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Unaudited interim results announcement for the six month period ended 30 June 2017
Sun International Limited
("Sun International" or "the group" or "the Company") Registration number: 1967/007528/06 Share code: SUI ISIN: ZAE 000097580
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT
for the six month period ended 30 June 2017
Condensed group statements of comprehensive income
Period ended six months
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016
Continuing operations
Revenue 7 560 6 349 7 670
Other income - 18 -
Consumables and services (798) (749) (920)
Depreciation and amortisation (822) (600) (788)
Employee costs (1 501) (1 238) (1 474)
Impairment of assets (8) - (269)
Levies and VAT on casino revenue (1 548) (1 267) (1 446)
LPM site owners commission (141) (66) (146)
Promotional and marketing costs (494) (368) (485)
Property and equipment rentals (101) (122) (117)
Property costs (358) (391) (380)
Monticello purchase price differential - (48) -
Other operational costs (782) (607) (823)
Operating profit 1 007 911 822
Foreign exchange losses (12) (481) (82)
Interest income 10 13 20
Fair value adjustment to put liability (162) - 247
Interest expense (515) (407) (542)
Share of equity accounted profits 1 (14) 1
Profit before tax 329 22 466
Tax (198) (230) (256)
Profit/(loss) for the period from continuing operations 131 (208) 210
Profit for the period from discontinued operations 1 32 4
Profit/(loss) for the year 132 (176) 214
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Re-measurements of post-employment benefit obligations - 4 -
Tax on re-measurements of post-employment benefit obligations - (1) -
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Gross loss on cash flow hedges (19) (22) (50)
Currency translation reserve (170) 15 (151)
Total comprehensive (loss)/profit for the period (57) (180) 13
Minorities 190 (207) 109
Ordinary shareholders (58) 31 105
Profit/(loss) for the period 132 (176) 214
Minorities 91 (207) (235)
Ordinary shareholders (148) 27 248
Total comprehensive (loss)/profit for the period (57) (180) 13
Discontinued operations 1 34 4
Continuing operations (149) (7) 244
Total comprehensive (loss)/profit (148) 27 248
Headline earnings and adjusted headline earnings reconciliation
Period ended six months
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016
(Loss)/profit attributable to ordinary shareholders (58) 31 105
Net (profit)/loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment - 21 (9)
Profit on disposal of shares in associates (27) (18) -
Impairment of assets 8 - 269
Tax relief/(expense) on the above items 2 53 (48)
Minorities' interest on the above items (2) (2) (28)
Headline (loss)/earnings (77) 85 289
Straight-line adjustment for rentals 9 11 10
Pre-opening expenses 40 15 4
Transaction costs - 33 4
Restructure and related costs 15 - -
Monticello purchase price adjustment - 48 -
Amortisation of Dreams S.A. intangible assets raised as part of the PPA 73 18 104
Foreign exchange losses on intercompany and minority loans 12 467 80
Interest on Time Square Note 22 - 43
Discount on Tsogo settlement - - 20
Share-based payments expense 8 - -
Fair value adjustment on put options 162 - (247)
Tax on the above items (36) (52) 42
Minorities' interest on the above items (36) (353) (111)
Reversal of the Sun International Employee Share Trusts' consolidation(i) 2 2 3
Other 12 18 (9)
Adjusted headline earnings 206 292 232
(i) The consolidation of the Sun International Employee Share Trust is reversed in the calculation of adjusted headline earnings as
the group does not receive the economic benefits of the Trust.
Cents Cents Cents
per share per share per share
Earnings/(loss) per share
basic (59) 32 107
diluted (59) 32 107
Dividends per share - 135 -
Diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 198 280 223
Condensed group statements of financial position
Period ended six months
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Restated
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 17 978 16 984 17 329
Intangible assets 2 669 3 251 2 987
Equity accounted investment 17 15 16
Available-for-sale investment 48 48 48
Loans and receivables 83 23 24
Pension fund asset 33 36 33
Deferred tax 402 365 862
21 230 20 722 21 299
Current assets
Accounts receivable and other 1 498 2 036 1 473
Cash and cash equivalents 1 060 1 301 1 123
2 558 3 337 2 596
Non-current assets held for sale 76 169 170
Total assets 23 864 24 228 24 065
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary shareholders' equity before put option reserve 2 340 2 703 2 379
Put option reserve (4 799) (5 252) (4 651)
Ordinary shareholders' equity (2 459) (2 549) (2 272)
Minorities' interest 2 907 3 671 2 936
448 1 122 664
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax 251 343 820
Borrowings 11 292 9 980 10 731
Other non-current liabilities 966 896 916
Put option liability 4 799 5 252 4 651
