Correction: Full-Year Results & Notice of AGM

RNS Number : 3144H
Zambeef Products PLC
02 December 2020
 

The following amendment has been made to the 'Full-Year Results and Notice of AGM' announcement released on 2 December 2020 at 8:31am under RNS No 2504H.

 

“The Group’s AGM will be held on the 24th of December 2020 via Zoom at 10.00am (Zambian time).”

 

All other details remain unchanged.

 

The full amended text is shown below.

 

 

2nd December 2020

 

 

 

Zambeef Products plc

("Zambeef" or the "Group")

 

Full-year results for the year ended 30 September 2020 and Notice of AGM

 

Zambeef (AIM: ZAM), the fully integrated cold chain foods and retail business with operations in Zambia, Nigeria and Ghana, today announces its audited results for the year ended 30 September 2020.

 

Financial Highlights

Figures in 000's

 

2020

2019

%

 

2020

2019

%

 

 

ZMW

ZMW

 

USD

USD

Revenue

 

3,875,104

3,134,967

23.6%

 

239,648

254,462

-5.9%

Cost of sales

 

(2,659,482)

(2,053,420)

29.5%

 

(164,470)

(166,674)

-1.3%

Gross profit

 

1,215,622

1,081,547

12.4%

 

75,178

87,788

-14.4%

Administrative expenses

 

(1,005,091)

(920,338)

9.2%

 

(62,158)

(74,703)

-16.8%

Operating profit

 

210,531

161,209

30.6%

 

13,020

13,085

-0.5%

Finance costs

 

(92,322)

(82,790)

11.5%

 

(5,709)

(6,720)

-15.0%

Exchange losses

 

(137,705)

(36,730)

274.9%

 

(8,516)

(2,981)

185.7%

Share of loss equity accounted investment

 

(3,177)

(3,036)

4.6%

 

(197)

(246)

-19.9%

Profit before taxation

 

(22,673)

38,653

-158.7%

 

(1,402)

3,138

-144.7%

Taxation charge

 

(112,957)

(2,780)

3963.2%

 

(6,986)

(226)

2991.2%

Group income for the year from continuing operations

 

(135,630)

35,873

-478.1%

 

(8,388)

2,912

-388.0%

Profit/(Loss) from discontinued operations

 

33,435

(17,379)

 292.4%

 

2,068

(1,411)

246.6%

Group income for the year

 

(102,195)

18,494

-652.6%

 

(6,320)

1,501

-521.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA*

 

435,803

224,904

  93.8%

 

26,951

18,255

47.6%

Gross Profit Margin

 

31.4%

34.50%

 

 

31.4%

34.50%

 

EBITDA Margin

 

11.2%

7.2%

 

 

11.2%

7.2%

 

Debt/Equity (Gearing)

 

20.95%

27.30%

 

 

20.95%

27.30%

 

Debt-To-EBITDA

 

1.83

3.94

-53.6%

 

1.47

3.68

-60.0%

                   

 

*EBITDA is defined as Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortisation, fair value adjustments, loss of equity accounted investments, loss on disposal and net unrealised foreign exchange losses.

 

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

 

The financial year ended 30th September 2020 ("YE 2020") was characterised by a difficult operating and economic environment due to adverse macro-economic fundamentals and the Covid-19 pandemic. The Zambian Kwacha weakened by 54% against the USD, resulting in high inflation and reduced customer spending.

 

The Group also experienced challenges stemming from reduced electricity supply because of continued load-shedding, resulting in high diesel generator fuel expenditure and repairs and maintenance costs. This, coupled with a 49% increase in the electricity tariff at the beginning of the calendar year, significantly increased operational costs and eroded margins.

 

Despite the challenges noted above, Zambeef posted an operating profit of ZMW210.5 million (USD13.0 million), a 30.6% growth in Kwacha terms and 0.5% reduction in US Dollar terms, compared with ZMW161.2 million (USD13 million) in 2019. The Group's strong underlying performance was driven by growth in the Stockfeed, Dairy and Beef divisions. The Groups achievement, in the face of challenging operational and economic headwinds, demonstrates its strength as a diversified and vertically integrated operation.

 

KEY FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue and gross profit increased by 24% and 12% respectively in Kwacha terms for the Group due to pricing across most of the divisions despite an increase in input costs. However, due to the depreciation of the Zambian Kwacha, results in USD reduced by 6% and 15% respectively in comparison to 2019.

 

The continued focus on cost control helped deliver a below inflationary increase of 10% from ZMW 921 million in the previous corresponding period to ZMW 1 billion in the period under review.

 

Finance costs reduced by 15% in USD which can be attributed to the net debt reduction following improved operating cashflow generation and Sinazongwe sale proceeds. No new long term debt positions were undertaken by the Group and payments were made towards reducing principal amounts on term debt.

 

The Group ultimately recorded a loss of ZMW 102 million (USD 6.3 million) for 2020 compared to a profit of ZMW 18.5 million (USD 1.5 million) in the previous period. The loss can be mainly attributed to the operating profit growth erosion by foreign exchange losses, financing costs and the impairment of deferred tax.

 

Zambeef's management remains committed to focusing on core divisions to generate cash flow that will be channelled towards deleveraging the business and investing in higher returning projects. Our plans are underpinned by:

Consistent revenue growth through optimising existing retail infrastructure, driving our CCFP and Stockfeed operations;

Continued capital investment in the best performing areas of the business;

Cash generation through improved margins, cost control, working capital management and prudent capital expenditure;

Continued divestment of non-core assets; and

Environmental and food safety improvement projects.

 

Zambeef's management will continue to focus resources on the Group's profitable business divisions, while improving those divisions that need additional attention to ensure that all areas of the business contribute fully to Group profitability.

 

Commenting on these results, Chairman Mr. Michael Mundashi said:

 

"On the back of a challenging 2019 financial year, 2020 followed suit and proved to be an even tougher year for the Zambeef Group. The 2020 financial year was characterised by difficult economic and market conditions that were exacerbated by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite significant growth in the first half of the financial year, macro-economic headwinds - in particular those associated with the Kwacha depreciation - accumulated in the second half and negatively impacted the bottom line financial performance."

 

"The Board believes the key to sustainable growth, while mitigating the effects of economic cycles lies in remaining committed to achieving its strategic priorities. As such, the key focus remains on the core divisions that generate sustainable and strong cash flows, while reducing debt to release cash for reinvestment in higher returning projects.

 

"We expect the macro-economic climate to remain challenging in the 2021 financial year, characterised by an increase in volatility. The country's national debt level remains a threat to macro-economic stability in the short to medium term. We anticipate the COVID-19 pandemic will have minimal impact on our operations in 2021 as Zambia will adjust to living with the virus and resume life under the 'new normal'.

