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Preliminary audited year-end results for the 12 months to 30 September 2015
Barloworld Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1918/000095/06)
(Income tax registration number 9000/051/71/5)
(JSE share code: BAW)
(JSE ISIN: ZAE000026639)
(Share code: BAWP)
(JSE ISIN: ZAE000026647)
(Namibian Stock Exchange share code: BWL)
(“Barloworld” or “the company”)
Preliminary audited year-end results for the 12 months to 30 September 2015
Salient features
- Revenue up by 1% to R62.7bn
- Operating profit (before B-BBEE charge) up by 4% to R3 995m
- Successful close out of 2008 B-BBEE transaction
- Significant turnaround in Equipment Iberia
- HEPS (before B-BBEE charge) from continuing operations up 8% to 926 cents
- Total dividend per share increased 8% to 345 cents
Clive Thomson, CE of Barloworld, said:
“The group's industry and geographic diversity contributed to a resilient overall performance with headline earnings per
share from continuing operations (before B-BBEE charge) up 8% on last year.
While trading conditions remain challenging in certain of our businesses we are taking appropriate strategic and operational
steps which will position the group to make solid progress in the year ahead.”
16 November 2015
Chairman and Chief Executive’s report
Overview
The group has produced a resilient result for the 2015 financial year despite ongoing challenges in the mining sector
as a result of weakness in commodity prices. Aftermarket revenues in Equipment contributed positively as did improved
operating results in Car Rental, Avis Fleet and Logistics.
Revenue from continuing operations of R62.7 billion is 1% up on last year. Operating profit (before the R251 million
charge in respect of the close out of the 2008 B-BBEE transaction) of R3 995 million is 4% ahead of the prior year.
Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations (excluding the B-BBEE charge) increased by 8% to 926 cents
compared to 857 cents in the prior year. HEPS including the B-BBEE charge was 814 cents per share compared to 857 cents
in 2014.
The total dividend for the year of 345 cents per share is 8% above the 320 cents last year.
Operational review
Equipment and Handling
Equipment southern Africa
Revenue for the year of R20.3 billion was 3% below the prior year mainly as a result of the slowdown in mining and
contract mining equipment demand. After-sales revenue remained resilient, increasing by 12% to R10.1 billion and
represented 50% of total revenue.
Operating profit of R1 894 million was 4% below the R1 968 million achieved last year and was adversely impacted by
rising bad debts particularly in the rental business. The operating margin of 9.3% held up at a similar level to the prior
year.
In the Power Systems business, activity levels in South Africa and Mozambique were well ahead of last year while
Angola was significantly down as activity levels were adversely impacted by the decline in the oil price.
Associate income increased by 19% over last year.
Equipment Russia
Revenue decreased by 26% to US$280 million with both mining and construction well below the prior year as a result of
weak commodity prices and slowing economic growth. After-sales revenue continued strongly and represented 61% of total
revenue compared to 46% in 2014.
Operating profit of US$32 million was below the prior year but showed a significant improvement in the second half. The
improved operating margin of 11.4% in dollar terms was favourably impacted by the change in sales mix as well as a
reduction in operating costs.
Equipment Iberia
The macro-economic environment in both Spain and Portugal is improving. Revenue for the year of €274 million was
slightly below the prior year as the construction sector lags the broader economic recovery, however Power Systems revenues
continued positively.
A highlight for the current year was the return to profitability in Iberia for the first time since 2008. The business
generated an operating profit of €5 million compared to a loss of €11.8 million last year.
Handling
Revenue for the year of R2 billion was 5% up on the prior year mainly due to the inclusion of Metso equipment sales.
Agriculture equipment sales in South Africa were negatively impacted by the extended drought and customer financing
delays.
The business generated an operating profit of R6 million which was well down on the R55 million achieved in 2014.
Trading conditions in our Russian Agriculture business deteriorated in the current year following the collapse of the
Russian Rouble. A decision was taken to dispose of this business and a sale transaction was concluded at the end of September.
Automotive and Logistics
Automotive
The Automotive division generated revenue of R28.7 billion which is 7% ahead of the previous year. Operating profit of
R1 529 million was slightly up on last year’s R1 522 million.
Car Rental
Revenue to September of R5.2 billion is 15% up on last year driven by strong growth in used vehicle sales together
with a 5.9% growth in rental days and a 3.5% increase in rental revenue per day. Average fleet utilisation for the year
remained high at 75%.
The integration of the Budget brand from 1 March 2015 has contributed positively to a growth in the Avis Budget market
share particularly in the local and foreign inbound segments.
Operating profit of R471 million was 12% ahead of last year.
Motor Retail
The Motor Retail business increased revenue by 5%. While new vehicle unit sales were down by 3% on the prior year,
this was somewhat offset by higher prevailing vehicle inflation. In addition there was good growth in used vehicle sales
and after-sales volume.
Operating profit declined by 10% to R486 million mainly due to new vehicle margin pressures and higher than normal
sales in the prior year generated by the introduction of a new model range from the Mercedes-Benz franchise.
Avis Fleet
Revenue of R3.4 billion was 8.9% up on the prior year with operating profit increasing by 2.3% to R572 million. A
fleet technology operation was acquired and the business entered the Tanzanian and Zambian markets during the year.
Logistics
Revenue for the year of R4 509 million showed a 3% growth on last year with the bulk of the increase coming from the
Supply Chain Management business.
Operating profit of R159 million was 30% up on last year. The disposals of the loss-making operations in Spain and
Germany at the back end of the year benefited the Freight Management and Services segment in the last quarter.
The mobile crane business was launched during the year and we acquired the remaining 74.9% shareholding in the Re-
environmental solutions company for R73 million, which has subsequently been rebranded SmartMatta.
Subsequent to year-end we formed a strategic partnership with LLamasoft, a global leader in supply chain planning
software solutions. This included a transaction to dispose of our supply chain software division to LLamasoft while gaining
access to a wider range of advanced supply chain design and analysis tools for the benefit of our current and future
clients. The conditions precedant to the transaction are expected to be completed by the end of November 2015.
