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Business Report
AVI expects full-year earnings to rise by as much as 16%, boosted by its apparel and shoes units. AVI yesterday said it expected HEPS for the year to Jun. to increase by 11-16%. It said revenue for the year rose 2.3% to R7.6bn, with shoes, cosmetics and clothing posting double-digit sales growth on higher prices. AVI has been under pressure in recent years due to slack demand but a recovery in the economy was boosting consumers. |
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Fin24.com
AVI said it remains confident its market leading brand portfolio will enable it to compete effectively in tough trading conditions. CEO SIMON CRUTCHLEY said he expected consumers to remain under pressure, but was cautiously optimistic that the group would get a reasonable demand for its products in the second half. For the interim to end-Dec. AVI reported a 9% growth in HEPS to 112c while revenue was 1.1% up at R4.05bn. An interim dividend of 39cps was declared, 8.3% up from the previous corresponding period. I&J's exports were materially impacted by lower prices and a stronger rand, resulting in a R138.5m decrease in revenue while the rest of the group's businesses achieved an overall revenue increase of 5.8%. As a result, I&J's results for the second half will be much lower than last year, should weak prices for seafood products and the strong rand continue to prevail. AVI said its ongoing focus on profit enhancing opportunities across its brand portfolio as well as remaining vigilant for strategic acquisition opportunities under pins the group's medium term growth objective. |
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Moneyweb.co.za
AVI LTD posted a 9% rise in first-half HEPS from continuing operations and forecast tough trading conditions ahead. EPS rose to 112cps. AVI declared an interim dividend of 39c, showing an 8.3% increase. AVI said tough trading conditions would prevail in the second half with consumers likely to remain cautious with spending for sometime. AVI said its unit I&J was unable to find a credible prospective buyer for its Argentinean hake and shrimp business conducted by ALPESCA. |
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Business Report
Reduced export and selling prices at AVI-subsidiary I&J caused its revenue to drop 17.1% in the six months to Dec. while the group's footwear and apparel brands lifted revenues by 16%. In the period under review AVI's revenue increased by 1.1% to R4bn with the largest contribution coming from its Entyce beverages (R1.1bn) and Snackworx (R1.1bn) divisions. Demand for the group's other food and beverage brands was satisfactory in the contex of constrained consumer spending. The group realised a R26.4m profit on the sale of an I&J property and a R23.6m profit on the disposal of a non-core subsidiary that packed private label teas and coffees. The group's personal care brands increased revenue by 10.8% to R418m while its footwear and apparel businesses increased revenue by 16% to R464m. AVI remained committed to disinvesting from its Argentinian hake and shrimp operations conducted by ALPESCA. |
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Fin24.com
AVI yesterday said that consolidated headline earnings per share for the continuing operations of the group for the six months ending Dec. 31 are expected to increase by between 5% and 10% y/y. Consolidated earnings per share for the same period, including net capital gains on the disposal of assets, are expected to reflect a reduction of between 5% and 10% y/y. The group remains committed to disinvesting from the Argentinean hake and shrimp operations conducted by ALPESCA, a wholly owned subsidiary of I&J. ALPESCA's hake operations were materially impacted by lower selling prices into export markets and is expected to make an operating loss for the first half. Interim results for AVI are expected on March 8. |
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JSE Securities Exchange - SENS
AVI
AVI - Avi Limited - Voluntary Trading Update and Statement for the year ended 30
June 2010
AVI Limited
(Registration number 1944/017201/06)
Share code: AVI
ISIN: ZAE000049433
("AVI" or "the Group")
VOLUNTARY TRADING UPDATE AND STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2010
The following update is based on the latest available trading information for
the year ended June 2010 and covers performance for the Group's continuing
operations.
Segmental revenue for continuing operations for the year ended 30 June 2010
Revenue 2010 2009 Change
Rm Rm %
Entyce beverages* 2,218 2,099 5.7
Snackworks* 2,081 2,037 2.2
Chilled & frozen convenience 1,743 1,916 -9.0
brands**
Fashion brands - personal care 803 730 10.0
Fashion brands - footwear & 782 670 16.7
apparel
Corporate 7 10
GROUP 7,634 7,462 2.3
* = includes Out Of Home (Ciro
and Sir Juice)
** = excludes Alpesca
Group revenue for the year to June 2010 was 2,3% higher than last year with
growth in most business units offset by a significant decline in I&J's revenue
due to a combination of lower export selling prices, a stronger Rand and lower
volumes following the reduction in the hake total allowable catch. Demand for
the Group's other food and beverage brands was satisfactory in the context of
constrained consumer spending and they all achieved revenue growth as a result
of either higher volumes or the annualising impact of price increases taken in
the prior year. AVI's personal care and footwear brands performed strongly,
benefitting from price increases implemented in the second half of the last
financial year as well as solid volume growth.
All business units, aside from I&J, delivered robust improvements in operating
profit. This strong performance has more than off-set the significant decline in
I&J's operating profit and both consolidated gross profit and consolidated
operating profit are higher than last year. The anticipated improvement in
Snackwork's profit margins in the second half of the year, due to lower
commodity costs and progress with factory efficiencies, has been particularly
pleasing.
The consolidated gross margin percentage for the year has recovered to levels
similar to the 2008 financial year following the significant pressure endured
during a period of high commodity costs and constrained demand in our food and
beverage categories. The fashion brand business units also contributed to the
improvement with both Indigo and Spitz achieving higher gross margins through
the year. Selling and administration costs have been well controlled and despite
the poor performance of I&J the consolidated operating profit margin percentage
is slightly higher than last year.
