Sustainable growth through transformation - Interim results For the six months ended 31 March 2021 - Barloworld
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2 Barloworld Interim results 2021 One Barloworld Industrial Equipment and Our purpose Services To inspire a world of difference, 1 enabling growth Our Industrial Equipment and and progress Services are used to offer earthmoving in society. equipment, industrial services and power systems which enable a large array of mining, construction and power solutions for our customers through deep relationships built on trust. Our vision Consumer To delight our Industries 2 customers and maximise shareholder value. Through our Consumer Industries business, we provide large business with the ingredients essential to the manufacturing of, among others, food and beverages, paper, pharmaceuticals, building materials and adhesives. Our sustainability commitment Car Rental 3 To be a responsible and Leasing corporate delivering products, services and solutions that generate sustainable outcomes. In a changing automotive world, our automotive businesses, our Car Rental and Leasing.
3 Barloworld Interim results 2021 Our corporate Industrial Consumer equipment structure industries and services Mining Equipment Southern Africa CORPORATE Ingrain CENTRE Construction Equipment South Africa Eurasia Corporate Other** Energy and operations Transportation UK Corporate Avis Budget Avis Car Fleet Rental Car Rental and Leasing* * Motor Retail and Logistics are discontinued operations from 1 February 2021, and the Group’s 50% holding in NMI-DSM is held as an associate. ** Other includes Digital Disposal Solutions (including SMD), Khula Sizwe, Handling and Corporate office.
4 Barloworld Interim results 2021 Key features of our performance Dividend resumed ZAR R20.2bn billion Special dividend 200cps Interim dividend 137cps 405 Revenue from cps continuing R4.9bn operations 114% HEPS (continuing R3.1bn Solid net debt operations) 1 June R1.2bn position Robust cash 2021 conversion Strong Group Cost savings as a EBITDA Close for Motor result of austerity Retail transaction measures on schedule The Group’s performance during the period has been bolstered by executing on our strategy, the swift implementation of austerity measures aimed at cash preservation, maintaining a focused balance sheet management strategy and instilling focused working capital management, resulting in cash generation exceeding our expectations. Group chief executive officer Dominic Sewela
5 GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Performance review continuing operations, excluding the impact of IFRS 16 and B-BBEE charges at 448.0 cents Group chief The decisive actions taken in 2020 are (1H20: 180.0 cents) was higher than the prior period owing to exceptional performance in executive beginning to yield positive results as reflected in a strong performance for the the Equipment businesses and the contribution officer’s review first six months of our financial year ended 31 March 2021. The revenue from continuing from our recent acquisitions. operations for the period was R20.2 billion An improved Group return on invested capital (1H20: R17.9 billion), up 13.0% from the (ROIC) of 3.8% (1H20: 7.8%) was generated prior period, which was largely unaffected compared to the 1.0% achieved in the AT A GLANCE 2020 financial year. Attention is drawn to the by the COVID-19 pandemic. Group revenue was R28.6bn for the period, up 6.5% from fact that calculation of ROIC for six months the prior period. Our recent acquisitions necessitates the inclusion of our annualised The decisive actions performance, therefore the last half of the delivered better than expected performance taken in 2020 are 2020 financial year is included, which will with Ingrain and Equipment Mongolia beginning to yield be eliminated in September 2021. contributing R3.4 billion in revenue positive results (17.0% of total revenue). Resumption of dividend Maintained a strong The operating profit from continuing operations balance sheet The actions implemented across the Group, increased by 44.0% to R1.94 billion, with Ingrain and Equipment Mongolia contributing and the focus on cash preservation in the R1.2 billion cost savings businesses, have resulted in a strong balance R450 million (23.0% of total operating profit). as a result of austerity sheet with a robust cash position. With the The Group achieved R1.2 billion cost savings, measures pleasing performance of our acquisitions, owing to the swift implementation of austerity measures aimed at cash preservation. The effect Ingrain and Equipment Mongolia, together Focus on cash with resilient trading results from the Group’s of acquisitions and cost containment resulted preservation in the other businesses and our communicated in a 210 bps increase in the operating margin businesses outlook that our trading performance will to 9.6%. remain resilient, has led to the decision to We maintained a strong balance sheet and resume a dividend. instilled intensive working capital management, with free cash flow generation of R4.0 billion Our focus on the integration and value exceeding our expectations. Our Group net extraction from the recent acquisitions, which borrowings of R4.9 billion have increased by will precede programmatic “bolt-on” mergers R2.3 billion as at 31 March 2021 from R2.6 billion and acquisitions (M&A) focused on Industrial Group revenue at 30 September 2020. The increase was solely Equipment and Services and Consumer (including discontinued driven by the R5.3 billion Ingrain acquisition, Industries, and the release of capital likely operations) was which was partially paid down using cash from from the disposals under way, has provided R28.6bn existing operations. the board with the comfort necessary to take the decision at its May 2021 board meeting up 6.5% The Group headline earnings per share (HEPS) to resume the payment of dividends. In light was 367 cents, 424% up on the prior period of of this decision, the Group will pay a total of 70 cents. Continuing operations HEPS is at 337cps made up of an ordinary dividend of 405cps. The Group normalised HEPS from 137cps and a special dividend of 200cps.
