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28 August 2009
BISICHI MINING PLC Half Year Results for the period ended 30 June 2009 ANOTHER RECORD MINING RESULT * Profit before tax in excess of 4.3 million (Realised) (2008: 0.9 million) reflects impact of open cast mining at Black Wattle Colliery * Profit before tax in excess of 9.4million (Realised) generated over last twelve months * Performance has been protected to date from the current lower coal price by fixed price coal export contract * Black Wattle has started sampling high quality buy-in coal from nearby reserves, which will extend the life of the mine * UK retail property portfolio has maintained rental income levels * Bisichi warns that the second half of 2009 financial year is unlikely to be as profitable as the last twelve months as Black Wattle closes underground mining operations, opens a new open cast pit, fixed price export contract ends and a strengthened SA Rand:US Dollar rate impacts on export revenues * Bisichi expects return to higher profitability in 2010 * First ever Interim Dividend of 1p per share
Commenting on the results, Michael Heller, Chairman of Bisichi Mining said:
"This profit both puts Bisichi in a very secure financial position and will allow the Group to take advantage of opportunities that arise as a result of these extremely turbulent times. Looking forward to 2010, we expect to see a recovery in profitability."
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Andrew Heller, Bisichi Mining PLC 020 7415 5030
Half year review
We are very pleased to report to shareholders that in the six months ended 30 June 2009, Bisichi Mining made a profit before tax of 4.3 million (Realised) (2008: 0.9 million). Bisichi has therefore generated profits of 9.4 million (Realised) over the last twelve months.
This profit both puts Bisichi in a very secure financial position and will allow the Group to take advantage of opportunities that arise as a result of these extremely turbulent times.
As previously reported, this profit can, to a significant extent, be attributed to the commencement of opencast mining in May 2008. Combined with the existing fixed price export contract, which is providing the Group with prices above market rates, Bisichi has to some considerable degree been protected to date from the current lower coal price.
We remain extremely positive about the future of the Black Wattle Colliery, our direct coal mining operation in South Africa, but we must advise shareholders that the next six months is unlikely to be as profitable as the last twelve months. This is for several reasons:
* Black Wattle is in the process of carrying out the planned closure of most of its underground mining sections which will take several months to finalise; * Black Wattle is in the process of closing one opencast pit and opening up the next; * the fixed price coal contract will expire during the second half and the coal prices in all of the Group's markets have reduced; and * the South African Rand has appreciated by over 14% against the US Dollar during the year, which impacts on the Group's export revenues which are paid in US Dollars and converted to SA Rands.
Looking forward to 2010, we expect to see a recovery in profitability as Black Wattle will have completed the switch from underground to lower cost opencast mining. The forward curve of the coal price from 2010 onwards projects an upswing as, we hope, the world emerges from recession and the forward rate for the SA Rand shows the SA Rand depreciating against the US Dollar.
Black Wattle has also started sampling high quality buy-in coal from nearby reserves. These buy-in coal opportunities are increasing in number and represent a new development for Black Wattle as, with the timely expansion of the washing plant, capacity will be increased and the life of mine will be extended.
Black Wattle still awaits final approval from the Department of Minerals and Energy for the Company's new Black Empowerment partner and the necessary permits for some of the opencast mining activities at Black Wattle. There is still nothing to report at this stage on Pegasus; shareholders will be informed as soon as further news emerges.
Bisichi's UK retail property portfolio, managed by London & Associated Properties PLC, continues to perform well and, most importantly, there has been no reduction in rental income.
As previously announced, Tom Kearney has resigned as a director of Bisichi and we wish him well in his future career.
Finally we are pleased to inform shareholders that the Board will for the first time be paying an interim dividend of 1p. This will be paid on 5 February 2010, to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 January 2010.
We would like to thank everyone who contributed to these results and we continue to look to the future with confidence for your Group.
