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Interim Financial Results for the six months ended 30 June 2014
South Ocean Holdings Limited
(Registration number 2007/002381/06)
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
("South Ocean Holdings", "the Group" or "the Company")
Share code: SOH ISIN: ZAE000092748
Group summarised
consolidated interim
financial results
announcement
for the six months ended 30 June 2014
HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue increased by 15,5% to R888,2 million
Headline earnings per share increased by 114,7% to 7,3 cents
Earnings per share increased by 108,6% to 7,3 cents
Tangible net asset value per share increased by 6,2% to 348,4 cents
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at As at As at
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Notes R'000 R'000 R'000
Assets
Non-current assets 313 447 485 143 294 497
Property, plant and equipment 4 302 658 327 639 284 015
Intangible assets 4 10 789 157 504 10 482
Current assets 738 135 709 273 653 160
Inventories 318 531 316 714 289 247
Trade and other receivables 388 911 358 939 331 927
Derivative financial instruments – – 143
Taxation receivable 5 282 7 829 3 166
Cash and cash equivalents 25 411 25 791 28 677
Total assets 1 051 582 1 194 416 947 657
Equity and liabilities
Equity
Share capital and share premium 5 441 645 441 645 441 645
Reserves 611 236 633
Retained earnings 113 314 228 860 101 968
Total equity 555 570 670 741 544 246
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities 85 661 75 533 77 436
Interest-bearing borrowings 6 50 287 39 177 42 033
Deferred taxation 33 501 34 116 33 629
Share-based payments 1 873 2 240 1 774
Current liabilities 410 351 448 142 325 975
Trade and other payables 203 473 232 995 133 762
Interest-bearing borrowings 6 21 149 27 141 26 130
Taxation payable 2 716 273 –
Share-based payments 150 8 –
Bank overdraft 182 863 187 725 166 083
Total liabilities 496 012 523 675 403 411
Total equity and liabilities 1 051 582 1 194 416 947 657
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) Change (Audited)
Note R'000 R'000 % R'000
Revenue 888 203 769 152 15,5 1 690 921
Cost of sales (776 610) (674 422) (1 475 875)
Gross profit 111 593 94 730 17,8 215 046
Other operating income 2 277 357 6 446
Administration expenses (32 716) (31 748) (66 638)
Distribution expenses (15 162) (14 429) (26 567)
Operating expenses (40 061) (32 988) (221 026)
Operating profit/(loss) 25 931 15 922 62,9 (92 739)
Finance income 421 221 533
Finance costs (10 207) (8 179) (18 885)
Profit/(loss) before taxation 16 145 7 964 102,8 (111 091)
Taxation 7 (4 799) (2 520) (10 357)
Profit/(loss) for the period 11 346 5 444 108,4 (121 448)
Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operation (22) 427 824
Total comprehensive income/(loss
attributable to equity holder
of the company 11 324 5 871 92,9 (120 624)
Cents Cents Cents
per share per share per share
Earnings/(loss) per share – basic and diluted 7,3 3,5 108,6 (77,7)
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Note R'000 R'000 R'000
Share capital
Opening and closing balance 5 1 274 1 274 1 274
Share premium
Opening and closing balance 5 440 371 440 371 440 371
Foreign currency translation reserve
Opening balance 633 (191) (191)
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (22) 427 824
Closing balance 611 236 633
Retained earnings
Opening balance 101 968 223 416 223 416
Comprehensive income for the period 11 346 5 444 (121 448)
Closing balance 113 314 228 860 101 968
SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
R'000 R'000 R'000
Cash generated/(utilised) in operating activities 6 542 (15 283) 16 025
Cash utilised in investing activities (29 839) (16 290) (25 312)
Cash generated/(utilised) in financing activities 3 273 (8 575) (6 730)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (20 024) (40 148) (16 017)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period (137 406) (122 213) (122 213)
Effects of exchange rate movement on cash balances (22) 427 824
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period (157 452) (161 934) (137 406)
SELECTED NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
1. General information
South Ocean Holdings and its subsidiary companies manufacture and distribute electrical cables, import and distribute light fittings, lamps, electrical
accessories, audio visual hardware and accessories and property investments. South Ocean Holdings is a public company listed on the Johannesburg
Stock Exchange (JSE) and is incorporated and domiciled in the Republic of South Africa.
The unaudited summarised consolidated interim financial information was prepared by JP Bekker CA (SA) and was approved for issue by the directors
on 6 August 2014.
2. Basis of preparation
The summary consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Listings Requirements for provisional
reports, and the requirements of the Companies Act applicable to summary financial statements. This should be read with the audited annual financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2013. The Listings Requirements require provisional reports to be prepared in accordance with the
framework concepts and the measurement and recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and SAICA Financial
Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements as issued, by the Financial Reporting Standards
Council and to also, as a minimum, contained the information required by IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The accounting policies applied in the
preparation of the consolidated interim financial statements from which the summary financial statements were derived are in terms of IFRS and are
consistent with those accounting policies applied in the preparation of the previous consolidated annual financial statements.
3. Accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those applied in the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013,
except where indicated. There were no new standards or amendments that were issued since the last annual report that are applicable to the Group
or that are expected to have a material impact on the reported results or future results of the Group.
4. Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
During the six months, the Group invested R29,8 million (2013: R16,7 million) in capital expenditure mainly relating to the manufacturing plant at
South Ocean Electric Wire Company Proprietary Limited ("SOEW"). The expenditure consists of machinery and a property bought to expand the
operation, amounting to R18,5 million. The details of changes in tangible and intangible assets are as follows:
Tangible assets Intangible assets
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
R'000 R'000
Six months ended 30 June 2014
Opening net carrying amount 284 015 10 482
Additions 28 652 1 186
Disposals and write-offs (1) –
Depreciation/amortisation and other movements (10 008) (879)
Closing net carrying amount 302 658 10 789
Six months ended 30 June 2013
Opening net carrying amount 321 122 157 938
Additions 15 897 822
Disposals and write-offs (295) –
Foreign exchange movements (6) –
Depreciation/amortisation and other movements (9 079) (1 256)
Closing net carrying amount 327 639 157 504
Year ended 31 December 2013 (Audited) (Audited)
Opening net carrying amount 321 122 157 938
Additions 23 333 2 746
Disposals and write-offs (41 734) –
Foreign exchange movements 11 –
Impairment of goodwill – (148 108)
Depreciation/amortisation and other movements (18 717) (2 094)
Closing net carrying amount 284 015 10 482
5. Share capital and share premium
Number of Ordinary shares Share premium Total
shares issued R'000 R'000 R'000
At 30 June 2014 (Unaudited)
Opening and closing balance 156 378 794 1 274 440 371 441 645
At 30 June 2013 (Unaudited)
Opening and closing balance 156 378 794 1 274 440 371 441 645
At 31 December 2013 (Audited)
Opening and closing balance 156 378 794 1 274 440 371 441 645
6. Interest-bearing borrowings
As at As at
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
Secured loans R'000 R'000 R'000
Non-current 50 287 39 177 42 033
Current 21 149 27 141 26 130
71 436 66 318 68 163
The movement in borrowings is analysed as follows:
Opening balance 68 162 74 893 74 893
Additional loans raised 17 478 7 775 22 049
Finance costs 2 935 2 522 5 169
Repayments (17 139) (18 872) (33 948)
Closing balance 71 436 66 318 68 163
7. Taxation
Income tax expense is recognised based on management's best estimate of the weighted average annual income tax rate expected for the full
financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate calculated is 29,7% (2013: 31,6%).
8. Reconciliation of headline earnings
Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
R'000 R'000 R'000
Comprehensive income attributable to the equity holders
of the Company for the period 11 346 5 444 (121 448)
Profit/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment 1 (126) 6 117
Goodwill Impairment – – 148 108
Headline earnings for the period 11 347 5 318 32 777
Headline earnings per share (cents) 7,3 3,4 21,0
9. Weighted average number of shares
Six months ended Year ended
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
R'000 R'000 R'000
Number of shares in issue 156 378 794 156 378 794 156 378 794
Weighted average number of shares in issue at the beginning
and end of the period 156 378 794 156 378 794 156 378 794
Weighted average number of shares in issue for diluted
earnings per share 156 378 794 156 378 794 156 378 794
10. Net asset value
As at As at
30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
R'000 R'000 R'000
Net asset value per share (cents) 355,3 428,9 348,0
Tangible net asset value per share (cents) 348,4 328,2 341.3
11. Dividend declaration
The Company's policy is to consider the declaration of a final dividend after its financial year-end.
12. Segment reporting
The segment information has been prepared in accordance with IFRS – Operating segments, which defines the requirements for disclosure of
financial information of an entity's segments.
The Standard requires segmentation on the Group's internal organisation and reporting of revenue and EBITDA based upon internal accounting
presentation.
