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Audited Group Results and ordinary dividend announcement for the year ended 30 September 2016
Nampak Limited
(Registration number 1968/008070/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share code: NPK
ISIN: ZAE 000071676
Audited group results and ordinary dividend declaration
announcement for the year ended 30 September 2016
Group revenue of R19.1 billion, up 11%
Group trading profit of R1.9 billion, up 4%
Trading profit from the rest of Africa of R990 million, up
12%, now 52% of group trading profit
Net gearing at 49%, down from 72% in the previous year
Cash extraction rate in Nigeria and Angola increased to 77%
from 59% in 2015, R990 million (50%) of cash balances hedged
R681 million abnormal foreign exchange loss incurred due to
58% devaluation of the naira and 23% devaluation of the kwanza
Group operating profit of R2.2 billion up 29%, benefiting
from R1.3 billion capital profit from sale and leaseback
transaction
Glass operation turned around, delivers a trading profit of
R105 million
R1.7 billion raised through a sale and leaseback transaction
EPS up 11%
HEPS down 48% adversely impacted by abnormal foreign exchange
losses, higher interest costs and a higher tax rate
No final ordinary dividend declared in line with interim
decision and cash conservation strategy
Comments from the CEO, André de Ruyter
In the face of macroeconomic challenges that resulted in demand
and currency volatility, Nampak delivered improved trading results
for the 2016 financial year. Total sales for the year of R19.1
billion increased by 11% and the group trading profit improved
by 4% from the prior year. The improved performance was due to
the turnaround at Glass, good trading in Nigeria and Zimbabwe,
volume increases from new customers and benefits from operational
improvements. Good progress was made on the group-wide comprehensive
performance improvement plan with efficiencies and cost savings
contributing to performance. The organisational structure and focus
are essentially optimised and Nampak is now building on a solid
platform for improved long-term sustainable performance.
Glass delivered a trading profit of R105 million compared to a
restated trading loss of R81 million in 2015. The R76 million
loss reported in the prior year was restated to include unrealised
foreign exchange losses on forward exchange contracts previously
considered and reported as abnormal. This significant turnaround
resulted from both improved operational efficiencies and improved
sales in key market segments. Metals reported a 7% increase in
trading profit. Bevcan SA’s volume decline was more than offset by
improvements in operational performance, Bevcan Angola’s overall
volume decline was partially negated by new customer volumes while
Bevcan Nigeria continued to gain market share. DivFood’s pleasing
performance in the midst of the implementation of several brownfield
projects combined with some efficiency and cost saving benefits from
the business improvement project contributed to better financial and
operational performance. In Plastics, new customer volumes and
operations improvement initiatives contributed to performance with
revenue increasing by 11%, while trading profit was up 8% with margins
negatively impacted by the disappointing trading profit in Plastics
Europe. Good progress was made in the Plastics Europe’s turnaround
project aimed at improving margins, with key management changes made.
The Rest of Africa overall had a good operating performance; revenue
was up 26%, while trading profit was up 12% mainly due to market share
gains on the back of new customer volumes as well as some import
replacement. Revenue from the region contributed 31% compared with
27% in 2015 and trading profit contributed 52% (2015: 48%) to total
divisional trading profit.
The economic environment in Angola and Nigeria was very challenging;
the lack of availability of US dollars (USD) rendered the timing and
quantum of conversion from in country currencies to USD, uncertain
and sporadic. In the year to 30 September 2016, the Angolan kwanza
(kwanza) depreciated by 23% and the Nigerian naira (naira) by 58%
against the USD. As a result, the translation of the restricted cash
to the ZAR at the ruling official exchange rate, resulted in the group
incurring R681 million (2015: R161 million) in foreign exchange losses
with Nigeria contributing the majority of this loss. Management succeeded,
in a challenging environment, in minimising the potential for further
losses with R990 million (50%) of the group’s R2.0 billion (2015:
R700 million) cash holdings in Nigeria and Angola hedged by year-end.
Significant achievements were made in strengthening the balance sheet
with R1.7 billion cash raised through the sale and leaseback of fifteen
South African properties. The restructuring of debt and liabilities,
the conservation of cash through a stringent cash management system and
a net R561 million release from working capital compared to a net
utilisation of R669 million in the prior year, improved Nampak’s
resilience in the face of challenging conditions. The group’s net
gearing ratio at 49% is significantly down compared to the 72% at
the end of the previous year. However, in light of the current
macroeconomic environment as well as giving consideration to external
risks, Nampak has decided not to declare a final ordinary dividend,
rather focusing its efforts on further enhancing its resilience in
the face of continued macro-economic uncertainty.
In the short term, the environment in Sub-Saharan Africa is expected
to be volatile with growth muted. Consumers will continue to be under
pressure due to the adverse economic conditions associated with slow
growth, high inflation, drought conditions as well as political
uncertainty. However, improved and stable commodity prices, prudent
action by governments in addressing economic vulnerabilities including
developing new sources of growth and funding are expected to provide
some relief in the short term. The current challenges do not fundamentally
change the overall long-term investment rationale in key growth markets
of Nigeria, Angola and Ethiopia. Demographic growth factors remain
compelling, underpinning substantial growth in packaging consumption.
Nampak is uniquely positioned to benefit from these positive dynamics
in the medium to long term.
Group performance review
Group performance from continuing operations
R million 2016 2015 % change
Revenue 19 139 17 291 11
Trading profit 1 905 1 840 4
Abnormal items 258 (159)
Operating profit 2 163 1 681 29
Earnings per share (EPS) (cents) 254.5 228.3 11
Headline earnings per share (HEPS)
(cents) 107.6 208.2 (48)
Ordinary dividend per share (cents) — 134.0
2015 trading profit restated for the inclusion of foreign exchange gains
and losses arising from normal trading activities previously recognised
as abnormal items.
Group revenue increased by 11% and trading profit by 4%. The group
benefited from a turnaround in Glass that reported a R105 million
trading profit, a solid performance in Bevcan Nigeria, improved
volumes and margins in the Plastics division, as well as a good
recovery in the Nigerian paper and general metal packaging business.
Trading margins at 10.0% were slightly down from the margin achieved
in 2015 primarily due to unrealised foreign exchange losses and project
costs carried at the corporate level. Total divisional trading margins
before corporate costs increased from 9.8% (2015) to 10.5% (2016).
