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ANNUAL REPORT
INDEX
PAGE NUMBER
1 :: COMPANY DIRECTORY
2 AUDITORS REPORT
3 INCOME STATEMENT
5 :: BALANCE SHEET
COMPANY DIRECTORY
DIRECTORS
Allan James Hubbard (Chairman)
Edward Oral Sullivan
Robert Alexander White (Resigned 27 August 2009)
Stuart John Nattrass (Resigned 27 August 2009)
REGISTERED OFFICE
39 George Street
Timaru
BANKERS
Bank of New Zealand
Timaru
SOLICITORS
Bradley, West
Timaru
Raymond Sullivan McGlashan
Timaru
AUDITORS
Woodnorth Myers
Chartered Accountants
Timaru/Ashburton
SHAREHOLDERS
Southbury Group Ltd 130,000,000
Total Ordinary Shares 130,000,000
Perpetual Preference Shares 120,000,000
Total Shares Issued 250,000,000
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\ M WOODNORTH MYERS & Co
AUDITORS' REPORT TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF
SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES [THE GROUP)
We have audited the financial report on pages 3 to 32 for the year ended 30 June 2009. The financial report provides information
about the past financial performance and financial position of the group as at 30 June 2009. This information is stated in accordance
with the accounting policies set out on pages 7 to 10.
Auditor's Responsibilities
It is our responsibility to express to you an independent opinion on the financial report presented by the directors.
Basis of Opinion
An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. It also
includes assessing:
• the significant estimates and judgments made by the directors in the preparation of the financial report; and
• whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the group's circumstances, consistently applied and adequately
disclosed.
We conducted our audit in accordance with New Zealand Auditing Standards. We planned and performed our audit so as to obtain
all the information and explanations which we considered necessary in order to provide us with sufficient evidence to obtain
reasonable assurance that the financial report is free from material misstatements, whether caused by fraud or error.
In forming our opinion we also evaluated the overall adequacy of the presentation of information in the financial report.
Associates of the auditors receive other income from South Canterbury Finance Limited on normal terms within the ordinary course
of trading activities. The firm has no other interests in the company or any of its subsidiaries.
Unqualified Opinion
We have obtained all the information and explanations we have required.
In our opinion:
• proper accounting records have been kept by the company as far as appears from our examination of those records; and
• the financial report on pages 3 to 32
- comply with generally accepted accounting practice in New Zealand;
- comply with International Financial Reporting Standards; and
- gives a true and fair view of the financial position of the group as at 30 June 2009 and the results of its operations
and cash flows for the year ended on that date.
Our audit was completed on 30 September 2009 and our unqualified opinion is expressed as at that date.
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SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LTD
INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
12 Months to 12 Months to
30 June 30 June
2009 2008
$000's $000's
Note
Interest Received 4 220,202 199,086
Fee Income 10,500 12,454
Leased Asset Charges 18,230 20,298
Dividends Received 2,266 1,820
Net Gain on Sales of Investments 7,471 44,551
Depreciation Recovery: Lease Receivables 1,800 3,894
Depreciation Recovery: Property Plant and Equipmen 8 189
Fair value gain (loss) on financial assets held for trading 39,679
Forex gain (loss) - 1,008
Other income 5,342 1,776
Total Income 305,678 284,887
Less Expenses
Interest Paid 180,281 135,200
Audit Fee 517 495
Bad Debts Written Off 7 9,783 10,355
Allowance for Impairment: Advances 7 57,655 8,595
Impairment on Investments 11,438 3,074
Property Revaluation Joint Venture 3,246
Fair value gain (loss) on financial assets held for trading 9,046
Forex gain (loss) 19,548
Directors Fees and Expenses 27 308 315
Donations 15 300
Brokerage and Debenture Expenses 4,772
Rent Paid 924 1,065
Depreciation: Lease Receivables 4,496
Depreciation: Property Plant and Equipment 8 5,508 11,751
Loss on Disposal: Property Plant and Equipment (Recognised) 563 317
Loss on Investments (Recognised) 13 35,000
Loss on Property Held for Resale (Recognised) 464
Write Off Intangible Assets 12 5,807
Other Expenses 27,817 30,699
368,142 211,212
Share of Profit in Associates (998)
369,140 211,212
Net Profit Before Taxation (63,462) 73,675
Subvention Payment 35 (4,008)
Provision for Taxation 35 13,893 (8,884)
Net Profit After Taxation (49,569) 60,783
Share of Profit Attributed to Minority Interests 860 983
Net Profit Attributed to Parent Company Shareholders $(50,429) $ 59,799
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SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LTD
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
12 Months to 12 Months to
