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Preliminary report for the year ended 31 March 2016
ILLOVO SUGAR LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1906/000622/06)
Share Code: ILV
ISIN: ZAE000083846
("Illovo" or "the Company")
PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2016
Salient Features
- Low export sugar prices and weak domestic demand, particularly in Malawi
- Group sugar production down 14% due to direct and indirect drought effects
- Operating profit decreased by 14.8 % and headline earnings per share by 36.5%
- Downstream diversification rationale, evidenced by 26% growth in downstream operating
profit
- Good progress in evolving sales mix away from the EU market
- Record ethanol production and electricity co-generation
- Pleasing cost efficiency gains through continuous improvement
Quote:
Gavin Dalgleish, Managing Director, commented:
"The 'perfect storm' of sustained low export sugar prices, reduced domestic demand in
Malawi, currency volatility and high interest rates in various jurisdictions, exacerbated by the
impact of the regional drought on sugar production, weighed heavily on business
performance. Nonetheless, the downstream business delivered a strong financial
performance, while the group continued to improve the sales mix away from the EU by
growing sales volumes in key regional markets. Cost-reductions, efficiency improvements
and the culture of doing more with less have become further embedded in the business.
Forecasts of the global sugar production deficit for 2015/16 continue to grow, which together
with a strengthening Brazilian Real has contributed to a recent recovery in world market
prices, off seven year lows. Good progress has been made in improving the sales mix,
developing regional and domestic markets and structural cost reduction programmes,
thereby mitigating some of the downside to these results."
Enquiries:
Illovo Sugar Limited 031 508 4300
Gavin Dalgleish, Managing Director,
Mohammed Abdool-Samad, Financial Director,
Chris Fitz-Gerald, Group Communications Manager
Instinctif 011 447 3030
Morne Reinders 082 325 1810
Overview
The Illovo group has endured a 'perfect storm' of macro challenges during the twelve months
to 31 March 2016. Direct and indirect drought impacts across all six countries of operation,
currency volatility and high interest rates in various jurisdictions, and reducing domestic
sales demand in Malawi, as well as on-going pressure on sugar export revenues, combined
to weigh heavily on the group's results.
Despite these difficult conditions, the downstream business delivered a strong financial
performance, while the group continued to grow regional sales volumes by expanding
access to key markets. Cost-reduction and efficiency improvement benefits were realised as
the culture of continuous improvement becomes further embedded in the business.
The tough sugar commercial environment saw total group revenues reduced by 0.7% to
R13 169.9 million which, in turn, resulted in the operating margin falling from 12.5% to
10.7%. Operating profit decreased by 14.8% to R1 410.2 million, while headline earnings per
share declined by 36.5% to 113.6 cents, well within the guidance range of 25% to 45%
HEPS decline year-on-year provided in the trading statements published on 25 May 2015
and 18 September 2015. The contribution to operating profit by country was: Zambia 35%
(2015: 35%), Malawi 32% (2015: 38%), Tanzania 16% (2015: 9%), Swaziland 10% (2015:
4%), South Africa 8% (2015: 13%) and Mozambique –1% (2015: 1%). By activity, the
contribution to operating profit was: sugar production 59% (2015: 71%), downstream 24%
(2015: 16%) and cane growing 17% (2015: 13%).
Review
Lower than normal rainfall persisted across the Southern African region, impacting river,
dam and lake levels in Swaziland, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. These stressed
growing conditions not only reduced sugar cane yields but also increased vulnerability to
pests such as yellow aphids. These drought effects and the flood damage suffered in
Mozambique during January 2015 resulted in a sharp decline in end-of-season cane supply
across all countries of operation. Year-on-year sugar production decreased by 14% from
1.760 million tons to 1.512 million tons.
World sugar prices recovered from seven year lows during August 2015 to break the
15 USc/lb resistance level during March 2016, driven largely by an expected world
production deficit in 2016 and strengthening of the Brazilian Real. Whilst this price recovery
bodes well for the year ahead, the August 2015 low had the effect of depressing regional
export prices. Although the decline in EU market prices appeared to level off and firm slightly
during the period under review, the weaker Euro continued to impact on profitability.
