TIDMZAM
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Zambeef Products PLC
25 November 2016
25 November 2016
Zambeef Products plc
("Zambeef" or the "Group")
Results for the Year Ended 30 September 2016
Zambeef (AIM: ZAM), the fully integrated agri-business with
operations in Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, announce its final audited
results for the year ended 30 September 2016.
Financial Performance Summary
(Figures in 000's)
2016 2015 % 2016 2015 %
USD USD Change ZMW ZMW Change
Turnover 219,404 220,237 (0.38)% 2,376,148 1,554,872 52.82%
Gross Profits 80,881 94,436 (14.35)% 875,946 666,713 31.38%
Operating Profits 17,321 22,958 (24.56)% 187,593 162,078 15.74%
Profit before
tax excluding
exchange losses 7,040 15,126 (53.46)% 76,247 106,783 (28.60)%
Realised exchange
gains/(losses) 2,744 (13,525) 120.29% 29,719 (95,485) 131.12%
Adjusted Profit/(Loss)
before tax* 9,784 1,601 511.12% 105,966 11,298 837.92%
Unrealised exchange
gains/(losses) 2,643 (6,639) 139.81% 28,626 (46,873) 161.07%
Profit/(loss)
before tax 12,427 (5,038) 346.67% 134,592 (35,575) 478.33%
Net cash inflow
from operations
activities 12,109 37,361 (67.59)% 131,148 263,775 (50.28)%
Gross Profit Margin 36.86% 42.88% (14.04)% 36.86% 42.88% (14.04)%
EBITDA Margin 13.32% 9.62% 38.46% 13.32% 9.62% 38.46%
Debt/Equity (Gearing) 26% 60% (61.67)% 26% 60% (61.67)%
Debt-To-EBITDA 1.73 4.24 (59.20) 1.73 4.24 (59.20)%
* adjusted to exclude unrealised foreign exchange
differences
Note the figures for 2015 exclude the figures for Zamanita as
these are shown in the Statement of Comprehensive Income as income
from discontinued operations after the tax line.
Key Highlights
-- 10.8 per cent. growth in cold chain volumes has delivered a
strong financial performance leading to record profitability for
the Group:
Ø Profit After Tax of ZMW157.4 million (USD14.5 million),
compared with a loss of ZMW54.6 million (USD7.7 million) for the
same period last year;
Ø EBITDA has increased by 111.1 per cent. in ZMW terms (38 per
cent. in USD), from ZMW149.5 million to ZMW316.6 million (USD21.2
million to USD29.2 million );
Ø Administrative costs as a percentage of turnover improved from
28.2 per cent. (2015) to 25.7 per cent. (2016), as a result of more
effective cost management;
Ø Group debt reduced by 23.6 per cent. from USD72 million (2015)
to USD55 million (2016);
Ø Gearing reduced significantly from 60.3 per cent. (2015) to 26
per cent. (2016);
Ø Debt-to-EBITDA ratio has improved from 4.2 (2015) to 1.7
(2016).
-- Successful completion of the USD65 million CDC Group PLC equity investment into Zambeef.
-- Cash settlement (USD23.4m) of RCL Foods Ltd put options in
Zam Chick Ltd and Zamhatch Ltd, giving Zambeef full control of its
poultry operations.
-- Strong performance from the Cold Chain Food Products
division, achieved through a market-driven strategy involving
continued roll out of new macro outlets.
-- During the year, Zambeef's total retail network increased from 154 outlets to 171 outlets.
-- Final settlement reached with the Zambia Revenue Authority
(ZRA) over the historical and disputed Zamanita Ltd tax liability,
resulting in a write-back to the profit and loss account of
approximately ZMW34 million (USD3.1 million).
Commenting on the results, Zambeef Chairman Dr. Jacob Mwanza,
said:
"Zambeef has ended the financial year in a strong position. A
10.8 per cent. volume growth in cold chain food products and a 15.3
per cent. volume growth in stock feed has delivered record profits
through the efficient delivery of our strategic priorities, and a
platform has been created from which to continue sustainable long
term growth. The balance sheet has been significantly strengthened
as a result of CDC having made a substantial investment in the
Group.
Zambeef now has the ability once again to invest in growing its
business, accelerate the roll-out of its new macro stores and
expand its cold chain foods production capacity in order to meet
the growing demand for its products, both in Zambia and in the
surrounding SADC/COMESA regions.
Zambeef operates in a dynamic expanding market, where the demand
for its products, both locally and in neighboring countries, is
expected to grow rapidly in order to meet the needs of an
increasing population.
We are entering into a new era for Zambeef, and I am confident
that the Group is well positioned to take advantage of the
opportunities that lie ahead."
For further information, please contact:
Zambeef Products plc Tel: +260 (0) 211 369003
Carl Irwin, Joint Chief Executive Officer
Francis Grogan, Joint Chief Executive Officer
Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated Adviser) Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494
James Spinney
Ritchie Balmer
Frederick Twist
Finncap Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500
Joanna Scott
Chris Raggett
Raymond Greaves
Powerscourt Tel: +44 (0)20 7250 1446
Nick Dibden
Nick Brown
Pangaea Securities
Peter Zulu
Tel: +260 (0) 211 220707
Wendy Tembo Tel: +260 (0) 211 238709
Notes to Editors
The Zambeef Group is one of the largest integrated cold chain
food producers in Zambia, involved in the production, processing,
distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, eggs,
dairy products, fish, flour and stock feed. The Group also has
large cereal row cropping operations (principally maize, soya beans
and wheat), with approximately 7,971 hectares of row crops under
irrigation, which are planted twice a year and a further 8,623
hectares of rain-fed/dry-land crops available for planting each
year. The Group is also expanding its West Africa operations in
Nigeria and Ghana.
The Group employed an average of 6,000 employees in the
period.
Further information can be found on www.zambeefplc.com
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ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Overview
The 2016 financial year has been a momentous year for the
Zambeef Group.
The improved performance that the Group reported in its interim
results statement in June continued into the second half and
resulted in the Group reporting record profits for the year.
We signed an investment agreement with CDC Group Plc (CDC) under
which they have become a significant and supportive shareholder in
the Group and provided us with USD65 million of new capital. We
have utilized part of this amount to regain 100 per cent. control
of our poultry operations, a key strategic area for our business,
through the cash settlement of the two put options held by RCL
Foods Ltd over their 49 per cent. shareholding in Zam Chick Ltd,
and 51 per cent. shareholding in Zamhatch Ltd.
Operational results
It is pleasing to be able to report the Group's Profit After Tax
of ZMW157.4 million (USD14.5 million), compared with a loss of
ZMW54.6 million (USD7.7 million) for the same period last year.
Volumes handled by our retail business grew 11 per cent. with a
particularly strong performance from the value added branded dairy
products.
EBITDA has increased by 111.1 per cent. in Zambian Kwacha terms
(38 per cent. in US Dollars), from ZMW149.5 million to ZMW316.6
million (USD21.2 million to USD29.2 million). Administrative costs
as a percentage of turnover improved from 28.2 per cent. in the
year-ended 30 September 2015 to 25.7 per cent. for the current
year, as a result of more effective cost management.
These results have been helped by the final settlement reached
with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) over an historical disputed
Zamanita Ltd tax liability, resulting in a write-back to the profit
and loss account of approximately ZMW34 million (USD3.1
million).
The strong operational performance during the year, together
with the cash injection from CDC, has significantly strengthened
Zambeef's balance sheet and enabled the Group to settle, in cash,
the USD23.4 million due to RCL Foods Ltd for settlement of the put
options it held and exercised over Zam Chick Ltd and Zamhatch Ltd,
as well as fund Group capital expenditure of ZMW178.8 million
(USD16.5 million), particularly focused on the roll out of the
macro retail stores as well as reducing Group debt by 24 per cent.
from USD72 million to USD55 million.
Operating environment
After volatile performance in the 2015 financial year, the
Zambian Kwacha has shown improved stability during the period under
review.
The closing rate at 30 September 2016 was 10.01ZMW/USD, as
against 12.02ZMW/USD at 30 September 2015. However, the average
rate for this year was 10.83ZMW/USD, compared with 7.06ZMW/USD in
2015, which had a negative impact on the US Dollar turnover and
gross profit growth comparisons compared with last year.
Zambia is regarded as one of Africa's most mature and stable
political democracies. In support of this reputation, peaceful
General Elections were held during September 2016, in which
President Edgar Chagwa Lungu's ruling Patriotic Front party was
returned to office for a further five years. The President has
committed to addressing the Balance of Payments deficit and to a
balanced budget.
To this end, the government has sought support from the
International Monetary Fund (IMF), which should lead to continuing
Kwacha stability and improved economic growth.