Closure of 2008 B-BBEE transaction
The amendments to the transaction involving the six strategic black partners and the three community service groups
were approved by shareholders at the general meeting of 19 June 2015. In terms of the amendments the compulsory obligation
by the B-BBEE participants to subscribe for shares in Barloworld in excess of what could be funded from available cash
resources was terminated and the restrictions imposed upon them relating to those shares was also removed.
In terms of the transaction the company issued 1 590 622 shares to the participants on 5 November 2015 at an agreed
price of R179.69 generating proceeds of R285.8 million. To further the objective of increasing black ownership in
Barloworld, the company issued 450 000 additional shares to the participants at a subscription price equal to par value of
5 cents per share. The total cost to shareholders of these amendments was R204.9 million calculated in terms of IFRS 2 and
including transaction costs.
As at 30 September 2015 the company had repurchased 450 000 shares in the open market of the total buy-back commitment
of 2 040 622 shares required to minimise the dilution impact of the transaction on Barloworld shareholders.
The 2008 transaction also included a Black Managers Trust (BMT) set up to reward and retain black managers in the
group. This element of the transaction terminated without any value accruing to any of the participants. The board was of
the opinion that the black managers play a vital part in the success of the company and therefore approved an ex gratia
payment based on the original rules of the BMT. This resulted in 183 current and past black managers receiving a
R46.4 million cash award as recognition of their contribution over the past eight years.
The group therefore incurred a total pre-tax charge of R251.3 million (112 cents per share after tax) related to the
close out of the 2008 B-BBEE transaction.
Human resources, diversity and sustainable development
Providing a safe and healthy work environment remains a key focus. Zero work-related fatalities and a 10% improvement
in our Lost-time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) underscore our initiatives in this regard.
During this period our focus remained on implementing our Integrated Employee Value Model covering both our employee
value proposition and entrenching a methodology for high performing organisations. Leadership, talent, diversity and
inclusion are key focus areas across the group.
Barloworld Limited maintained a dti B-BBEE ranking of Level 2 and our businesses are preparing for assessments under
the new codes which will be applicable to ratings obtained in 2016. We remained in the top 20 of the JSE most empowered
companies in an independent survey.
The group was 7% behind its aspirational target of a 2% efficiency improvement for non-renewable energy and greenhouse
gas emissions (scope 1 and 2) set for the end of this financial year off a 2014 baseline, mainly due to growing
operations with relatively high intensities, as well as base energy consumption patterns of businesses with decreased
activity levels.
Barloworld is a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index and the FTSE/JSE Responsible
Investment Index.
Stakeholder engagement informs our activities and formal structures are continually being refined to enhance their
effectiveness.
Directorate
Mr Martin Laubscher, chief executive officer of the Automotive and Logistics division, retired from the Barloworld
Limited board at the company’s annual general meeting on 4 February 2015 and from the company with effect from
28 February 2015 due to health-related reasons. We would like to thank him for his outstanding contribution to the group
over 28 years.
Outlook
In Equipment southern Africa we expect mining unit sales to remain under pressure as the major mining companies
continue to minimise their capital expenditure and the business is taking steps to ensure tight control over the cost base.
Our business model has, however, proven to be resilient in the current environment, underpinned by strong aftermarket
growth and we expect this to remain so going forward. The order book at end September of R1.7 billion is slightly down on
the comparative book of R1.9 billion at September last year.
In Iberia the ongoing recovery of the Spanish economy and the political stability which is likely following the
year-end general election should have a positive impact on future public works spending. While Spain currently has one of the
fastest growing economies in the Eurozone this is yet to fully translate into increased activity levels in the
construction industry. We believe that the current cost structure is appropriate to position the business for future growth and
any increase in activity levels will have a direct positive impact on profitability. The current Iberia order book of
€41.5 million compares to €33.1 million last year and is dominated by Power Systems where activity levels remain solid.
The Russian economy is in recession and is suffering from current low commodity prices, with the weak oil price having
a negative impact on the overall economy. However, our firm order book at September of US$27.7 million is well up on
last year as a result of some recent mining contract awards. Additional contracts signed in October amounting to
US$31 million will provide some positive momentum going into the 2016 financial year.
In Handling we expect drought conditions to continue to impact agriculture demand in South Africa. However, the
disposal of the loss-making Agriculture Russia business in September will benefit results in the year ahead.
South African new vehicle sales are likely to maintain the current negative trend into next year. Consumer confidence
levels remain low and are likely to be exacerbated by projected interest rate hikes in 2016. The weakening Rand should
also translate into higher new vehicle price inflation. This is likely to impact our motor retail business. However, this
will be mitigated by growing aftermarket and used vehicle sales.
Car Rental will continue to benefit from the addition of the Budget brand, particularly as inbound tourism is
stimulated by a weak Rand, while Avis Fleet is expecting a stable performance in the year ahead.
In the Logistics Supply Chain Management business we are likely to see the positive full year earnings impact of new
contracts awarded in 2015. The disposals of the loss-making logistics operations in Spain and Germany towards the end of
this financial year will ensure an improved result in the Freight Management and Services business in the coming year.
While trading conditions remain challenging in certain of our businesses, we are taking appropriate strategic and operational
steps which will position the group to make solid progress in the year ahead.
DB Ntsebeza CB Thomson
Chairman Chief executive officer
Group financial review
Revenue for the year increased by 1% to R62.7 billion, mainly due to increased revenues in Automotive and Logistics
(R2.1 billion), offset by reduced revenue in Equipment southern Africa, Equipment Russia, and Iberia. The weakening Rand
increased revenue for the year by R995 million.
Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased by 5% to R6 479 million with
depreciation and amortisation increasing by 6%.
