Not logged in
  Home   Markets   Shares   Funds   Portfolio   Toolbox   Charting   Alerts   Directory   
 Admin   

Mon 9 Nov 2009, 7:05 LEW - Lewis Group Limited - Unaudited Interim Condensed Results for the six
LEW
LEW                                                                             
LEW - Lewis Group Limited - Unaudited Interim Condensed Results for the six     
months ended 30 September 2009                                                  
LEWIS GROUP LIMITED                                                             
Registration number: 2004/009817/06                                             
Share code: LEW                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000058236                                                              
Unaudited Interim Condensed Results for the six months ended 30 September 2009  
- Revenue increased by 7.9%                                                     
- Operating margin 21.8%                                                        
- Operating profit up by 4.3%                                                   
- Headline earnings per share down by 3.9%                                      
- Dividend per share maintained                                                 
Trading and financial performance                                               
The improving trend in revenue growth experienced in the latter stages of the   
2009 financial year has continued, with revenue for the six-month period        
increasing by 7.9% to R1 946 million and merchandise sales growing by 6.8% to   
R951 million. The group`s business model has once again proved its resilience   
with operating profit increasing by 4.3%.                                       
The credit environment remained challenging with increasing unemployment,       
retrenchments and reduced working time impacting on disposable income levels,   
resulting in increased debtor costs for the group.                              
In addition, the 22% strengthening in the value of the Rand during the period   
resulted in exchange losses on forward cover contracts of R30 million. This     
accounted for the 3.9% decline in headline earnings per share for the           
period.                                                                         
Exclusive value for money offerings continue to differentiate Lewis in the      
market and during the period several new furniture ranges were successfully     
launched. Furniture and appliances, which contribute 80% of group sales,        
increased by 7.8%. Sales of the more discretionary electronic merchandise (20%  
of sales) increased by 2.8%.                                                    
The flagship Lewis brand, which accounts for 85% of merchandise sales,          
increased revenue by 7.9%. Best Home and Electric grew revenue by 10.2%.        
Revenue in Lifestyle Living was up 0.8%.                                        
The group`s credit sales mix has increased to 68.5% (2008: 65.8%) on the back   
of strongly focused customer retention strategies.                              
Finance charges earned grew by R50.5 million as a result of extended credit     
terms forming a larger proportion of the base on which these charges are        
calculated. Insurance revenue declined slightly to R292 million and includes    
additional reserves required to cover the higher proportion of longer-term      
business. Ancillary services rose by 15.7% to R258 million as a result of       
monthly service and initiation fees charged in terms of the National Credit     
Act.                                                                            
Gross margin improved from 33.1% to 33.5% as a result of innovative merchandise 
strategies.                                                                     
The operating margin of 21.8% (2008: 22.6%) was impacted by the higher debtor   
costs, with Lewis at 23.0% (23.9%) and Best Home and Electric at 19.3% (20.7%). 
The group continued to expand its store base, opening five Lewis stores and     
three Best Home and Electric outlets. The small store concept tested by Lewis   
in the previous financial year is proving successful. Lewis now has five stores 
in this format. These stores are all performing ahead of expectations.          
An additional seven to ten stores are planned to be opened in the second half,  
including the opening of four small format Lewis stores in November.            
Debtor management                                                               
Debtor costs increased from 4.5% to 5.0% of net debtors in a tightening         
collections environment. The doubtful debt provision for the first half of the  
year was 17.9% (2008: 15.5%). This provision is calculated applying the net     
present value of the expected cash flows, discounted at the interest rate       
applicable to the contract. A detailed debtor payment analysis is shown         
in the accompanying table.                                                      
Credit scorecards are regularly reviewed to maintain acceptable credit risk     
levels. The potential credit loss is weighed up against the revenue potential   
using predictive behavioural models. Any variances from the level of risk that  
has been adopted is monitored and the credit-granting process aligned where     
necessary. The credit application decline rate is now 27.4% compared to 24.5%   
in the corresponding period last year.                                          
Cash and capital management                                                     
The group has maintained its dividend and shareholders will again receive a     
payout of 144 cents per share for the period.                                   
