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Exhibit 99.1

 

For Immediate Release

 

ESGL HOLDINGS LIMITED REPORTS FIRST HALF 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

OPERATING SUBSIDIARY ACHIEVES FIRST PROFITABLE HALF YEAR, OPTIMISTIC OUTLOOK FOR SECOND HALF

 

Singapore – September 20, 2024 – ESGL Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: ESGL) (“ESGL” or the “Company”), a leading carbon neutral, innovative enviro-tech company regenerating industrial waste into circular products, today announced its financial results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024.

 

First Half 2024 Highlights:

 

● First-Time Subsidiary Profitability: ESGL’s operating subsidiary posted its first-ever profitable half-year, a significant milestone compared to the loss recorded in first half of 2023.
● Revenue Growth: Revenue for the first half of 2024 increased to US$3.49 million, a 2.8% improvement from the prior year, despite regulatory challenges and volatility in waste volumes.
● Significant Reduction in Losses: Loss before taxation improved by 45.3%, reduced from US$590,000 in the first half of 2023 to US$322,000, driven by strict cost management and operational efficiencies.
● Logistics Cost Savings: Logistics costs were reduced by US$527,000, a 66.6% decrease year-on-year, significantly improving the Company’s cost base.

 

Operational and Segment Performance:

 

● Solid Waste Thermal Processing Solutions: Revenue grew by 8.15%, underpinned by the collection of new waste types and the expansion of the Company’s customer base.
● Liquid Waste Synthesis Solutions: Revenue in this segment declined by 45.8% due to the regulatory impact on a key customer. However, the Company expects recovery in the second half of 2024.
● Circular Products Sales: Sales declined by 39.1% due to lower demand for base metals, though the Company remains optimistic about improving market conditions.
● Other Income: Foreign exchange gains contributed to a US$93,000 increase in other income, reflecting favorable currency movements.

 

Outlook for the Second Half of 2024:

 

ESGL is optimistic about its performance in the second half of 2024, driven by a focus on expanding its solid hazardous waste customer base and regaining liquid hazardous waste volume, while maintaining operational efficiency and achieving cost savings. Additionally, the Company is actively working to renew long-term contracts with key clients to sustain and enhance profitability.

 

CEO Statement:

 

Quek Leng Chuang, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ESGL, commented:

 

“We are proud to report that our operating subsidiary has achieved its first profitable half-year. This significant milestone reflects the strength of our strategic focus on cost efficiency and operational optimization. As we look toward the second half of 2024, we remain confident in our ability to drive sustained growth across our core segments and continue to build momentum toward long-term profitability.”

 

 
 

 

About ESGL Holdings Limited

 

ESGL Holdings Limited is a Singapore-based carbon-neutral enviro-tech company dedicated to transforming industrial waste into circular products. With a commitment to sustainable waste management solutions, ESGL is a leading player in the environmental solutions industry. ESGL conducts all its operations through its operating subsidiary incorporated in Singapore, Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd. For more information, including the Company’s filings with the SEC, please visit https://esgl.asia.

 

Investor Relations Contact:

 

ESGL Holdings Limited

Investor Relations Department

Email: ir@esgl.asia

Phone: +65 6653 2299

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements in this press release may be considered to contain certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: “target,” “believe,” “expect,” “will,” “shall,” “may,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “would,” “positioned,” “future,” “forecast,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements made in this press release regarding anticipated future financial and operating performance and results, including estimates for growth, gross margins, adjusted EBITDA, potential regional expansion, development of new products, partnerships, customer relationships, demand for waste processing, and sales of circular products. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on ESGL management’s current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Actual results and outcomes may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. A further list and description of risks and uncertainties can be found in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by ESGL and other documents that the Company may file or furnish with the SEC, which you are encouraged to read. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to the Company and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

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ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023

 

 

   June 30, 2024   December 31, 2023 
   US$   US$ 
ASSETS        
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   256,501    366,761 
Trade and other receivables   985,951    1,032,522 
Prepaid forward purchase agreement   -    969 
Inventories   78,682    64,184 
    1,321,134    1,464,436 
Non-current assets          
Property, plant and equipment, net   21,043,668    21,786,365 
Intangible assets, net   2,475,974    2,381,465 
    23,519,642    24,167,830 
           
Total assets   24,840,776    25,632,266 
           
LIABILITIES          
Current liabilities          
Trade and other payables   5,503,478    6,560,559 
Lease liabilities   149,516    192,282 
Borrowings   4,672,286    5,666,160 
Deferred underwriting fee payable   2,153,125    2,753,125 
Tax liabilities   203,020    56,540 
    12,681,425    15,228,666 
           
Non-current liabilities          
Lease liabilities (non-current)   1,852,343    1,974,524 
Borrowings (non-current)   -    112,319 
Deferred tax liabilities   298,000    296,000 
    2,150,343    2,382,843 
           
Total liabilities   14,831,768    17,611,509 
           
Net assets   10,009,008    8,020,757 
           
EQUITY          
Share Capital   11,892    10,892 
Accumulated losses   (100,457,352)   (99,985,928)
Other reserves   3,422,799    3,422,799 
Share premium reserve   92,183,727    89,725,052 
Exchange Reserves   (123,198)   (123,198)
Revaluation Surplus   14,971,140    14,971,140 
Total equity   10,009,008    8,020,757 

 

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

 

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ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income for the Financial Periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

 

   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023 
   US$   US$ 
Revenue   3,487,879    3,394,313 
           
Other income   282,213    189,335 
           
Cost of inventory   (78,366)   (407,291)
           
Logistics costs   (264,638)   (792,079)
           