6 GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 A Fix and Optimise Progress against strategy Our strategy, based on We continued to deliver on our strategic lever of fixing and a clear ambition and optimising our existing business portfolio to ensure we extract its outcome to double full potential. In line with our focus on optimally deploying capital the Group’s intrinsic within the Group, we took the decision to exit our Motor Retail and value every four years, Logistics businesses during the period under review. Going forward, OUR AMBITION means that we need our focus will remain on reviewing businesses with sub-optimal Sustainably double the operating performance and on implementing the various disposal intrinsic value created to be forward-looking and corporate actions intended to simplify the Group’s portfolio. every four years in how we approach our business. With B Active shareholder operating model this in mind we are actively pivoting our The role of our Corporate Centre remains one of an active portfolio towards shareholder operating model. This is a key component of our defensive, relatively “managing for value” model and centres on: asset light and cash generative industrial • setting strategy and driving transactions through a centralised sectors, based on a M&A function Deliver top quartile Drive Instil a shareholder profitable high-performance business-to-business • the deployment of leadership and talent to the best suited returns growth culture operating model. opportunities within the Group • monitoring, measuring and rewarding performance that To achieve this we contributes to the achievement of the Group’s strategic priorities Sustainable development have positioned the • allocating organisational resources to support performance and Group as an industrial delivery on strategy processing, distribution • responsible corporate citizenship and ethical and effective and services company leadership that ensures socio-economic and environmental with two primary areas outcomes that meet stakeholder expectations. of focus: Industrial STRATEGIC Equipment and C Acquisitive growth and portfolio changes Services and Consumer LEVERS Industries (food and We successfully executed two significant acquisitions in 2020, ingredient solutions). Equipment Mongolia and Ingrain. The integration of these However, as we acquisitions into the Group is progressing well and both businesses strengthen our position are delivering well ahead of initial expectations. Our short-term Acquisitive growth in these areas, our priorities are to complete these integrations and extract value. Both and portfolio changes strategic focus these businesses have already made a significant contribution to Fix and optimise Active shareholder In our existing growth will remain on: revenue and operating performance. Future acquisitive growth, in Existing business operating model verticals: Industrial line with the identified strategic growth segments, will be considered portfolio to get full A key strategic Equipment and Services once the Group has completed the remaining portfolio changes. potential enabler and Consumer Industries
7 GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Our environmental, social and The integration of the Ingrain business governance (ESG) performance (effective November 2020) has negatively impacted the Group’s environmental We apply the principle of materiality in footprint. The manufacturing nature of these assessing what information to include in our operations is a change from traditional retail reporting. This is a Groupwide process which and distribution businesses within Barloworld includes input from all our stakeholders. and carries different energy, emissions and It allows us to focus our reporting by water efficiencies. A target-setting exercise identifying those issues, opportunities and has commenced across the Group, including challenges that materially impact the Group’s Ingrain, with the aim of improving our ability to be a sustainable business that environmental footprint over the target consistently creates and protects value for period to 2025. Efficiency opportunities its stakeholders and minimises any erosion include analysis of environmental data and of value. To ensure we address stakeholder benchmarking against similar industries. concerns, we benchmark and report on our Our social performance ESG performance. On a comparative basis (continuing operations excluding Ingrain), the Group’s non-renewable Barloworld’s board and management The Barloworld board, through its social, ethics energy consumption of 179 481 GJ declined is committed to transforming our and transformation committee, exercises by 17.0%, its Scope 1 and 2 emissions of society by driving economic inclusion, oversight and provides guidance on our 22 102 tCO2e decreased by 5.0% and social cohesion and building resilient sustainability strategy and performance. its water withdrawal (municipal sources) of communities. We have enabled the Sustainability-related risks are incorporated 153 ML decreased by 28.0% against 1H20. inception of 17 new SMMEs from into the Group’s entrenched risk management (For environmental data for continuing former employees impacted by the processes and are overseen by the audit and operations including Ingrain, please refer to the 2020 Section 189 process through risk committee. non-financial salient features in this booklet). Barloworld Siyakhula. The new SMMEs will contribute toward our supplier and Our environmental performance enterprise development goals. Following Scope 1 and 2 the success of the Barloworld Mbewu emissions programme, the Mbewu programme The Group’s focus in terms of the natural decreased by environment is the efficient use of non- has been registered as a non-profit renewable energy and switching to renewable energy sources where practicable to reduce 5.0% company geared towards supporting social entrepreneurship through its own our greenhouse gas emissions; achieving water governance structure. use efficiencies; and implementing responsible waste management practices, including waste generation, recycling and disposal. our water consumption enabled the inception was down of 17 new 28.0% SMMEs
8 GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Our people After considering various factors, including Sadly, to date we have lost 22 of our employees LTIFR the lifting of some COVID-19 restrictions and to COVID-19 related complications. Counselling FOR THE the gradual resumption of economic activity sessions have been provided to directly PERIOD WAS 0.37 in most of our operating regions, the Group affected employees and their families through reinstated salaries and recommenced pension our “Geared for Living” employee wellness fund contributions for all employees affected programme. by the remuneration sacrifice plan effective December 2020. (The remuneration sacrifice Our ongoing focus on safety across the Group plan had been in place since May 2020.) is unrelenting and we continue to target 1H:20 zero harm. Tragically, there was one work- 0.44 We are in the process of harmonising and related fatality within the Logistics operations integrating our teams with the recently (classified as discontinued operation) as a acquired Ingrain SA and Equipment Mongolia result of a road collision. Barloworld extends its operations through various human capital sincere condolences to the family, friends and strategy immersion sessions and processes. colleagues of the deceased. Initial results from our tailored integration programme, including the implementation We will continue our vigilant approach towards of our Barloworld Business System, ensuring the safety of all our employees by have been positive. complying with legislation and implementing best practices in a safe working environment. Health and safety OUR FIRST At Barloworld we actively promote health and Talent management EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT safety with policies and practical programmes PULSE SURVEY to assist our people, customers and other We continue with our efforts to create a work stakeholders safeguard themselves at all environment that enables us to retain key talent times. We monitor the work environment in all and encourage performance. In this regard, we jurisdictions and ensure that we comply with have implemented various leadership, talent the relevant health and safety regulations and growth and employee experience-focused IMPLEMENTED guidelines, including COVID-19 regulations. initiatives to improve employee engagement. IN All health and safety incidents are investigated To proactively ascertain the effectiveness through an in-depth root cause analysis that of these actions, we implemented our first Employee Engagement Pulse Survey in Feb informs preventative measures. We continue monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our February 2021. The outcomes of the survey 2021 employees. Our Group ’s lost time injury will inform our efforts towards achieving set frequency rate (LTIFR) for the period was engagement targets by 30 September 2021. 0.37 (1H:20 0.44).
