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Unaudited interim results announcement for the six month period ended 30 June 2018
SUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration Number: 1967/007528/06
Share Code: SUI ISIN: ZAE 000097580
("Sun International" or "the company")
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT
for the six month period ended 30 June 2018
ACCOUNTING POLICY
The condensed consolidated financial information for the six months interim period ended 30 June 2018 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
provisional 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 must also, as a
minimum, contain the information required by IAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting". The accounting policies applied are consistent with those adopted
in the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017, unless mentioned otherwise.
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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R million 2018 2017
Continuing operations
Income 7 851 7 560
Consumables and services (996) (798)
Depreciation and amortisation (878) (822)
Employee costs (1 562) (1 501)
Impairment of assets - (8)
Levies and VAT on casino income (1 625) (1 548)
LPM site owners commission (159) (141)
Promotional and marketing costs (482) (494)
Property and equipment rentals (94) (101)
Property costs (378) (358)
Other operational costs (585) (782)
Operating profit 1 092 1 007
Foreign exchange profit/(losses) 49 (12)
Interest income 10 10
Fair value adjustment to put option liability 54 (162)
Interest expense (610) (515)
Share of equity accounted profits 3 1
Profit before tax 598 329
Tax (254) (198)
Profit for the period from continuing operations 344 131
(Loss)/profit for the period from discontinued operations (9) 1
Profit for the period 335 132
Other comprehensive income:
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss
Gross profit/(loss) on cash flow hedges 19 (19)
Currency translation reserve 267 (170)
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period 621 (57)
Profit for the period attributable to: 335 132
Minorities 198 190
Ordinary shareholders 137 (58)
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) for the period attributable to: 621 (57)
Minorities 337 91
Ordinary shareholders 284 (148)
Total comprehensive profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders arises from: 284 (148)
Discontinued operations (5) 1
Continuing operations 289 (149)
HEADLINE EARNINGS AND ADJUSTED HEADLINE EARNINGS RECONCILIATION
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Profit/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders 137 (58)
Net profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment (15) -
Profit on disposal of shares in associates - (27)
Impairment of assets - 8
Tax on the above items 2 2
Minorities' interests on the above items 2 (2)
Headline earnings/(loss) 126 (77)
Straight-line adjustment for rentals 6 9
Pre-opening expenses 3 40
Latam acquisition costs 10 -
Restructure and related costs 8 15
Fair value adjustment on put options (54) 162
Amortisation of Dreams intangible assets raised as part of the PPA 63 73
Share-based payments expense - 8
Reversal of Employee Share Trust consolidation(i) 7 2
Foreign exchange (profits)/losses on intercompany and minority loans (30) 12
Interest on Time Square Note - 22
Other 15 12
Tax on the above items (7) (36)
Minorities' interests on the above items (32) (36)
Adjusted headline earnings 115 206
(i) The consolidation of the Employee Share Trust is reversed in the calculation of adjusted headline earnings as
the group does not receive the economic benefits of the trust.
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Cents Cents
R million per share per share
Earnings/(loss) per share
basic 109 (59)
diluted 133 (59)
Diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 105 198
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
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ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 18 588 17 978
Intangible assets 2 824 2 669
Equity accounted investments 21 17
Available-for-sale investment - 48
Loans and receivables 55 83
Pension fund asset 33 33
Deferred tax 814 402
22 335 21 230
Current assets
Accounts receivable and other 1 555 1 498
Shareholder loans 943 -
Cash and cash equivalents 862 1 060
3 360 2 558
Non-current assets held for sale 108 76
Total assets 25 803 23 864
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Ordinary shareholders' equity before put option reserve 3 907 2 340
Put option reserve (1 286) (4 799)
Ordinary shareholders' equity 2 621 (2 459)
Minorities' interests 2 486 2 907
5 107 448
Non-current liabilities
Deferred tax 878 251
Borrowings 10 814 11 292
Other non-current liabilities 1 054 966
Put option liability 1 251 4 799
13 997 17 308
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other 2 314 2 299
Borrowings 4 249 3 763
6 563 6 062
Non-current liabilities held for sale 136 46
Total liabilities 20 696 23 416
Total equity and liabilities 25 803 23 864
GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Ordinary
share-
Treasury holders'
Share shares Foreign Share- Reserve Hedging equity Ordinary
