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THIS DOCUMENT IS IMPORTANT AND REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. If you are in any doubt aboutthe contents of this document or as <strong>to</strong> the action you should take, you should consult an independent professional adviser authorisedunder the United Kingdom Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 who specialises in advising on the acquisition of shares andother securities.<strong>InternetQ</strong> plc and its Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, whose names appear on page 7 of this document, accept responsibility both individually andcollectively for the information contained in this document including responsibility for compliance with the AIM Rules. To thebest of the knowledge and belief of <strong>InternetQ</strong> plc and the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs (who have taken all reasonable care <strong>to</strong> ensure this is thecase), the information contained in this document is in accordance with the facts and does not omit anything likely <strong>to</strong> affectthe import of such information.Application will be made for all of the issued and <strong>to</strong> be issued Ordinary Shares <strong>to</strong> be admitted <strong>to</strong> trading on AIM, a marke<strong>to</strong>perated by the London S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange. It is expected that <strong>Admission</strong> will become effective and that trading in the OrdinaryShares will commence on AIM on 10 December 2010. AIM is a market designed primarily for emerging or smaller companies <strong>to</strong>which a higher investment risk tends <strong>to</strong> be attached than <strong>to</strong> larger or more established companies. AIM securities are not admitted<strong>to</strong> the Official List of the UK Listing Authority. A prospective inves<strong>to</strong>r should be aware of the risks of investing in such companiesand should make the decision <strong>to</strong> invest only after careful consideration and, if appropriate, consultation with an independentfinancial adviser. Each AIM company is required pursuant <strong>to</strong> the AIM Rules for Companies <strong>to</strong> have a nominated adviser. Thenominated adviser is required <strong>to</strong> make a declaration <strong>to</strong> the London S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange on admission in the form set out in ScheduleTwo <strong>to</strong> the AIM Rules for Nominated Advisers. The London S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange has not itself examined or approved the contents ofthis document. The Ordinary Shares are not dealt on any other recognised investment exchange and no such other applications havebeen made.This document comprises an admission document drawn up in accordance with the AIM Rules. This document does notconstitute an offer of transferable securities <strong>to</strong> the public within the meaning of sections 85 and 102B of the Financial Servicesand Markets Act (“FSMA”). Therefore this document is not an approved prospectus for the purposes of, and as defined in,section 85 of FSMA and has not been prepared as an approved prospectus in accordance with the prospectus rules made undersection 73 of FSMA and has not been approved by the UKLA or by any other authority which would be a competent authorityfor the purposes of the Prospectus Directive (Directive 2003/71/EC) (the “Prospectus Directive”).<strong>InternetQ</strong> plc(Incorporated and registered in England and Wales under the Companies Act 2006 with Registered No. 05512988)Placing of 5,641,025 Ordinary Shares of 0.25 pence each at£1.20 per Ordinary Share and<strong>Admission</strong> <strong>to</strong> trading on AIM, a market of the London S<strong>to</strong>ck ExchangeNominated AdviserGrant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate FinanceBrokerJendens Securities LimitedSHARE CAPITAL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PLACING AND ADMISSIONIssued and fully paidNumberAmount25,697,435 £64,243.5875All the Ordinary Shares will, on <strong>Admission</strong>, rank pari passu in all respects with the existing Ordinary Shares in issue and willrank in full for all dividends and other distributions declared, paid or made in respect of the Ordinary Shares after <strong>Admission</strong>.Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance, a division of Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP, which is authorised and regulated by theFinancial Services Authority, is the Company’s nominated adviser for the purposes of the AIM Rules and as such itsresponsibilities are owed solely <strong>to</strong> the London S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange plc and are not owed <strong>to</strong> the Company or any Direc<strong>to</strong>r or anyother entity or person. Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance will not be responsible <strong>to</strong> anyone other than the Company forproviding the protection afforded <strong>to</strong> clients of Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance or for advising any other person inconnection with the Placing and <strong>Admission</strong>.Jendens Securities Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, is acting exclusively for theCompany as its broker in relation <strong>to</strong> the Placing, and will not be responsible <strong>to</strong> anyone other than the Company for providingthe protections afforded <strong>to</strong> clients of Jendens Securities Limited or advising any other person on the Placing and the contentsof this document or any matter referred <strong>to</strong> herein.No representation or warranty, express or implied, is made by Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance or Jendens SecuritiesLimited as <strong>to</strong> the contents of this document (without limiting the statu<strong>to</strong>ry rights of any person <strong>to</strong> whom this document isissued) and Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance and Jendens Securities Limited have not checked the contents of any part ofthis document for the accuracy of any information or opinions contained in this document or for any omissions of information.Prospective inves<strong>to</strong>rs should read the whole text and contents of this document and should be aware that an investment in theCompany is speculative and involves a high degree of risk. In particular, prospective inves<strong>to</strong>rs’ attention is drawn <strong>to</strong> the sectionentitled “RISK FACTORS” in Part II of this document.Copies of this document will be available during normal business hours on any day (except Saturdays, Sundays and UK publicholidays) free of charge <strong>to</strong> the public at the offices of Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance, 30 Finsbury Square, LondonEC2P 2YU, for one month from the date of <strong>Admission</strong>.


IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThe distribution of this document and the making of the Placing in certain jurisdictions may be restrictedby law and therefore persons in<strong>to</strong> whose possession this document comes should inform themselves aboutand observe any restrictions, including those set out below. Any failure <strong>to</strong> comply with these restrictionsmay constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. In particular, the issue orcirculation of this document may be prohibited in countries other than those in relation <strong>to</strong> which noticesare given below and, in such cases, only in the circumstances set out in such notices.The information below is for general guidance only and it is the responsibility of any person or personsin possession of this document and wishing <strong>to</strong> make an application for Ordinary Shares <strong>to</strong> informthemselves of, and <strong>to</strong> observe, all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction.No person has been authorised by the Company <strong>to</strong> issue any advertisement or <strong>to</strong> give any informationor <strong>to</strong> make any representation in connection with the contents of this document and, if issued, givenor made, such advertisement, information or representation must not be relied upon as having beenauthorised by the Company. This document does not constitute, and may not be used for the purposesof, an offer or solicitation <strong>to</strong> anyone in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is notauthorised or <strong>to</strong> any person <strong>to</strong> whom it is unlawful <strong>to</strong> make such offer or solicitation. In particular, thisdocument does not constitute an offer <strong>to</strong> sell or the solicitation of an offer <strong>to</strong> buy any of the OrdinaryShares in Canada, Australia, South Africa, the Republic of Ireland or Japan (collectively, the“Prohibited Terri<strong>to</strong>ries”) and this document should not be forwarded or transmitted <strong>to</strong> or in<strong>to</strong> theProhibited Terri<strong>to</strong>ries or <strong>to</strong> any resident, national, citizen or corporation, partnership or other entitycreated or organised under the laws thereof or in any other country outside the United Kingdom wheresuch distribution may lead <strong>to</strong> a breach of any legal or regula<strong>to</strong>ry requirement. The distribution of thisdocument may be restricted and accordingly persons in<strong>to</strong> whose possession this document comes arerequired <strong>to</strong> inform themselves about and <strong>to</strong> observe such restrictions.United StatesThe Ordinary Shares have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act, or under thesecurities legislation of any state of the United States. Accordingly, the Ordinary Shares may not,directly or indirectly, be offered, sold or delivered within the United States except pursuant <strong>to</strong> anexemption from, or in a transaction not subject <strong>to</strong>, the registration requirements of the Securities Actand, subject <strong>to</strong> certain exceptions, may not be offered, sold or delivered <strong>to</strong> or for the account or benefi<strong>to</strong>f any person located in the United States. Neither this document nor any copy of it may be sent ortaken in<strong>to</strong> the United States nor may it be distributed <strong>to</strong> any US person (within the meaning ofRegulation S).European Economic AreaIn relation <strong>to</strong> each Member State of the European Economic Area which has implemented theProspectus Directive (each, a “Relevant Member State”) an offer <strong>to</strong> the public of the Ordinary Sharesmay not be made, without the issue of a prospectus, in that Relevant Member State, except that an offer<strong>to</strong> the public in that Relevant Member State of any Ordinary Shares may be made at any time underthe following exemptions under the Prospectus Directive, if they have been implemented in thatRelevant Member State:(a) <strong>to</strong> legal entities which are authorised or regulated <strong>to</strong> operate in the financial markets or, if not soauthorised or regulated, whose corporate purpose is solely <strong>to</strong> invest in securities;(b) <strong>to</strong> any legal entity which has two or more of: (1) an average of at least 250 employees during thelast financial year; (2) a <strong>to</strong>tal balance sheet of more than €43,000,000; and (3) an annual turnoverof more than €50,000,000, as shown in its last annual or consolidated accounts;(c) by an authorised person <strong>to</strong> fewer than 100 natural or legal persons (other than qualified inves<strong>to</strong>rsas defined in the Prospectus Directive); or(d) in any other circumstances falling within Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive,2


provided that no such offer of Ordinary Shares shall result in a requirement for the publication by theCompany or an authorised person of a prospectus pursuant <strong>to</strong> Article 3 of the Prospectus Directive.For the purpose of this provision, the expression an “offer <strong>to</strong> the public” in relation <strong>to</strong> any OrdinaryShares in any Relevant Member State means the communication in any form and by any means ofsufficient information on the terms of the offer and any Ordinary Shares <strong>to</strong> be offered so as <strong>to</strong> enablean inves<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> decide <strong>to</strong> purchase any Ordinary Shares, as the same may be varied in that Member Stateby any measure implementing the Prospectus Directive in that Member State and the expression“Prospectus Directive” means Directive 2003/71/EC and includes any relevant implementing measurein each Relevant Member State.Neither the Company nor Jendens Securities Limited (“Jendens”) have authorised, nor do theyauthorise, the making of any offer of Ordinary Shares through any financial intermediary on theirbehalf, other than offers made by the Company or Jendens under the Placing.Each person in a Relevant Member State who receives any communication in respect of, or whoacquires any Placing Shares under the Placing, will be deemed <strong>to</strong> have represented, warranted andagreed <strong>to</strong> and with the Company and/or Jendens that:(a) it is a qualified inves<strong>to</strong>r within the meaning of the law in that Relevant Member Stateimplementing Article 2(1)(e) of the Prospectus Directive or it is itself acquiring Ordinary Sharesfor a <strong>to</strong>tal consideration of not less than €50,000; and(b) in the case of any Ordinary Shares acquired by it as a financial intermediary, as that term is usedin Article 3(2) of the Prospectus Directive, (i) the Ordinary Shares acquired by it in the Companyhave not been acquired on behalf of, nor have they been acquired with a view <strong>to</strong> their offer orresale <strong>to</strong>, persons in any Relevant Member State other than qualified inves<strong>to</strong>rs, as that term isdefined in the Prospectus Directive, or in circumstances in which the prior consent of Jendens hasbeen given <strong>to</strong> the offer or resale; or (ii) where Ordinary Shares have been acquired by it on behalfof persons in a Relevant Member State other than qualified inves<strong>to</strong>rs, the offer of those OrdinaryShares <strong>to</strong> it is not treated under the Prospectus Directive as having been made <strong>to</strong> such persons.FranceThis document does not constitute a general offer <strong>to</strong> inves<strong>to</strong>rs resident in France <strong>to</strong> subscribe for theOrdinary Shares. This document will be made available only <strong>to</strong> institutional inves<strong>to</strong>rs in the sense ofthe French Monetary and Financial Code (investisseurs qualifiés). Such institutional inves<strong>to</strong>rs may takepart in the offer solely for their own account, as provided in Articles D. 411-1, D. 411-2, D. 734-1,D. 744-1, D. 754-1 and D. 764-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code. The financialinstruments thus acquired cannot be distributed directly or indirectly <strong>to</strong> the public otherwise than inaccordance with Articles L. 411-1, L. 411-2, L. 412-1 and L. 621-8 <strong>to</strong> L. 621-8-3 of the Monetary andFinancial Code.Further, the provision of this document <strong>to</strong> any person will be made for general information purposesonly and not in connection with a “public offering” as defined under Article L.411-1 of the FrenchMonetary and Financial Code and therefore not as a prospectus in the context of Article L.412-1 ofthe French Monetary and Financial Code.GreeceProspective inves<strong>to</strong>rs should not treat the contents of this document as advice relating <strong>to</strong> legal, tax,investment or any other matters. Prospective inves<strong>to</strong>rs should inform themselves as <strong>to</strong>: (a) the legalrequirements of their own countries for the purchase, holding, transfer or other disposal of theOrdinary Shares; (b) any foreign exchange restrictions applicable <strong>to</strong> the purchase, holding, transfer orother disposal of the Ordinary Shares which they might encounter; and (c) the income and other taxconsequences which may apply in their own countries as a result of the purchase, holding, transfer orother disposal of the Ordinary Shares. Prospective inves<strong>to</strong>rs must rely upon their own representatives,including their own legal advisers and accountants, as <strong>to</strong> legal, tax, investment or any other relatedmatters concerning the Company and an investment therein. Statements made in this document arebased on the law and practice currently in force, and are subject <strong>to</strong> change. This document should be3


ead in its entirety. All Shareholders are entitled <strong>to</strong> the benefit of, and are bound by and are deemed <strong>to</strong>have notice of, the provisions of the Articles.SwitzerlandThis document does not constitute a general offer <strong>to</strong> inves<strong>to</strong>rs resident in Switzerland <strong>to</strong> subscribe forthe Ordinary Shares. This document will be made available only <strong>to</strong> institutional inves<strong>to</strong>rs withprofessional treasury departments (professioneller Tresorerie). Further, the provision of this document<strong>to</strong> any person will be made for general information purposes only and not in connection with a “publicoffering” as defined under Article 652a of the Swiss Code of Obligations (Bundesgesetz vom 30 März1911 betreffend die Ergänzung des Schweizerischen Zivilgesetzbuches (Fünfter Teil: Obligationenrecht)and therefore not as a prospectus in the context of Article 652a of the Swiss Code of Obligations).FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTSThis document contains forward-looking statements. These relate <strong>to</strong> the Company’s future prospects,developments and strategies. Forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms andphrases such as “believe”, “could”, “envisage”, “estimate”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “seek”, “target”,“may”, “plan”, “will” or the negative of those, variations or comparable expressions, includingreferences <strong>to</strong> assumptions. The forward looking statements in this document are based on currentexpectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, achievements orperformances of the Group <strong>to</strong> differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forwardlooking statements. There can be no assurance that the results and events contemplated by the forwardlooking statements contained in this document will, in fact, occur. These forward looking statementsare correct, <strong>to</strong> the best of the knowledge and belief of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, only as at the date of thisdocument. The Company will not undertake any obligation <strong>to</strong> release publicly any revisions <strong>to</strong> theseforward looking statements <strong>to</strong> reflect events, circumstances or unanticipated events occurring after thedate of this document except as required by applicable law or by any applicable regula<strong>to</strong>ry authority.4


TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS 5PLACING STATISTICS 6EXPECTED TIMETABLE OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS 6DIRECTORS, SECRETARY AND ADVISERS 7DEFINITIONS 9GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS 13KEY INFORMATION 14Introduction 14Background <strong>to</strong> the mobile marketing industry 14Business description 14Market opportunity 14Summary of financial information 15Key Strengths 15The placing and use of proceeds 15PART I INFORMATION ON THE GROUP 161.1 Introduction 161.2 Background <strong>to</strong> the mobile marketing industry 161.3 Business Description 171.4 The Group’s Technology 191.5 Examples of Mobile Marketing Campaigns 221.6 Key Miles<strong>to</strong>nes of the Group 231.7 Market Opportunity 231.8 Strategy and Prospects 251.9 Summary of Financial Information 261.10 Current Trading and Future Prospects 261.11 Competition 271.12 Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, Senior Management and Organisational Structure 271.13 Key Strengths 301.14 The Placing 311.15 Use of Proceeds 311.16 Dividend Policy 311.17 Incentive Plans 311.18 Taxation 321.19 CREST and Trading in Ordinary Shares 321.20 Relationship Deed 321.21 Orderly Market Arrangements 321.22 Corporate Governance 321.23 Share Dealing Code 331.24 The City Code 331.25 Further Information 33PART II RISK FACTORS 34PART III FINANCIAL INFORMATION 47PART IV ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 975


PLACING STATISTICSPlacing Price £1.20Number of Placing Shares being issued pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Placing 5,641,025Number of Ordinary Shares in issue immediately following <strong>Admission</strong> 25,697,435Placing Shares as a percentage of the Enlarged Share Capital22.0 per cent.Number of Warrants in issue immediately following <strong>Admission</strong> 169,230Estimated gross proceeds of the Placing receivable by the CompanyEstimated net proceeds of the Placing receivable by the Company(inclusive of applicable VAT)Market capitalisation of the Company at the Placing Price on <strong>Admission</strong>£6.8 million£5.7 million£31 millionEXPECTED TIMETABLE OF PRINCIPAL EVENTS<strong>Admission</strong> effective and commencement of dealings in Ordinary Shares on AIM 10 December 2010CREST accounts credited (as applicable) 10 December 2010Expected date of despatch of definitive share certificates for Ordinary Shares 21 December 2010(if applicable)6


DIRECTORS, SECRETARY AND ADVISERSDirec<strong>to</strong>rsCompany SecretaryRegistered OfficeNominated AdviserBrokerReporting AccountantsStuart Cruickshank (Chairman)Panagiotis Dimitropoulos (Vice Chairman and Founder)Konstantinos Korletis (Chief Executive Officer)Veronica Julia Nocetti (Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r)Iain Barrie Johns<strong>to</strong>n (Non-executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r)Michael Gordon Jolliffe (Non-executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r)Lynne SandersonUnited Dominions House51 EastcheapLondon, EC3M 1JPUnited KingdomGrant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance30 Finsbury SquareLondon, EC2P 2YUUnited KingdomJendens Securities Limited11-14 Graf<strong>to</strong>n StreetLondon, W1S 4EWUnited KingdomUKErnst & Young LLP1 More PlaceLondon, SE1 2AFGreeceErnst & Young11th km National Road Athens – LamiaMetamorfossi AttikisAthensGR-144 51GreeceAudi<strong>to</strong>rs UK Audi<strong>to</strong>rs Greek Audi<strong>to</strong>rsAG KakourisErnst & Young1 Kings Avenue 11th km National Road AthensWinchmore Hill– LamiaLondon, N21 3NAMetamorfossi AttikisUnited KingdomAthensGR-144 51GreeceSolici<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> the Company As <strong>to</strong> English law: As <strong>to</strong> Greek lawClyde & Co LLPStavros KratisUnited Dominions House 132 Afroditis Str51 Eastcheap P FaliroLondon, EC3M 1JP TK 17562United KingdomAthensGreeceSolici<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> the NominatedAdviser and BrokerOlswang LLP90 High HolbornLondon, WC1V 6XXUnited Kingdom7


Financial Public RelationsRegistrarISIN numberTradable instrumentdisplay mnemonicWebsiteBuchanan Communications Limited45 MoorfieldsLondon, EC2Y 9AEUnited KingdomShare Registrars LimitedSuite E, First Floor9 Lion and Lamb YardFarnham, GU9 7LLUnited KingdomGB00B5BJJR09INTQwww.internetq.com8


DEFINITIONSThe following definitions apply throughout this document, unless the context requires otherwise:“Act” or “Companies Act”the Companies Act 2006 of England and Wales“1985 Act” the Companies Act 1985 of England and Wales“<strong>Admission</strong>”“AIM”“AIM Rules”“Articles”“Board” or “Direc<strong>to</strong>rs”“Business Day”“CAGR”“Certified” or “in Certified form”“CIS”“City Code”“Company”“CREST”“CREST Regulations”“Disclosure and TransparencyRules”“Enlarged Share Capital”“Escape”“EU”“Euribor”admission of the entire issued and <strong>to</strong> be issued share capital ofthe Company <strong>to</strong> trading on AIMAIM, the market of that name operated by the London S<strong>to</strong>ckExchangethe AIM Rules for Companies and the AIM Rules forNominated Advisers each published by the London S<strong>to</strong>ckExchangethe articles of association of the Company as at the date of<strong>Admission</strong>the current board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs of the Company, whose names areset out on page 7 of this documenta day (other than Saturday or Sunday or public holidays) whenthe banks are open for business in LondonCompound Annual Growth Ratethe description of a share or other security that is not held inuncertified form (that is not CREST)Commonwealth of Independent Statesthe UK City Code on Takeovers and Mergers<strong>InternetQ</strong> plc, a company incorporated in England and Waleswith registered number 05512988the relevant system (as defined in the CREST Regulations) forthe paperless settlement of share transfers and the holding ofshares in uncertificated form which is administered by Euroclearthe Uncertificated Securities Regulations 2001 (SI 2001 No.3755) (as amended from time <strong>to</strong> time)the disclosure and transparency rules made by the FSA inexercise of its function as competent authority pursuant <strong>to</strong>Part VI of FSMAthe issued share capital of the Company immediately following<strong>Admission</strong>, comprising of the existing Ordinary Shares in issueand the Placing SharesEscape Communications Trading Limited, the wholly-ownedsubsidiary of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece incorporated in CyprusEuropean UnionEuro Interbank Offered Rate9


“Euro” or “€”“Euroclear”“Financial Services Authority” or“FSA”“FSMA”the official currency of the European Monetary UnionEuroclear UK & Ireland Limitedthe Financial Services Authority of the United Kingdomthe Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, as amended“Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate the corporate finance division of Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP,Finance” or “Nominated Adviser” which is authorised and regulated by the Financial ServicesAuthority <strong>to</strong> carry on investment business“Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n International” a non-practicing, non-trading international umbrellaorganisation comprising a network of independent member andcorrespondent firms throughout the world. Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>nInternational is not an international/global/worldwidepartnership either in relation <strong>to</strong> all of the members collectively orany two or more members <strong>to</strong>gether. In particular, GrantThorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP does not carry on business in the UnitedStates of America or Canada and is a separately owned andmanaged business from entities known as Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n LLPcarrying on business in those terri<strong>to</strong>ries“Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP”“Group”“<strong>InternetQ</strong> Brazil”“<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece”“<strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland”“<strong>InternetQ</strong> Serbia”a limited liability partnership registered in England and Waleswhose principal place of business is Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n House,Mel<strong>to</strong>n Street, Eus<strong>to</strong>n Square, London NW1 2EP and which isthe UK member firm of Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Internationalthe Company, <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece, the Subsidiaries and theirsubsidiary companies from time <strong>to</strong> time<strong>InternetQ</strong> Do Brasil Atividades De Internet Ltda., the whollyownedsubsidiary of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece (but for one share)incorporated in Brazil<strong>InternetQ</strong> Telecommunication & Internet Services SA, thewholly-owned subsidiary of the Company incorporated inGreece<strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland Sp.z.o.o., the wholly-owned subsidiary of<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece incorporated in Poland<strong>InternetQ</strong> doo Beograd, the former wholly-owned subsidiary of<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece incorporated in Serbia“<strong>InternetQ</strong> Turkey” <strong>InternetQ</strong> Communication Services Trading LLC, thewholly-owned subsidiary of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece (but for 20 shares)incorporated in Turkey“<strong>InternetQ</strong> Ukraine”“Jendens” or “Broker”“London S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange”“MNCs”<strong>InternetQ</strong> Ukraine LLC, the wholly-owned subsidiary of<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece incorporated in UkraineJendens Securities LimitedLondon S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange plcMulti-National Companies10


“Mobile Dialogue”“Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rsIncentive Share Plan”“Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs”“Official List”“Orderly Market Agreement”“Ordinary Shares”“Placee”“Placing”Mobile Dialogue Sp.z.o.o., the wholly-owned subsidiary of<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece incorporated in Polandthe Company’s share incentive plan for its non-executivedirec<strong>to</strong>rs, details of which are set out in paragraph 10 of Part IVof this documentStuart Cruickshank, Iain Johns<strong>to</strong>n and Michael Jolliffethe Official List of the UK Listing Authoritythe lock-in and orderly marketing agreement entered in<strong>to</strong>between Pitragon Investments Limited, Konstantinos Korletis,Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP and Jendens, details of which are se<strong>to</strong>ut in paragraph 12.9 of Part IV of this documen<strong>to</strong>rdinary shares of 0.25 pence each in the share capital of theCompanya person subscribing for Placing Shares under the Placing at thePlacing Pricethe conditional placing of the Placing Shares at the Placing Price“Placing Agreement” the conditional agreement dated 6 December 2010 between (1)the Company (2) the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs (3) Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP and(4) Jendens relating <strong>to</strong> the Placing, further details of which areset out in paragraph 12.7 of Part IV of this document“Placing Price”“Placing Shares”“Pound Sterling” or “£”“Prospectus Rules”“Relationship Deed”“SD&BS department”“Share Incentive Plan”“Shareholders”“Subsidiaries”“UK Listing Authority” or“UKLA”£1.20 per Placing Sharethe 5,641,025 Ordinary Shares which are the subject of and are<strong>to</strong> be issued and allotted pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Placingthe lawful currency of the United Kingdomthe prospectus rules contained in the FSA handbook which arepublished and from time <strong>to</strong> time amended by the FSAan agreement entered in<strong>to</strong> between the Company, PitragonInvestments Limited and Panagiotis Dimitropoulos pursuant <strong>to</strong>which their relationship is regulated, further details of which areset out in paragraph 12.10 of Part IV of this documentSoftware Development and Business Solutions departmentthe Company’s share incentive plan for its employees, details ofwhich are summarised in paragraph 10 of Part IV of thisdocumentholders of Ordinary Sharessubsidiaries of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece being Escape, <strong>InternetQ</strong> Brazil,<strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland, <strong>InternetQ</strong> Turkey, <strong>InternetQ</strong> Ukraine andMobile Dialoguethe United Kingdom Listing Authority of the Financial ServicesAuthority, acting in its capacity as the competent authority forthe purposes of Part VI of FSMA11


“United Kingdom” or “UK”“US$”“US”“Warrants”the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Irelandthe lawful currency of the United States of Americathe United States of Americathe warrants <strong>to</strong> subscribe for 169,230 Ordinary Shares (whichrepresent 3 per cent. of the number of Placing Shares) at thePlacing Price granted by the Company <strong>to</strong> Jendens pursuant <strong>to</strong> awarrant agreement, details of which are summarised inparagraph 12.8 of Part IV of this document12


GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMSThe following definitions apply throughout this document, unless the context requires otherwise:“API”“ARPU”“ASR”“CRM”“EMS”“ERP”“HTTP”“iOS”“IVR”“J2ME”“MAP”“MMS”“MNO”“MOs”“mobile subscribers”“MTs”“MVAS”“OS”“RPU”“SaaS”“SMS”“SOA”“TTS”“TXT”“USSD”“VOIP”“WAP”Application Programming InterfaceAverage Revenue per UserAu<strong>to</strong>matic Speech RecognitionCus<strong>to</strong>mer Relationship ManagementEnhanced Messaging ServiceEnterprise Resource PlanningHypertext Transfer Pro<strong>to</strong>colInternetwork Operating ServiceInteractive Voice ResponseJava 2 Platform Micro EditionMobile Application Pro<strong>to</strong>colMultimedia Messaging ServiceMobile Network Opera<strong>to</strong>rMobile Originatedsubscribers <strong>to</strong> services of mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rsMobile TerminatedMobile Value Added ServicesOperating SystemRevenue Per UserSoftware-as-a-ServiceShort Messaging ServiceService Oriented ArchitectureText-<strong>to</strong>-SpeechText Message or Short Messaging ServiceUnstructured Supplementary Service DataVoice Over Internet Pro<strong>to</strong>colWireless Application Pro<strong>to</strong>col13


KEY INFORMATIONThe following information is extracted from, and should be read in conjunction with, the full text of thisdocument. Inves<strong>to</strong>rs should read the whole document and not rely solely on the information in the “KeyInformation” section or any other information summarised in this document.IntroductionWith its first operations being established in 2000 following the incorporation of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece, theGroup is now a cashflow-positive, profitable technology business. The Group offers mobile marketingsolutions and digital entertainment that facilitate brands, mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs and mediacompanies <strong>to</strong> design and implement targeted, interactive and measurable campaigns by engaging withand entertaining mobile network subscribers via their mobile devices.Background <strong>to</strong> the mobile marketing industryOver the last 20 years, mass media marketing techniques have changed significantly. For the majorityof this period, terrestrial broadcast television was the predominant advertising and marketing medium,using advertising breaks as a method of marketing. This form of communication suffered from thedisadvantages of being costly, difficult <strong>to</strong> change and adapt quickly, interruptive, and for manyconsumers, unwelcome and irrelevant. With the development of the internet, new methods of massmarketing have been developed <strong>to</strong> overcome many of these disadvantages. Google ad words, Facebookand recommendation engines on Amazon and iTunes are good examples of interactive andpersonalised forms of mass marketing.The global proliferation of mobile technology <strong>to</strong>gether with the increasing functionality andaffordability of mobile devices has helped <strong>to</strong> deliver targeted consumer-friendly mass marketing. Anera of ‘mass-market personalisation’ has been created, in which the individual and their personal needs,habits, preferences and desires can be identified, anticipated and marketed <strong>to</strong>.Business descriptionThe Group’s technology platform provides mobile marketing solutions which enable its clients <strong>to</strong> gainbetter access <strong>to</strong> and improve interaction levels with mobile subscribers. Through this mobile marketingtechnology platform, the Group also provides premium digital content directly <strong>to</strong> mobile subscribersthrough its Akazoo module, a proprietary and versatile online and mobile entertainment hub. Akazoooffers its members content within a social network environment, allowing them <strong>to</strong> interact and getrewarded for their loyalty and usage. Apart from its content driven business focus, Akazoo aims atdeveloping mobile communities.Market opportunityCurrently, there are over five billion mobile subscribers worldwide, expected <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>to</strong> over six billionby 2013. The mobile device is now regarded as an integral part of people’s daily lives with it being theonly permanently internet connected portable technology. Mobile devices therefore have the potential <strong>to</strong>be a medium for delivering marketing messages which are highly specialised, targeted and focused.14


Summary of financial informationThe following table summarises key financial data for the Group, which is extracted from Part III ofthis document:Six monthsYear ended Year ended Year ended ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010€m €m €m €mRevenues 9.1 14.0 17.2 18.0EBITDA 1.8 1.9 1.2 2.6Profit/(loss) before tax 1.0 0.6 (1.1) 1.4Total assets 8.0 12.7 14.2 15.2Operating cash flow 0.4 0.3 2.6 3.1The Group’s revenue CAGR over the last three years has been 29 per cent. and in the first six monthsof the current financial year, revenue has increased by 111 per cent. when compared <strong>to</strong> the firstsix months of 2009.Key strengthsThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the Group has, inter alia, the following key strengths <strong>to</strong> support the deliveryof its strategy:●●●●●established in 2000, a his<strong>to</strong>ry of successful operations;an experienced management team;an integrated technology platform;long term business relations with high calibre partners; anda focus on developing markets where the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe a better growth opportunity exists.The placing and use of proceedsThe Group is seeking <strong>to</strong> raise gross proceeds of approximately £6.8 million by the issue of5,641,025 Placing Shares at the Placing Price.The net proceeds of the Placing receivable by the Company are expected <strong>to</strong> be approximately£5.7 million and will be used as follows:●●●●<strong>to</strong> fund business development in the markets of interest, by way of working and investment capitalfinancing;<strong>to</strong> further develop Akazoo, the online and entertainment content module of the Group’sinteractive mobile marketing platform, including the re-design of its user interface and theenrichment of its content library;<strong>to</strong> invest in expanding network technology equipment and enhancing the mobile marketinginteractive platform; and<strong>to</strong> set up new offices in key markets that the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe require a more permanent presenceand which can be used as a platform for further expansion in adjacent regions.YOUR ATTENTION IS DRAWN TO THE RISK FACTORS REFERRED TO IN PART II OFTHIS DOCUMENT.15


PART IINFORMATION ON THE GROUP1.1 IntroductionWith its first operations being established in 2000 following the incorporation of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece, theGroup is now a cashflow-positive, profitable technology business. The Group offers mobile marketingsolutions and digital entertainment that enable brands, mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs and mediacompanies <strong>to</strong> design and implement targeted, interactive and measurable campaigns by engaging withand entertaining mobile network subscribers via their mobile devices. The Group is headquartered inAthens and, as at 30 September 2010, employed 65 people across four offices worldwide and operatestwo data centres in Greece and Luxembourg.The ownership of mobile devices and their use for voice communication and data exchange continues<strong>to</strong> expand throughout the world. Globally, there are now over five billion mobile network subscriptionswith around 21 per cent. of these having access <strong>to</strong> high speed services (Wireless Intelligence 2010). Thishas resulted in the mobile device being increasingly used as a <strong>to</strong>ol not only for communication but alsofor accessing new media, marketing and entertainment services. These services provide businesses withthe opportunity <strong>to</strong> engage directly with consumers in an interactive manner. For example, consumersmay respond <strong>to</strong>:●●●an advert by texting <strong>to</strong> a short code in order <strong>to</strong> receive further information about the promotedproduct or service; ordigital coupons transmitted <strong>to</strong> their mobile device in order <strong>to</strong> receive product discounts or <strong>to</strong>p-upservices; oran offer <strong>to</strong> participate in a marketing or promotional campaign, becoming eligible <strong>to</strong> win prizesor loyalty points from their favourite brand or service.The Group offers proprietary technology, digital content and marketing services aimed at creating anengaging experience.The Group has offices in Athens, Istanbul, Warsaw and Limassol. The Group’s strategy is <strong>to</strong> focus onexpanding its business in such developing markets, which the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe are more receptive <strong>to</strong>media and social engagement through a mobile device since more traditional communication methodsare not as established as they are in more developed economies.To date, the Group has delivered consistent growth in terms of revenue generation and is currentlyproducing positive free cash flows despite ongoing investments in improving and expanding itstechnology platform and digital content footprint. This performance is the result of, inter alia:●●●technology efficiency and scalability;focusing on developing markets, where the mobile subscriber population is growing rapidly andsocial interaction has been shaped around the use of mobile devices; anda focused approach <strong>to</strong>wards managing costs and resources.The Company intends <strong>to</strong> raise approximately £5.7 million (net of expenses) by way of the Placing. Theproceeds of the Placing will provide the Company with additional working and investment capital inorder <strong>to</strong> accelerate both organic and acquisitive growth. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that <strong>Admission</strong> willstrengthen the Group’s international profile, allow it <strong>to</strong> expand its technology in new mobile marketingapplications, develop its business in the markets of its choice and increase its chances of attractingtalented professionals. The Placing and <strong>Admission</strong> are therefore seen by the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs as an importantpart of the growth of the Group <strong>to</strong>wards its objective <strong>to</strong> become a world leader in offering mobilemarketing solutions through the use of its technology.1.2 Background <strong>to</strong> the mobile marketing industrySince the creation of mass media technology, companies have used technology <strong>to</strong> communicate withlarge numbers of people in order <strong>to</strong> advertise their products and services.16


The his<strong>to</strong>ry of mass media has been characterised by paradigm shifts in the underlying communicationtechnology, such as the development of the printing press in the 15th century, audio and pho<strong>to</strong>graphicrecordings in the 19th century, radio in the 1920s and television in the 1940s. The emergence of theinternet in 1994 marked another development in the ability <strong>to</strong> communicate with a mass audience withthe added advantage of being able <strong>to</strong> tailor the mass message <strong>to</strong> the individual.Over the last 20 years, mass media marketing techniques have changed significantly. For the majorityof this period, terrestrial broadcast television was the predominant advertising and marketing medium,using advertising breaks as a method of marketing. This form of communication suffered from thedisadvantages of being costly, difficult <strong>to</strong> change and adapt quickly, interruptive, and for manyconsumers, unwelcome and irrelevant. With the development of the internet, new methods of massmarketing have been developed <strong>to</strong> overcome many of these disadvantages. Google ad words, Facebookand recommendation engines on Amazon and iTunes are good examples of interactive andpersonalised forms of mass marketing.The global proliferation of mobile technology <strong>to</strong>gether with the increasing functionality andaffordability of mobile devices has helped <strong>to</strong> deliver targeted consumer-friendly mass marketing. Anera of ‘mass-market personalisation’ has been created, in which the individual and their personal needs,habits, preferences and desires can be identified, anticipated and marketed <strong>to</strong>.With the development of mobile networks as a widely recognised platform of communication,combined with sophisticated database management and associated computer technologies, new massmarketing techniques have evolved beyond online marketing. This new marketing model, termed‘mobile marketing’, allows businesses <strong>to</strong> actively engage directly with the mobile subscriber. It benefitsfrom the fact that mobile devices are usually turned on and kept within personal reach of the user,resulting in a greater target audience. This means that the mobile device is typically open for directcommunication and the marketer has the added ability <strong>to</strong> choose the timing of the receipt of themarketing message as well as the identity of the recipient. Together, these fac<strong>to</strong>rs increase the chancesof eliciting a response from the mobile subscriber in contrast <strong>to</strong> passive forms of advertising which relyon a mobile subscriber going on the internet and then reacting <strong>to</strong> a marketing message.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that during the course of the past six years, the Group has remained focused onthe design of its interactive mobile technology platform and the delivery of marketing solutions whichgenerate revenue and profit growth.1.3 Business DescriptionThe Group’s technology platform provides mobile marketing solutions which enable its clients <strong>to</strong> gainbetter access <strong>to</strong> and improve interaction levels with mobile subscribers. Through this mobile marketingtechnology platform, the Group also provides premium digital content directly <strong>to</strong> mobile subscribersthrough its Akazoo module, a proprietary and versatile online and mobile entertainment hub. Akazoooffers its members content within a social network environment, allowing them <strong>to</strong> interact and getrewarded for their loyalty and usage. Apart from its content driven business focus, Akazoo aims atdeveloping mobile communities.The Group maintains connectivity agreements with mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs in the terri<strong>to</strong>ries inwhich it operates and, in most cases, transacts with its business partners through revenue sharingarrangements under which the net revenues generated from the relevant mobile marketing initiativesare divided. In several cases, those mobile marketing initiatives are devised in cooperation with theopera<strong>to</strong>rs themselves. In other instances, campaigns are instigated by the Group and may be rolled outconcurrently across several mobile opera<strong>to</strong>r networks and in a number of different countries.More specifically, through the use of its mobile marketing platform, the Group tries <strong>to</strong> attract as manymobile subscribers <strong>to</strong> participate in any given campaign and then make them engage with the content.To attract potential mobile subscribers, the Group employs promotional seeding techniques whichinclude the use of traditional media, the use of mobile and also its Akazoo network. Once mobilesubscribers are initially attracted, the Group tries <strong>to</strong> make them engage by offering exciting mobileutilities or providing incentives. The pool of mobile subscribers that eventually engage is analysed and17


profiled in<strong>to</strong> categories in order for the Group <strong>to</strong> design the appropriate loyalty building programs andreward schemes.The ongoing management of mobile marketing campaigns provides the Group with a growingdatabase of performance and response statistics. The knowledge and experience of these campaignsprovides important feedback for the Group’s future campaigns and is also reflected in improvements<strong>to</strong> the Group’s technology platform in order <strong>to</strong> maximise its efficacy.The Group focuses its business activities on such developing markets, where the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe thereis a better growth opportunity than in developed markets. The main reasons for this are based on thefollowing:●●●The number of mobile devices in developing markets grows approximately three times faster thanin developed markets. Therefore, the number of mobile network subscribers is expected <strong>to</strong> growfaster than in developed markets.The age profile of mobile subscribers in developing markets is lower than in developed markets.People are more accus<strong>to</strong>med <strong>to</strong> using mobile internet than in developed markets and are,therefore, more receptive <strong>to</strong> mobile marketing.Consequently, the Group has focused or intends <strong>to</strong> focus its business development activities in Russiaand certain CIS countries, Turkey and the wider Middle East, certain African countries, Brazil andLatin America, selected countries of Southeast Asia and, in respect of Akazoo, Spain. This is shownin the picture below.Markets in which the Group operated in 2009Markets in<strong>to</strong> which the Group entered in 2010Markets in<strong>to</strong> which the Group intends <strong>to</strong> expand in<strong>to</strong> over the next 24 monthsCurrent and Expected Revenue StreamsThe Group currently generates the majority of its revenues from mobile marketing and mobileentertainment activities which include premium SMS subscriptions, music and video downloads andmobile gaming downloads (Akazoo content hub).In the future, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the Group can generate revenue from the advertising andpromotion of brands, the sale of mobile applications and the development and marketing of virtualgoods (such as virtual gifts and Avatar enhancements).18


