• Half year Results – Highlights
• Restructure / Market Overview / Projects
• Prospects and Developments
FINANCIALS:
Revenue growth up at 59%
Profit from operations up 13%
Investment and property portfolio up by 14%, stands at P764 million
ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the six months ended 30 June 2013
Revenue
Operating expenses
Other operating income
Net foreign exchange gains
Profit from operations
Net finance costs
Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Profit for the period from continuing operations
Discontinued operations
Loss from discontinued operations
Profit for the period
Other comprehensive income
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations
Total comprehensive income for the period
Profit for the period attributable to:
Owners of the company
Non-controlling interest
Number of linked units in issue at period end
Average weighted number of linked units in issue
Earnings per linked unit (thebe)
Interim dividend (thebe)
Interim debenture interest (thebe)
Total distribution (thebe)
2013
P’000
30,462
(9,245)
308
3,825
25,350
(12,343)
13,007
(325)
12,682
-
12,682
(2,369)
10,313
10,153
2,529
12,682
35,653,252
35,316,066
28.75
0.32
16.21
16.53
2012
P’000
19,145
(5,782)
526
675
14,564
(3,034)
11,530
(291)
11,239
(14)
11,225
(414)
10,811
9,354
1,871
11,225
35,033,129
34,586,909
27.04
0.33
16.38
16.71
59%
74%
13%
13%
ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As at 30 June 2013
Assets
Property, plant and equipment
Intangible asset
Investment properties
Investments
Deferred tax asset
Current assets
Assets classified as held for sale
Total Assets
Equity and Liabilities
Equity attributable to the owners of the company
Non-controlling interests
Long term borrowings
Deferred tax liabilities
Current liabilities
Liabilities directly associated with assets classified as held for sale
Total Equity and Liabilities
2013
P’000
24,603
1,000
736,605
1,894
1,983
28,159
-
794,244
356,227
132,067
234,038
26,011
45,901
-
794,244
2012
P’000
23,049
1,000
642,905
2,065
1,755
18,883
281
689,938
254,896
85,370
237,192
55,355
56,686
439
689,938
GROSS INCOME
P30,46m – 59% increase (2012– P19,15m)
PROFIT FROM OPERATIONS
P25,35m - 74% Increase (2012- P14,56m)
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION
P13,01m - 13% increase (2012- P11,53m)-at the back of a 307% increase in net finance costs
PROFIT AFTER TAXATION
P12,68m -13% increase (2012- P11,24m)
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
P764,10m - 14% increase (2012 – P669,02m)-Masa Centre fair valued at P402,78m
LONG TERM BORROWINGS
P234,04m – 1.33% decrease. (2012– P237,19m)-stands at 31% of the investment portfolio (2012: 35%)
DISTRIBUTION TO UNIT HOLDERS
Total distribution 16.53 thebe per linked unit (2012: 16.71 thebe per linked unit)
STOCK MARKET STATISTICS
Share price at P7.06 - increase of 4.13% ( 2012– P6.78) Share Price as at 24 September 2013 P7.11 Linked Units in issue at period end 35,653,252 (2012: 35,033,129)
NAV / Share valued at P9.99 UP 37% ( 2012 – P7.28)
NAV – adjusted for deferred taxation P10.72 up 21.68% ( 2012 – P8.81)
AMALGAMATION, ACQUISITION AND LINKED UNITS SPLIT
Acquisition by amalgamation of 50% minority interest of Tholo (Pty) Limited by issuing 1,458,618 linked units and assumption of debt approximately P6,049,339
Acquired the property on Lease Area 4-RO Kasane known as ‘Chobe Marina Lodge’
by issuing 6,957,108 linked units
Transactions effective 1 October 2013 Linked unit split at a ratio of five for one
REBALANCING OF THE PORTFOLIO, REDUCTION OF OFFICE SPACE – INCREASE OF HOSPITALITY – FURTHER DE-LINKING FROM PULA DENOMINATED INCOME
Segmental Analysis – Portfolio well diversified;
Office 67%
Retail & Office 8%
Retail 17%
Industrial 8%
Office, 43%
Retail, 16% Industrial,
4%
Hospitality,
38%
Lease Expiry Profile Analysis – VERY LONG LEASE PROFILE
8%
12%
44%
3% 3%
30%
< 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years > 5 Years
2013,
5.29% 2014,
13.18%
2015,
5.33%
2016,
17.95%
2017+,
58.24%
The property market in Botswana as of today appears to be somewhat imbalanced as a result of the development market being driven by planning and regulatory practices of the country rather than major economic needs or factors (CBD concentration of projects)
The market distortion shows the country is gradually witnessing an oversupply of retail /
office developments which has taken up a large chunk of the fair market share (Stan Garrun; IPD South Africa) while there is more demand in the residential sector (both low and high end) which hasn’t received a commensurable response.
