - - 447,355
Additions 26,112 91,755 471 435,994 554,332 1,794,887
Disposals (136,423) (85,669) - - (222,092) -
Effect of terminating lease - - - - - (447,355)
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December
2019 5,998
70,371
48,314 435,994 560,677 1,794,887
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
57
13 Plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets (continued)
13.1 Group (continued)
Furniture and
fixtures
Computer
equipment
Other
equipment
Leasehold
improvements Total
Right-of-use
assets
€ € € € € €
Depreciation
Depreciation for the period 11,631 16,071 9,569 - 37,271 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December
2018 11,631
16,071
9,569 - 37,271 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Depreciation for the year 14,242
37,909
9,669 - 61,820 211,818
Effect of termination of
lease -
-
- - - (165,955)
Released on disposal (25,273) (35,434) - -
(60,707) -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December
2019 600
18,546 19,238 - 38,384 45,863
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Carrying amounts
At 31 December 2018 104,678 48,214 38,274 - 191,166 -
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
At 31 December 2019 5,398 51,825 29,076 435,994 522,293 1,749,024
======= ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
58
13 Plant and equipment and Right-of-use assets (continued)
13.2 Company
Furniture and
fixtures
Computer
equipment Other equipment
Leasehold
improvements Total
€ € € € €
Cost
Additions - 4,117 - 4,117 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2018 - 4,117 - 4,117 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Additions 5,997 7,122 435,995 449,114 1,499,322
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2019 5,997 11,239 435,995 453,231 1,499,322
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Depreciation
Depreciation for the period - 1,029 - 1,029 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2018 - 1,029 - 1,029 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Depreciation for the year 600 2,810 - 3,410 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2019 600 3,839 - 4,439 -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
Carrying amounts
At 31 December 2018 - 3,088 - 3,088 -
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
At 31 December 2019 5,397 7,400 435,995 448,792 1,499,322
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
59
14 Intangible assets and goodwill - Group
14.1 Group
Goodwill
Brand and
domain and
IP rights
Computer
software
Total
€ € € €
Cost
Acquisitions 4,151,134 3,833,366 334,851 8,319,351
----------------- ----------------- -------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2018 4,151,134 3,833,366 334,851 8,319,351
----------------- ----------------- ------------- ----------------
Balance at 1 January 2019 4,151,134 3,833,366 334,851 8,319,351
Arising upon former equity
accounted investee now a
subsidiary 12,095,001 8,477,700 - 20,572,701
Acquisitions 1,126,566 - 5,447,306 6,573,872
----------------- ----------------- -------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2019 17,372,701 12,311,066 5,782,157 35,465,924
----------------- ----------------- ------------- ----------------
Amortisation and impairment
loss
Amortisation for the period - - 75,455 75,455
----------------- ----------------- ------------ ------------
Balance at 31 December 2018 - - 75,455 75,455
----------------- ----------------- ------------- ------------
Balance at 1 January 2019 - - 75,455 75,455
Charge for the year - - 84,156 84,156
Impairment loss 15,291,437 12,780,389 167,411 28,239,237
Effect of exchange difference (488,124) (469,323) - (957,447)
----------------- ----------------- -------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2019 14,803,313 12,311,066 327,022 27,441,401
----------------- ----------------- ------------- ----------------
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2018 4,151,134 3,833,366 259,396 8,243,896
======= ======= ======= =======
At 31 December 2019 2,569,388 - 5,455,135 8,024,523
======= ======= ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
60
14 Intangible assets and goodwill – Group (continued)
14.2 Impairment testing of CGUs containing goodwill and intangible assets with an
indefinite useful life
For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite
useful lives have been allocated to the Group’s CGUs (operating divisions) as follows:
31 December 2019
iGaming operations: EU excluding United Kingdom segment
- Goodwill 2,708,312
- Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives 3,833,366
- Goodwill, brand, domain and IP rights attributable to
former joint venture, now a subsidiary
20,572,701
iGaming operations: United Kingdom segment
- Goodwill -
Marketing activities: Media
- Goodwill 1,442,822
Marketing activities: Sportsbibelen
- Goodwill 1,126,566
Technology activities: Grizzly platform
- Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives 5,447,306
At 31 December 2019 the remaining goodwill totalling €2,569,388 comprises that arising
from the acquisition during the year of Media 247 AS (€1,126,566) and Mediafusion
Limited (€1,142,822), in the prior period. Computer software represents in the main the
unamortised cost arising as a result of the acquisition of the Grizzly platform during the
year. The directors have evaluated for impairment the respective intangible assets as
detailed further below.
iGaming operations: EU excluding United Kingdom segment
The recoverable amount of this CGU was based on its value in use, determined by
discounting the future cash flows to be generated from the continuing use of the CGU.
In this respect, given that these iGaming operations have been suspended on the 23
December 2019, no future cash flows are expected, thereby resulting a value in use of
€Nil. As a result, the carrying amount of the goodwill that existed at the subsidiary
company level and that arising on acquisition and the related intangible assets (other than
the Grizzly platform – see below) from this segment were fully impaired.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
61
14 Intangible assets and goodwill – Group (continued)
14.2 Impairment testing of CGUs containing goodwill and intangible assets with an
indefinite useful life (continued)
Marketing activities: Media
The recoverable amount of this CGU was based on its value in use, determined by
discounting the future cash flows to be generated from the continuing use of the CGU.
The key assumptions used in the estimation of value in use were as follows:
31 December 2019
Pre-tax discount rate 18.5%
Years 2-10 profit annual growth rate 10%
Terminal period growth rate 2%
The discount rate was a pre-tax measure based on the EUR risk free rate and risk premiums
to reflect both the increased risk of investing in equities generally and the systematic risk
of the specific CGU.
The discounted cash flow model included one year of budgeted profit, extrapolated at the
expected long-term annual growth rate estimated by management. Budgeted profit was
based on expectations of future outcomes taking into account present internal transfer
pricing at market rates and external revenues.
The estimated recoverable amount of the CGU exceeded its carrying amount by
approximately €1.4 million. A reasonably possible change in the certain assumptions could
cause the carrying amount to exceed the recoverable amount. The following table shows
the amount by which these assumptions would need to change individually for the
estimated recoverable amount to be equal to the carrying amount.
31 December 2019
Pre-tax discount rate 14%
Years 2-10 profit annual growth rate (18)%
Marketing activities: Sportsbibelen
The recoverable amount of this CGU was based on its value in use, determined by
discounting the future cash flows to be generated from the continuing use of the CGU.
The key assumptions used in the estimation of value in use were as follows:
31 December 2019
Pre-tax discount rate 23%
Years 2-9 profit annual growth rate 10%
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
62
14 Intangible assets and goodwill – Group (continued)
14.2 Impairment testing of CGUs containing goodwill and intangible assets with an
indefinite useful life (continued)
The discount rate was a pre-tax measure based on the EUR risk free rate and risk premiums
to reflect both the increased risk of investing in equities generally and the systematic risk
of the specific CGU.
The discounted cash flow model included one year of budgeted profit, extrapolated at the
expected long-term annual growth rate estimated by management. Budgeted profit was
based on expectations of future outcomes taking into account present internal transfer
pricing at market rates and external revenues.
The estimated recoverable amount of the CGU exceeded its carrying amount by
approximately €0.5 million. A reasonably possible change in the certain assumptions could
cause the carrying amount to exceed the recoverable amount. The following table shows
the amount by which these assumptions would need to change individually for the
estimated recoverable amount to be equal to the carrying amount.
31 December 2019
Pre-tax discount rate 18%
Years 2-9 profit annual growth rate (10)%
Technology activities:
The recoverable amount of this CGU was based on its value in use, determined by
discounting the future cash flows to be generated from the continuing use of the CGU.
The key assumptions used in the estimation of value in use were as follows:
31 December 2019
Pre-tax discount rate 31.8%
Years 1-2 budgeted gross profit €4 million
Years 3-9 profit annual growth rate 10%
The discount rate was a pre-tax measure based on the EUR risk free rate and risk premiums
to reflect both the increased risk of investing in equities generally and the systematic risk
of the specific CGU.
The discounted cash flow model included two years of budgeted profit, extrapolated at the
expected long-term annual growth rate estimated by management. Budgeted profit was
based on expectations of future outcomes taking into account present internal transfer
pricing at market rates and external revenues.
The estimated recoverable amount of the CGU exceeded its carrying amount by
approximately €7 million. A reasonably possible change in the certain assumptions could
cause the carrying amount to exceed the recoverable amount. The following table shows
the amount by which these assumptions would need to change individually for the
estimated recoverable amount to be equal to the carrying amount.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
63
14 Intangible assets and goodwill – Group (continued)
14.2 Impairment testing of CGUs containing goodwill and intangible assets with an
indefinite useful life (continued)
31 December 2019
Pre-tax discount rate 36%
Years 1-2 budgeted gross profit €(2.4 million)
Years 3-9 profit annual growth rate (57)%
14.2.1 Key assumptions and sources of estimation uncertainty
Key judgements and assumptions concerning the future and other key sources of
estimation uncertainty which materially impacted the impairment assessment at the
reporting date, include the projection of revenue in the coming years, and the execution
risk associated with the attainment of the projected capabilities by the Group. The directors
are satisfied that the judgements made are appropriate to the circumstances but, as with
all projections relating to future events, there is a degree of uncertainty inherent in the
figures and, it is possible, based on existing knowledge, that actual results may differ from
assumptions. Sustained variations from expectation would have a material impact on the
impairment assessment, and hence, the carrying amount at which intangible assets are
stated on the statement of financial position at 31 December 2019.The directors believe
that the amount of cash flows that the Group will continue to generate will be sufficient to
support the carrying amount of the intangible assets.
15 Investments
15.1 Investments in subsidiaries
At reporting date, the Company held directly or indirectly the following investment in
subsidiaries:
Name of entity Ownership interest Registered
office
Nature
of
business
River Technologies Holding
Limited
100% owned subsidiary of River
iGaming p.l.c.
