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Novus Holdings 2020 Annual financial results
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OPERATING PROFIT
(Excluding “other gains/(losses)”)
R126m [2019: R294m]
(57,1%)
HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE
23,4c [2019: 60,4c]
(61,2%)
REVENUE
R4 112m [2019: R4 332m]
(5,1%)
4EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
FREE CASH FLOW
R336,0m [2019: R116,6m]
188,2%
Results summary.
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Group income statement key features. [FOR YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020]
2020 2019 % CHANGE
Revenue R4 112m R4 332m (5,1%) ▼
Gross profit R768m R944m (18,6%) ▼
Gross margin 18,7% 21,8% (3,1%) ▼
Overheads R641m R651m (1,5%) ▼
OPERATING PROFIT* R126m R294m (57,1%) ▼
OPERATING MARGIN* 3,1% 6,8% (3,7%) ▼
HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE(Cents)
23,4c 60,4c (61,2%) ▼
(LOSS)/EARNING PER SHARE(Cents)
-119,6c 56,4c (311,9%)▼
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*(Excluding “other gains/(losses)”)
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Cash position analysis.
7FINANCIAL REVIEW
Cash inflows Significant reduction in
working capital of R293m resulting in net cash inflow.
Proceeds on sale of PMB building of R24m
Proceeds on disposal of UV Flexo Labels business of R34m
Cash outflows 2019 dividend of 2X HEPS was
paid amounting to R86m
Lease repayments classified within net loan & finance cost payments on adoption of IFRS 16: Leases of R12m.
Gearing Ratio 6,2% 3,7%
NET CASH/(DEBT) (including bank overdraft)
32 (153)
Year ended 31 Mar 2020
(R’m)
Year ended 31 Mar 2019
(R’m)CHANGE
(R’m)
Cash generated from operations(excluding working capital) 336,5 433,0 (96.5)
Working capital 91,1 (201,9) 293,0
Net property, plant, equipment and intangibles (53,6) (45,8) (7,8)
Taxation paid (38,0) (68,7) 30,7
Free cash flow 336,0 116,6 219,4
Acquisitions/disposals of subsidiaries, investment in associate 31,8 (47,2) 79,0
Net loan & finance cost payments (53,1) (28,9) (24,2)
Dividends paid (86,3) (160,8) 74,5
Share buy-backs and odd lot - (142,2) 142,2
Net cash flow 228,4 (262,5) 490,9
Opening cash balance (53,9) 208,6 (262,5)
CLOSING CASH BALANCE 174,5 (53,9) 228,4
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Working capital.
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CAPEX
In line with the Group’s rationalisation of assets andreduction in Print capacity, maintenance spend is expected to remain modest and reduced in the Print segment.
Capex overview. [EXCL. INTANGIBLES]
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Group overview.
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E Printing revenue comprised 77,0% (2019: 77,3%) of total revenue. Print experienced volume declines on all product categories, except books and directories, with an overall tonnage drop of 4,2% (2019:12,4%).
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impacted by lower margins in Print, with a GP margin decline of 4,0% in the segment.
Packaging revenue contributed at a typically lower margin with a GP margin increase of 1,6% on the prior year. ITB’s GP recovered to historical levels whilst pressure on Gravure labels and disposal of the UV Flexo business offset that gain.
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Financial year ended 31 March 2020
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Print segment | Commentary.
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E The decrease in revenue was driven byvolume declines of 4,2% overall across product categories, except for books and directories which saw an overall tonnage increase of 17,8%.
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GIN The gross profit margin in Print declined as a
result of:• higher than inflation paper price increases
as well as unfavourable exchange rates not passed on to customers;
• lower margin product mix in the current financial year;
• increase in electricity costs due to load shedding.
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Operating expenses measured as a % of revenue increased from 16,7% to 17,4%
Efforts were made to reduce costs during the year, these efforts were offset mainly by the following:• An increase in the expected credit loss
allowance due to increased COVID-19 related customer credit risk;
• Once-off increase in retrenchment costs of R23m due to the closure of the KZN print facility;
• Restructuring across the segment.
77,0% of revenue
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Financial year ended 31 March 2020
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Packaging segment | Commentary.
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The UV Flexo division of Labels was sold during the year and this led to a R69m reduction in turnover in comparison to the prior year.
On a like-for-like basis overall segment revenue was up 1,0%.
ITB saw an increase in revenue of 1,6% compared to the prior year despite volume declines of 7,6%.
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compared to 9,5% in the prior year. This was offset by the Labels division’s
decreased gross profit margin of 25,6% to 23%.
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This returned the division to historical profitability levels after the challenging prior year that saw abnormal increased material costs and downtime due to strike action.
The Labels division’s operating profitdecreased from 14,2% to 8,1% as a result of an increase in expected credit loss allowance as a result of COVID-19 and lower margin product mix.
FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20
*Includes ITB Flexible Packaging Solutions and Novus Labels.
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6,3% of revenue
Tissue segment | Commentary.