 

"Zambeef continues to de-risk the business by focusing on the reduction of debt to reduce the impact of foreign currency volatility on future earnings. The net debt for the Group declined by 41% in Dollar terms and 10% in Kwacha terms during the 2020 financial year.

 

"The Group is committed to the continued strengthening of its earnings potential and unlocking value through reducing debt levels in the medium term. This will mitigate foreign exchange and interest rate risk exposures, and free up cash for reinvestment in higher returning projects."

 

Copies of Zambeef's Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2020 and Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) will shortly be available on the Group's website.

 

The Group's AGM will be held on the 24th of December 2020 via Zoom at 10.00 a.m. (Zambian time).

 

For further information, please visit www.zambeefplc.com or contact:

 

 

 

Zambeef Products plc

Tel: +260 (0) 211 369003

 

Walter Roodt, Chief Executive Officer

Faith Mukutu, Chief Financial Officer 

 

 

 

Strand Hanson Limited (Nominated & Financial Adviser)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7409 3494

 

James Spinney

 

Ritchie Balmer

 

Rob Patrick

 

 

 

FinnCap (Broker)

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7220 0500

 

Christopher Raggett

 

 

Powerscourt (Financial PR)

Tel: +44 (0)20 7250 1446

 

Nick Dibden

Bethany Johannsen

 

 

Pangaea Securities  Tel: +260 (0) 211 220 707

Ceaser Siwale

Wendy Tembo

 

 

 

About Zambeef Products PLC

The Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness in Zambia and one of the largest in the region, involved in the production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, dairy, eggs, fish, flour and stockfeed; throughout Zambia and the surrounding region, as well as Nigeria and Ghana. The Group also has large cereal row cropping operations (principally maize, soya beans and wheat), with approximately 7,787 hectares of row crops under irrigation, which are planted twice a year and a further 8,694 hectares of rain-fed crops available for planting each year.

 

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014. Upon the publication of this announcement via Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is now considered to be in the public domain.

 

 

 

CHAIRMANS REVIEW

 

It is my pleasure to present to you my inaugural report as Chairman of Zambeef PLC with respect to the financial year ended 30 September 2020.

 

On the back of a challenging 2019 financial year, 2020 followed suit and proved to be an even tougher year for the Zambeef Group. The 2020 financial year was characterised by difficult economic and market conditions that were exacerbated by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite significant growth in the first half of the financial year, macro-economic headwinds, in particular those associated with the Kwacha depreciation, accumulated in the second half and negatively impacted on profitability.

 

The Group generated operating profit of ZMW 210.5million (USD 13.0 million) compared with ZMW 161.2 million (USD 13.1 million) in the prior financial year. Loss before tax was ZMW 22.7 million (USD 1.4 million) compared with a profit before tax of ZMW 38.7 million (USD 3.1 million) achieved in the prior financial year. The loss position is mainly attributed to a deferred tax asset impairment, higher financing and exchange losses following the depreciation of the local currency.

 

The Board believes the key to sustainable growth, while mitigating the effects of adverse economic cycles, lies in remaining committed to achieving its strategic priorities. As such, the key focus remains on the core divisions that generate sustainable and strong cash flows, while reducing debt to release cash for reinvestment in higher returning projects.

 

The Economic Environment

The global economy experienced a deep recession in 2020 as a result of the unprecedented reduction in production output and consumer demand following the slowdown in the first half of the calendar year. This COVID-19 related slowdown took a toll on the Zambian economy, which in turn impacted our customer base.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic, although a health crisis, had far-reaching effects on global trade and transformed social interaction. In the Zambian context, despite proactive and timely monetary and fiscal policy interventions by the government to support the economy, GDP is projected to contract by 4.2% in 2020 and rebound to growth of 1.8% in 2021.

 

The Zambian economy, which was already battling the effects of a high debt burden, cash illiquidity and waning global investor confidence, was left vulnerable when global commodity prices dropped amidst the reduction in global trade following the onset of the pandemic. The sharp depreciation of the local currency that came about as a result of reduced foreign currency inflows had a detrimental effect on the economy. Consumer price inflation closed at 15.7%, 730 basis points above the rate recorded the prior year.

 

As part of our sustainability programme, and to support Government efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, Zambeef, in collaboration with partners, donated food and non-food items worth ZMW 1.2 million. As a Group, we are always proud to be part of the solution to the challenges facing the communities in which we operate.

 

 

Zambeef Debt Position

Zambeef continues to de-risk the business by focussing on the reduction of debt to mitigate the impact of foreign currency volatility on future earnings. The net debt for the Group declined by 41% in Dollar terms and 10% in Kwacha terms during the 2020 financial year. Term debt repayments during the 2020 financial year amounted to USD 8.9 million, reducing the total term debt to USD 18.2 million from USD 27.2 million in the previous financial year. With no new undertakings of debt, this puts the business in a less leveraged position and improves our debt service coverage ratio. However, our exposure to currency risk with our US Dollar denominated debt caused an increase in our term debt balance in Kwacha terms, due to the depreciation of the currency.

 

Divisional Performance review

 

Stockfeed

Stockfeed operations performed well during the year against the backdrop of the 2018/2019 drought and operational headwinds. This division was the largest contributor to operating profit for the Group due to a combination of increased sales volumes, and robust cost management on the back of improved operational efficiencies. The division sold 242,700 tonnes of feed in 2020, compared with 218,769 tonnes in 2019.

 

Retail and Cold Chain Food Products

The combined Retail and Cold Chain Food Products division posted a marginal 1.8% growth in operating profit in Kwacha terms on the back of an 18% growth in revenue. This was despite depressed consumer spending that negatively impacted sales volumes in our retail outlets. Cost pressures due to the depreciation of the Kwacha, continued load shedding and increased electricity tariffs further eroded margins. 

 

Zambeef's chain of 236 retail outlets - both own-brand and within Shoprite supermarkets - remain at the heart of the business, with demand from our customers driving supply. The Group's focus during the 2020 financial year was to optimise our existing retail store performance. For the year ended September 30, 2020, we rolled out four new macro outlets in strategic locations, compared to seven in 2019. We also leveraged Shoprite's growth, opening three new in-store butcheries.

 

Cropping

Cropping division revenue grew 37% from the previous year, despite a reduction in volumes, due to a good summer crop price and translational currency effects. However, the division experienced a sharp escalation in costs resulting from the increase in electricity tariffs and US Dollar denominated costs. Load shedding caused electricity shortages that affected the winter wheat yield as optimal irrigation programmes could not be followed. Despite the challenges, the division contributed positively to Group operating profit.

 

Disposal of Non-Core Assets

The Group entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement with Chenguang Biotech (Zambia) Agri-Dev Limited for the sale of Sinazongwe Farm. The disposal was executed in March 2020 for a cash consideration of USD 10 million. Our Chiawa farm remains listed for sale.