The increasing proportion of longer-term business necessitated further          
investment in the debtors book during the period under review. The level of     
funding required is expected to slow in the second half as the proportion of    
extended term business matures.                                                 
Gearing at 27.4% (2008: 24.2%) remains within management`s maximum target of    
35%.                                                                            
Segmental reporting                                                             
The basis for reporting segmental financial information has changed following   
the adoption of IFRS 8 (Operating Segments). Previously, segmental information  
was provided for the group`s retail, risk services and financial services       
operations. The group now discloses segmental information for Lewis, Best Home  
and Electric, and Lifestyle Living. This is the financial information regularly 
reviewed by the chief operating decision makers of the group and reflects the   
customer-centric nature of the operations based on the premise that the selling 
of furniture and the provision of credit are interdependent. The segmental      
report reflects revenue, operating profit and segment assets (inventory and net 
trade receivables) for each brand.                                              
Board of directors                                                              
Alan Smart retired as the chief executive officer on 30 September 2009 after    
40 years` service and 18 years at the helm of the group. The board expresses its
appreciation to Alan for his exceptional contribution. He will remain on the    
board in a non-executive capacity which will enable the group to retain his     
extensive knowledge and experience of the credit retail sector.                 
Johan Enslin was appointed chief executive officer and as an executive director 
with effect from 1 October 2009.                                                
The board composition was further strengthened with the appointments of         
Zarina Bassa and Sizakele Marutlulle as independent non-executive directors with
effect from 1 October 2009.                                                     
Prospects                                                                       
While lower interest rates, stabilising food prices and higher real wage        
increases are positive for consumers, short time and retrenchments remain a     
risk for sustained improvement. The festive season trading period will be       
strongly supported by merchandise and promotional campaigns to maximise sales   
opportunities.                                                                  
Dividend declaration                                                            
Notice is hereby given that an interim cash dividend of 144 cents per share in  
respect of the six months ended 30 September 2009 has been declared payable to  
holders of ordinary shares.                                                     
The following dates are applicable:                                             
Last date of trade "cum" dividend                   Friday, 15 January 2010     
Date trading commences "ex" dividend                Monday, 18 January 2010     
Record date                                         Friday, 22 January 2010     
Date of payment                                     Monday, 25 January 2010     
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday,  
18 January 2010 and Friday, 22 January 2010.                                    
For and on behalf of the board                                                  
David Nurek                                Johan Enslin                         
Chairman                                   Chief Executive Officer              
Cape Town                                                                       
9 November 2009                                                                 
INCOME STATEMENT                                                                
6 months                 
                                                          ended                 
                                                        30 Sept                 
                                                           2009                 
Rm                 
                                                      Unaudited          %      
                                            Notes                   change      
Revenue                                                  1 946.0       7.9%     
Merchandise sales                                          951.3                
Finance charges earned                                     445.3                
Insurance premiums earned                                  291.8                
Ancillary services                                         257.6                
Cost of merchandise sales                                (632.4)                
Operating costs                                          (889.4)                
Employment costs                                         (295.7)                
Administration and IT                                     (92.2)                
Debtor costs                                     2       (188.5)                
Marketing                                                 (71.2)                
Occupancy costs                                           (78.3)                
Transport and travel                                      (64.3)                
Depreciation                                              (26.9)                
Other operating costs                                     (72.3)                
Operating profit                                           424.2       4.3%     
Investment income                                           31.5                
Profit before finance costs                                455.7                
Net finance costs                                3        (69.1)                
Profit before taxation                                     386.6                
Taxation                                                 (125.3)                
Net profit attributable to ordinary                                             
shareholders                                               261.3     (3.3%)     
Reconciliation of headline earnings                                             
Net profit attributable to ordinary                                             
shareholders                                               261.3                
Adjusted for                                                                    
Surplus on disposal of property,                                                
plant and equipment                                        (3.0)                
Surplus on disposal of                                                          
available-for-sale assets                                  (3.8)                
Taxation                                                     1.0                
Headline earnings                                          255.5     (4.6%)     
Number of ordinary shares (000)                                                 
In issue                                                  98 058                
Weighted average                                          87 951                
Fully diluted weighted average                            87 951                
Earnings per share (cents)                                 297.1     (2.6%)     
Headline earnings per share (cents)                        290.5     (3.9%)     
Fully diluted earnings per share (cents)                   297.1                
Fully diluted headline earnings per                                             
share (cents)                                              290.5                
                                                    6 months     12 months      
                                                       ended         ended      
                                                     30 Sept      31 March      
2008          2009      
                                                          Rm            Rm      
                                                   Unaudited       Audited      
                                                    Restated      Restated      
Revenue                                               1 803.4       3 807.1     
Merchandise sales                                       890.3       1 919.9     
Finance charges earned                                  394.8         826.6     
Insurance premiums earned                               295.7         581.4     
Ancillary services                                      222.6         479.2     
Cost of merchandise sales                             (595.8)     (1 318.3)     
