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Rua Bioscience Annual Results

Full Year Results29 August 2022RUAHealthcare

Rua Bioscience Limited
Results for announcement to the market

Reporting Period12 months to June 2022

Previous Reporting Period12 months to June 2021

Amount (000s)Percentage change

Revenue from ordinary

activities

646 NZD+43.0%

Profit (loss) from ordinary

activities after tax attributable to

security holders

-8,636 NZD-95.0%

Net profit (loss) attributable to

security holders

-8,636 NZD-95.0%

No dividends declared

30 Jun 202130 Jun 2022

Net tangible assets per security

0.180 NZD0.060 NZD

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Rua Bioscience Limited




Contents


Company Directory

3





Independent Auditor's Report


4 – 8





Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive

Income

9





Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity 10





Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

11





Consolidated Statement of Cash

Flows

12





Notes forming part of the Consolidated Financial

Statements

13 - 59










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Company Directory

For the year ended 30 June 2022




Country of incorporation of company: New Zealand


Company Number: 6484092


Legal form: NZ Limited Company


Principal activities: Pharmaceutical Manufacturer


Registered office: 1 Commerce Place

Awapuni

Gisborne


Directors: Trevor BURT

Panapa EHAU

Brett GAMBLE

Martin SMITH

Anna Kate STOVE


Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers


Bankers: Kiwibank


Solicitors: Lowndes Jordan





PricewaterhouseCoopers, Level 3, 6 Albion St, PO Box 645, Napier, 4110, New Zealand 4

T: +64 6 835 6144, pwc.co.nz


Independent auditor’s report

To the shareholders of Rua Bioscience Limited

Our opinion

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Rua Bioscience Limited (the

Company), including its subsidiary (the Group), present fairly, in all material respects, the financial

position of the Group as at 30 June 2022, its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then

ended in accordance with New Zealand Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards

(NZ IFRS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

What we have audited

The Group's consolidated financial statements comprise:

● the consolidated statement of financial position as at 30 June 2022;

● the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the year then

ended;

● the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year then ended;

● the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year then ended; and

● the notes to the consolidated financial statements, which include significant accounting policies

and other explanatory information.


Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) (ISAs

(NZ)) and International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). Our responsibilities under those standards are

further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements

section of our report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis

for our opinion.

Independence

We are independent of the Group in accordance with Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International

Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners (including International Independence Standards)

(New Zealand) (PES 1) issued by the New Zealand Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the

International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence

Standards) issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA Code), and we

have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements.

Our firm carries out other services for the Group in the area of half year review procedures. The

provision of these other services has not impaired our independence as auditor of the Group.

Key audit matters

Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in

our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current year. These matters were addressed

in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our

opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.






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Description of the key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter

Derecognition of Deferred Tax Asset

As disclosed in Note 8, the Group has

derecognised the deferred tax asset of

$2.2m down to the level of the deferred tax

liability. The tax losses have been incurred

during the pre-commercialisation stage of the

Group's business in the medicinal cannabis

industry.

NZ IAS 12 Income Taxes permits a deferred

tax asset to be recognised for the carry

forward of unused tax losses and unused tax

credits to the extent that it is probable that

future taxable profit will be available against

which the unused tax losses and unused tax

credits can be utilised. As the Group

progresses towards commercialisation in its

chosen markets, key milestones, including

obtaining and retaining licenses to operate,

have taken longer than originally anticipated.

The Group has determined that the timing of

taxable profit is beyond a reliable forecast

horizon to enable continued recognition of a

deferred tax asset.

The derecognition of the deferred tax asset is

considered a key audit matter due to the

inherent estimation uncertainty due to the

nature of the balance and significance of the

balance to the financial statements.


We focused our audit response on the evaluation of

the Group's assessment regarding the forecast

profitability, the timeframe to taxable profit and the

derecognition of the deferred tax asset. This

included:

• obtaining and understanding the Group's

assessment and plans, including management's

updated profit and loss forecasts;

• discussing with management the Group's

assumptions regarding the forecasted

profitability including the underlying revenue and

expenditure assumptions;

• confirming key milestones that have been met

and assessing management's ability to achieve

forecast milestones;

• challenging management's assessment and

assumptions of the future forecast profitability;

• testing the mathematical accuracy of

management's profit and loss forecast; and

• reviewing the appropriateness of the disclosure

in Note 8.


Acquisition of Zalm Therapeutics Limited

On the 4th of February 2022, Zalm

Therapeutics Limited was acquired for

$11.5m as disclosed in note 13 of the

financial statements. The acquisition will be

settled via the issue of Rua Bioscience

Limited shares. The shares are to be issued

at three separate dates. The first tranche

was issued on the date of acquisition and the

remaining tranches are planned to be

distributed in equal instalments on the

achievement of two subsequent milestones.

The acquisition accounting has been

completed by management and includes the

fair value of physical assets, the identifiable

intangible assets with the remaining balance

of goodwill of $6.3m. In estimating the value

of goodwill, management has assessed the


Our audit of the acquisition of Zalm Therapeutics

Limited focused on verifying the purchase price and

assessing the significant estimates and judgements

made by management for the acquisition. Our audit

procedures included:

• confirming the transaction details to the Sale

and Purchase Agreement.

• assessing management's treatment of milestone

one and two by reviewing the relevant sections

of the Sale and Purchase agreement and

confirming our understanding is consistent with

the approach taken and supporting

documentation available;

• obtaining an understanding of the approach

management has undertaken to identify and

value the tangible and identifiable intangible

assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill arising

on acquisition;





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Description of the key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter

value of the supply contract that was unable

to be quantified on acquisition.

Management has used independent experts

to assist with the valuation of the identified

intangible asset and to account for the

business combination.

Because of the significant estimates and

judgement involved in determining the fair

values of assets acquired and the contingent

consideration, this was considered to be a

key audit matter.


• considered management’s assessment of the

goodwill arising on acquisition to identify any

indicators of impairment;

• using our auditor's expert, to assist us in

assessing and challenging whether the

assumptions used in the valuation model for

identifiable intangible assets were reasonable.

The key areas assessed included:

● the valuation methodology used; and

● the reasonableness of the discount rate;

● testing the mathematical accuracy of the

underlying details within managements

identifiable intangible asset valuation

calculation; and

• auditing the disclosures in note 13 of the

consolidated financial statements to ensure that

they are compliant with the requirements of the

relevant accounting standards.


Our audit approach


Overview


Overall group materiality: $81,500, which represents approximately 1% of total

expenses.

We chose total expenses as the benchmark because, in our view, it is the most

representative measure of the current operations and performance of the

Group, and of most relevance to the users of the financial statements. The

Group is incurring losses in a start-up phase; therefore, we consider that

profit/loss before tax is not an appropriate benchmark. Total expenses is also

a generally accepted benchmark.

Following our assessment of the risk of material misstatement, we performed

full scope audits for all of the entities in the Group based on their financial

significance.

As reported above, we have two key audit matters, being:

● Derecognition of Deferred Tax Asset

● Acquisition of Zalm Therapeutics Limited


As part of designing our audit, we determined materiality and assessed the risks of material

misstatement in the consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered where

management made subjective judgements; for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates

that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all

of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including among

other matters, consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material

misstatement due to fraud.





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Materiality

The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. An audit is designed to obtain

reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material

misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if,

individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of

users taken on the basis of the consolidated financial statements.

Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality,

including the overall Group materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole as set out

above. These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit,

the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements, both

individually and in aggregate, on the consolidated financial statements as a whole.

How we tailored our group audit scope

We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an opinion

on the consolidated financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the

accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the Group operates.

Other information

The Directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the

information included in the Annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements

and our auditor's report thereon. The Annual report is expected to be made available to us after the

date of this auditor's report.

Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information and we will

not express any form of audit opinion or assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the

other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent

with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise

appears to be materially misstated.

When we read the other information not yet received, if we conclude that there is a material

misstatement therein, we are required to communicate the matter to the Directors and use our

professional judgement to determine the appropriate action to take.

Responsibilities of the Directors for the consolidated financial statements

The Directors are responsible, on behalf of the Company, for the preparation and fair presentation of

the consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IFRS and IFRS, and for such internal

control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial

statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Directors are responsible for assessing the

Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going

concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Directors either intend to liquidate

the Group or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial

statements, as a whole, are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to

issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance,

but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (NZ) and ISAs will always

detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are

considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence

the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.





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A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements is

located at the External Reporting Board’s website at:

https://www.xrb.govt.nz/assurance-standards/auditors-responsibilities/audit-report-1/

This description forms part of our auditor’s report.

Who we report to

This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our audit work has been

undertaken so that we might state those matters which we are required to state to them in an auditor’s

report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume

responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company’s shareholders, as a body, for our

audit work, for this report or for the opinions we have formed.


The engagement partner on the audit resulting in this independent auditor’s report is Maxwell John

Dixon.

For and on behalf of:

Chartered Accountants

29 August 2022

Napier



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Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss

and Other Comprehensive Income

For the year ended 30 June 2022



Note

2022

2021


$ $






Revenue from contracts with customers 5 24,226 -

Other income 6 621,872 450,971


Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 7 (128,643) -

Research and development costs 7 (2,977,522) (1,897,126)

Other expenses 7 (5,123,241) (4,744,082)

Total expenses before operating loss (8,229,406) (6,641,208)


Operating loss before net financing income (7,583,308) (6,190,237)


Interest income 138,145 47,560

Interest expense (70) (9,699)

Interest expense - leases (40,752) (21,859)

Net finance income 97,323 16,002


Loss before tax (7,485,985) (6,174,235)


Income tax (expense)/credit 8 (1,150,067) 1,756,275


Loss after tax (8,636,052) (4,417,960)


Other comprehensive income - -


Total comprehensive loss for the year attributable to

shareholders

(8,636,052) (4,417,960)


Earnings per share attributable to the

ordinary equity holders of the Company






Loss from operations


Basic ($)

10 (0.06)* (0.03)**

Diluted ($)

10 (0.06)* (0.03)**


_______ _______





The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

For the year ended 30 June 2022


Note Share Share option Accumulated Total

capital reserve losses equity

$ $ $ $


Opening balance at 1 July 2020

18,922,913


260,308


(4,781,260)


14,401,961


Total comprehensive loss for the year

- Loss for the year -

-


(4,417,960)


(4,417,960)

- Other comprehensive income - - - -

Total comprehensive loss for the year - - (4,417,960) (4,417,960)


Transactions with owners

- Issue of share capital 20,000,000 - - 20,000,000

- Costs of issuing share capital (1,504,414) - - (1,504,414)

- Employee share options expense 23 - 354,459 - 354,459

Total transactions with owners 18,495,586 354,459 - 18,850,045


Balance at 30 June 2021 37,418,499 614,767 (9,199,220) 28,834,046


Opening balance at 1 July 2021 37,418,499 614,767 (9,199,220) 28,834,046


Total comprehensive loss for the year

- Loss for the year - - (8,636,052) (8,636,052)

- Other comprehensive income - - - -

Total comprehensive loss for the year - - (8,636,052) (8,636,052)


