Final Results
RJB Mining PLC
6 March 2001
RJB MINING PLC
PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2000 (AUDITED)
RJB Mining PLC, the UK's leading coal mining company, today announces its
preliminary results for the year ended 31 December 2000.
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
Turnover 705,185 699,249
Profit/(loss) before tax after exceptional items 17,761* (130,029)
Earnings/(loss) per share 10.1 pence (64.7 pence)
* Profit before taxation includes £53.3 million in respect of UK Coal
Operating Aid.
* Net cash inflow before financing and dividends of £52.8 million
(1999:£25.2 million) excluding UK Coal Operating Aid.
* Final dividend of 5.0p per share (1999: 4.5p per share) making 10.0p
per share for the full year (1999: 7.5p per share).
* Open market valuation of UK property assets £44.2 million above book
value.
Commenting on the results, John Robinson, Chairman of RJB Mining, said:
Demand over the next few years is strong and underpinned by the UK coal
operating aid. Our focus continues to be on unit cost of production so that
we are competitive with international coal and can deliver real value for
shareholders.
The coal market is in better shape than for some time. We are convinced that
UK coal will continue to play a long term strategic and significant role in
the generation of power for the nation.
We intend to maximise returns on all our assets and are actively managing the
land portfolio by developing those sites where value can be added at minimal
risk and disposing of land that is surplus to requirements.
For further information, please contact:
RJB Mining PLC Today 0207 457 2345
John Robinson, Chairman
Gordon McPhie, Acting Chief Executive Thereafter 01302 751751
Gavin Anderson & Company
Liz Morley 0207 457 2345
Felicity Caton
PRELIMINARY RESULTS STATEMENT
Results
In the year to 31 December 2000 net cash inflow from operations was £82.2
million (1999: £84.8 million), resulting in a cash inflow of £52.8 million
(1999: £25.2 million) before financing and dividends. The major factor in
this cash generation was the sale of £65.5 million of coal from stocks.
The Group has reported a profit before tax for the year of £17.8 million
including a £53.3 million credit in respect of UK Coal Operating Aid. The cash
generation noted above excludes any cash from UK Coal Operating Aid which was
received in full in February 2001. (For 1999 the Group reported a profit
before tax and exceptional items of £11.0 million. Exceptional items
comprised an asset impairment of £135.6 million, redundancy costs of £11.2
million, Inland Revenue interest of £1.0 million and a release of interest
provision for additional consideration of £6.7 million).
Dividends
The Board is recommending a final dividend of 5.0 pence per share (1999: 4.5
pence per share), giving a total dividend of 10.0 pence per share for the year
(1999: 7.5 pence per share).
Trading
Turnover for the year increased to £705.2 million (1999: £699.2 million) with
the trading increase coming from the incorporation of a full years sales from
CIM Resources in Australia. Coal sales volumes were 22.2 million tonnes in the
UK (1999: 22.5 million tonnes) and 2.0 million tonnes in Australia (1999: 1.7
million tonnes for the full year). The market for UK coal has been stronger
than generally expected due to the increase in prices of competitor fuels and
the reduction in nuclear power output.
Our coal production in the UK was reduced to 19.1 million tonnes in 2000
(1999: 22.5 million tonnes) in the year. Underground mine production was 15.2
million tonnes (1999: 17.5 million tonnes), whilst our surface mining
operations produced 3.9 million tonnes, (1999: 5.0 million tonnes). Reductions
in production were planned for 2000 because of the historically low price of
international traded coal in 1999 (the price has since improved by over 40%),
and the forecast reduction in size of the UK coal market.
Underground mine production was reduced at Ellington and Clipstone due to the
action taken to stop development work in 1999. Development work was restarted
in the year, resulting in increased costs of £19.2 million. Clipstone
returned to full production in the first quarter of 2001, whilst Ellington is
due to be back in full production in April. Harworth and Maltby collieries
experienced difficult geological conditions through much of the second half.
