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RNS Number : 6249Z
Tongaat Hulett Limited
30 May 2016
Tongaat Hulett Limited
Registration No: 1892/000610/06
JSE share code: TON
ISIN: ZAE000096541
AUDITED RESULTS FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2016
-- Revenue of R16,676 billion (2015: R16,155 billion) +3,2%
-- Operating profit of R1,808 billion (2015: R2,089 billion)
-13,5%
-- Headline earnings of R783 million (2015: R945 million)
-17,1%
-- Cash flow from operations of R1,262 billion (2015: R2,533
billion) -50,2%
-- Annual dividend of 230 cents per share (2015: 380 cents per
share) -39,5%
COMMENTARY
The results for the year ended 31 March 2016 were attained with
record performances from the starch operation and the land
conversion and development activities being negated by the impact
of the substantial reduction in Tongaat Hulett's sugar production
as a result of poor growing conditions. The nature of sugar milling
and cane growing is such that there is a high proportion of fixed
costs. In total, revenue amounted to R16,7 billion and operating
profit of R1,8 billion was generated, which is 13,5% below last
year. Cash flow from operations was lower than operating profit,
largely as a result of debtors increasing by some R1,3 billion due
to the timing of inflows in respect of land conversion
activities.
The starch and glucose operation increased operating profit to
R658 million (2015: R561 million). There is ongoing improvement in
the sales mix, enhanced by value added products. Maize costs were
competitive and the business benefitted from favourable co-product
prices, ongoing improvements in operating efficiencies, co-product
recoveries and cost control. Sales volumes of prime products were
1% below last year, with gains in the alcoholic beverage sector
being off-set by reductions in the confectionery, prepared foods,
canning and paper making sectors.
Land conversion and development activities generated operating
profit of R1,115 billion from the sale of 121 developable hectares
(2015: R829 million from 108 developable hectares). Sales in this
period came from Umhlanga Ridgeside Precinct 1 (high-intensity
urban mixed use - 3 hectares), Ridgeside Precinct 4 (high-end
residential - 20 hectares), Sibaya Node 1 (high-end residential -
19 hectares), Cornubia (industrial and office - 25 hectares),
Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre (high-intensity urban mixed use - 3
hectares), Ntshongweni (retail - 14 hectares), Kindlewood (17
hectares), Izinga (19 hectares) and Bridge City (1 hectare). The
profit per developable hectare averaged R9,2 million, in line with
the value ranges detailed in the land portfolio document and
enhanced through urban planning yielding higher land use
integration and density.
The various sugar operations' total operating profit reduced to
R124 million, from R806 million in the prior year. Sugar production
volumes in the year to March 2016 reduced by a further 291 000 tons
to 1,023 million tons (2015: 1,314 million tons and 2014: 1,424
million tons), in line with previous communication. Volumes were
impacted by lower cane yields due to the severe drought in
KwaZulu-Natal and poor growing conditions with low rainfall and
restricted irrigation levels in Mozambique and Zimbabwe as a result
of low water and dam levels. Electricity availability has, at
times, also impacted on irrigation in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
The benefit of improved import protection and higher prices in
the various local markets was largely not yet reflected in revenue
earned in the 2015/16 year due to the timing of the increases. In
addition to lower sugar volumes, export revenues were also impacted
by a lower international sugar price, with regional deficit markets
and EU exports linked to that price. There are multiple currency
dynamics, with positive and negative effects compared to last year.
The cane valuations at year end reflect increased domestic market
realisations going forward and the impact of a roots fair value
cost increase in South Africa and Mozambique, reduced by lower cane
yields than were expected at March 2015, in line with current
growing conditions.
There has been a significant decrease in the cost base of the
sugar operations over the past three years which, together with the
impact of lower volumes, has resulted in a reduction of some R1,39
billion in respect of the cost of goods, services, transport,
marketing, salaries and wages, in real terms compared to
2012/13.
The South African sugar operations, including agriculture,
milling, refining and various downstream activities have seen an
operating loss of R5 million (2015: R261 million profit). As a
result of the drought (including the Darnall mill not being opened
in the 2015/16 season) production volumes were 323 000 tons
(substantially below the 541 000 tons of last year and the 634 000
tons of the year before). The overall reduction in volumes was
partly off-set by focused cost reductions and some improvement in
local market pricing earlier in the year, with a reducing impact of
imports into the local market. The animal feeds operation was
negatively affected by the shortage of feedstock.
