Final Results
Camellia PLC
26 April 2007
Camellia Plc
Preliminary Results For Year Ended 31 December 2006
Highlights from the results:-
Year ended Year ended
31 December 31 December
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Revenue - continuing operations 160,552 152,743
Profit before tax 19,982 22,275
Profit for the period 15,174 23,569
Earnings per share 464.2 p 793.2 p
Dividends 90 p 89 p
Chairman's statement
The profit before tax for 2006 amounted to £19.98 million and compares with the
previous year of £22.28 million. This latter figure included exceptional profits
of £6.32 million and the increase in profits from our continuing operations in
2006 can therefore be viewed as satisfactory.
Profits after tax attributable to shareholders amounted to £12.90 million
compared to £20.33 million in 2005 and earnings per share reduced to 464.2p
compared to 793.2p.
Dividend
The board is recommending a final dividend of 70p per share which, together with
the interim dividend already paid of 20p per share, brings the total
distribution for the year to 90p per share compared with 89p per share in
respect of 2005.
Agriculture and horticulture
Tea
India
Tea production in India increased to 30.70 million kilos. The previous year
suffered from reduced production due to labour unrest in the Dooars. The year
started slowly with dry weather but production gradually increased when the
rains arrived. Prices improved on the previous year but softened towards the end
of the year. The market for orthodox tea recovered and results from our Assam
gardens were much improved although the security situation in Assam has
deteriorated and is a continuing cause for concern. Orders for our Instant Tea
Plant have been hard to secure in a very competitive marketplace. We continue to
concentrate on producing a quality tea in India and to this end a programme of
up-grading some of our factories has been initiated.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh endured a major drought at the beginning of the year and production
suffered accordingly, resulting in an overall reduction of 11% for the year. The
market responded to the shortage with higher prices and our tea gardens showed a
satisfactory profit. However there remains much to be done in Bangladesh to
improve both production levels and quality.
A general election scheduled for earlier this year was postponed and it seemed
for a time that the security situation might be a major cause of concern.
However, the appointment of a new interim government, satisfactory to most
political parties, has reduced the tension and it is hoped that peaceful
elections will be held as soon as possible.
Africa
The year started with a serious drought in Kenya. This had a major adverse
impact on production levels and resulted in increased international tea prices.
The rains eventually arrived and it is pleasing to report that our own
production finished only marginally below that of the previous year. This,
together with prices remaining at levels above those before the drought,
resulted in a substantially increased profit for the year. Tea prices have
tended to reduce recently and considerable effort is being put into cost control
in an attempt to maintain a satisfactory margin in a country that has a high
underlying cost of production compared with some of its competitors.
Kakuzi Limited, 50.7% owned by the group, has recently announced that it is
negotiating the phased sale of the Siret Tea Company Limited to an empowerment
company owned principally by tea smallholders located in the Nandi Hills
district.
Malawi also recovered from the drought of the previous year and benefited from
the increased price levels resulting in higher profits. Malawi is a land-locked
country and the export of tea is subject to logistical problems due to the
inefficiency of the port of Beira in Mozambique and capacity problems in Durban.
Nepal
The political difficulties in Nepal in 2006 adversely affected the results of
Himalaya Goodricke. We are continuing our discussions on the future of this
company with the other shareholders.
Citrus
The citrus orchards in California performed very well in 2006. Recent very cold
weather will affect production in the current year but it is too early to
quantify the potential losses.
Chile again experienced adverse weather conditions which affected the quality
required for the export market, resulting in poor prices from an overcrowded
domestic market.
The citrus operations in South Africa have been sold as it was not considered
appropriate to invest in further plantings to achieve economies of scale.
Edible nuts
Good production coupled with high prices resulted in very good profits from our
pistachio orchard in California. The present indications are that the pistachio
trees will be unaffected by the recent cold weather.
Macadamia production in both Malawi and South Africa was, as expected,
considerably lower than the previous year due to drought at the time of
flowering. Prices have also fallen from the very high levels of 2005. The
prospects for the current crop are however better but prices being offered for
our South African production are at a level which does not give a reasonable
profit margin. New areas of macadamia are to be planted in Kenya in 2007.
Other horticulture
The avocado harvest in Kenya improved over the previous year and although prices
were lower, a good result was achieved. The new packhouse was opened in time to
process the 2006 crop and the first season was a success with 3,067 tonnes of
fruit exported in the year.