Investment in Zambeef by CDC Group Plc (CDC)
In line with our objective of forging strategic alliances that
will contribute to Zambeef's sustained long-term growth,
negotiations with CDC were successfully concluded in September of
this year. Under the agreement, CDC has invested USD65 million in
Zambeef through the issue of 52,601,435 new Ordinary Shares at a
price of USD0.18 per share, for a total of USD9.5 million, and
100,057,658 Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares at a price of
USD0.55 per share for a total of USD55.5 million.
On the assumption that CDC converts its Convertible Redeemable
Preference Shares to Ordinary Zambeef shares, it would potentially
hold 38 per cent. of the Company's enlarged share capital. While
this will result in a dilution of existing shareholders, it was the
view of the board that the benefits that will flow from this
significant inward investment will create additional shareholder
value that will offset the effects of the dilution. At an
Extraordinary General Meeting held on 8 September, existing
shareholders voted unanimously to approve this transaction. CDC's
voting rights are currently limited to 34.85 per cent.
CDC, established in 1948, is the UK's leading development
finance institution, active in Africa and South Asia. Its strategic
vision is to help grow businesses, create jobs and make a lasting
difference to the people in those parts of the world where they are
active. Zambeef is proud to have them as a major shareholder. We
welcome CDC's David Osborne and Tim Pollock who have joined the
Zambeef board, and look forward to their contribution. The
experience they bring to the board, together with the commitment by
CDC to encouraging best practice in relation to the social and
environmental impact, operational safety and corporate governance
in all the companies in which they invest, will assist Zambeef in
its quest to be a leader in Africa in these areas.
Strategic priorities
Zambeef's vision is to become a major provider of Cold Chain
Food Products in Zambia and the Southern African Development
Community (SADC) / Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
(COMESA) regions, where there is a population of 450 million
people. In pursuit of this vision, the Group is committed to a
number of strategic priorities:
1. Expansion of our retail network
The Zambeef retail network encompasses 56 meat butchery
concessions in the Shoprite chain of supermarkets in Zambia,
Nigeria and Ghana, and 115 stand-alone Company stores, located
principally in Zambia. The retail network is the strategic
distribution channel for the sale of the broad range of Cold Chain
products including beef, poultry meat, pork products and dairy
products, stockfeed and day-old chicks, produced within the
Group.
This market-driven retail approach is Zambeef's critical
differentiator in the Zambian market, the source of a major
competitive advantage, and makes Zambeef a significant retailer on
the African continent.
The new concept: large format 'macro stores', has been a
success, and we will continue to roll out new outlets of this type
in the coming year. The retail network is expected to have a major
pull effect on our Cold Chain, stockfeed and day-old chick
production in the coming years.
2. Expansion of our Cold Chain production facilities
The strong market demand fuelling our continued retail chain
growth is dependent on consistent supplies of product to satisfy
existing and potential customer demand. To this end there is a need
to continually maintain and, where necessary, expand capacity in
our Cold Chain, stockfeed and day-old chick production facilities.
Accordingly, in the coming year, capital expenditure will be
allocated to complete the stockfeed plant expansion at Mpongwe; the
installation of a new rotary milking parlour at Kalundu Dairy; the
expansion of the day-old chick hatchery; the expansion of the
Masterpork processing plant and to increase the Zam Chick
slaughtering and processing capacity.
Budgeted capital expenditure spend for the coming year is
expected to be approximately USD21 million.
3. Reducing gearing
It is pleasing to report that debt levels have been reduced
further during the past year, with the debt-to-equity ratio
reducing from 60 per cent. to 26 per cent. The Group's underlying
operating cash flows should permit it to continue to reduce gearing
over the coming year.
4. Dividend policy
With the improved operational performance of the Group, and the
strengthening of the balance sheet through the CDC transaction, the
board's intention is to adopt a policy of regular progressive
dividend payments to shareholders from 2017 onwards.
Board changes
During the year, Irene Muyenga and Adam Fleming retired from the
board, having both served as directors for 12 years. We thank Irene
and Adam for their valued contributions over this period, and wish
them both well in the future. We welcome Graham Clark to the board.
Graham brings a considerable depth of experience of African
agribusiness and the foods sector.
Following completion of the CDC investment, we are pleased to
welcome CDC directors, David Osborne and Tim Pollock, to the board
and look forward to benefitting from their insight and
contribution.
Conclusion and outlook
Zambeef has ended the financial year in a strong position.
Operationally, it has delivered record profits through efficient
delivery of its strategic priorities, and a platform has been
created from which to continue sustainable long term growth.
The balance sheet has been significantly strengthened as a
result of CDC having made a substantial investment in the
Group.
Zambeef now has the ability once again to invest in growing its
business, accelerate the roll-out of its new macro stores and
expand its production capacity in order to meet the growing demand
for its products, both in Zambia and in the surrounding SADC/COMESA
regions.
We have an outstanding management team, and loyal, committed and
motivated staff, whose efforts have driven us to this position of
strength. I thank them all for their valued contribution.
Zambeef operates in a dynamic expanding market, where the demand
for its products, both locally and in neighboring countries, is
expected to grow rapidly in order to meet the needs of an
increasing population.
We are entering into a new era for Zambeef, and I am confident
that the Group is well positioned to take advantage of the
opportunities that lie ahead.
Finally, I would like to thank my board colleagues for their
support and commitment during the year.
Dr. Jacob Mwanza
Chairman
22 November 2016
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
JOINT CHIEF EXECUTIVES' REVIEW
Overview
The 2016 financial year has been a highly successful year for
Zambeef Products PLC, with the Group achieving a record profit
after tax of ZMW157.4 million (USD14.5 million) compared with a
loss of ZMW54.6 million (USD7.7 million) in the previous year.
EBITDA increased in Zambian Kwacha terms by 111.7 per cent. from
ZMW149.5 million to ZMW316.6 million and in US Dollar terms by 38
per cent. from USD21.2 million to USD29.2 million.
The adjusted profit after tax, adjusting for unrealised exchange
gains and losses as well as the tax write-back in relation to the
former Zamanita edible oils division, increased from ZMW6.6 million
to ZMW95.2 million and in US Dollars from USD0.9 million to USD8.8
million.
These strong financial results are an endorsement of the board's
strategy to focus on its retailing and Cold Chain Food Products
divisions while implementing its strategy to reduce gearing and
address exposure to currency fluctuations.
The year has also seen a significant strengthening of the
Zambeef balance sheet and improvement in liquidity ratios. The
current ratio has increased from 1.0 to 1.58, and the
debt-to-equity ratio has fallen from 60 per cent. to 26 per cent.
The total debt-to-EBITDA ratio has dropped from 4.24 to 1.73, while
total Group debt has reduced from USD72 million to USD55 million.
This places the Group in a strong position to continue to grow its
retailing and distribution network, both in Zambia and West Africa,
and expand its Cold Chain Food Product operations.
Not only has 2016 been a successful year in terms of financial
performance but it has also been a transformational year for
Zambeef as a Company.
Negotiations were concluded with CDC Group Plc, which have
resulted in CDC becoming a significant shareholder in Zambeef,
through the investment of USD65 million of new capital. CDC is the
UK's developmental finance institution which invests in Africa and
South Asia to help to grow businesses, create jobs and make a
lasting difference to the people in those parts of the world. CDC
has a long and successful history in Zambia, and Zambeef is pleased
to welcome it as a shareholder of the Group.
Acquisition of 100 per cent. of Zam Chick Ltd and Zamhatch
Ltd
On 23 March 2016, Zambeef received notification from RCL Foods
Ltd that it was exercising its put options, requiring Zambeef to
acquire its shares in Zam Chick Ltd and Zamhatch Ltd, either in
exchange for Zambeef shares or cash. The total settlement value of
the put options was agreed as USD23,385,604 with either party
having the right to pursue a disputed amount of around USD1
million, which both parties believed due to them. The Zambeef board
took the view that the settlement of the put options in Zambeef
shares would have resulted in a dilution to the existing
shareholders of Zambeef without any balance sheet benefits flowing
from such a dilution, and hence resolved to settle the put options
in cash. This was completed on 22 September 2016, resulting in Zam
Chick Ltd and Zamhatch Ltd becoming 100 per cent. subsidiaries of
Zambeef Products PLC.
Zam Chick Ltd is the company through which Zambeef conducts its
chicken broiler operations, while Zamhatch Ltd is a green field
company which commissioned one of the best hatcheries in the region
in September 2015, has a breeder farm and is in the process of
completing a 12,000 ton per month modern stockfeed plant, due for
completion in early 2017. The combined turnover of these operations
was ZMW279 million (USD25.7 million) and a net profit of ZMW44
million (USD4.1 million). These are core parts of the business. The
chicken broiler operation is a material part of the Cold Chain Food
Product operations, while the hatchery and stockfeed operations are
key growth areas of the business with Zambeef using its new macro
stores to sell stockfeed and day-old chicks to small-scale farmers
and the informal sector. These will be important growth areas for
Zambeef going forward, driven by the expansion of the Zambeef
retail network, and hence Zambeef shareholders will benefit from
having these poultry and stockfeed operations fully owned by
Zambeef.