The Tambankulu Estate in Swaziland recorded operating profit of
R40 million (2015: R29 million), which reflects the impact of
improving sugar cane prices, with a raw sugar equivalent of 56 000
tons being produced (2015: 57 000 tons).
The Mozambique sugar operating profit reduced to R74 million
(2015: R130 million) due to lower volumes and lower export sales
prices. Sugar production was 232 000 tons compared to 271 000 tons
last year. The 29% local market price increase only came into
effect towards the end of the year.
The Zimbabwe sugar operating profit reduced to R15 million
compared to R386 million in the prior year. Sugar production of 412
000 tons was below the 445 000 tons of the prior year. There were
both lower export sales volumes and lower export prices. Domestic
market sales volume levels have been maintained. The strength of
the US dollar has exerted pressure, particularly in respect of US
dollar based costs (such as wages and salaries) and Euro based
revenues.
Finance costs of R680 million (2015: R617 million) were
commensurate with the borrowing levels and prevailing interest
rates.
Cash flow from operations was some R1,3 billion (2015: R2,5
billion), after the absorption of R989 million in working capital
(R44 million in the prior year). Capital expenditure increased by
R509 million, mainly as a result of the Starch coffee/creamer
production facility expansion, various boiler and electricity
related upgrades and a SAP ERP system implementation. After taking
all of the aforementioned into account, net debt at 31 March 2016
was R5,1 billion (2015: R4,0 billion).
Headline earnings attributable to Tongaat Hulett shareholders
amounted to R783 million (2015: R945 million). A final dividend of
60 cents per share has been declared, bringing the annual dividend
to 230 cents per share (2015: 380 cents per share). The annual
dividend cover of 3 times is considered prudent in view of current
sugar cane growing conditions.
OUTLOOK
Tongaat Hulett will continue to enhance its strategic
positioning, focusing on multiple strategic thrusts, all with a
positive impact on earnings and cash flow, through the various
cycles that the business experiences.
Multiple Strong Sugar Market Positions with Protected, Growing
Domestic Markets
Prices for sugar in the international market have been improving
in the light of prospects for an increasing shortfall in global
production after 5 years of surplus production, high stock levels
and a low world price. Droughts in India and Thailand together with
farmer behaviour worldwide, driven by low prices and input cost
pressures, are exerting downward pressure on global sugar
production levels. Global sugar consumption is predicted to
continue to grow at a rate of some 1,5% per annum, with most of
this growth coming from low per capita consumption developing
countries.
The domestic markets in countries where Tongaat Hulett produces
sugar remain its primary focus. They are increasingly protected
from imports, with Government support, given the high rural job
impact of these industries. In Zimbabwe and Mozambique, sugar
refining matters are being addressed, which should lead to the
replacement of imported industrial white sugar. Growth is expected
in consumption per capita, off a low base, particularly in
Mozambique and partly in Zimbabwe, supported by distribution and
marketing initiatives. In South Africa, with its current low sugar
production level, Tongaat Hulett is having to procure other
producers' raw sugar for refining, to supply its local market white
sugar position and plans to replace this with its own production in
future. Tongaat Hulett has the leading sugar brands in South
Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia.
Tongaat Hulett has key market positions and experience in both
the EU and the region (southern and eastern Africa) for the sale of
its additional sugar.
Growing Sugar Production from the Current Low Point
Current weather and growing conditions are masking the
substantial progress that is being made with intensive agricultural
improvement programs, irrigation efficiency and power reliability.
Tongaat Hulett has more than 2,1 million tons of installed milling
capacity, which requires little capital expenditure to use the
additional available capacity which has a replacement value of more
than R20 billion. Production increases from higher yields on
existing hectares under cane and using the existing installed
milling capacity have a low marginal cash cost of some 4 to 6 US
cents per pound. The imminent completion in Zimbabwe of the
Tokwe-Mukorsi dam and, in Mozambique (Xinavane), the raising of the
Corumana dam wall and the construction of the new Moamba dam on the
Incomati river will diversify the water catchment area and provide
increased stability in future water supply.
