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Preliminary audited summarised consolidated results
28 September 2014
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Limited
(Previously Rhodes Food Group Holdings Proprietary Limited)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number: 2012/074392/06
JSE share code: RFG
ISIN: ZAE000191979
Preliminary audited summarised consolidated results
28 September 2014
Turnover up 31.5% to R2.4 billion
Operating profit up 47.9% to R236 million
Normalised HEPS up 40.5% to 36.8 cents
Operating margin up from 8.6% to 9.7%
Commentary
Profile
Rhodes Food Group is a leading producer of convenience meal solutions in fresh, frozen and long life product formats, catering for needs
across all consumer income groups. The group's growing portfolio of strong brands includes Rhodes, Bull Brand, Magpie, Hazeldene and
Portobello. These brands are complemented by private label product ranges prepared for selected domestic and international retailers.
Listing on JSE
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Limited listed on the main board of the JSE Limited on 2 October 2014, shortly after its financial year end.
Primary capital of R600 million was raised through the listing and the net proceeds are being used to invest in capacity expansion of
production facilities in South Africa and Swaziland, reduce debt and accelerate the group's growth strategy through strategic acquisitions.
Financial performance
The group delivered a strong trading and financial performance for the year to 28 September 2014 ("the period"), driven by sustained
organic growth in both the regional and international businesses. The results for the period include Bull Brand for the full 12 months
compared to only two months in the prior period.
The business has proven resilient in the current constrained consumer environment owing to the strength of its brands, its exposure to
higher LSM customers who have been less impacted than the middle market income groups, and its well established international
customer base.
Turnover for the period increased by 31.5% to R2 444 million (2013: R1 859 million) through continued organic growth and the inclusion
of the Bull Brand business for the full year.
Turnover also benefited from the 13% depreciation in the value of the Rand against the group's basket of trading currencies. Export sales
accounted for 35% of revenue for the year.
Currency volatility is managed through a combination of a natural internal hedge and a foreign currency hedging policy. This results in
the foreign currency movement not fully reflecting in earnings. The internal hedge arises through the importing of packaging and raw
materials, other costs paid in foreign currencies, and linking deciduous fruit prices to the net export price realised in Rand.
The gross profit margin declined from 28.8% in 2013 to 26.8% in 2014 mainly as a result of the inclusion of the lower margin Bull Brand
business for the full period. The gross profit increased by 22.2% or R118.8 million to R654.1 million.
Operating costs grew by 10.7%, impacted by the inclusion of the Bull Brand business.
The operating margin improved by 110 basis points from 8.6% to 9.7%. The higher margin, together with the growth in turnover,
contributed to a 47.9% or R76.4 million increase in operating profit to R236.1 million. The inclusion of Bull Brand has diluted margins for
the regional segment but this has largely been offset by margin expansion in the international segment through further operating
efficiencies and the weaker currency. The operating margin on a normalised basis, excluding transaction costs and other sundry
revenue, remained at 9.6% for the year.
Profit after tax more than doubled and increased by R44.3 million to R82.5 million, with headline earnings for the period R45.6 million
higher at R81.3 million. The effective tax rate of 38.1% is higher than the SA corporate rate due to the non-deductibility of accrued
dividends on preference shares which are treated as a finance cost.
Normalised headline earnings per share (HEPS) increased by 40.5% to 36.8 cents, assuming the number of shares in issue post listing
applied in both 2013 and 2014 and adjusting for R22.2 million after taxation transaction costs in the prior period. Normalised diluted
HEPS on the same basis increased by 40.1% to 35.3 cents.
These results are in line with the trading statement released on SENS on 13 November 2014.
Working capital for the period reflects an increase of R106.1 million owing mainly to an increase in trade receivables and inventory in line
with trading activities. Net working capital days improved from 120 days in 2013 to 98 days in 2014.
Cash generated from operations was R25.8 million lower than the prior period owing mainly to the increased investment in working
capital. Income tax payments of R49.8 million (2013: R15.6 million) reflect the impact of two provisional tax payments made in the year
owing to the timing of the financial year end, compared to one payment in the prior year. The net cash inflow from operating activities
was R87.8 million (2013: R151.4 million).
Capital expenditure of R88 million has been invested mainly in increasing warehouse capacity at the fruit production facility in Tulbagh,
upgrading the meat production facility and creating capacity in the pie facility for the take-on of a large supply contract with Corner
Bakery. These capital projects will extend into the new financial year.
Trading performance
Regional segment
The regional segment includes business generated in South Africa, which accounts for the majority of the segment, and Sub-Saharan
Africa. Sales in this segment are diversified across the entire product range.
