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Preliminary reviewed condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited
Registration number: 1989/002164/06
Share code: ACL ISIN: ZAE000134961
("ArcelorMittal South Africa", "the company"? or "the group"?)
Preliminary reviewed condensed consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2016
Salient features
- Loss from operations decreased from R4 736 million to R1 092 million;
- Headline loss reduced from R5 370 million to R2 589 million;
- Rights issue decreased net debt and resulted in savings on finance costs;
- Three fatalities and a higher lost time injury frequency rate, deteriorating from 0.48 to 0.62;
- Low GDP growth and lack of infrastructure spend resulted in domestic demand at a seven-year low;
- Apparent steel consumption down from 5.0mt to 4.9mt;
- Imports of 1.2mt entered the country;
- Raw material basket volatility resulted in improved net realised prices towards the end of the year;
- Import duties and localisation implemented - final decisions on safeguard duties pending;
- Black ownership increased to 25% and employee ownership to 6.6% following B-BBEE transaction and the
employee share schemes;
- Competition Commission settlement approved by Competition Tribunal;
- Footprint optimisation initiative at Vanderbijlpark Works resulted in reduced cost per tonne;
- Saldanha Corex campaign extension and N2 battery refurbishment at Newcastle Works improved sustainability;
- Tolling agreement reached with Evraz Highveld for the production and supply of heavy structural products
subject to the gazetting of duties on structural steel (already approved by ITAC);
- Newcastle and Vanderbijlpark Works ZED compliant;
- Significant procurement savings achieved;
- Higher transport costs as a result of the performance of rail transporter deteriorating from 86% to 78%; and
- Boiler installed at Vanderbijlpark - capacity to co-generate additional power of 10MW.
The analysis below relates to the 12 months ended 31 December 2016 (current year) compared to the 12 months
ended 31 December 2015 (prior year).
Overview
In 2016 ArcelorMittal South Africa succeeded in reducing both operating and headline losses by R3 644 million and
R2 781 million respectively, performances that were achieved through an 8% increase in average net realised steel sales
prices, sustainable cost improvements and a reduction in once-off items.
The domestic and export markets in which the company operates continued to be extremely constrained with minimal
growth as a result of import substitution and minimal local investment and infrastructural spend. Added to this extremely
challenging environment, South Africa and key African markets continued to import large quantities of steel, especially
from China. This year, in South Africa, all 10% import tariffs applied for were gazetted and became effective. Despite
this, 1.2 million tonnes of steel were imported into the country, which reflects the need for safeguard measures for
primary steel manufacturers to address the surge in imports. Apparent steel consumption decreased by 3.4% as a result
of subdued economic growth. Encouragingly, post year-end the authorities approved the designation of South African steel
for use in state infrastructural projects.
The fair pricing model for flat steel products has been finalised and was implemented by the company but remains
subject to final government approval. In terms thereof, the company may not charge more than an agreed basket
price for various flat steel products.
Safety remains our number one priority and it is with great regret that we report three fatalities at our plants this year,
all contractor employees. This is completely unacceptable but we remain committed to achieving zero harm in 2017. In 2016
the lost time injury frequency rate deteriorated, from 0.48 to 0.62. More positively, Saldanha and Vanderbijlpark Works
achieved 644 and 200 lost time injury-free days respectively.
Corporate actions taken considerably strengthened the financial position, resulting in substantially reduced debt and
savings on financing costs. The company was successful in concluding a B-BBEE transaction, settling the outstanding
Competition Commission matters, obtaining 10% duties on 10 products and finalising fair pricing, milestones that
cemented the company’s legal and social licences to operate.
Designation for minimum local steel content for state infrastructural projects was approved for certain products
mid-year while the designation relating to steel products and components for construction was approved in January 2017.
The company remains firmly of the view that safeguards are of vital importance for the reduction of cheap imports
that continue to plague the sustainability of the primary steel sector. Safeguards will need to be implemented to
ensure that any impact on the primary and downstream steel sectors is sufficiently mitigated and management continues
to work with the downstream to ensure a sustainable solution for all concerned.
Markets
Global steel markets remained depressed due to a prolonged lack of demand. Many emerging markets experienced flat or
negative growth in steel demand.
In South Africa key market segments including manufacturing, mining and utilities recorded negative growth. The
building and construction sector, which typically accounts for almost two-thirds of all steel consumption, registered
a lacklustre growth rate.
From China, hot rolled coil (HRC) and other steel products are exported into world markets, especially the continent
of Africa in large quantities. Due to excess production and continued exports by China, the governments of almost all
countries that have primary and secondary steel producers have imposed import protection, including anti-dumping measures,
to ensure the sustainability and survival of their steel sectors. Until recently, however, South Africa's primary steel
sector enjoyed no such protection. In the year, African markets, normally major consumers of ArcelorMittal South Africa
exports, continued to import subsidised Chinese steel.
