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SNU - Sentula Mining Limited - Audited provisional condensed consolidated

Release Date: 14/06/2012 07:05
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SNU - Sentula Mining Limited - Audited provisional condensed consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2012 Sentula Mining Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number 1992/001973/06) Share code: SNU ISIN: ZAE000107223 ("Sentula" or "the Company" or "the Group") AUDITED PROVISIONAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2012 Revenue increased 5% to R2 512 million (2011: R2 402 million) HEPS increased 35% to 21,7 cents (2011: 16,1 cents) Statement of financial position Audited Audited
as at as at 31 March 31 March R`000 2012 2011 ASSETS Property, plant and equipment 1 545 934 2 595 426 Mineral rights 410 761 410 761 Intangible assets 27 220 23 347 Goodwill 412 709 408 338 Restricted investment 8 693 8 693 Deferred tax assets 34 869 17 008 Total non-current assets 2 440 186 3 463 573 Inventories 364 521 361 827 Trade and other receivables 468 870 446 446 Current tax receivable 12 507 14 016 Cash and cash equivalents 180 236 88 380 Total current assets 1 026 134 910 669 Assets classified as held-for-sale 389 315 37 779 TOTAL ASSETS 3 855 635 4 412 021 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Share capital and premium 1 994 406 1 994 406 Reserves 376 554 863 128 Total equity attributable to equity holders 2 370 960 2 857 534 of the Company Non-controlling interest 59 815 75 301 Total equity 2 430 775 2 932 835 Liabilities Loans and borrowings 488 695 560 000 Rehabilitation provision 66 899 65 004 Deferred tax liabilities 297 852 243 631 Total non-current liabilities 853 446 868 635 Trade and other payables 344 138 439 905 Loans and borrowings 220 316 140 000 Bank overdraft - 148 Taxation 6 960 30 498 Total current liabilities 571 414 610 551 TOTAL LIABILITIES 1 424 860 1 479 186 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 3 855 635 4 412 021 Net asset value per share - excluding 418 cents 505 cents treasury shares Tangible net asset value per share (excluding 343 cents 430 cents goodwill) - excluding treasury shares Shares in issue at the end of the year - 581 005 581 005 excluding treasury shares (`000) Shares in issue at the end of the year (`000) 586 559 586 559 Income statement Audited Audited year ended year ended
31 March 31 March R`000 2012 2011 Revenue 2 512 415 2 402 375 Results from operating activities (420 071) 184 903 Net finance charges (63 821) (111 051) Fair value adjustment on interest rate cap (6 677) - (Loss)/profit before income tax (490 569) 73 852 Income tax expense (41 625) (42 780) (Loss)/profit for the year (532 194) 31 072 Attributable to: - Owners of the company (516 703) 35 127 - Non-controlling interest (15 491) (4 055) Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share (88,9) 6,0 (cents) Headline earnings per share (cents) 21,7 16,1 Shares in issue at the end of the year 581 005 581 005 excluding treasury shares (`000) Statement of comprehensive income Audited Audited year ended year ended
31 March 31 March R`000 2012 2011 (Loss)/profit for the year (532 194) 31 072 Other comprehensive income/(loss) Foreign currency translation differences for 28 000 (19 350) foreign operations Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the 28 000 (19 350) year, net of tax Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the (504 194) 11 722 year Attributable to: - Owners of the company (488 703) 15 777 - Non-controlling interest (15 491) (4 055) Statement of cash flows Audited Audited year ended year ended
31 March 31 March R`000 2012 2011 Cash flows generated by operating 229 485 239 277 activities Cash generated from operations 319 156 415 311 Interest paid (62 377) (80 360) Income taxes paid (27 294) (95 674) Cash flows from investing activities (140 905) 399 110 Purchase of property, plant and equipment (291 600) (318 618) Proceeds from disposal of property, plant 156 708 55 962 and equipment Capitalised exploration expenditure (2 212) (7 074) Additions to assets held-for-sale (6 833) - Proceeds from sale of investment in equity- - 670 000 accounted associate Interest received 3 032 3 211 Increase in restricted investment - (4 371) Cash flows from financing activities 4 596 (449 337) Repurchase of shares - (417) Loans raised 147 335 700 000 Loans repaid (142 739) (1 148 920) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 93 176 189 050 Effects of changes in foreign exchange (1 172) 2 755 rates Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 88 232 (103 573) the year Cash and cash equivalents at end of the 180 236 88 232 year Reconciliation of headline earnings Audited Audited year ended year ended 31 March 31 March