Transactions with owners

- Issue of share capital 13 3,820,916 - - 3,820,916

- Employee share options expense 23 - 179,181 - 179,181

- Share options vested and exercised 23 652,262 (652,262) - -

Total transactions with owners 4,473,178 (473,081) - 4,000,097


Balance at 30 June 2022 41,891,677 141,686 (17,835,272) 24,198,091

The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

As at 30 June 2022

Note 2022 2021

$ $

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents 4

1,897,285 3,359,479

Other receivables 16

1,070,323 605,927

Prepayments

166,521 110,527

Investments 4

8,041,493 13,041,549

Inventory 11

218,805 -

Total current assets

11,394,427 17,117,482

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment 12

5,843,284 6,174,610

Goodwill 13,14

10,448,082 4,000,000

Intangible assets 14

5,016,035 -

Right-of-use lease assets 15

796,772 929,897

Other receivables 16

75,000 75,000

Deferred tax asset 8

-2,554,480

Total non-current assets

22,179,173 13,733,987

Total assets

33,573,600 30,851,469

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables 17

438,378 510,167

Contract liabilities 5

2,062 -

Employee benefit liabilities 18 459,735 233,862

Lease liabilities 4,15 128,544 133,958

Borrowings 4 -10,762

Deferred grant income 9,500 -

Contingent consideration payable 13 3,820,916 -

Share-based payment liability 23 -286,647

Total current liabilities

4,859,135 1,175,396

Non-current liabilities

Contingent consideration payable 13 3,820,916 -

Lease liabilities 4,15 695,458 810,120

Share-based payment liability -31,907

Total non-current liabilities

4,516,374 842,027

Total liabilities

9,375,509 2,017,423

Net assets 24,198,091 28,834,046

Equity

Share capital 19

41,891,677 37,418,499

Accumulated losses

(17,835,272) (9,199,220)

Share option reserve

141,686 614,767

Total equity 24,198,091 28,834,046

The consolidated financial statements on pages 9 to 59 were approved and authorised for issue by

the Board of Directors on 29 August 2022 and were signed on its behalf by:

______________________ (Director) ______________________ (Director)

The above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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a Bioscience Limited

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the year ended 30 June 2022

Note 2022 2021

$ $

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers 24,280 -

Grant income received 696,171 691,261

Payments to suppliers and employees (7,565,373) (5,138,432)

Net cash inflows/(outflows) from operating activities 9 (6,844,922) (4,447,171)

Cash flows from Investing activities

Interest income 113,360 69,277

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 1,656 15,739

Proceeds from maturing investments 4 29,070,711 2,001,420

Cash acquired in acquisition of subsidiary (net of cash

paid)

876,452 -

Investment deposits made 4 (24,070,711) (15,117,969)

Purchase of property, plant and equipment (400,103) (1,402,258)

Net cash inflows/(outflows) from investing activities 5,591,365 (14,433,791)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares -20,000,000

Repayment of borrowings (10,762) (78,169)

Principal elements of lease payments (153,284) (82,914)

Interest paid (44,591) (27,789)

Share issue costs paid -(1,508,188)

Net cash inflows/(outflows) from financing activities (208,637) 18,302,940

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,462,194) (578,022)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3,359,479 3,937,501

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 4 1,897,285 3,359,479

T

he above statements should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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a Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022

1.R

eporting Entity

The consolidated financial statements comprise the results of Rua Bioscience Limited and its

subsidiary (together, “the Group”).

Rua Bioscience Limited (“the Company”) is a company incorporated and domiciled in New

Zealand and registered under the Companies Act 1993. The address of the Company’s registered

office and principal place of business is 1 Commerce Place, Awapuni, Gisborne. During the

period, the Company acquired its first subsidiary (refer to Note 13) and reports consolidated

financial statements accordingly.

The Company is principally engaged in the business of research and development, and

pharmaceuticals manufacturing.

2.

B

asis of preparation

(a) Statement of compliance

T

he consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealan

d

G

enerally Accepted Accounting Practice (NZ GAAP), being in accordance with New Zealand

Equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (NZ IFRS) and other New Zealand

accounting standards and authoritative notices that are applicable to entities that apply NZ IFRS

and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). They comply with interpretations issued

by the IFRS Interpretations Committee (IFRS IC) applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. Th

e

c

onsolidated financial statements have also been prepared in accordance with the requirements

of the Companies Act 1993, the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and the Main Board/Debt

Market Listing Rules of NZX Limited.

T

he Group is a for-profit entity for the purposes of complying with NZ GAAP.

T

hese consolidated financial statements include non-GAAP financial measures that are not

prepared in accordance with NZ IFRS. The Group presents Net Tangible Assets, in Note 25 . Th

e

G

roup believes that this non-GAAP measure provides useful information to readers, as this is a

required disclosure under the NZX Listing Rules, but it should not be viewed in isolation, nor

considered as a substitute for measures reported in accordance with NZ IFRS. Non-GAAP measures

as reported by the Group may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other

companies.

T

he consolidated financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars ($), which is also th

e

G

roup’s functional currency. All financial information presented has been rounded to the nearest

dollar.

(

b)Significant accounting polici

es

S

ignificant accounting policies have been disclosed alongside the related notes in the consolidated

financial statements.

(

c)Basis of measurement

T

he consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for

the following items (refer to note 2(h) for further details

).



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



2. Basis of preparation (continued)

(d) New standards, interpretations and amendments


(i) Adopted during the period



Inventory and Revenue recognition


Subsequent to it having received verification from the NZ Medicinal Cannabis Agency

(Medsafe) for the sale and distribution of medicinal CBD products, the Group has during the

period begun purchasing raw materials and manufacturing inventory, as well as entering

agreements for the sale of inventory to customers.


• Refer to note 11 for details of the Group’s Inventory accounting policy.

• Refer to note 5 for details of the Group’s Revenue recognition accounting policy.



Consolidation


As a result of the business combination in the period, the Group acquired the shares of Zalm

Therapeutics Limited (refer to note 13). Because the transaction resulted in the Company

obtaining control of Zalm, this investee has been consolidated as a subsidiary as part of the

preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements. Refer to note 2(h) for details

of the accounting policy.



(ii) New standards mandatorily effective during the period


Other new standards that have become mandatorily effective in the annual consolidated

financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2022, but have not had a significant effect

on the Group are:


• Interest Rate Benchmark Reform – ‘phase 2’ (Amendments to NZ IFRS 9, NZ IAS

39, NZ IFRS 7, NZ IFRS 4 and NZ IFRS 16);


• COVID-19 Related Rent Concessions beyond 30 June 2021 (Amendment to NZ IFRS

16);




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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



2. Basis of preparation (continued)


(iii) Issued, but not yet effective


There are a number of standards, amendments to standards, and interpretations which have

been issued that are effective in future accounting periods that the Group has decided not to

adopt early.


The following amendments are effective for the periods beginning on or after 1 January 2022:


• Onerous Contracts – Cost of Fulfilling a Contract (Amendments to NZ IAS 37);


• Property, Plant and Equipment: Proceeds before Intended Use (Amendments to

NZ IAS 16);


• Annual Improvements to NZ IFRS Standards 2018-2020 (Amendments to NZ IFRS 1,

NZ IFRS 9, NZ IFRS 16 and NZ IAS 41); and


• References to Conceptual Framework (Amendments to NZ IFRS 3);

• Amendments to IAS 1 – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

(Deferral of Effective Date)


• NZ IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (effective 1 January 2023);


• Amendments to IAS 1 – Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current

(effective 1 January 2023);


• Amendments to NZ IFRS 17 (effective 1 January 2023);


• Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to NZ IAS 1 and IFRS Practice

Statement 2) (effective 1 January 2023);


• Definition of Accounting Estimate (Amendments to NZ IAS 8) (effective 1 January

2023);


• Deferred Tax Related to Assets and Liabilities Arising from a Single Transaction –

Amendments to NZ IAS 12 Income Taxes (effective 1 January 2023);

• Initial Application of NZ IFRS 17 and NZ IFRS 9 – Comparative Information

(effective 1 January 2023);

• Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or Joint

Venture (Amendments to NZ IFRS 10 and NZ IAS 28) (effective 1 January 2025).


The Group does not expect these new and amended standards to have a material impact on

the Group.


The Group is in the process of identifying the impact of climate change on the business and

its assets. Rua has engaged the services of Toitu Envirocare to assist in the development of

carbon and environmental reporting processes. Our annual report will set out the key targets

for Rua’s sustainability programme.






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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



2. Basis of preparation (continued)

(e) Accounting estimates and judgements made

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in conformity with NZ IFRS, requires

management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of

accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual

results may differ from these estimates.


Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis, with revisions to

accounting estimates recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future

periods affected.


Details of significant judgements and estimates made by management include:


Judgements


− Recognition (or not) of deferred tax assets related to carried forward tax losses (note 8).

− Classification of contingent consideration (note 13)

− Identification and valuation of intangible assets arising on business combinations (note 13)

− Useful life of externally acquired intangible assets (note 14)

− Recognition of research and development tax credits and research and development expenses

(notes 6 & 7).

− Preparation of the financial statements on a going concern basis (note 2(f)).


Estimates

− Identification and valuation of intangible assets arising on business combinations (note 13)

− Estimation of contingent consideration (note 13)



(f) Going Concern


The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, which

assumes that the Group will continue to be able to meet its liabilities as they fall due for the

foreseeable future.


The Group incurred a net loss of $8,636,052 during the year ended 30 June 2022 (2021: net loss of

$4,417,960).


The purchase of Zalm Therapeutics Limited in February 2022 creates a significant opportunity for

the Group. Zalm’s contract with Cann Group provides a scalable and sustainable supply of range

of cannabinoid medicines at a very competitive cost base.


With the market for cannabis derived medicines continuing to show strong growth globally it is

forecast the Group will be able to capture a proportion of the market in key jurisdictions and that

the sales of the Group’s products will increase.


In FY22, the Group obtained key licenses that allowed it to commercialise its first product and

create the foundation for further commercial opportunities. The key licenses obtained in the

period include License to Manufacture Medicine (GMP) and New Medical Cannabis Product

Application (CBD100).




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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



2. Basis of preparation (continued)

(f) Going Concern (continued)


Currently there are no indications that the Group will not be able to continue as a going concern.

The Group has net current assets and the Directors are of the opinion that the Group is able to

settle liabilities as they fall due.


There are risks related to the assumptions being made, particularly around the timing of regulatory

approvals and supplying product to markets, sales volumes, and the sales price of these products.

The Group is monitoring and managing these risks, however there is no indications at this point in

time that they will affect the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.



(g) Estimates and assumptions


− Fair value measurement

The fair value of certain assets and liabilities included in the Group’s consolidated financial

statements is disclosed.

Determining the fair value of these assets and liabilities utilises market observable inputs and

data as far as possible. Inputs used in determining fair value measurements are categorised

into different levels based on how observable the inputs used in the valuation technique

utilised are (the ‘fair value hierarchy’):

- Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical items (unadjusted)


- Level 2: Observable direct or indirect inputs other than Level 1 inputs


- Level 3: Unobservable inputs (i.e. not derived from market data).