The group incurred charges in the current year of R251 million related to the close out of the 2008 B-BBEE transaction,
these costs comprise largely of IFRS 2 charges. Operating profit from continuing operations before the B-BBEE charge
rose by 4% to R3 995 million with the group operating margin increasing to 6.4% on a comparative basis. Despite the
slowdown in the mining sector, Equipment southern Africa delivered a resilient performance with operating profit of
R1 894 million for the year. The growth in aftermarket activity continued to contribute positively to their results. Russia
had a strong second half to produce a solid result achieving a profit of R397 million for the year. Equipment Iberia, which
posted a loss of R168 million in the prior period, showed a significant turnaround to report a profit of R71 million in the
current year.
The Automotive and Logistics division produced another good performance in a tough trading environment, with operating
profits of R1 688 million, showing a 2.7% increase on last year.
The total negative fair value adjustments on financial instruments increased to R198 million (2014: R156 million).The
current year’s losses mainly comprise the cost of forward points in exchange contracts in Equipment southern Africa and
gains and losses on unhedged transactions in Handling South Africa. In addition there were translation losses on local
currency receivables and bank balances in Equipment operations in Africa (mainly Angola, Zambia and Mozambique),
Equipment Russia and Agriculture Mozambique, resulting from local currencies having weakened against the US dollar.
Finance costs increased by R135 million to R1 252 million. The increase is a result of higher average debt levels,
arising from increased average working capital levels for the year, increased fleet leasing and rental fleets and capex
relating to the logistics business, further impacted by higher interest rates in South Africa.
The exceptional charge of R6 million comprises the impairment of goodwill in the Logistics Sea Air Transport business
of R33 million and the loss on disposal of the Agriculture Russia business of R88 million. This was offset by profit of
R76 million from the disposal of offshore businesses in Logistics, as well as a net profit of R35 million on sale of
properties and other assets.
The taxation charge for the year was R808 million. The effective taxation rate (excluding prior year taxation and
taxation on exceptional items) of 37.1% (2014: 34.1%) which included deferred taxation charges of R247 million
(2014: R11 million) arising in terms of IAS12:41 for currency depreciation mainly in Russia, Angola, Mozambique and Zambia.
Income from associates and joint ventures increased by 32% to R287 million (2014: R217 million) driven by strong
performances from the Equipment joint ventures.
The non-controlling interest in the current year’s earnings includes dividends of R48 million paid to participants of
the B-BBEE transaction with the balance relating to the minorities in our NMI/DSM and Transport Solutions subsidiaries.
Headline earnings per share (HEPS) from continuing operations excluding the B-BBEE charges increased by 8% to 926 cents
(2014: 857 cents). Basic earnings per share (EPS) of 809 cents is 20% below the prior year which included the profit
from discontinued operations of R428 million in respect of the Australian Motor Retail operations which were disposed of
last year.
Cash flow
Cash generated from operations decreased to R1.1 billion compared to R3 billion generated in 2014. Reduced activity
levels in Equipment southern Africa has resulted in further working capital absorption in the second half. For the year
Equipment southern Africa showed an absorption in working capital of R2 279 million and Handling R447 million, mainly
as a result of higher inventories and reduced payables.
Cash applied to the net investment of property, plant and equipment together with subsidiaries and intangibles of R1 826 million
mainly comprises the purchase of heavy vehicles and cranes in the Logistics transport business, and facilities in the Equipment
southern Africa, Iberia and Automotive trading business. In addition approximately R328 million was invested in Angolan US$ linked
bonds as protection against further currency devaluation. The group had a net cash outflow of R3 523 million at September 2015,
compared to the R145 million inflow at September 2014.
Financial position and debt
Total assets employed in the group increased by R4.2 billion to R48.2 billion at September. This increase was driven
by the weaker Rand (R2.5 billion) and increases in working capital, leasing and rental assets, and property, plant and
equipment.
Total interest-bearing debt at September 2015 increased to R13.4 billion (2014: R11.3 billion) while cash and cash
equivalents reduced to R2.4 billion (2014: R4.2 billion). While the group achieved some reduction in net debt in the
second half of the year, this was hampered by higher working capital levels and the investment of US$26 million in Angolan US$
linked government bonds. Net interest-bearing debt at 30 September 2015 of R11.1 billion was R3.9 billion up on the
prior year of R7.2 billion.
The group debt-to-equity ratio at 30 September 2015 was 66.9% (September 2014: 64.7%), while group net debt to equity
was 55.1% (September 2014: 40.9%).
Debt
In March this year the company issued a senior unsecured note for R710 million, under the South African Domestic
Medium Term Note programme (BAW21) which matures in March 2022. In September we concluded a local R2 billion finance package
which includes a five-year fixed-rate R500 million loan, a five-year floating rate R500 million loan and a six-year
R1 billion revolving credit facility. The funds raised were utilised to repay the R1.2 billion B-BBEE loan which matured in
September and the R750 million bond (BAW2) which matured in October 2015. In addition, our UK subsidiary concluded a
five-year £110 million syndicated loan facility in July, to refinance the existing £100 million bilateral facility.
In South Africa, short-term debt includes commercial paper totalling R0.9 billion (September 2014: R1.0 billion).
While this market has remained liquid, spreads have been negatively impacted by interest rate uncertainty. We expect to
maintain our participation in this market.
At 30 September 2015 the group had committed unutilised borrowing facilities of R5 494 million and further uncommitted
facilities of R2 170 million.
Fitch Ratings affirmed the company’s long-term credit rating at A+(zaf) (Stable Outlook) following the annual credit
review in February 2015.
Gearing in the three segments are as follows:
Total debt to equity (%) Group Group
Trading Leasing Car Rental debt net debt
Target range 30 - 50 600 - 800 200 - 300
Ratio at 30 September 2015 43 688 211 67 55
Ratio at 30 September 2014 40 662 205 65 41
Going forward
The group return on net operating assets from continuing operations (excluding the B-BBEE charge) decreased from 18.8%
in 2014 to 16.8% in the current year due to increased net operating assets, mainly in Equipment southern Africa and the
Handling divisions. The group disposed of certain loss-making operations during the second half of the year
which together with a continued improvement in Equipment Iberia should assist operating results in the coming year. The
strategic redeployment of capital into higher returning businesses and a reduction in working capital should further
contribute to improved returns in 2016.
