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Glanbia PLC 01 March 2006 NEWS RELEASE A World of dairy Glanbia Corporate Communications foods and nutritional Telephone + 353 56 777 2200 ingredients Facsimile + 353 56 77 50834 www.glanbia.com 2005 Results For further information contact Glanbia plc + 353 56 777 2200 Geoff Meagher, Deputy Group Managing Director/Group Finance Director Siobhan Talbot, Deputy Group Finance Director Geraldine Kearney, Corporate Communications + 353 87 231 9430 Hogarth Partnership UK + 44 207 357 9477 John Olsen This document is available in PDF format on www.glanbia.com GOOD INTERNATIONAL PERFORMANCE; DIFFICULT YEAR IN IRELAND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRESSING WELL 1 March 2006 - Glanbia plc, the international dairy foods and nutritional ingredients Group, announces its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2005, prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 2005 Summary Results Glanbia delivered a satisfactory performance overall in 2005. A difficult year in Ireland impacted the Group's results, as Irish operations continue to be affected by a combination of ongoing EU reform, inflationary pressures and a competitive market environment. International operations performed well. USA Food Ingredients delivered a solid result, together with strong organic growth in the evolving Nutritionals business. Joint ventures in New Mexico and Nigeria, which are central to the strategic development of the Group, are progressing well reaching key milestones in plant commissioning, production and customer performance. 2005 2004 Change Revenue €1,830.0 m €1,753.6 m Up 4% Operating profit pre exceptional €80.6 m €86.3 m Down 7% Operating margin pre exceptional 4.4 % 4.9 % Down 50 bps Net financing costs pre exceptional(1) (€12.8 m) (€16.1 m) Down 21% Share of results of associates and joint ventures(2) €0.9 m (€1.5 m) Up 160% Profit before tax pre exceptional on a comparable basis (1) €68.7 m €68.6 m Similar Profit after tax pre exceptional on a comparable basis (1) €61.1 m €60.2 m Up 2% Exceptional items(3) €0.5 m €1.3 m See note Earnings per share 21.04 c 21.03 c Similar Adjusted earnings per share 20.86 c 20.59 c Up 1% Dividend per share 5.51 c 5.25 c Up 5% Net debt on a comparable basis €215.7 m €260.9 m Down 17% (1) Due to the timing of the implementation of the relevant IFRS standard, interest on preferred securities and preference shares in the income statement is shown as part of Group interest in the current financial year and as part of non-equity minority interest in the previous year. (2) In accordance with the relevant IFRS standard this is after interest and tax. (3) Exceptional items are primarily made up of a restructuring cost of €15.7 million for productivity and efficiency initiatives in Irish operations and a €5.3 million charge for the prepayment of US$100 million preferred securities and €0.3 million relating to prior disposals, offset by €11 million realised from the sale of quoted investments, a €3.9 million foreign exchange credit arising from the implementation of IFRS and a tax credit of €6.9 million primarily relating to a prior business disposal. John Moloney, Group Managing Director, said: 'Solid business execution in challenging circumstances in Ireland and a good international performance underpin the 2005 results. While there are ongoing challenges in Irish operations and unpredictibility in energy prices, we expect key cost and product development initiatives in these businesses together with ongoing international development to underpin the delivery of 2006 results in line with current guidance. Growing momentum within the business supports the Group's progress towards double digit growth in 2007.' Announced 1 March, 2006 2005 Results Results for the twelve months ended 31 December, 2005 These results are prepared under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and all comparisons are based on a restatement of 2004 financial information. A detailed IFRS restatement document is available on the Group's website at www.glanbia.com. Income statement Revenue increased by 4% to €1,830.0 million (2004: €1,753.6 million). The difficult environment in Ireland impacted overall profitability and margins. Operating profit pre exceptional was down 7% to €80.6 million (2004: €86.3 million) and the operating margin pre exceptional declined 50 basis points to 4.4% (2004: 4.9%). Net financing costs pre exceptional, which includes Group interest and non-equity minority interest for preferred securities and preference shares, reduced by €3.3 million to €12.8 million as the Group continues to benefit from a refinancing during the year. This compares with €16.1 million in 2004, comprising €5.7 million Group interest and €10.4 million non-equity minority interest. Due to the timing of the implementation of IAS 32 and 39, interest on preferred securities and preference shares is shown in the income statement as part of Group interest in 2005 and as non-equity minority interest in 2004. The Group's share of results of joint ventures and associates, post interest and