Net abnormal gains of R258 million were recorded compared to R159 million
net abnormal losses in 2015. The net effect of the capital profit from the
sale and leaseback transaction of R1.3 billion, the R681 million foreign
exchange losses resulting from the devaluation of the naira and kwanza
as well as net impairments of R360 million account for the majority of
the abnormal gain.
The sale and leaseback transaction of 15 properties in the South African
property portfolio and an outright sale of one property became effective
on 1 September 2016. The lease agreements have been accounted for as
operating leases and the lease payment escalations were provided for
in the agreements, at inflation-related rates. Rentals payable are
equivalent to the current rental paid by all divisions to the property
division with the transaction being HEPS positive. The competitiveness
of operating divisions was not affected by the transaction. The purchase
price of R1.7 billion was received in full by the group before year-end.
The book value of the net assets included in the transaction as at the date
of disposal was R382 million with the capital profit on disposal of the
properties recorded at R1.3 billion. Historic capital losses incurred on
divestitures have provided a tax shield on the capital gain on the sale and
leaseback. Through the conclusion of this transaction the balance sheet was
deleveraged, the group’s covenant positions strengthened and capacity for
future growth created.
At 30 September 2016 restricted naira and kwanza cash balances amounting to
R2.0 billion, increased from R1.5 billion at 31 March 2016 and R700 million
at 30 September 2015. The increase in cash balances is due to cash generation
in the period, exchange rate movements and an increase in loans from the
Isle of Man (IOM) to fund the liquidity shortfall in Nigeria and Angola.
Approximately R990 million or 50% of these cash balances held at year-end
were hedged. Post the unpegging of the naira on 20 June 2016 the currency
devalued by 58% against the USD, while the kwanza devalued by 23% during
the reporting period. As a result, upon translation of the cash balances
in both countries to the ZAR at the ruling official exchange rate, the
group incurred R681 million (2015: R161 million) in foreign exchange losses
with Nigeria contributing the majority of this loss.
In line with the requirements of IAS36 — Impairment of Assets, the group
performed the required impairment testing on the carrying value of goodwill
and concluded that no impairment of goodwill was required for the year ended
30 September 2016. Total asset impairment for the period amounted to
R360 million with the impairment of the Bevcan Angola tinplate beverage
can line being the main contributor at R278 million.The line was impaired
in line with the group’s plan to convert the line to aluminium.
Net finance costs for the period increased by 74% from R279 million in
2015 to R486 million in 2016, as a consequence of increased weighted average
interest rates, higher than average borrowings resulting from the funding of
the capital expenditure programme embarked upon in prior years and a
significant reduction in capitalised interest compared to the prior year
as projects near completion.
The effective tax rate increased from a negative 4.1% in 2015 to 11.9%
primarily due to reduced government incentives, no tax shield on foreign
exchange losses in Nigeria and Angola given the respective pioneer and tax
holiday statuses and certain disallowed expenditure. The taxation rate has
not been affected by capital gains tax on the profit from the sale and
leaseback as this capital profit has been shielded by historic capital
gains tax losses incurred in prior years. The group benefited from lower
tax rates in tax jurisdictions outside South Africa. The Bevcan Nigeria
pioneer status expires on 31 December 2017 and the Bevcan Angola tax holiday
ends on 31 December 2018. The group tax rate is expected to return to the
previous guidance range of 15% to 20% in 2017.
Group earnings from continuing operations for the period were impacted by the
factors discussed above and as a result:
Earnings per share (EPS) which includes capital profits and foreign exchange
losses increased by 11% to 254.5 cents (2015: 228.3 cents).
Headline earnings per share (HEPS) which includes foreign exchange losses but
excludes the capital profit and impairments, was down 48% to 107.6 cents (2015:
208.2 cents). The foreign exchange losses adversely impacted HEPS by 86.1 cents.
Pleasing progress was made in working capital management during the year with
an inflow from inventory and trade receivables of R607 million compared to an
outflow of R1.2 billion in the prior year. R488 million was released through
good inventory management compared to an outflow of R766 million in the prior
year with the investment in trade receivables declining by R119 million versus
a funding requirement of R425 million in 2015. The R46 million reduction in
accounts payable versus an inflow of R522 million in the comparative period is
due to the settlement of capital creditors at 30 September 2015 during the
current year. Inventory is now at levels more appropriate for each division
and this will be maintained, or improved upon where possible. Inventory
management remains a key focus area and forms part of the management incentive
structure.
Significant improvements were made in strengthening the group’s balance sheet.
The sale and leaseback transaction increased group equity and reduced interest-
bearing debt and as a consequence the group’s gearing ratio improved to 49% from
72% in 2015. The proceeds of this transaction were applied to reduce debt as well
as address the growing post- retirement medical aid (PRMA) liability. Nampak has
two defined loan covenants. The first is net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA ratio
of not more than 3 times and the second is to maintain an EBITDA to net interest
ratio of not less than 4 times. Nampak’s 2016 net debt to EBITDA was 1.7 times
(2015: 2.3 times) benefiting from the sale and lease back transaction. The EBITDA
to net interest was 5.4 times (2015: 9.7 times) mainly due to higher interest
costs resulting from higher levels of debt for a significant portion of 2016
and higher interest rates in South Africa.
Nigeria and Angola raw material procurement update
Nampak operations in both countries remain adequately funded with raw material
supply secured through the IOM. During the period inventory levels were
successfully managed down and to the extent possible, appropriate hedging
instruments secured thereby mitigating the foreign exchange risks. This together
with reduced capital expenditure in these countries resulted in a 43% decrease
in overall supplies secured by the IOM on behalf of Nigeria and Angola.
At 30 September 2016 the equivalent of USD45 million USD indexed kwanza bonds
were acquired as a hedge, up from the USD25 million at 31 March 2016. For the
year ended 30 September 2016 repayments amounting to USD40 million were
received in respect of goods and services procured on behalf of the Angolan
operation representing liquidity of 95% (2015: 31%) of invoices presented
for payment in the year, with the IOM funding the shortfall through financing
facilities.
During the year the equivalent of USD27 million in USD deliverable forward
contracts were secured as a hedge for the Nigerian operations, with the
majority maturing during November 2016. In addition, repayments in an
amount of USD23 million were made to the IOM in respect of goods and
services procured on behalf of the Nigerian operations representing
liquidity of 57% (2015: 91%) of invoices presented for payment in the
year. This excludes the aforementioned USD27 million hedged through
deliverable forward contracts. Again, the IOM funded the shortfall through
financing facilities.
All foreign currency translations and foreign currency transactions are
translated using the official exchange rate in line with the requirements
of International Financial Reporting Standards and foreign exchange
regulations in individual countries.