DG Wilson
Finance director
Operational reviews
Equipment and handling
Operating
Revenue profit/(loss) Net operating
Year ended Year ended assets
30 September 30 September 30 September
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Equipment 27 479 29 031 2 362 2 229 18 681 14 064
- Southern Africa 20 307 20 903 1 894 1 968 12 761 8 770
- Europe 3 793 4 134 71 (168) 2 913 2 343
- Russia 3 379 3 994 397 429 3 007 2 951
Handling 2 027 1 929 6 55 1 125 781
29 506 30 960 2 368 2 284 19 806 14 845
Share of associate income 294 228
Southern Africa delivered a resilient result in the year ending September 2015, despite the continued economic
downturn. The decrease in commodity prices and electricity shortages across a number of southern African countries negatively
impacted revenues from mining. Operating profit for the period declined by 3.8% to R1 894 million.
The decrease in mining capital expenditure has created opportunities for our after-sales, rental and used businesses.
Lower firm orders at September of R1.7 billion compared to R1.9 billion in 2014 is reflective of the challenging
industry climate with ongoing mining production likely to underpin strong after-sales opportunities.
Russia produced a pleasing result under highly challenging market and economic conditions. Operating profit of R397 million (US$32 million)
for the year was supported by a strong aftermarket performance combined with tight cost controls and headcount reductions. Although
the mining downturn continued to affect the business performance, the closing firm order book has improved substantially on prior year.
Iberia continued to operate in a market which saw the overall machine industry grow, driven by gains in the light
construction sector, while heavy construction and mining sector continued to show low activity levels. The business
delivered an operating profit of €5.0 million which included restructuring costs of €1.1 million, mainly in the Portuguese
operations. This turnaround result has driven strong margin improvement across all prime product segments, while product
support benefited from improved service productivity. The order book ended the year 25.3% better than the prior year on the
back of continued opportunity in the Power Systems business.
In Handling the South African agricultural operation enjoyed strong sales in the first half but drought conditions and
a liquidity squeeze in the second half of the year depressed demand and left higher than anticipated stocks, though
there was a pleasing growth in market share and higher penetration of the high tech tractor market. The Russian dealership
was exited at the end of the year.
The forklift operation in South Africa saw higher service activity but weaker export parts demand and lower new sales.
Order books increased appreciably in the final quarter and a number of initiatives were announced after year-end to
reduce the cost base.
Automotive and logistics
Operating
Revenue profit/(loss) Net operating
Year ended Year ended assets
30 September 30 September 30 September
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Automotive 28 704 26 770 1 529 1 522 8 348 7 384
- Car Rental 5 202 4 510 471 421 1 994 1 808
- Motor Retail 20 140 19 173 486 542 2 569 2 258
- Avis Fleet 3 362 3 087 572 559 3 785 3 318
Logistics 4 509 4 367 159 122 2 403 1 761
- Southern Africa 3 980 3 709 186 174 2 241 1 618
- Europe, Middle East and Asia 529 658 (27) (52) 162 143
33 213 31 137 1 688 1 644 10 751 9 145
Share of associate loss (7) (11)
The Automotive division delivered another pleasing result in difficult markets. The division generated strong
operating cash flows and has continued to reinvest into profitable growth opportunities across all business units. Divisional
operating profit marginally improved off revenue growth of 7.2%, while achieving an overall operating margin of 5.3%.
Avis Budget Car Rental delivered a good result, further improving operating profit by 12%. The business grew rental
day volumes and market share, increased revenue per rental day and successfully managed fleet utilisation at 75%. The
overall margin was impacted by a change in mix between car rental and used vehicle revenue, while used vehicle profits
supported the overall result. The Budget brand was successfully integrated from 1 March 2015.
The Motor Retail operations delivered a creditable result given the tough trading conditions and declining new vehicle
market. Operating profit decreased by 10% with an operating margin of 2.4% (201:4 2.8%). The results reflect a more sustainable
performance for our Mercedes-Benz franchise which performed exceptionally well in the prior year. Overall new vehicle sales
volumes were in line with market and the result was supported by an improved used vehicle and after-sales performance.
Avis Fleet produced a solid result, improving operating profit by 2.3%. The business maintained the level of the
financed fleet and benefited from further select growth in the non-financed fleet, however overall fleet size was negatively
impacted by the loss of a low margin fleet accident management contract. Another strong used vehicle profit contribution
supported the result. The outsourced fleet management contract with the government of the Kingdom of Lesotho ended on
30 September 2015 and was not renewed.
Logistics delivered an improved performance with revenue up 3.3% on last year and operating profit up 30% on last year
with improved margins of 3.5% (2014: 2.8%). The South African operations grew despite tough trading conditions in the
mining and infrastructure sectors. The addition of new contracts, the extension of work with existing clients, the strong
performance of freight forwarding in South Africa and the acquisition of the remaining 74.9% in Re Ethical
(rebranded SmartMatta) positively impacted the results.
Lower abnormal load and cross border transportation volumes as well as the impact of two unprotected strikes
negatively impacted the performance of the Transport business unit. Volumes within Manline Energy and Dedicated Transport
remain robust.
Trading losses in the international operations have been addressed by the exit of Barloworld Logistics in Spain and the Sea
Air Transport effective 1 June 2015 and 1 July 2015 respectively.
Corporate
Operating
Revenue profit/(loss)* Net operating
Year ended Year ended assets/(liabilities)
30 September 30 September 30 September
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
- Southern Africa 1 4 17 (24) 480 652
- Europe (78) (74) (1 979) (1 944)
1 4 (61) (98) (1 499) (1 292)
* Excluding B-BBEE charge of R251 million in 2015.
