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Unaudited Financial Statements

Full Year Results1 March 2019PHLHealthcare

Name of Listed Issuer:Promisia Integrative Limited PIL

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

For the year ended 31 December 2018


Full year% Up/(Down) Full year

31-Dec-18on year 31-Dec-17

Unaudited31-Dec-17Audited

$000 $000

Sales revenue727 -69%2,332


Operating loss before tax(2,213) 158%(859)

Net Loss(2,208) 152%(876)

Total Assets2,050 -11%2,295

Basic Earnings per share(0.003) (0.002)

Diluted Earnings per share(0.003) (0.002)

Tangible Asset backing per share0.001 0.004




REPORT OF THE CHAIRMAN

On behalf of your directors I present the Annual Report of the directors for Promisia Integrative

Limited and its subsidiaries (”the group”) for the year ended 31 December 2018.

Group Results

The loss for the year was significant at $2,208,000 compared with a loss of $876,000 in the previous

year, due largely to the Medsafe Alert which:

• caused an immediate collapse of Arthrem sales in New Zealand,

• overshadowed and reduced significantly the impact of the launch of Arthrem in Australia

• had a very negative impact on the launch of Artevite in New Zealand


Significant expenditure had been incurred, especially television advertising, for the launch of both

Arthrem in Australia and Artevite in New Zealand. It had been the Company’s expectation that this

expenditure would be recovered from product sales over the course of the year but that outcome

did not eventuate. Take up of both products was affected by adverse publicity surrounding the

Medsafe Alert.

Total sales for the year were $727,000 compared with $2,332,000 in the previous year. This was a

reduction of 69%.

The directors were unsure about the effect of the Medsafe Alert and adopted a policy of reducing

expenditure to save cash. This proved to be the correct course as the level of committed

expenditure did not allow sufficient leeway for error.



Medsafe Alert

As noted in the 2017 Annual Report and subsequent communications with shareholders, the

Medsafe Alert of February 2018 had a dramatic negative effect on the sale of Arthrem in New

Zealand. Initially sales fell by 90% and, while some recovery has been noted, the rise in sales has

been limited.

The directors have noted previously their concerns about the accuracy of the reports of adverse

reactions as reported to the Centre for Adverse Reaction Monitoring (CARM) and the lack of

investigation by both CARM and Medsafe to confirm the accuracy of the information reported to

CARM. It is clear that in a number of the reported adverse reactions the offending product was

unlikely to have been Arthrem due to the dose size and number of capsules taken daily. These are

likely to have been competing products that have subsequently been withdrawn from sale in

pharmacies.

We have pointed out these anomalies to Medsafe but there is has been little interest in ensuring

that the reports are accurate. This is, in our view, a major failing of the CARM reporting system and

its use as a basis for Medsafe to issue Alerts.

In December 2018 Medsafe issued an updated Alert. It is the company’s view that at least 15 of the

total 25 adverse reactions reported to date relate to the competitors’ products.

It is worth repeating that the recommended dose for Arthrem is one 150mg capsule twice daily,

usually morning and night. All competing products had a recommended dose of a single 300mg

capsule daily. It is the company’s view that the double dose in a single capsule is responsible for

most of the reported adverse reactions.

Medsafe Prosecution

In late January 2019 Medsafe commenced a prosecution of the company in the District Court

alleging 9 breaches of the Medicines Act 1981.

Two of the charges relate to the alleged sale of an unlicensed medicine, being Arthrem. The

company has always maintained that Arthrem is a dietary supplement, not a medicine. The

remaining charges relate to the promotion of Arthrem on the company’s websites and is based on

the assumption that Arthrem is an unlicensed medicine. The company notes that all its marketing

and advertising material was submitted for review to the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Pre-Vetting

Service (TAPS) before being published and it received a TAPS Approval Number that is displayed on

every item.

The directors are unable to comment in more detail as this matter is now before the Courts. The

directors have retained senior counsel and will defend the charges. The outcome of this action is

likely to have a significant impact on the natural products sector in New Zealand.

New Zealand

Arthrem has retained the support of most pharmacies and continues to sell, however consumer

confidence has been shaken by the Medsafe Alerts. Very little advertising and marketing support for

Arthrem was undertaken post the Medsafe Alert and sales have suffered accordingly.