capital and currency based Available- for non- and before put Put share-
and share translation payment for-sale controlling other Retained option option holders' Minorities' Total
R million premium options reserve reserve reserve interests reserve earnings reserve reserve equity interests equity
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2018
Balance at 31 December 2017 295 424 126 89 - (2 386) 5 4 353 2 058 (4 651) (2 593) 2 899 306
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 128 - - - 19 137 284 - 284 337 621
Rights issue 1 599 - - - - - - - 1 599 - 1 599 - 1 599
Realisation of Sun Dreams option - - (108) - - - - 277 169 3 365 3 534 - 3 534
Acquisition of minorities' interest in Sibaya - - - - - (16) - - (16) - (16) (2) (18)
Acquisition of minorities' interest in Sun Dreams - - - - - 618 - - 618 - 618 (618) -
Increase in investment in Sun Dreams (805) (805) (805) (805)
Dividends paid to minorities - - - - - - - - - - - (130) (130)
Balance at 30 June 2018 1 894 (424) 146 89 - (2 589) 24 4 767 3 907 (1 286) 2 621 2 486 5 107
Audited
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 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
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 - - (39) - - - 59 (243) (223) - (223) 209 (14)
Treasury share options purchased - (11) - - - - - - (11) - (11) - (11)
Employee share schemes - 27 - (27) - - - 1 1 - 1 - 1
Time Square SPV - - - - - (84) - - (84) - (84) 84 -
Fair value adjustment on investment held for sale - - - - (4) - - - (4) - (4) - (4)
Disposal of interest in Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho - - - - - (257) - 257 - - - - -
Release of share options - 164 - - - - - (164) - - - - -
Dividends paid to minorities - - - - - - - - - - - (330) (330)
Balance at 31 December 2017 295 (424) 126 89 - (2 386) 5 4 353 2 058 (4 651) (2 593) 2 899 306
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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
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 - - - - -
Decrease in SunWest option - - - - - - - (55) (55) 55 - - -
Increase in 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
Dividends paid to minorities - - - - - - - - - - - (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
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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EBITDA RECONCILIATION
Operating profit 1 092 1 007
Depreciation and amortisation 878 822
Net profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment* (15) -
Straight-line adjustment for rentals* 6 9
Impairment of assets* - 8
Pre-opening expenses* 3 40
Latam acquisition costs* 10 -
Profit on disposal of shares in associates* - (27)
Restructure and related costs* 12 15
Share-based payments expense* - 8
Other* 17 10
Reversal of Employee Share Trust consolidation* 7 2
EBITDA 2 010 1 894
EBITDA margin (%) 26 25
Number of shares ('000)
- in issue after excluding deemed treasury shares 125 516 97 856
- for HEPS calculation 102 410 97 933
- for diluted EPS calculation 102 410 97 933
- for adjusted headline EPS calculation(i) 108 561 104 132
- for diluted adjusted headline EPS calculation(i) 108 561 104 132
Earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
- basic earnings/(loss) per share 109 (59)
- headline earnings/(loss) per share 123 (78)
- adjusted headline earnings per share 105 198
- diluted basic earnings/(loss) per share 133 (59)
- diluted headline earnings/(loss) per share 123 (78)
- diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 105 198
Continuing - earnings/(loss) per share (cents)
- basic earnings/(loss) per share 113 (60)
- headline earnings/(loss) per share 128 (79)
- adjusted headline earnings per share 110 197
- diluted basic earnings/(loss) per share 138 (60)
- diluted headline earnings/(loss) per share 128 (79)
- diluted adjusted headline earnings per share 110 197
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Discontinuing - (loss)/earnings per share (cents)
- basic (loss)/earnings per share (4) 1
- headline (loss)/earnings per share (5) 1
- adjusted (loss)/headline earnings per share (5) 1
- diluted basic (loss)/earnings per share (5) 1
- diluted headline (loss)/earnings per share (5) 1
- diluted adjusted headline (loss)/earnings per share (5) 1
TAX RATE RECONCILIATION
Profit before tax 598 329
Share of associates' losses (3) (1)
Adjusted profit before tax 595 328
% %
Effective tax rate (excluding Time Square settlements) 43 60
Preference share dividends (2) (5)
Withholding taxes (1) (1)
Foreign tax rate variation 2 2
Exempt income 1 2
Exempt income - capital gains 1 1
Foreign monetary adjustments and government incentives 5 9
Capital allowances and disallowed expenditure (21) (40)
South African corporate tax rate 28 28
EBITDA to interest (times) 3.1 3.4
Borrowings to EBITDA (times) 3.2 3.9
Net asset value per share (Rand) 28.57 21.15
Capital expenditure (R million) 519 1 517
Capital commitments (R million) 164 871
* Items identified above are included as headline and adjusted headline adjustments impacting operating profit
in the segmental analysis.
(i) The consolidation of the Employee Share Trust is reversed in the calculation of adjusted headline earnings as the
group does not receive the economic benefits of the trust.