Low interests fundamental remain a major factor boosting property acquisitions.
Nonetheless, the Botswana property market still remains very attractive with constant growth being witnessed across all property development sectors thereby boosting investor’s confidence. (Stan Garrun; IPD South Africa).
The request for Industrial Spaces still remains strong within the main business hub of the
country (Gaborone) and its environments, this is a clear sign of overall confidence in the economy.
RDC PROPERTIES LIMITED
MARKET OVERVIEW
The CBD remains the most attractive property location – MASA the heart of its entertainment offering.
Lansmore Hotel, carving out its niche as as the best Business Hotel in town with its constantly increasing occupation rate and ability to provide high end services to ensure the guest are well relaxed during every visit – opening of the Absolute bar has been the highlight of SEPT 2013.
The retail gallery is perceived by their patrons as a place to get high quality services,
which is in turn boosting the popularity of the brands while attracting high number of footfall for the centre to relax in the well established restaurants in the piazza, Ribs & Rumps, Cappello and Sgotti’s.
We can’t help but mention the movie theatres (NCC) which is now showcasing blockbuster movies and attracting patrons of all age brackets while contributing to the growth of the centre.
The office spaces in Masa centre are constantly receiving requests for leases from reputable blue chip organisations of which most of them are currently under offer.
• As a group we are constantly employing varying means to ensure proper visibility
of our properties - such as; Direct marketing, Advertising etc.
• Masa Centre currently has an ongoing promotional calendar since February 2013
which encompasses various activities intended to draw foot traffic to the Centre
which has yielded good results as more activities are currently being hosted at the
Centre.
• The organisation has put in place strategic marketing efforts geared towards
promoting the heritage of Botswana and hosting of colorful events such as the
upcoming 47 years Independence Day celebration at Masa Centre which welcomes
all parents to come relax with their kids and household while enjoying the Centre.
• More information on www.masacentre.co.bw or Facebook
(www.facebook.com/pages/Masacentre) or Twitter (@masacentre)
• The School achieved the BEST Results of the SUB Region for 2012 PSLE;
• We celebrate the Best Performing Student every year;
• Assisted with planting of 70 fruit trees at the School:
Restructure successfully under way – shares issues on the 14th October.
The property being referred to as Plaza on Lots 4787 & 4788 was successfully sold during the organisation’s portfolio rationalization exercise (early 2013)
The acquisition of the Realestate Office Park on Lot 5624 was concluded on the 15th of March 2013 which is a great inclusion into RDCP portfolio.
The Tribal Lease on Lot 443 in Serowe was successfully renewed for a further 50 years period. This is the first renewal of its kind for RDCP and posed no major challenges.
Pinnacle Express leased 2 Nos of warehousing units located the at G/West Warehouses while Bank ABC leased space in Palapye at Lotsane Complex for a 7 Year Period
The Project attained Planning Approval in March 2013 while the Building Approval took
longer than anticipated and was only received at the beginning of July, 2013.
The Tender Documents are now completed and should be sent out to participating organisations.
The team of well seasoned consultants appointed to steer the project has immensely contributed to the facilitation of securing all relevant approvals by meeting all requirements of the issuing authorities.