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SSK - Stefanutti Stocks Holdings Limited - Reviewed condensed consolidated

Release Date: 15/05/2012 07:05
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SSK - Stefanutti Stocks Holdings Limited - Reviewed condensed consolidated results for the year ended 29 February 2012 STEFANUTTI STOCKS HOLDINGS LIMITED ("Stefanutti Stocks" or "the company" or "the group") (Registration number 1996/003767/06) Share code: SSK ISIN: ZAE000123766 REVIEWED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2012 - Revenue R8,1 billion - Operating profit R359 million - HEPS 153,29 cents - Cash on hand R891 million - Current order book R9,3 billion STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months ended ended
Increase/ 29 February 28 February (Decrease) 2012 2011 % R`000 R`000 Revenue 15 8 068 483 6 998 207 Contract revenue 16 7 990 718 6 896 418 Earnings before interest, (7) 554 831 598 185 taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) Depreciation (185 577) (147 654) Amortisation of intangible assets (7 589) (8 202) Impairment of assets (2 652) - Operating profit before investment (19) 359 013 442 329 income Investment income 41 636 61 591 Share of profits from associate 1 768 2 712 companies Operating profit before finance 402 417 506 632 costs Finance costs (37 919) (25 270) Profit before taxation 364 498 481 362 Taxation (100 257) (148 351) Profit for the year 264 241 333 011 Other comprehensive income 52 380 (37 372) Exchange differences on 27 380 (37 372) translating foreign operations Gains on property revaluation 25 000 - Income tax relating to components (2 348) - of other comprehensive income Tax relating to gains on property (2 348) - revaluation Total comprehensive income for the 314 273 295 639 year Profit attributable to: Equity holders of the company (21) 264 241 333 011 Total comprehensive income attributable to: Equity holders of the company 314 273 295 639 Earnings per share (cents) 153,23 193,55 Diluted earnings per share (cents) 140,49 177,06 Commentary to the statement of comprehensive income Headline earnings reconciliation: Profit after taxation attributable 264 241 333 011 to equity holders of the company Adjusted for: Profit on disposal of plant and (2 858) (2 646) equipment Impairment of assets 2 652 - Tax effect of adjustments 306 741 Headline earnings (20) 264 341 331 106 Normalised headline earnings reconciliation: Headline earnings 264 341 331 106 Adjusted for: Amortisation of intangibles 7 589 8 202 Tax effect of adjustments (2 119) (2 291) Normalised headline earnings (20) 269 811 337 017 Number of weighted average shares 172 448 040 172 051 492 in issue Number of diluted weighted average 188 080 746 188 080 746 shares in issue Earnings per share (cents) (21) 153,23 193,55 Diluted earnings per share (cents) (21) 140,49 177,06 Headline earnings per share (20) 153,29 192,45 (cents) Diluted headline earnings per (20) 140,55 176,04 share (cents) Normalised headline earnings per (20) 156,46 195,88 share (cents) Diluted normalised headline (20) 143,45 179,19 earnings per share (cents) STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Reviewed at Audited at 29 February 28 February 2012 2011 R`000 R`000
ASSETS Non-current assets 2 226 970 2 111 249 Property, plant and equipment 1 019 910 901 671 Investment property 57 673 55 422 Investment in associates 15 996 14 539 Goodwill and intangible assets 1 124 455 1 132 044 Deferred tax assets 8 936 7 573 Current assets 3 684 062 2 960 137 Other current assets 2 755 139 1 857 651 Taxation 5 579 20 015 Bank balances 923 344 1 082 471 Total assets 5 911 032 5 071 386 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves 2 113 696 1 853 571 Ordinary shareholders` interest 2 113 696 1 853 571 Non-current liabilities 281 770 196 644 Other financial liabilities - Interest-bearing 213 073 133 710 Other financial liabilities - Non-interest- 7 493 9 173 bearing Deferred tax liabilities 61 204 53 761 Current liabilities 3 515 566 3 021 171 Other current liabilities* 1 934 859 1 812 132 Provisions 1 501 990 1 154 475 Taxation 46 199 50 252 Bank balances 32 518 4 312 Total equity and liabilities 5 911 032 5 071 386 * including interest-bearing liabilities of 146 737 115 604 STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS Reviewed Audited 12 months 12 months ended ended 29 February 28 February
