Immuron Ltd 6-K/A, filed May 28, 2024
Immuron Ltd (IMRN)
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Immuron Ltd filed this 6-K/A on May 28, 2024.
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IMMURON LIMITED
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to the Report on Form 6-K originally filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange on February 28, 2024 (the “Original 6-K”) is being filed solely to provide the Company’s consolidated interim financial statements for the for the six month period ended December 31, 2023 formatted in Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language (“iXBRL”), in accordance with Rule 405 of Regulation S-T and paragraph C.(6) of the General Instructions to Form 6-K, attached hereto as part of “Appendix 4D and Half Year Report” under Exhibit 99.1. Such consolidated interim financial statements were previously filed without iXBRL as Exhibit 99.1 to the Original 6-K.
Except as described above, this Amendment No. 1 speaks as of the original filing date of the Original 6-K and does not amend, update or restate any information set forth in the Original 6-K or reflect any events that occurred subsequent to the original filing date of the Original 6-K.
This Amendment No. 1 (including the exhibit hereto) shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
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EXHIBITS
| Exhibit
Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Appendix 4D and Half Year Report (containing the Company’s consolidated interim financial statements for the for the six month period ended December 31, 2023 formatted in Inline XBRL) | |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| IMMURON LIMITED | ||
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| Date: May 23, 2024 | By: | /s/ Phillip Hains |
| Phillip Hains | ||
| Company Secretary | ||
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Exhibit 99.1
Immuron Limited
Appendix 4D
Half-year 31 December 2023
| Name of entity: | Immuron Limited |
| ABN: | 80 063 114 045 |
| Half-year ended: | 31 December 2023 |
| Previous period: | 31 December 2022 |
Results for announcement to the market
| $ | ||||||||||||
| Revenue from ordinary activities | Up | 303.6% to | 2,355,580 | |||||||||
| Net loss after tax (from ordinary activities) for the period attributable to members | Up | (4.8)% to | (2,073,182 | ) | ||||||||
| Net loss after tax for the period attributable to members | Up | (4.8)% to | (2,073,182 | ) | ||||||||
| Net tangible assets per security | ||||||||||||
| 31 December | 31 December | |||||||
| 2023 Cents | 2022 Cents | |||||||
| Net tangible asset backing (per share) | 7.62 | 9.25 | ||||||
The calculation of net tangible assets excludes right-of-use assets arising from AASB 16 Leases.
Explanation of results
An explanation of the key financial elements contributing to the revenue and result above can be found in the review of operations included within the directors’ report.
Distributions
No dividends have been paid or declared by the company for the current financial period. No dividends were paid for the previous financial period.
Changes in controlled entities
There have been no changes in controlled entities during the half-year ended 31 December 2023.
Other information required by Listing Rule 4.2A
| a. | Details of individual and total dividends or distributions and dividend or distribution payments: | N/A |
| b. | Details of any dividend or distribution reinvestment plans: | N/A |
| c. | Details of associates and joint venture entities: | |
| Ownership
interest held by the group | ||||||||||
| Place of business/ | 31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | ||||||||
| Name of entity | country of incorporation | % | % | |||||||
| Ateria Health Limited | United Kingdom | 17.5 | 17.1 | |||||||
| d. | Other information | N/A |
Interim review
The financial statements have been reviewed by the group’s independent auditor without any modified opinion, disclaimer or emphasis of matters.
Immuron Limited
ABN 80 063 114 045
Interim financial report
for the half-year 31 December 2023
Immuron Limited
ABN 80 063 114 045
Interim report - 31 December 2023
This interim financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this report should be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and any public announcements made by Immuron Limited during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
Review of operations and activities
Key highlights
| ● | Record sales of A$2.4 million for H1, FY24 up A$1.8 million on H1, FY23 |
| ● | Immuron completes in-patient phase of IMM-124E Phase 2 clinical trial |
| ● | Immuron completes in-patient phase of CampETEC Phase 2 clinical trial |
| ● | Uniformed Services University Travelan® clinical field trial reaches 50% recruitment |
| ● | Completion of IMM-529 drug substance manufacture by CSIRO |
| ● | Invitation to present at The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS) |
Financial review
Immuron Limited has reported a loss for the half-year ended 31 December 2023 of A$2,073,182 (31 December 2022: A$1,978,383). The group’s net assets decreased to A$17,526,515 compared with A$19,616,836 at 30 June 2023, including cash reserves of A$15,213,462 (30 June 2023: A$17,159,764). Revenue from ordinary activities for the half-year ended 31 December 2023 was A$2,355,580 (31 December 2022: A$583,646) generating, for Hyperimmune products, Gross profit of A$1,580,348 (31 December 2022: A$427,920) and Operating profit of A$854,715 (31 December 2022: A$(15,877)).