In the second half of the year world steel prices began to rally; HRC and rebar gained 93% and 75% respectively by
31 December 2016 compared to 31 December 2015. These increases were driven primarily by steel producers being forced to
increase prices in the face of sharp increases in key input costs, notably iron ore and coal whose prices increased by
100% and 247% respectively by the end of the year. By the end of the year hard coking coal made up 41% of the raw material
basket as compared to 32% in 2015. In several large markets, there was marginal growth in real steel consumption.
Financial results
Revenue
Revenue increased by 5% to R32 737 million mainly due to an 8% increase in average net realised steel prices, from
R6 727 per tonne to R7 282 per tonne partly offset by lower sales volumes. In line with expectations, revenue from the
Coke and Chemicals business decreased by 24% to R1 374 million due to scheduled but lengthy and necessary repairs to coke
batteries at Vanderbijlpark and Newcastle Works. Furthermore, commercial coke and tar prices declined 5%.
Total steel sales volume decreased by 44 000 tonnes with export sales declining by 26% due to the oversupply of steel
in the global market and the Corex campaign extension at Saldanha Works. This was partially offset by local sales which
improved by 8%, growth which derived mostly from the closure of Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium after that company was
placed under business rescue. Commercial coke and tar sales volumes fell by 19% and 22% respectively.
Operating expenses
Cash cost per tonne of liquid steel produced increased from R6 264 to R6 544, approximately 5%. Raw materials - iron ore,
coal and scrap which accounted for 44% of total costs - increased by 3% with the effect of lower iron ore prices being
negated by higher coal prices. Consumables and auxiliaries, which represented approximately 31% of costs, increased by
9% and fixed costs per tonne increased by 3%.
During the year rail contractors' performance deteriorated, from 86% to 78% compared to the previous year. As a result,
ArcelorMittal South Africa was compelled to resort to more expensive road transport which resulted in higher transport
costs and sub-optimal input material into the blast furnace in the year. Electricity costs also increased due to high
annual electricity price increases.
Loss from operations
The loss from operations decreased by R3 644 million to R1 092 million, primarily due to improved revenue from higher
selling prices, fewer once-off items and depreciation declining as a result of the substantial impairment of the
Saldanha cash-generating unit in 2015.
This year the company and Afrox reached final settlement with regards to a dispute over a take-or-pay agreement for
which an onerous provision had been previously recognised.
In 2015 once-off items amounted to R2 558 million compared to R227 million in the current year, the latter amount
being mostly due to key outstanding matters in the prior year including recognition of the Competition Commission penalty
provision, release of payments in advance and Thabazimbi closure costs.
An additional R380 million was recognised in the current year for the company's obligation towards Sishen Iron Ore
Company relating to the rehabilitation cost of Thabazimbi mine.
Loss for the period
The loss for the period decreased by R3 929 million. This was largely ascribable to the loss from operations reducing
by R3 644 million. Financing costs were R332 million lower as a result of the repayment of borrowings using cash
generated from the January 2016 rights issue and exchange rate gains on foreign creditors relating to the strengthening of
the rand against the US dollar.
Income from equity-accounted investments after taxation decreased by R66 million with lower profits from Macsteel
International Holding BV; profits made by the joint venture deteriorated due to lower average prices in both the steel
trading and shipping sectors.
Included in the loss for the year were B-BBEE charges of R870 million. These charges represent a share-based payment
expense in terms of IFRS 2 Share-based Payments and transaction costs for the issue of ArcelorMittal South Africa A1 and
A2 shares to Likamva Resources and employee share schemes under the new B-BBEE ownership scheme.
Changes in the rand/US dollar exchange rate will always have a material impact on the company's financial results;
this year an impairment of R1 721 million was raised on property, plant and equipment at Vanderbijlpark Works and
R420 million at Saldanha Works as a result of rand strength. Despite this, an industrial footprint review concluded
during the year indicated that a substantial restructuring was not feasible and that Vanderbijlpark Works would achieve
sizeable production and cost gains in the event of running full as a result of an upturn in market demand and reduction
in imports.
Cash position
The year-end net borrowing position decreased from R2 865 million to R290 million mainly due to the cash injection of
R4 500 million derived from the rights issue. These proceeds were used to mitigate reduction in facility from local banks,
support working capital, capital and maintenance expenditure and to repay a portion of the ArcelorMittal Holdings AG loan.
Operational
The company's capacity utilisation was 78% compared to 74% the previous year. Liquid steel production for the year was
4.8 million tonnes, a decrease of 68 000 tonnes (1%). This was ascribable to the Corex campaign extension at
Saldanha Works which resulted in the loss of 110 000 tonnes and reduced production of 163 000 tonnes because of
the closure of the Vaal Meltshop. This latter impact was partly addressed by the restart of one blast furnace at
Vanderbijlpark Works, which had been stopped in quarter 4 of the previous year due to poor market conditions.