Rubber production in Bangladesh was reduced because of the drought but increased
prices more than compensated for this shortfall and good profits were earned.
Maize and soya production increased in Brazil but market prices reduced. There
are indications that prices are set to increase over the next few months.
The wine grape harvest in South Africa reduced from that of the previous year
but export sales of bottled wine improved in what remains a very competitive
market. Production of wine grapes in Chile increased but prices were
considerably lower.
We disposed of our remaining table grape operation in South Africa during the
year and have plans to reduce the scale of our table grape plantings in Chile.
We have concluded that the growing of table grapes is subject to so many
influences that we cannot control and that the achievement of consistent
operating margins on relatively small-scale operations is difficult to secure.
The majority of our agricultural and horticultural exports are priced in US
dollars. The continuing weakness of this currency is a significant problem for
our operations.
Food storage and distribution
Although still loss-making, the results of our cold storage and distribution
business improved in 2006. The market is still very competitive and further
action is being taken to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. It is no
consolation that many of our competitors are also suffering from poor trading
results but it is hoped that general rates in the storage sector will start to
harden in the current year. The ever increasing cost of energy and high
insurance premiums continue to make life difficult for the industry and we are
not immune from these problems.
Affish and Wylax in The Netherlands increased sales and profits for the year. It
is evident that some improvement has occurred in the fish distribution sector
and restaurants appear to be busier than last year. Margins however remain small
particularly for Affish's wholesale business.
Engineering
Our engineering operations produced good results for 2006 with continuing demand
from the oil and aerospace sectors.
Abbey Metal Finishing was very busy during the year and has invested in further
processes to increase its market penetration.
AJT Engineering also enjoyed another good year. However it continues to be
difficult to attract suitably qualified personnel and the local cost of labour
is increasing above national levels.
A management reorganisation was carried out at AKD Engineering in Lowestoft and
operating profits have improved.
General Utilities enjoyed another good year despite the escalating cost of
steel. A new water jet cutting machine has recently been installed for which the
prospects look to be encouraging.
Local authority planning considerations have resulted in the proposed expansion
of the galvanising division at Great Yarmouth being delayed but it is hoped that
this will proceed during 2007.
Banking and financial services
Duncan Lawrie increased their profits again in 2006 partially as a result of the
contribution received from Douglas Deakin Young which was acquired in 2005.
The Hill Martin Group was purchased towards the end of 2006 and Duncan Lawrie
can now offer a very personalised service in wealth management encompassing
private banking, investment management, trust management and financial planning.
The prospects for this now enlarged business are encouraging.
Pharmaceuticals
The Siegfried Group reported consolidated sales for 2006 of CHF 359.8 million,
representing a 13% increase over the previous year. Consolidated net income
after tax decreased to CHF 32.4 million from CHF 36.5 million in 2005. The
decline is due to exceptional earnings from a real estate sale in 2005.
All of the business segments in which the Siegfried Group is active made a
positive contribution to sales growth. For 2007, the Siegfried Group plans to
continue strengthening its position in two core businesses, namely 'Development
and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)' and 'Development and
production of demanding generics' by expanding the product portfolio of APIs and
introducing new technology in the field of generics.
The Siegfried division's product pipeline was successfully expanded by new
projects in the field of custom synthesis for exclusives customers in the
pharmaceutical industry. The renovation of existing plant required for chemical
production in Zofingen continued.
In its generics business, Siegfried is adding patentable technologies to its
existing production and service model. In this respect, Siegfried launched a
large project for inhalation applicators and related active pharmaceutical
substances for which patent rights were acquired at the beginning of 2007. The
first construction stage of the new pharmaceutical production plant in Malta was
successfully completed in the year under review, and commercial production
commenced at the beginning of 2007.
The Sidroga division reported improved sales and operating income for the 2006
financial year. On 12 April 2007 Siegfried announced the sale of this
division for an undisclosed price. Siegfried will henceforth concentrate on its
core businesses in the pharmaceutical sector.
Other associated undertakings and investments
The United Leasing Company Limited in Bangladesh again suffered from a
competitive marketplace and profits before tax for the year declined to £1.41
million from £2.30 million in 2005. The United Insurance Company Limited
produced similar results to the previous year, including the results of its
wholly owned subsidiary The Surmah Valley Tea Company. The implications of a
recent Bangladesh government requirement for insurance companies to increase
their paid up capital are being considered.