Strong domestic and regional markets remain fundamental to the business. Good progress
has been made with initiatives to grow these markets, with regional sales reflecting steady
growth compared to the prior period.
Demand in Zambia continued to grow and Swaziland benefited from increased sales into the
SADC region. Market conditions in Tanzania continued to improve as stricter enforcement of
regulations reduced illegal sugar imports, whilst the announcement of a new import tariff
structure in Mozambique bodes well for future sales. The strong Malawian Kwacha had an
impact on informal regional trade flows, resulting in an inflow of sugar to compete against
local production which, combined with high interest rates, depressed domestic demand.
The contribution to operating profit from downstream activities continued to grow (from 16%
to 24%). The two alcohol production units in South Africa and the one in Tanzania performed
well, with new production records set at the distillery and lactulose plant at Merebank. Good
furfural production was achieved at the Sezela facility in South Africa. Relative to the prior
year, electrical co-generation at the Ubombo mill in Swaziland increased by 17%.
As reported in September 2015, a decision was made to close the furfural-based nematicide
business in the United States of America (US) following protracted difficulties in obtaining
registration with the US Environmental Protection Agency for application of the product on
food crops. A loss of R169 million was recorded on the closure and subsequent disposal of
the business.
While the conversion of operating profit to cash remains strong, the impact of reduced sales
volumes and lower demand has increased working capital requirements. The higher funding
requirements, compounded by considerable increases in interest rates and currency volatility
in Malawi and Zambia, increased financing costs by R101 million.
Outlook
The persistent dry weather conditions across the region and poor summer rainfall will further
delay the anticipated sugar production recovery during the 2016/17 season, with a
particularly adverse impact expected in Swaziland. Overall sugar production is expected to
be similar to the 2015/16 season.
Notwithstanding this extended drop in physical performance, firmer pricing, improved sales
mix, the flow through of cost savings initiatives and the commissioning of the Zambian
refinery and energy efficiency project in South Africa should impact positively on the financial
performance during 2016/17.
The recent recovery in world sugar market prices is encouraging. Increased import tariffs in
Mozambique and efforts to improve the sales mix and to develop regional markets will
benefit earnings in the year ahead. The recent weakening in the Malawian Kwacha should
stem the flow of illegal imports into that market and improve domestic sales.
The Zambian refinery expansion and product alignment projects remain within budget and
on schedule for commissioning during May and June 2016.
Structural cost reduction programmes and the group-wide continuous improvement
programme should bring meaningful benefits to the group in the short to medium-term.
Capital Distribution
As announced on the Securities Exchange News Service (SENS) on 8 April 2016 and
subsequently on 26 April 2016, Associated British Foods plc ("ABF"), through its wholly
owned subsidiary, AB Sugar Africa Limited, made an offer to acquire all of the issued
ordinary shares in Illovo (other than the 236 569 232 shares already owned by ABF
Overseas Limited ("AOL")) by way of a scheme of arrangement in terms of section 114(1)(c)
of the Companies Act, 2008, between Illovo and its shareholders (other than AOL) ("the
Scheme"); or if the Scheme fails and ABF so elects, by way of a general offer to those
shareholders ("General Offer"), for a cash consideration of R25,00 per share
("Consideration").
A circular setting out the terms and conditions of the Scheme and the General Offer
("Circular"), and incorporating notice of a general meeting of shareholders on 25 May 2016,
was distributed by registered post to shareholders on 26 April 2016, with a copy thereof
posted on Illovo's website, www.illovosugar.co.za. On 25 May 2016, the shareholders voted
in favour of the Scheme.
As set out in the Circular, the Consideration of R25,00 per share is calculated on the basis
that Illovo will not make any distribution to its shareholders between 8 April 2016 and the
settlement date of the Consideration. Accordingly, no distribution to shareholders for the
year ended 31 March 2016 is being declared.