The segment revenue and EBITDA generated by each of the Group's reportable segments are summarised as follows:
Six months ended Adjusted Segment Segment
Revenue EBITDA assets liabilities
R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000
30 June 2014 (Unaudited)
Electrical cables manufacturing 744 756 42 432 578 097 318 586
Lighting and electrical accessories 146 087 (2 247) 278 187 100 068
Property investments 7 828 5 738 182 413 39 594
898 671 45 923 1 038 697 458 248
30 June 2013 (Unaudited)
Electrical cables manufacturing 602 293 16 892 566 874 343 196
Lighting and electrical accessories 174 884 11 364 411 594 94 738
Property investments 8 735 7 254 206 746 44 223
785 912 35 510 1 185 214 482 157
Year ended
31 December 2013 (Audited)
Electrical cables manufacturing 1 336 285 59 533 489 307 249 134
Lighting and electrical accessories 373 108 28 430 251 022 79 669
Property investments 15 995 5 446 202 448 35 072
1 725 388 93 409 942 777 363 875
Six months ended Year ended
Reconciliation of total segment report to the statement of 30 June 2014 30 June 2013 31 December 2013
financial position and statement of comprehensive income (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Audited)
is provided as follows: R'000 R'000 R'000
Revenue
Reportable segment revenue 898 671 785 912 1 725 388
Inter-segment revenue (property rentals) (7 828) (8 735) (15 995)
Inter-segment revenue – other (2 640) (8 025) (18 472)
Revenue per consolidated statement of
comprehensive income 888 203 769 152 1 690 921
Profit before tax
Adjusted EBITDA 45 923 35 510 93 409
Corporate and other overheads (9 105) (9 253) (17 229)
Depreciation (10 008) (9 079) (18 717)
Impairment of intangible assets – lighting and electrical
accessories segment – – (148 108)
Amortisation of intangible assets (879) (1 256) (2 094)
Operating profit/(loss) 25 931 15 922 (92 739)
Finance income 421 221 533
Finance cost (10 207) (8 179) (18 885)
Profit/(loss) before income tax per statement
of comprehensive income 16 145 7 964 (111 091)
Assets
Reportable segment assets 1 038 697 1 185 214 942 777
Corporate and other assets 7 603 1 373 1 714
Taxation receivable 5 282 7 829 3 166
Total assets per statement of financial position 1 051 582 1 194 416 947 657
Liabilities
Reportable segment liabilities 458 248 482 157 363 875
Corporate and other liabilities 1 547 7 129 5 907
Deferred taxation 33 501 34 116 33 629
Taxation payable 2 716 273 –
Total liabilities per statement of financial position 496 012 523 675 403 411
13. Director changes
Mr Ethan Dube resigned on the 31 March 2014. Mr Henry Pon was appointed Chairman of the Board from 1 April 2014. Ms Melanie Chong
was appointed Chairperson of the Audit and Risk Management Committee from 1 April 2014. Ms Natasha Lalla and Ms Louisa Stephens were
appointed independent non-executive directors on 23 June 2014.
14. Subsequent events
The four week strike action at SOEW will affect the results materialy during the second six months of the financial year.
The Competition Commission announced on 19 March 2014 that it referred a complaint against SOEW and three other competitors to the
Competition Tribunal for possible price fixing and market allocation in contravention of the Competition Act. The Commission asked the Tribunal
to impose an administrative penalty of 10% of annual turnover on each of the entities involved, except for Aberdare Cables, which has been
granted conditional leniency. The referral arises from a complaint that the Commission initiated on 16 March 2010 against SOEW. Aberdare
Cables, Alvern Cables and Tulisa Cables, which was referred to in the SENS announcement, dated 6 May 2010.
Notwithstanding the above, the directors are not aware of any other significant events arising since the end of the financial period, which would
materially affect the operations of the Group or its operating segments, not dealt with in the financial results.
COMMENTARY
Introduction
South Ocean Holdings is pleased to announce its condensed consolidated results for the six months ended 30 June 2014.
South Ocean Holdings is an investment holding company, comprising four operating subsidiaries namely: South Ocean Electric
Wire Company Proprietary Limited ("SOEW"), a manufacturer of low voltage electrical cables, Radiant Group Proprietary
Limited ("Radiant Group"), an importer and distributor of light fittings, lamps, electrical accessories, audio visual hardware
and accessories, a property holding company, Anchor Park Investments 48 Proprietary Limited ("Anchor Park"), and Icembu
Services Proprietary Limited ("Icembu"), an assembly line of light fittings, lights and electrical accessories.
Financial overview
Earnings
Group revenue for the six-month period to 30 June 2014 increased by 15,5% (2013: 17,8%) to R888,2 million (2013:
R769,2 million). The Group's gross profit increased by 17,8% (2013: 14,6% decreased) to R111,6 million (2013: R94,7 million)
and operating profit increased by 62,9% (2013: 50,5% decreased) to R25,9 million (2013: R15,9 million decrease) compared
to the prior period.
Group net profit before tax increased by 102,8% (2013: 69,4% decreased) to R16,1 million (2013: R8,0 million) compared to the
prior period. The basic earnings per share increased by 108,6% (2013: 70,1% decreased) to 7,3 cents (2013: 3,5 cents) with
the headline earnings per share increasing by 114,7% (2013: 70,9% decreased) to 7,3 cents (2013: 3,4 cents) compared to the
prior period. Headline earnings for the period was R11,3 million (2013: R5,3 million).