Nampak’s operations are exposed to various exchange rates. Below is a table
that shows average and closing exchange rate movements for the current year
compared to the same period in the prior year:
Exchange rate movements
Closing Average
% %
2016 change 2015 2016 change 2015
ZAR/USD 13.72 1.0 13.86 14.79 (23.0) 12.02
ZAR/GBP 17.80 15.1 20.97 21.07 (13.5) 18.56
Naira/USD 315.00 58.3 199.00 229.60 20.1 191.21
Kwanza/USD 171.72 22.6 140.06 161.57 41.1 114.52
Segmental performance review
Segmental report (continuing operations)
Trading Trading margin
Revenue profit* (%)
R million 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
Metals 10 510 9 933 1 285 1 203 12.2 12.1
Plastics 5 557 5 011 392 362 7.1 7.2
Paper 1 749 1 470 236 211 13.5 14.4
Glass 1 323 877 105 (81) 7.9 (9.2)
Total —
Divisional
performance 19 139 17 291 2 018 1 695 10.5 9.8
Corporate
Services — — (113) 145 — —
Total
(continuing
operations) 19 139 17 291 1 905 1 840 10.0 10.6
* Operating profit before abnormal items. 2015 trading profit restated for
the inclusion of foreign exchange gains and losses arising from normal
trading activities previously recognised as abnormal items.
Metals
The cluster benefited from strong sales in Nigeria’s beverage can and
general metal packaging businesses, with revenue up 6%. Trading profit
was up 7% and the margin at 12.2% was slightly above the previous year’s
performance. The overall performance of the cluster was impacted by lower
sales in Bevcan South Africa, Bevcan Angola and Kenya. Contractual USD
selling prices in Nigeria and Angola continue to protect revenue and
margins against the full impacts of local currency volatility. Nampak
was able to source foreign currency in Angola and Nigeria, however like
other enterprises doing business in these countries the group experienced
challenges timeously sourcing adequate foreign currency. A change in the
depreciation estimate to better reflect utilisation of beverage can assets
has resulted in a reduction of R122 million in the depreciation charge.
Beverage can demand is mainly driven by pack-share dynamics, demand for
carbonated soft drinks and alcoholic beverages, as well as marketing and
supply decisions by customers. The interaction between these drivers
introduces volatility and determines the ultimate demand for beverage
cans in the market.
Bevcan South Africa experienced good demand in the first few months of the
financial year due to the higher-than-usual summer temperatures. This was
followed by an unusually sharp contraction during the late summer and the
winter months. During the year the business also ceased exporting beverage
cans to Angola where a new second production line was installed at the end
of 2015. As a result volumes were down 5.4% year-on-year. Half of the decline
was due to volatile demand in South Africa and the other half was due to cans
no longer exported to supplement production in Angola. The effect of the
volume decline was offset by operational improvements as well as fixed cost
reductions achieved during the year. Contractual price decreases passed on
to customers also impacted results. In 2016, an agreement was reached with
all stakeholders for the closure of the Durban facility. The closure of the
line is expected to result in R30 million savings in 2017 and R40 million
from 2018 going forward. Recently commissioned aluminium lines and the
remaining steel lines are all operating at good operational efficiencies.
Current long-term (three to six years) sales agreements with major customers,
a well-established cost-competitive manufacturing footprint and strong market
positions put the business in the best possible position to defend market share
and leverage opportunities. Operational leverage of recently installed lines
will contribute to improved performance and reduced costs in the short to
medium term.
Bevcan Angola’s sales volumes for the year were only down 3.3% year-on-year
even though the overall Angolan beverage market was adversely impacted by
liquidity constraints and high inflation on the back of lower crude oil prices.
Supply to a newly acquired large local customer (previously reliant on imported
beverage cans) offset the full impact of the lower market volumes. Management
has also implemented measures to reduce costs and rationalise business activity
in order to counter the current slowdown in economic activity. Translation losses
on kwanza cash balances, due to a 23% devaluation in the kwanza/USD exchange rate,
impacted operating profit. In the medium term, the local beverage can market is
expected to benefit from investments already made by customers in additional can
filling line capacity. Bevcan Angola has installed capacity of 1.7 billion beverage
cans, enough to supply the whole market and both lines, one tinplate and one
aluminium, are operating according to expectation. Plans are being put in place
to convert the tinplate line to aluminium to satisfy customer demand and reduce
raw material complexity. This project will be funded from existing kwanza cash
balances, subject to the allocation of the required foreign exchange by the Angolan
authorities.
The Nigerian economy slowed down during the period, in the midst of well-known
macroeconomic challenges. The slowdown in discretionary consumer spend impacted
overall beverage can demand but Bevcan Nigeria was protected somewhat from this
as its market share expanded due to increased volume allocation by customers. The
operation’s utilisation was at an annualised output rate of 550 – 650 million cans
per annum. Operating profit was severely impacted by significant translation losses
on naira cash balances resulting from the devaluation of the naira against the USD
post the decision by the Central Bank to ease foreign exchange regulation. Market
growth is expected to remain sluggish in the short term due to high inflation and
liquidity constraints.
In South Africa, DivFood has made significant progress in the implementation of its
business improvement project which includes the recapitalisation of old and out-of-
date machines as well as product rationalisation. The pleasing performance
of the underlying business, in the midst of the implementation of several brownfield
projects, combined with some efficiency and cost saving benefits from the project
contributed to improved financial and operational performance. The food packaging
business performed well due to volume growth. Fish volumes benefited from increased
canning of imported frozen fish in South Africa, fruit volumes grew due to market
share gains and meat volume growth was ahead of GDP. The vegetable category volumes
were marginally ahead of prior year. The diversified packaging business performed
according to expectations. Tinplate aerosol volumes were in line with prior year,
while monobloc aerosols volumes in the local market grew resulting in reduced exports.
The paint and general line categories were rationalised substantially and the Epping
plant closed as Phase One of the recapitalisation programme was implemented. Continued
efficiency improvements are expected to enhance competitiveness and deliver business
benefit in 2017.
The general metal packaging businesses in the Rest of Africa delivered improved results
overall driven by a good performance in Nigeria and reduced foreign exchange losses in
Tanzania. Demand in Nigeria benefitted, particularly in the second half of the year,
from import substitution of retail products as issues related to the currency crisis
resulted in competitors not being able to supply the market. The devaluation of the
naira against the USD significantly impacted operating profit. Kenya’s metal business
produced a disappointing result, down on prior year, impacted by poor rains and harvests
(the agricultural sector is a key market for this business), as well as the move to
in-house manufacture by its key customer.
