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Reviewed group preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2017
City Lodge Hotels Limited
Registration number: 1986/002864/06
Share code: CLH
ISIN: ZAE 000117792
Reviewed group preliminary results
for the year ended 30 June 2017
- Average occupancies 63%
2016: 66%
- Normalised diluted HEPS (3%)
2016: +13%
- Return on equity 22%
2016: 25%
Commentary
Average occupancies at the group’s operations decreased by three percentage points to 63% in the year to 30 June 2017.
In South Africa, the drop in occupancy was similar and was a direct result of the continued deterioration in business
and consumer confidence, ongoing political uncertainty and negligible economic growth. Coastal hotels fared slightly
better than inland hotels, benefiting from inbound tourism. Weekend occupancies were particularly soft.
Occupancies in Botswana mirrored the overall downward trend in South Africa, with that country’s economy closely linked
to South Africa’s. After showing an increase in the first six months, Kenyan occupancies weakened in the last three
months of the year in the lead-up to the country’s 8 August elections. Occupancies should improve now that the elections
are over.
Despite the drop in occupancies, the group demonstrated the resilience of its business model and the strength of its
highly regarded brands in remaining highly profitable and strongly cash generative.
Total revenue for the year grew by 1,8% to R1,52 billion. This was assisted by an inflationary increase in room rates.
Total operating costs, on a normalised basis, increased by 5,0% resulting in a 1,2% point decrease in the normalised
EBITDA margin to 40,6%. Total normalised EBITDA decreased by 1,3% to R616,7 million. Depreciation and amortisation rose
by 6,6%, interest income was R2,0 million higher and interest expense was R1,8 million lower.
Cash deposits of R48,4 million held by Chase Bank Kenya, which was placed into receivership in April 2016, were reclassified
to other investments in the prior financial year. Given the length of time which has elapsed and the uncertainty regarding
timing and extent of access once full banking operations are resumed, it was deemed prudent to impair the carrying value by
50%, resulting in an after tax charge to the income statement of R16,8 million. This has been reversed in the calculation of
normalised earnings.
Normalised headline profit before tax for the group decreased by 2,1% to R501,3 million, while normalised headline earnings
decreased by 3,1% to R362,2 million. Normalised diluted headline earnings per share were down by 3,1% to 833,6 cents.
In line with the group’s established policy of paying out 60% of normalised earnings, a final dividend of R2,28 per
share has been declared, bringing the total dividend for the year to R5,00, which is a decrease of 3,3% on the
previous year.
The funding associated with the group’s BEE transaction, which was concluded in 2008, is due for redemption and/or
repayment on 31 December 2017. As a result the associated liabilities on the balance sheet, which are well covered
by the value of the underlying shares, have been reclassified from non-current to current.
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY
South and Southern Africa
The 147-room Town Lodge Windhoek, Namibia, is making good progress and is expected to open in September 2017. This
will become the group’s third Town Lodge outside of South Africa. Construction of the 148-room City Lodge Hotel Maputo,
Mozambique, is well underway and the hotel is expected to open in the second quarter of 2018.
In South Africa, development and lease agreements have been signed to extend the City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International
Airport by 62 rooms to 365 rooms. Construction has commenced and the new rooms are expected to open in the first quarter of
2018. Plans are well advanced for the development of a 158-room Town Lodge in Umhlanga Ridge and a 90-room Road Lodge in
Polokwane.
East Africa
Development of the 172-room City Lodge Hotel Two Rivers in Nairobi, Kenya, is nearing completion with the hotel expected to
open in October 2017. The 147-room City Lodge Hotel Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is progressing well and is expected to open in
the first quarter of 2018.
The group continues to assess additional opportunities in Southern and Eastern Africa.
OUTLOOK
Trading conditions and therefore occupancies have remained under pressure in the first six weeks of the new financial
year. It is hoped that a catalyst will soon emerge to improve sentiment and provide fresh economic growth impetus that
will stimulate both business and leisure travel.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
The condensed 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. The Listings
Requirements require preliminary reports to be prepared in accordance with the framework concepts and the measurement and
recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as
issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards
Council and to also, as a minimum, contain 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.
The condensed consolidated financial information has been presented on the historical cost basis, except for financial
instruments and share-based payments carried at fair value, and are presented in Rand thousands which is City Lodge’s
functional and presentation currency.