 

Dividend

As a Group, we are steadfast in our dedication to enhancing shareholder value. However, in view of the financial performance and debt levels, the Directors have elected not to pay a dividend for this financial year.

 

 

 

Outlook

We expect the macro-economic climate to remain challenging in the 2021 financial year, characterised by an increase in volatility. The country's national debt level remains a threat to macro-economic stability in the short to medium term.

 

We anticipate the COVID-19 pandemic will have minimal impact on our operations in 2021 as Zambia will adjust to living with the virus and resume life under the 'new normal'.

 

The Group is committed to continued strengthening of its earnings potential and unlocking value through reducing debt levels in the medium term. This will mitigate foreign exchange and, interest rate risk exposures and free up cash for reinvestment in higher returning projects.

 

Acknowledgement

I express my sincere gratitude to my fellow Board members for leading the Group through this challenging year. To our management and staff, I express our utmost appreciation for your dedicated efforts, for producing solid performance, and for exhibiting resilience in challenging and unusual circumstances. The leadership our staff has demonstrated in adhering to safety protocols during this period of the COVID-19 pandemic is highly commendable.

 

As a Board we would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Chair of the Audit Committee, Dr. Lawrence Sikutwa, who will be retiring effective 31st December 2020. His leadership, strong commercial acumen and professionalism will be greatly missed. He has played a significant role in the Group and we all wish him the very best.

 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S REVIEW

 

Overview

The financial year ended 30th September 2020 was characterised by a difficult operating environment because of adverse macro-economic fundamentals, worsened by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

 

COVID-19 negatively impacted economic activity and increased unemployment, which directly affected the number of customers visiting our retail outlets.

 

The Zambian Kwacha weakened 54% against the US Dollar during the financial year, resulting in high inflation and reduced customer spending.

 

The Group also experienced challenges stemming from reduced electricity supply because of continued load shedding, resulting in high diesel generator fuel expenditure and repairs and maintenance costs. This, coupled with a 49% increase in the electricity tariff at the beginning of the calendar year, significantly increased operational costs and eroded margins.

 

Despite the challenges noted above, Zambeef achieved an operating profit of ZMW 210 million (USD 13.02 million), equating to 30.6% growth in Kwacha terms and a 0.5% reduction in US Dollar terms, compared with ZMW 161.2 million (USD 13.09 million) in 2019.

 

Our revenue was ZMW 3.9 billion (USD 239.6 million) and we achieved a gross profit of ZMW 1.22 billion (USD 75.2 million), respectively 23.6% and 12.4% above the prior year in Kwacha terms, but both down by 5.8% and 14.4% in US Dollar terms, respectively.

 

 

The Group's strong underlying performance was driven by growth in the stockfeed, dairy and beef divisions. Management continued driving efficiencies to enable sustained top-line growth while looking for opportunities to optimise costs. Tight management of overhead costs resulted in strong Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA), and improved operational leverage.

 

An increase in foreign exchange losses, particularly in the second half, resulted in an erosion of bottom-line performance. The depreciation of the Kwacha led to increased financing costs and exchange losses on our dollar denominated debt. Further, the impairment charge on a deferred tax asset of ZMW 47 million resulted in the Group posting a loss after tax of ZMW 135.6 million (USD 8.4 million) compared with a profit of ZMW 38.7 million (USD 2.9 million) in the prior financial year, a 478% and 388% reduction in Kwacha and Dollar terms respectively.

 

The Group delivered strong growth in operating profit during the first half of the year, supported by a stable macro-economic environment. The second half of the year saw the Group deliver encouraging results despite the challenging operating and economic environment, which was worsened by COVID-19 lockdowns.

 

The resilient performance demonstrates our strengths as a diversified and vertically integrated business with competitive brands, strong customer relationships, and an experienced management team.

 

Management continued driving efficiencies to enable sustained revenue growth while continuing to optimise costs. Our over-arching focus remains on achieving our long-term strategic objectives as they are the core principles that allowed us to achieve relative success during the financial year under review.

 

Strategic focus

Our strategic focus is to optimise our asset use and maximise returns. Proceeds from the sale of the Sinazongwe Farm and the prospective disposal of the Chiawa farm will enable us to pay down our debt further as we continue de-leveraging. We remain focused on our core businesses, in which we strive to be the best in class.

 

Retail and Cold Chain Food Products (CCFP)

The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and its associated protocols affected footfall in our stores. Despite an increase in revenue, depressed customer spending was evident through volume reductions across most of our product lines. The increase in revenue was mainly driven by price increases and greater sales volume of traded goods. Shoprite in-store butcheries were a source of revenue growth as Shoprite expanded its footprint with three new outlets.

 

High feed prices in the poultry and pork divisions negatively impacted input costs and resulted in margin erosion in some of our product lines. Despite this, the Group continued to grow revenues in the Retail and Cold Chain Food Products (CCFP) division from the prior full-year period. The beef and dairy divisions performed well, aside from some challenges in the supply of product.

 

However, retail and CCFP operating profits increased only marginally, having recorded volume declines in some product lines and cost pressures arising from the depreciation of the Kwacha and increased energy costs.

 

Stockfeed (Novatek)

The division delivered strong operating profit growth of 72.9% in Kwacha terms and 31.7% in US Dollar terms, and maintained margins due to volume growth, pricing and cost optimisation. Maize prices remained high, especially in the first half following the drought experienced in Southern Africa in the 2018/2019 farming season. This, coupled with a weak currency directly impacting input costs, necessitated upward pricing of Novatek products.

 

The poultry sector continues to be an important source of business for Novatek, accounting for 74% of revenue during the year. Export sales volumes continued to grow and were a major contributor to revenue growth, notwithstanding that for a large part of the year only fish feeds could be exported due to a continuing feed export ban.

 

Cropping

In the cropping division, operating profit grew by a marginal 4.7% in Kwacha terms and declined 20% in US Dollar terms due to escalating input costs and insufficient electricity supply. Zambia experienced a good rainfall season and the pricing of summer commodities was favourable. The year saw total production decrease by 7% to 133,547 tonnes, mainly because of a reduction in wheat yields and the impact of the Sinazongwe farm sale.

 

Management continued to manage the risk of disease, with the potential for an outbreak of Bacterial Leaf Streak (BLS) well contained during the winter.

 

Outlook

Zambeef management remains committed to achieving bottom line growth in line with our strategic objective of de-risking the business.

 

However, we expect the volatility in the economy to continue impacting the spending power of our customers.

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way we do business. Although it appears to have been contained in Zambia and the region, any escalations could cause enforced lockdowns, which could negatively impact business. The Group remains committed to implementing and enforcing safety protocols in our outlets and places of work.