On behalf of the Board
TS Munday GB Dalgleish
Chairman Managing Director
Mount Edgecombe
3 June 2016
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Directors:
TS Munday (Chairman)*; GB Dalgleish (Managing Director); MH Abdool-Samad; MI Carr#*;
J Cowper#*; G Gomwe^*; MJ Hankinson*; JP Hulley; S Kana*; D Konar*; PA Lister#*;
CW Molope*; AR Mpungwe (Tanzanian)*; L W Riddle.
# British
^Zimbabwean
* Non-executive
Registered office:
1 Nokwe Avenue
Ridgeside, Umhlanga
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Postal address:
PO Box 194, Durban, 4000
Telephone: +27 31 508 4300
Website: www.illovosugar.co.za
Transfer Secretaries: Link Market Services South Africa Proprietary Limited
Rennie House, 13th Floor, 19 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, 2001
PO Box 4844, Johannesburg, 2000
Auditors: Deloitte & Touche
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited.
SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
for the year ended 31 March 2016
Audited Audited
2016 2015 Change
Notes Rm Rm %
Revenue 13 169.9 13 266.5 (0.7)
Cost of sales (8 160.8) (8 206.1)
Gross profit 5 009.1 5 060.4
Distribution expenses (1 223.6) (1 155.2)
Administrative expenses (1 608.4) (1 517.8)
Other operating expenses (766.9) (732.3)
Operating profit 1 410.2 1 655.1 (14.8)
Dividend income 1.0 2.8
Net financing costs 4 (457.0) (355.8)
Profit before non-trading items 954.2 1 302.1
Share of profit from joint venture 5.5 4.6
Share of profit from associates 24.0 22.1
Material items 5 23.3 3.0
Profit before taxation 1 007.0 1 331.8 (24.4)
Taxation 6 (334.5) (388.0)
Profit for the year 672.5 943.8
Attributable to:
Shareholders of Illovo Sugar Limited 580.1 826.4 (29.8)
Non-controlling interest 92.4 117.4
672.5 943.8
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
in subsequent years, net of tax:
Re-measurement of defined benefit obligations 9.9 29.8
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
in subsequent years, net of tax:
Cash flow hedges 39.2 (11.4)
Hedge of net investment in foreign subsidiaries (646.4) (14.4)
Foreign currency translation differences (708.9) (408.9)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year (633.7) 538.9
Attributable to:
Shareholders of Illovo Sugar Limited (590.4) 431.1
Non-controlling interest (43.3) 107.8
(633.7) 538.9
Headline earnings per share (cents) 7
Basic 113.6 179.0 (36.5)
Diluted 113.6 179.0
Earnings per share (cents)
Basic 125.9 179.4 (29.8)
Diluted 125.9 179.4
Distribution per share (cents) 8 - 90.0 (100.0)
SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
as at 31 March 2016
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Notes Rm Rm
ASSETS
Non-current assets 9 814.5 9 472.9
Property, plant and equipment 7 574.8 7 043.3
Cane roots 1 800.8 1 776.4
Intangible assets 117.4 311.9
Investment in joint venture 3.5 0.7
Investment in associates 68.8 73.5
Investments 76.5 74.7
Loans 142.2 163.9
Deferred taxation asset 30.5 28.5
Current assets 5 817.0 5 353.6
Inventories 987.7 1 022.6
Growing cane 1 914.3 1 797.2
Trade and other receivables 2 220.7 1 660.9
Factory overhaul costs 327.3 372.0
Derivative financial instruments 14 29.2 24.4
Cash and cash equivalents 337.8 476.5
Total assets 15 631.5 14 826.5
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity attributable to shareholders of Illovo Sugar Limited 5 613.3 6 472.4
Share capital and premium 1 196.0 1 440.2
Share-based payment reserve 3.8 7.2
Other reserves (7.5) (3.9)
Retained earnings 4 421.0 5 028.9
Non-controlling interest 1 152.9 1 203.3
Total equity 6 766.2 7 675.7
Non-current liabilities 4 677.7 3 754.4
Long-term borrowings 2 938.8 2 042.9
Deferred taxation liability 1 449.5 1 412.6
Deferred income 91.8 101.8
Provisions 197.6 197.1
Current liabilities 4 187.6 3 396.4
Short-term borrowings 1 922.7 1 164.6
Trade and other payables 2 151.5 2 042.5
Taxation 36.0 64.9
Provisions 36.4 43.3
Derivative financial instruments 14 41.0 81.1
Total liabilities 8 865.3 7 150.8
Total equity and liabilities 15 631.5 14 826.5
SALIENT FEATURES
31 March
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Notes Rm Rm
Operating margin (%) 10.7 12.5
Interest cover (times) a 3.1 4.7
Effective tax rate (%) 33.2 29.1
