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Unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the 6 months ended 31 December 2016
Sentula Mining Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South
Africa (Registration number 1992/001973/06)
Share code: SNU ISIN: ZAE000107223
("Sentula" or "the Company" or "the Group")
INTRODUCTION
During the first half of the 2017 financial period Sentula remained on track to complete an aggressive restructuring exercise, which
amongst others included closing Classic Challenge Trading Proprietary Limited ("CCT"), the disposal of the Benicon property as well as the
settlement of the Nkomati royalty liability.
Sentula's key qualities which are long-term contracts with blue-chip customers, a diversified revenue base, well established track records
in all operating subsidiaries, good safety records and top quality and loyal staff with the technical expertise to deliver results remain our
strongest attribute.
The number of hurdles to cross continues to decrease in order for Sentula to turn the corner. Subsequent to securing the Industrial
Development Corporation of South Africa Limited ("IDC") loan to Nkomati Anthracite Proprietary Limited ("Nkomati"), the expansion at
Nkomati will be the first significant growth focus point for Sentula. The Group has been downscaling operations since 2010.
Our focus remains on businesses that have good investment characteristics and yield attractive returns on capital.
OVERVIEW
- Basic loss per share increased to 7,40 cents (2015: 5,50 cents)
- Headline loss per share improved to 4,01 cents (2015: 5,59 cents)
- Net asset value per share after the rights issue: 23 cents (2015: 121 cents)
The Group's results include the following:
- Increased anthracite production at Nkomati
- A further reduction in corporate head office costs
- Exploration drilling operations returning to profitability
- Further wind-down of opencast mining operations through the closure of CCT
OPERATIONAL REVIEW
The Group's operating segments are broadly defined as Overburden Drilling and Blasting, Mobile Crane Hire, Exploration Drilling,
Anthracite Mining and Opencast Mining Services.
Overburden drilling and blasting
JEF Drill and Blast Proprietary Limited ("JEF") provides drilling and blasting services to Group companies as well as external clients. JEF's
performance during the period was affected by the closure and winding down of CCT, Sentula's chrome contract miner, above normal
rainfall in November, unplanned reductions in drilling meters at a key customer as well as unexpected breakdowns and arrear
maintenance catchup. New contracts awarded to JEF, a surprisingly vibrant market as well as investment in seventeen additional drill rigs
subsequent to the interim period positions it well for the remainder of the financial year.
Mobile crane hire
Ritchie Crane Hire Proprietary Limited ("Ritchie") provides heavy lifting crane services to a variety of blue chip customers. Ritchie
continues to be a steady and consistent performer. During the six month period Ritchie was awarded four new contracts by Anglo Coal
and two new contracts by Glencore. A revival in new projects and tenders driven by large customers suggest that the cycle has turned,
which contributed to the decision to invest in two additional cranes subsequent to the interim period.
Exploration drilling
The clearest indication of an upswing in the commodity cycle is to be found in the performance of Geosearch's operations in South Africa,
Mozambique and Botswana. Geosearch has delivered its first profit during this interim period since 2012 on the back of newly awarded
contracts in Botswana and South Africa as well as the reactivation of exploration activities at Vale's large coal mine in Tete, Mozambique.
Operations in all three jurisdictions are well positioned to take advantage of any further acceleration in mining exploration activities.
Anthracite Mining
Sentula's 60% owned Nkomati Anthracite Mine achieved record open-pit production and broke even during the interim period. A loan
amounting to R151 million was approved by the IDC for the reopening and restarting of the underground mining operations as well as
increasing plant capacity. Underground make-safe operations are scheduled to start during the third quarter of 2017 with steady state
production targeted for the first quarter of 2018.
Opencast mining services
Continuing operations
The merging of the best elements of Benicon Opencast Mining Proprietary Limited ("Benicon") with Close-Up Mining Proprietary Limited
("Close-Up") whereby Sentula would dispose of its 50,5% investment in Sentula Coal Proprietary Limited ("Sentula Coal") for a 40%
investment in Close-Up, has been cancelled due to various Conditions Precedent not being met. Sentula Coal, as the contracting party
with Anglo Coal, will make use of sub-contractors to complete the contracts and ensure that any commitment to Anglo Coal is fulfilled.