30 June 30 June
2009 2008
$000's $000's
Note
Equity at Beginning of the Period 243,569 204,516
Comprising:
Parent Company Interest 222,170 240,677
Minority Interest 3,752 2,891
$225,922 $243,569
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SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LTD
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 JUNE 2009
30 June 30 June
2009 2008
$000's $000's
Assets Note
Cash and Cash Equivalents 5 123,276 402,771
Other Short Term Deposits 5 287 253
Receivables 5 25,061 9,698
Property Held for Resale 5 52,381 5,920
Taxation 35 38,416 34,567
Deferred Taxation 35 24,326 8,231
Advances 5,7 1,631,786 1,458,241
Financial assets at fair value through
profit and loss held for trading 20 36,833
Property, Plant and Equipment 8 104,577 45,092
NZ Government Stock 5 1,018 1,009
Shares in Associated Companies 15 83,525 18,484
Shares and investments 13 233,405 41,629
Goodwill on Consolidation 12 3,476
Total Assets 2,354, 890 2,029,371
Liabilities
Creditors 6 21,465 22,831
Financial assets at fair value through
profit and loss held for trading 20 4,491
Borrowings 6,16 2,107,503 1,758,480
Total Liabilities 2,128 , 968 1 ,785,802
Equity
Total Shareholders Equity 17 $225,922 $243,569
Signed this 30th day of September 2009 for and on behalf of the Directors
C--L tl yk
Director
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ALLAN J AMES HUBBARD
Director
EDWARD ORAL SULLIVAN
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SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LTD
CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
12 Months to 12 Months to
30.06 .09 30.06.08
Cashf[ows from Operating Activities $000's $000's
Cash was received from:
Interest Received 177,799 150,058
Leased Asset Charges 18,751 21,567
Dividends Received 3,169 917
Other Receipts 16,932 18,392
216,650 190,935
Cash was applied to:
Interest Paid 136,665 93,108
Operating Expenses & Overheads 58,639 61,726
Taxation Paid 8,653 29,659
203,957 184,493
Net Cashflow from ( used in) Operating Activities (Note 3) 12,694 6,441
Reconciliation
Cash Held at Start of Period 402,771 139,586
Exchange Gain (Loss)
Cash Held at End of Period 123,276 402,771
Net Increase ( Decrease ) in Cash Held $(279,495) $263,185
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SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LTD
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
1 COMPANY ACTIVITY
South Canterbury Finance Ltd (the company) is a profit orientated entity incorporated in New Zealand and registered
under the Companies Act 1993.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Operating Leases
Income from operating leases is apportioned over the term of the lease on a straight line basis.
Other Income
Dividend income is recognised in the income statement when the shareholder's right to receive payment becomes
unconditional.
Fee income integral to the effective yield of the financial asset is accrued over the term of the loan using the
effective interest method. Other fee income is recognised on an accruals basis when the service has been provided.
Income Tax
The income tax expense recognised in the accounts is based on the accounting surplus adjusted for certain
temporary differences between accounting and taxation rules. Following the liability method for tax calculation, the
Company has adopted the comprehensive basis for the calculation of deferred tax. Future income tax benefits
attributable to temporary differences are recognised in the financial statements to the extent that it is probable there
will be future taxable profit to utilise these differences.
Goods and Service Tax (GST)
All revenue and expenditure amounts are shown in the Financial Statements net of GST. GST paid, net of any
refunds collected or due, is shown as a separate expense item.
Property Held for Resale
Properties intended for resale are recognised at the lower of cost or estimated net realisable value. Depreciation is
not charged on these properties.
Financial Instruments
Financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date they originated. These instruments are
classified in the following categories: financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, held-
to-maturity investments and assets available for resale. The classification depends on the purpose for which the
financial instruments were acquired. Management determines the classification of its instruments at initial
recognition and re-evaluates this designation at each reporting date.
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
This category has two sub-categories: financial assets held for trading, and those designated at fair value through
profit or loss on initial recognition. A financial instrument is classified in this category if acquired principally for the
purpose of selling in the short term or if so designated by management due to accounting mismatches or
assets/liabilities are managed at fair value. Derivatives are also categorised as held for trading unless they are
designated as hedges.