The results for the period increased overall when compared to the corresponding period in the previous financial year, which was
mainly due to increase in production at SOEW, due to no electrical interruptions experienced as was the case in the previous
period and the decrease in results from Radiant Group which was as a results of logistical constraints caused by the upgrade of
the ERPS ystem and the implementation of the warehouse stock control system.
Cash flow and working capital management
Cash generated in operating activities amounted to R6,5 million (2013: R15,3 million, utilised) during the period. Working capital
increased by R61,3 million (2013: R28,2 million) primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, as a result of an increase in
revenue, and a decrease in accounts payable.
The Group invested R29,8 million (2013: R16,7 million) in capital expenditure, which was mainly financed by long-term borrowings,
during this period and utilised R17,1 million (2013: R18,9 million) to repay its long-term interest-bearing borrowings.
The Group's net cash utilised during the period amounted to R20,0 million (2013: R40,1 million). The net overdraft decreased from
R161,9 million reported at June 2013 to R157,5 million at the end of the current period.
Segment results
Electrical cables – SOEW
SOEW's revenue increased by 23,6% (2013: 21,8% increased) to R744,7 million (2013: R602,3 million). This was mainly
attributable to an increase of 7,5% in the moving average Rand Copper Price (RCP), diversification of product range and an
increase in production, (the previous period's production was affected by the electrical supply problem).
The market conditions were still subdued during the period and margins were under pressure due to the competitive market.
Operational expenses increased during the year as a result of an increase in production volumes.
Capital investment was made to improve efficiencies and to increase capacity at the Group's Alrode facility during the period.
Additional working capital funding was required to finance the increase in trade receivables relating to the increase in volumes and
was funded from normal credit facilities.
Lighting and electrical accessories – Radiant Group
Radiant Group reported revenue of R146,0 million (2013: R174,9 million), which is a decrease of 16,5% (2013: 10,4%, increased)
when compared to the same period in the prior year. New market entrants, stringent competition and competing with certain
inferior quality products have resulted in margins being eroded. Margins were also impacted by the change in the mix of products
sold and a contraction in customers demand and buying patterns.
The warehouse management system implementation together with an ERP upgrade had a significant impact on the processes
within the supply chain environment. This had an impact on the ability to despatch stock to customers which directly impacted
revenues and profitability.
Property investments – Anchor Park
Anchor Park's revenue is derived from Group companies, as it leases its properties to fellow subsidiaries. Anchor Park has invested
in a property for expansion purposes at the cable plant at a cost of R18,5 million, which was financed by long-term borrowings.
The increase in interest expense is due to the increase in interest bearing debts.
Seasonality
The Group's earnings are affected by seasonality as earnings for the second half of the year are historically higher than the first half.
Management expects the historic seasonal trend to continue.
Prospects
The Group foresees a competitive market that will continues to weigh heavily on expected economic growth.
The NUMSA strike halted operations in the Cable segment for four weeks. The strike will have a material affect on the revenue and
margins during the second half of the year.
The Cable segment will be able to take advantage of the improved capacity for the rest of the year, due to the capax expansion.
The investment in improving supply chain abilities in line with Radiant Group's strategic objectives are expected to contribute to
improving revenues and profitability in the second half of the year.
Appreciation
The directors would like to express their appreciation towards management and staff as well as all our valued customers, suppliers,
advisors, business partners and shareholders for their continued support.
The above information, including any projections, included in this announcement has not been reviewed or reported on by South
Ocean Holdings' independent external auditors.
On behalf of the Board
Henry Pon Paul Ferreira
Chairman Chief Executive Officer
6 August 2014
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Directors:
K H Pon# (Chairman)
E H T Panv@ (Deputy-Vice Chairman)
P J M Ferreira* (Chief Executive Officer)
J P Bekker* (Chief Financial Officer)
M Chong#
N Lalla#
H L Li vQ
W P Li vQ
C H Pan vQA
DL Pan vQA
L Stephens#
C Y WuvQ
* Executive
# Independent Non-Executive
v Non-Executive
Q Taiwanese
@ Brazilian
A Alternate
Registered Office:
12 Botha Street, Alrode, 1451
PO Box 123738, Alrode, 1451
Telephone: +27(11) 864 1606
Telefax: +27(86) 628 9523
Company Secretary:
W T Green, 21 West Street, Houghton, 2198
PO Box 123738, Alrode, 1451
Sponsor:
Investec Bank Limited
(Registration number 1969/004763/06)
Second Floor, 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196
Share Transfer Secretary:
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
Ground Floor, 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107, South Africa
Telephone: +27(11) 370 5000
Telefax: +27(11) 688 5200
Website: www.computershare.com
Auditors:
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
32 Ida Street, Menlyn, 0102
Tel +27(12) 429 0000
www.southoceanholdings.com
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