These condensed financial statements were prepared under the supervision of Mr AC Widegger CA(SA), in his capacity as
group financial director.
REVIEW REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
These condensed consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2017 have been reviewed by KPMG Inc., who
expressed an unmodified review conclusion. The auditor’s report does not necessarily report on all of the information
contained in this announcement/financial results. Shareholders are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full
understanding of the nature of the auditor’s engagement they should obtain a copy of the auditor’s report together with the
accompanying financial information from the issuer’s registered office.
DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
The board has approved and declared final dividend number 57 of 228 cents per ordinary share (gross) in respect of the
year ended 30 June 2017.
The dividend will be subject to Dividends Withholding Tax (DWT). In accordance with paragraphs 11.17 (a) (i) to (x)
and 11.17(c) of the JSE Listings Requirements the following additional information is disclosed:
- The dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
- The local Dividends Tax rate is 20% (twenty per centum);
- The gross local dividend amount is 228 cents per ordinary share for shareholders exempt from the Dividends Tax;
- The net local dividend amount is 182,4 cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay the Dividends Tax;
- The company currently has 43 572 293 ordinary shares in issue; and
- The company’s income tax reference number is 9041001711.
Shareholders are advised of the following dates in respect of the final dividend:
Last date to trade cum dividend Tuesday, 5 September 2017
Shares commence trading ex dividend Wednesday, 6 September 2017
Record date Friday, 8 September 2017
Payment of dividend Monday, 11 September 2017
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Wednesday, 6 September 2017 and Friday,
8 September 2017, both days inclusive.
For and on behalf of the board
Bulelani Ngcuka Clifford Ross
Chairman Chief executive
16 August 2017
Condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income
(Reviewed) (Audited)
Year Year
ended ended
30 June % 30 June
R000’s Note 2017 change 2016
Revenue 1 520 410 2 1 493 163
Administration and marketing costs (94 844) (98 019)
BEE transaction charges 2 (587) (858)
Operating costs excluding depreciation (825 850) (773 490)
599 129 (3) 620 796
Depreciation and amortisation (102 779) (96 399)
Results from operating activities 496 350 (5) 524 397
Interest income 6 603 2 268
Total interest expense (77 558) (74 523)
Interest expense (19 167) (21 002)
Notional interest on BEE shareholder loan 2 (5 635) (4 905)
BEE interest expense 2 (4 597) (4 248)
BEE preference dividend 2 (48 159) (44 368)
Profit before taxation 425 395 (6) 452 142
Taxation (130 254) (136 854)
Profit for the period 295 141 (6) 315 288
Other comprehensive income
Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss
Defined benefit plan remeasurements (573) 6 827
Income tax on other comprehensive income 160 (1 912)
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences (35 870) 34 093
Total comprehensive income for the period 258 858 (27) 354 296
Basic earnings per share (cents)
- undiluted 809,8 (7) 868,3
- fully diluted 807,5 (6) 862,9
Condensed consolidated statement
of financial position
(Reviewed) (Audited)
30 June 30 June
R000’s 2017 2016
ASSETS
Non-current assets 1 978 493 1 895 445
Property, plant and equipment 1 917 022 1 844 140
Intangible assets and goodwill 50 486 45 558
Investments 200 -
Deferred taxation 10 785 5 747
Current assets 372 367 306 648
Inventories 6 845 7 734
Trade receivables 95 092 97 408
Other receivables 130 549 35 948
Taxation - 4 389
Other investments 24 217 56 860
Cash and cash equivalents 115 664 104 309
Total assets 2 350 860 2 202 093
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves 934 311 871 828
Share capital and premium 179 377 167 958
BEE investment and incentive scheme shares (526 729) (524 228)
Retained earnings 1 167 252 1 083 082
Other reserves 114 411 145 016
Non-current liabilities 560 688 1 196 572
Interest-bearing borrowings 320 000 270 000
BEE interest-bearing borrowings - 44 120
BEE preference shares - 397 500
BEE shareholder’s loan - 37 893
BEE B preference share dividend accrual - 200 171
Other non-current liabilities 89 517 102 203
Deferred taxation 151 171 144 685
Current liabilities 855 861 133 693
BEE interest-bearing borrowings 44 120 -
BEE preference shares 382 200 -
BEE shareholder’s loan 43 528 -
BEE B preference share dividend accrual 236 466 -
Trade and other payables 142 004 133 693
Taxation payable 7 543 -
Total liabilities 1 416 549 1 330 265
Total equity and liabilities 2 350 860 2 202 093
Note: The company has authorised capital commitments of R656 million of which approximately
R504 million has been contracted. It is anticipated that approximately R629 million will be
spent by 30 June 2018. In addition, R136 million has been authorised in respect of the
construction of buildings to be leased, of which, R65 million (included in other receivables)
has been spent as at 30 June 2017. City Lodge is funding the expenditure during construction
and will be refunded the entire amount, by the landlords, on completion.
