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CLR/CLRP - Clover Industries Limited - Unaudited interim condensed

Release Date: 13/03/2012 07:15
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CLR/CLRP - Clover Industries Limited - Unaudited interim condensed consolidated results for the six months ended 31 December 2011 and cash dividend declaration Clover Industries Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Company registration number: 2003/030429/06 Ordinary share code: CLR ISIN: ZAE000152377 Preference share code: CLRP ISIN: ZAE000152385 UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011 AND CASH DIVIDEND DECLARATION HIGHLIGHTS - Revenue increased by 7,2% to R3,6 billion - Operating profit increased by 6,8% to R187,7 million - Headline earnings increased by 16,6% to R109,6 million - Headline earnings per share decreased by 16,4% to 61,2 cents; as a result of share issue - Interim ordinary dividend per share of 15 cents declared INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the period ended 31 December 31 December 30 June 2011 2010 2011
Unaudited Unaudited Audited R`000 R`000 R`000 Sales of products 3 028 556 2 818 938 5 510 436 Rendering of services 386 337 325 575 642 133 Sale of raw milk 173 025 203 544 386 070 Rental income 2 216 1 220 3 682 REVENUE 3 590 134 3 349 277 6 542 321 Cost of sales (2 600 198) (2 452 367) (4 801 323) Gross profit 989 936 896 910 1 740 998 Other operating income 5 758 7 476 13 974 Selling and distribution costs (720 420) (632 431) (1 243 160) Administrative expenses (80 383) (82 940) (173 287) Restructuring expenses (2 481) (11 218) (16 907) Other operating expenses (4 755) (1 808) (2 610) Operating profit 187 655 175 989 319 008 Finance income 17 386 6 770 24 625 Finance cost (30 263) (32 775) (62 065) Profit before tax from 174 778 149 984 281 568 continuing operations Taxes (64 562) (52 078) (97 534) PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD 110 216 97 906 184 034 Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on 399 (810) (856) translation of foreign operations Total comprehensive income for 110 615 97 096 183 178 the period, net of tax Profit attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 108 186 96 743 179 588 Non-controlling interests 2 030 1 163 4 446 110 216 97 906 184 034 Total comprehensive income attributable to: Equity holders of the parents 108 218 96 080 178 992 Non-controlling interests 2 397 1 016 4 186 110 615 97 096 183 178
Headline earnings calculation Profit for the period 108 186 96 743 179 588 attributable to shareholders of the parent company Gross remeasurements excluded 2 017 (3 826) (4 173) from headline earnings Loss/(Profit) on sale and 2 017 (3 826) (7 277) scrapping of property, plant and equipment Minority portion of profit on - - 1 324 sale and scrapping of property, plant and equipment Impairment of plant and - - 1 780 equipment Taxation effects of (565) 1 071 (248) remeasurements Headline earnings attributable 109 638 93 988 175 167 to shareholders of the parent company Issued ordinary shares 179 111 867 171 969 010 179 111 867 Number of ordinary shares usedin the calculation of: Earnings per share - weighted 179 111 867 128 404 439 153 882 447 average Diluted earnings per share - 190 069 110 139 703 240 164 890 519 weighted average Earnings per share attributable to ordinary equity holders of the parent Earnings per share (cents) 60,4 75,3 116,7 Diluted earnings per share 56,9 69,2 108,9 (cents) Headline earnings per share 61,2 73,2 113,8 (cents) Diluted headline earnings per 57,7 67,3 106,2 share (cents) INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY For the period ended 31 December 31 December 30 June 2011 2010 2011 Unaudited Unaudited Audited
R`000 R`000 R`000 Balance at 1 July 1 751 795 1 076 467 1 076 467 Profit for the period 110 216 97 906 184 034 Other comprehensive income 399 (944) (856) Total comprehensive income 110 615 96 962 183 178 Ordinary shares issued - 502 336 577 335 Share issue cost capitalised - (13 009) (14 807) against share premium Share-based payment reserve 6 120 4 395 11 192 accrued Share appreciation rights (3 950) - - exercised Dividends of subsidiaries - non- - (1 806) (1 805) controlling interest Non-controlling interest 2 609 - (21 045) acquired with the buy-out of minorities Dividends (27 216) (40 808) (58 720) Dividends forfeited 1 557 - - Balance at end of the period 1 841 530 1 624 537 1 751 795 Consists of: Share capital and premium 684 068 610 867 684 068 Other capital reserves 255 141 245 786 252 784 Retained earnings 887 872 740 566 805 499 Shareholder equity 1 827 081 1 597 219 1 742 351 Non-controlling interest 14 449 27 318 9 444 Total equity 1 841 530 1 624 537 1 751 795 INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION As at 31 December 31 December 30 June 2011 2010 2011 Unaudited Unaudited Audited R`000 R`000 R`000
ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 1 082 166 967 660 1 013 289 Investment properties 937 985 961 Intangible assets 354 660 294 744 347 102 Deferred tax assets 4 091 2 516 3 262 1 441 854 1 265 905 1 364 614 Current assets Inventories 530 888 561 610 460 247 Trade and other receivables 1 116 832 1 032 568 866 475 Pre-payments 10 683 9 884 29 000 Income tax receivable 16 073 1 492 - Cash and short-term deposits 801 698 792 411 824 212 2 476 174 2 397 965 2 179 934 Assets classified as held-for- - 937 940 sale 2 476 174 2 398 902 2 180 874 Total assets 3 918 028 3 664 807 3 545 488 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Issued capital 8 955 8 598 8 955 Share premium 675 113 602 269 675 113 Other reserves 255 141 245 786 252 784 Retained earnings 887 872 740 566 805 499 Equity attributable to equity 1 827 081 1 597 219 1 742 351 holders of the parent Non-controlling interests 14 449 27 318 9 444 Total equity 1 841 530 1 624 537 1 751 795 Liabilities Non-current liabilities Interest-bearing loans and 428 857 594 790 432 833 borrowings Provisions 62 277 53 210 62 526 Deferred tax liability 80 102 11 895 32 017 Trade and other payables 10 794 8 145 13 357 582 030 668 040 540 733
Current liabilities Trade and other payables 1 467 904 1 320 130 1 068 836 Interest-bearing loans and 11 804 35 622 173 829 borrowings Income tax payable 3 182 - 243 Provisions 11 578 16 478 10 052 1 494 468 1 372 230 1 252 960 Total liabilities 2 076 498 2 040 270 1 793 693 Total equity and liabilities 3 918 028 3 664 807 3 545 488 INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the period ended 31 December 31 December 30 June 2011 2010 2011
Unaudited Unaudited Audited R`000 R`000 R`000 Operating activities Profit before tax 174 778 149 984 281 568 Adjustment for non-cash items 65 669 82 764 153 197 Working capital adjustments 91 703 (119 632) (122 585) Income tax paid (28 914) (33 181) (55 264) Net cash flow from operating 303 236 79 935 256 916 activities Investing activities Proceeds from sale of property, 3 196 5 887 10 675 plant and equipment Interest received 17 386 6 770 24 625 Goodwill purchased through the - - (49 387) buyout of Clover Beverages` non- controlling interests Acquisition of non-controlling - - (21 045) interest in Clover Beverages Capital expenditure: tangible (128 523) (112 651) (216 326) and intangible assets Net other investing activities 4 120 (1 556) (1 854) Net cash flow used ininvesting (103 821) (101 550) (253 312) activities Financing activities Interest paid (30 263) (32 775) (62 065) Dividends paid (27 216) (40 808) (58 720) Proceeds from issue ofordinary - 502 336 577 335 share capital Transaction cost on issue of - (13 009) (14 807) shares Repayment of borrowings (166 001) (29 039) (52 790) Net other financing activities 1 551 (1 953) 2 381 Net cash flows (used in)/from (221 929) 384 752 391 334 financing activities Net (decrease)/increase in cash (22 514) 363 137 394 938 and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at 824 212 429 274 429 274 beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at 801 698 792 411 824 212 end of the period ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES Corporate information and basis of preparation Clover Industries Limited is a company incorporated and domiciled in South Africa. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting, the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited ("JSE") and the Companies Act, 2008 (Act 71 of 2008), as amended. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2011. Segment report Segment information is presented in respect of the Group`s operating segments. The operating segments are based on the Group`s management and internal reporting structure. The Group comprises the following operating segments: - Dairy fluids segment is focused on providing the market with quality dairy fluid products; - The dairy concentrated products consist of cheese, butter, condensed milk and retail milk powders; - The ingredients products consist of bulk milk powders, bulk butter, bulk condensed milk, bulk creamers, calf feed substitutes, whey powder and buttermilk powder; - The non-alcoholic beverages segment focuses on the development and marketing of non-alcoholic, value-added branded beverages products; and - Other consists of Clover`s holding company and Lactolab Proprietary Limited that renders laboratory services. As disclosed in the annual report the reportable segments were changed from reporting operating entities to product groups. The comparative figures to December 2010 were restated accordingly. SEGMENTAL REPORT For the period ended 31 December 31 December 30 June 2011 2010 2011 Unaudited Unaudited Audited R`000 R`000 R`000
External revenue Dairy fluids 1 587 323 1 467 971 2 959 585 Dairy concentrated products 499 380 505 610 922 306 Ingredients 188 873 182 468 332 258 Non-alcoholic beverages 748 074 658 297 1 287 553 Other 4 906 4 592 8 734 3 028 556 2 818 938 5 510 436 Margin on material Dairy fluids 626 996 604 725 1 227 429 Dairy concentrated products 151 672 131 439 224 199 Ingredients 42 717 45 747 71 397 Non-alcoholic beverages 382 499 339 976 656 297 Other 3 641 3 115 6 160 1 207 525 1 125 002 2 185 482 The Group operates mainly in the geographical area of South Africa. The revenue and assets of the operations outside South Africa are insignificant. OVERVIEW The first quarter of the financial year was characterised by increased input costs and subdued consumer spending, in particular following the widespread industrial actions of mid-2011 in South Africa. The second quarter yielded an improved trading environment despite the continued rise in input costs. Although Clover was unable to recover higher input costs due to the high milk flow season, it managed to absorb a substantial part of these through higher sales volumes, especially in branded and non-bulk products. Clover`s brands performed well overall which again underlines the importance of brand strength during testing