In view of the Medsafe prosecution no additional expenditure will be incurred in New Zealand until

the matter has been resolved. In the meantime Arthrem remains available in pharmacies and

online.



The release of two new products has been deferred until the Medsafe issues have been resolved.

Australia

The launch of Arthrem in New South Wales in February 2018 coincided with the Medsafe Alert.

Sales were affected as pharmacies were reluctant to recommend Arthrem. The combination of a

lack of revenue from the New Zealand market and the need to conserve cash meant that there was

little additional marketing expenditure following the launch publicity.

Nevertheless, Arthrem is now stocked throughout Australia in approximately 600 pharmacies,

mainly in most of the major pharmacy groups, and is also available online. Sales have been lower

than expected due to the lack of marketing and advertising support. The situation will be reviewed

in 2019.

The company has ensured that pharmacy staff in Australia are aware of the need to question

potential Arthrem customers prior to selling them Arthrem to ensure that those customers do not

have any liver related conditions or are not taking medicines that may have an adverse impact on

the liver. Arthrem has a different legal status in Australia that is not available in New Zealand and

allows more definite advertising claims to be used. Medsafe has the view that Promisia may be in

breach of the Medicines Act to refer to this status by name in New Zealand.

Artevite

The launch of Artevite in New Zealand in early 2018 was also affected by the Medsafe Alert. Sales

have been considerably lower than expected and have suffered from the lack of advertising after the

initial launch.

The product has a shelf life and creative measures are being taken to get the product into the hands

of dog owners to build market share without incurring significant expenditure.

Capital Raising

The capital raising in January 2018 provided the cash to fund the launch of Arthrem in Australia and

Artevite in New Zealand and enabled the company to survive following the Medsafe Alert. Despite a

severe reduction in expenditure, particularly in marketing and advertising costs, the company

required financial support in order to remain in business.

The company was fortunate to receive the significant financial support from Brankin Trust, an entity

associated with Tom Brankin, one of the company’s directors. Total advances from Brankin Trust

were $800,000 by year end and these advances were converted into equity in the rights issue held in

December 2018. On behalf of the directors and all shareholders I wish to thank Brankin Trust and

Mr Tom Brankin for their ongoing support of the company. Without this support the company

would have had to stop trading.

The December rights issue was supported by a number of shareholders and the directors thank them

for their support.

The compliance requirements, and associated costs, for smaller capital raisings are high and make

raising capital an expensive exercise for smaller companies.


Current Priorities

The outcome of the Medsafe prosecution will have a significant influence on the direction of the

company in 2019 and beyond. The future of Arthrem and the proposed new products, particularly in



New Zealand, is dependent on an acceptable outcome to the prosecution. As noted previously, it

will also have a significant effect on the non-medicine sector of the health market, particularly

natural products. The directors are not prepared to commit any significant expenditure in New

Zealand until the position is clarified.

A revised strategy is being developed for Australia. Other markets for Artemisia products are also

being investigated.

The company will not need to grow an Artemisia crop in Tanzania this year as it has sufficient extract

and dried leaf on hand to satisfy foreseeable requirements.

The last year has been one of the most trying in the company’s recent history. Directors and

shareholders look forward to a more productive 2019. Shareholders will be kept informed of

progress as it occurs over the next few months.


Stephen Underwood

Chairman

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Promisia Integrative Limited

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements


For the Year ended 31 December 2018








































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Promisia Integrative Limited

Consolidated Interim Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 31 December 2018


UnauditedAudited

YearYear

Dec 2018Dec 2017

$000$000


Revenue727 2,332

Cost of goods sold(381) (642)

346 1,690

Other income14 76

Expenses

Administration (799) (923)

Operating (1,588) (1,379)

Research (116) (258)

Amortisation and depreciation(28) (23)

(2,532) (2,583)

Loss before taxation and interest(2,172) (817)



Finance cost - interest paid(42) (64)

Finance income - interest received 1 22

Net Loss for period before income tax (2,213) (859)

Income tax expense - -


Net Loss for period (2,213) (859)

Other comprehensive income

Currency translation differences 5 (17)