Plastics
Plastics produced improved revenue and trading profit driven mainly by good results from
South Africa and Zimbabwe on the back of volume growth, continued improvement in cost
savings, product diversification and operational improvement. Revenue was up 11%,
while trading profit was up 8%. Margins were negatively impacted by reduced trading
profit in Plastics Europe.
Plastics South Africa’s revenue, operating profit and margins were ahead of prior
year as a result of greater efficiencies. Liquid Packaging performed well, driven
by healthy demand in carbonated soft drinks (CSD), juice and water as well as new
sales to the oil lubricant market. Milk volumes were flat and sorghum beer carton
sales were lower due to changing market dynamics. Closures performed according to
expectations. The growth in wine metal closures and plastic closures for bottled
water and CSD contributed positively to profits. Tubes had a challenging year as
sales to a major customer were reduced and replaced with filled product imports.
The plant remains adequately loaded with capacity available to support growth of
existing customers in the Rest of Africa. The Drums business was impacted by
reduced bulk alcohol sales into the Rest of Africa as a result of unfavourable
macroeconomic conditions. Volumes picked up towards the end of the financial year.
Crates performed well benefiting from the recent business turnaround that improved
efficiencies and waste reduction. In the short term, the South African plastics
business will continue to focus on aligning organisational structures; embedding
operational excellence and driving unit cost down to further improve margins.
Plastics Europe continued to benefit from new long-term contracts that replaced
some of the previously lost volumes with revenue increasing by 13% to R2.2 billion.
However, margins at 3.9% were much lower as a result of a margin sacrifice to
regain market share. The average ZAR/GBP rate for the period was lower at R21.07
from R18.56 in 2015 which further impacted results. The business, under new
leadership, is evaluating several projects aimed at improving operational performance
and capturing opportunities outside the milk industry to grow volume.
The Zimbabwe plastics businesses performed well generating improved results
year-on-year. CMB’s continued growth in fruit juice and Mahewu bottle demand
boosted results while Megapak’s performance benefited from improved sales of
preforms on the back of capacity expansion and increased demand. Megapak Zimbabwe
was fully consolidated from 1 December 2014. The business was previously equity-
accounted as an associate. The increasing shortage of cash in circulation in the
Zimbabwean economy remains a concern.
Paper
The paper segment consists of the paper and board operations in the Rest of Africa.
Revenue and trading profit for 2016 were up 19% and 12%, respectively compared to 2015,
benefiting from improved performances in Nigeria Cartons, Hunyani in Zimbabwe and Malawi.
Trading margins at 13.5% are slightly down from the 14.4% achieved in prior year mainly
due to the poor performance of the Zambian business that was impacted negatively by
lower volumes in sorghum beer cartons and local currency devaluation.
Nigeria Cartons revenue and trading profit were ahead of the prior year due to a recovery
in demand in the second half of the year. Similar to the metals operations, the performance
was impacted by macroeconomic factors including the devaluation of the naira which had a
material negative impact on the operation's profitability. Volumes are expected to remain
buoyant in the short term as both import restrictions and the lack of foreign currency are
anticipated to continue encouraging local sourcing of packaged retail goods. The liquidity
issues and currency volatility remain a concern going forward.
In Zimbabwe, Hunyani volumes were under pressure largely due to a smaller tobacco crop and
ongoing liquidity issues experienced by customers. Increased duties on imported packaging
have, however, driven increased local demand for packaging and this together with the
benefits from cost containment initiatives contributed to a good performance in the year.
In Zambia, sorghum beer carton sales volumes were significantly down due to lower demand
and product substitution in the market. The volatility of the Zambian kwacha against hard
currencies also impacted trading profit negatively.
Malawi’s sales performance benefited from stronger sorghum beer carton demand as well as
improved tobacco carton sales driven by a higher tobacco crop.
Kenya Bullpak’s performance was marginally lower than the prior year on generally flat
demand for self-opening bags in the milling industry and the entry of new market entrants.
Glass
The division delivered a trading profit of R105 million compared to a trading loss of
R81 million in 2015. Adjusting for the revenue of R251 million generated in the prior
year during the testing phase, revenue increased by 18% from R1.1 billion in 2015 to
R1.3 billion in the current year. This significant turnaround resulted from better
aligned structures, improved operational efficiencies, improved sales in the beer
category and good demand for flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABS). The spirit, food
and CSD markets were subdued. Good market share growth has been recorded in the
wine industry. The overall beverage market in South Africa has been quite volatile as
consumers came under pressure and customers adjusted their marketing activities.
Production volumes were 16% up on the previous year. All furnaces showed improved
performance and production is now stable and reliable. The initiatives to reduce
complexity as well as the introduction of improved tools for enhancing forecasting
and planning are now showing dividends. Technical and operational optimisation
initiatives on all furnaces will continue. The division recorded a trading margin
of 7.9 %, which offers room for further improvement opportunities as internal
efficiencies improve.
Corporate Services
Group Corporate Services include group research and development services, treasury
services and other corporate activity costs. The trading profit declined due to the
loss of corporate charges previously recovered from disposed operations, the loss
of property rentals linked to divestitures, unrealised foreign exchange losses on
open forward cover contracts held at the corporate level compared to an unrealised
gain in the prior year as well as an increase in project-related consultant fees.
Geographical update (continuing operations)
Trading Trading margin
Revenue profit* (%)
R million 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
South Africa 10 959 10 599 942 695 8.6 6.6
Rest of Africa 5 950 4 724 990 883 16.6 18.7
Europe 2 230 1 968 86 117 3.9 5.9
Total — Divisional
performance 19 139 17 291 2 018 1 695 10.5 9.8
Corporate
Services — — (113) 145 — —
Total 19 139 17 291 1 905 1 840 10.0 10.6
* Operating profit before abnormal items. 2015 trading profit restated for the
inclusion of foreign exchange gains and losses arising from normal trading
activities previously recognised as abnormal items.
South Africa, like most emerging markets, experienced volatile exchange rates
and an outflow of capital coupled with low commodity prices and political uncertainty
during the year. Consumer demand was under pressure for some products and
demand in the beverage market segment was volatile and difficult to predict.
However, a solid recovery by Glass and a good performance by Plastics contributed
positively to performance with revenue and trading profit up 3% and 36%, respectively.
The region’s contribution to trading profit increased to 49% (2015: 38%).