 

 

Key Market Indicators

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting Period Monthly Averaged Comparatives

2020

2019

Change

Economy

 

 

 

 

ROE ZMW/USD

ZMW

16.2

12.3

31%

TBS 364day

%

24.5

24.7

-1%

Annual Inflation rate

%

15.7

8.4

87%

Copper

$/Ton

6,610

6,102

8%

 

 

 

 

 

Commodities

 

 

 

 

Maize

$/ton

252

207

22%

Soya Beans

$/ton

382

400

-5%

SE Cake

$/ton

403

442

-9%

Wheat

$/Ton

415

447

-7%

 

 

 

 

 

Input Prices

 

 

 

 

Maize Bran

K/Ton

1,190

1,434

-17%

Broiler Grower

K/50kg

310

242

28%

Pig Grower

K/50Kg

251

200

26%

Layer feed

K/50kg

231

175

32%

Day-old chick

K/DOC

6.8

5.9

15%

 

 

 

 

 

Selling Prices

 

 

 

 

Beef Mixed cut

K/Kg

37.7

36.1

5%

Chicken Frozen

K/Kg

28.2

28.9

-2%

Chicken Live Market

K/Chicken

52.0

38.2

36%

Egg Tray

K/tray of 30 Eggs

35.6

28.0

27%

 

DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE

Table 1 (ZMW) and Table 2 (USD) below provide a summary of the consolidated performance of the key business divisions to EBIT level.

 

 

Table 1: Divisional financial summary in ZMW'000

 

DIVISION

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

2020 ZMW'000

2019 ZMW'000

2020 ZMW'000

2019 ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

Retailing

2,396,313

2,038,675

 243,377

 213,502

 

 

 

 

CCFP

1,516,371

1,388,492

 401,276

 367,657

 

 

 

 

Less InterCo.

(1,399,926)

(1,303,519)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Retail & CCFP

 2,512,758

 2,123,648

 644,653

 581,159

 (535,095)

 (473,415)

 109,558

 107,744

Stockfeed

 1,331,965

 986,075

 255,888

 191,011

 (129,539)

(103,751)

 126,349

 73,092

Cropping

 651,560

 474,202

 266,405

 270,116

 (160,618)

(126,413)

 105,787

 101,082

Others

 203,609

 210,348

 48,676

 39,261

 (25,226)

 (21,930)

 25,226

 15,361

Total

 4,699,892

 3,794,273

 1,215,622

 1,081,547

 (850,478)

(725,509)

 366,920

 297,279

Less: Intra/Inter Group Sales

 (824,788)

 (659,306)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central Overhead

 

 

 

 

 (156,389)

 (136,070)

(156,389)

(136,070)

Group Total

 3,875,104

 3,134,967

1,215,622

 1,081,547

(1,005,091)

 (861,579)

 210,531

 161,209

 

 

 

Table 2: Divisional financial summary in USD'000

 

DIVISION

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

2020 USD'000

2019 USD'000

2020 USD'000

2019 USD'000

2020

USD'000

2019

USD'000

2020

USD'000

2019

USD'000

Retailing

 148,194

165,477

 15,051

17,330

 

 

 

 

CCFP

 93,777

112,703

 24,817

29,842

 

 

 

 

Less InterCo.

 (86,576)

(105,806)

 - 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Retail & CCFP

155,395

172,374

39,868

47,173

 (33,092)

 (38,427)

 6,775

 8,745

Stockfeed

 82,373

80,390

 15,825

 15,503

 (8,011)

 (9,571)

 7,814

 5,933

Cropping

 40,294

38,490

 16,476

 21,925

 (9,933)

 (13,720)

 6,542

 8,205

Others

 12,592

17,074

 3,010

 3,187

 (1,450)

 (1,940)

 1,560

 1,247

Total

 290,654

307,977

 75,178

 87,788

 (52,486)

 (63,658)

 22,691

 24,130

Less: Intra/Inter Group Sales

(51,006)

(53,515)

 - 

 

 

 

 - 

 

Central Overhead

 

 

 - 

 

 (9,672)

 (11,045)

 (9,692)

 (11,045)

Group Total

239,648

254,462

 75,178

 87,788

 (62,158)

 (74,703)

13,020

 13,085

 

 

DIVISIONAL REVIEW

Taking each of our key business areas in turn:

 

Retail and Cold Chain Food Products

 

Table 3 (ZMW) and Table 4 (USD) below show performance of each key business area of the combined Retail and Cold Chain Food Products divisions.

 

Table 3: Retail and Cold Chain Food Products ZMW'000

 

 

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

DIVISION

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

Retailing Zambia

2,177,555

1,853,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retailing West Africa

218,758

184,954

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Retailing

2,396,313

2,038,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCFP

1,516,271

1,388,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less Interco

(1,399,926)

(1,303,519)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Retail & CCFP

2,512,758

2,123,648

644,653

581,159

(535,095)

(473,415)

109,558

107,744

 

Table 4: Retail and Cold Chain Food Products USD'000

 

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

DIVISION

2020

USD'000

2019

USD'000

2020

USD'000

2019

USD'000

2020

USD'000

2019

USD'000

2020

USD'000

2019

USD'000

Retailing Zambia

 134,666

 150,464

 

 

 

 

 

 

Retailing West Africa

 13,528

 15,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Retailing

 148,194

 165,477

 

 

 

 

 

 

CCFP

 93,777

 112,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less InterCo.

 (86,576)

 (105,806)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Retail & CCFP

155,395

 172,374

 39,868

 47,172

 (33,092)

 (38,427)

 6,776

 8,746

 

In line with our strategic focus to fully optimise our existing infrastructure and drive efficiencies through our retail network, we rolled out two new retail outlets in strategic locationsacross Zambia during the year, compared with seven in 2019. Shoprite, in which we operate instore butcheries, expanded by another three retail outlets in Zambia.

 

Net sales in the combined Retail and Cold Chain Food Products (CCFP) divisions increased by 18% to ZMW2,513 million (2019: ZMW2,124 million) in Kwacha terms and decreased by 10% to USD155 million (2019: USD172 million) in US dollar terms. The gross profit margin decreased marginally for a second year in a row, to 25.7% (2019: 27.4%) despite an 11% growth in gross profit in absolute Kwacha terms, due to escalating costs of inputs amid high inflation and the depreciation of the Kwacha. Overheads increased by 14% to ZMW535 million (2019: ZMW473 million) in Kwacha terms, but fell by 14% in US dollar terms to USD33 million (2019: USD38 million).

 

The combined Retail and CCFP divisions generated an EBIT margin of 4.4% (2019: 5.1%). The adverse macro-economic conditions and increased generator fuel costs led to the increase in input costs. Operating profit increased by 1.7% to ZMW110 million (2019: ZMW108 million) in Kwacha terms and decreased by 22.5% to USD6.8 million (2019: USD8.7 million) in US dollar terms.