Investment by CDC Group PLC (CDC) into Zambeef
On 8 September 2016, Zambeef shareholders approved the
investment by CDC of USD65 million in Zambeef through the issue of
52,601,435 new Ordinary Shares at a price of USD0.18 each, for a
total consideration of USD9.5 million and the issuance of
100,057,658 Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares at a price of
USD0.55 each for a total of USD55.5 million. The ordinary shares
issued represent 17.5 per cent. of the enlarged ordinary issued
share capital of Zambeef. The preference shares are convertible in
whole or in part by CDC into ordinary shares on a one-for-one basis
for the first eight years and thereafter on a basis of 3.0833
ordinary shares for each preference share. Zambeef has the right to
redeem all or part of the preference shares at the redemption
price, which will give CDC a 12 per cent. compounded return on
investment. The zero-coupon preference shares pay a dividend only
if a dividend is paid to ordinary shareholders, and in such cases,
the dividend per share will be the same as that for ordinary
shares. CDC has voting rights over 34.85 per cent. of the Company's
share capital.
CDC is the UK's developmental finance institution established in
1948 and which currently has net assets of around USD5 billion. CDC
has a long and successful history of investing in Zambia, which
includes having been involved with the establishment of Chilanga
Cement, Zambia Sugar, Kariba Dam and Mpongwe Farm. CDC prioritises
investing in agribusinesses because it is a sector where growth
leads to jobs and it helps provide access to safe and nutritious
food to meet expanding populations' food requirements. Zambeef is
pleased to welcome CDC as a supportive long-term investor in
Zambeef.
The proceeds from this investment by CDC have been used to
settle the put options to RCL Foods Ltd of USD23.4 million and
reduce debt. In addition, it will allow Zambeef to grow its
business and in particular its retailing platform and Cold Chain
Food business as well as expanding its stockfeed operations.
Expansion of retail network
In line with the strategic priorities set out in our 2015 Annual
Report, a key focus area for the year has been the expansion of
Zambeef's retailing activities. During the year, Zambeef's total
retail network increased from 154 outlets to 171 outlets. This
expansion has been driven both by the expansion of the Shoprite
retail network both in Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, as well as
Zambeef expanding its own retail network, with the building of new
Zambeef macro outlets. Shoprite is the South African supermarket
giant with which Zambeef has a concession agreement for its
in-store meat market butcheries in Zambia and West Africa.
During the year, Shoprite opened five new stores in Zambia, six
in Nigeria and one in Ghana all with Zambeef concessions within.
Zambeef opened 11 new stores in Zambia, while six outdated Zambeef
stores were relocated or closed during the year.
All of the new Zambeef stores are on premises owned by Zambeef
and are outlets that have been built and fitted to Zambeef's
specifications with the Group's own construction, IT and
refrigeration teams, ensuring cost effective and timely delivery of
our roll-out programme. During the next financial year, we expect
this momentum to continue, with Shoprite planning an additional
four stores in Zambia, four in Nigeria and one in Ghana. In
addition, Zambeef is looking to roll out an additional ten Zambeef
macro stores.
Going forward, the retail operations will remain the key focus
for Zambeef. The retailing expansion will be the engine room that
will drive Zambeef's growth and ensure the Group plays a leading
role in providing food to a fast growing and urbanising population
in Zambia, West Africa and the wider SADC/COMESA regions. Due to
the strategic focus on retailing, Zambeef has restructured its
retailing operations so that the entire Zambian retailing and
distribution functions are now operated through a wholly owned
subsidiary called Zambeef Retailing Ltd. In addition, the segmental
report now separates out the Zambian retailing activities, allowing
a greater focus on this critical area of the business.
In order to ensure constant supply for this expansion of its
retailing operations, Zambeef will continue to invest in its Cold
Chain Food Product divisions as well as the hatchery and stockfeed
operations, as all of these operations are driven by the retail
expansion. In addition, Zambeef plans to construct a large new
depot outside Kitwe in order to improve distribution to the
expanding Copperbelt retailing network, which will improve
efficiencies in terms of supplying the Copperbelt.
It is worth noting that 56.7 per cent. of Zambeef's total group
revenue is generated from retail sales through its own retail
network, making Zambeef a major retailer on the continent.
New stockfeed plant
Zambeef's stockfeed operation, which trades under the brand name
Novatek, has been the fastest growing and top performing division
within the Group this year, helped by the expansion of the retail
network and growth in demand from ruminant, monogastric and
aquaculture producer customers in both the formal and informal
sectors. The existing plant in Lusaka is operating at full capacity
and is not able to keep up with demand. Following Zambeef's
acquisition of 100 per cent. of Zamhatch, Novatek will now take
full control of the modern new stockfeed plant that Zamhatch will
be commissioning in early 2017, nearly doubling the production
capacity of Novatek.
Accounting for the new stockfeed plant will be consolidated into
the Novatek division. The new plant, which is being built at
Zambeef's Mpongwe Farm, will ensure Novatek has one plant in Lusaka
to supply Lusaka, the southern half of Zambia and the southern
export markets, and a second plant which is ideally placed to
supply the Copperbelt market, the northern half of Zambia and the
northern export markets. This will save in transport costs and
further improve the efficiencies of Novatek.
The second plant will cost a further USD2 million to complete
and will be operational in February 2017. The additional capacity
will facilitate the continued growth of Novatek sales of stockfeed
and Zambeef's day-old chicks in the Zambian market. External sales
to ruminant, monogastric and aquaculture producer customers now
account for 71.2 per cent. of Novatek's annual volumes.
Debt reduction
A key strategic objective of the Zambeef board for the last two
years has been to reduce the gearing of Zambeef and address
exposure to currency fluctuations which have distorted financial
performance in recent years. During the 2015 financial year, net
debt was reduced from USD118.5 million to USD72.3 million. It is
pleasing to again have reduced this net debt position to USD55.5
million at 30 September 2016. Zambeef is now in a position where it
has a strong balance sheet with a debt-to-equity ratio of 26 per
cent. and a total debt to EBITDA ratio of 1.73. The Group's
underlying operating cash flows should permit it to continue to
reduce gearing further over the coming year.
Outlook and conclusion
Zambeef is clearly focused on areas of operations where it
considers itself the market leader in the region. These involve the
retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy products and fish;
the management of a vertically integrated proteins supply chain
covering production, processing and distribution; as well as the
production of stockfeed and day-old chicks for both external and
internal channels. These activities constitute the core areas of
our business and Zambeef will continue to invest in growing these
areas. Expanding the retail network, which is the engine room that
will drive the growth in the core operations, continues to be the
priority for the foreseeable future.
Zambeef is fortunate to be operating in areas with some of the
fastest growing urbanising populations in the world. The
consequence of this is that the demand for food is growing rapidly
and the challenge will be for Zambeef to continue to invest in its
core operations to meet this growing demand. Zambeef aims to make
its Zambian operations an efficient production base from which it
can become a leading supplier of affordable proteins to the wider
SADC/COMESA regions. These regions have a population of around 450
million people and as a result, are an exciting market for Zambeef
going forward. It is pleasing to note that Zambeef is making real
progress in becoming a food provider to these wider regions and is
exporting to Zimbabwe, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Burundi, Botswana and Malawi. Continued efforts will be made to
continue to grow exports into these regions.
It has been a difficult year for the Nigerian business and
economy. However, Shoprite are continuing their impressive
expansion and, as a result, our operations will continue to grow
strongly. With an established presence in one of Africa's biggest
economies, Zambeef is well positioned in Nigeria and believes this
business will become a material part of Zambeef's operations going
forward.
It has been an extremely busy two years at Zambeef. We feel
incredibly proud of our entire 6,000 workforce and what they have
achieved over this period. Our operations are becoming world-class
and as a result we believe Zambeef can become a meaningful food
provider to the wider SADC/COMESA regions as well as West Africa.
The Company is well placed to take full advantage of the
significant opportunities that exist and can look forward to the
future with a great deal of confidence.
We thank our entire workforce for the contribution they have all
made to the success of Zambeef. In addition, we would like to thank
our Chairman, Dr. Jacob Mwanza, as well as our entire board of
directors for their valuable guidance and support.