Assets Available for resale
Assets available for resale are other financial instruments not included above. These may include shares held in
other companies for which an active market exists (note 13). Such investments are valued in accordance with the
above policy "Valuation of Shares and Investments"
Held-to-maturity investments
Held-to-maturity investments are non-derivative financial instruments with fixed or determinable payments and fixed
maturities that management has the positive intention and ability to hold to maturity. Held to maturity investments
can include NZ Government Stock and investments not being shares in other companies (note 13). Held to maturity
investments are valued at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Loans and receivables
Loans and receivables are non derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted
in an active market. They arise when money, goods or services are provided directly to a debtor with no intention of
trading the receivable. Advances as shown on the face of the balance sheet meet this definition. Advances are
shown at amortised cost after making due allowance for impairment.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment has been shown at cost less depreciation less any impairment loss. Depreciation
has been provided for on a straight fine basis as follows: Buildings 2.5%; Leasehold Improvements 6.5% to 28.8%;
Plant and Equipment 6.5% to 60%; Motor Vehicles 10% to 36%. Operating lease assets are depreciated on a
straight line basis to the residual value over the term of the contract.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
If an asset's carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount its carrying amount is written down
immediately to its recoverable amount by recording an impairment loss in the income statement.
Intangible Assets
Goodwill on consolidation represents the excess of the costs of investments in subsidiaries and associates over the
book value of the equity acquired. Goodwill is tested annually for impairment.
Valuation of Shares and Investments
Investments that are listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX) or otherwise have a readily determinable
market value are recorded at fair value to reflect the listed price or determinable value that prevails at balance date.
The fair value of such shares and investments are reviewed for any gains or impairment. Adjustments to fair value
are taken to an equity reserve. If the fair value adjustment is significant or prolonged an impairment is recognised
and taken to the Income Statement. Subsequent disposals of investments are recognised in the Income Statement.
Shares in unlisted companies and other investments for which an active market does not exist are recorded at their
initial fair value. Initial fair value, has been determined using trade date accounting. At reporting date these
investments are assessed for impairment or change in fair value. The movement in valuation from initial fair value is
treated in the same manner as listed equities.
Foreign Currency Transactions
Transactions in foreign currencies, not subject to a hedging arrangement, are converted into New Zealand dollars
using the exchange rate ruling at the date of the transaction. At balance date, foreign monetary assets and liabilities
are translated at the exchange rate prevailing at balance date, and exchange variations arising from these
translations are recognised in the Income Statement.
Derivatives
The Company enters into a variety of derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to interest rate and
foreign exchange rate risk, including forward foreign exchange contracts, cross currency interest rate swaps and
interest rate swaptions. Further details of derivative financial instruments are disclosed in note 20.
Derivatives are initially recognised at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently
remeasured to their fair value at each balance sheet date. The resulting gain or loss is recognised in the income
statement immediately
Bad Debts and Impairments
Bad Debt Write Offs
All known losses are written off against income in the period in which they become evident. Any subsequent
recovery of an amount previously written off is taken to the income statement.
Allowance for Impairment
The allowance for impairment is deducted from net advances in the balance sheet and the movement in the
allowance is reflected in the income statement as "Allowance for Impairment".
Credit Assessment
Restructured Assets: Assets on which original terms have been changed due to borrowers' difficulty in complying,
and on which interest continues to be accrued at a rate of interest which is equal to or greater than the average
cost of funds at the date of restructuring. The revised terms are not comparable with the terms of new facilities with
comparable risks.
Assets acquired through enforcement of securi : These are assets acquired through the enforcement of securities
which satisfy part or full repayment of the loan due. Generally the company will not take legal ownership of these
assets. The company will appoint an agent to recover the secured asset and arrange for its disposal. Proceeds from
the sale of these assets are applied to the repayment of the outstanding debt. Any surplus remaining is returned to
the borrower. Any shortfall is written off as a bad debt. Where the company takes legal ownership of an asset
acquired through enforcement the asset is classed as property held for resale at its fair value. The loan secured by
that property is reduced by the amount of the fair value attributed to the asset and any remaining balance is written
off as a bad debt.
Other Impaired Assets: An asset for which an impairment loss is required in accordance with NZ IAS 39 paragraphs
58 to 62, but is not a restructured asset or an asset acquired through the enforcement of security.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Past Due Assets: A financial asset is past due when a counterparty has failed to make a payment when
contractually due. Past due assets are not impaired assets.
Impairment of Non -financial Assets
Assets that have indefinite useful lives or are not yet available for use are tested annually for impairment. Assets
that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the assets
carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount of an asset is the higher of its fair value
less costs to sell and value in use.
Derecognition
The Company derecognises a financial asset when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the asset expire, or
it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows on the financial asset in a transaction in which
substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred. Any interest in transferred
financial assets that is created or retained by the Company is recognised as a separate asset or liability. The
company derecognises a financial liability when its contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled or expire.