Malta Holding
company
(dormant)
River Technologies Limited 100% owned subsidiary of River
Technologies Holding Limited
Malta Software
solution
services
River UK Casino Limited 100% owned subsidiary of River
iGaming plc
Malta iGaming
services
(now
dormant)
River Marketing Services
Limited
100% owned subsidiary by River
UK Casino Limited
Malta Dormant
Company
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
64
15 Investments (continued)
15.1 Investments in subsidiaries (continued)
Name of entity Ownership interest Registered
office
Nature of
business
River Game Intelligence
Holding Limited
100% owned subsidiary of River
iGaming p.l.c.
Malta Holding
company
Mediafusion Limited 100% owned subsidiary of River
Game Intelligence Holding Limited
Malta Marketing
services
Mediafusion AS
100% owned subsidiary of River
Game Intelligence Holding Limited
Norway
Support
services
RGO Holding Limited 100% owned subsidiary of River
iGaming p.l.c.
Malta Holding
company
River Game Operations
Limited
100% owned subsidiary of RGO
Holding Limited
Malta iGaming
services
(now
dormant)
Media 247 AS 100% owned subsidiary by River
iGaming plc
Norway Affiliate
Bear Group Limited 100% owned subsidiary by River
Game operations Limited
Malta iGaming
services
(now
dormant)
All group companies were incorporated or acquired during 2018.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
65
15 Investments (continued)
15.1 Investments in subsidiaries (continued)
Company
Equity
subscribed
Amounts
advanced*
Fair value of
guarantee
liability (see
note 15.2)
Fair value of
share
warrants
(see note
17.6)
Other cost
capitalised
as part of
investment Total
€ € € € € €
At beginning of the year 3,600 8,408,827 - 547,409 - 8,959,836
Acquisition of Media 247 AS 1,068,181 - - - - 1,068,181
Acquisition of River UK Casino Limited 3,409 - - - - 3,409
Amounts repaid - (5,820,176) - - - (5,820,176)
Amounts advanced - 11,133,757 - - - 11,133,757
Movement for the year - - 1,488,428 - - 1,488,428
Transfer from investment in joint venture 7,956 - - - 10,760,947 10,794,859
-------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
1,083,146 13,722,408 1,488,428 547,409 10,760,947 27,628,294
Impairment loss during the year (12,565) (1,824,354) - (10,760,947) (12,623,822)
-------------- ---------------- --------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
At 31 December 2019 1,070,581 11,898,054 1,488,428 547,409 - 15,004,472
====== ======= ====== ====== ====== =======
* Amounts advanced have been capitalised as they represent an extension of the Company’s investment in certain of its subsidiaries.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
66
15 Investments (continued)
15.2 Business combinations - 2018
During the period, the Group obtained control (see notes 15.2.1 and 15.2.2 below) and
joint control (see note 16) over a number of businesses.
Management has determined that the initial accounting for the business combinations
was incomplete by the end of the reporting period ending 31 December 2018 (pending
a thorough valuation of the acquired businesses given also the close proximity of the
acquisitions to the reporting date), which is the period in which the business
combinations had occurred. The Group, as the acquirer, thus reported provisional
amounts in its financial statements, and therefore the fair value adjustments on the
intangible assets and the resulting goodwill arising out of these business combinations,
in terms of the purchase price allocation exercises carried out, had been measured on
a provisional basis.
15.2.1 Acquisition of the VegasCasino business
On 17 January 2018, River Game Operations Limited (RGO), a limited liability company
incorporated under the laws of Malta and a fully owned subsidiary of the Company,
entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) for the purchase of the
“VegasCasino” business.
Under the terms of the Agreement, RGO agreed to buy a group of assets comprising a
business in terms of IFRS 3 Business Combinations, which includes brand and domain
names.
On 8 August 2018, the transfer of the domain name was registered in the name of River
Game Operations Limited (RGO). Therefore control over the Vegas Casino business had
been transferred to the Group on the said date, which is the date of acquisition in terms
of IFRS 3.
15.2.1.1 Consideration transferred
The purchase consideration of the business amounted to €5,200,000, payable in two
instalments:
— The first instalment, €2,100,000, was paid in cash on signing of the Agreement, and
— the second instalment, €3,100,000, was payable in cash upon satisfaction of all the
obligations for the transfer of business as set out in the Agreement. Although all of
the obligations for the transfer of business were satisfied, the second instalment
was still unpaid at the prior period reporting date, and this amount was recognised
as a liability on the statement of financial position (see also note 21.3).
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
67
15 Investments (continued)
15.2 Business combinations - 2018 (continued)
15.2.1.2 Acquisition-related costs
The Group incurred acquisition-related costs of €107,915 on legal fees and due diligence
costs, recognised in the consolidated statement of profit or loss. These costs had been
included in ‘other operating expenses’ in 2018.
15.2.1.3 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The Group acquired brand and domain names recognised at the date of acquisition at
€3,833,366 and deferred tax liabilities amounting to €1,341,678.
15.2.1.4 Measurement of fair values
The valuation technique used for measuring the fair value of the brand and domain
names was the relief-from-royalty method. The relief-from-royalty method considers the
discounted estimated royalty payments that are expected to be avoided as a result of
the brand and domain names being owned.
15.2.1.5 Goodwill
Goodwill arising from the acquisition had been recognised as follows:
Note €
Consideration transferred (satisfied in cash) 5,200,000
Fair value of identifiable net assets:
Brand and domain names 14 (3,833,366)
Deferred tax liability 10 1,341,678
-------------------
Goodwill on acquisition 14 2,708,312
========
The goodwill was mainly attributable to the synergies expected to be achieved from the
integration of the business acquired with the rest of the Group. None of the goodwill
arising is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill arising from the acquisition of Vegas
Casino had been allocated to the ‘EU excluding United Kingdom’ segment.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
68
15 Investments (continued)
15.2 Business combinations - 2018 (continued)
15.2.2 Acquisition of MediaFusion
On 15 February 2018, River Game Intelligence Holding Limited (RGI), a limited liability
company incorporated under the laws of Malta and a fully owned subsidiary of the
Company, entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) and an
amendment to this agreement (“Amendment Agreement”), by virtue of which the Group
agreed to purchase all of the share capital in Mediafusion Limited.
On 28 September 2018, the agreement was signed and the first instalment was paid.
The second instalment was paid at the end of October 2018. As the share transfer was
effected on 28 September 2018, when the completion conditions were satisfied and
with RGI obtaining 100% of the share capital of Mediafusion Limited, this was
determined to be the date of acquisition in terms of IFRS 3.
15.2.2.1 Consideration transferred
The purchase consideration of the business amounted to €1,695,331, comprising the
following:
— 212,000 share warrants in River iGaming p.l.c. to the sellers, the fair value
measurement of which amounted to €547,409 as at date of acquisition, and
— cash consideration of GBP500,896 (€562,807) payable in two instalments, being:
— GBP237,491 (€266,845) payable on completion of the terms of the
agreement; and
— GBP263,405 (€295,962) payable on a deferred payment date.
— Settlement of pre-existing relationship amounting to €585,115.
15.2.2.2 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The following table summarises the recognised amounts of assets that had been
acquired at the date of acquisition:
€
Cash 92,085
Trade and other receivables 111,382
Property and equipment 47,843
--------------
Net identifiable assets and liabilities 251,310
======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
69
15 Investments (continued)
15.2 Business combinations – 2018 (continued)
15.2.2.3 Goodwill
Goodwill arising from the acquisition had been recognised as follows:
€
Consideration transferred 1,695,331
Fair value of identifiable net liabilities (206,976)
-------------------
1,488,355
Exchange differences (45,533)
------------------
Goodwill on acquisition (1,442,822)
========
The goodwill was mainly attributable to the synergies expected to be achieved from the
Company's iGaming operations leading to significant savings on customer acquisition
costs and marketing expenses. The goodwill arising from the acquisition of Mediafusion
had been allocated to the ‘EU excluding United Kingdom’ segment.
15.3 Business combinations – 2019
During the year, the Group obtained control (see notes 15.3.1 and 15.3.2.) of other
businesses, as follows:
15.3.1 Acquisition of River UK Casino Limited
As explained in note 16.2, on 21 February 2019, the Group has, through a number of its
subsidiaries, signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 30% of River UK Casino
Limited, a B2B platform, as well as the share capital of another entity originally owned
by the seller. The agreement was subject to a number completion conditions that were
satisfied by the 17 July 2019. Following this, the Company obtaining 100% of the share
capital of River UK Casino Limited, and this was determined to be the date of acquisition
in terms of IFRS 3. The acquisition method was applied to this business combination
achieved in stages including; (a) recognising and measuring the consideration transferred
and (b) recognising and measuring the assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
In accounting for this step acquisition, the fair value of any non-controlling equity interest
in the acquire that was held immediately before control was obtained, was used in the
determination of goodwill (if any), that is, it was re-measured to fair value at the date of
acquisition, with any resulting gain or loss, recognised in profit or loss. This treatment
effectively considered that any investment in the acquiree that was held before obtaining
control was sold, and subsequently repurchased at the date of acquisition. On obtaining
control, any amounts recognised in other comprehensive income related to the
previously held equity interest were recognised on the same basis as would have been
required if the Company had disposed of the equity interest directly. Accordingly, the
resulting gain on the previously held interest in River UK is classified as follows:
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
70
15 Investments (continued)
15.3 Business combinations – 2019 (continued)
15.3.1 Acquisition of River UK Casino Limited (continued)
€
Fair value of 70% interest in River UK Casino Limited at 17 July 2019 6,312,874
Carrying amount of equity accounting investee at 17 July 2019 (6,312,874)
-------------------
-
Cumulative unrealised gains previously recognised
in other comprehensive income 8,485
--------------------
Gain on previously held interest in River UK Casino Limited
recognised in profit or loss 8,485
========
15.3.1.1 Consideration transferred
The purchase consideration of the business amounts to GBP11,500,000, payable in two
instalments:
— The first instalment, GBP7,350,000, was paid in cash upon satisfaction of the
completion conditions; and
— the second instalment, GBP1,500,000, is payable in cash within 18 months of the
first instalment;
— Settlement of pre-existing relationship amounting to GBP2,650,000.