1.4 The Group’s TechnologyThe Group’s Interactive PlatformExtended Core Functional ServicesThe Group’s interactive platform is offered as a managed or SaaS self-service product, supportingtechnologies for a global mobile audience. The core services supported by the Group’s platform includeSMS, MMS, IVR and mobile internet services.The Group’s platform supports recurring user subscriptions and mobile billing services in cooperationwith the mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs on either a pre-paid or post-paid basis.In addition, the Group has developed services supporting digital content for mobile managementsystems and digital content delivery gateways which are designed <strong>to</strong> offer mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rsand multimedia content providers with media management solutions that cater for most of their needs.Execution & Usage QualitiesThe Group’s platform complements the core services with moni<strong>to</strong>ring and diagnostics interactive <strong>to</strong>olsand services for the immediate identification and resolution of typical campaign management issuesincluding, inter alia, communication failures, system failures, overload or performance issues andsubscriber response profiles.The services and <strong>to</strong>ols included in the Group’s platform are designed <strong>to</strong> scale horizontally with theaddition of multiple instances of the same service <strong>to</strong> the same or different hosts (virtual or physical),but also scale vertically, taking advantage of all additional host resources (i.e. CPU, memory) withoutsacrificing any of the platform’s reliability or manageability.All of the platform’s services are designed with integrated authentication and authorisation support,providing the Group with the ability <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mise user roles according <strong>to</strong> the requirements of theGroup’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers. Furthermore, the platform supports delegated administration, which means thatrequested users can perform the management of the Group’s systems themselves.The platform’s services are based on service templates which encapsulate the common corefunctionality for cus<strong>to</strong>mers. This design, combined with the Group’s ready <strong>to</strong> use services reposi<strong>to</strong>ryand alongside cus<strong>to</strong>mised ad-hoc functionality, provides the platform with an efficient time-<strong>to</strong>-marketservice delivery which maximises the reusability of the products through tested components.19


Distributed ApproachThe Group’s platform is based on a SOA which is characterised by compliance <strong>to</strong> industry standardsand by an extended use of web services as web application program interfaces that are accessed viaHTTP and can be executed on a remote system which hosts the requested services.The platform also makes excessive use of specialised gateways for the following reasons:● The isolation of difficult communication pro<strong>to</strong>cols under an easy <strong>to</strong> use open-web service basedcall interface, allowing simplification of service usage.●The inclusion of capabilities for the achievement of higher performance, au<strong>to</strong>mated moni<strong>to</strong>ringand web based moni<strong>to</strong>ring interfaces. High performance of these gateways is performed withasynchronous parallel operations (with the utilisation of the OS’s multi-threading capabilities).The utilisation of middleware for reliable messaging (message queuing) is another characteristic of theGroup’s platform. By using this, the Group can achieve a higher level of reliability and asynchronousexecution which results in an enhanced performance. Asynchronous message passing and dataprocessing architecture can handle difficult failures such as complete host failure (OS crashes andhardware failure) with the highest possible reliability.Evolution QualitiesPattern driven programming is one of the platform’s most important qualities for the efficiency of itssoftware solutions. This technique has been proven <strong>to</strong> facilitate efficient application development andmaintenance and enhances a developer’s productivity in both the creation and maintenance phases ofa platform’s development lifecycle. Other benefits of this approach are enhanced reliability andpredictability of the coding activity as well as enhanced maintainability of code.Another characteristic of the Group’s platform is the extensive use of open standards which providesinteroperability, embedding and integration of the platform services with other platforms and systems.Furthermore, the platform provides software developers and engineers of the Group well defined APIs,sample codes templates and wizards for easier ‘new features’ creation and effective reuse of existingcomponents.Using an integrated software development and software operations life cycle, combined with iterativedevelopment of frequent releases, the Group has managed <strong>to</strong> achieve rapid development andpro<strong>to</strong>typing of a continuously evolving platform, in both functionality and quality.Finally, the development life cycle is supported by integrated wiki based documentation, issue trackingand source revision control <strong>to</strong>ols for ensuring fast and accurate know-how sharing.The Group’s Interactive Platform ModulesMobile ContestsMobile VotingShort Code MarketingCampaignsMobile Surveys<strong>InternetQ</strong>InteractivePlatformMobile CRM&RewardsMobile CouponsLoyalty &Incentive ProgramsAkazoo Digital Content20


Technology production processTechnology is a key component in implementing the Group’s business strategy. Therefore, it is critical<strong>to</strong> know the potential of the technology and how <strong>to</strong> make it work. In order <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong>these, the Group has formed a SD&BS department as the Group’s main technology team. Resourcesfrom this department combine a broad knowledge of the potential value in emerging technologies, andan understanding of how these technologies can affect the Group’s business. The SD&BS department’smain goal is <strong>to</strong> evaluate different paths <strong>to</strong>wards achieving the business goals; <strong>to</strong> develop the Group’sbusiness solutions and <strong>to</strong> explore the latest high-risk and high-return application technologies with anaim <strong>to</strong> create new revenue streams through innovation.Once a product, an application, or a service has been specified according <strong>to</strong> the business objectives, theSD&BS department becomes involved in all aspects of delivering a technological solution. Thesesolutions are based on:●●●already assimilated technologies;the creation of new technologies for bridging the heterogeneity that characterises the systems,methodologies and policies applied of all involved parties (such as MNOs and media agencies);andthe release of improvements included in the Group’s infrastructure evolution plan which arederived from previous experiences in similar projects.The Group is focused on the following main technology areas for delivering its solutions:● mobile messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS;● mobile applications: WAP and mobile internet, J2ME, iOS, Android and Adobe Air;● web and internet applications;● digital content management including aggregation, publishing, adaptation, protection and delivery;and●mobile payments: premium MOs, premium MTs, silent billing, recurring subscriptions.In order <strong>to</strong> successfully achieve its objectives, the SD&BS department implements a fast paced, iterativemodel. Appropriate resources have been identified and organised in task forces according <strong>to</strong> thefollowing types of business objectives:●●Project delivery task force: For each project, a group is defined consisting of parties interested inthe project and a dedicated development team from the SD&BS department. The main goal is <strong>to</strong>get fast turnover through short delivery lifecycles. The workflow is small and iterative and thegroup follows an agile application development approach. This approach breaks each task in<strong>to</strong>small increments with minimal planning and does not directly involve long-term planning.Iterations are short time frames which typically last from one <strong>to</strong> two weeks. Each iterationinvolves a team working through a full software development cycle including planning,requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing and acceptance testing when a working solutionpro<strong>to</strong>type is demonstrated <strong>to</strong> interested parties. This minimises overall risk and allows the project<strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> changes quickly. Interested parties produce documentation as required. The goal is <strong>to</strong>have an available and stable release (with a given quality) at the end of each iteration. Multipleiterations may be required <strong>to</strong> release a product or new features. Most of the deliverables from thistask force are not retired at the end of their lifecycle but are instead evaluated <strong>to</strong> provide feedbackfor improvements in future projects.Technology adoption task force: The resources for this group are gathered from the ITdepartment’s experts and the SD&BS department’s team leaders. The workflow is longer than theone for project delivery (lasting between four and eight weeks) but also iterative and the goal is <strong>to</strong>extend the current knowledge base through research, isolation of new engineering solutionsapplied during the previous project deliveries and also transformation of them in<strong>to</strong> reusabletechnology infrastructure components. The deliverables of this task force are extensions of thecurrent collection of already assimilated technologies which thus enable faster modelling, analysisand design of new future business objectives.21


●Product evolution task force: Interested parties join the SD&BS department’s team leaders in thisgroup <strong>to</strong> define and plan the evolution path of existing products. It is also a long term iterativeprocess (iteration lasting between four <strong>to</strong> eight weeks) that includes a full cycle of the product’sfunctionality evolution.One of the Group’s main advantages is the internal organisation of resources, by which all the taskforce members work <strong>to</strong>gether on each business objective and, therefore, any knowledge sharing,parallel work on different tasks or the deliverables’ evolution is easier <strong>to</strong> achieve. At the same time,business objective leaders are defining the main technology and architecture paths, making sure thelessons learned from previous projects are identified, registered and shared, prioritising the risks and,on that basis, defining the task distribution in each project.The Group faces challenges <strong>to</strong> bridge, develop and invent new technologies. Almost all of its partnersand cus<strong>to</strong>mers use different applications, technologies and architectures. However, the Group’sadopted production model allows for an easy and efficient accomplishment of the business goals of theGroup and its cus<strong>to</strong>mers through technology upgrades. Despite the different requirements the Groupfaces each time, it is able <strong>to</strong> quickly adapt due <strong>to</strong> its internally proven practices such as:●●●●●identification and standardisation of adoptive processes for different business objectives;balancing of competing stakeholder priorities;advanced collaboration running across task forces;the ability <strong>to</strong> elevate the level of abstraction by re-using already built components and focusing onarchitecture during the early stages; andprogressive approach for extending functionality on <strong>to</strong>p of quality.Technology Support and Client CareThe Group provides adequate and dedicated technical support and cus<strong>to</strong>mer care for the needs of amobile marketing campaign on a 24/7 basis. This enables the Group <strong>to</strong> maintain a high qualitycus<strong>to</strong>mer service.First and second level support for incidents are handled by the dedicated promotion call centre. TheGroup’s support team receives requests from the call centre which are then classified as either critical,major or minor. Response times range from 1 hour <strong>to</strong> 8 hours with resolve times varying from 8 hours<strong>to</strong> 48 hours.1.5 Examples of Mobile Marketing CampaignsRotanaBackground:The Rotana Group (“Rotana”) is one of the Arab world’s largest entertainment companies, consistingof six TV stations, one magazine, seven radio stations, a film production unit and a record label.91 per cent. of Rotana is owned by the Saudi Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal and the remaining 9 per cent.by News Corporation. In the summer of 2010, Rotana was faced with a short deadline <strong>to</strong> source amobile marketing specialist that would engage the diverse Rotana audience (spanning 15 countries,several time zones and languages) with fun and interactive services. Given the technical complexity ofthe project, Rotana chose the Group because of its proven media experience and technical know-howin carrying out such campaigns.Idea:The Group was faced with the challenge of finding an exciting concept which would maximise theengagement and entertainment of the mobile subscriber populations of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan,the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar,Sudan, Syria and Tunisia. The Group designed a series of skill-based quizzes with different thematiccategories for each region and the campaign is currently rolled out across 30 mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rssimultaneously, making it the largest cross-opera<strong>to</strong>r campaign that the Group has performed <strong>to</strong> date.22


Results:The campaign started on 22 July 2010. So far, the campaign has attracted more than 100,000 activeparticipants, with a gradually growing participation and has, <strong>to</strong> date, generated <strong>to</strong>tal project revenuesof approximately US$1 million. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs can confirm that the Group has already starteddiscussions with Rotana, for future projects following the success of the current mobile marketingcooperation.OrangeIn 2009, the Group partnered with a local Polish company <strong>to</strong> bid for a large-scale mobile marketingcampaign of Orange in Poland. The Group, <strong>to</strong>gether with its partner for the project, were awarded themanagement of that campaign which they carried out successfully.On the back of that success, the Group managed <strong>to</strong> be awarded the execution of Orange’s second largescalePolish mobile marketing campaign. During this second campaign, the Group managed <strong>to</strong> yieldan even higher response from mobile subscribers, as evidenced by the increased revenue streams.Consequently, the Group was also awarded the management of Orange’s third consecutive campaignand most recently the Group has been chosen as the partner for the fourth and most recent campaignof Orange, subject <strong>to</strong> signing a binding contract.The above series of successful campaigns is testament <strong>to</strong> the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> deliver satisfac<strong>to</strong>ryservices <strong>to</strong> key clients like Orange.1.6 Key Miles<strong>to</strong>nes of the GroupIn 2001, the Group launched the first interactive SMS service in Greece in partnership with a leadingmobile network opera<strong>to</strong>r.In 2002, the Group acquired its first set of short codes and started <strong>to</strong> market non-mobile networkopera<strong>to</strong>r branded mobile services. These services appeared throughout the whole spectrum oftraditional media, including national TV networks, consumer magazines, newspapers and the radio.In 2003, the Group marketed its first mobile content in Greece. This service was designed <strong>to</strong> operateprimarily through SMS interactive dialogues. At the same time, the Group invested in acquiring thetechnology <strong>to</strong> support premium voice services and <strong>to</strong> create a complete TTS and ASR/IVR platform,<strong>to</strong> support Call TV concepts.In 2006, the Group established operations in Poland where it executed its first large-scale SMSpromotion.In 2007, the Group developed the blueprints for a web/mobile digital content hub enriched with socialnetwork characteristics, naming it Akazoo and continued <strong>to</strong> invest in improving the capabilities of itstechnology platform in order <strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> handle more sophisticated and complex mobile marketingcampaigns.In 2009, the Group carried out 11 large-scale mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>r campaigns and establishedbusiness partnerships with mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs, media companies and brands in countries suchas Poland, Turkey and Greece.In 2010, the Group entered the Brazilian and South African markets, as well as several countries in theMiddle East. In addition, the Group organised and executed its first multi-lingual, cross-opera<strong>to</strong>rmobile marketing campaign across 15 countries simultaneously in partnership with Rotana.1.7 Market OpportunityCurrently, there are over five billion mobile subscribers worldwide, expected <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>to</strong> over sixbillion by 2013. The mobile device is now regarded as an integral part of people’s daily lives with itbeing the only permanently internet connected portable technology. Mobile devices therefore have the23


potential <strong>to</strong> be a medium for delivering marketing messages which are highly specialised, targetedand focused.According <strong>to</strong> ABI Research, as at 2009, mobile marketing and advertising expenditure is expected <strong>to</strong>increase from around US$4.0 billion in 2008 <strong>to</strong> nearly US$29.0 billion in 2014. Mobile entertainmentrevenues (including music, games and video) were estimated <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>tal around US$29.5 billion for 2009and are forecast <strong>to</strong> increase <strong>to</strong> US$47.2 billion by 2013 globally and within that, video services areexpected <strong>to</strong> increase from 31 per cent. of the <strong>to</strong>tal revenues <strong>to</strong> 38 per cent.Research has also shown that globally mobile internet users are expected <strong>to</strong> increase fromapproximately 500 million in 2009 <strong>to</strong> almost 1.2 billion by 2012. Specifically, social network users areforecast <strong>to</strong> increase from 1.9 per cent. of mobile subscribers in 2008 <strong>to</strong> 8.4 per cent. of mobilesubscribers by 2012.The following key drivers support this view of the market’s future development and opportunity forgrowth:●●●●●As a result of decreasing mobile device prices and voice tariffs, better value-for-money offeringsfor data subscribers and favourable regula<strong>to</strong>ry telecom policies worldwide, the number of mobilesubscriptions is increasing globally.The rapid adoption of smart phones is driving the consumption of mobile content and facilitatingmobile marketing initiatives.The number of mobile phone users accessing the internet and using data services is steadilyincreasing in both developed and developing economies. According <strong>to</strong> Tomi Ahonen, in 2008 the<strong>to</strong>tal number of users who occasionally accessed the internet via mobile devices surpassed the<strong>to</strong>tal number of users who occasionally accessed it via a personal computer.Mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs are focusing on data subscriptions due <strong>to</strong> the market commoditisationof voice services. At the end of 2009, global mobile data services revenue was estimated <strong>to</strong> havereached US$182.9 billion and is expected <strong>to</strong> reach US$290.8 billion by the end of 2013 (PortioResearch as at 2009).Technological advancements in high speed networks and advanced mobile devices have allowedmobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> offer mobile entertainment services. In 2008, mobile entertainmentservices (including mobile music, mobile games and mobile video and TV services) generated24


evenues of nearly US$24.0 billion worldwide and are projected <strong>to</strong> grow <strong>to</strong> US$47.2 billion by2013 (Portio Research as at 2009).●●Mobile messaging continues <strong>to</strong> expand, offering mobile marketers the opportunity for ever greaterengagement. In January 2010, the world’s messaging traffic averaged 12 billion SMS text messagesper day, at a global average price of US$0.025 per SMS. This industry generates US$1 million ofrevenue every 4.5 minutes. SMS traffic keeps growing annually as does SMS use in emergingmarkets. While 79 per cent. of all SMS text messaging revenue relates <strong>to</strong> person-<strong>to</strong>-personinteraction, a growing portion of revenue is derived from the use of ‘premium SMS’ services, suchas paying for digital content, engaging in contests and other games and interacting with brands.Mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs traditionally limited the ability of their mobile subscribers <strong>to</strong> accessthird-party services, but more recently they have been enabling the provision of third partycontent, applications and data services in an effort <strong>to</strong> retain their subscription base and boostmobile data revenue growth.1.8 Strategy and ProspectsThe Group is operating in an expanding market. Mobile devices are increasingly being used formarketing campaigns because they are effective at reaching the advertisers’ target audience directly andin a manner in which the responses of the end-user can be measured.Mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs, who are the Group’s principal cus<strong>to</strong>mers, are keen <strong>to</strong> encourage and usethese services because marketing campaigns are often designed <strong>to</strong> be interactive with the mobilesubscriber. Through the subsequent engagement, mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs can drive the ARPU higher.The Group is seeking <strong>to</strong> become a leading provider of mobile marketing solutions, including theprovision of digital content. The principal elements of its strategy are as follows:● Acquire new clients in the markets in which the Group already operates inThe Group intends <strong>to</strong> make use of its existing relationships with principal mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rsin the markets in which it currently operates in order <strong>to</strong> broaden its cus<strong>to</strong>mer base. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rsbelieve that the development of these markets will cause the brands, mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs andmedia companies <strong>to</strong> use mobile marketing as an integral part of their marketing strategy. With a trackrecord of successful campaigns, the Group’s ideas can be adopted by new cus<strong>to</strong>mers, who will need <strong>to</strong>be educated about the advantages of mobile marketing, the breadth and distinctiveness of the Group’ssolutions and ideas and its ability <strong>to</strong> satisfy their marketing requirements. Accordingly, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rsbelieve that the Group can grow its business presence in each of the markets in which it alreadyoperates.● Penetrate new emerging marketsThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs have identified a number of markets which satisfy the Group’s principal businessdevelopment criteria. These include Russia and certain of the CIS countries, South East Asia, theMiddle East and Africa. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are preparing <strong>to</strong> increase the Group’s efforts <strong>to</strong> penetrate thesemarkets by building and strengthening relationships with key mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs in their chosenarea of operation.● Continue <strong>to</strong> invest in the technology platformThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe it is key <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> invest and enhance the functionality of the Group’s mobilemarketing platform, by developing new technology solutions that will further strengthen and broadenthe platform’s capabilities and its user applications. A significant part of that investment will be focusedon improving the Akazoo hub, both in terms of user interface as well as content provision andmanagement.● Pursue strategic acquisitionsThe Group intends <strong>to</strong> continue its geographic expansion in<strong>to</strong> new markets. Consequently, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rswill evaluate and pursue acquisitions in those markets in which they feel the Group can gain acompetitive advantage and in a faster and more cost effective manner. In addition, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs mayevaluate acquisition propositions which will enhance the technological capabilities of the Group or giveit access <strong>to</strong> important new client relationships.25


● Expand sales coverage in new and existing marketsThe Group bases its business development on its ability <strong>to</strong> expand in<strong>to</strong> markets adjacent <strong>to</strong> those inwhich the Group is already present. For example, the Group will use its presence in Brazil <strong>to</strong> consideropportunities in the wider South American continent or Latin American region. In addition havingpenetrated new markets, it is the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ intention <strong>to</strong> expand throughout new terri<strong>to</strong>ries such asRussia, South East Asia and Africa. To achieve that, the Group needs <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> invest in growingits physical presence in key locations and strengthen its sales force in existing locations.● Strengthening the organisational structureAs the Group’s strategy entails a strong emphasis on both technology design and quality, the functionsof technology design and software development have been separated in<strong>to</strong> two distinct and focuseddepartments. This allows for the provision of reliable interfaces and applications that fulfil the end-userdemands and needs, whilst freeing up the development team <strong>to</strong> focus on innovation and harnessing newtechnologies.Furthermore, the Group intends <strong>to</strong> enhance its technology design and software developmentdepartment with talented new staff, increase the number of experienced professionals working in themobile marketing units for MNOs, media and entertainment companies and increase the number offinance and administration staff <strong>to</strong> take control of growing operations.1.9 Summary of Financial InformationThe following table summarises key financial data for the Group, which is extracted from Part III ofthis document:Six monthsYear ended Year ended Year ended ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010€m €m €m €mRevenues 9.1 14.0 17.2 18.0EBITDA 1.8 1.9 1.2 2.6Profit/(loss) before tax 1.0 0.6 (1.1) 1.4Total assets 8.0 12.7 14.2 15.2Operating cash flow 0.4 0.3 2.6 3.1The Group’s revenue CAGR over the last three years has been 29 per cent. and in the first six monthsof the current financial year, revenue has increased by 111 per cent. when compared <strong>to</strong> the firstsix months of 2009.1.10 Current Trading and Future ProspectsSince 30 June 2010, the Group has continued <strong>to</strong> trade profitably, generating revenues of approximately€12.6 million for the four months <strong>to</strong> 31 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010. The Group is currently connected with 55 mobilenetwork opera<strong>to</strong>rs in 24 different countries, reaching over 573 million mobile subscribers.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the mobile marketing industry is in the early stages of its development andthere are still opportunities <strong>to</strong> be taken advantage of, especially in the developing markets of Russiaand the CIS, Turkey and the Middle East, Brazil and Latin America and Southeast Asia. For example,in November of 2010, the Group initiated a relationship with Azercell, Azerbaijan’s largest mobilenetwork opera<strong>to</strong>r and a subsidiary of Turkcell. Furthermore, the Group extended its cooperation withRotana, a leading satellite TV network in the Middle East and the joint mobile marketing campaignthat was already under execution has been extended until the end of 2010. Moreover, the Group wasawarded another ORANGE Poland mobile marketing campaign, <strong>to</strong> start <strong>to</strong>wards the end of thiscalendar year and extend well in<strong>to</strong> 2011.26


1.11 CompetitionThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe the MVAS market <strong>to</strong> be highly fragmented, with a large number of smaller localparticipants and a few participants who are operating on an international basis. They also believe thatthe MVAS market will start <strong>to</strong> consolidate, resulting in fewer, more significant competi<strong>to</strong>rs, covering awide range of marketing applications in large terri<strong>to</strong>ries.The Group’s competi<strong>to</strong>rs with international experience and a more expanded presence include Veltiplc, Zed Group, TIMw.e., Upstream S.A., Buongiorno Spa, WIN plc and Eservglobal plc. Whilst allthese companies operate within the MVAS market, their business models differ substantially from eachother and from that of the Group.Velti plc focuses on offering its services through an on-demand, SaaS model. It offers no digital contenteither as a separate business line or integrated in its engagement platform. Velti plc’s platforms providevarious applications and systems which are used by mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs for their services such asring<strong>to</strong>nes, send<strong>to</strong>nes, games, wallpapers, horoscopes and fashion and beauty alerts.Zed Group focuses predominately on producing and distributing digital entertainment content acrossseveral media platforms, including mobile devices. However, Zed Group has also developed atechnology platform <strong>to</strong> execute and manage large scale mobile marketing campaigns and has so farexecuted more than 46 such projects in several different countries.Buongiorno Spa is also a mobile entertainment company, focusing on delivering digital content <strong>to</strong>mobile subscribers. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the company has not developed any notable mobilemarketing activity and remains focused on the entertainment niche of the MVAS industry.TIMw.e. is predominately involved in digital content sales, in several different countries of the world.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that TIMw.e. competes directly with both Buongiorno Spa and Zed Group.TIMw.e. has developed moderate mobile marketing skills, but this is not believed <strong>to</strong> be its core business.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe Upstream S.A. focuses entirely on large scale mobile marketing campaigns, nothaving any other significant business activities in the wider MVAS industry, including the mobileentertainment niche.WIN plc (recently acquired by IMImobile Europe Limited) is broadly competing in the MVASbusiness, although it has rarely competed for large scale mobile marketing campaigns. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rsbelieve that WIN plc focuses more on selling digital content and less on providing integrated mobilemarketing solutions for opera<strong>to</strong>rs, media companies or brands.Eservglobal plc specialises in mobile money solutions and value-added services <strong>to</strong> helptelecommunication service providers increase their revenue and gain and maintain cus<strong>to</strong>mer ownership.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the company’s mobile money solutions business applications are moreextended than their services in promotions, loyalty, messaging and multiplay.1.12 Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, Senior Management and Organisational StructureThe Group has adopted an organisational structure which provides flexibility and allows for focus on thedevelopment of each different business unit. An executive committee has been formed comprising theFounder, the Chief Executive Officer, the Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r and three other executives. This committeemeets on a weekly basis <strong>to</strong> moni<strong>to</strong>r and control the Group’s operations and ongoing performance.27


Brief biographical details of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and senior management are set out below:Direc<strong>to</strong>rsStuart Cruickshank, aged 56, ChairmanStuart is currently a non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>r of Psion plc and of Cambridge Building Society. He wasa non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>r of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust from 2008 <strong>to</strong> 2010and had consulting roles with Ernst & Young LLP and Gerson Lehrman Inc from 2008 <strong>to</strong> 2009. Hewas Direc<strong>to</strong>r General and Chief Finance Officer at HM Revenue and Cus<strong>to</strong>ms and has considerabletechnology sec<strong>to</strong>r experience, having served as CFO of technology services group Morse plc and asGroup Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r of the video games company Eidos plc between 2001 and 2006. Earlier in hisexecutive career he worked at Kingfisher as Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Woolworths PLC and held senior rolesin United Biscuits, Diageo/Grand Metropolitan and Whitbread.Panagiotis Dimitropoulos, aged 39, Deputy Chairman and FounderPanagiotis founded the Group in 2000 following a brief career in Alpha Bank and academic studies inLaw at the Athens University and an MBA from ALBA. Panagiotis is considered a pioneer in theMVAS industry and has grown the business <strong>to</strong> one with international presence and operations.Konstantinos Korletis, aged 41, Chief Executive OfficerKonstantinos joined the Group as a non-executive in 2008 and assumed his current role this year. Heholds an MSc in Marketing and an MBA from the New York University Stern School of Business.Lead positions include Vice President of Citigroup’s Corporate Finance Division in Greece, ChiefFinance Officer of AGP, a major industrial group and General Manager of Liberis Media, the leadingconsumer magazine publisher and radio opera<strong>to</strong>r in Greece. Konstantinos has managed companieswith numbers of employees ranging from 500 <strong>to</strong> 2,000 and turnover from €75 million <strong>to</strong> €250 million.Furthermore he has worked in public companies and has managed several M&A transactions, capitalraising initiatives such as IPOs, delistings and business and operational reorganisations.Veronica Nocetti, aged 41, Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>rVeronica joined the Group as Finance Direc<strong>to</strong>r in August 2010. She has a degree in Economics fromNorth Carolina State University and a Masters in International Management from ThunderbirdA.G.S.I.M. She has extensive international experience in project financing and internationaldevelopment, having worked in Sudan, the Middle East, Malaysia, Romania and Greece. Prior <strong>to</strong>joining the Group she worked for four years in Sudan as Chief Finance Officer of the Real EstateDivision of the largest conglomerate in the country. Her managerial experience also includes five yearsin a senior role in a FTSE-40 listed company in Greece.Michael Jolliffe, aged 60, Non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rMichael is Deputy Chairman of Tsakos Energy Navigation SA, a shipping company which owns 51tankers and is quoted on the New York S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange. He is also Chairman of StealthGas Inc, ashipping company with a fleet of 46 LPG and product tankers quoted on the Nasdaq National Market.28


In addition, he is a Chairman of Wigham-Richardson Shipbrokers Ltd, one of the oldest establishedshipbroking companies in the City of London, and of Shipping Spares Repairs and Supplies Ltd, anagency company based in Piraeus, Greece. Furthermore, he is the Joint President and DeputyChairman of Hanjin Eurobulk Ltd, a joint venture between Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd of Seoul, Koreaand Wigham-Richardson Shipbrokers Ltd. Mr. Jolliffe is also Chief Executive Officer of TitansMaritime Ltd., a newly established shipping company in the process of purchasing modern but secondhandcontainer and dry bulk ships.Iain Johns<strong>to</strong>n, aged 44, Non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rIain is a non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>r of Alterian PLC. He is Chief Executive Officer of Loewy Group, a fastgrowing group of eight specialised branding and marketing communications businesses. Previously, hewas managing direc<strong>to</strong>r of cus<strong>to</strong>mer database management start-up, GB Information Management,from its foundation in 1990 <strong>to</strong> its listed status in 1998, culminating with it being awarded a place onThe Independent Top 100 and Virgin Fasttrack 100 and the Financial Times Top 100 Companies ofthe Future. Formerly a board member of the Direct Marketing Association, Iain has been a nonexecutivefor a number of fast-growth marketing and technology businesses, including EventMarketing Solutions, a fast-growth experiential marketing business where he is Chairman.Senior ManagementKostas Papoutsis, Chief Operating OfficerKostas joined in 2009. He holds a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering and an MBA fromLeuven/UCI. Prior <strong>to</strong> joining the Company, he was Vice President of Mobile Marketing at Velti plc,where he was acknowledged as being among the industry innova<strong>to</strong>rs in large scale mobile marketingcampaigns. He has held senior positions at BT, Vodafone Greece, Vizzavi and GM Germany.Thodoris Kondilis, Chief Development OfficerThodoris has headed the Software Development & Business Solutions Department at the Group since2001. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering & Informatics. Mr Kondilis directs the developmen<strong>to</strong>f business solutions and leads the implementation of corporate strategy in exploring the latest highrisk& high-return application technologies with an aim <strong>to</strong> create new revenue streams throughinnovation.Michalis Zervakis, Chief Technology OfficerMichael has been with the Group since 2002. He is the chief architect of the IT infrastructure thathosts over 500 services and supports global operations, managing server rooms in three differentcountries. He is a graduate of Athens University in Business & Economics.Apos<strong>to</strong>los Zervos, Chief Strategy OfficerApos<strong>to</strong>los joined in 2010 and is responsible for developing the Group’s strategy in respect of theAkazoo module. He holds a degree in Philosophy & Economics from Yale University. Prior <strong>to</strong> joining,he was at Velti plc, where he served as a Corporate Program Manager for Product & SolutionMarketing and as Senior Manager of Innovation. He has held other senior management positions atEllemedia Technologies, Lucent Technologies, Bell labs as well as Algosystems. Apos<strong>to</strong>los has alsobeen an active member of the film entertainment industry.Yiannis Liaroloulos, Chief Commercial OfficerYiannis joined the Group in 2004. He has a BEng in Electronics and an MSc in Telematics fromMiddlesex University, which he completed in 1998. Yiannis has extensive work experience in mediaincluding a position as Sales Advertising Direc<strong>to</strong>r for the television division of a major Greek mediagroup.Grzegorz Witerski, Country Manager for PolandGrzegorz is a graduate from the Warsaw School of Economics, with a specialisation in Marketing andManagement. During the last 12 years, he has worked for international media agencies including Caratand Aegis Media. Grzegorz has acted as an advisor in acquisitions of independent media andinteractive agencies in several countries including Poland, Turkey, Russia and South Africa.29


Mustafa Serez, Country Manager for TurkeyMustafa began his career in the media and advertising industry. In 2005, he made his move <strong>to</strong> theMVAS market as a Managing Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Turkey’s first interactive TV channel. He held lead positionsin companies like ATV Europe, Nielsen, BBDO and American Broadcasters. Two years ago Mustafajoined the Group with a scope <strong>to</strong> expand the business in Central Asia and CIS countries.Roman Smirnov, Country Manager for RussiaRoman has an engineering background and appropriate experience having run more than forty MVASprojects worldwide. He was Head of MVAS with the first private mobile opera<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> launch in Nepal,which gives him an excellent understanding of the requirements of mobile opera<strong>to</strong>rs in developingmarkets. Roman joined the Group in 2008.Alessandra Silvestri, Country Manager for BrazilAlessandra is responsible for the expansion of the Group in Latin America. She is a graduate of theAmerican University of Paris, with a degree in International Markets and holds a degree inInternational Relations & Film from University of California, Los Angeles.Maja Lapcevic, Corporate Affairs OfficerMaja joined in July 2010 <strong>to</strong> head the Corporate Affairs function of the Group. She is experienced inthe field of brand management, advertising and business diplomacy and has worked on a project basisin 42 countries around the world, acting as an independent advisor <strong>to</strong> governments, corporations andorganisations leading successful global and country-centric brand management campaigns. Maja holdsjoint BAs in Government and Economics with a specialism in International Affairs from George<strong>to</strong>wnUniversity.Furthermore, the Group employs 65 professionals and contracts with approximately 20 freelanceconsultants, designers, copywriters and marketers. Approximately 45 of the Group’s employees aretechnology staff, including software developers, database managers, computer technology engineersand information technology and telecommunication specialists.1.13 Key StrengthsThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the Group has, inter alia, the following key strengths <strong>to</strong> support the deliveryof its strategy:●●●●●Established in 2000, a his<strong>to</strong>ry of successful operations, which has developed a profitable and cashgenerative business that is proving <strong>to</strong> be scalable.An experienced management team.An integrated technology platform that enables the Group <strong>to</strong> develop its mobile marketingactivities, including the provision of digital content, without having <strong>to</strong> adapt its applications foreach different network opera<strong>to</strong>r’s data gateway or the configuration of the various mobile devicesused by consumers.Long-term business relations with high calibre telecom opera<strong>to</strong>rs, media companies and brandsaround the world including amongst others: Vodafone; Orange; Wind; COSMOTE; Vimpel;Turkcell; Oi; MTV Network; Leo Burnett; Mindshare; Euro RSCG; Imako Media, a licensee ofTime Warner magazines in Greece; Bauer Media; Liberis Publications, a licensee of Conde Nastmagazines in several countries of the Balkans; SHOW TV; MTV; Bloomberg television in Turkey;the Rotana satellite TV network in the Middle East; and PLAY4.The Group focuses its business activities on developing markets, where the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe abetter growth opportunity exists. The main reasons for this are the following:– The number of mobile devices used in these markets is growing faster than in developedmarkets, hence the number of mobile subscribers in these markets is expected <strong>to</strong> grow muchfaster accordingly.– The age profiles in lesser developed markets are more favourable for the use of mobiledevices than in developed terri<strong>to</strong>ries.– In these developing markets people are more accus<strong>to</strong>med <strong>to</strong> using mobile internet than indeveloped markets.30


1.14 The PlacingOn <strong>Admission</strong>, the Company will have 25,697,435 Ordinary Shares in issue and a market capitalisationof £31 million at the Placing Price. The Placing involves the issue of 5,641,025 Placing Shares <strong>to</strong> raise£5.7 million, net of expenses for the Company.795,000 Placing Shares are being placed by the Company directly. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Placing Agreement,Jendens has agreed <strong>to</strong> place, as agent for the Company, 4,846,025 Placing Shares at the Placing Price.The <strong>to</strong>tal number of Placing Shares will represent 22.0 per cent. of the Enlarged Share Capital. ThePlacing Shares are being placed with institutional and other inves<strong>to</strong>rs.The Placing, which is not underwritten, is conditional, inter alia, on <strong>Admission</strong> taking place on10 December 2010, or such later date as Jendens, Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance and theCompany may agree, not being later than 31 December 2010. The Placing Shares will rank pari passuin all respects with the existing Ordinary Shares. Placees not electing <strong>to</strong> receive Placing Shares pursuant<strong>to</strong> the Placing in uncertificated form will receive such Placing Shares in certificated form. It is expectedthat certificates will be despatched by post, within five Business Days of the date of <strong>Admission</strong>.Following <strong>Admission</strong>, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs directly or indirectly will hold 19,150,000 Ordinary Shares,representing approximately 74.5 per cent. of the Enlarged Share Capital. Certain other substantialShareholders, as referred <strong>to</strong> in paragraph 7 of Part IV of this document, will each hold three per cent.or more of the Enlarged Share Capital.Further details of the Placing Agreement are set out in paragraph 12.7 of Part IV of this document.1.15 Use of ProceedsThe net proceeds of the Placing receivable by the Company are expected <strong>to</strong> be approximately£5.7 million and will be used as follows:●●●●<strong>to</strong> fund business development in the markets of interest, by way of working and investment capitalfinancing;<strong>to</strong> further develop Akazoo, the online and entertainment content module of the Group’sinteractive mobile marketing platform, including the re-design of its user interface and theenrichment of its content library;<strong>to</strong> invest in expanding network technology equipment and enhancing the mobile marketinginteractive platform; and<strong>to</strong> set up new offices in key markets that the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe require a more permanent presenceand which can be used as a platform for further expansion in adjacent regions.1.16 Dividend PolicyFollowing <strong>Admission</strong>, when it is commercially prudent <strong>to</strong> do so and subject <strong>to</strong> the availability ofdistributable reserves, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs may approve the payment of dividends. However, at present, theDirec<strong>to</strong>rs consider that it may be more prudent <strong>to</strong> retain cash <strong>to</strong> fund the expansion of the Group andas a result, feel it is inappropriate <strong>to</strong> give an indication of the likely level or timing of any futuredividend payout.1.17 Incentive PlansThe Company will operate the Share Incentive Plan which will last for a period of three years underwhich an employee, consultant or direc<strong>to</strong>r may be determined by the Board <strong>to</strong> be eligible <strong>to</strong> acquire theOrdinary Shares in the capital of the Company at a nominal value, subject <strong>to</strong> meeting Group-wideearnings-based performance targets. The number of Ordinary Shares which may be issued pursuant <strong>to</strong>the Share Incentive Plan over the period of three years may not exceed in aggregate 7 per cent. of theissued share capital of the Company on <strong>Admission</strong>, excluding the Placing Shares. In addition, underthe Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share Plan, non-executive direc<strong>to</strong>rs of the Company may beentitled <strong>to</strong> receive a number of shares in the Company which shall satisfy payment of part of theirremuneration. For further details please see paragraph 10 of Part IV.31


