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Unaudited results for the half year ended December 31 2017
Bid Corporation Limited
("Bidcorp" or "the Group" or :the Company")
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 1995/008615/06
Share code: BID
ISIN: ZAE000216537
Bid Corporation Limited Unaudited results for the half-year ended December 31 2017
Our strategic vision
Management is focused on growth opportunities; organically in our current markets through attaining the appropriate
business mix by selling more products to our existing customers and gaining new customers; via in-territory bolt-on
acquisitions to expand our geographic reach and expanding our product ranges; and via larger acquisitions to enter
new markets. Despite our appetite for acquisitions, we remain disciplined in our approach to accessing the "right”
opportunities.
Bidcorp's entrepreneurial and decentralised business model, the depth and experience of our management teams and
the strength of the Group's culture has set up the Group for sustained growth in the future.
It's all about the food
Financial highlights
Continuing HEPS +8,6%
640,0 cents
2016: 589,3 cents
Constant currency, HEPS +8,7%
Continuing trading profit +8,9%
R3,0 bn
2016: R2,8 bn
Constant currency, trading profit +9,4%
Segment trading profit % growth in constant currency (excluding acquisitions
and disposals)
Australasia +2,0% United Kingdom +5,1%
Europe +22,2% Emerging Markets +9,3%
Cash generated by operations before working capital
R3,5 bn
Interim dividend declared +12,0%
280,0 cents
Condensed interim consolidated statement of profit or loss
for the
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Unaudited % Reviewed*
R000s Re-presented change Re-presented
Continuing operations
Revenue 61 476 926 57 076 135 7,7 110 468 151
Cost of revenue (46 939 264) (43 518 626) (7,9) (83 945 122)
Gross profit 14 537 662 13 557 509 7,2 26 523 029
Operating expenses (11 515 002) (10 781 559) (6,8) (21 038 100)
Trading profit 3 022 660 2 775 950 8,9 5 484 929
Share-based payment expense (53 531) (45 049) (94 113)
Acquisition costs (14 630) (14 089) (46 084)
Net capital items 21 124 - 135 697
Operating profit 2 975 623 2 716 812 9,5 5 480 429
Net finance charges (136 470) (116 995) (16,6) (215 723)
Finance income 42 340 53 544 96 752
Finance charges (178 810) (170 539) (312 475)
Share of profit of associates and
jointly-controlled entity 29 270 11 546 25 055
Profit before taxation 2 868 423 2 611 363 9,8 5 289 761
Taxation (714 359) (646 607) (10,5) (1 246 641)
Profit for the period from continuing
operations 2 154 064 1 964 756 9,6 4 043 120
Discontinued operation
(Loss) profit after taxation from
discontinued operation (71 207) 36 489 (11 239)
Profit for the period 2 082 857 2 001 245 4 031 881
Attributable to:
Shareholders of the Company 2 072 051 1 993 020 4 008 287
From continuing operations 2 143 258 1 956 531 9,5 4 019 526
From discontinued operation (71 207) 36 489 (11 239)
Non-controlling interest from
continuing operations 10 806 8 225 23 594
2 082 857 2 001 245 4 031 881
Shares in issue ('000)
Total 335 404 335 404 335 404
Weighted 332 570 332 000 332 065
Diluted weighted 333 524 332 859 332 795
Continuing operations (cents)
Basic earnings per share 644,5 589,3 9,4 1 210,5
Diluted basic earnings per share 642,6 587,8 9,3 1 207,8
Headline earnings per share 640,0 589,3 8,6 1 179,2
Diluted headline earnings per share 638,2 587,8 8,6 1 176,6
Discontinued operation (cents)
Basic earnings per share (21,4) 11,0 (3,4)
Headline earnings per share (21,2) 11,0 1,8
Distributions per share 280,0 250,0 12.0 500,0
* Refer to 'Preparation and results' note
Headline earnings reconciliation
for the
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Unaudited % Reviewed*
R000s Re-presented change Re-presented
Headline earnings
The following adjustments to profit
attributable to shareholders were taken
into account in the calculation of
continuing headline earnings:
Profit attributable to shareholders
of the Company from continuing operations 2 143 258 1 956 531 4 019 526
Net impairments 198 - 383 228
Goodwill - - 176 174
Property, plant and equipment - - 93 727
Intangible assets 198 - 94 384
Available-for-sale investment - - 43 379
Taxation relief - - (24 436)
Net profit on disposal of property,
plant and equipment and intangible assets (11 970) - (21 175)
Property, plant and equipment (17 100) - (7 122)
Intangible assets - - (14 203)
Taxation charge 5 130 - 150
Gain from bargain purchase (3 040) - -
Bargain purchase (4 222) - -
Taxation charge 1 182 - -
Net profit on disposal of interests in
subsidiaries and interest of associate - - (465 882)
Profit on disposal of subsidiaries - - (510 232)
Profit on disposal of interest in associate - - (11 804)
Taxation charge - - 56 154
Headline earnings from continuing operations 2 128 446 1 956 531 8,8 3 915 697
* Refer to 'Preparation and results' note
Condensed interim consolidated statement of other comprehensive income
for the
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
R000s Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Profit for the period 2 082 857 2 001 245 4 031 881
Other comprehensive income (350 397) (2 994 906) (2 786 306)
Items that may be classified subsequently to profit or loss (350 397) (2 994 906) (2 792 316)
Foreign currency translation reserve
Decrease in foreign currency translation reserve (350 067) (2 993 477) (2 793 654)
Available-for-sale financial assets - - -
Fair value loss - - (43 379)
Reclassified to profit of loss - - 43 379