Deferred consideration: The second instalment referred to above amounting to
GBP1,500,000, has been included within non-current liabilities. The amount recognised
in this respect is of €1,634,900.
15.3.1.2 Acquisition-related costs
The Group did not incur any additional acquisition-related costs as any such amounts had
already been incurred as part of the acquisition of the previous equity investment held.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
71
15 Investments (continued)
15.3 Business combinations – 2019 (continued)
15.3.1 Acquisition of River UK Casino Limited (continued)
15.3.1.3 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
€
Goodwill recognised in the separate financial statements 8,817,321
Brand, domain and IP rights 8,447,700
Grizzly platform 4,819,435
Other net assets and liabilities acquired (13,037,501)
------------------
Net assets at date of acquisition 9,046,955
=======
15.3.1.4 Measurement of fair values
The valuation technique used for measuring the fair value of the assets acquired as per
the above were arrived at by reference to the economic benefits that are expected to be
derived therefrom.
15.3.1.5 Goodwill
Goodwill arising from the acquisition has been recognised as follows:
GBP €
Consideration transferred 11,500,000 12,324,635
-------------------
Goodwill recognised in the separate financial statements 8,817,321
Brand, domain and IP rights 8,447,700
Grizzly platform 4,819,435
Other net assets and liabilities acquired (13,037,501)
-----------------
Net assets at date of acquisition 9,046,955
------------------
Goodwill arising on acquisition 3,277,680
=======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
72
15 Investments (continued)
15.3.1.6 Impairment
On the 23 December 2019, the operations of the “River UK” casino run out of River UK
Casino Limited were suspended. As a result, the recoverable amount of the
aforementioned intangible assets, determined on a value-in-use basis, was lower than
its carrying amount, resulting in the amounts invested by way of equity subscribed and
amounts considered as part of the Company’s net investment in the investee were
impaired in full.
15.3.2 Acquisition of Media 247 AS
On 2 May 2019, the Group acquired 100% of the shares and voting interests in Media
247 AS. Media 247 is a content marketing Company which operates two niche viral
magazines, Sportsbibelen and Gaffa. Sportsbibelen, with the domain
“sportsbibelen.com”, is Media247's core business and one of Norway’s leading sport
focused viral magazines.
15.3.2.1 Consideration transferred
NOK €
Cash 2,792,897 597,698
Equity Instruments (254,543 shares issued) 6,999,933 728,628
-------------------- --------------------
Total consideration transferred 9,792,830 1,326,326
--------------------
Less cash and cash equivalents acquired (257,745)
------------------
1,068,581
--------------------
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
73
15 Investments (continued)
15.3 Business combinations – 2019 (continued)
15.3.2 Acquisition of Media 247 AS (continued)
15.3.2.1 Consideration transferred (continued)
Equity instruments issued
The fair value of the ordinary shares issued was determined at NOK 27.50 per share.
15.3.2.2 Acquisition-related costs
The Group incurred acquisition-related costs of €44 thousand relating to external fees
and due diligence costs. These costs have been included in ‘other operating expenses’
in the consolidated statement of profit or loss and OCI.
15.3.2.3 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed
The following table summarises the recognised amounts of assets acquired and
liabilities assumed at date of acquisition.
NOK €
Trade and other receivables 1,213,090 188,898
Cash and cash equivalents 1,655,215 257,745
Loans and borrowings (1,189,200) (185,178)
Trade and other payables (2,223,499) (346,236)
------------------ -----------------
Total identifiable net liabilities acquired (544,394) (84,771)
------------------ ----------------
15.3.2.4 Measurement of fair values
The valuation technique used for measuring the fair value of the assets acquired as per
the above were arrived at by reference to the economic benefits that are expected to
be derived therefrom.
15.3.2.5 Goodwill
Goodwill arising from the acquisition has been recognised as follows:
NOK €
Consideration transferred 9,792,830 1,524,908
Trade and other receivables 1,213,090 188,898
Cash and cash equivalents 1,655,215 257,745
Loans and borrowings (1,189,200) (185,178)
Trade and other payables (2,223,499) (643,551)
------------------ ---------------
Goodwill on acquisition 9,248,436 1,142,822
------------------ ----------------
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
74
16 Investment in joint venture
16.1 The Company held ownership interests directly in River UK Casino Limited. Up to the date
the Company acquired full ownership and control (see below), the Group’s interest in River
UK Casino Limited was considered as a material joint venture.
Name of entity Ownership interest Registered
office
Nature
of
business
River UK Casino Limited 70% owned joint venture of
River iGaming p.l.c.
Malta iGaming
services
River Marketing Services Ltd 100% owned subsidiary of River
UK Casino Limited
UK Support
services
16.2 River UK Casino Limited is a limited liability company incorporated on 26 June 2018 under
the laws of Malta to hold assets of a UK-based business. In the comparative period, the
Group had, through River UK Casino Limited, entered into agreements with a seller to
manage the business acquired. Closing conditions to the agreements were satisfied on 17
August 2018 and the completion cash payment was also completed on the same date.
The agreements stipulated that the Group would have a 70% equity interest in River UK
Casino Limited whilst the parent of the group selling the UK-based business (GMR) would
acquire 30% equity interest. Further to the completion cash payment, the acquisition also
included a deferred consideration payable in August 2019 (see note 20), an earn-out
payment in June 2019 and a combination of a call and put option (‘mutual option’) which
gave the Group the option to acquire full ownership interest of River UK Casino Limited by
September 2020 at a variable price based on a valuation of 5.5 times River UK Casino’s
EBIT (uncapped) for the twelve month period to 30 June 2020, adjusted for normalised
working capital and excluding amortisation, which exposed both parties to variable returns
(see note 19.2).
During the period up to exercise of the mutual option, there were specific conditions
dictating unanimous consent between the Group and GMR, with respect to certain
reserved matters relating to the relevant activities. The Group considers that both parties
are exposed to variable returns from their investment in River UK Casino Limited, and both
parties had the ability to affect those returns through their power over the investee. River
UK Casino Limited was thus jointly controlled between the Group and GMR. As this
comprised an investment in a joint venture, the joint venture had been equity-accounted
for in these consolidated financial statements (and accounted for at cost by the Company)
up to the date that the Company acquired full ownership and control therein.
On 21 February 2019, the Company acquired the remaining 30% of River UK Casino
Limited and effectively this company become a fully owned subsidiary. During the year,
RGO Holding Limited subscribed to a 50% equity stake in River CB Limited, resulting in an
investment of €600.
The following is summarised financial information for River UK Casino Limited based on
its latest financial statements available.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
75
16 Investment in joint venture (continued)
16.2 (continued)
16.2.1 Summarised financial information
River UK Casino Ltd.
Percentage ownership interest 70%
---------------
2018
€
Non-current assets 18,289,101
Current assets 7,452,360
of which cash and cash equivalents 11,179
Non-current liabilities (3,303,506)
of which trade payables -
Current liabilities (7,636,714)
of which trade payables (30,224)
-------------------
Net assets (100%) 14,801,241
-------------------
Group’s share of net assets (70%) 10,360,868
Cost of investment in underlying investees (12,939)
-------------------
Carrying amount of interest in equity
accounted investee
10,347,929
========
Revenue 1,348,923 1,562,468
Depreciation and amortisation (942,273) (626,084)
Interest income/(expense) (23) (329)
Other operating expenses (1,007,931) (1,803,424)
Income tax credit - 219,129
----------------- ----------------
Loss and total comprehensive income (100%) (601,304) (648,240)
----------------- ----------------
Group’s share of loss and total comprehensive
income (70%)
(420,913)
(453,768)
======== ========
River CB Limited 50%
Loss and total comprehensive income (100%) (1,200) -
_________ _________
Group’s share of loss and total comprehensive income
(50%)
(600) -
===== =====
Share of loss of equity accounted investees, net of tax
(421,513)
(453,768)
======== ========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
76
16 Investment in joint venture (continued)
16.2 (continued)
16.2.2 Reconciliation of carrying amount
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
River UK Casino Limited
Equity subscribed by the
Company
7,956
-----------
7,956
-----------
7,956
-----------
7,956
-----------
Amounts capitalised as part of
the Company’s
net investment in the
investee:
Completion cash payment
4,694,050
4,694,050
4,694,050
4,694,050
Deferred cash payment 4,361,413 4,371,413 4,371,413 4,371,413
Earn-out 1,721,440 1,721,440 1,721,440 1,721,440
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------
10,786,903 10,786,903 10,768,903 10,786,903
======= ======== ======= =======
Share of loss for the period
(421,513)
(453,768)
-
-
======= ======== ======= =======
Share of foreign currency
translation differences
3,501
4,984
-
-
======= ======== ======= =======
Effect of disposal of investment in
investee before obtaining
control which investment was
subsequently repurchased
(10,377,447)
-
(10,768,903)
-
Carrying amount at 31
December
-
10,346,075
-
10,794,859
======= ======== ======= =======
River CB Limited
Equity subscribed by intermediate
holding
600
-
-
-
Share of loss for the year (600) - - -
--------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
Carrying amount at 31
December
-
-
-
-
====== ====== ====== ======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
77
17 Capital and reserves
17.1 Authorised share capital
At 31 December 2018 and 2019, the authorised share capital of the Company comprised
2,000,000,000 ordinary shares with a nominal value of €0.005 each.