tax, amounted to a profit of €932,000 in 2005, compared with a loss of €1.5 million in 2004. This result reflects the improved performance in Glanbia Cheese, the Group's UK joint venture with Leprino Foods. Profit before tax pre exceptional, including share of joint ventures and associates, amounting to €68.7 million was similar to last year (2004: €68.6 million). Profit after tax pre exceptional increased marginally to €61.1 million (2004: €60.2 million). These figures are on a comparable basis after total financing costs. Taxation for the year amounted to €657,000, compared with €8.4 million in 2004. This is as a consequence of an exceptional of €6.9 million, primarily due to a tax credit relating to a prior disposal of assets in the USA. Net exceptionals for the year amounted to a €521,000 compared with €1.3 million in 2004. These include €11 million profit on the sale of quoted investments, a €3.9 million foreign exchange credit arising from the implementation of IFRS and a €6.9 million tax credit outlined under taxation. These gains were offset by restructuring charges to improve competitiveness in Ireland of €15.7 million (Agribusiness and Property €1.2 million, Consumer Foods €11.9 million and Food Ingredients €2.6 million), the cancellation cost of €5.3 million for the prepayment of US$100 million preferred securities and €0.3 million relating to prior disposals. Earnings per share amounted to 21.04 cent compared with 21.03 cent in 2004, while adjusted earnings per share was up 1% to 20.86 cent (2004: 20.59 cent). Balance sheet and cash flow In the first half of 2005 the Group completed a refinancing initiative with the prepayment of the US$100 million preferred securities and a renewal of facilities of over €400 million to July 2010 with core banking relationships. Net debt at the year end amounted to €215.7 million, down 17% (2004: €260.9 million). While the Group continues to invest for the future with capital and development expenditure during the year of €71.6 million, the overall improvement in the Group's debt is mainly as a result of a number of initiatives to reduce investment in seasonal working capital. The increase in the Group retirement benefit obligations to €165.0 million (2004: €126.7 million) is primarily related to the reduction in the discount rate assumptions used in the actuarial valuations. The discount rate applied to pension schemes in Ireland is 4.3% (2004: 4.8%), whilst the rate applied to UK schemes is 4.9% (2004: 5.5%). Dividends and Annual General Meeting (AGM) The Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.24 cent per share, compared with a 3.09 cent per share final dividend in 2004. This brings the total dividend for the year to 5.51 cent per share (2004: 5.25 cent per share), representing a 5% increase. Dividends will be paid on Monday 22 May, 2006 to shareholders on the register as at Friday 21 April, 2006. Irish dividend withholding tax will be deducted at the standard rate where appropriate. The AGM will be held on Tuesday 16 May, 2006 and the Annual Report post out date is Tuesday 11 April, 2006. Operations Review Glanbia plc has operations in Ireland, Europe and the USA, with international joint ventures in the UK, USA and Nigeria. The Group is organised into three operating divisions of Agribusiness and Property, Consumer Foods and Food Ingredients, which includes the evolving Nutritionals business. The operating margins stated below are before exceptional items. AGRIBUSINESS AND PROPERTY €'000 2005 2004 Change Revenue 229,142 227,368 Up 1% ------------ ------- ------- ---------- Operating profit 10,684 11,911 Down 10% ------------ ------- ------- ---------- Operating margin 4.7% 5.2% Down 50 bps ------------ ------- ------- ---------- The Agribusiness and Property division has two business units. Agribusiness is the key linkage with the Group's 5,700 Irish farmer supply base and Property has responsibility for the maximisation of value from the Group's property portfolio. Agribusiness had a difficult year arising from poor global grain markets and the changing patterns of farm purchasing. These conditions led to a decline in performance and operating margin. Revenue was up 1% to €229.1 million (2004: €227.4 million). Operating profit was down 10% to €10.7 million (2004: €11.9 million) and the operating margin was down 50 basis points to 4.7% (2004: 5.2%). Agribusiness now operates from 61 locations. In 2005 a further nine branches were closed as part of ongoing cost reduction and efficiency initiatives, which follows the closure of 12 branches in 2004. Rationalisation costs during the period amounted to €1.2 million. A programme of investment in new technology and business systems began during the year. This division also commenced the roll-out of new branch formats incorporating a wider product range and customer offering, focused on the needs of rural communities with expanding populations. In Ireland, the environment for farming is for ongoing change during MTR which impacts Agribusiness, in particular. The challenge continues to be to effectively manage this business during this period of