17 308 16 471 17 118
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other 2 299 2 505 2 451
Borrowings 3 763 4 082 3 786
6 062 6 587 6 237
Non-current liabilities held for sale 46 48 46
Total liabilities 23 416 23 106 23 401
Total equity and liabilities 23 864 24 228 24 065
Group statement of changes in equity
Ordinary
share-
holders'
Share Treasury Foreign Share Reserve equity Ordinary
capital shares and currency based Available- for non- Hedging before put Put share-
and share translation payment for-sale controlling and other Retained option option holders' Minorities' Total
R million premium options reserve reserve reserve interests reserve earnings reserve reserves equity interest equity
Unaudited
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2017
Balance at 31 December 2016 295 (604) 165 116 4 (2 411) (54) 4 502 2 013 (4 651) (2 638) 3 171 533
Correction of PPA misallocation - - - - - 235 - - 235 - 235 (235) -
Dreams S.A. merger PPA finalisation adjustment - - - - - 131 - - 131 - 131 - 131
Restated balance as at 31 December 2016 295 (604) 165 116 4 (2 045) (54) 4 502 2 379 (4 651) (2 272) 2 936 664
Total comprehensive income for the period - - (71) - - - (19) (58) (148) - (148) 91 (57)
Employee share schemes - - - (1) - - - 1 - - - - -
Fair value of SunWest option - - - - - - - (55) (55) 55 - - -
Fair value of Sun Dreams option - - - - - - - 217 217 (217) - - -
Time Square option - - - - - - - - - (89) (89) - (89)
Foreign exchange on put option - - (103) - - - - - (103) 103 - - -
Realised hedge - - - - - - 50 - 50 - 50 16 66
Subsidiary share issue - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dividends paid - - - - - - - - - - - (136) (136)
Balance at 30 June 2017 295 (604) (9) 115 4 (2 045) (23) 4 607 2 340 (4 799) (2 459) 2 907 448
Unaudited pro forma
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2016
Balance at 31 December 2015 295 (590) 340 118 4 (3 136) 1 4 825 1 857 - 1 857 434 2 291
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (2) - - - (16) 45 27 - 27 (207) (180)
Treasury share options purchased - 1 - - - - - - 1 - 1 - 1
Net deemed treasury shares sold - (18) - - - - - - (18) - (18) - (18)
Employee share schemes - 9 - 11 - - - - 20 - 20 - 20
Delivery of share awards - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dreams S.A. merger transaction - - (1) - - 304 - - 303 - 303 3 451 3 754
Fair value of SunWest option - - - - - - - - - (1 272) (1 272) - (1 272)
Fair value of Sun Dreams option - - - - - - - - - (3 980) (3 980) - (3 980)
Acquisition of minorities' interest - - - - - 604 - - 604 - 604 106 710
Subsidiary share issue - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dividends paid - - - - - - - (91) (91) - (91) (113) (204)
Balance at 30 June 2016 295 (598) 337 129 4 (2 228) (15) 4 779 2 703 (5 252) (2 549) 3 671 1 122
Group statement of changes in equity
Ordinary
share-
holders'
Share Treasury Foreign Share Reserve equity Ordinary
capital shares and currency based Available- for non- Hedging before put Put share-
and share translation payment for-sale controlling and other Retained option option holders' Minorities' Total
R million premium options reserve reserve reserve interests reserve earnings reserve reserves equity interest equity
Audited
FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016
Balance at 30 June 2016 295 (598) 337 129 4 (2 228) (15) 4 779 2 703 (5 252) (2 549) 3 671 1 122
Total comprehensive income for the year - - 182 - - - (39) 105 248 - 248 (235) 13
Net deemed treasury shares sold - (36) - - - - - - (36) - (36) - (36)
Employee share schemes - 30 - (13) - - - - 17 - 17 - 17
Increase in SunWest option - - - - - - - 14 14 (14) - - -
Fair value of Dreams option - - - - - - - (261) (261) 261 - - -
Currency translation differences - - (354) - - - - - (354) 354 - - -
Acquisition of minorities' interest - - - - - (183) - - (183) - (183) (79) (262)
Subsidiary share issue - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Dividends paid - - - - - - - (135) (135) - (135) (186) (321)
Balance at 31 December 2016 295 (604) 165 116 4 (2 411) (54) 4 502 2 013 (4 651) (2 638) 3 171 533
Supplementary information
Period ended six months
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016
EBITDA RECONCILIATION
Operating profit 1 007 911 822
Depreciation and amortisation 822 600 788
Net loss/(profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment* - 21 (9)
Straightline adjustment for rentals* 9 11 10
Impairment of assets* 8 - 269
Pre-opening expenses* 40 15 4
Transaction costs* - 33 4
Profit on disposal of shares in associates (27) (18) -
Share-based payments expense* 8 - -
Monticello purchase price adjustment* - 48 -
Other* 25 12 (4)
Reversal of Sun International Employee Share Trusts' consolidation* 2 14 16
EBITDA 1 894 1 647 1 900
* Items identified above are included as headline and adjusted headline adjustments
impacting operating profit in the segmental analysis.