Net asset value per share (cents) 1 468.6 1 666.1
Net debt: equity ratio b 66.9 35.6
Gearing (%) c 40.1 26.2
Net borrowings 4 523.7 2 731.0
Depreciation 343.7 336.8
Capital expenditure
Replacement of property, plant and equipment 352.4 365.6
Expansion of property, plant and equipment 1 077.0 318.3
Property, plant and equipment 1 429.4 683.9
Expansion of area under cane 17.3 5.7
Product registration costs 4.4 9.9
1 451.1 699.5
Capital commitments
Contracted 256.5 326.9
Approved but not contracted 608.4 1 541.5
864.9 1 868.4
Lease commitments 153.4 189.3
Contingent liabilities 169.3 155.9
NOTES
a.) Interest cover
Operating profit divided by net financing costs.
b.) Net debt: equity ratio
Interest-bearing liabilities (net of cash and cash equivalents) divided by total equity. A negative net debt: equity ratio
indicates that the group is in a net cash position.
c.) Gearing
Interest-bearing liabilities (net of cash and cash equivalents) expressed as a percentage of total equity and interest-
bearing liabilities (net of cash and cash equivalents). A negative gearing ratio indicates that the group is in a net cash
position.
SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
for the year ended 31 March 2016
Share- Share-
Share based holders of Non-
capital and payments Other Retained Illovo Sugar controlling Total
premium reserve reserves earnings Limited interest equity
Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
Balance at 31 March 2014 (Audited) 1 886.3 13.1 5.8 4 435.1 6 340.3 1 128.3 7 468.6
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (426.5) 857.6 431.1 107.8 538.9
Profit for the year 826.4 826.4 117.4 943.8
Re-measurement of defined benefit obligations 31.2 31.2 (1.4) 29.8
Cash flow hedges (9.7) (9.7) (1.7) (11.4)
Hedge of net investment in foreign subsidiaries (11.9) (11.9) (2.5) (14.4)
Foreign currency translation differences (404.9) (404.9) (4.0) (408.9)
Issue of share capital 0.8 0.8 0.8
Distributions paid (446.9) (446.9) (129.0) (575.9)
Gain on part-disposal of shareholding in subsidiary 93.1 93.1 96.2 189.3
Gain on liquidation of subsidiary 59.9 59.9 59.9
Purchase of shares (forfeitable share plan) (5.9) (5.9) (5.9)
Transfer of foreign currency translation reserve 416.8 (416.8) - -
Balance at 31 March 2015 (Audited) 1 440.2 7.2 (3.9) 5 028.9 6 472.4 1 203.3 7 675.7
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (1 179.4) 589.0 (590.4) (43.3) (633.7)
Profit for the year 580.1 580.1 92.4 672.5
Re-measurement of defined benefit obligations 8.9 8.9 1.0 9.9
Cash flow hedges 33.5 33.5 5.7 39.2
Hedge of net investment in foreign subsidiaries (627.4) (627.4) (19.0) (646.4)
Foreign currency translation differences (585.5) (585.5) (123.4) (708.9)
Transactions with non-controlling shareholders (21.1) (21.1) 22.7 1.6
Distributions paid (244.2) (244.2) (29.8) (274.0)
Purchase of shares (forfeitable share plan) (5.2) (5.2) (5.2)
Share-based payments charge 1.8 1.8 1.8
Transfer of other reserves (37.1) 37.1 - -
Transfer of foreign currency translation reserve 1 212.9 (1 212.9) - -
Balance at 31 March 2016 (Audited) 1 196.0 3.8 (7.5) 4 421.0 5 613.3 1 152.9 6 766.2
SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the year ended 31 March 2016
31 March
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Notes Rm Rm
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash operating profit 9 1 097.4 1 663.7
Working capital movements 10 (310.6) (314.1)
Cash generated from operations 786.8 1 349.6
Net financing costs (457.0) (355.8)
Taxation paid (137.7) (252.7)
Dividend income 1.0 2.8
Distributions paid (274.0) (575.9)
Net cash (outflows)/inflows from operating activities (80.9) 168.0
Cash flows from investing activities
Replacement of property, plant and equipment (352.4) (365.6)
Expansion of property, plant and equipment (1 077.0) (318.3)
Expansion of area under cane (17.3) (5.7)
Capitalisation of product registration costs (4.4) (9.9)
Proceeds on disposal of property 0.4 3.1
Proceeds on disposal of plant and equipment 24.0 6.5
Movement on investments and loans 53.2 21.5
Acquisition of business 11 (2.2) -
Disposal of business 12 (0.9) -
Net cash outflows from investing activities (1 376.6) (668.4)