1.18 TaxationThe attention of inves<strong>to</strong>rs is drawn <strong>to</strong> the information regarding taxation which is set out inparagraph 16 of Part IV of this document. These details are, however, intended only as a general guide<strong>to</strong> the current taxation law position in the United Kingdom for certain types of inves<strong>to</strong>r. Inves<strong>to</strong>rs whoare in any doubt as <strong>to</strong> their tax position or who are subject <strong>to</strong> tax in jurisdictions other than the aboveare strongly advised <strong>to</strong> consult their professional advisers.1.19 CREST and Trading in Ordinary SharesCREST is a paperless settlement procedure enabling securities <strong>to</strong> be evidenced otherwise than by acertificate and transferred otherwise than by written instrument in accordance with the CRESTRegulations. The Articles permit the holding and transfer of Ordinary Shares <strong>to</strong> be evidenced inuncertified form in accordance with the CREST requirement.CREST is a voluntary system and holders of Ordinary Shares who wish <strong>to</strong> receive and retain sharecertificates will be able <strong>to</strong> do so. It is expected that, where Placees have asked <strong>to</strong> hold their OrdinaryShares in uncertificated form they will have their CREST accounts credited with Ordinary Shares onthe day of <strong>Admission</strong>. Where Placees have requested <strong>to</strong> receive their Ordinary Shares in certificatedform, share certificates will be despatched within five Business Days of the date of <strong>Admission</strong>. Notemporary documents of title will be issued. Pending the receipt of definitive share certificates inrespect of the Placing Shares, transfers will be certified against the register.Application will be made for the Ordinary Shares <strong>to</strong> be admitted <strong>to</strong> AIM and separately for theOrdinary Shares <strong>to</strong> be eligible for admission <strong>to</strong> CREST with effect from <strong>Admission</strong>. It is expected that<strong>Admission</strong> will take place and dealings in the Ordinary Shares will commence on 10 December 2010.1.20 Relationship DeedThe Company has entered in<strong>to</strong> the Relationship Deed providing for certain matters in respect of therelationship between the Group, Panagiotis Dimitropoulos and Pitragon Investments Limited.Further details of this agreement are set out in paragraph 12.10 of Part IV of this document.1.21 Orderly Market ArrangementsPitragon Investments Limited and Konstantinos Korletis, who will, following <strong>Admission</strong>, in aggregate,have an interest in approximately 74.5 per cent. of the issued share capital, have given undertakings inthe Orderly Market Agreement not <strong>to</strong> sell, charge or grant any interests over any Ordinary Shares heldby them at <strong>Admission</strong> (subject <strong>to</strong> certain exemptions) for the 12-month period commencing on<strong>Admission</strong>. In addition, they have undertaken <strong>to</strong> make any disposal through Jendens for a 12-monthperiod thereafter.1.22 Corporate GovernanceThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs intend <strong>to</strong> take account of the requirements of the Corporate Governance Guidelines ofthe Quoted Companies Alliance <strong>to</strong> the extent that they consider it appropriate and having regard <strong>to</strong> theCompany’s size, board structure, stage of development and resources.Upon <strong>Admission</strong>, the Board will consist of six direc<strong>to</strong>rs, three of whom will be independentnon-executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.The Company will hold regular board meetings. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs will be responsible for formulating,reviewing and approving the Company’s strategy, budget and major items of capital expenditure. TheDirec<strong>to</strong>rs have established an audit committee, a remuneration committee and a nomination committeewith formally delegated rules and responsibilities. Each of these committees will meet as and whenappropriate save in the case of the remuneration and audit committees which will meet at least twiceeach year.32


On <strong>Admission</strong> the audit committee will be comprised of the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and will bechaired by Stuart Cruickshank. The audit committee will, inter alia, determine and examine mattersrelating <strong>to</strong> the financial affairs of the Company including the terms of engagement of the Company’saudi<strong>to</strong>rs and, in consultation with the audi<strong>to</strong>rs, the scope of the audit. It will receive and review reportsfrom management and the Company’s audi<strong>to</strong>rs relating <strong>to</strong> the half yearly and annual accounts and theaccounting and the internal control systems in use throughout the Company.On <strong>Admission</strong>, the remuneration committee will be comprised of the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and willbe chaired by Iain Johns<strong>to</strong>n. The remuneration committee will review and make recommendations inrespect of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ remuneration and benefits packages, including share options and the terms oftheir appointment. The remuneration committee will also make recommendations <strong>to</strong> the Boardconcerning the allocation of share options <strong>to</strong> employees under the Share Incentive Plan.On <strong>Admission</strong> the nomination committee will comprise of Michael Jolliffe, Iain Johns<strong>to</strong>n andPanagiotis Dimitropoulos and will be chaired by Michael Jolliffe. The nomination committee willmoni<strong>to</strong>r the size and composition of the Board and the other Board committees, be responsible foridentifying suitable candidates for board membership and moni<strong>to</strong>r the performance and suitability ofthe current Board on an ongoing basis.1.23 Share Dealing CodeThe Company has adopted a share dealing code for Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and applicable employees of theCompany, which is compliant with the AIM Rules, and will take proper steps <strong>to</strong> ensure compliance bysuch persons.1.24 The City CodeThe City Code applies, inter alia, <strong>to</strong> offers for all public companies (other than open ended investmentcompanies) which have their registered office in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isleof Man. However, the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers will normally consider a company resident inthe United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man only if it is incorporated in one of thosejurisdictions and has its place of central management in one of those jurisdictions. Whilst theCompany believes that its place of central management will be in United Kingdom, the ChannelIslands or the Isle of Man, the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers may not regard the Company as havingits place of central management in the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man, inwhich case, the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers may decline <strong>to</strong> apply the City Code <strong>to</strong> the Companywith the result that Shareholders may not receive the benefit of the takeover offer protections providedby the City Code.1.25 Further InformationPotential inves<strong>to</strong>rs should read the whole of this document which provides additional information onthe Company and the Placing and not rely on summaries or individual parts only. Inves<strong>to</strong>rs’ attentionis drawn, in particular, <strong>to</strong> the Risk Fac<strong>to</strong>rs set out in Part II of this document and the additionalinformation set out in Part IV of this document.33


PART IIRISK FACTORSInvesting in the Ordinary Shares involves a high degree of risk. Potential inves<strong>to</strong>rs should carefullyconsider the risks described below, which the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe are the material risks of the Group’sbusiness, its industry and the Placing, before making an investment decision. Additional risks not presentlyknown by the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs or that the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs currently deem immaterial may also impair the Group’sbusiness operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, the Group’s business, financial conditionand operating results could be harmed. In that case, the trading price of the beneficial interests in theOrdinary Shares, and the underlying Ordinary Shares, could decline and inves<strong>to</strong>rs might lose all or part oftheir investment in the Ordinary Shares. In assessing these risks, potential inves<strong>to</strong>rs should also refer <strong>to</strong> theother information contained in this document, including (without limitation) the Group’s consolidatedfinancial statements and the related notes there<strong>to</strong>.Risks Related <strong>to</strong> the Group’s BusinessBusiness risksThe Group faces risks, uncertainties and potential difficulties relating <strong>to</strong>:● retaining current economic arrangements with cus<strong>to</strong>mers, including brands, advertising agencies,mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs and media companies;●●●●●●●managing evolving pricing models;maintaining and expanding current, and developing new, cus<strong>to</strong>mer relationships;developing new, innovative mobile marketing strategies that achieve market acceptance and areseen as superior <strong>to</strong> alternatives that may emerge over time;maintaining a stable service infrastructure and reliable service delivery for the Group’s productsand services offering;managing a rapidly growing business that since inception has operated in several countries, manyof which are lesser developed and generally known as being relatively difficult <strong>to</strong> conduct businessin while ensuring appropriate levels of internal controls as well as compliance with local laws andregulations;executing business and marketing strategies successfully, including gaining acceptance for theGroup’s brand and the practice of mobile marketing in general; andattracting, integrating and retaining qualified personnel.Failure <strong>to</strong> achieve any of these objectives will harm the Group’s business. In addition, the costs ofpreventing any of these risks may be more expensive than planned, which could adversely impact onthe operating results and financial condition of the Group.Under the Group’s revenue recognition policies, revenue may not be recognised in the period in which theGroup contracts with a cus<strong>to</strong>mer, and downturns or upturns in sales may be reflected in operating resultsin future periods.The Group recognises revenue from performance-based fees when specific quantitative goals are me<strong>to</strong>r when the miles<strong>to</strong>nes are achieved, from usage-based fees on a percentage-of-completion basis, andfrom managed service arrangements, ratably over the term of the contract. As a result, revenuegenerated during any period typically results from agreements entered in<strong>to</strong> during a previous period. Areduction in sales in any period therefore may not significantly reduce revenue for that period, butcould negatively affect revenue in future periods. In particular, if such a reduction were <strong>to</strong> occur in thefourth quarter, it may be more difficult for the Group <strong>to</strong> significantly increase its cus<strong>to</strong>mer sales in time<strong>to</strong> reduce the impact in future periods, as the Group has his<strong>to</strong>rically entered in<strong>to</strong> a significant portionof new, or expanded the scope of existing, cus<strong>to</strong>mer agreements during the fourth quarter. This isprimarily because traditional marketing and advertising spending is heaviest during the holiday season,and <strong>to</strong>wards the end of a calendar year, brands, advertising agencies, mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs andmedia companies often close out annual budgets. In addition, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs may be unable <strong>to</strong> adjust34


the Group’s cost structure <strong>to</strong> match the impact of the reduction in revenue in future periods.Accordingly, the effect of significant downturns in sales may not be fully reflected in the Group’s resultsor operations until later periods. The Group’s pricing model may also make it difficult for it <strong>to</strong> rapidlyincrease revenue through additional sales in any period, as revenue from new cus<strong>to</strong>mers will only berecognised if and when the quantitative goals are met or the miles<strong>to</strong>ne is achieved, when services arecompleted, or rateably over the term of the contract.The Group may not recognise revenue from its cus<strong>to</strong>mers in the period in which the Group incurs costsassociated with generating cus<strong>to</strong>mer agreements, and because its costs of revenue include allocatedamortisation of capitalised software costs and computer software expenses, costs of revenue may notincrease or decrease in direct proportion <strong>to</strong> the generation of revenue.Costs of revenue may not increase or decrease in direct proportion <strong>to</strong> the generation of revenue for twoprincipal reasons. Firstly, cost of revenue may not be recognised in the same period that the Grouprecognises revenue on such sale. Accordingly, in a particular period, costs of revenue from a particularagreement may exceed revenue from such agreement, especially <strong>to</strong>wards the beginning of anagreement’s term and even though the agreement is expected <strong>to</strong> be profitable over the course of suchterm. Secondly, costs of revenue include expenses from both internal and third party softwaredevelopment activities that the Group capitalises when it incurs them. The Group amortises these costsover time and therefore costs of revenue in future periods may contain significant amounts of suchexpenses. For both of these reasons, costs of revenue may not be a consistent percentage over time andfluctuations in costs of revenue are unlikely <strong>to</strong> be directly proportionate <strong>to</strong> changes in revenue.The Group’s sales process requires significant time and could hinder its ability <strong>to</strong> expand its cus<strong>to</strong>mer baseand increase revenue.Attracting new cus<strong>to</strong>mers requires substantial time and expense and no assurance can be given that theGroup will be successful in establishing new, or maintaining or advancing current, relationships. Forexample, it may be difficult <strong>to</strong> identify, engage and market <strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>mers who do not currently performmobile marketing or advertising or are unfamiliar with our current services or platform. Further, manyof the Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers typically require one or more internal levels of approval. As a result, duringthe Group’s sales effort, it must identify multiple people involved in the purchasing decision and devotea significant amount of time <strong>to</strong> presenting its products and services <strong>to</strong> those individuals. The newnessand complexity of the Group’s services often require the Group <strong>to</strong> spend substantial time and effortassisting potential cus<strong>to</strong>mers in evaluating its products and services including providingdemonstrations and benchmarking the Group’s services against other available technologies. Thisprocess can be costly and time consuming. It is expected that the Group’s sales process will become lessburdensome as the Group’s products and services become more widely known and used and as itspresence grows in markets where it is already established. However, if this change does not occur, theDirec<strong>to</strong>rs might not be able <strong>to</strong> expand the Group’s sales as quickly as anticipated and sales growth maybe adversely affected.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs may not be able <strong>to</strong> enhance the Group’s mobile marketing platform <strong>to</strong> keep pace withtechnological and market developments, or <strong>to</strong> remain competitive against potential new entrants in theGroup’s markets.The market for mobile marketing and related services is emerging and is characterised by evolvingindustry standards and frequent introductions of new services. Some solutions that the Group mayoffer may not be acceptable or attractive <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers. To keep pace with technologicaldevelopments, satisfy cus<strong>to</strong>mer requirements and achieve a wider acceptance of the Group’s mobilemarketing campaigns, the Group will need <strong>to</strong> continually improve its current technology platform andsystematically introduce new modules, applications and solutions on a timely basis and at competitiveprices. The Group’s inability <strong>to</strong> enhance, develop, introduce and deliver compelling mobile marketingservices in a timely manner, or at all, in response <strong>to</strong> changing market conditions, technologies orcus<strong>to</strong>mer expectations, could have a material adverse effect on operating results or could result in theGroup’s mobile marketing services platform becoming wholly or partly obsolete. The Group’s ability<strong>to</strong> compete successfully will depend in large measure on the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> retain technically skilleddevelopment and engineering staff and <strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> technological changes and advances in the industry,including providing for the continued compatibility of the Group’s mobile marketing services platformwith evolving industry standards and pro<strong>to</strong>cols.35


Appearances of new competi<strong>to</strong>rs could weaken the Group’s competitive position.As the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the mobile marketing market is likely <strong>to</strong> grow substantially, othercompanies which are larger and have significantly more capital <strong>to</strong> invest in development than theGroup may emerge as new competi<strong>to</strong>rs. In addition, if two or more of the Group’s competi<strong>to</strong>rs were<strong>to</strong> merge or enter in<strong>to</strong> partnership arrangements or joint ventures, the resulting change in thecompetitive landscape could adversely affect the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> compete effectively. Suchconsolidation could result in new, larger entrants <strong>to</strong> the market.For example, in November 2009, Google, Inc. announced that it had entered in<strong>to</strong> a contract <strong>to</strong> acquireAdmob, Inc. In January 2010, Apple, Inc. acquired Quattro Wireless, Inc. Although neither Admobnor Quattro Wireless directly competes with the Group at present, these transactions are indicative ofthe level of interest among potential acquirers in the mobile marketing and advertising industry.Direct competi<strong>to</strong>rs may also establish or strengthen co-operative relationships with their mobileopera<strong>to</strong>r partners, sales channel partners or other parties with whom the Group has strategicrelationships, thereby limiting its ability <strong>to</strong> promote its products and services. New entrants could seek<strong>to</strong> gain market share by introducing new technology or reducing prices. This may make it more difficultfor the Group <strong>to</strong> sell its products and services, could result in increased pricing pressure, reduced profitmargins, increased sales and marketing costs or the loss of present or expected market shares. Any ofthe above events or disruptions in the business of the Group caused by these events could reducerevenue and adversely affect the business, operating results and financial condition of the Group.The Group does not have longer or medium term agreements with many of its cus<strong>to</strong>mers and it may notbe able <strong>to</strong> obtain repeat agreements with its key cus<strong>to</strong>mers or attract new cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> replace suchcus<strong>to</strong>mers as a source of comparable revenues.Most of the Group’s contracts with its cus<strong>to</strong>mers are short term contracts although may provide repeatbusiness for the Group. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot be sure that the Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers will continue <strong>to</strong> useits products and services or that the Group will be able <strong>to</strong> replace, in a timely or effective manner,departing cus<strong>to</strong>mers with new cus<strong>to</strong>mers that will generate comparable revenues. Further, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rscannot assure you that the Group will continue <strong>to</strong> generate consistent amounts of revenues over time.The Group’s failure <strong>to</strong> develop and sustain long-term relationships with its cus<strong>to</strong>mers would materiallyaffect the Group’s operating results.The Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mer contracts lack uniformity, are often complex and based on the terms and conditionsset by its cus<strong>to</strong>mers which may lead <strong>to</strong> business and other risks.The Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers include some of the largest mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs which have substantialpurchasing power and negotiating leverage. As a result, the Group typically negotiates contracts on acus<strong>to</strong>mer-by-cus<strong>to</strong>mer basis and, in order <strong>to</strong> close a transaction, the Group sometimes accepts onerouscontract terms, in return for a commercial benefit including indemnities, no limitations on the liability ofthe Group, refund obligations, penalties or unfavourable invoicing terms or such other terms that couldexpose the Group <strong>to</strong> significant financial or operating risk. For instance, the Group has several litigations(details of which are set out in Part IV of this document) against cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> recover unpaid invoices,the settlement of which may take a long period of time. If the Group is unable <strong>to</strong> effectively negotiate orimpose invoicing terms in a timely manner pursuant <strong>to</strong> its contracts with key cus<strong>to</strong>mers, the business andoperating results of the Group may be adversely affected. In addition, the Group could be unable <strong>to</strong>timely recognise revenue from contracts and this would further adversely impact its financial results.The Group has contractual indemnification obligations <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers, most of which areunlimited. If the Group is required <strong>to</strong> fulfill its indemnification obligations relating <strong>to</strong> third partycontent or operating systems that the Group provides <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers, the Group intends <strong>to</strong> seekindemnification from its suppliers, vendors and content providers <strong>to</strong> the full extent of theirresponsibility. However, even if the agreement with such suppliers, vendors or content providerscontains indemnity provisions, these may not cover a particular claim or type of claim or may belimited in amount or scope. As a result, the Group may not have sufficient indemnification from thirdparties <strong>to</strong> recover fully the amounts or types of claims that might be made against it. Any significantindemnification obligation <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers could have a material adverse effect on its business,operating results and financial condition.36


The international nature of the Group’s business subjects it <strong>to</strong> additional costs and risks that mayadversely affect its operating results.Developing MarketsThe Group has offices in 4 countries and has a market presence in over 20 countries, many of whichare emerging economies. As such, it is subject <strong>to</strong> international laws and regulations which may beuncommon or different from those applicable in developed countries and which may increase the cos<strong>to</strong>f doing business in these countries. Possible violations of such laws and regulations could result infines and/or criminal sanctions against the Group’s officers or its employees. Any such violation couldalso result in restrictions or prohibitions on the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> offer its products and services in oneor more countries, could delay or prevent potential acquisitions and could also materially damage itsreputation, brand, international expansion efforts, ability <strong>to</strong> attract and retain employees, andoperating results. The Group’s success depends, in part, on its ability <strong>to</strong> anticipate these risks andmanage these difficulties. The Group moni<strong>to</strong>rs its international operations and investigates allegationsof improprieties relating <strong>to</strong> transactions and the way in which such transactions are recorded. Wherecircumstances warrant, the Group provides information and reports its findings <strong>to</strong> governmentauthorities, but no assurance can be given that action will not be taken by such authorities.Risk Resulting from International OperationsThe Group is also subject <strong>to</strong> a variety of other risks and challenges in managing an organisationoperating in various countries, including those related <strong>to</strong>:●●●●●●●●●●●challenges caused by distance, language and cultural differences;general economic conditions in each country or region;fluctuations in currency exchange rates;frequent regula<strong>to</strong>ry changes in less established legal systems;political unrest, terrorism and the potential for other hostilities;public health risks, particularly in areas in which the Group has significant operations;longer payment cycles and difficulties in collecting accounts receivable;overlapping tax regimes;the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> repatriate funds held by its international subsidiaries at favourable tax ratesor at all;difficulties in transferring funds <strong>to</strong> or from certain countries; andreduced protection for intellectual property rights in some countries.If the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are unable <strong>to</strong> manage the foregoing international aspects of the Group’s business, itsoperating results and overall business will be significantly and adversely affected.The Group’s services are provided on mobile communications networks that are owned and operated bythird parties which the Group does not control and any performance failure on the part of any of thesenetworks would adversely affect its ability <strong>to</strong> deliver services <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers.The effective execution of mobile marketing campaigns depends on the reliability of mobile networkopera<strong>to</strong>rs which maintain sophisticated and complex communication networks. Such mobile networkshave his<strong>to</strong>rically, and particularly in recent years, been subject <strong>to</strong> both rapid growth and technologicalchange. If the network of a mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>r with which the Group is integrated should fail,including as a result of incompatability with new technology, the degradation of network performanceunder the strain of <strong>to</strong>o many mobile consumers using it, or a general failure resulting from naturaldisaster or political or regula<strong>to</strong>ry shut-down, the Group will not be able <strong>to</strong> provide its services <strong>to</strong> itscus<strong>to</strong>mers through such mobile network. This in turn, would impair the Group’s reputation andbusiness, potentially resulting in a material adverse effect on its financial results.37


The success of the Group’s business depends, in part, on mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs continuing <strong>to</strong> accept theGroup’s cus<strong>to</strong>mer messages for delivery <strong>to</strong> their subscriber base.The Group depends on mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> deliver its cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ messages <strong>to</strong> their subscriberbase. Mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs often impose standards of conduct or practice that significantly exceedcurrent legal requirements and potentially classify its messages as ‘‘spam’’ despite the Group’s differentclassification. In addition, the mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs use technical and other measures <strong>to</strong> attempt<strong>to</strong> block non-compliant senders from transmitting messages <strong>to</strong> their cus<strong>to</strong>mers. For example, mobilenetwork opera<strong>to</strong>rs block short codes or internet pro<strong>to</strong>col addresses associated with those senders.There can be no guarantee that the Group, or short codes registered <strong>to</strong> it, will not be blocked orblacklisted or that the Group will be able <strong>to</strong> successfully remove itself from those lists. Blocking of thistype could interfere with its ability <strong>to</strong> market products and services of its cus<strong>to</strong>mers and communicatewith end users and could undermine the effectiveness of its cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ marketing campaigns, all ofwhich could have an adverse effect on its business and the results of its operations.The Group depends on third party providers for a reliable internet infrastructure and any failure of suchthird parties, or the internet in general, for any reason would significantly impair ability <strong>to</strong> conduct itsbusiness.The Group outsources all of its data centre facility management <strong>to</strong> third parties who host the actualservers and provide power and security in multiple data centres in each geographic location in whichthe Group does business. These third party facilities require uninterrupted access <strong>to</strong> the internet. If theoperation of its servers is interrupted for any reason, including natural disaster, financial insolvency ofa third party provider, or malicious electronic intrusion in<strong>to</strong> the data centre, the Group’s businesswould be significantly damaged. As has occurred with many internet-based businesses on occasion inthe past, the Group has been subject <strong>to</strong> ‘‘denial-of-service’’ attacks in which unknown individualsbombarded its computer servers with requests for data, thereby degrading the servers’ performance.While the Group has his<strong>to</strong>rically been successful in relatively quickly identifying and neutralising theseattacks, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot be certain that the Group will be able <strong>to</strong> do so in the future. If either athird party facility fails, or the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> access the internet is interfered with because of thefailure of internet equipment in general or the Group becomes subject <strong>to</strong> malicious attacks ofcomputer intruders, its business and operating results will be materially adversely affected.Several of the Group’s larger cus<strong>to</strong>mers require the Group <strong>to</strong> maintain specified levels of servicecommitments and failure <strong>to</strong> meet these levels would both adversely impact on the Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>merrelationships as well as overall business.Many of the Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers require the Group <strong>to</strong> contractually commit <strong>to</strong> maintain specified levelsof cus<strong>to</strong>mer service under service level agreements. In particular, because of the importance thatmobile cus<strong>to</strong>mers in general attach <strong>to</strong> the reliability of a mobile network, mobile network opera<strong>to</strong>rs areespecially known for their rigorous service level requirements. Although <strong>to</strong> date the Group has notexperienced any significant interruption of service, if it were <strong>to</strong> be unable <strong>to</strong> meet its contractuallycommitted service level obligations, it would both be subject <strong>to</strong> contractual liability <strong>to</strong> its cus<strong>to</strong>mers aswell as adverse effects on the Group’s reputation. Both of these fac<strong>to</strong>rs would in turn materially harmits business.Failure <strong>to</strong> adequately manage the Group’s growth may seriously harm the Group’s business.The Group operates in an emerging technology market and has experienced, and may continue <strong>to</strong>experience, significant growth in its business. If the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs do not effectively manage the Group’sgrowth, the quality of its products and services may suffer. This could negatively affect the Group’sbrand and operating results. Growth has placed, and is expected <strong>to</strong> continue <strong>to</strong> place, a significantstrain on managerial, administrative, operational and financial resources and infrastructure. Futuresuccess will depend, in part, upon the ability of senior management <strong>to</strong> manage growth effectively. Thiswill require the Group, among other things <strong>to</strong>:●●●implement additional management information systems;further develop operating, administrative, financial and accounting systems and controls;hire additional personnel;38


●●●develop additional levels of management within the Group;locate additional office space in various countries; andmaintain close co-ordination among engineering, operations, legal, finance, sales and marketingand cus<strong>to</strong>mer service and support organisations.The net proceeds from the Placing will help <strong>to</strong> control these risks.Moreover, as sales increase, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs may be required <strong>to</strong> concurrently deploy the Group’s servicesinfrastructure at multiple additional locations or provide increased levels of cus<strong>to</strong>misation. The Groupmay lack the resources <strong>to</strong> deploy mobile marketing services on a timely and cost-effective basis due <strong>to</strong>the lack of available resources. Failure <strong>to</strong> accomplish any of these requirements would seriously harmthe Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> deliver the Group’s mobile marketing services platform in a timely fashion, fulfilexisting cus<strong>to</strong>mer commitments and attract and retain new cus<strong>to</strong>mers.The Group may be required <strong>to</strong> reduce its prices <strong>to</strong> compete successfully, or it may incur increased orunexpected costs, which could have a material adverse effect on the Group’s operating results and financialcondition.The intensely competitive market in which the Group conducts its business may require it <strong>to</strong> reduceprices, which could negatively impact operating results. The market is highly fragmented with a numberof companies providing one or more competitive offerings <strong>to</strong> the Group’s marketing and advertisingplatform. New entrants seeking <strong>to</strong> gain market share by introducing new technology, products orservices may make it more difficult for the Group <strong>to</strong> sell its products and services and could result inincreased pricing pressure, reduced profit margins, increased sales and marketing expenses or the lossof market share or expected market share, any of which may significantly harm the Group’s business,operating results and financial condition.Moreover, the Group may experience cost increases or unexpected costs which may also negativelyimpact on operating results, including increased or unexpected costs related <strong>to</strong>:●●●●the implementation of new data centres and expansion of existing data centres, as well asincreased data centre rent, hosting and bandwidth costs;the replacement of ageing equipment;acquiring key technologies <strong>to</strong> support or expand the Group’s mobile marketing services solution;andacquiring new technologies <strong>to</strong> comply with newly implemented regulations.Any unanticipated costs associated with the foregoing items would have a material adverse effect onbusiness, operating results and the financial condition of the Group.Acquisitions or investments may be unsuccessful and may divert management’s attention and consumesignificant resources.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs seek <strong>to</strong> evaluate acquisitions or make investments in other businesses, or acquireindividual products and technologies. Any future acquisition or investment may require the Group <strong>to</strong>use significant amounts of cash, issue potentially dilutive equity securities or incur debt. In addition,acquisitions involve numerous risks, any of which could harm the Group’s business, including:●●●●●●difficulties in integrating the operations, technologies, services and personnel of any acquiredbusinesses;cultural challenges associated with integrating employees from the acquired company in<strong>to</strong> theGroup’s organisation;ineffectiveness or incompatibility of acquired technologies or services;additional financing required <strong>to</strong> make contingent payments;potential loss of key employees of acquired businesses;inability <strong>to</strong> maintain the key business relationships and the reputations of acquired businesses;39


●●●●●●diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns;inability <strong>to</strong> maintain internal standards, controls, procedures and policies, which could affect theGroup’s ability <strong>to</strong> receive an unqualified attestation from independent accountants regarding theeffectiveness of reporting procedures of the Group;litigation for activities of the acquired companies, including claims from dismissed employees,cus<strong>to</strong>mers, former shareholders or other third parties;in the case of foreign acquisitions, the need <strong>to</strong> integrate operations across different cultures andlanguages and <strong>to</strong> address the particular economic, currency, political and regula<strong>to</strong>ry risksassociated with specific countries;failure <strong>to</strong> successfully further develop the acquired technology; andincreased fixed costs.Any of the above difficulties, if not overcome, may undermine the success of an acquisition or mergerand therefore could have a significant adverse impact on the financial position of the Group.The Group depends on the services of key personnel <strong>to</strong> implement its strategy. If the Group loses theservices of its key personnel or is unable <strong>to</strong> attract and retain other qualified personnel, the Group may beunable <strong>to</strong> implement its strategy.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the future success of the Group’s business depends on the services of anumber of key management and operating personnel, including Panagiotis Dimitropoulos (theFounder of the Group), Konstantinos Korletis (Chief Executive Officer), Veronica Nocetti (FinanceDirec<strong>to</strong>r), Kostas Papoutsis (Chief Operating Officer), Thodoris Kondilis (Chief Development Officer)and Michael Zervakis (Chief Technology Officer). The Group does not maintain any key-person lifeinsurance policies. Some of these key employees have strong relationships with cus<strong>to</strong>mers and businessmay be harmed if these employees leave the Group and the Group is unable <strong>to</strong> hire suitablereplacements within the applicable notice periods. The loss of members of the Group’s keymanagement and certain other members of its operating personnel could materially adversely affectbusiness, operating results and the financial condition of the Group. For instance, although the ChiefExecutive Officer has recently been successfully treated for a potentially life-threatening illness, therecan be no assurance that there will not be relapse or recurrence of his illness which could prevent himfrom or impair him in discharging his functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.In addition, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ ability <strong>to</strong> manage the Group’s growth depends, in part, on their ability <strong>to</strong>identify, hire and retain additional qualified employees, including technically skilled development andengineering staff. The Group faces intense competition for qualified individuals from numeroustechnology, marketing and mobile software and service companies. Competition for qualifiedpersonnel is particularly intense in many of the large, international metropolitan markets in which theGroup has offices. The Group requires a mix of highly talented engineers as well as individuals in salesand support who are familiar with the marketing and advertising industry. In addition, new hires insales positions require significant training and may, in some cases, take more than a year before theyachieve full productivity. Recent sales force hires and planned hires may not become as productive asthe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs would like, and the Group may be unable <strong>to</strong> hire sufficient numbers of qualifiedindividuals in the future in the markets where it does business. Further, given the rapid pace of theGroup’s expansion <strong>to</strong> date, the Group may be unable <strong>to</strong> attract and retain suitably qualified individualswho are capable of meeting the growing creative, operational and managerial requirements of theGroup, or may be required <strong>to</strong> pay increased compensation in order <strong>to</strong> do so. If the Group isunsuccessful in attracting and retaining these key personnel, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ ability <strong>to</strong> operate theGroup’s business effectively would be negatively affected and the business, operating results andfinancial condition of the Group would be adversely affected.The Group may need <strong>to</strong> raise additional capital <strong>to</strong> grow its business, and the Group may not be able <strong>to</strong>raise capital on terms acceptable <strong>to</strong> it or at all.The operation of the Group’s business and its efforts <strong>to</strong> grow the business further will requiresignificant cash outlays and commitments. The timing and amount of the Group’s cash needs may varysignificantly from current expectation depending on numerous fac<strong>to</strong>rs, including but not limited <strong>to</strong>:40


●●●●market acceptance of its mobile marketing and advertising services;the need <strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> changing technologies and technical requirements;the need <strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> changing regulations requiring changes <strong>to</strong> processes or platform; andthe existence of opportunities for expansion.If existing working capital, borrowings available under existing loan agreements and the net proceedsfrom the Placing are not sufficient <strong>to</strong> meet cash requirements, the Group will need <strong>to</strong> seek additionalcapital, potentially through debt, or other equity financings <strong>to</strong> fund growth earlier than presentlyanticipated. The Group may not be able <strong>to</strong> raise cash on terms acceptable <strong>to</strong> the Group or at all.Financing, if available, may be on terms that are dilutive <strong>to</strong> Shareholders, and the prices at which newinves<strong>to</strong>rs would be willing <strong>to</strong> purchase the Group’s securities may be lower than the Placing Price ofthe Ordinary Shares. The holders of new securities may also receive rights, preferences or privileges thatare senior <strong>to</strong> those of existing Shareholders. If new sources of financing are required but areinsufficient or unavailable, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs would be required <strong>to</strong> modify the Group’s growth andoperating plans <strong>to</strong> the extent of available funding, which could harm the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> grow itsbusiness in accordance with its plans.The Group’s business involves the use, transmission and s<strong>to</strong>rage of confidential information, and the failure<strong>to</strong> properly safeguard such information could result in significant reputational harm and monetarydamages.The Group’s business activities involve the use, transmission and s<strong>to</strong>rage of confidential information.While the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe that the Group takes reasonable steps <strong>to</strong> protect the security, integrity andconfidentiality of the information the Group collects and s<strong>to</strong>res, there is no guarantee that inadverten<strong>to</strong>r unauthorised disclosure will not occur or that third parties will not gain unauthorised access <strong>to</strong> thisinformation despite the Group’s efforts. For instance, during an inspection carried out in September2009, ADAE (the Greek data protection authority) identified certain weaknesses in the Group’s dataprotection systems. If such unauthorised disclosure or access does occur, the Group may be required,under existing and proposed laws, <strong>to</strong> notify persons whose information was disclosed or accessed. TheGroup may also be subject <strong>to</strong> claims of breach of contract for such disclosure, investigation andpenalties by regula<strong>to</strong>ry authorities and potential claims by persons whose information was disclosed.The unauthorised disclosure of information may result in the termination of one or more of theGroup’s commercial relationships and/or a reduction in cus<strong>to</strong>mer confidence and usage of the Group’sservices, which would have a material adverse effect on the business, operating results and financialcondition of the Group.Activities of cus<strong>to</strong>mers could damage the Group’s reputation or give rise <strong>to</strong> legal claims against the Group.The Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ promotion of their products and services may not comply with all applicablefederal, state and local laws, including, but not limited <strong>to</strong>, laws and regulations relating <strong>to</strong> mobilecommunications. Failure of cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> comply with such federal, state or local laws or the Group’spolicies could damage its reputation and adversely affect business, operating results or financialcondition. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot predict whether the Group’s role in facilitating cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ marketingactivities would expose the Group <strong>to</strong> liability under these laws. Any claims made against the Groupcould be costly and time-consuming <strong>to</strong> defend. If the Group is exposed <strong>to</strong> this kind of liability, theGroup could be required <strong>to</strong> pay substantial fines or penalties, redesign business methods, discontinuesome of its services or otherwise expend resources <strong>to</strong> avoid liability.Potential infringements of intellectual property rights by the Group’s cus<strong>to</strong>mers may result in liabilities forthe Group.The Group may be held liable <strong>to</strong> third parties for content in the advertising that the Group delivers onbehalf of its cus<strong>to</strong>mers if the music, artwork, text or other content involved violates the copyright,trademark or other intellectual property rights of such third parties or if the content is defama<strong>to</strong>ry,deceptive or otherwise violates applicable laws or regulations. Any claims or counterclaims could betime consuming, result in costly litigation and divert management’s attention.41