The Selby complex experienced some difficult geological conditions during the
year, and in November flooding of the Yorkshire Electricity sub-station
supplying power reduced output. On the positive front Daw Mill colliery
improved production in the second half of 2000, increasing production by 0.5
million tonnes compared to 1999.
In the second half of the year heavy and prolonged rainfall affected the
majority of surface mine sites, reducing production and resulting in increased
operating costs at some sites where action needed to be taken to prevent
flooding. Fuel costs escalated sharply in the year leading to increased
operating and distribution costs. Surface mine results benefited from cost
recoveries of £4.9 million from the DTI, under the agreement for the purchase
of English Coal in 1994.
Monckton Coke and Chemicals sales were £16.7 million (1999: £16.8 million)
principally into the very competitive coke market. The business is currently
performing at a small loss, but we have seen a recent improvement in market
conditions.
Sales of coal reduced UK stocks by 2.6 million tonnes in the period to a level
of 1.3 million tonnes at 31 December 2000 (1999: 3.9 million tonnes), reducing
working capital requirements and generating a strong positive cash flow.
The Australian operations experienced difficult trading conditions with the
oversupply of both coking and thermal coal continuing in Asia and resulting in
price reductions in April 2000. The trading environment improved towards the
end of the year with price increases being anticipated for 2001.
UK Coal Operating Aid Scheme
The receipt of aid under the UK Coal Operating Aid Scheme was delayed into
2001 due to the time taken by the European Commission approval process.
It is a condition that aid will only be paid to those undertakings that reduce
cost, in line with proposed mine business plans.
UK Coal Operating Aid amounts due in respect of 2000 have been accrued for and
separately identified within income in the report and accounts. As the income
had not been received by the balance sheet date, it is shown as a debtor
falling due within one year.
Property Valuation
The Group commissioned Fuller Peiser to carry out a valuation of land and
property assets in the UK in 2000. The valuation resulted in an open market
valuation of £95.1 million, in respect of UK land and buildings excluding the
colliery land and buildings. Further details of the valuation, which was
£44.2 million above net book value, are attached.
Directors
Richard Budge stepped down as Chief Executive of RJB Mining on 27 February
2001. On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Richard for his
outstanding contribution to both the development of the Company and the UK
coal industry. Gordon McPhie has been appointed Acting Chief Executive.
Outlook
The Group has contracts for this year's production at prices similar to those
achieved in 2000. The majority of our contracts are medium term in nature and
were agreed between 1998 and 2000, at prices reflecting a premium to the
prices for internationally traded coal which had been trading at historic lows
during that period. Increases in prices in the second half of 2000 have only
now brought international spot prices into line with our average price per
tonne. In summary, the market is in much better shape for us.
We will focus attention on unit cost of production, with our Total Productive
Mining initiative helping to energise our drive for better efficiencies and
greater effectiveness throughout our production operations.
In the longer term we believe that UK coal will continue to play a strategic
and significant role in the generation of power for the nation.
J H Robinson Chairman
UK Land and Buildings Valuation
During the year, surveyors Fuller Peiser prepared open market and asset
valuations for our UK land and buildings assets, in accordance with the RICS
Appraisal and Valuation Manual published by the Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors. Open market values are assessed based on existing conditions and
planning approvals. A summary of the valuation of UK Land and Buildings
excluding colliery land and buildings is shown below.
Open market value Costs Open market
before deduction of deducted value after
costs deduction of costs
£ £ £
Disposal points 15,568,697 6,044,271 9,524,426
Surface mines 97,727,023 18,476,664 79,250,359
Other operational
properties 10,634,928 4,332,928 6,302,000
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Total 123,930,648 28,853,863 95,076,785
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The costs deducted from the valuation largely comprise the costs of
restoration and closure, remediation and aftercare included within the
provisions for liabilities and charges disclosed in the annual Group financial
statements. In the Group financial statements, the UK freehold land and
buildings (net book value at 31 December 2000, £79.7 million) comprises the
disposal points, surface mines and other operational properties. Land and
buildings at collieries, which are excluded from the above valuation, are
included in the total value of mines and surface works, which also includes
the value of underground equipment and development.
