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DAW - Distribution and Warehousing Network Limited - Unaudited interim results

Release Date: 15/03/2012 08:00
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DAW - Distribution and Warehousing Network Limited - Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2011 DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING NETWORK LIMITED ("DAWN" or "the Group" or "the Company") (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1984/008265/06) Alpha code: DAW ISIN: ZAE000018834 UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS for the six months ended 31 December 2011 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months 12 months
31 December 31 December 30 June % 2011 2010 2011 change R`000 R`000 R`000 Revenue 14 2 100 105 1 845 875 3 792 631 Cost of sales (1 587 279) (1 386 196) (2 848 747) Gross profit 512 826 459 679 943 884 Net operating expenses 8 (427 269) (397 004) (842 105) Operating profit before impairments and derecognition of investments 37 85 557 62 675 101 779 Impairments of intangibles and property, plant and equipment - - (49 446) Net (loss)/gain on derecognition of previously held interests - - (19 263) Operating profit 37 85 557 62 675 33 070 Finance income 4 587 11 420 28 629 Finance expense (30 816) (32 549) (75 160) Profit after net financing costs 59 328 41 546 (13 461) Impairment of associates - - (625) Results of associates 6 006 2 989 (81) Profit/(loss) before taxation 65 334 44 535 (14 167) Income tax expense (17 459) (12 390) (14 689) Profit/(loss) for the period 50 47 875 32 145 (28 856) Profit/(loss) attributable to: Owners of the parent 47 285 31 963 (30 325) Non-controlling interest 590 182 1 469 Profit/(loss) for the period 47 875 32 145 (28 856) CONDENSED CONDOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Unaudited Unaudited Audited 6 months 6 months 12 months
31 December 31 December 30 June % 2011 2010 2011 change R`000 R`000 R`000 Profit/(loss) for the period 47 875 32 145 (28 856) Other comprehensive income - Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 3 580 (3 484) (1 190) - Effects of cash flow hedges (748) (1 232) 1 563 - Taxation related to components of other comprehensive income 224 - (306) Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period (net of taxation) 3 056 (4 716) 67 Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the period 50 931 27 429 (28 789) Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to: Owners of the parent 50 122 27 247 (30 077) Non-controlling interest 809 182 1 288 50 931 27 429 (28 789)
Included above: Depreciation and Amortisation 35 891 29 813 68 330 Operating lease rentals 40 049 33 645 73 032 Determination of headline earnings Attributable earnings 47 285 31 963 (30 325) Adjustment for the after-tax effect and non-controlling interest effect of: - Net profit/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment (163) (111) (720) - Loss/(gain) on derecognition of previously held interests - - 19 263 - Impairment of intangible asset - - 48 714 - Impairment of Associate - - 625 - Impairment of property, plant and equipment - 3 637 528 Headline earnings 47 122 35 489 38 085 Statistics Number of ordinary shares (`000) - in issue 240 243 240 243 240 243 - held in treasury (8 675) (8 347) (8 562) Deferred ordinary shares in issue (`000) 2 000 2 000 2 000 Weighted average number of shares (`000) - for earnings per share 233 568 233 896 233 681 - for diluted earnings per share 234 517 234 517 233 681 Earnings per share (cents) 49 20,3 13,7 (13,0) Headline earnings per share (cents) 33 20,2 15,2 16,3 Diluted earnings per share (cents) 47 20,2 13,7 (13,0) Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 33 20,1 15,1 16,3 Operating profit (%) 4,1 3,4 0,9 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Unaudited Unaudited Audited 31 December 31 December 30 June
2011 2010 2011 R`000 R`000 R`000 ASSETS Non-current assets 774 380 863 567 737 819 Property, plant and equipment 384 859 379 418 373 996 Intangible assets 232 019 268 174 218 099 Investment in associates 94 123 87 919 88 416 Deferred tax assets 62 659 88 324 57 308 Related party loans receivable 720 - - Other receivables - 39 732 - Current assets 1 743 092 1 536 469 1 778 512 Inventories 823 705 730 502 852 424 Trade and other receivables 729 770 672 823 773 497 Cash and cash equivalents 186 431 133 144 150 903 Derivative financial instruments 295 - 165 Current tax receivable 2 891 - 1 523 Assets held for sale Subsidiary held for sale - - 42 466 Total assets 2 517 472 2 400 036 2 558 797 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves 1 232 421 1 206 658 1 174 930 Equity attributable to equity holders of the Company 1 230 831 1 206 148 1 173 669 Non-controlling interest 1 590 510 1 261 Non-current liabilities 272 817 383 434 116 802 Borrowings 196 747 256 767 40 862 Deferred profit 34 839 51 329 37 735 Deferred tax liabilities 27 214 65 046 25 236 Retirement benefit obligation 5 800 - 5 979 Derivative financial instruments 8 217 10 292 6 990 Current liabilities 1 012 234 809 944 1 267 065 Trade and other payables 666 274 533 884 766 601 Current portion of borrowings 322 389 262 129 476 186 Derivative financial instruments 644 1 087 464 Deferred profit 5 793 - 8 150 Income tax liabilities 17 134 12 844 15 664 Total equity and liabilities 2 517 472 2 400 036 2 558 797 Capital commitments 27 274 38 403 16 969 Future commitments Operating leases 456 086 486 447 459 351 Value per share Asset value per share - net asset value (cents) 512,4 522,6 488,5 - net tangible asset value (cents) 415,8 408,0 397,8 - market price (cents) 510,0 875,0 639,0 Market capitalisation (R`000) 1 225 239 2 105 625 1 535 152 Net financial gearing ratio (%)* 26,0 28,7 30,3 Current asset ratio (times) 1,7 1,9 1,4 * Includes cash and cash equivalents. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months 31 December 31 December 30 June 2011 2010 2011 R`000 R`000 R`000