Cash flow hedges (330) (1 429) 1 338
Fair value (loss) gain (407) (1 765) 1 652
Taxation relief (charge) 77 336 (314)
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently
to profit or loss
Defined benefit obligations - - 6 010
Remeasurement of defined benefit obligations - - 6 393
Taxation charge - - (383)
Total comprehensive income for the period 1 732 460 (993 661) 1 245 575
Attributable to
Shareholders of the Company 1 723 102 (990 064) 1 230 657
Non-controlling interest 9 358 (3 597) 14 918
1 732 460 (993 661) 1 245 575
Condensed interim consolidated statement of cash flows
for the
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Reviewed*
R000s Re-presented Re-presented
Cash flows from operating activities (68 246) 571 167 2 254 867
Operating profit 2 975 623 2 716 812 5 480 429
Dividends from associates and jointly
controlled entity 25 000 15 395 14 854
Acquisition costs 14 630 14 089 46 084
Depreciation and amortisation 584 593 593 399 1 166 887
Non-cash items and share-based payments (110 248) (533) (512 172)
Cash generated by operations before changes
in working capital 3 489 598 3 339 162 6 196 082
Changes in working capital (1 875 874) (1 264 836) (497 235)
Cash generated by operations 1 613 724 2 074 326 5 698 847
Net finance charges paid (112 386) (137 000) (197 612)
Taxation paid (781 384) (565 581) (1 341 242)
Dividends paid (838 511) (800 313) (1 646 835)
Net operating cash flows from discontinued operation 50 311 (265) (258 291)
Cash effects of investment activities (1 583 276) (608 842) (2 230 046)
Additions to property, plant and equipment (1 055 688) (913 419) (2 140 958)
Acquisition of businesses, subsidiaries and associates (588 231) (511 171) (1 315 161)
Additions to intangible assets (59 357) (46 585) (113 046)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment 112 250 246 765 323 042
Proceeds on disposal of investments 11 583 607 726 680 235
Proceeds on disposal of intangible assets 436 - 11 848
Proceeds on disposal of interests in
subsidiaries and associates - 24 840 429 811
Amounts advanced to associates - - (80 575)
Investments acquired - - (9 858)
Net investing cash flows from discontinued operation (4 269) (16 998) (15 384)
Cash effects of financing activities 347 043 428 957 1 471 746
Net borrowings raised 277 394 499 403 1 381 264
Receipts from (payments to) non-controlling interests 5 587 (65 994) (56 509)
Disposal of treasury shares 104 663 - 154 544
Net financing cash flows from discontinued operation (40 601) (4 452) (7 553)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (1 304 479) 391 282 1 496 567
Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 6 348 049 5 505 509 5 505 509
Exchange rate adjustment 7 005 (565 014) (654 027)
Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period 5 050 575 5 331 778 6 348 049
Net cash and cash equivalents comprise:
Cash and cash equivalents 5 268 488 5 243 942 6 497 938
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operation (164 142) 116 188 (149 889)
Bank overdrafts included in short-term portion of
interest-bearing borrowings (53 771) (28 352) -
5 050 575 5 331 778 6 348 049
* Refer to 'Preparation and results' note
Condensed interim consolidated statement of financial position
as at
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
R000s Unaudited Unaudited Audited
ASSETS
Non-current assets 26 754 387 23 739 890 26 023 534
Property, plant and equipment 10 956 738 10 059 972 10 705 190
Intangible assets 866 298 1 003 240 907 151
Goodwill 13 329 559 11 724 225 12 791 153
Deferred taxation asset 885 375 602 101 922 847
Defined benefit pension surplus 17 134 15 255 17 134
Interest in associates 163 230 91 492 172 206
Investment in jointly controlled entity 409 228 - 394 039
Investments 126 825 243 605 113 814
Current assets 28 943 760 27 653 002 28 422 407
Inventories 8 492 071 8 488 481 8 261 665
Trade and other receivables 12 780 760 13 804 391 13 812 693
Assets classified as held-for-sale 2 402 441 - -
Cash and cash equivalents 5 268 488 5 360 130 6 348 049
Total assets 55 698 147 51 392 892 54 445 941
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves 24 599 573 22 275 780 23 671 520
Attributable to shareholders of the Company 24 461 324 22 208 421 23 548 214
Non-controlling interest 138 249 67 359 123 306
Non-current liabilities 7 302 669 5 983 531 6 751 961
Deferred taxation liability 730 332 569 310 743 471
Long-term portion of borrowings 5 518 253 3 843 911 5 247 641
Post-retirement obligations 41 123 46 108 41 657
Long-term of vendors for acquisition 66 270 - 82 377
Long-term of puttable non-controlling
interest liabilities 411 648 1 043 023 118 028
Long-term portion of provisions 505 055 471 761 513 792
Long-term portion of lease liabilities 29 988 9 418 4 995
Current liabilities 23 795 905 23 133 581 24 022 460
Trade and other payables 16 239 432 18 661 190 19 127 763
Short-term portion of provisions 155 962 304 494 223 945
Short-term portion of vendors for acquisition 283 911 446 910 379 474
Short-term portion of puttable non-controlling
interest liabilities 1 017 736 - 1 077 168
Liabilities classified as held-for-sale 2 751 815 - -
Taxation 393 879 531 804 404 288
Short-term portion of borrowings 2 953 170 3 189 183 2 809 822
Total equity and liabilities 55 698 147 51 392 892 54 445 941
Number of shares in issue ('000) 335 404 335 404 335 404
Net tangible asset value per share (cents) 3 061 2 827 2 937
Net asset value per share (cents) 7 293 6 621 7 021
Condensed interim consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