Reducing the Cost of Sugar Production
The sustained decrease in costs achieved over the past three
years (equivalent to some R1,39 billion in real terms) provides a
good base for the next steps in the concerted cost reduction
process in the sugar operations, particularly focused on bought-in
goods, services, transport, marketing, salaries and wages. There is
scope for considerable further reduction, with man-hour reductions
focusing on flexible components and natural attrition, at the same
time as eliminating non value-add activities and areas of waste.
The paradigms around costs that have traditionally been viewed as
fixed are being challenged, to mitigate against future potential
volume volatility. Unit costs of sugar production will reduce
further as these cost reduction processes continue, benefitting
from future volume increases.
Growing Starch and Glucose
The starch and glucose operation is well positioned
strategically and is focused on growing its sales volume, with an
enhanced product mix, by reducing imports and on the back of
customer growth, including into Africa. This is underpinned by
improving use of its available capacity and the efficiency of its
operations. The expansion project for the coffee/creamer sector,
that will enable the replacement of imported glucose, has been
commissioned and production is being ramped up. Capital
expenditure, including new boiler facilities, completed at the
Meyerton plant, will enable further growth in the production of
value added modified starches for use in the prepared foods
sector.
Value Creation from Land Conversion and Development
The momentum in Tongaat Hulett's land conversion and development
activities continues to increase, with good progress on numerous
activities that increase demand, unlock supply of land and enhance
value across the portfolio of 7 970 developable hectares in KZN
earmarked for development. A major milestone in the past year was
to increase the number of hectares with approval for release from
agriculture for development, in terms of Act 70 of 1970, by some 2
600 developable hectares to more than 3 000 hectares.
An updated and enhanced land portfolio document is available on
the www.tongaat.com website. It gives details of these activities
and includes an update of the possible 5-year sales outcomes,
indicating a range of hectares for each demand driver. The net cash
profit per developable hectare varies, depending on the use,
ranging from R2 million to R39 million per developable hectare. The
various residential categories are expected to be the largest
demand driver.
An integrated approach is being followed to ensure value
creation for all stakeholders. Good progress is being made on the
various value unlocking activities underpinning the land conversion
process together with Government, related organisations and key
stakeholders in the property industry. These activities commence
with collaborative planning with authorities on optimum use of land
for all stakeholders, leading to release from agriculture and other
development approvals, and simultaneously strengthening demand
drivers and unlocking infrastructure at key points, while executing
optimal sales and development strategies for the various parcels of
land. An increasing number of important black economic empowerment
related land development transactions are taking place. This all
has a positive impact on economic development, including
industrial, commercial, tourism and all levels of residential
development in the Durban/KZN North Coast area, and points to the
potential for similar collaboration for rural development including
new agricultural cane developments.
The Year Ahead
The next year should see Tongaat Hulett benefit substantially
from improved local sugar market revenues (volumes and prices)
following the import protection measures implemented in South
Africa and Mozambique (higher US dollar based reference prices for
the calculation of import duties) and Zimbabwe (import duties and
import permit controls). Actions to reduce costs will continue.
Total sugar production in 2016/17 is expected to continue to be
impacted by the drought in KwaZulu-Natal and, in Zimbabwe,
Mozambique and Swaziland, the quantum of irrigation has been
reduced as a mitigation measure against poor rainfall and low dam
levels. The estimate for sugar production in total for the 2016/17
season is between 990 000 and 1 150 000 tons, compared to 1 023 000
tons last year. Rainfall during the summer of 2016/17 will
determine whether more regular production levels return in
2017/18.
The recent investments in the starch and glucose production
capacity, together with evolving product and customer mix
improvements through the displacement of imports and new product
development will partly mitigate the impact of the higher maize
prices. The prevailing drought conditions have resulted in South
Africa having to import maize for the 2016/17 maize season. Maize
prices have risen to import parity levels since December 2015 and
are expected to remain at these levels for the 2016/17 financial
year. The evolving sales contracting mix has restricted the impact
of these higher maize prices to 55% of the starch operations sales
volumes which are not contracted on a formula basis.