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
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Cash generated by operations before: 1 966 1 898
Vacation Club timeshare sales 74 78
Working capital changes (13) (135)
Cash generated by operations 2 027 1 841
Tax paid (407) (411)
Cash generated by operating activities 1 620 1 430
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (485) (1 485)
Purchase of intangible assets (34) (32)
Acquisition of Thunderbird Resorts (321) -
Acquisition of minorities' interest in Sibaya (17) -
Acquisition of minorities' interest in Sun Dreams (662) -
Advance payment of Mendoza (27) -
Proceeds on disposal of PPE and intangibles 83 4
Proceeds on disposal of investment in joint venture - 121
Loan and investment income 22 9
Cash flows from investing activities (1 441) (1 383)
Purchase of treasury shares (7) (11)
Dividends paid to minorities (130) (136)
Interest paid (626) (592)
Sun Dreams shareholder loan (713) -
Rights issue 1 599 -
Movement in borrowings (277) 685
Net cash flows from financing activities (154) (54)
Effect of exchange rates upon cash and cash equivalents 139 (58)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 164 (65)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 709 1 134
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 873 1 069
Assets held for sale (11) (9)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period excluding non-current assets
held for sale 862 1 060
COMMENTARY
INTRODUCTION
Trading in South Africa during the first half of the year remained challenging with continued pressure on disposable income, a VAT increase and a
deteriorating economic climate. Trading in Chile remained subdued while Peru experienced good growth.
As indicated, we have shifted our focus, realigned our strategy and are committed to getting the basics right and operating as efficiently and optimally
as possible. The benefits of this strategy are clearly demonstrated in the results from the South African operations where we have managed to hold
comparable EBITDA in line with the prior corresponding period. This was despite comparable income only being up by 1%, significant cost pressures and a 1%
increase in the South African VAT rate.
In June 2018, we concluded the R1.6 billion equity raise and used the proceeds to reduce South African debt. While the equity raise has improved our
debt covenants, the group remains highly geared. As a result of the group's strong cash generation, we are confident debt will continue to reduce and
we will revert to satisfactory debt levels over the next few years.
In Latam, we concluded the acquisition of an additional 10% interest in Sun Dreams during May 2018, increasing our interest to approximately 65%. We
further concluded the acquisitions of Thunderbird Resorts in Peru for US$26 million in April 2018 and the Park Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Mendoza,
Argentina for US$25.5 million in July 2018. Both these acquisitions were concluded at attractive valuations and will contribute positively to the group's
performance. Disappointingly, we only secured one of the five municipal licences which we bid for in Chile. While our bids all met the minimum
criteria, we lost out to a competitor whose economic offer (additional tax) was substantially above ours and at levels which would not generate
satisfactory returns.
We continue to deal with loss making entities and in this regard plan to restructure the Boardwalk and Carousel operations. Applications for the required
approvals have been submitted to the respective gaming boards. Time Square has experienced a significant increase in activity although income for the
comparable period (April - June) is only marginally up on the prior corresponding period. Recent trading has however been encouraging with
July and August 2018 gaming income up by 32% and 33% respectively.
BASIS FOR ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE
The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements for
summary financial statements and the requirements of the Companies Act applicable to summary financial statements. The summary financial
statements were 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 the Financial
Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council (FRSC), and to also, as a minimum, contain the information required by IAS 34
"Interim Financial Reporting". The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements from which the summary
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 financial statements, unless otherwise stated.
The group has, however, adopted IFRS 9 "Financial Instruments" and IFRS 15 "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" which are both effective for
financial periods commencing on or after 1 January 2018.
The impact of these statements on the group is set out below:
- IFRS 9: The measurement of provisions against trade receivables were revised to comply with the expected credit loss method. The change had no
material impact on operating profit.
- IFRS 15: It was assessed that, other than certain disclosures, the basis of the group's revenue recognition is in line with IFRS 15, and there was
therefore no impact on the financial results. There is, however, a change in the statement of comprehensive income disclosure as net gaming
revenue is classified as a derivative in terms of IAS 32 and IAS 39, and as a result is being disclosed as 'Income' whereas in prior periods it was disclosed
as 'Revenue'. The reclassification had no impact on operating profit.
The presentation and functional currency is the South African rand, rounded to the nearest million, except where otherwise indicated.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
The income statement below includes Adjusted Headline Earnings adjustments.
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R million 2018 movement 2017
Income 7 851 4 7 560
EBITDA 2 010 6 1 894
Depreciation and amortisation (815) (9) (747)
Adjusted operating profit 1 195 4 1 147
Foreign exchange profit 19 100 -
Net interest (600) (24) (483)
Profit before tax 614 (8) 664
Tax (259) (12) (232)
Profit after tax 355 (18) 432
Minorities (238) (4) (228)
Attributable profit 117 (43) 204
Share of associates 3 >100 1
Continued adjusted headline earnings 120 (41) 205
Discontinued operations (5) <(100) 1
Adjusted headline earnings 115 (44) 206
For the six months under review, group income increased by 4% to R7.9 billion. South African comparable income (excluding Time Square,
Fish River and Morula) increased by 1%. In Chile, income increased by 2% with Monticello income up by 6%. Due to the closure of Sun Nao casino in
December 2017 and the downscaling of the Ocean Sun casino operation, income from Colombia and Panama respectively was well down on the prior
corresponding period.