R000s Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Equity attributable to shareholders of the Company
Stated capital 5 428 016 5 428 016 5 428 016
Treasury shares (690 524) (881 550) (795 187)
Balance at beginning (795 187) (949 731) (949 731)
Shares disposed of in terms of share option scheme 104 663 68 181 154 544
Foreign currency translation reserve 3 969 653 4 130 271 4 318 272
Balance at beginning 4 318 272 7 111 926 7 111 926
Movement during the period (348 619) (2 981 655) (2 793 654)
Hedging reserve 1 008 (1 429) 1 338
Balance at beginning 1 338 - -
Fair value (loss) gain (407) (1 765) 1 652
Deferred taxation recognised directly in reserve 77 336 (314)
Equity-settled share-based payment reserve (29 415) (32 532) 20 914
Balance at beginning 20 914 (2 025) (2 025)
Arising during period 55 113 47 065 97 569
Deferred taxation recognised directly in reserve - (1 146) 22 824
Utilisation during the period (131 257) (76 426) (154 544)
Transfer to retained earnings 25 815 - 57 090
Retained earnings 15 782 586 13 565 645 14 574 861
Balance at beginning 14 574 861 12 492 438 12 492 438
Attributable profit 2 072 051 1 993 020 4 008 287
Dividends paid (838 511) (800 964) (1 646 835)
Transfers of reserves as a result of changes
in shareholding of subsidiaries - (118 849) (121 790)
Net remeasurement of defined benefit obligations - - 6 010
Remeasurement of puttable option - - (48 076)
Transfers of subsidiaries under common control - - (29 924)
Transfer of reserves from non-controlling
interests of the Company - - (28 159)
Transfer from equity-settled share-based payment reserve (25 815) - (57 090)
24 461 324 22 208 421 23 548 214
Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
of the Company
Balance at beginning 123 306 136 950 136 950
Total comprehensive income 9 358 (3 597) 14 918
Attributable profit 10 806 8 225 23 594
Movement in foreign currency translation reserve (1 448) (11 822) (8 676)
Dividends paid (969) (5 687) (15 758)
Share of movement on other reserves (409) (579) (1 424)
Changes in shareholding 140 459 (59 728) 80 293
Transfer to puttable non-controlling interest liability (133 496) - (119 832)
Transfer to retained earnings - - 28 159
138 249 67 359 123 306
Total equity 24 599 573 22 275 780 23 671 520
Condensed interim segmental analysis
for the
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Unaudited % Reviewed*
R000s Re-presented change Re-presented
Revenue
Bidfood 61 476 926 57 076 135 110 468 151
Australasia 15 864 241 15 318 269 3,6 29 440 177
United Kingdom 16 241 057 15 419 174 5,3 29 529 666
Europe 19 555 009 16 292 978 20,0 32 217 257
Emerging Markets 9 816 619 10 045 714** (2,3) 19 281 051
61 476 926 57 076 135 7,7 110 468 151
Trading profit
Bidfood 3 067 026 2 816 171 5 540 029
Australasia 944 935 943 601 0,1 1 951 691
United Kingdom 723 857 699 788 3,4 1 311 428
Europe 816 982 588 952 38,7 1 175 195
Emerging Markets 581 252 583 830** (0,4) 1 101 715
Corporate (44 366) (40 221) (55 100)
3 022 660 2 775 950 8,9 5 484 929
* Refer to 'Preparation and results' note
** Includes 100% of Bakery Supplies (Chipkins Puratos), 50% of which was sold to Puratos NV in April 2017 and equity
accounted thereafter
Comment
Bidcorp’s foodservice operations performed in line with expectations delivering pleasing results for the half-year ended
December 31 2017. Headline earnings per share from the foodservice businesses (HEPS) increased by 8,6% to 640,0 cents per
share (H1F2017: 589,3 cents) with basic earnings per share from the foodservice businesses (EPS) increasing by 9,4% to 644,5
cents per share (H1F2017: 589,3 cents).
Trading conditions across all the geographies in which the Group operates remained positive. Most businesses in the
portfolio improved their performance in home currencies against a backdrop of low inflation and mediocre economic growth.
However, in certain categories of products, particularly dairy, rampant price increases marginally impacted gross margins.
Planned investments in new capacity, particularly in Australia, has created some short-term underperformance but strategic
medium-term prospects remain exciting.
Our strategic focus of growing our independent customer base in our respective markets has driven organic growth and a few
bolt-on acquisitions have been concluded in the period to broaden our product range and geographic extension.
As previously outlined, our low margin logistics activities globally have been identified as not fitting into Bidcorp’s strategic
plan in the medium term and thus non-core. We have received a credible and realistic commercial offer for the UK Contract
Distribution (CD) business which we are actively pursuing. In December 2017, Bidcorp took a decision to treat the CD segment
of UK Logistics as a discontinued operation.
Distribution
Bidcorp has declared an interim cash dividend of 280,0 cents per share, a 12,0% increase on the F2017 interim dividend.
Financial overview
The financial comment is based on the continuing operations of the Group.
Net revenue of R61,5 billion (H1F2017: R57,1 billion) grew by 7,7% (constant currency growth of 8,3%) reflecting our focus
in the core foodservice markets in all geographies. Despite significant inflation in certain categories of products, largely
dairy, overall food inflation across the basket remained relatively benign demonstrating real growth in market share across
all operations. The exit of some low margin business in various geographies is still reflected in the comparative base.
