REG-Bisichi Mining PLC: Half-year Report
28/08/2019 07:05
27 August 2019
BISICHI MINING PLC
Interim Results for the period ended 30 June 2019
For the six months ending 30(th) June 2019:
* EBITDA 1 : £5.7million
(2018: £5.2million)
* Adjusted EBITDA 2 : £5.6million (2018:
£5.3million)
* Profit before tax £4.3million
(2018: £4.0million)
* EPS (basic): 24.75 p
(2018: 22.25p)
* Total production: 655,000 tonnes (2018:
670,000 tonnes)
* Results reflect the stable production and strong demand for coal from the
Group’s South African coal mining and processing operations.
* Black Wattle’s acquisition of 1.9million metric tonnes coal reserve
remains subject to regulatory approval with no further news to report at this
stage.
* UK property portfolio performing well with planning application on larger
West Ealing development submitted.
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For further information, please call:
Andrew Heller/Garrett Casey Bisichi Mining PLC
020 7415 5030
1 Earnings before Interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation.
2 Operating profit before depreciation, fair value adjustments and exchange
movements.
Bisichi Mining PLC
Half year review – 30 June 2019
We are very pleased to report that for the six month period ending on 30 June
2019, Bisichi Mining PLC achieved earnings before interest, tax, depreciation
and amortisation of £5.7 million (2018: £5.2 million) from revenue of £26.4
million (2018: £24.8 million). These results arose principally from the
consistently strong performance of the Group’s South African coal mining and
coal processing operations.
During the first half of 2019, Black Wattle Colliery, our South African mining
operation, achieved total production of 655,000 metric tonnes, a similar level
to the total production of 670,000 metric tonnes achieved in the first half of
2018. In addition, strong demand for our coal continued to impact positively
on the prices achievable for our coal and overall Group revenue in the first
half of the year.
In terms of markets, we have continued to see global economic factors
impacting coal demand with, at the end of June 2019, the average weekly price
of Free on Board (FOB) Coal from Richard Bay Coal Terminal (API4 price)
touching levels below US$65 per metric tonne, compared to US$95 at the end of
2018. Although we expect demand for our coal to remain stable, the weakening
of prices in the international market may impact overall Group revenue in the
second half of the year. However, in anticipation of any future negativity in
our markets, management continues to focus on enhancing production
efficiencies and developing new product opportunities. To that end, we have
recently installed additional equipment, including a high-pressure filter
plant and coal fines section in our coal processing plant at Sisonke Coal
Processing.
Meanwhile, and as previously announced, Black Wattle signed an agreement in
2018 to acquire a new coal reserve contiguous to its operations. The reserve
has an expected run of mine tonnage of 1.9 million metric tonnes, can be mined
by opencast and is of a similar quality to Black Wattle’s existing reserves.
At present the acquisition remains subject to regulatory approval from the
South African Department of Mineral Resources and we have no further news to
report at this stage. Looking forward, working closely with our BEE partner in
South Africa, the Group continues to seek further opportunities to extend the
life of mine of its existing mining operations or to develop new independent
mining operations in South Africa.
The Group’s UK retail property portfolio, which is managed by London &
Associated Properties, continues to perform well with the Group achieving
revenue from our directly owned property portfolio of £0.65million (2018:
£0.55million) during the period.
As reported to shareholders last year, in 2018 the Group has formed a joint
venture with London & Associated Properties PLC and Metroprop Real Estate Ltd
to acquire the freehold of a retail and residential redevelopment in West
Ealing, London. The joint venture has planning consent for 20 flats at first
and second floor levels which will be eligible for the UK Government Help to
Buy Scheme. More recently, the joint venture has submitted a planning
application for an expanded residential redevelopment of 55 flats on the site
and we look forward to updating shareholders in due course.
Your directors intend to pay an interim dividend of 1p per share which will be
paid on the 14 February 2020, to shareholders on the register at the close of
business on 10 January 2020.
On behalf of the Board we would like to thank all our staff for their hard
work during the first six months of the year.