Turnover for the period increased 37.0% to R1 596 million and accounted for 65.3% of the group's revenue. Within this segment, Fresh
Foods grew sales by 10.7% to R777 million and Long Life Foods by 76.9% to R818 million, lifted by the inclusion of the Bull Brand sales
for the full period. Operating profit increased by 15.4% to R139.3 million.
International segment
The international segment exports canned fruit, fruit juice purees and concentrates. The main export markets are Europe, the Far East,
USA, Canada, Australasia, Russia and the Middle East.
International turnover grew by 22.2% to R848 million owing to higher export volumes, foreign price increases and the weakening of the
Rand. Operating profit increased by 65.3% to R96.0 million due to volume and price increases, the impact of the weakening Rand, good
cost containment and improved operational efficiencies.
Market share
The group's brands occupy either the number 1 or strong number 2 positions in most of its targeted product categories and have
experienced strong growth in market share in recent years. In South Africa, the Rhodes brand has leading market share positions in
canned pineapple, tomato paste and jam in glass jars, supported by number two positions in canned fruit, canned jams, canned
vegetables and canned tomatoes. Bull Brand is the iconic market leader in corned meat.
Outlook
The group will continue to capitalise on the strength of its brands and long-term customer relationships to drive organic growth and grow
market share in both the Fresh Foods and Long Life segments. This will be supported by further expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa.
Bull Brand is expected to increase its revenue and profit contribution as the benefits of integration into the group's operations and the
upgrading of facilities become evident.
Management plans to complement the organic growth strategy by pursuing selective acquisition opportunities of other food producers
that are aligned to the group's core products.
As 35% of revenue is generated through exports, managing the volatility of the Rand is a perennial challenge. The group will maintain its
hedging policy to limit the impact of currency fluctuations on earnings.
The settlement of debt with capital raised through the listing will result in an annual interest saving of approximately R76 million, while the
settlement of preference share funding will reduce the group's tax rate to approximately 30% in 2015.
Capital expenditure of R129 million is planned for 2015 for the ongoing investment in capacity expansion and the upgrading of
production facilities aimed at improving margins.
The directors plan to declare the first dividend for the financial year to September 2015, payable early in 2016, based on a dividend
cover ratio of three times diluted HEPS.
Any reference to future performance included in this announcement has not been reviewed or reported on by the auditors.
Summarised consolidated statement of
financial position
as at 28 September 2014
2014 2013
Notes R'000 R'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets 744 609 706 395
Property, plant and equipment 2 529 152 488 789
Intangible assets 51 051 51 051
Goodwill 126 325 126 325
Biological assets 4 28 015 28 046
Deferred taxation asset – 88
Loans receivable 9 275 9 625
Other financial instruments 5.1 791 2 471
Current assets 936 332 770 542
Inventory 3 542 632 457 663
Accounts receivable 390 029 301 497
Loans receivable 1 941 1 973
Bank balances and cash on hand 1 730 9 409
Total assets 1 680 941 1 476 937
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves 273 888 193 233
Equity attributable to owners of the company 267 568 187 338
Non-controlling interest 6 320 5 895
Non-current liabilities 741 401 675 758
Preference shares 156 005 156 005
Preference shareholders for dividend accrual 67 228 30 517
Long-term loans 465 434 435 237
Deferred taxation liability 43 603 47 548
Employee benefit liability 9 131 6 451
Current liabilities 665 652 607 946
Accounts payable 333 113 289 451
Provision for employee benefits 99 275 72 721
Current portion of long-term loans 72 799 84 369
Taxation payable 29 684 25 803
Other loan – 14 113
Bank overdraft 128 605 116 456
Foreign exchange contract liability 5.2 2 176 5 033
Total equity and liabilities 1 680 941 1 476 937
Summarised consolidated statement of profit or
loss and other comprehensive income
for the year ended 28 September 2014
2014 2013
Notes R'000 R'000
Revenue 2 444 225 1 859 089
Cost of goods sold (1 790 090) (1 323 714)
Gross profit 654 135 535 375
Other income 15 977 16 197
Operating costs (433 992) (391 889)
Earnings before interest and taxation 236 120 159 683
Interest paid (103 446) (91 275)
Interest received 597 2 246
Earnings before taxation 133 271 70 654
Taxation (50 804) (32 467)
Earnings for the year 82 467 38 187
Earnings attributable to:
Owners of the company 81 898 37 337
Non-controlling interest 569 850
82 467 38 187
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss (1 812) –
Remeasurement of employee benefit liability (2 783) –
Deferred taxation effect 971 –
Total comprehensive income for the year 80 655 38 187
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the company 80 230 37 337
Non-controlling interest 425 850
80 655 38 187
Earnings per share (cents) 47.9 39 302.1
Headline earnings per share (cents) 6.1 47.5 37 535.8
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 45.5 37 337.0