Condensed consolidated statement
of changes in equity
BEE
Share investment
capital and incentive
and scheme Other Retained
R000’s premium shares reserves earnings Total
Balance at 1 July 2015 164 002 (515 728) 108 051 971 117 727 442
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 34 093 320 203 354 296
Profit for the period 315 288 315 288
Other comprehensive income
Defined-benefit plan remeasurements, net of tax 4 915 4 915
Foreign currency translation differences 34 093 34 093
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity 3 956 (8 500) 2 872 (208 238) (209 910)
Issue of new ordinary shares 3 956 3 956
Incentive scheme shares (8 500) (11 243) (23 782) (43 525)
Share compensation reserve 14 115 14 115
Dividends paid (184 316) (184 316)
Distribution by BEE structured entity (140) (140)
Balance at 30 June 2016 167 958 (524 228) 145 016 1 083 082 871 828
Total comprehensive income for the period - - (35 870) 294 728 258 858
Profit for the period 295 141 295 141
Other comprehensive income
Defined-benefit plan remeasurements, net of tax (413) (413)
Foreign currency translation differences (35 870) (35 870)
Other movements
Deferred tax on settlement and curtailment of defined-benefit fund (1 095) (1 095)
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity 11 419 (2 501) 5 265 (209 463) (195 280)
Issue of new ordinary shares 11 419 11 419
Incentive scheme shares (2 501) (10 205) (16 368) (29 074)
Share compensation reserve 15 470 15 470
Dividends paid (192 955) (192 955)
Distribution by BEE structured entity (140) (140)
Balance at 30 June 2017 179 377 (526 729) 114 411 1 167 252 934 311
Condensed consolidated statement
of cash flows
(Reviewed) (Audited)
Year ended Year ended
30 June 30 June
R000’s 2017 2016
Operating cash flows before working capital changes 626 227 635 780
(Increase)/decrease in working capital (17 530) 18 841
Cash generated by operations 608 697 654 621
Interest received 6 603 2 268
Interest paid (35 915) (37 593)
Taxation paid (117 034) (129 657)
Dividends paid (192 955) (184 316)
Cash inflows from operating activities 269 396 305 323
Cash utilised in investing activities (267 630) (191 893)
- investment to maintain operations (38 008) (81 963)
- investment to expand operations (164 353) (110 345)
- expenditure refundable on operating leases (65 268) -
- purchase of investment (200) -
- proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 199 415
Cash inflows/(outflows) from financing activities 16 905 (40 659)
- proceeds from issue of ordinary shares 11 419 3 956
- purchase of incentive scheme shares (29 074) (43 525)
- increase in interest-bearing borrowings 50 000 20 000
- redemption of BEE preference shares (15 300) (14 600)
- settlement of retirement benefit obligation - (6 350)
- distribution by BEE structured entity (140) (140)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 18 671 72 771
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 104 309 73 346
Reclassification of cash and cash equivalents to other investments - (56 860)
Effect of movements in exchange rates on other investments 8 663 -
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held (15 979) 15 052
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 115 664 104 309
Note: Cash and cash equivalents held with Chase Bank, Kenya, which was placed into receivership, have
been reclassified as other investments pending the bank resuming full normal operations.