R`000 2012 2011 Net (loss)/profit for the year attributable (516 703) 35 127 to owners of the company Adjust for: Profit on sale of plant and equipment (2 464) (37) Loss on sale of plant and equipment 54 621 9 400 Impairment of plant and equipment 591 171 71 476 Tax effect of above adjustments (508) (22 635) Headline earnings attributable to ordinary 126 117 93 331 shareholders Operational segment reporting The Group is organised into four major operating segments, namely opencast mining services, exploration drilling, crane hire, and coal mining. Megacube is disclosed under the "Opencast mining services" as discontinuing as it is in the process of being wound down. Benicon Opencast, CCT and JEF are included in the continuing opencast mining services. Equipment trading, spares and engineering is included in "Other". Segment performance is measured based on the segment profit before interest and income tax. Inter-segment revenue is priced on an arms length basis. Business segments Continuing Discontinuing Total opencast opencast opencast 2012 (R`000) mining mining mining Exploration services services services drilling
Total segment 1 191 289 602 678 1 793 967 861 311 revenue Inter-segment (213 266) (10 925) (224 191) - revenue External revenues 978 023 591 753 1 569 776 861 311 Total segment 171 381 (80 204) 91 177 102 805 results pre impairment Impairment (3 095) (588 077) (591 172) - Segment results 168 286 (668 281) (499 995) 102 805 Segment assets 936 955 539 302 1 476 257 911 925 Unallocated assets Total assets 2011 (R`000) Total segment 1 078 246 685 640 1 763 886 678 269 revenue Inter-segment (145 209) (64 232) (209 441) (932) revenue External revenues 933 037 621 408 1 554 445 677 337 Total segment 140 748 40 459 181 207 71 600 results pre impairment Impairment (921) (70 555) (71 476) - Segment results 139 827 (30 096) 109 731 71 600 Segment assets 812 096 1 426 578 2 238 674 860 629 Unallocated assets Total assets Operational segment reporting (continued) Business segments Corporate Crane Coal services 2012 (R`000) hire mining and other Consolidated Total segment revenue 57 418 13 383 63 288 2 789 367 Inter-segment revenue (1 267) (499) (50 995) (276 952) External revenues 56 151 12 884 12 293 2 512 415 Total segment results 30 335 (15 498) (37 718) 171 101 pre impairment Impairment - - - (591 172) Segment results 30 335 (15 498) (37 718) (420 071) Segment assets 102 215 634 164 683 698 3 808 259 Unallocated assets 47 376 Total assets 3 855 635 2011 (R`000) Total segment revenue 53 352 107 298 69 867 2 672 672 Inter-segment revenue (256) (2 841) (56 827) (270 297) External revenues 53 096 104 457 13 040 2 402 375 Total segment results 28 970 11 439 (36 837) 256 379 pre impairment Impairment - - - (71 476) Segment results 28 970 11 439 (36 837) 184 903 Segment assets 101 191 634 740 545 763 4 380 997 Unallocated assets 31 024 Total assets 4 412 021 Statement of changes in equity Employee share
Share Share incentive R`000 capital premium reserve Balance at 31 March 2010 5 866 2 014 438 37 702 Profit for the year - - - Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation - - - differences for foreign operations Total comprehensive income/(loss) - - - for the year Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity Own shares acquired - - - Share-based payments - - 5 117 Share options forfeited - - (393) Total contributions by and - - 4 724 distributions to owners Balance as at 31 March 2011 5 866 2 014 438 42 426 Loss for the year - - - Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation - - - differences for foreign operations Total comprehensive (loss)/income - - - for the year Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity Share-based payments - - 2 134 Share options forfeited - - (7 986) Total contributions by and - - (5 852) distributions to owners Balance as at 31 March 2012 5 866 2 014 438 36 574 Statement of changes in equity (continued) Foreign
currency Treasury translation Retained R`000 shares reserve earnings Balance at 31 March 2010 (25 481) (34 053) 836 786 Profit for the year - - 35 127 Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation - (19 350) - differences for foreign operations Total comprehensive - (19 350) 35 127 income/(loss) for the year Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity Own shares acquired (417) - - Share-based payments - - 1 799 Share options forfeited - - 393 Total contributions by and (417) - 2 192 distributions to owners Balance as at 31 March 2011 (25 898) (53 403) 874 105 Loss for the year - - (516 703) Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation - 27 995 - differences for foreign operations Total comprehensive - 27 995 (516 703) (loss)/income for the year Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity Share-based payments - - - Share options forfeited - - 7 986 Total contributions by and - - 7 986 distributions to owners Balance as at 31 March 2012 (25 898) (25 408) 365 388 Statement of changes in equity (continued) Non- controlling Total