Corporate primarily comprises the operations of the headquarters and treasury in Johannesburg, the treasury in
Maidenhead (United Kingdom) and the captive insurance company.
Southern Africa has shown a profit owing mainly to lower charges and accruals for long-term incentives and reduced
operating costs. In Europe the higher operating loss is mainly as a result of higher insurance claim losses in the captive
insurance company and the impact of currency depreciation.
Dividend declaration
Dividend number 174
Notice is hereby given that final dividend number 174 of 230 cents (gross) per ordinary share in respect of the year
ended 30 September 2015 has been declared subject to the applicable dividends tax levied in terms of the Income Tax Act
(Act No. 58 of 1962) (as amended) (the Income Tax Act).
In accordance with paragraphs 11.17(a)(i) to (x) and 11.17(c) of the JSE Listings Requirements the following
additional information is disclosed:
- The dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
- Local dividends tax rate is 15% (fifteen per centum);
- Barloworld has 214 733 205 ordinary shares in issue;
- The gross local dividend amount is 230 cents per ordinary share;
- The net dividend amount is 195.5 cents per share.
In compliance with the requirements of Strate and the JSE Limited, the following dates are applicable:
- Dividend declared Monday, 16 November 2015
- Last day to trade cum dividend Friday, 8 January 2016
- Shares trade ex-dividend Monday, 11 January 2016
- Record date Friday, 15 January 2016
- Payment date Monday, 18 January 2016
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 11 January 2016 and Friday, 15 January 2016,
both days inclusive.
On behalf of the board
LP Manaka
Group company secretary
Directors
Non-executive: DB Ntsebeza (Chairman), NP Dongwana, FNO Edozien^, AGK Hamilton*, A Landia~, SS Mkhabela, B Ngonyama,
SS Ntsaluba, SB Pfeiffer•, OI Shongwe
Executive: CB Thomson (Chief Executive), PJ Blackbeard, PJ Bulterman, DM Sewela, DG Wilson
^Nigerian *British ~German •American
Summarised consolidated income statement
for the year ended 30 September
Audited
Notes 2015 2014 %
Rm Rm change
Continuing operations
Revenue 62 720 62 101 1
Operating profit before items listed below (EBITDA) 6 479 6 170
Depreciation (2 355) (2 198)
Amortisation of intangible assets (129) (142)
Operating profit 3 995 3 830 4
B-BBEE charge (251)
Operating profit including B-BBEE charge 3 744 3 830 (2)
Fair value adjustments on financial instruments (198) (156)
Finance costs (1 252) (1 117)
Income from investments 67 39
Profit before exceptional items 2 361 2 596 (9)
Exceptional items 3 (6) (66)
Profit before taxation 2 355 2 530
Taxation (808) (837)
Profit after taxation 1 547 1 693
Income from associates and joint ventures 287 217 32
Profit for the year from continuing operations 1 834 1 910 (4)
Discontinuing operation
Profit from discontinued operation 6 428
Profit for the year 1 834 2 338
Net profit attributable to:
Owners of Barloworld Limited 1 713 2 143
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries 121 195
1 834 2 338
Earnings per share (cents)
- basic 808.7 1 012.3
- diluted 806.1 1 007.5
Earnings per share from continuing operations (cents)
- basic 808.7 810.3
- diluted 806.1 806.4
Earnings per share from discontinued operation (cents)
- basic 202.0
- diluted 201.1
Summarised consolidated statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 30 September
Audited
2015 2014
Rm Rm
Profit for the year 1 834 2 338
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: 1 336 370
Exchange gains on translation of foreign operations 1 454 862
Translation reserves realised on disposal of foreign joint
venture and subsidiaries (130) (510)
Gain on cash flow hedges 16 25
Deferred taxation on cash flow hedges (4) (7)
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss: (46) (497)
Actuarial losses on post-retirement benefit obligations (57) (617)
Taxation effect 11 120
Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, 1 290 (127)
net of taxation
Total comprehensive income for the year 3 124 2 211
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of Barloworld Limited 3 003 2 016
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries 121 195
3 124 2 211
Summarised consolidated statement of financial position
at 30 September
Audited
Notes 2015 2014
Rm Rm
ASSETS
Non-current assets 19 906 17 287
Property, plant and equipment 14 380 12 614
Goodwill 1 740 1 661
Intangible assets 1 500 1 380
Investment in associates and joint ventures 923 720
Finance lease receivables 142 123
Long-term financial assets 438 94
Deferred taxation assets 783 695
Current assets 28 052 26 719
Vehicle rental fleet 2 488 2 307
Inventories 13 767 11 814
Trade and other receivables 9 331 8 357
Taxation 94 79
Cash and cash equivalents 2 372 4 162
Assets classified as held for sale 6 197
Total assets 48 155 44 006
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Share capital and premium 282 316
Other reserves 5 793 4 517
Retained income 13 351 12 049
Interest of shareholders of Barloworld Limited 19 426 16 882
Non-controlling interest 616 604
Interest of all shareholders 20 042 17 486
Non-current liabilities 12 078 9 700
Interest-bearing 9 074 6 921
Deferred taxation liabilities 571 377
Provisions 139 182
Other non-current liabilities 2 294 2 220
Current liabilities 15 992 16 820
Trade and other payables 10 531 11 263
Provisions 1 058 1 046
Taxation 52 116
Amounts due to bankers and short-term loans 4 351 4 395
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified
as held for sale 6 43
Total equity and liabilities 48 155 44 006
Summarised consolidated statement of changes in equity
at 30 September
Attribu-
table to
Barloworld Interest
Share Limited Non- of all
capital and Other Retained share- controlling share-
premium reserves income holders interest holders
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Balance at 1 October 2013 316 4 094 11 035 15 445 462 15 907
Total comprehensive income for the year 370 1 646 2 016 195 2 211
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Other reserve movements 52 7 59 39 98
Dividends (639) (639) (92) (731)
Balance at 30 September 2014 316 4 517 12 049 16 882 604 17 486
Total comprehensive income for the year 1 336 1 667 3 003 121 3 124
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Other reserve movements (60) 136 76 76
B-BBEE IFRS 2 198 198 198
Dividends (699) (699) (109) (808)
Share buy-back (34) (34) (34)
Balance at 30 September 2015 282 5 793 13 351 19 426 616 20 042
Summarised consolidated statement of cash flows
for the year ended 30 September