2012 2011 R`000 R`000 Cash generated from operations 96 059 265 416 Interest received 41 486 61 393 Finance costs (37 919) (25 270) Dividends paid (63 798) (111 856) Dividends received 950 3 024 Taxation paid (78 821) (115 577) Secondary Tax on Companies paid (6 960) (12 225) Cash flows from operating activities (49 003) 64 905 Expenditure to maintain operating capacity (67 664) (36 928) Expenditure for expansion (210 158) (264 012) Cash flows from investing activities (277 822) (300 940) Cash flows from financing activities 124 696 1 542 Net decrease in cash for the year (202 129) (234 493) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and 14 796 (34 952) cash equivalents Cash at beginning of the year 1 078 159 1 347 604 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 890 826 1 078 159 Commentary to the statement of cash flows Cash flows from operating activities 899 882 306 192 Consumed by working capital Increase in contracts in progress (256 275) (12 575) Increase in trade and other receivables (626 028) (152 144) Increase in inventories (15 185) (11 319) Increase in trade and other payables 84 485 135 839 Effect of exchange rate changes 9 180 (577) Cash generated from operations 96 059 265 416 SEGMENT INFORMATION Roads & Earth- R`000 Structures Building works 29 February 2012 Contract revenue 2 530 908 3 640 922 868 173 Inter-segment contract revenues 60 546 4 150 35 135 Reportable segment profit/(loss) 144 326 91 813 49 469 Reportable segment assets 1 484 150 2 127 290 539 821 Reconcil- Mining ing R`000 Services segments Total 29 February 2012 Contract revenue 950 715 - 7 990 718 Inter-segment contract revenues 15 829 - 115 660 Reportable segment profit/(loss) (2 378) (18 989) 264 241 Reportable segment assets 555 605 1 204 166 5 911 032 Roads & Earth- R`000 Structures Building works 28 February 2011 Contract revenue 2 072 757 3 276 132 845 556 Inter-segment contract revenues 127 024 - 156 179 Reportable segment profit/(loss) 146 341 94 472 70 967 Reportable segment assets 1 253 165 1 871 899 479 802 Reconcil- Mining ing R`000 Services segments Total 28 February 2011 Contract revenue 701 973 - 6 896 418 Inter-segment contract revenues 72 133 32 112 387 448 Reportable segment profit/(loss) 22 811 (1 580) 333 011 Reportable segment assets 408 682 1 057 838 5 071 386 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY Share Share- Foreign capital based currency Revaluation
and payments translation surplus R`000 premium reserve reserve reserve Balance at 1 March 2010 1 020 618 47 730 285 4 997 audited Treasury shares (9 423) - - - acquired Employee share options - 8 689 - - Realisation of share- - (113) - - based payment reserve Non-controlling - - - - interests acquired Total comprehensive - - (37 372) - income Profit for the year - - - - Exchange differences on - - (37 372) - translating foreign operations Dividends paid - - - - Balance at 28 February 1 011 195 56 306 (37 087) 4 997 2011 audited Treasury shares 8 648 - - - disposed Employee share options - 2 658 - - Realisation of share- - (14 632) - - based payment reserve Total comprehensive - - 27 380 22 652 income Profit for the year - - - - Exchange differences on - - 27 380 - translating foreign operations Gains on property - - - 22 652 revaluation Dividends paid - - - - Balance at 29 February 1 019 843 44 332 (9 707) 27 649 2012 reviewed Non- Retained controlling R`000 earnings interest Total Balance at 1 March 2010 607 827 2 175 1 683 632 audited Treasury shares - - (9 423) acquired Employee share options - - 8 689 Realisation of share- 113 - - based payment reserve Non-controlling (10 804) (2 175) (12 979) interests acquired Total comprehensive 333 011 - 295 639 income Profit for the year 333 011 - 333 011 Exchange differences on - - (37 372) translating foreign operations Dividends paid (111 987) - (111 987) Balance at 28 February 818 160 - 1 853 571 2011 audited Treasury shares (1 779) - 6 869 disposed Employee share options - - 2 658 Realisation of share- 14 632 - - based payment reserve Total comprehensive 264 241 - 314 273 income Profit for the year 264 241 - 264 241 Exchange differences on - - 27 380 translating foreign operations Gains on property - - 22 652 revaluation Dividends paid (63 675) - (63 675) Balance at 29 February 1 031 579 - 2 113 696 2012 reviewed BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES The reviewed condensed consolidated results for the year ended 29 February 2012 ("reviewed results") have been prepared in accordance with and containing information required by International Accounting Standard ("IAS") 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the AC 500 standards issued by the Accounting