Group EBITDA increased by 6% to R2.0 billion and on a comparable basis by 2% to R1.8 billion. The increase in the VAT rate from 14% to 15% negatively
impacted EBITDA by approximately R21 million. With the full six months trading of Time Square and the opening of the arena and hotel, depreciation
was up by 8% resulting in adjusted operating profit increasing by only 4%.
Interest charges were 24% higher due to the debt funding of Time Square. Minorities' share of earnings has decreased with the acquisition of the
approximately 10% interest in Sun Dreams.
Due primarily to the group's attributable share of the losses from Time Square increasing from R63 million in the prior corresponding period to R182
million, adjusted headline earnings decreased from R206 million to R115 million, 44% below the prior corresponding period. Adjusted headline earnings
per share were down by 47% at 105 cents per share.
HEADLINE AND ADJUSTED HEADLINE EARNINGS ADJUSTMENTS
The group has incurred a number of once-off or unusual items that have been adjusted for in headline and adjusted headline earnings, the most
significant of which are described below.
Headline earnings adjustments include the following:
- profit on disposal of Fish River land of R15 million.
Adjusted headline earnings adjustments include the following:
- restructuring costs relating to the closing of Sun Nao in Colombia of R12 million;
- R10 million acquisition costs relating to Thunderbird Resorts and acquisition of the minorities' interest in Sun Dreams;
- foreign exchange profit on Shareholder loans of R30 million;
- amortisation of R63 million of the Sun Dreams intangible assets raised as part of a purchase price adjustment; and
- an increase in the value of the Tsogo Sun put options of R54 million.
INTERIM DIVIDEND
The board has decided not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2018.
INCOME BY NATURE AND GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENT
South Africa Latam Nigeria Group
R million 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017
Casinos 3 713 6 3 489 2 022 2 1 976 27 (13) 31 5 762 5 5 496
International VIP Business - (100) 9 - - - - - - - (100) 9
Sun Slots 562 12 504 - - - - - - 562 12 504
SunBet 25 - 25 - - - - - - 25 - 25
Rooms 473 (1) 480 115 2 113 21 11 19 609 - 612
Food and Beverage 426 - 424 245 2 241 16 (11) 18 687 1 683
Other 206 (7) 221 - (100) 9 - (100) 1 206 (11) 231
5 405 5 5 152 2 382 2 2 339 64 (7) 69 7 851 4 7 560
South Africa continues to contribute the majority of the group's income at 69%, with Latam contributing 30% and Nigeria 1%. Gaming is the primary contributor to group income at 73%, alternate gaming contributes 7%, Food
and Beverage 9%, rooms 8% and other income 3%.
The table below sets out the consolidated income, EBITDA and operating profit by geographical region as reflected in the income statement above, which includes headline and adjusted headline earnings adjustments and
the reconciliation to depreciation and amortisation and operating profit in the statement of comprehensive income.
Income EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Operating profit
R million 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017
South African operations* 4 236 (1) 4 288 1 124 (2) 1 149 (397) 3 (409) 727 (2) 740
Time Square 582 >100 276 130 81 72 (121) <(100) (45) 9 (67) 27
Morula - (100) 38 (1) 75 (4) - 100 (1) (1) 80 (5)
Fish River - (100) 12 (1) 92 (13) - - - (1) 92 (13)
International VIP Business - (100) 9 - 100 (15) - - - - 100 (15)
Alternate Gaming
Sunbet 25 - 25 - (100) 1 - 100 (1) - - -
Sun Slots 562 12 504 127 12 114 (47) (7) (44) 80 14 70
South Africa 5 405 5 5 152 1 379 6 1 304 (565) (13) (500) 814 1 804
Latam 2 382 2 2 339 631 7 591 (238) (2) (233) 393 10 358
Nigeria 64 (7) 69 - 100 (1) (12) 14 (14) (12) 20 (15)
Total continued operations 7 851 4 7 560 2 010 6 1 894 (815) (9) (747) 1 195 4 1 147
Headline and adjusted headline adjustments
to impact operating profit (63) (75) (103) (140)
Unadjusted group operating profit 7 851 4 7 560 2 010 6 1 894 (878) (7) (822) 1 092 8 1 007
* South African operations excluding new and discontinued operations.
SEGMENTAL REVIEW
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
R million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Income 5 405 5 152 2 382 2 339 64 69 7 851 7 560
EBITDA 1 379 1 304 631 591 - (1) 2 010 1 894
Adjusted operating profit 814 804 403 368 (11) (13) 1 206 1 159
PPA adjustment - - (10) (10) (1) (2) (11) (12)
Operating profit/(losses) after PPA 814 804 393 358 (12) (15) 1 195 1 147
South Africa
Income increased by 5% with EBITDA up by 6%. The growth in income and EBITDA was primarily driven by Time Square while EBITDA was positively impacted by no longer incurring the Fish River and International
VIP Business losses. On a comparable basis, income for the first half of 2018 increased by 1% while EBITDA was in line with the prior corresponding period reflecting the benefits of the various efficiency and cost cutting
measures implemented over the past year. The increase in VAT impacted EBITDA by approximately R21 million.