The valuation assumes a willing buyer and seller, and a reasonable period for
the sale to take place. It is based upon current use and planning consents
and does not take into account any added value that may arise should this
change. However, a large proportion of the assets are in operational use and
their value cannot be realised without an impact on the core activities of the
business.
The valuation excludes any taxation or clawback liability that would be
incurred on the sale of these land assets at the estimated market value.
Our aim is to maximise returns on all assets under our management and create
increased shareholder value. This will best be achieved through a combination
of active management of our existing rental and lease portfolio, development
of those sites where we see value can be added with minimal risk exposure and
disposal of surplus assets.
PRODUCTION STATISTICS
2000 1999
Deep Mines Million tonnes Million tonnes
Calverton 0.0 0.2
Clipstone 0.3 0.5
Daw Mill 1.9 1.4
Ellington 0.2 0.8
Harworth 0.9 1.6
Kellingley 1.5 1.4
Maltby 0.9 1.3
Prince of Wales 1.3 1.3
Riccall Combine 1.1 1.7
Rossington 0.7 0.9
Stillingfleet 1.9 2.0
Thoresby 1.7 1.7
Welbeck 1.4 1.2
Wistow 1.4 1.5
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15.2 17.5
Surface mines 3.9 5.0
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TOTAL 19.1 22.5
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CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
For the year ended 31 December
Group Group
Note 2000 1999
£'000 £'000
Turnover 2 705,185 699,249
Cost of sales (720,205) (655,427)
Exceptional items -
redundancy release/(charge) 2,671 (11,221)
Impairment in value of
colliery assets - (135,554)
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Total cost of sales (717,534) (802,202)
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Gross loss (12,349) (102,953)
UK Coal Operating Aid 53,342 -
Other operating
income & expenses 3 (18,531) (20,022)
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Operating profit/(loss) 22,462 (122,975)
Share of loss of associate - (21)
Profit on sale of land and
buildings 3,644 -
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Profit/(loss) on ordinary
activities before
interest and taxation 26,106 (122,996)
Interest receivable and
similar income 4 4,366 3,893
Interest payable
and similar charges 5 (12,711) (16,631)
Exceptional interest 5 - 5,705
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Net interest (8,345) (7,033)
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Profit/(loss) on
ordinary activities
before taxation 17,761 (130,029)
Taxation 7 (3,757) 35,573
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Profit/(loss) on
ordinary activities
after taxation 14,004 (94,456)
Equity minority interest 777 152
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Profit/(loss) for
the financial year 14,781 (94,304)
Dividend 8 (14,584) (10,938)
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Retained profit/
(loss sustained)
for the year 197 (105,242)
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Earnings per ordinary share 10.1p (64.7p)
All amounts above relate to continuing operations. There is no material
difference between the profit/(loss) on ordinary activities before taxation
and the retained profit/(loss) for the year stated above, and their
historical cost equivalents
Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses
For the year ended 31 December
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
Profit/(loss) for the financial year 14,781 (94,304)
Release of provision for potential
additional consideration - 18,919
Exchange adjustments (1,337) 467
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Total recognised gains and losses
for the financial year 13,444 (74,918)
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BALANCE SHEETS
As at 31 December Note Group Group Company Company
2000 1999 2000 1999
Restated
(Note 1)
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
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ASSETS
Fixed assets
Tangible assets 502,121 556,734 - -
Investments - in subsidiaries - - 21,239 20,125
- other 40 79 - -
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502,161 556,813 21,239 20,125
Current assets
Stocks 77,693 144,446 - -
Debtors: amounts
falling due
after one year 3,183 2,451 594,835 594,835
Debtors: amounts
falling due
within one year 158,529 94,350 158,479 371,535
Cash at bank and
in hand 12 25,412 35,906 13,063 16,918
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264,817 277,153 766,377 983,288
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Total assets 766,978 833,966 787,616 1,003,413
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LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital 1,458 1,458 1,458 1,458
Share premium account 290,872 290,872 290,872 290,872