Audited
Notes 2015 2014
Rm Rm
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating cash flows before movements in working capital 7 094 6 302
Increase in working capital (3 429) (470)
Cash generated from operations before investment in
leasing and rental fleets 3 665 5 832
Net investment in fleet leasing and equipment rental fleet (1 847) (2 143)
Net investment in vehicle rental fleet (754) (736)
Cash generated from operations 1 064 2 953
Finance costs (1 252) (1 125)
Realised fair value adjustments on financial instruments (210) (162)
Dividends received from investments, associates and joint ventures 218 197
Interest received 67 39
Taxation paid (770) (947)
Cash (outflow)/inflow from operations (882) 955
Dividends paid (including non-controlling interest) (814) (742)
Cash (utilised in)/retained from operating activities (1 696) 214
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of subsidiaries, investments and intangibles 4 (641) (323)
Proceeds on disposal of subsidiaries, investments and intangibles 5 61 1 316
Net investment in leasing receivables (128) (15)
Acquisition of other property, plant and equipment (1 363) (1 323)
Replacement capital expenditure (690) (476)
Expansion capital expenditure (673) (847)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 245 276
Net cash used in investing activities (1 826) (69)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow before financing activities (3 523) 145
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Shares repurchased for equity-settled share-based payment (22) (34)
Non-controlling equity loans (6)
Purchase of non-controlling interest (4)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 3 921 3 651
Repayment of long-term borrowings (1 971) (3 987)
(Decrease)/increase in short-term interest-bearing liabilities (331) 1 535
Net cash from financing activities 1 591 1 161
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (1 932) 1 306
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 4 162 2 695
Effect of foreign exchange rate movement on cash balance 156 131
Effect of cash balances classified as held for sale (14) 29
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 2 372 4 162
Cash balances not available for use due to reserving restrictions* 337 58
* Includes cash balances held in local currency in Angola.
Summarised notes to the consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 30 September
1. Basis of preparation
The summary consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Limited
Listings Requirements for preliminary reports, and the requirements of the Companies Act applicable to summary
financial statements. The Listings Requirements require preliminary reports to be prepared in accordance with the
framework concepts and the measurement and recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) and the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial
Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards Council and also, as a minimum, contain the information
required by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated
financial statements from which the summarised consolidated financial statements were derived are in terms of
International Financial Reporting Standards and are consistent with those accounting policies applied in the
preparation of the previous consolidated annual financial statements, except for the adoption of the following amended
or new standards and interpretations as detailed in note 10.
Audited
2015 2014
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2. Reconciliation of net profit to headline earnings
Net profit attributable to Barloworld shareholders 1 713 2 143
Adjusted for the following:
Loss/(profit) on disposal of subsidiaries and investments (IFRS 10) 4 (530)
Profit on disposal of properties and other assets (IAS 16) (35) (77)
Impairment of goodwill (IFRS 3) 33 208
Reversal of impairment of investments in associates and joint ventures (IAS 36) (2) 2
Impairment of plant and equipment (IAS 16) and intangibles (IAS 38) and other assets 6 94
Loss on sale of plant and equipment excluding rental assets (IAS16) (10)
Rate change of amounts excluded from headline earnings 13
Taxation benefit on impairment of plant and equipment (IAS 16) and intangible assets (IAS 38) 1
Non-controlling interest in remeasurements 27
Headline earnings 1 724 1 867
Headline earnings from continuing operations 1 724 1 813
Headline earnings from continuing operations - excluding B-BBEE charge 1 960 1 813
Headline earnings from discontinued operations 54
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the year (000)
- basic 211 843 211 669
- diluted 212 537 212 680
Headline earnings per share (cents)
- basic 813.8 882.5
- diluted 811.1 877.7
Headline earnings per share from continuing operations (cents)
- basic 813.8 856.5
- diluted 811.1 852.1
Headline earnings per share from continuing operations (basic) excluding B-BBEE charge
- basic 925.5 856.5
- diluted 922.3 852.1
Headline earnings per share from discontinued operations (cents)
- basic 26.0
- diluted 25.6
3. Exceptional items
(Loss)/profit on acquisitions and disposal of investments and subsidiaries (4) 161
Impairment of goodwill (33) (208)
Reversal/(impairment) of investments 2 (2)
Profit on disposal of properties and other assets 35 77
Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangibles and other assets (6) (94)
Gross exceptional loss from continuing operations (6) (66)
Rate change of amounts excluded from headline earnings (13)
Taxation charge on exceptional items (1) (5)
Net exceptional loss before non-controlling interest (20) (71)
Non-controlling interest on exceptional items (27)
Net exceptional loss (20) (98)
4. Acquisition of subsidiaries, investments and intangibles
Inventories acquired (21) (63)
Receivables acquired (41) (5)
Payables, taxation and deferred taxation acquired 61 36
Borrowings net of cash 62 30
Property, plant and equipment, non-current assets, goodwill and non-controlling interest (97) (100)
Total net assets acquired (36) (101)
Goodwill arising on acquisitions (92) (38)
Intangibles arising on acquisition in terms of IFRS 3 Business Combinations (34) (42)
Total purchase consideration (162) (181)
Deemed disposal of associate at fair value on obtaining control 20
Net cash cost of subsidiaries acquired (142)
Bank balances and cash in subsidiaries acquired 6
Investment and intangible assets acquired (505) (142)
Cash amounts paid to acquire subsidiaries, investments and intangibles (641) (323)
During the year the group acquired various businesses of which none was individually material.