9 GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Governance Outlook Our board of directors, committed to Our outlook for 2021 remains positive as Over the short to MINING ACTIVITY maintaining the highest standards of key markets recover, commodity prices medium term, we will IS EXPECTED TO corporate governance, takes into account all improve, our customers increase capital focus on aspects within STEADILY the elements of the value creation process expenditure, and government stimulus our control, by executing IMPROVE when steering and setting Barloworld’s spending supports infrastructure projects. on the completion of strategic direction. our corporate actions Mining activity is expected to steadily improve through the disposal of Changes to our board and on the back of buoyant commodity prices albeit logistics and continuing succession planning with lower production, while construction to integrate our recent activity is expected to remain at the same levels acquisitions. Sango Ntsaluba, an independent non-executive in the short term. SALES VOLUMES director of the Barloworld board, retired at the We will continue our BENEFIT annual general meeting on 11 February 2021. We expect COVID-19-related restrictions to vigilant approach towards On behalf of the board, I wish to thank him for continue impacting on our operations in the ensuring the safety of his invaluable contribution to our business near term, with sporadic lockdowns expected to all our employees by since joining the board in 2008. be implemented to support efforts to curb the complying with legislation, spread of the virus. as well as implementing On 22 February 2021, the board advised best practices in a safe GOOD OUTLOOK shareholders of Neo Dongwana’s intention Sales volumes in the consumer segment working environment. FOR MAIZE to retire as non-executive director and chair of are expected to benefit from a reduction the board at the end of her nine-year tenure in economic restrictions that impacted the Uncertainty about in May 2021. She will either leave her role as COVID-19 period. The good outlook for maize in the macroeconomic Barloworld director at the end of her term, South Africa for the current season is expected environment remains, and or soon after the board has appointed her to continue to support margins going forward it is therefore still too early to provide any guidance. THE USED CAR replacement. The process of appointing a as local maize prices remain competitive. chairman is under way. The Group will continue to MARKET IS The used car market is expected to be strong provide regular updates EXPECTED TO BE The board also announced the appointment on the back of the shortage of new cars and to assist shareholders STRONG of Neo Mokhesi as lead independent director, anticipated higher vehicle prices. We also in assessing the Group’s effective 22 February 2021. foresee that providing quality services, and not performance and financial just price, will continue to be a driving force position. in the Car Rental and Leasing business. While VIGILANT Dominic Sewela we await the resumption of new normal travel APPROACH Group chief executive officer patterns, we will maintain our reduced fixed TOWARDS cost base to ensure an agile organisation in ENSURING THE Car Rental and Avis Fleet. Our commitment to SAFETY OF ALL our customers will continue while we grow our OUR EMPLOYEES market share and sustain a lower cost to serve.
10 GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Group financial review • Equipment southern Africa revenue of EBITDA of R3.15 billion was 18.3% up from Accounting presentation R8.8 billion is down 1.8% from R8.9 billion R2.7 billion in the prior period. Depreciation has changes during the period under review. This was on the back of continued restraints on R8.8 reduced in line with the reduced fleet size in the Car Rental and Leasing business. Amortisation The income statement reported in construction activity and mining production bn increased as a result of R48 million recorded March 2020 included Avis Fleet as a quantities in our African territories, impacted in Ingrain’s results for the intangible asset discontinued operation. This decision was by COVID-19. Mining activity was, however, recognised from the purchase price allocation reversed and the business has subsequently better than expected. (PPA) as part of the business combination been reported as a continuing operation; accounting for the Ingrain acquisition. The PPA the 31 March 2020 numbers have been • Equipment Eurasia grew revenue by is an estimate until the take-on balances and restated for completeness and comparison. The Motor Retail and Logistics segments are 33.0% to R5.1 billion compared to the prior period boosted by the acquisition REVENUE intangible assets of the acquisition are finalised, UP now reported as discontinued operations of the Mongolian business, growth in the gold sector and robust mining activity. GROWTH which is anticipated to be before the end of the financial year. 18.3% and the comparatives have been restated to reflect this. Aftermarket activity in Russia was subdued in US dollar terms compared to the prior period, 33.0% Operating profit of R1.9 billion was up 44.0% largely attributed to a depressed coal market on the prior period, positively impacted by the Operating segments now include Ingrain newly acquired Equipment Mongolia and Ingrain and budget constraints from junior miners. as a separate reporting segment. With the businesses and austerity measures taken in the restructuring of the Motor Retail environment • Ingrain contributed R2.0 billion of revenue prior period. The contribution of Ingrain has and the imminent sale thereof, an “other for the five months of trading to 31 March R2.0 resulted in an impressive operating profit of segment” has been included to incorporate Digital Disposal Solutions (including SMD) 2021 as it benefited from sustained strong demand from the coffee creamer sector and a bn R305 million for the five months of trading, UP together with Corporate, Khula Sizwe recovery in alcoholic beverage sector sales. which is ahead of forecasts at the time the transaction was concluded. 44.0% and Handling are separately disclosed in prior periods. The different components • Car Rental was down 17.3% compared DOWN Losses from the fair value adjustments of under “Other segments” did not meet the quantitative thresholds of IFRS 8: Operating to the prior period, due to the decline in international travel, however, used car sales 17.3% financial instruments at R113 million included remained strong. forward exchange contract cost and the impact Segments for separate disclosure. of negative currency movements, of which the The comparatives have been restated • Leasing revenue has declined 16.0% from DOWN devaluation of the US Dollar against the British to reflect this. the prior period mainly due to a slowing in operating activities from the private sector 16.0% Sterling had a major impact. Continuing operations and a reduction of fleet from the public sector. Net finance costs of R434 million were in line with the prior period driven by the reduced debt NET Revenue of R20.2 billion at 31 March 2021 • Other segments trading was up 20.0% levels in the businesses on the back of improved FINANCE was 13.0% higher than the prior period of compared to the prior period, due to higher working capital management and lower interest COST R17.9 billion. This was driven by acquisitive growth which contributed R3.4 billion to recovery ratios and an increase in salvage units as well as increased online trading UP rates in South Africa compared to the prior period. The above included the cost of funding of the R434m revenue, while existing businesses traded at 5.9% below prior period levels. revenue compared to the prior period. 20.0% Ingrain purchase price of R5.3 billion.