Discontinued operations
Benicon, Sentula's largest bulk earthmoving business, was closed-down as at 30 June 2016. The winding down process is progressing well
and should be completed by financial year-end 2017. CCT which used to provide contract mining services to Samancor, was closed-down
during October 2016. The proceeds from the sale of CCT plant and equipment were used to reduce debt at Group level.
STRATEGIC UPDATE
The ongoing support of our key shareholders during the past financial period continued to facilitate the restructuring of operations and
reduction in debt. Our strategic objectives remain:
- the settlement of outstanding senior Group debt by 31 March 2017;
- reduction in the Group's exposure to opencast mining services;
- investment in performing businesses Ritchie and JEF;
- unlocking value in Nkomati through the recapitalization and restarting of underground mining operations; and
- returning to profitability.
OUTLOOK
We are satisfied that Sentula remains on track to achieve its strategic goals during the 2017 financial year. Despite the fact that there are
clear indications that the commodity cycle has turned, we prefer not paying too much attention to macro-economic factors or predictions,
but rather to focus on the things within our control. We continue to focus on each business' individual requirements, drivers and dynamics
to determine what is required for each to remain competitive and be profitable. Our sole aim is to deliver attractive returns on capital to
our shareholders over time and by doing so outperform the market.
LITIGATION MATTERS
Argent Industrial Limited - Golden Autumn Trust matter
During 2010 and as part of the winding up process in the insolvent estate of the Golden Autumn Trust ("GAT"), a trust controlled by
former director Jason Holland, the trustees of the GAT instituted action against Argent Industrial Limited ("Argent") for R8.8 million plus
interest, and costs. Sentula and Megacube Mining Proprietary Limited ("Megacube") were joined as third parties to the action by Argent. On
4 March 2015, judgment was granted in favor of the GAT trustees against Argent for payment of R8.8 million plus interest and costs, which
costs included the cost of two counsel. Argent's claims against Sentula and Megacube were dismissed. Argent applied for leave to appeal,
which was granted on 8 May 2015. The appeal is expected to be heard in September 2017. The estimated total quantum of the trustees'
claim is currently approximately R20 million, including interest.
Argent Industrial Limited - Fuel matter
During 2010, Megacube instituted action against Argent and various of its subsidiaries. The claim relates to the purchase of fuel, lubricants
and other products from Engen Petroleum Limited by Megacube during the 2006-2008 financial years, on the Argent group's behalf, for
which it has not received payment. Megacube claims a total amount of R29.5 million plus interest and costs from Argent and its
subsidiaries. Pleadings have closed and discovery will now be exchanged, enabling Megacube to apply for a trial date. The estimated total
quantum of Megacube's claim is currently approximately R75 million, including interest.
Keaton Mining Proprietary Limited / Megacube
During April 2016 the arbitrator dismissed Megacube's claim despite Keaton Mining Proprietary Limited ("Keaton") not disputing its
liability and found Megacube to be liable to Keaton in respect of three of the Keaton claims for damages, including legal costs. The
quantum of the liability is to be determined separately in later arbitral proceedings before the arbitrator.
Even though the quantum of the liability is yet to be determined, based on the award made, Megacube has estimated a possible loss in
favour of Keaton's three counterclaims of R92 million as well as the R42 million in respect of Megacube's receivable. These amounts were
provided for in the 30 June 2016 results.
In June 2016 Megacube launched a high court application to set aside the award on the basis of gross irregularities as well as the arbitrator
exceeding his powers. This includes dismissal of Megacube's R42 million claim despite Keaton admitting its liability in the arbitration. The
application was heard at the High Court on 13 March 2017 and we await the outcome of the hearing.
Casper Scharrighuisen
Megacube and the Trustees of the insolvent estate of Mr Casper Scharrighuisen ("Scharrighuisen"), a former director, have instituted
legal proceedings against Scharrighuisen and related entities in the Netherlands, the British Virgin Islands and Curacao in ongoing
attempts to locate and secure Scharrighuisen's assets. Megacube currently has two judgments against Scharrighuisen, in excess of R383m,
both of which remain unsatisfied.