R`000 Total interest equity Balance at 31 March 2010 2 835 258 79 356 2 914 614 Profit for the year 35 127 (4 055) 31 072 Other comprehensive loss Foreign currency translation (19 350) - (19 350) differences for foreign operations Total comprehensive 15 777 (4 055) 11 722 income/(loss) for the year Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity Own shares acquired (417) - (417) Share-based payments 6 916 - 6 916 Share options forfeited - - - Total contributions by and 6 499 - 6 499 distributions to owners Balance as at 31 March 2011 2 857 534 75 301 2 932 835 Loss for the year (516 703) (15 491) (532 194) Other comprehensive income Foreign currency translation 27 995 5 28 000 differences for foreign operations Total comprehensive (488 708) (15 486) (504 194) (loss)/income for the year Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity Share-based payments 2 134 - 2 134 Share options forfeited - - - Total contributions by and 2 134 - 2 134 distributions to owners Balance as at 31 March 2012 2 370 960 59 815 2 430 775 "Despite on-going global economic volatility and its impact on the local mining industry, Sentula, having dealt decisively with its loss making subsidiary; Megacube, should benefit from improved earnings visibility in the future. The diverse nature of Sentula`s earnings and its exposure to coal, a more defensive sector, should continue to support the underlying fundamentals and ensure the Group`s revenue base, remains intact. The recently finalised Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment transaction, involving Sentula`s South African mining services businesses, is already contributing to the preservation of existing contracts and enhancing the Group`s tender competitiveness. " - Robin Berry, CEO - Sentula Mining Limited. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW - Revenue increased by 4,6% to R2,512 million (2011: R2,402 million) - Headline EPS increased by 35% to 21,7 cents (2011: 16,1 cents) - Net asset value per share: 418 cents (2011: 505 cents) - Tangible net asset value per share: (2011: 430 cents) 343 cents - Debt to equity gearing ratio remained (2011: 21%) constant at 22% The Group`s results for the financial year were impacted by the following: - A fair value adjustment on the Group`s senior debt facility interest rate hedge of R6,7 million; - A weaker Rand/USD exchange rate impacted positively on Geosearch`s foreign operations and pre-tax foreign currency gains of R18,6 million were recognised; - Pre-tax expenses of R10,8 million associated with the Group`s Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment ("BBBEE") transactions; - The following pre-tax expenses associated with Megacube`s closure and the disposal of its plant and equipment fleet: - Legal and forensic costs of R8,8 million for civil actions associated with the misappropriated funds; - Retrenchments costs amounted to R16,7 million; - An impairment charge of R591,2 million, following an impairment assessment of this equipment in terms of IAS 36; - A write off of obsolete inventory in Megacube of R14,2 million; - A loss on the disposal of idle assets of R54,6 million; - A reversal of a provision of R79 million raised in 2009, for a potential liability to a third party as a consequence of the fraud perpetrated in the 2008 financial year; - The carry cost of R8,5 million (post-tax) incurred as a result of Nkomati Anthracite Mine being placed on "care and maintenance" in May 2011. OPERATIONAL REVIEW Sustainability Safety track record: The Group`s Classified Injury Frequency Rate of 1,14 per million man hours worked is a 4,9% improvement on the prior year. Despite the on-going improvement in injury frequency rates, the fatal incident which occurred at Benicon`s workshop facility in November 2011 is sadly one death too many. The alignment of its core values, with those of its clients, allows Sentula to remain proactive in making investments in systems and structures to support its efforts in the area of safety. Sentula acknowledges the right of its employees to return home without harm and that safety performance must be regarded as a prerequisite and not a competitive edge. Transformation: During the year under review, Sentula was independently re-verified as a "level 5" contributor, in terms of the DTI