EBITDA margin (%) 25 26 25
Number of shares ('000)
- in issue after excluding deemed treasury shares 97 856 97 977 97 903
- for EPS calculation 97 933 98 214 97 925
- for diluted EPS calculation 97 933 98 214 97 932
- for adjusted headline EPS calculation 104 132 104 140 104 140
- for diluted adjusted headline EPS calculation 104 132 104 140 104 147
Earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
- basic (loss)/earnings per share (59) 32 107
- headline (loss)/earnings per share (78) 87 295
- adjusted headline earnings per share 198 280 223
- diluted (loss)/earnings per share (59) 32 107
- diluted headline (loss)/earnings per share (78) 87 295
- diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 198 280 223
Continued - earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
- basic (loss)/earnings per share (60) (1) 103
- headline (loss)/earnings per share (79) 54 291
- adjusted headline earnings per share 197 250 219
- diluted basic (loss)/earnings per share (60) (1) 103
- diluted headline (loss)/earnings per share (79) 54 291
- diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 197 252 219
Period ended six months
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016
Discontinued - Earnings per share (cents)
- basic earnings per share 1 33 4
- headline earnings per share 1 33 4
- adjusted headline earnings per share 1 30 4
- diluted basic earnings per share 1 33 4
- diluted headline earnings per share 1 33 4
- diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 1 28 4
TAX RATE RECONCILIATION
Profit/(loss) before tax 329 22 466
Share of associates' profits (1) 14 (1)
Adjusted profit/(loss) before tax 328 36 465
% % %
Effective tax rate (excluding Time Square settlements) 60 622 55
Preference share dividends (5) (44) (4)
Prior year over/(under) provisions - (15) 1
Withholding taxes (1) 22 -
Foreign tax rate variation 2 43 1
Exempt income 2 14 17
Exempt income - capital gains 1 178 -
Foreign monetary adjustments and government incentives 9 41 1
Monticello purchase price adjustment - (53) -
Reversal of deferred tax assets - - (20)
Capital allowances and disallowed expenditure (40) (780) (23)
South African corporate tax rate 28 28 28
KEY METRICS
EBITDA to interest (times) 3.4 4.2 3.6
Borrowings to EBITDA (times) 3.9 4.3 3.8
Net asset value per share (Rand) 21.15 27.59 21.45
Capital expenditure 1 517 1 529 2 218
Capital commitments 871 4 404 3 385
Correction of Dreams S.A. PPA
An amount of R235 million relating to the non-controlling reserve was in error allocated to minorities in the provisional PPA
workings. This has been corrected by restating the opening balances of minorities' interest and the reserve for non-controlling
interest.
Condensed group statements of cash flow
Period ended six months
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016
Cash generated by operations before: 1 898 1 661 1 780
Time Square settlements - (715) -
Vacation Club timeshare sales 78 58 83
Working capital changes (135) 659 509
Cash generated by operations 1 841 1 663 2 372
Tax paid (411) (395) (139)
Cash generated by operating activities 1 430 1 268 2 233
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (1 485) (1 506) (2 185)
Purchase of intangible assets (32) (38) (52)
Payment of purchase differential - (345) -
Proceeds on disposal of PPE and intangibles 4 7 33
Proceeds on disposal of investment 121 226
Loan and investment income 9 13 20
Cash flows from investing activities (1 383) (1 643) (2 184)
Purchase of treasury shares (11) (18) (36)
Dividends paid (136) (203) (321)
Interest paid (592) (385) (508)
Purchase of additional shares in subsidiaries - (272) (262)
Disposal of shares in subsidiaries - 111 -
Movement in borrowings 685 1 841 994
Net cash inflow from financing activities (54) 1 074 (133)
Effect of exchange rates upon cash and cash equivalents (58) (58) (91)
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents (65) 641 (175)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 1 134 668 1 309
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 1 069 1 309 1 134
Assets held for sale (9) (8) (11)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period excluding non-current assets held for sale 1 060 1 301 1 123
COMMENTARY
Introduction
Over the past few years, Sun International has made a number of significant investments including the:
- development of Time Square in Menlyn, Pretoria;
- acquisition of the minorities' interest in Monticello;
- development of the Ocean Sun casino in Panama and the Sun Nao casino in Colombia;
- merger with Dreams S.A. in Chile;
- significant upgrades to Sun City; and
- acquisition of a 70% equity interest in Sun Slots (formerly GPI Slots).
All of the above investments and acquisitions were funded with debt resulting in a significant increase in the group's gearing levels. At the same time,
the South African economy has deteriorated and business confidence has declined placing pressure on consumer disposable income. As a
consequence, we have experienced disappointing revenue growth for a number of years. With the decline in commodity prices, the Chile economy has
also come under pressure although the outlook has improved over the past few months. The Panama and Colombia investments are not meeting initial
expectations and we are working towards either downscaling or exiting these businesses alternatively reducing the term of the Colombia property
lease.
For the period to 30 June 2017 our focus has shifted from a growth and investment phase to one of getting "back to basics". This has entailed critically
reviewing several aspects of our business model, among others, increasing disciplines across the organisation, improving system utilisation and driving
efficiencies. We are carefully analysing capital allocation and managing cash flow, which despite the disappointing performance, has enabled the group
to grow free cash flow before expansion activities. A lot more still needs to be done but with the "back to basics" approach, we will not only improve
operating performance but most importantly we will be able to improve our guest experience and ultimately grow revenue.
Basis for accounting and disclosure
Shareholders are reminded that in terms of announcements released by the Company on SENS on 22 August 2016 and 24 February 2017,
Sun International has changed its financial year end from 30 June to 31 December, in order to align with its Chilean operations. Accordingly the
earnings per share ranges for the six month period from 1 January 2017 to 30 June 2017 are compared against the pro forma results for the prior
corresponding period from 1 January 2016 to 30 June 2016. The group pro forma income statement was derived by deducting the unaudited,
published results for the six months ended December 2015 from the audited financial results for the year ended June 2016. The next full financial
period will be for the 12 months ending 31 December 2017.
In the tables throughout this report the columns headed 30 June 2016 (unaudited pro forma), 31 December 2016 (audited income statement and
restated balance sheet) and 30 June 2017 (unaudited interim) are for the six month period then ended.
Subsequent to the audited 31 December 2016 comparable balance sheet, new information was obtained during the current financial period that was in
existence at the merger date of Dreams S.A. As per IFRS 3 (Business Combinations), "If the initial accounting for a business combination can be
determined only provisionally by the end of the first reporting period, the business combination is accounted for by using provisional amounts.