Record sales of A$2.4 million for H1, FY24 up A$1.8 million on H1, FY23
Australia: Sales of Travelan® increased to AUD $1,853,048 in H1, FY24, compared to AUD $260,205 in H1, FY23. Sales increased by $1,054,164 (132%) on the pre-pandemic peak period (H1, FY20). This increase partially reflects 3 months (May, June, July) of backorders accrued while awaiting GMP Clearance from the TGA. TGA GMP clearance was obtained in August 2023.
Australian Bureau of Statistics: short term resident returns in October 2023 were 47% higher than October 2022 and approaching pre-pandemic levels (93% of October 2019)1.
USA: Sales of Travelan® increased to AUD $481,920 in H1, FY24, compared to AUD $295,410 in H1, FY23. Sales were lower by $31,633 (-6%) on the pre-pandemic peak period (H1, FY20).
International Trade Administration Total U.S. citizen international visitor departures from the United States in September 2023 were 17% higher than in September 2022.2 Immuron’s target departure markets 3, July - September 2023 departures were 1% higher than the pre-pandemic period July - September 2019.2
| 1. | https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/industry/tourism-and-transport/overseas-arrivals-and-departuresaustralia/latest- release |
| 2. | https://www.trade.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/US-Outbound-to-World-Regions.xlsx |
| 3. | Caribbean, Asia, South America, Central America, Africa, Mexico |
Immuron completes in-patient phase of IMM-124E Phase 2 clinical trial
The inpatient challenge phase of the Travelan® clinical study led by Principal Investigator Dr Mohamed Al- Ibrahim at the Pharmaron CPC FDA inspected Clinical Research Facility Inpatient Unit located in Baltimore, Maryland US, has been completed. The double-blind study was separated into two cohorts of approx. 30 subjects (60 in total) dosed with Travelan or placebo for two days prior to challenge continuing for a total of 7 days. All study participants were challenged with Escherichia coli, monitored for symptoms, and treated with antibiotics. Safety data at two weeks and 4 weeks post challenge has been collected and the final 6 month follow up interviews will be initiated in January 2024 and are expected to be completed in April 2024. Headline results from the clinical trial are anticipated to be reported in June 2024. The Phase 2 clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety and protective efficacy of Travelan® compared to a placebo in a controlled human infection model (CHIM). The primary efficacy outcome is prevention and/or reduction of moderate to severe diarrhea. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05933525.
Immuron completes in-patient phase of CampETEC Phase 2 clinical trial
The NMRC has recently completed the in-patient stage of the campylobacter challenge clinical study. The clinical study is being led by Principal Investigator Dr Kawsar Talaat, MD at the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Center for Immunization Research (CIR) Inpatient Unit, located at the JHU Bayview Medical Campus, Baltimore, Maryland. U.S. A total of 30 participants were enrolled in the study, of which 27 participants were dosed with either the Investigational Medical Product or placebo and all subjects were challenged with Campylobacter. All study volunteers have now been treated with antibiotics and discharged from the clinic. The study participants will return as outpatients for several follow-up visits, with the last patient last visit scheduled to be completed in June 2024. Headline results from the clinical trial are anticipated to be reported in H2 2024. The Phase 2 clinical trial is designed to evaluate the safety and protective efficacy of the new product manufactured by Immuron compared to a placebo in a controlled human infection model (CHIM). The primary efficacy outcome is prevention and/or reduction of moderate to severe diarrhea. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT06122870.