Sir Michael
Heller
Andrew Heller
Chairman
Managing Director
27 August
2019
Bisichi Mining PLC
Consolidated income statement
For the six months ended 30 June 2019
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2019 2018 2018
Restated
Notes £000 £000 £000
Group revenue 1 26,399 24,815 49,945
Operating costs (21,851) (20,626) (43,033)
Operating profit on trading activities 4,548 4,189 6,912
Decrease in value of investment properties - - (215)
Gain/(Loss) on investments held at fair value 59 (29) (171)
Operating profit 1 4,607 4,160 6,526
Share of profit/(loss) in joint ventures 36 8 (52)
Profit before interest and taxation 4,643 4,168 6,474
Interest receivable 15 80 126
Interest payable (309) (283) (641)
Profit before taxation 1 4,349 3,965 5,959
Income tax 2 (1,289) (1,201) (1,916)
Profit for the period 3,060 2,764 4,043
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the company 2,642 2,376 3,314
Non-controlling interest 418 388 729
Profit for the period 3,060 2,764 4,043
Earnings per share - basic 3 24.75p 22.25p 31.05p
Earnings per share - diluted 3 24.34p 21.73p 30.85p
A revenue recognition error was identified in the second half of 2018 in
respect of the 2018 financial year end. The error was subsequently disclosed
in the 2018 Annual Report on page 62. In respect of the comparative 6 month
period ended 30 June 2018 the error amounted to £1,408,000 which had been
incorrectly recorded as a deduction against revenue rather than shown as an
operating cost. There is no profit or net asset impact as a result of the
prior period restatement. The above comparatives have been restated
accordingly. Refer to note 6 – Financial Information.
Bisichi Mining PLC
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the six months ended 30 June 2019
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
6 months ended 6 months ended Year ended
30 June 30 June 31 December
2019 2018 2018
£000 £000 £000
Profit for the period 3,060 2,764 4,043
Other comprehensive income:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations 70 (226) (430)
Taxation - - -
Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax 70 (226) (430)
Total comprehensive income for the period 3,130 2,538 3,613
Attributable to:
Equity shareholders 2,694 2,191 2,937
Non-controlling interest 436 347 676
Total comprehensive income for the period 3,130 2,538 3,613
Bisichi Mining PLC
Consolidated Balance Sheet
as at 30 June 2019
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
30 June 2019 30 June 2018 31 December 2018
Assets £000 £000 £000
Non-current-assets
Value of investment properties 13,045 13,260 13,045
Fair value of head leases 185 152 185
Investment property 13,230 13,412 13,230
Reserves, plant and equipment 9,500 7,972 8,531
Investments in joint ventures 1,359 883 1,322
Other investments at fair value through profit and loss (“FVPL”) 35 32 35
Total non-current assets 24,124 22,299 23,118
Current assets
Inventories 1,316 985 1,511
Trade and other receivables 9,893 7,748 6,837
Corporation tax recoverable - - 19
Investments in listed securities held at FVPL 1,090 1,032 887
Cash and cash equivalents 9,876 6,600 9,221
Total current assets 22,175 16,365 18,475
Total assets 46,299 38,664 41,593
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Borrowings (11,009) (1,783) (9,580)
Trade and other payables (7,850) (7,667) (7,257)
Current tax liabilities (128) (273) (92)
Total current liabilities (18,987) (9,723) (16,929)
Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (743) (5,928) (547)
Provision for rehabilitation (1,615) (1,276) (1,571)
Finance lease liabilities (185) (152) (185)
Deferred tax liabilities (2,364) (2,298) (2,226)
Other non-current liabilities (45) - -
Total non-current liabilities (4,952) (9,654) (4,529)
Total liabilities (23,939) (19,377) (21,458)
Net assets 22,360 19,287 20,135
Equity
Share capital 1,068 1,068 1,068
Share premium 258 258 258
Translation reserve (1,996) (1,856) (2,048)
Other reserves 707 722 707
Retained earnings 21,585 18,646 19,584
Total equity attributable to equity shareholders 21,622 18,838 19,569