Opening balance 1 174 933 1 215 960 1 215 959 Total comprehensive income/ (loss) for the period 50 931 27 429 (28 789) Treasury shares acquired - (2 248) (3 522) Acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries - (34 994) (33 880) Recycling of foreign currency translation reserve on derecognition of subsidiaries - - 2 466 Recycling of foreign currency translation reserve on derecognition of joint venture - - 18 126 Share-based payment charge 7 037 511 4 924 Dividends (480) - (355) Balance at end of period 1 232 421 1 206 658 1 174 930 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS Impairments and Deprecia- derecog- tion and nitions
and included in amorti- operating Revenue sation profit ** R`000 R`000 R`000
December 2011 (Unaudited) Building 1 355 005 (18 905) - Infrastructure 750 487 (7 983) - DAWN Solutions 151 264 (7 980) - Head office and consolidation * (156 651) (1 023) - 2 100 105 (35 891) - December 2010 (Unaudited) Building 1 247 401 (13 577) (39) Infrastructure 607 417 (7 503) (3 598) DAWN Solutions 116 364 (7 813) - Head office and consolidation * (125 307) (920) - 1 845 875 (29 813) (3 637) June 2011 (Audited) Building 2 494 827 (32 690) (53 039) Infrastructure 1 315 544 (17 902) 133 DAWN Solutions 241 083 (15 826) - Head office and consolidation * (258 823) (1 912) (15 803) 3 792 631 (68 330) (68 709) Segment results Share of (operating profit of
profit) associates Assets R`000 R`000 R`000 December 2011 (Unaudited) Building 90 915 3 108 1 889 453 Infrastructure 16 574 2 898 767 297 DAWN Solutions 56 - 342 672 Head office and consolidation * (21 988) - (481 950) 85 557 6 006 2 517 472 December 2010 (Unaudited) Building 91 045 84 1 752 174 Infrastructure (25 351) 2 905 626 559 DAWN Solutions (2 136) - 292 522 Head office and consolidation * (883) - (266 787) 62 675 2 989 2 404 468
June 2011 (Audited) Building 115 819 (983) 1 881 157 Infrastructure (32 348) 277 770 613 DAWN Solutions (10 547) - 322 181 Head office and consolidation * (39 854) - (415 154) 33 070 (706) 2 558 797 Capital
Liabilities expenditure R`000 R`000 December 2011 (Unaudited) Building 1 236 292 19 148 Infrastructure 492 021 4 246 DAWN Solutions 360 881 17 303 Head office and consolidation * (804 143) 132 1 285 051 40 829 December 2010 (Unaudited) Building 1 105 933 36 616 Infrastructure 418 015 15 209 DAWN Solutions 294 093 8 088 Head office and consolidation * (620 231) 465 1 197 810 60 378
June 2011 (Audited) Building 1 241 896 56 069 Infrastructure 508 463 23 377 DAWN Solutions 335 186 13 915 Head office and consolidation * (701 678) 910 1 383 867 94 271 * Head office and consolidation predominantly include elimination of intergroup sales, profits and losses and intergroup receivables and payables and other unallocated assets and liabilities contained with the vertically integrated Group. ** Includes impairment of assets and derecognition of previously held interest - refer to Income Statement. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months 6 months 12 months 31 December 31 December 30 June % 2011 2010 2011 change R`000 R`000 R`000
Cash generated from operations 27 125 224 98 730 163 400 Working capital changes 63 (22 352) (60 225) (18 562) Net finance charges paid (28 524) (24 416) (50 796) Income tax paid (22 227) (27 744) (37 688) Cash flow from operating activities 52 121 (13 655) 56 354 Cash flow from investing activities (37 243) (55 702) (92 326) Cash flow from financing activities (20 071) (51 466) (38 456) Increase/(decrease) in cash resources (5 193) (120 823) (74 428) Cash resources at beginning of period (34 526) 39 902 39 902 Cash resources at end of period (39 719) (80 921) (34 526) COMMENTARY INTRODUCTION DAWN manufactures and distributes quality branded hardware, sanitaryware, plumbing, kitchen, engineering and civil products through a national, strategically positioned branch network in South Africa, as well as in selected countries in the rest of Africa and Mauritius. The Group has two main operating segments, namely Building and Infrastructure, supported by the Solutions segment. The Building segment has five clusters - Wholesale Trading, Watertech, Sanitaryware, Kitchen and International (including AST) and three associates - Apex Valves, Heunis Steel and AST Nigeria. The Infrastructure segment consists of two businesses, DPI and Incledon, and two associates - Sangio Pipe and Angolan-based Fibrex. The DAWN Solutions segment comprises DAWN Logistics (DAWN Cargo and DAWN Distribution Centres), DAWN HR Solutions, DAWN IT, DAWN Marketing & Design, DAWN Merchandising and DAWN Packaging. RESULTS OVERVIEW The Board is pleased with the improvement seen in the last six months. The Group focused on extracting benefits from