The Rest of Africa recorded sales of R5.9 billion up by 26% on prior year with an
increase in trading profit of 12%. A good performance partly offset by foreign
exchange translation losses. The impact of the sharp decline in commodity prices,
including the oil price led to overall slow growth and high inflation. Liquidity
constraints were experienced in Angola and Nigeria which affected the time it took
to source adequate foreign currency. Bevcan Nigeria recorded a strong performance,
gaining market share, while the rest of the businesses reported a generally good
operating performance. The Rest of Africa now contributes 52% (2015: 48%) to trading
profit. The current challenges do not change the overall investment rationale in key
markets where consumption of, in particular, packaged beer and carbonated soft
drinks is driven by sustainable demographic trends.
The United Kingdom economy continues to show slow GDP growth while the dairy market
faces pricing and industry pressures. In ZAR terms the trading profit decreased by
26% compensated for by a weaker average ZAR/GBP rate which declined from R18.56 (2015)
to R21.07 (2016). The division’s contribution to group trading profit for the period
declined to 5% (2015: 6%).
Update on key projects
Total capital expenditure (including replacement and expansion
projects) for the period was R1.4 billion compared to R2.2 billion spent during the
same period in 2015. R952 million was spent on expansion projects, while R476 million
was spent on replacement projects. Future capital expenditure will be prudently
evaluated and will be limited to key projects. Capital expenditure for 2017 is
expected to be between R0.9 and R1.1 billion.
Rosslyn line 2 commissioned and running according to expectation
In South Africa, the Bevcan recapitalisation programme was completed. The second
aluminium line at the Rosslyn site was commissioned on time and below budget in the
second half of 2016. The line is running according to expectation.
Bevcan Springs’ beverage can ends facility expansion
In August 2016 the project, expected to add four billion ends per annum to the existing
beverage can ends manufacturing facility in Springs, was commissioned. The operational
performance of the facility is in accordance with expectations. The new volumes are
primarily destined for customers in South Africa, Angola and Nigeria.
DivFood recapitalisation and product rationalisation project The R450 million project
which includes site consolidation, complexity reduction and replacement of ageing
equipment with energy efficient and technologically advanced machinery is progressing
as planned. Completion is scheduled for 2017.
Rest of Africa glass projects
In view of current volatile and uncertain macroeconomic conditions in key growth
markets in the Rest of Africa, Nampak is being circumspect regarding further capital
investment in the region. Further capital investments in Angola were delayed. The value
and benefit of the Nigeria and Ethiopia glass opportunities to Nampak’s long-term growth
strategy is still regarded as positive, and these projects are being evaluated and
considered, but with the necessary prudence.
Special project: Reducing our post-retirement medical aid liability
In recent years, Nampak’s post-retirement medical aid liability has grown sharply as
longevity of pensioners increased and medical costs expanded faster than inflation.
The liability amounted to R1.5 billion at 30 September 2015. By offering pensioners
alternatives to the post-retirement medical aid subsidy, the liability was reduced by
R393 million to R1.1 billion, continuing to fulfil the promise made to pensioners without
Nampak carrying the risk on the group’s balance sheet. The effect of the acceptance at year
end of the annuity option offered and accepted by pensioners, will be a pay-out of
R406 million and a curtailment benefit of R84 million.
Active portfolio management
An agreement for the sale of Nampak’s 50% shareholding in, and loans to, Sancella SA
(Pty) Ltd was entered into on 21 July 2015, with the transaction being effective
1 December 2015. The proceeds from the sale were applied to settle the outstanding
loan balances.
Outlook
The 2016 financial year was characterised by a confluence of external macro-economic
challenges in key markets. The macro- economic challenges are expected to prevail in
the short term. Pressure on consumer spending is expected to limit growth in volumes.
During this time, Nampak will continue to focus on ensuring the risks are adequately
managed by utilising measures at its disposal, where possible, to minimise exposure,
but it cannot rule out foreign exchange losses going forward. The group will also
continue to work to reduce costs and focus on improving cash generation through
stringent working capital management.
A key driver for Nampak’s investment decisions has been to improve competitiveness
and to ensure sustainable profitability thus enabling the divisions to defend markets
and leverage opportunities. Following the substantial investments made over the past
five years, the vast majority of facilities now operate the latest-generation machinery.
In markets where Nampak operates, capital investments, strong customer relationships,
recently signed long-term customer contracts, and a well-established footprint with
in-depth knowledge of local market dynamics sustain its competitive advantage. Efficiency
gains are expected to contribute to improved performance in challenging and uncertain times.
Policy and political uncertainty remains a key concern and developments will be monitored
very closely to minimise impact on performance. Despite the continued volatility and
uncertainty in key markets, Nampak remains optimistic about the long-term outlook. Should
macro-economic factors stabilise, Nampak is in a good position to gain from substantial
pent-up demand growth. The focus of all divisions in the short term is on achieving greater
plant efficiencies and making bottles and cans profitably, while leveraging good partnerships.
Nampak will continue adjusting to the changing trading environment, while building for the
future. The organisation has undergone significant restructuring and is now optimised,
with most plants operating efficiently and at world-class benchmark rates.
Nampak has a great team of committed, resilient and hardworking employees that contribute
to the organisation’s success. These are the same individuals that the company is relying
on to take the organisation to greater heights in the years ahead.
Ordinary dividend
After many years of applying a constant dividend policy of
1.55 times cover with a pay-out ratio of 64.5% of HEPS, driven primarily by corporate
action rather than cash generation, in 2016 the board made the difficult decision to
suspend the payment of both the interim and full year dividend. The decision was part of
the group’s balance sheet restructuring programme given the high historic gearing levels
that arose from aggressive capital expenditure and corporate finance activities over the
preceding five years and liquidity issues in Nigeria and Angola. Future dividends,
which will be resumed, if appropriate, from the 2017 financial year, will be linked to
cash generated in non-cash restricted countries and will be based on a 40% pay-out ratio
taking into account capital expenditure requirements.