Adjustments to the provisional amounts, and the recognition of newly identified assets and liabilities, must be made within the measurement period
where they reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that were in existence at the acquisition date (IFRS 3.45). The measurement
period cannot exceed one year from the acquisition date and no adjustments are permitted after one year except to correct an error in accordance
with IAS 8. (IFRS 3.50)"
These amounts have been restated due to the finalisation of Dreams' IFRS 3 purchase price allocation (PPA). Property, plant and equipment (R42
million), deferred tax asset (R15 million), other non-current liabilities (R20 million) and other creditors (R140 million) were decreased whereas intangible
assets (R28 million) and ordinary shareholders equity (R131 million) were increased.
Financial overview
The income statement below includes adjusted headline earnings adjustments.
Six months ended
Unaudited
Unaudited pro forma Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 % 2016 2016
Revenue 7 560 19 6 349 7 670
EBITDA 1 894 15 1 647 1 900
Adjusted operating profit 1 147 8 1 064 1 216
Foreign exchange loss - 100 (17) (2)
Net interest (483) (26) (382) (476)
Profit before tax 664 (0) 665 738
Tax (232) (3) (225) (249)
Profit after tax 432 (2) 440 489
Minorities (228) (40) (163) (260)
Attributable profit 204 (26) 277 229
Discontinued operations and associates 2 (87) 15 3
Adjusted headline earnings 206 (29) 292 232
For the review period, total group revenue increased by 19% from R6.4 billion to R7.6 billion, with the growth attributable to the inclusion of Sun Dreams
(from 1 June 2016), Sun Slots (from 1 April 2016) and Time Square (from 1 April 2017) results.
Revenue generated by the South African operations (excluding alternative gaming, International Business, Time Square and Morula), declined by 1.9% on
a comparable basis. Sibaya, Sun City, Sun Slots and Table Bay produced encouraging results with solid growth in revenue and EBITDA.
In Chile, trading has improved at most of the properties other than Iquique and Monticello. Iquique has been affected by strike action in the mining
industry, while Monticello continues to be impacted due to the relocation of the toll road. The Panama and Colombia operations continue to struggle
and plans are in place to downscale these properties, dispose of certain assets and exit or reduce the term of the Colombia property lease.
Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) for the period under review increased by 15% from R1.6 billion to
R1.9 billion. EBITDA generated by the South African operations declined by 9%, on a comparable basis.
Interest charges are well up on the prior comparable period due to the inclusion of Sun Dreams for the full period and the opening of Time Square on
1 April 2017.
Minorities' share of earnings has increased with the disposal of the 10% interest in SunWest and Worcester in April 2016 and the consolidation of Sun
Slots and Sun Dreams for the full period.
Adjusted headline earnings of R206 million are 29% below the comparable period with adjusted headline earnings per share down 29% to 198 cents.
Headline and adjusted headline earnings adjustments include the following:
- Profit on the disposal of R27 million of the group's assets in Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho to Minor International;
- Share-based payments expense (in accordance with IFRS 2) of R8 million as a result of Sun International funding a Black Economic Empowerment
special purpose vehicle which acquired equity interests in Time Square;
- Time Square pre-opening expenses of R40 million (R22 million attributable to the group after tax);
- Amortisation of R73 million of Dreams S.A intangibles (R30 million after tax attributable to the group). As indicated in the Profit and Dividend
announcement for the financial year ended 30 June 2016, the intangibles recognised on the Dreams S.A. purchase allocation will be amortised with
the charge being recognised as a headline earnings adjustment;
- Interest charges of R22 million (R12 million attributable to the group after tax) on the debt raised for the Time Square settlements (with Peermont and
Goldrush) which was adjusted for up to the opening of Time Square; and
- A net reduction in the fair value of the put options of R162 million.
Interim dividend
Given the difficult trading conditions and the need to reduce the high debt levels, the board has decided not to declare an interim dividend for the six
month period ended 30 June 2017.
Revenue by nature and geographic segment
South Africa Latam Nigeria Group
30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016
Casinos 3 489 3 430 3 489 1 976 1 216 2 062 31 49 30 5 496 4 695 5 581
International Business 9 165 (30) - - - - - - 9 165 (30)
Sun Slots 504 237 516 - - - - - - 504 237 516
Sun Bet 25 15 24 - - - - - - 25 15 24
Rooms 480 439 482 113 20 110 19 22 19 612 481 611
Food and Beverage 424 385 444 241 124 280 18 21 18 683 530 742
Other 221 207 224 9 15 - 1 4 2 231 226 226
5 152 4 878 5 149 2 339 1 375 2 452 69 96 69 7 560 6 349 7 670
South Africa continues to contribute the majority of group revenue at 68% with Latam contributing 31% and Nigeria 1%. Gaming is the primary contributor to group revenue at 73%, alternate gaming contributes 7%, food and
beverage 9%, rooms 8% and other revenues 3%.