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 6.2 45.2 35 659.0
Summarised consolidated statement of
changes in equity
for the year ended 28 September 2014
Share Accumulated Non-controlling
capital profit interest Total
R'000 R'000 R'000 R'000
Balance at 30 September 2012 – – – –
Issue of ordinary share capital 142 500 – – 142 500
Issue of redeemable convertible preference shares 7 501 – – 7 501
Acquisition of subsidiaries – – 5 045 5 045
Total comprehensive income for the year – 37 337 850 38 187
Balance at 29 September 2013 150 001 37 337 5 895 193 233
Total comprehensive income for the year – 80 230 425 80 655
Balance at 28 September 2014 150 001 117 567 6 320 273 888
Summarised consolidated statement of
cash flows
for the year ended 28 September 2014
2014 2013
R'000 R'000
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash receipts from customers 2 864 897 2 106 602
Cash paid to suppliers and employees (2 688 450) (1 904 393)
Cash generated from operations 176 447 202 209
Net interest paid (38 853) (35 246)
Taxation paid (49 809) (15 613)
Net cash inflow from operating activities 87 785 151 350
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (87 763) (51 392)
Proceeds on disposal of property,
plant and equipment 859 4 788
Acquisition of a business as a going
concern less cash acquired – (798 036)
Acquisition of Bull Brand business
less cash acquired – (128 087)
Loan receivable raised (150) (9 624)
Loans repaid 554 –
Net cash outflow from investing activities (86 500) (982 351)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issue of ordinary share capital – 142 500
Issue of preference share capital – 163 506
Loans raised 77 318 507 818
Loans repaid (98 431) (89 870)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from financing activities (21 113) 723 954
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (19 828) (107 047)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year (107 047) –
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year (126 875) (107 047)
Summarised consolidated segmental report
for the year ended 28 September 2014
Products and services from which reportable segments derive their revenues
Information reported to the chief operating decision makers for the purposes of resource allocation and assessment of segment
performance focuses on the types of goods or services delivered or provided, and in respect of the 'regional' and 'international' operations,
the information is further analysed based on the different classes of customers. The directors of the group have chosen to organise the
group around the difference in geographical areas and operate the business on that basis.
Specifically, the group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are as follows:
Regional
International
Segment revenues and results
The following is an analysis of the group's revenue and results by reportable segment.
Segment revenue
2014 2013
R'000 R'000
Regional
Fresh products sales 777 213 702 196
Long life products sales 818 438 462 720
1 595 651 1 164 916
International
Long life products sales 848 574 694 173
Total 2 444 225 1 859 089
Segment earnings
Regional 139 316 120 722
International 96 004 58 074
Total 235 320 178 796
Transaction costs incurred relating to management buyout – (23 859)
Other income 800 4 746
Interest received 597 2 246
Interest paid (103 446) (91 275)
Earnings before taxation 133 271 70 654
Segment revenue reported above represents revenue generated from external customers. Intercompany sales amounted to
R321 469 319 (2013: R249 014 678).
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the group's accounting policies described in note 1. Segment profit
represents the profit before tax earned by each segment without allocation of transaction costs incurred relating to management buyout,
other income, investment income and finance costs. This is the measure reported to the chief operating decision makers for the purpose
of resource allocation and assessment of segment performance.
Geographical information
The group's non-current assets by location of operations (excluding financial instruments, goodwill and deferred tax assets) are detailed
below. The chief operating decision makers do not evaluate any other of the group's assets or liabilities on a segmental basis for decision
making purposes.
Non-current assets
2014 2013
R'000 R'000
Republic of South Africa 542 470 503 460
Kingdom of Swaziland 75 023 74 051
617 493 577 511
Information regarding major customers
Three customers individually contributed 10% or more of the group's revenues arising from both regional and international sources.
Notes to the summarised consolidated financial
statements
for the year ended 28 September 2014
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
Rhodes Food Group Holdings Limited is a company domiciled in the Republic of South Africa. These preliminary audited summarised
consolidated results ('preliminary financial statements') as at and for the year ended 28 September 2014 comprise the company and
its subsidiaries (together referred to as the 'group'). The main business of the group is the manufacturing and marketing of
convenience foods. These include fresh and frozen ready meals, pastry based products, canned jams, canned fruits, canned
vegetables, canned meat, fruit purees and concentrates and dairy products. There were no major changes in the nature of the
business for the group in the period ended September 2014 and 2013.