change. CONSUMER FOODS €'000 2005 2004 Change Revenue 493,582 451,124 Up 9% ------------ ------- ------- ---------- Operating profit 27,139 27,906 Down 3% ------------ ------- ------- ---------- Operating margin 5.5% 6.2% Down 70 bps ------------ ------- ------- ---------- The Consumer Foods Division, incorporating liquid milk, chilled foods and pig meat, had a mixed year. A good improvement in performance from the pig meat business was offset by competitive markets in the liquid milk and chilled foods segments and the effects of rationalisation initiatives undertaken in these businesses during the year. Revenue for the division was up 9% to €493.6 million (2004: €451.1 million), mainly due to stronger pig meat markets. Operating profit was down 3% to €27.1 million (2004: €27.9 million), leading to a 70 basis points reduction in the operating margin to 5.5% for this division overall (2004: 6.2%). Liquid milk: This business performed satisfactorily in a challenging environment, with increasing cost pressures, rising imports from Northern Ireland and the continuing growth of own brand milk. In February 2005 Glanbia concluded an agreement with Dairygold Co-operative Society Limited to take on the CMP liquid milk, cream and juice brands for a consideration of €10 million. This business has been successfully integrated into Glanbia and extends the Group's overall market reach. Chilled foods: This business, which incorporates the Group's branded yogurt, cheese, spread, soup and sauce products, had a tough year. The trading environment was very competitive. Additional marketing investment was made in promoting key brands and new products to improve market share. Performance was also affected by the costs and timing associated with implementing a significant reorganisation of the Group's Yoplait manufacturing facility. Rationalisation during the year, in liquid milk and chilled foods, focused on improving the competitiveness and productivity of these businesses. The total exceptional cost incurred amounted to €11.9 million. This relates to €5.7 million for the rationalisation plan at the Inch Yoplait facility, €3.3 million for the rationalisation of the Cork distribution business and €2.3 million for the reorganisation of the Dublin distribution operation. Other costs relate to sales and administration redundancies. Although markets remain competitive, the benefits of rationalisation, product innovation and marketing underpin an improving outlook for Consumer Foods. Pig meat: This business delivered an improved performance in 2005, after a severe market downturn in 2004. Markets recovered during the year but at a slower rate than anticipated and performance was helped by increased efficiencies at all facilities. Pig meat markets are forecast to remain reasonably stable in 2006. FOOD INGREDIENTS €'000 2005 2004 Change Revenue 1,107,288 1,075,153 Up 3% ------------ ------- ------- ---------- Operating profit 42,746 46,440 Down 8% ------------ -------- -------- ---------- Operating margin 3.9% 4.3% Down 40 bps ------------ -------- -------- ---------- The Food Ingredients division has operations in Ireland and the USA and is engaged in the production of cheese, butter, dairy spreads and whey protein ingredients. This division also includes the Group's evolving Nutritionals business which has a growing customer base in the USA, Europe and Asia. The USA operations and Nutritionals delivered a solid performance in 2005, growing profitability and margins. The impact of reduced EU market supports on the Irish based business crystallised in the second half, leading to a significant deterioration in profitability. Overall revenue increased by 3% to €1.11 billion (2004: €1.08 billion). Operating profit was down 8% to €42.7 million (2004: €46.4 million) and the operating margin declined 40 basis points to 3.9% (2004: 4.3%). This was a direct consequence of the decline in the performance of the Irish Food Ingredients business in the latter half of 2005. Ireland: As a consequence of the EU Mid Term Review (MTR) of the Common Agricultural Policy, there is significant ongoing change in dairy markets arising from the reduction in EU dairy market supports. Despite this, in 2004 and early 2005 markets remained reasonably stable. However, as expected these changes began to impact performance in the second half. While revenue was marginally up for the year, pricing and inflationary cost pressures, mainly energy, led to a sharp downturn in profitability and margins. During the year, contract manufacturing agreements on milk processing and an agreement on a new joint venture to manufacture and market dairy spreads and butterfat products were completed. This resulted in a restructuring of the cheddar cheese manufacturing facilities at a cost of €2.6 million. The business continues to focus on the effective management of the impact of MTR through a combination of efficiencies, cost control and balanced pricing and product mix. USA: This operation performed well. Market demand is strong and growing steadily and Glanbia's facilities continue to enhance output. The 30% expansion in cheese