17.2 Issued share capital
Company
The nominal value of the Company’s shares is of €0.005 each, analysed as follows:
No. €
On formation as at 8 November 2017 10,000,000 50,000
Issued during the period:
Issued on 3 January 2018 1,099,998 5,500
Issued on 14 February 2018 163,650 818
Issued on 15 March 2018 1,686,544 8,433
Issued on 10 August 2018 5,600,000 28,000
Issued on 12 October 2018 212,000 1,060
----------------- -----------------
On issue as at 31 December 2018 - fully paid up 18,762,192 93,811
======== ========
No. €
On issue at 1 January 2019 – fully paid up 18,762,192 93,811
Issued during the period:
Issued on 2 May 2019 254,543 1,273
----------------- -----------------
On issue as at 31 December 2019 - fully paid up 19,016,735 95,084
======== ========
The shares issued on 15 March 2018 includes 156,000 shares issued in connection with
share options exercised, whereas the 212,000 shares issued on 12 October 2018 relate to
the share warrants issued and exercised (see note 17.6).
During the year ended 31 December 2019, the Company issued 254,543 ordinary shares
at a €0.005 nominal value per share and €2.857 share premium per share. The 254,543
ordinary shares were issued as a result of the acquisition of Media 247 A.S. (note 15).
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
78
17 Capital and reserves (continued)
17.3 Share premium
The balance on the share premium account, which is not distributable, is composed as
follows:
€
Premium on issued effected on:
3 January 2018 134,530
14 February 2018 89,189
15 March 2018 1,475,726
10 August 2018 14,584,253
------------------
Balance at 31 December 2018 16,283,698
========
€
Balance at 1 January 2019 16,283,698
Premium on issued effected on:
2 May 2019 727,355
------------------
Balance at 31 December 2019 17,011,053
========
17.4 Shareholders’ rights
Holders of ordinary shares are entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time
and are entitled to one vote per share at meetings of the Company. All shares rank equally
with regard to the Company’s residual assets.
17.5 Translation reserve
The translation reserve comprises all foreign currency differences arising from the
translation of the financial statements of foreign operations. This reserve is not
distributable.
17.6 Other equity component
This component of equity, which is not distributable, comprises the following:
• The equity-settled share-based payment relates to share options granted by the
Company to certain members of the executive management together with an
forfeitures (see note 23).
• Included therein is an amount of €547,409 representing the fair value of 212,000 share
warrants which had been issued as payment to the former minority shareholders of
the business acquired by River Game Intelligence Holdings Limited (Mediafusion
Limited) in the comparative period (see note 15).
• An amount of €379,694 has been included as part of other equity and relates to the
equity component of the convertible loan obtained during the year representing the
conversion right of the lender (see note 18).
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
79
18 Loans and borrowings
18.1 Convertible loan agreement
Pursuant to a Convertible Loan Agreement (“Agreement”) dated 21 February 2019, the
Group signed an Agreement with a third party, whereby the lender had agreed to make
available a loan by way of senior debt (by way of a first ranking general hypothec, and shall
unless otherwise agreed by the lender or by operation of law, rank prior to the claims of all
creditors of the Group, whether secured or unsecured) obligation to the Group for the
purpose of funding working capital requirements and other financial commitments.
Following the above, the lender made available to the Group a term loan in the aggregate
amount of €15 million. The loan, is subject to interest at the rate of 8% per annum and is
repayable in full on the lapse of a three year period commencing on the date of the last
drawdown. The lender has the right but not the obligation to exercise a conversion right,
to convert the loan into the Company’s equity. The conversion price shall be equivalent to
NOK 21 per share equal to €2.12 based on a fixed exchange rate of 9.897.
In accordance with the above, the terms of the above loan agreement are equivalent to a
compound financial instrument. The equity component was initially recognised as the
difference between the fair value of the compound financial instrument as a whole, and
the fair value of the liability component as follows:
Number of Convertible Bonds 7,075,472
Term 3
Conversion price €2.12
Total proceeds €15,000,000
Interest rate per annum 8%
Prevailing interest rate for a similar bond without
conversion rights 9%
Determination of liability component €
Present value of principal payable at the end of three years 11,582,752
Present value of interest payable annually in arrears for three years 3,037,554
-----------------
Total liability component 14,620,306
Equity component (by deduction) 379,694
------------------
Proceeds of the convertible loan 15,000,000
========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
80
18 Loans and borrowings (continued)
18.1 Convertible loan agreement (continued)
The convertible loan consists of two tranches amounting to a total of €15,000,000
convertible into an estimated 7,075,472 shares. The conversion price is of NOK 21 per
share (Eur 2.12). The drawdown of the tranches were subject to a number of conditions
which were fulfilled. The drawdown of the first tranche of €3,000,000 was completed on
24 April 2019. The remaining balance was drawn on 11 July 2019.
€
Proceeds from issue of convertible notes 15,000,000
Amount classified as equity (379,694)
Unwinding of interest at the prevailing interest rate 43,265
--------------------
Carrying amount of liability at 31 December 2019 14,663,571
========
19 Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
19.1 Mutual call-put option
As part of the share purchase agreement entered into during the comparative period, the
counterparty retained an interest in River UK Casino Limited subject to a mutual call and
put option arrangement which in terms of the original agreement could be exercised by no
later than 30 September 2020. In respect of this retained interest, as at 30 June 2019, the
Group had been granted a call option and the counter party has been granted a put option,
which, if either is exercised, would result in the Group acquiring such 30% interest from
the counterparty by no later than 31 October 2020, for a purchase price cash consideration
based on a valuation of 5.5 times River UK Casino’s EBIT (uncapped) for the twelve month
period to 30 June 2020, adjusted for normalised working capital and excluding
amortisation. To exercise such option, the Company had to give the counter-party 30-days’
notice of exercise of the call option no later than 31 August 2020.
This original agreement was superseded by a new agreement which became effective on
the 17 July 2019 and which resulted in the Group becoming the full and sole shareholder
of River UK Casino Limited.Through this agreement, this mutual call and put option
arraignment was extinguished. The fair value of the mutual call and put option at the date
when the new agreement was signed amounted to €1,361,511
The fair value of the above mutual call and put option, described above, was estimated
using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation technique, which considers the present value of
the probability-weighted expected future financial outcome, discounted using a risk-
adjusted discount rate (including non-performance risk). The fair value was estimated in
the currency of the expected payment, namely the Great British Pound (“GBP”),and
translated into Euro exchange rate prevailing at each measurement date.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
81
19 Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
(continued)
19.1 Mutual call-put option (continued)
The model made the significant assumption that the earnings before interest, tax and
amortisation arising on the investment in the joint venture (“EBITA”) for the twelve month
periods ending (“LTM”) 30 June 2020, as well as the market multiple at the mutual
option’s time of exercise, all follow normal probability distributions. The following
significant unobservable inputs were used:
Significant unobservable input 31 December 2019 31 December 2018
Mean EBITA LTM 30 June 2020 - £3,750,000
Mean Market EBITA multiple at exercise: - 5.5x
Risk-adjusted discount rate -
8.00%
The estimated fair value of the mutual option increased / (decreased) if the mean expected
market EBITA at exercise is higher / (lower). For mean expected market EBITAs above /
(below) 5.5x, the estimated fair value of the mutual option would be positive / (negative),
more positive / (negative) if the mean EBITA LTM 30 June 2020 were higher, or discount
rate were lower, and less negative / (positive) if the mean EBITA LTM 30 June 2020 were
lower or discount were higher. When the fair value of the mutual option is positive it is
presented as a financial asset, and when negative it is presented as a financial liability.
The EBITA means and volatility were based on the Group’s budgets and performance up
to the measurement date, the EBITA market multiple mean and volatility were based on
discounted cash flow valuation of the underlying and the Group’s judgement, and the
discount rates were based on adjusted market rates. The fair value measurement of the
mutual option fell within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. There were no transfers
between levels during the current and comparative periods.
For the fair value of the mutual option, reasonably possible changes at the reporting date
to one of the significant unobservable inputs, holding other inputs constant, would have
had the following effects:
Impact on profit or loss
Change in input Decrease Increase
€ €
31 December 2019:
Market EBITA multiple at
exercise
±0.5x - -
31 December 2018:
Market EBITA multiple at
exercise
±0.5x (392,408) 392,408
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
82
19 Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
(continued)
19.2 Contingent consideration
In relation to the investment in River UK Casino Limited, the Group had originally agreed
to pay the selling shareholders an earn-out payment of 70% of 5.5 x EBIT for the 12 month
period ending 30 June 2019 minus the initial and deferred cash consideration of £8.4
million, payable in cash no later than 31 August 2019, and subject to a maximum capped
earn out payment on cash of £14.7 million (based on 70% of 5.5 times £6 million EBIT
minus £8.4 million in respect of the initial cash and deferred consideration). As at 30 June
2019 based on the results till that date, the earn out did not come to fruition and as a result
the fair value previously included as contingent consideration in the statement of financial
position extant as at 31 December 2018, amounting to €1,371,970 was recognised as
income in profit or loss following the attainment of control.
19.3 Reconciliation of opening and closing balances
The following table shows a reconciliation from the opening balances to the closing
balances for Level 3 fair values.
Contingent
consideration
Mutual
option
€ €
Assumed in business combination (1,721,440) -
Net change in fair
value (unrealised) 349,470 -
------------------- ----------------
Balance at 31 December 2018 (1,371,970) -
Change in fair value 1,371,970 1,361,511
Waiving off mutual option at the point of the
agreement as entered into
-
(1,361,511)
------------------- -----------------
Balance at 31 December 2019 - -
======== =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
83
20 Deferred consideration
20.1 In the prior period, at Company Level the deferred consideration comprised an amount of
€4441,829 payable to the former joint venture, River UK Casino Limited. Following the
acquisition of the full control in this subsidiary. Given that the original agreement that had
been entered into was subsequently superseded through a new agreement entered into
as part of the acquisition of Bear Group Limited and the other related assets, the deferred
consideration previously recognised in the separate financial statements of River UK
Casino Limited as a payable to a third party amounting to €4,706,547 was waived and as
such, at Group level, recognised as income in profit or loss.