The classification of an item into the above levels is based on the lowest level of the inputs

used that has a significant effect on the fair value measurement of the item.


For more detailed information in relation to the fair value measurement of the items above,

please refer to the applicable notes.

- Borrowings, disclosure of fair value (note 4)

- Financial assets and liabilities at amortised cost, disclosure of fair value (note 4)

- Contingent consideration (note 13)

- Valuation of intangible assets in a business combination (note 13)

- Share-based payments measured at fair value (note 23).



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2. Basis of preparation (continued)

(h ) Basis of consolidation


Where the Company has control over an investee, it is classified as a subsidiary. The company

controls an investee if all three of the following elements are present” power over the investee,

exposure to variable returns from the investee, and the ability of the investor to use its power to

affect those variable returns. Control is reassessed whenever facts and circumstances indicate

that there may be a change in any element of control.


The consolidated financial statements present the results of the Company and its subsidiaries (“the

Group”) as if they formed a single entity. Intercompany transactions and balances between Group

companies are therefore eliminated in full.


The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using the

“acquisition method” (refer to note 13). In the statement of financial position, the acquiree's

identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities are initially recognised at their fair values

at the acquisition date. The results of acquired operations are included in the consolidated

statement of comprehensive income from the date on which control is obtained, and are

subsequently deconsolidated from the date on which control ceases.


(i ) Impairment of non-financial assets


The carrying amounts of the Group’s property, plant and equipment (note 12), intangible assets

(note 14) and right-of -use assets (note 15) are reviewed at each reporting date to determine

whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists, then the asset’s

recoverable amount is estimated.


An impairment loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable

amount. Impairment losses directly reduce the carrying amount of assets and are recognised in

profit or loss.


The estimated recoverable amount of non-financial assets is the greater of their fair value less

costs to sell and value in use. Value in use is determined by estimating future cash flows from the

use and ultimate disposal of the asset and discounting these to their present value using a pre-tax

discount rate that reflects current market rates and the risks specific to the asset. For an asset

that does not generate largely independent cash inflows, the recoverable amount is determined

for the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.


Impairment losses are reversed when there is a change in the estimate used to determine the

recoverable amount and there is an indication that the impairment loss has decreased or no longer

exists. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset's carrying amount does not

exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or

amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised. All other impairment losses are reversed

through profit or loss.





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3. Segment Reporting

The Group operates in one segment, its primary business being research and development and the

sale and manufacture of pharmaceutical products in New Zealand.


The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), as

they make all the key strategic resource allocation decisions related to the Group’s segment.


The Group currently derives revenue from customers through the sale of goods to a single

distributor in New Zealand. The Group currently only derives revenue from a single product line

and therefore revenue is not disaggregated further.


4. Financial instruments and Financial Risk Management and Capital Management

This note describes:


(A) The Group’s accounting policies with respect to financial instruments recognised in the

Group’s consolidated financial statements, and detail of those balances.


(B) The nature of the financial risk that the Group is exposed to, and the Group’s objectives,

policies and processes for managing those risks, the methods used to measure them, and

sensitivity analysis to movements in rates (where applicable).


(C) The nature of the Group’s Capital Management policies.


(A) Financial instruments recognised


The Group recognises financial assets and financial liabilities when it becomes party to the

contractual provisions of the financial instrument.


Financial Assets


The Group classifies its financial assets depending on the purpose for which the asset was acquired

(i.e. the business model) and the contractual terms of the cash flows.


Amortised Cost


These represent financial assets where the objective is to hold these assets in order to collect

contractual cash flows that represent solely payments of principal and interest. These comprise

cash and cash equivalents, other receivables and term deposit investments.


Cash and cash equivalents comprise of cash on hand and demand deposits, as well as highly liquid

deposits that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and which are subject to an

insignificant risk of changes in value, with terms of 90 days or less. Otherwise, deposits with a

term greater than 90 days but less than 1 year are presented as “investments”.


These financial assets are:


− Initially measured at fair value, plus directly attributable transaction costs.


− Subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method, less

provision for impairment. Cash and cash equivalents and investments are held with

“investment grade” financial institutions and are deemed to have no significant increase in

credit risk in terms of impairment.


− Derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or

are transferred.



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4. Financial instruments - Risk Management (continued)


Financial liabilities


The Group classifies its financial liabilities depending on whether (or not) it meets the definition

of a financial liability at fair value.


Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss


These comprise contingent consideration recognised in the consolidated statement of financial

position and are carried at fair value. Changes in fair value are recognised in the consolidated

statement of comprehensive income.


Other financial liabilities at amortised cost


These include trade and other payables, borrowings, and lease liabilities recognised in the

consolidated statement of financial position.


These financial liabilities are:


− Initially measured at fair value, plus directly attributable transaction costs.


− Subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest rate method.


− Derecognised when the contractual obligation to settle the obligation is discharged,

cancelled, or expires.


Categories and fair values of the Group’s financial instruments


2022

Financial Assets

at Amortised

Cost



Financial

Liabilities

At Amortised

Cost


Financial

Liabilities at

Fair Value

through Profit

or Loss

Total Carrying

Amount

Fair

Value

$ $ $ $ $


Investments 8,041,493 8,041,493 (a)


Cash and cash

equivalents



1,897,285



1,897,285



(a)


Other

Receivables



575,000



575,000



(a)


Trade and

other payables


(438,378)


(438,378)


(a)


Lease liabilities


(824,002)


(824,002)


(b)


Contingent

consideration



(7,641,832)



(7,641,832)



n/a


Total 10,513,778 (1,262,380) (7,641,832)


(a) Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair value


(b) Not required to be disclosed per NZ IFRS 7.



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4. Financial instruments - Risk Management (continued)

2021 Financial

Assets at

Amortised Cost

Financial

Liabilities at

Amortised

Cost

Total Carrying

Amount



Fair

Value

$ $ $ $


Investments 13,041,549 13,041,549 (a)


Cash and cash

equivalents



3,359,479



3,359,479



(a)


Other Receivables


75,000


75,000


(a)


Trade payables


(510,167)


(510,167)


(a)


Borrowings


(10,762)


(10,762)


(b)


Lease liabilities


(944,078)


(944,078)


(c)


Total 16,476,028 (1,465,007)


(a) Due to their short-term nature, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair value.


(b) Due to the market rate of lending for the remaining term and outstanding balance not being materially different

from the current effective interest rate, the carrying value of these financial instruments approximates their fair

value.


(c) Not required to be disclosed per NZ IFRS 7.


(B) Financial risk management


The Board has overall responsibility for the determination of the Group’s risk management

objectives and policies and, whilst retaining ultimate responsibility for them, it has delegated the

authority for designing and operating processes that ensure the effective implementation of the

objectives and policies to the Group's finance function. The Board receives monthly reports from

the Chief Financial Officer through which it reviews the effectiveness of the processes put in place

and the appropriateness of the objectives and policies it sets. The Group's internal finance team

also review the risk management policies and processes and report their findings to the Audit,

Finance & Risk Committee.

The overall objective of the Board is to set policies that seek to reduce risk as far as possible

without unduly affecting the Group’s competitiveness and flexibility. Further details regarding

these policies as they relate to the specific financial risks that the Group is exposed to are set out

below:


Through its operations, the Group is exposed to the following financial risks:


(a) Credit risk


(b) Market risk

i. Interest rate risk

ii. Foreign exchange risk, and

iii. Price risk

(c) Liquidity risk.



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4. Financial instruments - Risk Management (continued)


(a) Credit risk


Credit risk is the risk of financial loss to the Group if a counterparty to a financial asset fails to

meet their contractual obligations. The Group’s exposure to credit risk is represented by the

carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, other receivables and investments.


The Group only holds cash and cash equivalents and investments with financial institutions that

are independently determined credit ratings of "A" or higher. Other receivables comprise

contingent consideration receivable held in escrow with the Group’s lawyers in relation to the

acquisition of Zalm Therapeutics Limited (refer to note 13 for details).


The Group has an Audit, Finance & Risk Committee that monitors credit risk as part of its wider

duties.


Cash and cash equivalents and investments held with financial institutions are presented in the

table below:



30 June 2022

Credit

rating

(a)

Cash and cash

equivalents

Investments Other

receivables

Total

$ $ $


Kiwibank A1, AA 1,897,285 8,041,493 - 9,938,778

ANZ AA, A+ - - 500,000 500,000

Total 1,897,285 8,041,493 500,000 10,438,778




30 June 2021

Credit

rating

(a)

Cash and cash

equivalents

Investments Total

$ $ $


Kiwibank A1, AA 3,359,479 13,041,549 16,401,028

Total 3,359,479 13,041,549 16,401,028



(a) Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, Fitch


Interest rates on interest bearing cash and cash equivalents and investments range between 0.35%

- 1.80% (2021: 0.35% - 1.00%).







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4. Financial instruments - Risk Management (continued)


(b) Market risk


Market risk arises from the Group’s:

− Use of interest-bearing borrowings (interest rate risk)

− Credit sales and purchases in foreign currencies (foreign currency risk), and

− Prices of key commodity inputs (price risk)



i. Interest rate risk


Interest rate risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will

fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.


The Group is exposed to fair value interest rate risk from its fixed-rate borrowings and lease

liabilities, with rates between 4.00% - 7.50% (2021: 3.90% - 7.50%).


The Group manages its interest rate risk by placing surplus funds on medium term interest-

returning investments with financial institutions (per above).



ii. Foreign exchange risk


The Group currently does not have any sales transactions denominated in foreign currencies,

however this is likely to change in subsequent reporting periods.


There are no open forward exchange contracts at the end of the reporting period (2021: no open

forward exchange contracts).


The net foreign exchange loss recognised for the year was $2,993 (2021: $1,266).


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4. Financial instruments - Risk Management (continued)


(c) Liquidity risk


Liquidity risk arises from the Group’s management of working capital. It is the risk that the

Group will encounter difficulty in meeting its financial obligations as they fall due.


The Group's policy is to ensure that it will always have sufficient cash to allow it to meet its

liabilities when they become due. To achieve this the Group maintains a monthly forecast on

its future cash position to ensure it can meet financial obligations when they fall due.


The Board receives monthly financial statements which include statements of financial position,

performance, and cash flow, as well as budget/forecast variance reports, to ensure it holds or

will hold cash equivalents to meet its obligations.


The following table sets out the contractual maturities (representing undiscounted contractual

cash-flows) of financial liabilities:



Up to 3 Between Between Between Over Total


Months 3 and 12 1 and 2 2 and 5 5 years


As at 30 June 2022 months year years

$ $ $ $ $ $


Trade and other

payables

319,488 - - - - 319,488

Lease liabilities 47,585 113,981 119,464, 317,169 374,021 972,220

Total 367,073 113,981 119,464 317,169 374,021 1,291,708


As at 30 June 2021



Trade and other

payables

510,167 - - - - 510,167

Borrowings 10,832 - - - - 10,832

Lease liabilities 43,367 130,102 147,470 330,910 479,744 1,131,593

Total 564,366 130,102 147,470 330,910 479,744 1,652,592


(C) Capital Management


The Group’s objectives when managing capital are to safeguard the entity's ability to continue as

a going concern, so that it can continue to fund activities for the purposes of deriving sustainable

returns to its shareholders and other stakeholders.


