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Unaudited interim report for the six months ended 31 December 2018
City Lodge Hotels Limited
Registration number: 1986/002864/06
Share code: CLH
ISIN: ZAE000117792
Unaudited interim report for the six months ended 31 December 2018
- Average group occupancies 58%
- Normalised diluted headline EPS -6%
- Return on equity 17%
Statements of comprehensive income
(Audited)
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 December % 31 December 30 June
R000 Note 2018 Change 2017 2018
Revenue 807 414 3 787 084 1 498 426
Other income - 21 923 21 923
Administration and marketing costs (56 478) (52 562) (99 841)
BEE transaction charges 2 (132) (397) (2 267)
Operating costs excluding depreciation (461 319) (445 931) (845 483)
289 485 (7) 310 117 572 758
Depreciation and amortisation (57 951) (51 879) (105 217)
Results from operating activities 231 534 (10) 258 238 467 541
Interest income 959 2 107 4 031
Total interest expense (29 197) (33 146) (63 867)
Interest expense (1 189) (3 599) (5 857)
Notional interest on BEE shareholder loan 2 - (3 124) (6 472)
BEE interest expense 2 (2 247) (2 253) (4 425)
BEE preference dividend 2 (25 761) (24 170) (47 113)
Profit before taxation 203 296 (11) 227 199 407 705
Taxation (64 713) (69 909) (128 267)
Profit for the period 138 583 (12) 157 290 279 438
Other comprehensive income
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss
Foreign currency translation differences 12 262 (16 462) 27 825
Total comprehensive income for the period 150 845 7 140 828 307 263
Basic earnings per share (cents)
- undiluted 378,9 (12) 430,4 764,7
- fully diluted 378,2 (12) 429,7 762,9
Statements of financial position
(Audited)
As at As at Year ended
31 December 31 December 30 June
R000 2018 2017 2018
ASSETS
Non-current assets 2 551 753 2 138 624 2 352 684
Property, plant and equipment 2 468 922 2 070 708 2 285 396
Intangible assets and goodwill 52 560 51 418 54 678
Investments 800 200 200
Other investments 13 599 - -
Deferred taxation 15 872 16 298 12 410
Current assets 324 873 376 825 333 046
Inventories 7 621 11 969 7 298
Trade receivables 101 873 87 212 79 167
Other receivables 161 132 108 622 159 021
Taxation 3 450 - 8 282
Other investments 6 799 23 149 26 185
Cash and cash equivalents 43 998 145 873 53 093
Total assets 2 876 626 2 515 449 2 685 730
EQUITY
Capital and reserves 1 136 806 991 317 1 057 866
Share capital and premium 179 503 179 503 179 503
BEE investment and incentive scheme shares (518 014) (524 984) (524 984)
Retained earnings 1 327 788 1 236 988 1 265 174
Other reserves 147 529 99 810 138 173
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities 1 557 211 1 317 550 1 446 619
Interest-bearing borrowings 530 000 350 000 450 000
BEE interest-bearing borrowings 44 120 44 120 44 120
BEE preference shares 362 800 375 800 367 600
BEE shareholder's loan 50 000 46 652 50 000
BEE B preference share dividend accrual 294 679 255 280 273 477
Other non-current liabilities 83 362 87 330 86 275
Deferred taxation 192 250 158 368 175 147
Current liabilities 182 609 206 582 181 245
Trade and other payables 169 972 160 663 181 245
Taxation payable - 4 693 -
Bank overdraft 12 637 41 226 -
Total liabilities 1 739 820 1 524 132 1 627 864
Total equity and liabilities 2 876 626 2 515 449 2 685 730
Note: The company has authorised capital commitments of R415 million of which approximately R252 million has been contracted.
It is anticipated that approximately R257 million of the authorised commitments will be spent by 30 June 2019.