Condensed segment report
Primary segment Courtyard City Lodge Town Lodge Road Lodge
R000’s 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenue 67 139 76 703 790 685 750 948 228 297 227 583 296 104 288 272
EBITDAR 25 274 33 124 470 078 445 741 110 094 111 339 166 863 162 286
Land and hotel building rental
EBITDA
Depreciation (3 846) (4 239) (22 612) (21 779) (7 316) (6 662) (11 670) (11 732)
Results from operating activities
Primary segment Central office and
rest of Africa Total
R000’s 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenue 138 185 149 657 1 520 410 1 493 163
EBITDAR (76 656) (46 930) 695 653 705 560
Land and hotel building rental (96 524) (84 764) (96 524) (84 764)
EBITDA 599 129 620 796
Depreciation (57 335) (51 987) (102 779) (96 399)
Results from operating activities 496 350 524 397
Geographic information South Africa Rest of Africa Total
R000’s 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2016
Revenue 1 382 225 1 343 506 138 185 149 657 1 520 410 1 493 163
Non-current assets - Property, plant and equipment 1 299 533 1 371 592 617 489 472 548 1 917 022 1 844 140
EBITDAR represents earnings after BEE transaction charges but before interest, taxation, depreciation and rental.
EBITDA represents earnings after BEE transaction charges but before interest, taxation and depreciation.
Supplementary information
(Reviewed) (Audited)
Year ended Year ended
30 June % 30 June
R000’s Note 2017 change 2016
1. Headline earnings reconciliation
Profit for the period 295 141 315 288
Loss/(profit) on sale of equipment 249 (229)
Taxation effect (75) 67
Headline earnings 295 315 (6) 315 126
Number of shares in issue (000’s) 43 572 43 407
Weighted average number of shares in issue for EPS calculation (000’s) 3 36 448 36 309
Weighted average number of shares in issue for diluted EPS calculation (000’s) 3 36 548 36 537
Headline earnings per share (cents) 4
- undiluted 810,2 (7) 867,9
- fully diluted 808,0 (6) 862,5
2. Normalised headline earnings reconciliation
Headline earnings 295 315 315 126
BEE transaction charges 587 858
Notional interest charge on BEE shareholder loan 5 635 4 905
BEE interest on interest-bearing borrowings 4 597 4 248
Preference dividends paid by the BEE entities 48 159 44 368
Deferred tax on BEE transactions (1 578) (1 373)
Notional interest income on 10th anniversary employee share trust loan - 2 330
10th anniversary employee share trust transaction charges and DWT 7 49
IFRS 2 share-based payment charge for the 10th anniversary employee share trust 4 306 3 158
Impairment of other investment in Chase Bank Kenya (net of tax) 16 786 -
Gain on settlement and curtailment of defined benefit fund (11 629) -
Normalised headline earnings 362 185 (3) 373 669
Note: The gain realised on the defined-benefit fund follows the curtailment of the
fund following the transfer of all members to the existing defined-contribution fund.
3. Number of shares (000’s)
Weighted average number of shares in issue for EPS calculation 36 448 36 309
BEE shares treated as treasury shares 6 390 6 390
10th anniversary employees share trust treated as treasury shares 509 527
Weighted average number of shares in issue for normalised EPS calculation 43 347 43 226
Weighted average number of shares in issue for diluted EPS calculation 36 548 36 537
BEE shares treated as treasury shares 6 390 6 390
10th anniversary employees share trust treated as treasury shares 509 527
Weighted average number of shares in issue for diluted normalised EPS calculation 43 447 43 454
4. Normalised headline earnings per share (cents)
- undiluted 835,5 (3) 864,5
- fully diluted 833,6 (3) 859,9
5. Dividends declared per share (cents) 500,0 (3) 517,0
- interim 272,0 1 269,0
- final 228,0 (8) 248,0
6. Dividend cover (times)
- calculated on normalised headline earnings 1,7 1,7
7. Interest-bearing debt to total capital and reserves (%)
- calculated on a normalised basis 18,7 16,8
8. Return on equity (%)
- calculated on a normalised basis 21,8 24,5
9. Net asset value per share (cents)
- calculated on a normalised basis 3 928 3 704
Administration
Registered office
The Lodge
Bryanston Gate Office Park
Corner Homestead Avenue and Main Road
Bryanston, 2191
Directors
BT Ngcuka (Chairman), C Ross (Chief executive)*, GG Huysamer, FWJ Kilbourn, MSP Marutlulle, N Medupe, SG Morris,
VM Rague†, Dr KIM Shongwe, AC Widegger*
*Executive †Kenyan
Company secretary
MC van Heerden
Transfer secretaries
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
Rosebank Towers
15 Biermann Avenue
Rosebank, 2196
Sponsor
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
www.clhg.com
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