 

Zambia Retail

Zambia retail revenue increased 17.5% to ZMW2,178 million (2019: ZMW1,854 million) while gross profit increased by 9.7%. However, due to the depreciation in the Kwacha relative to the US dollar, revenue decreased by 10.5% to USD135 million (2019: USD150 million) in US dollar terms.

 

Strong revenue growth was driven by stockfeed, chicken, cooking oil and other traded goods. Difficult trading conditions and disruptions in supply channels resulted in volume declines across most product lines. However, pricing adjustments helped the Retail division offset that volume related revenue decline.

 

West Africa Retail

Optimising operations was the main focus in our West Africa business this past year. Revenue increased 18.3% in Kwacha terms and declined 10% in Dollar terms from ZMW185 million (USD15.0 million) in 2019 to ZMW219 million (USD13.5 million) in 2020. During the period, the overhead costs in Kwacha rose by 23%. West African retail continues 9% to Group retail revenue, and remains profitable. The driver of profitability was mutton and pork sales, which increased, while chicken and beef sales decreased due to supply constraints.

 

Beef

Beef is the largest contributor to revenue in the CCFP division. Beef sales volumes decreased by 1.8% compared with the previous financial year, with the reduced number of cattle slaughtered owing to supply constraints following a drought in the previous year that also impacted average slaughter weights. Notwithstanding, the division posted 10% growth in revenue and 28% growth in gross profit due to a favourable sales mix and pricing.

 

Poultry (Zamchick, Zamhatch and ZamEgg)

Combined revenue from the three poultry divisions increased by 17% in 2020. Despite revenue growth, gross profit declined by 27% from ZMW126 million in 2019 to ZMW92 million in 2020, mainly due to higher feed prices. The divisions recorded a combined operating profit of ZMW2.6 million for 2020, a 95% decline from last year (ZMW49 million) and the sharpest decline in operating performance amongst our divisions during the financial year.

 

The informal and small-scale chicken farming sector increased supply where the formal sector could not supply effectively due to operational headwinds. Increased costs and electricity supply challenges had a lower impact on the informal sector, which positively contributed to sales volumes for Zamhatch and Novatek stockfeeds.

 

Zamchick volumes and revenue increased by 4% and 21% respectively compared with the prior year. High stockfeed price negatively impacted margins, resulting in a 26% reduction in gross profit for the division. Operational challenges were experienced during the 2019/2020 summer rain season as the industry faced widespread dysbacteriosis, which negatively impacted broiler growth performance.

 

The egg division, which is characterised by price elasticity, experienced a 12% reduction in volumes sold following average price increases of 22%. Despite a 6.6% increase in revenue, gross profit fell by 100% when compared to prior year.

 

Pork (Masterpork)

Supply chain disruptions in the Masterpork division stemming from high pig rearing costs led to a 12% reduction in volumes sold. The division performed better than the prior year, with revenue and gross profit growing by 13% and 38% respectively, mainly due to pricing adjustments. Management focussed on optimising the carcass quality of pigs slaughtered through advances in the grading and pricing system.

 

Milk (ZamMilk)

Milk revenue increased by 6%, and gross profit increased by 36% to ZMW92 million (2019: ZMW67 million). Sales volumes fell by 7% due to a COVID-19-related reduction in demand.

 

Milk production at Kalundu Dairy increased by 11% from an average of 26.6 litres/cow in 2019 to 29.6 litres/cow in 2020, with a total of 1,379 cows being milked daily at the year end. The feed cost of the milking herd increased by 10% due to the price of maize ingredients (maize meal and maize silage) included in dairy feeds.

 

Stockfeed (Novatek)

 

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

1,331,965

986,075

255,888

191,011

(129,539)

(117,919)

  126,349

  73,092

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

82,373

80,039

15,824

15,504

(8,011)

(9,571)

7,814

5,933

 

Stockfeed performance was strong. Revenue in Kwacha terms grew by 35% (3% in US dollar terms), which translated into a growth of 73% in operating profit. The gross profit margin was maintained at 19% from the previous reporting period, as cost of sales grew at the same pace as revenue. Increased production costs due to running backup diesel generators for prolonged periods, and the increase in transport demands from the logistics fleet, led to a 10% increase in overheads.

 

The large and growing poultry sector in Zambia consumes 74% of the feed sales generated by Zambeef. The division also recorded an impressive 45% increase in export sales despite export restrictions. The division exported to 11 other African countries, generating much-needed foreign currency revenue. 

 

 

 

Cropping

 

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

 651,560

 474,202

 266,405

 270,116

 (160,618)

 (169,034)

 105,787

 101,082

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

 40,294

 38,490

 16,476

 21,925

 (9,933)

 (13,720)

 6,542

 8,205

 

The cropping division is the foundation of Zambeef's vertically integrated business model, providing raw material inputs for value-added processing within the Group and serving as a hedge against the depreciation of the Kwacha, due to its ability to generate US Dollar cash flow.

 

Revenue for the year was up 37% to ZMW652 million (2019: ZMW474 million) while overheads decreased by 5% to ZMW161 million (2019: ZMW169 million). An increase in cost of sales of 89% resulted in gross profit margin erosion from 57% in 2019 to 41% in 2020. Consequently, and despite a reduction in overheads by 28% in US Dollar terms, operating profit fell by 20% in US Dollar terms.

 

The summer harvest for soya beans totalled 37,616 tonnes versus 44,982 tonnes in 2019. Improved yields, pushed maize production to 24,065 tonnes, from 19,233 tonnes. The sale of Sinazongwe farm resulted in a reduction in the area of winter wheat planted from 7,047 hectares in 2019 to 5,485 hectares in 2020, with the harvest dropping by 22.4% to 39,077 tonnes (2019: 50,398 tonnes). The slight reduction in wheat yields by 0.4% followed erratic electricity supply.

 

Other businesses

 

REVENUE

GROSS PROFIT

OVERHEADS

EBIT

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

2020

ZMW'000

2019

ZMW'000

 203,609

 210,348

 48,676

 39,261

 (23,450)

 (23,900)

 25,226

 15,361

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

USD'000

 12,592

 17,074

 3,010

 3,187

 (1,450)

 (1,940)

 1,561

 1,247

 

Total revenue from the Group's other business units decreased by 3% from ZMW210 million in 2019, to ZMW203 million this financial year. Despite the revenue reduction, gross profit increased by 24% and EBIT increased by 64% in Kwacha terms.

 

Flour Milling

Flour sales volumes for the year declined 25% due to reduced demand following price increments. The drastic drop in maize price at half-year meant that consumers had the option to buy cheaper maize products as a substitute. Despite a 5% drop in revenue, the milling division achieved a 16% growth in operating profit partly due to overhead reductions.