Total comprehensive loss for period(2,208) (876)

attributable to shareholders

Basic Earnings per share (0.003) (0.002)

Diluted Earnings per share(0.003) (0.002)














The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements




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Promisia Integrative Limited

Consolidated Interim Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 31 December 2018

ShareForeignShareAccumulatedTotal

CapitalCurrencyOptionLosses

ReserveReserve

$000$000$000$000$000

Audited

At 1 January 201755,799 194 83 (54,391) 1,685

Total comprehensive loss for period- - - (859) (859)

Other comprehensive income (loss)- (17) - - (17)

Share Issue 167 - - - 167

Expired/Retired options75 - (75) - -

Share based payment- - 43 - 43

At 31 December 201756,041 177 51 (55,250) 1,019


Unaudited

At 1 January 201856,041 177 51 (55,250) 1,019

Total comprehensive loss for period- - - (2,213) (2,213)

Other comprehensive income (loss)- 5 - - 5

Share Issue 2,169 - - - 2,169

Expired/Retired options68 - (68) - -

Share based payment- - 17 - 17

At 31 December 201858,278 182 0 (57,463) 997
























The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements




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Promisia Integrative Limited

Consolidated Interim Balance Sheet

As at 31 December 2018


UnauditedAudited

NotesYearYear

Dec 2018Dec 2017

$000$000

EQUITY

Share Capital3.358,278 56,041

Accumulated Losses(57,463) (55,250)

Other Equity Reserves182 228


TOTAL EQUITY997 1,019

Represented by:

CURRENT ASSETS

Bank512 324

Receivables58 244

Prepayments4 137

Inventory1,306 1,383

1,880 2,088

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Investments75 75

Intangible Assets60 125

Property, plant & equipment35 7

170 207

TOTAL ASSETS2,050 2,295

less

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Payables and Accruals261 316

Employee benefits8 41

Loan3.4 (iii)188 480

456 837

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Loan3.4(iii)596 439


TOTAL LIABILITIES1,053 1,276

NET ASSETS 997 1,019


















The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements




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Promisia Integrative Limited

Consolidated Interim Statement of Cash flows

For the year ended 31 December 2018

UnauditedAudited

YearYear

Dec 2018Dec 2017

$000$000

Operating activities

Receipts from customers 741 2,926

Payments to suppliers and employees(2,502) (4,410)

Interest (net)(40) (42)

Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities(1,801) (1,526)


Investing Activities

Purchase intangible assets(7) (19)

Purchase property, plant & equipment (38) (5)

Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities(45) (24)

Financing activities

-

New share capital 2,169 167

Repayment of loans(135) (120)

Net cash flows from financing activities2,034 47


Net change in cash 188 (1,503)


Cash at Start of Period324 1,827


Cash at End of Period512 324


















The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements




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Promisia Integrative Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2018

_________________________________________________________________________


1. Nature of operations

Promisia Integrative Limited (Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group) principal activities are

focused on developing and marketing unique therapeutic natural products with proven safety

and efficacy based on robust research.


2 General information and statement of compliance


The company is registered under the Companies Act 1993 and is a Financial Markets Conduct

2013 reporting entity in terms of the Financial Reporting Act 2013. The group is profit –

orientated.

Promisia Integrative Limited is a company domiciled in New Zealand. The registered office of

the company is level 4, 22 Panama Street, Wellington 6011.

Basis of Preparation

The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Generally

Accepted Accounting Practice in New Zealand, which is the New Zealand equivalent to

International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS). They comply with NZ IAS 34 Interim

Financial Reporting and should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements of the

Group for the year ended 31 December 2017.

The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars which is the group’s functional

and presentation currency and rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise

stated.

These financial statements do not include all the information required for full financial statements

and consequently should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements of the Group for

the year ended 31 December 2017.


The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year. All new

standards and amended standards issued during 2018 and applicable after 1 January 2019

have not been adopted. The impact in the initial period of application is expected to be minimal

at this stage.


3. Disclosures

3.1 Operating segments

The Group’s reportable segments are based on the geographic location of its activities which

reflect the type of activities undertaken and have been determined based on internal reporting

used by management and the Board of Directors to assist strategic decision making.