Statements of changes in equity
Share capital Treasury Other Retained
R000 and premium shares reserves earnings Total
Balance at 30 June 2017 179 377 (526 729) 114 411 1 167 252 934 311
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 12 262 138 127 150 389
Profit for the period 138 127 138 127
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation differences 12 262 12 262
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity 126 1 745 1 861 (87 554) (83 822)
Issue of new ordinary shares 126 126
Incentive scheme shares (4 255) (500) (1 437) (6 192)
Share compensation reserve 6 000 2 361 8 361
Dividends paid (86 117) (86 117)
Balance at 31 December 2017 179 503 (524 984) 128 534 1 217 825 1 000 878
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 15 563 141 311 156 874
Profit for the period 141 311 141 311
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation differences 15 563 15 563
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity - - (5 924) (93 962) (99 886)
Incentive scheme shares (13 871) (1 025) (14 896)
Share compensation reserve 7 947 7 947
Dividends paid (92 787) (92 787)
Distribution by BEE structured entity (150) (150)
Balance at 30 June 2018 179 503 (524 984) 138 173 1 265 174 1 057 866
Total comprehensive income for the period - - 12 262 138 583 150 845
Profit for the period 138 583 138 583
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation differences 12 262 12 262
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity - 6 970 (2 906) (75 969) (71 905)
Incentive scheme shares (1 530) 5 594 4 064
Share compensation reserve 8 500 (8 500) -
Dividends paid (75 969) (75 969)
Balance at 31 December 2018 179 503 (518 014) 147 529 1 327 788 1 136 806
Summarised statements of cash flows
(Audited)
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 December 31 December 30 June
R000 2018 2017 2018
Operating profit before working capital changes 271 065 294 078 563 572
(Increase)/decrease in working capital (38 845) 56 277 57 315
Cash generated by operations 232 220 350 355 620 887
Interest received 959 2 107 4 031
Interest paid (28 289) (11 450) (44 347)
Taxation paid (46 605) (71 476) (128 415)
Dividends paid (75 969) (86 117) (178 904)
Cash inflow from operating activities 82 316 183 419 273 252
Cash utilised in investing activities (197 460) (211 206) (436 151)
- investment to maintain operations (17 817) (26 342) (81 936)
- investment to expand operations (179 043) (197 171) (343 669)
- expenditure refundable on operating lease - (12 693) (35 554)
- purchase of investment (600) - -
- proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment - 25 000 25 008
Cash inflows from financing activities 73 670 17 534 100 288
- proceeds from issue of ordinary shares - 126 126
- purchase of incentive scheme shares (1 530) (6 192) (15 088)
- increase in interest-bearing borrowings 80 000 30 000 130 000
- redemption of BEE preference shares (4 800) (6 400) (14 600)
- distribution by BEE structured entity - - (150)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (41 474) (10 253) (62 611)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 53 093 115 664 115 664
Reclassification of other investments to cash and cash equivalents 20 398 - -
Effect of movements in exchange rates on other investments (1 178) 1 068 (1 968)
Effect of movements in exchange rates on cash held 522 (1 832) 2 008
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period 31 361 104 647 53 093
Note: The reclassification of other investments to cash and cash equivalents relates to the portion of deposits previously held
with Chase Bank, Kenya, which was placed into receivership and which have now been released back to depositors.
Segment report
Primary segment Courtyard City Lodge Town Lodge Road Lodge
R000 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 34 023 36 663 419 597 414 690 118 199 117 503 163 428 162 422
EBITDAR 10 418 14 734 227 843 241 873 50 819 55 343 83 987 90 331
Land and hotel building rental
EBITDA
Depreciation and amortisation (2 044) (2 073) (12 529) (11 172) (3 660) (3 662) (5 219) (5 601)
Results from operating activities
Segment report
Primary segment Central office and other Total
R000 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 72 167 55 806 807 414 787 084
EBITDAR (26 473) (46 596) 346 594 355 685
Land and hotel building rental (57 109) (45 568) (57 109) (45 568)
EBITDA 289 485 310 117
Depreciation and amortisation (34 499) (29 371) (57 951) (51 879)
Results from operating activities 231 534 258 238
Geographic information South Africa Rest of Africa Total
2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017
Revenue 735 247 731 278 72 167 55 806 807 414 787 084
Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment 1 360 567 1 276 386 1 108 355 794 322 2 468 922 2 070 708
EBITDAR represents earnings after BEE transaction charges but before interest, taxation, depreciation and rental.
EBITDA represents earnings after BEE transaction charges but before interest, taxation and depreciation.