21 Trade and other payables
21.1
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
Note € € € €
Trade payables 2,219,408 459,076 82,786 12,517
Amounts due to related
undertakings
21.2
-
2,250
-
2,250
Funds held on behalf of
players
12.1 487,197 102,386 - -
Capital creditor 21.3 - 3,127,877 - -
Jackpot liability - 131,527 - -
Other payables 131,019 198,877 - 198,877
Accruals 2,825,717 800,232 693,220 326,455
Deferred income 400,000 - - -
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------
6,063,341 4,822,225 776,006 540,099
======= ====== ======= ======
21.2 Amounts due to related undertakings for the Group and the Company are unsecured,
interest free and repayable on demand.
21.3 This amount refers to the unsettled portion amounting to €3.1 million out of the original
purchase consideration amounting to €5.2 million incurred in connection with the
acquisition of Vegas Casino by one of the Group’s subsidiaries (note 15). During the year
and agreement was entered into with such a creditor whereby the creditor waived his right
to receive this amount and accordingly this unclaimed liability was written off to profit or
loss.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
84
22 Loss per share
22.1 Basic loss per share
The calculation of basic EPS has been based on the following loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders and weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding.
22.1.1 Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (basic)
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Loss for the period,
attributable to the
owners of the
Company (25,600,865) (5,893,247)
(16,002,938) (1,634,605)
======== ======== ======== ========
22.1.2 Weighted-average number of ordinary shares (basic)
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
No. No. No. No.
Issued ordinary shares at
beginning of year
18,762,192 10,000,000
18,762,192 10,000,000
Effect of share options
exercised
- 159,222
- 159,222
Effect of shares issued during
the year
169,463 4,556,635
169,463 4,556,635
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -----------------
Weighted-average number
or ordinary shares at 31
December 2018
18,931,655 14,715,857
18,931,655 14,715,857
======== ======== ======== =======
22.2 Diluted loss per share
The calculation of diluted EPS has been based on the following loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders and weighted-average number of ordinary shares outstanding after
adjustment for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
85
22 Loss per share (continued)
22.2 Diluted loss per share (continued)
22.2.1 Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (diluted)
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ €
€
€
Loss for the period,
attributable to the owners of
the Company (basic EPS) (25,600,865) (5,893,247)
(16,002,938) (1,634,605)
------------------ ----------------- ---------------- -----------------
Loss for the year,
attributable to the owners
of the Company (diluted) (25,600,865) (5,893,247)
(16,002,938) (1,634,605)
======== ======= ======= =======
22.2.2 Weighted-average number of ordinary shares (diluted)
Group Company
2019 2018 2019 2018
€ € € €
Weighted-average number of
shares (basic) 18,931,655 14,715,857 18,931,655 14,715,857
Effect of conversion of
convertible instruments - 158,205 - 158,205
Effect of share options on issue - 8,680 - 8,680
----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Weighted-average number or
ordinary shares at
31 December 18,931,655 14,882,742 18,931,655 14,882,742
======= ======= ======= =======
The average market value of the Company’s shares for the purpose of calculating the
dilutive effect of share options was based on quoted market prices for the year during
which the options were outstanding.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
86
23 Share-based payment arrangements
23.1 Description of equity-settled share-based payment arrangements
To provide certain members of the executive management with a continued incentive and
exposure to the development of the Group, certain members of the Executive
Management have been granted the following options for shares in the Company:
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
87
23 Share-based payment arrangements (continued)
23.1 Description of equity-settled share-based payment arrangements (continued)
Grant date Options
Options to subscribe for shares (in the
form of depository receipts)
Exercise Period
Options to subscribe for shares (in the
form of depository receipts)
Exercise Period
Options to subscribe for
shares (in the form of depository
receipts)
Exercise Period
Number Strike price (NOK) Start End
Number Strike price
Start End
Number Strike price
Start End
07-Mar-18 Listing
120,000 8.52
Listing issue and for a period of three years
thereafter 36,000 8.5162
Listing issue and for a period of three years
thereafter 18,000 8.5162
Listing issue and for a period of three years
thereafter
07-Mar-18 Tranche 1
65,000 15.50 08-Nov-18 08-Nov-21 19,500 15.5 01-Dec-18 01-Dec-21 10,000 15.5 01-Dec-19 01-Jan-22
07-Mar-18 Tranche 2
32,500 31.00 08-Nov-19 08-Nov-22 9,750 31 01-Dec-19 01-Dec-22 5,000 31 01-Dec-20 01-Jan-23
25-Jun-18 Tranche 3
20,000 8.52 18-Oct-18 17-Oct-21 - - - - - - - -
25-Jun-18 Tranche 4
13,000 15.50 18-Apr-19 17-Apr-22 - - - - - - - -
25-Jun-18 Tranche 5
5,000 31.00 20-Apr-20 19-Apr-23 - - - - - - - -
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
88
23 Share-based payment arrangements (continued)
23.1 Description of equity-settled share-based payment arrangements (continued)
As per the terms and conditions of the options, each of the options gives the holders the
right, but not the obligation, to subscribe for or purchase (at the Company's choice) one
share, corresponding to one ordinary share in the Company. The Board may at any time
resolve to terminate all or some of the issued options against payment to the relevant
option holder of an NOK amount equalling the value of the options calculated as the
difference between the market value of the option shares at such time less the strike price
for such option shares. Upon expiration of the relevant exercise periods, the relevant
options will lapse.
23.2 Measurement of fair values
The fair value of the employee share options has been measured using the Black-Scholes
formula. Service and non-market performance conditions attached to the arrangements
were not taken into account in measuring fair value. The inputs used in the measurement
of the fair values at grant date of the equity-settled share-based payment plans were as
follows.
Equity-settled share options
31 December 2018 and 31 December 2019
Listing Tranche 1 Tranche 2 Tranche 3 Tranche 4 Tranche 5
Fair value at grant
date NOK 10.46 NOK 13.76 NOK 13.20 NOK 27.02 NOK 25.67 NOK 24.72
Share price at grant
date NOK 18.50 NOK 18.50 NOK 18.50 NOK 31.50 NOK 31.50 NOK 31.50
Exercise price NOK 8.52 NOK 15.50 NOK 31.00 NOK 8.52 NOK 15.50 NOK 31.00
Expected volatility
(weighted-average) 110% 110% 110% 110% 110% 110%
Expected life
(weighted-average) 0.4 Years 3.7 years 4.7 years 3.3 Years 3.8 years 4.8 years
Expected dividends 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Risk-free interest
rate (interbank
rate) 0.2% 1.7% 1.9% 1.70% 1.80% 1.95%
Expected volatility has been based on an evaluation of historical volatility from listing date.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
89
23 Share-based payment arrangements (continued)
23.3 Reconciliation of outstanding share options
The number and weighted-average exercise prices of share options under the share option
programmes were as follows:
Number of
options
Weighted average exercise price
(EUR equivalent)
31 December 2018
Outstanding at 8 November 2017 - -
Granted during the period 353,750 NOK 13.96 (€ 1.45)
Forfeited during the period (29,250) NOK 20.67 (€ 2.17)
Exercised during the period (156,000) NOK 8.52 (€ 0.90)
--------------
Outstanding at 31 December 168,500 NOK 17.84 (€ 1.79)
======
Exercisable at 31 December 168,500 NOK 17.86 € 1.80
======
31 December 2019
Outstanding at 1 January 168,500 NOK 17.84 (€ 1.79)
Forfeited during the period (33,000) NOK 14.04 (€1.45)
--------------
Outstanding at 31 December 135,500 NOK 18.76 (€1.90)
======
Exercisable at 31 December 135,500 NOK 18.76 (€1.90)
======
The options outstanding at 31 December 2019 had an exercise price in the range of €0.88
to €3.14 and a weighted-average contractual life of 2.91 years.
23.4 Expense recognised in profit or loss
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions expensed during 2019 within “Personnel
expenses” in profit or loss amounted to €39,973 (2018: €352,536) and €39,973 (2018:
€232,349) for the Group and the Company respectively.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
90
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management
24.1 Overview
This note presents information about the Group’s exposure to risk, the Group’s objectives,
policies and processes for measuring and managing risk, and the Group’s management of
capital.
The directors of the Group have the overall responsibility for the establishment and
oversight of the Group’s risk management framework.
The Group’s risk management policies are established to identify and analyse the risk faced
by the Group, to set appropriate risk limits and controls and to monitor risks and adherence
to limits. Risk management policies and systems are reviewed regularly to reflect changes
in market conditions and the Group’s activities. The Group, through its training and
management standards and procedures, aims to develop a disciplined and constructive
control environment in which all employees understand their roles and obligations.
24.2 Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group or the Company if a counterparty to a
financial instrument fails to meet its contractual obligations and arises principally from the
Group and the Company’s trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents.
The Group’s and Company’s exposure to credit risk is influenced mainly by the individual
characteristics of each counterparty. However, management also considers the factors
that may influence the credit risk of its counterparties, including the default risk associated
with the country of operation. The Group and the Company allocate each exposure to a
credit risk grade which is defined using qualitative and quantitative factors that are
indicative of the risk of default and are aligned to external credit rating definitions from
agencies.
The carrying amount of the trade and other receivables (excluding prepayments) and cash
and cash equivalents of the Group and the Company represents the maximum exposure
to credit risk.
24.2.1 Trade and other receivables
Credit risk of the Company’s trade and other receivables arises primarily from the amounts
due from subsidiary undertakings, repayment of which is under the control of Group
management.