Borrowings
Borrowings are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective
interest method.
Cashflow Statement
The Cashflow Statement has been prepared using the direct approach. Cash comprises cash on hand and demand
deposits. Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts
of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value. Cashflows relating to advances and
borrowings have been shown on a net basis in order to show a more meaningful disclosure. The high volume of
transactions involved reflects the activities of customers rather than those of the company.
Standards , interpretations and amendments to published standards that are not yet effective
Certain new standards, amendments and interpretations to existing standards have been published that are
mandatory for the Company's accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008 or later periods but which
the Company has not early adopted:
NZ IAS 1 (revised) and NZ IFRS 8 are new or amended standards that have been issued but are not yet effective,
that may have a material disclosure impact on future financial statements.
NZ [AS 1 requires changes to the presentation of income in the primary statements.
NZ IFRS 8, Operating Segments (effective from annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009). NZ IFRS 8
requires segments to be identified on the basis of reporting to the chief decision maker of the organisation and
requires information provided to the chief decision makers to be presented in the financial statements. NZ IFRS 8 is
not expected to have a material impact on the Company.
D CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES
All policies have been applied on basis consistent with those used in the previous year. When necessary the
comparative figures have been reclassified so the information corresponds to the classification presented in the
current period. Investments at note 13 have been reclassified in line with the definitions provided in the reporting
standards. On initial adoption of NZ IFRS certain held for resale investments were incorrectly classified as held to
maturity. The total value of investments has not been affected.
E CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS
The preparation of the financial statements requires the use of management judgements, estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts and the application of policies.
Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors,
including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
The Company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates will, by
definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of
causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are
discussed below.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Income Statement
Fair value loss on financial assets held for trading 9,046 -
Trading Profit $73,675 $82,721
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
The table below shows a reconciliation of the movement in net advances which are past due ($ 000's)
Opening Additions Write Offs Deletions Closing
Balance Balance
Following is an analysis of the age of financial assets that are past due ($000's)
0-30 days 31 -89 days >90 days Total
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Collateral and Security Held by Class of Asset ($ 000's)
Impaired Estimated fair Allowance for
individually at value of impairment
carrying value collateral and
security held
30 June 2009
Assets Acquired Through Enforcement 364 318 46
Restructured Assets 61,343 59,012 2,331
Other Impaired Assets 243,496 189,925 53,572
$305,204 $249,254 $55,949
30 June 2008
Assets Acquired Through Enforcement 1,908 360 1,548
Restructured Assets 226 55 172
Other Impaired Assets 59,573 39,796 19,777
$61,707 $40,211 $21,496
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
30 June 2009
Cost 16,211 4,213 24 1,175 100,052 121,674
Accumulated Depreciation (1,097) (3,505) (19) (342) (12,134) (17,097)
Carrying Amount $15,113 $708 $4 $833 $87,918 $104,577
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
1 July 2007
Cost 14,678 3,641 85 793 45,097 64,294
Accumulated Depreciation (718) (2,899) (69) (270) (6,754) (10,711)
Carrying Amount $13,959 $742 $15 $523 $38,343 $53,583
30 June 2008
Cost 16,602 4,238 48 985 35,616 57,488
Accumulated Depreciation (1,183) (3,141) (32) (400) (7,543) (12,299)
Carrying Amount $15,419 $1,097 $15 $584 $28,073 $45,189
9 VEHICLE LEASE
The Company has entered into lease agreements for the hire of its motor vehicles. These contracts expire between
November 2009 and December 2012 and have no early termination penalties. It is the intention of the Directors to retain
the vehicles for the full term of their lease.
10 BUILDING LEASE
The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Hornchurch Ltd, owns properties in Timaru, Invercargill, Ashburton
and Hamilton from which the company operates. Offices at other locations are leased from independent third parties.
The lease commitments in respect of those properties are set out below.
11 LEASED ASSETS
Income from leased assets is expected on the following basis:
30.06.09 30.06.08
$000's $000's
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
12 GOODWILL
Following the amalgamation of the finance companies all acquired goodwill has been eliminated.
Movement in Goodwill 30.06.09 30.06.08
$000's $000's
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SOUTH CANTERBURY FINANCE LTD
NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
At 30 June 2008 shares in the listed company NZ Wool Services International Ltd were trading at $0.40 for a total
market value of $12,236,980. In July 2008, in accordance with the terms agreed with the Takeovers Panel, the shares in
NZ Wool Services International Ltd were sold to Southbury Group Ltd at $17,683,682, the same price South Canterbury
Finance paid to acquire the shares.