On behalf of the Board
Ralph Patmore Jacques Badenhorst
Non-executive Chairman Chief Executive Officer
Woodmead
31 March 2017
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
Unaudited Reviewed six Audited
six months months to fifteen
to December September months to
2016 2015 June 2016
R'000 Restated* Restated*
Revenue 615 432 399 962 1 018 422
Profit\(loss) from operations 14 205 9 633 (11 759)
Net profit on disposal of assets 285 921 1 828
Impairment of plant and equipment (11 535) - -
Megacube arbitration award - - (129 051)
Impairment of other receivable - - (3 568)
Operating profit\(loss) 2 955 10 554 (142 550)
Finance charges (9 168) (14 039) (35 652)
Loss before taxation (6 213) (3 485) (178 202)
Taxation (4 076) (4 059) 11 326
Loss for the period from continuing operations (10 289) (7 544) (166 876)
Discontinued operations
Loss for the period from discontinued operations attributable to the owners of the
parent (76 739) (25 309) (302 501)
Total loss for the period (87 028) (32 853) (469 377)
Loss attributable to:
- Owners of the parent (85 982) (32 853) (447 429)
Continuing operations (9 243) (7 544) (144 928)
Discontinued operations (76 739) (25 309) (302 501)
- Non controlling interest (1 046) - (21 948)
Continuing operations (1 046) - (21 948)
Discontinued operations - - -
Basic and diluted loss per share (cents) (7,40) (5,50) (61,27)
- continuing operations (cents) (0,80) (1,26) (19,84)
- discontinued operations (cents) (6,60) (4,24) (41,43)
Shares in issue at end of the period excluding treasury shares ('000) 1 162 010 581 005 1 162 010
Weighted average shares in issue at the end of the period excluding treasury shares
('000) (2015 restated for the rights issue) 1 162 010 596 708 730 200
*Restated due to Benicon Opencast, CCT and Benicon Sales being classified as discontinued operations.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Unaudited Reviewed six Audited
six months months to fifteen
to December September months to
2016 2015 June 2016
R'000 Restated Restated
Loss for the period (87 028) (32 853) (469 377)
Other comprehensive income
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations (10 704) 978 (21 843)
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of income tax (10 704) 978 (21 843)
Total comprehensive loss for the period (97 732) (31 875) (491 220)
Loss attributable to:
- Owners of the parent (96 686) (31 875) (469 272)
Continuing operations (19 947) (6 566) (166 771)
Discontinued operations (76 739) (25 309) (302 501)
- Non controlling interest (1 046) - (21 948)
Continuing operations (1 046) - (21 948)
Discontinued operations - - -
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
Unaudited Reviewed six Audited
six months months to fifteen
to December September months to
R'000 2016 2015 June 2016
ASSETS
Total non-current assets 488 185 962 528 654 052
Property, plant and equipment 418 437 896 511 586 014
Restricted investments 4 560 285 2 850
Goodwill 37 427 37 427 37 427
Deferred income tax asset 27 761 28 305 27 761
Total current assets 299 485 366 582 283 737
Inventories 25 575 66 190 33 402
Trade and other receivables 242 312 276 268 213 792
Cash and cash equivalents 29 799 24 117 32 822
Current tax receivable 1 799 7 3 721
Assets of disposal group classified as held-for-sale 109 408 2 946 105 174
Total assets 897 078 1 332 056 1 042 963
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent 268 723 700 137 365 409
Share capital 2 097 075 1 994 406 2 097 075
Reserves 75 590 111 667 86 294
Accumulated loss (1 903 942) (1 405 936) (1 817 960)
Non-controlling interest (22 994) - (21 948)
Total equity 245 729 700 137 343 461
LIABILITIES
Total non-current liabilities 144 547 163 689 147 284
Loans and borrowings - 1 143 -
Rehabilitation provision 71 172 67 981 69 889
Finance lease obligations 10 902 27 129 14 301
Deferred income tax liabilities 62 473 67 436 63 094
Total current liabilities 504 791 468 230 525 048
Trade and other payables 257 318 218 847 230 179
Megacube arbitration award 92 331 - 92 331
Deferred revenue 5 331 - 25 331
Loans and borrowings 18 827 94 809 33 500
Finance lease obligations 16 421 20 988 9 840
Bank overdraft 68 678 80 179 86 841
Current income tax liabilities 45 885 53 407 47 026