Our investments in Bermuda enjoyed another good year. Bermuda continues to
benefit from international investment particularly in the re-insurance sector
and some of the companies in which we invest are prospering both from the
related increase in business from that source and from their own expansion
overseas.
A recent offer for all the shares of Getaz Romang Holding SA has been
successful. The disposal of our shareholding in this company will give rise to a
profit of approximately £4.90 million in 2007.
Development
We continue to develop our tea interests in the field and factory. The business
review outlines our commitment to employee welfare, and initiatives in this
respect will continue. Duncan Lawrie has made two acquisitions in the last two
years and a period of consolidation is now appropriate. We will seek to develop
our engineering operations when prospects and market conditions for the
individual companies are favourable.
The development of our management information systems is also on-going.
Pensions
I referred at length to the unsatisfactory circumstances surrounding our pension
schemes in my statement last year. The improvement in the equity markets and an
increase in interest rates have resulted in a reduction in some of the scheme
deficits. However, after an exhaustive appraisal, all our UK final salary
schemes have been closed to new members and one scheme is to be closed
completely. This is most unfortunate but new defined contribution schemes have
been put in place with what we believe to be generous company contributions
rates.
Staff
Tom Lupton and Krupa David resigned from the executive committee in 2006. I am
pleased to welcome to this committee Greg Haycock from Bermuda, Arun Singh from
India and Imran Ahmed from Bangladesh.
On behalf of the board I would like to thank all our staff both in the UK and
overseas for their very positive contribution to what has been a successful
year.
M C Perkins
Chairman
26 April 2007
Consolidated income statement
for the year ended 31 December 2006
2006 2005
Notes £'000 £'000
Continuing operations
Revenue 2 160,552 152,743
Cost of sales (106,239) (107,968)
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Gross profit 54,313 44,775
Other operating income 1,657 2,373
Distribution costs (8,987) (7,969)
Administrative expenses (36,141) (35,978)
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Trading profit 2 10,842 3,201
Share of associates' results 4,932 5,842
Profit on disposal of non-current assets 3 929 874
Profit on disposal of non-current assets
held for sale 4 952 -
Profit on disposal of 'available-for-sale'
investments 364 2,488
Profit on part disposal of a subsidiary - 795
Gain arising from changes in fair value of
biological assets 1,176 4,147
Gain on group restructuring - 5,523
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Profit from operations 19,195 22,870
Investment income 1,606 1,313
Finance income 5 709 707
Finance costs 5 (2,544) (2,353)
Pension schemes net financing income/(cost) 5 1,016 (262)
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Net finance costs 5 (819) (1,908)
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Profit before tax 19,982 22,275
Taxation 6 (4,808) (1,764)
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Profit for the period from continuing
operations 15,174 20,511
Discontinued operations
Profit for the period from discontinued
operations - 3,058
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Profit for the period 15,174 23,569
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Profit attributable to minority interests 2,271 3,243
Profit attributable to equity shareholders 12,903 20,326
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15,174 23,569
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Earnings per share - basic and diluted 8 464.2 p 793.2 p
Earnings per share from continuing
operations - basic and diluted 8 464.2 p 692.2 p
Consolidated balance sheet
at 31 December 2006
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Non-current assets
Intangible assets 7,865 4,588
Property, plant and equipment 76,257 82,069
Biological assets 75,553 86,679
Prepaid operating leases 969 1,062
Investments in associates 63,672 65,672
Deferred tax assets 1,344 1,330
Financial assets 55,466 61,831
Retirement benefit surplus 3,585 2,634
Trade and other receivables 526 583
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Total non-current assets 285,237 306,448
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Current assets
Inventories 19,067 18,204
Trade and other receivables 52,416 50,699
Current income tax assets 1,786 1,820
Cash and cash equivalents (note 9) 210,560 170,940
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283,829 241,663
Non-current assets classified
as held for sale 167 1,036
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Total current assets 283,996 242,699
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Current liabilities
Borrowings (16,688) (21,234)
Trade and other payables (235,008) (201,779)
Current income tax liabilities (2,488) (1,888)
Other employee benefit obligations (142) (190)
Provisions (58) (88)
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Total current liabilities (254,384) (225,179)
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Net current assets 29,612 17,520
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Total assets less current
liabilities 314,849 323,968
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Non-current liabilities