Casino operations continue to be impacted by the current economic climate in South Africa, with comparable casino income increasing by 2%. Sun Slots continued its strong performance with income and EBITDA up by
12% and 11% respectively. Rooms revenue, which was down by 3%, came under pressure due to the water crisis in Cape Town and the pressure on disposable income.
South African segment review set out below
Income EBITDA Operating profit
R million 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017 2018 % 2017
GrandWest 1 075 4 1 031 407 4 391 337 7 316
Sun City 784 (3) 808 81 (15) 95 (30) (67) (18)
Sibaya 632 3 612 213 3 207 178 2 175
Carnival City 469 - 471 118 1 117 71 (4) 74
Boardwalk 252 (9) 276 43 26 34 8 >100 (6)
Wild Coast Sun 247 7 231 44 16 38 20 54 13
Meropa 146 (1) 147 42 (14) 49 31 (18) 38
Windmill 138 12 123 47 31 36 37 48 25
Flamingo 80 (5) 84 18 (18) 22 11 (27) 15
Golden Valley 84 - 84 16 7 15 8 14 7
Carousel 82 (37) 130 (8) <(100) 19 (17) <(100) 5
Table Bay 162 (7) 175 36 (20) 45 26 (30) 37
The Maslow 68 (4) 71 (18) (29) (14) (25) (9) (23)
Naledi 10 - 10 (2) 50 (4) (3) 40 (5)
South African operations 4 229 (1) 4 253 1 037 (1) 1 050 652 - 653
Sun Slots 562 12 504 127 11 114 80 14 70
SunBet 25 - 25 - (100) 1 - - -
South African operations including alternative gaming 4 816 1 4 782 1 164 - 1 165 732 1 723
Time Square 582 >100 276 130 81 72 9 (67) 27
South African operations including Time Square 5 398 7 5 058 1 294 5 1 237 741 (1) 750
Fish River - (100) 12 (1) 92 (12) (1) 92 (13)
Morula - (100) 38 (1) 75 (4) (1) 80 (5)
International VIP Business - (100) 9 - 100 (15) - 100 (15)
Management companies 276 (6) 293 87 (11) 98 75 (14) 87
Intercompany management fees (269) (4) (258) - - - - - -
5 405 5 5 152 1 379 6 1 304 814 1 804
GrandWest's income and EBITDA both increased by 4% to R1.1 billion and R407 million respectively. Footfall to the complex is still maintaining an upward trend with strong play from the local Chinese market.
Sun City experienced difficult trading conditions, with income down by 3%. Tables was impacted by a low hold percentage while slots came under pressure in the local market following the opening of a third EBT outlet in
Rustenburg in October 2017 and a weak local economy. Rooms revenue was in line with the prior corresponding period with occupancy down by 3% at 68% and the average room rate up by 4% at R1 835. As a result of the
lower income and the high fixed cost base, EBITDA was down by 15% compared to the prior corresponding period.
Sibaya income and EBITDA both increased by 3%. Of concern is the recent opening of two EBT outlets within Sibaya's catchment area. We continue to challenge the award of these licences on the basis that the correct
process has not been followed. The Sibaya Prive and food and beverage offering is currently undergoing a refurbishment that will be completed during September 2018.
Time Square achieved income of R582 million and EBITDA of R130 million respectively. Although we have seen a significant increase in activity, casino income for April 2018 to June 2018 was only in line with the prior
corresponding period. This was partly due to low win percentages and high income experienced in April 2017, due to the opening. Despite the low win, casino income in July 2018 and August 2018 was up 32% and
33% respectively, compared to the prior corresponding period. The hotel that opened at the end of March 2018 achieved occupancy of 40% at a room rate of R1 112, which is in line with expectations, while
July 2018 showed encouraging growth with occupancy increasing to 46%. Casino market share for the period has remained at 13% although in recent months it has picked up. We are encouraged by the positive feedback
we have received on the hotel and Time Square in general and are confident that it will continue to gain market share and grow income and EBITDA.
Carnival City casino income increased by 1% with EBITDA up by 1%. We continue to experience increased footfall to Carnival City. However, average spend continues to drop, reflecting the weak economic conditions.
Boardwalk's overall income decreased by 9% with casino income down by 3%, while EBITDA increased by 26% following certain restructures and cost-cutting initiatives. Further reductions in costs is possible; however, our
LA10 application was recently only partly approved, which will limit our ability to implement a full restructure. We are in discussions with the gambling board in this regard. The shopping mall development is progressing. To
date, we have received gaming board approval and are in the process of signing up the anchor tenants for the premises. The Boardwalk's sole contribution to the development will be the inclusion of the existing retail and
land in return for a 50% equity interest in a joint venture with the developer of the mall.