Gross profit percentage was maintained at 23,6% (H1F2017: 23,8%). Certain businesses sacrificed margin to grow their free
trade volumes and some inflation in the dairy category was absorbed. Operating expenses remained well controlled, increasing
3,6% like-for-like in absolute terms despite ongoing wage pressure in a number of economies. The overall cost of doing business
declined to 18,7% (H1F2017: 18,9%) despite higher sales and distribution activity reflecting ongoing efficiency gains.
Group trading profit increased by 8,9% to R3,0 billion (H1F2017: R2,8 billion) and the trading margin was constant at 4,9%.
Share-based payment costs increased to R53,5 million (H1F2017: R45,0 million) reflecting the anticipated costs of long-term
employee incentivisation across the Group. Acquisition costs of R14,6 million (H1F2017: R14,0 million) were incurred in bringing
the various bolt-on acquisitions to fruition. The contribution of the various acquisitions in the period to the overall Group
profitability has been minimal, however these businesses assist in building our scale.
Net finance charges are 16,6% higher at R136,5 million (H1F2017: R117,0 million). Cash generation from operations remains
robust but has been impacted by greater utilisation of working capital typical of the first half of the financial year. Working
capital has been generally well managed but reflects higher activity levels, structural investment and tighter supplier terms in
Greater China, some strategic stocking, and impacts from recent acquisitions. Bidcorp remains well capitalised, with trading
profit interest cover at 22,1 times (H1F2017: 23,8 times). We retain adequate headroom for further organic and acquisitive growth,
however remain conscious of the need to balance debt capacity and shareholder returns.
The Group’s financial position remains strong, a positive attribute in volatile global markets. Total fixed assets have grown in
home currencies reflecting both replacement and significant expansionary capital expenditure. Net debt is R3,4 billion which
reflects the impacts of ongoing investment and acquisitions.
Cash generated by operations before working capital absorption was R3,5 billion and monthly average net working capital days
increased to nine days (H1F2017: five days). Free cash flow (excluding dividends paid) was negative at R0,9 billion after
investment activities absorbed R1,6 billion.
Acquisitions
In July 2017, 70% of Pier 7 Foods, a small foodservice business based in Munich, Germany, was acquired incorporating five
locations within Germany and one in Austria. In addition, a niche Portuguese horeca business was also acquired and integrated
into Bidfood Iberia.
The Group also concluded smaller bolt-on acquisitions in Australia, Spain, New Zealand and Turkey. Total investment in
acquisitions was R588,2 million, the benefits of which will be evident in the medium term as we extract synergies and
efficiencies.
Prospects
We are confident that our strategy of developing our capability to become an on-demand high service business focused on
customer satisfaction continues to deliver strong growth. Our ability to handle the ‘last mile’ delivery over a complicated
product range improves continually as we roll out our infrastructure programme. Our focus is ‘all about the food’ as we
move towards achieving the correct customer mix. Our value-add proposition is driven by our people’s desire to deliver
excellent customer service.
Fresh produce, meat, value-add processing and procurement initiatives remain areas of future potential, all of which will
assist in growing the basket. The regular sharing of the best Bidcorp practices and innovations across the Group ensures
that speed of business development is greatly enhanced, often avoiding costly mistakes.
Our investment in digital interaction with our customers is being leveraged off our ability to intelligently interpret our
significant data sets. The development of BidOne, our bespoke global ecommerce and CRM platform, continues ensuring our
best worldwide innovations are leveraged for the greater benefit of the Group.
Bidcorp strategically remains focused on growth opportunities; organically in our current markets through attaining the
appropriate business and customer mix by selling more products and gaining new customers; via in-territory bolt-on acquisitions
to expand our geographic reach and expanding our product ranges; and via strategic acquisitions to enter new markets. We remain
disciplined in our approach to accessing the “right” opportunities, despite our appetite and capacity for acquisitions.
The timing of investments either into capacity creation or acquisition opportunities is often difficult to predict. However, we
retain significant financial headroom and the ability to act quickly to accommodate any feasible possibilities, either organic
or acquisitive.
Our financial position is strong and cash generation is expected to remain robust. Currency volatility in the global environment
is a given, however, our objective remains to generate above average returns in each of our businesses in their home markets.
Bidcorp’s strength lies in the depth and experience of our management teams who thrive in an entrepreneurial and decentralised
business model, a recipe we believe positions the Group well for continued growth in future.
In the short term, we believe the challenges of infrastructural investment in Australia and dairy pricing volatility particularly
in Asia will favourably resolve themselves. In the medium term, the fundamental drivers of the global foodservice industry will
remain positive in our markets. Bidcorp anticipates continued real growth in the period ahead.
Divisional performance
Australasia
The region continues to make a substantial contribution and remains the biggest profit generator. Revenue moved 3,6% higher to
R15,9 billion (H1F2017: R15,3 billion). Trading profit rose marginally by 0,1% to R944,9 million (H1F2017: R943,6 million).
Australia’s first-half focus was on investing in the future and its strategy of creating more warehouses across smaller, manageable
operations in its major metropolitan areas that provide exceptional service to foodservice customers. In AUD, revenue rose 4,6%.
However, due to the expected lag between additional expenses and additional revenue, operating expenses went up 9,3%. Overall
progress was highly satisfactory for a business that recently opened three additional metro sites in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Foodservice division had been trading at peak, an effort that could only be sustained with renewed investment. Change implementation
at scale without losing customers was testament to the strength of the business and the excellent work of all involved.
Supply Chain Solutions division continues to perform well and remains an important part of future growth plans. Fresh and Meat
continue to make progress, albeit behind expectations.
New Zealand put in a strong second-quarter performance, offsetting a slow start to the half-year. Performance was driven by
steady revenue growth, supplemented by ongoing focus on imports and margin management.