Practices Board and in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited. The review has not been performed in terms of the requirements of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008, as amended. The reviewed results are prepared on the historical cost basis, with the exception of certain financial instruments and land and buildings which are measured at fair value. The accounting policies are in terms of the International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and the method of measurement and recognition applied in preparation of the reviewed results are consistent with those applied in the group`s audited annual financial statements for the previous year ended 28 February 2011. These results have been compiled under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, D Quinn, CA (SA), B.Sc.Econ. Auditor`s review The results have been reviewed by the group`s auditors, Mazars. Their unqualified review opinion is available for inspection at the company`s registered office. Their review was conducted in accordance with ISRE 2410 "Review of interim financial information performed by the independent auditor of the entity". Group profile Stefanutti Stocks, a leading construction company, operates throughout South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East with multi-disciplinary expertise including concrete structures, marine construction, piling and geotechnical services, all building works, concessions (Public-Private Partnerships), roads and earthworks, mine residue disposal facilities (mainly tailings dams), open- pit contract mining, mechanical and electrical installation and construction, as well as power line transmission and distribution construction. Stefanutti Stocks holds a Grade 9 rating from the South African Construction Industry Board ensuring unlimited tender capability. The group is currently a Level 3 B-BBEE contributor. COMMENTARY Overview of results The board of Stefanutti Stocks hereby presents the group`s reviewed results for the year ended 29 February 2012. The effect of an extremely competitive trading environment coupled with a volatile global market is clearly reflected in the accompanying group`s results. The reduction in profits is a consequence of a market defined by delayed contract awards, contract cancellations, lower margin projects and some loss-making contracts. The results are nonetheless satisfactory under the circumstances. Contract revenue of R8,0 billion (Feb 2011: R6,9 billion) shows an increase of 15,9% over the previous year. However operating profit before investment income decreased by 18,8% to R359 million (Feb 2011: R442 million), while profit after tax for the year reduced by 20,7% to R264 million (Feb 2011: R333 million). Earnings per share of 153,2 cents (Feb 2011: 193,6 cents) and diluted headline earnings per share of 140,6 cents (Feb 2011: 176,0 cents) decreased by 20,9% and 20,2%, respectively. As at 29 February 2012, Stefanutti Stocks had successfully increased its order book to R8,6 billion (Feb 2011: R6,4 billion). The group`s interest-bearing liabilities have increased to R392 million from R254 million due to additional funding required for capital expenditure mainly by the Roads & Earthworks and Mining Services Business Units and the expansion of the group`s offices, resulting in greater depreciation and finance costs. The increase in provisions arose from the increased contract activities and nature of certain contracts. The group generated R900 million (Feb 2011: R306 million) from its operating activities during the year of which R804 million (Feb 2011: R41 million) was consumed by working capital, as a result of an increase in trade receivables and work in progress balances. The group`s lower cash balances earned less investment income, but notwithstanding the increasing pressure on working capital, cash on hand of R891 million (Feb 2011: R1,1 billion) exceeds total interest-bearing debt, resulting in a nil net gearing position. All properties have been revalued in terms of the accounting policy of the group resulting in a gain on property as reflected in other comprehensive income of R25 million, and the recognition of an impairment of R3 million in profit for the year. Material related party transactions are disclosed in the segment information. Review of operations Structures The Structures Business Unit remains the largest contributor in terms of earnings to the group with its activities encompassing civil engineering, geotechnical and marine capabilities. The