The Group’s capital structure consists of Equity of the Group (comprising issued capital and

retained earnings). The Group is not subject to any externally imposed capital requirements.


The Board continually reviews the capital structure of the Group. As part of this review, the Board

considers the availability and cost of capital and the risks associated therein.


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5. Revenue from contracts with customers


The Group recognises revenue from the sale of goods at a point-in-time when control of the

goods has transferred to the customer. The Group identifies the point which control passes

based on the following indicators:


− Whether physical delivery of the products to the agreed location has occurred;

− Whether the Group no longer has physical possession;

− Whether the Group has a present right to payment;

− Whether the Group has transferred legal title to the customer;

− Whether the customer has accepted the goods; and

− Whether the Group retains any of the significant risks and rewards of the goods in question.


Where goods are sold through distributors, judgement is required to assess whether control

passes:


(i) When the goods are delivered to the distributor (in which case, the distributor is the

Group’s customer, and is acting as a “principal” in its own right), or instead


(ii) To a party further in the supply chain (in which case, the distributor is acting as the Group’s

“agent”, rather than as a “principal”, and the Group’s “customer” (referred to as the ‘end

customer’) may be a retailer, wholesaler or approved prescriber).


The Group has assessed that control passes to the distributor, and therefore is acting as a

“principal” in its own right and as such the Group’s customer, based on the assessment of the

following indicators:


− The Distributor is responsible for fulfilling the promise to provide goods to the end

customer;


− The Distributor takes physical possession of the goods before they are delivered to the end

customer, and assumes all substantive inventory risk associated with the goods; and


− The Distributor has discretion to set the price for goods sold to the end customer.


Determining the transaction price - Variable consideration


The terms of the Group’s contracts with customers include elements of variable consideration

which constrain the amount of revenue recognised at a point in time:


− Certain contracts provide customers with a limited right of return over expired products

(products typically have an expiry of no more than 9 months from the date of purchase).

Payment terms are 60 days from invoice.


The Group estimates the value of goods that are expected to be returned using the

expected value method such that it is highly probable that there will not be a reversal of

previously recognised revenue when goods are returned.


A refund liability is recognised where cash received exceeds the revenue recognised.


− Contracts containing pricing adjustments, rebates and other fees paid to customers are

recognised as a reduction in revenue at the time that the related sale is recognised.


These arrangements include instances where the Group reimburses its distributors for

discounts provided to their customers.



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5. Revenue from contracts with customers (continued)

Repurchase agreements


The Group’s arrangements also include clauses allowing the Group to repurchase goods

transferred to customers giving rise to a call option. These call options are not conditional.

Because goods are repurchased at the original selling price, this constitutes a financing

arrangement and the Group recognises a contract liability for the amounts which it expects

to repay. Revenue is recognised once the call option expires or is recognised. Because these

arrangements are short-term in nature, the Group does not consider this to be a significant

financing arrangement and does not account for the time value of money.


2022 2021

$ $


Sale of goods – point in time 24,226 -

Total Revenue from Contracts with Customers 24,226 -



Contract Balances

Contract

Liability

Contract

Liability

2022 2021

$ $

As at 1 July - -

Amounts included in opening contract liabilities that were

recognised as revenue during the period

- -

Cash received and/or trade debtors recognised in advance of

performance and not recognised as revenue as at period end

2,062 -

As at 30 June 2,062 -



6. Other income


(i) Government grants


Government grants are recognised at their fair value where there is reasonable assurance that

the grant will be received and the Group will comply with all attached conditions. Government

grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in profit or loss over the period necessary

to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. They are recognised as

other income rather than reducing the costs that they are intended to compensate.


The Group currently receives government grants in the form of R&D tax incentive credits,

received from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).


R&D tax incentive credits are accounted for as government grant income as opposed to income

tax credits as the benefit is independent of the taxable profit or tax liability where the Group

is eligible for a cash refund; specific conditions exist for the Group, the R&D activities and the

expenditure to be eligible for the tax credits; and the tax credits are not structured as an

additional deduction in computing taxable profit.


The Group has reasonable assurance at the reporting date that the R&D tax incentive will be

received and all attached conditions will be complied with. The Group expects to receive the

tax credit when the return is filed subsequent to the end of the reporting period.


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6. Other income (continued)


Other income streams recognised by the Group include:


2022 2021

$ $


Research and development grant income 584,180 357,366

NZTE grant income 36,689 -

COVID-19 wage subsid

y - 91,636

Total government grant income 620,869 449,002



Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment 1,003 -

Other Income - 1,969

Total other income 621,872 450,971



7. Expenses

2022 2021

Note $ $

Specific expenses included in operating loss before

net financing costs for the year:



Cultivation costs 875,738 611,045

Extraction and manufacturing 578,740 584,502

Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in

progress

128,643

-

Accommodation and travel 36,665 58,740

Communications 236,278 32,253

Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 645,502 596,698

Depreciation of right-of-use lease assets 171,101 97,904

Direct research and development expenses 628,023 308,433

General 256,811 204,315

Professional services 1,378,464 1,133,268

Insurance 132,788 126,180

Motor vehicle expenses 55,738 57,193

Charitable expenses 18,782 24,670

Licenses 46,515 22,670

Office expenses 64,737 69,267

Selling and marketing 131,959 57,741

Personnel costs 2,842,067 2,479,916

Marketing costs related to IPO - 175,147

Foreign exchange loss 2,993 1,266

8,231,544 6,641,208







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For the year ended 30 June 2022


7. Expenses (continued)


Included in the above:



Employee benefit expense


- Short term benefits (wages and salaries) 2,556,773 2,406,567

- Defined contribution plan 96,662 64,935

- Share-based payment expense 188,632 602,466


Total employee benefit expense 2,842,067 3,073,968




Research and development expenses


- Direct costs 628,023 296,803

- Indirect costs 2,349,499 1,600,323


Total research and development expenses 2,977,522 1,897,126


(i) Research and development


Research and development expenditure that do not meet the development criteria in NZ IAS

38 Intangible Assets for recognition as intangible assets are expensed as incurred.

Development costs previously recognised as an expense are not recognised as an asset in a

subsequent period.


Currently the Group is still in the research phase (refer to note 22 Biological assets) and

related costs are recognised in profit or loss accordingly until such time as the Group moves

into the development phase and the relevant recognition criteria are met.


(ii) Fees paid to auditors



Fees paid to auditors include payments to PricewaterhouseCoopers for the following:


2022 2021

$ $


Audit and review of the financial statements

- Audit of the financial statements 131,250 60,132

- Review of half year financial statements 27,143 27,635

Total fees paid to auditors 158,393 87,767




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8. Income tax


Tax expense/(credit) comprises current and deferred tax.


Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the

year, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date, and any

adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.


Deferred tax is recognised in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts

of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation

purposes. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to

te mporary differences when they reverse, using tax rates enacted or substantively enacted

at the reporting date.



In determining the amount of current and deferred tax the Group takes into account the

impact of uncertain tax positions and whether additional taxes and interest may be due. The

Group believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open tax years based

on its assessment of many factors, including interpretations of tax law and prior experience.

This assessment relies on estimates and assumptions and may involve a series of judgements

about future events. New information may become available that causes the Group to change

its judgement regarding the adequacy of existing tax liabilities; such changes to tax liabilities

will impact tax expense in the period that such a determination is made.


A deferred tax asset is recognised for unused tax losses, tax credits and deductible temporary

differences, to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profits will be available

against which they can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date

and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will

be realised.


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For the year ended 30 June 2022



8. Income Tax (continued)


(i) Income tax recognised in profit or loss


The income tax expense/(credit) recognised for the year includes current and deferred tax as

presented below:


2022 2021

$ $



Current tax on profits for the year - -

Total current tax - -


Origination and reversal of temporary differences 190,642 (62,089)

Current year tax losses - (1,673,717)

Prior year tax losses not recognised 959,348 -

Prior period adjustments 77 (20,469)

Total deferred tax expense/(credit) 1,150,067 (1,756,275)


Total income tax expense/(credit) 1,150,067 (1,756,275)



(ii) Reconciliation of income tax expense/(credit)


The reconciliation of income tax expense/(credit) is presented below:

2022 2021

$ $



Loss before income tax expense/(credit)


(7,485,985) (6,174,235)

Tax expense/(income) @28% (2,096,075) (1,728,786)


Add/(less) reconciling items

- Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 54,406 116,953

- Tax losses reinstated (R&D cash out credit adjustment) - (20,469)

- Non-assessable income (121,826) (123,973)

- Tax losses not recognised for deferred tax 3,313,485 -

- Prior period adjustments 77 -


Total income tax expense/(credit) 1,150,067 (1,756,275)



(iii) Imputation credits


The Company has $310,713 of imputation credits as at 30 June 2022 (2021: $194,087).



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8. Income Tax (continued)


(iv) Deferred tax


Deferred tax is calculated in full on temporary differences under the liability method using a

tax rate of 28%.


The movement on the deferred tax account is as shown below:

2022 2021

$ $



Opening as at 1 July 2,554,480 798,205


Recognised in profit and loss

- Recognition of temporary difference (190,642) 62,089

- Recognition of tax losses 1,240,099 1,673,717

- Tax losses derecognised (2,199,447) -

- Adjustments from prior years -

20,469

(1,149,990) 1,756,275


Arising on business combination (1,404,490) -


Closing as at 30 June - 2,554,480




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8. Tax expense (continued)


(iv) Deferred tax (continued)


Details of the deferred tax asset and liability amounts recognised in profit or loss are as follows:


Employee

entitlements

Buildings Intangible

assets

Lease liabilities and

Right-of-use lease

assets

Share-based

payments –

cash settled

Share-based

payments –

equity settled

Carried

forward tax

losses

Total

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $


As at 1 July 2020 30,922 37,692 - 1,934 38,397 72,886 616,374 798,205


Amounts recognised

- In profit or loss 937 (53,075) - 2,036 50,798 61,393 1,694,186 1,756,275

- In OCI - - - - - - - -

At 30 June 2021 31,859 (15,383) - 3,970 89,195 134,279 2,310,560 2,554,480


As at 1 July 2021 31,859 (15,383) - 3,970 89,195 134,279 2,310,560 2,554,480


Amounts recognised

- In profit or loss 13,049 (1,927) - 3,653 (89,195) (116,222) (959,348) (1,149,990)

- Arising on business

combinations


-


-


(1,404,490)


-


-


-


-


(1,404,490)

- In OCI - - - - - - - -

At 30 June 2022 44,908 (17,310) (1,404,490) 7,623 - 18,057 1,351,212 -




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For the year ended 30 June 2022



8. Income Tax (continued)


Significant management judgement has been exercised to determine that future taxable profits for

the Group are beyond a reliable forecast horizon and that no net deferred tax asset should be

recognised.


An amount of deferred tax asset of $959,348 (net) (2021: $nil) has been derecognised in the current

year. The unrecognised deferred tax asset is comprised of tax losses of $3,494,307 (2021: $nil).