On behalf of the board
TT Mboweni AM de Ruyter GR Fullerton
Chairman Chief executive officer Chief financial officer
21 November 2016
Summarised consolidated statement of comprehensive income
Restated
R million Notes 2016 2015
Continuing operations
Revenue 19 138.9 17 291.3
Operating profit 3 2 162.8 1 681.4
Finance costs (527.5) (316.6)
Finance income 42.0 37.6
Share of profit/(loss) of joint
ventures and associates 0.1 (3.8)
Profit before tax 1 677.4 1 398.6
Tax (expense)/benefit (199.1) 57.5
Profit for the year from continuing
operations 1 478.3 1 456.1
Discontinued operations
Loss for the year from discontinued
operations 6 — (394.8)
Profit for the year 1 478.3 1 061.3
Other comprehensive
(expense)/income, net of tax
Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss
Net actuarial loss from retirement
benefit obligations (491.0) (9.6)
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translation
of foreign operations (509.4) 774.6
(Loss)/gain on cash flow hedges (34.3) 56.8
Other comprehensive (expense)/income
for the year, net of tax (1 034.7) 821.8
Total comprehensive income for the
year 443.6 1 883.1
Profit/(loss) attributable to:
Owners of Nampak Ltd 1 610.4 1 043.2
Non-controlling interest in
subsidiaries (132.1) 18.1
1 478.3 1 061.3
Total comprehensive income/(expense)
attributable to:
Owners of Nampak Ltd 572.6 1 794.0
Non-controlling interest in
subsidiaries (129.0) 89.1
443.6 1 883.1
Continuing operations
Basic earnings per share (cents) 254.5 228.3
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 253.9 225.6
Headline earnings per share (cents) 107.6 208.2
Diluted headline earnings per share
(cents) 107.3 205.7
Continuing and discontinued operations
Basic earnings per share (cents) 254.5 165.6
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 253.9 163.7
Headline earnings per share (cents) 107.6 182.1
Diluted headline earnings per share
(cents) 107.3 179.9
Dividend per share (cents) - 134.0
Summarised consolidated statement of financial position
30 September 30 September
2016 2015
R million Notes
Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
and investment property 10 573.4 11 025.7
Goodwill and other intangible
assets 4 043.4 4 118.6
Joint ventures, associates
and other investments 27.7 44.1
Deferred tax assets 70.6 145.3
Other non-current assets 56.4 33.0
14 771.5 15 366.7
Current assets
Inventories 3 376.7 3 890.6
Trade receivables and other
current assets 3 109.0 3 404.4
Tax assets 11.2 12.0
Bank balances, deposits and
cash equivalents 8 2 835.4 1 587.4
9 332.3 8 894.4
Assets classified as held for
sale — 146.4
Total assets 24 103.8 24 407.5
Equity and Liabilities
Capital and reserves
Share capital 35.4 36.1
Capital reserves (121.4) (405.0)
Other reserves 51.0 1 061.7
Retained earnings 9 238.5 8 109.6
Shareholders' equity 9 203.5 8 802.4
Non-controlling interest 241.0 370.0
Total equity 9 444.5 9 172.4
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings 6 202.1 4 212.0
Retirement benefit obligation 1 855.7 2 008.4
Deferred tax liabilities 230.1 329.2
Other non-current liabilities 37.0 61.6
8 324.9 6 611.2
Current liabilities
Trade payables, provisions
and other current liabilities 4 937.7 4 418.6
Bank overdrafts 8 993.4 3 672.3
Loans and borrowings 329.4 446.8
Tax liabilities 73.9 86.2
6 334.4 8 623.9
Total equity and liabilities 24 103.8 24 407.5
Summarised consolidated statement of cash flows
R million Notes 2016 2015
Cash generated from operations before
working capital changes 2 264.0 2 395.1
Working capital changes 561.3 (668.6)
Cash generated from operations 2 825.3 1 726.5
Net interest paid (521.4) (376.4)
Income from investments — 7.4
Retirement benefits, contributions and (161.0) (364.9)
settlements
Tax paid (201.3) (151.6)
Replacement capital expenditure (475.7) (1 352.6)
Cash flows from operations 1 465.9 (511.6)
Dividends paid (575.5) (946.2)
Net cash generated from/(utilised in)
operating activities 890.4 (1 457.8)
Expansion capital expenditure (951.7) (771.0)
Proceeds on disposal of businesses 6 — 1 982.7
Proceeds from sale and leaseback
transaction 1 701.1 —
Other investing activities 142.0 124.7
Net cash generated/(utilised) before
financing activities 1 781.8 (121.4)
Net cash raised from/(repaid in)
financing activities 2 380.7 (1 413.8)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 4 162.5 (1 535.2)
Net overdraft at beginning of year 8 (2 084.9) (681.0)
Cash acquired on consolidation of
Zimbabwe associates — 44.1
Translation of cash in foreign
subsidiaries (235.6) 87.2
Cash and cash equivalents/(net
overdraft) at end of year 8 1 842.0 (2 084.9)
Summarised consolidated statement of changes in equity
R million 2016 2015
Opening balance 9 172.4 7 883.1
Net shares issued during the year 28.9 74.9
Share-based payment expense/(income) 13.9 (2.6)
Share grants exercised (28.8) (75.0)
Share of movement in associate's and joint
venture's non-distributable reserve 0.9 0.6
Non-controlling interest realised on
disposal of subsidiary — 2.6
Shares repurchased and cancelled (0.8) —
Treasury shares disposed 384.2 —
Transfer from hedging reserve to related
assets — (4.9)
Increase in non-controlling interest on
consolidation of Zimbabwe associates — 356.8
Total comprehensive income for the year 443.6 1 883.1
Dividends paid (569.8) (946.2)
Closing balance 9 444.5 9 172.4
Comprising:
Share capital 35.4 36.1
Capital reserves (121.4) (405.0)
Share premium 250.7 221.9
Treasury shares (557.9) (827.6)
Share-based payments reserve 185.8 200.7
Other reserves 51.0 1 061.7
Foreign currency translation reserve 1 494.9 2 017.8
Financial instruments hedging reserve 18.8 53.1
Recognised actuarial losses (1 466.6) (975.6)
Share of non-distributable reserves in
associates and joint ventures 3.7 4.5
Available-for-sale financial assets
revaluation reserve — (38.3)
Other 0.2 0.2
Retained earnings 9 238.5 8 109.6
Shareholders’ equity 9 203.5 8 802.4
Non-controlling interest 241.0 370.0
Total equity 9 444.5 9 172.4
Notes
1. Basis of preparation
The summarised 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 of South Africa
applicable to summarised 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), the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting
Practices Committee and the Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial
Reporting Standards Council, and to also, as a minimum, contain the information
required by IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting.
The summarised consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the
supervision of the chief financial officer, G Fullerton CA(SA).
2. Accounting policies and restated comparatives
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the
consolidated financial statements for 2016, from which the summarised financial
statements were derived, are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with the accounting
policies adopted and methods of computation used in the preparation of the previous
year’s consolidated financial statements except for the depreciation method applied
to plant in the Bevcan operations and the remeasurement of trading profit as
defined (note 3).