Net cash outflows before financing activities (1 457.5) (500.4)
Cash flows from financing activities
Long-term borrowings raised/(repaid) 636.3 (79.6)
Short-term borrowings raised 668.6 276.2
Issue of share capital - 0.8
Purchase of shares in terms of forfeitable share plan (5.2) (5.9)
Proceeds on part-disposal of shareholding in subsidiary - 189.3
Net cash inflows from financing activities 1 299.7 380.8
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (157.8) (119.6)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 476.5 597.1
Exchange rate translation 19.1 (1.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 337.8 476.5
NOTES TO THE SUMMARISED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PREPARATION
The summarised consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the framework
concepts and recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and its
interpretations adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board in issue and effective for the group at
31 March 2016 and the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the
Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting
Standards Council. The results are presented in accordance with IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting and comply
with the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited and the Companies Act of South Africa, 2008.
The accounting policies applied in preparation of these summarised consolidated financial statements are in terms
of IFRS and are consistent with those applied in the previous consolidated financial statements.
The audited summarised consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the supervision of the group
financial director, Mohammed Abdool-Samad CA(SA). The summarised consolidated financial statements were
approved by the board of directors on 2 June 2016.
The full consolidated annual financial statements from which these summarised consolidated financial statements
were derived can be inspected at the company's registered office and will be electronically available on the group's
website www.illovosugar.co.za
2. AUDIT OPINION
These summarised consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016 have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche, who expressed an unmodified opinion thereon. The auditor also expressed an unmodified
opinion on the full consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2016, from which these
summarised consolidated financial statements were derived. A copy of the auditor's report on the summarised
consolidated financial statements and of the auditor's report on the full consolidated financial statements are
available for inspection at the company's registered office, together with the financial statements identified in the
respective auditor's reports.
Deloitte & Touche has not audited future financial performance and expectations expressed by management
included in the commentary in the summarised consolidated financial statements and accordingly do not express
an opinion thereon. The auditor's report does not necessarily report on all of the information contained in the
summarised consolidated financial statements. Shareholders are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full
understanding of the nature of the auditor's engagement, they should obtain a copy of the auditor's report together
with the accompanying financial information from the issuer's registered office.
3. POST BALANCE SHEET EVENTS
As announced on the Securities Exchange News Service (SENS) on 8 April 2016 and subsequently on 26 April
2016, Associated British Foods plc, through its wholly owned subsidiary, AB Sugar Africa Limited, made an offer to
acquire all of the issued ordinary shares in Illovo (other than the 236 569 232 shares already owned by ABF
Overseas Limited ("AOL")) by way of a scheme of arrangement in terms of section 114(1)(c) of the Companies Act,
2008, between Illovo and its shareholders (other than AOL) ("the Scheme"); or if the Scheme fails and ABF so
elects, by way of a general offer to those shareholders ("General Offer") for a cash consideration of R25,00 per
share ("Consideration").