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   (781,394)   (758,519)
           
Amortization of intangible assets   (559,340)   (426,515)
           
Employee benefits expense   (878,320)   (639,060)
           
Finance expense   (147,128)   (158,912)
           
Other operating expenses   (1,383,850)   (991,526)
Loss before income tax   (322,944)   (590,254)
           
Income tax expense   (148,480)   (39,000)
           
Net loss and comprehensive loss   (471,424)   (629,254)
           
Loss per share   (0.03)   (0.10)
Weighted average number of shares   14,000,514    6,378,267 

 

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

 

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ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Financial Periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

 

   Share capital   Revaluation reserve   Exchange reserve   Share premium reserve   Other reserve   Accumulated losses   Total equity 
   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$   US$ 
2023                                   
Beginning of financial year   10,000    15,157,824    (460,481)   -    3,422,799    (5,006,590)   13,123,552 
Issuance of new shares   3    -    -    753,587    -    -    753,590 
Loss for the year   -    -    -    -    -    (629,254)   (629,254)
Balance as of June 30, 2023   10,003    15,157,824    (460,481)   753,587    3,422,799    (5,635,844)   13,247,888 
                                    
2024                                   
Beginning of financial year   10,892    14,971,140    (123,198)   89,725,052    3,422,799    (99,985,928)   8,020,757 
Issuance of new shares   1,000    -    -    2,458,675    -    -    2,459,675 
Loss for the year   -    -    -    -    -    (471,424)   (471,424)
Balance as of June 30, 2024   11,892    14,971,140    (123,198)   92,183,727    3,422,799    (100,457,352)   10,009,008 

 

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

 

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ESGL Holdings Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Financial Periods ended June 30, 2024 and 2023

 

 

   June 30, 2024   June 30, 2023 
   US$    US$ 
Cash flows from operating activities          
Loss before income tax   (322,944)   (590,254)
           
Adjustments for:          
- Prepaid forward purchase agreement written-off   969    - 
- Depreciation of property, plant and equipment   781,394    758,519 
- Amortisation of intangible assets   559,340    426,515 
- Interest income   (3)   (12,002)
- Interest expense   147,128    158,912 
- Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment   -    1,795 
- Foreign exchange adjustment   (191,391)   312,051 
    974,493    1,055,536 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
- Trade and other receivables   40,746    (687,016)
- Inventories   (14,498)   153,252 
- Trade and other payables   (1,043,521)   167,205 
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating activities   (42,780)   688,977 
           
Cash flows from investing activities          
Purchase of property, plant and equipment   (38,697)   (115,334)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment   -    1,352 
Additions to intangible assets   (653,849)   (633,912)
Interest received   3    12,002 
Net cash used in investing activities   (692,543)   (735,892)
           
Cash flows from financing activities          
Proceeds from bank borrowings   747,197    2,246,518 
Repayment of bank borrowings   (1,691,453)   (1,831,341)
Shares issuance   2,459,675    753,590 
Repayment of underwriting fees   (600,000)   - 
Repayments of lease liabilities   (143,228)   (57,718)
Interest paid   (147,128)   (158,912)
Net cash provided by provided by financing activities   625,063    952,137 
           
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and bank balances   (110,260)   905,222 
           
Cash and cash equivalents          
Beginning of the financial year   366,761    252,399 
End of the financial periods   256,501    1,157,621 

 

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

 

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1. General information
   
  ESGL Holdings Limited
   
  ESGL Holdings Limited (“ESGL” or the “Company”) was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on November 18, 2022. Following the successful completion of a business combination on August 3, 2023 (the “Business Combination”), ESGL listed on Nasdaq and became a publicly traded company. ESGL’s stock commenced trading August 4, 2023.
   
  ESGL’s subsidiaries are as follows:
   
  Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited (“ESGH”)
   
  Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited is a holding company incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability on June 14, 2022. The address of its registered office is 71 Fort Street, PO Box 500, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, Cayman Islands. As a holding company with no material operations of its own, ESGH conducts all of its operations through its operating entity incorporated in Singapore, Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd.
   
  Environmental Solutions Asia Holdings Limited (“ESAH”)
   
  ESAH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ESGH, was incorporated on June 29, 2022 and domiciled in the British Virgin Islands with its registered office at Mandar House, 3rd Floor, Johnson’s Ghut, Tortola, British Virgin Islands.
   
  Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd. (“ESA”)
   
  ESA was incorporated and domiciled in Singapore, with its registered office at 101 Tuas, South Avenue 2, Singapore 637226. ESA is a waste management, treatment and recycling company involved in the collection and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous industrial waste from customers such as pharmaceutical, semiconductor, petrochemical and electroplating companies.
   
  As ESGL, ESGH, ESAH and ESA (collectively the “Group”) were under common control, the Business Combination constituted a reorganization under common control and are required to be retrospectively applied to the consolidated financial statements at their historical amounts. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared as if the existing corporate structure had been in existence throughout all periods. This includes a retrospective presentation for all equity related disclosures, including issued shares, which have been revised to reflect the effects of the reorganization in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as of June 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

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Subsidiaries

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Group include:

 

      Place of   
      incorporation        
Name of subsidiary  Principal activities  and business  Effective equity held by the Group 
         2024   2023 
          %    % 
Held by the Company                
Environmental Solutions Group Holdings Limited  Investment holding company  Cayman Island   100    100 
                 
Held by Subsidiary                
Environmental Solutions Asia Holdings Limited  Investment holding company  British Virgin Islands   100    100 
                 
Environmental Solutions (Asia) Pte. Ltd.  Waste management and recycling of industrial wastes  Singapore   100    100 

 

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