Structures Business Unit delivered a sound performance, given the prevailing difficult market conditions. Year-on-year contract revenue increased strongly by 22,1% to R2,5 billion (Feb 2011: R2,1 billion) accompanied by a small increase in operating profit to R181 million (Feb 2011: R177 million). Profit margin declined from 8,5% to 7,1% as a result of fierce competition for current tenders and the completion of certain profitable legacy contracts in the prior year. Tender margins remain below historic levels due to this competitive market. Within the Structures Business Unit, the Civils and Geotechnical divisions continue to retain market share, whilst the Marine division is now well- positioned to explore opportunities along the entire sub-Saharan coastline. Work at the R650 million Grootegeluk Medupi Expansion project is now progressing well and the two marine projects in Durban harbour for Transnet to the value of R270 million are under way. Looking ahead, confidence levels in the civil industry and in particular large concrete projects in South Africa, are currently at a low level and we expect this situation to improve only slightly in the short to medium term. Although the market is expected to remain extremely competitive, short term opportunities in marine and mining infrastructure work will be followed in sub- Saharan Africa. Surface infrastructure work in the oil and gas projects in neighbouring countries is also expected to provide further opportunities in the medium term. The Business Unit continues to build on current capabilities allowing the group to enter large multi-disciplinary projects with a full service offering focused on niche markets. Structures held an order book of R2,3 billion (Feb 2011: R2,4 billion) at year- end. Roads & Earthworks Roads & Earthworks operates in the construction of roads, bulk earthworks, mining infrastructure and rehabilitation, fibre optics, terraces for new developments and municipal services. Contract revenue of R868 million (Feb 2011: R846 million) remained fairly constant year-on-year despite delays in contract awards and competitive market conditions. Operating margins however decreased from 12,9% to 8,5% as a result of extremely competitive trading conditions. The lack of public sector and infrastructure project spending made trading conditions very difficult for the Roads & Earthworks business and the decline in margin is the direct result of increased competition resulting in projects being secured at lower margins. The Business Unit has recently secured the extension and upgrade of two road projects in Gauteng to the value of R480 million. Because of the current limited work flow in this sector, greater emphasis has been placed on broadening the Roads & Earthworks geographical footprint in the rest of Africa. A number of mine infrastructure and road project opportunities have been identified. Over the medium to long term, the recently announced national and provincial road construction and maintenance plan by Government is expected to stimulate the Roads sector of the construction market. The Roads & Earthworks Business Unit has already secured an order book of R1,4 billion (Feb 2011: R700 million) at year-end. Effective from 1 March 2012 the Roads & Earthworks and Mining divisions will be combined to form the REM Business Unit and future reporting will reflect this. In addition, the recently acquired Cycad Pipelines business will also be incorporated into and reported on by this Business Unit. Mining Services The Business Unit includes mine residue disposal facilities and open pit contract mining and structural steel, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and power line transmission and distribution operations. A pleasing increase in contract revenue, from R702 million to R951 million (35,4% increase) was however offset by an operating loss of R5 million (Feb 2011: profit R43 million) which was very disappointing. This is a result of competitive trading conditions, restructuring costs, and certain loss-making contracts, which were concluded during the second half of the year. The benefits of the restructuring undertaken during the year are only expected to be evidenced in the next financial year. The Mining division has recently secured a contract mining project from Ikwezi Mining Limited in KwaZulu-Natal. The contract is a greenfields project to establish an open cast coal mine in the Newcastle area. The project commenced during May 2012 for an estimated period of 50 months. The total project