Credit risk of the Group’s trade and other receivables arises primarily from marketing and
technology services rendered to counterparties and other receivables which mainly
comprise indirect tax receivable from the taxation authorities.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
91
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.2 Credit risk (continued)
24.2.1 Trade and other receivables (continued)
As at 31 December 2019, the probability of default on these exposures was substantially
low for both the Group and the Company. The Group’s and the Company’s counterparties
operate from strong jurisdictions, namely Malta, the United Kingdom and Norway, with
credit ratings from Standards and Poor of A-, AA, and AAA, respectively. During the year,
there were no events that potentially indicate that there was a significant increase in credit
risk associated to the Group’s or the Company’s counterparties, and therefore, the
resultant ECL on trade and other receivables is considered insignificant. During the year,
impairment losses on intra-group balances amounting to €7,003,223 were recognised in
profit or loss as a result of their respective financial positions.
24.2.2 Cash and cash equivalents
As at 31 December 2019, the Group and the Company held cash at bank of €1,296,374
(2018: €1,452,150) and €98,802 (2018: €1,346,242) respectively, which were held with
various finance institutions carrying low credit risk ratings of AA- and A+ as per Standards
and Poor, and accordingly a low probability of default. Furthermore, these financial
institutions operate in strong jurisdictions and carry strong ratings of AAA by Standards and
Poor. Resultantly, the ECL on the cash at bank for the Group and the Company is also
considered insignificant.
The Group also held other cash equivalents amounting to €346,832 (2018: €842,516) with
different payment providers as at 31 December 2019. The credit risk on these amounts is
minimal as these amounts are settled in full within a short period of time.
24.3 Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk is the risk that the Company or the Group will encounter difficulty in meeting
the obligations associated with its financial liabilities that are settled by delivering cash or
another financial asset. The Company’s and Group’s approach to managing liquidity is to
ensure, as far as possible, that it will always have sufficient liquidity to meet its liabilities
when due, under both normal and stressed conditions, without incurring unacceptable
losses or risking damage to their reputation.
The main financial liabilities of the Company and the Group comprise the convertible loan
payable, lease liabilities and trade and other payables.
The following are the remaining gross and undiscounted contractual maturities of financial
liabilities at reporting date.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
92
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.3 Liquidity risk (continued)
Group
2019
Carrying
amount
Contractual
cash flows
Less than 1
year
1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years
€ € € € € € €
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Loan payable 14,663,571 18,000,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 15,600,000 - -
Lease liability 1,651,486 1,879,142 387,994 702,994 702,994 72,994 12,166
Deferred consideration 1,634,900 1,763,047 - 1,763,047 - - -
Trade and other payables 6,063,341 6,063,341 6,063,341 - - - -
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
24,013,298 27,705,530 7,651,335 3,666,041 16,302,994 72,994 12,166
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
2018
Carrying
amount
Contractual
cash flows
Less than 1
year
1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years
€ € € € € € €
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Trade and other payables 4,822,225 4,822,225 4,822,225 - - - -
Contingent consideration 1,371,970 2,060,300 2,060,300 - - - -
Deferred consideration 4,441,829 4,695,203 4,695,203 - - - -
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
10,636,024 11,577,728 11,577,828 - - - -
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
Derivative financial liabilities
Mutual call and put option
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
93
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.3 Liquidity risk (continued)
Company
2019
Carrying
amount
Contractual
cash flows
Less than 1
year
1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years
€ € € € € € €
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Loan payable 14,663,571 18,000,000 1,200,000 1,200,000 15,600,000 - -
Lease liability 1,394,896 1,575,000 315,000 630,000 630,000 - -
Trade and other payables 776,006 776,006 776,006 - - - -
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
16,834,473 20,351,006 2,291,006 1,830,000 16,230,000 - -
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
2018 ======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
Carrying
amount
Contractual
cash flows
Less than 1
year
1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years
€ € € € € € €
Non-derivative financial
liabilities
Trade and other payables 540,099 540,099 540,099 - - - -
Contingent consideration 1,371,970 2,060,300 2,060,300 - - - -
Deferred consideration 4,441,829 4,695,203 4,695,203 - - - -
--------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- --------------- ---------------
6,353,898 7,295,602 7,295,602 - - - -
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
Derivative financial
liabilities
Mutual call and put option
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
======== ========= ========= ======== ======== ======== ========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
94
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.3 Liquidity risk (continued)
As at 31 December 2019, the Group and the Company had a negative working capital
respectively. Subsequent to reporting date, the Group has secured funding which shall
amongst others assist in managing its working capital and continue funding its operations
and financial obligations (see note 2.2.1).
24.4 Market risk
Market risk relates to the risk that changes in market prices, such as interest rates and
foreign exchange rates, will impact the Group‘s and the Company‘s income or the value of
their financial instruments. The objective of market risk management is to manage and
control market risk exposures within acceptable parameters, while optimising the return.
24.4.1 Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument
will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
As at 31 December 2019 and 2018, the Group and the Company are minimally exposed to
interest risk emanating from balances with related parties.
24.4.2 Currency risk
Currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will
fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. Currency risk does not arise from
non-monetary items or from financial instruments denominated in the functional currency
of the Group companies.
The Group companies are exposed to currency risk mainly on financial instruments that
are denominated in a currency other than the functional currency (the Euro), primarily the
Sweden Kronor (SEK), Norway Kroner (NOK), British Sterling (GBP), Canadian Dollar (CAD),
and New Zealand Dollar (NZD).
The summary quantitative data about the Group’s and the Company’s exposure to currency
risk as reported to the management of the Group is as follows.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
95
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.4 Market risk (continued)
24.4.2 Currency risk (continued)
Group
EUR equivalent
GBP SEK NOK CAD NZD
2019 Cash and cash
equivalents 1,161,557 12,057 47,267 2,359 8,355
Trade and other
receivables 179,314 - 269,749 - -
-------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total assets 1,340,871 12,057 317,016 2,359 8,355
========= ======== ======== ======= ======== Trade and other
payables (3,148,592) (16,671) (495,710) (2,150) (113)
Lease liability - - (256,590) - -
Deferred
consideration (1,634,900) - - - -
-------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total liabilities (4,776,492) (16,671) (752,300) (2,150) (113)
========== ====== ======== ====== ======== Net balance sheet
exposure (EUR
equivalent) (3,435,621) (4,614) (435,285) 209 8,242
======== ======= ======== ======= ======= Net balance sheet
exposure (foreign
currency)
(2,923,026) (48,207) (4,293,566) 305 13,724
========== ======== ======== ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
96
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.4 Market risk (continued)
24.4.2 Currency risk (continued)
EUR equivalent
GBP SEK NOK CAD NZD
2018
Cash and cash
equivalents 2,129 66,253 64,491
1,773
7,482
Trade and other
receivables - - 252 - -
Amounts due from
other related
parties
779,814
-
-
-
-
-------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total assets 781,943 66,253 64,743 1,773 7,482
========= ======== ======== ======= ======== Trade and other
payables (157,262) (42,207) (84,229)
(116)
(537)
Deferred
consideration (4,441,829) - - - -
Contingent
consideration (1,371,970) - - - -
---------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- -------------
Total liabilities (5,971,061) (42,207) (84,229)
(116)
(537)
========== ====== ======== ====== ======== Net balance sheet
exposure (EUR
equivalent)
(5,189,118)
24,046
(19,486)
1,657
6,945
======== ======= ======== ======= ======= Net balance sheet
exposure
(foreign
currency) (4,641,822) 246,591 (193,849)
2,586
11,845
========== ======== ======== ======= =======
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
97
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.4 Market risk (continued)
24.4.2 Currency risk (continued)
Company
EUR equivalent
2019 GBP SEK NOK
Cash and cash equivalents 12,170 - 905
-------------- ------------ ------------ Total assets 12,170 - 905
========= ======== ========
Trade and other payables - (251) (505)
---------------- ---------- ------------- Total liabilities - (251) (505)
========== ====== ========
Net balance sheet
exposure (EUR
equivalent) 12,170 (251) 400
======== ======= ========
Net balance sheet
exposure (foreign
currency) 10,354 (2,625) 3,945
========== ======== ========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
98
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.4 Market risk (continued)
24.4.2 Currency risk (continued)
EUR equivalent
2018 GBP SEK NOK
Cash and cash equivalents 41 588 8,306
Amounts due from other
related parties
779,814
-
-
-------------- ------------ ------------ Total assets 779,855 588 8,306
========= ======== ========
Trade and other payables - - (5,691)
Deferred consideration (4,441,829) - -
Contingent consideration (1,371,970) - -
---------------- ---------- ------------- Total liabilities (5,813,799) - (5,691)
========== ====== ========
Net balance sheet
exposure (EUR
equivalent) (5,033,944)
588
2,615
======== ======= ========
Net balance sheet
exposure (foreign
currency) (4,503,014) 6,035 26,013
========== ======== ========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
99
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.4 Market risk (continued)
24.4.2 Currency risk (continued)
The following significant exchange rates were applied during the period:
Average rate Reporting date
spot rate
2019 2018 2019 2018
GBP 0.8778 0.8847 0.8508 0.8945
SEK 10.5891 10.2583 10.4468 10.2548
NOK 9.8511 9.5957 9.8638 9.9483
CAD 1.4855 1.5294 1.4598 1.5605
NZD 1.6998 1.7065 1.6653 1.7056
A reasonably possible 5 percent strengthening of the Euro against the GBP, SEK, NOK,
CAD and NZD at 31 December would have affected the measurement of financial
instruments denominated in a foreign currency and affected equity and profit or loss by
the amounts shown below. This analysis assumes that all other variables, remain constant.
Group Company
2019 2018
2019
2018
€ € € €
GBP 171,781 259,456 (609) 251,697
SEK 231 (1,202) 13 (29)
NOK 21,764 974 (20) (131)
CAD (10) (83) - -
NZD (412) (347) - -
------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Total 193,354 258,798 (616) 251,537
======== ======== ======== ========
A 5 percent weakening of the euro against the above currencies at 31 December would
have had the equal but opposite effect on the above currencies to the amounts shown
above, on the basis that all other variables remain constant.