Borrowings (14,951) (10,959)
Deferred tax liabilities (25,161) (27,061)
Retirement benefit obligations (17,781) (21,284)
Other employee benefit obligations (1,163) (1,399)
Other non-current liabilities (417) (353)
Provisions (112) (70)
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Total non-current liabilities (59,585) (61,126)
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Net assets 255,264 262,842
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Equity
Called up share capital 284 284
Reserves 235,677 241,632
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Shareholders' funds 235,961 241,916
Minority interests 19,303 20,926
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Total equity 255,264 262,842
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Consolidated cash flow statement
for the year ended 31 December 2006
2006 2005
Notes £'000 £'000
Cash generated from operations
Cash flows from operating activities 10 9,235 20,753
Interest paid (2,857) (2,551)
Income taxes paid (3,416) (3,435)
Interest received 665 635
Dividends received from associates 1,835 1,564
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Net cash flow from continuing operating activities 5,462 16,966
Net cash flow from discontinued operating activities - 1,730
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Net cash flow from operating activities 5,462 18,696
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of intangible assets (237) (105)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (8,657) (6,844)
Proceeds from sale of non-current assets 2,564 2,418
Proceeds from sale of non-current assets held for
sale 1,634 -
Disposal of subsidiaries (net of cash disposed) 12 - 12,883
Part disposal of a subsidiary - 1,673
Acquisition of subsidiary (net of cash acquired) 12 (3,670) (4,393)
Purchase of minority interests - (3,027)
Minority share subscription 541 -
Purchase of shares in associate (23) (16)
Proceeds from sale of investments 9,596 3,200
Purchase of investments (4,378) (7,141)
Income from investments 1,606 1,313
Net cash flow from discontinued operations - (1,430)
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Net cash flow from investing activities (1,024) (1,469)
Cash flows from financing activities
Equity dividends paid (2,474) (2,284)
Dividends paid to minority interests (1,055) (1,306)
Net increase in/(repayment of) debt 4,971 (9,213)
Purchase of own shares (31) -
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Net cash flow from financing activities 1,411 (12,803)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 5,849 4,424
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 9 (6,435) (10,637)
Exchange gains/(losses) on cash 44 (222)
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 9 (542) (6,435)
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For the purposes of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents are
included net of overdrafts repayable on demand. These overdrafts are excluded
from the definition of cash and cash equivalents disclosed on the balance sheet.
Statement of recognised income and expense
for the year ended 31 December 2006
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Foreign exchange translation differences (26,348) 12,725
Actuarial movement on defined benefit pension
schemes 3,540 4,310
Movement on deferred tax relating to defined benefit
pension schemes (1,185) 1,204
Available-for-sale investments:
Valuation gains taken to equity 4,401 7,124
Transferred to profit or loss on sale (124) (1,562)
Other fair value adjustment 69 135
Share of associate's net movement in defined benefit
pension schemes 257 -
Share of associates' fair value adjustments (73) (45)
Share of associate's profit/(loss) on cash flow
hedges 378 (585)
Share of associate's income taxes on items recorded
in equity (27) -
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Net (expense)/income recognised directly in equity (19,112) 23,306
Profit for the period 15,174 23,569
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Total recognised income and expense for the period (3,938) 46,875
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Attributable to:
Minority interests (1,109) 5,767
Equity shareholders (2,829) 41,108
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(3,938) 46,875
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1 General information
The consolidated income statement, consolidated balance sheet, consolidated cash
flow statement, consolidated statement of recognised income and expense and
extracts from the notes to the accounts for 31 December 2006 and 31 December
2005 do not constitute the group's Annual Report and Accounts. The auditors have
reported on the group's statutory accounts for each of the years 2006 and 2005
under Section 235 of the Companies Act 1985, which do not contain statements
under Sections 237 (2) or (3) of the Companies Act and are unqualified. The
statutory accounts for 2005, which were prepared under International Financial
Reporting Standards adopted for use in the EU, have been delivered to the
Registrar of Companies.
The statutory accounts for 2006, prepared under International Financial
Reporting Standards adopted for use in the EU, will be filed with the Registrar
in due course. Copies of the Annual Report and Accounts will be posted to
shareholders on 3 May 2007. From that date copies will be available from the
registered office, Linton Park, Linton, Near Maidstone, Kent ME17 4AB.