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Uniformed Services University Travelan® clinical field trial reaches 50% recruitment
USU’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Program (IDCRP), the UK Ministry of Defence and the New York City Travel Clinic are jointly conducting the randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Travelan® in Travelers’ Diarrhea. The P2TD study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled multicenter clinical trial designed to evaluate the effectiveness of IMM-124E (Travelan®) passive immunoprophylaxis verses a placebo, during deployment or travel to a high-TD risk region (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04605783). All study participants (868 in total) will be randomized to Travelan® or placebo (434 per arm).
The Problem: Travelers’ diarrhea (TD) remains a highly prevalent disease that impacts operational readiness of military personnel and is also debilitating civilian travel. In addition to its acute morbidity, TD is associated with acquisition of antimicrobial resistance genes and long-term sequelae. Current mitigation strategies including pre-travel counseling and antibiotics for prevention and treatment have important limitations, and there are currently no licensed, pathogen-specific vaccines for TD prevention.
The Approach: Passive immunotherapy may offer safe and relatively inexpensive preventive strategies by promoting gut resistance to enteropathogens, and potentially lessening the use of antibiotics. USU’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Program (IDCRP), the UK Ministry of Defence and the New York City Travel Clinic are jointly conducting a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of these nutraceutical products for TD prevention and inform strategies for Force Health Protection.
Completion of IMM-529 drug substance manufacture by CSIRO
Immuron ’s manufacturing campaign for a new therapeutic product which targets the Clostridioides Difficile (C. Diff) bacteria, IMM-529 drug substance was completed in December 2023 by CSIRO Agriculture and Food. IMM-529 is the second therapeutic drug candidate the company is planning to take into the clinic and has been specifically developed to target (i) toxin B, (ii) spores and (iii) vegetative cells of Clostridioides Difficile (C. Diff) which are thought to be the primary cause of C. Diff disease recurrences. A research services agreement has recently been executed with Monash University to assist with vaccine manufacture and stability testing of the Investigational Medical Product to support the pre-IND information package. A research services agreement has also been executed with VivoPharm Global Preclinical Services to conduct a GLP compliant toxicity study in rodents. The study protocol has been submitted and approved by the Animal Ethics Committee and the study is planned to commence in Q1 2024. The company is working towards submitting a Pre-IND information package to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in H1 2024.
Invitation to present at The Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS)
The MHSRS is the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier scientific meeting that focuses specifically on the unique medical needs of the Warfighter. This annual symposium brings together 3,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, U.S DoD leaders and decision markers as well as various funding bodies. The company attended the meeting as an Exhibitor and presented two posters at the event. One entitled ‘Clinical Evaluation of an Oral prophylactic for prevention of Travelers diarrhea in active-duty military assigned abroad.’ The company was also invited by the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) to showcase Immuron and its collaborative work with the U.S. Department of Defense including an overview of the current MTEC award entitled ‘Biologics license application of a bovine immunoglobulin supplement that prevents travelers’ diarrhea caused by enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC).’ The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) also presented a poster at the symposium on the new oral therapeutic targeting Campylobacter and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) developed in collaboration with Immuron. The NMRC poster is entitled ‘Research and Development of Hyperimmune Bovine Colostrum Products for the Prevention of Travelers’ Diarrhea.’ Copies of the presentations are available on the Company’s website. https://www.immuron.com.au/product-science/
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Immuron Limited
Directors’ report
31 December 2023
(continued)
Your directors present their report on the consolidated entity consisting of Immuron Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2023.
Directors
The following persons were directors of Immuron Limited during the whole of the half-year and up to the date of this report:
Mr Paul Brennan, Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Dr Roger Aston, Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Daniel Pollock, Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr Stephen Anastasiou, Independent Non-Executive Director
Prof. Ravi Savarirayan, Independent Non-Executive Director
Principal activities
We are a commercial and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with a proprietary technology platform focused on the development and commercialization of a novel class of specifically targeted polyclonal antibodies in the treatment of diseases associated with the gastrointestinal tract. We believe that we can address this significant unmet medical need. Our polyclonal antibodies are orally active and offer localized delivery within the gastrointestinal (“GI”) tract. As our products do not cross from the gut into the bloodstream, they potentially offer much improved safety and tolerability, without sacrificing efficacy. We currently market our flagship commercial products Travelan® and Protectyn® in Australia, both products are listed medicines on the Australian Register for Therapeutic Goods. Travelan® is an over-the-counter product indicated to reduce the risk of travelers’ diarrhea and is sold in pharmacies throughout Australia. Protectyn® is currently sold online and in health practitioner clinics and is marketed as an immune supplement to help maintain a healthy digestive function and liver. We also market Travelan® in Canada where it is licensed as a natural health product indicated to reduce the risk of travelers’ diarrhea, and presently market Travelan® in the U.S. as a dietary supplement for digestive tract protection.