If the Group is unable <strong>to</strong> protect its intellectual property and proprietary rights, the Group’s competitiveposition and business could be harmed.Although each employee of the Group is subject <strong>to</strong> an agreement pursuant <strong>to</strong> which all rights <strong>to</strong>intellectual property which is developed by them are assigned <strong>to</strong> the Group, such intellectual propertyrights may still be held <strong>to</strong> be the property of the employees. In addition, the Group has numerous layersof physical security and encryption <strong>to</strong> secure its software assets. However, if any of these levels ofprotection or security were <strong>to</strong> fail, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot guarantee that the Group’s business andreputation would misappropriate the Group’s intellectual property. His<strong>to</strong>rically, the Group’sconsultancy agreements did not include sufficient provisions <strong>to</strong> ensure that the ownership of theintellectual property rights created by the consultants was assigned <strong>to</strong> the Group. Although, the Groupsubsequently entered in<strong>to</strong> assignment agreements with its consultants, there is a potential risk thatsome consultants may dispute the validity of such assignment.Software and components that the Group incorporates in<strong>to</strong> its mobile marketing services may containerrors or defects, which could have an adverse effect on business.The Group uses a combination of cus<strong>to</strong>m and third party software, including open source software, inbuilding the Group’s mobile marketing services platform. Although the Group tests certain softwarebefore incorporating it in<strong>to</strong> the platform, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot guarantee that all of the third partytechnology that the Group incorporates will not contain errors, defects or bugs. In addition, should anythird party licensor of the Group terminate its licence of its product <strong>to</strong> the Group, it could bedetrimental <strong>to</strong> the Group’s own rights.If errors or defects occur in products and services that the Group utilises in its mobile marketingservices platform, it could result in damage <strong>to</strong> the Group’s reputation, lost revenues and diverteddevelopment resources.The Group uses data centres <strong>to</strong> deliver its platform and services. Any disruption of service at thesefacilities could harm the Group’s business.The Group hosts its services and serves all of its cus<strong>to</strong>mers from two data centre facilities located inLuxembourg and Greece. The Group does not control the operations at these third party facilities. Allof these facilities are vulnerable <strong>to</strong> damage or interruption from earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, fires,terrorist attacks, power losses, telecommunications failures and similar events. They could also besubject <strong>to</strong> break-ins, computer viruses, denial of service attacks, sabotage, intentional acts of vandalismand other misconduct. The occurrence of a natural disaster or an act of terrorism, a decision <strong>to</strong> closethe third party facilities without adequate notice or other unanticipated problems could result inlengthy interruptions in the Group’s services. Although the Group maintains off-site tape backups ofcus<strong>to</strong>mers’ data, the Group does not currently operate or maintain a backup data centre for any of itsservices, which increases the Group’s vulnerability <strong>to</strong> interruptions or delays in service. Interruptionsin services might harm the Group’s reputation, reduce revenue, cause the Group <strong>to</strong> incur financialpenalties, subject the Group <strong>to</strong> potential liability and cause cus<strong>to</strong>mers <strong>to</strong> terminate their contracts.The Group may have exposure <strong>to</strong> greater than anticipated tax liabilities.The Group’s future income taxes could be adversely affected by earnings being lower than anticipatedin jurisdictions where the Group has lower statu<strong>to</strong>ry tax rates and higher than anticipated injurisdictions where the Group has higher statu<strong>to</strong>ry tax rates, by changes in the valuation of deferredtax assets and liabilities or changes in tax laws, regulations, accounting principles or interpretationsthereof. In addition, there is a risk that amounts paid or received under arrangements between variousinternational subsidiaries in the past and/or the future could be deemed for transfer tax purposes <strong>to</strong> belower or higher than the Group previously recognised or expected <strong>to</strong> recognise.Determination of tax liability is always subject <strong>to</strong> review by applicable tax authorities. Any adverseoutcome of such a review could have a negative effect on the operating results and financial conditionof the Group. In addition, the determination of worldwide provision for income taxes and other taxliabilities requires significant judgment, and there are many transactions and calculations where theultimate tax determination is uncertain. Although the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe the Group’s estimates arereasonable, the ultimate tax outcome may differ from the amounts recorded in the Group’s financial42


statements and may materially affect financial results of the Group in the period or periods for whichsuch determination is made.Continuing unfavourable global economic conditions could have a material adverse effect on our business,operating results and financial condition.The crisis in the financial and credit markets has led <strong>to</strong> a global economic slowdown, with numerouseconomies showing significant signs of weakness. If the economies in which the Group operatesweaken further or fail <strong>to</strong> improve, cus<strong>to</strong>mers may reduce or postpone their marketing and advertisingspending significantly, which would materially adversely affect business, operating results and financialcondition of the Group. Several credit rating agencies in recent months have downgraded the creditrating of Greek government debt, prompting additional inves<strong>to</strong>r concerns with respect <strong>to</strong> macroeconomicissues. Were the Greek economy <strong>to</strong> be affected by an economic crisis similar <strong>to</strong> thoseexperienced in, for example, Iceland, the ability of the Group’s businesses <strong>to</strong> have access <strong>to</strong> an efficientbanking and financial system may be impaired.Risks Related <strong>to</strong> the Mobile Communications IndustryThe mobile advertising or marketing market may deteriorate or develop more slowly than expected, anyof which could harm the Group’s business.If the market for mobile advertising or marketing deteriorates, or develops more slowly than theDirec<strong>to</strong>rs expect, the Group’s business could suffer. Future success is highly dependent on an increasein the use of mobile communications, the commitment of advertisers and marketers <strong>to</strong> mobilecommunications as an advertising and marketing medium, the willingness of potential clients <strong>to</strong>outsource their mobile advertising and marketing needs, and the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> sell technologyservices <strong>to</strong> advertising agencies and brands. Due <strong>to</strong> the rapidly evolving nature of the mobileadvertising and marketing market, future demand and market acceptance for mobile advertising,marketing and technology services is uncertain. Many of the Group’s current or potential clients havelittle or no experience of using mobile communications for advertising or marketing purposes and haveallocated only a limited portion of their advertising or marketing budgets <strong>to</strong> mobile communicationsadvertising or marketing. There is no certainty that they will continue <strong>to</strong> allocate at least as much ormore funds for innovation in the future, if any. Also, the Group must compete with traditionaladvertising media, including television, print, radio and outdoor advertising, for a share of its clients’<strong>to</strong>tal advertising budgets.Businesses, including current and potential clients, may find mobile advertising or marketing <strong>to</strong> be lesseffective than traditional advertising media or marketing methods or other technologies for promotingtheir products and services, and therefore the market for mobile communications advertising,marketing and technology services may deteriorate or develop slower than expected. These challengescould significantly undermine the commercial viability of mobile advertising and seriously harm thebusiness, operating results and financial condition of the Group.Changes in the wireless communications industry may adversely affect the Group’s business.The wireless communications industry may experience significant growth and change which couldadversely affect the Group’s business. Technologies such as 4G mobile broadband, Wi-Fi, worldwideinteroperability for microwave access, or WiMAX, and VOIP are challenging existing wirelesscommunication technologies. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe the Group will be able <strong>to</strong> adapt <strong>to</strong> futuretechnologies changes; however, in order <strong>to</strong> do so, the Group may require significant additionalinvestment in order <strong>to</strong> keep pace with such technological innovation. This could have an adverse effec<strong>to</strong>n the business, operating results and financial condition of the Group if it were unable <strong>to</strong> raise thenecessary finance.Changes in government regulation of the wireless communications industry may adversely affect theGroup’s business.Depending on the products and services that they offer, mobile data service providers are or may besubject <strong>to</strong> regulations and laws applicable <strong>to</strong> providers of mobile, internet and VOIP services bothdomestically and internationally.43


The application of existing laws and regulations relating <strong>to</strong> issues such as user privacy, defamation,pricing, advertising, gambling, promotions, consumer protection, content regulation,telecommunications and intellectual property ownership <strong>to</strong> wireless industry providers and platformsin many instances is unclear or unsettled.Further, the application <strong>to</strong> the Group of existing laws regulating or requiring licences for certainbusinesses of advertisers can be unclear. It is possible that laws and regulations may be adopted in thecountries where the Group operates that may be inconsistent and that could restrict the wirelesscommunications industry, including laws and regulations regarding lawful interception of personal data,taxation, content suitability, content marketing and advertising, copyright, distribution and antitrust.The growth and development of the market for electronic s<strong>to</strong>rage of personal information may promptcalls for more stringent consumer protection laws that may impose additional burdens, including costs oncompanies such as the Group who s<strong>to</strong>re personal information. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs anticipate that regulationof the Group’s industry will increase and that the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs will be required <strong>to</strong> devote legal and otherresources <strong>to</strong> address this regulation. Changes in current laws or regulations or the imposition of new lawsand regulations regarding the media and wireless communications industries may lessen the growth ofwireless communications services and may materially reduce the Group’s ability <strong>to</strong> increase or maintainsales of mobile marketing services. The Group may incur substantial liabilities for expenses necessary <strong>to</strong>comply with these laws and regulations, or <strong>to</strong> investigate or defend litigation in respect of suchcompliances as well as incur potentially substantial penalties for any failure <strong>to</strong> comply. Compliance withthese laws and regulations may also cause us <strong>to</strong> change or limit the Group’s business practices in a manneradverse <strong>to</strong> the Group’s business.The Group could be adversely affected if domestic or international legislation or regulations are expanded<strong>to</strong> require changes in business practices or if governing jurisdictions interpret or implement their legislationor regulations in ways that negatively affect its business. Many of the proposed laws or regulations are inearly stages and the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot yet determine the impact that these regulations may have on theGroup’s business over time. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs cannot assure you that the Group’s practice with respect <strong>to</strong> thesematters will be found sufficient <strong>to</strong> protect the Group from liability or adverse publicity in this area.In addition, because various foreign jurisdictions have different laws and regulations concerning thes<strong>to</strong>rage and transmission of personal information, the Group may face unknown requirements that posecompliance challenges in new international markets that the Group seeks <strong>to</strong> enter. Such variation couldsubject the Group <strong>to</strong> costs, liabilities or negative publicity that could impair its ability <strong>to</strong> expand operationsin<strong>to</strong> some countries and therefore limit future growth. A number of studies have examined the healtheffects of mobile device use, and the results of some of the studies have been interpreted as evidence thatmobile device use causes adverse health effects. The establishment of a link between the use of mobiledevices and health problems, or any media reports suggesting such a link, could increase governmentregulation of, and reduce demand for, mobile devices and, accordingly, the demand for mobile marketingservices, which could harm the business, operating results and financial condition of the Group.The gathering, transmission, s<strong>to</strong>rage and sharing or use of personal information could give rise <strong>to</strong>liabilities or additional costs of operation as a result of governmental regulation, legal requirements, civilactions or differing views of personal privacy rights.The Group transmits and s<strong>to</strong>res a large volume of personal information in the course of providing itsservices. International laws and regulations govern the collection, use, retention, sharing and securityof data that the Group receives from cus<strong>to</strong>mers and their users. The Group may be contractually liable<strong>to</strong> indemnify and hold harmless cus<strong>to</strong>mers from the costs or consequences of inadvertent orunauthorised disclosure of their cus<strong>to</strong>mers’ personal data which the Group s<strong>to</strong>res or handles as part ofproviding its services. The interpretation and application of privacy, data protection and data retentionlaws and regulations are currently unsettled internationally, particularly with regard <strong>to</strong> location-basedservices, use of cus<strong>to</strong>mer data <strong>to</strong> target advertisements and communication with consumers via mobiledevices. Such laws may be interpreted and applied inconsistently from country <strong>to</strong> country andinconsistently with current data protection policies and practices. Complying with these varyinginternational requirements could cause the Group <strong>to</strong> incur substantial costs or require the Group <strong>to</strong>change business practices in a manner adverse <strong>to</strong> its business, operating results or financial condition.As privacy and data protection have become more sensitive issues, the Group may also become exposed<strong>to</strong> potential liabilities as a result of differing views on the privacy of personal information. These andother privacy concerns, including security breaches, could adversely impact the business, operatingresults and financial condition of the Group.44


Risks Related <strong>to</strong> the Placing and <strong>Admission</strong> and the Ordinary SharesThere has been no prior public market in the Ordinary Shares, the trading price of the Ordinary Shares islikely <strong>to</strong> be volatile, and you might not be able <strong>to</strong> sell your shares at or above the Placing Price.An active or liquid market in the Ordinary Shares may not develop upon completion of the Placing or,if it does develop, it may not be sustainable. The Placing Price may not be indicative of the market priceof the Ordinary Shares after <strong>Admission</strong> and therefore it may vary from the market price of theOrdinary Shares after <strong>Admission</strong>. As a result of these and other fac<strong>to</strong>rs, you may be unable <strong>to</strong> resellyour Ordinary Shares at or above the Placing Price.The following fac<strong>to</strong>rs, in addition <strong>to</strong> other risks described in this document, may have a significanteffect on the market price of the Ordinary Shares:●●●●●●●●●●variations in operating results;actual or anticipated changes in the estimates of operating results or changes in s<strong>to</strong>ck marketanalyst recommendations regarding the Ordinary Shares, other comparable companies or theindustry generally;macro-economic conditions in the numerous countries in which the Group does business;foreign currency exchange fluctuations and the denominations in which the Group conductsbusiness and holds cash reserves;market conditions in the industry, the industries of cus<strong>to</strong>mers and the economy as a whole;actual or expected changes in the Group’s growth rates or competi<strong>to</strong>rs’ growth rates;changes in the market valuation of similar companies;trading volume of the Ordinary Shares;sales of the Ordinary Shares by the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs or Shareholders; andadoption or modification of regulations, policies, procedures or programs applicable <strong>to</strong> theGroup’s business.In addition, if the market for technology s<strong>to</strong>cks or the s<strong>to</strong>ck market in general experiences loss ofinves<strong>to</strong>r confidence, the trading price of the Ordinary Shares could decline for reasons unrelated <strong>to</strong> theGroup’s business, financial condition or operating results. The trading price of the Ordinary Sharesmight also decline in reaction <strong>to</strong> events that affect other companies in the industry, even if these eventsdo not directly affect the Group. Each of these fac<strong>to</strong>rs, among others, could harm the value of yourinvestment in the Ordinary Shares. In the past, following periods of volatility in the market, securitieslitigation has often been instituted against companies. Such litigation, if instituted against the Group,could result in substantial costs and diversion of management’s attention and resources, which couldmaterially and adversely affect the business, operating results and financial condition of the Group.Future equity issuances or sales of the Ordinary Shares in the public market could cause the share price<strong>to</strong> decline.If the Company issues equity securities in the future or if Shareholders sell a substantial number of theOrdinary Shares in the public market after the <strong>Admission</strong>, or if there is a perception that these sales orissuances might occur, the market price of the Ordinary Shares could decline.The Company may issue Ordinary Shares, or other securities, from time <strong>to</strong> time as consideration forfuture acquisitions and investments. In the event any such acquisition or investment is significant, thenumber of Ordinary Shares, or the number or aggregate principal amount, as the case may be, of othersecurities that the Company may issue may in turn be significant, causing further downward pressureon the Company’s share price.Mr Panagiotis Dimitropoulos will continue <strong>to</strong> have substantial control over the Group after the Placingand will be able <strong>to</strong> exercise significant influence over matters subject <strong>to</strong> Shareholder approval.Mr Panagiotis Dimitropoulos will beneficially own approximately 70.63 per cent. of the OrdinaryShares as at <strong>Admission</strong>. Accordingly, he will be able <strong>to</strong> exercise influence over all matters requiring45


Shareholder approval, including the election of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and approval of corporate transactions, suchas a merger or other sale of the Group or its assets, for the foreseeable future. This concentration ofownership could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change in control or otherwise discouraginga potential acquirer from attempting <strong>to</strong> obtain control of the Group, which in turn could have amaterial adverse effect on the market value of the Ordinary Shares.The Group’s management will have broad discretion over the use and investment of the net proceeds thatit receives in the Placing and might not apply the proceeds in ways that increase the value of yourinvestment.The management will have broad discretion over the use and investment of the net proceeds from thePlacing and Shareholders will be relying on the judgment of the management regarding the applicationof these net proceeds. The management intends <strong>to</strong> use the net proceeds from the Placing for generalcorporate purposes and working and investment capital, including funding the strategic plan for globalexpansion and making further investments in technology solutions. The Group may also use a portionof the net proceeds <strong>to</strong> acquire other businesses, products or technologies. The Group does not,however, have any agreements or commitments for any specific acquisitions. The management mightnot be able <strong>to</strong> yield a significant return, if any, on any investment of these net proceeds. You will nothave the opportunity <strong>to</strong> influence decisions on how the net proceeds from the Placing are used.If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish unfavourable or inaccurate researchabout the business, of the Group the share price and trading volume could decline.The trading market for the Ordinary Shares will depend, in part, on the research and reports thatsecurities or industry analysts publish about the Group or its business. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs may be unable <strong>to</strong>sustain coverage by well-regarded securities and industry analysts. If either none or only a limitednumber of securities or industry analysts maintain coverage of the Company, or if these securities orindustry analysts are not widely respected within the general investment community, the trading pricefor the Ordinary Shares would be negatively impacted. In the event the Group obtains securities orindustry analyst coverage, if one or more of the analysts who cover the Company downgrade theOrdinary Shares or publish inaccurate or unfavourable research about the Group’s business, the shareprice would be likely <strong>to</strong> decline. If one or more of these analysts cease coverage of the Company or fail<strong>to</strong> publish reports regularly, demand for the Ordinary Shares could decrease, which might cause theshare price and trading volume <strong>to</strong> decline.If the Group fails <strong>to</strong> maintain proper and effective internal controls, its ability <strong>to</strong> produce accurate andtimely financial statements could be impaired and inves<strong>to</strong>rs’ views of the Group could be harmed.The Group has systems and controls in place <strong>to</strong> allow it <strong>to</strong> produce accurate and timely financialstatements. If any of these systems or controls were <strong>to</strong> fail the Group may be unable <strong>to</strong> produce interimand annual financial statements accurately or on a timely basis. As such, inves<strong>to</strong>rs may have concernsboth over the lack of available financial information and the controls the Group has in place whichcould adversely affect the Company’s share price.The Company has never declared or paid dividends on the Ordinary Shares and it does not anticipatepaying dividends in the foreseeable future.The Company has never declared or paid cash dividends on the Ordinary Shares. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rscurrently intend <strong>to</strong> retain all available funds and any future earnings <strong>to</strong> support the operation of and<strong>to</strong> finance the growth and development of the business. Any future determination <strong>to</strong> declare cashdividends will be made at the discretion of the Board, subject <strong>to</strong> compliance with applicable laws andcovenants under current or future credit facilities, which may restrict or limit the ability <strong>to</strong> paydividends, and will depend on financial condition, operating results, capital requirements, generalbusiness conditions and other fac<strong>to</strong>rs that the Board may deem relevant. The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs do notanticipate paying any cash dividends on the Ordinary Shares in the foreseeable future. As a result, areturn on your investment will only occur if the share price appreciates.46


PART IIIFINANCIAL INFORMATIONSet out below is the text of a report by Ernst & Young LLP, covering the financial information of theGroup for the three years and six months ended 30 June 2010.SECTION A: ACCOUNTANTS’ REPORTERNST&YOUNGThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<strong>InternetQ</strong> plc51 EastcheapLondon EC3M 1JPDear Sirs6 December 2010<strong>InternetQ</strong> plcWe report on the financial information for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and thesix months ended 30 June 2010 set out in Section B of Part III of the AIM <strong>Admission</strong> <strong>Document</strong>. Thisfinancial information has been prepared for inclusion in the AIM admission document dated6 December 2010 of <strong>InternetQ</strong> plc on the basis of the accounting policies set out in paragraph 2.2 ofSection B of this Part III. This report is required by Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companiesand is given for the purpose of complying with that schedule and for no other purpose.Save for any responsibility arising under Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies <strong>to</strong> any personas and <strong>to</strong> the extent there provided, <strong>to</strong> the fullest extent permitted by law we do not assume anyresponsibility and will not accept any liability <strong>to</strong> any other person for any loss suffered by any suchother person as a result of, arising out of, or in connection with this report or our statement, requiredby and given solely for the purposes of complying with Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies,consenting <strong>to</strong> its inclusion in the AIM admission document.We have not audited or reviewed the financial information for the 6 month period ended 30 June 2009and accordingly do not express an opinion thereon.ResponsibilitiesThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs of <strong>InternetQ</strong> plc are responsible for preparing the financial information on the basis ofpreparation set out in note 2.1 <strong>to</strong> the financial information and in accordance with InternationalFinancial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union.It is our responsibility <strong>to</strong> form an opinion as <strong>to</strong> whether the financial information gives a true and fairview, for the purposes of the AIM admission document, and <strong>to</strong> report our opinion <strong>to</strong> you.Basis of opinionWe conducted our work in accordance with Standards for Investment Reporting issued by the AuditingPractices Board in the United Kingdom. Our work included an assessment of evidence relevant <strong>to</strong> theamounts and disclosures in the financial information. It also included an assessment of significantestimates and judgments made by those responsible for the preparation of the financial informationand whether the accounting policies are appropriate <strong>to</strong> the entity’s circumstances, consistently appliedand adequately disclosed.47


We planned and performed our work so as <strong>to</strong> obtain all the information and explanations which weconsidered necessary in order <strong>to</strong> provide us with sufficient evidence <strong>to</strong> give reasonable assurance thatthe financial information is free from material misstatement whether caused by fraud or otherirregularity or error.Our work has not been carried out in accordance with auditing or other standards and practicesgenerally accepted in other jurisdictions and accordingly should not be relied upon as if it had beencarried out in accordance with those standards and practices.OpinionIn our opinion, the financial information gives, for the purposes of the AIM admission documentdated 6 December 2010, a true and fair view of the state of affairs of <strong>InternetQ</strong> plc as at the dates statedand of its profits, cash flows and recognised gains and losses/changes in equity for the periods thenended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the EuropeanUnion.DeclarationFor the purposes of paragraph (a) of Schedule Two of the AIM Rules for Companies we areresponsible for this report as part of the AIM admission document and declare that we have taken allreasonable care <strong>to</strong> ensure that the information contained in this report is, <strong>to</strong> the best of our knowledge,in accordance with the facts and contains no omission likely <strong>to</strong> affect its import. This declaration isincluded in the AIM admission document in compliance with Schedule Two of the AIM Rules forCompanies.Yours faithfullyErnst & Young LLP48


SECTION B: HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATIONINTERNETQ LIMITEDConsolidated income statements for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 andperiods ended 30 June 2009 and 2010(Amounts in Euro, except share, per share data and unless otherwise stated)(Unaudited)01.01- 01.01- 01.01- 01.01- 01.01-Notes 31.12.2007 31.12.2008 31.12.2009 30.06.2009 30.06.2010Revenues 5 9,097,483 13,985,633 17,234,429 8,525,055 17,969,405Cost of revenues excluding exceptional costs 6 (4,057,460) (6,644,970) (7,375,429) (4,453,113) (10,132,628)Exceptional costs of revenues 6,23 ––––––––––––––––––––––––(734,525)–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Gross profit 5,040,023–––––––––––7,340,663–––––––––––9,124,475–––––––––––4,071,942–––––––––––7,836,777–––––––––––Other operating income 46,064 104,270 98,261 17,669 87,062Selling and distribution costs 6 (2,850,094) (5,463,868) (8,217,670) (4,906,857) (5,202,467)Administrative expenses 6 (990,729)–––––––––––(1,126,054)–––––––––––(1,252,882)–––––––––––(838,363)–––––––––––(968,324)–––––––––––Operating profit/(loss) 1,245,264–––––––––––855,011–––––––––––(247,816)–––––––––––(1,655,609)–––––––––––1,753,048–––––––––––Finance costs 7 (260,429) (336,140) (922,042) (605,824) (375,846)Finance income 7 30,683–––––––––––105,206–––––––––––79,228–––––––––––17,346–––––––––––55,463–––––––––––Profit/(loss) before tax 1,015,518–––––––––––624,077–––––––––––(1,090,630)–––––––––––(2,244,087)–––––––––––1,432,665–––––––––––Income tax 8 (198,414)–––––––––––(399,165)–––––––––––9,248–––––––––––(114,973)–––––––––––(445,779)–––––––––––Profit/(loss) after income tax 817,104 224,912 (1,081,382) (2,359,060) 986,886––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Attributable <strong>to</strong>:Equity holders of the parent 817,104 224,912 (1,081,382) (2,359,060) 986,886––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Earnings/(loss) per share (Basic and Diluted) 9 0.49 0.14 (0.65) (1.43) 0.60––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.49


INTERNETQ LIMITEDConsolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and2009 and periods ended 30 June 2009 and 2010(Amounts in Euro, except share, per share data and unless otherwise stated)(Unaudited)01.01- 01.01- 01.01- 01.01- 01.01-31.12.2007 31.12.2008 31.12.2009 30.06.2009 30.06.2010Profit/(loss) for the year 817,104–––––––––––224,912–––––––––––(1,081,382)–––––––––––(2,359,060)–––––––––––986,886–––––––––––Other comprehensive incomeExchange differences on translation offoreign operations (35,098)–––––––––––(212,964)–––––––––––36,044–––––––––––26,908–––––––––––(168,561)–––––––––––Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year,net of tax (35,098)–––––––––––(212,964)–––––––––––36,044–––––––––––26,908–––––––––––(168,561)–––––––––––Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year,net of tax 782,006 11,948 (1,045,338) (2,332,152) 818,325––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Attributable <strong>to</strong>:Equity holders of the parent 782,006 11,948 (1,045,338) (2,332,152) 818,325––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.50


INTERNETQ LIMITEDConsolidated statements of financial position for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 andperiods ended 30 June 2009 and 2010(Amounts in Euro, except share, per share data and unless otherwise stated)As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 JuneNotes 2007 2008 2009 2010ASSETSNon-current assetsProperty, plant and equipment 10 646,474 856,059 896,269 938,795Investment properties 11 727,000 709,000 665,000 641,000Intangible assets 12 683,659 1,613,343 2,651,705 2,260,287Deferred tax asset 8 – – 339,089 339,089Other non-current financial assets 3,216 6,544 8,090 8,453––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total non-current assets 2,060,349 3,184,946 4,560,153 4,187,624––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Current assetsTrade receivables 13 2,719,913 7,034,433 6,476,322 5,586,935Prepayments and other receivables 14 2,241,000 1,336,280 1,796,452 2,111,709Cash and cash equivalents 15 687,237 884,113 1,122,991 2,841,095Restricted cash 15 271,245 240,579 205,990 443,015––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total current assets 5,919,395 9,495,405 9,601,755 10,982,753––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––TOTAL ASSETS 7,979,744 12,680,351 14,161,908 15,170,378––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––EQUITY AND LIABILITIESEquity attributable <strong>to</strong> equity holders of theparent companyShare capital 16 24,016 24,016 24,016 24,016Share premium 16 2,428,698 2,428,698 2,428,698 2,428,698Exchange differences (1,312) (214,276) (178,232) (346,793)Retained earnings 1,003,657 1,228,569 147,187 1,134,073––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total equity 3,455,059 3,467,007 2,421,669 3,239,994––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Non-current liabilitiesInterest-bearing loans and borrowings 17 749,100 1,147,300 1,128,834 1,057,101Employee benefits liability 20 9,769 9,859 13,448 14,697Deferred tax liability 8 131,876 207,530 121,965 93,563––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total non-current liabilities 890,745 1,364,689 1,264,247 1,165,361––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Current liabilitiesTrade payables 18 897,780 2,605,295 3,497,288 4,548,480Interest-bearing loans and borrowings 17 2,054,511 3,827,856 3,924,773 3,480,756Current portion of interest-bearing loansand borrowings 17 50,900 101,800 143,466 143,466Derivatives 62,500 23,823 20,044 33,698Income tax payable 227,402 350,300 476,351 792,614Accruals and other current liabilities 19 340,847 939,581 2,414,070 1,766,009––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total current liabilities 3,633,940 7,848,655 10,475,992 10,765,023––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total liabilities 4,524,685 9,213,344 11,740,239 11,930,384––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 7,979,744 12,680,351 14,161,908 15,170,378––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.51


INTERNETQ LIMITEDConsolidated statements of changes in equity for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 andperiods ended 30 June 2009 and 2010(Amounts in Euro, except share, per share data and unless otherwise stated)Share Share Exchange Retainedcapital premium differences earnings Total equityBalance at 1 January 2007 24,016 2,428,698 33,786 186,553 2,673,053––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Profit after income tax – – – 817,104 817,104Other comprehensive income/(loss) – – (35,098) – (35,098)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total comprehensive income – – (35,098) 817,104 782,006––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Balance at 31 December 2007 24,016 2,428,698 (1,312) 1,003,657 3,455,059––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Profit after income tax – – – 224,912 224,912Other comprehensive income/(loss) – – (212,964) – (212,964)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total comprehensive income – – (212,964) 224,912 11,948––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Balance at 31 December 2008 24,016 2,428,698 (214,276) 1,228,569 3,467,007––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Profit after income tax – – – (1,081,382) (1,081,382)Other comprehensive income/(loss) – – 36,044 – 36,044––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total comprehensive income – – 36,044 (1,081,382) (1,045,338)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Balance at 31 December 2009 24,016 2,428,698 (178,232) 147,187 2,421,669––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Profit after income tax – – – 986,886 986,886Other comprehensive income/(loss) – – (168,561) – (168,561)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total comprehensive income – – (168,561) 986,886 818,325––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Balance at 30 June 2010 24,016 2,428,698 (346,793) 1,134,073 3,239,994––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Balance at 1 January 2009 24,016 2,428,698 (214,276) 1,228,569 3,467,007––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Profit after income tax (unaudited) – – – (2,359,060) (2,359,060)Other comprehensive income/(loss)(unaudited) – – 26,908 – 26,908––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total comprehensive income (unaudited) – – 26,908 (2,359,060) (2,332,152)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Balance at 30 June 2009 (unaudited) 24,016 2,428,698 (187,368) (1,130,491) 1,134,855––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.52


INTERNETQ LIMITEDConsolidated cash flow statements for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and periodsended 30 June 2009 and 2010(Amounts in Euro, except share, per share data and unless otherwise stated)(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 JuneNotes 2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Cash Flows from Operating ActivitiesProfit/(loss) before income taxes 1,015,518 624,077 (1,090,630) (2,244,087) 1,432,665Adjustments for:Depreciation and amortisation 6 579,176 1,000,250 1,497,359 706,303 862,067Valuation of investment properties 11 105,854 18,000 44,000 – 24,000Gain on disposal of property, plant,equipment – – (5,468) – (6,055)Finance income 7 (17,564) (38,295) (20,322) (14,332) (15,932)Finance costs 7 202,006 322,187 433,598 224,253 262,848Valuation of derivatives 7 23,971 (38,678) (3,780) (1,890) 13,655Allowance for doubtful accountsreceivable 14 200,000 58,571 44,417 – –Provision for employee benefits liability 20 6,228–––––––––––9,303–––––––––––15,413–––––––––––7,707–––––––––––19,500–––––––––––Profit before working capital changes 2,115,189–––––––––––1,955,415–––––––––––914,587–––––––––––(1,322,046)–––––––––––2,592,748–––––––––––(Increase)/decrease in:Trade receivables (355,202) (4,314,520) 558,511 2,777,841 889,385Prepayments and other receivables (736,717) 846,148 (504,589) (127,952) (315,254)Increase/(decrease) in:Trade payables (394,391) 1,707,515 891,993 594,363 1,051,192Accruals and other current liabilities (44,651) 598,736 1,474,089 390,575 (648,061)Income taxes paid (20,705) (200,614) (289,499) – (157,919)Interest paid (202,006) (322,187) (433,598) (224,253) (262,848)Payment of employee benefits liability 20 (3,357) (9,212) (11,824) (6,174) (18,251)(Increase)/decrease in other non-currentassets 3,450–––––––––––(3,328)–––––––––––(1,546)–––––––––––(1,546)–––––––––––(363)–––––––––––Net Cash from Operating Activities 361,610–––––––––––257,953–––––––––––2,598,124–––––––––––2,080,808–––––––––––3,130,629–––––––––––Cash Flows from Investing ActivitiesCapital expenditure for property, plantand equipment 10 (613,075) (549,675) (424,345) (147,875) (278,453)Proceeds from disposals of property, plantand equipment 45,129 – 38,305 – 42,193Increase in intangible assets 12 (667,201) (1,589,844) (2,184,278) (1,615,775) (270,861)Capital expenditure for investment 11 (135,854) – – – –properties(Increase)/decrease in restricted bank accounts (166,834) 30,666 34,589 (264,302) (237,025)Interest and related income received 17,564–––––––––––38,295–––––––––––20,322–––––––––––14,332–––––––––––15,932–––––––––––Net Cash used in Investing Activities (1,520,271)–––––––––––(2,070,558)–––––––––––(2,515,407)–––––––––––(2,013,620)–––––––––––(728,214)–––––––––––Cash Flows from Financing ActivitiesNet change in borrowings 976,038–––––––––––2,222,445–––––––––––120,117–––––––––––(237,644)–––––––––––(515,750)–––––––––––Net Cash from Financing Activities 976,038–––––––––––2,222,445–––––––––––120,117–––––––––––(237,644)–––––––––––(515,750)–––––––––––Effect of exchange rates’ changes on flowsand cash (35,098) (212,964) 36,044 26,908 (168,561)Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cashequivalents (217,721) 196,876 238,878 (143,548) 1,718,104Cash and cash equivalents at beginningof year 15 904,958 687,237 884,113 884,113 1,122,991––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 15 687,237 884,113 1,122,991 740,565 2,841,095––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.53


INTERNETQ LIMITEDNotes <strong>to</strong> the his<strong>to</strong>rical financial information for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009and periods ended 30 June 2009 and 2010(Amounts in Euro, except share, per share data and unless otherwise stated)1. Corporate InformationINTERNETQ LIMITED (hereinafter referred <strong>to</strong> as “INTERNETQ LIMITED” or the “Company”),was incorporated in England and Wales on 19 July 2005 under the Companies Act 1985 (Company’sNo. 5512988) as a private limited company. The Company’s registered office is located in BroadgateTower Third Floor, 20 Primrose street London EC2A 2RS United Kingdom. The Company’s keyshareholder is Mr. Panagiotis Dimitropoulos, holding the 59.73 per cent. of the voting shares.INTERNETQ LIMITED and its subsidiaries (hereinafter the “Group”) are mainly engaged in tradingand development of software and related products and services used in wireless communication andtelecommunication. Moreover, the Group’s operations involved export and import of the technicalequipment and software required for the set-up, maintenance, repair, technical service, support andassistance activities for the mentioned purposes and all types of consulting relating <strong>to</strong> such softwareand products mentioned above, and <strong>to</strong> provide relative support services including specialized trainingand education <strong>to</strong> the consumers and their personnel regarding the above stated activities.The Group’s number of employees as at 30 June 2010, amounted <strong>to</strong> 65 (2009:59, 2008:48, 2007:34).The activities of the Group are described in notes 2.1(d) and 5.2.1 Basis of Preparation(a) Basis of preparation and statement of compliance: The accompanying consolidated financialstatements have been prepared under the his<strong>to</strong>rical cost convention except for investmentproperties and derivative financial instruments that have been measured at fair value. Thefinancial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial ReportingStandards (IFRS) as endorsed by the European Union (EU).The preparation of consolidated financial statements, in accordance with IFRS as endorsed bythe EU, requires the use of critical accounting estimates. It also requires management <strong>to</strong> exerciseits judgment in the process of applying the accounting policies which have been adopted. Theareas involving a higher degree of judgment or complexity, or areas where assumptions andestimates are significant <strong>to</strong> the consolidated financial statements are disclosed in Note 3.(b)Statu<strong>to</strong>ry Financial Statements: The Company maintains its accounting records and prepares itsfinancial statements for statu<strong>to</strong>ry purposes in accordance with United Kingdom GeneralAccepted Accounting Principles (UK GAAP), the Companies Act 1985 for the years ended up <strong>to</strong>31 December 2008, IFRS and the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 December 2009.Accordingly, the subsidiaries of the Company prepare their financial statements for statu<strong>to</strong>rypurposes in accordance with the applicable laws and legislations of the countries of theirincorporation. For the preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements, theCompany’s and its subsidiaries statu<strong>to</strong>ry financial statements have been appropriately adjustedand reclassified <strong>to</strong> conform with the IFRSs.The Company did not prepare or file consolidated financial statements under UK GAAP on thebasis of the exemption provided in section 248 of the Companies Act 1985 for medium sizedgroups. As a result the financial information does not include a reconciliation of the equity of theGroup as at 1 January 2007 and 31 December 2008 and of its <strong>to</strong>tal comprehensive income for theyear ended 31 December 2008, from previous UK GAAP <strong>to</strong> IFRS. The Company did prepareconsolidated financial statements under IFRS for the year ended 31 December 2009.(c)Approval of Financial Statements: The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs of the Company approved theconsolidated financial information for the year ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and theperiod ended 30 June 2010, on 29 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010.54