Special reserve account 18,919 18,919 191,847 191,847
Capital redemption reserve 257 257 257 257
Profit and loss account 41,705 42,845 72,854 81,503
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Shareholders' funds,
attributable
to equity interests 10 353,211 354,351 557,288 565,937
Equity minority interest 1,224 920 - -
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Capital employed 354,435 355,271 557,288 565,937
Provisions for liabilities
and charges 11 271,974 279,765 - -
Creditors: amounts
falling due
after more than one year 14,198 23,139 - -
Creditors: amounts
falling due
within one year 126,371 175,791 230,328 437,476
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412,543 478,695 230,328 437,476
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Total funds employed 766,978 833,966 787,616 1,003,413
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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
For the year ended 31 December 2000 1999
£'000 £'000
Operating activities
Net cash inflow from continuing
operating activities 82,223 84,751
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Returns on investments and
servicing of finance
Interest paid on bank borrowings (740) (1,779)
Interest paid on hire purchase
and finance leases (2,150) (4,360)
Interest paid on corporation tax (2,644) -
Interest paid on discounted receivables - (1,289)
Loan issue costs - (2,025)
Interest received 4,246 3,959
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Net cash outflow from returns
on investments
and servicing of finance (1,288) (5,494)
Taxation (6,166) (20,118)
Capital expenditure and financial investment
Development expenditure (11,660) (9,289)
Purchase of fixed assets (16,011) (23,262)
Receipts from sale of investments 32 -
Receipts from sale of fixed assets 5,628 1,723
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(22,011) (30,828)
Acquisitions and disposals
Purchase of subsidiary undertakings - (5,469)
Net cash acquired with subsidiary
undertakings - 2,361
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- (3,108)
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Cash inflow before financing
and dividends 52,758 25,203
Equity dividends paid (13,845) (10,176)
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Cash inflow before use of 38,913 15,027
liquid resources and financing
Net cash inflow before financing 38,913 15,027
Financing
Repayment of bank borrowings (28,733) (4,080)
Hire purchase and finance lease
capital repaid (20,419) (26,238)
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Net cash (outflow) from financing (49,152) (30,318)
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(Decrease) in cash (10,239) (15,291)
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT TO NET CASH INFLOW FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
for the year ended 31 December
2000 1999
Restated
£'000 £'000
Continuing Activities
Operating profit/(loss) 22,462 (122,975)
Depreciation on tangible fixed assets 62,281 63,519
Net charge for surface mine
development and restoration assets 16,581 5,317
Loss on disposal of plant and machinery 426 6,904
Decrease/(increase) in stocks 66,750 (917)
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (12,880) 83,037
(Decrease) in creditors (20,055) (85,688)
Impairment in colliery values - 135,554
UK Coal Operating Aid Receivable (53,342) -
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Net cash inflow from continuing
operating activities 82,223 84,751
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RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH FLOW TO MOVEMENT IN NET DEBT
At 1 January Exchange Other non At 31
2000 Cash flow adjustment cash changes December
2000
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Cash at bank 35,906 (10,239) (255) - 25,412
Bank borrowings (29,074) 28,733 253 (713)* (801)
Hire purchase and
finance leases (39,591) 20,419 - - (19,172)
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(32,759) 38,913 (2) (713) 5,439
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* FRS4 issue costs
1. Accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable
Accounting Standards in the United Kingdom, modified to include the true and
fair override in accounting for goodwill arising on acquisition where an
associate becomes a subsidiary. The accounting policies have been applied
consistently, except that, following the introduction of FRS 15 'Tangible
fixed assets', assets relating to deferred surface mine expenditure and
restoration and closure costs created in previous years and shown as debtors
have now been reclassified as fixed assets. The comparative figures for 1999
have therefore been re-stated, resulting in a transfer from debtors to fixed
assets at 31 December 1999 of £72.2 million. This change has no impact on the
profit and loss account for the year or for the previous year.
Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the historical cost
convention. Long-term debtors and long-term provisions have been discounted to
reflect their net present value.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2000
2. Segmental and geographical analysis
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
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Turnover
Continuing operations:
Coal sales - Deep Mines 513,405 521,429
Coal sales - Surface Mines 138,460 136,229
Surface mine contract mining
and associated activities 9,628 10,922
Manufactured fuel and
combined heat and power 16,700 16,818
Australia - coal sales 24,357 11,551
Property activities 2,635 2,300
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705,185 699,249
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Geographical analysis by destination
United Kingdom 676,480 683,010
European Community Countries 764 285
Rest of Europe 3,584 4,403
Asia-Pacific 24,357 11,551
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705,185 699,249
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Profit/(loss) before taxation
(see note below)
Continuing operations:
Coal sales - Deep Mines 15,768 (134,286)
Coal sales - Surface Mines 10,309 7,788
Surface mines contract mining
and associated activities 142 1,932
Manufactured fuel and combined
heat and power (647) (33)
Australia - coal sales 138 112
- hedging losses (1,744) -
Property activities - rentals and
ongoing 1,062 1,525
- profit/(loss)
on sales* 1,078 (13)
Share of loss of associate - (21)
Net interest payable (8,345) (7,033)
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Profit/(loss) before taxation 17,761 (130,029)
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Net assets/(liabilities)
Continuing operations:
Deep Mines 283,884 316,169
Surface Mines (32,931) (32,903)
Surface mines contract
mining and associated activities 6,756 9,252
Manufactured fuel and combined
heat and power 3,878 5,166
Australia 15,024 16,604
Property activities 79,720 80,338
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356,331 394,625
Unallocated net assets/(liabilities):
Dividend payable (7,335) (6,596)
Net debt and finance leases 5,439 (32,759)
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354,435 355,271
Note: Prior year segmentation has been restated to conform with the
current year presentation
* After allocation of £2.6 million to surface mining in 2000.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2000
3. Other operating income and expenses
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
Administrative expenses 18,869 20,729
Other operating income (338) (707)
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Other operating income & expenses 18,531 20,022
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Due to the nature of the Group's business, distribution expenses are
treated as a part of cost of sales.
4. Interest receivable and similar income
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
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Interest receivable from short-term deposits 4,246 3,893
Other - discounting of long-term receivables 120 -
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4,366 3,893
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5. Interest payable and similar charges
2000 1999
Before exceptional items £'000 £'000
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On bank loans, overdrafts and other
loans repayable within 5 years 612 1,775
Amortisation of loan issue costs (FRS4) 713 355
On finance leases and hire purchase,
repayable within 5 years 1,589 3,118
On finance leases and hire purchase,
repayable after 5 years 818 903
Other - discounting of long term receivables - 45
- discounting of other receivables 125 1,289
- unwinding of discount
on provisions (note 11) 8,854 9,146
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12,711 16,631
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Exceptional items
Interest payable to Inland Revenue - 985
Interest provision for potential
additional consideration - (6,690)
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- (5,705)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2000
6. Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities
before taxation
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
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Profit/(loss) on ordinary activities
before taxation is stated after crediting:
Rent receivable 2,635 2,300
And after charging:
Loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
- plant and equipment 426 6,891
Depreciation - tangible owned assets 44,036 48,594
Depreciation for assets held under
hire purchase and finance leases 18,245 14,925
Net charge for surface mine development
and restoration assets 16,581 5,317
Auditors' remuneration (Company £50,000,
1999: £50,000) 307 301
7. Taxation
2000 1999
£'000 £'000
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On ordinary activities
United Kingdom corporation tax at 30%
(1999: 30.25%)
Current (16,510) 427
Deferred 3,043 3,151
Overseas taxation 575 61
Under/(over) provision in respect
of prior years:
Current 411 (3,296)
Deferred (1,659) -
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(14,140) 343
On exceptional items
United Kingdom corporation
tax at 30% (1999: 30.25%)
Current 17,096 (4,445)
Deferred 801 (31,471)
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17,897 (35,916)
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3,757 (35,573)
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UK corporation tax on exceptional items in 2000 relates to release of
redundancy (£801,000), Coal Operating Aid (£16,003,000) and profit on disposal
of fixed assets (£1,093,000). The tax charges on exceptional items in 1999
related to the impairment in colliery valuation and redundancy costs
(£35,916,000).