The table below sets out the consolidated revenue, EBITDA and operating profit by geographical region and the reconciliation between operating profit as reflected in the statement of comprehensive income and the income
statement above which includes headline and adjusted headline earnings adjustments:
Revenue EBITDA Depreciation and Amortisation Operating Profit
30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016
South African operations* 4 300 4 356 4 532 1 136 1 222 1 188 (409) (390) (391) 727 832 797
Time Square 276 - - 72 - - (45) - - 27 - -
Morula 38 105 107 (4) 14 15 (1) 7 (2) (5) 21 13
International Business 9 165 (30) (15) 21 (55) - - - (15) 21 (55)
Alternate Gaming
Sunbet 25 15 24 1 (3) 3 (1) (1) (2) - (4) 1
Sun Slots 504 237 516 114 55 127 (44) (20) (39) 70 35 88
South Africa 5 152 4 878 5 149 1 304 1 309 1 278 (500) (404) (434) 804 905 844
Latam 2 339 1 375 2 452 591 341 623 (233) (154) (236) 358 187 387
Nigeria 69 96 69 (1) (3) (1) (14) (25) (14) (15) (28) (15)
Total continued operations 7 560 6 349 7 670 1 894 1 647 1 900 (747) (583) (684) 1 147 1 064 1 216
Headline and adjusted headline adjustments to impact operating profit (75) (17) (104) (140) (153) (394)
Unadjusted group operating profit 7 560 6 349 7 670 1 894 1 647 1 900 (822) (600) (788) 1 007 911 822
* South African operations excluding new and discontinued operations.
Segmental review
The implementation of strategic initiatives makes the current period difficult to analyse and therefore a segmental review with the full comparable trading of Dreams S.A. and Sun Slots is provided. The review is based on
actual historic performance as if the acquisitions had been implemented with effect from 1 January 2016 (i.e. Dreams S.A and Sun Slots have been included for the June 2016 financial period). The segmental review
throughout includes all headline and adjusted headline earnings adjustments.
The table below sets out the operating performance of the group's geographic segments:
South Africa Latam Nigeria Group
30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016
Revenue 5 152 5 108 5 149 2 339 2 620 2 452 69 99 69 7 560 7 827 7 670
EBITDA 1 304 1 360 1 278 591 701 623 (1) (3) (1) 1 894 2 058 1 900
Adjusted operating profit 804 905 844 358 442 390 (15) (25) (13) 1 147 1 355 1 221
PPA Adjustment - - - - (11) (3) - (3) (2) - (14) (5)
Operating profit after PPA 804 905 844 358 431 387 (15) (28) (15) 1 147 1 341 1 216
South Africa
The group's core casino operations continue to be impacted by the current economic climate in South Africa with comparable casino revenue down 4%. Hospitality operations performed well with 9% growth in rooms
revenue, while food and beverage revenue grew by 10%.
On a comparable basis revenue generated by the South African operations, declined by 1% while EBITDA declined by 9%. The International Business struggled to achieve the required volumes to mitigate against volatility and
we continue to experience difficultly in collecting outstanding debts. Consequently, the board has taken the decision to suspend the International Business operations.
Revenue EBITDA Operating profit
30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016
GrandWest 1 031 1 049 1 105 391 426 440 316 363 369
Sun City 859 808 900 139 111 82 26 15 (17)
Sun City - Vacation Club accounting adjustment (51) (72) (63) (44) (61) (44) (44) (61) (44)
Sibaya 612 576 581 207 192 186 175 157 159
Carnival City 471 546 526 117 173 141 74 133 102
Boardwalk 276 296 289 34 61 49 (6) 18 8
Wild Coast Sun 231 229 244 38 46 43 13 18 18
Meropa 147 158 167 49 58 59 38 47 48
Windmill 123 141 138 36 48 47 25 38 37
Flamingo 84 88 91 22 27 25 15 21 17
Golden Valley 84 82 85 15 17 17 7 7 10
Carousal 130 157 158 19 29 31 5 14 17
Table Bay 175 167 167 45 38 37 37 30 29
The Maslow 71 69 78 (14) (11) (8) (23) (23) (20)
Naledi 10 12 12 (4) (2) (1) (5) (2) (2)
Fish River 12 11 17 (12) (11) (15) (13) (12) (12)
South African operations* 4 265 4 317 4 495 1 038 1 141 1 089 640 763 719
International Business 9 165 (30) (15) 21 (55) (15) 21 (55)
Sun Slots 504 237 516 114 55 127 70 35 88
Time Square 276 - - 72 - - 27 - -
Morula 38 105 107 (4) 14 15 (5) 21 13
SunBet 25 15 24 1 (3) 3 - (4) 1
Management companies 293 298 293 98 81 99 87 69 78
Intercompany management fees (258) (259) (256) - - - - - -
5 152 4 878 5 149 1 304 1 309 1 278 804 905 844
* Comparable South African operations excluding management companies, new and discontinued operations.
GrandWest (Western Cape)
Revenue decreased by 2% to R1.03 billion while EBITDA decreased by 8%. Strong growth in tables revenue was achieved while slots revenue came under pressure with a slowdown in top end play. Overall footfall was up
however average spend is down.
Sun City (North West)
Revenue, before the Vacation Club accounting adjustment, was up 6% and EBITDA increased by 25%. Sun Central was opened in November 2016 following a R375 million refurbishment and upgrade of the conference
centre. Casino revenue increased by 5%, rooms revenue by 18% and food and beverage by 4%. Hotel occupancy levels have increased from 66% to 70% assisted by the refurbished conference facility, which has been fully
booked for the 2017 financial year. The average daily room rate increased by 6% to R1 771.
Sibaya (KwaZulu-Natal)
Sibaya performed exceptionally well with revenue up 6% and EBITDA up 8%. The property continues to show growth in market share, which for the 6 months ended was at 35%, up 1% on the prior period. The food and
beverage and non gaming entertainment offering is due for an upgrade in the following six months.