The Group offsets assets and liabilities if, and only if, it has a legal enforceable right to set off current

tax assets and current tax liabilities and the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities relate to

income taxes levied by the same tax authority.


9. Notes supporting statement of cash flows


(i) Reconciliation of net operating cash flows to profit/loss

2022 2021

$ $


Net loss for the year (8,636,052) (4,417,960)



Adjustments for non-cash and non-operating activity items:



-

Add back: Depreciation – Property, Plant &

Equipment

(3)

643,571 596,698

- Add back: Depreciation – RoU lease asset

(3)

170,894 97,904

- Deduct: Deferred tax income - (1,756,275)

- Add back: Deferred tax expense 1,150,067 -

- Deduct: Gain on sale of Property, Plant & Equipment (1,003) -

- Add back: Loss on sale of Property, Plant & Equipment - 4,396

- Deduct: Share-based payment credit (139,373) -

- Add back: Share-based payment expense - 535,879

- Deduct: Cash settled portion of salary sacrifice - (66,587)

- Add back: Interest expense 40,822 31,558

- Deduct: Interest income (138,145) (47,560)

- Add back: Cost of goods given away under CAS 18,782 -

- Deduct: Costs capitalised into ROU assets (793) -

1,744,822 (603,987)


Movements in working capital:

- (Increase)/decrease in other receivables

(1)

99,119 370,451

- (Increase)/decrease in prepayments (55,994) (28,529)

- (Increase)/decrease in inventories (237,587) -

- Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables

(2)

3,335 260,033

- Increase/(decrease) in contract liabilities 2,062 -

- Increase/(decrease) in employee benefit liabilities 225,873 64,457

- Increase/(decrease) in deferred grant income 9,500 (91,636)

46,308 574,776


Net cash outflows from operating activities (6,844,922) (4,447,171)



(1)

Excludes accruals for interest income (investing activity)


(2)

Excludes accruals for interest expense (financing activity), and payables related to property, plant & equipment

(investing activity)


(3)

Depreciation of $1,931 (2021: nil) and amortisation of $ 207 (2021: nil) related to building facilities and plant and

equipment used to manufacture products is included in changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress.


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For the year ended 30 June 2022



9. Notes supporting statement of cash flows (continued)

(ii) Changes in the Group’s liabilities arising from financing activities (cash and non-cash)


30 June 2022 NON-CASH NON-CASH CASH CASH CASH

Opening New leases Unpaid

accrued

lease

payments


Payment

of prior

year

accrued

interest


Drawdown Payment Closing

$ $ $ $ $ $ $


Borrowings 10,762 - - - - (10,762) -

Lease

liabilities


944,078


36,977


-


(3,769)


-


(153,284)


824,002

954,840 36,977 - (3,769) - (164,046) 824,002



30 June 2021 NON-CASH NON-CASH CASH CASH CASH

Opening New leases Unpaid

accrued

lease

payments


Payment

of prior

year

accrued

interest


Drawdown Payment Closing

$ $ $ $ $ $ $


Borrowings 88,931 - - - - (78,169) 10,762

Lease

liabilities


259,863


774,846


(7,717)


-


-


(82,914)


944,078

348,794 774,846 (7,717) - - (161,083) 954,840



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



10. Earnings per share


Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the profit attributable to

shareholders of the Group by the weighted average number of ordinary shares on issue

during the year, excluding shares held as treasury stock.


Diluted earnings per share assumes conversion of all dilutive potential ordinary shares in

determining the denominator.


In both years, the Group has not adjusted the weighted average number of shares used in

diluted EPS to reflect the impact of outstanding share-options granted, because as the

Group is loss-making, the impact of the outstanding share options granted is “anti-dilutive”

(i.e. decreases the loss per share).


2022 2021

Numerator $ $


(Loss) for the year and earnings (basic and diluted EPS) (8,636,052) (4,417,960)


2022 2021

Denominator No. shares No. shares


Weighted average number of shares (basic and diluted EPS)

144,166,088 127,393,230


11. Inventory


Inventories are recognised at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost comprises all costs

of purchase, costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing the inventories to their

present location and condition. All inventories are held at their net realisable value at reporting

date.


Inventories are measured on a first-in-first-out basis to determine the cost of ordinarily

interchangeable items.


2022 2021

$ $


Raw Materials 166,028 -

Consumables 8,098 -

Work in progress 20,967 -

Finished Goods 23,712 -

Total 218,805 -


Amounts recognised in profit or loss


Inventories recognised as an expense during the year amounted to $39,727 (2021: nil). The

Group reported write-downs of inventory to net realisable value of $88,916 (2021: nil) in the

statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income.


Consignment stock


The Group operates a Compassionate Access Scheme (‘CAS’) whereby quantities of finished

goods are held with distributors, and then distributed free of charge to eligible end consumers

under direction of the Group. Because the distributor does not control these finished goods,

the Group recognises consignment stock for the quantity of finished goods subject to the CAS

at reporting date. The cost of goods distributed under the CAS are recognised as a charitable

expense (refer note 7) within the consolidated statement of profit or loss and other

comprehensive income, when the consumer receives the goods.


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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022


12. Property, plant and equipment


Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less any accumulated depreciation

and impairment losses. Costs includes expenditure directly attributable to the acquisition of

assets, and includes the cost of replacements that are eligible for capitalisation when these are

incurred.


Where self-constructed items take a substantial period of time to construct for their intended

use (“qualifying asset”) borrowing costs are capitalised to the initial cost of item, with

associated cash flows presented within interest expense paid in the consolidated statement of

cash flows.


Where material parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives,

they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and

equipment.


The cost of property, plant and equipment constructed by the Group, including capital work in

progress, includes the cost of all materials used in construction, associated direct labour and

an appropriate proportion of variable and fixed overheads, and where applicable borrowing

costs. Costs cease to be capitalised as soon as the asset is ready for productive use.


Depreciation is calculated on a diminishing value basis over the estimated useful life of the

asset based on estimates by management. Assets' estimated useful life is reassessed annually.

The following estimated depreciation rates have been used:

− Buildings and fitout 2% to 50% (2021: 0% to 50%)

− Cultivation Containers 10% (2021: 10%)

− Office Equipment 13% to 67% (2021: 8% to 67%)

− Plant and Equipment 8% to 100% (2021: 8% to 100%)

− Vehicles 40% (2021: 20% to 40%)


Any gain or loss on disposal of an item of property, plant and equipment (calculated as the

difference between the net proceeds from disposal and the carrying amount of the item) is

recognised in profit or loss.


Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it is probable that the future economic

benefits associated with the expenditure will flow to the Group. Ongoing repairs and

maintenance is expensed as incurred.


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For the year ended 30 June 2022




12 . Property, plant and equipment (continued)




Buildings

and fitout

Cultivation

Containers

Office

Equipment

Plant and

equipment

Vehicles Capital

works

Total

Year ended 30 June 2022 $ $ $ $ $ $ $


Opening net book value 4,399,586 129,202 124,993 1,273,642 61,297 185,890 6,174,610


Additions - - 16,121 - 3,321 296,911 316,353

Acquired on business combination - - 524 - - - 524

Depreciation charge (351,214) (12,921) (39,798) (216,939) (24,629) - (645,501)

Disposals - - (2,702) - - - (2,702)

Transfers 98,596 - 13,639 361,365 - (473,600) -


Closing net book value 4,146,968 116,281 112,777 1,418,068 39,989 9,201 5,843,284


Cost 4,816,799 159,197 206,617 1,901,808 161,195 9,201 7,254,817

Accumulated depreciation (669,831) (42,916) (93,840) (483,740) (121,206) - (1,411,533)

Net book amount 4,146,968 116,281 112,777 1,418,068 39,989 9,201 5,843,284




The assets under capital work-in-progress relate to the Group’s plant and equipment. The cost of the plant and equipment will be depreciated once the assets are

commissioned and available for use. There are no (additional) costs to completion to which the Group is contractually committed to.



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022




12 . Property, plant and equipment (continued)




Buildings

and fitout

Cultivation

Containers

Office

Equipment

Plant and

equipment

Vehicles Capital

works

Total

Year ended 30 June 2021 $ $ $ $ $ $ $


Opening net book value 2,103,929 160,781 79,227 920,254 77,116 2,317,053 5,658,360


Additions - - 73,028 - 19,503 1,040,553 1,133,084

Depreciation charge (303,192) (14,356) (33,216) (213,317) (32,617) - (596,698)

Disposals (net book value) - (17,223) (208) - (2,705) - (20,136)

Transfers 2,598,849 - 6,162 566,705 - (3,171,716) -


Closing net book value 4,399,586 129,202 124,993 1,273,642 61,297 185,890 6,174,610


Cost 4,718,203 159,197 185,219 1,540,443 157,874 185,890 6,946,826

Accumulated depreciation (318,617) (29,995) (60,226) (266,801) (96,577) - (772,216)

Net book amount 4,399,586 129,202 124,993 1,273,642 61,297 185,890 6,174,610





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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



13. Goodwill and Business Combinations

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of business combinations using

the acquisition method, as at the acquisition date.


Goodwill resulting from business combinations represents the excess between:


● The fair value of (i) the consideration paid, (ii) any previous held interest, and (iii) any

remaining non-controlling interest, and

● The fair value of the net identifiable assets, and their associated acquisition date

deferred tax balances.

● Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred.


On initial recognition, goodwill is allocated to the cash generating units ('CGU') that are

expected to benefit from a business combination that gives rise to the goodwill (a CGU being

the smallest group of assets for which there are separately identifiable cash flows).


Subsequently, a CGU to which goodwill has been allocated is tested for impairment on an

annual basis, and at any other time where there is an indicator of impairment, by comparing

the CGU’s carrying amount to its recoverable amount.


Any impairment recognised against goodwill is not subsequently reversed in future periods

where the recoverable amount of a CGU increases above its carrying amount.


(i) Business combinations during the year


Acquisition of Zalm Therapeutics Limited


(a) Summary of the acquisition


On 4 February 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the voting equity instruments of Zalm

Therapeutics Limited (“Zalm”).


Zalm is a New Zealand-based medicinal cannabis business with supply and distribution

arrangements for Good Manufacturing Practice (“GMP”)-grade cannabis products to New Zealand

and global markets.


The acquisition provides the Company with significantly earlier access to cannabis derived

medicines at scale, through Zalm’s in-place supply agreement with one of Australia’s leading

listed medical cannabis companies (Cann Group Limited) who during the reporting period have

finalised the commissioning of one of Australasia’s largest and most technologically advanced

indoor growing facilities.


Acquisition costs of $77,717 have been recognised as general expenses in profit or loss, and

operating cash outflows in the consolidated statement of cash flows.



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022


13. Goodwill and Business Combinations (continued)


(b) Purchase consideration


Details of the purchase consideration are as follows:




$

Purchase consideration:

Ordinary shares issued $3,820,916

Contingent consideration payable - shares $7,641,832

Contingent consideration payable – cash -

Total purchase consideration $11,462,748



(i) Ordinary shares issued


The fair value of the 8,140,000 ordinary shares issued as part of the consideration paid

for Zalm ($3,820,916) was based on the volume-weighted average-price (VWAP) price on

acquisition date, of $0.4694 share.