Liabilities of disposal group classified as held-for-sale 2 011 - 27 170
Total liabilities 651 349 631 919 699 502
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 897 078 1 332 056 1 042 963
Net asset value per share (excluding treasury shares) 23 cents 121 cents 31 cents
Tangible net asset value per share (excluding goodwill)- excluding treasury shares)
(2015 restated for the rights issue) 20 cents 114 cents 28 cents
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Unaudited Reviewed six Audited
six months months to fifteen
to December September months to
R'000 2016 2015 June 2016
Cash flows from operating activities (19 828) 75 253 53 475
Cash flows from operating activities before working capital changes 9 367 48 968 (17 390)
Changes in working capital (19 622) 52 258 118 119
Income taxes paid (1 442) (8 720) (9 719)
Interest paid (8 131) (17 253) (37 535)
Cash flows from investing activities 42 545 (19 692) 6 485
Interest received 396 583 1 699
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (12 237) (25 792) (56 888)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment 53 365 3 505 61 733
Proceeds from disposal of assets held-for-sale 2 731 2 297 2 791
Movement in restricted investments (1 710) (285) (2 850)
Cash flows from financing activities (11 497) (51 902) (47 220)
Decrease in borrowings (14 679) (40 882) (101 606)
Finance lease advances 10 231 - 1 371
Finance lease payments (7 049) (11 020) (49 654)
Proceeds from the rights issue - - 104 581
Payment of transaction costs related to the rights issue - - (1 912)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 11 220 3 659 12 740
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period (49 120) (60 569) (60 569)
Exchange (loss)\gain on cash and cash equivalents (946) 848 (1 291)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (38 846) (56 062) (49 120)
Cash and cash equivalents classified as held-for-sale 33 - 4 899
Cash and cash equivalents per statement of financial position (38 879) (56 062) (54 019)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period (38 846) (56 062) (49 120)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Share- Foreign Total
based currency Non- ordinary
Share payment Treasury translation Accumulated controlling shareholders'
R'000 capital reserve shares reserve loss Total interest funds
Restated balance as at 31 March
2015 2 020 304 34 184 (25 898) 76 505 (1 373 083) 732 012 - 732 012
Loss for the period - - - - (32 853) (32 853) - (32 853)
Other comprehensive income - - - 978 - 978 - 978
Balance as at 30 September 2015 2 020 304 34 184 (25 898) 77 483 (1 405 936) 700 137 - 700 137
Loss for the period - - - - (414 576) (414 576) (21 948) (436 524)
Other comprehensive loss - - - (22 821) - (22 821) - (22 821)
Transactions with owners, recorded
directly in equity
Shares issued for cash 104 581 - - - - 104 581 - 104 581
Rights issue transaction costs (1 912) - - - - (1 912) - (1 912)
Share options forfeited - (2 552) - - 2 552 - - -
Balance as at 30 June 2016 2 122 973 31 632 (25 898) 54 662 (1 817 960) 365 409 (21 948) 343 461
Loss for the period - - - - (85 982) (85 982) (1 046) (87 028)
Other comprehensive loss - - - (10 704) - (10 704) - (10 704)
Balance as at 31 December 2016 2 122 973 31 632 (25 898) 43 958 (1 903 942) 268 723 (22 994) 245 729
INFORMATION ABOUT REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
The Group is organised into five operating segments, namely Overburden Drilling and Blasting, Mobile Crane Hire, Exploration Drilling,
Anthracite Mining and Opencast Mining Services, as described below. The strategic business units offer different services within the
mining industry and are managed separately due to different equipment, technology and skills requirements.
Benicon and CCT have been disclosed as discontinued operations due to the wind-down of these operations. Benicon Sales is in the process
of being disposed of and has been disclosed as a discontinued operation. Sentula Coal is included in opencast mining services continued
operations. Segment performance is measured based on the segment profit before interest and income tax. Inter-segment revenue is priced
on an arm's length basis.