the restructuring which took place over the last three years. This is now starting to bear results. Working capital, specifically inventory, improved and DAWN benefited from additional volumes passing through the infrastructure businesses. Building businesses continued to experience a protracted recovery. Building segment - 60% of Group revenue (before inter-group eliminations) The Building market continued to be difficult, with this segment of the Group delivering mixed results. Volumes improved pleasingly and market share growth was experienced for the sixth consecutive half. However, the current market trend away from luxury products towards commodity products muted the impact on headline earnings per share. Revenue increased by 8%, which included on average a 4% improvement in volumes as well as price increases of 4% through passing on inflationary increases. These results were achieved against yet another decline in the value of buildings completed, with the value having declined by 26% since the market peak in 2008. Residential buildings completed grew by 6% for the half year, showing some improvement from the second half of F2011. Recorded additions and alterations declined by a disappointing 7%. However, in line with the Group`s business model, unrecorded additions and alterations compensated for the lower net growth in recorded additions and alterations. DAWN estimates that unrecorded additions and alterations can be as much as four times the size of the recorded market. Improved volumes did however not translate into profit growth as Sanitaryware, mainly Acrylics (consisting of Libra and Plexicor bath plants), made a disappointing loss based mainly on poor volumes. Gross margins in the Building segment remained under pressure due to customers` requirements for better quality products at lower prices. However, operating expenses were contained at 4%, resulting in an operating profit margin of 6,7% (H1 F2011: 7,3%). The Trading cluster (Saffer, WHDsa, Kitchen Fittings, AST and Saffer International) experienced difficult market conditions and lower growth with a slight improvement in the second quarter attributable to pick-up in the cluster`s traditional markets, a market that provides large volumes. Although the cluster was able to pass on an inflationary price increase, gross margins remained under pressure. The Watertech cluster (Cobra and Isca) increased revenue by 9%. Due to higher volumes, gross margins were marginally better, despite the reduction in average selling prices of 4%. Profit before interest and tax was flat for the period. The loss in Sanitaryware increased from R5 million in the first half of F2011 to an unacceptable R19 million in the current period. The main reason was the poor performance in Acrylics, which produced a loss of R12 million. Although Vaal also delivered a loss, this was mainly due to R4,5 million once-off costs, such as retrenchment costs. Revenue at Vaal decreased by 8% due to lower volume off-take. To address this, 25 new higher-margin products were introduced to the market. The response has been positive. Vaal`s labour force was reduced by 27% during December 2011, with the benefits expected during the last quarter of calendar 2012. Depressed export destinations of the Group`s Acrylic division, as well as the lack of spend in the local building market, impacted significantly on the volumes of the businesses in this division. However, over the last few months, the number of players in the market continued to reduce. As there are now fewer players in the market, Acrylics, which is very volume-sensitive, will be able to benefit strongly from any improvement in residential and commercial developments. This resulted in the Group reopening its mothballed plant. Infrastructure segment - 33% of Group revenue (before inter-group eliminations) The Infrastructure segment showed a sharp increase in volumes, with improved efficiencies starting to positively impact the bottom line result. The segment was however severely affected by the national strike in July 2011. The improvement in the awarding of civils projects, particularly water- and sewer- related projects during the second half of F2011, was sustained during the first half of F2012. Revenue increased by 24%, of which 19% related to volume increases. Civil tenders awarded have increased in value by 17% in the last year. Given that 80% of the Infrastructure segment`s income is ultimately derived from government sources, the stronger order book may be an indication of a more serious commitment by government towards water and sanitation delivery. Market share gains were experienced in both Incledon and DPI Plastics. The Infrastructure segment has returned to profitability and is generating cash for the Group. The segment therefore saw a R43 million turnaround from the first half of F2011 due to increased tender activity and some market restructuring of capacity, which allowed for better prices and margins. The operating margin therefore improved from a loss of 4,2% to a profit of 2,2%. Break-even levels are also lower as a result of the restructuring undertaken over the last three years. The cost reduction exercise resulted in significant savings per month, further supported by improved scrap and production output rates. Loading consistency from key annual supply contracts