Michael Heller Andrew Heller
Chairman Managing Director27 August 2009Bisichi Mining PLC Consolidated income statement for the six months ended 30 June 2009 6 months 6 months Year ended ended 30 ended 30 31 June June December 2009 2008 2008 Notes GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Group revenue 1 16,629 9,076 25,979 Operating costs (12,281) (8,097) (19,754) Operating profit on trading 1 4,348 979 6,225activities Decrease in value of investment properties - - (3,075) Gains/(losses) on held for trading 109 (108) (534)investments Operating profit 4,457 871 2,616 Share of profit/(loss) in joint ventures 10 (25) (305) Profit before interest and 1 4,467 846 2,311taxation Interest receivable 137 170 345 Interest payable (103) (213) (539) Profit before taxation 4,501 803 2,117 Income tax expense 2 (1,192) (204) (1,811) Profit for the period 3,309 599 306 Attributable to: Equity shareholders 3,309 599 302 Minority interest - - 4 Profit for the year 3,309 599 306 Earnings per share - basic 3 31.66p 5.73 p 2.89 p Earnings per share - diluted 3 30.96p 5.39 p 2.83 p Bisichi Mining PLC Consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the six months ended 30 June 2009 6 months 6 months Year ended ended 30 ended 30 31 June June December 2009 2008 2008 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Profit for the year 3,309 599 306 Other comprehensive income: Exchange differences on 263 (509) 61translation of foreign operations Other comprehensive income for the year 263 (509) 61net of tax Total comprehensive income for the year 3,572 90 367 Attributable to: Equity shareholders 3,572 90 363 Minority interest - - 4 Profit for the year 3,572 90 367 Bisichi Mining PLC Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 30 June 2009 30 June 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 Assets GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Non-current-assets Value of investment properties 11,795 14,838 11,773 attributable to the group Fair value of head leases 234 267 234 Property 12,029 15,105 12,007 Reserves, plant and equipment 6,867 5,720 7,554 Investments in joint ventures 3,182 3,214 3,072 Other investments 358 392 334 Total non-current assets 22,436 24,431 22,967 Current assets Inventories 1,976 31 1,397 Trade and other receivables 3,325 2,992 5,524 Corporation Tax Recoverable 41 189 15 Held for trading investments 805 685 627 Cash and cash equivalents 6,129 2,263 3,414 Total current assets 12,276 6,160 10,977 Total assets 34,712 30,591 33,944 Liabilities Current liabilities Borrowings (6,011) (3,414) (6,877) Trade and other payables (4,604) (4,305) (5,815 Current tax liabilities (700) (81) (1,645) Total current liabilities (11,315) (7,800) (14,337) Non-current liabilities Borrowings (725) (3,980) (541) Provision for rehabilitation (615) - (571) Finance lease liabilities (234) (267) (234) Deferred tax liabilities (2,497) (2,991) (2,625) Total non-current liabilities (4,071) (7,238) (3,971) Total liabilities (15,386) (15,038) (18,308) Net assets 19,326 15,553 15,636 Equity Share capital 1,045 1,045 1,045 Translation reserve (952) (1,785) (1,215) Other reserves 781 544 663 Retained earnings 18,462 15,763 15,153
Total equity attributable to equity shareholders 19,336 15,567 15,646
Minority interest (10) (14) (10) Total equity 19,326 15,553 15,636Bisichi Mining PLC Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the six months ended 30 June 2009 30 June 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 GBP000 GBP000 GBP000 Cash flows from operating activities Operating profit 4,457 871 2,616 Depreciation 1,916 782 2,072 Unrealised (gain)/loss on investments held (109) 108 534 for trading Unrealised loss on investment properties - - 3,075 Share based payment expense 118 118 237 Decrease (increase) in net current assets 683 154 (4,520) Net interest paid 34 (43) (194) Income tax paid (2,270) (773) (866) Cash flow from operating activities 4,829 1,217 2,954 Cash flows from investing activities (1,059) (1,874) (4,303) Cash flows from financing activities 80 (813) (12) Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash 3,850 (1,470) 1,361equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January (116) 1,244 1,244 Exchange adjustment 30 (39) 1 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,764 (265) (116) 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 6,129 2,263 3,414 Bank overdraft (2,365) (2,528) (3,530) Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 3,764 (265) (116)Bisichi Mining PLC CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY for the six months ended 30 June 2009 Share Translation Other Retained Minority Total capital reserve reserves earnings Total interest Equity GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 GBP'000 Balance as at 1 January 1,045 (1,276) 426 15,164 15,359 - 15,3592008 Movement on fair value - - - (16) (16) - (16)of derivatives Other income statement - - - 615 615 - 615movements Profit for the period - - - 599 599 - 599 Other comprehensive - (509) - - (509) - (509)income and expense Total recognised income - (509) - 599 90 - 90and expense for the year Equity share options - - 118 - 118 - 118 Purchase of additional - - - - - (14) (14)shares in subsidiary Balance at 30 June 2008 1,045 (1,785) 544 15,763 15,567 (14) 15,553 Balance as at 1 January 1,045 (1,276) 426 15,164 15,359 - 15,3592008 Revaluation of - - - (3,075) (3,075) - (3,075)investment properties Movement on fair value - - - 16 16 - 16of derivatives Other income statement - - - 3,361 3,361 4 3,365movements Profit for the year - - - 302 302 4 306 Other comprehensive - 61 - - 61 - 61income and expense Total recognised income - 61 - 302 363 4 367and expense for the year Dividend - - - (313) (313) - (313) Equity share options - - 237 - 237 - 237 Purchase of additional - - - - - (14) (14)shares in subsidiary Balance at 31 December 1,045 (1,215) 663 15,153 15,646 (10) 15,6362008 Profit for the year - - - 3,309 3,309 - 3,309 Other comprehensive - 263 - - 263 - 263income and expense Total recognised income - 263 - 3,309 3,572 - 3,572and expense for the year Equity share options - - 118 - 118 - 118 Balance at 30 June 2009 1,045 (952) 781 18,462 19,336 (10) 19,326ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS:
