ONE CARIBBEAN MEDIA LIMITED

CONSOLIDATED AUDITED RESULTS FOR FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 2022

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT (2023 - 2025) and Radio regional rights (2023 - 2024).

successful

year with a number of residential and

continued valuable contributions.

Premier

League

(CPL)

rights for Trinidad

and Grenada

MW. Innogen, our Renewable energy company, had a

and dedicated teams and

our stakeholders for their

I am pleased to report that the Group was able to achieve

The Group's ongoing diversification strategy has

been

commercial solar installations.

The Board is pleased to announce a final dividend of

strong growth in both its media and non-media portfolios.

Revenues of TT$328.1M (US$48.2M) increased by 7%

progressing well and is impacting positively on

the

The other

non-media investments in real

estate,

TT$0.20 per share (2021- TT$0.17) to be paid on 15 July

while Net Profit before tax of TT$36.9M (US$5.4M)

financial performance. Our Packaging Plant (Flexipac) that

technology

and internet services made a useful profit

2023.

increased by 22%. Earnings per share of $0.40 was up by

was formally commissioned in late 2019 was able

to

contribution and further opportunities are being pursued to

33% (2021 - $0.30).

deliver

revenue

growth of 35%

and make a

profit

ensure

sustainability and growth of these

business

contribution. This performance was achieved despite the

segments.

The gradual lifting of the COVID restrictions regionally was

serious

supply

chain

challenges

which

resulted

in

The Group has demonstrated great resilience in recovering

a key factor in the performance improvement of our

substantial increases in raw material and logistic costs.

from the pandemic and has been able to achieve growth

traditional media assets (newspapers, radio, television).

The initiatives that have been taken to improve operational

for the last 2 years. We are confident that our strategic

Faarees Hosein

This growth is expected to continue into 2023 with the

efficiencies along with the expanding customer base will

path is the right one and will support the growth objectives

Chairman

radio segment in particular, benefitting from the return of

position the Plant for continued growth.

of the Group. The Board wishes to thank our committed

31st March, 2023

Carnival celebrations and other major entertainment

At the

end of

2022,

the Group

has installed

solar

events.

investments of 1.5 MW in Barbados with the 1 MW solar

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

In light of media consumption trends, management

farm being commissioned in Dec 2022. These

solar

continued its keen focus on its digital platforms which has

installations have been delivering on the projected returns

resulted in significant revenue growth over the last 2

and as such approvals are being sought for a further

RESTATED

RESTATED

years. Excitingly, the Group has secured the TV Caribbean

investment in Solar farms with an installed capacity of 3

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Dec-22

Dec-21

Dec-20

TT$'000

TT$'000

TT$'000

RESTATED

ASSETS

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UNAUDITED

UNAUDITED

653,032

655,635

598,655

Non-current assets

12-MONTH12-MONTH

3-MONTH

3-MONTH

Current assets

231,081

249,050

244,144

Dec-22

Dec-21

Dec-22

Dec-21

TOTAL ASSETS

884,113

904,685

842,799

TT$'000

TT$'000

TT$'000

TT$'000

Revenue

328,152

307,659

86,889

90,291

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Cost of providing services

(231,856)

(217,784)

(54,620)

(57,320)

Capital and Reserves

390,916

390,916

390,916

Gross profit

96,296

89,875

32,269

32,971

Share captial

Administrative expenses

(54,078)

(55,735)

(12,158)

(17,885)

Other reserves

37,569

37,700

29,435

Marketing expenses

(2,769)

(1,912)

(1,770)

(920)

Retained earnings

219,382

214,269

173,217

647,867

642,885

593,568

Operating profit

39,449

32,228

18,341

14,166

Non-controlling interests

29,995

26,764

23,733

Net (losses) / gains on financial assets

(1,672)

704

(1,100)

(480)

Unallocated shares held by ESOP

(13,187)

(18,641)