5. Proceeds on disposal of subsidiaries, investments and intangibles
Inventories disposed 147 826
Receivables disposed 71 160
Payables, taxation and deferred taxation balances disposed and settled (55) (384)
Borrowings net of cash (1) (180)
Property, plant and equipment, non-current assets, goodwill and intangibles 16 878
Net assets disposed 179 1 301
Less: Non-cash translation reserves realised on disposal of foreign subsidiaries (127) (413)
Profit on disposal 10 456
Net cash proceeds on disposal of subsidiaries 62 1 343
Bank balances and cash in subsidiaries disposed (2) (44)
Proceeds on disposal of investments and intangibles 1 17
Cash proceeds on disposal of subsidiaries, investments and intangibles 61 1 316
The net cash proceeds, on disposal of subsidiaries of R62 million relates to the disposal of
Barloworld Logistics’ Spanish operations in June 2015, Barloworld Logistics’ SAT GmbH operations
in July 2015 and Barloworld Handling’s Russian agriculture business in September 2015.
6. Assets classified as held for sale and discontinued operation
Following the disposal of the Automotive Australia business on 31 March 2014 it was classified
as a discontinued operation.
Results from discontinued operation are as follows:
Revenue 2 783
Operating profit before items listed below (EBITDA) 96
Depreciation (10)
Operating profit 86
Net finance costs and dividends received (8)
Profit before taxation 78
Taxation (24)
Net profit of discontinued operation before profit on disposal 54
Profit on disposal of discontinued operations (including realisation of translation reserve) 369
Taxation effect of disposal 5
Profit from discontinued operation per income statement 428
The cash flows from the discontinued operation are as follows:
Cash flows from operating activities 198
Cash flows from investing activities 1 179
Cash flows from financing activities (889)
The major classes of assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group and other assets
classified as held for sale are as follows:
Property, plant and equipment 5
Goodwill 29
Intangibles 97
Inventories 32
Trade and other receivables 20
Cash balances 14
Assets of disposal group held for sale 197
Trade and other payables (42)
Other current and non-current liabilities (1)
Total liabilities associated with assets classified as held for sale (43)
Net assets classified as held for sale 154
Per business segment:
Handling 73
Logistics 81
Total group 154
The assets held for sale relate to the net assets of the Agriculture Zambia operation and the
South African, UK and US Supply Chain Software businesses within Barloworld Logistics. The
conclusion of these transactions are well advanced.
7. Financial instruments
Carrying value of financial instruments by class:
Financial assets:
Trade receivables
- Industry 6 136 5 569
- Government 419 394
- Consumers 644 614
Other loans and receivables and cash balances 3 823 5 004
Finance lease receivables 400 269
Derivatives (including items designated as effective hedging instruments)
- Forward exchange contracts 136 94
Other financial assets at fair value 50 50
Total carrying value of financial assets 11 609 11 993
Financial liabilities:
Trade payables
- Principals 2 903 3 041
- Other suppliers 5 823 6 089
Other non interest-bearing payables 352 319
Derivatives (including items designated as effective hedging instruments)
- Forward exchange contracts 20 15
Interest-bearing debt measured at amortised cost 12 262 10 349
Total carrying value of financial liabilities 21 360 19 814
Fair value measurements recognised in the statement of financial position
Level 1 measurements are derived from quoted prices in active markets. Level 2 and level 3 measurements are
determined using discounted cash flows.
2015
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss 59 45 104
Available-for-sale financial assets
Shares 5 5
Derivative assets designated as effective hedging instruments 77 77
Total 136 50 186
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Derivatives 20 20
Total 20 20
2014
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss 35 45 80
Available-for-sale financial assets
Shares 5 5
Derivative assets designated as effective hedging instruments 59 59
Total 94 50 144
Financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Other derivative financial liabilities 1 1
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss 1 1
Derivatives 13 13
Total 15 15
Audited
2015 2014
Rm Rm
8. Dividends
Ordinary shares
Final dividend No 172 paid on 26 January 2015: 214 cents per share
(2014: No 170 - 195 cents per share) 456 413
Interim dividend No 173 paid on 15 June 2015: 115 cents per share
(2014: No 171 - 106 cents per share) 243 226
699 639
Paid to non-controlling interest 109 92
808 731
Dividends per share (cents) 345 320
- interim (declared May) 115 106
- final (declared November) 230 214
9. Contingent liabilities
Bills, lease and hire-purchase agreements discounted with recourse, other guarantees and claims 1 343 1 720
Buy-back and repurchase commitments not reflected on the statement of financial position 62 262
10. Commitments
Capital expenditure commitments to be incurred: 2 112 2 918
Contracted - Property, plant and equipment 406 674
Contracted - Vehicle rental fleet 1 354 1 251
Approved but not yet contracted 352 993
Operating lease commitments 3 187 3 154
Finance lease commitments 1 451 1 252
Capital expenditure will be financed by funds generated by the business, existing cash resources
and borrowing facilities available to the group.
11. Accounting policies
The group adopted the following new and amended standards and new interpretations during the current year:
- IFRIC 21 Levies (May 2013)
- Novation of derivatives and continuation of hedge accounting (Amendments to IAS 39) (June 2013)
- Investment Entities (Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27) (October 2012)
- Recoverable amount disclosures for non-financial assets (Amendments to IAS 36) (May 2013)
- Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (Amendments to IAS 32) (December 2011)
- Defined Benefit Plans: Employee Contributions (Amendments to IAS 19) (November 2013)
- Annual improvements to IFRS 2011 - 2013 cycle (December 2013)
- Annual improvements to IFRS 2010 - 2012 cycle (December 2013)
- Annual improvements to IFRS 2010 - 2012 (December 2013) - IFRS 8 Operating Segments Disclosure
12. Related party transactions
There has been no significant change in related party relationships since the previous year.