Time Square (Gauteng)
Following a soft opening of the casino to the public on 1 April 2017, Time Square achieved total revenue of R276 million for the first three months of trading with R251 million coming from casino revenue and EBITDA of
R72 million. The Gauteng gaming market has not grown, with gross gaming revenue for the quarter remaining in line with the prior year. In its first quarter, Time Square captured 13.4% of Gauteng's market share, which is
below initial expectations. Recent trading has, however, reflected growth in activity and visitation and with the opening of the arena in November 2017 and the hotel in March 2018, much-improved growth in revenue is
anticipated.
Carnival City (Gauteng)
Carnival City continues to battle with revenue down 14% and EBITDA down 32%. Table's revenue decreased by 29% and slots decreased by 10%. Carnival City continues to see an increase in footfall however the average
spend is well down. The property has recently undergone a refresh of its retail and food and beverage offering and a Sun Park has been opened. Carnival continues to focus on driving footfall through events and
entertainment to counter the effects of the lower average spend.
Boardwalk (Eastern Cape)
Overall revenue decreased by 7% with casino revenue down by 9%. With the drop in revenue, cost inflation and increased expenditure on marketing to counter the EBT threat, EBITDA decreased by 44% from R61 million to
R34 million. Of further concern is the recent opening of an EBT outlet in Uitenhage which will impact the Boardwalk's revenues further. We are looking to restructure the business to improve profitability. However this will
require the consent of the Eastern Cape Gaming Board. We are also working on the development of a shopping mall in a joint venture arrangement. Boardwalk will only contribute the existing retail and land to the joint
venture.
Table Bay (Western Cape)
The Table Bay continues to perform well with revenue up 5% and EBITDA up 18%. Occupancy was down one percent to 79% while the average daily room rate increased by 8%.
The Maslow Hotel
The Maslow Hotel increased revenue by 3% due to higher occupancy, which was up from 68% to 71%. With the increased competition and a slowdown in business travel, the room rate was in line with the prior comparable
period.
Other Casinos
The other small urban casinos which include Meropa (Limpopo), Windmill (Free State), Flamingo (Northern Cape), Carousel (North West) and Golden Valley (Western Cape) were impacted by difficult trading conditions with
revenue down 7% and EBITDA down 19%. A new 80 room hotel was opened at Meropa in July 2017 which should drive footfall to the property, thereby increasing revenues.
Sun Slots
Sun Slots has been consolidated from 1 April 2016. On a comparable basis, revenue increased by 8% from R467 million to R504 million, while EBITDA increased by 7% from R107 million to R114 million.
Management and Corporate Office
Management fees and related income of R293 million, which includes project fees of R26 million, was slightly lower than the prior period. However, EBITDA increased from R81 million to R98 million due to various cost
saving initiatives.
Nigeria
The Nigerian environment has continued to deteriorate and as a result revenue decreased by 28% and the Company reported an EBITDA loss of R1 million.
Latin America
Sun International's Latin American operations have been successfully integrated with those of Dreams S.A.
The table below includes the historic trading of Sun Dreams for the six month period ended 30 June 2016 with the conversion at the average exchange rate for the period ended 30 June 2017 to enable comparison in Rands.
Revenue EBITDA Operating Profit
30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December 30 June 30 June 31 December
R million 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016 2016
Monticello 876 908 946 243 282 260 179 216 192
Dreams SCJ licences 785 750 804 303 290 302 286 273 283
Dreams Municipal licences 417 417 429 158 156 158 135 136 131
Central office – – – (77) (92) (63) (132) (135) (103)
2 078 2 075 2 179 627 635 657 468 490 503
Ocean Sun 119 124 100 (37) (6) (40) (79) (47) (83)
Sun Nao 15 23 17 (22) (19) (20) (35) (30) (33)
Peru 127 123 139 23 25 20 3 6 (1)
2 339 2 345 2 435 591 636 617 358 419 386
PPA Adjustment – – – – – –
Constant currency adjustment – 197 17 – 150 6 – 50 1
Pre-acquisition adjustment – (1 167) – – (445) – – (282) –
2 339 1 375 2 452 591 341 623 358 187 387
Presentation of Constant Currency information and Pre-acquisition adjustment
The 30 June 2016 segmental comparative pro forma results set out in the segmental tables relating to our Chilean businesses have been translated at
the 30 June 2017 average exchange rate of 49.6 Chilean Pesos (CLP) to the Rand compared to the average exchange rate of 47.6 that was used at
30 June 2016. The adjustment has been disclosed as a constant currency adjustment.
The presentation of financial information on a constant currency basis and in relation to the pre-acquisition adjustment falls into the category
of non-application of a specific IFRS requirement and is therefore regarded as pro forma information, per the JSE Listings Requirements.
The effective date of the merger with Dreams S.A. was at 1 June 2016, one month prior to the financial period ending 30 June 2016.
In order to present a meaningful comparative, the pre-acquisition adjustment includes the 5 months prior to the effective date of the merger being
1 June 2016. The pro forma information has been prepared for illustrative purposes only and because of its nature, it may not fairly present Sun's
financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flow. The pro forma information has been extracted from management accounts.
Shareholders are further advised that the above information has not been reviewed or reported on by our auditors.