codes, measuring broad based black economic empowerment. The recently finalised BBBEE transaction has elevated the status of its underlying mining services businesses to that of "level 4" contributors, with an effective 25,04% empowered ownership. This has already enhanced the Group`s competitiveness, with respect to tendering and retaining contracts in the South African mining sector. Subsequent phases of this transaction include the empowerment of the Group`s coal assets and the process to select a strategic partner, both of which are progressing. Environment: During the year under review, the Group has established a baseline carbon footprint for several of its activities. Targets and initiatives to reduce the quantum and impact of emissions have been introduced across the Group. In the current financial year, Sentula Group companies continued to meet their objectives, with respect to international certification of their safety, environmental and training systems. Mining services The provision of mining services remains the core of Sentula`s business, with the four operating divisions and the five underlying continuing businesses trading satisfactorily, with an improved visibility of work being experienced in what continues to be a volatile sector. Continuing opencast mining services: The year under review has been characterised by growing demand, but exacting trading conditions, as margins remained under pressure across the opencast contracting sector. Benicon managed to negotiate improved mining rates for the 2012 financial year, and has seen sustained revenue growth, whilst maintaining overall margins during this period. Despite a tough first six months, CCT recovered during the second half of the year and is well positioned to benefit from the resurgence in opencast mining opportunities along the Eastern limb of the Bushveld Igneous Complex, supported by demand for ferro-chrome and platinum group metals. JEF Drill and Blast grew its revenue and profit base substantially during the past year and this business remains competitively positioned to deliver sustainable real growth, at current margins, for the foreseeable future. Discontinuing opencast mining services: Megacube`s contracting business, has ceased and the emphasis for the next 12 to 18 months will be to monetise the remaining assets, through outright disposals, redeployment across the broader Group and as trade-in proceeds on new and replacement Group equipment. The remaining employees are in the process of being retrenched. Exploration drilling: The more favourable exchange rate during the period under review impacted positively on Geosearchs` revenue and margins. Political unrest in the Ivory Coast, that resulted in the suspension of operations in that jurisdiction during the second half of the 2010 calendar year, abated, and exploration recommenced during June 2011. The Company`s revenue split for the 2012 financial year is more balanced between domestic and foreign contracts at approximately 35 to 65 percent, respectively. The significant investment in the geographical diversification of the Company`s offshore businesses continues to provide a sustainable platform for real growth and operational efficiencies during the current financial year. Crane hire: Ritchie performed well, notwithstanding a reduction in demand for mobile cranage post the 2010 Soccer World Cup infrastructure development phase. The Company continued to maintain its level of profitability in the 2012 financial year supported by its mix of cranes, strong competitive position in the Witbank/Middelburg geographical area, and diversity of clientele in coal mining, steel and power generation industries. Coal mining investments In line with the strategy to extract the value inherent in its portfolio of diversified coal assets, the Group has continued to assess opportunities to achieve this objective in the medium term. Sentula is currently invested in five projects (three in South Africa, and one in each of Botswana and Zambia). The projects can be broadly described as mining operations, comprising an operating mine, near development properties (projects which could be operational within 18 to 24 months) and exploration areas. Mining properties: Nkomati Anthracite, was awarded a new order mining right during the previous financial year and the mine commenced opencast operations in September 2010 with the Madadeni pit achieving full production in December 2010. Operations at the Madadeni pit were however suspended in March 2011 due to regulatory and environmental issues. While these issues are in the process of being resolved, the underground operations have been placed on care and maintenance from the end