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2000
8. Dividends
2000 2000 1999 1999
per share £'000 per share £'000
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Interim 5.0p 7,292 3.0p 4,375
Final 5.0p 7,292 4.5p 6,563
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10.0p 14,584 7.5p 10,938
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The number of shares in issue at 31 December 2000 was 145,847,273
(1999: 145,847,273).
Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend of 5.0 pence per
share (1999: 4.5 pence per share) will be paid on 23 May 2001 to
shareholders on the register at 20 April 2001. The total dividend
recommended for the year is 10.0 pence per share (1999: 7.5 pence per
share).
9. Earnings per share
Earnings per share have been based on the weighted average number of
shares in issue and ranking for dividend, being 145,847,273 (1999:
145,847,273) and on the profit/(loss) after taxation and minority
interests.
There is no difference between basic and diluted earnings per share.
10. Reconciliation of movements in shareholders' funds
Group Group Company Company
2000 1999 2000 1999
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Profit/(loss) for the
financial year 14,781 (94,304) 5,935 (57,919)
Dividends (note 8) (14,584) (10,938) (14,584) (10,938)
Exchange differences (1,337) 467 - -
Release of provision
for potential
additional consideration - 18,919 - -
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Movement in shareholders'
funds (1,140) (85,856) (8,649) (68,857)
Opening shareholders'
funds 354,351 440,207 565,937 634,794
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Closing shareholders'
funds 353,211 354,351 557,288 565,937
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2000
11. Provisions for liabilities and charges
Group
As at Created Released Utilised Unwinding At
1 January in year in year in year of discount 31 December
2000 2000
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
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Employer and
public
liabilities 26,977 7,647 - (7,824) 1,263 28,063
Surface
damage 44,810 7,587 (727) (11,037) 1,344 41,977
Concessionary
fuel 29,174 - - (1,127) 1,950 29,997
Claims 8,063 3,188 (290) (5,505) - 5,456
Restoration &
closure costs
- surface
mines 89,525 4,570 (3,428) (5,310) 2,685 88,042
Restoration &
closure costs
deep mines -
shaft treatment
and pit top 36,448 168 (157) (1,860) 957 35,556
spoil heaps 11,842 - - (687) 344 11,499
pumping
costs 14,855 115 - (264) - 14,706
redundancy 3,882 - (2,671) (1,211) - -
Ground/groundwater
contamination 10,403 - - - 311 10,714
Gas plant
decommissioning 229 - - (6) - 223
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276,208 23,275 (7,273) (34,831) 8,854 266,233
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Deferred
taxation 3,557 2,184 - - - 5,741
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279,765 25,459 (7,273) (34,831) 8,854 271,974
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12.Cash at bank and in hand
2000 2000 1999 1999
Change Change
in year in year
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Monies deposited
to cover insurance
requirements 33,437 637 32,800 (4,900)
Other cash
balances (8,025) (11,131)* 3,106 (10,391)*
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25,412 (10,494) 35,906 (15,291)
* Includes £255,000 (1999: £nil) of exchange differences.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the year ended 31 December 2000
13. Report under S240 Companies Act 1985
The figures and financial information for the years ended 31 December 1999
and 2000 do not constitute the statutory financial statements for those years.
The financial statements for the year ended 31 December 1999 have been
delivered to the Registrar of Companies and included the auditor's
report which was unqualified and did not contain a statement under either
Section 237(2) or 237(3) of the Companies Act 1985. The financial
statements for the year ended 31 December 2000 have not yet been delivered
to the Registrar of Companies, although the auditors have reported on
them. Their report was unqualified. Their report did not contain a
statement under either Section 237(2) or 237(3) of the Companies Act 1985.