The preliminary financial statements are an extract from the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended
28 September 2014 (as prepared under supervision of A Botha, CA (SA), Financial Manager) and have been prepared in accordance
with the framework concepts, the measurement and recognition requirements of International Reporting Standards ('IFRS') and the
SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee or its successor, the Financial Pronouncement as
issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa and the JSE Limited
Listings Requirements.
The accounting policies and methods of computation applied in the presentation of the preliminary financial statements are consistent
with those applied in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 28 September 2014.
The preliminary financial statements contain, as a minimum, the information required by IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting, and the
accounting policies adopted and methods of computation are in accordance with IFRS.
These preliminary financial statements do not include all the information required for a complete set of IFRS financial statements.
However, selected explanatory notes are included to explain events and transactions that are significant to an understanding of the
changes in the group's financial position and performance since the last consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended
29 September 2013. These preliminary financial statements were prepared under the supervision of CC Schoombie CA (SA), Chief
Financial Officer.
2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
During the year ended the group acquired assets with a cost of R87 763 245 (2013: R51 391 259).
Assets with a carrying amount of R21 500 (2013: R2 457 507) were disposed of during the period. This disposal resulted in a gain of
R838 183 (2013: R2 330 682), which was recognised as part of 'other income' in the group statement of profit or loss and other
comprehensive income.
During the year, the group has contracted R28 247 694 (2013: R4 891 992) for future capital commitments.
There has been no major change in the nature of property, plant and equipment, the policy regarding the use thereof, or the securities
to the property, plant and equipment.
3. INVENTORY
The value of the inventory disclosed at net realisable value is R28 471 013 (2013: R23 349 760).
2014 2013
R'000 R'000
4. BIOLOGICAL ASSETS
Livestock 8 602 7 644
Growing crops 19 413 20 402
28 015 28 046
Measurement of fair value of livestock
The fair value of the livestock have been categorised as level 3 fair values based on the inputs to valuation techniques used. The
valuation technique is based on the fair value less estimated point-of-sale costs of which the unobservable inputs consist of premiums
on the classification of livestock and premiums for quality depending on the physical attributes of the livestock.
Measurement of fair value of growing crops
The fair value of the pineapple plantations have been categorised as level 3 fair values based on the inputs to valuation techniques
used. The valuation technique is based on the fair value (which approximates market value) less estimated point-of-sale costs at the
point of harvest of which the unobservable inputs consist of estimated volumes (average of 54 975 tons delivered for a four year
period) and estimated pricing (R1 222 per ton delivered) of pineapples harvested.
The following table shows a reconciliation between the opening balance and closing balance for level 3 valuations:
2014 2013
R'000 R'000
Carrying value at the beginning of the year 28 046 16 683
Acquisition of business – 7 485
(Losses)/gains included in profit or loss (31) 3 878
Change in fair value (realised) – –
Change in fair value (unrealised) (31) 3 878
Gains included in other comprehensive income – –
Carrying value at the end of the year 28 015 28 046
5. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS HELD AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
5.1 Other financial instruments
Interest rate swap – not designated in hedge accounting relationship
Financial asset
Non-current 791 2 471
Current (included in accounts receivable) 1 173 –
Financial liability
Current (included in accounts payable and provisions) – 359
5.2 Foreign exchange contracts
Contract loss 2 176 5 033
Financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss Level Valuation technique
Interest rate swap Level 2 Mark to market valuation by issuer of
instrument
Foreign exchange contracts Level 2 Mark to market rates by issuer of instrument
6. HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE
2014 2013
R'000 R'000
6.1 Headline earnings per share
Reconciliation between earnings attributable to owners
of the parent and headline earnings:
Earnings attributable to owners of the parent 81 898 37 337
Adjustments to earnings attributable to owners
of the parent (603) (1 678)
Gross profit on disposal of property, plant and
equipment (838) (2 331)
Taxation effect 235 653
Headline earnings 81 295 35 659
Headline earnings per share (cents) 47.5 37 535.8
Normalised headline earnings per share (cents) 1 47.5 60 907.4
Normalised headline earnings per share (cents) 1 2 36.8 26.2
6.2 Diluted earnings per share
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 45.2 35 659.0
Normalised diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 1 3 45.2 57 862.0
Normalised diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 1 2 3 35.3 25.2
6.3 Weighted average number of shares in issue
Weighted average number of shares in issue 171 000 000 95 000
Weighted average number of dilutive shares in issue 180 000 000 100 000
Weighted average number of shares in issue assuming the number of shares in
issue post listing applied in 2014 and 2013 2 3 221 000 000 221 000 000
Weighted average number of dilutive shares in issue assuming the number of
shares in issue post listing applied in 2014 and 2013 2 3 230 000 000 230 000 000
1 Normalised earnings have been adjusted for the once-off transaction cost of R22 203 755 net of taxation, relating to the group
restructuring in 2013.