(ii) Contingent consideration payable - shares


The contingent consideration payable is made up of an additional 16,280,000 ordinary

shares split into two equal tranches (8,140,000 ordinary shares each), that are contingent

upon achieving two critical milestones (“Milestone 1”, and “Milestone 2”).


Achievement of Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 are not interdependent, such that both, one,

or neither Milestone could ultimately be achieved.


As the conditions attached to Milestones result in potential contractual obligations to

issue a variable number of ordinary shares, the contingent consideration is classified as

a financial liability.


Milestone 1


The conditions attached to 8,140,000 Milestone 1 ordinary shares result in potentially,

100%, 75%, 50%, or 0% of the shares being issued (“Milestone 1 threshold”) at 30 December

2022 (or earlier, if the conditions are met).


The potential undiscounted amount of future payments the Group could be required to

make in respect of Milestone 1 ranges from $0 to $3,820,916 based upon the targets being

met (or partially met) around technical documentation and quantity by Zalm’s supplier,

Cann Group.


The fair value of the Milestone 1 contingent consideration payable of $3,820,916 has

been estimated by applying the probability weighted expected Milestone 1 threshold of

100% against the estimated ordinary share price of $0.4694 at the estimated expected

Milestone 1 achievement date (December 2022).


Refer to (iv) below for further details on valuation inputs and relationships to determining

the level 3 fair value of Milestone 1 contingent consideration payable.



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



13. Goodwill and Business Combinations (continued)

(ii) Contingent consideration payable – shares (continued)


Milestone 2


The conditions attached to 8,140,000 Milestone 2 ordinary shares result in potentially,

100%, 75%, 50%, 25%, or 0% of the shares being issued (“Milestone 2 threshold”) at 31

March 2024 (or earlier, if the conditions are met).


The potential undiscounted amount of future payments the Group could be required to

make in respect of Milestone 2 ranges from $0 to $3,820,916 based upon the targets being

met (or partially met) around technical documentation, price and quatity by Zalm’s

supplier, Cann Group.


The fair value of the Milestone 2 contingent consideration payable of $3,820,916 has

been estimated by applying the probability weighted expected Milestone 2 threshold of

100% against the estimated ordinary share price of $0.4694 at the estimated expected

Milestone 2 achievement date (March 2024).


Refer to (iv) below for further details on valuation inputs and relationships to determining

the level 3 fair value of Milestone 2 contingent consideration payable.


(iii) Contingent consideration payable - cash


An amount of $500,000 of Zalm’s pre-acquisition cash is currently held in escrow by the

Vendors’ solicitors and will be released to Rua if, and only if, either Milestone 1 or

Milestone 2 are met (including any and all accumulated interest). In all other

circumstances, the amount is transferred to the Vendors (including any and all

accumulated interest).


The $500,000 cash in escrow has not been recognised as part of the cash and cash

equivalents balance acquired (refer (c) below).


The fair value of the contingent consideration payable of $0 has been estimated by

applying the sum of the inverse of the probability weighted expectations of achieving

Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 against the gross $500,000 cash amount potentially

receivable as at the last Milestone achievement date (March 2024).


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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022


13. Goodwill and Business Combinations (continued)

(iv) Contingent consideration at reporting date


Fair value Fair value Fair value

$ $ $



Level 3 fair values Acquisition

Remeasurement

gain / (loss)


30 June 2022


Milestone 1 (3,820,916) - (3,820,916)

Milestone 2 (3,820,916) - (3,820,916)

Cash payable - - -

Total (7,641,832) - (7,641,832)


Valuation inputs and relationships to fair value


The following table summarises the quantitative information about the significant

unobservable inputs used in level 3 fair value measurements for the contingent

consideration payable in the Zalm acquisition:


Item

Unobservable

inputs

Range of inputs Relationship of

unobservable inputs

to fair value


Acquisition 30 Jun 2022

Milestone 1

Probability of

achievement

100% 100% A decrease in the

achievement

probability of 25%

would result in a fair

value change of

$955,229.

Milestone 2

Probability of

achievement

100% 100% A decrease in the

achievement

probability of 25%

would result in a fair

value change of

$955,229.

Cash payable

Inverse of the

higher of

Milestone 1 and

Milestone 2

0% 0% As change in the

inverse probability

by +/- 25% results in

a fair value change

of $125,000.



(v) Net cash flow from acquisition

$ $

2022 2021


Cash acquired at acquisition 13(c) $876,452 -

Cash paid at acquisition 13(b) - -

Net cash inflow – investing activity $876,452 -



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022


13. Goodwill and Business Combinations (continued)

(c) Net identifiable assets acquired


Details of the assets and liabilities recognised as a result of the acquisition are as follows:


Fair value

$


Cash and cash equivalents

876,452


Non-trade receivables

524,026


GST receivable

14,649


Withholding tax receivable

77


Property, plant, and equipment.

524





Trade and other current payables

(12,607)





Intangible – Supplier contract (CANN)

5,016,035



NET IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

6,419,156





Deferred tax liability

(1,404,490)





Total net identifiable assets acquired

5,014,666


Valuation inputs and relationships to fair value


The identification and initial recognition and measurement of identifiable intangible assets

acquired in a business combination requires the use of judgement and estimation. The Group

uses valuation specialists in establishing an initial range of fair values based on estimates of

various input parameters, to which judgement is then applied to select the most appropriate

value within that range to be recognised in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position.

The fair value of the Supplier Contract was determined using the comparative income

differential method. This method involves comparing and assessing the difference in future

earnings with or without the benefit of future access to or use of the intangible asset being

valued. Key inputs are the expected sales volumes, preferential supplier pricing, alternative

supplier pricing and the discount rate (which is based on the Group’s weighted average cost of

capital).

A 5% change in the inputs outlined above would have the following impact on the fair value,

holding all other variables constant:


Key unobservable input +5% movement -5% movement

Expected sales volumes 250,802 (250,802)

Preferential supply price

difference


250,802


(250,802)

Discount rate (578,988) 687,717


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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022


13. Goodwill and Business Combinations (continued)

(d) Goodwill recognised


Goodwill from the acquisition of Zalm has been determined as follows:


Fair value

$



Purchase consideration

13(b) 11,462,748


Plus: Previous interest

-


Plus: Remain non-controlling interest

-



Less: Net identifiable assets acquired

13(c) (5,014,666)


Goodwill recognised

6,448,082


Goodwill represents and is attributable to the workforce acquired and the expected future

profitability that the acquisition will bring to the Company’s overall operations.


Goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.


(e ) Revenue and profit contribution


The impact of the acquisition of Zalm Therapeutics Limited on the results of the Group for the

period ended 30 June 2022 are not considered material and are therefore not disclosed in the

consolidated financial statements.




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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022


13. Goodwill and Business Combinations (continued)

(iii) Impairment testing of goodwill


Goodwill is monitored at a company level, of a single cash-generating-unit (CGU).


The recoverable amount of the CGU has been determined based on fair value less costs of

disposal, being the price that would be received between market participants at the

measurement date, less any directly incremental transaction costs and costs to bring the CGU

to a saleable condition.


The recoverable value is based on an estimate of market value at the reporting date based

on the quoted share price of $0.33 per share. The share issue price at reporting date is based

on the quoted price on the NZX listed exchange and represents a “level 1” fair value

measurement per the fair value hierarchy.


In 2021, determination of the recoverable value of the Group (being the CGU) was based on

an estimate of market value at the reporting date based on the quoted share price of $0.41

per share. The share issue price at reporting date is based on the quoted price on the NZX

listed exchange and represents a “level 1” fair value measurement per the fair value

hierarchy.


In determining the recoverable value of the CGU, the Group has headroom of $25,262,067

(2021: 28,689,821) over the carrying value. No impairment of goodwill has been recognised

as at 30 June 2022 (2021: nil).



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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



14. Intangible assets

Intangible assets are recognised on business combinations if they are separate from the acquired

entity or give rise to other contractual/legal rights. The amounts ascribed to such intangibles are

arrived at by using the appropriate valuation techniques (refer to note 13).

The significant intangibles recognised by the Group, their useful lives and the methods used to

determine the cost of intangibles acquired in a business combination are as follows:



Intangible asset



Useful economic life



Valuation method

Supplier contracts Finite – based on units of

production (refer below)

Estimated discounted cash flow

(comparative income

differential method)


Supplier contracts are amortised on a units-of -supply basis, being the actual volume of units

purchased for production relative to the expected volumes purchased over the life of the contract.



(i) Cost

Goodwill

$

Supplier

Contracts

$

Total

$

At 1 July 2021 4,000,000 - 4,000,000

Acquired through business combinations 6,448,082 5,016,035 11,464,117

At 30 June 2022 10,448,082 5,016,035 15,464,117


At 1 July 2020 4,000,000 - 4,000,000

At 30 June 2021 4,000,000 - 4,000,000










(ii) Accumulated amortisation and impairment


At 1 July 2021 - - -

Amortisation charge - - -

At 30 June 2022 - - -




At 1 July 2020 - - -

Amortisation charge - - -

At 30 June 2021 - - -










(iii) Net book value



At 1 July 2020

4,000,000 - 4,000,000


At 30 June 2021

4,000,000 - 4,000,000


At 30 June 2022

10,448,082 5,016,035 15,464,117









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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



15 . Leases

All leases are accounted for by recognising a right-of -use asset and a lease liability except for:

− Leases of low value assets; and

− Leases with a duration of 12 months or less.

Initial measurement

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the contractual payments due to the

lessor over the lease term, with the discount rate determined by reference to the rate inherent

in the lease unless (as is typically the case) this is not readily determinable, in which case the

Group’s incremental borrowing rate on commencement of the lease is used. Variable lease

payments are only included in the measurement of the lease liability if they depend on an index

or rate, however in such cases the initial present value determination assumes that the variable

element will remain unchanged throughout the lease term.

Other variable lease payments are expensed in the period to which they relate.

On initial recognition, the carrying value of the lease liability also includes:

− amounts expected to be payable under any residual value guarantee;

− the exercise price of any purchase option granted in favour of the Group if it is reasonably

certain to assess that option;

− any penalties payable for terminating the lease, if the term of the lease has been

estimated on the basis of termination option being exercised.

Right-of -use assets are initially measured at the amount of the lease liability, reduced for any

lease incentives received, and increased for:

− lease payments made at or before commencement of the lease;

− initial direct costs incurred; and

− the amount of any provision recognised where the Group is contractually required to

dismantle, remove or restore the leased asset (typically make-good provisions on buildings)

Subsequent measurement

Subsequent to initial measurement lease liabilities increase as a result of interest charged at a

constant rate on the balance outstanding and are reduced for lease payments made.

Right-of -use assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the lease

or over the remaining economic life of the asset if, rarely, this is judged to be shorter than the

lease term. Right-of -use assets are also subject to impairment assessment at reporting date.

Remeasurement

When the Group revises its determination of the use (or non-use) of renewal and/or termination

options, the carrying amount of the lease liability is adjusted to reflect the payments to make

over the revised term, which are discounted at the revised discount rate.