Carl Irwin/Francis Grogan
Joint CEOs
22 November 2016
OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL REVIEW
The 2016 financial year has seen Zambeef achieve strong volume
growth in its operations. The Cold Chain Food production operations
achieved volume growth of around 11 per cent. while the stockfeed
volumes increased by 15 per cent. largely driven by the retailing
expansion during the year. This has been coupled with strong cost
control, resulting in administration costs excluding depreciation
as a percentage of turnover reducing from 28.2 per cent. to 25.8
per cent. This strong volume growth with strict cost controls has
contributed to a record profit after tax of ZMW157 million (USD14.5
million).
The new hatchery, which came on line during the year,
contributed ZMW11.7 million (USD1.0 million) to these profits in
its first year of operation, and is likely to prove to be a
significant profit contributor in the future. We believe Zambeef's
share of the Zambian proteins market continues to grow.
Shareholders can be satisfied with this performance, particularly
with the average exchange rate for the year having depreciated by
53.4 per cent. from 7.06ZMW/USD in 2015 to 10.82ZMW/USD in 2016,
and Zambia's economy having slowed down in the last year.
Turnover for the year increased by 52.8 per cent. in ZMW but
reduced slightly by 0.4 per cent. in USD as a result of the
depreciation of the ZMW. The decision to retain 12,000 tons of
wheat in stock from the 2016 harvest, in order to mill into flour
for sale during 2017, has impacted negatively on sales growth for
2016, but will benefit next year's turnover results. The improved
margin from selling the wheat as flour will also be reflected in
next year's profits.
Operating profits increased by 15.7 per cent. in ZMW but down by
24.6 per cent. in USD, while operating profit margins reduced from
10.4 per cent. to 7.9 per cent. This reduction was primarily driven
by the cropping division, whose income is largely received in USD,
having benefited in 2015 from a depreciating ZMW currency and been
negatively impacted on in 2016 by an appreciating currency. This
division was also impacted by wheat prices reducing from around
USD440/ton to USD400/ton.
EBITDA increased by 111.7 per cent. in ZMW and 38 per cent. in
USD, and the EBITDA margin increased from 9.6 per cent. to 13.3 per
cent. Adjusted profits after tax increased from ZMW6.6 million
(USD0.9 million) to ZMW95.2 million (USD8.8 million). Debt levels
have come down from USD118.5 million in 2014 to USD55.5 million in
2016. This will significantly reduce the impact of exchange rate
movements on future results.
Zambeef aims to build on these strong results by growing the
business through the continued expansion of its retailing network
and Cold Chain Food Products division, while maintaining margins
and controlling administration costs.
Exchange rate movements
During the year, the ZMW initially depreciated from 12.02ZMW/USD
at 30 September 2015 to just under 15.00ZMW/USD in November 2015.
Since then we have seen an appreciation of the ZMW with the
exchange rate finishing the financial year at 10.01ZMW/USD. The
effect of this was that the average exchange rate for the year was
10.83ZMW/USD - a 53.4 per cent. depreciation on the average rate of
7.06ZMW/USD for 2015.
The exchange rates for the last two years are summarised in the
table below:
2016 2015
ZMW/USD ZMW/USD
-------- --------
Average rate for year 10.83 7.06
-------- --------
Closing rate at 30 September 10.01 12.02
-------- --------
The depreciating ZMW exchange rate during 2016 has made our
products competitive into the region, as our prices have reduced in
USD terms. This has helped towards achieving our long term goal of
being a major food producer for the wider SADC/COMESA regions.
The appreciation of the ZMW year end exchange rates has resulted
in both realised and unrealised exchange gains being recorded of
ZMW58.4 million (USD5.4 million). It is worth noting that the
business has a natural hedge in that most of its cropping income is
USD denominated. Hence the exchange gains from an appreciating
currency are partially offset by reduction in cropping profits.
The ZMW has been stable for the last six months and it is hoped
that this stability will continue. With Zambeef having
significantly reduced its gearing over the last two years, the
potential impact arising from exchange rate movements has been
significantly reduced.
ADMINISTRATION AND OVERHEAD COSTS
Strong control of administrative and overhead costs has
continued to be a key focus of management, with these costs
excluding depreciation as a percentage of turnover reducing from
28.2 per cent. in 2015 to 25.7 per cent. in 2016. The control of
these costs will remain a priority. However, there will be upward
pressure on these costs during 2017. The largest single cost is
wages and salaries, which accounts for 50.3 per cent. of total
administration and overhead costs. Fuel represents five per cent.
of costs. Since the year end we have already seen an increase in
the fuel price of 30 per cent., with further increases expected as
the Government fuel subsidy is reduced. Electricity represents 5.8
per cent. of costs and large price increases are also expected as
Zambia moves towards a market-based electricity pricing policy.
Zambia is expected to have good rains this year, which should be
positive for power generation. As a result it is hoped that power
load shedding will reduce which will, to a degree, offset these
cost increases.
FINANCE COSTS
This period has seen finance costs for the Group increasing from
ZMW55.3 million (USD7.8 million) to ZMW111.3 million (USD10.3
million). This large increase was made up of three parts:
-- Following the rapid depreciation of the ZMW at the end of
2015, Zambeef moved USD short term facilities to ZMW at
significantly higher interest rates, resulting in a larger
proportion of the short term debt being at higher interest
rates;
-- ZMW interest rates increased from an average of around 16 per
cent. in 2015 to around 28 per cent. in 2016 as strong measures
were implemented to curb inflation and stabilize the ZMW; and
-- The average exchange rate for the year depreciated by 53.4
per cent., resulting in the interest on dollar facilities
increasing significantly in ZMW.
With the Zambeef Group debt levels having reduced during the
year these costs are expected to reduce substantially during
2017.
CAPITAL EXPITURE
Total capital expenditure during the year was ZMW178.8 million
(USD16.5 million), with Zambeef having paid a further USD23.4
million for the acquisition of 49 per cent. of Zam Chick Ltd and 51
per cent. of Zamhatch Ltd, which amount included the repayment of
shareholder loans to RCL Foods Ltd.
The largest item of capital expenditure was ZMW22.6 million
(USD2.09 million) on the new stockfeed plant in Zamhatch Ltd, which
will commence operations in February 2017 and increase the Novatek
capacity from 140,000 tons of stockfeed per year to 250,000 tons
per year. Farming replacement capex during the year was ZMW19.9
million (USD1.8 million), ensuring our farming operations remain
world class assets. Capex of ZMW15.6 million (USD1.4 million) was
spent increasing capacity at Masterpork, which remains one of the
fastest growing parts of Zambeef's operations. Capex on Zampalm was
ZMW13.5 million (USD1.2 million) in order to fund a further 150
hectares of palms planted during the year. The egg layer operations
invested ZMW13.5 million (USD1.2 million) to increase the layer
operations from 153,000 to 273,000 layers in order to meet the
demand for eggs. ZMW7.5 million (USD0.69 million) was spent on
building four new macro stores opened during the year, and ZMW7.8
million (USD0.72 million) on the new Kitwe processing plant, which
will open during 2017, and allow for the expansion of our
Copperbelt
operations and supply into North Western Province in Zambia.
ZMW7.1 million (USD0.7 million) was spent on upgrading our
distribution fleet, and ZMW4.1 million (USD0.4 million) on a new
beef abattoir in Mbala to ensure the supply of beef.
For 2017, the capex budget is approximately USD21 million, with
the main focus being on investments in the high return parts of the
business. The main projects include:
-- USD3.2 million on the construction of a further ten macro
outlets and the completion of the Kitwe processing plant;
-- USD1.5 million on expanding the dairy operations;
-- USD2.8 million on completing the second stockfeed plant;
-- USD1.7 million expanding the hatchery from 215,000 day-old chicks per week to 315,000;
-- USD1 million in Nigeria to ensure we have the capacity to
keep growing in line with the Shoprite expansion;
-- USD1.5 million on the delivery and implementation of the ESAP; and
-- USD0.6 million on upgrade and expansion of Masterpork operations.
It is worth noting that that as part of the CDC investment in
Zambeef, we will be following programs to ensure we work towards
meeting the highest international standards in terms of Quality and
Control, Health and Safety, Environmental and Social Policy and
Animal Welfare. It is pleasing to report that Novatek is now the
only stockfeed operation in Zambia which is ISO 9001 compliant,
while Zamleather has received ISO 20345 certification for some of
its boots for the mining sector, and our beef, dairy and pork
operations are working on programs for FSSC 22000 compliance which
will ensure that the highest international standards are met in
food safety.
DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE
The board has decided to simplify the reporting structure of the
business to provide a clearer strategic focus on performance of
core activities for Zambeef's shareholders and potential investors.
Henceforth, the Group will report upon five key business units
being "Retail", "Cold Chain Food Production", "Stockfeed", "Row
Crops" and "Other Businesses" (which include Milling and
Zamleather), rather than reporting upon 16 divisions. In 2017, it
is our intention to start to publish the EBT and return on capital
employed within each of the five units.