Standard and Poors downgrade of the company's credit rating to BB+ in August 2009, has resulted in an event of review
by the US investors. The investors may within three months of this event request an accelerated repayment of the
above USPP funds. The company is in discussion with these investors. The above maturity profile reflects the original
maturity dates for these funds with ultimate maturity dates ranging from 2013 to 2015. However this profile will differ if
early repayment is requested.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Perpetual Preference Shares have no voting rights and no fixed date for redemption.
In a winding up all Perpetual Preference Shares (120million) are redeemable at the issue price of $1.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
FAIR VALUES
The directors consider that the carrying amounts of all financial assets and financial liabilities approximate their fair
values
Fair value of financial instruments
The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities are determined as follows:
* The fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities with standard terms and conditions and traded in active
liquid markets is determined with reference to quoted market prices;
* The fair value of other financial assets and financial liabilities (excluding derivative instruments) is determined in
accordance with generally accepted pricing models based on discounted cashflow analysis using prices from
observable current market transactions and dealer quotes for similar transactions;
* The fair value of derivative instruments is calculated using quoted prices. Where such prices are not available, use
is made of discounted cashflow analysis using the applicable yield curve for the duration of the instruments for non-
optional derivatives, and option pricing models for optional derivatives; and
* The fair value of financial guarantee contracts is determined using option pricing models where the main
assumptions are the probability of default by the specified counterparty extrapolated from the market-based credit
information and the amount of loss, given the default.
Quoted prices
Financial assets in this category include listed equities and capital notes.
Derivatives
Forward foreign exchange contracts are measured using quoted forward exchange rates and yield curves derived from
quoted interest rates matching maturities of the contracts.
Cross currency interest rate swaps and swaptions are measured at the present value of future cashflows estimated and
discounted based on the applicable yield curves derived from quoted interest rates.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Management of capital
South Canterbury Finance Ltd, in accordance with the terms and conditions of its Trust Deed raises operating capital by
way of secured debentures and unsecured deposits through the issue of a debt prospectus, by way of bonds issued for
a fixed term and through the US private placement market. The secured debentures, bonds and USPP funds all rank
equally. Trustees Executors Ltd is the Trustee for the company. The Trust Deed provides certain financial covenants
that South Canterbury Finance Ltd and its Charging Subsidiaries must operate within. One of the key covenants
provides that total liabilities of the charging group must not exceed 12 times shareholders funds.
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Average
Exchange Rate Foreign Currency Contract Value Fair Value
$OOOs $000s $000s
30.06.09
USD Contracts (Buy) 0.7985 70,000 87,664 26,137 Due within 2-5 years
USD Contracts (Buy) 0,7985 30,000 37,570 11,059 Due beyond 5 years
AUD Contracts (Sell) 0.8055 40,783 48,484 (869) Due within 0-6 months
Swaptions (see below) 506
36,833
30.06.08
USD Contracts (Buy) 0.7985 70,000 87,664 (2,006) Due within 2-5 years
USD Contracts (Buy) 0.7985 30,000 37,570 (828) Due beyond 5 years
AUD Contracts (Sell) 0.7900 39,787 45,151 (1,657) Due within 0-6 months
(4,491)
The fair value of the cross currency interest rate swap includes the impact of both foreign exchange rate and interest
rate components
Foreign Currency Sensitivity
A 1% increase or decrease in the exchange rate exposure will not impact on the company's profitability. All foreign
currency assets and liabilities are subject to foreign currency contracts and accordingly any movement in exchange rate
will be offset by an equal and opposite change in the swap instrument.
Interest Rate Risk Management
The Company and Group are exposed to interest rate risk as entities in the Group borrow funds at both fixed and
floating interest rates. The risk is managed by the Group by maintaining an appropriate mix between fixed and floating
rate borrowings and by the use of certain derivative financial instruments (such as swaptions).
Hedge accounting has not been adopted for these.
The Company and Group's exposures to interest rates on non-derivative financial assets and financial liabilities are
detailed in the liquidity tables below.
Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap Contracts (CCIRS)
Under cross currency interest rate swap contracts, the Group agrees to exchange the difference between fixed and
floating rate interest amounts calculated on agreed notional principal amounts. The fair value of cross currency interest
rate swaps at the reporting date is determined by discounting the future cash flows using the curves at reporting date
and the credit risk inherent in the contract.
The interest rate swaps settle on a quarterly basis. The floating rate on the interest rate swaps is the local interbank rate
of New Zealand. The Group will settle the difference between the fixed and floating interest rate on a net basis.