Trading conditions remained challenging in the core foodservice business. Revenue growth in NZD was pleasing at 7,9%, but price
resistance kept margins in check. A tight labour market saw the cost of doing business rise slightly. However, a focus on supply
chain efficiencies underpinned a solid trading result. Five new or upgraded distribution centres came on stream.
Fresh performance was impacted by an extremely wet winter followed by a summer drought, restricting opportunities to trade and
manage margins. Processing put in a pleasing second-quarter performance, despite significant internal reorganisation to
facilitate future growth requirements.
United Kingdom (UK)
Revenue rose 5,3% to R16,2 billion (H1F2017: R15,4 billion) while trading profit increased by 3,4% to R723,9 million
(H1F2017: R699,8 million).
Bidfood UK traded well thanks to continued focus on free trade growth, national margin enhancement and cost reductions.
Trading profit exceeded expectation despite once-off costs and a bad debt write-off. Free trade volume growth of nearly 8% was
achieved, accompanied by a little gross margin dilution. National accounts volumes were up 3% on ongoing tender wins and renewals.
Overall costs were well managed and our business simplification programme gained traction.
In PCL, service levels improved but further operating efficiencies are required.
Fresh trading profit declined by 5%, though Seafood made pleasing gains. Improved Seafood revenues were underpinned by tight cost
control and rigorous margin management. Produce was impacted by duplicate handling and trunking costs, lower revenue and margins.
The opening of the Birmingham depot will alleviate some inefficiencies caused by the rapid expansion of Oliver Kay. Meat division
performed poorly, largely due to Hensons, which was impacted by staff losses ahead of the impending move to the new depot in
Woolwich. The focus on independent growth continues throughout the division.
Europe
Most businesses performed strongly, particularly the eastern European jurisdictions which continued to report good growth.
Revenue rose 20,0% to R19,6 million (H1F2017: R16,3 million) while trading profit rose 38,7% to R817,0 million
(H1F2017: R589,0 million).
Netherlands put in a highly satisfactory trading performance. Sales volumes were ahead of expectation, driven by strong growth
in the national accounts segment. Free trade horeca business showed good volume growth of 5%, despite strong competition.
As expected, institutional and catering volumes were down, but ahead of budget. The healthcare category retained customers,
but overall faces strong pressure. Promising growth was seen into the free trade hospitality channel. Further internal
reorganisation occurred as we continue to simplify the business to improve profitability.
Belgium’s revenue growth continued to beat expectations and trading profit growth was pleasing. Expenses were in line
with activity levels while gross margin held up well. The catering segment maintained volumes in the face of pressure,
while the horeca and institutional channels exceeded budget. The 'My BidOne' ecommerce platform was successfully introduced.
Iberia (Guzman Spain and Portugal) delivered lower than expected trading profit - in part affected by Catalonia's political
uncertainty and consequent economic slowdown. Significant internal reorganisation, including IT upgrades, is under way to better
align processes to the customer focus. Some small branches faced challenges. Gross margins improved and cost control was effective.
Implementation of the Bidfood Iberia strategy continued. Recent bolt-on acquisitions (Frustock and Carnicas Saez) confirmed the
potential for broader geographical growth. We remain enthusiastic about the Iberian market.
DAC Italy put in a pleasing performance, reflecting positive contributions from DAC and Quartiglia. Revenue and trading profit
were ahead of the comparative period. Growth continued in the independent segment, in line with long-term strategy. Sales to
other Bidcorp companies rose by 41%, spotlighting the appeal of the ‘Made-in-Italy’ product proposition. A further bolt-on
opportunity was concluded early in January, adding to the geographical footprint across Italy.
Czech Republic and Slovakia put in an excellent first-half trading performance. Volumes exceeded budget across both the Czech
and Slovakian operations, though rising personnel and production costs created challenges. The business optimised the trend to
added-value products in the restaurant channel. Continued penetration of butcheries and baker’s shops was evident. Production
volumes grew.
Poland performed strongly. Good volume growth was driven by continued penetration of the free trade channel. As a result, gross
margin showed improvement. Cost controls were stepped up. Lublin branch moved to a new depot. The Gdansk depot expansion programme
is complete and expansion work at the Poznan site is nearing completion.
Baltics moved into profit, buoyed by revenue growth and reduced losses in Latvia and Estonia. Lithuanian operations performed
strongly. A new, modern depot is under construction in Lithuania in order to alleviate capacity constraints.
Germany/Austria (Pier 7 Foods) performed reasonably in its first six months within the Bidcorp stable, and is profitable. This
small acquisition is the first building block of a larger play in the German market, which is dominated by a few very large
players, but also has a highly fragmented base of smaller to medium size foodservice wholesalers with a profile similar to ours.
Emerging Markets
These businesses felt the impact of the many varied economic and political challenges facing these developing regions. In
April 2017, 50% of our Baking Supplies business was sold to Puratos NV, renamed Chipkins Puratos and equity accounted thereafter.
Although revenue dropped 2,3% to R9,8 billion (H1F2017: R10,0 billion), with trading profit down 0,4% at R581,3 million
(H1F2017: R583,8 million) on a like-for-like basis, revenue and trading profit were up 7,1% and 9,3% respectively.
Bidcorp Food Africa delivered revenue and trading profit growth in tough trading conditions. Focused expense management
underpinned gains. Bidfood performed strongly, securing continued independent channel growth and revenue increases in excess
of inflation. Growth of Bidfood’s private and exclusive label range continues. To date, 58% of revenue is transacted via Bidfood’s
ecommerce platform. Crown Food Group built momentum on manufacturing performance improvements. Competition remains significant
in very tough market conditions. The Griffiths Crown JV had a short-term impact on Crown Ingredient Solutions as QSR customers
were transferred to the new unit. The new Chipkins Puratos JV made excellent progress. Puratos’ knowledge and best practice
are being implemented across the business. IT tools and collaborative systems continue to add value across the whole division.