Non-controlling interest 738 449 566
Total equity 22,360 19,287 20,135
Bisichi Mining PLC
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
For the six months ended 30 June 2019
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
2019 2018 2018
£000 £000 £000
Cash flows from operating activities
Operating profit 4,607 4,160 6,526
Depreciation 1,041 1,077 2,113
Unrealised (gain)/loss on investments (59) 37 171
Unrealised loss on investment properties - - 215
Share based payment expense - 39 24
Exchange adjustments (12) 63 63
Movement in working capital (3,151) (1,870) (1,591)
Net interest paid (294) (203) (472)
Income tax (paid)/received (1,134) (1,328) (2,282)
Cash flow from operating activities 998 1,975 4,767
Cash flows from investing activities (1,840) (1,143) (3,373)
Cash flows from financing activities (7) (47) 200
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (849) 785 1,594
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January 5,686 4,065 4,065
Exchange adjustment 7 (11) 27
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4,844 4,839 5,686
Cash and cash equivalents
For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents comprise the following balance sheet amounts:
Cash and cash equivalents 9,876 6,600 9,221
Bank overdrafts (5,032) (1,761) (3,535)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 4,844 4,839 5,686
Bisichi Mining PLC
Consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity
For the six months ended 30 June 2019
Share Share Translation Available for sale Other Retained Non- controlling Total
capital premium reserve reserves reserves earnings Total Interest Equity
£’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000 £’000
Balance at 31 December 2017 1,068 258 (1,671) 143 683 16,661 17,142 532 17,674
IFRS 9 Reclassification - - - (143) - 143 - - -
Balance at 31 December 2017 1,068 258 (1,671) 143 683 16,661 17,142 532 17,674
Profit for the period - - - - - 2,376 2,376 388 2,764
Other comprehensive income and expense - - (185) - - - (185) (41) (226)
Total comprehensive income for the period - - (185) - - 2,376 2,191 347 2,538
Dividend - - - - - (534) (534) (430) (964)
Equity share options - - - - 39 - 39 - 39
Balance at 30 June 2018 1,068 258 (1,856) - 722 18,646 18,838 449 19,287
Balance at 31 December 2017 1,068 258 (1,671) 143 683 16,661 17,142 532 17,674
IFRS 9 Reclassification - - - (143) - 143 - - -
Balance at 31 December 2017 1,068 258 (1,671) 143 683 16,661 17,142 532 17,674
Revaluation of investment properties and impairments - - - - - (383) (383) - (383)
Other income statement movements - - - - - 3,697 3,697 729 4,426
Profit for the year - - - - - 3,314 3,314 729 4,043
Other comprehensive income and expense - - (377) - - - (377) (53) (430)
Total comprehensive income for the year - - (377) - - 3,314 2,937 676 3,613
Dividend - - - - - (534) (534) (642) (1,176)
Equity share options - - - - 24 - 24 - 24
Balance at 31 December 2018 1,068 258 (2,048) - 707 19,584 19,569 566 20,135
Profit for the year - - - - - 2,642 2,642 418 3,060
Other comprehensive income and expense - - 52 - - - 52 18 70
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 52 - - 2,642 2,694 436 3,130
Dividend - - - - - (641) (641) (264) (905)
Balance at 30 June 2019 1,068 258 (1,996) - 707 21,585 21,662 738 22,360
ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO THE
ACCOUNTS:
The results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 have been prepared in
accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The
principal accounting policies applied are the same as those set out in the
Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, modified for the
adoption of IFRS 16 as detailed below, and which will form the basis of the
2019 Annual report.
1. Segmental analysis
For management purposes, the Group is organised into two operating Divisions,
Mining and Property. These Divisions are the primary basis on which the Group
reports its segment information. This is consistent with the way the Group is
managed and with the format of the Group's internal financial reporting.