of May 2011. Subsequent to the suspension of the opencast operation, the Department of Mineral Resources approved the amended environmental management programme and management continues to work with the Department of Water Affairs, to deal with the outstanding issues that are required to be addressed, in order to progress the award of the mine`s integrated water use license. Current indications are that this process could be finalised during the second half of the 2013 financial year. Near development properties: Sentula has been granted new order prospecting rights over portions of the farms Bankfontein and Schoongezicht, in Mpumalanga. Exploration has been completed and mining right applications have been submitted for both of these properties. Exploration drilling has been completed at the Mulungwa project in Southern Zambia. The third and final phase of the feasibility programme, which included resource estimation, completion of the environmental impact assessment, technical/mining investigations and financial modelling, has also been completed. A small scale mining license has been awarded and planning indicates that development could commence during the latter part of 2013 financial year. Exploration properties: The Asenjo joint venture with Jonah Capital and Aquilla Resources, situated in Botswana, has continued exploration activities on its tenements. The value of the large resource base is expected to be unlocked through the construction of rail infrastructure to port facilities in Namibia or Mozambique, the provision of which is enjoying renewed interest in the region. The joint venture partners agreed to dispose of the Lechana prospect for the sum of USD1,0 million during the 2013 financial year. Exploration on the Mabapa coking coal project, remains in abeyance, pending the securing of an option on a neighbouring property, which will enhance the critical mass of the overall project. PROGRESS ON LEGAL MATTERS Following the announcement on 26 November 2010 of the civil judgment of R88 million against Casper Scharrighuisen, a second judgment for R171 million and interest thereon of R124 million was obtained in a civil action against Scharrighuisen on 6 May 2011, bringing the total civil judgments against him to R383 million. An order for the final sequestration of Scharrighuisen`s estate was granted during July 2011 in the Western Cape High Court. Megacube lodged a claim of R393 million against Scharrighuisen`s estate in early October 2011. The Company continues to work with the National Prosecuting Authority in the criminal actions against Scharrighuisen and Jason Holland as a consequence of the misappropriation of funds from Megacube during the 2008 financial year. With the granting of the final sequestration order against Scharrighuisen, the Company`s legal and forensic fees should reduce materially in the future. STRATEGIC REVIEW The Group`s strategic vision remains one of sustainable growth by being the mining services provider of choice across the African continent. Our strategy will be brought to fruition through the exploitation of opportunities identified in both mining services and proprietary mining investments in Southern Africa, and further enhanced through the recently finalised BBBEE transaction. The insights and experience, gleaned from Geosearch`s broad geographic footprint, across Southern, Central, and more recently West Africa positions the Group to capitalise on the mining services offerings stemming from the development of new mineral resources in these regions. In addition, through its access to the resources, expertise and experience base of the collective Group, Sentula is well positioned to unlock the value inherent in its portfolio of coal investments. Sentula`s exposure to the coal and energy sector, as a service provider and proprietary investor, coupled with its diversified service offering, client base, mineral exposure and geographical spread will continue to provide a solid platform for developing the business into the future. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The BBBEE transaction announced on 2 March 2012, became effective on 9 May 2012. In terms of the BBBEE transaction, the Sentula Mining Employee Trust, the Sentula Mining Empowerment Trust and Anglo American Khula Mining Fund Proprietary Limited collectively acquired a 16,75% direct equity interest in Benicon, CCT, JEF and Ritchie via its holding company Sentula Contracting Proprietary Limited. Following the implementation of the proposed BBBEE transaction, these businesses have an effective Black ownership of 25,04% as measured. The above transaction and subsequent phases will result in a pre-tax IFRS 2 charge of approximately R25 million in the 2013 financial year. CONTINGENT LIABILITY During the 2009 financial year, Megacube instituted legal proceedings against Umcebo Mining Proprietary Limited for the recovery of R29,8 million owing for work performed at its Middelkraal operation, following the termination of this contract. Subsequent to this claim, a counterclaim of R119.6 million, pertaining to alleged contractual breaches, has been instituted by Umcebo Mining, against Megacube. The parties elected to settle the aforementioned matters and an amount of R13,5 million was paid to Megacube on 23 April 2012 in full and final settlement of these matters. BASIS OF PREPARATION This audited provisional condensed consolidated report for the year ended 31 March 2012 has been prepared under the supervision of the financial director, GP Louw (CA)SA, in accordance with International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the requirements of the South African Companies Act, 2008 (Act No 71 of 2008), as amended, the AC 500 standards issued by the Accounting Practices Board or its successor and in compliance with the Listings Requirements of JSE Limited. The consolidated annual financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, excluding financial instruments which are fair valued, and conform to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The accounting policies adopted are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with those applied in the consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2011. During the 2012 financial year the following accounting pronouncements became effective: Amended IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting, Amended IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures, Amended IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, Amended IAS 24 Related Party Disclosures and Amended IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. These pronouncements had no material impact on the accounting of transactions or the disclosure thereof. The accounting standards, amendments to issued accounting standards and interpretations, which are relevant to the Group, but not yet effective at 31 March 2012, have not been adopted. It is expected that, where applicable, these standards and amendments will be adopted on each respective effective date, except where specifically identified. The Group continuously evaluates the impact of these pronouncements. The directors are of the opinion that the Group has adequate resources to continue in operation for the foreseeable future and accordingly the provisional condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. AUDIT OPINION The independent external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., have audited the consolidated annual financial statements of Sentula Mining Limited from which the provisional condensed consolidated financial results have been derived. The provisional condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent in all material respects with the consolidated annual financial statements. The audit was conducted in accordance with International Standards of Auditing. The auditors have issued an unqualified audit opinion on the consolidated annual financial statements. A copy of the auditors` audit report is available for inspection at the Company`s registered office. DIVIDEND No dividend has been declared or paid during the year under review. DIRECTORATE The following changes took place to the Board of directors during the year under review: Appointments: RB Patmore was appointed to the Board as an independent non-executive director with effect from 25 January 2012. Resignations: A Kawa resigned from the Board with effect from 2 June 2011. On behalf of the Board Jonathan Best Independent Non-executive Chairman Robin Berry Chief Executive Officer Woodmead 14 June 2012 Directors: JG Best* (Chairman), RC Berry (Chief Executive Officer), GP Louw (Financial Director), PP Modisane, EHJ Stoyell*, CJPG van Zyl*, D Zihlangu*, KW Mzondeki*, RB Patmore* *Independent non-executive Company secretary: GM Chemaly Transfer Secretaries: Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited. Ground Floor, 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001. PO Box 61051 Marshalltown. Tel (011) 370-5000 Investor Relations Advisers: College Hill Sponsor: Merchantec Capital Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Registered address: Block 14 - Ground floor, Woodlands Office Park, Woodmead, 2080. PO Box 76, Woodmead, 2080. Telephone (011) 656-1303 www.sentula.co.za Date: 14/06/2012 07:05:02 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.

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