(d)Basis of Consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements ofINTERNETQ LIMITED and its subsidiaries. The financial statements of the subsidiaries areprepared for the same reporting period as the parent company, using consistent accountingpolicies. All intercompany balances, transactions, income and expense, and profits and lossesresulting from intra-group transactions that are recognized in assets, have been eliminated in theconsolidation. The Company’s directly and indirectly wholly owned subsidiaries as at31 December 2009, 2008 and 2007 and as at 30 June 2010 are listed below:Ownership interestCountry ofEntity incorporation 31.12.2007 31.12.2008 31.12.2009 30.06.2010Internet Q Telecommunicationand internet services S.A Greece 100% 100% 100% 100%Escape CommunicationsTrading Limited Cyprus 100% 100% 100% 100%Acalendra Enterprises Limited Cyprus 100% 100% 100% 100%Internet Q Kazakhstan LLC Kazakhstan – 100% 100% –Internet Q Ukraine LLC Ukraine – 100% 100% 100%Internet Q Belgrade Ltd Serbia – 100% – –Internetq CommunicationServices Trading LLC Turkey – 99.98% 99.98% 99.98%<strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland SPzoo Poland – – 100% 100%Mobile Dialogue SPZoo Poland – – 100%Internet Q DO BrazilAtividates de Internet LTDA Brazil – – – 100%Internet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A. was incorporated in Greece, in March2000, and its principal activities, in accordance with Article 3 of its Articles of Incorporation, is<strong>to</strong> engage in businesses of trading and development of software and related products and servicesused in wireless communication and telecommunication and <strong>to</strong> export and import of the technicalequipment and software required for the set-up, maintenance, repair, technical service, supportand assistance activities for the purposes mentioned and consulting relating <strong>to</strong> such software andproducts above mentioned, and <strong>to</strong> provide and install various other support services includingspecialized training and education <strong>to</strong> the consumers and their personnel regarding the abovestated activities. The Company holds directly 100 per cent. of voting shares.Escape Communications Trading Limited was incorporated in Cyprus on 30 March 1999 and itsprincipal activities are relevant <strong>to</strong> rendering of internet services, audio text and SMS services,media buying and programming and the provision of bandwidth lease services. The Companyholds indirectly 100 per cent. of voting shares.Acalendra Enterprises Limited was incorporated in Cyprus on 22 April 2007, as a wholly ownedsubsidiary of Escape Communication Trading Limited, and operates in the investmentproperties business.Internet Q Kazakhstan LLC was incorporated on 9 December 2008, as a wholly owned subsidiaryof Internet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A, in Almaty of Kazakhstan and itsprincipal activities are the development, implementation, and support of internet solutions.Internet Q Ukraine LLC was incorporated on 15 September 2008, as a wholly owned subsidiaryof Internet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A in Kiev of Ukraine and its principalactivities consists of rendering telecommunication services and organising the advertisingcampaigns through the mass media.Internet Q Belgrade Ltd was incorporated on 6 February 2008, as a wholly owned subsidiary ofInternet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A, in Belgrade of Serbia and its principalactivities are the rendering of telecommunication services. During 2009 Internet Q Belgrade Ltdwas liquidated.Internetq Communication Services Trading LLC was incorporated on 16 July 2008, as a subsidiaryof Internet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A, in Istanbul of Turkey. Its principal55


activities refer <strong>to</strong> the rendering of telecommunication services and value added services via GSMopera<strong>to</strong>rs. Internet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A holds a participation of99.98 per cent., while the remaining percentage of 0.02 per cent. is controlled by Mr. PanagiotisDimitropoulos, the Company’s key shareholder. As at the reporting dates, the non controllinginterest were wholly immaterial for the Group’s financial statements and therefore, they were notaccounted for.<strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland SPzoo was incorporated on 9 January 2009, as a subsidiary of Internet QTelecommunication and internet services S.A, in Warszawa of Poland. Its principal activities refer<strong>to</strong> rendering of internet and telecommunication services.Mobile Dialogue SPzoo was incorporated on 9 January 2010 as a subsidiary of Internet QTelecommunication and internet services S.A, in Warszawa of Poland. Its principal activities refer<strong>to</strong> rendering of internet and telecommunication services.Internet Q DO Brazil Atividates de Internet LTDA was incorporated on 9 February 2010 as asubsidiary of Internet Q Telecommunication and internet services S.A, in Sao Paulo of Brazil. Itsprincipal activities refer <strong>to</strong> rendering of internet and telecommunication services. Internet QTelecommunication and internet services S.A holds a participation of 99.99 per cent., while theremaining percentage of 0.01 per cent. is controlled by Mr. Panagiotis Dimitropoulos, theCompany’s key shareholder. As at the reporting dates, the non controlling interest were <strong>to</strong>tallyimmaterial for the Group’s financial statements and therefore, they were not accounted for.Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control is transferred <strong>to</strong> the Group and cease<strong>to</strong> be consolidated from the date on which control is transferred out of the Group. When there isa loss of control of a subsidiary the consolidated financial statements include the results for thepart of the reporting period during which the parent had control.A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a change of control, is accounted foras an equity transaction. Losses are attributed <strong>to</strong> the non-controlling interest even if that resultsin a deficit balance.If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it:● Derecognises the assets (including goodwill) and liabilities of the subsidiary● Derecognises the carrying amount of any non-controlling interest● Derecognises the cumulative translation differences, recorded in equity● Recognises the fair value of the consideration received● Recognises the fair value of any investment retained● Recognises any surplus or deficit in profit or loss● Reclassifies the parent’s share of components previously recognised in other comprehensiveincome <strong>to</strong> profit or loss.2.2 Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesThe Group adopted the following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations as of 1 January2010:●●●●IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets <strong>to</strong> OwnersIAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Amended) – eligible hedged itemsIFRS 2 Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions (Amended)IFRS 3 Business Combinations (Revised) and IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate FinancialStatements (Amended)● Improvements <strong>to</strong> IFRSs (May 2008) All amendments issued are effective as at 31 December 2009,apart from the following: IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations:clarifies when a subsidiary is classified as held for sale, all its assets and liabilities are classified as56


held for sale, even when the entity remains a non-controlling interest after the sale transaction.The amendment is applied prospectively.● Improvements <strong>to</strong> IFRSs (April 2009)When the adoption of the standard or interpretation is deemed <strong>to</strong> have an impact on the financialstatements or performance of the Group, its impact is described below:●IFRIC 17 Distributions of Non-cash Assets <strong>to</strong> OwnersThe interpretation provides guidance on how <strong>to</strong> account for non-cash distributions <strong>to</strong> owners. Theinterpretation clarifies when <strong>to</strong> recognize a liability, how <strong>to</strong> measure it and the associated assets,and when <strong>to</strong> derecognize the asset and liability. IFRIC 17 did not have an impact in theconsolidated financial statements as the Group has not made non-cash distributions <strong>to</strong>shareholders in the past.●IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Amended) – eligible hedged itemsThe amendment clarifies that an entity is permitted <strong>to</strong> designate a portion of the fair valuechanges or cash flow variability of a financial instrument as hedged item. This also covers thedesignation of inflation as a hedged risk or portion in particular situations. The amendment didnot have any impact on the financial position or performance of the Group, as it has not enteredin<strong>to</strong> any such hedges.●IFRS 1 Additional Exemptions for First-time Adopters (Amended)According <strong>to</strong> this amendment entities which adopt IFRS for the first time are able: a) Not <strong>to</strong>reconsider if an existing agreement contains a lease (in accordance with IFRIC 4) in case suchevaluation has been already performed in accordance with previous GAAP, b) To measure, uponconversion <strong>to</strong> IFRS, the deemed cost of oil products and natural gas at each carrying value inaccordance with previous GAAP (regards companies which operate in oil and natural gasindustry). The amendment did not have any impact on the financial position or performance ofthe Group.●IFRS 2 Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions (Amended)This amendment clarifies the accounting for group cash-settled share-based payment transactionsand how such transactions should be arranged in the individual financial statements of the subsidiary.●IFRS 3 Business Combinations (Revised) and IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate FinancialStatements (Amended)The revised IFRS 3 introduces a number of changes in the accounting for business combinationswhich will impact the amount of goodwill recognised, the reported results in the period that anacquisition occurs, and future reported results. Such changes include the expensing of acquisitionrelatedcosts and recognising subsequent changes in fair value of contingent consideration in theprofit or loss (rather than by adjusting goodwill). The amended IAS 27 requires that a change inownership interest of a subsidiary is accounted for as an equity transaction. Therefore such achange will have no impact on goodwill, nor will it give raise <strong>to</strong> a gain or loss. Furthermore theamended standard changes the accounting for losses incurred by the subsidiary as well as the lossof control of a subsidiary.●Amendments resulting from improvements <strong>to</strong> IFRSs (April 2009) <strong>to</strong> the following standards whichdid not have an effect on the accounting policies, financial position or performance of the Group:● IFRS 2 Share-based Payment●●●●IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued OperationsIFRS 8 Operating Segment InformationIAS 1 Presentation of Financial StatementsIAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows57


●●●●●●●IAS 17 LeasesIAS 18 RevenueIAS 36 Impairment of AssetsIAS 38 Intangible AssetsIAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and MeasurementIFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded DerivativesIFRIC 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign OperationThe principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the accompanying financial statementsare as follows:(a)(b)Presentation of Financial Statements under IAS 1 Revised: The revised standard requires that thestatement of changes in equity includes only transactions with shareholders; introduces a newstatement of comprehensive income that combines all items of income and expense recognised inprofit or loss <strong>to</strong>gether with “other comprehensive income” (either in one single statement or in twolinked statements); and requires the inclusion of a third column on the balance sheet <strong>to</strong> presentthe effect of restatements of financial statements or retrospective application of a new accountingpolicy as at the beginning of the earliest comparative period. The Group made the necessarychanges <strong>to</strong> the presentation of its financial statements in 2009 and has elected <strong>to</strong> present twolinked statements for the statement of comprehensive income.Foreign currency translation: The Company’s functional currency is the UK Pound, while eachentity in the Group determines its own functional currency and the items included in the financialstatements of each entity are measured using that functional currency. However, the Group’sconsolidated financial statements are presented in Euro, in the context that this presentationreflects better the substance of the Group’ activities.Transactions and balancesTransactions in foreign currencies are initially recorded by the Group entities at their respectivefunctional currency rates prevailing at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilitiesdenominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the functional currency spot rate ofexchange ruling at the reporting date.All differences are taken <strong>to</strong> the income statement. Non-monetary items that are measured in termsof his<strong>to</strong>rical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rates as at the dates ofthe initial transactions. Non-monetary items measured at fair value in a foreign currency aretranslated using the exchange rates at the date when the fair value is determined.Group companiesThe assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated in<strong>to</strong> Euro at the rate of exchangeprevailing at the reporting date and their income statements are translated at average exchangerates of the year that they related <strong>to</strong>. The exchange differences arising on the translation arerecognised in other comprehensive income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the component ofother comprehensive income relating <strong>to</strong> that particular foreign operation is recognised in theincome statement.(c)Revenue recognition: Revenue is recognised <strong>to</strong> the extent that it is probable that the economicbenefits will flow <strong>to</strong> the Group and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured atthe fair value of the consideration received, excluding discounts, rebates, and sales taxes or duty.The Group assesses its revenue arrangements against specific criteria in order <strong>to</strong> determine if it isacting as principal or agent. The Group has concluded that it is acting as a principal in all of itsrevenue arrangements. The following specific recognition criteria must also be met before revenueis recognised:58


Revenue from servicesRevenues of the Group mainly consist of telecommunications traffic (premium rate telephoneminutes and SMS messages) that are generated from the end users/ subscribers. Revenues arerecognised at the time such services are provided <strong>to</strong> subscribers – cus<strong>to</strong>mers.(d)TaxesCurrent income taxCurrent income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at theamount expected <strong>to</strong> be recovered from or paid <strong>to</strong> the taxation authorities. The tax rates and taxlaws used <strong>to</strong> compute the amount are those that are enacted or substantively enacted, by thereporting date, in the countries where the Group operates and generates taxable income.Current income tax relating <strong>to</strong> items recognised directly in equity is recognised in equity and notin the income statement. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in the tax returnswith respect <strong>to</strong> situations in which applicable tax regulations are subject <strong>to</strong> interpretation andestablishes provisions where appropriate.Deferred taxDeferred tax is provided using the liability method on temporary differences at the reportingdate between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts for financialreporting purposes.Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary differences, except:● Where the deferred tax liability arises from the initial recognition of goodwill or of an asse<strong>to</strong>r liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and, at the time of thetransaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.●In respect of taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,associates and interests in joint ventures, where the timing of the reversal of the temporarydifferences can be controlled and it is probable that the temporary differences will not reversein the foreseeable future.Deferred tax assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences, carry forward ofunused tax credits and unused tax losses, <strong>to</strong> the extent that it is probable that taxable profit willbe available against which the deductible temporary differences, and the carry forward of unusedtax credits and unused tax losses can be utilised except:●●Where the deferred tax asset relating <strong>to</strong> the deductible temporary difference arises from theinitial recognition of an asset or liability in a transaction that is not a business combination and,at the time of the transaction, affects neither the accounting profit nor taxable profit or loss.In respect of deductible temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries,associates and interests in joint ventures, deferred tax assets are recognised only <strong>to</strong> the extentthat it is probable that the temporary differences will reverse in the foreseeable future andtaxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised.The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced <strong>to</strong> theextent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available <strong>to</strong> allow all or par<strong>to</strong>f the deferred tax asset <strong>to</strong> be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at eachreporting date and are recognised <strong>to</strong> the extent that it has become probable that future taxableprofits will allow the deferred tax asset <strong>to</strong> be recovered.Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected <strong>to</strong> apply in theyear when the asset is realised or the liability is settled, based on tax rates (and tax laws) that havebeen enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date.Deferred tax relating <strong>to</strong> items recognised outside profit or loss is recognised outside profit or loss.Deferred tax items are recognised in correlation <strong>to</strong> the underlying transaction either in othercomprehensive income or directly in equity.59


Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are offset, if a legally enforceable right exists <strong>to</strong> se<strong>to</strong>ff current tax assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate <strong>to</strong> thesame taxable entity and the same taxation authority.Sales taxRevenues, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount of sales tax except:● Where the sales tax incurred on a purchase of assets or services is not recoverable from thetaxation authority, in which case the sales tax is recognised as part of the cost of acquisitionof the asset or as part of the expense item as applicable.●Receivables and payables that are stated with the amount of sales tax included.The net amount of sales tax recoverable from, or payable <strong>to</strong>, the taxation authority is included aspart of receivables or payables in the statement of financial position.(e)Financial instruments – initial recognition and subsequent measurement(i) Financial assetsInitial recognition and measurementFinancial assets within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial assets at fair value throughprofit or loss, loans and receivables, held-<strong>to</strong>-maturity investments, available-for-sale financialassets, or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate.The Group determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.All financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus, in the case of investments not atfair value through profit or loss, directly attributable transaction costs. Purchases or sales offinancial assets that require delivery of assets within a time frame established by regulationor convention in the marketplace (regular way trades) are recognised on the trade date, i.e.,the date that the Group commits <strong>to</strong> purchase or sell the asset.The Group’s financial assets include cash and short-term deposits, trade and otherreceivables, loans and other receivables, and derivative financial instruments.Subsequent measurementThe subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows:Loans and receivablesLoans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinablepayments that are not quoted in an active market. After initial measurement, such financialassets are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method(EIR), less impairment. Amortised cost is calculated by taking in<strong>to</strong> account any discount orpremium on acquisition and fee or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIRamortisation is included in finance income in the income statement. The losses arising fromimpairment are recognised in the income statement in finance costs.DerecognitionA financial asset (or, where applicable a part of a financial asset or part of a group of similarfinancial assets) is derecognised when:●●The rights <strong>to</strong> receive cash flows from the asset have expiredThe Group has transferred its rights <strong>to</strong> receive cash flows from the asset or has assumedan obligation <strong>to</strong> pay the received cash flows in full without material delay <strong>to</strong> a thirdparty under a ‘pass-through’ arrangement; and either (a) the Group has transferredsubstantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, or (b) the Group has neithertransferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset, but hastransferred control of the asset.When the Group has transferred its rights <strong>to</strong> receive cash flows from an asset or has enteredin<strong>to</strong> a pass-through arrangement, and has neither transferred nor retained substantially all60


the risks and rewards of the asset nor transferred control of the asset, the asset is recognised<strong>to</strong> the extent of the Group’s continuing involvement in the asset.In that case, the Group also recognises an associated liability. The transferred asset and theassociated liability are measured on a basis that reflects the rights and obligations that theGroup has retained. Continuing involvement that takes the form of a guarantee over thetransferred asset, is measured at the lower of the original carrying amount of the asset andthe maximum amount of consideration that the Group could be required <strong>to</strong> repay.(ii)Impairment of financial assetsThe Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that afinancial asset or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group offinancial assets is deemed <strong>to</strong> be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence ofimpairment as a result of one or more events that has occurred after the initial recognitionof the asset (an incurred ‘loss event’) and that loss event has an impact on the estimatedfuture cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliablyestimated. Evidence of impairment may include indications that the deb<strong>to</strong>rs or a group ofdeb<strong>to</strong>rs is experiencing significant financial difficulty, default or delinquency in interest orprincipal payments, the probability that they will enter bankruptcy or other financialreorganisation and where observable data indicate that there is a measurable decrease in theestimated future cash flows, such as changes in arrears or economic conditions that correlatewith defaults.Financial assets carried at amortised costFor financial assets carried at amortised cost the Group first assesses individually whetherobjective evidence of impairment exists individually for financial assets that are individuallysignificant, or collectively for financial assets that are not individually significant. If theGroup determines that no objective evidence of impairment exists for an individuallyassessed financial asset, whether significant or not, it includes the asset in a group offinancial assets with similar credit risk characteristics and collectively assesses them forimpairment. Assets that are individually assessed for impairment and for which animpairment loss is, or continues <strong>to</strong> be, recognised are not included in a collective assessmen<strong>to</strong>f impairment.If there is objective evidence that an impairment loss has incurred, the amount of the loss ismeasured as the difference between the asset’s carrying amount and the present value ofestimated future cash flows (excluding future expected credit losses that have not yet beenincurred). The present value of the estimated future cash flows is discounted at the financialassets original effective interest rate. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount ratefor measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate.The carrying amount of the asset is reduced through the use of an allowance account andthe amount of the loss is recognised in the income statement. Interest income continues <strong>to</strong>be accrued on the reduced carrying amount and is accrued using the rate of interest used <strong>to</strong>discount the future cash flows for the purpose of measuring the impairment loss. The interestincome is recorded as part of finance income in the income statement. Loans <strong>to</strong>gether withthe associated allowance are written off when there is no realistic prospect of future recoveryand all collateral has been realised or has been transferred <strong>to</strong> the Group. If, in a subsequentyear, the amount of the estimated impairment loss increases or decreases because of an even<strong>to</strong>ccurring after the impairment was recognised, the previously recognised impairment loss isincreased or reduced by adjusting the allowance account. If a future write-off is laterrecovered, the recovery is credited <strong>to</strong> finance costs in the income statement.(iii) Financial liabilitiesInitial recognition and measurementFinancial liabilities within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial liabilities at fairvalue through profit or loss, loans and borrowings, or as derivatives designated as hedginginstruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. The Group determines the classification ofits financial liabilities at initial recognition.61


All financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and in the case of loans andborrowings, plus directly attributable transaction costs. The Group’s financial liabilitiesinclude trade and other payables, bank overdraft, loans and borrowings, and derivativefinancial instruments.Subsequent measurementThe measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows:Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or lossFinancial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss includes financial liabilities held fortrading and financial liabilities designated upon initial recognition as at fair value throughprofit or loss.Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose ofselling in the near term. This category includes derivative financial instruments entered in<strong>to</strong>by the Group that are not designated as hedging instruments in hedge relationships asdefined by IAS 39. Separated embedded derivatives are also classified as held for tradingunless they are designated as effective hedging instruments.Gains or losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in the income statement. TheGroup has not designated any financial liabilities upon initial recognition as at fair valuethrough profit or loss.Loans and borrowingsAfter initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measuredat amortised cost using the effective interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised inthe income statement when the liabilities are derecognised as well as through the effectiveinterest rate method (EIR) amortisation process.Amortised cost is calculated by taking in<strong>to</strong> account any discount or premium on acquisitionand fee or costs that are an integral part of the EIR. The EIR amortisation is included infinance cost in the income statement.DerecognitionA financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged orcancelled or expires. When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the samelender on substantially different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantiallymodified, such an exchange or modification is treated as a derecognition of the originalliability and the recognition of a new liability, and the difference in the respective carryingamounts is recognised in the income statement.(iv)(v)Offsetting of financial instrumentsFinancial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in theconsolidated statement of financial position if, and only if, there is a currently enforceablelegal right <strong>to</strong> offset the recognised amounts and there is an intention <strong>to</strong> settle on a net basis,or <strong>to</strong> realise the assets and settle the liabilities simultaneously.Fair value of financial instrumentsThe fair value of financial instruments that are traded in active markets at each reporting dateis determined by reference <strong>to</strong> quoted market prices or dealer price quotations (bid price forlong positions and ask price for short positions), without any deduction for transaction costs.For financial instruments not traded in an active market, the fair value is determined usingappropriate valuation techniques. Such techniques may include using recent arm’s lengthmarket transactions; reference <strong>to</strong> the current fair value of another instrument that issubstantially the same; discounted cash flow analysis or other valuation models.62


(f)Derivative financial instruments and hedge accountingInitial recognition and subsequent measurementThe Group uses derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps <strong>to</strong> hedge its interestrate risks. Such derivative financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date onwhich a derivative contract is entered in<strong>to</strong> and are subsequently remeasured at fair value.Derivatives are carried as financial assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilitieswhen the fair value is negative.Any gains or losses arising from changes in fair value on derivatives are taken directly <strong>to</strong> theincome statement, except for the effective portion of cash flow hedges, which is recognised in othercomprehensive income. The Group has entered in<strong>to</strong> one interest rate swap (IRS) and the changesin the fair value on the specific instrument are directly recognised in the income statement.(g)Property, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and/oraccumulated impairment losses, if any. Repair and maintenance costs are recognised in theincome statement as incurred. Significant improvements are capitalized <strong>to</strong> the cost of the relatedasset if the recognition criteria are satisfied.DepreciationDepreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:● Leasehold improvements: 10 years● Network equipment: 3 years● Transportation assets: 7 years● Computer hardware: 3 years● Furniture and other equipment: 5 yearsAn item of property, plant and equipment and any significant part initially recognised isderecognised upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use ordisposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition of the asset (calculated as the differencebetween the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset) is included in the incomestatement when the asset is derecognised.The assets’ residual values, useful lives and methods of depreciation are reviewed at each financialyear end, and adjusted prospectively, if appropriate.(h)LeasesThe determination of whether an arrangement is, or contains, a lease is based on the substance ofthe arrangement at inception date: whether fulfillment of the arrangement is dependent on the useof a specific asset or assets or the arrangement conveys a right <strong>to</strong> use the asset.Group as a lesseeFinance leases, which transfer <strong>to</strong> the Group substantially all the risks and benefits incidental <strong>to</strong>ownership of the leased item, are capitalised at the commencement of the lease at the fair valueof the leased property or, if lower, at the present value of the minimum lease payments. Leasepayments are apportioned between finance charges and reduction of the lease liability so as <strong>to</strong>achieve a constant rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability. Finance charges arerecognised in the income statement.Leased assets are depreciated over the useful life of the asset. However, if there is no reasonablecertainty that the Group will obtain ownership by the end of the lease term, the asset isdepreciated over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset and the lease term.Operating lease payments are recognised as an expense in the income statement on a straight linebasis over the lease term.63


Group as a lessorLeases where the Group does not transfer substantially all the risks and benefits of ownership ofthe assets are classified as operating leases. Initial direct costs incurred in negotiating an operatinglease are added <strong>to</strong> the carrying amount of the leased asset and recognized over the lease term onthe same bases as rental income. Contingent rents are recognized as revenue in the period in whichthey are earned.(i)(j)Borrowing costsBorrowing costs directly attributable <strong>to</strong> the acquisition, construction or production of an assetthat necessarily takes a substantial period of time <strong>to</strong> get ready for its intended use or sale arecapitalised as part of the cost of the respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed inthe period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs inconnection with the borrowing of funds. The Group has no qualifying assets (as defined by thestandard) for relevant capitalisation of borrowing costs.Investment propertiesInvestment properties are measured initially at cost, including transaction costs. The carryingamount includes the cost of replacing part of an existing investment property at the time that costis incurred if the recognition criteria are met; and excludes the costs of day <strong>to</strong> day servicing of aninvestment property. Subsequent <strong>to</strong> initial recognition, investment properties are stated at fairvalue, which reflects market conditions at the reporting date. The market price is determined byindependent appraisals. The Group’s objective is <strong>to</strong> obtain benefit from rentals and/or increasesin market prices of investment properties.Gains or losses arising from changes in the fair values of investment properties are included in theincome statement in the period in which they arise. Investment properties are derecognised wheneither they have been disposed of or when the investment property is permanently withdrawnfrom use and no future economic benefit is expected from its disposal. The difference between thenet disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset is recognised in the income statementin the period of derecognition.Transfers are made <strong>to</strong> or from investment property only when there is a change in use. For atransfer from investment property <strong>to</strong> owner occupied property, the deemed cost for subsequentaccounting is the fair value at the date of change in use. If owner occupied property becomes aninvestment property, the Group accounts for such property in accordance with the policy statedunder property, plant and equipment up <strong>to</strong> the date of change in use.(k)Intangible assetsIntangible assets include both purchased and internally generated software and various licenses.Intangible assets acquired separately are measured on initial recognition at cost. The cost ofintangible assets acquired in a business combination is its fair value as at the date of acquisition.Internally generated software includes costs such as payroll, materials and services received and anyother expenditure directly incurred in developing computer software and applications in order <strong>to</strong>bring the software and applications in<strong>to</strong> their intended use. Following initial recognition, intangibleassets are carried at cost less any accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses.Intangible assets are amortised over the useful economic life and assessed for impairmentwhenever there is an indication that the intangible asset may be impaired. The amortisation periodand the amortisation method for an intangible asset with a finite useful life are reviewed at leastat each financial year end. Changes in the expected useful life or the expected pattern ofconsumption of future economic benefits embodied in the asset is accounted for by changing theamortisation period or method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accountingestimates. The amortisation expense on intangible assets with finite lives is recognised in theincome statement in the expense category consistent with the function of the intangible asset.64


Gains or losses arising from derecognition of an intangible asset are measured as the differencebetween the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset and are recognised in theincome statement when the asset is derecognised.AmortisationAmortisation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assetas follows:● Computer software: 3 years● Internally generated Software: 3 years(l)Impairment of non-financial assetsThe Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is an indication that an asset may beimpaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, theGroup estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s recoverable amount is the higher of anasset’s or cash-generating unit’s (CGU) fair value less costs <strong>to</strong> sell and its value in use and isdetermined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash inflows that are largelyindependent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying amount of an asse<strong>to</strong>r CGU exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down <strong>to</strong> itsrecoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted <strong>to</strong>their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the timevalue of money and the risks specific <strong>to</strong> the asset. In determining fair value less costs <strong>to</strong> sell, anappropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by valuation multiples,quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value indica<strong>to</strong>rs.Impairment losses of continuing operations are recognised in the income statement in thoseexpense categories consistent with the function of the impaired asset, except for propertypreviously revalued where the revaluation was taken <strong>to</strong> other comprehensive income. In this case,the impairment is also recognised in other comprehensive income up <strong>to</strong> the amount of anyprevious revaluation.For assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as <strong>to</strong> whether there isany indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer exist or may havedecreased. If such indication exists, the Group estimates the asset’s or cash-generating unit’srecoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been achange in the assumptions used <strong>to</strong> determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the lastimpairment loss was recognised. The reversal is limited so that the carrying amount of the asset doesnot exceed its recoverable amount, nor exceed the carrying amount that would have beendetermined, net of depreciation, had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset in prior years.Such reversal is recognised in the income statement unless the asset is carried at a revaluedamount, in which case the reversal is treated as a revaluation increase.(m) Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents in the statement of financial position comprise cash at banks and onhand and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less. For the purposesof the consolidated statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents consist of amounts asdefined above excluding restricted cash.(n)Share CapitalShare capital represents the par value of the Company’s shares in issue. Any excess of the fairvalue of the consideration received over the par value of the shares issued is recognised as the“share premium” in shareholders’ equity. Incremental external costs directly attributable <strong>to</strong> theissue of new shares are shown as a deduction from the proceeds in equity, net of tax.65


(o)(p)Dividend DistributionDividend distribution <strong>to</strong> the Company’s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the Group’sfinancial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the General Meeting ofthe Company’s Shareholders.Provisions and contingenciesProvisions are recognised when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as aresult of a past event, it is probable that an outflow of resources embodying economic benefitswill be required <strong>to</strong> settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of theobligation. Where the Group expects some or all of a provision <strong>to</strong> be reimbursed, for exampleunder an insurance contract, the reimbursement is recognised as a separate asset but only whenthe reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating <strong>to</strong> any provision is presented in theincome statement net of any reimbursement. If the effect of the time value of money is material,provisions are discounted using a current pre-tax rate that reflects, where appropriate, the risksspecific <strong>to</strong> the liability. Where discounting is used, the increase in the provision due <strong>to</strong> the passageof time is recognised as a finance cost.Contingent liabilities are not recognized in the financial statements, but are disclosed, unless thepossibility of an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is remote. Contingent assetsare not recognized in the financial statements, but are disclosed when an inflow of economicbenefits is probable.(q)(r)Employee benefits obligationsStaff retirement obligations are calculated at the present value of the future retirement benefitsdeemed <strong>to</strong> have accrued at year-end, based on the employees earning retirement benefit rightssteadily throughout the working period. The reserve for retirement obligations is calculated on thebasis of financial and actuarial assumptions detailed in Note 20 and are determined using theprojected unit credit actuarial valuation method. Net pension costs for the period are included inpayroll in the accompanying statements of income and consist of the present value of benefitsearned in the year, interest cost on the benefit obligation, prior service cost, actuarial gains orlosses and the cost of additional pension charges. Past service costs are recognised on astraight-line basis over the average period until the benefits under the plan become vested.Actuarial gains or losses are recognised based on the corridor approach over the averageremaining service period of active employees and included as a component of net pension cost fora year if, as of the beginning of the year it exceeds 10 per cent. of the projected benefit obligation.The retirement benefit obligations are not funded.Interest incomeFor all financial instruments measured at amortised cost interest income is recorded using theeffective interest rate (EIR), which is the rate that exactly discounts the estimated future cashpayments or receipts through the expected life of the financial instrument or a shorter period,where appropriate, <strong>to</strong> the net carrying amount of the financial asset or liability. Interest income isincluded in finance income in the income statement.3. Significant Accounting Judgments, Estimates and AssumptionsThe preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management <strong>to</strong> makejudgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assetsand liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities, at the end of the reporting period. Estimatesand judgments are continually evaluated and are based on his<strong>to</strong>rical experience and other fac<strong>to</strong>rs,including expectations of future events that are believed <strong>to</strong> be reasonable under the circumstances.However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require amaterial adjustment <strong>to</strong> the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods.In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, the management has made the followingjudgments, key estimates and assumptions that may have a risk of causing a material adjustment andsignificant effect on the amounts recognised in the consolidated financial statements:66


Internally generated software: Development Costs referring <strong>to</strong> internally generated software arecapitalised in accordance with the accounting policy in Note 2.3. Initial capitalisation of costs is basedon management’s judgment that technological and economical feasibility is confirmed. At 31 December2007, 2008 and 2009, the carrying amount of internally generated software costs was €627,443,€1,006,434 and €1,402,946 respectively. At 30 June 2010, the carrying amount of internally generatedsoftware costs was €1,317,198.Provision for income taxes: Uncertainties exist with respect <strong>to</strong> certain interpretation of the taxregulations and the amount and timing of future taxable income. Given the wide range of internationalbusiness relationships and the long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements,differences arising between the actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes <strong>to</strong> suchassumptions, could necessitate future adjustments <strong>to</strong> tax income and expense already recorded. TheGroup establishes provisions, based on reasonable estimates, for possible consequences of audits by thetax authorities of the respective counties in which it operates. The amount of such provisions is basedon various fac<strong>to</strong>rs, such as experience of previous tax audits and differing interpretations of taxregulations by the taxable entity and the responsible tax authority. Such differences of interpretationmay arise on a wide variety of issues depending on the conditions prevailing in the respective Groupcompanies’ domicile. As a result of the above the Group has established provisions for unaudited taxyears, the carrying amount of which as at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 was nil, €105,000 and€306,000 respectively, while as at 30 June 2010 was €355,000.Allowance for doubtful receivables: The Group’s management periodically reassesses the adequacy ofthe allowance for doubtful receivables in conjunction with its credit policy and taking in<strong>to</strong>consideration reports from its legal advisors, which are prepared following the processing of his<strong>to</strong>ricaldata and recent developments of the cases they are handling. As further explained in Note 13, Group’smanagement assessed that no additional provision <strong>to</strong> the recorded one, is required for past duereceivables since these are not considered impaired.4. Standards issued but not yet effectiveStandards issued but not yet effective up <strong>to</strong> the date of issuance of the Group’s financial statements arelisted below. They have not been early adopted and the Group and the Company are in the process ofassessing their impact, if any, on the financial statements:IFRIC 17 “Distributions of Non-cash Assets <strong>to</strong> Owners”, this interpretation is effective for annualperiods beginning on or after 1 July 2009 with early application permitted. The interpretation providesguidance on how <strong>to</strong> account for non-cash distributions <strong>to</strong> owners. The interpretation clarifies when <strong>to</strong>recognize a liability, how <strong>to</strong> measure it and the associated assets, and when <strong>to</strong> derecognize the asset andliability. The Group does not expect IFRIC 17 <strong>to</strong> have an impact in the consolidated financialstatements as the Group has not made non-cash distributions <strong>to</strong> shareholders in the past.IFRIC 19 “Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments”, the interpretation is effectivefor annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010. This interpretation addresses the accountingtreatment when there is a renegotiation between the entity and the credi<strong>to</strong>r regarding the terms of afinancial liability and the credi<strong>to</strong>r agrees <strong>to</strong> accept the entity’s equity instruments <strong>to</strong> settle the financialliability fully or partially. IFRIC 19 clarifies such equity instruments are “consideration paid” inaccordance with paragraph 41 of IAS 39. As a result, the financial liability is derecognised and theequity instruments issued are treated as consideration paid <strong>to</strong> extinguish that financial liability. TheGroup does not expect IFRIC 19 <strong>to</strong> have an impact in the consolidated financial statements as theGroup has not settle any liabilities with Group’s equity instruments in the past.Amendment <strong>to</strong> IFRIC 14 “Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement”, the amendment iseffective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2011. The purpose of this amendment was<strong>to</strong> permit entities <strong>to</strong> recognise as an asset some voluntary prepayments for minimum fundingcontributions. This Earlier application permitted and must be applied retrospectively. The Group doesnot expect this amendment <strong>to</strong> affect its consolidated financial statements.Amendment <strong>to</strong> IFRS 3 “Business Combinations (Revised)” and IAS 27 “Consolidated and SeparateFinancial Statements”, the revision and amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after1 July 2009. The revised IFRS 3 introduces a number of changes in the accounting for businesscombinations which will impact the amount of goodwill recognised, the reported results in the periodthat an acquisition occurs, and future reported results. Such changes include the expensing ofacquisition-related costs and recognising subsequent changes in fair value of contingent consideration67


in the profit or loss (rather than by adjusting goodwill). The amended IAS 27 requires that a change inownership interest of a subsidiary is accounted for as an equity transaction. Therefore such a changewill have no impact on goodwill, nor will it give raise <strong>to</strong> a gain or loss. Furthermore the amendedstandard changes the accounting for losses incurred by the subsidiary as well as the loss of control ofa subsidiary. The changes introduced by IFRS 3 (Revised) and IAS 27 (Amendment) must be appliedprospectively and will affect future acquisitions and transactions with minority interests.IAS 39 “Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement (Amended) – eligible hedged items”, theamendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.The amendment clarifiesthat an entity is permitted <strong>to</strong> designate a portion of the fair value changes or cash flow variability of afinancial instrument as hedged item. This also covers the designation of inflation as a hedged risk orportion in particular situations. The Group does not expect that the amendment will have any impac<strong>to</strong>n the financial position or performance of the Group, as it has not entered in<strong>to</strong> any such hedges.IFRS 9 “Financial Instruments – Phase 1 financial assets, classification and measurement”, the newstandard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. Phase 1 of this new IFRSintroduces new requirements for classifying and measuring financial assets. Early adoption ispermitted. This standard has not yet been endorsed by the EU. The Group is in the process of assessingthe impact of the new standard on the financial position or performance of the Group.IFRS 2 “Group Cash-settled Share-based Payment Transactions (Amended)”, the amendment iseffective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010. This amendment clarifies theaccounting for group cash-settled share-based payment transactions and how such transactions shouldbe arranged in the individual financial statements of the subsidiary. This interpretation has not yetbeen endorsed by the EU. The Group does not expect that this amendment will have an impact on thefinancial position or performance of the GroupIAS 32 “Classification on Rights Issues (Amended)”, the amendment is effective for annual periodsbeginning on or after 1 February 2010. This amendment relates <strong>to</strong> the rights issues offered for a fixedamount of foreign currency which were treated as derivative liabilities by the existing standard. Theamendment states that if certain criteria are met, these should be classified as equity regardless of thecurrency in which the exercise price is denominated. The amendment is <strong>to</strong> be applied retrospectively.The Group does not expect that this amendment will have an impact on the financial position orperformance of the Group.IAS 24 “Related Party Disclosures (Revised)”, the revision is effective for annual periods beginning onor after 1 January 2011.This revision relates <strong>to</strong> the judgment which is required so as <strong>to</strong> assess whethera government and entities known <strong>to</strong> the reporting entity <strong>to</strong> be under the control of that governmentare considered a single cus<strong>to</strong>mer. In assessing this, the reporting entity shall consider the extent ofeconomic integration between those entities. Early application is permitted and adoption shall beapplied retrospectively. This interpretation has not yet been endorsed by the EU. The Group does notexpect that this amendment will have an impact on the financial position or performance of the Groupbut it may affect future disclosures.IFRS 1 “Additional Exemptions for First-time Adopters (Amended)”, the standard is effective for annualperiods beginning on or after 1 January 2010. According <strong>to</strong> this amendment entities which adopt IFRSfor the first time are able: a) Not <strong>to</strong> reconsider if an existing agreement contains a leasing (inaccordance with IFRIC 4) in case such evaluation has been already performed in accordance withprevious GAAP, b) To measure, upon conversion <strong>to</strong> IFRS, the deemed cost of oil products and naturalgas at each carrying value in accordance with previous GAAP (regards companies which operate in oiland natural gas industry). The Group does not expect that this amendment will have an impact on thefinancial position or performance of the Group.IFRS 1 “Limited Exemption from Comparative IFRS 7 Disclosures for first time adopters (Amended)”,the standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2010. This amendment wasissued on January 28,2010 and exempts first-time adopters of IFRSs from providing the additionaldisclosures introduced by IFRS 7 on 5 March 2009. The Group does not expect that this amendmentwill have an impact on the financial position or performance of the Group.In April 2009 the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) issued its second omnibus ofamendments <strong>to</strong> its standards, primarily with a view <strong>to</strong> removing inconsistencies and clarifying wording.The effective dates of the improvements are various and the earliest is for the financial year beginning1 July 2009. This annual improvements project has not yet been endorsed by the EU. The Group is inthe process of evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.68


● IFRS 2 Share-based Payment, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009.Clarifies that the contribution of a business on formation of a joint venture and combinationsunder common control are not within the scope of IFRS 2 even though they are out of scope ofIFRS 3 (revised). If an entity applies IFRS 3 (revised) for an earlier period, the amendment shallalso be applied for that earlier period.●●●IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations, effective for annual periodsbeginning on or after 1 January 2010. Clarifies that the disclosures required in respect ofnon-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale or discontinued operations areonly those set out in IFRS 5. The disclosure requirements of other IFRSs only apply if specificallyrequired for such non-current assets or discontinued operations.IFRS 8 Operating Segment Information, effective for annual periods beginning on or after1 January 2010. Clarifies that segment assets and liabilities need only be reported when thoseassets and liabilities are included in measures that are used by the chief operating decision maker.IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, effective for annual periods beginning on or after1 January 2010. The terms of a liability that could result, at any time, in its settlement by theissuance of equity instruments at the option of the counterparty do not affect its classification.● IAS 7 Statement of Cash Flows, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010.Explicitly states that only expenditure that results in recognising an asset can be classified as acash flow from investing activities. This amendment will impact the presentation in the statemen<strong>to</strong>f cash flows of the contingent consideration on the business combination completed in 2009upon cash settlement.●●IAS 17 Leases, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010. The amendmentremoves the specific guidance on classifying land as a lease so that only the general guidance remains.IAS 18 Revenue, The Board has added guidance (which accompanies the standard) <strong>to</strong> determinewhether an entity is acting as a principal or as an agent. The features <strong>to</strong> consider are whetherthe entity:●●●●Has primary responsibility for providing the goods or serviceHas inven<strong>to</strong>ry riskHas discretion in establishing pricesBears the credit risk● IAS 36 Impairment of Assets, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010.The amendment clarified that the largest unit permitted for allocating goodwill, acquired in abusiness combination, is the operating segment as defined in IFRS 8 before aggregation forreporting purposes.●●IAS 38 Intangible Assets, effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2009. Clarifiesthat if an intangible asset acquired in business combination is identifiable only with anotherintangible asset, the acquirer may recognise the group of intangible assets as a single assetprovided the individual assets have similar useful lives. Also, clarifies that the valuation techniquespresented for determining the fair value of intangible assets acquired in a business combinationthat are not traded in active markets are only examples and are not restrictive on the methods thatcan be used. If an entity applies IFRS 3 (revised) for an earlier period, the amendment shall alsobe applied for that earlier period.IAS 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, effective for annual periodsbeginning on or after 1 January 2010. The amendment clarifies that:●●A prepayment option is considered closely related <strong>to</strong> the host contract when the exerciseprice of a prepayment option reimburses the lender up <strong>to</strong> the approximate present value oflost interest for the remaining term of the host contract.The scope exemption for contracts between an acquirer and a vendor in a businesscombination <strong>to</strong> buy or sell an acquiree at a future date, applies only <strong>to</strong> binding forwardcontracts, and not derivative contracts where further actions by either party are still <strong>to</strong> betaken (Applicable <strong>to</strong> all unexpired contracts for annual periods beginning on or after1 January 2010)69