 

Zamleather

Zamshu shoe sales grew by 7% compared with the previous year. Revenues were up 12% on prior year due to pricing and increased wet-blue leather exports, despite a slowdown of export channels due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic also impacted local shoe sales following the suspension of school activities across the country. Zamleather margins increased by 160 basis points as the division sold more higher-grade leather and value-added shoes.

 

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

Group

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Revenue

5

3,875,104

239,648

3,134,967

254,462

Net (loss)/gain arising from price changes in fair value of biological assets

16(a)

(14,381)

(889)

10,284

835

Cost of sales

 

(2,645,101)

(163,581)

(2,063,704)

(167,509)

Gross profit

 

1,215,622

75,178

1,081,547

87,788

Administrative expenses

 

(1,011,968)

(62,583)

(920,771)

(74,738)

Other income

6

6,877

425

433

35

Operating profit

7

210,531

13,020

161,209

13,085

Share of loss from equity accounted investment

 

(3,177)

(197)

(3,036)

(246)

Exchange gains on translating foreign currency transactions and balances

 

(137,705)

(8,516)

(36,730)

(2,981)

Finance costs

9

(92,322)

(5,709)

(82,790)

(6,720)

(Loss)/profit before taxation

 

(22,673)

(1,402)

38,653

3,138

Taxation charge

10

(112,957)

(6,986)

(2,780)

(226)

Group (loss)/income for the year from continuing operations

 

(135,630)

(8,388)

35,873

2,912

Profit/(loss) from discontinued operations

34

33,435

2,068

(17,379)

(1,411)

Group (loss)/income for the year

 

(102,195)

(6,320)

18,494

1,501

 

 

Note

2020

ZMW'000s

2020

USD'000s

2019

ZMW'000s

2019

USD'000s

Group (loss)/income attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the parent

 

(103,419)

(6,396)

18,100

1,469

Non-controlling interest

 

1,224

76

394

32

 

 

(102,195)

(6,320)

18,494

1,501

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

Items that may be reclassified

subsequently to profit or loss

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gains/(losses) on translating presentational currency

 

625,042

(52,402)

106,391

(10,553)

Items that will not be reclassified

subsequently to profit or loss

 

 

 

 

 

Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability

 

6,229

385

8,829

717

Remeasurement of leases

 

315

20

-

-

Total other comprehensive income

 

631,586

(51,997)

115,220

(9,836)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year

 

529,391

(58,317)

133,714

(8,335)

Total comprehensive income/(loss) for the year attributable to:

 

 

 

 

 

Equity holders of the parent

 

525,030

(58,661)

129,935

(8,367)

Non-controlling interest

 

4,361

344

3,779

32

 

 

529,391

(58,317)

133,714

(8,335)

 

 

Ngwee

Cents

Ngwee

Cents

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share - continued operations

12

(45.12)

(2.79)

11.80

0.96

Basic earnings per share - discontinued operations

12

11.12

0.69

(5.78)

(0.47)

Total Basic earnings per share

12

(34.00)

(2.10)

6.02

0.49

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share - continued operations

12

(45.12)

(2.79)

8.86

0.72

Diluted earnings per share - discontinued operations

12

11.12

0.69

(4.34)

(0.35)

Total Diluted earnings per share

12

(34.00)

(2.10)

4.52

0.37

 

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

(i) In Zambian Kwacha

 

 

 

Issued share capital

ZMW'000s

 

 

 

Share premium

ZMW'000s

 

 

 

Preference share capital

ZMW'000s

 

 

Foreign exchange reserve

ZMW'000s

 

 

 

Revaluation reserve

ZMW'000s

 

 

 

Retained earnings

ZMW'000s

Total attributable to owners of the parent ZMW'000s

 

 

Non- controlling interest

ZMW'000s

 

 

 

 

Total equity

ZMW'000s

At 1 October 2019

3,006

1,125,012

1,000

278,923

1,228,724

479,109

3,115,774

(8,660)

3,107,114

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

18,100

18,100

394

18,494

Transfer of surplus depreciation

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

(29,666)

29,666

 

-

 

-

 

-

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gain/ (loss) on translating presentational currency

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

103,006

 

 

-

 

 

-

103,006

3,385

106,391

Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability

-

-

-

-

-

 

8,829

8,829

-

8,829

Total comprehensive income

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

103,006

 

 

(29,666)

 

 

56,595

129,935

3,779

133,714

At 30 September 2019

3,006

1,125,012

1,000

381,929

1,199,058

535,704

3,245,709

(4,881)

3,240,828

Adjustment on transition to IFRS 16

-

-

-

-

-

315

315

-

315

As at 1 October 2019

3,006

1,125,012

1,000

381,929

1,199,058

536,019

3,246,024

(4,881)

3,241,143

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(103,419)

(103,419)

1,224

(102,195)

Transfer of surplus depreciation

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

(31,345)

31,345

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

Other comprehensive income:

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Exchange gain/ (loss) on translating presentational currency

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

621,905

 

 

-

 

 

-

621,905

3,137

625,042

Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability

 

-

 

-

 

-

-

 

-

 

6,229

6,229

-

6,229

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

621,905

(31,345)

(65,845)

524,715

4,361

529,076

At 30 September 2020

3,006

1,125,012

1,000

1,003,834

1,167,713

470,174

3,770,739

(520)

3,770,219

 

 

(ii) In US Dollar

 

 

 

Issued share capital

USD'000s

 

 

 

Preference share capital

USD'000s

 

 

 

Share premium

USD'000s

 

 

Foreign exchange reserve

USD'000s

 

 

 

Revaluation reserve

USD'000s

 

 

 

Retained earnings

USD'000s

Total attributable to owners of the parent USD'000s

 

 

Non- controlling interest

USD'000s

 

 

 

 

Total equity

USD'000s

At 1 October 2018

449

100

185,095

(186,889)

175,617

80,188

254,560

(708)

253,852

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

1,469

1,469

32

1,501

Transfer of surplus depreciation

-

-

-

-

(2,408)

2,408

-

-

-

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gains on translating presentational currency

-

-

-

(10,859)

-

-

(10,859)

306

(10,553)

Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability

-

-

-

-

-

717

717

-

717

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

(10,859)

(2,408)

4,594

(8,673)

338

(8,335)

At 30 September 2019

449

100

185,095

(197,748)

173,209

84,782

245,887

(370)

245,517

Adjustment on transition to IFRS 16

-

-

-

-

-

20

20

-

20

As at 1 October 2019

449

100

185,095

(197,748)

173,209

84,802

245,907

(370)

245,537

Loss for the year

-

-

-

-

-

(6,396)

(6,396)

76

(6,320)

Transfer of surplus depreciation

-

-

-

-

(1,938)

1,938

-

-

-

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gains on translating presentational currency

-

-

-

(52,670)

-

-

(52,670)

268

(52,402)