The directors believe that the Group’s currency risk is not significant in relation to the
Group’s transactions as it retains bank accounts in the above currencies and effects
deposits and withdraws in such currencies.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
100
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.5 Accounting classification and fair value (continued)
The Group
31 December 2019 31 December 2018
Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value
Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
€ € € € € € € €
Financial assets at fair value
Mandatory at FVPL – Other
Mutual option - - - - - - - -
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Financial assets at amortised cost
Trade and other receivables 2,287,118 - - - 2,291,090 - - -
Cash and cash equivalents 1,643,207 - - - 2,294,666 - - -
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through
profit or loss
Contingent consideration - - - - (1,371,970) - - (1,371,970)
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables (6,063,341) - - - (4,822,225) - - -
Deferred consideration (1,643,900) - - - (4,441,829) - - -
Loan payable (14,663,571) - - - - - - -
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
101
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.5 Accounting classification and fair value (continued)
The Company
31 December 2019 31 December 2018
Carrying Fair Value Carrying Fair Value
Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Amount Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
€ € € € € € € €
Financial assets at fair value
Mandatory at FVPL – Other
Mutual option - - - - - - - -
Financial assets not measured at fair value
Financial assets at amortised cost
Trade and other receivables 2,158,037 - - - 892,722 - - -
Cash and cash equivalents 98,802 - - - 1,346,242 - - -
Financial liabilities measured at fair value
Financial liabilities measured at fair value through
profit or loss
Contingent consideration - - - - (1,371,970) - - (1,371,970)
Guarantee liability (1,634,900) - - (1,634,900) - - - -
Financial liabilities not measured at fair value
Other financial liabilities
Trade and other payables (776,006) - - - (540,099) - - -
Deferred consideration - - - - (4,441,829) - - -
Loan payable (14,663,571) - - - - - - -
========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
102
24 Financial instruments – fair values and risk management (continued)
24.6 Fair values versus carrying amounts
The carrying amount of financial assets and liabilities that are measured at amortised cost
approximates the fair value at the reporting date. The other financial liabilities are
measured at fair value. Open bets approximated their fair values. Open bets are classified
as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy since significant unobservable inputs are utilised in
the establishment of fair value. The fair value of such bets is purely based on expectations
as to the outcome of the bets. Changes in these expectations are not expected to have a
material effect on their carrying amounts.
24.7 Capital management
The Company’s and Group’s policy is to maintain a strong capital base so as to maintain
investor, creditor and market confidence and to sustain future development of the
business.
The Company is required to hold regulatory capital for its public limited company status in
accordance with Article 104(1) to Article 104(3) of the Companies Act, 1995 (Chapter 386,
Laws of Malta). The minimum capital requirement must be maintained at all times
throughout the period. As at 31 December 2019, as the net assets were more than half of
its called up issued share capital, the Company was deemed to be in compliance with the
requirements of the Companies Act.
24.8 Financial guarantees
The Company is committed to provide the necessary financial support to its subsidiary
companies as and when the need arises.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
103
25 Operational risk
25.1 The Group holds iGaming licenses issued by the Malta Gaming Authority, and the Swedish
Gaming Authority. Furthermore, during 2019 the Group operated under a white-label
agreement with an entity that held a licence issued by Curacao eGaming and the UK
Gambling Commission, until such time that it acquired this entity (refer to note 15).
Following this, the said agreement continued to exist as an agreement between two
subsidiaries within the Group.
On the strength of the above, the Group was engaged in online gaming with punters with
an emphasis on European countries. The Group operated within a rapidly evolving legal
and regulatory environment. During the recent past, various jurisdictions have introduced
a swath of legislation meant to regulate the sector resulting in requiring operators to hold
specific licenses and be subject to gaming and related taxes. The divergence in
interpretation of the different legislative frameworks and the stand taken by regulators,
together with the trend of regularisation continues, and a number of countries are in the
process of issuing similar regimes in the near future. Such changes to the regulatory,
legislative and fiscal regimes within the iGaming space could result in the Group being
liable for additional costs in order to comply with the above, which costs cannot be
quantified in view of the uncertainty of future events not within the control of the Group.
The directors of the Group do not anticipate that the outcome of such events, if any, should
have a material adverse effect upon the Group’s financial position. This is particularly the
case in view of the fact the Group has seized it B2C operations on 23 December 2019.
26 Related parties
26.1 Ultimate controlling party
The Company is the ultimate parent company of the Group.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (PUBL) (“Bank”) is acting as Registrar in respect of
depositary receipts issued by the Bank in respect of the ordinary shares of the Company
held by the Bank.
As at 31 December 2019 and 2018, the said depositary receipts are registered in the
Norwegian Central Securities Depository (the “VPS”). All the depositary receipts,
amounting to 99% of the ordinary shares of the Company’s issued share capital, were
registered in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository (the “VPS”). All the depositary
receipts registered in VPS have a corresponding number of Company ordinary shares
registered in the Company’s shareholders register in Malta in the name of Skandinaviska
Enskilda Banken AB.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
104
26 Related parties (continued)
26.1 Ultimate controlling party
The Company is the ultimate parent company of the Group.
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (PUBL) (“Bank”) is acting as Registrar in respect of
depositary receipts issued by the Bank in respect of the ordinary shares of the Company
held by the Bank.
As at 31 December 2019 and 2018, the said depositary receipts are registered in the
Norwegian Central Securities Depository (the “VPS”). All the depositary receipts,
amounting to 99% of the ordinary shares of the Company’s issued share capital, were
registered in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository (the “VPS”). All the depositary
receipts registered in VPS have a corresponding number of Company ordinary shares
registered in the Company’s shareholders register in Malta in the name of Skandinaviska
Enskilda Banken AB.
As at 31 December 2019 and 2018, the largest holders of depositary receipts
(“Shareholders”) were Tigerstaden AS, Middelborg Invest AS (both having the same
registered address as at the reporting date) and Klein Invest AS a company registered in
Norway with its registered address at Hans Nielsen Hauges gt37C, Oslo 0481. As at the
date of approval of the financial statements, none of the Shareholders had ultimate control
of the Company.
Also the Bank produces consolidated financial statements – refer to
https://sebgroup.com/investor-relations. No other entity in the Group produces
consolidated financial statements.
26.2 Key management personnel and director transactions
The only transaction during the period undertaken between the Company and the directors
related to the remuneration paid which amounted to €503,462 (2018: €375,494) (see note
8.1).
Similarly, at Group level, the only transaction during the year related to the directors’
remuneration paid which amounted to €842,198 (2018: €478,431) (see note 8.1).
26.3 Other related party transactions and balances
The directors consider the Company and the other undertakings within or outside the
Group to be related parties in so far as such parties are ultimately owned and controlled by
the Company.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2019
________________________________________________________________________
105
26 Related parties (continued)
26.3 Other related party transactions and balances (continued)
The Group
Amounts due
by / (to)
related undertakings
2019
2018
€ €
Balance at 1 January (4,980,564) -
Effect of prior period transactions with former
coventurer now eliminated on consolidation
(1,654,900) -
Management fee income
(including VAT)
141,600
-
Management fee cost (2,000) -
Recharging of expenses
by the Company to
827,658
-
Funds advanced to 2,833 8,075
Payments to (29,130) -
Payments by the Company on behalf of 158,682 585,817
Wages and salaries paid by the Company on behalf
off
556,266 240,981
Deferred consideration payable to - (4,441,829)
Contingent consideration payable to - (1,371,970)
Unwinding of interest on deferred consideration (171,697) -
Settlement of deferred consideration 4,628,855 -
Fair value movement of contingent consideration 1,371,970 -
Foreign exchange differences (6,070) (1,638)
------------------- -------------------
Balance at 31 December 843,503 (4,980,564)
======== ========
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the period from 8 November 2017 to 31 December 2018
106
26 Related parties (continued)
26.3 Other related party transactions and balances (continued)
The Company
Amounts due from/(to)
subsidiary undertakings
Amounts due from/(to) other
related undertakings
2019 2018
2019 2018
€ € € €
Balance at 1 January 8,432,197 -
(4,980,564) -
Management fee
(including VAT) 991,200
1,416,000 141,600
-
Recharging of expenses
by the Company to 305,621
179,493 65,523
-
Funds advanced to 3,869,923 1,993,532 2,833 8,075
Funds advanced from (828,608) (125,450) - -
Payments to - - 2,250 -
Payments on behalf of the Company (54,956) - - -
Payments by the
Company on behalf of 1,241,942
4,603,421 127,740
585,817
Wages and salaries paid by the
Company 804,685
- 556,266
240,981
Receipts from (125,000) - (31,381) -
Receipts by the Company on behalf of (877,978) - - -
Issue of share options - 120,187 - -
Deferred consideration payable to
-
- -
(4,441,829)
Contingent consideration payable to
-
- -
(1,371,970)
Transfers of shares to 240,000 -
Loans provided to 11,133,757 - - -
Interest income 429,389 5,014 - -
Unwinding of interest on deferred
consideration - - (171,697) -
Fair value movement of contingent
consideration - - 1,371,970 -
Settlement of deferred consideration - - 4,628,855
Consideration paid on behalf of the
Company (6,218,675) - - -
Guarantee liability payable to (1,488,428) - - -
Fair value movement of guarantee
liability (60,712) - - -
Foreign exchange differences
(72,569)
- (6,070)
(1,638)
Re-allocation of balances 1,654,900 - (1,654,900) -
Provision on related party balances (5,152,913) - - -
------------------ ------------------ ------------------ -------------------
Balance at 31 December 13,983,775 8,432,197 52,425 (4,980,564)
======== ======== ======== ========
Information on amounts due from / (to) related parties are set out in notes 11and 21 to
these financial statements.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the period from 8 November 2017 to 31 December 2018
107
27 Leases
The Group
During 2018, one of the subsidiary companies had entered into a lease agreement for the
lease of office space located in Malta. The lease was for a period of three years (initial
period). After the initial period (effective July 2021), the subsidiary had the option to extend
the lease by a further two years. The rent for the leased premises is of €186,000 per annum
which is increased by 3% at the end of the initial period. Previously, this lease was
classified as an operating lease under IAS 17 Leases. This lease was terminated at 31
December 2019 and in lieu thereof a new lease agreement with another third party was
entered into by the Company for the rental of office space for a period of 36 months. The
rent for the leased premises is of €630,000 per annum.