2 Business and geographical segments
The principal activities of the group are as follows:
Agriculture and horticulture
Engineering
Food storage and distribution
Banking and financial services
For management reporting purposes these activities form the basis on which the
group reports its primary divisions.
Segment information about these businesses is presented below:
2006
Agriculture Engineering Food storage Banking and Other Consolidated
and and financial operations
horticulture distribution services
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue
External sales 88,549 20,255 39,266 11,096 1,386 160,552
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Trading profit
Segment profit 12,682 1,744 (512) 1,766 (9) 15,671
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Unallocated corporate expenses (4,829)
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Trading profit 10,842
Share of associates'results 18 395 4,519 4,932
Profit on disposal of
non-current assets 929
Profit on disposal of assets
held for resale 952
Profit on disposal of
'available-for-sale'
investments 364
Gain arising from changes in
fair value of biological
assets 1,176 1,176
Investment income 1,606
Net finance costs (819)
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Profit before tax 19,982
Taxation (4,808)
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Profit after tax 15,174
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Other information
Segment assets 144,721 14,347 29,622 241,774 2,686 433,150
Investment in associates 920 2,566 60,186 63,672
Unallocated assets 72,411
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Consolidated total assets 569,233
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Segment liabilities (23,284) (2,813) (7,683) (212,355) (151) (246,286)
Unallocated liabilities (67,683)
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Consolidated total liabilities (313,969)
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Capital expenditure 3,809 904 1,981 137 102
Depreciation (3,161) (830) (2,997) (214) (16)
Amortisation (16) (6) (243)
Impairment (117)
2005
Agriculture Engineering Food storage Banking and Other Consolidated
and and financial operations
horticulture distribution services
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
Revenue
External sales 83,861 19,441 38,734 9,350 1,357 152,743
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Trading profit
Segment profit 6,506 223 (1,004) 1,303 339 7,367
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Unallocated corporate expenses (4,166)
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Trading profit 3,201
Share of associates' results 68 560 5,214 5,842
Profit on disposal of
non-current assets 874
Profit on disposal of
'available-for-sale'
investments 2,488
Profit on part disposal of
a subsidiary 795
Gain arising from changes in
fair value of biological
assets 4,147 4,147
Gain on group restructuring 5,523
Investment income 1,313
Net finance costs (1,908)
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Profit before tax 22,275
Taxation (1,764)
Profit for the period from
discontinued operations 3,058
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Profit after tax and
discontinued operations 23,569
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Other information
Segment assets 164,534 14,406 29,850 205,047 3,875 417,712
Investment in associates 1,052 2,781 61,839 65,672
Unallocated assets 65,763
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Consolidated total assets 549,147
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Segment liabilities (28,105) (4,016) (7,406) (177,361) (103) (216,991)
Unallocated liabilities (69,314)
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Consolidated total liabilities (286,305)
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Capital expenditure 4,423 461 1,338 366 44
Depreciation (2,956) (837) (2,910) (234) (12)
Amortisation (15) (11) (78)
Impairment (111) (179)
Segment assets consist primarily of intangible assets, property, plant and
equipment, biological assets, prepaid operating leases, inventories, trade and
other receivables and cash and cash equivalents. Receivables for tax have been
excluded. Investment in associates, valued using the equity method, have been
shown separately in the segment information. Segment liabilities are primarily
those relating to the operating activities and generally exclude liabilities
for taxes, short-term loans, finance leases and non-current liabilities.