11 GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 ETR The effective tax rate (ETR) of 37.7% was only marginally impacted by the devaluation in 37.7% local currencies against the US dollar functional currency. The prior period’s ETR of 51.1% (negative) included significant movements in the IAS 12.41(Recognition of deferred taxes for the effect of exchange rate changes, paragraph 41) adjustment in 2020 and once-off costs of Cash flow the Khula Sizwe transaction. Net cash generated from operating activities GAINS Gains from non-operating and capital items of R39 million largely relate to the profit on the before dividends to March 2021 of R3.7 billion inflow was R5.1 billion higher than the prior R39m sale of land in Botswana. period at R1.3 billion (outflow). Operating cash flows were better than last year and Losses in associates and joint ventures of working capital levels significantly improved R55 million were slightly lower than the prior due to the reduction in inventory balances period’s R61 million. Bartrac, our joint venture in and increase in payables. the Katanga province of the DRC, continued to generate losses at R104 million (1H20: R38 million) Cash utilised in the acquisition of the and included a once-off restructuring cost and Leasing and Rental Fleet was R1.3 billion impairment of non-operating capital items. (1H20: R1.1 billion) as we ramped up the fleet LOWER NMI Durban South Motors Proprietary Limited (NMI-DSM) contributed an impressive due to increasing demand. LOSSES R59 million (1H20: R20 million) in the first half Net cash utilised in investing activities of R55m of the year. Our share of the BHBW joint venture loss was R17 million (1H20: R39 million). R5 billion includes the Ingrain acquisition of R5.3 billion, partly offset by the maturity of the investment in USD-linked Angolan bonds Normalised HEPS from continuing operations, of R388 million (USD25.5 million). HEPS excluding the impact of IFRS 16 and B-BBEE UP IFRS 2 charges, was 448 cents and well up on the prior period of 180 cents. HEPS from continuing Free cash flow generated of R4.0 billion for the period is an exceptional effort in tough trading 448c operations of 405 cents (1H20: 111 cents) was conditions when compared to the prior period’s positively impacted by improved performance and outflow of R1.4 billion. FREE inclusion of the results of the acquisitions made. CASH FLOW GENERATED R4.0bn
12 GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Financial position, gearing We expect to maintain our participation in March this market to the extent that we are able to Group facilities (Rbn) 2021 and liquidity achieve funding rates that are competitive, Utilised 13 272 with existing short-term funding lines and Unutilised 11 561 Group total assets amounted to R52.4 billion requirements, and available liquidity within (FY2020: R47.9 billion) and were impacted Total facilities 24 833 this market. by the acquisition of Ingrain carrying a Unutilised - committed 9 409 total asset base of R6 billion, together with Liquidity volumes have eased up within the Unutilised - uncommitted 2 152 increased cash levels and vehicle rental fleet, debt capital markets post the outbreak of the Total unutilised facilities 11 561 Group total but partially offset by a reduction in working COVID-19 pandemic when compared to the assets capital in the rest of the businesses. 2020 financial year. With the easing of lockdown R52.4 Assets held for sale of R5.8 billion restrictions in recent months, a number of Net debt at 31 March 2021 is up from 30 September 2020, mainly as a result of the bn (1H20: R218 million) include Motor Retail and Logistics. investors found themselves with available cash acquisition of Ingrain. The Group’s financial to invest, which has allowed spreads to narrow, position remains well within our convenants. proving slightly favourable rates on bond At 31 March 2021 the UK pension scheme issuances. deficit reduced by R1.3 billion to R0.6 billion March Non-committed Debt covenants 2021 facilities (GBP29.9 million) down from the R1.9 billion Within our R15 billion DMTN programme, (GBP88.9 million) recognised at 30 September EBITDA: Interest cover > 3.0 times 6.9 times Cash R2.2 2020, largely driven by annual recovery plan a total of R6.4 billion is held in bonds and commercial papers. Barloworld successfully Net debt: EBITDA < 3.0 times 0.9 times balance bn contributions in the period of GBP13.6 million issued new bonds in February 2021 to the value R8.3 and changes in the financial (GBP19.7 million) of R1 billion through a public auction, and these bn and demographic assumptions (GBP21.9million) used in the valuation of the liability. bond notes were over-subscribed more than three times in the market, and refinanced part of the Ingrain acquisition bridging finance. The Group’s balance sheet at 31 March 2021 LOCAL AND The bond of R1 billion was finalised with a remained strong. A robust cash balance of OFFSHORE one-year term at 105 bps and a three-year HEADROOM R8.3 billion was maintained with the net debt term at 169 bps. position after the Ingrain acquisition increasing to R5 billion from R2.6 billion. Syndication of the Ingrain bridging finance R11.6 The Group maintains committed facilities for both its local and offshore operations, has been finalised and total allocation was at R3.1 billion with a combined portfolio of term loans of R1.1 billion over a three-year tenure, bn which remained substantial at R22.7 billion, R1.1 billion over a four-year tenure and with non-committed facilities amounting to R866 million over a four-year term (+1) R2.2 billion. RCF period. HELD IN BONDS The Group actively reviews and monitors all facilities on an ongoing basis and we remain confident of our good liquidity position. R6.4 Our South African short-term debt includes committed overnight short-term facilities, bn revolving credit facilities and R3.0 billion bridging finance on the Ingrain acquisition which expires in May 2021.
