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ONELOGIX - AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2004

Release Date: 11/08/2004 15:03
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ONELOGIX - AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2004 ONELOGIX GROUP LIMITED (Registration number 1998/004519/06) Share code OLG ISIN ZAE000026399 ("OneLogix" or "the company") AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAY 2004 HIGHLIGHTS * EBITDA FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS UP 26% * OPERATING PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS UP 30% * HEPS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS UP 34% * CASH GENERATED FROM OPERATIONS OF R22,2 MILLION * SUCCESSFUL SHARE BUY-BACK OF 32% OF EQUITY, FUNDED FROM OPERATING CASH FLOW * TRANSFER OF LISTING TO ALTX CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Audited Audited Twelve Twelve
months ended months ended 31 May 2004 31 May 2003 R"000 R"000 Revenue 72 884 61 112 Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) 18 932 15 011 Depreciation 3 945 3 448 Operating profit 14 987 11 563 Amortisation of goodwill 3 114 3 098 Net interest paid 648 3 948 Exceptional items - 383 Profit before taxation 11 225 4 134 Taxation 3 561 2 537 Profit from continuing operations 7 664 1 597 (Profit)/Loss from discontinuing operations (516) 5 519 Loss arising on discontinuance of operations - 14 142 Net profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders 8 180 (18 064) Number of shares in issue ("000) - Total 192 113 280 375 - Weighted 276 484 178 453 Headline earnings per share from continuing operations (cents) - Basic 3,9 2,9 Headline earnings/(loss) per share (cents) - Basic 4,1 (0,3) Earnings per share from continuing operations (cents) - Basic 2,8 0,9 Earnings/(Loss) per share (cents) - Basic 3,0 (10,1) Calculation of headline earnings: Net profit/(loss) attributable to shareholders 8 180 (18 064) Adjusted for: Amortisation of goodwill 3 114 3 098 Exceptional items - 383 Loss arising on discontinuance of operations - 14 142 Headline earnings/(loss) 11 294 (441) (Profit)/Loss from discontinuing operations (516) 5 519 Headline earnings from continuing operations 10 778 5 078 SEGMENTAL REPORTING Revenue Continuing operations Logistics 58 016 48 868 Services 14 868 12 244 72 884 61 112 EBITDA Continuing operations Logistics 18 239 15 533 Services 3 974 2 536 Corporate (3 281) (3 058) 18 932 15 011
Commitments Operating lease commitments - not exceeding five years 3 740 4 288 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET Audited Audited At At 31 May 2004 31 May 2003 R"000 R"000
ASSETS Non-current assets 32 556 37 612 Property, plant and equipment 13 008 10 585 Intangible assets 18 976 22 111 Deferred taxation 572 4 916 Current assets 16 986 17 513 Trade and other receivables 10 103 12 932 Cash resources 6 883 4 581 Total assets 49 542 55 125 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Ordinary shareholders" funds 26 503 29 715 Liabilities Non-current liabilities 4 648 7 404 Interest bearing borrowings 4 648 4 904 Vendor liabilities - 2 500 Current liabilities 18 391 18 006 Trade and other payables 11 570 8 959 Interest bearing borrowings 4 150 4 292 Vendor liabilities 2 500 4 123 Taxation 171 632 Total equity and liabilities 49 542 55 125 Net asset value per share (cents) 13,8 10,6 Net tangible asset value per share (cents) 3,9 2,7 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT Audited Audited Twelve Twelve months ended months ended
31 May 2004 31 May 2003 R"000 R"000 Net cash generated from operations 22 214 6 839 Net cash flows from investing activities (8 122) (5 741) Net cash flows from financing activities (11 790) 10 003 Net increase in cash resources 2 302 11 101 Cash resources at beginning of year 4 581 (6 520) Cash resources at end of year 6 883 4 581 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Audited Audited Twelve Twelve months ended months ended