Swaptions
The company has entered into swaptions for the interest payable on NZD30m borrowed on the USPP debt. The
swaptions, entered into in April 2009, allow the company, at its sole discretion, to exercise the swap rate on or before
April 2010. The company has not yet exercised this right. No hedging has been provided in respect of the balance of
funds borrowed on the USPP.
Average contracted fixed interest rate Notional principal amount Fair value
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Financial Liabilities
Liabilities 21,465 21,465
Borrowings 8.92% 442,727 506,933 666,883 617,555 46,990 2,281,087
464,192 506,933 666,883 617,555 46,990 2,302,552
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NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
30 June 2008
Financial Assets
Cash* 8.58% 402,771 402,771
Short Term Deposit 253 1,009 1,262
Receivables 9,698 9,698
Shares in Associates 17,684 800 18,484
Investments 16,318 15,861 9,450 41,629
Advances- 13.25% 345,501 236,948 404,589 469,546 1,456,584
$792,225 $236,948 $421,459 $478,996 $800 $1,930,428
Financial Liabilities
Liabilities 22,832 22,832
Borrowings 9.49% 455,943 368,678 385,108 417,014 125,524 1,752,267
$478,775 $368,678 $385,108 $417,014 $125,524 $ 1.775,09.9
*Cash includes cash and cash equivalents
** Advances profile reflect the current interest rate charges. These rates may be varied from time to time
Standard and Poors downgrade of the company's credit rating to BB+ in August 2009, has resulted in an event of review
by the US investors. The investors may within three months of this event request an accelerated repayment of the
USPP funds, totalling $125m. The company is in discussion with these investors. The above liquidity profile reflects the
current contractual payments for these funds. However this profile may differ if early repayment is requested.
The company manages liquidity risk for all financial instruments other than advances on the basis of the contractual
maturity rather than expected maturity dates. The effective cashflow for advances is set out below. For the 2008 income
year all cashflows were managed on a contractual basis.
Listed equities are included in the "0 to 6 month" maturity column above. There is an active market for these
investments however management may elect to hold them beyond the 6 month period. Other investments held for
resale are include in the 7-12 month maturity period but these also may be held beyond that period.
Borrowings in the "0 - 6 month" maturity column include on call deposits of $109,880,905 (last year $334,038,865)
Effective cashflow
0 to 6 months 7 to 12 1 to 2 years 3 to 5 years Beyond 5 Total
30 June 2009 months years
Financial Assets
Advances*k 1,050,213 307,871 428,874 467,613 - 2,254,570
Credit Risk
Concentration of Funding
The Company's activities are funded by way of funds raised through the issue of a prospectus, drawing on investors
throughout New Zealand.
Funds raised by way of debentures and deposits have been provided by:
30.06 .09 30.06.08
$000's $000's
New Zealand residents $1 ,547,862 $1,349,016
Non-residents $32,606 $28,212
Additional funding has been raised as follows:
$125m through a 5 year bond issue , maturing 15 December 2012, listed on the NZDX.
$125m through a 3 year bond issue , maturing 15 June 2011, listed on the NZDX.
$100m through an 18 month bond issue , maturing 12 October 2010, listed on the NZDX
$125.2m (USD100m) on the US private placement market, USD 70m fixed to April 2013 and USD30m fixed to April
2015. Standard and Poors has downgraded the company' s credit rating to BB+ . This has given rise to an event of
review. The company is currently in discussions with the US investors regarding the terms of this facility.
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Auckland 15.67%
Wellington 7.37%
Other North Island 16.64%
Christchurch 20.66%
Other South Island 35.15%
Australia 3.73%
Fiji 0.79%
1 00 . 00 %
Grade 1 123,276
Grade 2 954,422
Grade 3 381,657
Grade 4 78,014
Grade 5 15,149
Grade 6 84,361
Grade 7 202,956
$ 1, 839 , 835
Exposures to credit risk are graded by an internal risk grade mechanism where grade 1 represents the lowest assessed
risk level. Grade 1 exposures relate to funds held in Government Stock and with registered banks. The potential for loss
increases as the grade increases. Grades 2 to 4 are collectively impaired while grades 5 to 7 are all individually
impaired. Comparative figures are not available. This grading system and classification of loans was introduced in the
current year.
Concentrations of Cred it Exposure 30.06 .09 30.06.08
$000's $000's
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Counterparty Concentrations
The following table details individual counterparties or groups of closely held counterparties to which the Company has
a credit exposure in excess of 10% of its equity and in increasing bands of 10%.