Greater China grew overall revenue and trading profits, but was impacted by dairy market dislocation, pricing pressures, the
effects of a strong euro and rising operating and logistics costs. The Hong Kong business was challenged by pricing pressures
in the dairy category while poultry imports from Europe fell away due to avian flu. High warehousing costs negatively
impacted profitability. Angliss Macau achieved pleasing growth in other categories, but failed to offset the decline in its
dairy business. Operations in mainland China faced similar challenges as the previous undersupply of dairy products
(and higher prices) was followed by oversupply. Reliance as a category on lower margin dairy is diminishing overall as the
higher margin product range grows. Structural supply chain changes resulted in some working capital absorption.
Singapore grew revenues and trading profit moved slightly higher. Margin pressure was offset by good cost control.
Foodservice, now the largest division in the refocused business, continues to grow in the restaurant, hotel, pub, club and
café segments. Bidfood Malaysia made its first contribution following the acquisition of Aeroshield’s Malaysia business.
Chile delivered good revenue growth despite recessionary conditions. Trading profits were flat due to the initial costs of
the introduction of seafood categories, excess product storage and the opening of the new Viña del Mar branch. Stepped-up
credit controls drove working capital improvements.
Brazil witnessed satisfactory revenue and trading profit growth as the economy showed tentative signs of recovery. Competition
sharpened in the foodservice market. Unemployment remains high and some consumers are downtrading. Significant internal
development of the business has been undertaken. Freezer construction began in the recently acquired Mariusso business
to enable expansion of the range.
Middle East operations benefited from second-quarter revenue improvements, but the uptick could not offset an overall
decline in trading profits to levels well below expectation. Geopolitical challenges contributed to a significant fall
in UAE demand. Lower volumes necessitated changes to the brand basket. Saudi Arabia, less impacted by regional
instability, showed good second-quarter growth as the economy diversifies away from oil revenues. Oman and Bahrain,
both in early stages of development, made significant revenue gains.
Aktaes Turkey achieved pleasing revenue growth and the business moved back into profit. Margins were well managed,
though distribution costs rose and the Turkish lire’s depreciation affected imported product costs. Hotels still face
low occupancy rates, but the horeca market remained resilient. Acquisition of the EFE business, a local horeca-focused
business, delivered the expected gains.
Discontinued operation
Logistics UK
As previously outlined, low margin logistics business’ globally have been identified as activities that fall outside
Bidcorp’s strategic plan in the medium term. We have received a credible and realistic offer for the UK Logistics’
CD business, the consequence of which we are carefully evaluating in the best interests of all our stakeholders.
In December 2017, Bidcorp took the decision to treat the CD business as a discontinued operation.
Performance, as anticipated, was disappointing at CD which recorded losses. The Shared-User unit experienced falling
volumes on the loss of a significant account in May 2017. A further contract (KFC) representing 30% of the overall
volume exited on February 14 2018. Operations will be significantly downscaled thereafter, the costs of which in
relation to people, property and vehicles will be expensed in the second half of the financial year.
Directorate
Mr Brian Joffe will retire from the Bidcorp chairmanship on March 31 2018, but remains on as a non-executive director.
Mr Stephen Koseff, currently an independent non-executive director, has agreed to accept the board’s invitation to
assume the role of independent non-executive chairman, effective March 31 2018.
The board expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr Joffe for his services as chairman, particularly in leading the
formation of Bidcorp, as well as its JSE listing on May 30 2016, which were critical development phases for the Group.
BL Berson
Chief executive
DE Cleasby
Chief financial officer
Dividend declaration
In line with the Group dividend policy, the directors have declared an interim cash dividend of 280,0 cents
(224,0 cents net of dividend withholding tax, where applicable) per ordinary share for the half-year
ended December 31 2017 to those members registered on the record date, being Friday, March 23 2018.
The dividend has been declared from income reserves. A dividend withholding tax of 20% will be applicable
to all shareholders who are not exempt.
Share code: BID
ISIN: ZAE000216537
Company registration number: 1995/008615/06
Company tax reference number: 9040946841
Gross cash dividend amount per share: 280,0 cents
Net dividend amount per share: 224,0 cents
Issued shares at declaration date ('000): 335 404
Declaration date: Wednesday, February 21 2018
Last day to trade cum dividend: Monday, March 19 2018
First day to trade ex dividend: Tuesday, March 20 2018
Record date: Friday, March 23 2018
Payment date: Monday, March 26 2018
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Tuesday, March 20 2018 and
Friday, March 23 2018, both days inclusive.
For and on behalf of the board
AK Biggs
Company secretary
Johannesburg
February 21 2018
Basis of presentation of the condensed interim consolidated financial statements
The condensed interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the JSE Limited
Listings Requirements for interim reports, and the requirement of the Companies Act of South Africa applicable
for condensed interim consolidated financial statements. The Listings Requirements require interim 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 Reporting Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards
Council, and include disclosure as required by IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting and the Companies Act of
South Africa. The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the condensed interim consolidated financial
statements from which the condensed interim consolidated financial statements were derived are in terms of IFRS
and are consistent with those accounting policies applied in the preparation of the previous consolidated annual
financial statements.