Increased land sales potential has been unlocked, opening up new
development areas, with recent catalytic sales in node 1 of Sibaya
at eMdloti, 14 hectares for a new retail centre as a catalyst for
the Ntshongweni development west of Durban, the expansion of
Umhlanga Ridge Town Centre westwards into Cornubia and on the sea
facing slopes to the east in precinct 1 of Ridgeside and the new
precinct 4. The decision to sell the 42 hectares in Ridgeside
precincts 1 and 2 as multiple sales rather than a single sale is
proving optimal. The land portfolio document details those areas
where sales or negotiations have commenced or are about to
commence. Over the past three years, 488 developable hectares have
been sold, generating operating profit of R3,024 billion while the
net cash flow was R1,620 billion. The conversion of profits into
cash varies with the nature of the transactions concluded and there
have been a number of larger transactions that have a lead time
before transfer. The dynamic of profit exceeding cash flow is
expected to reverse as these transfers take place.
Overall, Tongaat Hulett's profit for the next year will continue
to be influenced by a number of substantial and varying dynamics,
both positive and negative, and the full impact is difficult to
predict at this stage. Cash flow is expected to improve
substantially, including a reversal of the working capital
absorption of the 2015/16 year.
Tongaat Hulett continues to focus on value creation for all
stakeholders through an all-inclusive approach to growth and
development, with its footprint in six SADC countries, its ability
to process both sugar cane and maize, animal feeds thrust,
electricity generation and ethanol opportunities, increased
momentum in land conversion and its socio-economic positioning and
constructive interfaces with Governments and society.
For and on behalf of the Board
Bahle Sibisi Peter Staude
Chairman Chief Executive Officer
Amanzimnyama
Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal
26 May 2016
DIVID DECLARATION
Notice is hereby given that the Board has declared a final gross
cash dividend (number 177) of 60 cents per share for the year ended
31 March 2016 to shareholders recorded in the register at the close
of business on Friday 24 June 2016.
The salient dates of the declaration and payment of this final
dividend are as follows:
Last date to trade ordinary shares
"CUM" dividend Friday 17 June 2016
Ordinary shares trade "EX" dividend Monday 20 June 2016
Record date Friday 24 June 2016
Payment date Thursday 30 June 2016
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or re-materialised,
nor may transfers between registers take place between Monday 20
June 2016 and Friday 24 June 2016, both days inclusive.
The dividend is declared in the currency of the Republic of
South Africa. Dividends paid by the United Kingdom transfer
secretaries will be paid in British currency at the rate of
exchange ruling at the close of business on Friday 17 June
2016.
The dividend has been declared from income reserves. A net
dividend of 51 cents per share will apply to shareholders liable
for the local 15% dividend withholding tax and 60 cents per share
to shareholders exempt from paying the dividend tax. The issued
ordinary share capital as at 26 May 2016 is 135 112 506 shares. The
company's income tax reference number is 9306/101/20/6.
For and on behalf of the Board
M A C Mahlari
Company Secretary
Amanzimnyama
Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal
26 May 2016
Income Statement
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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Revenue 16 676 16 155
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Operating profit 1 808 2 089
Net financing costs (note
1) (680) (617)
Profit before tax 1 128 1 472
Tax (note 2) (358) (425)
Net profit for the year 770 1 047
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Profit attributable to:
Shareholders of Tongaat
Hulett 820 989
Minority (non-controlling)
interest (50) 58
770 1 047
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Headline earnings attributable
to
Tongaat Hulett shareholders
(note 3) 783 945
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Earnings per share (cents)
Net profit per share
Basic 710.1 864.6
Diluted 710.1 864.6
Headline earnings per share
Basic 678.1 826.1
Diluted 678.1 826.1
Dividend per share (cents) 230.0 380.0
Currency conversion
Rand/US dollar closing 14.84 12.17
Rand/US dollar average 13.81 11.05
Rand/Metical average 0.35 0.35
Rand/Euro average 15.20 13.96
US dollar/Euro average 1.10 1.26
Segmental Analysis
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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REVENUE
Sugar
Zimbabwe 3 549 3 471
Swaziland 205 203
Mozambique 1 664 1 804
South Africa 5 964 6 143
11
Sugar operations - total 11 382 621
Starch operations 3 640 3 447
Land Conversion and Developments 1 654 1 087
16
Consolidated total 16 676 155
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OPERATING PROFIT
Sugar
Zimbabwe 15 386
Swaziland 40 29
Mozambique 74 130
South Africa (5) 261
Sugar operations - total 124 806
Starch operations 658 561
Land Conversion and Developments 1 115 829
Centrally accounted and consolidation
items (70) (86)