Supplementary information
(Audited)
Six months Six months Year
ended ended ended
31 December % 31 December 30 June
R000 Note 2018 Change 2017 2018
1. Headline earnings reconciliation
Profit for the period 138 583 157 290 279 438
Profit on sale of property, plant and equipment - (21 923) (21 923)
Taxation effect - 4 911 4 911
Headline earnings 138 583 (1) 140 278 262 426
Number of shares in issue (000's) 43 574 43 574 43 574
Weighted average number of shares in
issue for EPS calculation (000's) 3 36 575 36 546 36 543
Weighted average number of shares in
issue for diluted EPS calculation (000's) 3 36 645 36 604 36 629
Headline earnings per share (cents) 4
- undiluted 378,9 (1) 383,8 718,1
- fully diluted 378,2 (1) 383,2 716,4
2. Normalised headline earnings reconciliation*
Headline earnings 138 583 140 278 262 426
BEE transaction charges 132 397 2 267
Notional interest charge on BEE shareholder loan - 3 124 6 472
BEE interest on interest-bearing borrowings 2 247 2 253 4 425
Preference dividends paid/payable by
the BEE entities 25 761 24 170 47 113
Deferred tax on BEE transactions - (875) (1 812)
10th anniversary employee share trust transaction charges and DWT (265) (289) (41)
IFRS 2 share-based payment charge for
the 10th anniversary employee share trust 2 091 2 087 4 141
Reversal of impairment of other investment in Chase Bank Kenya (net of tax) (9 403) - -
Pre-opening expenses write-off (net of tax) 4 178 3 127 6 078
Normalised headline earnings 163 324 (6) 174 272 331 069
3. Number of shares (000's)
Weighted average number of shares in
issue for EPS calculation 36 575 36 546 36 543
BEE shares treated as treasury shares 6 390 6 390 6 390
10th anniversary employee share trust treated as treasury shares 507 509 509
Weighted average number of shares in issue for normalised EPS calculation 43 472 43 445 43 442
Weighted average number of shares in
issue for diluted EPS calculation 36 645 36 604 36 629
BEE shares treated as treasury shares 6 390 6 390 6 390
10th anniversary employee share trust treated as treasury shares 507 509 509
Weighted average number of shares in issue for diluted normalised EPS calculation 43 542 43 503 43 528
4. Normalised headline earnings per share (cents)
- undiluted 375,7 (6) 401,1 762,1
- fully diluted 375,1 (6) 400,6 760,6
5. Dividend declared per share (cents) 229,0 (9) 253,0 454,0
6. Dividend cover (times)
- calculated on normalised headline earnings 1,6 1,6 1,7
7. Interest-bearing debt to total capital and reserves (%)
- calculated on a normalised basis 27,1 19,8 24,1
8. Return on equity (%)
- calculated on a normalised basis 17,2 19,7 18,5
9. Net asset value per share (cents)
- calculated on a normalised basis 4 495 4 063 4 289
* Normalised headline earnings is headline earnings adjusted for the effects of transactions relating to BEE or those
of a non-recurring/core nature.
Commentary
Average occupancies for the group in the six months to 31 December 2018 declined to 58% from 63% in the
previous interim period.
In South Africa, where the group has most of its hotels, occupancies were down three percentage points to 61%,
largely as a result of depressed business and consumer confidence levels ahead of the upcoming national elections.
While occupancies in Botswana were three percentage points lower than in the previous year, Kenyan occupancies at
the Fairview Hotel and Town Lodge, Upper Hill, Nairobi, reflected a welcome improvement, rising by four percentage
points. Similarly, occupancies in Namibia continued to improve. The overall operating environment for the period
was challenging across all the group's locations and brands.
Total revenue increased by 3% to R807,4 million, benefiting from the improvement in Kenya and a full period
contribution from Town Lodge Windhoek. City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers Mall Nairobi was partially open during the
period and there was also a small contribution from City Lodge Hotel Dar es Salaam towards the end of the period.
In South Africa, achieved room rates increased by less than inflation due to tough economic conditions and a highly
competitive operating environment.
On a normalised basis, total operating costs increased by 6%, while the total normalised EBITDA margin was down by
two percentage points to 35%, resulting in normalised headline EBITDA for the group decreasing by 4% to
R284,3 million. Depreciation and amortisation increased by 12%, while interest income and interest expense
decreased by R1,1 million and R2,4 million respectively as a result of borrowing costs being capitalised during the
ongoing construction activities.
Normalised headline profit before tax for the group decreased by 6% to R226,1 million, while normalised headline
earnings decreased by 6% to R163,3 million. Fully diluted normalised headline earnings per share decreased by
6% to 375,1 cents.
In line with the group's policy of paying out 60% of normalised headline earnings adjusted for unrealised foreign
exchange gains or losses, a gross interim dividend of 229,0 cents per share has been declared, 9% lower than the
previous year.
The group's application for an investment deduction allowance on the development of City Lodge Hotel at Two
Rivers Mall in Nairobi awaits adjudication by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
On 18 August 2018, and in line with the Kenyan Central Bank's announcement, 38% of the cash deposits previously
held with Chase Bank Kenya (in receivership) were released to the company. As a result of the partial receipt of these
deposits, half of the impairment charge previously recognised in other investments amounting to R9,4 million (net of
tax) was reversed. The cash received was reclassified to cash and cash equivalents. The remaining 38% of deposits
remain as other investments, and will be released in three equal instalments between August 2019 and August 2021.