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Operating expenses measured as % ofrevenue, decreased from 9,8% to 6,9% during the year under review, mainly as a result of cost saving measures put in place.
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Revenue contribution.
15OPERATING REVIEW
The Print division remains at the core of Novus
Holdings and contributed 77,0% to Group revenue.
CATEGORYSHARE OF GROUP
REVENUE 2020SHARE OF GROUP
REVENUE 2019
VOLUMEGROWTH/(DECLINE)
PRINT PRODUCT CATEGORY
Magazines 9,4% 11,1% -19,0%
Newspapers 11,1% 10,5% -2,5%
Retail Inserts & Catalogues 29,0% 29,9% -10,8%
Books & Directories 27,0% 22,1% 17,8%
Security Products 0,0% 3,7% -100%
Publishing 0,5% 0,0% 0,0%
PACKAGING AND TISSUE PRODUCT CATEGORY
Labels 4,2% 5,6% -13,2%
Flexible Plastic Packaging 12,5% 11,7% -7,6%
Tissue 6,3% 5,4% -2,3%
NOVUS HOLDINGS | 2019 INTERIM RESULTS
Novus Holdings 2020 Annual financial results
Outlook and segmental focus.
17OUTLOOK
PRINT TISSUEPACKAGING
Ongoing review of future operational requirements has resulted in a lower cost-base in order to make future print more affordable and extend its longevity.
Will need to adjust to new capacity requirements post COVID-19.
From 01 June 2020 Novus Holdings will continue to own 49% of the existing Tissue operation (which will be equity accounted).
The Group looks forward to partnering with an empowered specialist in the tissue production and conversion industry.
The Lockdown regulations had little impact on the flexible packaging operations as essential food-packaging demand was mostly uninterrupted.
The Labels operation was impacted by the ban on sale of alcoholic beverages and is expected to normalise as the pandemic and lockdown regulations are eased.
ITB will focus on multi-use plastic and novel packaging solutions.
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STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA FY20 PROGRESS FY21 FOCUS
Ensure optimalgroup capitalstructure and that operations are optimal size for their respectivemarkets
Tracked target linked KPI’s per facility on a monthly basis and took corrective measures where required.
Optimised net working capital by reducing stockholding and debtors’ book, as well as stretching trade creditors.
Extracted lazy capital. Streamlined the group structure – ITB into Novus Packaging,
Novus Print structure, sold non-essential property, closed KZN facility.
Continue to track ROA’s per facility on monthly basis and take corrective measures on an ongoing basis.
Continue to focus on optimising net working capital by further reducing stock holding and debtors’ book in line with reduced volumes.
Ensure that all facilities are appropriately sized for purpose and continue to trim where deemed necessary (PPE and headcount at all levels).
Constantly scrutinize our product offering to maximize profitability and return and remove waste.
Review all contracts on renewal ensuring that pricing reflects capital employed in full process.
Maintain and grow our market sharesand positions of strength
Continued focus on customer service and retention, as well as implementing business development and marketing initiatives.
Retained key customers amidst highly competitive activity. Introduced new product offerings within our non-print
business (PSL labels). Targeted opportunities in the book market, which is showing
some resurgence, leveraging our improved B-BBEE score. Secured the extension of the printing contract for DBE
workbook for two years.
Focus on customer service, retention of existing clients, extend the life of products where possible.
Book market and education remain relevant. African market is even more relevant for specific products Labels to diversify into more Flexible paper packaging
solutions.
Group strategy and outlook.
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STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA FY20 PROGRESS FY21 FOCUS
Drive operationalefficiencies
Leaner structures and more efficient management structures. Embedded a culture of innovation. Continued to leverage market leading skills to drive
operational efficiencies. Continuously assessed individual plant performance against
targets, and removed excess capacity. Further drive on cost-saving initiatives. Impaired excess PPE capacity and noncore assets.
Continue to embed culture of innovation. Continuously assess individual plant performance against
targets, and cut or close down excess capacity with an increased sense of urgency.
Rationalize and standardize product offerings to avoid inefficient run-length, stockholding.
Grow non-traditionalprintingbusinesses’ revenuecontribution
Focused on improving the margins and profitability of non-traditional printing operations.
Ensured facilities are correctly sized in terms of industry best practice.
Material acquisitions will not be pursued in the short term. Invested in new product offerings in the Labels business
(pressure sensitive labels). Invested further in value-adding laminated bags at ITB. Closed-loop recycling within plant at ITB reducing landfill
dumping. Exited non-profitable plastic shopping bag markets at ITB.
Focus on improving the margins and profitability of the non-traditional printing operations.
We will not pursue any material acquisitions in these uncertain times.
Diversify product offering with our Labels and packaging businesses to broaden customer base.
Continue totransform ourbusiness
Focused on retaining a B-BBEE Level Two status. Added all elements of the scorecard to managements KPI’s. Introduced full tracking system to monitor and maximize B-
BBEE spend and point accumulation.
Focus on maintaining B-BBEE Level 2 status under the revised codes.
Development and retention of key staff remains a priority.
19OUTLOOK
Group strategy and outlook.
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