times. During mid-2011 certain supply contracts with milk producers expired and were not renewed to support the growth aspirations of Clover`s Delivery Agreement producers. Unfortunately during this time on-farm milk production input costs had risen dramatically and consequently the additional "B" Delivery Agreements issued to producers to compensate for the reduction in supply contract milk could not be fully supplied as planned. Clover was unable to increase farmgate milk prices at that time due to the approaching seasonal peak production period but paid a full supply premium to producers during August and September to help mitigate against the increased feed costs. As a result, sales volumes and revenue were negatively affected as milk intake was below market demand during the first quarter. From October to December 2011, sufficient milk was collected to supply the market but the normal seasonal stock build-up in anticipation of the 2012 autumn and winter was below required levels. The lower stockpile levels achieved will require Clover to import milk powder, butter and UHT milk during the second half of the financial year to enable full supply during the relocation process of production equipment from Clayville to Port Elizabeth as part of Project Cielo Blu during winter 2012. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Headline earnings improved from R94,0 million to R109,6 million largely as a result of the higher operating profit and lower net finance charges. The dilution effect of shares issued at the time of the JSE listing resulted in headline earnings per share reducing from 73,2 cents to 61,2 cents. The funds raised by the listing are mainly earmarked for capital projects linked to Project Cielo Blu and which will be completed during the 2013/2014 financial year. In the interim, these funds are mainly invested in short -term money market funds with significantly lower returns than the planned capital projects. Operating profit increased from R176,0 million to R187,7 million. Gross margin improved from 26,8% to 27,6% mainly as a result of higher income from services rendered to principals. Improved product mix and higher volumes, rather than selling price increases, accounted for the revenue increase. Increased factory throughput and additional UHT manufacturing capacity in Port Elizabeth, resulting in lower raw milk transportation costs, largely compensated for the significant increases in juice concentrates and other ingredient costs. Administration costs declined by 3% mainly due to a reduction in incentive bonuses linked to the achievement of financial targets. Clover`s aggressive "Way Better" marketing and advertising campaign contributed to the 13,9% increase in selling and distribution costs. Although the cost of this campaign was incurred in the period under review, the benefits thereof will only manifest over the medium term and are not fully reflected in the reporting period. Strong cost inflation continued from the closing months of the previous financial year into the current review period and maintained pressure on the operating margin. During this period, selling price increases were difficult to implement due to the normal seasonal over supply of milk. Consequently the operating margin contracted slightly to 5,2% from 5,3% in the corresponding previous period but increased from the 4,9% achieved in the previous financial year. The Project Cielo Blu capacity expansion at the Clayville distribution centre was a significant contributor to the 18,7% growth in principal business revenue (13,9% excluding the additional merchandising income from Danone Southern Africa Proprietary Limited from May 2011). Growth in overall sales volumes (locally produced concentrated and ingredient products are expressed in milk equivalent volume) came to 3,6%. The non-bulk and branded product volumes grew by 7,6% as a result of a very focused commercial and marketing strategy. Bulk product volumes declined by 16,8% in line with the overall Group strategy of decreasing exposure to these products. Dairy fluid volumes increased by 6,7% and non-alcoholic beverage volumes by 7,4% while concentrated volumes declined by 2,2% and ingredient volumes by 12,4%. Pre-packed branded cheeses included under concentrated products saw a 16,7% volume growth while the bulk cheese component reduced by 21,9%. Net finance charges reduced by 50% or R13,1 million after the injection of new share capital with the listing on the JSE in December 2010. The tax expense is inflated by R3,1 million or 1,8% of pre-tax profits as a result of the reversal of a deferred tax asset raised in the 2010/2011 financial year, following a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling during the period under review. This ruling was not related to Clover. FINANCIAL POSITION AND CASH FLOWS The increase in property, plant and equipment post-June 2011 is mostly related to the capital expenditure on Project Cielo Blu and other projects. Inventory levels were higher than at June 2011 in line with the normal seasonal trend but were lower than at December 2010 due to the lower than normal milk intake as a result of on-farm cost pressures. Trade and other receivables increased by 8,2%. This increase is slightly more than the revenue increase of 7,2%. The period-end was over a long weekend which delayed some debtor payments. For the same reason, trade and other payables also increased by 11%. As a result, cash