Opencast Overburden Mobile Corporate
mining Exploration drilling and crane Anthracite and other
(R'000) services drilling blasting hire mining services Total
Unaudited six months ended 31 December 2016
Total segment revenue 356 095 82 924 147 406 41 114 95 632 - 723 171
Inter-segment revenue (1 775) (1 606) (19 986) (127) - - (23 494)
External revenue 354 320 81 318 127 420 40 987 95 632 - 699 677
External revenue from continuing operations 270 075 81 318 127 420 40 987 95 632 - 615 432
External revenue from discontinued operations 84 245 - - - - - 84 245
Total segment results pre-impairment 4 506 3 162 3 994 13 215 (1 508) (9 164) 14 205
Impairment of plant and equipment (11 535) - - - - - (11 535)
Net gain on disposal of assets - 115 105 65 - - 285
Operating profit\(loss) from continuing
operations (7 029) 3 277 4 099 13 280 (1 508) (9 164) 2 955
Total segment results pre-impairment (50 084) - - - - - (50 084)
Net gain on disposal of assets 2 193 - - - - - 2 193
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (27 106) - - - - - (27 106)
Impairment of assets held-for-sale (3 258) - - - - - (3 258)
Operating loss from discontinued operations (78 255) - - - - - (78 255)
Reviewed six months ended 30 September 2015 - restated
Total segment revenue 411 266 111 538 170 042 37 777 57 568 550 788 741
Inter-segment revenue (387) (1 189) - (55) (10 102) (550) (12 283)
External revenue 410 879 110 349 170 042 37 722 47 466 - 776 458
External revenue from continuing operations 34 383 110 349 170 042 37 722 47 466 - 399 962
External revenue from discontinued operations 376 496 - - - - - 376 496
Total segment results pre-impairment 1 136 (3 362) 22 001 11 685 (2 675) (19 152) 9 633
Net gain on disposal of assets - - 58 - (4) 2 56
Gain on disposal of assets held-for-sale 865 - - - - - 865
Operating profit\(loss) from continuing
operations 2 001 (3 362) 22 059 11 685 (2 679) (19 150) 10 554
Total segment results pre-impairment (21 778) - - - - - (21 778)
Loss on disposal of assets (378) - - - - - (378)
Operating loss from discontinued operations (22 156) - - - - - (22 156)
RECONCILIATION OF HEADLINE LOSS
Unaudited six months to December Reviewed six months to September Audited fifteen months to June 2016 -
R'000 2016 2015 - Restated Restated
Discon- Discon- Discon-
Continuing tinued Continuing tinued Continuing tinued
operations operations Group operations operations Group operations operations Group
Loss for the period attributable
to equity holders of the parent (9 243) (76 739) (85 982) (7 544) (25 309) (32 853) (144 928) (302 501) (447 429)
Adjusted for:
Profit on disposal of plant and
equipment (285) - (285) (60) - (60) (1 831) (8 607) (10 438)
Loss on disposal of plant and
equipment - 4 656 4 656 4 379 383 - 776 776
Profit on disposal of held-for-
sale assets - (6 849) (6 849) (865) - (865) - - -
Scrapping of assets - - - - - - - 511 511
Impairment of assets held-for-
sale - 3 258 3 258 - - - - - -
Impairment of property, plant
and equipment 11 535 27 106 38 641 - - - - 138 846 138 846
Tax effect of above adjustments - - - 16 - 16 - 53 53
Headline profit\(loss) attributed
to ordinary shareholders 2 007 (48 568) (46 561) (8 449) (24 930) (33 379) (146 759) (170 922) (317 681)
Weighted headline and diluted
earnings\(loss) per share (cents)
(2015 restated for the rights issue) 0,17 (4,18) (4,01) (1,42) (4,17) (5,59) (20,10) (23,41) (43,51)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Basis of preparation
The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2016 were prepared under
the supervision of Mr JC Lemmer (CA) SA in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards IAS 34 - Interim Financial
Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements as
issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa and the Listings
Requirements of the JSE Limited.
The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in the
annual financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Group's financial statements for the fifteen months ended
30 June 2016, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the Internal
Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
The accounting standards and amendments to issued accounting standards and interpretations, which are relevant to the Group, but not
yet effective on 31 December 2016 have not been early adopted. It is expected that, where applicable, these standards and amendments
will be adopted on each respective effective date, except where specifically identified.
These results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's auditors.
2. Change in year-end
As announced by the Company on SENS on 22 March 2016, Sentula has, with effect from 30 June 2016, amended its financial year-end
from 31 March to 30 June. When comparing results for the six months ended 31 December 2016 to the six months ended 30 September
2015, it should be noted that rain during the summer months as well as the December holiday season might have a seasonality impact
on the results.