We believe that our lead drug candidates, currently in clinical development have the potential to transform the existing treatment paradigms for moderate to severe campylobacteriosis, Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) infections, travelers’ diarrhea and for Clostridiodes difficile infections.
Review of operations and activities
Information on the financials and operations of the group and its business strategies and prospects is set out in the review of operations and activities on pages 2 to 3 of this interim financial report.
Auditor’s independence declaration
A copy of the auditor’s independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 6.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors.
Mr Paul Brennan
Independent Non-Executive Chairman
Melbourne
28 February 2024
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Immuron Limited
Consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income
For the half-year ended 31 December 2023
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| Notes | 31 December | 31 December 2022 $ | ||||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | 2 | |||||||||
| Cost of goods sold | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
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| Other income | 3(a) | |||||||||
| Other (losses)/gains – net | 3(b) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||
| General and administrative expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Research and development expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
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| Share of loss from equity accounted associate | 11(b) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||
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| Cents | Cents | |||||||||
Loss per share for profit attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company: | ||||||||||
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The above consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Immuron Limited
Consolidated statement of financial position
As at 31 December 2023
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| Investments accounted for using the equity method | 11(b) | |||||||||
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| Share capital | 6(a) | |||||||||
| Other reserves | 6(b) | |||||||||
| Accumulated losses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
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The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Immuron Limited
Consolidated statement of changes in equity
For the half-year 31 December 2023
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Consolidated entity | Notes | Share | Other | Accumulated | Total | |||||||||||||
| Balance at 1 July 2022 | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss for the period | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income for the half-year | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
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| Total comprehensive income for the half-year | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Options and warrants issued/expensed (net of adjustments) | 6(b) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Immuron Limited
Consolidated statement of cash flows
For the half-year 31 December 2023
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| Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
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The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.
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Immuron Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
| 1 | Segment and revenue information |
| (a) | Description of segments and principle activities |
The group has identified its operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the executive management team in assessing performance and determining the allocation of resources.
Management considers the business from both a product
and a geographic perspective and has identified
Research and development (R&D): income and expenses directly attributable to the group’s R&D projects performed in Australia and United States.
Hyperimmune products: income and expenses directly attributable to Travelan and Protectyn activities which occur predominantly in Australia, the Unites States and Canada.
| (b) | Segment results |
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Immuron Limited
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 1 | Segment and revenue information (continued) |
| (b) | Segment results (continued) |
| Research and | Hyperimmune | |||||||||||||||
| Consolidated entity | development | products | Other | Total | ||||||||||||
| 31 December 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Hyperimmune products revenue | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales of goods | - | ( | ) | - | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Gross profit | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | - | |||||||||||||||
| Other gains/(losses) – net | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses/adjustments | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||
| Research and development expenses | ( | ) | - | - | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | - | ( | ) | - | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Operating profit/(loss) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Finance income | - | - | ||||||||||||||
| Finance costs | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Share of loss from equity accounted associate | - | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
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| Travelan | Protectyn | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated entity | Australia | United States | Canada | Australia | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
| 31 December 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Segment revenue | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue from external customers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 3 | Other income and expense items |
| (a) |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
| 31 December | 31 December | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
$ | $ | |||||||
| Australian R&D tax incentive refund | ||||||||
| MTEC R&D grant | ||||||||
| Other income | ||||||||
| (b) |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||||
| 31 December | 31 December | |||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
Notes | $ | $ | ||||||||
| Net foreign exchange gains/(losses) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Fair value gains/(losses) to financial assets | 4(b)(ii) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||
| Other items | - | |||||||||
| ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||
| 4 | Financial assets and financial liabilities |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 December | 30 June | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current | Non- current |
Total | Current |
Non- current |
Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Trade receivables (i) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss allowance | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued income - Australian R&D tax incentive refund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total trade and other receivables | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (i) |
Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for goods sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business. They are generally due for settlement within 30 days and therefore are all classified as current.