flow was healthy with working capital releasing R91,7 million to cash. The seasonal nature of the business typically causes working capital to absorb cash during the first six months of Clover`s financial year. During December 2011 a long-term loan of R155 million matured and was repaid. Net cash flow from operating activities increased by R223,3 million to R303,2 million and was, except for the reduction in cash and cash equivalents of R22,5 million, sufficient to fund the reduction in long-term debt of R166 million, capital expenditure of R128,5 million, taxes of R28,9 million, net finance charges of R12,9 million and dividends of R27,2 million. PROSPECTS Farmgate milk prices were increased after the half-year-end in response to high on-farm input costs. The milk price paid to producers went up by an average 60 cents per litre or approximately 20% from January 2012 to March 2012. This is deemed sufficient to alleviate the immediate input cost pressures on Clover`s producers and will be recovered in the market. This cost recovery is likely to have a temporary impact on the healthy volume growth Clover has experienced over the past number of years. However, Clover believes that this should not impact its volume growth prospects over the medium and long term. Costs pressures are being strongly resisted and, where they cannot be absorbed, these will be passed on to the market. Project Cielo Blu is progressing well, although the positive impact of additional capacity for UHT milk and distribution are not reflected fully in this review period. As highlighted in the previous reporting period, the Queensburgh distribution facility design was reconsidered and processes simplified to enhance long- term benefits. The revised commissioning date is now expected to be in September 2013. The balance of savings from Project Cielo Blu`s capacity and efficiency improvements are on track and expected to come through as originally anticipated. To secure its milk source, in addition to the farmgate milk price increases, Clover is in the process of supplementing its milk supply by entering into supply contracts with certain new milk producers. It may, however, still experience a milk shortage during the coming autumn and winter that will necessitate the import of certain products. Clover`s focus for the remainder of the year will be on continuous cost savings, the implementation of Project Cielo Blu and other margin-enhancing projects approved by the Board, the improvement of the product mix, and the managing of selling prices in a highly competitive environment to further enhance the quality and brand power of Clover`s products. Although the economy remains sluggish, it is expected that the positive trend experienced during the second quarter will continue and the Group is confident that it will recover cost increases, including the increase in farmgate milk prices, during the second half of the financial year. Considering the above, Clover is well-positioned to deliver a solid performance during the second half of the financial year. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD No significant events occurred subsequent to the period-end, other than the sharp increase in farmgate milk prices. GOING CONCERN The Directors are satisfied that the Group is a going concern and have therefore continued to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the interim condensed consolidated financial statements. DIVIDENDS The Board declared a 15 cents per share interim ordinary cash dividend for the six months ended 31 December 2011, payable in South African currency on 10 April 2012. The salient dates will be as follows: Last day to trade "cum" the ordinary share Thursday, 29 March 2012 dividend Shares commence trading "ex" the ordinary share Friday, 30 March 2012 dividend Record date on Thursday, 5 April 2012 Payment date on Tuesday, 10 April 2012 Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Friday, 30 March 2012 and Thursday, 5 April 2012, both days inclusive. On behalf of the Board JAH Bredin JH Vorster Chairman Chief Executive 13 March 2012 PREPARATION OF UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS The interim condensed financial statements set out above were prepared under the supervision of Louis Jacques Botha, CA(SA), in his capacity as Chief Financial Officer of the Group. INDEPENDENT AUDIT BY AUDITORS The interim condensed financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the Group`s independent auditors. Registered office: 200 Constantia Drive, Constantia Kloof, 1709 Postal address: PO Box 6161, Weltevredenpark, 1715 Telephone: (011) 471 1400 Transfer secretary: Computershare Investment Services Proprietary Limited 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001 Directors: Non-executive JAH Bredin (Chairman) WI Buchner (Vice-chairman) TA Wixley* (Lead Independent) SF Booysen (Dr)* JNS du Plessis* HPF du Preez MG Elliott JC Hendriks (Dr) NP Mageza* NA Smith *Independent Directors: Executive JH Vorster (Chief Executive) HB Roode (Deputy Chief Executive) LJ Botha (Chief Financial Officer) CP Lerm (Dr) Company secretary: HB Roode Auditors: Ernst & Young Inc., Johannesburg Bankers: The Absa Group, First National Bank, Investec Bank Sponsor: RAND MERCHANT BANK (a division of FirstRand Bank Limited) www.clover.co.za Date: 13/03/2012 07:15:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. 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