Flat products' liquid steel production increased by 76 000 tonnes and plant utilisation improved to 77% compared to
75% in 2015 mainly because of the re-start of the blast furnace. Production increased despite the Corex campaign extension
at Saldanha Works, a rupture of the stove at blast furnace C at Vanderbijlpark Works and the effects of poor quality
iron ore and import coke which had a materially negative impact on production. Liquid steel production at Long products
declined by 144 000 tonnes due to poor market conditions, loss of production from the closure of the Vaal Meltshop and the
use of poor quality iron ore.
In 2016, the company initiated several initiatives to improve operational efficiencies, increase volumes and/or reduce
costs. These initiatives include:
- The company will deliver 21 000 tonnes of input material products per month to a new company owned by Evraz Highveld
for processing into heavy steel products at Evraz Highveld's heavy structural mill in terms of an agreement reached in
December. The agreement is expected to have a positive impact on revenue through increased sales volumes while ensuring
the sustainability of the long products segment and strengthening the local industry. Furthermore, employment
opportunities should arise with former employees of Evraz Highveld being given preference;
- It is expected that the Corex campaign extension completed in quarter 3 at Saldanha Works will improve and prolong
the reliability of the Saldanha plant by six years;
- The N2 battery refurbishment at Newcastle Works is progressing as planned and will be completed in the first half
of 2017. It is expected that the refurbishment will improve the sustainability of the coke batteries and that the
batteries' coke-making capability (traditionally a significant ebitda contributor) will be restored to 381 000 tonnes
per year;
- The exhaustive industrial footprint reviews concluded at both Vanderbijlpark and Saldanha during the year found that
substantial restructuring was not feasible and that both plants would achieve sizeable production and cost gains from
running full due to an upturn in market demand and reduction of imports. In the case of Vanderbijlpark, in 2016 the
US dollar cost of producing a tonne of HRC declined from USD438 to USD386, largely due to the industrial footprint
initiative;
- A new boiler at Vanderbijlpark Works will enable optimal use of the power station in generating approximately
10MW additional power per annum - a R60 million benefit;
- The company intends to aggressively pursue the Africa Overland (AOL) market and to secure more than 40% market
share. Potential strategic customers at key locations, who will effectively serve as distribution points to mitigate
logistical difficulties, have been identified; and
- The company will consider the re-opening of the Vaal Meltshop depending on market conditions and domestic steel
demand.
Corporate and social
In 2016 a number of corporate actions, most of which were finalised, were undertaken, all of them likely to have a
profound impact on the company's sustainability and licence to operate. These included:
- In November 2016, shareholders approved a transaction in terms of which a broad-based black consortium, Likamva
Resources, acquired 17% of the company's issued share capital. Within two years of the transaction, Likamva will be
obliged to transfer 5% of company shares to broad-based organisations representing the interests of local communities.
In addition, this year employees and management were granted an additional 5.1% equity interest, resulting in employees
holding 6.6% of total issued share capital, moving employees and management to the fourth largest shareholder. As a
consequence, ArcelorMittal South Africa will achieve a long-term black shareholding of at least 25%;
- Throughout the year, the company engaged with government and regulators on tariff protection. This year import
duties of 10% were in place but these proved insufficient to effectively stem or significantly curtail large-scale
imports of steel into South Africa, mainly from China;
- At the time of this announcement, final decisions concerning safeguard duties on HRC and cold rolled coil were
being awaited. The company has received communication from the International Trade Administration Commission of
South Africa (ITAC) regarding the HRC application which suggests that ITAC considers that various criteria for
approval of a safeguard have been met but a final decision has not been made due to public interest considerations.
Stakeholders, including the company have been afforded an opportunity to comment on the matter prior to a final
decision being made by ITAC;
- The matter regarding historical anti-competitive behaviour was concluded with the Competition Commission late in the
year. The Competition Commission imposed an administrative penalty, of R1 500 million in terms of an agreement, which
was subsequently approved by the Competition Tribunal. In terms of the settlement, ArcelorMittal South Africa is
subject to an earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) cap of 10% on flat products as well as being obliged to spend
R4 640 million on capital expenditure projects, subject to certain conditions. Both commitments will apply for five years;
- Despite severe financial constraints, the company recorded important progress this year on mitigating its
environmental impacts. At considerable expense, Vanderbijlpark and Newcastle, our biggest operations, achieved and
maintained zero effluent discharge status. Air emissions were a key focus area and significant challenges regarding
sinter emissions at Vanderbijlpark and Corex cast house emissions at Saldanha were overcome. The company also made
substantial progress on reducing its water abstraction rates. Future capital expenditure will be focused on air-related
issues at our coke and iron-making facilities;
- Enterprise, supplier development and preferential procurement highlights included:
- Fourteen vendors benefited from ArcelorMittal South Africa's supplier development programme. Several of these
vendors are now in their second year of incubation with collective spend on these vendors increasing by R49 million
(155%) year on year;
- An incubation hub with a total investment of R30 million over a three-year period was approved. In collaboration
with and through the support of the DTI, the programme will commence early in 2017;
- The first two phases of an industrial business park were concluded in Vanderbijlpark and will provide direct job
opportunities for more than 94 people; and
- We increased our socio-economic investment from R12.6 million in 2015 to R17 million. In 2016, R12.6 million was
spent on our three flagship science centres, R2.4 million on roofing or re-roofing 201 homes in the Emfuleni municipal
area, and training and employing 70 locals who gained skills in civil construction and asbestos handling. The company
provided humanitarian aid in the form of roofing material to 500 families in Moreleta Park and Plastic View informal
settlement after their homes were destroyed by fire. The company also spent R20 million on developing affordable
housing for low to medium-income employees in Vanderbijlpark.