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
2019 2018 2018
Restated
£000 £000 £000
Revenue
Mining 25,713 24,243 48,666
Property 650 549 1,232
Other 36 23 47
26,399 24,815 49,945
Operating profit/(loss)
Mining 4,004 3,751 6,030
Property 510 416 623
Other 93 (7) (127)
4,607 4,160 6,526
Share of profit in joint ventures 36 8 (52)
Interest receivable 15 80 126
Interest payable (309) (283) (641)
Profit/(Loss) before taxation 4,349 3,965 5,959
2. Taxation
Unaudited Unaudited Audited
30 June 30 June 31 December
2019 2018 2018
£000 £000 £000
Based on the results for the period:
Corporation tax at 27.00% (2018: 27%) 1,199 1,246 2,026
Prior year adjustment - UK - - (19)
1,199 1,246 2,007
Deferred taxation 90 (45) (91)
1,289 1,201 1,916
3. Earnings/ (loss) per share
Both the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations are based on a
profit of £2,642,000 (2018: £2,376,000). The basic earnings per share has
been calculated on a weighted average of 10,676,839 (2018: 10,676,839)
ordinary shares being in issue during the year. The diluted earnings per share
has been calculated on the weighted average number of shares in issue of
10,676,839 (2018: 10,676,839) plus the dilutive potential ordinary shares
arising from share options of 179,324 (2018: 165,400) totalling 10,856,163
(2018: 10,842,239).
4. Investment properties
Investment properties are included at valuation as at 31 December 2018 plus
additions in the period ended 30 June 2019.
5. Related Parties
The related parties and the nature of costs recharged are as disclosed in the
Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2018. The
Group paid management fees of £100,000 (30 June 2018: £68,750 31 December
2018: £153,000) to London & Associated Properties PLC, an associated company.
6. Financial information
The above financial information does not constitute statutory accounts within
the meaning of section 434 of the Companies Act 2006. The figures for the
year ended 31st December 2018 are based upon the latest statutory accounts,
which have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies; the report of the
auditors on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain a statement
under Section 498(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 2006.
As required by the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK's Financial
Conduct Authority, the interim financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in
accordance with both IAS 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' as adopted by the
European Union and the disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules.
The half year results have not been audited or subject to review by the
company's auditors.
The annual financial statements of Bisichi Mining PLC are prepared in
accordance with IFRS as adopted by European Union. The same accounting
policies are used for the six months ended 30 June 2019 as were used for the
year ended 31 December 2018, modified for the adoption of IFRS 16 as detailed
below.
During the 2018 year-end review of revenue recognition in South Africa a
revenue recognition error was identified in respect of the treatment of
transport and loading costs to deliver export coal under certain export
agreements. The costs had been incorrectly recorded as a deduction against
revenue rather than shown as an operating cost. In the Annual Financial
Statements for the year ended 31 December 2018, such costs have been recorded
in operating costs and the comparatives restated accordingly.
The impact on the interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 is a
restatement of the prior period comparatives for the six months ended 30 June
2018. Both revenue and operating costs in the comparatives have been increased
by £1,408,000. There is no profit or net assets impact as a result of the
prior year restatement.
The assessment of new standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not
effective, are not anticipated to have a material impact on the financial
statements.
The following new standards have become effective and have been adopted by the
Group during the year:
IFRS 16 - Leases
The Group has applied IFRS 16 using the modified retrospective approach
resulting in a nil impact on opening equity.
A right of use asset of £57,000 related to an operating lease was recognised
on transition at 1 January 2019 at a value equal to the lease liability using
a discount rate at the date of the initial application. This has been applied
using the exemption not to represent the prior reporting period
The related lease liability of £57,000 is recognised as the present value of
the lease payments.
Interest is accrued on the lease liability based on the discount rate and is
accounted for in finance costs and subsequent payments are deducted from the
lease liability. Subsequently the right of use asset is depreciated over the
life of the contract on a straight line basis. In the cashflow statement the
principal and interest portion of the lease payments are classified within
financing activities and as interest paid respectively.
The largest areas of estimation and uncertainty in the interim financial
statements are in respect of:
* The valuation of investment and development properties;
* Life of mine and reserves;
* Depreciation;
* Provision for rehabilitation (relating to environmental rehabilitation of
mining areas); and
* Impairment
Investment and development properties are not re-valued at the half year end
unless there is evidence of a material change in valuation. Management
evaluate on an ongoing basis the impact of the current economic performance of
the UK Retail market on the future performance of the group’s existing UK
portfolio and consider there to be no material changes in fair value during
the period. Please refer to page 64 and 65 of the 2018 Annual report and
Accounts for details on the valuation of investment and development properties
as at 31 December 2018.