BEE IFRS 2 charge and transaction
costs (19) (21)
Consolidated total 1 808 2 089
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FURTHER ANALYSIS OF SUGAR OPERATING
PROFIT
Sugar operations - before
root planting costs
and cane valuations 483 1 155
Zimbabwe 389 549
Swaziland 38 53
Mozambique 145 324
South Africa (89) 229
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Root planting costs (596) (445)
Zimbabwe (318) (229)
Swaziland (11) (13)
Mozambique (209) (109)
South Africa (58) (94)
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Cane valuations - income
statement effect 237 96
Zimbabwe (56) 66
Swaziland 13 (11)
Mozambique 138 (85)
South Africa 142 126
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Sugar operations - after root
planting costs
and cane valuations 124 806
Zimbabwe 15 386
Swaziland 40 29
Mozambique 74 130
South Africa (5) 261
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Statement of Financial Position
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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ASSETS
Non-current assets
12
Property, plant and equipment 13 318 059
Growing crops 6 148 5 473
Long-term receivable 564 518
Goodwill 438 376
Intangible assets 212 64
Investments 26 27
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18
20 706 517
Current assets 10 123 8 026
Inventories 2 866 2 472
Trade and other receivables 4 738 3 291
Major plant overhaul costs 642 595
Cash and cash equivalents 1 877 1 668
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TOTAL ASSETS 30 829 543
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Share capital 135 135
Share premium 1 544 1 544
BEE held consolidation shares (625) (674)
Retained income 8 295 7 959
Other reserves 4 026 2 925
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11
Shareholders' interest 13 375 889
Minority (non-controlling)
interest 2 155 1 887
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13
Equity 15 530 776
Non-current liabilities 8 118 7 944
Deferred tax 2 896 2 491
Long-term borrowings 3 791 4 056
Non-recourse equity-settled
BEE borrowings 605 654
Provisions 826 743
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Current liabilities 7 181 4 823
Trade and other payables
(note 5) 3 897 3 173
Short-term borrowings 3 187 1 604
Tax 97 46
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TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 30 829 543
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Number of shares (000)
135 135
- in issue 113 113
115 114
- weighted average (basic) 471 388
115 114
- weighted average (diluted) 471 388
Statement of Changes in Equity
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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Balance at beginning of year 11 889 10 562
Total comprehensive income
for the year 1 865 1 815
Retained earnings 802 973
Movement in hedge reserve 7 (2)
Foreign currency translation 1 056 844
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Dividends paid (417) (417)
Shares issued 1
BEE share-based payment charge 17 18
Share-based payment charge 60 85
Settlement of share-based
payment awards (39) (175)
Shareholders' interest 13 375 11 889
Minority (non-controlling)
interest 2 155 1 887
Balance at beginning of
year 1 887 1 628
Total comprehensive income
for the year 287 271
Retained earnings (50) 58
Foreign currency translation 337 213
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Dividends paid to minorities (19) (12)
Equity 15 530 13 776
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Statement of Other Comprehensive Income
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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Net profit for the year 770 1 047
Other comprehensive income 1 382 1 039
Items that will not be reclassified
to profit or loss:
Foreign currency translation 1 393 1 057
Actuarial loss (24) (23)
Tax on actuarial loss 6 7
Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss:
Hedge reserve 10 (3)
Tax on movement in hedge reserve (3) 1
Total comprehensive income
for the year 2 152 2 086
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Total comprehensive income
attributable to:
Shareholders of Tongaat Hulett 1 865 1 815
Minority (non-controlling)
interest 287 271
2 152 2 086
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Statement of Cash Flows
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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Operating profit 1 808 2 089
Surplus on disposal of property,
plant and equipment (84) (77)
Depreciation 587 564
Growing crops and other non-cash
items (60) 1
Operating cash flow 2 251 2 577
Change in working capital (989) (44)
Cash flow from operations 1 262 2 533
Tax payments (221) (353)
Net financing costs (680) (617)
Cash flow from operating activities 361 1 563
Expenditure on property, plant
and equipment:
New (488) (203)
Replacement and plant overhaul (634) (529)
Intangible assets (123) (4)
Capital expenditure on growing
crops (67) (76)
Other capital items 109 97
Net cash flow before dividends
and financing activities (842) 848
Dividends paid (436) (429)
Net cash flow before financing
activities (1 278) 419
Borrowings raised 1 273 218
Non-recourse equity-settled
BEE borrowings (49) (37)
Shares issued 1