In preparing these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, management make judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
income and expense. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Acquisitions
Bidcorp acquired 70% of Pier 7 Foods, a small foodservice business based in Germany and Austria, a niche Portuguese
horeca business was integrated into Bidfood Iberia and bolt-on acquisitions were completed in Australia, Spain,
New Zealand and Turkey. Total investment in acquisitions was R588,2 million, and their contribution to revenue
and trading profit for the half-year ended December 31 2017 was R1,2 billion and R33,5 million respectively.
Financial instruments
When measuring the fair value of an asset or a liability, the Group uses market observable data as far as possible.
Fair values are categorised into different levels in a fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used in the valuation
techniques categorised as follows.
- Level 1: quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2: inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly (ie as prices) or indirectly (ie derived from prices).
- Level 3: inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
The following table shows the carrying amounts and fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities,
including their levels in the fair value hierarchy for financial instruments measured at fair value. It does not
include fair value information for financial assets and financial liabilities not measured at fair value if the
carrying amount is a reasonable approximation of fair value.
Non-current assets (liabilities) Current liabilities
Puttable Puttable
non- Vendors non- Vendors
controlling Invest- for controlling for
R000s interests ments acquisition interests acquisition Total
December 31 2017
Financial assets measured
at fair value - 61 911 - - 61 911
Financial liabilities measured
at fair value (411 648) - (66 270) (1 017 736) (283 911) (1 779 565)
December 31 2016
Financial assets measured at
fair value - 8 405 - - - 8 405
Financial liabilities measured
at fair value (1 043 023) - - - (446 910) (1 489 933)
June 30 2017
Financial assets measured at
fair value - 54 504 - - - 54 504
Financial liabilities measured
at fair value (118 028) - (82 377) (1 077 168) (379 474) (1 657 047)
Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
December 31 2017
Financial assets measured at fair value - 8 163 53 748 61 911
Financial liabilities measured at
fair value - - (1 779 565) (1 779 565)
December 31 2016
Financial assets measured at fair value - 1 801 6 604 8 405
Financial liabilities measured at
fair value - - (1 489 933) (1 489 933)
June 30 2017
Financial assets measured at fair value - 1 848 52 656 54 504
Financial liabilities measured
at fair value - - (1 657 047) (1 657 047)
Valuation technique
The expected payments are determined by considering the possible scenarios of forecast EBITDAs, the amount to
be paid under each scenario and the probability of each scenario. The valuation models consider the present value
of expected payment, discounted using a risk-adjusted discount rate.
Significant unobservable inputs
- EBITDA growth rates 10% - 23% (2016: 10% - 23%)
- EBITDA multiples 4,8x - 7x (2016: 4,8x - 7x)
- Risk-adjusted discount rate 1,99% - 5,00% (2016: 1,99% - 5,00%)
Inter-relationship between significant unobservable inputs and fair value measurement
The estimated fair value would increase (decrease) if:
- the EBITDA were higher (lower); or
- the risk-adjusted discount rate were lower (higher).
Discontinued operation
In December 2017, management committed to a plan to discontinue the Logistics CD business segment which operates
in the United Kingdom. Efforts to dispose of this operation have started and a sale is expected by December 2018.
As a result, this operation has been classified as a discontinued operation.
The Logistics CD segment was not previously classified as held-for-sale or as a discontinued operation. The
comparative consolidated statement of profit or loss, statement of cash flows and segmental analysis have been
restated to show the discontinued operation separately from continuing operations.
The relevant requirements of IFRS 5 have been met for this classification.
The results of the discontinued operation included in the Group's results for the period ending
December 31 2017, are detailed below:
Half-year ended Year ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
R000s Unaudited Unaudited Reviewed*
Revenue 10 470 289 10 745 803 20 458 449
Cost of revenue (9 582 438) (9 776 136) (18 622 873)
Gross profit 887 851 969 667 1 835 576
Operating expenses (973 075) (919 704) (1 814 230)
Trading (loss) profit (85 224) 49 963 21 346
Share-based payment expense (1 582) (1 437) (3 456)
Net capital items (811) - (21 366)
Operating (loss) profit (87 617) 48 526 (3 476)
Net finance charges (2 364) (1 526) (3 446)
Finance income 2 5 11
Finance charges (2 366) (1 531) (3 457)
(Loss) profit before taxation (89 981) 47 000 (6 922)
Taxation 18 774 (10 511) (4 317)
(Loss) profit for the period from
discontinued operation (71 207) 36 489 (11 239)
The following adjustments to profit
attributable to shareholders were taken
into account in the calculation of
discontinuing headline (loss) earnings:
(Loss) profit attributable to shareholders
of the Company from the discontinued operation (71 207) 36 489 (11 239)
Impairment of property, plant and equipment 811 - 21 366
Taxation relief (154) - (4 060)
Headline (loss) earnings from the discontinued operation (70 550) 36 489 6 067
Basic (loss) earnings per share (cents) (21,4) 11,0 (3,4)
Diluted basic (loss) earnings per share (cents) (21,3) 11,0 (3,4)
Headline (loss) earnings per share (cents) (21,2) 11,0 1,8
Diluted headline (loss) earnings per share (cents) (21,2) 11,0 1,8
Effect of the discontinued operation on the statement
of financial position of the group
Assets classified as held-for-sale 2 402 441 2 619 829 2 091 514
Property, plant and equipment 219 769 236 505 229 314
Intangible assets 6 081 14 610 6 540
Deferred taxation asset 499 - 503
Inventories 469 322 510 850 412 720
Trade and other receivables 1 684 627 1 741 676 1 433 646
Taxation 22 143 - 8 791
Cash and cash equivalents - 116 188 -
Liabilities classified as held-for-sale 2 751 815 2 792 914 2 338 803
Deferred taxation liability 12 069 - 8 222
Long-term portion of provisions 52 313 48 484 45 253
Trade and other payables 2 501 452 2 715 904 2 113 422
Short-term portion of provisions 21 839 18 730 22 017
Bank overdrafts 164 142 - 149 889
Taxation - 9 796 -
Cash flows from discontinued operation
Net operating cash flows from discontinued operation 50 311 (265) (258 291)
Net investing cash flows from discontinued operation (4 269) (16 998) (15 384)
Net financing cash flows from discontinued operation (40 601) (4 452) (7 553)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
from the discontinued operation 5 441 (21 715) (281 228)
* Refer to 'Preparation and results' note
Preparation and results
These half-year ended December 31 results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's auditors. The condensed
interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared by CAM Bishop (CA)SA, under the supervision of DE Cleasby
CA(SA), and were approved by the board of directors on February 20 2018.