13 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Operational ACTIVITY IN SOUTH AFRICA review WAS UP 1.2% Industrial Equipment and Services FROM THE PRIOR PERIOD Revenue Operating profit/(loss) Invested capital Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended strong order book at R2.5bn Unreviewed Unreviewed Unreviewed Reviewed Restated Reviewed Restated Reviewed Restated 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar Rm 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Southern Africa 8 759 8 921 893 722 8 193 12 277 Eurasia 5 087 3 824 559 370 4 041 4 246 non-operating capital items. 13 846 12 745 1 452 1 092 12 234 16 523 Initiatives to optimise invested capital Share of associate loss (99) (37) continued to deliver positive results, with invested capital at R8.2 billion (1H20: Equipment southern Africa Trading profit for the period was up by 33.4% Our focus on balance sheet management R12.3 billion) and a very strong free cash at R931 million (1H20: R698 million). This strong contributed to a 42.2% reduction in net interest generation of R1 billion (1H20: R738 million). Equipment southern Africa delivered a performance was mainly driven by a 22.1% for the period to R91 million. A gain on non- Overall, ROIC was 6.5% (1H20: 8.6%), while in solid performance despite operating under decrease in expenses, following successful operating capital items of R31 million for the September 2020 it was 3.8%. The reduced ROIC restricted COVID-19 measures. Although implementation of austerity measures during the period was realised, compared to a loss of is due to a rolling 12-months net operating commodity prices were stronger, mining prior financial year. EBITDA margin at 13.5% was R782 million in the prior period. The loss in the profit after tax (NOPAT) to March, which production volumes for the period declined up 204 bps from the prior period with EBITDA at prior period was mainly due to the impairment included a very low NOPAT in the second half compared to the prior period, while the R1 185 million (1H20: R1 024 million). of goodwill and intangible assets. The effective of the previous financial year, driven by low construction segment continued to be tax rate for the period was 28.0% (1H20: activity during the COVID-19 lockdown and muted. Revenue was down 1.8% at Operating profit after the effect of currency 42.8%. The appreciation of the currency in restructuring costs. R8.8 billion (1H20: R8.9 billion). Activity in movement on cost of sales was up 23.8% at Mozambique and a stable currency in Angola South Africa was up 1.2% from the prior period, R893 million (1H20: R722 million). Overall, the resulted in the release of the IAS 12.41 deferred The total Equipment firm order book remains boosted by the strong increase in parts sales operating margin for the period increased to tax charge. strong at the end of March at R2.5 billion of 13.2%. However, this increase was offset by 10.2%, up 201 bps from the prior period. Losses (1H20: R2.4 billion). Looking forward to low machine sales and aftersales in the rest on financial instruments were 62.4% lower than The Bartrac joint venture remains under September 2021, ROIC is expected to improve. of Africa, particularly in Angola, Mozambique the prior period, at a charge of R47 million. pressure. This resulted in a total share of and Zambia. The translation of rest of Africa This significant reduction was as a result of the associate loss of R99 million (1H20: loss of Mining activity is expected to steadily improve financial results, for operations using US dollars appreciation of the metical in Mozambique, fairly R37 million). In response to low activity on the back of buoyant commodity prices while as a functional currency, resulted in a 0.3% stable kwanza in Angola and the positive effect levels, management initiated a restructuring construction activity is expected to remain at improvement in Equipment southern Africa of the hedge on foreign creditors in South Africa. programme to right-size the business and the same levels in the short term. Our focus in revenue. Gross margin was up 0.3 percentage This culminated in a 42.0% increase in EBIT to reduce costs. Included in the share of loss are a this environment is to safeguard our employees, points due to the improved aftersales R846 million (1H20: R596 million). once-off restructuring cost and impairment of support our customers and sustain a lower cost to contribution. serve while growing market share and services.
14 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 as revenue in Russia was slightly down Cost-saving measures implemented at the back with some prime product revenue in the end of the 2020 financial year were a major underground coal segment not repeated contributor, resulting in a good operating in 2021. Although gold is driving revenue margin for the business at 11.0% compared to contribution (44.0%) at this stage, it is pleasing 9.6% for the Russian business alone in 2020. to see that the diversified commodity mix Our Mongolian business generated a solid in both countries supports the underlying 10.4% operating margin. revenue figures. The gold segment contributed significantly to revenue in both countries, with EBITDA was USD45.6 million and EBITDA as a Coal revenue in Mongolia adding significantly percentage of net revenue was 13.8% in 2021, to the top line. Copper also contributed strong compared to USD30.0 million and 11.9%, numbers to the top line. respectively, in 2020 (prior period figures Russia alone). The aftermarket contribution for the first half of the financial year remained healthy at 44.0% The Eurasian operations generated positive of total revenue for the Eurasian business. cash flow through profitable results and sound In Russia, aftermarket revenue was slightly down working capital management. Strong EBITDA by 3.2% compared to the same period in 2020, to free cash flow conversion resulted in free largely due to the downturn in the coal sector cash flow of USD116 million in the six-month Equipment Eurasia and reduced spend by customers on parts