3.2 Financial risk management

The Group's activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks: market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk,

cash flow risk and fair value interest-rate risk. The condensed interim financial statements do not

include all financial risk management information and disclosures required in the annual financial

statements; they should be read in conjunction with the Group's annual financial statements as at

31 December 2017. There have been no changes in the management of risk or in any risk

management policies in the current period. The Group does not have any derivative financial

instruments or any other financial assets or liabilities that are classified as instruments at fair

value through profit and loss under NZ IFRS.


The fair value of assets and liabilities approximates their carrying value.




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Promisia Integrative Limited

Notes to the Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2018

_________________________________________________________________________________


3.3 Share Capital

The Group’s share capital includes fully paid, subscribed and treasury shares.

Issued and paid capital

There were 1,901,797,451(31 December 2017: 508,958,971) ordinary shares on issue at

balance date.


At 31 December 2018 issued and paid capital comprised:

UnauditedAudited

YearYear

Dec 2018Dec 2017

$000$000

Opening balance56,041 55,799

Shares issued2,300 167

Expired options68 75

Issue costs(131) -

58,278 56,041

Total new capital of $ 2,300,063 was raised as follows:

During January 2018, the Group completed private placements of 47,750,000 shares to

wholesale and eligible investors at an issue price of $0.02 per share and raised the sum of

$955,000.

During December 2018, the Group completed a renounceable rights issue offering three new

shares in the Company for every one existing share held in the Company to all eligible

shareholders of the Company at an issue price of $0.001 per share. This raised share proceeds

of $1,345,063.

The new share capital has been raised to support the launch of the Arthrem product into the

Australian market, fund ongoing and future product development in New Zealand.

Unpaid ordinary shares – Treasury shares

At 31 December 2018, 16,595,856 shares (2017: 16,595,856) still remain unallocated and are

held by a nominee company Promisia Trustee Limited.


3.4. Related party information

During the year to 31 December 2018:

(i) Director fees of $100,000 (2017: $92,917) were paid to the directors.

(ii) Consulting fees of $60,250 (2017 $31,422) were paid to Helen Down, a director and

shareholder of the Company.







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Promisia Integrative Limited

Notes to The Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

For the year ended 31 December 2018

_________________________________________________________________________________


(iii) The Brankin Family Interest Trust of which T.D Brankin is a related party and a director

of the Group, entered into a loan agreement with Wells Investments Limited on 1

October 2018 to refinance the loan of $ 783,810 to the Company and take effect on 30

January 2019.

Prior to this date, the loan was to be repaid according to a fixed monthly repayment

schedule and was to be fully repaid by December 2021 or earlier, with monthly

repayments in the range of $12,500 to $30,000 commencing in April 2018. Interest was

charged and fixed at 6.5% per annum until 31 December 2021.

All transactions were conducted on normal trading terms.


3.5. Contingent liabilities

There were no contingent liabilities at 31 December 2018 (31 December 2017:$Nil).


3.6 Capital commitments

There were no capital commitments at 31 December 2018 (December 2017:$Nil).


3.7 Unaudited Financial Statements

The interim financial statements to 31 December 2018 have not been audited.


3.8 Events subsequent to balance date


New share capital

On 22 January 2019 the company’s major shareholder, Brankin Trust, advised that it wishes to

exercise its right to subscribe for an additional 250 million shares at a price of $0.001 per share.

This issue of additional shares was approved by a special meeting of shareholders on 4

December 2018. The 250 million shares represent shortfall shares not taken up by eligible

shareholders in the rights issue that closed on 24 December 2018.


Change of loan terms

The refinancing of the Wells Investment loan of $783,810 went unconditional on 30 January

2019. There are no current loan repayment terms and no interest is being charged on the loan.


Ministry of Health Prosecution

On 7 February 2019 the company was served with a notice of prosecution by the New Zealand

Ministry of Health for alleged breaches of the Medicines Act 1981. In these charges the

Ministry alleges that the company has sold an unlicensed medicine and that certain advertising

by the company is in breach of the Medicines Act.


The company is to appear in the District Court on 8 March 2019 and intends to defend these

charges.

There have been no other matters or circumstances since the end of the financial year, not

otherwise dealt with in these financial statements that have significantly or may significantly

affect the Group’s operations.

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