Other than in the normal course of business, there have been no other significant transactions during the year
with associate companies, joint ventures and other related parties.
13. Auditor's report
These summarised consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2015 have been audited by Deloitte
& Touche, who expressed an unmodified opinion thereon. The auditor also expressed an unmodified opinion on the
financial statements from which these summarised consolidated statements were derived.
A copy of the auditor’s report on the summarised consolidated financial statements and of the auditor’s report on the
consolidated financial statements are available for inspection at the company’s registered office, together with the
financial statements identified in the respective auditor’s reports.
The auditor’s report does not necessarily report on all of the information contained in these financial results.
Shareholders are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full understanding of the nature of the auditor’s engagement,
they should obtain a copy of the auditor’s report together with the accompanying financial information from the company’s
registered office.
14. Events after the reporting period
On 23 October 2015 the company bought 14 485 013 Barloworld shares from the strategic black partners and community service
groups at par and cancelled the shares in terms of the 2008 B-BBEE transaction. On 5 November 2015 the strategic black partners
and community service groups subscribed for 1 590 622 Barloworld shares at R179.69 per share. In addition the participants
subscribed for an additional 450 000 Barloworld shares at par.
Subsequent to year-end, Automotive Northern Cape acquired the net assets of the Toyota and Volkswagen dealerships in Postmasburg
for R28 million, effective 31 October 2015.
15. Preparer of financial statements
These summarised consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the supervision of SY Moodley BCom, CA(SA), Group
General Manager: Finance.
16. Operating segments (audited)
Operating profit/(loss)
Fair value adjustments including fair value
Revenue Operating profit/(loss) on financial instruments adjustments Net operating
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended assets/(liabilities)
30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September 30 September
2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Equipment and Handling 29 506 30 960 2 368 2 284 (210) (161) 2 158 2 123 19 806 14 845
Automotive and Logistics 33 213 31 137 1 688 1 644 (4) 1 1 684 1 645 10 751 9 145
Corporate 1 4 (61) (98) 16 4 (45) (94) (1 499) (1 292)
Total group 62 720 62 101 3 995 3 830 (198) (156) 3 797 3 674 29 058 22 698
Salient features
for the year ended 30 September
Audited
2015 2014
Rm Rm
Financial
Group headline earnings per share (cents) 814 883
Continuing headline earnings per share (cents) 814 857
Continuing headline earnings per share (cents) - excluding B-BBEE charge 926 857
Dividend per share (cents) 345 320
Continuing operating margin (%) - excluding B-BBEE charge 6.4 6.2
Continuing net asset turn (times) 2.0 2.4
Continuing EBITDA/interest paid (times) 5.2 5.5
Net debt/equity (%) 55.1 40.9
Group return on net operating assets (RONOA) (%) 16.8 18.8
Group return on ordinary shareholders’ funds (%) 10.9 11.6
Net asset value per share including investments at fair value (cents) 9 157 7 941
Number of ordinary shares in issue, including B-BBEE shares (000) 226 728 231 292
Non-financial#
Energy consumption (GJ) 3 122 041 2 953 038
Greenhouse gas emissions (tCO2e)** 287 597 273 986
Water consumption (ML) 745 785
Number of employees 19 745 19 616
LTIFR† 1.11 1.23
Work-related fatalities 0 3
Corporate social investment (R million) 17 17
dti^ B-BBEE rating (level)+ 2 2
# Deloitte & Touche have issued an unmodified limited assurance report on the non-financial salient
features included above, in accordance with International Standard 3000 on Assurance Engagements
Other Than Audit or Reviews of Historical Financial Information.
** Scope 1 and 2.
† Lost-time injuries multiplied by 200 000 divided by total hours worked.
^ Department of Trade and Industry (South Africa).
+ Audited and verified by Empowerdex.
Closing rate Average rate
Exchange rates (Rand) 2015 2014 2015 2014
United States dollar 13.86 11.30 11.98 10.57
Euro 15.43 14.27 13.73 14.35
British sterling 20.94 18.32 18.52 17.56
About Barloworld
Barloworld is a distributor of leading international brands providing integrated rental, fleet management, product
support and logistics solutions. The core divisions of the group comprise Equipment and Handling (earthmoving, power
systems, materials handling and agriculture), Automotive and Logistics (car rental, motor retail, fleet services, used
vehicles and disposal solutions, logistics management and supply chain optimisation). We offer flexible, value adding,
integrated business solutions to our customers backed by leading global brands. The brands we represent on behalf of our
principals include Caterpillar, Hyster, Avis Budget, Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz,
Toyota, Volkswagen, Massey Ferguson and others.
Barloworld has a proven track record of long-term relationships with global principals and customers. We have an
ability to develop and grow businesses in multiple geographies including challenging territories with high growth prospects.
One of our core competencies is an ability to leverage systems and best practices across our chosen business segments.
As an organisation we are committed to sustainable development and playing a leading role in empowerment and
transformation. The company was founded in 1902 and currently has operations in 22 countries around the world with 76% of
just over 19 700 employees in South Africa.
Corporate information
Registered office and business address
Barloworld Limited, 180 Katherine Street
PO Box 782248, Sandton, 2146, South Africa
Tel +27 11 445 1000
Email invest@barloworld.com
Directors
Non-executive: DB Ntsebeza (Chairman), NP Dongwana, FNO Edozien^, AGK Hamilton*, A Landia~, SS Mkhabela, B Ngonyama,
SS Ntsaluba, SB Pfeiffer•, OI Shongwe
Executive: CB Thomson (Chief Executive), PJ Blackbeard, PJ Bulterman, DM Sewela, DG Wilson
^Nigerian *British ~German •American
Group company secretary
Lerato Manaka
Enquiries: Barloworld Limited: Lethiwe Motloung
Tel +27 11 445 1000
E-mail: invest@barloworld.com
Instinctif: Morne Reinders, Tel +27 11 447 3030
E-mail morne.reinders@instinctif.com
For more information visit www.barloworld.com
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