Development activity
South Africa
The 62-room extension at City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport was completed, with these additional rooms
opening on a phased basis during the period.
Construction of the 154-room Town Lodge Umhlanga Ridge is on schedule, with the opening on track for July 2019.
No further progress has however been made in gaining approvals for the development of a 90-room Road Lodge in
Polokwane.
Demonstrating the group's ongoing confidence in and commitment to South Africa, a lease and development agreement
has been signed for a "new concept" Courtyard Hotel to be built in Waterfall City. It is anticipated that work on
this 168-room hotel will start in March with completion expected in October 2020.
East Africa
Following lengthy delays, all 171 rooms at City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, became available during
December. The first 95 rooms became available at City Lodge Dar es Salaam in November, with the balance of the
148 rooms becoming available earlier this month.
Southern Africa
Further delays have been experienced in Mozambique where the opening of the 148-room City Lodge Hotel Maputo
is now expected to take place during the course of April.
Following the opening of all the above hotels, the group will have 64 hotels in six countries in East and Southern
Africa, offering a total of 8 160 rooms.
Outlook
After an encouraging improvement in occupancies in Kenya, the January terror attack on a hotel and office complex
in Nairobi was a setback. It is however anticipated that given the swift and effective response by the Kenyan
authorities, the situation will normalise fairly quickly. This is already evident in positive forward bookings.
With trading remaining subdued at City Lodge Hotel at Two Rivers Mall, Nairobi, increased sales and marketing
efforts will be focused on to the region, including City Lodge Hotel Dar es Salaam, as well as the soon to be
opened City Lodge Hotel Maputo.
In South Africa, trading conditions are expected to remain under pressure until the election has been held on
8 May 2019. In the first six weeks of the second half of the financial year, some improvement has been noted,
however these trends were not consistently observed. The group is encouraged by the overall economic trajectory
outlined and envisaged by President Cyril Ramaphosa, which could play an important role in improving sentiment
and activity.
Basis of preparation
These condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standard, IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides issued by the
Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards
Council and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these interim financial statements are in terms of
International Financial Reporting Standards and are consistent with those applied in the previous annual financial
statements, with the exception of the adoption of IFRS 9 Financial instruments and IFRS 15 Revenue from contracts
with customers.
The condensed group financial information has been presented on the historical cost basis, and are presented in Rand
thousands which is City Lodge's functional and presentation currency.
These condensed interim financial statements were prepared under the supervision of Mr AW Dooley CA(SA), in his
capacity as Chief financial officer.
Pro forma financial information
The supplementary information presented, contains information presented on a normalised basis. This information
is the responsibility of the company's directors and has been prepared for illustrative purposes only. It may not
fairly present the company's financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows.
Declaration of dividend
The board has approved and declared interim dividend number 60 of 229,0 cents per ordinary share (gross) in
respect of the six months ended 31 December 2018.
The dividend will be subject to dividend tax. In accordance with paragraphs 11,17 (a) (i) to (ix) and 11,17(c) of the
JSE Listings Requirements the following additional information is disclosed:
- The dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
- The local dividend tax rate is 20% (twenty per centum);
- The gross local dividend amount is 229,0 cents per ordinary share for shareholders exempt from the dividend tax;
- The net local dividend amount is 183,2 cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay the dividend tax;
- The company currently has 43 573 893 ordinary shares in issue; and
- The company's income tax reference number is 9041001711.
Shareholders are advised of the following dates:
Last date to trade cum dividend Tuesday, 5 March 2019
Shares commence trading ex dividend Wednesday, 6 March 2019
Record date Friday, 8 March 2019
Payment of dividend Monday, 11 March 2019
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Wednesday, 6 March 2019 and Friday,
8 March 2019, both days inclusive.
For and on behalf of the board
Bulelani Ngcuka Andrew Widegger
Chairman Chief executive officer
13 February 2019
Registered office: The Lodge, Bryanston Gate Office Park, cnr. Homestead Avenue and Main Road, Bryanston, 2191
Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited, Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue,
Rosebank, 2196
Directors: BT Ngcuka (Chairman), A Widegger (Chief executive officer)*, AW Dooley*, GG Huysamer,
FWJ Kilbourn, MSP Marutlulle, N Medupe, SG Morris, VM Rague?, LG Siddo*, Dr KIM Shongwe
?Kenyan *Executive
Company secretary: MC van Heerden
Sponsor: Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking
www.clhg.com
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