The results for the six months ended 30 June 2009 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 2008. 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. 30 June 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 Revenue Mining 16,113 8,539 24,911 Property 501 514 1,032 Other 15 23 36 16,629 9,076 25,979 Operating profit on trading activities Mining 4,080 888 5,573 Property 262 97 599 Other 6 (6) 53 4,348 979 6,225 Operating profit Mining 4,080 875 5,573 Property 262 97 (2,476) Other 115 (101) (481) 4,457 871 2,616 Share of profit/(loss) in joint 10 (25) (305) ventures Interest receivable 137 170 345 Interest payable (103) (213) (539) Profit before taxation 4,501 803 2,117 2. Taxation 30 June 30 June 31 December 2009 2008 2008 Based on the results for the year:
Corporation tax at 28.5% (2007: 1,430 103 2,075
30%) Prior year adjustment - UK - - 142 1,430 103 2,217 Deferred taxation (238) 101 (406) 1,192 204 1,811 3. Earnings per share
Both the basic and diluted earnings per share calculations are based on a profit of 3,309,000 (2008: 599,000). The basic earnings per share has been calculated on 10,451,506 (2008: 10,451,506) ordinary shares being in issue during the year. The diluted earnings per share has been calculated on the number of shares in issue of 10,451,506 (2008: 10,451,506) plus the dilutive potential ordinary shares arising from share options of 236,986 (2008: 660,798) totaling 10,688,492 (2008: 11,112,304).
4. Properties
Properties are included at valuation as at 31 December 2008 plus additions in the period ended 30 June 2009.
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 2008. The group paid management fees of 148,000 (30 June 2008: 148,000, 31 December 2008: 355,000) to London & Associated Properties PLC, an associated company. During the period the group repaid 225,000 of Dragon Retail Properties Limited's (a joint venture) loan, leaving a balance of 1,205,000 at 30 June 2009.
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 2008 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 Services 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 2009 as were used for the year ended 31 December 2008, except as stated below.
During 2009 the following accounting standards and guidance were adopted by the group:
IAS 1 (revised) 'Presentation of Financial Statements';
IAS 7 (amendment) 'Statement of Cash Flows';
IAS 16 (amendment) 'Property, Plant and Equipment';
IAS 23 (amendment) 'Borrowing Costs';
IAS 27 (amendment) 'Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements';
IAS 32 (amendment) 'Financial Instruments Presentation';
IAS 39 (amendment) 'Financial Instruments Recognition and Measurement';
IAS 40 (amendment) 'Investment Property';
IFRS 2 (amendment) 'Share-based payment'; and
IFRS 8 'Operating Segments';
All of the above were effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2009. The new adopted standards either have no impact on the interim financial statements or resulted in changes to presentation and disclosure only.
The assessment of new standards, amendments and interpretations issued but not effective, not included above, are not anticipated to have a material impact on the financial statements.
The largest area of estimation and uncertainty in the interim financial statements is in respect of the valuation of investment properties (which are not revalued at the half year end). Other areas of estimation and uncertainly are referred to in the group's annual financial statements.
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.
Realised income as reflected in the Half year review on page 2 reflects all the mining and property operations. Unrealised income reflects the fixed asset revaluations, joint ventures and gains and losses on held for trading investments, where the income has not actually been received.
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 final dividend in respect of 2008, totaling 366,000 was paid on the 10th August 2009. An interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2009 totaling 104,516 was approved by the Board of Directors on 27 August 2009 and has not been included as a liability in these Interim Financial Statements.
8. Board approval
These interim results were approved by the Board of Bisichi Mining on 27 August 2009.
DIRECTORS RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT AND REPORT ON PRINCIPLE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES
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 described in the last annual report that could do so.
Principle risks and uncertainties
The Group has an established risk management process which works within the corporate governance framework as set out in the 2008 Annual Report and Accounts. Risks and uncertainties identified by the Group are set out on page 15 of the 2008 Annual Report & Accounts and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. There have been no significant changes in the first half of 2009 to the principle risks and uncertainties as set out in the 2008 Annual Report & Accounts.
Michael Heller Andrew HellerChairman Managing Director27 August 2009DIRECTORS AND ADVISERS
Directors Michael A Heller MA, FCA (Chairman)
Andrew R Heller MA, ACA (Managing Director)
Robert Grobler (Mining Director
C A Joll MA (Non-executive)
John A Sibbald BL(Non-executive)
Secretary Michael C Stevens FCA
Registered office 30-35 Pall Mall
London SW1Y 5LP
Black Wattle Colliery -
Directors Robert Corry (Chairman)
Andrew Heller (Managing Director)
Robert Grobler
David Nkosi
General mine manager Luis Pinel
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