Changes to the board of directors
- Mr WA de Klerk was appointed as CEO and an executive director with effect from 1 July 2016.
- Mr P O'Flaherty resigned as a non-executive director with effect from 20 July 2016;
- Mr M Vereecke resigned as a non-executive director on 15 July 2016 as a result of his new ArcelorMittal group
responsibilities in Europe, following an internal re-organisation;
- Mr DK Chugh retired as a non-executive director, effective 15 July 2016. In Messrs Vereecke and Chugh's places,
Messrs D Clarke and H Blaffart were appointed as non-executive directors with effect from 19 July 2016; and
- Ms NP Gosa was appointed as a non-executive director with effect from 1 December 2016. She has an interest in
Likamva Resources and was nominated for appointment by Likamva Resources in accordance with the terms of the B-BBEE
transaction agreements.
Dividends
No dividends were declared for the year ended 31 December 2016.
Outlook
In 2017 domestic steel demand is expected to remain subdued due to low economic growth and lack of infrastructure
spend which will be mitigated by import substitution and new products, namely heavy structural products from
Evraz Highveld. Export markets are likely to be more resilient, however, authoritative projections being that
Africa will experience demand growth in the order of 4%.
The achievement of tangible progress on safeguards is of vital importance for the reduction of imports that continue
to plague the sustainability of the primary steel sector in South Africa and the impact on tens of thousands of jobs that
depend on it.
Volatility in the rand/US dollar exchange rate will continue to have a material impact on our financial results.
On behalf of the board of directors
WA de Klerk D Subramanian
Chief executive officer Chief financial officer
3 February 2017
Key statistics
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Unreviewed/unaudited information
Operational
Liquid steel production 4 771 4 839
Total steel sales (000 tonnes) 4 087 4 131
Local steel sales (000 tonnes) 3 275 3 039
Export steel sales (000 tonnes) 812 1 092
Capacity utilisation (%) 78 74
Commercial coke sales (000 tonnes) 324 415
Average net realised price (R/t) 7 282 6 727
Safety
Lost time injury frequency rate 0.62 0.48
Reviewed/unaudited information
Financial
Revenue (R million) 32 737 31 141
Loss from operations (R million) (1 092) (4 736)
Net loss (R million) (4 706) (8 635)
Loss per share (cents) (443) (2 152)
Headline loss (R million) (2 589) (5 370)
Headline loss per share (cents) (244) (1 338)
Net borrowings (R million) (290) (2 865)
Ratios
Return on ordinary shareholders' equity per annum:
- Attributable earnings (%) (34.8) (50.5)
- Headline earnings (%) (19.2) (31.4)
- Net cash to equity (%) (2.1) (21.3)
Share statistics
Ordinary shares (thousands):
- in issue 1 138 060 445 752
- outstanding 1 093 510 401 202
- weighted average number of shares 1 062 364 401 202
- diluted weighted average number of shares 1 062 364 401 202
Share price (closing) (Rand) 11.50 4.50
Market capitalisation (R million) 13 088 1 805
Net asset value per share (Rand) 12.39 33.58
Reconciliation of earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation
and amortisation (ebitda)
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited
Loss from operations (1 092) (4 736)
Adjusted for:
- Depreciation 1 030 1 346
- Amortisation of intangible assets 25 23
- Thabazimbi mine closure costs 275 682
- Tshikondeni mine closure costs - (23)
- Competition Commission settlement (30) 1 245
- Unclaimed dividends (37) -
- Vereeniging closure cost - 86
- Derecognised payment in advance 19 568
Ebitda 190 (809)
Independent auditor's review report on condensed consolidated financial statements
TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED
We have reviewed the condensed consolidated financial statements of ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited contained in
the accompanying preliminary report, which comprise the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as
at 31 December 2016 and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income and other comprehensive income,
changes in equity and cash flows for the year then ended, and selected explanatory notes.