The audit and risk committee engaged KPMG Inc., to review the previously audited June 30 2017 consolidated statement
of profit or loss, consolidated statement of cash flows and segmental analysis which have been re-presented as a result
of classifying CD business as a discontinued operation in the 2018 interim period, together with the related notes.
Re-presented special purpose financial statements ("special purpose financial statements”) containing the re-presented
consolidated statement of profit or loss, consolidated statement of cash flows, segmental analysis, and related notes,
were reviewed by KPMG for this purpose. KPMG Inc. expressed an unmodified conclusion on these special purpose financial
statements. A copy of the special purpose financial statements, together with KPMG Inc.'s review report is available
for inspection at the Company's registered office.
As a result of this review, the June 30 2017 consolidated statement of profit and loss, consolidated statement
of cash flows and segmental analysis, and related notes have been described as "reviewed” in the interim
financial statements contained herein. It should be noted that KPMG Inc.'s review report on this matter draws
attention to the basis of preparation contained in the special purpose financial statements, which describes how
they were prepared. The review report also notes that the special purpose financial statements were prepared to
provide information to the audit and risk committee. As a result, the special purpose financial statements may
not be suitable for another purpose. The conclusion reached by KPMG Inc. is not modified in respect of this matter.
This review did not cover the entire set of interim financial statements, and for this reason the interim financial
statements should not be regarded as reviewed by KPMG Inc.
Exchange rates
The following exchange rates were used in the conversion of foreign interests and foreign transactions during
the periods:
Year
Half-year ended ended
December 31 June 30
2017 2016 2017
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
Rand/Sterling
Closing rate 16,67 16,83 16,80
Average rate 17,65 17,94 17,29
Rand/euro
Closing rate 14,80 14,41 14,78
Average rate 15,74 15,40 14,85
Rand/Australian dollar
Closing rate 9,65 9,88 9,93
Average rate 10,43 10,57 10,27
Supplementary pro forma information regarding the currency effects of the translation of foreign operations on
the Group
The pro forma financial information has been compiled for illustrative purposes only and is the responsibility
of the board. Due to the nature of this information, it may not fairly present the Group's financial position,
changes in equity and results of operations or cash flows. The pro forma information has been compiled in terms
of the JSE Listings Requirements and the Revised Guide on Pro Forma Information by SAICA.
The illustrative information, detailed below, has been prepared on the basis of applying the 2016 average rand
exchange rates to the 2017 foreign subsidiary income statements and recalculating the reported income of the
Group for the period and have not been reviewed or reported on.
Half-year ended
December 31
Illustrative
2017 2016 2017 at 2016
average
exchange %
R000s rates change
Continuing operations
Revenue 61 476 926 57 076 135 61 821 410 8,3
Trading profit 3 022 660 2 775 950 3 036 125 9,4
Headline earnings 2 128 446 1 956 531 2 130 855 8,9
Headline earnings per share (cents) 640,0 589,3 640,7 8,7
Constant currency per segment
from continuing operations
Revenue
Australasia 15 864 241 15 318 269 16 267 089 6,2
United Kingdom 16 241 057 15 419 174 16 501 153 7,0
Europe 19 555 009 16 292 978 18 938 306 16,2
Emerging Markets 9 816 619 10 045 714 10 114 861 0,7
61 476 926 57 076 135 61 821 410 8,3
Trading profit
Australasia 944 935 943 601 969 199 2,7
United Kingdom 723 857 699 788 735 450 5,1
Europe 816 982 588 952 782 738 32,9
Emerging Markets 581 252 583 830 593 497 1,7
Corporate office (44 366) (40 221) (44 758)
3 022 660 2 775 950 3 036 125 9,4
Johannesburg
February 21 2018
Administration
Directors
Non-executive Chairman: B Joffe
Lead independent director: DDB Band
Independent non-executive: PC Baloyi, S Koseff, DD Mokgatle, NG Payne, H Wiseman*
Executive directors: BL Berson* (chief executive), DE Cleasby (chief financial officer)
*Australian
Company secretary
AK Biggs
Transfer secretaries
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
Registration number: 2004/003647/07
Rosebank Towers
15 Biermann Avenue
Rosebank, 2196
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107
Telephone +27 (11) 370 5000
Sponsor
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
30 Baker Street, Rosebank
South Africa, 2196
Independent auditor
KPMG Inc.
Registration number: 1999/021543/2
KPMG Crescent, 85 Empire Road
Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193
Registered office
2nd Floor North Wing, 90 Rivonia Road, Sandton Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Postnet Suite 136, Private Bag X9976 Johannesburg, 2146, South Africa
Further information regarding our Group can be found on the Bidcorp website:
www.bidcorpgroup.com
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