and period, higher than the USD3 million generated services. Year-on-year growth was 36.0%, with in the same period in 2020, which significantly The Eurasian business sells, services, and rents REVENUE AT potential further upside once the coal sector strengthened our financial position. starts to recover. If one were to include Mongolia mainly Caterpillar equipment and engines in Russia and Mongolia. Our markets include USD331m aftermarket revenue for the comparable period The ROIC in dollar terms of 14.3% for the Eurasian WAS UP mining, construction, forestry, rental, and in 2020, the consolidated revenue mix from business continues to be well above the Group power systems, with mining dominating the 31.0% aftermarket would have been 47.0%. threshold of 13.0%, with Russia showing an revenue portfolio in both countries. improvement on the prior period. ROIC for the Both businesses are still relatively young in Russian business was 18.3%, with Mongolia Equipment Eurasia exceeded expectations for their development cycle. We anticipate some generating 7.8%. (Russia prior period 15.8%.) the six-month period to March 2021 with strong Russia fluctuation in the aftermarket contribution to total results, largely due to the continuation of robust contributing revenue year on year, influenced by the timing of The total firm order book at the end of mining activity and growth in the gold sector in particular. Encouraging signs of recovery in 73.0% major new greenfield opportunities ahead. The expectation is that this contribution range will March 2021 was USD177.3 million (2020: USD61.7 million), with further firm orders to of total fluctuate depending on the revenue cycle. the value of USD42 million secured after the coal sector in Russia were manifested in revenue 31 March 2021. The book is driven by Gold improved activity during March 2021. Operating profit at USD37 million was up 63.0%, Coal 12.0% and Diamonds 8.0%. (83.0% Revenue at R5.1 billion (USD331 million) was up 50.0% in dollar terms compared to 2020, of the firm order book relates to Russia.) 31.0% on the prior period in dollar terms, with driven by the acquisition of Mongolia, with Russia contributing 73.0% of total revenue. Russia contributing 74.0% to total operating Our outlook for 2021 remains positive as key In rand terms, total Eurasia revenue was up 33.0% profit. In rand terms, total Eurasia operating markets recover, commodity prices improve, from the prior period. This was driven mainly by profit was up 51.0% from the prior period at our customers increase capital expenditure, the acquisition of the Mongolian business, R559 million. Performance of both regions and government stimulus spending supports exceeded expectations and operating profit in infrastructure projects. Russia also surpassed the prior period.
15 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Consumer industries The acquisition of Ingrain positions Barloworld for growth in the industrial and food ingredient markets, which are focused on business-to-business customers. The business is a strong pillar in Consumer Industries. The transaction closed on 31 October 2020 and the reported results are therefore for the five months to 31 March 2021. Revenue Operating profit Invested capital Five months Five months Five months Rm ended ended ended 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 2021 2021 2021 Southern Africa 1 879 298 5 087 Australia 77 7 25 1 956 305 5 112 Ingrain Ingrain’s operating profit for the five months An ongoing focus on increasing sales of starches as the benefits of initial investments in ended 31 March 2021 increased to powdered glucose, modified starches and other capacity, which were commissioned in the latter R305 million (pro forma comparative period value-added products has seen improvements part of 2020, are realised. March 2020: R226 million) benefiting from in the sales mix of the operation. Margins for an improved sales mix, operating margins the period were supported by the large maize The current high international agricultural and a recovery in sales volumes. Strong cash crop harvested in South Africa in June 2020, commodity prices have encouraged an increase generation of R424 million on the back of which saw local maize prices trading closer to in domestic maize plantings which, combined improved operating results and decreased international prices (2020: 15.3 million tonnes; with favourable weather conditions during working capital requirements was realised. 2019: 11.3 million tonnes), improved co-product SALES VOLUMES realisations and higher international agricultural the summer rainfall period, has seen latest INCREASED BY Sales volumes in the domestic market increased by 3.5% over the comparative commodity prices. estimates indicating an increase of 5.2% in the maize crop for the current season to 3.5% period, supported by increased demand in An uncertain macroeconomic outlook 16.1 million tonnes. This has resulted in the coffee creamer, paper converting, canning continues to prevail, with the possibility of a local maize prices trading closer to and prepared foods sectors. Volumes in the third wave of COVID-19 infections and further international prices, which will continue alcoholic beverage sector reflected growth of associated lockdowns. Ingrain’s diverse to support margins going forward. ALCOHOLIC 2.9% over the prior period, with the sector’s customer base is expected to provide support BEVERAGE SECTOR REFLECTED ability for demand to recover quickly following to sales in the domestic market. Sales volumes a lockdown being offset by further restrictions for the remainder of the financial year are 5.2% GROWTH OF on sales during the period. Export sales expected to benefit from reduced restrictions increase in 2.9% volumes were 5.8% ahead of the prior period. on economic activity that impacted the early current season Volumes during March 2021 were impacted by part of the prior period, and further increases maize crop industrial action which curtailed production in sales of powdered glucose and modified during the period.