A circular setting out the terms and conditions of the Scheme and the General Offer ("Circular"), and incorporating
notice of a general meeting of shareholders on 25 May 2016, was distributed by registered post to shareholders on
26 April 2016, with a copy thereof posted on Illovo's website, www.illovosugar.co.za. On 25 May 2016, the
shareholders voted in favour of the Scheme.
Year ended
31 March
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Rm Rm
4. NET FINANCING COSTS
Interest paid 514.8 362.9
Less: capitalised to property, plant and equipment (92.8) (4.0)
422.0 358.9
Interest received (18.5) (13.4)
Foreign exchange losses 53.5 10.3
457.0 355.8
5. MATERIAL ITEMS
Profit on disposal of property 177.0 3.0
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment - insurable event 15.1 -
Loss on closure and subsequent disposal of business (168.8) -
23.3 3.0
6. TAXATION
Current taxation 27.4 128.2
Deferred taxation 225.3 209.8
Withholding taxation 81.8 50.0
334.5 388.0
The effective tax rate has been impacted by the non-deductible capital loss on the closure and subsequent disposal
of the furfural-based nematicide business and higher levels of income which is subject to withholding taxation.
7. DETERMINATION OF HEADLINE EARNINGS
Profit attributable to shareholders 580.1 826.4
Adjusted for:
Profit on disposal of property (177.0) (3.0)
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment - insurable event (15.1) -
Loss on closure and subsequent disposal of business 168.8 -
Total gross effect of adjustments (23.3) (3.0)
Total tax effect of adjustments 30.1 -
Total non-controlling interest effect of adjustments (63.4) 1.2
Headline earnings 523.5 824.6
Number of shares (millions)
Issued 460.7 460.7
Weighted average 460.7 460.7
Diluted weighted average 460.7 460.7
Headline earnings per share (cents)
Basic 113.6 179.0
Diluted 113.6 179.0
Year ended
31 March
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Rm Rm
8. DISTRIBUTION PER SHARE
As set out in the circular, the consideration of R25,00 per share is calculated on the basis that the group will not
make any distribution to its shareholders between 8 April 2016 and the settlement date of the Consideration.
Accordingly, no distribution to shareholders for the year ended 31 March 2016 is being declared.
9. CASH OPERATING PROFIT
Operating profit 1 410.2 1 655.1
Material items 23.3 3.0
1 433.5 1 658.1
Add back:
Depreciation 343.7 336.8
Amortisation of intangible assets 15.3 5.6
Amortisation of deferred income (10.0) (10.0)
Change in fair value of cane roots (247.4) (208.6)
Change in fair value of growing cane (416.2) (111.6)
Loss on closure and subsequent disposal of business 168.8 -
Profit on disposal of property (177.0) (3.0)
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment - insurable event (15.1) -
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment - (3.6)
Share-based payments charge 1.8 -
1 097.4 1 663.7
10. WORKING CAPITAL MOVEMENTS
Inventories (58.7) (14.9)
Trade and other receivables (558.5) (311.0)
Factory overhaul costs 10.4 (32.2)
Trade and other payables 296.2 44.0
(310.6) (314.1)
11. ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS
On 1 April 2015, the group acquired the business of Kilombero Sugar Distributors Limited ("KSD"), a company in
which the group holds a 20% investment. KSD held the exclusive right to market and distribute the group's sugar
production in Tanzania. The group acquired the business to allow it direct access to existing customers in Tanzania
as well as to exert increased influence over the marketing and distribution decisions. KSD will be liquidated in due
course. From the date of acquisition, the business acquired from KSD has contributed R10.6 million to net profit
before taxation.