Chile
In local currency terms the Chilean properties other than Iquique and Monticello generally performed in line within expectation. Overall revenue from
Chile decreased by 0.3% in local currency to CLP 103 billion (flat in Rand) while EBITDA decreased by 1.2% to CLP35 billion (R627 million). Iquique,
which is located in a copper mining region was impacted by the weak copper price while Monticello was impacted by the relocation of the toll road.
Monticello opened a new smoking deck, a 4 000-seat arena and a new bar in June 2017 which had an immediate impact on revenue. Unfortunately
however in early July a tragic shooting incident occurred on the gaming floor at Monticello where a customer killed two staff members, injured five
others and then took his own life. As a result, the labour regulatory authorities closed Monticello for a period of 12 days while the staff were counselled
and additional security measures were put in place. Management is currently working with the loss adjustor appointed by its insurers regarding its
business interruption and third party liability claims.
Panama
The performance of the Panama operations continues to be problematic. Revenue decreased by 4% from R124 million to R119 million while the EBITDA
loss increased from R6 million to R37 million due to high marketing, promotion and tournament costs which did not drive the expected revenues.
Management has taken a strategic decision to dispose of the 65th (apartments) and 66th floors (VIP business) owned in the Trump Tower and refocus
the VIP business in an area on the main casino on the third floor. In addition some of the slot machines have been redeployed in an alternative location
in the downtown area. With these initiatives the cost structure will be reduced and the property will be moved to breakeven.
Colombia
The profitability of the Colombia operation has not materialised and management is in discussions with the landlord of the premises with regards to
exiting the lease alternatively reducing its period. The lease term has two and half years remaining. Some of the slot machines have been redeployed to
smaller outlets with less onerous staff requirements. Due to the strength of the Sun International brand in that region, we have been approached to
redeploy slot machines to alternative premises which we are currently evaluating.
Peru
Revenue in Peru increased by 3% while EBITDA decreased from R25 million to R23 million.
Borrowings
Sun International's borrowings as at 30 June 2017 were R15.1 billion of which R11.4 billion can be attributable to the South African balance sheet. The
increase in debt of approximately R600 million above the 31 December 2016 level is primarily attributable to the capital investment at Time Square. The
group's balance sheet remains resilient and the operations continue to generate strong cash flows. Following negotiations with the group's lenders
during the review period, the debt covenant levels were adjusted and the group continues to trade within these levels.
Total Sun
R million debt Minorities International
South Africa 11 387 1 957 9 430
Subsidiaries 3 127 913 2 214
Time Square 4 175 1 044 3 131
Management and corporate 4 085 - 4 085
Nigeria 510 258 252
Shareholder loans 786 398 388
Sun International intercompany debt (276) (140) (136)
Latam 3 158 1 052 2 106
Sun Dreams 2 315 1 052 1 263
Sun Chile 843 - 843
30 June 2017 15 055 3 267 11 788
31 December 2016 14 517 3 134 11 383
30 June 2016 14 062 3 171 10 891
The group has unutilised borrowing facilities of R800 million and available cash balances of R695 million.
Debt covenants
The bank debt covenants per the funding agreements in South Africa and Chile at 30 June 2017 are set out below:
South Africa Chile
Covenant Actual Covenant Actual
Debt to EBITDA 4.0x 3.9x 4.75x 2.6x
Interest cover 2.5x 3.4x
Capital expenditure
The table below sets out the capital expenditure on major projects and the expected timing thereof:
Capital expenditure
Actual Forecast Budget
30 June 31 December 31 December
R million 2017 2017 2017
Expansionary
Time Square 1 083 615 1 370
Meropa 38 44 72
Sun City 10 27 29
Latam 111 27 160
Other expansions - 74 26
1 242 787 1 657
Refurbishment
Sun City 3 59 82
GrandWest 9 20 38
Carnival City 7 4 21
Sibaya - 9 55
Latam 22 31 61
Other refurbishments 2 1 5
43 124 262
Other ongoing asset replacement* 232 126 1 090
Total capital expenditure 1 517 1 037 3 009
* Ongoing asset replacement relates primarily to the replacement of gaming and IT equipment.
Projects expenditure Forecast to 31 December
Spend
R million to date 2017 2018
Time Square 3 508 615 102
Sun City 397 86 -
Entertainment Centre 360 10 -
Other projects 37 26 -
Vacation Club Phase 2 - 50 -
Monticello arena, smoking deck and bar 131 46 -
Meropa Hotel 50 22 -
4 086 769 102
* The various projects are approximately in line with budget.
Update on strategic initiatives
Time Square
The Time Square Casino was completed and opened on 1 April 2017. The arena will be opened in November 2017 and the Hotel in March 2018. These
facilities are expected to have a significant impact on visitation to the property and an increase in casino revenue. The shows booked for the Arena for
November and December have all been sold out. To date, the cost of the development is in line with its R4.2 billion budget.
Disposal of the group's Africa portfolio to Minor International
The sale of Sun International's interest in the Swaziland property to Minor International continues to be delayed due to His Majesty the King's approval.
Tourist Company of Nigeria ("TCN") - Federal Palace
The board of the Tourist Company of Nigeria has been reconstituted with the Securities Exchange Commission appointing two directors thereto.
Deloitte has been mandated to investigate the shareholder disputes. Once the Deloitte investigation has been completed it will pave the way for Sun
International to exit its investment in Nigeria.