The two tables below provide a summary of the segmental and
divisional performance.
Table 1: Segmental turnover and gross profit in ZMW
2016 2015
2016 2015 % Change Gross Gross % Change
Turnover Turnover 2015 Profit Profit 2015
Division ZMW ZMW to 2016 ZMW ZMW to 2016
------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- -------- --------- ---------
Retailing -
Zambia 1,131,524 843,269 34.2% 132,872 96,299 38.0%
Retailing -
West Africa 216,535 129,951 66.6% 48,827 31,124 56.9%
Total Retailing 1,348,059 973,220 38.5% 181,699 127,423 42.6%
Cold Chain Food
Production 1,134,693 850,986 33.3% 266,080 195,487 36.1%
Stockfeed 697,563 407,863 71.0% 143,916 73,821 95.0%
Row Crops 413,391 397,125 4.1% 251,860 253,326 -0.6%
Others 213,964 307,389 -30.4% 32,391 64,555 -49.8%
------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- -------- --------- ---------
Total 3,807,669 2,936,583 29.7% 875,946 714,612 22.6%
Less: Intra/Inter
Group Sales (1,431,522) (1,128,268) 26.9% -
Less: Discontinued
Operations (253,443) (47,899)
--------------------------------- ------------ --------- -------- --------- ---------
Group Total 2,376,148 1,554,872 52.8% 875,946 666,713 31.4%
------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- -------- --------- ---------
Table 2: Segmental turnover and gross profit in USD
2016 2015
2016 2015 % Change Gross Gross % Change
Turnover Turnover 2015 Profit Profit 2015
Division USD USD to 2016 USD USD to 2016
-------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------- -------- ---------
Retailing -
Zambia 104,481 119,443 -12.5% 12,269 13,640 -10.1%
Retail - West
Africa 19,994 18,407 8.6% 4,509 4,408 2.3%
Total Retailing 124,475 137,850 -9.7% 16,778 18,049 -7.0%
Cold Chain Food
Production 104,771 120,536 -13.1% 24,567 27,689 -11.3%
Stockfeed 64,410 57,771 11.5% 13,289 10,456 27.1%
Row Crops 38,171 56,250 -32.1% 23,256 35,882 -35.2%
Others 19,758 43,539 -54.6% 2,991 9,144 -67.3%
-------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------- -------- ---------
Total 351,585 415,947 -15.5% 80,881 101,220 -20.1%
Less: Intra/Inter
Group Sales (132,181) (159,811) -17.3% - -
Less: Discontinued
Operations (35,898) (6,785)
-------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------- -------- ---------
Group Total 219,404 220,237 -0.4% 80,881 94,435 -14.4%
-------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------- -------- ---------
DIVISIONAL REVIEW
Taking each of our business areas in turn as follows:
RETAILING ZAMBIA
2016 2015 % change 2016 2015 % change % of
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s USD'000s Group
2016
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Revenue 1,131,524 843,269 34.2 104,481 119,443 (12.5) 29.7
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Gross
profit 132,872 96,299 38.0 12,269 13,640 (10.1) 14.8
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
The Zambian retailing operations increased gross profits by 38
per cent. in ZMW but decreased in USD by 10.1 per cent. During the
year, four new Zambeef macro stores, five new Novatek outlets, two
new Zamleather outlets and five new Shoprite stores were opened.
Additionally, six outdated outlets were closed, resulting in the
Zambian retail network increasing from 130 to 140 outlets.
This division is a key focus area for the next year with ten new
macro outlets, ten new Novatek outlets and some additional
Zamleather outlets all planned to be opened during 2017.
With the ZMW having stabilised and the planned roll-out of the
Zambeef macro outlets, this division is expected to grow in both
ZMW and USD in 2017. In Zambia 52.4 per cent. of the Group's
turnover is sold through Zambeef's own retail network and as a
result the continued expansion of this retail network will ensure
continued growth for Zambeef.
RETAILING WEST AFRICA (Master Meats Nigeria and Master Meats
Ghana)
2016 2015 % change 2016 2015 % change % of
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s USD'000s Group
2016
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Revenue 216,535 129,951 66.6 19,994 18,407 8.6 5.7
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Gross
profit 48,827 31,124 56.9 4,509 4,408 2.3 5.6
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Zambeef's West African operations have grown, with six new
Shoprite stores opening in Nigeria and one in Ghana during the
year, taking the West African retail network to 25 Shoprite stores
and six Master Meats outlets. This momentum will continue into
2017, with a further four Shoprite stores in Nigeria and one in
Ghana expected to be opened.
Despite the challenging macroeconomic environment which has seen
the average Nigerian Naira exchange rate depreciate by 64 per
cent., and the Ghana Cedi by 7.3 per cent. to the USD, as well as
severe fuel and foreign exchange shortages, it is pleasing to
report an increase in gross profits of 56.9 per cent. in ZMW and
2.3 per cent. in USD. West Africa accounts for 5.6 per cent. of
Group gross profits.
Nigeria remains one of the largest markets in Africa with a
population of around 180 million people. Although it has been a
difficult year in Nigeria, Zambeef is well positioned in this
market. With Shoprite's continued expansion and the Nigerian
macroeconomic fundamentals improving, these operations are expected
to become material for Zambeef.
COLD CHAIN FOOD PRODUCTION
2016 2015 % change 2016 2015 % change % of
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s USD'000s Group
2016
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Revenue 1,134,693 850,986 33.3 104,771 120,537 (13.1) 29.8
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Gross
profit 266,082 195,487 36.1 24,567 27,691 (11.3) 30.4
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
The Cold Chain Food Production operations have shown an average
volume growth for beef, chicken, pork and fish of 8.0 per cent.
while dairy grew 19.1 per cent. and eggs by 2.2 per cent. These
operations have all been pulled by the expansion of the retailing
network referred to above. Cold Chain Food Production now accounts
for 30.4 per cent. of the gross profits of the Group. Gross profits
increased in ZMW by 36.1 per cent. but reduced in USD by 11.3 per
cent. This reduction in USD gross profits is a direct result of the
average exchange rate having depreciated by 53.4 per cent. from
2015 to 2016. These divisions revenues are ZMW based, hence when
there is a rapid depreciation of the ZMW, the need to adjust
selling prices in order to compensate for the inflationary impact
of this devaluation of the currency has to be phased-in over a
period of time, with the resultant impact on margins.
The volume growth is expected to continue as a result of the
retailing expansion. With the ZMW showing stability we expect this
volume growth to be reflected in both ZMW and USD gross profits
increasing in 2017.
The Cold Chain Food Product divisions are analysed in more
detail below.
a) Beef (Zambeef)
Volumes in the beef category increased by 16.5 per cent. from
14.1 million kgs to 16.43 million kgs and cattle slaughtered
increased from 52,938 to 69,848, making beef the second fastest
growing category in terms of volumes. The depreciation of the
average exchange rate by 53.4 per cent. has reduced the Zambian
beef price in USD and made our beef competitive into the region
increasing both formal and informal exports into the region.
During March 2016, Zambeef opened a new abattoir in Mbala, which
has been a success, as it allowed Zambeef greater access to
supplies of local traditional cattle, which contributed to the
increased volumes of beef sold during the year.
With the expansion of the retailing network and the recent
stability of the ZMW it is expected that the gross profits of the
beef category will grow in both ZMW and USD in 2017.
b) Chicken (Zam Chick and Zamhatch)
The Zam Chick operations have been operating at capacity for the
last two years, processing 6.7 million chickens and selling 10.7
million kgs of chicken. With increased demand from the expansion of
the retail network, Zam Chick is in the process of increasing
capacity by 30,000 birds per week, which represents an increase in
processing capacity of 20 per cent. This extra capacity is expected
to be completed in March 2017 within a capital expenditure budget
of USD0.7 million.
The Zamhatch hatchery commenced operations towards the end of
September 2015 and has performed ahead of expectations. The
hatchery is now producing 215,000 day-old chicks per week. This is
budgeted to increase to 315,000 birds per week during the 2017
financial year.
This hatchery complements the Novatek operations, supplying
day-old chicks to the Novatek retail network for sale to
smallholders as well as supplying Zam Chick's internal broiler
chicken production needs. In its first year of operations the
hatchery has contributed 3.7 per cent. of the Groups gross profits
and with the expansion taking place will continue to be a fast
growing part of Zambeef's business.