Wild Coast Sun income and EBITDA increased by 7% and 16% respectively, with the EBITDA margin increasing by 2% to 17%. The casino licence expires in 2019 and the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board has issued a
request for proposal.
We are in the process of preparing our submission, which is due by 28 October 2018.
The Table Bay was impacted by the water crisis in Cape Town, which resulted in a number of cancellations and a slowdown in bookings. We are, however, seeing an improvement in forward bookings given the indefinite
move out of day zero. Room occupancy decreased by 11% to 68% while the average room rate improved by 6% to R3 070.
The small urban casinos, which include Meropa (Limpopo), Windmill (Free State), Flamingo (Northern Cape) and Golden Valley (Western Cape) collectively grew their income and EBITDA by 2% and 1% respectively.
The Carousel has been severely impacted by Time Square, resulting in income declining by 37%. We have applied to the North West Gaming Board to restructure the Carousel operations, which we expect will return it to
profitability.
Sun Slots income and EBITDA increased by 12% and 11% respectively, with EBITDA impacted by the increase in the VAT rate.
Management fees and related income of R276 million was 6% lower than the prior corresponding period due to lower project fees received of R11 million compared to the prior comparable period of R36 million.
Management company costs of R189 million were R7 million lower than the prior corresponding period.
Latam
The table below includes the historic trading of Sun Dreams for the six months ended 30 June 2017, with the conversion at the average exchange rate for the six-month period ended 30 June 2018, to enable comparison in
Rands.
The table is inclusive of the presentation of constant currency information.
Income EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Operating profit
R million 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Monticello 913 863 270 246 (76) (67) 194 179
Sun Dreams SCJ licences 801 782 297 302 (18) (19) 279 283
Sun Dreams municipal licences 406 416 145 157 (18) (23) 127 135
Sun Chile office - 9 - 8 - - - 8
Central office - - (105) (83) (56) (55) (161) (138)
Chile operations 2 120 2 070 607 630 (168) (164) 439 467
Ocean Sun 57 120 (11) (37) (38) (42) (49) (79)
Sun Nao Colombia 9 14 (3) (21) (12) (13) (15) (35)
Peru excluding Thunderbird Resorts 142 126 30 18 (17) (14) 13 4
Thunderbird Resorts 54 - 8 - (3) - 5 -
Latam total 2 382 2 330 631 590 (238) (233) 393 357
Constant currency adjustment - 9 - 1 - (1) - 1
2 382 2 339 631 591 (238) (234) 393 358
Average ZAR: CLP exchange rate 49.81 49.65
The presentation of financial information on a constant currency basis 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 pro forma information has been prepared for illustrative purposes
only and because of its nature, it may not fairly present the group'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.
Overall, income from Chile increased by 2% to CLP106 billion (R2.1 billion) while EBITDA decreased by 3% to CLP30.2 billion (R607 million). Monticello
benefitted from its new arena and a refresh of its restaurant offering. This helped drive footfall and income, which was up 6%, with EBITDA up by 10%. In
addition, certain costs were moved from Monticello to the central office.
The closure of the International VIP Business and the 66th floor of the Ocean Sun Casino led to a decrease in income and a significant reduction in
costs. While the property has continued to incur a loss, we are moving closer to a breakeven situation. We continue pursuing opportunities to sell the
65th and 66th floors of the Towers where the Ocean Sun Casino is situated.
Following the closure of the Sun Nao Casino in Colombia, we opened a few small low-cost slot halls utilising the machines and tables from the Sun
Nao casino. This model is more appropriate for the Colombian market and although we continue to incur a small loss, we believe there is further
potential to expand in Colombia and turn the business into a profitable venture. We have settled the outstanding rental for the Sun Nao casino at US$1.5
million, $US2.3 million below what we have provided for.
The Peruvian operations (excluding Thunderbird Resorts) increased income by 13% and EBITDA by 67% to R30 million. Thunderbird Resorts, which was
consolidated from April 2018, contributed R54 million in income and R8 million in EBITDA. The performance was below expectation in the first few
months due to low win percentages; however, in the last few months, the property has met expectations.
GROUP BORROWINGS
In June 2018, Sun International concluded an equity capital raise through a renounceable rights offer ("Rights Offer") when it successfully raised an
amount of R1.6 billion. The Rights Offer was significantly oversubscribed. The funds from the Rights Offer were utilised against the settlement of debt,
and a saving in interest of approximately R75 million is expected in the second half of 2018.
Sun International's borrowings as at 30 June 2018 were R15.1 billion, in line with December 2017. Following the R1.6 billion Rights Offer, South African
debt reduced from R11.4 billion at 31 December 2017 to R9.7 billion. Latam debt, however, increased following the raising of a 10-year bond by Sun
Dreams for the acquisition of the minority's approximate 20% interest in Sun Dreams, which was funded by Sun Dreams.