The carrying value of lease liabilities is similarly revised when the variable element of future

lease payments dependent on a rate or index is revised, however this is discounted at the

original discount rate.

In both cases an equivalent adjustment is made to the carrying value of the right-of -use asset,

with the revised carrying amount being depreciated over the remaining (revised) lease term.

The Group did not receive (nor is it expected to receive) any COVID-19 related lease payment

reductions during the year.


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For the year ended 30 June 2022



15. Leases (continued)

As discussed in Note 1, the Group has elected to apply the practical expedient introduced by the

amendments to IFRS 16 to all rent concessions that satisfy the criteria.

The application of the practical expedient results in a reduction of the lease liabilities with

reduction being recorded in profit or loss in the period in which the event or condition that triggers

those payments occurred.

(i) Lease related balances as at period end, and amounts for the period


2022 2021

Expenses and income in the period $ $


Depreciation

- Leases of property (land and buildings) 114,247 68,722

- Vehicles 32,383 29,182

- Plant 24,472


Interest expense 44,535 21,859


Balance sheet and cash flow statements


Carrying amount of Right-of-use asset

- Leases of property (land and buildings) 738,908 853,155

- Vehicles 44,362 76,742

- Plant 13,502 -


Additions to Right-of-use assets 37,977 774,846


Total cash outflow related to leases 209,304 101,010



(ii) Information regarding the Group’s leases and leasing activity


The Group leases a number of properties including land, buildings, including commercial office

premises, in the jurisdiction from which it operates.


As standard industry practice, several of the Group’s property leases are subject to periodic

CPI increases and/or market rent reviews. A 1% increase in these payments would result in an

additional $907 cash outflow (2021: $907) compared to the current period’s cash outflow.


The Group’s property leases typically include renewal and termination options. The Group must

assess whether it reasonably expects (or not) to exercise these when determining the lease

term.


The Group has two property leases (2021: tw o property leases) where the Group has assessed

it is does not reasonably expect to exercise all available renewal options, resulting in a potential

lease term in the range of 10 - 2 0 years (2021: 10 - 20 years) and potential future lease payments

of between $109,020 - $689,160 (2021: $109,020 - $689,160) that are not currently included in

measurement of the lease liability recognised for these leases.






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For the year ended 30 June 2022




16. Other receivables


2022 2021

Note $ $


Financial assets classified as amortised cost – current

Cash consideration held in Escrow 13 500,000 -


Financial assets classified as amortised cost –

non-current


Non-trade receivables 75,000 75,000


Financial assets classified as amortised cost - total 4 575,000 75,000


GST receivable 89,210 85,861

Other receivables 2,008 -

Withholding tax receivable 26,524 1,683


Government grants receivable

- Research and development tax credit 398,408 508,581

- Other 54,173 9,802

Other receivables 570,323 605,927




Total other receivables 1,145,323 680,927





17 . Trade and other payables

2022 2021

Note $ $


Trade payables 317,427 453,388

Other payables 120,951 56,779

Financial liabilities classified as amortised cost 4 438,378 510,167





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For the year ended 30 June 2022



18 . Employee benefit liabilities


Short-term employee benefit liabilities represent those that are expected to be settled wholly within 12

months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service.

For defined contribution plans (Kiwisaver), the Group has no further payment obligations once the

contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognised as an employee benefit expense when

they are due.

2022 2021

$ $

Short term employee benefits payable

- Wages and salaries 287,768 99,837

- Accrual for annual and sick leave 168,419 130,475

456,187 230,312


Defined contribution plan payable 3,548 3,550


Total employee benefit liabilities 459,735 233,862



19. Share Capital


The Group’s ordinary shares are classified as equity instruments. Incremental costs directly attributable

to the issue of ordinary shares are recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects, including

costs related to shares still to be issued.

2022 2021

Number Number


Opening shares 140,262,591 17,003,096

Effect of share split* - 83,009,129

Shares issued** 9,616,676 40,250,366


Total share capital 149,879,267 140,262,591


* On 15 September 2020, the Company completed a 5.882:1 share split.


** On 22 October 2020, the Company issued 40,000,000 shares by way of listing on the NZX. They also

issued a further 250,366 shares through the vesting of the ESOP issue 3. During the year ended 30 June

2022:

− 1,476,676 vested share options were exercised into ordinary shares.

− 8,140,000 ordinary shares were issued as part of the consideration paid for the acquisition

of Zalm Therapeutics Limited (see note 13).



At 30 June 2022, share capital comprised 149,879,267 authorised and issued ordinary shares (2021:

140,262,591). All issued shares are fully paid and have no par value. The holders of ordinary shares are

entitled to receive dividends as declared from time to time and are entitled to one vote per share at

meetings of the Group, and rank equally with regard to the Group’s residual assets. Dividends are unlikely

to be declared whilst the Group is in the growth phase.




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Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



20. Related party transactions


(i) Company information


The Group has no ultimate parent entity. There are no individual shareholders holding more than 20% of

the ordinary shares of the Group at reporting date.


(ii) Transactions and balances with related parties


During the year the Group entered into the below transactions with entities related to key management

personnel.



Nature of

transactions

Transaction

amount

Amounts receivable

(payable)


$ $

30 June 2022


Alvarium Investments (NZ)

Limited

Purchases 6,900 -

EECOMS Ltd Purchases 314 -

Mitchel Family Trust Purchases 4,752 -


30 June 2021


Alvarium Investments (NZ)

Limited

Purchases 1,492 -

EECOMS Ltd Purchases 22,778 -

Hikurangi Enterprises

Limited Purchases 27,000 27,000

Mitchel Family Trust Purchases 6,735 1,250


(iii) Key management personnel compensation


Compensation of key management personnel (being those persons having authority and responsibility for

planning, directing and controlling the activities of the Group, including the directors) was as follows:


2022 2021

$ $



Directors fees 270,000 248,700

Short-term employee benefits 1,425,080 961,677

Defined contribution plan payments 36,931 23,747

Share-based payment expense 138,641 500,128

Total key management personnel compensation 1,870,652 1,734,252




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Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



21. Contingent liabilities


There were no contingent liabilities at balance date that would affect the consolidated financial

statements.



22. Biological assets


The Group currently still undertakes significant research and development activities and as such the plants

and produce currently resulting from these operations are not being developed for sale, or for

transformation into agricultural produce or additional biological assets. Under the Group’s licensing

requirements, plants must be destroyed and therefore hold no value at balance date. The plants are

destroyed by way of being composted and as they are not able to be traded, they have no value from a

product manufacturing perspective.


Accordingly, related costs are recognised in profit or loss rather than in the recognition of a biological

asset in accordance with NZ IAS 41 Agriculture, until such time as the Group moves past the research and

development phase. The agricultural assets will be recognised at fair value once the regulations allow

commercial production and they are used for commercial production.



23 . Share-based payments


(a) Accounting policy


Equity-settled share-based payments


The grant‑date fair value of equity‑settled share‑based payment arrangements granted to employees and

directors is recognised as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity (share-based payment

reserve), over the vesting period of the awards.


The share-based payment cost recognised is generally determined by multiplying a value component to a

number component. The value component reflects the possibility of not meeting market performance

conditions. No adjustments are made for the likelihood of not meeting any service and/or non-market

performance conditions. The number component reflects the number of equity instruments for which the

service and any non-market performance conditions are expected to be satisfied.


Cash-settled share-based payments


Cash-settled share-based payments are measured at fair value and presented as a liability, with a

corresponding amount recognised as an expense.


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Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



23. Share-based payments (continued)


(b ) Key features and balances of ESOPs


The Group grants options to certain employees under a number of employee share option schemes (Issues

#1 and #2).


− ESOP Issue #1 was subject to the following conditions:


Tranche [Vesting period] Vesting conditions

Tranche 3A [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company receiving NZ Medsafe

“Good Manufacturing Practice” (GMP) within a prescribed time frame.

Tranche 3B [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company completing its first

commercial harvest in relation to sales agreement with a specified customer within a

prescribed timeframe.

Tranche 3C [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company achieving EU GMP

certification within a prescribed timeframe.

Tranche 3D [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company achieving sales into the

German market within a prescribed timeframe.

Tranche 4A [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the establishment of a board-approved

grower partner and collaboration agreement with a specified target party.

Tranche 4B [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to establishment of a commercialisation

plan between the company and a specified target entity.

Tranche 4C [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the company achieving various medicinal

cannabis licences and authorities.

Tranche 4D [25 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to board-approved cash-flow and funding

plans being confirmed.

Tranche 4E [25 months] Service condition.


In addition, the Group has elected to pay the PAYE tax associated with the share options granted, in

addition to the share options (i.e. no net settlement feature). Accordingly, this feature of ESOP Issue

#1 is accounted for as a cash-settled share based payment.


At reporting date, ESOP Issue #1 has fully vested and the associated number of options were awarded

to eligible employees based on the service conditions satisfied at the vesting date. All vested options

have been exercised. The weighted average share price on the exercise date was $0.40;


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Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



23. Share-based payments (continued)


(b) Key features and balances of ESOPs (continued)


− ESOP Issue #2 was subject to the following conditions:


Tranche [Vesting period] Vesting conditions

Tranche 3A [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company receiving NZ Medsafe

“Good Manufacturing Practice” (GMP) within a prescribed time frame.

Tranche 3B [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company completing its first

commercial harvest in relation to sales agreement with a specified customer within a

prescribed timeframe.

Tranche 3C [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company achieving EU GMP

certification within a prescribed timeframe.

Tranche 3D [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the Company achieving sales into the

German market within a prescribed timeframe.

Tranche 4 [30 months] To be confirmed for each party prior to 1 October 2021.

Tranche 5A [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the establishment of a board-approved

grower partner and collaboration agreement with a specified target party.

Tranche 5B [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to establishment of a commercialisation

plan between the company and a specified target entity.

Tranche 5C [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to the company achieving various

medicinal cannabis licences and authorities.

Tranche 5D [30 months]

Non-market performance conditions relating to board-approved cash-flow and funding

plans being confirmed.

Tranche 5E [30 months] Service condition.


In addition, the Group has elected to pay the PAYE tax associated with the share options granted, in

addition to the share options (i.e. no net settlement feature). Accordingly, this feature of ESOP Issue

#2 is accounted for as a cash-settled share based payment.


At reporting date, ESOP Issue #2 was modified such that portions of the share options either (i) vested

immediately or (ii) were forfeit immediately. As a result of this modification, any associated cash-

settled share-based payment liability was also (i) settled or (ii) extinguished. All vested options have

been exercised. The weighted average share price on the exercise date was $0.40 ;


− ESOP Issue #3 was subject to the following conditions:


Tranche [Vesting period] Vesting conditions

Tranche 1 [6 months] Service condition of remaining employment.


At reporting date, ESOP Issue #3 has fully vested and the associated number of options were awarded

to eligible employees based on the service conditions satisfied at the vesting date. The weighted

average share price on the exercise date was $0.54; and



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Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



23. Share-based payments (continued)


(b) Key features and balances of ESOPs (continued)


− During the current period, the Company issued an employee share option plan (ESOP) in the form of

equity-settled share options to senior management, and selected employees (“Issue #4”).