3. Accounting policies
The significant accounting policies, judgements, estimates and methods of computation are in terms of IFRS and are consistent in all
material respects with those applied in the financial statements for the fifteen months ended 30 June 2016 and are presented in South
African rand, which is the functional and presentational currency.
There have been no material changes to the items measured at fair value as disclosed in the financial statements subsequent to 30 June
2016. The directors consider that the carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities recorded at amortised cost approximate their fair
values.
4. Assets and liabilities classified as held-for-sale
Unaudited
six months Reviewed six Audited fifteen
to December months to months to June
R'000 2016 September 2015 2016
Assets held-for-sale
Property, plant and equipment 98 477 2 946 59 003
Inventories 8 508 - -
Trade and other receivables 2 390 - 41 272
Cash and cash equivalents 33 - 4 899
109 408 2 946 105 174
Liabilities held-for-sale
Trade and other payables 2 011 - 27 170
2 011 - 27 170
Unaudited
six months Reviewed six Audited fifteen
to December months to months to June
R'000 2016 September 2015 2016
Assets held-for-sale
Sentula Coal - - 46 171
Benicon Sales 10 953 - -
Benicon Property 30 595 - -
Surplus plant and equipment 67 860 2 946 59 003
109 408 2 946 105 174
Liabilities held-for-sale
Sentula Coal - - 27 170
Benicon Sales 2 011 - -
2 011 - 27 170
Sentula Coal transaction
During the previous financial period, Sentula Coal was classified as held-for-sale as a result of a merger agreement entered into between
Sentula, Sentula Coal and Close-Up, as announced on SENS on 27 June 2016. The transaction has been cancelled due to various Conditions
Precedent not being met. Sentula Coal can therefore no longer be classified as held-for-sale as the requirements of IFRS 5 are not met.
Benicon Sales transaction
During the period, the Board took a decision to dispose of Benicon Sales. As all the requirements of IFRS 5 have been met, Benicon Sales
has been classified as held-for-sale and a discontinued operation.
Benicon Opencast Property disposal
As announced on SENS on 13 February 2017, Sentula Mining Services Proprietary Limited will dispose of its property situated in Witbank
(portion 568 of the Farm Naauwpoort No.335) to Inala Mining Services Proprietary Limited. An impairment loss of
R10.1 million was recognised on the property before being transferred to assets held-for-sale.
CCT assets
During the period, the operations at CCT were discontinued and all the plant and equipment is in the process of being disposed of to
settle the senior debt.
5. Discontinued operations and re-presentation on prior year results
Sentula is in the process of closing down Benicon and CCT and they have been presented as discontinued operations. Benicon Sales is in
the process of being disposed of and has also been disclosed as a discontinued operation in the opencast mining segment. The
comparative figures in the Income Statement, Statement of Comprehensive Income, basic and headline loss per share have been restated.
Financial performance relating to these discontinued operations for the period is set out below:
Unaudited
six months Reviewed six Audited fifteen
to December months to months to June
R'000 2016 September 2015 2016
Revenue 84 245 376 496 805 267
Cost of sales (125 808) (370 512) (925 551)
Gross (loss)\profit (41 563) 5 984 (120 284)
Other income 411 32 7 238
Net gain on disposal of assets held-for-sale 2 193 - -
Profit\(loss) on disposal of assets - (378) 7 834
Impairment of property, plant and equipment (27 106) - (138 846)
Impairment of assets held-for-sale (3 258) - -
Administration expenses (8 932) (27 794) (54 814)
Operating loss (78 255) (22 156) (298 872)
Net finance expense (1 894) (5 019) (9 815)
Loss before taxation (80 149) (27 175) (308 687)
Taxation 3 410 1 866 6 186
Loss for the period from discontinued operations (76 739) (25 309) (302 501)
6. Rights issue
During the first quarter of 2016, Sentula embarked on a partially underwritten renounceable rights offer in terms of which 100 rights
offer shares were issued for every 100 shares held at a subscription price of 18 cents per rights offer share. The Company raised
R104.6 million. Following the issue of the rights offer shares, the number of Sentula shares in issue is 1 167 564 491. The 30 September 2015
number of issued shares has been adjusted by 15 702 846 shares to account for the bonus component of the Rights issue.