The group's balance sheet remains resilient and the operations continue to generate strong cash flows. Debt covenant levels were adjusted and the group
continues to trade within these levels.
The group has unutilised borrowing facilities of R1.4 billion and available cash balances of R862 million.
Minorities Sun
R million Total debt share International
South Africa 9 723 1 377 8 346
SunWest 571 200 371
SunWest - V&A loan 246 86 160
Afrisun Gauteng 627 34 593
Afrisun KZN 293 97 196
Emfuleni 533 80 453
Wild Coast 266 80 186
Meropa 115 33 82
Teemane 76 19 57
Windmill 93 25 68
Golden Valley (8) (3) (5)
Sun Slots 15 4 11
Time Square 4 874 695 4 179
Menlyn Maine 186 27 159
Management and corporate 1 836 - 1 836
Nigeria 560 284 276
Shareholder loans 862 437 425
Sun International intercompany debt (302) (153) (149)
Latam 4 779 1 421 3 358
Sun Dreams 3 986 1 421 2 565
Sun Chile 793 - 793
30 June 2018 15 062 3 082 11 980
31 December 2017 14 995 2 654 12 341
Debt covenants
South Africa Sun Dreams
Covenant Actual Covenant Actual
Debt to EBITDA 3.5x 3.2x 4.75x 3.5x
Interest cover 2.5x 3.1x
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
Set out below is a breakdown of the capital expenditure for the six months ended 30 June 2018 and forecast spend up to 31 December 2018.
H1 H2 December
six months six months 12 months
R million Actuals Forecast Forecast
South African operations
Expansionary
Time Square 166 - 166
166 - 166
Refurbishment and ongoing -
Sun City 52 146 198
GrandWest 43 106 149
Sibaya 26 64 90
SunSlots 50 57 107
Time Square 7 2 9
Other 83 145 228
Total South African capital expenditure 427 520 947
Latam operations
Refurbishment and ongoing 86 207 293
Total Latam capital expenditure 86 207 293
Nigeria operations
Refurbishment and ongoing 6 7 13
Total capital expenditure 6 7 13
Total group capital expenditure 519 734 1 253
UPDATE ON STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
Time Square
With the commencement of operations of the 238-key hotel on 1 April 2018, Time Square is now fully operational with all components complete. The
total cost of the development equalled R4.3 billion.
Tourist Company of Nigeria (TCN)
The board of the TCN - Federal Palace - has been reconstituted with the Securities Exchange Commission appointing two directors thereto. Deloitte is
expected to complete its investigation of the shareholder dispute shortly. Once the Deloitte investigation has been completed, it will pave the way for
Sun International to exit its investment in Nigeria.
Acquisition by Sun International of 50% of Entretenimientos Del Sur Limitada's (EDS) equity interest in Sun Dreams and put options
On 30 May 2017, Sun International advised shareholders that it had acquired 50% of EDS's approximately 20% shareholding in Sun Dreams, thereby
increasing its interest in Sun Dreams to approximately 65%. Nueva Inversiones Pacifico Sur Limitada ("Pacifico"), the other minority in Sun Dreams,
acquired the balance, thereby increasing its interest to approximately 35%. The acquisition of EDS's interest was funded through Sun Dreams' available
cash resources and through the issue of a 10-year bullet bond of R1.5 billion (CLP65 billion) at a rate of Chile inflation in the range of (2.5% to 3.0%) + 3.97%.
This resulted in both Sun International (R810 million) and Pacifico (R810 million) receiving shareholder loans (in Chilean Pesos) from Sun Dreams to fund
the acquisition of EDS shareholding. As part of the transaction, the put options previously exercisable by Pacifico and EDS against Sun International fell
away with the put option liability and reserve derecognised from the balance sheet.
Chile municipal licence bidding process
Shareholders are referred to the announcement released on SENS on 12 June 2018, regarding the outcome of the Chilean Municipal Licence Bidding
process. As previously reported, Sun Dreams submitted bids for the two municipal licences that it currently holds, namely Iquique and Puerto Varas and
for an additional three licences. On Friday, 8 June 2018, the SCJ adjudicated the bidding process in respect of the five Chilean municipal licences. The
bid for the Iquique municipal licence was awarded to Sun Dreams for a further period of 15 years. Although Sun Dreams' bids met the minimum bid requirements,
the remaining four licences were not awarded to Sun Dreams. The economic offers submitted would not have delivered acceptable rates of return as required by the
boards of Sun Dreams and Sun International for similar projects of this nature.
Peru acquisition
Sun Dreams finalised the acquisition in Peru of Thunderbird Resorts on 11 April 2018. Thunderbird includes four gambling operations generating EBITDA
of US$4.2 million. The purchase consideration of US$26 million includes premises valued at US$12.5 million. The acquisition presents an opportunity for
Sun Dreams to strengthen its position in Peru and diversify its asset base in Latam.