Change in accounting estimate
As of 1 October 2015, the group changed its method of depreciating plant at its
Bevcan operations from the straight-line method to the units of production method,
as it was felt that the latter method reflects more appropriately the pattern of the
consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the assets concerned. In
accordance with IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment, this change is an accounting
estimate and is therefore applied prospectively in terms of IAS 8 Accounting Policies,
Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors. The impact of the change in depreciation
method for the year ended 30 September 2016 is a decrease in the depreciation expense
of R122.0 million.
Remeasurement of trading profit
During the year, the group reassessed its disclosure of gains
and losses arising from the translation of financial instruments. Previously, all gains
and losses arising from the translation of financial instruments were regarded as not
being part of the normal trading activities of the group and therefore recognised as
“abnormal” gains and losses ie outside of trading profit as defined below (note 3).
Following this reassessment, only losses on the translation of financial instruments
arising from the illiquidity in Angola and Nigeria were regarded as “abnormal” and have
been disclosed as such, while other translation gains and losses were now regarded as
being part of the group’s normal trading activities and have therefore been recognised
as being part of trading profit . Consequently, trading profit from continuing operations
for the comparative period has been restated to R1 839.6 million from R1 820.5 million,
with the trading profit for all segments for segmental reporting purposes being impacted.
3. Included in operating profit are:
R million 2016 2015
Depreciation 863.1 758.7
Amortisation 48.6 43.6
Reconciliation of operating profit and
trading profit*
Operating profit 2 162.8 1 681.4
Net abnormal (gain)/loss** (257.7) 158.2
Profit on disposal of property subject to
sale and leaseback (1 318.9) —
Profit on disposal of other property (15.2) (102.5)
Profit on disposal of investments (3.5) —
Devaluation loss arising from Angolan and
Nigerian illiquidity 681.0 160.5
Net impairment losses on property, plant,
equipment, intangible assets, investments
and shareholder loans 360.4 121.4
Retrenchment and restructuring costs 34.1 77.3
Gain on revaluation and consolidation of
Zimbabwe associates — (124.2)
Business acquisition-related costs 4.4 25.7
Trading profit 1 905.1 1 839.6
* Trading profit is the main measure of profitability used for segmental
reporting purposes.
** Abnormal (gains)/losses are defined as (gains)/losses which
do not arise from normal trading activities or are of such size,
nature or incidence that their disclosure is relevant to explain the
performance for the year.
4. Sale and leaseback transaction
The group entered into a sale and leaseback transaction for
the sale and leaseback of fifteen of its industrial properties in South Africa
effective 1 September 2016.
The selling prices of the properties were determined by an independent valuer
and confirmed through a comprehensive market review. The future lease payments
are similar to past rentals paid by the operations to the corporate services
segment of the group. Overall the transaction is positive for headline earnings
per share (HEPS).
Fourteen of the properties were leased for a period of fifteen years with an
option to renew the lease agreements for one additional period of ten years,
and an option to repurchase the properties at market related prices on
termination of the lease agreements. One property was leased for a period of
three years. Escalation of lease payments is provided for in the agreements at
inflation-related rates.
In terms of the lease agreements, the group remains responsible for all maintenance,
insurance, rates and taxes (“triple net” lease).
R million 2016 2015
Disposal of properties subject to the transaction
Net proceeds on disposal of properties* 1 701.1 —
Net carrying value of properties disposed (382.2) —
Profit on disposal of properties 1 318.9 —
Future minimum lease payments
2017 145.9 —
2018 – 2021 681.1 —
2022 onwards 2 709.5 —
Total 3 536.5 —
* Transaction proceeds were R1 744.0 million which included one property sold
outright for R12.0 million; transaction costs incurred were R30.9 million.
5. Business combinations
In the previous financial year, the group consolidated Hunyani Holdings Ltd
(“Hunyani”) and Megapak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd (“Megapak”) with effect from 1 December
2014. These entities, situated in Zimbabwe, were previously recognised as associates
and equity accounted as such. The revaluation of the group’s original interest in
Hunyani and Megapak resulted in gains of R14.2 million and R9.3 million respectively.
As part of this process, the group restructured its subsidiary, CarnaudMetalbox
Zimbabwe Ltd, and Megapak under Hunyani, and Hunyani was renamed Nampak Zimbabwe
Ltd. The transaction also involved the group increasing its effective interest in
the Nampak Zimbabwe Ltd group to 51.43%.
R million 2016 2015
Fair value of previously held interests — 184.9
Plus: non-controlling interests recognised — 356.8
Less: fair value of identifiable net assets
acquired — (642.4)
Gain arising on consolidation — (100.7)
6. Disposal of operations
An agreement for the sale of Nampak’s 50% shareholding in, and loans to,
Sancella SA (Pty) Ltd was entered into on 21 July 2015, with the transaction
being effective 1 December 2015.
The proceeds from the sale were applied to settle the outstanding loan balances.
The loans had been impaired to the amount expected to be recovered in terms of the
transaction as at 30 September 2015 and no further loss was recognised on the recovery
of the net carrying values of these loans on the effective date of the transaction.
During the previous year, the group disposed of the following businesses:
Nampak Corrugated and Nampak Tissue businesses effective 1 April 2015;
Nampak Flexibles and Nampak Recycling businesses effective 1 July 2015;
Nampak Sacks business effective 29 September 2015.
The above disposals are consistent with the group’s strategy of exiting its non-core
and underperforming businesses.