During the current year, in addition to the above, another subsidiary rents out office space
in Norway for a monthly rent of NOK 60,000 payable monthly in advance, for a period up
to February 2024, while another subsidiary rents out office space in London for annual rent
of £60,498, for a period up to May 2021, which rent increases to £67,408 as from the
second year. As a result of the termination of the B2C operations, this lease was
terminated. No Right-of-Use asset and related lease liability has been recognised for this
and the similar lease previously held by a fellow subsidiary company referred to above.
Information about leases for which the Company and the Group is a lessee is presented
below.
27.1 Right-of-use assets
Right-of-use assets related to leased property, are disclosed in note 13 to the financial
statements.
27.2 Amounts recognised in profit or loss
Group Company Subsidiaries
€ € €
2019 – Leases under IFRS 16
Interest on lease liabilities 42,408 - 42,408
Amortisation related to leases 211,818 - 211,818
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
254,226 - 254,226
2018 – Operating leases under IAS 17
Lease expenses 106,731 - 106,731
---------------- ---------------- ----------------
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the period from 8 November 2017 to 31 December 2018
108
27 Leases (continued)
27.3 Amounts recognised in statement of cash flows
Group Company
Subsidiaries
€ € €
Total cash outflow for leases for
the year 235,994 - 235,994
======= ===== =======
27.4 Lease liabilities
At 31 December 2019, lease liabilities are analysed as follows:
Group Company Subsidiaries
€ € €
Non-current lease liabilities 1,277,858 1,091,750 186,108
Current lease liabilities 373,628 303,146 70,482
---------------- ----------------- ----------------
Total lease liabilities 1,651,486 1,394,896 256,590
======= ======= ======
The terms and conditions of the lease liabilities are as follows:
31 December 2019
Currency Incremental
borrowing rate
as at inception
Year of
maturity
Face
value
Carrying
amount
Lease liabilities € 8% 2022 1,575,000 1,394,896
Lease liabilities NOK 8% 2024 3,000,000 2,530,957
====== ======
The incremental borrowing rate has been determined by reference to the rate of interest
that as a lessee, the Company or subsidiaries would have to pay to borrow from its bankers
over a similar term, and with a similar security, the funds necessary to obtain an asset of
a similar value to the right-of-use assets in a similar economic environment.
In addition to the above, during the year the Group, through two of its subsidiaries, has
entered into agreements for leases which are not included with lease liabilities in view of
the fact that the leases are for a period of less than 12 months. The lease expense for
these leases as included with other operating expenses is of €56,572.
River iGaming p.l.c
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the period from 8 November 2017 to 31 December 2018
109
28 Subsequent events
Following the balance sheet date, the Covid-19 outbreak has expanded into a pandemic.
While the nature of the Group’s operations, that is, the offering of IT services as well as
the use of technology should help in ensuring an un-interrupted operation, the Group
continues to follow closely the recommendations and directions issued by the authorities
both locally and overseas to ensure that there is no business interruption. In this regard,
the Group has implemented its business continuity plan which considers various steps that
will continue to be taken depending on the circumstances. Following the outbreak of the
pandemic both locally and overseas the Company continues to provide its B2B services.
KPMG 92, Marina Street Pietà, PTA 9044 Malta Telephone (+356) 2563 1000 Fax (+356) 2566 1000 Website www.kpmg.com.mt
KPMG, a Maltese civil partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
The firm is registered as a
partnership of Certified Public
Accountants in terms of the
Accountancy Profession Act.
A list of partners and directors of
the firm is available at 92,
Marina Street, Pietà, PTA9044,
Malta.
Independent Auditors’ Report
To the Shareholders of River iGaming p.l.c.
1 Report on the Audit of the Financial Statements Opinion We have audited the financial statements of River iGaming p.l.c. (the “Company”) and of the Group of which the Company is the parent, which comprise the statements of financial position as at 31 December 2019, the statements of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes, comprising significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements: (a) give a true and fair view of the financial position of the Company and of the Group
as at 31 December 2019, and of their financial performance and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as adopted by the EU; and
(b) have been properly prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1995 (Chapter 386, Laws of Malta) (the “Act”).
Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (“ISAs”). 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 Company and the Group in accordance with the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants’ Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, together with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in accordance with the Accountancy Profession (Code of Ethics for Warrant Holders) Directive issued in terms of the Accountancy Profession Act (Chapter 281, Laws of Malta), 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.
KPMG 92, Marina Street Pietà, PTA 9044 Malta Telephone (+356) 2563 1000 Fax (+356) 2566 1000 Website www.kpmg.com.mt
KPMG, a Maltese civil partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
The firm is registered as a
partnership of Certified Public
Accountants in terms of the
Accountancy Profession Act.
A list of partners and directors of
the firm is available at 92,
Marina Street, Pietà, PTA9044,
Malta.
Independent Auditors’ Report (continued) To the Shareholders of River iGaming p.l.c. Material uncertainty related to going concern We draw attention to Note 2.2 in the financial statements which explains that the Group has a working capital deficiency, with both the Company and the Group having registered losses during the period. As indicated in that note, the Group has re-aligned its operational strategy. As a result of that process, the directors are projecting that one of the sub-subsidiaries will be the sole cashflow generating component within the Group. As indicated in Note 2.2, that sub-subsidiary currently has only two contracted streams of revenue, and in the absence of new business being secured, the discontinuation of one or both contracts, would negatively impact the cashflows available to the Group. That note further indicates that the Group is required to raise additional funding to support its activities, though such funding has not yet been secured. These circumstances, along with other matters as set forth in Note 2.2 in the financial statements, indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the Company’s and the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter. Other information The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the ‘Directors’ Report’, but does not include the financial statements and our auditors’ report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the directors’ report, on which we report separately below in our ‘Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements’.
KPMG 92, Marina Street Pietà, PTA 9044 Malta Telephone (+356) 2563 1000 Fax (+356) 2566 1000 Website www.kpmg.com.mt
KPMG, a Maltese civil partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
The firm is registered as a
partnership of Certified Public
Accountants in terms of the
Accountancy Profession Act.
A list of partners and directors of
the firm is available at 92,
Marina Street, Pietà, PTA9044,
Malta.
Independent Auditors’ Report (continued) To the Shareholders of River iGaming p.l.c. Responsibilities of the directors for the financial statements The directors are responsible for the preparation of financial statements that (a) give a true and fair view in accordance with IFRS as adopted by the EU, and (b) are properly prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Act, 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 Company’s and the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company and/or the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. The directors are also responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process. 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 will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
KPMG 92, Marina Street Pietà, PTA 9044 Malta Telephone (+356) 2563 1000 Fax (+356) 2566 1000 Website www.kpmg.com.mt
KPMG, a Maltese civil partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
The firm is registered as a
partnership of Certified Public
Accountants in terms of the
Accountancy Profession Act.
A list of partners and directors of
the firm is available at 92,
Marina Street, Pietà, PTA9044,
Malta.
Independent Auditors’ Report (continued) To the Shareholders of River iGaming p.l.c. Auditors’ responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements (continued)
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s and the Group’s internal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of
accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's and the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditors’ report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditors’ report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company and/or the Group to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the financial statements of the Group. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
KPMG 92, Marina Street Pietà, PTA 9044 Malta Telephone (+356) 2563 1000 Fax (+356) 2566 1000 Website www.kpmg.com.mt
KPMG, a Maltese civil partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
The firm is registered as a
partnership of Certified Public
Accountants in terms of the
Accountancy Profession Act.
A list of partners and directors of
the firm is available at 92,
Marina Street, Pietà, PTA9044,
Malta.
Independent Auditors’ Report (continued) To the Shareholders of River iGaming p.l.c.
2 Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements Opinion on the directors’ report The directors are responsible for preparing a directors’ report in accordance with the provisions of article 177 of the Act. We are required to consider whether the information given in the directors’ report for the accounting period for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with those financial statements; and, if we are of the opinion that it is not, we shall state that fact in our report. We have nothing to report in this regard. Pursuant to article 179(3) of the Act, we are also required to:
• express an opinion on whether the directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with the applicable legal requirements; and
• state whether, in the light of the knowledge and understanding of the entity and its environment obtained in the course of our audit of the financial statements, we have identified material misstatements in the directors’ report, giving an indication of the nature of any such misstatements.
In such regards:
• in our opinion, the directors’ report has been prepared in accordance with the applicable legal requirements; and
• we have not identified material misstatements in the directors’ report.
KPMG 92, Marina Street Pietà, PTA 9044 Malta Telephone (+356) 2563 1000 Fax (+356) 2566 1000 Website www.kpmg.com.mt
KPMG, a Maltese civil partnership and a member firm of the KPMG
network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International
Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.
The firm is registered as a
partnership of Certified Public
Accountants in terms of the
Accountancy Profession Act.
A list of partners and directors of
the firm is available at 92,
Marina Street, Pietà, PTA9044,
Malta.
Independent Auditors’ Report (continued) To the Shareholders of River iGaming p.l.c. Matters on which we are required to report by exception by the Act Pursuant to articles 179(10) and 179(11) of the Act, we have nothing to report to you with respect to the following matters:
• proper accounting records have not been kept; or
• the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
• we have not obtained all the information and explanations which, to the best of our knowledge and belief, we require for the purpose of our audit.
The Principal authorised to sign on behalf of KPMG on the audit resulting in this independent auditors’ report is Giles Schembri. KPMG 30 April 2020 Registered Auditors