Argentina acquisition
On 29 June 2018, Sun Dreams entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the issued share capital of the Park Hyatt Hotel and Casino in Mendoza,
Argentina, for a purchase price of US$22.5 million and a potential earn out payment of $3 million. The acquisition consideration is at an approximate
5.4x historic EBITDA. The Park Hyatt Hotel and Casino comprises of 186 rooms, 647 slot machines and 19 tables and the transaction became
unconditional on 11 July 2018.
The acquisition of this hotel and casino is aligned with the board's strategy of diversifying the group's assets across Latam and extending the average
length of the licences of the group. The casino license is for a 20 year period.
SUNWEST EXCLUSIVITY
The Western Cape Government gazetted draft legislation on 28 February 2018 to establish three zones for casinos in the Cape Metropole and to allow
for the relocation of casino licences. The legislation includes changes to the gaming tax tables and conditions for relocation, which will entail additional
taxes and fees, obligations to mitigate any negative impacts that relocating a casino may have on the area from where the casino relocates, and
provides for economic opportunities for designated groups that reside in the area to which the casino will relocate.
We have submitted comments on the draft legislation and simultaneously engaged with a number of stakeholders, which included the media, local
municipalities in Worcester, Caledon and Mykonos and other interested stakeholder groupings.
SMOKING LEGISLATION
The Department of Health published the Draft Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill 2018 ("the Draft Bill") for public
comment. The Draft Bill, inter alia, proposes prohibiting any person from smoking in an enclosed public place or an enclosed workplace. The operation
of casinos falls within the scope of this provision. The effect is that casinos will no longer be permitted to designate separate, indoor smoking areas/
rooms. We have engaged with the gaming regulators on the matter and the Casino Association of South Africa and have made submissions on the
Draft Bill.
CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES
Mr GR Rosenthal, who held the position of chairman of the company's audit committee, retired as a non-executive director of Sun International on
15 May 2018 and was succeeded by Ms CM Henry as the new chairman of the audit committee.
On 1 June 2018, Ms CM Henry was appointed as an additional member of the Sun International Social and Ethics Committee, while Dr NN Gwagwa and
Mr GW Dempster were appointed as members of Sun International's Remuneration and Risk Committees respectively.
Shareholders are further advised that with effect from 20 June 2018, Mr S Sithole was appointed as a non-executive director of Sun International.
Mr S Sithole, who is a Chartered Accountant by profession, is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Value Capital Partners, an activist
investment company, and also serves on the boards of a number of public listed companies in South Africa. Effective 31 August 2018, Mr S Sithole
was appointed as a member of Sun International's Remuneration and Investment committees.
OUTLOOK
As a result of the subdued local economy and low economic growth experienced in Chile, we expect trading to remain under pressure. We are however
encouraged by the trading at Time Square, Monticello, Sun Slots and our Peru operations. Forward bookings on the hospitality front have also improved
which will assist both Sun City and Table Bay.
The continued focus on maximizing efficiencies and reducing costs will help us protect our margins in this difficult trading environment. We will,
however, need to deal with the full impact of the increase in VAT in the second half as well as the requirement to permanently employ temporary
contract labour workers at our properties in terms of the recent Constitutional Court ruling.
While we expect our new operations in Peru and Argentina to contribute positively in the second half, interest costs in Latam will increase following
these acquisitions and the acquisition of the minority interest in Sun Dreams. Earnings attributable to Latam minorities will, as a consequence of the
acquisition, reduce.
The proceeds from the rights offer will help reduce interest costs in South Africa although the number of shares in issue has increased.
We will continue focusing on reducing our debt levels and improving our debt covenants.
AUDIT OPINION
The interim group financial results have not been reviewed or audited.
DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
The financial information for the six months ended 30 June 2018 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 the currency been the same in both periods.
Accordingly, the information contained in this announcement may not fairly present Sun International's financial position, changes in equity, results of
operations or cash flows.
APPROVAL OF INTERIM GROUP FINANCIAL RESULTS
The interim group financial results were prepared under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer, N Basthdaw; B Compt (Hons), CTA, CA(SA), M
Com, HDip Company Law and approved by the board of directors on 31 August 2018.
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:
Investec Bank Limited
Transfer secretaries:
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd,
1st Floor, Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, 2196
Directors:
MV Moosa (Chairman), PL Campher
(Lead Independent Director), AM Leeming (Chief Executive)*, PD Bacon (British),
N Basthdaw (Chief Financial Officer)*, EAMMG Cibie (Chilean), GW Dempster,
CM Henry, Dr NN Gwagwa,
BLM Makgabo-Fiskerstrand,
DR Mokhobo*, S Sithole (Zimbabwean)
* Executive
Group Company Secretary
AG Johnston
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