value is expected to exceed R1,0 billion. The Mechanical and Electrical divisions are well-positioned to take advantage of anticipated mining infrastructure expansion, whilst the Power division should benefit from Eskom`s power line transmission and distribution expansion programme. The order book for Mining Services closed at R786 million (Feb 2011: R600 million). Building The Building Business Unit delivered a solid performance despite extremely aggressive market conditions to increase contract revenue by 11,1% from R3,3 billion in the previous year to R3,6 billion for the current year. Overall operating profit of R121 million (Feb 2011: R116 million) remained constant, but profit margins are slightly lower than last year having decreased from 3,5% to 3,3%. The results of this Business Unit are in line with management`s expectations. The Building market in South Africa remains particularly competitive and the Business Unit continued to expand its operations in the SADC region, notably in Mozambique, Angola and Botswana where the group has established offices. The multi-disciplinary nature of the Stefanutti Stocks group has provided further opportunities for the Building Business Unit in South Africa and SADC. Work at the Cecilia Makiwane Hospital joint venture, outside East London (R800 million), is progressing well and site establishment at the Fairscapes office tower (R400 million) in Gaborone has commenced. Conditions remain subdued in the Middle East although there are early signs of an improving market in certain areas. Albeit a small part of the overall business, the group has identified this as a potential long-term growth area. The Building Business Unit had an order book of R4,1 billion (Feb 2011: R2,7 billion) at year-end. Health and Safety Stefanutti Stocks maintained its safety performance for the year ended 29 February 2012 with a Disabling Frequency Rate of 0,23 (Feb 2011: 0,22). Providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, contractors and other stakeholders is a major cornerstone of our operations. The group remains committed to elevate safety standards for all employees across all disciplines. Management continues to strive not only to meet specifications but also to improve on client`s health and safety requirements. Acquisitions With effect from 1 March 2012, the group acquired 100% of Cycad Pipelines Proprietary Limited, a specialised pipeline infrastructure construction company and its related operations ("Cycad Pipelines"), at a cost of R261 million. This acquisition is in line with the group`s growth strategy to broaden its service offering in the construction sector. In terms of IFRS 3: Business Combinations the initial accounting for the acquisition has only been determined provisionally, as the Purchase Price Allocation including the final purchase consideration, has not been completed. The carrying value of assets and liabilities, as noted in the table below, are based on unaudited amounts and approximate the fair value of assets and liabilities before acquisition. Cycad Pipelines
Acquisition date 1 March 2012 Voting equity 100% Fair value At acquisition values R`000 Non-current assets 118 140 Current assets 81 393 Non-current liabilities (18 303) Current liabilities (44 376) Net asset value 136 854 Cost of acquisition 261 030 Cash paid 261 030 Goodwill arising on acquisition 124 176 Revenue for the year 1 March 2011 to 29 February 2012 224 966 Profit before tax for the year 1 March 2011 to 29 29 978 February 2012 Revenue since acquisition included in results - Profit before tax since acquisition included in results - Acquisition-related costs 1 910 The goodwill arising on acquisition is attributable to the ability to access the pipeline construction market in which the group did not have a presence, as well as acquiring a well-established and reputable company with a skilled and specialised workforce. The carrying value of trade receivables amounting to R45 million, approximates their fair value and the group is of the opinion that all receivables will be recovered. Acquisition-related costs were recognised in the statement of comprehensive income as an expense within operating expenses. To the extent that Cycad Pipeline`s profit after tax for the financial year ending 28 February 2013 exceeds R50 million, the excess will become payable to the sellers, limited to a maximum amount of R30 million. Directorate The board welcomes Mrs Zanele Matlala as an Independent Non-executive Director with effect from 27 February 2012. Mr