Geographical segments
The group operations are based in nine main geographical areas. The United
Kingdom is the home country of the parent. The principal territories in which
the group operates are as follows:
United Kingdom
Continental Europe
India
Kenya
Malawi
Bangladesh
North America and Bermuda
South Africa
South America
The following table provides an analysis of the group's sales by geographical
market, irrespective of the origin of the goods/services:
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
United Kingdom 66,908 65,242
Continental Europe 19,055 17,799
India 35,241 32,451
Kenya 12,908 11,361
Malawi 4,485 3,118
Bangladesh 7,944 8,375
North America 3,390 4,115
South Africa 2,512 1,987
South America 3,184 3,112
Other 4,925 5,183
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160,552 152,743
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The following is an analysis of the carrying amount of segment assets, and
additions to property, plant and equipment, analysed by the geographical area
in which the assets are located:
Carrying amount of Additions to property,
segment assets plant and equipment
2006 2005 2006 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000 £'000
United Kingdom 280,918 246,800 2,815 1,965
Continental Europe 4,179 3,493 192 58
India 40,495 48,192 825 1,548
Kenya 37,603 36,723 699 947
Malawi 24,955 27,962 659 841
Bangladesh 19,743 23,587 826 550
North America 4,148 3,109 305 82
South Africa 9,495 14,721 273 254
South America 11,614 13,125 339 387
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433,150 417,712 6,933 6,632
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3 Profit on disposal of non-current assets
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment
associated with the production of tea in South Africa - 525
Profit on disposal of other land and property 929 349
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929 874
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4 Profit on disposal of non-current assets held for sale
A profit of £952,000 was realised in relation to property, plant and equipment
of Eastern Produce South Africa (Pty) Limited (formerly Sapekoe (Pty) Limited)
which had previously been used in the group's production of tea in South Africa
and were reclassified as being held for sale in 2005.
5 Finance income and costs
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Interest payable on loans and bank overdrafts (2,341) (2,445)
Interest payable on obligations under finance leases (144) (121)
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Total borrowing costs (2,485) (2,566)
Net exchange (loss)/gain on foreign currency borrowings (59) 213
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Finance costs (2,544) (2,353)
Finance income - interest income on short-term
bank deposits 709 707
Pension schemes net financing income/(cost) 1,016 (262)
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Net finance costs (819) (1,908)
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The above figures do not include any amounts relating to the banking
subsidiaries.
6 Taxation on profit on ordinary activities
Analysis of charge in the year 2006 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000
Current tax
UK corporation tax
UK corporation tax at 30.0 per cent.
(2005: 30.0 per cent.) 2,004 3,853
Adjustment in respect of prior years (152) (115)
Double tax relief (1,709) (3,670)
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143 68
Foreign tax
Corporation tax 3,789 1,980
Adjustment in respect of prior years 263 10
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4,052 1,990
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Total current tax 4,195 2,058
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
United Kingdom (486) (1,855)
Overseas 1,099 1,561
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Total deferred tax 613 (294)
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Tax on profit on ordinary activities 4,808 1,764
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Factors affecting tax charge for the year
Profit on ordinary activities before tax 19,982 22,275
Less: share of associated undertakings profit 4,932 5,842
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Group profit on ordinary activities before tax 15,050 16,433
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Tax on ordinary activities at the standard rate
of corporation tax in the UK of 30.0 per cent.
(2005:30.0 per cent.) 4,515 4,930
Effects of:
Adjustment to tax in respect of prior years 111 (105)
Expenses not deductible for tax purposes 256 415
Adjustment in respect of foreign tax rates 460 (243)
Additional tax arising on dividends from overseas companies 353 121
Profit on disposal of non taxable assets (702) (1,247)
Other income not charged to tax (246) (69)
Increase in tax losses carried forward 635 -
Decrease in tax losses carried forward (462) (148)
Gain on group restructuring - (1,945)
Movement in other timing differences (112) 55
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Current tax charge for the year 4,808 1,764
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7 Equity dividends
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Amounts recognised as distributions to equity holders
in the period:
Final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2005 of
69.00p (2004:68.00p) per share 1,918 1,765
Interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2006 of
20.00p (2005:20.00p) per share 556 519
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2,474 2,284
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Dividends amounting to £56,000 (2005: £55,000) have not been included as group
companies hold 62,500 issued shares in the company. These are classified as
treasury shares.
Proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2006
of 70.00p (2005:69.00p)per share 1,989 1,961
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The proposed final dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders at the
annual general meeting and has not been included as a liability in these
financial statements and will be payable on 4 July 2007 to shareholders on the
register of members at the close of business on 15 June 2007.
8 Earnings per share (EPS)
2006 2005
Weighted Weighted
average average
number of number of
Earnings shares EPS Earnings shares EPS
£'000 Number Pence £'000 Number Pence
Basic and diluted EPS
Continuing and discontinued operations
Attributable to ordinary shareholders 12,903 2,779,784 464.2 20,326 2,562,401 793.2
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Continuing operations
Attributable to ordinary shareholders 12,903 2,779,784 464.2 17,737 2,562,401 692.2
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Discontinued operations
Attributable to ordinary shareholders - - - 2,589 2,562,401 101.0
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Basic and diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing the earnings
attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary
shares in issue during the period, excluding those held by the group as treasury
shares (62,500).