30.06.09 30.06.08
10-20% 7 3
20-30% 2
40-50% 1
70-80% 1
All exposures to individual or closely held group counterparties exceeding 20% of Shareholders Equity (Last year 20%)
are to registered banks or to the groups parent company and its subsidiaries.
Allowance for Impairment
Loans and advances are regularly reviewed for impairment loss. Impairment provisions are raised for exposures that are
known to be impaired. Impaired assets include "restructured loans", "assets acquired through enforcement of security"
and "other impaired assets". Loans are impaired and impairment losses are incurred if there is objective evidence of
impairment as a result of one or more loss events occurring after the initial recognition of the loan and prior to the
reporting date, and the loss event has had a reliably measurable impact on the estimated future cash flows of the
individual loan. A specific impairment is assessed on a counterparty by counterparty basis . A full offset of any security
held has been recognised in the calculation of this provision.
Individually significant loans and advances are reviewed for impairment and the net present values of the estimated
future cashflows, based on management's best estimates of future repayments and proceeds from security held, is
discounted at the current market rate. All relevant considerations that have a bearing on future cashflows are taken into
account. The calculation reflects the cashflows that may result from an orderly realisation of the underlying security less
the holding and selling costs. The current specific impairment allowance has been has been deducted from the NPV
calculation. Subjective judgements used in determining this provision can change with time as new information comes to
hand or new exit plans are developed. This may require a revision of the calculated provision which could have a
material impact on the financial statements.
A collective provision is made in respect of past due and performing loans and does not include individual loans for
which specific impairment has already been provided. The collective provision is calculated based on the company's
experience of risk associated with industry sector groups and historical loss data.
The future credit quality of these industry groups is subject to uncertainties that could cause actual credit losses to differ
materially from the collective provision allowed. Uncertainties can relate to external economic environmental
circumstances over which the company has no control.
No provision has been applied to newly written loans or those loans that are performing within their contractual terms
unless the company becomes aware of events that may alter its view on the risk associated with loan exposures to
specific group or class of loans.
Off Balance Sheet Risk
In the normal course of business the Group enters into transactions whereby it guarantees the performance of
customers and issues guarantees to third parties. The maximum credit risk not recorded in the Statement of Financial
Position in respect of these instruments at 30 June 2009 was $9,343,816 (30 June 2008 - $19,697,734). The Directors
do not envisage any likelihood of these guarantees being called upon.
22 CHARGE OF ASSETS
a) All rights and interest in the assets of the Company are charged in favour of the Trustee, Trustees Executors Ltd, in
terms of the Amending and Supplemental Trust Deed dated 30 June 1995.
b) The ASB holds a first mortgage over the property owned by the charging subsidiaries, Belfast Park Ltd and Tyrone
Estates Ltd. At 30 June the total owing under this charge was $17.1m. The secured property had a valuation of
$31 M
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c) Westpac Bank holds a first mortgage over the property owned by the charging subsidiary, Braebrook Properties Ltd.
At 30 June 2009 the mortgage of $3.3m was secured against the property with a value of $10.4m
d) A committed $100million bank facility has been provided by a banking syndicate. This facility will rank equally with
the secured debentures. The Company is in breach of the interest coverage covenants under this facility and is
currently unable to draw under the facilities as a result of the breach. No request has been made of the banking
syndicate nor has any commitment to provide ongoing facilities been made by any syndicate member. The
Company has not drawn down any funds under these facilities since they were first entered into by the Company.
e) Trustees Executors Ltd has a prior charge over the assets of Ashburton Finance Ltd and Southland Finance Ltd in
respect of the debentures and deposits issued under their respective Trust Deeds. At balance date these totalled
$3,401,701 (30 June 2008 $611,375). Both these companies have now amalgamated with South Canterbury
Finance Ltd and no longer take in investment funds under their own Trust Deeds.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Amalgamation
On 1 October 2008 Ashburton Finance Ltd, Auckland Finance Ltd, Canterbury Finance Ltd, Otago Finance Ltd,
Palmerston North Finance Ltd, Tasman Bay Finance Ltd, Waikato Finance Ltd, Wellington Finance Ltd and Southland
Finance Ltd amalgamated with South Canterbury Finance Ltd
24 BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
On 30 June 2009 South Canterbury Finance acquired an interest in the following companies. The consolidated accounts
incorporate assets and liabilities at fair value as set out below. As the acquisition was made on the last day of the
financial year, no trading profit or loss from these companies have been included in the consolidated accounts
A 100% interest in Belfast Park Ltd and its wholly owned subsidiary Tyrone Estates Ltd
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents 88
Receivables 79
Property Plant and Equipment 31,034
Total Assets 31,201
Liabilities
Creditors 474
Borrowings 17,533 Equity
Other Financial Liabilities 10,101 Share Capital 1
Total Liabilities 28 ,107 Retained Earnings 3,093
Total Net Assets $3,094 Total Equity $3,094
Had the acquisitions occurred at the beginning of the financial year the consolidated revenue would have increased by
$6.929m and there would be a reduction in the consolidated loss of $2.130m
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Loans made to and borrowings held by key management personnel (including personally related parties) are made in
the ordinary course of business on normal commercial terms and conditions on no more favourable than those given to
other employees or customers, with the exception of those loans referred to in note 25.