The fair values of the identifiable assets of KSD as at the date of acquisition were:
Intangible asset 37.3 -
Purchase consideration 37.3 -
less: Deferred consideration payable (35.1)
Cash consideration paid 2.2 -
The deferred purchase consideration is payable over three years and bears interest at an effective interest rate of
7% per annum.
Year ended
31 March
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Rm Rm
12. DISPOSAL OF BUSINESS
On 17 September 2015, a decision was made to close the furfural-based nematicide business in the United States
of America ("USA") following difficulties in obtaining registration with the USA Environmental Protection Agency for
application on food crops. During March 2016, the closure of the business was finalised when the group disposed of
its 70% shareholding in Agriguard LLC, the underlying operating entity, to the non-controlling shareholders and
subsequently placed Illovo Sugar (USA) Company, its USA subsidiary and the holding company of Agriguard LLC,
into voluntary liquidation.
The carrying value of the assets and liabilities disposed of was:
Intangible assets 231.3 -
Inventories 2.1 -
Trade and other receivables 2.6 -
Cash and cash equivalents 0.9 -
Trade and other payables, net of closure costs (3.7) -
233.2 -
Non-controlling interest 1.6 -
Recycling of foreign currency translation differences (66.0) -
Loss on closure and subsequent disposal of business (168.8) -
Proceeds on disposal of business - -
less: Cash and cash equivalents disposed of (0.9) -
Disposal of business (0.9) -
13. RELATED PARTIES
The group has loans from Associated British Foods plc, its holding company, and Mountsfield Park Finance Limited,
a fellow subsidiary. The loans are unsecured and bear interest at market-related interest rates. The interest paid on
these loans is R71.9 million (2015: R58.3 million).
Long-term borrowings - Mountsfield Park Finance Limited 2 238.6 1 840.8
Short-term borrowings - Associated British Foods plc 369.5 -
2 608.1 1 840.8
14. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair values of financial instruments are determined using inputs that are observable, either directly, (i.e. as
prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices), other than quoted prices in an active market and therefore fall into the
level 2 fair value category. The fair values of non-financial assets are determined using inputs that are
unobservable, using the best information available in the circumstances for using the assets and therefore fall into
the level 3 fair value category. This report does not include the information required by paragraph 16A(j) of IAS 34:
Interim Financial Reporting. This disclosure has been disclosed in the full set of annual financial statements which will
be made available on the group's website www.illovosugar.co.za
31 March
Audited Audited
2016 2015
Rm % Rm %
15. SUMMARISED SEGMENT INFORMATION
Business segments
Revenue
Sugar production 9 332.0 71 9 242.3 70
Cane growing 2 547.1 19 2 848.3 21
Downstream and co-generation 1 290.8 10 1 175.9 9
13 169.9 13 266.5
Operating profit
Sugar production 835.0 59 1 179.8 71
Cane growing 236.9 17 207.4 13
Downstream and co-generation 338.3 24 267.9 16
1 410.2 1 655.1
Geographic segments
Revenue
Malawi 2 456.1 18 2 362.7 18
Mozambique 473.0 4 593.3 4
South Africa 4 586.0 35 4 481.6 34
Swaziland 1 471.2 11 1 396.5 11
Tanzania 1 299.4 10 1 247.4 9
Zambia 2 884.2 22 3 185.0 24
13 169.9 13 266.5
Operating profit
Malawi 454.0 32 625.3 38
Mozambique (15.5) (1) 24.6 1
South Africa 119.5 8 215.2 13
Swaziland 134.3 10 68.7 4
Tanzania 230.0 16 145.0 9
Zambia 487.9 35 576.3 35
1 410.2 1 655.1
Total assets
Malawi 2 658.6 18 2 878.7 20
Mozambique 894.4 6 944.7 7
South Africa 3 423.7 22 2 857.6 20
Swaziland 2 014.6 13 2 033.2 14
Tanzania 1 616.4 11 1 598.8 11
Zambia 4 626.3 30 3 984.1 28
15 234.0 14 297.1
Note: Total assets exclude cash and cash equivalents, deferred taxation and derivative financial instruments.
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