Proposed acquisition by Sun International of 50% of EDS's equity interest in Sun Dreams
Shareholders are referred to the announcement released by Sun International on SENS on 30 May 2017 which provided details of Sun International's
intention to increase its shareholding to approximately 65% in Sun Dreams which is aligned to its strategic objective of increasing its interests in Latin
America and also eliminates the put options given by Sun International to EDS and Pacifico. The proposed transaction is still awaiting the relevant
gambling board approvals which is anticipated to be received in the near future.
Chile municipal licence bidding process
The Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego (SCJ) has over the past few weeks opened the bidding process for the seen municipal licences. The due
date for submission of the various bids are as follows:
- Arica, Pucon and Puerto Natales on 25 September 2017;
- Puerto Varas on 29 September 2017;
- Coquimbo and Iquique due on 4 October 2017; and
- Vina del Mar on 12 October 2017.
Sun Dreams intends submitting bids for a number of these licences. It is anticipated that the results of the process will be announced in the first quarter
of 2018.
Peru acquisition
Sun Dreams is finalising an acquisition in Peru of Thunderbird Resorts, which comprises of 4 gambling operations generating EBITDA of US$4.2 million.
The purchase consideration is approximately US$27 million and includes premises valued at $11 million. The acquisition presents an opportunity for Sun
Dreams to strengthen its position in the Peru market and diversify its asset base in Latam.
Changes to the board of directors and appointments to committees
Shareholders are referred to the announcement released on SENS on 15 June 2017, wherein the following changes to the board of directors and board
committee members was communicated.
On 31 December 2017, Sun International's lead independent director, Mr IN Matthews, will be retiring from the Company's board and various
committees and will be succeeded by Mr PL Campher as the new lead independent director of the Company and chairman of the Sun International
remuneration committee with effect from 1 January 2018.
Similarly, Mr GR Rosenthal, the current chairman of the Company's audit committee has indicated that he will be retiring as a director of Sun
International at the 2018 Annual General Meeting, and will be succeeded by Ms CM Henry, an independent non-executive director and current member
of the Sun International audit committee, as the new chairman of the audit committee.
Furthermore and with effect from 14 June 2017, Mr EAMMG Cibie was appointed as a member of both the Company's remuneration and audit
committees. Mr Cibie who is an independent non-executive director on the Sun International board, is a qualified chartered accountant and serves as a
Sun International representative on the Sun Dreams board in Chile, as well as chairs the Sun Dreams financial review and risk committee.
Shareholders are further advised that Dr NN Gwagwa was appointed as an additional member of the Company's nomination committee, with effect
from 13 June 2017.
Outlook
The South African economy will remain challenging for the foreseeable future with continued downward pressure on personal disposable income and
in particular discretionary spending on gaming. In response to disappointing revenue growth and the uncertain economic outlook, management has
taken further steps to reduce the cost of doing business and is in the process of implementing a "back to basics" drive across the group with a specific
focus on improving operating efficiencies.
Whilst gaming revenues at the group's casino operations are expected to remain under pressure, Sun City will continue to benefit from the recent
significant refurbishment of the resort. The opening of the arena at Time Square in October and the hotel in March 2018 is expected to increase footfall
to the property with a commensurate increase in revenue and EBITDA.
The Chilean economy is showing signs of improvement and the revenue trend is encouraging. As reported Monticello, the group's largest casino in
Chile, was negatively impacted by a tragic shooting incident in July 2017, but revenues are steadily recovering and should result in a stronger second
half performance.
Trading at the group's operations in Panama and Colombia remains disappointing and a number of options are under consideration to reduce and/or
eliminate the losses currently being incurred.
The development of Time Square at an estimated final cost of R4.2 billion has been entirely funded with debt resulting in a significant increase in the
overall level of gearing in South Africa. Whilst the group remains highly cash generative the uncertain economic outlook is a cause for concern. The
board is of the view that it would be prudent to give consideration to the deleveraging of the group's balance sheet and is currently evaluating a
number of options.
Accounting policies
The condensed consolidated financial information for the six month period ended 30 June 2017 has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and the South African Companies Act No 71 of 2008. The Listings Requirements require reports
to be prepared in accordance with the framework concepts, 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
the Financial Reporting Standards and must 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
adopted in the financial statements for the six month period ended 31 December 2016.
Directors' Responsibility Statement
The pro forma financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2016 as well as to account for the Purchase Price Allocation adjustments and the
Constant Currency adjustments, is the responsibility of the directors and has been prepared for illustrative purposes only to show what the results may
have looked like had Sun International's previous interim period been for the six months ended 30 June 2016 and had the currency been the same in
both periods. Accordingly, the results contained in this announcement may not fairly present Sun International's financial position, changes in equity,
results of operations or cash flows.
For and on behalf of the board
MV Moosa AM Leeming N Basthdaw
Chairman Chief Executive Chief Financial Officer
Registered office:
6 Sandown Valley Crescent, Sandown, Sandton 2196
Sponsor:
Rand Merchant Bank (a division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
Transfer secretaries:
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd, 1st Floor, Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, 2196
The report was prepared under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, N Basthdaw; B Compt (Hons), CTA, CA (SA), M Com, HDip Company Law.
Directors:
MV Moosa (Chairman), IN Matthews (Lead Independent Director), AM Leeming (Chief Executive)*, PD Bacon (British), ZBM Bassa, N Basthdaw
(Chief Financial Officer)*, PL Campher, EAMMG Cibie (Chilean), CM Henry, Dr NN Gwagwa, BLM Makgabo-Fiskerstrand, DR Mokhobo*, GR Rosenthal
* Executive
Group Company Secretary
AG Johnston
29 September 2017
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