31 May 2004 31 May 2003 R"000 R"000 Opening equity 29 715 38 179 New shares issued less costs - 9 600 Shares repurchased including costs (11 392) - Net profit/(loss) 8 180 (18 064) Closing equity 26 503 29 715 COMMENTS The directors of OneLogix present the audited results for the year ended 31 May 2004 ("the year"). The audited annual financial statements have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. and the audit opinion is available for inspection at OneLogix"s registered office. The audited annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The accounting policies used in the preparation of these audited annual financial statements are consistent with those used in the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 31 May 2003. The group"s performance has shown a significant improvement over 2003. REVIEW OF OPERATIONS Vehicle Delivery Services ("VDS"), GoLogix Media Express and PostNet continue to dominate their respective market niches of cross-border auto logistics, express distribution of print material and business service solutions. VDS has secured an extended foothold in the local market and continues to perform well. GoLogix Media Express continues to offer efficient service in a highly cost conscious environment, while PostNet is beginning to reap the benefits of an ongoing and rigorous review of its business proposition. The three businesses" strong cash flow and disciplined cost regime have resulted in healthy operating margins. EVENTS Share buy-backs Effective 14 May 2004, OneLogix repurchased 83 768 685 shares (equating to approximately 30% of the company"s ordinary share capital) from Corpcapital Limited at 12,416 cents per share. A further 4 492 505 shares (equating to 2,3% of the company"s ordinary share capital) were repurchased at the same price as a result of the consequent mandatory offer, effective 31 May 2004. All shares repurchased have been delisted and cancelled, which will impact on future earnings per share. Transfer to AltX As announced on 26 May 2004 the group transferred its listing from the main board of the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa to AltX. The directors are confident that the move will benefit the group by raising the profile of the group within the investment community and reducing ongoing listing costs. FINANCIAL RESULTS The group"s financial results for the year reflect revenue of R72,9 million, 19% up on the previous year. EBITDA of R18,9 million increased by 26% while operating profit rose by 30% to R15,0 million. Strong trading and continued focus on working capital management resulted in cash generated from operations of R22,2 million. The group reduced its interest bearing debt and vendor obligations by R4,5 million and ended the year with R6,9 million cash on hand, after investing R5,7 million to expand its vehicle fleet and implementing the share buy-backs for a total of R11,4 million. This, together with the reduction in interest rates, reduced net interest paid by R3,3 million against the previous year. The R0,5 million after-tax profit from discontinued operations relates mainly to commissions received from the sale of the GoLogix Courier customer base and the recoupment of certain Gologix Courier bad debts previously provided for. Included in the taxation charge of R3,6 million is a refund of R0,7 million arising from an overpayment to SARS in a prior year. PROSPECTS The group will continue to focus on organic growth of its leading niche, high margin cash-generative businesses, with group associate 4Logix well- positioned to begin contributing to revenue growth in the year ahead. The directors will continue to identify and, at their discretion, pursue appropriate acquisition opportunities in line with the group"s growth strategy. In addition the conclusion of an appropriate Black Economic Empowerment initiative will continue to be an area of focus in the year ahead. The board is aware of the lack of liquidity in trading of the company"s shares. In an appropriate manner and context the board will address this issue and, in the meantime, certain directors intend to release small portions of their shareholdings. The directors anticipate that the share buy-backs will have a positive impact on the earnings per share for the 2005 financial year. PEOPLE As previously announced Andrew Brooking, a director of the group"s designated advisor Java Capital (Proprietary) Limited, has been appointed as non-executive Chairman with effect from 27 May 2004. Tony Wiese and Benji Liebmann have resigned as non-executive directors of the company with effect from 13 February 2004. OneLogix thanks its management, employees, PostNet franchisees and business partners for their efforts during the year. The group also thanks its customers, business advisors, suppliers and shareholders for their ongoing support. DIVIDEND In line with group policy no dividend has been declared for the year. By order of the board Ian Lourens (CEO) Cameron McCulloch (FD) 11 August 2004 Directors: AC Brooking* (Chairman); IK Lourens (Chief Executive Officer); CV McCulloch (Financial Director); NJ Bester; AJ Grant*#; JG Modibane*#; *Non-executive director; #Independent director
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