Directors' responsibility for the condensed consolidated financial statements
The directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these condensed consolidated financial
statements in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements for preliminary reports,
as set out in note 2 to the financial statements, and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa,
and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial
statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
The Listings Requirements require condensed consolidated financial statements contained in a preliminary report 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 Financial Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards Council and to also, as a minimum,
contain the information required by International Accounting Standard (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these financial statements. We conducted our review in accordance
with International Standard on Review Engagements (ISRE) 2410, which applies to a review of historical information
performed by the independent auditor of the entity. ISRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether anything has come to
our attention that causes us to believe that the financial statements are not prepared in all material respects in
accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework. This standard also requires us to comply with relevant
ethical requirements.
A review of financial statements in accordance with ISRE 2410 is a limited assurance engagement. We perform
procedures, primarily consisting of making inquiries of management and others within the entity, as appropriate,
and applying analytical procedures, and evaluate the evidence obtained.
The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit conducted in accordance
with International Standards on Auditing. Accordingly we do not express an audit opinion on these financial statements.
Conclusion
Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the condensed consolidated
financial statements of ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited for the year ended 31 December 2016 are not prepared, in all
material respects, in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements for preliminary reports,
as set out in note 2 to the financial statements, and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.
Emphasis of matter
Without qualifying our conclusion, we draw attention to note 12 of the condensed consolidated financial statements
which states that the group has continued support from ArcelorMittal Holdings AG in the form of a signed letter of
support. In addition, note 12 sets out specific management initiatives and government interventions, which should
they not materialise, indicate the existence of a material uncertainty which may cast significant doubt on the company
and group's ability to continue as a going concern.
Deloitte & Touche
Registered Auditor
Per: Mandisi Mantyi
Partner
10 February 2017
National Executive: LL Bam chief executive*, TMM Jordan deputy chief executive officer*, MJ Jarvis chief operating officer*,
GM Pinnock audit*, N Sing risk advisory*, NB Kader tax*, TP Pillay consulting, S Gwala BPaaS, K Black clients & industries*,
JK Mazzocco talent & transformation*, MJ Comber reputation & risk*, TJ Brown Chairman of the Board*
*Partner and registered auditor
A full list of partners is available on request.
B-BBEE rating: Level 2 contributor in terms of The Chartered Accountancy Profession Sector Code
Member of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income and other comprehensive income
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited
Revenue 32 737 31 141
Raw materials and consumables used (19 454) (19 183)
Employee costs (4 175) (4 027)
Energy (3 981) (3 824)
Movement in inventories of finished goods and work in progress 973 (457)
Depreciation (1 030) (1 346)
Amortisation of intangible assets (25) (23)
Other operating expenses (6 137) (7 017)
Loss from operations (1 092) (4 736)
B-BBEE charges (870) -
Impairment of other assets (11) (310)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (2 143) (3 944)
Finance and investment income 176 175
Finance costs (876) (1 208)
Income from equity-accounted investments (net of tax) 129 195
Loss before tax (4 687) (9 828)
Income tax (expense)/credit (19) 1 193
Loss for the period (4 706) (8 635)
Other comprehensive income/(loss)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations (618) 1 232
Gains on available-for-sale investment taken to equity 1 19
Share of other comprehensive income of equity-accounted investments 63 79
Total comprehensive loss for the period (5 260) (7 305)
Loss attributable to:
Owners of the company (4 706) (8 635)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to:
Owners of the company (5 260) (7 305)
Attributable loss per share (cents)
- basic (443) (2 152)
- diluted (443) (2 152)
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
As at
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited
Assets
Non-current assets 15 834 17 634
Property, plant and equipment 10 670 11 859
Intangible assets 103 112
Equity-accounted investments 4 667 5 090
Other financial assets 394 573
Current assets 14 812 13 328
Inventories 11 274 9 385
Trade and other receivables 1 774 1 666
Taxation 58 75
Other financial assets 46 38
Cash and bank balances 1 660 2 164
Total assets 30 646 30 962
Equity and Liabilities
Shareholders' equity 13 543 13 472
Stated capital 4 537 37
Non-distributable reserves 581 175
Retained income 8 425 13 260
Non-current liabilities 3 330 3 324
Other payables 311 236
Finance lease obligations 124 193
Other financial liabilities 1 023 -
Non-current provisions 1 872 2 895
Current liabilities 13 773 14 166
Trade payables 10 053 7 761
Borrowings 1 950 5 029
Finance lease obligations 70 63
Current provisions 301 541
Other payables 878 758
Other financial liabilities 521 14
Total equity and liabilities 30 646 30 962
Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited
Cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities 90 (1 107)
Cash generated from/(utilised in) operations 873 (264)
Interest income 67 9
Finance cost (525) (554)
Transaction cost on B-BBEE shares (55) -
Income tax paid (2) (40)
Realised foreign exchange movement (268) (258)
Cash outflows from investing activities (1 945) (1 140)
Investment to maintain operations (1 673) (1 164)
Investment to expand operations (335) (92)
Investment in associates and joint ventures (11) (8)
Proceeds on disposal or scrapping of assets 67 2
Interest income from investments 7 8
Dividend from equity-accounted investments - 114
Cash inflows from financing activities 1 359 3 937
Borrowings (repaid)/raised (3 079) 3 937
Finance lease obligation repaid (62)
Proceeds from rights issue/issue of share capital 4 500 -
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (496) 1 690
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (8) 20
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 2 164 454
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 1 660 2 164
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
Stated Treasury share Other Retained
In millions of rand capital equity reserve reserves earnings Total
Balance as at 31 December 2014 (Audited) 37 (3 918) 2 624 21 979 20 722
Balance as at 1 January 2015 37 (3 918) 2 624 21 979 20 722
Total comprehensive income/(loss) - - 1 330 (8 635) (7 305)
Share-based payment reserve - - 55 - 55
Transfer of equity-accounted earnings - - 84 (84) -
Balance as at 31 December 2015 (Audited) 37 (3 918) 4 093 13 260 13 472
Balance as at 1 January 2016 37 (3 918) 4 093 13 260 13 472
Total comprehensive loss - - (554) (4 706) (5 260)
Rights issue 4 500 - - - 4 500
Cash settlement on Management Share trust - - (32) - (32)
Share-based payment expense - - 63 - 63
B-BBEE charge - - 800 - 800
Transfer of equity-accounted earnings - - 129 (129) -
Balance as at 31 December 2016 (Reviewed) 4 537 (3 918) 4 499 8 425 13 543
Notes to the preliminary reviewed condensed consolidated financial statements
1. Corporate information
ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is a public company domiciled in the Republic of South Africa and listed on the JSE Limited.
These condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2016 comprise the company and its subsidiaries
(together referred to as the group). The group is one of the largest steel producers on the African continent.
2. Basis of preparation
The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Limited Listings
Requirements for preliminary reports as well as the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa. The condensed
consolidated financial statements have been 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.
It also contains, at a minimum, the information required by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies applied
in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with those
applied in the previous consolidated annual financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements do not
include all the information required for full annual financial statements.
The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared under the supervision of Mr D Subramanian CA(SA),
the chief financial officer.
3. Accounting policies
The accounting policies and methods of computation applied in the presentation of the condensed consolidated financial
statements of the group are consistent with those applied for the year ended 31 December 2015. There were no new or revised
accounting standards adopted that could have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
4. Segment report
Flat steel products
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Reviewed Audited
Revenue (R million) 21 641 19 907
- External 21 144 19 483
- Internal 497 424
Ebitda (R million) (unreviewed/unaudited) (392) (1 269)
Ebitda margin (%) (unreviewed/unaudited) (1.8) (6.4)
Average net realised price (R/t) (unreviewed/unaudited) 7 344 6 891
Depreciation and amortisation (R million) (656) (973)
Loss from operations (R million) (1 242) (3 091)
Unreviewed/unaudited information
Liquid steel production (000 tonnes) 3 221 3 145
Steel sales (000 tonnes) 2 736 2 678
- Local 2 097 1 915
- Export 639 763
Capacity utilisation (%) 77 75
Long steel products
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Reviewed Audited
Revenue (R million) 10 609 10 872
- External 10 280 9 949
- Internal 329 923
Ebitda (R million) (unreviewed/unaudited) 286 (348)
Ebitda margin (%) (unreviewed/unaudited) 2.7 (3.2)
Average net realised price (R/t) (unreviewed/unaudited) 7 154 6 423
Depreciation and amortisation (R million) (390) (391)
(Loss) from operations (R million) (185) (1 226)
Unreviewed/unaudited information
Liquid steel production (000 tonnes) 1 550 1 694
Steel sales (000 tonnes) 1 351 1 453
- Local 1 178 1 124
- Export 173 329
Capacity utilisation (%) 81 73
Coke and chemicals
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Reviewed Audited
Revenue (R million) 1 374 1 799
- External 1 313 1 709
- Internal 61 90
Ebitda (R million) (unreviewed/unaudited) 172 427
Ebitda margin (%) (unreviewed/unaudited) 12.5 23.7
Depreciation and amortisation (R million) (35) (35)
Profit from operations (R million) 137 392
Unreviewed/unaudited information
Commercial coke produced (000 tonnes) 251 406
Commercial coke sales (000 tonnes) 324 415
Tar sales (000 tonnes) 75 96
Corporate and other
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Reviewed Audited
Ebitda (R million) (unreviewed/unaudited) 124 381
Depreciation and amortisation credit (R million) 26 30
Profit/(loss) from operations (R million) 198 (811)
5. Related party transactions
The group is controlled by ArcelorMittal Holdings AG, which effectively owns 69% (December 2015: 52%)
of the group's shares. At 31 December 2016, the outstanding ArcelorMittal Holdings AG loan amounted to
R1 200 million (2015: R3 200 million). Interest is payable at three-month Jibar plus 2.125% and an amount
of R98 million (2015: R261 million) was incurred for the year ended 31 December 2016.