●●●Gains and losses on cash flow hedges of a forecast transaction that subsequently results inthe recognition of a financial instrument or on cash flow hedges of recognised financialinstruments should be reclassified in the period that the hedged forecast cash flows affectprofit or loss (Applicable <strong>to</strong> all unexpired contracts for annual periods beginning on or after1 January 2010)IFRIC 9 Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives, effective for annual periods beginning on or after1 July 2009. The Board amended the scope paragraph of IFRIC 9 <strong>to</strong> clarify that it does not apply<strong>to</strong> possible reassessment, at the date of acquisition, <strong>to</strong> embedded derivatives in contracts acquiredin a combination between entities or business under common control or the formation of a jointventure. If an entity applies IFRS 3 (revised) for an earlier period, the amendment shall also beapplied for that earlier period.IFRIC 16 Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation, effective for annual periodsbeginning on or after 1 July 2009. The amendment states that, in a hedge of a net investment in aforeign operation, qualifying hedging instruments may be held by any entity or entities within thegroup, including the foreign operation itself, as long as the designation, documentation andeffectiveness requirements of IAS 39 that relate <strong>to</strong> a net investment hedge are satisfied.Improvements <strong>to</strong> IFRSs (issued in May 2010)The IASB issued Improvements <strong>to</strong> IFRSs, an omnibus of amendments <strong>to</strong> its IFRS standards. Theamendments have not been adopted as they become effective for annual periods on or after either1 July 2010 or 1 January 2011.The amendments listed below, are considered <strong>to</strong> have a reasonable possible impact on the Group:● IFRS 3 Business Combinations●●●●IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: DisclosuresIAS 1 Presentation of Financial StatementsIAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial StatementsIFRIC 13 Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Loyalty ProgrammesThe Group, however, expects no impact from the adoptions of the amendments on its financialposition or performance.5. Operating Segment InformationFor management purposes, the Group is organised in<strong>to</strong> business units based on their products andservices and has two reportable operating segments as follows:●●The Mobile Marketing operating segment: Specially designed for campaigns on mobiletelecommunications networks.The Mobile Entertainment operating segment: Services offering access <strong>to</strong> digital content (music,games, subscriptions.)No operating segments have been aggregated <strong>to</strong> form the above reportable operating segments.Management moni<strong>to</strong>rs the operating results of its business units separately for the purpose of makingdecisions about resource allocation and performance assessment. Segment performance is evaluatedbased on operating profit or loss and is measured consistently with operating profit or loss in theconsolidated financial statements.Transfer prices between operating segments are on an arm’s length basis in a manner similar <strong>to</strong>transactions with third parties. Segment income, expenses and results will include those transfersbetween business segments which will then be eliminated on consolidation.70


Year ended 31 December 2007Mobile Mobile Adjustments andMarketing Entertainment Eliminations TotalRevenueExternal cus<strong>to</strong>mer 3,372,587 5,724,896 – 9,097,483Inter-segment 3,136,203 – (3,136,203) 1 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total revenue 6,508,790 5,724,896 (3,136,203) 9,097,483––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Segment profit 2,376,400 1,881,176 (3,136,203) 1 1,121,373 2Segment profit/(loss) includesthe following:Depreciation and amortisation (181,199) (397,977) – (579,176)Finance costs (115,644) (144,785) – (260,429)Finance income 11,353 19,330 – 30,683––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating assets 3,292,674 5,378,081 (1,418,012) 7,252,743 3––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating liabilities 2,591,731 2,929,189 (1,418,012) 4,102,908 4––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Other disclosuresCapital expenditure 5 401,083 879,193 – 1,280,276Revenues from one client amounted <strong>to</strong> €3,206,000 arising from revenues by the mobile marketingsegment, while revenues from four clients amounted <strong>to</strong> €5,511,000 arising from revenues by the mobileentertainment segment.1. Inter-segment revenues and profits are eliminated on consolidation.2. Profit for each operating segment does not include fair value loss from investment properties valuation (€105,854).3. Segment assets do not include investment property (€727,000), as this asset is managed on a group basis.4. Segment liabilities do not include deferred tax (€131,876), current income tax payable (€227,402), and derivatives(€62,500) as these liabilities are managed on a group basis.5. Capital expenditure consists of additions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.71


Year ended 31 December 2008Mobile Mobile Adjustments andMarketing Entertainment Eliminations TotalRevenueExternal cus<strong>to</strong>mer 9,092,756 4,882,877 – 13,975,633Inter-segment 6,791,145 – (6,791,145) 1 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total revenue 15,883,901 4,882,877 (6,791,145) 13,975,633––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Segment profit/(loss) 5,410,908 2,012,314 (6,791,145) 1 632,077 2Segment profit/(loss) includesthe following:Depreciation and amortisation (251,659) (748,591) – (1,000,250)Finance costs (239,326) (96,814) – (336,140)Finance income 68,475 36,731 – 105,206––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating assets 7,685,746 7,791,969 (3,506,364) 11,971,351 3Operating liabilities 8,115,299 4,022,755 (3,506,364) 8,631,690 4––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Other disclosuresCapital expenditure 5 666,319 1,473,200 – 2,139,519Revenues from two clients amounted <strong>to</strong> €8,634,000 arising from revenues by the mobilemarketing segment.1. Inter-segment revenues and profits are eliminated on consolidation.2. Profit for each operating segment does not include income from the investment property rental (€10,000) and fair valueloss from derivatives and investment properties valuation (€18,000).3. Segment assets do not include investment properties (€709,000), as this asset is managed on a group basis.4. Segment liabilities do not include deferred tax (€207,530), current income tax payable (€350,300), and derivatives(€23,823) as these liabilities are managed on a group basis.5. Capital expenditure consists of additions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.72


Year ended 31 December 2009Mobile Mobile Adjustments andMarketing Entertainment Eliminations TotalRevenueExternal cus<strong>to</strong>mer 11,771,412 5,449,267 – 17,220,679Inter-segment 5,053,823 – (5,053,823) 1 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total revenue 16,825,235 5,449,267 (5,053,823) 17,220,679––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Segment profit/(loss) 2,428,228 1,585,713 (5,074,323) 1 (1,060,381) 2Segment profit/(loss) includesthe following:Depreciation and amortisation (526,134) (971,225) – (1,497,359)Finance costs (638,099) (263,443) (20,500) (922,042)Finance income 56,369 22,859 – 79,228––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating assets 9,754,446 8,229,435 (3,348,452) 3 14,635,429 3––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating liabilities 11,159,056 3,311,275 (3,348,452) 4 11,121,879 4––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Other disclosuresCapital expenditure 5 1,126,224 1,482,399 – 2,608,623Revenues from two clients amounted <strong>to</strong> €9,760,000 arising from revenues by the mobile marketingsegment, while revenues from one client amounted <strong>to</strong> €2,228,000 arising from revenues by the mobileentertainment segment.1. Inter-segment revenues and profits are eliminated on consolidation.2. Profit for each operating segment does not include income from the investment properties rental (€13,750) and fair valueloss from derivatives and investment property valuation (€44,000).3. Segment assets do not include deferred tax asset (€339,089) and investment properties (€665,000), as this asset ismanaged on a group basis.4. Segment liabilities do not include deferred tax (€121,965), current income tax payable (€476,351), and derivatives(€20,044) as these liabilities are managed on a group basis.5. Capital expenditure consists of additions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.Period ended 30 June 2009 (Unaudited)Mobile Mobile Adjustments andMarketing Entertainment Eliminations TotalRevenueExternal cus<strong>to</strong>mer 5,575,289 2,949,766 – 8,525,055Inter-segment 1,347,189 – (1,347,189) 1 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total revenue 6,922,478 2,949,766 (1,347,189) 8,525,055––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Segment profit/loss 505,365 (1,404,153) (1,347,189) 1 (2,245,977) 2Segment profit/(loss) includesthe following:Depreciation and amortisation (233,403) (472,899) – (706,302)Finance costs (396,202) (209,622) – (605,824)Finance income 11,344 6,002 – 17,346Revenues from two clients amounted <strong>to</strong> €4,880,000 arising from revenues by the mobile marketingsegment, while revenues from one client amounted <strong>to</strong> €1,144,000 arising from revenues by the mobileentertainment segment.1. Inter-segment revenues and profits are eliminated on consolidation.2. Profit for each operating segment does not include fair value gains from derivatives (€1,890).73


Period ended 30 June 2010Mobile Mobile Adjustments andMarketing Entertainment Eliminations TotalRevenueExternal cus<strong>to</strong>mer 15,020,232 2,940,173 – 17,960,405Inter-segment 2,574,804 – (2,574,804) 1 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total revenue 17,595,036 2,940,173 (2,574,804) 17,960,405––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Segment profit/(loss) 4,441,099 (376,729) (2,574,804) 1 1,489,566 2––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Segment profit/(loss) includesthe following:Depreciation and amortisation (375,042) (487,025) – (862,067)Finance costs (314,350) (61,496) – (375,846)Finance income 39,532 15,931 – 55,643––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating assets 11,094,784 8,991,408 (4,343,815) 3 15,742,377––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Operating liabilities 11,297,257 4,057,064 (4,343,815) 4 11,010,506––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Other disclosuresCapital expenditure 5 236,735 312,579 – 549,314Revenues from three clients amounted <strong>to</strong> €12,496,000 arising from revenues by the mobile marketingsegment.1. Inter-segment revenues and profits are eliminated on consolidation.2. Profit for each operating segment does not include income from the investment property rental (€9,000) and fair valueloss from derivatives and investment properties valuation (€24,000).3. Segment assets do not include investment properties (€641,000), as this asset is managed on a group basis as well asdeferred tax asset (€339,089).4. Segment liabilities do not include deferred tax (€93,563), current income tax payable (€792,614), and derivatives (€33,698)as these liabilities are managed on a group basis.5. Capital expenditure consists of additions of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.Geographic informationRevenues from external cus<strong>to</strong>mer(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Europe 9,006,393 11,068,392 14,594,584 7,836,530 14,280,121Latin America 91,090 – 59,121 – 2,848,942CommonwealthIndependent States(CIS) – 2,907,241 1,592,251 532,125 823,321Middle Eastand Africa – – 974,723 156,400 8,021––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total segment revenues 9,097,483 13,975,633 17,220,679 8,525,055 17,960,405––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––The Company has no operating activities and therefore, the above refer exclusively <strong>to</strong> amountsgenerated outside the United Kingdom.74


Non–current assetsAs at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Europe 2,057,133 3,160,747 4,147,550 3,829,893Latin America – – – –Commonwealth IndependentStates (CIS) – – – –Middle East and Africa – 17,655 65,424 10,189––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total non-current assets 2,057,133 3,178,402 4,212,974 3,840,082––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Non-current assets include property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and investment properties.The Company has no operating activities and therefore, the above refer exclusively <strong>to</strong> assets outside theUnited Kingdom.6. Analysis of ExpensesExpenses (cost of revenues, selling and distribution and administrative) in the accompanying financialstatements are analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Advertising andpromotion costs 1,981,270 4,754,853 6,206,731 4,008,592 4,171,417Costs for services 3,351,265 4,782,094 6,045,694 3,052,376 6,978,468Payroll andrelated costs 934,879 1,331,351 1,850,364 919,440 1,014,725Depreciation andamortisation 579,176 1,000,250 1,497,359 706,302 862,067Third party feesand services 864,629 987,273 1,500,798 1,002,481 1,475,384Rent expenses 234,455 279,352 383,785 217,447 165,698Allowance for doubtfulaccounts receivable (note 14) 200,000 58,571 44,417 – –Licence fees – – – – 1,051,577Travelling expenses 175,848 259,963 349,986 212,820 147,710Valuation of investmentproperties at fair (note 11) 105,854 18,000 44,000 – 24,000Other expenses 104,314 557,373 696,233 449,737 722,742Less: amountscapitalised (633,407) (794,188) (1,038,861) (370,862) (310,369)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total expenses 7,898,283 13,234,892 17,580,506 10,198,333 16,303,419–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––75


The above expenses are categorized in the consolidated income statement as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Cost of revenuesexcluding exceptionalcosts 4,057,460 6,644,970 7,375,429 4,453,113 10,132,628Exceptional cos<strong>to</strong>f revenue – – 734,525 – –Selling anddistribution costs 2,850,094 5,463,868 8,217,670 4,906,857 5,202,467Administrativeexpenses 990,729 1,126,054 1,252,882 838,363 968,324–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total expenses 7,898,283 13,234,892 17,580,506 10,198,333 16,303,419–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Payroll and related costs in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Wages and salaries 719,089 1,039,806 1,416,273 652,019 693,141Social security costs 196,378 253,766 388,485 171,255 161,704Employeebenefits liability (Note 20) 6,228 9,303 15,413 7,707 19,500Other staff costs 13,184 28,476 30,193 88,459 140,380–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total 934,879 1,331,351 1,850,364 919,440 1,014,725Less: Amountcapitalised (291,726) (321,114) (558,058) (251,083) (110,815)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Payroll andrelated costs 643,153 1,010,237 1,292,306 668,357 903,910–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––76


Depreciation and amortisation in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Depreciationon buildings 1,085 9,369 23,233 9,402 16,102Depreciation onfurniture and otherequipment 92,309 137,888 136,776 37,434 59,148Depreciation ontransportation means 15 1,642 1,984 60 7,312Depreciation onnetwork equipment 197,784 191,192 189,450 112,670 117,226–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total depreciation(Note 10) 291,193 340,091 351,443 159,566 199,788Amortisation oninternally generatedintangible assets 214,736 415,197 642,349 316,148 339,425Amortisation onpurchased softwareand otherintangible assets 73,247 244,962 503,567 230,588 322,854–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total amortisation(Note 12) 287,983 660,159 1,145,916 546,736 662,279–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Depreciation andamortisation 579,176 1,000,250 1,497,359 706,302 862,067–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––7. Finance Income/(Costs)Finance income/(costs) in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Interest on short-termborrowings (Note 17) (131,946) (183,122) (313,357) (166,981) (146,057)Interest on long-termborrowings (Note 17) (41,983) (84,895) (62,539) (32,494) (18,744)Derivatives valuation (23,971) – – – (13,655)Exchange differences (34,452) (13,953) (488,444) (381,571) (99,343)Other financial costs (28,077) (54,170) (57,702) (24,778) (98,047)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total finance costs (260,429) (336,140) (922,042) (605,824) (375,846)Interest earned(Note 15) 17,564 38,295 20,322 14,332 15,932Derivatives valuation – 38,678 3,780 1,890 –Exchange differences 13,119 28,233 55,126 1,124 39,531–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total finance income 30,683 105,206 79,228 17,346 55,463–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total financeincome/(costs), net (229,746) (230,934) (842,814) (588,478) (320,383)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––77


8. Income TaxThe amounts of income taxes which are reflected in the accompanying consolidated income statementsare analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Current income taxes 188,167 323,511 415,406 239,972 474,181Deferred tax 10,247 75,654 (424,654) (124,999) (28,402)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total charge/(credit)for income taxes 198,414 399,165 (9,248) 114,973 445,779–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––The reconciliation of income taxes reflected in the income statements and the amount of income taxesdetermined by the application of the Company’s statu<strong>to</strong>ry tax rate <strong>to</strong> pretax income is summarizedas follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Profit/(loss) beforeincome taxes 1,015,518 624,077 (1,090,630) (2,244,087) 1,432,665–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Income tax calculatedat the nominalapplicable tax rate (28%) 284,345 174,741 (305,376) (628,344) 401,146Effect of income/losssubject <strong>to</strong> differenttax rates (109,482) (22,164) 197,044 12,357 (57,088)Reversing/originatingtemporary differences 2,051 – (472,372) – –Tax effect on tax lossesfor which no deferredtax was recognised – – 271,399 560,260 39,772Tax effect of non taxdeductible expenses andnon taxable income – 136,588 58,857 10,100 12,949Provisions forunaudited tax years 21,500 110,000 241,200 160,600 49,000–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Income tax 198,414 399,165 (9,248) 114,973 445,779–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––(a)Current income taxThe Company is obliged <strong>to</strong> file its tax returns in accordance with the applicable tax law in Englandand Wales. No income tax is payable on the net income deriving from subsidiaries with foreignoperations. The Group’s subsidiaries file their tax returns in the countries in which they areestablished and/or operate.The tax rates at 30 June 2010 of the countries where the most significant operations of the Groupare located are the following:●●●Greece 24 per cent. (2009: 25 per cent., 2008: 25 per cent., 2007:25 per cent.)Poland 19 per cent. (2009:19 per cent., 2008:19 per cent., 2007: 19 per cent.)Cyprus 10 per cent. (2009: 10 per cent., 2008: 10 per cent., 2007:10 per cent.)78


The Greek nominal tax rate for the year 2010 is 24 per cent.. This tax rate is <strong>to</strong> be graduallydecreased by a 1 per cent. per annum and will be set, by year 2014, at 20 per cent. The abovementioned tax refers only <strong>to</strong> the non distributed profits <strong>to</strong> shareholders. The profits distributed inthe form of remunerations and percentages of profits <strong>to</strong>wards the Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs membersand managers, remunerations <strong>to</strong> the employees apart from the salaries, dividends or interimdividends, are taxed at 40 per cent. irrespective of being paid in cash or in shares. The aboveprovisions as regards the distribution of profits are applicable for profits deriving from balancesheets dated as of 31.12.2010 onwards.The tax returns are submitted annually; however, they remain provisional until such time as thetax authorities examine the books and records of the respective branches and subsidiaries. In afuture tax examination of the tax unaudited years, additional tax and penalties may be assessedby the tax authorities. For the unaudited years it is not possible <strong>to</strong> determine with accuracy anyadditional tax and penalties that may be assessed, as these will depend on the findings of thetax authorities.As of 30 June 2010, the Greek and Cypriot subsidiaries have been audited by the tax authoritiesup <strong>to</strong> 31 December 2007 and 2002 respectively, while for the rest subsidiaries no tax audit has beenperformed (due <strong>to</strong> the recent dates of incorporation).(b)Deferred income taxThe movement of the deferred tax asset/(liability) net is as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Opening balance at 1 January (121,629) (131,876) (207,530) 217,124Release/(charge) for the year (10,247) (75,654) 424,654 28,402–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Closing balance (131,876) (207,530) 217,124 245,526–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––The detailed movement in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the years ended 31 December 2007,2008 and 2009 and for the period ended 30 June 2010 are as follows:(Debit)/credit1 January <strong>to</strong> statement 31 December2007 of Income 2007Deferred tax assetsWrite off of pre-operating expenses andintangible assets – 3,461 3,461Employee benefits liability 1,725 720 2,445–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total 1,725 4,181 5,906Deferred tax liabilitiesWrite off of pre-operating expenses andintangible assets (3,454) 3,454 –Reversal of debit exchange differences – (2,051) (2,051)Capitalisation of internally generated software (52,193) (83,538) (135,731)Fair value of investment property (67,707) 67,707 ––––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total (123,354) (14,428) (137,782)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Deferered tax (liability) net (121,629) (10,247) (131,876)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Reflected in the statement of financialposition as follows:Deferred tax assets – –Deferred tax (liabilities) (121,629) (131,876)–––––––––––– ––––––––––––Deferred tax (liability) net (121,629) (131,876)–––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––79


(Debit)/credit1 January <strong>to</strong> statement 31 December2008 of Income 2008Deferred tax assetsWrite off of pre-operating expensesand intangible assets 3,461 – 3,461Employee benefits liability 2,445 20 2,465–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total 5,906 20 5,926Deferred tax liabilitiesWrite off of pre-operating expensesand intangible assets – (1,395) (1,395)Reversal of debit exchange differences (2,051) (4,998) (7,049)Capitalisation of internallygenerated software (135,731) (69,281) (205,012)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total (137,782) (75,674) (213,456)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Deferred tax (liability) net (131,876) (75,654) (207,530)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Reflected in the statement of financialposition as follows:Deferred tax assets – –Deferred tax liabilities (131,876) (207,530)–––––––––––– ––––––––––––Deferred tax (liability) net (131,876) (207,530)–––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––(Debit)/credit1 January <strong>to</strong> statement 31 December2009 of Income 2009Deferred tax assetsWrite off of pre-operating expensesand intangible assets 3,461 (2,080) 1,381Revenue recognition – 328,119 328,119Accrued expenses – 10,970 10,970Employee benefits liability 2,465 763 3,228Provision for doubtful receivables – 133,283 133,283–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total 5,926 471,055 476,981Deferred tax (liabilities)Write off of pre-operating expensesand intangible assets (1,395) – (1,395)Reversal of debit exchange differences (7,049) 2,636 (4,413)Capitalisation of internally generated software (205,012) (49,037) (254,049)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Total (213,456) (46,401) (259,857)–––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Deferred tax asset/(liability) net (207,530) 424,654 217,124–––––––––––– –––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––– ––––––––––––Reflected in the statement of financialposition as follows:Deferred tax assets – 339,089Deferred tax (liabilities) (207,530) (121,965)–––––––––––– ––––––––––––Deferred tax asset/(liability) net (207,530) 217,124–––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––80


(Debit)/credit1 January <strong>to</strong> statement 30 June2010 of Income 2010Deferred tax assetsWrite off of pre-operating expenses andintangible assets 1,381 5,368 6,749Revenue recognition 328,119 – 328,119Accrued expenses 10,970 – 10,970Employee benefits liability 3,228 (289) 2,939Provision for doubtful receivables 133,283 – 133,283––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total 476,981 5,079 482,060Deferred tax liabilitiesWrite off of pre-operating expenses andintangible assets (1,395) 1,395 –Reversal of debit exchange differences (4,413) – (4,413)Capitalisation of internally generated software (254,049) 21,928 (232,121)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total (259,857) 23,323 (236,534)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Deferred tax asset net 217,124 28,402 245,526––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Reflected in the statement of financial positionas follows:Deferred tax assets 339,089 339,089Deferred tax liabilities (121,965) (93,563)––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Deferred tax asset net 217,124 245,526––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– –––––––––––––The deferred tax asset recognised refer <strong>to</strong> one subsidiary of the Group for which sufficient taxableprofits are anticipated in order for this asset <strong>to</strong> be recovered. On the other hand, another subsidiary ofthe Group incurred losses in 2009 and 2010; however, no deferred tax is recognised due <strong>to</strong> uncertaintyaround occurrence of future taxable profits given the current facts and circumstances. Theunrecognised tax losses amount <strong>to</strong> €1,000,000.9. Earnings/(losses) per shareBasic earnings/(losses) per share amounts are calculated by dividing net profit (loss) for the yearattributable <strong>to</strong> ordinary equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of ordinaryshares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share amounts are calculated by dividing thenet profit/(loss) attributable <strong>to</strong> ordinary equity holders of the parent (after adjusting for interest on theconvertible preference shares) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding duringthe year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued on conversion ofall the dilutive potential ordinary shares in<strong>to</strong> ordinary shares.(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Net profit/(loss) attributable <strong>to</strong>ordinary equity holders of theparent from continuing operations 817,104 224,912 (1,081,382) (2,359,060) 986,886Weighted average number ofordinary shares for basic anddiluted earnings per share 1,652,839 1,652,839 1,652,839 1,652,839 1,652,839––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Earnings/(losses) per sharebasic and diluted 0.49 0.14 (0.65) (1.43) 0.60––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––81


10. Property, Plant and EquipmentProperty, plant and equipment in the accompanying financial statements are analyzed as follows:Furniture &Leasehold other Transportation Networkimprovements equipment means equipment TotalCOSTAt 1 January 2007 4,614 419,112 – 891,033 1,314,759Additions 37,126 152,179 1,450 422,320 613,075Sales/Write offs-disposals – (46,086) – – (46,086)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 31 December 2007 41,740 525,205 1,450 1,313,353 1,881,748––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Additions 116,465 252,543 15,589 165,078 549,675––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 31 December 2008 158,205 777,748 17,039 1,478,431 2,431,423––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Additions 158,099 137,154 – 129,092 424,345Sales/Write offs – (979) (7,283) (29,970) (38,232)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 31 December 2009 316,304 913,923 9,756 1,577,553 2,817,536––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Additions 18,413 33,248 122,300 104,492 278,453Sales/write offs – (23,800) (2,984) (13,693) (40,477)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 30 June 2010 334,717 923,371 129,072 1,668,352 3,055,512––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––DEPRECIATIONAt 1 January 2007 (2,755) (216,612) – (725,671) (945,038)Depreciation expense (1,085) (92,309) (15) (197,784) (291,193)Sales/Write offs – 957 – – 957––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 31 December 2007 (3,840) (307,964) (15) (923,455) (1,235,274)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Depreciation expense (9,369) (137,888) (1,642) (191,192) (340,091)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 31 December 2008 (13,209) (445,852) (1,657) (1,114,647) (1,575,365)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Depreciation expense (23,233) (136,776) (1,984) (189,450) (351,443)Sales/Write offs – 98 1,186 4,257 5,541––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 31 December 2009 (36,442) (582,530) (2,455) (1,299,840) (1,921,267)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Depreciation expense (16,102) (59,148) (7,312) (117,226) (199,788)Sales/write offs – 431 2,984 924 4,339––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––At 30 June 2010 (52,544) (641,247) (6,783) (1,416,142) (2,116,717)––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––NET BOOK VALUEAt 31 December 2007 37,900 217,241 1,435 389,898 646,474At 31 December 2008 144,996 331,896 15,382 363,784 856,059At 31 December 2009 279,862 331,393 7,301 277,713 896,269At 30 June 2010 282,173 282,124 122,289 252,210 938,795There is no property, plant and equipment that have been pledged as security.82


11. Investment PropertiesThe movement of investment properties is analysed as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Opening balance at 1 January 697,000 727,000 709,000 665,000Additions 135,854 – – –Valuation of investment propertiesat fair value (Note 6) (105,854) (18,000) (44,000) (24,000)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Closing balance at 31 December 727,000 709,000 665,000 641,000––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Investment property is stated at fair value, which has been determined based on valuations performedby American Appraisal (Hellas) Limited an accredited independent valua<strong>to</strong>r as at 31 December 2007,2008 and 2009 and as at 30 June 2010. The fair value represents the amount at which the assets couldbe exchanged between a knowledgeable, willing buyer and a knowledgeable, willing seller in an arm’slength transaction at the date of valuation, in accordance with International Valuation Standards.On Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10, 2006 the investment property was secured by mortgage for the amount of €1,000,000as collateral of short term interest bearing loan and borrowing was secured by mortgage for theamount of €1,000,000 as collateral of short term interest bearing loan and borrowing.On August 30, 2007 the ownership of the investment property was transferred from Internet QTelecommunication and internet services S.A. <strong>to</strong> Acalendra Enterprises Limited, both subsidiaries ofthe Group.83


12. Intangible AssetsIntangible assets in the accompanying financial statements of the Group are analysed as follows:InternallyPurchased generatedSoftware software TotalCOSTAt 1 January 2007 287,916 245,614 533,530Additions 33,794 633,407 667,201––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 31 December 2007 321,710 879,021 1,200,731––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Additions 795,656 794,188 1,589,844––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 31 December 2008 1,117,366 1,673,209 2,790,575––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Additions 1,145,417 1,038,861 2,184,278––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 31 December 2009 2,262,783 2,712,070 4,974,853––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Additions 17,184 253,677 270,861––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 30 June 2010 2,279,967 2,965,747 5,245,714––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––AMORTISATIONAt 1 January 2007 (192,248) (36,842) (229,090)Amortisation expense (73,247) (214,736) (287,983)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 31 December 2007 (265,495) (251,578) (517,073)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Amortisation expense (244,962) (415,197) (660,159)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 31 December 2008 (510,457) (666,775) (1,177,232)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Amortisation expense (503,567) (642,349) (1,145,916)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 31 December 2009 (1,014,024) (1,309,124) (2,323,148)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Amortisation expense (322,854) (339,425) (662,279)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––At 30 June 2010 (1,336,878) (1,648,549) (2,985,427)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––NET BOOK VALUEAt 31 December 2007 56,215 627,443 683,658At 31 December 2008 606,909 1,006,434 1,613,343At 31 December 2009 1,248,759 1,402,946 2,651,705At 30 June 2010 943,089 1,317,198 2,260,28784


13. Trade ReceivablesTrade receivables in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Domestic and foreign cus<strong>to</strong>mers 2,182,108 6,891,678 6,817,227 5,479,916Accrued revenues 937,805 542,755 59,095 507,019––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––3,119,913 7,434,433 6,876,322 5,986,935Less: Allowance for doubtfulaccounts receivable (400,000) (400,000) (400,000) (400,000)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total trade receivables 2,719,913 7,034,433 6,476,322 5,586,935––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––The ageing analysis of trade receivables is as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Neither past due nor impaired: 2,331,818 6,766,361 6,326,414 5,447,795Past due not impaired:90-180 days 388,095 268,072 5,775 22,767181-365 days – – 35,477 7,717>365 days – – 108,656 108,656––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total 2,719,913 7,034,433 6,476,322 5,586,935––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Trade receivables are non-interest bearing and are normally settled on 0-90 days’ terms.14. Prepayments and Other ReceivablesPrepayments and other receivables in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Income and other tax advances 156,192 131,996 595,959 772,331Prepaid expenses 18,706 223,157 214,465 442,751Loans due from related parties (Note 21) 665,097 713,832 – –Advances <strong>to</strong> service providers 2,107,621 1,222,935 1,696,866 1,575,876Other deb<strong>to</strong>rs 193,384 2,931 189,162 220,751––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––3,141,000 2,294,851 2,696,452 3,011,709Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts (900,000) (958,571) (900,000) (900,000)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total 2,241,000 1,336,280 1,796,452 2,111,709––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––85


The movement in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Opening balance as of 1 January 700,000 900,000 958,571 900,000Provision (Note 6) 200,000 58,571 44,417 –Utilisation – – (102,988) –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Closing balance 900,000 958,571 900,000 900,000––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––For terms and conditions relating <strong>to</strong> related parties loans and receivables, refer <strong>to</strong> Note 21.15. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted CashCash and cash equivalents and restricted cash in the accompanying financial statements are analysedas follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Cash in hand 1,655 10,662 12,384 10,416Cash at banks 685,582 873,451 1,110,607 2,830,679––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Cash and cash equivalents 687,237 884,113 1,122,991 2,841,095Restricted cash 271,245 240,579 205,990 443,015––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total cash and cash equivalentsand restricted cash 958,482 1,124,692 1,328,981 3,284,110––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Cash at banks earns interest at floating rates based on monthly bank deposit rates. Interest earned oncash at banks and time deposits is accounted for on an accrual basis and for the years ended31 December 2007, 2008, 2009 was €17,564, €38,295 and €20,322 respectively and for the periods ended30 June 2009 and 2010 amounted <strong>to</strong> €14,332 and €15,932 respectively, and is included in financialincome (Note 7) in the accompanying income statement.Restricted cash represents the amounts for the issuance of bank guarantees arising in the ordinarycourse of business (Note 23).16. Share CapitalThe Company’s authorized share capital as at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and as at 30 June 2010was divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,149,500 ordinary shares and 825,000 preferred ordinary shares of £0.01 par value each.The Company’s issued share capital as at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 was divided in<strong>to</strong> 987,233ordinary shares and 665,606 preferred ordinary shares of £0,01par value each. All issued shares arefully paid. The share capital translated in<strong>to</strong> Euro using the his<strong>to</strong>rical rates amounted <strong>to</strong> €24,016.The Company’s issued share capital as at 30 June 2010 is divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,357,015 ordinary shares and295,824 preferred ordinary shares of £0,01par value each. All issued shares are fully paid. The sharecapital translated in<strong>to</strong> Euro using the his<strong>to</strong>rical rates amounted <strong>to</strong> €24,016.The preferred ordinary shares rank senior <strong>to</strong> all other classes or series of shares and entitle the holders<strong>to</strong> rights as regards dividend and capital on a liquidation event, reduction of capital or otherwise,voting in General Meetings and conversion <strong>to</strong> ordinary shares.The share premium of €2,428,698 is the result of the participation of new shareholders in the sharecapital increases that <strong>to</strong>ok place on August 5, 2005 and May 31, 2006.86


17. Interest-Bearing Loans and Borrowings(a) Long-term loans:Long-term loans for the Group at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2007 and at 30 June 2010 areanalysed as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Bond loan 800,000 1,249,100 1,147,300 1,096,400Other loans – – 125,000 104,167––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total 800,000 1,249,100 1,272,300 1,200,567Less current portion:– Bond loan (50,900) (101,800) (101,800) (101,800)– Other loan – – (41,666) (41,666)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total current portion (50,900) (101,800) (143,466) (143,466)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Long-term portion 749,100 1,147,300 1,128,834 1,057,101––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––The Group has entered in<strong>to</strong> two Bond Loans agreements as follows:●●During March 2007, the Group entered in<strong>to</strong> a Bond Loan agreement for a principal amoun<strong>to</strong>f €800,000 which bears interest at the six-month Euribor plus a margin of 2.3 per cent.. Therepayment of the Bond is in 12 semiannual installments. The first 11 installments are equaland amount <strong>to</strong> €50,900. The final installment will be made on the Bond’s maturity(20/03/2014) and amount <strong>to</strong> €240,100. First installment was paid on September 22, 2008.During March 2008, the Group entered in<strong>to</strong> a Bond Loan agreement for a principal amoun<strong>to</strong>f €500,000 which bears interest at the six-month Euribor plus a margin of 2.0 per cent.. Thepayment will be made by one installment in April 8, 2013.The purpose of the above Bond Loans is the refinancing of existing bank indebtedness and thefinancing of a portion of the Group’s capital expenditure.The <strong>to</strong>tal interest expense for long-term borrowings for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and2009 amounted <strong>to</strong> €41,983, €84,895 and €62,539 respectively and for the periods ended 30 June 2009and 2010 amounted <strong>to</strong> €32,494 and €18,744 respectively and is included in financial expenses(Note 7), in the accompanying consolidated income statements.(b)Short-term borrowings:The Group has short-term borrowings (overdraft facilities) with annual variable interest rateswhich vary from 5 per cent. <strong>to</strong> 8 per cent. The table below presents the available credit lines of theCompany <strong>to</strong>gether with the utilized portion.As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Credit lines available 5,450,000 6,500,000 4,500,000 4,500,000Unused portion (3,395,489) (2,672,144) (575,227) (1,019,244)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Used portion 2,054,511 3,827,856 3,924,773 3,480,756––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––The <strong>to</strong>tal interest expense for short-term borrowings for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008and 2009, amounted <strong>to</strong> €131,946, €183,122 and €313,357, respectively, and is included in financecosts (Note 7), in the accompanying consolidated income statements. The <strong>to</strong>tal interest expense forshort-term borrowings for the periods ended 30 June 2009 and 2010, amounted <strong>to</strong> €166,981 and87


€146,057 respectively and is included in financial expenses (Note 7), in the accompanying financialstatements.18. Trade PayablesTrade accounts payable in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Payables <strong>to</strong> suppliers 897,780 2,605,295 3,497,288 4,548,480––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––897,780 2,605,295 3,497,288 4,548,480––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––19. Accruals and other Current LiabilitiesAccrued and other current liabilities in the accompanying financial statements are analysed as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Value added tax 95,918 377,442 1,178,164 440,935Accrued expenses 67,090 245,742 808,426 965,229Social security payable 120,534 67,375 78,079 42,889Other taxes and duties 27,461 42,479 132,516 222,353Cus<strong>to</strong>mer advances – 157,152 185,000 45,944Other current liabilities 29,844 49,391 31,885 48,659––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––340,847 939,581 2,414,070 1,766,009––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––20. Employee Benefits LiabilityThe employee benefits liability refers only <strong>to</strong> the Greek subsidiary since the majority of the personnelis employed by the Greek entity. Additionally, the Greek subsidiary supports through the employedpersonnel the operations as regards <strong>to</strong> the other subsidiaries and therefore, the amount of therespective reserve for the other operations is considered as not material for the Group in <strong>to</strong>tal.Under Greek labour law, employees and workers are entitled <strong>to</strong> termination payments in the event ofdismissal or retirement with the amount of payment varying in relation <strong>to</strong> the employee’s or worker’scompensation, length of service and manner of termination (dismissed or retired). Employees orworkers who resign or are dismissed with cause are not entitled <strong>to</strong> termination payments. Theindemnity payable in case of retirement is equal <strong>to</strong> 40 per cent. of the amount which would be payableupon dismissal without cause. In Greece, local practice is that pension plans are not funded. Inaccordance with this practice, the company does not fund these plans.The company charges the income statement for benefits earned in each period with a correspondingincrease in employee benefits liability. Benefits payments made each period <strong>to</strong> retirees are chargedagainst this liability.88