Remeasurement of net defined benefit liability

-

-

-

-

-

385

385

-

385

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

(52,670)

(1,938)

(4,073)

(58,681)

344

(58,337)

At 30 September 2020

449

100

185,095

(250,418)

171,271

80,729

187,226

(26)

187,200

 

 

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

(i) In Zambian Kwacha

Issued share capital ZMW'000s

Preference share capital ZMW'000s

Share premium ZMW'000s

Revaluation reserve ZMW'000s

Foreign exchange reserve

ZMW'000s

Retained earnings ZMW'000s

Total equity

ZMW'000s

At 1 October 2018

3,006

1,000

1,125,012

890,335

268,121

502,828

2,790,302

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

2,764

2,764

Transfer of surplus depreciation

-

-

-

(28,183)

 

-

28,183

-

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gain on translating presentational currency

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

92,385

 

 

-

 

 

92,385

Remeasurement of net defined benefits liability

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,461

 

1,461

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

(28,183)

 

 

92,385

32,408

96,610

At 30 September 2019

3,006

1,000

1,125,012

862,152

360,506

535,236

2,886,912

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

26,838

26,838

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transfer of surplus depreciation

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(33,614)

 

-

 

33,614

 

-

Remeasurement of net defined benefits liability

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

1,836

 

1,836

Exchange gain on translating presentational currency

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

609,324

 

 

-

 

 

609,324

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

  (33,614)

 

 

609,324

62,288

637,998

At 30 September 2020

3,006

1,000

1,125,012

828,538

969,830

597,524

3,524,910

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)

 

 

(ii) In US Dollar

 

Issued share capital

USD'000s

 

Preference share capital

USD'000s

 

Share premium

USD'000s

 

Revaluation reserve

USD'000s

Foreign exchange reserve USD'000s

 

Retained earnings

USD'000s

 

 

Total equity

USD'000s

At 1 October 2018

449

100

185,095

118,696

(158,456)

82,082

227,966

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

202

202

Transfer of surplus depreciation

-

-

-

(2,288)

-

2,288

-

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exchange gain on translating presentational currency

-

-

-

-

(9,603)

-

(9,603)

Remeasurement of net defined benefits Liability

-

 

-

-

-

140

140

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

(2,288)

(9,603)

2,630

(9,261)

At 30 September 2019

449

100

185,095

116,408

(168,059)

84,712

218,705

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

1,661

1,661

Other comprehensive income:

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Transfer of surplus depreciation

-

-

-

(2,079)

-

2,079

-

Remeasurement of net defined benefits liability

-

-

-

-

-

114

114

Exchange losses on translating presentational currency

-

-

-

-

(45,460)

-

(45,460)

Total comprehensive income

-

-

-

(2,079)

(45,460)

3,854

(43,685)

At 30 September 2020

449

100

185,095

114,329

(213,519)

88,566

175,020

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ‑ 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

ASSETS

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Non-current assets

Goodwill

13

166,801

8,282

166,801

12,636

Property, plant and equipment

14

3,264,505

162,091

2,841,824

215,290

Investment in associate

15(e)

43,826

2,176

12,376

938

Deferred tax asset

10(e)

9,552

474

56,525

4,282

 

 

3,484,684

173,023

3,077,526

233,146

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Biological assets

16

176,305

8,754

170,417

12,910

Inventories

17

1,103,640

54,798

941,159

71,300

Trade and other receivables

18

132,668

6,587

98,025

7,426

Assets held for disposal

34

175,654

8,722

135,357

10,254

Amounts due from related companies

19

9,337

464

41,554

3,148

Income tax recoverable

10(c)

1,784

89

2,767

210

Cash and cash equivalents

20

111,136

5,518

56,753

4,299

 

 

1,710,524

84,932

1,446,032

109,547

Total assets

 

5,195,208

257,955

4,523,558

342,693

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Capital and reserves

Share capital

21

3,006

449

3,006

449

Preference share capital

21

1,000

100

1,000

100

Share premium

22

1,125,012

185,095

1,125,012

185,095

Other reserves

 

2,641,721

1,582

2,116,691

60,243

 

 

3,770,739

187,226

3,245,709

245,887

Non-controlling interest

 

(520)

(26)

(4,881)

(370)

 

 

3,770,219

187,200

3,240,828

245,517

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ‑ 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)

 

 

 

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Non-current liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

23

190,218

9,445

228,099

17,280

Leases

24

19,750

981

19,297

1,462

Deferred liability

25

11,389

565

16,362

1,240

Deferred tax liability

10(e)

69,950

3,473

9,138

692

 

 

291,307

14,464

272,896

20,674

Current liabilities

Interest bearing liabilities

23

326,899

16,231

343,042

25,988

Leases

24

23,259

1,155

21,487

1,628

Trade and other payables

26

321,648

15,971

259,585

19,665

Provisions

27

113,347

5,629

52,914

4,009

Amounts due to related companies

28

443

22

251

19

Taxation payable

10(c)

41

2

1,377

104

Bank overdrafts

20

348,045

17,281

331,178

25,089

 

 

1,133,682

56,291

1,009,834

76,502

 

Total equity and liabilities

 

 

5,195,208

 

257,955

4,523,558

342,693

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ‑ 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

ASSETS

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

14

2,476,394

122,959

2,060,110

156,069

Investments in subsidiaries

15(b)

245,807

12,205

245,807

18,622

Investment in associate

15(e)

43,826

2,176

12,376

938

Deferred tax asset

10(e)

-

-

-

-

 

 

2,766,027

137,340

2,318,293

175,629

Current assets

 

 

 

 

 

Biological assets

16

139,501

6,927

137,215

10,395

Inventories

17

814,081

40,421

683,600

51,788

Assets held for disposal

34

175,654

8,722

135,357

10,254

Trade and other receivables

18

50,555

2,510

28,153

2,133

Amounts due from related companies

19

1,320,117

65,547

1,078,745

81,722

Income tax recoverable

10(c)

565

28

1,529

115

Cash and cash equivalents

20

12,645

628

11,844

897

 

 

2,513,118

124,783

2,076,443

157,304

Total assets

 

5,279,145

262,123

4,394,736

332,933

 

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Capital and reserves

 

 

 

 

 

Share capital

21

3,006

449

3,006

449

Preference share capital

21

1,000

100

1,000

100

Share premium

22

1,125,012

185,095

1,125,012

185,095

Other reserves

 

2,395,892

(10,624)

1,757,894

33,061

 

 

3,524,910

175,020

2,886,912

218,705

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION ‑ 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)

 

 

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities

23

190,218

9,445

228,099

17,280

Leases

24

8,172

406

11,505

872

Deferred liability

25

3,356

167

3,655

277

Deferred tax liability

10(e)

41,153

2,043

6,630

502

 

 