All tranches of Issue #4:


• Are subject to a general service vesting condition (i.e. if the party terminates their employment

with the company, the share options are forfeited);

• Are subject to a market condition based on the VWAP for the 10-trading-day prior to vesting

date;

• Grant a variable number of options subject to the market conditions met at the vesting date;

• Have a $nil exercise price; and

• Are subject to the following exercise dates:

o One third can be exercised one month after vesting

o One third can be exercised one year after vesting

o One third can be exercised two years after vesting


(i) Number of share options


Issue #1 Issue #2 Issue #3 Issue #4 Total

No. No. No. No. No.


At 1 July 2020 357,000 70,250 42,564 - 469,814


- Options issued 1,742,874 342,961 207,802 - 2,293,637

- Options vested - - (250,366) - (250,366)

- Options forfeited (102,935) (111,758) - - (214,693)


At 30 June 2021 1,996,939 301,453 - - 2,298,392


At 1 July 2021 1,996,939 301,453 - - 2,298,392


- Options issued - - - 2,478,400 2,478,400

- Options vested (1,298,746) (177,930) - - (1,476,676)

- Options forfeited (698,193) (123,523) - (161,200) (982,916)


At 30 June 2022 - - - 2,317,200 2,317,200



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Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



23. Share-based payments (continued)


(b) Key features and balances of ESOPs (continued)


(ii) Vested share options balances outstanding


Issue #1 Issue #2 Issue #3 Issue #4 Total

No. No. No. No. No.

At 1 July 2020 - - - - -


- New options vested - - 250,366 - 250,366

- Options exercised - - (250,366) - (250,366)


At 30 June 2021 - - - - -


At 1 July 2021 - - - - -


- New options vested 1,298,746 177,931 - - 1,476,677

- Options exercised (1,298,746) (177,931) - - (1,476,677)


At 30 June 2022 - - - - -




57


Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



23. Share-based payments (continued)


(c ) Specific ESOP details


Measurement information


The following information is relevant in the determination of the fair value of share options granted:



Equity Settled Cash-settled

ESOP Issue #1: Tranche 3A – 3D, and 4A – 4E


2022 2021 2022 2021

Option pricing model used n/a Black-Scholes n/a Black-Scholes

Weighted average share price

⮚ Tranche 4A – 4E

⮚ Tranche 3A – 3D


n/a

n/a



$0.30

$0.50


n/a

n/a



0.41

0.41

Exercise price n/a $nil n/a $nil

Weighted average contractual life (in days)

⮚ Tranche 4A – 4E

⮚ Tranche 3A – 3D


n/a

n/a



93

184


n/a

n/a



184

184

Volatility

⮚ Tranche 4A – 4E

⮚ Tranche 3A – 3D


n/a

n/a


96%

80%


n/a

n/a


78%

78%



Equity-settled Cash-settled


ESOP Issue #2: Tranche 3A – 3D, 4, and 5A – 5E

2022 2021 2022 2021


Option pricing model used n/a Black-Scholes n/a Black-Scholes


Weighted average share price

⮚ Tranche 3A – 3D

⮚ Tranche 4

⮚ Tranche 5A – 5E


n/a

n/a

n/a


$0.50

$0.41

$0.36


n/a

n/a

n/a


$0.41

$0.41

$0.41


Exercise price n/a $nil n/a $nil


Weighted average contractual life (in days)

⮚ Tranche 3A – 3D

⮚ Tranche 4 (from reporting date – no confirmed conditions)

⮚ Tranche 5A – 5E


n/a

n/a

n/a


645

645

549


n/a

n/a

n/a


549

645

549


Volatility

⮚ Tranche 3A – 3D

⮚ Tranche 4

⮚ Tranche 5A – 5E


n/a

n/a

n/a


76%

78%

80%


n/a

n/a

n/a


78%

78%

78%


58


Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



23. Share-based payments (continued)


(c) Specific ESOP details (continued)



Equity Settled


ESOP Issue #4


2022 2021


Option pricing model used Monte-Carlo n/a


Weighted average share price $0.23 n/a


Exercise price $nil n/a


Weighted average contractual life (in days) 731 n/a


Volatility 85% n/a


The volatility assumption, measured at the standard deviation of expected share price returns, is based on a statistical analysis of daily share prices over the last

3 years and 6 months of stock movements at the date of issue, matching the time to expiry on the options.



59

Rua Bioscience Limited

Notes forming part of the consolidated financial statements

For the year ended 30 June 2022



24 . Events after the reporting date


There were no events subsequent to reporting date that would materially affect the financial

statements.



25 . Subsidiaries


The principal subsidiary of Rua Bioscience Limited, which has been included in these

consolidated financial statements, is as follows:


Name Country of

incorporation

and principal

place of

business

Proportion of

ownership interest at

30 June

Non-Controlling

interests

ownership/voting

interest at 30 June

2022 2021 2022 2021

Zalm Therapeutics

Limited

New Zealand 100% - - -


26 . Net tangible assets


Net tangible assets per share is a non-GAAP measure that is required to be disclosed by the NZX

Listing Rules. The calculation of the Group's net tangible assets per share and its reconciliation

to the consolidated balance sheet is presented below:



2022 2021



$ $

Total assets 33,573,600


30,851,469

(less): Intangible assets (15,464,117)


(4,000,000)

(less): total liabilities (9,375,508)


(2,017,423)

Net tangible assets 8,733,975


24,834,046

Number of shares issued at

balance date

149,879,267


140,262,591

Net tangible assets per share


0.06


0.18

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PO Box 1387, Gisborne 4040, Aotearoa New Zealand | 0800 RUABIO | www.ruabio.com



FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

NZX Limited

Wellington


Monday, 29 August 2022


Rua Bioscience Announces Full Year Result

Result in line with company’s expectations as it achieves first product sales.


FY22 Highlights:

• September 2021: Achieved GMP certification

• December 2021: Green light to distribute first product in New Zealand

• January 2022: Shareholders approve Zalm Therapeutics acquisition

• April 2022: First medicine launched in New Zealand

• June 2022: Narcotics licence received to distribute and market products in Germany


Rua Bioscience (RUA: NZX) (Rua) announces its annual financial results for the 12 months ended 30

June 2022 (FY22).


In FY22, Rua focused on preparing for market entry – securing partners and developing the

frameworks and strategies that will give the company the best chance of success both in New Zealand

and globally. By the close of FY22, Rua had launched its first product in New Zealand and established

an end-to-end cultivation and supply solution that is both at scale and scalable.

• Rua’s cultivation centre of excellence at Ruatorea continues to drive world-class R&D and

unique cultivar development.

• The company’s relationship with Cann Group, one of the largest medicinal cannabis producers

in Australasia, allows Rua access to significant volumes of product at market-leading cost. Rua

will be able to increase capacity quickly without the need for additional capital. Rua views this

is a major competitive advantage as new markets are established.

• Rua has significantly advanced key sales and marketing relationships, identifying promising

market opportunities right across Europe.


The loss before tax for the year to 30 June 2022 was $7.49m (FY21 $6.17m). Rua remains well

capitalised with cash, cash equivalents and investments on hand at the end of the period of $9.94m

(FY21 $16.4m).


The loss is largely attributable to Rua’s investment in research and development (R&D) and product

development. As an early-stage company, Rua’s $2.98m investment (FY21 $1.90m) was focused on

developing products which will support the generation of sustainable revenues. Our investment in

R&D and market development was supported by grant funding of $0.62m made up of NZTE and

Callaghan Innovation grants, as well as Research Development Tax Incentives (RDTI).


Rua Chief Executive Rob Mitchell said over the period the company met key milestones as it progresses

its entry into European markets and was pleased to launch its first product into New Zealand.

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“The launch of Rua’s first medicine in New Zealand was a milestone for patients, prescribers, and the

medicinal cannabis industry. Rua will launch a range of new medicines in FY23.


The product launch was complemented by the launch of our compassionate access programme. The

programme is a meaningful way of enabling prescribers to supply medicinal cannabis to those in our

community who are most in need of it.”


Rua’s commercial strategy recognises the need to accelerate global market entry and expand patient

choice. During the period, Rua acquired Zalm Therapeutics Limited (Zalm) after receiving shareholder

approval of the acquisition in January 2022. The acquisition provides Rua with a long-term supply

contract for GMP-grade medicinal cannabis and creates a strong platform for delivery of its strategy.


“Combining speed to market with long-term preferential access to substantial volumes from our

cultivation partner Cann Group will allow Rua to build a meaningful market presence faster and with

a greater economy of scale,” said Mitchell.


Operating in a highly regulated market, obtaining the right licenses and certifications has been critical

for Rua. During the reporting period the company achieved GMP certification, enabling the

manufacture of the company’s first product. Rua also extended its narcotics licence (through Nimbus

Health) for the distribution and marketing of its first product for the German medicinal cannabis

market – believed to be a New Zealand first.


R&D is critical as the company looks to develop medicinal cannabis products that are unique to the

global market. During the year, Rua received an initial $376,000 grant from Callaghan Innovation to

underpin its $1.3m research projects. Current projects relate to plant science and product

development.


Supporting our R&D efforts, Rua’s new cultivation partner the East Coast Cannabis Company

produced Rua’s outdoor trial crop at its 3,000m2 outdoor growing facility. This complemented the

work by Rua’s indoor cultivation team who continue to establish the unique varieties which Rua will

soon be able to grow at scale in Cann’s GMP-certified facility in Mildura.


Rua Bioscience CFO, Hamish White, said “the company remains focused on investing in the

development of our product portfolio and the associated systems and processes in both our

cultivation and manufacturing operations to drive the best return on investment in a dynamic and

highly regulated industry.


“Rua has done a lot of heavy lifting to get to market and we’re proud of how far we’ve come having

built facilities, attracted world class people, secured licences and supply contracts, and developed a

cohesive product portfolio over recent years. We look forward to the year ahead as we move to invest

in sales and marketing and build our revenue streams,” said White.


Outlook

FY22 saw the realisation of commercialisation milestones for Rua with regulatory approvals enabling

the production and subsequent New Zealand launch of Rua’s first product, a CBD oil. Rua will build on

this success in FY23, increasing the volumes and range of medicines it delivers to New Zealand

patients. The company’s commercial team has a solid strategy to grow market share, develop its

product portfolio and engage Rua’s prescriber base.


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The company remains focused on executing its global export strategy as it works to increase revenue,

including entering the German market via its supply agreement with Nimbus Health. In addition, Rua

expects relationships with parties in the Czech Republic, Poland and the United Kingdom to progress

in FY23.


Rua recently signed a five-year agreement with European Cannabis Distributor, Motagon. In FY23, Rua

expects the agreement will see Rua and Motagon form a manufacturing and supply agreement giving

Rua the first opportunity to supply the European distributor with a full portfolio of medicines,

including dried cannabis flower and full spectrum oils, in a range of high-value European markets.



ENDS


For more information, please visit www.ruabio.com or contact:


Investors

Hamish White

Chief Finance Officer

+64 (21) 050 5795

Hamish.white@ruabio.com


Media

Kerry Donovan

Communications Manager

+64 (21) 128 7689

kerry.donovan@ruabio.com

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