9 Cash and cash equivalents
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Cash at bank and in hand 179,318 151,383
Short-term bank deposits 6,696 6,206
Short-term liquid investments 24,546 13,351
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210,560 170,940
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Included in the amounts above are cash and short-term funds, time deposits
with banks and building societies and certificates of deposit amounting to
£198,422,000 (2005: £159,757,000) which are held by the group's banking
subsidiaries and which are an integral part of the banking operations.
Cash, cash equivalents and bank overdrafts include the following for the
purposes of the cash flow statement:
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding banking
operations) 12,138 11,183
Bank overdrafts (12,680) (17,618)
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(542) (6,435)
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10 Reconciliation of profit from operations to cash flow
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Profit from operations 19,195 22,870
Share of associates' results (4,932) (5,842)
Depreciation and amortisation 7,673 7,249
Impairment of non-current assets 117 336
Gain arising from changes in fair value of
biological assets (1,176) (4,147)
Loss on disposal of investment - 25
Profit on disposal of non-current assets (929) (874)
Profit on disposal of non-current assets held for sale (952) -
Profit on part disposal of a subsidiary - (795)
Profit on disposal of investments (364) (2,488)
Gain on group restructuring - (5,523)
(Increase)/decrease in working capital (2,743) 31,521
Net increase in funds of banking subsidiaries (6,654) (21,579)
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9,235 20,753
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11 Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net debt
2006 2005
£'000 £'000
Increase in cash and cash equivalents in the period 5,849 4,424
Cash (inflow)/outflow from (increase)/decrease in debt (3,486) 11,771
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Decrease in net debt resulting from cash flows 2,363 16,195
Net cash balances of subsidiaries sold - (1,434)
Loans of subsidiaries sold - 2,002
New finance leases (1,734) (1,124)
Exchange rate movements 881 (504)
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Decrease in net debt in the period 1,510 15,135
Net debt at beginning of period (21,010) (36,145)
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Net debt at end of period (19,500) (21,010)
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12 Acquisition and disposal of businesses
Acquisition Acquisition Disposal
2006 2005 2005
£'000 £'000 £'000
Book value of assets and liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment 86 124 3,252
Biological assets - - 4,292
Financial assets - - 75
Deferred tax asset - - 31
Cash and cash equivalents 529 1,252 1,435
Inventories - - 1,386
Trade and other receivables 875 626 1,936
Current income tax assets - - 1,101
Non-current assets classified as held for sale - - 11,157
Trade and other payables (359) (577) (9,135)
Current income tax liabilities (18) - -
Borrowings - - (2,002)
Other non-current liabilities - - (43)
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1,113 1,425 13,485
Fair value adjustments:
Intangible assets - customer relationships 1,847 2,967 -
Trade and other receivables 7 - -
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2,967 4,392 13,485
Goodwill 1,481 1,253 -
Minority interest - - (4,334)
Profit on disposal - - 5,167
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4,448 5,645 14,318
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Satisfied by:
Cash consideration and costs 4,199 5,645 14,318
Loan notes 249 - -
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4,448 5,645 14,318
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Net (outflow)/inflow of cash in respect of
acquisition and disposal of businesses:
Cash consideration and costs (4,199) (5,645) 14,318
Net cash balances of business acquired/(sold) 529 1,252 (1,435)
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(3,670) (4,393) 12,883
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On 27 September 2006, the group acquired 100 per cent. of the issued share
capital of Hill Martin Holdings Limited and Hill Martin Limited (together
'Hill Martin') for initial consideration of £4,448,000. Further consideration is
payable, dependent upon revenues in Hill Martin Limited for the three years
ending 30 June 2008.
Hill Martin contributed £852,000 operating income and £166,000 to the group's
profit before tax for the period between the date of acquisition and the balance
sheet date.
Shareholders in Hill Martin Limited, were offered a choice of cash or loan notes
for their shares, the latter carrying interest at a floating rate of 0.25 per
cent. over the base rate of Duncan Lawrie Limited. The loan notes are repayable
on or before 31 December 2008.
In 2005, the group acquired 100 per cent. of the issued share capital of Douglas
Deakin Young Limited and disposed of its 70.5 per cent. interest in East African
Coffee Plantations Limited.
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