16 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Car Rental and Leasing Fleet We reassessed our options and during the prior period management and the board took a decision to integrate the Car Rental and Avis Fleet utilisation Leasing businesses in an effort to unlock synergies and value. This operating model is centred on the ever-evolving needs and requirements of customers, at average operating and presents an opportunity to offer integrated end-to-end mobility solutions to customers while creating further efficiencies through the 77.0% margin up consolidation of common processes. (1.6 bps above prior period) 2.6% Revenue Operating profit Invested capital Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended Unreviewed Unreviewed Unreviewed Reviewed Restated Reviewed Restated Reviewed Restated 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar Rm 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 Car Rental 2 612 3 160 114 194 2 370 3 900 Avis Fleet 1 402 1 669 264 270 3 041 3 706 Car Rental and Leasing 4 014 4 829 378 464 5 411 7 607 Car Rental Leasing The Car Rental business traded at 83.0% Strict cost-containment measures such as The Leasing business continued to be The business has seen an overall superior of 1H20, despite severely subdued resizing the fleet, branch rationalisation, resilient despite the ongoing market operating margin of 18.8% (1H20: 16.2%). international and local leisure and restructurings and other austerity measures challenges experienced as a result of Despite large contract lead outs, the business corporate travel. Pre-COVID-19 the business taken since the second half of 2020 benefited the COVID-19 pandemic and performed continues to respond to both private and relied heavily on on-airport business, which the company’s performance in 1H21, with the ahead of expectations. Revenue is down public sector tenders. Management’s focus on contributed 60% of billed days, however, with business achieving a 38.0% decline in operating by 17.0% as a result of natural attrition in diversifying the portfolio and capabilities into the closure of airports and restricted travel this expenses and the Car Rental business generating public sector contracts and the reduction of medium and heavy commercial fleets is yielding reduced significantly. Management reacted strong cash from operations. Management operating activities from the private sector. good results. swiftly, focusing on repositioning the business continues to focus on decreasing damage Notwithstanding the decline in revenue, the towards off-airport business by expanding expenses resulting from the change in segment operating results were positively impacted by Going forward, we will continue to maintain into mobility subscription offerings, which mix and maintaining the lower cost base. the business restructuring, cost containment, a disciplined focus on sustaining our reduced yielded positive results. The combination of enhanced used vehicle contributions, as well fixed cost base to ensure we maintain our the operating model agility to de-fleet, strategic as improved practices around managing the agility, generating cash and growing our disposal channel selection and the bullish used focusing on maintenance fund, resulting in an operating commercial leasing business. vehicle market, positively impacted revenues. repositioning the profit of 2.2% below 1H20. Used vehicle The business at a top line traded at 83.0% of business towards margins benefited from the integration with Car We will also continue to develop and deploy 1H20, despite severely subdued international Rental, leveraging infrastructure and systems the new generation fleet management system, travel. Fleet utilisation at an average 77.0% off-airport coupled with a buoyant used vehicle market. integrate systems and digitise processes. is 1.6 bps above that of the prior period as management continues to closely manage business vehicles out of service, and respond to changes in demand and customer segment mix.
17 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Other segments Other segments, which includes the Digital Revenue Operating (loss)/profit Invested capital Disposal Solutions business, was up 20.0% compared to the prior period mainly due to Six months ended Six months ended Six months ended higher recovery ratios in SMD and increased online trading revenue. Unreviewed Unreviewed Unreviewed Reviewed Restated Reviewed Restated Reviewed Restated 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar 31 Mar The other segments operating losses were R million 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 R200 million compared to a loss of R213 million Southern Africa 393 326 (138) (159) 1 269 52 in the prior period. The losses are mixed with Europe (62) (54) (587) (926) improved profits in the SMD business of 393 326 (200) (213) 682 (874) R61 million (March 2020: R44 million) and rental income earned by Khula Sizwe of Share of associate profit/(loss) 43 (25) R133 million (March 2020: R42 million) (as the bulk of the properties have now transferred) offset by elimination of discontinued operations, internal right-of-use asset Discontinued operations depreciation, elimination of the Khula Sizwe property rental and once-off acquisition During the period under review the Motor Retail Logistics costs of Ingrain carried in Corporate. Share board approved the sale of the Group’s of associate profits include NMI-DSM which wholly owned Motor Retail business to Motor Retail recorded revenue of R6.7 billion The Logistics business recorded a decrease in generated an impressive R59 million during the NMI-DSM, in which Barloworld holds a (1H20: R 6.9billion) and operating profit of revenue to R1.7 billion (1H20: R2.1 billion) as a period, mainly offset by losses of R17 million in 50% interest. All substantive conditions R148 million (before IFRS 5 and Group result of subdued trading due to the impact of BHBW although profitable results have started have now been met, including the adjustments) (1H20: R54 million). Revenue was the COVID-19 pandemic on the South African to realise towards the end of the period under Competition Tribunal approval. 2.9% lower than the prior period, mainly due market demand for logistics services, coupled review. The increase in invested capital is as a to a decline across all major revenue drivers. with customer contracts not being renewed. result of the R5 billion cash held in South Africa The board also approved a formal disposal Compared to 1H20, the new vehicle dealer Consequently, the Logistics business recorded and in the UK Corporate operations. process to exit the Logistics business after market contracted by 3.8% and represented an operating loss (before IFRS 5 and Group receiving several expressions of interest. brands by 6.0%. Despite lower activity levels, adjustments) of R91million (1H20: R30 million) The process is expected to close by the end the business improved operating profit levels for the period. Included in the operating loss of the current calendar year. significantly compared to the prior period due are once-off costs in preparation for the sale of to a reduced cost base and improved gross the full Logistics Group and further restructuring profit margins. The results further benefited costs. The increased once-off costs, contract R6.7 from a significant reduction in provision losses and depressed market activity which led bn for the expected credit losses as well as the to lower volumes, offset the targeted savings Motor Retail re-evaluation of the net realisable value of achieved from the restructuring process in 2H20. recorded revenue used vehicle stock as a result of the market The industry is also still impacted by community recovering post the COVID-19 pandemic. and civil unrest, albeit to a lesser extent than 2H20. The operating margin improved from 0.9% to 2.2%.
