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RNS Number : 8200P
Reconstruction Capital II Ltd
10 June 2015
10 June 2015
Reconstruction Capital II Limited (the "Company")
Annual Report and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2014
Reconstruction Capital II Limited ("RC2", the "Company" or the
"Group"), a closed-end investment company incorporated in the
Cayman Islands admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London
Stock Exchange, today announces its results for the year ended 31
December 2014.
Copies of the Company's annual report will today be posted to
shareholders. The annual report is also available to view on the
Company's website http://www.reconstructioncapital2.com.
Financial highlights
-- The audited net asset value as at 31 December 2014 was EUR
0.3775 per share (EUR 0.3287 per share as at 31 December 2013), a
14.8% increase over the year;
-- The Directors do not recommend the payment of a dividend.
Operational highlights
Private Equity Programme
RC2 did not make any new investments under its Private Equity
Programme, and continued to pursue a number of exits, both from its
investee companies as well as from certain assets held by them. The
investments held under the Private Equity Programme had a fair
value of EUR 44m at the end of 2014, an increase of 16.1%
year-on-year. This was primarily due to the increase in market
value of the Albalact SA holding by 69% to EUR 9.7m.
Trading Programme
RC2 did not modify its positions in listed equities held under
its Trading Programme in 2014. At the end of 2014, RC2's listed
equities held under the Trading Programme had a total market value
of EUR 0.3m. All of the investments held under the Trading
Programme were in Romanian equities.
For further information, please contact:
Reconstruction Capital II Limited
Ion Florescu / Anca Moraru
Tel: +40 21 3167680
Grant Thornton UK LLP (Nominated Adviser)
Philip Secrett / Harrison Clarke
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7383 5100
ADVISER'S REPORT
On 31 December 2014, Reconstruction Capital II Limited ("RC2")
had a total audited net asset value ("NAV") of EUR 37.7m or EUR
0.3775 per share, a 14.8% increase over the year, primarily due to
an increase in the market value of its shareholding in Albalact SA
which is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.
RC2's audited undiluted NAV per share of EUR 0.3775 as at the
end of 2014 compares to an unaudited published NAV per share of EUR
0.3771. The fully diluted NAV per share of EUR 0.2812 as at the end
of 2014 compares to an unaudited published NAV per share of EUR
0.2810. The variance between the audited and published NAV's is a
result of the consolidation of New Europe Capital Limited, which is
not consolidated in the published NAV.
At the end of 2014, RC2 had cash and cash equivalents of EUR
0.7m. RC2's borrowings, after allocating EUR 0.62m of the proceeds
from the convertible loan note to equity reserves in accordance
with applicable accounting standards, amounted to EUR 8.0m, whilst
suppliers' liabilities amounted to EUR 0.8m.
In 2014, RC2 issued a convertible loan note of EUR 8.45m, the
proceeds of which enabled the Company to repay prior borrowings and
overdue suppliers while providing working capital for its current
operations.
Private Equity Programme
RC2 did not make any new investments under its Private Equity
Programme, and continued to pursue a number of exits, both from its
investee companies as well as from certain assets held by them. The
investments held under the Private Equity Programme had a fair
value of EUR 44m at the end of 2014, an increase of 16.1%
year-on-year. This was primarily due to the increase in market
value of the Albalact SA holding by 69% to EUR 9.7m. All four
investments in Romania (Policolor SA, Top Factoring SRL and its
sister company Glasro Holdings Limited, Mamaia Resort Hotels SRL
and Albalact SA) continue to generate positive EBITDA and in the
case of Glasro and Albalact free cash flow in the form of
dividends. Klas DOO, the Serbian bakery, reported an improved
valuation of EUR 0.3m, in part a result of RC2's exchange of half
of its shareholder loans for a 40.9% shareholding in the company
taking its overall stake to 52%.
Trading Programme
RC2 did not modify its positions in listed equities held under
its Trading Programme in 2014. At the end of 2014, RC2's listed
equities held under the Trading Programme had a total market value
of EUR 0.3m. All of the investments held under the Trading
Programme were in Romanian equities.