With extra capacity coming on line for both the chicken broiler
operations and hatchery in 2017, the Group's chicken operations can
look forward to growth in 2017.
c) Pork (Masterpork)
Masterpork has continued to grow, with volumes increasing by 9.4
per cent. to 10.0 million kgs. During the year, the pork processing
plant expanded capacity, which will allow the business to continue
to grow. USD1.7 million was invested in almost doubling the cooked
product manufacturing capacity, as well as substantially increasing
the cold storage and blast freezing capacity to cater for this
future growth. Masterpork is working on obtaining FSSC 22000 (Food
Safety System Certification) registration which will make it the
first food manufacturer in Zambia to achieve this international
food safety certification.
With the depreciation of the ZMW, the Masterpork products are
competitive into the region and Masterpork will continue to work on
developing new markets in the region. Masterpork expects to
continue to grow in volumes and gross profits in 2017.
d) Milk and dairy products (Zammilk)
Milk volumes have increased by 19.1 per cent. to 14.8 million
litres, making milk and dairy products the fastest growing category
in terms of volumes. The business has invested USD0.7 million in
capex in 2016, with a further USD1.5 million budgeted for 2017.
This capital expenditure includes the building of a new rotary
milking and cow shed parlor at Kalundu Dairy as part of the
continued growth of the milk production from Zambeef's own dairy
herd. In addition, this expenditure also includes investing in
extra capacity at the Huntley milk processing facilities and
widening the range of branded value added yoghurt and drinking
yoghurt lines produced. The milk processing plant is, like
Masterpork, working towards FSSC 22000 (Food Safety System
Certification) as part of its commitment to producing the highest
quality products.
Dairy product volumes increased strongly towards the end of the
year supported by increased milk production at Zambeef's dairy as
well as by the buying in of fresh milk from other dairy farms. This
strong growth in milk production at the end of 2016 is expected to
continue into 2017, which will enable Zammilk to meet the
increasing demand for its dairy products from both formal and
informal sales channels.
e) Fish
Fish volumes fell for the period by 16.7 per cent. from 2.2
million kgs to 1.8 million kgs, due to the rise in imported fish
prices with the depreciation of the ZMW. This was the only Cold
Chain Food Product in which volumes decreased, as consumers moved
to other protein sources as prices moved quickly up in ZMW. With
the recent stability in the ZMW, volumes are expected to increase
again.
f) Eggs (Zamegg)
Egg volumes grew by 2.2 per cent. to 40.2 million eggs during
2016. During the year, USD1.2 million has been invested to increase
the layer chicken housing from 153,000 layer capacity to 273,000.
This capacity increase has been phased in from the end of 2016
through into the beginning of 2017. As a result, 2017 will see
strong volume growth.
STOCKFEED (NOVATEK)
2016 2015 % change 2016 2015 % change % of
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s USD'000s Group
2016
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Revenue 697,563 407,863 71.0 64,410 57,771 11.5 18.3
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Gross
profit 143,916 73,821 95.0 13,289 10,456 27.1 16.4
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Novatek has had an outstanding year with volumes increasing by
15.3 per cent. from 130,280 tons to 150,280 tons. The Lusaka plant
has been operating at maximum capacity during the second half of
the year and we look forward to our second stockfeed plant starting
production in February 2017, which will alleviate some of the
strain on the Lusaka plant and increase capacity by a further
11,000 tons per month. This second plant is being constructed at
Mpongwe Farm and will be ideally placed to service the Copperbelt,
North Western and DRC markets. The cost of completing the second
plant will be approximately USD2 million and will give Novatek the
capacity to meet the underlying growth in demand for quality
stockfeeds.
The stockfeed operations account for 16.4 per cent. of the gross
profits of the Group. During the year gross profits increased by
95.0 per cent. in ZMW and 27.1 per cent. in USD.
Novatek volumes have been boosted by the Zamhatch hatchery,
which came on stream at the end of September 2015, allowing Zambeef
to sell day-old chicks and stockfeed together to both the formal
and informal sectors. Novatek sales have also been helped by the
roll-out of the new Novatek outlets within the Zambeef macro
outlets that opened during the past year.
The increase in Novatek's production capacity as the second
stockfeed plant comes on stream in February 2017 should enable
Novatek to meet growth in demand from ruminant, monogastric and
aquaculture producer customers in both the formal and informal
sectors.
CROPPING
2016 2015 % change 2016 2015 % change % of
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s USD'000s Group
2016
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Revenue 413,391 397,125 4.1 38,171 56,250 (32.1) 10.9
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
Gross
profit 251,860 253,326 (0.6) 23,256 35,882 (35.2) 28.8
--------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- -------
The cropping division accounted for 28.8 per cent. of the
Group's gross profit contribution. Gross profits were down by 0.6
per cent. in ZMW and 35.2 per cent. in USD. The cropping division
incurs most of its income in USD as maize, wheat and soya are
traded mainly in USD in Zambia. As a result, this division
significantly benefitted in 2015 from a depreciating ZMW currency,
which translated into a one-off currency translation gain on
closing grain stocks of circa. USD9.6 million (ZMW119 million),
while in 2016, the division was adversely affected by the impact of
an appreciating ZMW currency. In addition, the weakening global
wheat markets resulted in wheat prices falling from USD440/ton to
USD400/ton.
Despite the currency movements the farming operations performed
well. The summer soya crop was on budget harvesting 39,942 tons
with the summer maize crop slightly behind budget at 15,532 tons
and the silage on budget at 27,334 tons. This was an excellent
achievement in a very difficult season, with the region having
experienced a severe drought as well as power shortages. These
excellent yields in one of the toughest seasons Zambia has
experienced shows the quality of the Zambeef farming assets and the
importance of irrigation.
For the 2016 winter crop, Zambeef came in on budget at 40,643
tons for the wheat and slightly behind budget at 17,024 tons for
the winter maize. Again, these are outstanding results, with the
winter crop being subject to power shortages which impacted this
irrigated crop.
OTHER BUSINESSES
Flour Milling: performed satisfactorily during the year with
gross profits increasing in ZMW by 71.5 per cent. and USD by 11.8
per cent. During the year, only 12,996 tons of wheat were milled as
Zambeef had sold large volumes of wheat during the 2015 harvest
rather than store it for milling in the 2016 year. For 2017,
Zambeef has decided to increase the quantity of wheat to be milled
from 13,000 tons to 25,000 tons. The intention is to retail this
additional flour through the Zambeef retail network, thereby
meeting expected growth in demand from existing customers.
Zamleather: has had a difficult year with world hide prices
dropping with oversupply from Brazil and Chinese demand dropping.
This has made the lower grade hides difficult to move on the
international market. At the same time the demand for mining boots
decreased following a slowdown in the mining sector in Zambia. This
resulted in the number of shoes sold from the Zamshu plant
decreasing by 24.1 per cent. from 89,197 to 67,746.
This has led to gross profits decreasing by 25.3 per cent. in
ZMW and 51.3 per cent. in USD. Expectations are that the world
leather industry will have another tough year in 2017, hence 2017
is expected to be another difficult year for Zamleather.
DISCONTINUED ACTIVITIES
Edible Oils: Zambeef sold its edible oil processing operation,
Zamanita Ltd, to Cargill Holdings BV in June 2015. Since then
Zambeef has continued to sell Zamanita oil through its retailing
network on commission. Consequently, revenue has fallen from ZMW219
million (USD40.0 million) to ZMW92 million (USD8.5 million), and
gross profit has fallen from ZMW40 million (USD5.7 million) to
ZMW2.7 million (USD0.3 million).