The Australian Simplot Joint Venture has continued to deliver improved profits
as noted in our interim results, and full year profit is well above last year.
Lower average debt levels during the period, combined with lower interest rates,
have resulted in a material decrease in net finance charges compared to the same
period in the prior year.
CAPITAL ITEMS
Capital items in the year ended June 2010 are not material and relate to losses
on disposal of assets in the normal course of business. In the prior year there
was a net capital gain of R17,1 million before tax which included profits on the
sale of an I&J property and a non-core subsidiary offset by impairment of
intangible assets. This difference results in a smaller increase in attributable
earnings than headline earnings.
EXPECTED RESULTS FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS
The following statement is made in accordance with Section 3.4 (b) of the
Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited:
- Consolidated headline earnings per share for the continuing operations of
the Group for the year ended 30 June 2010 are expected to increase by
between 11% and 16% over the comparable period in the prior year;
- Consolidated earnings per share for the continuing operations of the Group
for the year ended 30 June 2010, including net capital gains and losses on
the disposal of assets, are expected to reflect an increase of between 6%
and 11% over the comparable period in the prior year.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS - ALPESCA
The Board remains committed to disinvesting from the Argentinean hake and shrimp
operations conducted by Alpesca, a wholly owned subsidiary of I&J. A material
impairment provision will be raised in the final results from discontinued
operations for the year ended June 2010 to recognise the possibility that the
sale process may result in a consideration below the carrying value of the
operating assets. There has been a higher level of interest by prospective
buyers in the second half of the year and we are optimistic that a disposal will
be completed during the next year.
Alpesca's operating results during the year have been compromised by lower
export prices, the weak Euro and material labour disruptions. Consequently this
operation is expected to report an operating loss compared to the small profit
in the prior year.
It is expected that AVI will release its final results for the year ended June
2010 on 6 September 2010.
The information above has not been reviewed and reported on by the Group's
auditors.
Illovo
22 July 2010
Sponsor
Standard Bank
Enquiries:
Simon Crutchley Tel: +(27) 11 502 1300
Chief executive officer
Owen Cressey Tel: +(27) 11 502 1300
Chief financial officer
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AVI - AVI Limited - Appointment Of Non-Executive Director
AVI Limited
(Registration number 1944/017201/06)
Share Code: AVI
ISIN: ZAE000049433
("AVI")
APPOINTMENT OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Board of Directors of AVI is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms
Andisiwe Kawa to the Board as an independent non-executive director. The
appointment is made with effect from 15 July 2010.
Ms Kawa is a Non-Executive Director of Aquarius Platinum South Africa, Sentula
Mining and Imara Capital South Africa. She is also Chairman of Chuma Holdings
and Vice-Chairman of The Jewellery Council of South Africa. She holds a Masters
Degree in Business Administration from the Wharton School, as well as a Masters
Degree in Education and Masters in Art from Columbia University, and a Bachelor
of Science Degree from the University of Transkei. Ms Kawa previously held
senior positions in Strategy and Finance in USA, UK and SA. She has worked in
several fields including Services, Mining and Banking.
On behalf of the Board I take this opportunity to welcome Ms Kawa to the Board.
Angus Band
Chairman of AVI Limited
Illovo
16 July 2010
Sponsor
Standard Bank
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AVI - AVI Limited - Director's dealings
AVI Limited
(Registration number 1944/017201/06)
Share Code: AVI
ISIN: ZAE000049433
("AVI" or "the Company")
Director's dealings
In compliance with rules 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE
Limited ("the JSE"), the following information is disclosed:
Name of director : Mr A W B Band
Date of transaction : 19 April 2010
Nature of transaction : Sale
Price per share : R23.7843
Number of shares : 129 951
Aggregate consideration : R3 090 793.57
Extent of interest : Direct beneficial
Name of director : Mr A W B Band
Date of transaction : 20 April 2010
Nature of transaction : Sale
Price per share : R23.80
Number of shares : 16 049
Aggregate consideration : R381 966.20
Extent of interest : Direct beneficial
Clearance to deal in these shares was obtained in accordance with AVI's policy
with regard to directors' dealings as well as the JSE Listings Requirements.
Illovo
20 April 2010
Sponsor
Standard Bank
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AVI Limited
(Registration number 1944/017201/06)
Share Code: AVI
ISIN: ZAE000049433
("AVI" or "the Company")
DIRECTOR'S DEALINGS
In compliance with rules 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE
Limited ("the JSE"), the following information is disclosed:
Name of director : Mr R S Katzen
Date of transaction : 7 April 2010
Nature of transaction : Sale
Price per share : R24.14
Number of shares : 50 000
Aggregate consideration : R1 207 000.00
Extent of interest : Direct beneficial
Clearance to deal in these shares was obtained in accordance with AVI's policy
with regard to directors' dealings as well as the JSE Listings Requirements.
Illovo
8 April 2010
Sponsor
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AVI - AVI Limited - Director's Dealings
AVI Limited
(Registration number 1944/017201/06)
Share Code: AVI
ISIN: ZAE000049433
("AVI" or "the Company")
DIRECTOR'S DEALINGS
In compliance with rules 3.63 to 3.74 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE
Limited ("the JSE"), the following information is disclosed:
Name of director : Mr R S Katzen
Date of transaction : 1 April 2010
Nature of transaction : Sale
Price per share : R24.06
Number of shares : 150 000
Aggregate consideration : R3 609 000.00
Extent of interest : Direct beneficial
Clearance to deal in these shares was obtained in accordance with AVI's policy
with regard to directors' dealings as well as the JSE Listings Requirements.
Illovo
7 April 2010
Sponsor
Standard Bank
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