The results of the discontinued operations included in the statement of comprehensive
income are set out below:
R million 2016 2015
Results of the discontinued operations
for the year
Revenue — 3 385.7
Expenses — (3 560.7)
Loss before tax — (175.0)
Attributable income tax benefit — 8.1
— (166.9)
Loss on disposal of operations — (350.2)
Attributable income tax benefit — 122.3
— (227.9)
Loss for the year from discontinued
operations — (394.8)
Proceeds on disposal of the discontinued
operations
Fair value of net assets disposed — 2 331.3
Non-controlling interest released — 2.6
Goodwill disposed — 34.0
Loss on disposal of operations — (350.2)
Total disposal consideration — 2 017.7
Less: deferred sales proceeds — (35.0)
Net inflow on disposal — 1 982.7
7. Determination of headline earnings
R million 2016 2015
Continuing operations
Profit attributable to equity holders of
the company for the year 1 610.4 1 438.0
Less: preference dividend (0.1) (0.1)
Basic earnings 1 610.3 1 437.9
Adjusted for:
Net impairment losses on property, plant,
equipment, intangible assets and
investments 360.8 121.4
Net profit on disposal of investments (3.5) —
Gain on revaluation and consolidation of
Zimbabwe associates — (124.2)
Profit on disposal of property subject to
sale and leaseback (1 318.9) —
Net loss/(profit) on disposal of other
property, plant, equipment and intangible
assets 6.8 (102.8)
Tax effects and non-controlling interests 25.4 (21.2)
Headline earnings for the year 680.9 1 311.1
Continuing and discontinued operations
Profit attributable to equity holders of
the company for the year 1 610.4 1 043.2
Less: preference dividend (0.1) (0.1)
Basic earnings 1 610.3 1 043.1
Adjusted for:
Net impairment losses on property, plant,
equipment, intangible assets and
investments 360.8 121.4
Net profit on disposal of investments and
businesses (3.5) 350.2
Gain on revaluation and consolidation of
Zimbabwe associates — (124.2)
Profit on disposal of property subject to
sale and leaseback (1 318.9) —
Net loss/(profit) on disposal of other
property, plant, equipment and intangible
assets 6.8 (99.2)
Tax effects and non-controlling interests 25.4 (144.4)
Headline earnings for the year 680.9 1 146.9
8. Cash and cash equivalents/(net overdraft)
at end of year
R million 2016 2015
Bank balances, deposits and cash
equivalents* 2 835.4 1 587.4
Bank overdrafts (993.4) (3 672.3)
1 842.0 (2 084.9)
* Cash equivalents include US dollar indexed Angolan kwanza bonds of
R617.4 million (2015: nil).
9. Carrying amounts of financial instruments
The carrying amounts of financial instruments as presented in
the statement of financial position are measured as follows:
R million 2016 2015
At fair value — level 2
Financial assets — 178.2
— derivative financial assets — 178.2
Financial liabilities 40.7 75.3
— derivative financial liabilities 40.7 75.3
At cost
Financial assets — 12.7
— investments — 12.7
At amortised cost
Financial assets 5 789.7 4 608.4
— non-current financial assets 56.4 33.0
— trade receivables and other current
assets (excluding prepayments) 2 897.9 2 865.8
— bank balances, deposits and cash
equivalents 2 835.4 1 587.4
— assets classified as held for sale?* — 122.2
Financial liabilities 12 152.9 12 433.4
— non-current loans and borrowings 6 202.1 4 212.0
— trade payables and other current
liabilities (excluding provisions) 4 628.0 4 102.3
— bank overdrafts and current loans 1 322.8 4 119.1
* Current portion of loan to Sancella SA (Pty) Ltd.
10. Supplementary information
R million 2016 2015
Capital expenditure 1 443.6 2 195.2
— expansion 951.7 771.0
— replacement 475.7 1 352.6
— intangibles 16.2 71.6
Capital commitments 454.4 1 500.1
— contracted 276.3 727.2
— approved not contracted 178.1 772.9
Lease commitments (including sale and
leaseback transaction) 3 759.5 175.6
— land and buildings 3 732.2 150.6
— other 27.3 25.0
Contingent liabilities 83.6 64.2
— customer claims and guarantees 6.7 14.8
— tax contingent liabilities 76.9 49.4
11. Share statistics
2016 2015
Ordinary shares in issue (000) 688 668 702 497
Ordinary shares in issue — net of treasury
shares (000) 639 884 630 057
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
on which basic earnings and headline
earnings per share are based (000) 632 667 629 726
Weighted average number of ordinary shares
on which diluted earnings and diluted
headline earnings per share are based
(000) 634 335 637 369
12. Additional disclosures
2016 2015
Net gearing (%) 49 72
Net debt: EBITDA (covenants) (times)* 1.7 2.3
EBITDA: Interest cover (covenants) (times)* 5.4 9.7
Return on equity — continuing operations (%) 18 19
Return on net assets — continuing
operations (%) 11 11
Net worth per ordinary share (cents)** 1 476 1 456
Tangible net worth per ordinary share
(cents)** 844 802
* Calculated in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreements
to which they pertain.
** Calculated on ordinary shares in issue — net of treasury
shares.
13. Translation reserve movement
Due to the strengthening of the rand towards the end of the financial
year, a translation loss of R509.4 million (2015:R774.6 million gain) was
recognised for the year. The key closing exchange rates at 30 September
were $1:R13.72 (2015: $1:R13.86) and £1:R17.80 (2015: £1:R20.97).
14. Related party transactions
Group companies, in the ordinary course of business, entered
into various purchase and sale transactions with associates, joint
ventures and other related parties. The effect of these transactions is
included in the financial performance and results of the group.
15. Independent auditor’s opinion
The consolidated annual financial statements from which the summarised
consolidated financial statements have been extracted have been audited
by the company's auditors, Deloitte & Touche and are consistent in all
material respects with the consolidated annual financial statements. The
audit of the summarised consolidated financial statements was performed in
accordance with ISA 810, 'Engagement to Report on Summary Financial Statements'.
The auditor's report does not necessarily report on all the information
contained in this announcement. Shareholders are therefore advised that,
in order to obtain a full understanding of the nature of the auditors'
engagement, they should obtain a copy of the auditor's report together with
the accompanying financial information from the company's registered office.
Their unmodified report on the consolidated annual financial statements and
the summarised 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. Any reference to future
financial performance, included in this announcement, has not been reviewed
or reported on by the company's auditors.
Administration
Nampak Limited
(Registration number 1968/008070/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share code: NPK ISIN: ZAE 000071676
Independent non-executive directors
TT Mboweni (Chairman), RC Andersen, E Ikazoboh, NV Lila, PM Madi, IN Mkhari,
RJ Khoza, CWN Molope, DC Moephuli, PM Surgey.
Executive directors
AM de Ruyter (Chief executive officer), GR Fullerton (Chief financial officer),
FV Tshiqi (Group human resources director).
Secretary
NP O’Brien
Registered office
Nampak House, Hampton Office Park, 20 Georgian Crescent East,
Bryanston, Sandton, 2191, South Africa
(PO Box 69983, Sandton, 2021, South Africa)
Telephone +27 11 719 6300
Share registrar
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited, 70 Marshall
Street, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
(PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107, South Africa)
Telephone +27 11 370 5000
Sponsor
UBS South Africa (Pty) Limited
Website www.nampak.com
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