production at the Gooding facility in 2004 enabled the business to meet growing customer demand for American style barrel cheese during the year. This demand is driven by strong key account performance in the food service and retail sectors. In 2005 market prices for cheese were lower although volume growth enhanced margins. Nutritionals: This business continued to make steady progress in 2005 and is showing good organic growth. Kortus Foods Ingredients Services GmbH, the German based nutrient delivery systems business acquired in 2004, performed ahead of expectations. Substantial investment was made in 2005 in building a strong team with a blend of skills in science-based research and development and marketing, to drive this business forward. As a large user of energy, particularly in Food Ingredients Ireland, the high cost of energy is an issue for the Group. Any significant and sustained upward shift in pricing from current levels would be a cause for concern and the overall management and consumption of energy is a key objective for this business in 2006. The Group's USA operations continue to perform well and good progress is expected in Nutritionals during 2006. INTERNATIONAL JOINT VENTURES The Group has a number of significant international Joint Ventures producing cheese, whey and milk products. UK: Glanbia Cheese, a joint venture with Leprino, produces mozzarella cheese for the European market. This business reported an improved performance arising from increased demand and the benefits of investment. Nigeria: Nutricima is a US$25million joint venture with PZ Cussons plc. During 2005 the new milk factory opened on schedule. Sales of powdered milk began mid-year, followed by the launch of evaporated milk later in the year. Products have been well received in the market and sales are ahead of expectations. USA: Commissioning of the Southwest Cheese facility began in October 2005, and is the first phase in an 18 month scale up process towards full production. Southwest Cheese is a US$190 million cheese and whey products facility in New Mexico. This joint venture, with the main partners Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers Inc., will make Glanbia the number 1 producer of American cheese, when it reaches full production. Overall this development is progressing well and initial customer feedback has been very positive. Strategy Glanbia's strategy is to build international relevance in cheese, nutritional ingredients and selected consumer foods, balancing our strong market positions in Ireland with an increasing presence in overseas markets. The Joint Ventures in Nigeria and the USA are central to this strategic development, as is the continuing development of our evolving Nutritionals business. Outlook The Group expects to deliver 2006 results in line with current guidance. While there are ongoing challenges in Irish operations and unpredictability in energy prices, we expect key cost and product development initiatives in these businesses together with ongoing international development to underpin the 2006 results. Growing momentum within the business maintains Glanbia's steady progress towards double digit growth in 2007. Consolidated income statement for the year ended 31 December 2005 2005 2004 Pre- Pre- exceptional Exceptional Total exceptional Exceptional Total Notes €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Revenue 2 1,830,012 - 1,830,012 1,753,645 - 1,753,645 Cost of sales (1,590,049) - (1,590,049) (1,529,413) - (1,529,413) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Gross profit 239,963 - 239,963 224,232 - 224,232 Distribution expenses (94,743) - (94,743) (77,857) - (77,857) Administration expenses 3 (64,651) (1,110) (65,761) (60,118) 2,895 (57,223) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating profit 80,569 (1,110) 79,459 86,257 2,895 89,152 Finance income 4 4,209 - 4,209 3,033 - 3,033 Finance costs (note) 4 (16,995) (5,304) (22,299) (8,756) - (8,756) Share of results of joint ventures and associates 932 - 932 (1,523) - (1,523) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Profit before taxation (note) 68,715 (6,414) 62,301 79,011 2,895 81,906 Income taxes (7,592) 6,935 (657) (8,386) - (8,386) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Profit after taxation (note) 61,123 521 61,644 70,625 2,895 73,520 Loss for the year from discontinued operations - - - - (1,601) (1,601) ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Profit for the year (note) 61,123 521 61,644 70,625 1,294 71,919 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 61,327 61,119 Non-equity minority interest - 10,387 Equity minority interest 317 413 ------- ------- 61,644 71,919 ------- ------- Basic earnings per share (cent) - Continuing operations 21.04 21.58 - Discontinued operations - (0.55) ------- ------- 6 21.04 21.03 ------- ------- Diluted earnings per share (cent) - Continuing operations 20.96 21.50 - Discontinued operations - (0.58) ------- ------- 6 20.96 20.92 ------- ------- Note: The prior year comparative figures have been restated in line with the Group's transition to IFRS on 4 January 2004, with the exception of IAS 32 and IAS 39, which were implemented from 2 January 2005. Accordingly, interest on preferred securities and preference shares is shown in the income statement as part of finance costs for 2005 and as non-equity minority interest for 2004. On a comparable basis, the profit after taxation, pre-exceptional items for 2005 was €61.1 million compared to €60.2 million for 2004. Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense for the year ended 31 December 2005 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Actuarial loss - defined benefit schemes (42,303) (45,755) Deferred tax on pension loss 4,054 5,059 Currency translation differences (8,651) (5,257) Fair value adjustments 2,144 - ------- ------- Net expense recognised directly in equity (44,756) (45,953) Profit for the year 61,644 71,919 ------- ------- Total recognised income for the year 16,888 25,966 ------- ------- Attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 16,571 21,254 Non-equity minority interest - 4,299 Equity minority interest 317 413 ------- ------- 16,888 25,966 ------- ------- Consolidated balance sheet as at 31 December 2005 Notes 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 332,003 302,057 Intangible assets 57,963 36,698 Investments in associates 11,090 10,918 Investments in joint ventures 59,832 48,281 Available for sale investments 29,511 - Other investments - 28,672 Trade and other receivables 56,874 51,942 Derivative financial instruments 1,825 - Deferred tax assets 15,869 12,299 -------- -------- 564,967 490,867 -------- -------- Current assets Inventories 144,250 133,419 Trade and other receivables 143,610 172,622 Derivative financial instruments 1,125 - Cash and cash equivalents (see note below) 7 104,405 51,625 -------- -------- 393,390 357,666 -------- -------- Total assets 958,357 848,533 -------- -------- EQUITY Issued capital and reserves attributable to equity holders of the parent Share capital 97,964 95,208 Other reserves 117,059 116,414 Retained earnings (97,604) (97,797) -------- -------- 117,419 113,825 Equity minority interest 6,299 6,085 Non-equity minority interest - 110,384 -------- -------- Total equity 123,718 230,294 -------- -------- LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Borrowings (see note below) 7 319,727 198,682 Deferred tax liabilities 34,471 30,375 Retirement benefit obligations 165,016 126,676 Provisions for other liabilities and 6,072 5,348 charges Capital grants 14,855 15,276 -------- -------- 540,141 376,357 -------- -------- Current liabilities Borrowings (see note below) 7 330 3,509 Provisions for other liabilities and 8,433 1,291 charges Trade and other payables 278,583 228,901 Current tax liabilities 4,605 8,181 Derivative financial instruments 2,547 - -------- -------- 294,498 241,882 -------- -------- Total liabilities 834,639 618,239 -------- -------- Total equity and liabilities 958,357 848,533 -------- -------- The prior year comparative figures have been restated in line with the Group's transition to IFRS on 4 January 2004, with the exception of IAS 32 and IAS 39, which were implemented from 2 January 2005. This impacts the presentation of net borrowings, which on a comparable basis were €215.7 million at 31 December 2005 and €260.9 million at 1 January 2005. Consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended 31 December 2005 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations 162,905 83,447 Interest received 670 573 Interest paid (23,177) (11,439) Tax paid (3,777) (4,955) -------- -------- Net cash from operating activities 136,621 67,626 -------- -------- Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash acquired (19,366) (10,157) Purchase of property, plant and equipment (46,979) (60,946) Purchase of available for sale investments (5,214) (55,211) Disposal of subsidiary, net of cash disposed (147) 83,277 Disposal of available for sale investments 14,394 - Proceeds from sale of property, plant and 4,418 1,409 equipment -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (52,894) (41,628) -------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from issue of ordinary shares 731 215 Sharesave scheme - receipt from trustees 2,191 - Repayments of borrowings (20,242) (8,513) Finance lease principal payments (519) (612) Dividends paid to Company's shareholders (15,612) (14,814) Repayment of minority interest (7) - Capital grants received 772 - Dividends paid to minority interests - (9,674) -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities (32,686) (33,398) -------- -------- Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 51,041 (7,400) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 51,625 59,775 of the year Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,739 (750) -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the 104,405 51,625 year -------- -------- Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005 1 Basis of preparation These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') and IFRIC interpretations endorsed by the European Union and those parts of the Companies Acts, 1963 to 2005 applicable to companies reporting under IFRS. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of land and buildings, available for sale investments, and financial assets and liabilities held for trading. The Group's date of transition to IFRS is 4 January 2004. The comparative figures have been restated to reflect IFRS, except where otherwise required or permitted by IFRS 1, First Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards. The financial information set out in this document does not constitute full statutory financial statements but has been derived from the Group financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2005 (referred to as the 2005 financial statements). The 2005 financial statements have been audited and have received an unqualified audit report. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 28 February 2006 and signed on its behalf by MJ Walsh, JJ Moloney and GJ Meagher. 2 Segment information Primary reporting format - business segments At 31 December 2005 the Group is organised into three main business segments: - Consumer Foods - Food Ingredients - Agribusiness and Property The segment results for the year ended 31 December 2005 are as follows: Consumer Food Agribusiness 2005 Foods Ingredients and Property Unallocated Group €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Total gross segment revenue 493,667 1,215,559 239,826 - 1,949,052 Inter-segment revenue (85) (108,271) (10,684) - (119,040) -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- Revenue 493,582 1,107,288 229,142 - 1,830,012 -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- Operating profit pre exceptional items 27,139 42,746 10,684 - 80,569 Exceptional (11,860) (2,649) (1,160) 14,559 (1,110) items -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- 15,279 40,097 9,524 14,559 79,459 -------- -------- -------- ------- Finance income and costs (18,090) Share of profits of joint ventures ventures and associates 551 (116) 497 - 932 -------- Profit before tax 62,301 Tax (657) -------- Profit for the year 61,644 -------- The segment results for the year ended 1 January 2005 are as follows: Consumer Food Agribusiness 2004 Foods Ingredients and Property Unallocated Group €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 €'000 Total gross 458,103 1,195,646 236,492 - 1,890,241 segment revenue Inter-segment revenue (6,979) (120,493) (9,124) - (136,596) ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Revenue 451,124 1,075,153 227,368 - 1,753,645 ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating profit 27,906 46,440 11,911 - 86,257 pre exceptional items Exceptional items 2,594 - 1,099 (798) 2,895 ------- -------- -------- -------- -------- 30,500 46,440 13,010 (798) 89,152 ------- -------- -------- -------- Finance income and costs (5,723) Share of losses of joint ventures and associates (1,671) (152) 300 - (1,523) -------- Profit before tax 81,906 Tax (8,386) -------- Profit for year from 73,520 continuing operations Discontinued operations (1,601) - - - (1,601) -------- Profit for the year 71,919 -------- 3 Exceptional items 2005 2004 Notes €'000 €'000 Foreign currency translation (a) 3,931 (798) (Loss) / profit on sale or termination of operations (b) (331) 3,693 Restructuring cost (c) (15,669) - Profit on sale of quoted investments (d) 10,959 - ------- ------- (1,110) 2,895 Finance cost - cancellation of preferred securities (note 4) (5,304) - Income taxes (e) 6,935 - ------- ------- 521 2,895 ------- ------- (a) The foreign currency translation gain arises on the repayment of loans between fellow subsidiaries. Under IFRS, for 2005, loans between fellow subsidiaries do not qualify as part of the net investment and therefore any gains or losses on these loans are recognised in the income statement. (b) This represents the revision of losses arising in prior years on disposals, restructuring and termination of operations. (c) The restructuring cost relates to costs of rationalisation programmes carried out mainly in the Consumer Foods and Food Ingredients divisions in Ireland. (d) During the year, the Group benefited from the exchange of shares held in Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society Limited for shares in IAWS Group plc. The profit arises from the subsequent sale of these shares. (e) A taxation benefit arising from the disposal of certain US operations in prior years, which previously had not been recognised in the financial statements, has now been finalised. This has given rise to a gain, which by virtue of its scale and nature, has been separately disclosed as a non-recurring exceptional item in the financial statements. 