18 OPERATIONAL REVIEW Barloworld Interim results 2021 Ordinary dividend number 183 and a special dividend Notice is hereby given that interim dividend number 183 and a special dividend per ordinary share (collectively “the dividends”) in respect of the six months ended 31 March 2021 have been declared subject to the applicable dividends tax levied in terms of the Income Tax Act (Act, 58 of 1962) (as amended) as follows: Payment of the special dividend In compliance with the requirements of Strate and is subject to exchange control by the JSE Limited, the following dates are applicable the South African Reserve Bank. to the dividends: A further announcement will be released once such approval has DIVIDENDS DECLARED DIVIDEND ORDINARY SPECIAL been obtained. Monday, 24 May 2021 FINALISATION DATE In accordance with paragraphs Monday, 14 June 2021 11.17(a)(i) to (ix) and 11.17(c) of LAST DAY TO TRADE CUM DIVIDENDS 137 200 the JSE Listings Requirements, the GROSS Tuesday, 22 June 2021 AMOUNT cents cents following additional information is disclosed: ORDINARY SHARES TRADE EX-DIVIDENDS Wednesday, 23 June 2021 • the dividends have been RECORD DATE declared out of income reserves Friday, 25 June 2021 WITHHOLDING TAX 20.0% 20.0% • the company’s income tax PAYMENT DATE number is IT 9000051715 Monday, 28 June 2021 • local dividends tax rate is 20% (twenty per centum) Share certificates may not be dematerialised NET 109.60 160 • Barloworld has 201 025 646 or rematerialised between Wednesday, AMOUNT cents cents ordinary shares in issue. 23 June 2021 and Friday, 25 June 2021, both days inclusive. On behalf of the board Andiswa Ndoni Group company secretary
19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Barloworld Interim results 2021 Independent auditors’ review report on the condensed consolidated interim financial statements To the Shareholders of Barloworld Limited Conclusion Introduction Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Barloworld Limited for the six months ended We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements of Barloworld 31 March 2021 are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the International Financial Limited as at 31 March 2021, as set out on pages 20 to 65, which comprise the condensed consolidated Reporting Standard, (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as statement of financial position as at 31 March 2021 and the related condensed consolidated statements issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial of profit or loss and comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the six months then Reporting Standards Council and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa. ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes. Other matter – Prior periods unaudited/unreviewed Directors’ Responsibility for the Interim Financial Statements The interim financial statements of Barloworld Limited for the six months ended 31 March 2020 The directors are responsible for the preparation and presentation of these condensed consolidated were neither audited nor reviewed. The Group statement of profit or loss, Group statement of interim financial statements in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standard, comprehensive, Group statement of changes in equity, Group statement of cash flows for the six (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting months ended 31 March 2020 and the Group statement of financial position as at 31 March 2020 are Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards therefore marked as unreviewed. The corresponding figures for 30 September 2020 were previously Council and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, and for such internal control as audited and an unmodified audit opinion was expressed on 30 November 2020. the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of interim financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on these interim financial statements. We conducted our review in accordance with International Standard on Review Engagements (“ISRE”) 2410, Review of Interim Financial Information Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. ISRE 2410 requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim Ernst & Young Inc. SizweNtsalubaGobodo Grant Thornton Inc. financial statements are not prepared in all material respects in accordance with the applicable financial Director: Sifiso Sithebe Director: Collins Mashishi reporting framework. This standard also requires us to comply with relevant ethical requirements. Registered Auditor Registered Auditor Chartered Accountant (SA) Chartered Accountant (SA) A review of interim financial statements in accordance with ISRE 2410 is a limited assurance engagement. 24 May 2021 We perform procedures, primarily consisting of making inquiries of management and others within the entity, as appropriate, and applying analytical procedures, and evaluate the evidence obtained. EY Ernst & Young Incorporated SNG Grant Thornton 102 Rivonia Road Co. Reg. No. 2005/002308/21 20 Morris Street East The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than and differ in nature from those Sandton Tel: +27 (0)11 772 3000 Woodmead, 2191 performed in an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Accordingly, Private Bga X14 Fax: +27 (0)11 772 4000 P.O. Box 2939 we do not express an audit opinion on these interim financial statements. Sandton Docex 123 Randburg Saxonwold, 2132 2146 ey.com Tel: +29 (0)11 231 0600
20 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Barloworld Interim results 2021 Financial statements Condensed consolidated income statement for the six months ended 31 March 2021 Six months ended Year ended Unreviewed Audited Six months ended Year ended Reviewed Restated* Restated** 31 March 31 March 30 September Unreviewed Audited R million Notes 2021 2020 2020 Reviewed Restated* Restated** 31 March 31 March 30 September DISCONTINUED OPERATION R million Notes 2021 2020 2020 Loss from discontinued operation 13/22 (98) (88) (415) CONTINUING OPERATIONS Net profit/(loss) for the period 734 (1 536) (2 499) Revenue 3 20 209 17 900 33 909 Net profit/(loss) attributable to: Operating profit before items listed below 3 189 2 812 4 711 Owners of Barloworld Limited 736 (1 520) (2 476) Impairment losses on financial assets and contract Non-controlling interests in subsidiaries (2) (16) (23) assets (45) (153) (245) 734 (1 536) (2 499) Depreciation (1 051) (1 166) (2 241) Earnings/(loss) per share (cents) Amortisation of intangible assets (113) (41) (87) - basic 371.4 (729.7) (1 236.0) Operating profit before B-BBEE transaction - diluted 370.3 (729.7) (1 236.0) charge 4 1 981 1 452 2 138 Earnings/(loss) per share from continuing B-BBEE transaction charge (46) (108) (180) operations (cents) Operating profit 4 1 935 1 344 1 958 - basic 420.7 (687.3) (1 028.8) Fair value adjustments on financial instruments (113) (88) (334) - diluted 419.6 (687.3) (1 028.8) Finance costs (491) (513) (971) Loss per share from discontinued operation Income from investments 57 81 138 (cents) Profit before non-operating and capital items 1 388 824 789 - basic (49.3) (42.4) (207.2) Non-operating and capital items comprising of: - diluted (49.3) (42.4) (207.2) Reversal of impairment/(Impairment) of investments 8 (317) (194) Impairment of goodwill (688) (687) * The restatement is due to Avis Fleet no longer being classified as discontinued and Motor Retail and Logistics now being a discontinued operation. (Refer to note 22). Impairment of indefinite life intangible assets (708) (708) ** The restatement is due to discontinued operation of Motor Retail and Logistics (Refer to note 22). Impairment of property, plant and equipment, intangibles and other assets (9) (210) Other non-operating and capital items 5 31 (20) 37 Profit/(loss) before taxation 1 427 (918) (973) Taxation 6 (540) (469) (1 068) Profit/(loss) after taxation 887 (1 387) (2 041) Loss from associates and joint ventures (55) (61) (43) Net profit/(loss) from continuing operations for the period 832 (1 448) (2 084)
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