LONDON - Kibo Energy PLC (AIM: KIBO; JSE: KBO), the Ireland-incorporated energy company, announced unaudited interim results for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024. The company, which has recently become an AIM Rule 15 cash shell, is actively seeking a reverse takeover to avoid suspension from trading on the AIM market.
During the interim period, Kibo focused on a strategy to acquire and develop a portfolio of sustainable, renewable energy assets. This includes a study into synthetic oil production from non-recyclable plastic waste and bio-coal development test work in collaboration with a multinational food and beverage producer.
The company's subsidiary, Mast Energy Developments plc (MED), secured contracts in the capacity market auctions and signed a project finance funding agreement with RiverFort Global Opportunities PCC Limited. However, significant share disposals and the cession of a loan receivable from MED to RiverFort led to the loss of control over MED as of June 7, 2024.
Kibo also reported corporate restructuring, including board changes and shareholder approvals for share issuance and updates to the company's articles of association. The restructuring resulted in the disposal of interests in Kibo Energy Botswana Limited and Kibo Mining (Cyprus) Limited.
The interim results reflect a loss before tax of £636,228 for the period, with a total comprehensive loss of £377,192. The company's shares are expected to resume trading on AIM following the publication of these interim results.
Post-reporting period events include the retirement of Louis Coetzee as CEO, the appointment of Cobus van der Merwe as Interim CEO, and the appointment of Clive Roberts as non-executive chairman. The company also terminated a term sheet with ESTGI AG for a reverse takeover and secured a loan facility with Aria Capital Management Limited to provide working capital.
Kibo's interim results and corporate actions are part of a broader business recovery plan aimed at transitioning to a broader-based energy company. The company is evaluating project acquisition opportunities as it works towards completing a reverse takeover transaction.
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