4 Finance income and costs (a) Finance income 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Interest income (i) 4,209 3,033 --------- ------- (b) Finance costs - pre exceptional 2005 *2004 €'000 €'000 Interest expense - Bank borrowings repayable within five years (10,291) (3,970) - Bank borrowings repayable after five years - (3,779) - Senior notes - (917) - Finance lease (109) (90) --------- ------- (10,400) (8,756) Finance cost of preferred securities and preference shares (6,595) (10,387) --------- ------- Total finance costs - pre exceptional (ii) (16,995) (19,143) --------- ------- Finance costs - exceptional Cancellation of preferred securities (iii) (5,304) - --------- ------- Total finance costs (ii) (22,299) (19,143) --------- ------- * The Group has availed of the option under IFRS 1 to implement IAS 32 and IAS 39 only in respect of the 2005 figures and not the comparative period. The figures for 2004 above include the finance cost of preferred securities and preference shares for comparability purposes only. (i) Interest income consists mainly of interest on a Stg£35 million subordinated secured loan note granted by The Cheese Company Holdings Limited in 2004, representing part proceeds on the sale by the Group of a 75% interest in its UK hard cheese business. (ii) The comparative figures for the year ended 1 January 2005 have been restated in accordance with IFRS, with the exception of IAS 32 and IAS 39, which were implemented from 2 January 2005. As a result, interest on preferred securities and preference shares is shown as an interest charge in the year ended 31 December 2005, and as non-equity minority interest in the 2004 comparative numbers. On a comparable basis the net financing costs, pre exceptional item, for 2005 was €12.8 million compared to €16.1 million for 2004. (iii) On 15 June 2005 the Group prepaid the US$100 million 7.99% cumulative guaranteed preferred securities, giving rise to a cost of €5.3 million, which has been disclosed as an exceptional item. 5 Dividends The dividends paid in 2005 and 2004 were €15.6 million (5.36 cent per share) and €14.8 million (5.10 cent per share) respectively. An interim dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2005 of 2.27 cent per share was paid during the year. A final dividend of 3.24 cent per share, amounting to a total dividend in respect of 2005 of €16.1 million (5.51 cent per share), is to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting on 16 May 2006. These financial statements do not reflect this final dividend payable. 6 Earnings per share Basic 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company 61,327 61,119 --------- ---------- Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 291,469,902 290,617,359 --------- ---------- Basic earnings per share (cent per share) 21.04 21.03 --------- ---------- Diluted 2005 2004 Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 291,469,902 290,617,359 Adjustments for - share options 1,134,139 1,532,995 --------- ---------- Adjusted weighted average number of ordinary shares 292,604,041 292,150,354 --------- ---------- Diluted earnings per share (cent per share) 20.96 20.92 --------- ---------- Adjusted 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company 61,327 61,119 Exceptional items (521) (1,294) --------- ---------- 60,806 59,825 --------- ---------- Adjusted earnings per share (cent per share) 20.86 20.59 --------- ---------- 7 Borrowings 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Borrowings due within one year 330 3,509 Borrowings due after one year 319,727 198,682 Less: Cash and cash equivalents (104,405) (51,625) -------- ------- Net Group borrowings as presented in the 215,652 150,566 consolidated balance sheet Prior period non-equity minority interest - 110,384 (see note below) -------- ------- Group borrowings on a comparable basis 215,652 260,950 -------- ------- The prior year comparative figures have been restated in line with the Group's transition to IFRS on 4 January 2004, with the exception of IAS 32 and IAS 39, which were implemented from 2 January 2005. This impacts the presentation of net borrowings whereby the Group's preference shares and preferred securities are shown as part of borrowings in 2005 and as part of non-equity minority interest in prior years. The borrowings figure for 2005 above includes €38 million cumulative redeemable preference shares, the US$100 million 7.99% preferred securities were cancelled during 2005. 8 Cash generated from operations 2005 2004 €'000 €'000 Profit for the year 61,644 71,919 Non-cash restructuring costs 2,172 - Loss on disposal/termination of operations - 156 Share of result of associates (932) 1,523 Income taxes 657 8,386 Depreciation 23,518 25,030 Amortisation 3,313 2,558 Cost of share options 161 76 Exchange losses 196 634 Exchange gains - exceptional (3,931) - Gain on disposal of investments (10,959) - Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment (2,509) (1,849) Interest income (4,209) (3,274) Interest expense 22,299 8,997 Amortisation of government grants received (1,424) (1,228) --------- ------- Net profit before changes in working capital 89,996 112,928 Change in net working capital Increase in inventory (5,501) (10,498) Decrease/(increase) in short term receivables 35,419 (1,807) Increase/(decrease) in short term liabilities 35,849 (17,176) Increase in provisions 7,142 - --------- ------- Cash generated from operations 162,905 83,447 --------- ------- This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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