resulted in improved efficiencies. DPI Plastics moved from a R19 million loss in the first half of F2011 to a R7 million profit in the period under review. Volumes continued to improve, which were assisted by the benefits of the stronger sales structure and recent market consolidation. Excluding the lost production during the strike in July 2011, DPI exceeded its benchmark production per month. Revenue increased by 33%, with sales of higher-margin product up 18% period-on-period. Incledon moved from a R7 million loss in the first half of F2011 to a R10 million profit in the period under review. The business improved turnover by 15% period-on-period. Volumes increased due to more civils awards as well as an increase in mining-related spend. Gross margins improved pleasingly, with the largest increase emanating from higher-margin engineering product sales. The new branches at Lephalale, Kathu and Burgersfort continue to grow profit, especially at Kathu which benefited from increased mining spend. DAWN Solutions - 7% of Group revenue (before inter-group eliminations) DAWN Solutions renders a crucial competitive advantage to the Group through charging warehouse and distribution costs at much lower rates than the logistics industry average and assists in containing costs across all businesses and significantly reducing warehouse and logistics stock losses. However, for these objectives to result in strong profits for the business, sufficient scale is needed. The current small profit reported for the period is therefore a very pleasing performance as the Group continues to build on the strategy of ensuring throughput for this business. Further transport and warehousing volumes were brought in-house during the review period and revenue from Group companies grew by 32% in DAWN Logistics. The other DAWN Solutions companies grew revenues by maintaining the strategy of converting cost centres into revenue streams. By charging market-related fees and winning more clients outside the Group, profits increased by 83%. Overall DAWN Solutions improved its R2,1 million loss in the previous period to just over a breakeven position for the current period. This segment is approaching sufficient volume to continue to build on its profitable base. DAWN International DAWN International`s contribution is included in the Building and Infrastructure segments` results. However, to provide additional disclosure, the revenue of this cluster is discussed separately. Non-South African revenue has increased by 21% over the last two reporting periods to R520 million. DAWN International contributed 18% to Group revenue during the review period, including revenue from associates and joint ventures, spread evenly over infrastructure-related and building-related activities. Exports from South Africa increased revenue by a slow, but steady, 4% to R244 million. The main countries exported to included Zambia, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. DPI`s operations in Africa grew revenue by 49% to R203 million and profit before interest and tax increased by 150%, representing a recovery off the low base set in the comparative period. AST`s operations in Africa increased revenue by 22% to R73 million and most operations performed well. The R1 million loss in AST for the first half of F2011 has been improved to a R7 million profit, largely through better trading and foreign exchange gains. Opportunities in Africa remain attractive and DAWN`s businesses are gaining momentum due to the vast building and infrastructure needs in various countries on the continent and the general need for DAWN`s products. FINANCIAL RESULTS During the review period, the Group experienced market share gains and improved market price and volumes. Revenue increased by 14% to R2,1 billion (H1 F2011: R1,8 billion), with volumes increasing by 9% and prices by 5%. Operating profit increased by 37% to R86 million (H1 F2011: R63 million). Operating expense increases were limited to 7,6%, which includes 1,6% to accommodate volume increases. A substantial portion of the revenue of the Group is eliminated on consolidation. The Group operating margin increased from 3,4% to 4,1%, mainly due to the improvement in the Infrastructure segment. The average debt for the period was R417 million (R384 million in H1 F2011), largely due to higher utilisation of working capital facilities. Income from associates improved across the board. Earnings per share increased by 49% to 20,3 cents (H1 F2011: 13,7 cents). Headline earnings per share of 20,2 cents showed an increase of 33% from 15,2 cents reported for the prior comparative period. Working capital management continued to be a focus area. Debtors` days were tightly managed and improved by three days, with bad debts remaining below 0,1% of revenue. Although volatile demand patterns continued, particularly in the Building segment, inventory levels showed a significant improvement, as committed in June 2011. Creditor days reduced to 49 days. It is not expected to remain at this level going forward. The net working capital target of 80 days was achieved. Cash generated from operations, before working capital, remained a focus area and increased by 27% to R125 million (H1 F2011: R99 million). Net working capital increased, mainly due to increased volumes. Investing activities included R41 million in essential capital expenditure. This comprised a R10 million investment in new warehouse control and distribution systems, R8 million on fleet replacement and the balance on maintaining current manufacturing capacity. Interest cost cover (excluding impairments and once-off costs) is 4,6 times (F2011: 3,5 times) and the debt service (including total capital and interest repayments) covered by free cash flow generated by the Group is 1,4 times (F2011: 0,6 times). This assisted the Group in meeting all debt covenants imposed by its lenders at 31 December 2011. Accordingly the term debt payable beyond 12 months has been classified as non-current. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS Disposal of 49% of AST - subsidiary held for sale at 30 June 2011 The Group increased its shareholding in AST by acquiring the remaining 49% shareholding from the co-joint venture party for a cash consideration of R24,25 million on 30 June 2011. AST was, as a result of the step-up to 100% shareholding, disclosed as a subsidiary held for sale at 30 June 2011. On 1 July 2011, the Group sold 49% of its interest in AST to a new joint venture partner for R24,5 million. As from 1 July 2011 AST is reported as a joint venture of the Group, proportionately consolidated at 51%. The fair value of these assets and liabilities amounted to R42 million and intangible assets of R17 million. As allowed by IFRS 3 (R), the full fair value exercise has not been performed by end of the reporting period. BASIS OF PREPARATION The Board acknowledges its responsibility for the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2011 in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the presentation and disclosure requirements of IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the AC 500 Standards as issued by the Accounting Practices Board or its successor, the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited and the requirements of the South African Companies Act on a basis consistent with the prior period. The interim financial statements have been prepared by Mr JAI Ferreira, Financial Director and were approved by the Board on 14 March 2012. The accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2011. These results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group`s auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. PROSPECTS The Group has started this year with the correct cost base to take maximum advantage of volumes as they improve. The Group anticipates further improvements due to the following: * The investment made during its growth phase in the Infrastructure cluster is starting to pay off as the government and the private sector slowly start to spend; * Although growth on the Building side is likely to remain slow, Sanitaryware is receiving focused attention. Benefits should also start to come from the consolidation in Libra and Plexicor`s markets; * In DAWN Solutions the Group has made significant capacity investments in 2008, just ahead of the market crash. This business continues to provide high barriers to entry and lower costs for both customers and suppliers alike. The collaborative model in this business provides a significant competitive advantage through economies of scale. DAWN Solutions is now starting to experience economies of scale to build on its profitable position. DAWN International is gaining momentum, with substantial opportunities offered by infrastructure growth in Africa. Although the short-term market recovery is expected to remain slow, the longer term shows stronger potential if government and private sector spend increase and through the continued sharpening of internal effectiveness. This general forecast has not been reviewed nor audited by the Company`s auditors. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD Management is not aware of any material events that occurred subsequent to the end of the reporting period. There has been no material change in the Group`s contingent liabilities since the period-end. DIVIDEND In line with Group policy, no interim dividend has been declared or proposed for the six months ended 31 December 2011, and cash will be conserved until market recovery is more entrenched. On behalf of the Board RL Hiemstra DA Tod Chairman Chief Executive Officer Johannesburg 15 March 2012 The presentation to investors is available on the DAWN website. www.dawnltd.co.za DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING NETWORK LIMITED ("DAWN" or "the Group" or "the Company") (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1984/008265/06) Alpha code: DAW ISIN: ZAE000018834 Registered office: Cnr Barlow Road and Cavaleros Drive, Jupiter Ext 3, Germiston, 1401 E-mail: info@dawnltd.co.za Directors: RL Hiemstra* (Chairman), DA Tod (Chief Executive Officer), LM Alberts, M Akoojee*, OS Arbee*, JA Beukes, JAI Ferreira, VJ Mokoena, S Mthembi- Mahanyele, RD Roos *Non-executive Independent non-executive Company secretary: JA Beukes Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services (Proprietary) Limited, 70 Marshall Street, Marshalltown, 2001 PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107 Sponsor: Deloitte & Touche Sponsor Services (Pty) Limited Date: 15/03/2012 08:00:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. 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