Settlement of share-based
payment awards (39) (175)
Net (decrease) / increase in
cash and cash equivalents (93) 426
Balance at beginning of year 1 668 1 067
Foreign currency translation 302 175
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year 1 877 1 668
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Notes
Summarised consolidated Audited Audited
Rmillion 2016 2015
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1. Net financing costs
Interest paid (778) (685)
Interest capitalised 28 1
Interest received 70 67
(680) (617)
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2. Tax
Normal (277) (261)
Deferred (81) (164)
(358) (425)
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3. Headline earnings
Profit attributable to
shareholders 820 989
Adjusted for:
Capital profit on disposal
of land and buildings (42) (48)
Loss on other capital
items 4 2
Minority (non-controlling)
interest (1)
Tax on the above items 2 2
783 945
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4. Growing crops
Growing crops, comprising roots and standing
cane, are measured at fair value which is
determined using an estimate of cane yields
and prices. Changes in fair value are recognised
in profit or loss. A change in yield of
one ton per hectare on the estimated yield
of 73 tons cane per hectare (2015: 83 tons
per hectare) would result in a R37 million
(2015: R25 million) change in fair value
while a change of one percent in the cane
price would result in a R33 million ( 2015:
R26 million) change in fair value.
5. Trade and other payables
Included in trade and other payables is
the maize obligation (interest bearing)
of R376 million (2015: R246 million).
6. Capital expenditure
commitments
Contracted 196 163
Approved 213 478
409 641
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7. Operating lease commitments 75 82
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8. Guarantees and contingent
liabilities 101 33
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9. Basis of preparation
The summarised consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2016 have been
prepared in accordance with the JSE Limited
Listings Requirements for provisional reports,
the framework concepts and the measurement
and recognition requirements of International
Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the
SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued
by the Accounting Practices Committee, Financial
Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the
Financial Reporting Standards Council, and
as a minimum, contains the information as
required by International Accounting Standard
34 Interim Financial Reporting and the requirements
of, including the audit thereof in terms
of the Companies Act of South Africa. The
additional disclosure required in terms
of paragraph 16A(j) of IAS 34 is available
on the website, at the registered office
or on request.The report has been prepared
using accounting policies that comply with
IFRS which are consistent with those applied
in the consolidated annual financial statements
for the year ended 31 March 2015 and were
prepared under the supervision of the Chief
Financial Officer, M H Munro CA (SA).
Tongaat Hulett has adopted all the new or
revised accounting pronouncements as issued
by the IASB which were effective for Tongaat
Hulett from 1 January 2015. The adoption
of these standards, had no recognition and
measurement impact on the financial results.
10. Audited results
These summarised consolidated financial
statements, which have been derived from
the audited consolidated annual financial
statements for the year ended 31 March 2016
and with which they are consistent in all
material respects, have been audited by
Deloitte & Touche. Their unmodified audit
opinions on the consolidated annual financial
statements and on the summarised consolidated
financial statements are available for inspection
at the registered office of the company.
The auditor's report does not necessarily
report on all of the information contained
in this announcement and any reference to
future financial performance included in
this announcement has not been audited or
reported on. Shareholders are therefore
advised that in order to obtain a full understanding
of the nature of the auditor's engagement
they should obtain a copy of the auditor's
report together with the accompanying financial
information from the registered office of
Tongaat Hulett.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Directorate: C B Sibisi (Chairman), P H Staude (Chief Executive
Officer)*,
S M Beesley, F Jakoet, J John, R P Kupara^, T N Mgoduso, N
Mjoli-Mncube,
M H Munro*, S G Pretorius, T A Salomão +
* Executive directors + Mozambican ^ Zimbabwean
Registered office:
Amanzimnyama Hill Road, Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal
P O Box 3, Tongaat 4400
Telephone: +27 32 439 4019
Facsimile: +27 31 570 1055
Transfer secretaries:
South Africa:
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited
Telephone: +27 11 370 7700
United Kingdom:
Capita Registrars
Telephone: +44 20 8639 2406
Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited
Telephone: +27 11 286 7000
www.tongaat.com
e-mail: info@tongaat.com
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