During the year, the company and its subsidiaries entered into sale and purchase transactions with joint
ventures in the ordinary course of business. These transactions were concluded at arm's length.
6. Fair value measurements
Certain of the group's financial assets and financial liabilities are measured at fair value at the end of each
reporting period. The following table gives information about how the fair values of these financial assets and
financial liabilities are determined, particularly the valuation techniques and inputs used.
Financial assets Fair values as at period ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited Fair value hierarchy Valuation techniques and key inputs
Available-for-sale 79 78 Level 1 Quoted prices in an active market
Held-for-trading assets 46 38 Level 1 Quoted prices in an active market
Held-for-trading liabilities 521 14 Level 1 Quoted prices is an active market
Level 1: Fair value measurements are those derived from unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for
identical assets or liabilities.
7. Taxation
The effective tax rate of 1% (compared to the statutory tax rate of 28%) for the year ended 31 December 2016 is primarily
as a result of not recognising the deferred tax asset on the available income tax losses. Management believes that the turnaround
initiatives will result in the group returning to profitability at some point in the future. However, based on considerations
presented, management believes it is premature to conclude at this stage that it is more likely than not for sufficient future
taxable profits to be available against which the full proposed deferred tax asset can be utilised.
8. B-BBEE transaction cost
Share-based payment expenses in terms of IFRS 2 Share-based Payments and transaction costs for the issue of ArcelorMittal
South Africa A1 and A2 shares to Likamva Resources and employee share schemes under the new B-BBEE scheme amounted to R870 million.
9. Restricted cash
At 31 December 2016, ArcelorMittal South Africa has restricted cash of R161 million (2015: zero).
10. Property, plant and equipment
The company performed a review for indications of impairment of its property, plant and equipment at 31 December 2016. Following
this review it was necessary to perform an impairment test and the results of the impairment test concluded that impairment for
Vanderbijlpark Works and Saldanha Works is needed.
Basis of the impairment model
An explicit forecast over a five-year period; terminal value based on year five of the forecast; the impairment model is
determined using USD cash flows with the resultant enterprise value being converted to ZAR at the reporting date exchange
rate; and Gordon growth model.
Vanderbijlpark
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Major assumptions Reviewed Audited
WACC (%) (USD denominated) 12.38 11.00
Growth rate (%) (USD denominated) 2 2
Exchange rate (R/USD) 14.68 to 15.78 13.50 to 18.44
Iron ore prices (USD/tonne) 41.50 to 48.70 42.50 to 48.10
Steel sales prices (USD/tonne) 616 to 639 563 to 689
Sales volumes (tonnes) 2 235 to 2 621 2 320 to 2 455
Capex ($) 426 439
Saldanha
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Major assumptions Reviewed Audited
WACC (%) (USD denominated) 12.38 11.00
Growth rate (%) (USD denominated) 2 2
Exchange rate (R/USD) 14.68 to 15.78 13.50 to 18.44
Iron ore prices (USD/tonne) 41.50 to 48.70 42.50 to 48.10
Steel sales prices (USD/tonne) 445 to 480 404 to 454
Sales volumes (tonnes) 1 106 548 to 1 080
Capex ($) 106 167
Long products
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
Major assumptions Reviewed Audited
WACC (%) (USD denominated) 12.38 11.00
Growth rate (%) (USD denominated) 2 2
Exchange rate (R/USD) 14.68 to 15.78 13.50 to 18.44
Iron ore prices (USD/tonne) 41.50 to 48.70 42.50 to 48.10
Steel sales prices (USD/tonne) 548 to 593 521 to 622
Sales volumes (tonnes) 1 483 to 1 573 1 458 to 1 588
Capex ($) 179 295
11. Thabazimbi mine rehabilitation provision
In terms of the amended and restated settlement and supply agreement between Sishen Iron Ore Company (Pty) Ltd
SIOC) and ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is liable for the costs relating
to the rehabilitation of SIOC's Thabazimbi iron ore mine for the period that the mine was a captive mine. The mine
ceased to be a captive mine on 31 December 2014. ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited is contractually required to
fund its obligation through bank guarantees and/or cash in a trust fund maintained by SIOC. ArcelorMittal South
Africa Limited made provision for an additional amount of R380 million towards the rehabilitation costs, following
a revised assessment of the expected rehabilitation costs received from SIOC. SIOC's rehabilitation cost projection
differs from the assessment performed by ArcelorMittal South Africa's independent consultants. The quantum of the
provision may therefore change once the environmental obligation is taken over by ArcelorMittal South Africa on
finalisation of the Thabazimbi mine sale transaction.