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Group Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Revenue 5 2,376,148 219,404 1,554,872 220,237
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Net gain/(loss) arising
from price changes
in fair value of biological
assets 16 13,257 1,224 (4,528) (641)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Cost of sales (1,513,459) (139,747) (883,631) (125,160)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Gross profit 875,946 80,881 666,713 94,436
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Administrative expenses (690,047) (63,716) (505,343) (71,578)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Other income 1,694 156 708 100
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Operating profit 6 187,593 17,321 162,078 22,958
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Exchange gains/(losses)
on translating foreign
currency transactions
and balances 58,345 5,387 (142,358) (20,164)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Finance costs 8 (111,346) (10,281) (55,295) (7,832)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit/(loss) before
taxation 134,592 12,427 (35,575) (5,038)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Taxation charge 9 (10,798) (997) (4,661) (660)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Group income/(loss)
for the year from
continuing operations 123,794 11,430 (40,236) (5,698)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit/(loss) from
discontinued operations
(i) 33,592 3,101 (14,377) (2,036)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
Group income/(loss)
for the year 157,386 14,531 (54,613) (7,734)
------------------------------ ------ ------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
(i) The profit from discontinued operations in the current year
results from the reversal of a portion of the tax liability for a
previously owned subsidiary (Zamanita Limited)
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 (CONTINUED)
Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Group income/(loss) ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
attributable to:
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Equity holders of
the parent 137,103 12,659 (63,614) (9,009)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-controlling interest 20,283 1,872 9,001 1,275
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
157,386 14,531 (54,613) (7,734)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other comprehensive
income:
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Exchange gains/ (losses)
on translating presentational
currency (86,511) 16,909 186,567 (83,779)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total comprehensive
income /(loss) for
the year 70,875 31,440 131,954 (91,513)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total comprehensive
income /(loss) for
the year attributable
to:
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Equity holders of
the parent 52,292 29,473 121,212 (90,626)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-controlling interest 18,583 1,967 10,742 (887)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
70,875 31,440 131,954 (91,513)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Ngwee Cents Ngwee Cents
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Earnings per share
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Basic and diluted
earnings per share
- continued operations 11 41.38 3.82 (19.86) (2.81)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Basic and diluted
earnings per share
- discontinued operations 11 13.42 1.24 (5.80) (0.82)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total Basic and diluted
earnings per share 11 54.80 5.06 (25.66) (3.63)
-------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
(i) In Total
Zambian attributable
Kwacha Foreign to owners Non-
Issued Share Preference exchange Revaluation Retained of the controlling
share premium share reserve reserve earnings parent interest Total
capital ZMW'000s capital ZMW'000s ZMW'000s ZMW'000s ZMW'000s ZMW'000s equity
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s ZMW'000s
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
At 1 October
2014 2,480 506,277 - 3,506 513,620 294,114 1,319,997 23,341 1,343,338
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Loss for
the year - - - - - (63,614) (63,614) 9,001 (54,613)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Transfer
of surplus
depreciation - - - - (8,949) 8,949 - - -
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Other
comprehensive
income:
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Exchange
gains on
translating
presentational
currency - - - 184,826 - - 184,826 1,741 186,567
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Total
comprehensive
income - - - 184,826 (8,949) (54,665) 121,212 10,742 131,954
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
At 30 September
2015 2,480 506,277 - 188,332 504,671 239,449 1,441,209 34,083 1,475,292
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Profit
for the
year - - - - - 137,103 137,103 20,283 157,386
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Transfer
of surplus
depreciation (18,906) 18,906 - - -
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Other
comprehensive
income:
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Exchange
gain on
translating
presentational
currency (84,811) (84,811) (1,700) (86,511)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Total
comprehensive
income - - - (84,811) (18,906) 156,009 52,292 18,583 70,875
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Transactions
with owners
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Non-controlling
interest
shares
acquired - - - - - 22,177 22,177 (60,282) (38,105)
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Shares
issued 526 618,735 1,000 620,261 - 620,261
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Total
Transactions
with owners 526 618,735 1,000 - - 22,177 642,438 (60,282) 582,156
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
At 30 September
2016 3,006 1,125,012 1,000 103,521 485,765 417,635 2,135,939 (7,616) 2,128,323
----------------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 (CONTINUED)
(ii) In US Total
Dollar attributable
Foreign to owners Non-
Issued Preference Share exchange Revaluation Retained of the controlling
share share premium reserve reserve earnings parent interest Total
capital capital USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s equity
USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
At 1 October
2014 396 - 123,283 (80,095) 101,777 65,165 210,526 3,723 214,249
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Loss for
the year - - - - - (9,009) (9,009) 1,275 (7,734)
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Transfer
of surplus
depreciation - - - - (1,268) 1,268 - - -
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Other
comprehensive
income:
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Exchange
losses on
translating
presentational
currency - - - (81,617) - - (81,617) (2,162) (83,779)
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Total
comprehensive
income - - - (81,617) (1,268) (7,741) (90,626) (887) (91,513)
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
At 30 September
2015 396 - 123,283 (161,712) 100,509 57,424 119,900 2,836 122,736
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Profit for
the year 12,659 12,659 1,872 14,531
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Transfer
of surplus
depreciation (1,746) 1,746
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Other
comprehensive
income:
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Exchange
losses on
translating
presentational
currency 16,813 16,813 96 16,909
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Total
comprehensive
income - - - 16,813 (1,746) 14,404 29,472 1,968 31,440
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Transactions
with owners
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Non-controlling
interest
shares acquired 2,047 2,047 (5,565) (3,518)
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Shares issued 53 100 61,812 - - - 61,965 - 61,965
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
Total
Transactions
with owners 53 100 61,812 - - 2,047 64,012 (5,565) 58,447
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
At 30 September
2016 449 100 185,095 (144,901) 98,763 73,875 213,384 (761) 212,623
----------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ------------- ------------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
(i) In Zambian Issued Preference Share Revaluation Retained Total equity
Kwacha share share premium reserve earnings
capital capital ZMW'000s ZMW'000s ZMW'000s ZMW'000s
ZMW'000s ZMW'000s
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
At 1 October
2014 2,480 - 506,277 306,483 308,433 1,123,673
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Profit for
the year - - - - 5,438 5,438
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Transfer of
surplus depreciation - - - (8,771) 8,771 -
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Other comprehensive
income
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Exchange gains
on translating
presentational
currency - - - - 147,325 147,325
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Total comprehensive
income - - - (8,771) 161,534 152,763
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
At 30 September
2015 2,480 - 506,277 297,712 469,967 1,276,436
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Profit for
the year - - - - 91,377 91,377
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Transfer of
surplus depreciation - - - (16,731) 16,731 -
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Other comprehensive
income:
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Exchange gains
on translating
presentational
currency (73,394) (73,394)
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Total comprehensive
income - - - (16,731) 34,714 17,983
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Shares issued 526 1,000 618,735 - - 620,261
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
Total transactions
with owners 526 1,000 618,735 - - 620,261
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
At 30 September
2016 3,006 1,000 1,125,012 280,891 504,681 1,914,680
----------------------- ---------- ---------- --------- ------------ ---------- -------------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 (CONTINUED)
(ii) In US Foreign
Dollar Issued Preference Share Revaluation exchange Retained
share share premium reserve reserve earnings Total
capital capital USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s equity
USD'000s USD'000s USD'000s
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
At 1 October
2014 396 - 123,283 57,775 (63,622) 61,382 179,214
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Profit for
the year - - - - - 770 770
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Transfer of
surplus depreciation - - - (1,242) - 1,242 -
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Other comprehensive
income:
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Exchange losses
on translating
presentational
currency - - - - (73,792) - (73,792)
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive
income - - - (1,242) (73,792) 2,012 (73,022)
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
At 30 September
2015 396 - 123,283 56,533 (137,414) 63,394 106,192
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Profit for
the year 8,439 8,439
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Transfer of
surplus depreciation (2,370) 2,370
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Other comprehensive
income:
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Exchange losses
on translating
presentational
currency 14,708 - 14,708
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total comprehensive
income - - - (2,370) 14,708 10,809 23,147
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Transactions
with owners
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Shares issued 53 100 61,812 - - - 61,965
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Total transactions
with owners 53 100 61,812 - - - 61,965
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
At 30 September
2016 449 100 185,095 54,163 (122,706) 74,203 191,304
----------------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION -- 30 SEPTEMBER
2016
ASSETS Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-current assets
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Goodwill 12 157,922 15,776 15,699 1,306
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Property, plant and equipment 13 1,769,966 176,820 1,833,630 152,548
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Plantation development
expenditure 13 94,302 9,421 80,824 6,724
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Biological assets 16 48,480 4,843 34,006 2,829
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax asset 9(e) 28,366 2,834 25,344 2,108
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
2,099,036 209,694 1,989,503 165,515
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Current assets
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Biological assets 16 187,026 18,684 155,192 12,911
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Inventories 17 544,739 54,419 412,239 34,296
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Trade and other receivables 18 113,151 11,304 210,229 17,491
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Amounts due from related
companies 19 10,543 1,053 8,893 740
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income tax recoverable 9(c) 1,759 176 4,571 380
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents 20 64,806 6,474 - -
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
922,024 92,110 791,124 65,818
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total assets 3,021,060 301,804 2,780,627 231,333
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Capital and reserves
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Share capital 21 3,006 449 2,480 396
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Preference share capital 21 1,000 100 - -
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Share premium 22 1,125,012 185,095 506,277 123,283
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other reserves 1,006,921 27,740 932,452 (3,779)
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
2,135,939 213,384 1,441,209 119,900
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-controlling interest (7,616) (761) 34,083 2,836
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
2,128,323 212,623 1,475,292 122,736
------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION -- 30 SEPTEMBER
2016 (CONTINUED)
Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-current liabilities