Other areas of estimation and uncertainly are referred to in the Group's
annual financial statements. There have been no significant changes to the
basis of accounting of key estimates and judgements as disclosed in the annual
report as at 31 December 2018.
There is no material seasonal impact on the Group's financial performance.
Taxes on income in the interim periods are accrued using tax rates expected to
be applicable to total annual earnings.
The interim financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis
as the Directors are satisfied the Group has adequate resources to continue in
operational existence for the foreseeable future.
7. Dividend
The interim dividend in respect of 2018, totalling £107,000 was paid on the
8(th) of February 2019. The final dividends in respect of 2018, totalling
£534,000 was approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting
held on the 11th June 2019 and was paid on the 26th July 2019. The final
dividend in respect of 2018 is included as a liability in these interim
financial statements. A proposed interim dividend for the year ended 31
December 2019 totalling £107,000 was approved by the Board of Directors on 27
August 2019 and has not been included as a liability in these Interim
Financial Statements.
8. Principal risks and uncertainties
The Group has an established risk management process which works within the
corporate governance framework as set out in the 2018 Annual Report and
Accounts. Risks and uncertainties identified by the Group are set out on page
14 of the 2018 Annual Report & Accounts and are reviewed on an ongoing basis.
There have been no significant changes in the first half of 2019 to the
principle risks and uncertainties as set out in the 2018 Annual Report &
Accounts.
The principal risks as stated in the accounts reflect the challenging
environment in which the business operates and are considered under the
following broad headings:
Mining:
* Coal price risk
* Mining risk
* Currency risk
* New reserves and mining permissions
* Power supply risk
* Flooding risk
* Environmental risk
* Health & safety risk
* Labour risk
* Cashflow
Property:
* Property valuation
* Economic performance of United Kingdom
* Brexit
9. Board approval
These interim results were approved by the Board of Bisichi Mining on 27
August 2019.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AND REPORT ON PRINCIPAL RISKS
AND UNCERTAINITIES
Responsibility Statement
We confirm to the best of our knowledge:
(a) the condensed set of financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting as adopted by the EU;
(b) the interim management report includes a fair review of the information
required by:
(1) DTR 4.2.7R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being an indication
of important events that have occurred during the first six months of the
financial year and their impact on the condensed set of financial statements;
and a description of the principal risks and uncertainties for the remaining
six months of the year; and
(2) DTR 4.2.8R of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules, being related party
transactions that have taken place in the first six months of the current
financial year and that have materially affected the financial position or
performance of the entity during the period; and any changes in the related
party transactions described in the last annual report that could do so.
This report contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
current estimates and projections of management and currently available
information. Future statements are not guarantees of the future developments
and results outlined therein. Rather, future developments and results are
dependent on a number of factors; they involve various risks and uncertainties
and are based upon assumptions that may not prove to be accurate. Risks and
uncertainties identified by the Group are set out on page 14 of the 2018
Annual Report & Accounts. We do not assume any obligation to update the
forward-looking statements contained in this report.
Michael Heller
Andrew Heller
Chairman
Managing Director
27 August 2019
DIRECTORS AND
ADVISERS
Directors
Sir Michael A Heller MA, FCA (Chairman)
Andrew
R Heller MA, ACA (Managing
Director)
Robert Grobler PR Cert Eng (Mining
Director)
Garrett Casey CA (SA) (Finance
Director)
Christopher A Joll MA
(Non-executive)
John A Sibbald MA
(Non-executive)
Secretary & Registered office
Garrett Casey CA
(SA)
24 Bruton Place
London W1J 6NE
Black Wattle Colliery - Directors Andrew Heller
(Managing Director)
Garrett Casey (Finance
Director)
Ethan Dube (Commercial Director)
Robert Grobler (Mining Director)
Millicent Zvarayi
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