Outlook
Both the Romanian and Bulgarian economies which reported
increases in GDP during 2014 of 2.9% and 1.7% respectively are
expected to grow during 2015. Increased private consumption and
recovering investment are expected to be the main drivers for
Romania's GDP growth in 2015, whereas the Bulgarian economy would
benefit from higher international demand resulting in higher net
exports. In contrast, Serbia's economy is expected to languish with
GDP expected to contract a further 0.5% in 2015 as the government
tries to correct macro-economic imbalances.
Events after the reporting period
Effective 1 January 2015, New Europe Capital DOO (the
Serbia-based investment adviser) and New Europe Capital Limited
(the UK-based investment manager) ceased to work for RC2. RC2
continued to be advised by its Romania-based Adviser, New Europe
Capital SRL.
New Europe Capital SRL
INVESTMENT POLICY
Private Equity Programme
Under the Private Equity Programme, the Company takes
significant or controlling stakes in companies operating primarily
in Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and neighbouring countries (the
"Target Region"). The Company invests in investee companies where
it believes New Europe Capital SRL (the "Adviser") can add value by
implementing operational and/or financial restructuring over a 3 to
5 year horizon. The Company only makes an investment under the
Private Equity Programme if its Adviser believes there is a clear
exit strategy available, such as trade sale, break up and
subsequent disposal of different divisions or assets, or flotation
on a stock exchange.
Trading Programme
Under the Trading Programme, the Company aims to generate short
and medium term returns by investing such portion of its assets as
determined by the Directors from time to time in listed equities
and fixed income securities, including convertible and other
mezzanine instruments, issued by entities in the Target Region. The
Trading Programme differs from the Private Equity Programme in the
key respect that the Company will typically not take significant or
controlling stakes in investee companies and will typically hold
investments for shorter periods of time than investments made under
the Private Equity Programme.
Value Creation
Under its Private Equity Programme, the Adviser is involved at
board level in the investee company to seek to implement
operational and financial changes to enhance returns. As part of
the Company's pre-acquisition due diligence, the Adviser seeks to
identify specific actions that it believes will create value in the
target investee company post acquisition and, where appropriate,
seek to work with third party professionals to develop, in
combination with the proposed management team of the target, a
value creation plan with clear and identifiable short and medium
term targets. These plans are likely to address different parts of
the business and are tailored to reflect the specific challenges of
the relevant target company. The Adviser believes that the
investment strategies under the Private Equity and Trading
Programme can achieve returns which are different than the returns
of the relevant market indices.
Investing Restrictions and Cross-Holdings
The Directors and the Adviser have sought to ensure that the
portfolio of investments is sufficiently diversified to spread the
risks of those investments. The Investment Strategy does not
restrict the Company from investing in other closed-ended funds
operating in the Target Region. In line with the Company's
investment policy, the Board does not normally authorise any
investment in a single investee company that is greater than 20 per
cent of the Company's net asset value at the time of effecting the
investment and in no circumstances will it approve an investment in
a single investee company that is greater than 25 per cent of the
Company's net asset value at the time of effecting the
investment.
Change of investment objective and policy of the Company
Following the annual general meeting of the Company on 14
December 2012, the investment objective and policy of the Company
were amended such that no new investments will be made. Further
investments into existing portfolio companies will be permitted in
certain circumstances pending their realisation and, following each
realisation, all proceeds will be returned to Shareholders after
paying outstanding liabilities and setting aside a sufficient
amount for working capital purposes.
Gearing
The Company may borrow up to a maximum level of 30% of its gross
assets (as defined in its articles).