An international firm of independent actuaries evaluated the Greek subsidiary’s liabilities arising fromthe obligation <strong>to</strong> pay employee benefits. The details and principal assumptions of the actuarial studyas at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and as at 30 June 2010 have as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Present value of unfunded obligations 9,461 8,686 16,299 14,697Unrecognised actuarial net loss 308 1,173 (2,851) –––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Net liability in the consolidatedstatement of financial position 9,769 9,859 13,448 14,697––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Components of net periodicpension cost:Service cost 4,263 1,682 3,574 4,524Interest cost 304 473 496 626Amortization of unrecognisedactuarial loss – – (25) –––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Regular charge <strong>to</strong> operations 4,567 2,155 4,045 5,150Employee liability accrued foradditional voluntary contributions 1,661 7,148 11,368 14,350––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total charge <strong>to</strong> operations 6,228 9,303 15,413 19,500Net liability at beginning of year 6,898 9,768 9,859 13,448Actual benefits paid by the Company (3,357) (9,212) (11,824) (18,251)Expense recognized in the consolidatedincome statements 6,228 9,303 15,413 19,500––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Net liability at end of year 9,769 9,859 13,448 14,697––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Net liability at start of period 6,898 9,460 8,696 13,448Service cost 4,263 1,682 3,574 4,524Interest cost 304 473 496 626Benefits paid (3,357) (9,212) (11,824) (18,251)Employee liability accrued foradditional voluntary contributions 1,661 7,138 11,384 14,350Actuarial net loss (308) (855) 3,973 –––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Present value of obligation at endof period 9,461 8,686 16,299 14,697––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Principal AssumptionsDiscount rate 5.00% 5.70% 5.09% 5.09%Inflation rate 2.00% 2.00% 2.00% 2.00%Rate of compensation increase 4.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%21. Related PartiesRelated parties consist of companies that have a significant influence or control over the Group(shareholders) or are companies which are owned by the Group’s shareholders. All transactions withrelated parties have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.89


The following table provides the <strong>to</strong>tal amount of transactions that have been entered in<strong>to</strong> with relatedparties for the relevant financial years and respective balances (for information regarding outstandingloan balances at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and at 30 June 2010 (refer <strong>to</strong> Note 14):loans TotalSales <strong>to</strong> Purchases owed by AmountsGroup related from related related owed byRelated Party relation Fiscal years parties parties parties related partiesInternet Q CommonInc. shareholder 2007 94,556 – 665,097 894,4552008 – 478,341 713,832 713,8322009 – – – –30.06.2010 – – – –––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Totals 2007 94,556 – 665,097 894,455––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––2008 – 478,341 713,832 713,832––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––2009 – – – –––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––30.06.2010 – – – –––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Terms and conditions with transactions with related parties:The sales <strong>to</strong> and purchases from related parties are made at terms equivalent <strong>to</strong> those that prevail inarm’s length transactions. Outstanding balances at the year-end are unsecured, interest free andsettlement occurs in cash. There have been no guarantees provided or received for any related partyreceivables and payables. For the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009, the Group has notrecorded any impairment of receivables relating <strong>to</strong> amounts owed by related parties. This assessment isundertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of the related party and themarket in which the related party operates.For the year ended 31 December 2009 and the period ended 30 June 2010 the Group has not recordedany impairment of receivables relating <strong>to</strong> amounts owed by related parties. This assessment isundertaken each financial year through examining the financial position of the related party and themarket in which the related party operates.During the year 2006, the subsidiary of the Group Internet Q Telecommunication and internet servicesS.A. granted a loan amounted <strong>to</strong> €250.000 <strong>to</strong> Internet Q inc., a company under common control with theGroup, which was intended <strong>to</strong> finance the short-term working capital needs. As at 31 December 2008 theoutstanding balance of the above loan was amounted <strong>to</strong> €204,866 (2007: €250,000). The loan was fullyrepaid in 2009.During the year 2007, the subsidiary Escape Communication Trading Ltd granted a loan <strong>to</strong> Internet Q Inc.a company under common control with the Group, which bears interest 1 per cent. above Euribor and isrepayable upon first written demand of the lender <strong>to</strong> the borrower. It was intended <strong>to</strong> finance theshort-term working capital needs. As at 31 December 2008 the outstanding balance of the above loan wasamounted <strong>to</strong> €508,966 (2007: €415,097). The loan was fully repaid in 2009.90


Salaries and fees for the members the Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs (“BoD”) and the senior management of theGroup for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and for the period ended 30 June 2010are analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Salaries and fees forexecutive membersof the BoD 94,655 150,655 268,430 138,113 173,928Salaries and fees fornon-executivemembers of the BoD – 28,000 72,000 36,000 18,000Salaries and fees forSenior Management 156,443 208,022 397,370 198,685 151,439––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total 251,098 386,677 737,800 372,798 343,367––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––In respect of the highestpaid direc<strong>to</strong>r:––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Aggregated remuneration 94,655 150,655 268,430 138,113 142,619––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––22. Audi<strong>to</strong>rs’ RemunerationThe remuneration of the audi<strong>to</strong>rs for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and for theperiod ended 30 June 2010 are analysed as follows:(Unaudited)Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June 30 June2007 2008 2009 2009 2010Audit of the financialstatements 1 56,936 87,517 86,468 – 78,220Other fees <strong>to</strong> audi<strong>to</strong>rs:Other services 2 – – – – 4,380––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total 56,936 87,517 86,468 – 82,600––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––1. The audit fees relates <strong>to</strong> the Company for the year ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and for the period ended30 June 2010 are €2,536, €3,717, €4,380 and Nil respectively.2. The amount relates <strong>to</strong> the Company.23. Commitments and ContingenciesContingent assets (Litigation and Claims)The Group is currently involved in a number of legal proceedings and has various claims pendingarising in the ordinary course of business. A claim that could significantly impact the Group’soperating results or financial position is described below.From May <strong>to</strong> August 2009, Internetq Poland SPzoo organized on behalf of a local mobile opera<strong>to</strong>r(PTK Centertel/Orange) a successful mobile marketing campaign. This campaign was run inconjunction with a local firm called EL2 Sp, a subsidiary of MIT Group which is a listed company onthe Warsaw s<strong>to</strong>ck exchange. The role of Internetq Poland SPzoo was focused on providing marketingand technological support. Internetq Poland SPzoo contributed <strong>to</strong> the project’s operating costs and inreturn it was contractually entitled <strong>to</strong> invoice EL2 Sp a sum of €2m, dependent upon the success of thecampaign.91


The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs understand that PTK Centertel/Orange was satisfied with the service provided <strong>to</strong> itssubscribers and the Group has continued <strong>to</strong> work with PTK Centertel/Orange without EL2 Sp’sparticipation on subsequent, successful campaigns. The Group is satisfied that it fulfilled all itscontractual obligations, including both technical service delivery and full contribution <strong>to</strong> the relevantcampaign operating costs. Accordingly the company issued an invoice for approximately €2,000,000 inNovember 2009. EL2 Sp has refused <strong>to</strong> pay the invoice, despite collecting all funds due <strong>to</strong> it from PTKCentertel/Orange, arguing that Internetq Poland SPzoo had not delivered the contracted services. InJanuary 2010 Internetq Poland SPzoo filed a lawsuit against EL2 Sp. This initial proceeding has beensuperseded by a revised proceeding, including new relevant evidence that the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs believe castssignificant doubt on the allegations of EL2 Sp on which it based its refusal of payment. On25 November 2010 the Group filed with the Regional Court in Warsaw a lawsuit requesting fullpayment of the amounts outstanding. On the basis of discussions with the Group’s legal advisors thedirec<strong>to</strong>rs believe this strategy significantly strengthens the Group’s legal position and the likelihood ofa favourable resolution.In the event that the legal proceeding is successful but the Group is unable <strong>to</strong> recover the amountreceivable from EL2 Sp, the Group’s legal advice is that it can pursue legal proceedings against theparent entity and wider MIT Group.While at the time of issuing the invoice the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs were confident that the company had met itscontractual obligations, the deterioration in the relationship with EL2 Sp that was already evident atthat point and the realisation that amounts would only be recovered as a result of legal proceedingscaused management <strong>to</strong> conclude that it was premature <strong>to</strong> recognise any revenue at that stage. At thetime of approving these financial statements the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs remain confident that its legal proceedingswill be successful and that the invoiced value will be recovered. However, the likelihood of success isnot sufficiently certain <strong>to</strong> merit recognition of an asset under IFRS.The direct costs that were attributable <strong>to</strong> this campaign of €734,525 have been recorded in the incomestatement as an exceptional item within cost of revenues.CommitmentsThe Group has entered in<strong>to</strong> commercial operating lease agreements for the lease of office space andoffices and cars. These lease agreements have an average life of 5 <strong>to</strong> 10 years with renewal termsincluded in certain contracts. Future minimum rentals payable under non-cancelable operating leasesas at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 and as at 30 June 2010 are as follows:As at As at As at As at31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Within one year 185,760 219,300 288,472 290,218After one year but notmore than five years 533,963 511,255 965,582 1,138,328More than five years 234,451 159,874 716,320 414,653––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total 954,174 890,429 1,970,374 1,843,199––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––GuaranteesThe Group has contingent liabilities in respect of performance bank guarantees arising in the ordinarycourse of business. These guarantees for the years ended 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009 amounted<strong>to</strong> €271,245, €240,579 and €205,990 respectively and for the period ended 30 June 2010 €443,015.92


24. Financial Risk Management Objectives and PoliciesFair ValueThe carrying amounts reflected in the accompanying balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents,trade and other accounts receivable, prepayments, trade and other accounts payable and accrued andother current liabilities approximate their respective fair values due <strong>to</strong> the relatively short-term maturityof these financial instruments. The fair values of available for sale financial assets and assets held fortrading are reflected in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of variable rateloans and borrowings approximate the amounts appearing in the statements of financial position.The Group is exposed <strong>to</strong> market risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. The Group has developed a riskmanagement process <strong>to</strong> moni<strong>to</strong>r and control these risks. The Group’s overall risk managementprogram focuses on the unpredictability of the financial markets and seeks <strong>to</strong> minimise potentialadverse effects on the group’s financial performance.The Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and senior management carry out the risk management function. The Groupdoes not undertake any transactions of a speculative nature or which are unrelated <strong>to</strong> its activities.Market riskMarket risk is the risk that the fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuatebecause of changes in market prices. Market risk, for the Group, comprises mainly interest rate riskand currency risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include loans and borrowings,deposits, available-for-sale investments, and derivative financial instruments.Interest Rate Risk: Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financialinstrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates. The Group’s exposure <strong>to</strong> the riskof changes in market interest rates relates primarily <strong>to</strong> the Group’s long-term debt obligations withfloating interest rates. With respect <strong>to</strong> long-term borrowings, Management moni<strong>to</strong>rs on a constantbasis the interest rate variances and evaluates the need for assuming certain positions for the hedgingof such risks.The following table demonstrates the sensitivity of the Group’ profit before tax (through the impact ofthe outstanding floating rate borrowings at the end of the period on profits) <strong>to</strong> reasonable changes ininterest rates, with all other variables held constant.31 December 2007 31 December 2008 31 December 2009 30 June 2010Interest Interest Interest InterestRate Effect on Rate Effect on Rate Effect on Rate Effect onVariation income Variation income Variation income Variation incomeEURO 1.00% (23,655) 1.00% (39,657) 1.00% (57,332) 1.00% (45,318)(1.00)% 23,655 (1.00)% 39,657 (1.00)% 57,332 (1.00)% 45,318The positive impact of interest received from deposits is excluded from the above analysis.Foreign Currency Risk: Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of afinancial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. The Group’s exposure<strong>to</strong> the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates relates primarily <strong>to</strong> the Group’s operating activities(when revenue or expense are denominated in a different currency from the Group’s functionalcurrency) and the Group’s net investments in foreign subsidiaries. The Group is active internationallyand is exposed <strong>to</strong> variations in foreign currency exchange rate which arise mainly from Poland ZLOTY(effectively from 2008 when the operations commenced). The Group’s exposure <strong>to</strong> foreign currencychanges for all other currencies is not material.The following table presents the sensitivity <strong>to</strong> a reasonably possible change in the ZLOTY exchangerate with all other variables held constant of the Group’s profit before tax (due <strong>to</strong> changes in the fairvalue of monetary assets and liabilities).93


If the Euro had increased against the ZLOTY by a percentage of 5 per cent., then the result for theyear would have the following effect:01.01-31.12.2008 01.01-31.12.2009 01.01-30.06.2010Result for the year (47,870) (62,998) (157,971)If the Euro had decreased against the ZLOTY by a percentage of 5 per cent., then the result for theyear would have the following effect:01.01-31.12.2008 01.01-31.12.2009 01.01-30.06.2010Result for the year 47,870 62,998 157,971The calculation of the effect on the result before tax is based on year average foreign exchange rates.The Group’s foreign exchange rates exposure varies within the year depending on the volume of thetransactions in foreign exchange. Although the analysis above is considered <strong>to</strong> be representative of thecompany’s currency risk exposure.Credit RiskCredit risk is the risk that counterparty will not meet its obligations under a financial instrument orcus<strong>to</strong>mer contract, leading <strong>to</strong> a financial loss. The Group is exposed <strong>to</strong> credit risk from its operatingactivities (primarily for trade receivables and loan notes) and from its financing activities, includingdeposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions and otherfinancial instruments.The Group’s maximum exposure <strong>to</strong> credit risk, due <strong>to</strong> the failure of counter parties <strong>to</strong> perform theirobligations as at 31 December 2007, 2008 and 2009, in relation <strong>to</strong> each class of recognised financialassets, is the carrying amount of those assets as indicated in the accompanying balance sheets. TheGroup closely moni<strong>to</strong>rs its trade receivables. Trade receivables are subject <strong>to</strong> credit limits, control andapproval procedures in all companies of the group. The Group has no significant concentrations ofcredit risk with any single counter party.Liquidity RiskThe Group manages liquidity risk by moni<strong>to</strong>ring forecasted cash flows and ensuring that adequatebanking facilities and reserve borrowing facilities are maintained. The Group has sufficient undrawncommitted and uncommitted borrowing facilities that can be utilized <strong>to</strong> fund any potential shortfall incash resources.Prudent liquidity risk management implies the availability of funding through adequate amounts ofcommitted credit facilities, cash and marketable securities and the ability <strong>to</strong> close out those positionsas and when required by the business or project.The table below summarizes the maturity profile of financial liabilities at 31 December 2007, 2008 and2009 respectively and at 30 June 2010, based on contractual payments.As at31 December Less than 6 <strong>to</strong> 122007 On demand 6 months months 1 <strong>to</strong> 5 years >5 years TotalBank debt 2,054,511 50,900 52,800 594,100 248,023 3,000,334Tradepayables – 897,780 – – – 897,780Accrued andcurrentliabilities – 340,847 – – – 340,847––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total 2,054,511 1,289,527 52,800 594,100 248,023 4,238,961––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––94


As at31 December Less than 6 <strong>to</strong> 122008 On demand 6 months months 1 <strong>to</strong> 5 years >5 years TotalBank debt 3,827,856 96,432 60,740 1,021,928 248,023 5,254,979Tradepayables – 2,605,295 – – – 2,605,295Accrued andcurrentliabilities – 206,543 – – – 206,543––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––Total 3,827,856 2,908,270 60,740 1,021,928 248,023 8,066,817––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––As at31 December Less than 6 <strong>to</strong> 122009 On demand 6 months months 1 <strong>to</strong> 5 years >5 years TotalBank debt 3,924,773 107,914 79,894 1,234,985 – 5,347,566Tradepayables – 3,497,288 – – – 3,497,288Accrued andcurrentliabilities – 216,855 – – – 216,855––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total 3,924,773 3,822,057 79,894 1,234,985 – 9,061,709––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––As at Less than 6 <strong>to</strong> 1230 June 2010 On demand 6 months months 1 <strong>to</strong> 5 years >5 years TotalBank debt 3,480,756 79,894 79,894 1,153,411 – 4,793,955Trade payables – 4,548,480 – – – 4,548,480Accruals andcurrentliabilities – 94,603 – – – 94,603––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total 3,480,756 4,722,977 79,894 1,153,411 – 9,437,038––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– ––––––––––– –––––––––––––Capital ManagementThe primary objective of the Group’s capital management is <strong>to</strong> ensure that it maintains a stronginternal calculation credit rating and healthy capital ratios in order <strong>to</strong> support its operations andmaximize shareholder value. The Group’s policy is <strong>to</strong> maintain leverage targets in line with aninvestment grade profile. The Group moni<strong>to</strong>rs capital using Net Debt <strong>to</strong> EBITDA ratio. The Groupincludes within net debt, interest bearing loans and borrowings, less cash and cash equivalents.EBITDA is defined by adding back <strong>to</strong> (or subtracting form) profit after tax, income tax, finance costsand finance income and depreciation and amortization expenses.95


Year ended Year ended Year ended Period ended31 December 31 December 31 December 30 June2007 2008 2009 2010Long Term Borrowings (note 17) 749,100 1,147,300 1,128,834 1,057,101Short Term Borrowings (note 17) 2,105,411 3,929,656 4,068,239 3,624,222––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Total Debt 2,854,511 5,076,956 5,197,073 4,681,323Less: Cash and cash equivalents(note 15) (687,237) (884,113) (1,122,991) (2,841,095)––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Net Debt 2,167,274 4,192,843 4,074,082 1,840,228––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––EBITDA 1,824,440 1,855,261 1,249,543 2,573,211Exceptional costs of revenues – – 734,525 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Adjusted EBITDA 1,824,440 1,855,261 1,984,068 2,573,211––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Net Debt/EBITDA 1.19 2.26 3.26 0.71––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––Net Debt/Adjusted EBITDA – – 2.05 –––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– ––––––––––––– –––––––––––––London, 6 December 2010On behalf of the Board of Direc<strong>to</strong>rsDimitropoulos Nocetti KorletisPanagiotis Veronica KonstantinosChief AccountantRoumeliotakisDimitris96


PART IVADDITIONAL INFORMATION1. The Company1.1 The Company was incorporated and registered in England and Wales on 19 July 2005 under the1985 Act as a private limited company with the name <strong>InternetQ</strong> Limited. The Company’sregistered number is 05512988. The principal legislation under which the Company operates is the1985 Act and the Companies Act and the regulations made thereunder.AIM Rules,sch 2 PDAnnex 15.1.1, 5.1.2& 5.1.41.2 The principal purpose of the Company is <strong>to</strong> hold <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece and the Subsidiaries as awholly owned subsidiary.5.1.51.3 On 29 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010, pursuant <strong>to</strong> a written resolution of the sole shareholder dated 28 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010,the Company was re-registered as a public limited company and the Registrar of Companies issuedthe Company with a certificate under section 761 of the Act entitling it <strong>to</strong> commence business.1.4 The Company’s registered office is at 51 Eastcheap, London EC3M 1JP and the telephone numberis 0207 623 1244. The principal place of business of the Company is located at 17 Troias Street,112 57 Athens, Greece and the telephone number is +30 211 101 1101. The liability of theCompany’s members is limited. The financial year end of the Company is 31 December.5.1.35.1.41.5 The Company is a member of a group. The Company has one wholly-owned subsidiary,<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece, a company incorporated in Greece (company number 45657/01/B/00/186).1.6 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece has the following subsidiary companies:(a) <strong>InternetQ</strong> Turkey, a company incorporated and registered in Turkey;(b) <strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland, a company incorporated and registered in Poland;(c) Mobile Dialogue, a company incorporated and registered in Poland;(d) Escape, a company incorporated and registered in Cyprus;(e) <strong>InternetQ</strong> Ukraine, a company incorporated and registered in Ukraine; and(f) <strong>InternetQ</strong> Brazil, a company incorporated and registered in Brazil.5.1.5, 7.1 & 7.221.1.1(a) &21.1.1(b)1.7 The entire issued share capital of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece was acquired by the Company pursuant <strong>to</strong>capital contribution agreements described in paragraphs 2.3, 2.7 and 2.9 of this Part IV.2. Share Capital2.1 The Company was incorporated with an authorised share capital of £1,000 divided in<strong>to</strong> 100,000ordinary shares of £0.01 each of which 954 were issued fully paid up <strong>to</strong> Panagiotis Dimitropoulosand 46 were issued <strong>to</strong> Nikolaos Grivas, both subscribers <strong>to</strong> the Memorandum of Association.2.2 By ordinary resolutions dated 3 August 2005:(a) the authorised share capital of the Company was increased <strong>to</strong> £10,000 divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,000,000ordinary shares of £0.01 each;(b) the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs was authorised generally and unconditionally pursuant <strong>to</strong> and inaccordance with section 80 of the 1985 Act <strong>to</strong> allot relevant securities (within the terms of thatsection) up <strong>to</strong> a maximum nominal amount equal <strong>to</strong> the nominal amount of the authorised butunissued share capital of the Company for a period of five years expiring on 5 August 2010.2.3 On 3 August 2005 pursuant <strong>to</strong> a capital contribution agreement between PanagiotisDimitropoulos and the Company, Panagiotis Dimitropoulos contributed 7,100 ordinary shares ofEUR 29.35 each held by him and representing 83.5 per cent. of the issued share capital of<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece <strong>to</strong> the Company. The consideration for such contribution was 954 ordinaryshares of £0.01 each already held by Panagiotis Dimitropoulos and the issue of fully paid up21.1.210.197


953,069 ordinary shares of £0.01 each. On the same date 45,931 ordinary shares of £0.01 eachwere issued and allotted fully paid <strong>to</strong> Nikolaos Grivas.2.4 On 5 August 2005:(a) by ordinary resolution the authorised share capital of the Company was increased <strong>to</strong> £16,500divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,000,000 ordinary shares of £0.01 each and 650,000 Preferred Ordinary Shares(as defined below);(b) by special resolution each of 143,678 ordinary shares of £0.01 each <strong>to</strong> be transferred fromPanagiotis Dimitropoulos <strong>to</strong> NBG Technology LP was, on registration of NBG TechnologyLP as the registered holder of such ordinary shares, redesignated as 5 per cent. convertiblepreferred ordinary shares of £0.01 each (“Preferred Ordinary Shares”) in the share capital ofthe Company having the rights attached <strong>to</strong> them as set out in Article 2.2 of the Company’sarticles of association adopted on 5 August 2005 (by special resolution) and amended on 14September 2007; and(c) by ordinary resolution the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs was authorised generally and unconditionallypursuant <strong>to</strong> and in accordance with section 80 of the 1985 Act <strong>to</strong> allot relevant securities(within the terms of that section) up <strong>to</strong> a maximum nominal amount equal <strong>to</strong> the nominalamount of the authorised but unissued share capital of the Company for a period of fiveyears expiring on 5 August 2010.2.5 On 5 August 2005 326,541 Preferred Ordinary Shares and 45,931 ordinary shares of £0.01 eachwere issued <strong>to</strong> NBG Technology LP fully paid.2.6 On 7 November 2005 by ordinary resolution the authorised share capital of the Company wasincreased <strong>to</strong> £17,075 divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,057,500 ordinary shares of £0.01 each and 650,000 PreferredOrdinary Shares by creation of 92,000 new ordinary shares of £0.01 each.2.7 Pursuant <strong>to</strong> a capital contribution agreement dated 7 November 2005 between PanagiotisDimitropoulos and the Company, Panagiotis Dimitropoulos contributed 425 ordinary shares ofEUR 29.35 each held by him and representing 5 per cent. of the issued share capital of <strong>InternetQ</strong>Greece <strong>to</strong> the Company in consideration for issue of 57,471 ordinary shares of £0.01 each fullypaid in the capital of the Company.2.8 By ordinary resolutions dated 28 December 2005:(a) the authorised share capital of the Company was increased <strong>to</strong> £17,995 divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,149,500ordinary shares of £0.01 each and 650,000 Preferred Ordinary Shares by creation of 92,000new ordinary shares of £0.01 each; and(b) the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs was authorised generally and unconditionally pursuant <strong>to</strong> and inaccordance with section 80 of the 1985 Act <strong>to</strong> allot relevant securities (within the terms ofthat section) up <strong>to</strong> a maximum nominal amount equal <strong>to</strong> the nominal amount of theauthorised but unissued share capital of the Company for a period of five years expiring on28 December 2010.2.9 Pursuant <strong>to</strong> a capital contribution agreement dated 28 December 2005 between PanagiotisDimitropoulos and the Company, Panagiotis Dimitropoulos contributed 680 ordinary shares ofEUR 29.35 each held by him and representing 8 per cent. of the issued share capital of <strong>InternetQ</strong>Greece <strong>to</strong> the Company in consideration for issue of 91,955 ordinary shares of £0.01 each in thecapital of the Company fully paid.2.10 By ordinary resolutions dated 25 May 2006:(a) the authorised share capital of the Company was increased <strong>to</strong> £19,745 divided in<strong>to</strong> 1,149,500ordinary shares of £0.01 each and 825,000 Preferred Ordinary Shares by creation of 175,000new Preferred Ordinary Shares; and(b) the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs was authorised generally and unconditionally pursuant <strong>to</strong> and inaccordance with section 80 of the 1985 Act <strong>to</strong> allot relevant securities (within the terms ofthat section) up <strong>to</strong> a maximum nominal amount equal <strong>to</strong> the nominal amount of the21.2.121.2.221.2.310.1 & 21.2.898


authorised but unissued share capital of the Company for the time being for a period of fiveyears expiring on 25 May 2011.2.11 On 31 May 2006 176,872 Preferred Ordinary Shares were issued <strong>to</strong> NBG Technology LP fullypaid.2.12 By an ordinary resolution dated 11 June 2007 18,515 ordinary shares of £0.01 each registered inthe name of NBG Technology LP were redesignated as Preferred Ordinary Shares.20.7.12.13 Pursuant <strong>to</strong> an agreement for acquisition of shares in the Company dated 11 June 2007 andentered in<strong>to</strong> among NBG Technology LP, Nikolaos Grivas and Panagiotis Dimitropoulos,Nikolaos Grivas sold 27,462 ordinary shares of £0.01 each <strong>to</strong> Panagiotis Dimitropoulos and18,515 ordinary shares of £0.01 each <strong>to</strong> NBG Technology LP.2.14 By written resolution dated 14 September 2007 the authorised share capital of the Company wasincreased <strong>to</strong> £20,614.92 by creation of 86,992 B ordinary shares of £0.01 each (“B OrdinaryShares”). No B Ordinary Shares were ever issued.2.15 In December 2009 Pitragon Investments Limited and NBG Technology LP entered in<strong>to</strong> a sharesale and purchase agreement pursuant <strong>to</strong> which Pitragon Investments Limited agreed <strong>to</strong> buy665,606 Preferred Ordinary Shares. The final agreement between the parties in relation <strong>to</strong> sale andpurchase of Preferred Ordinary Shares was entered in<strong>to</strong> on 4 May 2010 which governed themechanics of the transfer. The transfer of these shares was done in three steps with the last steptaking place on 30 September 2010. Following the transfer all of the transferred PreferredOrdinary Shares were redesignated as ordinary shares of £0.01 each by a special resolution dated30 September 2010.2.16 By a members’ written resolution dated 27 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010 it was resolved that:(a) 86,992 B Ordinary Shares in the capital of the Company be re-designated as ordinary sharesof £0.01 each;(b) the Memorandum of Association of the Company be cancelled and thereby the restrictionon the Company’s authorised share capital removed;(c) the articles of association of the Company be amended <strong>to</strong> include a provision stating thatthe members’ liability is limited;(d) the direc<strong>to</strong>rs be authorised <strong>to</strong> issue and allot shares in the Company up <strong>to</strong> an aggregatenominal amount of £100,000.10.12.17 The board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs by a resolution passed at a meeting held on 27 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010 issued andallotted as fully paid 3,347,161 ordinary shares of £0.01 each in consideration for an aggregatesubscription price of £33,471.61 paid in cash <strong>to</strong> Pitragon Investments Limited thereby increasingthe Company’s issued share capital <strong>to</strong> £50,000.2.18 On 27 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010 Panagiotis Dimitropoulos transferred his 987,233 ordinary shares of £0.01each <strong>to</strong> Pitragon Investments Limited by way of gift and the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs by a resolutionpassed at its meeting held on the same day approved the registration of Pitragon InvestmentsLimited in the register of members of the Company as the sole shareholder of the Company.2.19 Pursuant <strong>to</strong> a written resolution of the sole shareholder dated 28 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010 the Company wasre-registered as a public limited company on 29 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010, and the Articles were adopted.2.20 The sole shareholder of the Company passed the following resolutions at a meeting held at shortnotice on 29 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010 <strong>to</strong>:(a) sub-divide each ordinary share of £0.01 each in<strong>to</strong> 4 Ordinary Shares of 0.25 pence each;(b) authorise the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> issue and allot Ordinary Shares up <strong>to</strong> an aggregatenominal amount of £20,000;(c) disapply statu<strong>to</strong>ry pre-emption rights with respect <strong>to</strong> securities up <strong>to</strong> an aggregate amount of£20,000; and9921.2.6


(d)give authority <strong>to</strong> buy back Ordinary Shares up <strong>to</strong> an aggregate nominal value of £1,600 inthe capital of the Company at a minimum price of 0.25 pence each.2.21 On 3 November 2010 Pitragon Investments Limited transferred by way of a gift such number ofOrdinary Shares and <strong>to</strong> such transferees as set out below:(a) Konstantinos Korletis 1,000,000 Ordinary Shares(b) Nahia Trading Limited 200,000 Ordinary Shares(c) Apalia Limited 120,000 Ordinary Shares(d) Sofora Limited 100,000 Ordinary Shares(e) Ander Trading Limited 80,000 Ordinary SharesOn 25 November 2010 Pitragon Investments Limited transferred a further 350,000 OrdinaryShares <strong>to</strong> Nahia Trading Limited bringing its <strong>to</strong>tal holding <strong>to</strong> 550,000 Ordinary Shares.Each of the above transfers were approved by the board of direc<strong>to</strong>rs at meetings held on therespective days and the transferees registered at the register of members of the Companyaccordingly.2.22 No securities of the Company are currently in issue with a fixed date on which entitlement <strong>to</strong> adividend arises and there are no arrangements in force whereby future dividends are waived oragreed <strong>to</strong> be waived.2.23 Save as disclosed in paragraphs 2.3, 2.7, 2.9 and 10 of this Part IV and apart from the issue ofOrdinary Shares pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Placing and the Warrants:(a) no share or loan capital of the Company has, since the date of incorporation of theCompany, been issued or been agreed <strong>to</strong> be issued, fully or partly paid, either for cash or fora consideration other than cash and no such issue is now proposed;(b) no commissions, discounts, brokerages or other special terms have been granted by theCompany since the date of its incorporation in connection with the issue or sale of any suchshare or loan capital; and(c) no share or loan capital of the Company is under option or is agreed conditionally orunconditionally <strong>to</strong> be put under option.21.2.43. Articles of AssociationThe Company’s Articles contain, inter alia, provisions <strong>to</strong> the following effect:3.1 Annual General MeetingsAt least 21 clear days’ notice of every Annual General Meeting and at least 14 clear days’ noticeof every other Extraordinary and General Meeting shall be given in writing <strong>to</strong> all the members,the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and <strong>to</strong> the audi<strong>to</strong>rs.The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs may make whatever arrangements they consider appropriate <strong>to</strong> enable thoseattending a General Meeting <strong>to</strong> exercise their rights <strong>to</strong> speak or vote at it. In determiningattendance at a General Meeting, it is immaterial whether any two or more members attending itare in the same place as each other. Two or more persons who are not in the same place as eachother attend a General Meeting if their circumstances are such that if they have (or were <strong>to</strong> have)rights <strong>to</strong> speak and vote at that meeting, they are (or would be) able <strong>to</strong> exercise them.3.2 VotingSubject <strong>to</strong> the provisions of the Act, the Articles and <strong>to</strong> any special rights or restrictions as <strong>to</strong>voting attached <strong>to</strong> any shares which may have been issued or may for the time being be held and<strong>to</strong> any suspension or abrogation of voting rights pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Articles, at any general meeting,every member who (being an individual) is present in person or (being a corporation) is presentby a duly authorised representative shall, on a show of hands, have one vote, and on a poll, every100


member so present in person or by proxy shall have one vote for every ordinary share of which heis a holder. A proxy need not be member of the Company.3.3 Variation of rightsSubject <strong>to</strong> the provisions of the Act, any of the rights or privileges for the time being attached <strong>to</strong>any class of shares may be varied or abrogated while the Company is a going concern or duringor in contemplation of a winding-up, in such manner (if any) as may be provided by such rightsor, in the absence of any such provision, either with the consent in writing of the holders of notless than three-quarters in nominal value of the issued shares of that class or with the sanction ofa special resolution passed at a separate general meeting of the holders of the shares of that class.To every such separate meeting (except an adjourned meeting) the quorum shall be not less thantwo persons holding or representing by proxy at least one-third in nominal value of the issuedshares of that class or his proxy.3.4 DividendsSubject <strong>to</strong> the provisions of the Act and the Articles, the Company may, by ordinary resolution,declare dividends <strong>to</strong> be paid <strong>to</strong> members according <strong>to</strong> their respective rights and interests in theprofits of the Company, but so that no dividend shall exceed the amount recommended by theDirec<strong>to</strong>rs. The Board may declare and pay such interim dividends (including any dividend payableat a fixed rate) as appear <strong>to</strong> them <strong>to</strong> be justified by the financial position of the Company. TheCompany may, by ordinary resolution on the recommendation of the Board, decide <strong>to</strong> pay all orpart of a dividend or other distribution payable in respect of a share by transferring non-cashassets of equivalent value (including without limitation, shares or other securities in anycompany). The Board may, with the prior sanction of an ordinary resolution, offer the holders ofordinary shares the right <strong>to</strong> elect <strong>to</strong> receive further ordinary shares in the Company, paid up orcredited as fully paid and ranking pari passu with all other ordinary shares for the time being inissue of any dividend as may be determined by the Board.3.5 Return of CapitalIf the Company is wound up the liquida<strong>to</strong>r may, with the sanction of a special resolution of theCompany and any other sanction required by law, divide among the members in specie the wholeor any part of the assets of the Company. The liquida<strong>to</strong>r may, with like sanction, vest the wholeor any part of the assets in trustees on such trusts for the benefit of such members as theliquida<strong>to</strong>r shall, with the like sanction, determine but so that no member shall be compelled <strong>to</strong>accept any such assets on which there is a liability.3.6 Transfer of SharesCertificated shares may be transferred by means of an instrument of transfer in any usual formor any other form approved by the Board, which is executed by and on behalf of the transferorand (if any of the shares are partly paid) by and on behalf of the transferee. The transferorremains the holder of the certificated shares until the name of the transferee is entered in theregister of members in respect thereof. Shares which are held in uncertificated form may betransferred in accordance with the Uncertificated Securities Regulations but so that the Boardmay refuse <strong>to</strong> register such transfer in any circumstance permitted or required by theUncertificated Securities Regulations and the requirements of the computer based system andrelated procedures defined in the Uncertificated Securities Regulations.The Board may refuse <strong>to</strong> register the transfer of a certificated share if the share is not fully paid.The Board may also refuse <strong>to</strong> register the transfer of a certificated share if:(a) the transfer is not delivered <strong>to</strong> the registered office or <strong>to</strong> such other place as the Board hasappointed and is not accompanied by the certificate for the shares <strong>to</strong> which it relates or suchother evidence as the Board may reasonably require <strong>to</strong> show the transferor’s right <strong>to</strong> makethe transfer or evidence of someone other than the transferor <strong>to</strong> make the transfer on thetransferor’s behalf;(b) the transfer is not duly stamped or certified or adjudicated <strong>to</strong> be exempt from stamp duty;(c) the transfer is in respect of more than one class of share;14.1101


(d)(e)the transfer is in favour of more than four transferees; orin such exceptional circumstances as approved by the London S<strong>to</strong>ck Exchange.There are no rights of pre-emption under the Articles in respect of transfer of issued ordinaryshares.3.7 Suspension of rightsWhere notice is served under section 793 of the Act (a section 793 notice) on a member or anotherperson appearing <strong>to</strong> be interested in shares held by that member and the member or other personhas failed in relation <strong>to</strong> any shares (“Default Shares”) <strong>to</strong> give the Company the informationrequired within the prescribed period from the date of the section 793 notice then the membershall not be entitled <strong>to</strong> vote in respect of the Default Shares or <strong>to</strong> be present or <strong>to</strong> vote (either inperson or by proxy) at a general meeting of the Company or at a separate meeting of the holdersof a class of shares on a poll.Where the Default Shares represent not less than 0.25 per cent. in nominal value of the issuedshares of their class, a dividend (or any part of dividend) or other amount payable in respect ofthe Default Shares shall be withheld by the Company which has no obligation <strong>to</strong> pay interest onit and no transfer of any of the Default Shares in a certificated form shall be registered unless thetransfer is an excepted transfer or the member is not himself in default in supplying theinformation required and the member proves <strong>to</strong> the satisfaction of the board that no person indefault in supplying the information required is interested in any of the shares the subject oftransfer. The prescribed period referred <strong>to</strong> above means 14 days.3.8 Purchase of own sharesThe Company may, subject <strong>to</strong> the provisions of the Act and <strong>to</strong> any rights for the time beingattached <strong>to</strong> any shares purchase any of its own shares of any class (including redeemable shares).3.9 Untraced shareholdersThe Company shall be entitled <strong>to</strong> sell any share of a member or any share <strong>to</strong> which a person isentitled by transmission if and provided that, during a period of 12 years, no cheque, order orwarrant in respect of such share sent by the Company through the post in a pre-paid envelopeaddressed <strong>to</strong> the member or <strong>to</strong> the person entitled by transmission <strong>to</strong> the share, at his address onthe register of members or other last known address given by the member or that person <strong>to</strong> whichcheques, orders or warrants in respect of such share are <strong>to</strong> be sent has been cashed and theCompany has received no communications in respect of such share from such member or person,provided that during such period of 12 years the Company has paid at least three dividends(whether interim or final) and no such dividend has been claimed by the person entitled <strong>to</strong> it.3.10 Borrowing powersSubject <strong>to</strong> the Articles, the Board may exercise all the powers of the Company <strong>to</strong> borrow moneyand <strong>to</strong> mortgage or charge the whole or any part of its undertaking, property and assets (presentand future) and uncalled capital (or any part thereof) and, subject <strong>to</strong> the provision of the Act, <strong>to</strong>issue debentures and other securities whether outright or as a security for any debt, liability orobligation of the Company or any third party.3.11 Delegation of power of the Board and committeesSubject <strong>to</strong> the Articles, the Board may delegate any of the powers which are conferred on themunder the Articles <strong>to</strong> such person, <strong>to</strong> a committee of such persons or any local or divisionalboards or agencies by such means (including by power of at<strong>to</strong>rney), <strong>to</strong> such extent, in relation <strong>to</strong>such matters or terri<strong>to</strong>ries and on such terms and conditions as they think fit. The Board mayrevoke any delegation in whole or part, or alter its terms and conditions. The Board may makerules of procedure for all or any committees, local or divisional boards or agencies which prevailover rules derived from Articles if they are not consistent with them.3.12 Change in ControlThere are no provisions in the Articles which would have an effect of delaying, deferring orpreventing a change in control of the Company.102


4. Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ Interests4.1 The interests of each of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs in the issued share capital of the Company as at the date ofthis document (being the last practicable date prior <strong>to</strong> its publication) or which are interests of aperson connected with a Direc<strong>to</strong>r (within the meaning of section 252 of the Act) and the existenceof which is known or could, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained by a Direc<strong>to</strong>r and as theyare expected <strong>to</strong> be immediately following <strong>Admission</strong> are as follows:PercentagePercentageof issuedNumber of of issued Number of ordinaryOrdinary Shares ordinary share Ordinary Shares share capitalas at the capital at the immediately immediatelydate of this date of this following followingDirec<strong>to</strong>r <strong>Document</strong> <strong>Document</strong> <strong>Admission</strong> <strong>Admission</strong>Panagiotis Dimitropoulos* 18,150,000 90.75% 18,150,000 70.63%Konstantinos Korletis 1,000,000 5% 1,000,000 3.89%* Panagiotis Dimitropoulos holds his interest in Ordinary Shares through Pitragon Investments Limited, a companyowned and controlled by him and it is the holder of 18,150,000 Ordinary Shares.The Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs each have rights <strong>to</strong> certain Ordinary Shares under the terms of theirletters of appointment. Details of those rights are set out in paragraph 10 of this Part IV.4.2 Save as disclosed in paragraph 4.1 and paragraph 10 below as at 3 December 2010 none of theDirec<strong>to</strong>rs nor any person connected with them had or will have any interest, beneficial orotherwise, in the share capital of the Company or any of its subsidiaries.4.3 There are no loans or guarantees provided by the Company for the benefit of any of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rsnor are there any loans or guarantees provided by any of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs for the benefit of theCompany.4.4 As at the date of this document, no Direc<strong>to</strong>r holds options <strong>to</strong> subscribe for Ordinary Shares.4.5 Save as disclosed in this document, no Direc<strong>to</strong>r has or has had any interest in any transactionwhich is or was unusual in its nature or conditions or significant <strong>to</strong> the business of the Companyand which was effected by the Company since its incorporation or which is or was unusual in itsnature or conditions or significant <strong>to</strong> the business of the Company.5. Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ service contracts, remuneration and benefits in kind5.1 Panagiotis Dimitropoulos, Konstantinos Korletis and Veronica Nocetti are executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs.The details of their respective service agreements with the Company or <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece (in thecase of Konstantinos Korletis) are set out in paragraphs 12.11, 12.12 and 12.13 in this Part IV.Stuart Cruickshank, Iain Johns<strong>to</strong>n and Michael Jolliffe are Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs. The detailsof their respective letters of appointment with the Company are set out in paragraphs 12.14, 12.15and 12.16 in this Part IV.5.2 The aggregate remuneration paid and benefits in kind granted <strong>to</strong> the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs for the lastfinancial year amount <strong>to</strong> €340,430. The aggregate remuneration and benefits in kind granted <strong>to</strong>the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2010 under the arrangementsin force as at the date of this <strong>Document</strong> is expected <strong>to</strong> be approximately £419,000.14.214.216.116.2103


6. Additional information on the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs6.1 In addition <strong>to</strong> their direc<strong>to</strong>rship of the Company, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs hold or have held the followingdirec<strong>to</strong>rships or have been partners in the following partnerships within the five years prior <strong>to</strong> thedate of this <strong>Document</strong>:Name Present PastStuart Cruickshank Psion PLC Morse LimitedCambridge Building Society ASMMC LimitedHounslow Arts Trust Limited Delphis (Holdings) Limited(trading as Watermans) Delphis EBT 1999 LimitedDiagonal Consulting LimitedDiagonal LimitedDiagonal Quest LimitedDiagonal Solutions LimitedDiagonal Consulting ServicesLimitedDiagonal International LimitedDiagonal Security LimitedMFT Computer HoldingsMorse Group LimitedMorse Overseas Holdings LimitedMorse Service Holdings LimitedMorse Business ApplicationsLimitedMorse Business ConsultingLimitedMorse Computers LimitedMorse Data Systems LimitedWisdom Solutions LimitedMorse Management ConsultingLimitedAbsolute IT Recruitment LimitedCenturycom LimitedClaritas Information SecurityLimitedConos Resource LimitedEquity Solutions LimitedRantham Sutch AssociatesLimitedGSA Technical Services LimitedHughes Rae LimitedInterop Technologies LimitedObject 2 LimitedPartners For Change LimitedPortfolio Systems LimitedRed Creation LimitedIain Barrie Johns<strong>to</strong>n Alterian Plc Loewy LimitedEvent Marketing Solutions Ltd Advent Publishing SystemsLoewy Group LimitedLimitedEpoch Design LimitedRainier LimitedPresident LimitedGB Information ManagementRadius London Limited LimitedRaymond Loewy International Core-Create LimitedLimitedGB Group plcRaymond Loewy Limited Brand Create LimitedSeymour-Powell Limited Core Create Group LimitedThe Team BrandCore Create Design LimitedCommunication Consultants Core Create Publishing LimitedLimitedBITE LimitedWilliams Murray Hamm Limited Logopress Limited104


Name Present PastIain Barrie Johns<strong>to</strong>n Branded Limited Manta Public Relations Limited(continued)PBW Group LimitedMichael Gordon Joliffe Hanjin Eurobulk Limited Lannet S.A.Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited Klonatex S.A.StealthGas Incorporated Global Ocean Carriers LimitedWigham-RichardsonRoyal Olympic Cruise LinesShipbrokers LimitedPanagiotis Dimitropoulos <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece<strong>InternetQ</strong> PolandMobile Dialogue<strong>InternetQ</strong> SerbiaKonstantinos Korletis <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece Liberis Media Group Bulgaria<strong>InternetQ</strong> PolandADMobile DialogueLiberis Publications SADesmi Publications SALiberis Publications RomaniaNordic Light LimitedSRLTechnical Press ASMy NextCar Liberis PublicationsSARadio Station V FM 88.3 SATechniki Ekthesiaki SAThree Dee Radio Stations SAVeronica Julia Nocetti None NoneSave as set out above, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs hold or have held no other direc<strong>to</strong>rships or been partners inany partnership within the five years preceding the date of this document.6.2 Save as disclosed in paragraph 6.2(c) of this Part IV, none of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs has:(a) any unspent convictions in relation <strong>to</strong> indictable offences;(b) had any bankruptcy order made against him or entered in<strong>to</strong> any voluntary arrangements;(c) other than Panagiotis Dimitropoulos who was a direc<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Serbia, a formersubsidiary of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece, which was wound up by voluntary solvent liquidation, beena direc<strong>to</strong>r of a company which has been placed in receivership, compulsory liquidation,administration, been subject <strong>to</strong> a voluntary arrangement or any composition or arrangementwith its credi<strong>to</strong>rs generally or any class of its credi<strong>to</strong>rs whilst he was a direc<strong>to</strong>r of thatcompany or within the 12 months after he ceased <strong>to</strong> be a direc<strong>to</strong>r of that company;(d) been a partner in any partnership which has been placed in compulsory liquidation,administration or been the subject of a partnership voluntary arrangement whilst he was apartner in that partnership or within the 12 months after he ceased <strong>to</strong> be a partner in thatpartnership;(e) been the owner of any assets of a partner in any partnership which has been placed inreceivership whilst he was a partner in that partnership or within the 12 months after heceased <strong>to</strong> be a partner in that partnership;(f) been publicly criticised by any statu<strong>to</strong>ry or regula<strong>to</strong>ry authority (including recognisedprofessional bodies); or(g) been disqualified by a court from acting as a direc<strong>to</strong>r of any company or from acting in themanagement or conduct of the affairs of a company.6.3 None of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs (nor any member of any of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs’ families) has a related financialproduct (as defined in the AIM Rules) referenced <strong>to</strong> the Ordinary Shares.105


7. Substantial Shareholdings7.1 As at 3 December 2010 (the latest practicable date prior <strong>to</strong> the publication of this document), theDirec<strong>to</strong>rs were aware that the following persons were interested, directly or indirectly, in 3 percent. or more of the issued share capital of the Company as at that date:PercentageNo of of issuedOrdinary ordinaryName Shares share capitalPanagiotis Dimitropoulos* 18,150,000 90.75%Konstantinos Korletis 1,000,000 5%* Panagiotis Dimitropoulos holds his interest through Pitragon Investments Limited, which is the registered holderof 18,150,000 Ordinary Shares.7.2 The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are aware that, as at 3 December 2010 (the latest practicable date prior <strong>to</strong> thepublication of this document), the following persons will be interested, directly or indirectly, in3 per cent. or more of the issued share capital of the Company immediately following the Placing:PercentageNo of of issuedOrdinary ordinaryShares share capitalimmediately immediatelyfollowing followingName <strong>Admission</strong> <strong>Admission</strong>Blackrock Investment Management UK Limited 1,250,000 4.9%Ivaldi LLP 1,083,333 4.2%Panagiotis Dimitropoulos* 18,150,000 70.6%Konstantinos Korletis 1,000,000 3.9%* Panagiotis Dimitropoulos holds his interest through Pitragon Investments Limited, which is the registered holderof 18,150,000 Ordinary Shares.7.3 Save as disclosed in paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 of this Part IV, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are not aware of anyperson who was at 3 December 2010 (the latest practicable date prior <strong>to</strong> the publication of thisdocument) interested, directly or indirectly, or who will, immediately following the Placing havean interest, directly or indirectly, in 3 per cent. or more of the issued share capital of the Company.7.4 None of these substantial Shareholders have voting rights different from any other Shareholders.7.5 Save as disclosed in paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 of this Part IV, the Company is not aware of anyperson who exercises or could exercise, directly or indirectly, jointly or severally, control over theCompany.8. Related Party Transactions8.1 In 2006 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece granted a loan amounting <strong>to</strong> €250,000 <strong>to</strong> <strong>InternetQ</strong> Inc., a companywhich is under common control with the Group and which is in the process of a solvent voluntarywinding-up. The loan was intended <strong>to</strong> finance the short-term working capital needs of <strong>InternetQ</strong>Inc. and was fully repaid in 2009.8.2 In 2007 Escape granted a loan <strong>to</strong> <strong>InternetQ</strong> Inc. which bore interest of 1 per cent. above Euriborand was repayable upon first written demand of the lender <strong>to</strong> the borrower. It was intended <strong>to</strong>finance the short-term working capital needs. The loan was fully repaid in 2009.8.3 On 1 August 2007 the Company granted a loan facility <strong>to</strong> Escape of up <strong>to</strong> €1,000,000 for itsworking capital requirements. The loan is repayable on demand <strong>to</strong>gether with all interest whichaccrues on the loan at the rate of 1 per cent. above Euribor.106


9. EmployeesAs at the date of this document, the Group had 65 employees (of which 3 are employed by theCompany as well as by <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece), 58 are employed by <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece, 4 are employed by<strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland, 2 are employed by <strong>InternetQ</strong> Turkey and 1 is employed by <strong>InternetQ</strong> Ukraine.10. Incentive PlansShare Incentive PlanThe Company adopted the Share Incentive Plan on 6 December 2010 which will last for a period ofthree years. Share Incentive Plan is governed by the rules of that plan and administered by the Board.Any employee, consultant or direc<strong>to</strong>r may be determined by the Board <strong>to</strong> be eligible <strong>to</strong> receiveOrdinary Shares in the capital of the Company under the Plan.Share Incentive Plan allows the eligible employee, consultant or direc<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> acquire Ordinary Shares inthe capital of the Company at a nominal value subject <strong>to</strong> satisfaction of certain performanceconditions. Share Incentive Plan limits the number of shares that can be issued under it. The numberof Ordinary Shares which may be issued pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Share Incentive Plan over the period of threeyears may not exceed in aggregate 7 per cent. of the issued share capital of the Company on <strong>Admission</strong>,excluding the Placing Shares, divided in<strong>to</strong> three years as follows: (i) up <strong>to</strong> 1.75 per cent. in relation <strong>to</strong>the financial year ending on 31 December 2010; (ii) up <strong>to</strong> 2.5 per cent. in relation <strong>to</strong> the financial yearending on 31 December 2011; and (iii) up <strong>to</strong> 2.75 per cent. in relation <strong>to</strong> the financial year ending on31 December 2012.The performance conditions which must be satisfied before any Ordinary Shares are acquired under theShare Incentive Plan are based on earnings-based targets for the Group <strong>to</strong> be adopted by theRemuneration Committee and which will be designed <strong>to</strong> be stretching.Such performance conditions may be varied from time <strong>to</strong> time if the Board considers that they are nolonger a fair measure of the criteria <strong>to</strong> which they relate or are otherwise inappropriate. Any taxliability incurred in relation <strong>to</strong> Ordinary Shares, whether on grant, issue or otherwise shall be borne bythe relevant eligible employee, direc<strong>to</strong>r or consultant.No Ordinary Shares shall be issued pursuant <strong>to</strong> Share Incentive Plan <strong>to</strong> an eligible employee, direc<strong>to</strong>ror consultant who has given or has received notice of termination of employment, service agreemen<strong>to</strong>r appointment on or before the date of the issue of Ordinary Shares.Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share PlanTerms of the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share Plan will be determined by the RemunerationCommittee. Under the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Share Plan, the Board may discharge its obligations<strong>to</strong> pay remuneration or any direc<strong>to</strong>r’s fee <strong>to</strong> a Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>r of the Company by issuingOrdinary Shares in the capital of the Company <strong>to</strong> such Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs. All shares issuedpursuant <strong>to</strong> the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share Plan shall, as <strong>to</strong> voting, dividend, transferand other rights, rank equally in all respects and as one class with the Ordinary Shares.The Board may from time <strong>to</strong> time make or amend any rules for the administration of the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share Plan.11. Working CapitalThe Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are of the opinion, having made due and careful enquiry, that, after taking account ofbank and other facilities available and the estimated net proceeds of the Placing, the Company willhave sufficient working capital for its present requirements, that is for at least 12 months from<strong>Admission</strong>.107


12. Material contractsThe following contracts (not being contracts entered in<strong>to</strong> in the ordinary course of business) have beenentered in<strong>to</strong> by the Company or any other member of the Group within two years immediatelypreceding the date of this document and are or may be material:Contracts relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>Admission</strong>12.1 On 26 August 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> agreement with Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP underwhich Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP agreed <strong>to</strong> act as the Company’s Nominated Adviser in relation<strong>to</strong> the <strong>Admission</strong>. The agreement contains an indemnity from the Company in favour of GrantThorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> this agreement the Company shall pay <strong>to</strong> Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UKLLP a fee of £150,000.12.2 On 6 December 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> agreement with Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP underwhich Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP agreed <strong>to</strong> act as the Company’s Nominated Adviser on an ongoingbasis. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> this agreement Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP agreed <strong>to</strong> act as the nominatedadviser of the Company for an annual fee of £30,000 plus reasonable expenses. The agreement isfor a fixed-term of 24 months after which either party may terminate it on 30 days’ notice. Theagreement contains various undertakings from the Company and the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> comply with allapplicable regulation and an indemnity from the Company in favour of Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UKLLP.12.3 On 26 July 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> agreement with Jendens under which Jendens agreed<strong>to</strong> act as the Company’s broker and placing agent in respect of the <strong>Admission</strong> and the Placing andon an ongoing basis until completion of the fundraising or termination by either Jendens or theCompany giving one months’ written notice. In addition, in respect of its appointment as aplacing agent Jendens will receive commission equivalent <strong>to</strong> 4 per cent. of the aggregate value ofgross monies raised by Jendens during the Placing and a warrant <strong>to</strong> subscribe for shares describedin paragraph 12.8 of this Part IV. In respect of its appointment as the broker Jendens will receivean annual fee of £40,000.12.4 On 17 August 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> an agreement with Ernst & Young Greece underwhich Ernst & Young Greece agreed <strong>to</strong> act as <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece’s accountants in respect of the<strong>Admission</strong> and on an ongoing basis until terminated with immediate effect by either party givinga written notice.12.5 On 18 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> an agreement with Ernst & Young LLP under whichErnst & Young LLP agreed <strong>to</strong> act as the Company’s Reporting Accountants in respect of the<strong>Admission</strong> and on an ongoing basis until terminated with immediate effect by either party giving awritten notice.12.6 On 2 August 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> agreement with First Athens Corporate Financeunder which First Athens Corporate Finance agreed <strong>to</strong> act as the Company’s financial adviser inconnection with the <strong>Admission</strong> and Placing. The engagement of First Athens Corporate Financeshall continue until completion of Placing or until terminated by either party. The fees that theCompany shall pay <strong>to</strong> First Athens Corporate Finance is an engagement fee of EUR 4,500, amonthly retainer fee of EUR 1,500 and a success fee which depends on the funds raised inPlacing. Fifty per cent. of such success fee may be satisfied both in cash and shares (valued at thePlacing Price) at the Company’s discretion.12.7 On 6 December 2010 the Company, the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs and the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs entered in<strong>to</strong>a Placing Agreement with Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP and Jendens whereby Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UKLLP has agreed <strong>to</strong> act as the nominated adviser and Jendens has agreed <strong>to</strong> use its reasonableendeavours (as an agent of the Company) <strong>to</strong> procure placees for the Placing Shares. Theagreement is conditional, inter alia, upon <strong>Admission</strong>. The Company has given certain warrantiesand indemnities as <strong>to</strong> the accuracy of the information contained in this document and othermatters in relation <strong>to</strong> the Company and its business. Under the agreement, the Company will pay<strong>to</strong> Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP a corporate finance fee of £150,000 payable on <strong>Admission</strong>. TheCompany will also pay <strong>to</strong> Jendens an incentive fee <strong>to</strong> be satisfied by issue of warrants <strong>to</strong> subscribefor such number of Ordinary Shares at the Placing Price as is equal <strong>to</strong> 3 per cent. of the number108


of Placing Shares (effected through the Warrant Agreement) and a broking commission in theamount equal <strong>to</strong> 4 per cent. of the monies raised by Jendens pursuant <strong>to</strong> Placing. The paymentsby the Company <strong>to</strong> Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP and Jendens pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Placing Agreementare in substitution of the payments agreed under their respective engagement letters referred <strong>to</strong> inparagraphs 12.1 and 12.3 respectively. The Company will reimburse Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLPand Jendens their reasonable expenses incurred in relation <strong>to</strong> the execution of their obligationsunder the Placing Agreement.12.8 On 6 December 2010 the Company entered in<strong>to</strong> a Warrant Agreement with Jendens pursuant <strong>to</strong>which the Company, for consideration of £1 and conditional upon <strong>Admission</strong>, grants <strong>to</strong> Jendensthe right <strong>to</strong> subscribe for such number of Ordinary Shares as would be equal <strong>to</strong> 3 per cent. of thenumber of Placing Shares at the Placing Price, as adjusted from time <strong>to</strong> time. The warrants areexercisable during the period starting on <strong>Admission</strong> and ending on the date falling 30 monthsafter the <strong>Admission</strong>.12.9 Orderly Market AgreementOn 6 December 2010, Pitragon Investments Limited and Konstantinos Korletis entered in<strong>to</strong> anorderly market agreement with the Company, Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n UK LLP and Jendens wherebythey agreed, subject <strong>to</strong> certain exceptions, not <strong>to</strong> dispose of any of their shareholdings in theCompany which they hold as of the date of the <strong>Admission</strong>: (i) at any time prior <strong>to</strong> the firstanniversary of the date of the <strong>Admission</strong>; (ii) at any time during the period starting on the firstanniversary of the date of the <strong>Admission</strong> and ending on the second anniversary of the date of the<strong>Admission</strong> without effecting such disposal through Jendens.12.10 Relationship DeedThe Company has entered in <strong>to</strong> a relationship agreement dated 6 December 2010 with PitragonInvestments Limited, as the Company’s majority shareholder and Panagiotis Dimitropoulos, asthe ultimate beneficial owner and controller of Pitragon Investments Limited (<strong>to</strong>getherthe “Controlling Shareholders”) for the purposes of regulating the relations between the Companyand the Controlling Shareholders. Accordingly, the Pitragon Investments Limited undertakes(and Panagiotis Dimitropoulos undertakes <strong>to</strong> procure that Pitragon Investments Limited willcomply with its obligations) that it shall exercise it voting rights in such way as <strong>to</strong> ensure that theCompany is capable of carrying on its business independently of it, will act in good faith and willnot abuse its power over the Company or the Group. The agreement also contains undertakingfrom the Controlling Shareholders in relation <strong>to</strong> related party transactions and exercise of votingrights so as <strong>to</strong> preserve the Company’s independence.Service Agreements and Letters of Appointment12.11 Panagiotis Dimitropoulos entered in<strong>to</strong> a service agreement with the Company on 5 August 2005.Pursuant <strong>to</strong> this agreement his employment as a direc<strong>to</strong>r of the Company may be terminated byeither party giving 12 months’ notice <strong>to</strong> the other party or in the case of the Company withimmediate effect for cause. The agreement contains cus<strong>to</strong>mary provisions in relation <strong>to</strong> duties ofconfidentiality and post-termination restrictive covenants. The agreement also has provisions <strong>to</strong>protect the Company’s (and any Group Company’s) intellectual property rights. His annual salaryfrom the Group is an aggregate amount of €182,000. The termination of his appointment doesnot give rise <strong>to</strong> any right of compensation.12.12 Konstantinos Korletis entered in<strong>to</strong> an employment agreement with <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece whichagreement became effective on 12 April 2010. Pursuant <strong>to</strong> this agreement his employment isindefinite and may be terminated with or without notice according <strong>to</strong> the relevant provisions ofGreek employment legislation from time <strong>to</strong> time. In addition, the agreement may be terminatedby the mutual agreement of the parties or in case of breach of any material terms of theagreement by either party. His salary pursuant <strong>to</strong> this agreement is €154,000 per annum plus€11,000 bonus payment and a minimum amount of €20,400 car allowance per year. Hisremuneration is subject <strong>to</strong> annual review by the board of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece based on performancecriteria but will au<strong>to</strong>matically be raised by at least the general price index increase publishedannually by the Greek Government. The agreement states that Mr. Korletis shall be appointed asa direc<strong>to</strong>r, acting as chief executive officer, of the Company by virtue of his employment as adirec<strong>to</strong>r of <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece. The agreement does not contain any post-termination restrictive109


covenants. Termination of his appointment does not give rise <strong>to</strong> any contractual right ofcompensation other than in accordance with applicable Greek employment law pro rata <strong>to</strong> hisyears of service.12.13 Veronica Nocetti entered in<strong>to</strong> a service agreement with the Company on 6 December 2010.Pursuant <strong>to</strong> this agreement the term of her employment is indefinite and may be terminated byeither party giving 6 months’ notice <strong>to</strong> the other. She receives a salary of €5,600 per annum inaddition <strong>to</strong> which she receives an amount of €42,000 per annum as salary from <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece.Termination of the appointment does not give rise <strong>to</strong> any right of compensation.12.14 A Letter of Appointment dated 6 December 2010 and subject <strong>to</strong> <strong>Admission</strong> pursuant <strong>to</strong> the termsof which Stuart Cruickshank was appointed as a Direc<strong>to</strong>r for an annual fee of £50,000. £37,500of the fee is payable in arrears by equal monthly instalments and the remaining £12,500 shall besatisfied by the issue of Ordinary Shares pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive SharePlan. The appointment is for an initial term of three years <strong>to</strong> be reviewed annually and terminableon three months’ notice by the Direc<strong>to</strong>r and six months’ notice by the Company. Termination ofthe appointment does not give rise <strong>to</strong> any right of compensation.12.15 A Letter of Appointment dated 6 December 2010 and subject <strong>to</strong> <strong>Admission</strong> pursuant <strong>to</strong> the termsof which Iain Johns<strong>to</strong>n was appointed as a Direc<strong>to</strong>r for an annual fee of £37,500. £25,000 of thefee is payable in arrears by equal monthly instalments and the remaining £12,500 shall be satisfiedby the issue of Ordinary Shares pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share Plan.The appointment is for an initial term of three years <strong>to</strong> be reviewed annually and terminable onthree months’ notice by the Direc<strong>to</strong>r and six months’ notice by the Company. Termination of theappointment does not give rise <strong>to</strong> any right of compensation.12.16 A Letter of Appointment dated 6 December 2010 and subject <strong>to</strong> <strong>Admission</strong> pursuant <strong>to</strong> the termsof which Michael Joliffe was appointed as a Direc<strong>to</strong>r for an annual fee of £37,500. £18,750 of thefee is payable in arrears by equal monthly instalments and the remaining £18,750 shall be satisfiedby the issue of Ordinary Shares pursuant <strong>to</strong> the Non-Executive Direc<strong>to</strong>rs Incentive Share Plan.The appointment is for an initial term of two years <strong>to</strong> be reviewed annually and terminable onthree months’ notice by the Direc<strong>to</strong>r and six months’ notice by the Company. Termination of theappointment does not give rise <strong>to</strong> any right of compensation.Other contracts12.17On 31 January 2010 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece entered in<strong>to</strong> a share sale and purchase agreement withCynoptics Limited pursuant <strong>to</strong> which <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece sold the entire issued share capital of<strong>InternetQ</strong> Kazakhstan for the purchase price of €1,000.13. Litigation13.1 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece filed a claim against OTE S.A. at the first instance court of Athens for theamount of €106,007.93. The hearing <strong>to</strong>ok place on 11 November 2009. The court decision ispending.13.2 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece brought a claim against Veroia Radiao TV S.A. in 2008 for the non-payment ofa contractual debt in the sum of €215,257.72. The first instance court of Athens postponed thehearing until 26 May 2011.13.3 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece filed a claim against SAT BOX Communications S.A. at the first instance courtin Athens for the amount of EUR 240,699.70. The court hearing is scheduled <strong>to</strong> take place inDecember 2011.13.4 In January 2010 <strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland filed a claim against EL2 Sp.z.o.o for breach of contract andrequested a payment of debt in the amount of PLN 8,728,101.05 pursuant <strong>to</strong> a cooperationagreement between <strong>InternetQ</strong> Poland and EL2 Sp.z.o.o dated 5 May 2009.Save as disclosed in this document no legal or arbitration proceedings are active, pending or threatenedagainst or being brought by the Group which are having or may have a significant effect on the110


financial position of the Company and, so far as the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs are aware, there are no such proceedingspending or threatened by or against the Group.14. Significant ChangeSave as disclosed in this document there has been no significant change in the financial or tradingposition of the Group since 30 June 2010.15. Intellectual PropertyThe Group has the following registered trade marks:<strong>InternetQ</strong> Greece:● “akazoo FUN & MUSIC”● “Internetq”<strong>InternetQ</strong> Turkey:● “Ianscept”● “akazoo” (in application)<strong>InternetQ</strong> Ukraine:● “100 cars for 100 days” (in application)In addition, the group has a <strong>to</strong>tal of 95 domain names and owns the intellectual property rights (or islicensee of the same) in relation <strong>to</strong> all software employed for the “Akazoo-IQ Platform” and the“Mobile Promotions Suite Platform”.Finally, Escape is the owner of non-registered intellectual property rights pertaining <strong>to</strong> thepromotional game which it developed itself.16. UK TaxationThis section provides a general guide <strong>to</strong> the UK taxation treatment for certain categories ofshareholder under current UK legislation and what is unders<strong>to</strong>od <strong>to</strong> be HM Revenue & Cus<strong>to</strong>mspractice as at the date of this document. It relates <strong>to</strong> certain limited aspects of the UK taxation positionof shareholders who are the absolute beneficial owners of their shares, who are resident or ordinarilyresident in the UK for taxation purposes and who hold their shares as an investment (otherwise thanunder an individual savings account or a personal equity plan). This section does not deal with theposition of certain classes of shareholder, including personal representatives, trustees, insurancecompanies, collective investment schemes, dealers in securities and persons connected with deposi<strong>to</strong>ryarrangements or clearance services. Any shareholder who is in any doubt as <strong>to</strong> his own taxationposition or who is subject <strong>to</strong> tax in any jurisdiction other than the UK should consult an appropriateprofessional adviser.16.1 Taxation of the CompanyAs a UK tax resident company, the Company will be liable <strong>to</strong> UK corporation tax on itsworldwide income and gains (including any capital gains) at a tax rate between 21 and 28 per cent.depending upon the level of the Company’s profits for each accounting period.It was announced in the Budget of 22 June 2010 that the mainstream rate of corporation taxwould be reduced from 28 per cent. by one per cent. per annum, eventually reaching 24 per cent.with effect from 1 April 2014. However, at present only a reduction in the mainstream rate <strong>to</strong> 27per cent. with effect from 1 April 2011 has been legislated.16.2 Taxation of dividendsUnder current UK taxation legislation, there is no withholding tax on dividends paid by a UK taxresident company.111


(a)Individual shareholdersAny UK tax resident individual shareholder who receives a dividend paid by the Companywill be liable <strong>to</strong> UK income tax on the gross amount of any such dividend, either at theordinary rate of 10 per cent., or the dividend upper rate of 32.5 per cent., or at the dividendadditional rate of 42.5 per cent. Dividend income from the Company will be treated asforming the highest part of an individual shareholder’s income.A tax credit should be available <strong>to</strong> UK tax resident individuals. This will have the effect ofeliminating the income tax liability on such dividend income for shareholders who are liable<strong>to</strong> tax only at the basic rate of income tax, reducing the effective rate payable by individualsliable <strong>to</strong> higher rate income tax <strong>to</strong> 25 per cent., and reducing the effective rate payable byindividuals liable <strong>to</strong> tax at the additional rate <strong>to</strong> approximately 36.1 per cent.(b)Corporate shareholdersAll dividends received by UK resident corporate shareholders are generally exempt from UKcorporation tax unless they fall within certain anti-avoidance rules.UK resident corporate shareholders will not be entitled <strong>to</strong> claim a refund of any part of thetax credit related <strong>to</strong> a dividend paid by the Company.(c)Non-resident shareholdersCertain non-UK tax resident individuals may be entitled <strong>to</strong> a tax credit in respect of adividend paid by a UK tax resident company. Such individuals include residents of theEuropean Economic Area, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and those entitled <strong>to</strong> thebenefit of certain double tax treaties, and the right <strong>to</strong> claim any part of the tax credit isdependent on being permitted <strong>to</strong> do so by an applicable double tax treaty.Shareholders who are not tax resident in the UK should consult their own taxation adviseron the application of such provisions and the procedure for claiming relief.16.3 UK Taxation on Chargeable Gains for Shareholders(a) Individual shareholdersA UK tax resident individual shareholder who disposes of, or who is deemed <strong>to</strong> dispose of,their shares in the Company may be liable <strong>to</strong> capital gains tax in relation there<strong>to</strong> at a flat rateof 28 per cent. of any chargeable gain thereby realised (or at a flat rate of 18 per cent. forbasic rate tax payers). Individuals may, depending on their circumstances, benefit fromcertain reliefs and allowances (including a personal allowance which presently exempts fromtax the first £10,100 of gains and, subject <strong>to</strong> certain conditions, entrepreneurs’ relief). Incomputing the chargeable gain, the shareholder should be entitled <strong>to</strong> deduct from thedisposal proceeds the purchase cost <strong>to</strong> him of the shares (<strong>to</strong>gether with incidental costs ofacquisition and disposal).Shareholders who are not resident or ordinarily resident in the UK should consult their owntax adviser.(b)Corporate shareholdersA UK tax resident corporate shareholder disposing of its shares in the Company may beliable <strong>to</strong> corporation tax on chargeable gains in relation there<strong>to</strong> at the usual rates ofcorporation tax applicable <strong>to</strong> it (currently between 21 and 28 per cent. depending upon thelevel of the corporate shareholder’s taxable profits for the accounting period in question). Itwas announced in the Budget of 22 June 2010 that the mainstream rate of corporation taxwould be reduced by one per cent. per annum, eventually reaching 24 per cent. with effectfrom 1 April 2014. However, at present only a reduction in the mainstream rate <strong>to</strong> 27 percent. with effect from 1 April 2011 has been legislated. In computing the chargeable gain, theshareholder should be entitled <strong>to</strong> deduct from the disposal proceeds the purchase cost <strong>to</strong> himof the shares (<strong>to</strong>gether with incidental costs of acquisition and disposal, and indexationallowance).112


In some circumstances, a UK tax resident corporate shareholder may be exempt fromcorporation tax in relation <strong>to</strong> its disposal of shares under the substantial shareholdingexemption, or be able <strong>to</strong> reduce the quantum of the gain by capital and/or income lossesarising <strong>to</strong> it.16.4 Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (“SDRT”)No liability <strong>to</strong> UK stamp duty or SDRT should arise on the allotment of ordinary shares by theCompany under the Placing.Any future dealings with shares will be subject <strong>to</strong> stamp duty and SDRT in the normal way. Inparticular, SDRT will be chargeable (at a rate of 0.5 per cent. of the consideration) on anagreement <strong>to</strong> transfer Shares within CREST.16.5 Inheritance Tax and Business Property ReliefThe shares in the Company are assets situated in the UK for purposes of UK inheritance tax. Agift or inheritance of such assets taken from an individual shareholder may (subject <strong>to</strong> certainexemptions and reliefs) give rise <strong>to</strong> a liability <strong>to</strong> UK inheritance tax. For inheritance tax purposes,a transfer of assets at less than full market value may be treated as a gift and particular rules apply<strong>to</strong> gifts where the donor reserves or retains some benefit.Shares listed on AIM are generally treated as “unquoted” for the purposes of UK inheritance tax,and as such individuals subject <strong>to</strong> inheritance tax may be entitled <strong>to</strong> business property relief of up<strong>to</strong> 100 per cent. after a holding period of two years, provided that all the relevant conditions forthe relief are satisfied at the appropriate time.The information in this paragraph 16 above is a general guide <strong>to</strong> the taxation treatment forshareholders in the Company and should not be construed as constituting advice. Potential inves<strong>to</strong>rsshould obtain advice from their own investment or taxation adviser.17. Persons Responsible for this <strong>Document</strong>The Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, whose names and addresses appear on page 7 of this document, accept responsibilityfor the information contained in this document. Ernst & Young LLP accepts responsibility for theirreport contained in Section A of Part III of this document.18. General18.1 The gross proceeds of the Placing are expected <strong>to</strong> be approximately £6.8 million. The <strong>to</strong>tal costsand expenses relating <strong>to</strong> <strong>Admission</strong> and the Placing are payable by the Company and areestimated <strong>to</strong> amount <strong>to</strong> approximately £1.1 million (including Value Added Tax).18.2 Ernst & Young LLP has given and has not withdrawn its written consent <strong>to</strong> the inclusion of itsreport on the Company in the form set out in Part III – “Financial Information” of this documentand <strong>to</strong> the references <strong>to</strong> its name in the form and context in which they appear in this document.18.3 Grant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n Corporate Finance has given and has not withdrawn its written consent <strong>to</strong> theissue of this document with the inclusion of its name in the form and context in which it appears.18.4 Jendens has given and has not withdrawn its written consent <strong>to</strong> the issue of this document withthe inclusion of its name in the form and context in which it appears.18.5 Other than the current application for <strong>Admission</strong>, the Ordinary Shares have not been admitted <strong>to</strong>dealings on any recognised investment exchange nor has any application for such admission beenmade nor are there intended <strong>to</strong> be any other arrangements for dealings in the Ordinary Shares.18.6 The minimum amount of £6.8 million must, in the opinion of the Direc<strong>to</strong>rs, be raised under thePlacing in order <strong>to</strong> provide the sums required in respect of each of the following:113


(a)(b)any preliminary expenses payable by the Company and any commission so payable <strong>to</strong> anyperson in consideration of his/her agreement <strong>to</strong> subscribe for or of his/her procurement oragreement <strong>to</strong> procure subscription for, any shares in the Company: £1.1 million; andworking and investment capital: £5.7 million.18.7 The accounting reference date of the Company is 31 December in each year.18.8 The Placing Price represents a premium of 119.75 pence over the nominal value of 0.25 pence for anOrdinary Share.18.9 Other than the Warrants, the Company has no convertible securities in issue.18.10 Save for professional advisers disclosed in this document, in the last twelve months no person hasreceived or is contractually entitled <strong>to</strong> receive, directly or indirectly, from the Company on or after<strong>Admission</strong> any payment or benefit from the Company <strong>to</strong> the value of £10,000 or more orsecurities in the Company <strong>to</strong> such value (calculated by reference <strong>to</strong> the expected opening price) orentered in<strong>to</strong> any contractual arrangements <strong>to</strong> receive the same from the Company at the date of<strong>Admission</strong>.18.11 The financial information relating <strong>to</strong> the Company contained in this document does notconstitute statu<strong>to</strong>ry accounts within the meaning of section 434 of the Act.18.12 Monies received from Placees in respect of the Placing Shares will be held in accordance with theterms of the placing letters issued by Jendens or the Company <strong>to</strong> such Placees until such time asthe Placing Agreement becomes unconditional in all respects. If the Placing Agreement does notbecome unconditional in all respects by 8.00 a.m. on 31 December 2010, monies received fromPlacees will be returned <strong>to</strong> Placees at the relevant Placees’ sole risk without interest.18.13 Following <strong>Admission</strong>, share certificates representing the Ordinary Shares <strong>to</strong> be issued pursuant <strong>to</strong>the Placing are expected <strong>to</strong> be despatched by post <strong>to</strong> Placees who do not wish <strong>to</strong> receive shares inuncertificated form, at the relevant Placee’s sole risk. It is expected that certificates in respect ofthe Placing Shares will be despatched by 21 December 2010. No temporary documents of title willbe issued in connection with the Placing. Pending the despatch of definitive share certificates,instruments of transfer will be certified against the register of members of the Company.18.14 The CREST accounts of Placees who have duly elected <strong>to</strong> receive their Ordinary Shares inuncertificated form are expected <strong>to</strong> be credited <strong>to</strong> the designated CREST account on 10 December2010.19. Availability of <strong>Admission</strong> <strong>Document</strong>Copies of this <strong>Document</strong> are available during normal business hours on any weekday (Saturdays, Sundaysand public holidays are excepted) free of charge from the Company’s registered office and at the offices ofGrant Thorn<strong>to</strong>n for the period from the date of this document until one month after <strong>Admission</strong>.Dated: 6 December 2010114


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