No provision for credit impairment has been recognised for loans made to key management personnel
Key management personnel is defined as those persons having authority and responsibility for planning, directing and
controlling the activities of the entity, including directors. Directors include those deemed directors as defined by the
Companies Act 1993 Part 8 Section 126.
28 DIRECTORS INTERESTS
During the period South Canterbury Finance Ltd conducted normal business transactions with organisations in which
individual Directors have an interest. In all instances no individual advantage was received in their capacity as Directors.
The Directors' interest in these transactions have been declared and noted. Transactions in which Directors' interests
have been noted are:
Mr A J Hubbard is in an accounting practice supplying secretarial and accounting services to the company. Charges
totalling $429,242 are on a time-fee basis and are calculated at or below standard commercial rates. The practice also
received brokerage of $249,367 on client funds introduced, together with a share of brokerages earned by its associated
sharebroking partnership Munro Hubbard and Co. Brokerages paid and payable are on no more favourable terms than
those paid to unrelated brokers.
Mr E 0 Sullivan is a partner in a firm of solicitors who provide periodic legal services to the Company. Fees paid,
totalling $45,217, are at normal arms-length rates for work of a similar type. The firm also received brokerage of $16,538
on client funds introduced. Brokerages paid and payable are on no more favourable terms than those paid to unrelated
brokers.
Mr A J Hubbard is a director of Helicopters (NZ) Ltd. Cancellable operating lease agreements generating income for the
period of $2.96m have been entered into with Helicopters (NZ) Ltd and one of the charging subsidiary companies. The
terms and conditions of the leases are on the basis of normal arms-length transactions.
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31 DONATIONS
Donations made during the current financial period totalled $14,978 (30 June 2008 - $300,000).
32 PARENT COMPANY
The ultimate parent, Southbury Group Ltd holds all the ordinary shares issued by South Canterbury Finance Ltd.
33 SEGMENTAL REPORTING
The company operates in the New Zealand market in the financial services industry.
South Canterbury Finance has a group imputation registration with its parent company, Southbury Group Ltd. Southbury
Group Ltd maintains the imputation credit account on behalf of the group.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2009
Consisting of
Current Taxation Payable 1,883 14,456
Credit (Debit) to Deferred Tax (15,776) (5,572)
$(13,893) $8,884
Tax Paid
Opening Balance 34,567 26,637
Less Current Tax Payable (1,539) (14,456)
Add Tax Paid 5,388 22,386
Tax Paid per Balance Sheet $38,416 $34,567
Deferred Taxation
Opening Balance 8,231 1,744
Acquired on Acquisition of Subsidiary Company 905 916
Impact of change in tax rates (586)
Increase (decrease) in deferred tax 15,776 5,572
Closing Balance $24,326 $8,231
36 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On 13 August 2009, SCF's credit rating was downgraded by Standard & Poors to BB+ (Outlook Negative).
The downgrade to the company's credit rating has resulted in an event of review for the purposes of the company's
existing USPP funds currently shown at a value of $153.7m in borrowings (See note 16)
On 17 September 2009, the company elected to withdraw its prospectus pending registration of a new prospectus to
incorporate its audited financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2009. As a consequence the company has
placed all subsequent new investments and depositor reinvestments in a trust account under the control of its Trustees,
Trustee Executors Ltd.
On 19 September 2009, the company's credit rating was placed on "negative watch" by Standard & Poors.
A market update from the company on 16 September announced that "Work related to the Company's restructuring and
capital raising initiatives continues and the Company intends making a further announcement on these matters in
coming weeks."
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(Established 1926)
ANNUAL REPORT
INDEX
PAGE NUMBER
1 COMPANY DIRECTORY
2 :: AUDITORS REPORT
3 :: INCOME STATEMENT
5 :: BALANCE SHEET