Trade receivables are recognised initially at the amount of consideration that is unconditional unless they contain significant financing components, when they are recognised at fair value. The group holds the trade receivables with the objective to collect the contractual cash flows and therefore measures them subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 4 | Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued) |
| (b) | Financial assets |
The group classifies the following as financial assets recognised at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL) as part of Immuron’s strategic investment in Ateria:
| ● | Immuron was entitled to | |
| ● | Immuron may receive up to |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
| 31 December | 30 June | |||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
| Current assets | ||||||||
| Financial assets | ||||||||
| (i) | Recognised fair value measurements |
Fair value hierarchy
This section explains the judgements and estimates made in determining the fair values of the financial instruments that are recognised and measured at fair value in the financial statements. To provide an indication about the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value, the group has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards. An explanation of each level follows underneath the table.
| Recurring fair value measurements | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
| At 31 December 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
| Ateria share options | ||||||||||||||||
| Ateria contingent consideration receivable | ||||||||||||||||
| Total financial assets | ||||||||||||||||
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 4 | Financial assets and financial liabilities (continued) |
| (b) | Financial assets (continued) |
| (i) | Recognised fair value measurements (continued) |
Fair value hierarchy (continued)
There were no transfers between different levels for recurring fair value measurements during the period.
The group’s policy is to recognise transfers into and out of fair value hierarchy levels as at the end of the reporting period.
Level 1: The fair value of financial instruments traded in active markets (such as publicly traded derivatives and equity securities) is based on quoted market prices at the end of the reporting period. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the group is the current bid price. These instruments are included in level 1.
Level 2: The fair value of financial instruments that are not traded in an active market (e.g. over-thecounter derivatives) is determined using valuation techniques that maximise the use of observable market data and rely as little as possible on entity-specific estimates. If all significant inputs required to fair value an instrument are observable, the instrument is included in level 2.
Level 3: If one or more of the significant inputs is not based on observable market data, the instrument is included in level 3. This is the case for unlisted equity securities.
Valuation techniques used to determine fair values
The
assessed fair value of Ateria contingent consideration receivable at reporting date was determined at arm’s length using the last
offered share price of £
The
number of shares to be received in Ateria is dependent on the financial performance of Ateria. If Ateria achieves a revenue goal for
the calendar year 2023 of above £1 million, the number of shares to be received reduces on a linear basis. No shares are received
if revenue exceeds £
| (ii) | Amounts recognised in profit or loss |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
| 31 December | 31 December | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
| Fair value gains/(losses) to financial assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
| Reconciliation | Note | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Balance at 1 July 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Fair value gains/(losses) to financial assets | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Fair Value at 31 December 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Share of the loss in Ateria for the period | 11(b)(i) | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | ||||||||||||||
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 5 | Non-financial assets and liabilities |
| (a) | Inventories |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 31 December | 30 June | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current | Non- current | Total | Current | Non- current | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Raw materials and stores (Colostrum) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Work in progress | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Finished goods (Travelan and Protectyn) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other inventories | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6 | Equity securities issued |
| (a) |
| 31 December | 31 December | 30 June | 30 June | |||||||||||||
2023 No. | 2023 $ | 2023 No. | 2023 $ | |||||||||||||
| Fully paid | ||||||||||||||||
| (i) |
| Number of | ||||||||
| Details | shares | $ | ||||||
| Balance at 1 July 2023 | ||||||||
| Less: Transaction costs arising on share issues | ||||||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | ||||||||
| (ii) | Rights of each type of share |
Ordinary shares entitle the holder to participate in dividends and the proceeds on winding up of the company in proportion to the number of shares held. On a show of hands every holder of ordinary shares present at a meeting or by proxy, is entitled to one vote upon a poll every holder is entitled to one vote per share held. The ordinary shares have no par value.