(18,417)

Impairment losses on other assets

-

(1,974)

-

(1,974)

TOTAL EQUITY

664,675

651,008

598,884

Dividend income

222

77

69

47

Interest income

1,396

1,563

296

363

Non-current liabilities

125,940

133,624

108,471

Finance costs

(6,898)

(7,387)

(2,176)

(1,888)

Current liabilities

93,498

120,053

135,444

Share of profit of associate and joint venture

4,457

5,129

54

(2,860)

TOTAL LIABILITIES

219,438

253,677

243,915

Profit before tax

36,954

30,340

15,484

7,374

TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

884,113

904,685

842,799

Taxation

(8,363)

(8,110)

(1,791)

(604)

Profit for the year

28,591

22,230

13,693

6,770

Other comprehensive income:

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Remeasurement of Net Defined Benefit Asset

(4,855)

26,672

(4,855)

26,672

RESTATED

Deferred taxation

(544)

(7,105)

(544)

(7,105)

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Loss on disposal of financial assets

-

-

-

20

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12-MONTH

12-MONTH

(5,399)

19,567

(5,399)

19,587

Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss

Dec-22

Dec-21

TT$'000

TT$'000

Currency translation differences

287

87

164

(132)

Revaluation of land and buildings

-

20,035

-

20,035

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

(Loss) / gain on disposal of financial assets

(38)

1

(38)

-

Profit before tax

36,954

30,340

249

20,123

126

19,903

Adjustments for:

Total comprehensive income for the year

23,441

61,920

8420

46,260

Depreciation

18,550

19,375

Amortisation

2,552

2,578

Attributable to:

Interest income

(1,396)

(1,563)

Finance costs

6,898

7,387

- Non-controlling interests

3,253

3,063

893

342

Dividend income

(222)

(77)

- Owners of the parent

20,188

58,857

7,527

45,918

Impairment losses on other assets

-

1,974

Total comprehensive income for the year

23,441

61,920

8,420

46,260

(Profit) / Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

(40)

281

Earnings per share basic

TT $0.40

TT $0.30

TT $0.20

TT $0.11

Share of profit in associate and joint venture

(4,457)

(5,129)

Profit on disposal of financial assets

(294)

(367)

Earnings per share fully diluted

TT $0.39

TT $0.29

TT $0.50

TT $0.10

Allocation of ESOP shares

1,375

-

Repurchase of ESOP shares

(295)

(224)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Net change in retirement benefit asset

(1,377)

(75)

RESTATED

Net change in operating assets and liabilities

(14,883)

(23,528)

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43,365

30,972

12-MONTH

12-MONTH

Interest paid

(5,521)

(5,793)

Dec-22

Dec-21

Taxation refunds

3,507

1,350

TT$'000

TT$'000

Taxation payments

(6,814)

(11,164)

Balance at begining of year

651,008

629,138

Net cash generated from operating activities

34,537

15,365

Net cash used in investing activities

(14,220)

(28,412)

Restatement

-

(30,254)

Net cash (used in) / generated from financing activities

(25,134)

1,124

Total comprehensive income for the year

23,441

61,920

(4,817)

(11,923)

Allocation of ESOP shares

1,375

-

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

Repurchase of ESOP shares

(295)

(224)

Cash and cash equivalents

28,472

40,395

Non-controlling interest on investment

-

(4)

At beginning of year

23,655

28,472

Dividends to equity holders

(10,854)

(9,568)

At end of year

Balance at end of year

664,675

651,008

Represented by:

29,981

32,507

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31ST, 2022

Cash and cash equivalents

(6,326)

(4,035)

Bank overdrafts

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

23,655

28,472

1. Basis of preparation

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). under the historical cost

convention as modified by the revaluation of land and buildings and available-for-sale financial assets.

2. Significant accounting policies

Director:

Director:

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these consolidated financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual financial

statements for the year ended December 31, 2022

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