242,899

12,061

249,889

18,931

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Interest bearing liabilities

23

326,899

16,231

343,042

25,988

Leases

24

14,461

718

18,266

1,384

Trade and other payables

26

232,844

11,561

158,504

12,008

Provisions

27

61,200

3,039

40,462

3,065

Amounts due to related companies

28

705,110

35,011

490,045

37,124

Bank overdrafts

20

170,822

8,482

207,616

15,728

 

 

1,511,336

75,042

1,257,935

95,297

Total equity and liabilities

 

5,279,145

262,123

4,394,736

332,933

 

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

 Cash inflow from operating activities

(Loss)/profit before taxation

 

(22,673)

(1,402)

38,653

3,138

Finance costs

9

92,322

5,709

82,790

6,720

Loss / (profit) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

4,796

297

(986)

(80)

Depreciation

14

141,408

8,745

121,921

9,896

Charge on right of use assets

14

8,362

517

-

-

Share of loss on equity accounted investment

 

3,177

196

3,036

246

Profit/(loss) on discontinued operations

 

1,529

95

(17,379)

(1,411)

Fair value price adjustment

16

14,381

889

(10,284)

(835)

Net unrealised foreign exchange losses

 

192,501

11,905

7,153

581

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation, fair value adjustments and net unrealised foreign exchange losses

 

435,803

26,951

224,904

18,255

(Increase)/decrease in biological assets

 

(20,269)

(1,253)

21,541

1,748

Increase in inventory

 

(162,481)

(10,048)

(301,348)

(24,460)

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables

 

(34,643)

(2,142)

58,289

4,731

(Increase)/decrease in amounts due from related companies

 

(2,410)

(149)

8,718

708

Increase/(decrease) in trade and other payables

 

122,496

7,575

(27,028)

(2,194)

Increase in amounts due to related companies

 

192

12

19

2

 Decrease in deferred liability

 

(4,973)

(308)

(6,249)

(507)

Income tax paid

10(c)

(5,525)

(342)

(9,652)

(783)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from/(on) operating activities

 

328,190

20,296

(30,806)

(2,500)

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

14

(92,664)

(5,731)

(113,825)

(9,239)

Right of use assets

14

(15,425)

(954)

-

-

Proceeds from the sale of assets

 

6,452

399

11,776

956

Proceeds from the sale of assets/investments

 

167,264

10,344

-

-

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from /(on) investing activities

 

65,627

4,058

(102,049)

(8,283)

 

 

 ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)

 

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Net cash inflow/ (outflow) before financing activities

 

393,817

24,354

(132,855)

(10,783)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Long term loans repaid

29

(162,217)

(10,032)

(96,913)

(7,866)

Repayment short term funding

29

(623,231)

(38,542)

(215,124)

(17,461)

Receipt of short-term funding

29

487,320

30,137

334,580

27,157

Lease finance repayment

29

(35,478)

(2,194)

(47,007)

(3,816)

Lease finance obtained

29

14,329

886

47,714

3,873

Finance costs

9

(92,322)

(5,709)

(82,790)

(6,720)

Net cash outflow on financing activities

 

(411,599)

(25,454)

(59,540)

(4,833)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(17,782)

(1,100)

(192,395)

(15,616)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

 

(274,425)

(20,790)

(135,743)

(11,090)

Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies

 

55,300

10,127

53,713

5,916

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

20

(236,909)

(11,763)

(274,425)

(20,790)

Represented by:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash in hand and at bank

20

111,136

5,518

56,753

4,299

Bank overdrafts

20

(348,045)

(17,281)

(331,178)

(25,089)

 

 

(236,909)

(11,763)

(274,425)

(20,790)

 

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Cash inflow from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Profit before taxation

 

34,203

2,115

54,334

4,389

Finance costs

 

68,747

4,252

67,371

5,469

Depreciation

14

80,462

4,976

71,049

5,767

Fair value price adjustment

16

15,464

956

(10,162)

(825)

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

1,216

75

1,821

148

Share of loss on equity accounted investment

 

3,177

196

3,036

246

Loss on discontinued operations

 

1,529

96

(17,379)

(1,411)

Net unrealised foreign exchange differences

 

90,962

5,626

6,223

505

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

 

295,760

18,292

176,293

14,288

(Increase)/ decrease in biological assets

 

(2,286)

(141)

31,296

2,541

 Increase in inventory

 

(130,482)

(8,069)

(202,281)

(16,419)

(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables

 

(26,184)

(1,619)

63,228

5,133

Increase in amounts due from related companies

 

(202,963)

(12,552)

(282,239)

(22,910)

Increase/ (decrease) in trade and other payables

 

95,078

5,880

(31,817)

(2,583)

Increase in amounts due to related companies

 

215,065

13,300

161,412

13,102

(Decrease)/ increase in deferred liability

 

(299)

(18)

57

26

Income tax paid

10(c)

(5,314)

(329)

(5,822)

(473)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from/(on) operating activities

 

238,375

14,744

(89,873)

(7,295)

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

14

(35,385)

(2,188)

(23,743)

(1,927)

Proceeds from disposal of investment

 

167,264

10,344

-

-

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

4,205

260

1,120

91

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from/(on) investing activities

 

136,084

8,416

(22,623)

(1,836)

 

ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

 

COMPANY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (CONTINUED)

 

Note

2020
ZMW'000s

2020
USD'000s

2019
ZMW'000s

2019
USD'000s

Net cash inflow before financing activities

 

374,459

23,160

(112,496)

(9,131)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Long term loans repaid

29

(162,217)

(10,032)

(96,913)

(7,866)

Short term funding repaid

29

(623,231)

(38,542)

(215,124)

(17,461)

Short term funding obtained

29

487,320

30,137

334,580

27,157

Lease finance repayment

29

(30,835)

(1,907)

(43,953)

(3,568)

Lease finance obtained

29

14,329

886

47,714

3,873

Interest paid

 

(68,747)

(4,252)

(67,371)

(5,469)

Net cash outflow on financing activities

 

(383,381)

(23,710)

(41,067)

(3,334)

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(8,922)

(550)

(153,563)

(12,465)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year

 

(195,772)

(14,381)

(76,971)

(6,288)

Effects of exchange rate changes on the balance of cash held in foreign currencies

 

46,517

7,077

34,762

3,922

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year

20

(158,177)

(7,854)

(195,772)

(14,831)

Represented by:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash in hand and at bank

20

12,644

628

11,844

897

Bank overdrafts

20

(170,821)

(8,482)

(207,616)

(15,728)

 

 

(158,177)

(7,854)

(195,772)

(14,831)

 

 

 

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ‑ 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

 

Notes can be read via the following link to the full Financial Statements:

Part 1-
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3144H_1-2020-12-2.pdf

Part 2-
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3144H_2-2020-12-2.pdf

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