7. Contingent assets
During 2010 and as part of the winding up process in the insolvent estate of the Golden Autumn Trust ("GAT"), a trust controlled by
former director Jason Holland, the trustees of the GAT instituted action against Argent Industrial Limited ("Argent") for R8.8 million plus
interest, and costs. On 4 March 2015, judgment was granted in favor of the GAT trustees against Argent for payment of R8.8 million plus
interest and costs. Argent applied for leave to appeal, which was granted on 8 May 2015. The appeal is expected to be heard in September
2017. The estimated total quantum of the trustees' claim is currently approximately R20 million, including interest and has not been
accounted for in the accounting records.
8. Contingent liabilities
Keaton sought, in one of its claims in the arbitration, compensation for the value of run of mine ("ROM") coal allegedly not extracted
amounting to R39.5 million based on 386 592 tons. As an alternative to this claim Keaton claimed an amount of R48.6 million in respect
of the cost to remove the overburden above the coal allegedly not extracted. The higher amount of R48.6 million was provided for.
However, the arbitrator awarded Keaton tonnage substantially in excess of what it sought, namely for 657 583 tons ROM coal allegedly
not extracted. The additional 270 991 tons of ROM coal awarded under this claim, with an estimated value of R45 million, is challenged
in the mentioned high court application. As a result, no further provision has been made above the compensation originally sought by
Keaton.
9. Events after the reporting period
On 24 February 2017 Sentula announced on SENS that Nkomati has successfully secured a loan in the amount of R151.6 million from the
IDC. The advancement of the loan remains subject to various conditions precedent, including, inter alia, the submission by Nkomati of
copies of all relevant environmental management approvals to the IDC; and the warehousing by the shareholders in Nkomati of an
aggregate 16.1% of the issued share capital of Nkomati for the benefit of the local community.
On 13 February 2017 Sentula announced on SENS that it will dispose of its Benicon property, situated in Witbank (Portion 568 of the Farm
Naauwpoort No. 335) for an amount of R30.9 million. As part of the consideration for the Disposal Sentula's liabilities arising out of or in
relation to the initial acquisition by Sentula of Nkomati in March 2007 will be settled.
The directors are not aware of any other subsequent events that occurred between the reporting period up to the date of this report,
not otherwise dealt within this report.
10. Going concern
The financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis. The basis presumes that funds will be available to finance future
operations and that the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities, contingent obligations and commitments will occur in the
ordinary course of business. Although the current liabilities of the Group exceed its current assets, due to the nature of these liabilities
the directors have every reason to believe that funds will be available to finance future operations and that the realisation of assets and
settlement of liabilities, contingent obligations and commitments will occur in the ordinary course of business. Based on Sentula
subsidiaries' cash flow forecasts for the 2017 financial year, the Group is expected to meet all its obligations during this period.
Directors: RB Patmore* (Chairman), JC Badenhorst (Chief Executive Officer), JC Lemmer (Financial Director), DR Zihlangu#, SP Naudé*, ME Gama*, T de Bruyn#
*Independent non-executive #Non-executive
Company Secretary: GC Cross
Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
2nd Floor, Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, 2196.
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown. Tel (011) 370-5000
Sponsor: Questco Proprietary Limited
Auditor: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
Registered address: Ground Floor, Building 14, Woodlands Office Park, Woodmead, 2080
PO Box 76, Woodmead, 2080 Tel (011) 656-130
www.sentula.co.za
Abbreviations: ("Argent") Argent Industrial Limited; ("Benicon")Benicon Opencast Mining Proprietary Limited;("Close-Up") Close-Up Mining Proprietary Limited ;
("CCT") Classic Challenge Trading Proprietary Limited ; ("Geosearch") Companies in the Group that performs exploration drilling services ; ("IDC") Industrial
Development Corporation of South Africa Limited; ("JEF") JEF Drill and Blast Proprietary Limited ; ("Megacube") Megacube Proprietary Limited; ("Nkomati")
Nkomati Anthracite Proprietary Limited ; ("Ritchie") Ritchie Crane Hire Proprietary Limited ; ("Sentula Coal") Sentula Coal Proprietary Limited ; "Sentula"
Sentula Mining Limited ; "the Group" Sentula Mining Limited, its subsidiaries associates and affiliates; ("ROM") run of mine; ("Benicon Sales") Benicon Sales
Proprietary Limited.
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