2 On 2 October 2014 the company commenced the public trading of its issued share capital on the JSE Limited which included the
listing of 50 000 000 ordinary shares issued (refer to note 9 for further detail). Normalised headline earnings per share for the period
and prior period have been adjusted with the assumption that these additional shares issued were in issue in both 2014 and 2013.
3 The pro forma financial information has been prepared for illustrative purposes only to provide information on how the normalised earnings and
headline earnings adjustments might have impacted on the financial results of the group. Because of its nature, the pro forma financial
information may not be a fair reflection of the group's results of operation, financial position, changes in equity or cash flows.
The underlying information used in the preparation of the pro forma financial information has been prepared using the accounting policies that
comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. These are consistent with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year
ended 28 September 2014.
There are no post balance sheet events, other than noted under 2 above, which require adjustment to the pro forma information.
The directors are responsible for compiling the pro forma financial information on the basis of the application criteria specified in the JSE Listing
Requirements.
The pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the unqualified Deloitte & Touche independent reporting accountants'
report thereon, which is available for inspection at the company's registered offices (refer to note 11).
7. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
The group have entered into guarantees, the outcome of which has not been determined. The guarantees from import and operations
activities for the period is R7 434 287 (R2 375 800). There were no other changes in the contingent liabilities from the prior period.
8. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During the year the group entered into related party transactions, the substance of which is similar to those explained in the audited
consolidated annual financial statements.
9. EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE
As per 6.3 above the company commenced the public trading of its issued share capital on the JSE Limited on 2 October 2014 during
a private placement prior to the listing. R600 000 000 was raised during the private placement prior to the listing and the net proceeds
of this was used to repay the following portion of the group's debt:
– the "A" cumulative redeemable preference shares and related dividend accrual for a total amount of R223 233 172;
– the Nedbank Limited Mezzanine Loan of R174 131 260;
– the Capitalworks Rhodes Food Investment Partnership loan of R21 375 690;
– the South African Investment Partnership loan of R3 183 435; and
– the South African Investment Partnership II loan of R9 020 064.
The following directors acquired shares in the company on 2 October 2014: Y G Muthien (29 166 ordinary shares), M R Bower
(41 666 ordinary shares), T P Leeuw (29 166 ordinary shares) and L A Makenete (8 333 ordinary shares). A Rich, the company
secretary also acquired 41 666 ordinary shares.
The directors are not aware of any other matter or circumstance of a material nature arising since the end of the financial year,
otherwise not dealt with in the financial statements, which significantly affect the financial position of the group or the results of its
operations.
10. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The preliminary group financial statements were approved by the Board of directors on 21 November 2014.
11. AUDIT OPINION
These preliminary summarised consolidated financial statements have been derived from the consolidated financial statements and are
consistent, in all material respects, with the consolidated financial statements.
The auditors, Deloitte & Touche, have issued unmodified audit opinions on the consolidated financial statements and on these
preliminary summarised consolidated financial statements for the year ended 28 September 2014. The audit opinion on the
consolidated financial statements, together with the consolidated financial statements, is available for inspection on the group's website
(www.rhodesfoodgroup.com). These reports together with the auditor's ISAE 3420 report are also available at the group's registered
office (Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, 7680), at no charge, during normal business hours.
Corporate information
Registered address Pniel Road, Groot Drakenstein, 7680
Private Bag X3040, Paarl, 7620
Directors Dr YG Muthien* (Chair) (Appointed 1 August 2014)
BAS Henderson (Chief Executive Officer)
MR Bower* (Appointed 1 August 2014)
TP Leeuw* (Appointed 1 August 2014)
LA Makenete*
CC Schoombie (Chief Financial Officer)
CL Smart**
GJH Willis**
LB Robertson (Resigned 10 July 2014)
JD Shahim (Resigned 10 July 2014)
* Independent non-executive
**Non-executive
Company secretary Statucor Proprietary Limited
Transfer secretaries Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg 2001
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown 2107
Sponsor Rand Merchant Bank, a division of FirstRand Bank Limited
www.rhodesfoodgroup.com
Bruce Henderson Tiaan Schoombie
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
Groot Drakenstein
25 November 2014
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