ArcelorMittal South Africa entered into a sale agreement with SIOC to take over the Thabazimbi mine subject to
certain conditions, including a due diligence review and approval from the Department of Mineral Resources. On fulfilment
of these conditions, the employees, assets and liabilities will transfer to ArcelorMittal South Africa for R1 consideration.
In the meantime, the agreement contains interim provisions where ArcelorMittal remains liable for all costs incurred by
SIOC in relation to the rehabilitation and closure of the Thabazimbi mine. If the conditions stipulated in the agreement
have not been satisfied by 28 April 2017 (or a later date agreed to by ArcelorMittal South Africa and SIOC), the agreement
will lapse and SIOC will proceed with closure of the mine. ArcelorMittal South Africa and SIOC have been in discussions with,
and will continue to engage the Department of Mineral Resources in this regard.
12. Going concern
Due to the strengthening of the rand/US dollar exchange rate, weak local market demand and influx of cheap imports into the
country, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited expects sales volumes to remain flat for the next 12 months, which will be mitigated
by import substitution and new products, namely heavy structural products from Evraz Highveld. Export markets are likely to be
more resilient, namely Africa Overland however, authoritative projections being that Africa will experience demand growth in the
order of 4%.
While the group continues to benefit from the full support of ArcelorMittal Holdings AG, ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited has
invested in various initiatives to return the company to profitability. These initiatives include improvement in capital
expenditure projects as detailed in the operational review above, restructuring the balance sheet by converting short-term
borrowing facilities to medium-term debt; and new products and markets.
Based on the group’s 12-month funding plan, a letter of support from ArcelorMittal Holdings AG and the initiatives detailed
above, the board believes that the group will have sufficient funds to pay its debts as they become due over the next 12 months,
and therefore will remain a going concern. The group would like to re-emphasise that the local steel industry continues to be
threatened by imports entering the market, primarily from China, hence safeguard measures are important despite the positive
progress on designation initiatives to date. Shareholders are cautioned that certain management initiatives as well as other
government initiatives, including the fair pricing mechanism, safeguards, and designation are key to ensure the sustainability
of the group, and should these initiatives not materialise in improved sales growth in the next 12 months, there remains a
material uncertainty regarding the ability of ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited and the local steel industry to continue
operating without significant structural changes.
13. Headline losses
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited
Loss for the period (4 706) (8 635)
Adjusted for:
- Impairment charge 2 154 4 254
- (Profit)/loss on disposal or scrapping of assets (51) 5
- Tax effect 14 (994)
Headline loss for the period (2 589) (5 370)
Headline loss per share (cents)
- Basic (244) (1 338)
- Diluted (244) (1 338)
14. Commitments
Year ended
31 December 31 December
2016 2015
In millions of rand Reviewed Audited
Commitments 4 116 992
The outstanding Competition Commission matters have been settled, and the Competition Tribunal approved the settlement
agreement on 16 November 2016. The significant increase in commitments relates to the commitment by the company to spend
R4 640 million over the next five years to upgrade and maintain facilities.
15. Subsequent events
The directors are not aware of any matter or circumstances arising since the end of December 2016 to the date of this
report that would significantly affect the operations, results or financial position of the group.
Corporate information
Registered office: ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited, Room N3-5, Main Building, Delfos Boulevard, Vanderbijlpark, 1911
Directors: Non-executive: PM Makwana* (chairman), H Blaffart#, L Cele*, D Clarke+, NP Gosa, RK Kothari^, NP Mnxasana*,
JRD Modise*, LP Mondi, N Nicolau*
+ Citizen of Australia # Citizen of Belgium ^ Citizen of India * Independent non-executive
Executive: WA de Klerk (chief executive officer), D Subramanian (chief financial officer)
Company secretary: Nomonde Bam
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd, 1 Fricker Road, Illovo, 2196, Private Bag X9936, Sandton, 2146
Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd, 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001, PO Box 61051,
Marshalltown, 2107
Release date: 10 February 2017
Forward looking statements
Statements in this announcement that are neither reported financial results nor other historical information, are forward
looking statements, including but not limited to statements that are predictions of or indicate future earnings, savings,
synergies, events, trends, plans or objectives. Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements because, by their
nature, they are subject to risks and uncertainties whose impact could cause actual results and company’s plans and objectives
to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward looking statements (or from past results). Any reference
to future financial performance included in this announcement, has not been reviewed or reported on by the group’s auditors.
Disclaimer
This document may contain forward looking information and statements about ArcelorMittal South Africa and its subsidiaries.
These statements include financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans,
objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services, and statements regarding future performance.
Forward looking statements may be identified by the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "target" or similar expressions.
Although ArcelorMittal South Africa’s management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward looking statements are
reasonable, investors and holders of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s securities are cautioned that forward looking information and
statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the
control of ArcelorMittal South Africa, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially and adversely
from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward looking information and statements.
ArcelorMittal South Africa undertakes no obligation to publicly update its forward looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events, or otherwise.
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