| (b) | Other reserves |
The following table shows a breakdown of the balance sheet line item ‘other reserves’ and the movements in these reserves during the period. A description of the nature and purpose of each reserve is provided below the table.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 6 | Equity securities issued (continued) |
(b) Other reserves (continued)
| Share-based payments | Foreign currency translation | Total other reserves | ||||||||||||
| Consolidated entity | Notes | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| At 1 July 2023 | ||||||||||||||
| Currency translation differences | ||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | ||||||||||||||
| Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | ||||||||||||||
| Options and warrants expensed | 7 | |||||||||||||
| Options issued in the period (net of adjustments) | 7 | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||
| At 31 December 2023 | ||||||||||||||
(i) Movements in options and warrants:
| Number of | ||||||||||
| Details | Note | options | $ | |||||||
| Balance at 1 July 2023 | ||||||||||
| Options issued in the period (net of adjustments) | 7, 10(b)(ii) | ( | ) | |||||||
| Options and warrants expensed | ||||||||||
| Balance at 31 December 2023 | ||||||||||
| 7 | Share-based payments |
Options were granted to key management personnel in
2022 but were subject to shareholder approval that was not obtained until 21 November 2023. The options have been expensed over the vesting
period from when the service period commenced in 2022 and lmmuron have revised the estimate of fair value at the grant date of 21 November
2023.The adjustment of $
Performance rights were granted
to key management personnel and employees during the period for the year ended 30 June 2024. These can be settled in cash or shares and
lmmuron have recognised a liability as at 31 December 2023. The performance rights are based on non-market key performance indicator (KPls).
They have been expensed over the service period based on an estimate of KPls are expected to be achieved by 30 June 2024. The expense
for the period ended 31 December 2023 was $
| 8 | Contingencies |
The group had contingent liabilities at 31 December 2023 (31 December 2022: ).
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 9 | Events occurring after the reporting period |
The following occurred after the Balance Date:
| ● | On 22 February 2024, the Company received a further |
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2023 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the group’s operations, the results of those operations, or the group’s state of affairs in future financial periods.
| 10 | Related party transactions |
| (a) | Subsidiaries and associates |
Interests in subsidiaries and associates are set out in note 11(a) and 11(b), respectively.
| (b) | Transactions with other related parties |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
31 December 2023 $ | 31 December 2022 $ | |||||||
| Purchases of goods and services | ||||||||
| Purchases of various goods and services from entities controlled by key management personnel (i) | ||||||||
| Options and warrants expensed (ii) | ||||||||
| Options issued in the period (net of adjustment) (ii) | ( | ) | ||||||
| Performance bonuses to key management Personnel (iii) | ||||||||
| (i) |
The group acquired the following goods and services from entities that are controlled by members of the group’s key management personnel:
| ● | Rental of an office suite - Wattle Laboratories P/L. |
| ● | Warehousing, distribution and invoicing services - Grandlodge Capital Pty Ltd. |
| (ii) |
Fair value of existing ESOP Options issued to key
management personnel in prior periods is determined using Black-Scholes. This expense (net of adjustments) includes $
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 10 | Related party transactions (continued) |
| (b) | Transactions with other related parties (continued) |
| (ii) | Share-based payment expenses to key management personnel and their related entities (Continued) |
| Exercise price | No. of | Share price at grant date | Expected | Dividend | Risk- free interest | Fair value at grant date | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grant date | Expiry date | ($) | options | ($) | volatility | yield | rate | ($) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023-11-21 | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (iii) |
Performance bonuses relate to key management personnel short term incentive for the period ended 31 December 2023. Refer to note 7 for further information.
| 11 | Interests in other entities |
(a) Material subsidiaries
The group’s principal subsidiaries at 31 December
2023 are set out below. Unless otherwise stated, they have share capital consisting solely of ordinary shares that are held directly by
the group, and the proportion of ownership interests held equals the voting rights held by the group.
