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ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Goodwill Intangible assets Biological assets Current assets Biological assets Inventories Current tax asset Trade and other receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total assets EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Capital and reserves Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Equity attributed to equity holders of the parent Non- controlling interest Total shareholders' equity Non-current liabilities Interest bearing borrowings Non-interest bearing borrowings Deferred tax liabilities Current liabilities Short-term interest bearing borrowings Trade and other payables Provisions Current tax payable
14 445 615 969 174 64 502 1 532 771 17 012 062 30 497 146 1 341 845 657 655 5 433 368 2 411 232 40 341 245 57 353 307
13 148 923 1 396 403 14 545 326 17 018 414 906 473 8 071 785 1 755 848 27 752 520 42 297 846
0.86 0.63 0.86 0.63 0.16 0.16 0.16 6.90 4.50 541 593 440 541 593 440 37 369 947 24 371 705
54 159 27 004 245 10 011 601 37 070 005 788 092 37 858 097
Commentary
YEAR - END CHANGE As flagged at the release of the Companys interim six months results in March that regulatory approvals were being sought to change the companys year-end from June to December, the necessary approvals were subsequently obtained. The current financial year will therefore run for eighteen months to December 2013. These results being reported on are therefore the audited interim results for the twelve months to June 2013. FINANCIAL Zimbabwe Operation Culling was deliberately deferred in this operation in order to harvest the skins at the point in the season when they are at their best quality wise rather than culling them prematurely in order to meet year-end reporting deadlines. This was in response to the fact that the business was losing opportunity by harvesting skins that were at the most two or three months away from being optimal for the premium market. The financial advantages gained from materially improving the proportion of skins that are eventually sold to the very high end luxury market more than offsets the costs of carrying the crop that much longer. The operation sold 15,026 skins by the 30th June 2013 out of the seasons target of 43,000 skins. The remainder of the skins will be culled and sold in the six months to December 2013. The operation recorded an operating loss of $3,051,292 and a profit before tax of $5,666,677. Included in this result is a fair value adjustment on our livestock of $9,051,088 compared to a prior year adjustment of $1,170,271. This arises from the fact that there were significantly more crocodiles of cull-able age on the ground at 30 June 2013 compared to the prior year, (99,588 crocs vs. 66,329 prior year). This was a consequence of the delayed culling and will be realized in turnover by the revised year-end of 31st December 2013. Alligator Operation At Lone Star Alligator Farms in the United States of America, turnover of $1,724,341 was recorded from the sale of 7,882 alligator skins in November 2012. The operation recorded a profit before tax of $1,399,451 in the period under review. Consolidated Results The profit attributed to shareholders for the period under review increased by 36% to $4,651,676 against $3,422,947 for prior year. The Group recorded turnover of $11,053,990, made an operating loss of $2,007,985 and a profit before tax of $7,066,128 in the twelve months to 30 June 2013. These results are wholly in line with the strategy to delay culling in order to deliver the best quality skins possible to the market. OPERATIONS Zimbabwe Operation A desire to satisfy the ever increasing demand for quality skins as well as to meet the exact skin size profile requested by our market prompted the decision to extend the traditional production period. The onset of culling was deferred to mid-May and by the end of June 15,026 crocodiles had been culled representing 35% of the annual target of 43,000 skins. The focus has been on culling animals that are guaranteed to meet the quality standards of our premium market and this is reflected in the grading results achieved to date. Revised quality tolerances announced by our market at the beginning of the season have materially advanced the quality standards aimed for and it is particularly gratifying to be able to achieve these on the skins sold to date. The sizes and skin quality of animals still in the pens provides comfort that the seasons target will be achieved by late October/early November. Alligator Operation At Lone Star Alligator Farm in the United States of America, focus was on the construction of new production barns in anticipation of the significant expansion in livestock numbers planned for this year. Barns to house an initial total of 30,000 alligators were completed subsequent to the period end. Land was purchased for a captive breeder project which will start in earnest next year. A new alligator skinning facility was constructed in Delcambre, Louisiana which will facilitate skinning of alligators harvested from the wild and also provide service slaughters for farmed alligators from third parties as well as Lone Stars own farmed animals. A new meat processing plant was constructed in Winnie, Texas. These facilities started operating at the end of August 2013. Capital expenditure on these projects totalled $1.2 million. PROSPECTS Demand for quality skins in both markets remains exceptionally strong. Changes to our culling strategy will ensure that we produce quality skins to satisfy this demand and improve on skins proceeds achieved within the Zimbabwe business. With the period of transition over, we anticipate to produce improved returns for our shareholders. Production is anticipated to increase significantly at Lone Star in 2014 and this will further result in increased profitability going forward. DIVIDEND The delay in culling detailed above has meant an increase in working capital demands for the business and it is consequently deemed inappropriate to declare a dividend at this time. A K Calder CHAIRMAN 9 September 2013
1 246 694 -
Operating assets 30 June 2013 30 June 2012 Operating liabilities 30 June 2013 30 June 2012
3 924 958 -