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest bearing liabilities 23 261,734 26,147 439,282 36,546
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Obligations under finance
leases 24 31,485 3,145 15,198 1,264
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Amounts due to related
companies 27 - - 44,443 3,697
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred liability 25 10,442 1,043 9,254 770
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax liability 9(e) 4,039 403 8,115 675
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
307,700 30,738 516,292 42,952
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Current liabilities
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Interest bearing liabilities 23 116,223 11,611 120,943 10,062
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Collateral management
agreement 23 118,849 11,873 91,852 7,642
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Obligations under finance
leases 24 19,697 1,968 11,644 969
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Trade and other payables 26 322,133 32,179 372,333 30,976
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Amounts due to related
companies 27 313 31 35 3
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Taxation payable 9(c) 7,822 781 1,588 132
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents 20 - - 190,648 15,861
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
585,037 58,443 789,043 65,645
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total equity and liabilities 3,021,060 301,804 2,780,627 231,333
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION -- 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
ASSETS Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-current assets
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Property, plant and
equipment 13 1,161,485 116,032 1,291,810 107,472
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Investment in subsidiaries 15 293,763 29,347 118,688 9,874
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax asset 9(e) 28,366 2,834 25,344 2,109
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1,483,614 148,213 1,435,842 119,455
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Current assets
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Biological assets 16 170,511 17,034 148,910 12,389
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Inventories 17 413,670 41,326 311,242 25,893
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents 20 37,193 3,716 - -
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Trade and other receivables 18 45,866 4,582 149,719 12,456
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Amounts due from related
companies 19 463,114 46,265 284,432 23,663
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income tax recoverable 9(c) - - 4,038 336
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1,130,354 112,924 898,341 74,737
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total assets 2,613,968 261,137 2,334,183 194,192
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Capital and reserves
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Share capital 21 3,006 449 2,480 396
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Preference share capital 21 1,000 100 - -
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Share premium 22 1,125,012 185,095 506,277 123,283
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Other reserves 785,662 5,660 767,679 (17,487)
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
1,914,680 191,304 1,276,436 106,192
----------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION -- 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
(CONTINUED)
Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Non-current liabilities
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Interest bearing liabilities 23 261,734 26,147 432,464 35,979
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Obligations under finance
leases 24 19,685 1,967 12,765 1,062
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred liability 25 2,266 227 1,670 139
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred tax liability 9(e) 3,382 338 2,967 247
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
287,067 28,679 449,866 37,427
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Current liabilities
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Interest bearing liabilities 23 229,394 22,916 205,976 17,136
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Obligations under finance
leases 24 14,108 1,409 9,168 763
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Trade and other payables 26 164,467 16,404 251,846 20,953
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Amounts due to related
companies 27 325 33 36 3
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Taxation payable 9(c) 3,927 392 - -
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents 20 - - 140,855 11,718
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
412,221 41,154 607,881 50,573
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total equity and liabilities 2,617,415 261,137 2,334,183 194,192
------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
Notes 2016 2016 2015 2015
ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash inflow from operating activities
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Profit/(loss) before taxation 134,592 12,427 (35,575) (5,038)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Finance costs 8 111,346 10,281 59,585 8,440
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment 1,124 104 7,040 997
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Depreciation 13 77,784 7,182 67,050 9,497
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit on discontinued operations 33,592 3,101 - -
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Fair value price adjustment 16 (13,257) (1,224) 4,528 641
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net unrealised foreign exchange
losses (28,626) (2,643) 46,873 6,639
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Earnings before interest,
tax, depreciation and amortisation,
fair value adjustments and
net unrealised foreign exchange
losses 316,555 29,228 149,501 21,176
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase in biological assets (46,308) (4,276) (26,995) (3,824)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(Increase)/decrease in inventory (132,500) (12,235) 32,214 4,563
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Decrease/(increase) in trade
and other receivables 97,078 8,949 (87,886) (12,448)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase/(decrease) in amounts
due from related companies (1,650) (137) 2,640 374
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(Decrease)/increase in trade
and other payables (50,200) (4,636) 154,036 21,818
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(Decrease)/increase in amounts
due to related companies (44,165) (4,078) 44,478 6,300
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase in deferred liability 1,188 110 1,781 252
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income tax paid 9(c) (8,850) (817) (6,144) (870)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash inflow from operating
activities 131,148 12,109 263,625 37,341
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Investing activities
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment 13 (166,513) (15,376) (235,048) (33,293)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Expenditure on plantation
development 13 (12,259) (1,132) (11,654) (1,651)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Movement in investments - - 23,827 3,375
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Proceeds from sale of assets 3,352 474
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Proceeds from the issue
of shares 620,262 57,273 - -
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Purchase of shares (175,075) (16,166) - -
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Proceeds from the sale of
Zamanita - - 197,809 27,037
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash outflow on investing
activities 266,415 24,599 (21,714) (4,058)
-------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 (CONTINUED)
2016 2016 2015 2015
Notes ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash inflow before
financing activities 397,563 36,708 241,911 33,283
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Financing activities
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Long term loans repaid (110,289) (10,184) (97,578) (13,821)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Receipt/(repayment of
short term funding 26,997 2,493 (109,386) (15,494)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Lease finance obtained/(repayment) 16,249 1,500 (1,993) (282)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Finance costs including
discontinued operations 8 (111,346) (10,281) (59,585) (8,440)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash outflow on financing
activities (178,389) (16,472) (268,542) (38,037)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase/(decrease) in
cash and cash equivalents 219,177 20,236 (26,631) (4,754)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year (190,648) (15,861) (147,868) (23,583)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Effects of exchange rate
changes on the balance
of cash held in foreign
currencies 36,280 2,099 (16,149) 12,476
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year 20 64,806 6,474 (190,648) (15,861)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Represented by:
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash in hand and at bank 20 95,747 9,565 49,106 4,085
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Bank overdrafts 20 (30,941) (3,091) (239,754) (19,946)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
64,806 6,474 (190,648) (15,861)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
2016 2016 2015 2015
Notes ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash inflow from operating
activities
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Profit/(loss) before taxation 101,173 9,342 (4,850) (687)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Finance costs 87,815 8,109 48,182 6,825
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Depreciation 13 43,728 4,037 34,844 4,935
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Fair value price adjustment 16 (12,587) (1,162) 4,904 695
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss on disposal of property,
plant and equipment 824 76 3,648 517
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Loss on disposal of investment - - (112,168) (15,888)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net unrealised foreign
exchange differences (17,010) (1,571) 46,641 6,606
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Earnings before interest,
tax, depreciation and amortisation 203,943 18,831 21,201 3,003
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase in biological
assets (21,601) (1,995) (11,962) (1,694)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase in inventory (102,428) (9,458) (125,327) (17,752)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Decrease/(increase) in
trade and other receivables 103,853 9,574 (96,027) (13,602)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(Increase)/decrease in
amounts due from related
companies (178,682) (16,484) 33,875 4,798
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(Decrease)/increase in
trade and other payables (87,379) (8,068) 175,869 24,911
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase/(decrease) in
amounts due to related
companies 289 27 (60,761) (8,606)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase in deferred liability 596 55 98 14
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Income tax paid 9(c) (4,438) (410) (592) (84)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash outflow operating
activities (85,847) (7,928) (63,626) (9,012)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Investing activities
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Purchase of property, plant
and equipment 13 (49,743) (4,593) (37,438) (5,303)
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Proceeds from the issue
of shares 620,261 57,273 - -
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Movements in investments 14/15 (175,075) (16,166) 62,721 8,884
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Proceeds from disposal
of investment - - 197,809 28,018
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Proceeds from sale of assets 65 6 - -
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash inflow from investing
activities 395,509 36,520 223,092 31,599
------------------------------------- ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2016 (CONTINUED)
2016 2016 2015 2015
Notes ZMW'000s USD'000s ZMW'000s USD'000s
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash inflow before
financing activities 309,662 28,592 159,466 22,587
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Financing activities
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Long term loans repaid (101,811) (9,401) (58,732) (8,319)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Movement in short term
funding 39,938 3,688 (14,494) (2,053)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Lease finance obtained/(repayment) 11,823 1,092 (3,716) (526)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Interest paid (87,815) (8,109) (48,182) (6,825)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash outflow from
financing activities (137,865) (12,730) (125,124) (17,723)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Increase in cash and
cash equivalents 171,797 15,862 34,342 4,864
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year (140,855) (11,718) (112,115) (17,881)
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Effects of exchange rate
changes on the balance
of cash held in foreign
currencies 6,251 (428) (63,082) 1,299
------------------------------------ ------ ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year 20 37,193 3,716 (140,855) (11,718)
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Represented by:
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Cash in hand and at bank 20 52,239 5,219 7,322 609
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Bank overdrafts 20 (15,046) (1,503) (148,177) (12,327)
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37,193 3,716 (140,855) (11,718)
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Notes can be read via the following link to the full Financial
Statement:
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/1098Q_1-2016-11-24.pdf
This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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