Stephen Pell resigned as Chief Operating Officer with effect from 31 March 2012. Mr Pell`s duties will be assumed by Mr Willie Meyburgh and certain Business Unit heads. Outlook and strategy The group has an order book which currently stands at R9,3 billion. (The corresponding order book at May 2011 was R8,2 billion.) The construction market is expected to recover only in the medium term and future growth will be dependent upon, amongst other things, the confidence of mining houses to invest in capital projects, the developments in renewable energy, the general health of the global economy and future Government capital expenditure. In addition, since 25% of the group`s turnover and 33% of the operating profit is generated from outside South Africa, continued expansion into the sub-Saharan continent remains a priority of the group which will continue to build on existing strong structures and relationships. The infrastructure plans of the South African Government, at a stated value of R845 billion, have been approved and budgeted for over the next three years which is promising. Stefanutti Stocks will tender on these projects as and when they become available. In light of the above factors, we believe the group to be well-positioned to take advantage of a number of anticipated opportunities as they occur. Competition Commission The investigation by the Competition Commission into anti-competitive behaviour by companies within the construction sector is currently ongoing. Stefanutti Stocks is co-operating fully with the Competition Commission, and all regulatory authorities. It has submitted the requisite documentation in this regard, and awaits feedback from the Commissioner. The outcome may result in the imposition of an administrative penalty to Stefanutti Stocks, but current indications are that the outcome of this process will only be known during the latter part of 2012 and therefore no provision has been made in this regard. Subsequent events Other than the acquisition of Cycad Pipelines as detailed in the Acquisitions note, no material events have occurred between the reporting date and the date of this announcement. Dividend declaration Notice is hereby given that a final gross dividend of 12 cents per share (full year: 24 cents); (Feb 2011: final dividend of 25,0 cents and a total dividend of 45,0 cents) has been declared for the year ended 29 February 2012. Last day to trade cum dividend Friday, 29 June 2012 Shares trade ex dividend Monday, 2 July 2012 Record date Friday, 6 July 2012 Payment date Monday, 9 July 2012 Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 2 July 2012 and Friday, 6 July 2012, both dates inclusive. This is a dividend as defined in the Income Tax Act, 1962 ("the Act"). In terms of the Act, a dividend withholding tax rate of 15% is applicable to shareholders who are not exempt from the dividend withholding tax, resulting in a net dividend amount of 10,2 cents per share. No credits in terms of secondary tax on companies were utilised. There are 188 080 746 ordinary shares in issue. The company`s income tax reference number is 9119/062/20/7. Appreciation We appreciate that the group`s on-going success is largely attributable to our management and staff and we thank them for their continuing commitment during these challenging times. In particular we wish to acknowledge the contribution made by Stephen Pell to the group. We also extend our appreciation to business associates, all our customers, suppliers, service providers and shareholders for their continued support. On behalf of the board Gino Stefanutti Willie Meyburgh Chairman Chief Executive Officer 15 May 2012 Directors: B Stefanutti (Chairman)* W Meyburgh (Chief Executive Officer) D Quinn (Chief Financial Officer) S Ackerman N Canca*# Z Matlala*# K Eborall*# H Mashaba*# M Mkwanazi*# B Sithole* J Fizelle* (alternate to B Sithole) * Non-executive Irish # Independent Registered office: Protec Park Corner Zuurfontein Avenue and Oranjerivier Drive, Kempton Park, 1619 (PO Box 12394, Aston Manor, 1630) Corporate advisor and sponsor: Bridge Capital Advisors Proprietary Limited 2nd Floor, 27 Fricker Road, Illovo Boulevard, Illovo, 2196 (PO Box 651010, Benmore, 2010) Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001 (PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107) Company secretary: W Somerville,20 Lurgan RoadParkview, 2193 www.stefanuttistocks.com Date: 15/05/2012 07:05:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. 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