Classification of the segments is based on the type of biological assets. Lone Star has been consolidated for the first time after acquisition in July 2012 and it specialises in alligator farming hence there are no comparatives for the last twelve months. 30 June 2013 US$ 10. Capital expenditure for the year Capital expenditure commitment Authorized but not yet contracted 11. Future lease commitments Payable within one year Payable between two and five years Payable after five years The capital expenditure will be financed from the Group's own resources and borrowing facilities. 12. Depreciation and amortisation 1 486 049 10 027 779 1 356 626 3 400 000 2 331 231 2 265 620 2 265 620 83 500 334 000 334 000 751 500 30 June 2012 US$ 881 162 1 472 000 1 472 000 83 500 334 000 417 500 835 000
54 159
27 004 245
342 607 737 486 (292 000) 788 092 Non Controlling Interest audited US$ -
342 607 5 389 162 (885 872) (92 000) 37 858 097
For the twelve months ended 30 June 2012 Share Capital audited US$ Balance at 1 July 2011 Profit for the period Dividends paid Balance at 30 June 2012 54 159 54 159 Share Premium audited US$ 27 004 245 27 004 245 Retained Earnings audited US$ 3 701 889 3 422 947 ( 879 039) 6 245 797
13. Interest bearing debt 3 422 947 ( 879 039) 33 304 201
14. Business combinations Acquisition of Lone Star Alligator Farms On 1 July 2012, the Group acquired a 50% stake in Lone Star Alligator Farms, an unlisted Company based in Texas (United States of America) that specializes in alligator farming. The Group acquired the stake in Lone Star Alligator Farms because the investment affords the Group the opportunity to diversify into commercial production of an alternate species to the Nile crocodile currently being produced, namely alligators. Revenue is envisaged to grow by 302% from $1.2m in 2012 to $4.9m in 2014. The revenue included in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income since June 12 contributed by Lone Star Alligator Farms was $1765 036 and also contributed profit of $1 246 694 over the same period. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed The fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities of Lone Star Alligator Farms as at the date of acquisition were: Fair value recognised on acquisition US$ Assets Property, plant and equipment Biological assets Other current assets Total Liabilities Long term loans Current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Non-controlling interest (50% of net assets fair value) Total net assets acquired Goodwill arising on acquisition Purchase consideration transferred Purchase consideration is split as follows: Paid in cash (Funded by means of an offshore loan) Deferred Consideration ** 481 956 212 571 730 633 1 425 160
Cash flow from financing activities Increase in borrowings - new loans - repayments Dividends paid by holding company by subsidiaries to non-controlling shareholders Net cash inflow generated / (utilised) in financing activities
6 774 766 10 746 179 (3 971 413) (1 177 872) (885 872) (292 000) 5 596 894 655 384 1 755 848 2 411 232
514 187 10 539 861 (10 025 674) (879 041) (879 041) (364 854) 1 129 382 626 466 1 755 848
571 413 168 534 739 947 685 213 (342 607) 342 607 969 174 1 311 780
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
** The deferred consideration will be paid off using future dividends to be received from the acquired business. The deferred consideration of $1m has been discounted to the present value at an interest rate of 12% payable after 3 years. The Group has started consolidating Lone Star financials this year from 1 July 2012 as the acquisition of Lone Star was concluded in the period. The results are incorporated in the financial statements as at 30 June 2013. The Group has control over the subsidiary by owning a 50% stake and also has explicit authority to control the finance and operations portfolios of the business by agreement with the shareholders. The non-controlling interest was measured at the proportionate share of the acquiree's identifiable net assets. 15. Earnings per share Basic earnings basis The calculation is based on the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for the year. Fully diluted earnings basis The calculation is based on the profit attributable to equity holders of the parent and the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue after adjusting to assume conversion of share options not yet exercised and convertible instruments. There were no instruments with a dilutive effect at the end of the period. 16. Contingent liabilities The Group had no contingent liabilities at 30 June 2013. 17. Events after reporting period There have been no significant adjusting or non-adjusting events after the reporting date at the time of issuing this press release.
1 377 296 8 774 652 56 331 10 208 279 (410 987) 9 797 292 (2 379 874) 7 417 418 7 417 418
9 023 783 (160 966) 12 045 8 874 862 (412 760) 8 462 102 (2 188 019) 6 274 083 6 274 083
(2 007 985) 9 487 292 56 331 7 535 638 (469 510) 7 066 128 (1 676 967) 5 389 162 5 389 162
4 025 498 1 158 226 12 045 5 195 769 (582 612) 4 613 157 (1 190 210) 3 422 947 3 422 947
Cash And Cash Equivalents Made up as follows: Bank balances and cash Short-term investments
Supplementary Information
1. Corporate Information The Company is incorporated and domiciled in Zimbabwe. 2. Change in year end The Group has changed its financial year end from the 12 months starting 1 July - 30 June to 1 January - 31 December. The results for the period ending 31 December 2013 will be incorporating a trading period of 18 months. 3. Change in Annual General Meeting date The last Annual General Meeting was held on the 30th of November 2012. It was indicated in the 2012 annual report that the next Annual General Meeting would be held in November 2013. This is no longer feasible due to the change in year-end date mentioned above. Approval was obtained from the relevant regulatory authority to defer the Companys Annual General Meeting to a date not later than 31st May 2014. 4. Basis of preparation The financial statements are based on the statutory records that are maintained under the historical cost basis, except for biological assets that have been measured at fair value.
Directors: Ken Calder (Chairman)*, Anne Madzara*, Themba Sibanda*, Gary Sharp (Chief Executive Officer), Oliver Kamundimu (Chief Financial Officer), Michael Fowler (Executive Director) * Non Executive