Distribution Policy
The Company's investment objective is focused principally on the
provision of capital growth. For further details of the Company's
distribution policy, please refer to the Admission Document on the
Company's website.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
31-Dec-14 31-Dec-13
EUR EUR
Investment income/(loss)
Gain/loss on investments at fair
value
through profit and loss 4,747,123 (4,139,530)
Interest income 104,949 449,689
Dividend income 1,527,111 1,786,545
Other income 140,883 111,693
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Total investment income/(loss) 6,520,066 (1,791,603)
Expenses
Impairment on loan receivables - (1,915,317)
Operating expenses (1,405,276) (1,724,249)
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Total operating expenses (1,405,276) (3,639,566)
Operating profit/(loss) 5,114,790 (5,431,169)
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Financial expenses (889,739) (994,901)
Loss before taxation 4,225,051 (6,426,070)
Income tax expense (14,713) (10,353)
Profit/(loss) for the year 4,210,338 (6,436,423)
Other comprehensive income
Amounts that maybe reclassified
to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating
foreign operations 19,129 3,835
Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the year 4,229,467 (6,432,588)
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Net income/(loss) for the year
attributable to:
- Equity holders of the parent 4,241,776 (6,459,070)
- Non-controlling interest (31,438) 22,647
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4,210,338 (6,436,423)
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Total comprehensive income/(loss)attributable
to:
- Equity holders of the parent 4,243,209 (6,458,782)
- Non-controlling interest (13,742) 26,194
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Total comprehensive income/(loss)
for the year 4,229,467 (6,432,588)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2014
31-Dec-14 31-Dec-13
EUR EUR
Earnings Per Share attributable
to the equity shareholders of
the Company
Basic undiluted earnings per share 0.0424 (0.0646)
Fully diluted earnings per share 0.0261 (0.0646)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014
31-Dec-14 31-Dec-13
Assets EUR EUR
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment 10,518 10,305
Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss 44,085,288 37,983,957
Loans receivable 1,409,796 -
Total non-current assets 45,505,602 37,994,262
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Current assets
Financial assets at fair value
through profit or loss 342,696 369,656
Trade and other receivables 276,274 365,859
Loans receivable - 3,215,156
Cash and cash equivalents 768,606 350,142
Total current assets 1,387,576 4,300,813
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Total assets 46,893,178 42,295,075
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Liabilities
Current liabilities
Trade and other payables 847,194 4,726,550
Loans and borrowings 44,190 4,306,163
Corporation tax payable 2,211 1,792
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Total current liabilities 893,595 9,034,505
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Non-current liabilities
Convertible loan notes 7,976,965 -
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Total non-current liabilities 7,976,965 -
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Total liabilities 8,870,560 9,034,505
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Total net assets 38,022,618 33,260,570
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2014(Continued)
31-Dec-14 31-Dec-13
EUR EUR
Capital and reserves attributable to
equity holders
Share capital 1,000,000 1,000,000
Share premium reserve 121,900,310 121,900,310
Retained deficit (85,758,495) (90,000,271)
Equity component of convertible
loan notes 629,445 -
Foreign exchange reserve (26,245) (27,678)
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Total equity and reserves 37,745,015 32,872,361
Non-Controlling Interests 277,603 388,209
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Total equity 38,022,618 33,260,570
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31-Dec-14 31-Dec-13
EUR EUR
Net Asset Value per share
Basic undiluted net asset value
per share 0.3775 0.3287
Fully diluted net asset value
per share 0.2812 0.3287
CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 DECEMBER 2014
31-Dec-14 31-Dec-13
EUR EUR
Cash flows from operating activities
Net profit/(loss) before tax 4,225,051 (6,426,070)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 2,588 3,315
(Gain)/loss on financial assets
at FVTPL (4,747,123) 4,066,936
Impairments on loans receivable - 1,915,318
Interest income (104,949) (449,689)
Interest expense 889,739 994,901
Dividend income (1,527,111) (1,786,545)
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Net cash outflow before changes in
working capital (1,261,805) (2,745,412)
(Increase)/decrease in trade
and other receivables 68,870 (93,984)
(Decrease)/increase in trade
and other payables (3,990,128) 694,304
Sale of financial assets - 40,498
Interest income received 387 -
Dividends received 1,526,708 1,792,446
Cash (used)/generated by operating
activities (3,655,968) 751,429
Income tax paid (14,666) (53,212)
Net Cash(used)/generated by operating
activities (3,670,634) 698,217
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Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment (2,059) (500)
Proceeds of loans granted to
unconsolidated subsidiaries 594,943 40,000
Payments of loans granted to
unconsolidated subsidiaries - (756,000)
Net cash flow generated/(used)
in investing activities 592,884 (716,500)
Cash flows from financing activities
Payments of loans granted by
related parties (4,256,045) (993,402)
Dividends paid to non-controlling (96,864) -
interests
Proceeds from the issuance of 8,449,999 -
convertible loan notes
Interest paid on loans (622,255) -
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Net cash generated/(used) in
financing activities 3,474,835 (993,402)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents 397,085 (1,011,685)
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of the year 350,142 1,318,380
Foreign exchange gain/(loss) 21,379 43,447
Cash and cash equivalents at
end of the year 768,606 350,142
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