| Ownership interest held by the group | ||||||||||
| Name of entity | Place of business/ country of incorporation | 31 December 2023 % | 31 December 2022 | |||||||
| Immuron Inc. | ||||||||||
| Immuron Canada Limited | ||||||||||
| Anadis EPS Pty Ltd | ||||||||||
(b) Interests in associates
Immuron acquired
As part of the strategic investment Immuron was offered
one Ateria board seat and the group has nominated a representative executive to the Board from 25 November 2022. Immuron was also entitled
to a second representative director upon exercise of the
The group’s interest in Ateria is accounted for using the equity method in the financial statements.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
| 11 | Interests in other entities (continued) |
| (b) | Interests in associates (continued) |
(i) Summarised financial information for associates
| 31 December | 31 December | |||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Summarised statement of comprehensive income | $ | $ | ||||||
| Revenue from contracts with customers | ||||||||
| Cost of sales of goods | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Gross profit | ||||||||
| Other (losses)/gains – net | ( | ) | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Research and development expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Selling and marketing expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Operating loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Finance costs - net | ||||||||
| Loss before income tax | ( | ) | ( | |||||
| Income tax expense | ||||||||
| Loss after income tax | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| The group’s share of loss for the period - | ( | ) | ( | ) |
| 31 December | ||||||
| Note | 2023 | |||||
| Recognised in: | ||||||
| Investments accounted for using the equity method | ( | ) | ||||
| Financial assets - Ateria consideration receivable | 4(b)(ii) | ( | ) | |||
| ( | ) |
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
| 31 December 2023 |
30 June | |||||||
| Reconciliation of the consolidated entity’s carrying amount | $ | 2023 | ||||||
| Opening carrying amount | ||||||||
| Investment in Ateria Health Limited | ||||||||
| Acquisition of shares | ||||||||
| Share of loss after income tax | ( |
) | ( |
) | ||||
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
12 Loss per share
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
31 December 2023 | 31 December 2022 | |||||||
| $ | $ | |||||||
| Basic/diluted loss per share | ||||||||
| Loss attributable to the ordinary equity holders of the company used in calculating basic/diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||
| ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||
| Consolidated entity | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Number | Number | |||||||
The group is currently in a loss making position and thus the impact of any potential shares is concluded as anti-dilutive which includes the group’s options and warrants. Treasury shares are excluded from the calculation of weighted average number of ordinary shares.
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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
31 December 2023
(continued)
13 Basis of preparation of half-year report
This consolidated interim financial report for the half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2023 has been prepared in accordance with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001.
The consolidated financial statements of the Immuron Limited group also comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
These consolidated financial statements do not include all the notes of the type normally included in an annual financial report. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2023 and any public announcements made by Immuron Limited during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001.
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, unless otherwise stated. The Interim Financial Statements have been approved and authorised for issue by the board on 28 February 2024.
(a) Income and revenue recognition
(i) Sale of hyperimmune products
Revenue arises mainly from the sale of hyperimmune products. To determine whether to recognize revenue, the group follows the process of identifying the contract with a customer, identifying the performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations and recognizing revenue when performance obligations are satisfied.
Revenue from the sale of hyperimmune products is recognized at a point in time when or as the group transfers control of the assets to the customer upon delivery of the products or in the case of consignment sales when the distributor sells the product to the customer . The general standard payments terms for customers are 30 days.
There is no significant cost to obtain the contract.
However, there is variable consideration due to rebates, discounts and refunds. The variable amount of consideration is allocated entirely
to the distinct good that is consistent with the amount of consideration to which the group expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring
the promised goods to the customer. The group offers rebates of up to
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Directors’ declaration
31 December 2023
In the directors’ opinion:
| (a) | the financial statements and notes set out on pages 8 to 23 are in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: |
| (i) | complying with Accounting Standards AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting, the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements, and |
| (ii) | giving a true and fair view of the consolidated entity’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date, and |
| (b) | there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Immuron Limited will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable. |
This declaration is made in accordance with a resolution of directors.
|
|
| Mr Paul Brennan | |
| Independent Non-Executive Chairman | |
| Melbourne | |
| 28 February 2024 |
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Independent Auditor’s Review Report
To the Members of Immuron Limited
Report on the half-year financial report
Conclusion
We have reviewed the accompanying half year financial report of Immuron Limited (the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2023, consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, a description of accounting policies, other selected explanatory notes, and the directors’ declaration.
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the accompanying half-year financial report of Immuron Limited does not comply with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
| a | giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and |
| b | complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001. |
Basis for Conclusion
We conducted our review in accordance with ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the review of the financial report section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 and the ethical requirements of the Accounting Professional and Ethical Standards Board’s APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including Independence Standards) (the Code) that are relevant to our audit of the annual financial report in Australia. We have also fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the Code.
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Directors’ responsibility for the half-year financial report
The Directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s responsibility for the review of the financial report
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity, in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2023 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date, and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
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