Operating costs                                       (800.9)     (1 656.5)     
Employment costs                                      (270.0)       (542.0)     
Administration and IT                                  (86.5)       (176.0)     
Debtor costs                                          (142.6)       (338.8)     
Marketing                                              (67.2)       (124.0)     
Occupancy costs                                        (71.8)       (150.5)     
Transport and travel                                   (71.1)       (138.8)     
Depreciation                                           (28.3)        (47.3)     
Other operating costs                                  (63.4)       (139.1)     
Operating profit                                        406.7         832.3     
Investment income                                        32.4          76.9     
Profit before finance costs                             439.1         909.2     
Net finance costs                                      (38.4)        (86.5)     
Profit before taxation                                  400.7         822.7     
Taxation                                              (130.5)       (261.5)     
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders        270.2         561.2     
Reconciliation of headline earnings                                             
Net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders        270.2         561.2     
Adjusted for                                                                    
Surplus on disposal of property, plant and equipment    (2.0)         (3.6)     
Surplus on disposal of available-for-sale assets        (1.2)         (2.6)     
Taxation                                                  0.7           1.2     
Headline earnings                                       267.7         556.2     
Number of ordinary shares (000)                                                 
In issue                                               98 058        98 058     
Weighted average                                       88 595        88 209     
Fully diluted weighted average                         88 880        88 633     
Earnings per share (cents)                              305.0         636.2     
Headline earnings per share (cents)                     302.2         630.5     
Fully diluted earnings per share (cents)                304.0         633.2     
Fully diluted headline earnings per share (cents)       301.2         627.5     
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                               
                                      6 months      6 months     12 months      
                                         ended         ended         ended      
30 Sept       30 Sept      31 March      
                                          2009          2008          2009      
                                            Rm            Rm            Rm      
                                     Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited      
Restated      Restated      
Net profit for the period                 261.3         270.2         561.2     
Fair value adjustments of                                                       
available-for-sale investments           46.1        (11.7)        (40.0)       
Fair value adjustments of                                                       
available-for-sale investments             52.6        (12.8)        (47.6)     
Tax effect                                (6.5)           1.1           7.6     
Disposal of available-for-sale                                                  
investments recognised                  (3.7)         (1.0)           2.4       
Disposal of available-for-sale                                                  
investments                               (3.8)         (1.2)           2.6     
Tax effect                                  0.1           0.2         (0.2)     
Foreign currency translation reserve      (3.6)           0.7           4.4     
Total comprehensive income for the                                              
period                                    300.1         258.2         528.0     
BALANCE SHEET                                                                   
30 Sept      
                                                                      2009      
                                                                        Rm      
                                                                 Unaudited      
Notes                    
ASSETS                                                                          
Non-current assets                                                              
Property, plant and equipment                                         231.6     
Investments - insurance business                                      624.5     
                                                                     856.1      
Current assets                                                                  
Investments - insurance business                                      178.1     
Inventories                                                           305.9     
Trade and other receivables                                 4       3 147.8     
Taxation                                                                  -     
Cash on hand and deposits                                              67.4     
3 699.2      
Total assets                                                        4 555.3     
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
Capital and reserves                                                            
Shareholders` equity and reserves                                   3 049.3     
Non-current liabilities                                                         
Interest-bearing borrowings                                           350.0     
Deferred taxation                                                      58.7     
Retirement benefits                                                    54.7     
                                                                     463.4      
Current liabilities                                                             
Trade and other payables                                    5         485.1     
Taxation                                                                5.0     
Overdrafts and short-term interest-bearing borrowings                 552.5     
                                                                   1 042.6      
Total equity and liabilities                                        4 555.3     
30 Sept     31 March      
                                                         2008         2009      
                                                           Rm           Rm      
                                                    Unaudited      Audited      
Restated     Restated      
ASSETS                                                                          
Non-current assets                                                              
Property, plant and equipment                            206.8        225.1     
Investments - insurance business                         529.1        535.1     
                                                        735.9        760.2      
Current assets                                                                  
Investments - insurance business                         178.0        199.1     
Inventories                                              269.2        228.0     
Trade and other receivables                            2 704.7      2 893.4     
Taxation                                                  11.2            -     
Cash on hand and deposits                                 98.8         54.8     
3 261.9      3 375.3      
Total assets                                           3 997.8      4 135.5     
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
Capital and reserves                                                            
Shareholders` equity and reserves                      2 751.0      2 900.3     
Non-current liabilities                                                         
Interest-bearing borrowings                              100.0        100.0     
Deferred taxation                                          6.8         37.7     
Retirement benefits                                       60.5         53.9     
                                                        167.3        191.6      
Current liabilities                                                             
Trade and other payables                                 415.0        404.1     
Taxation                                                     -          2.5     
Overdrafts and short-term interest-bearing borrowings    664.5        637.0     
                                                      1 079.5      1 043.6      
Total equity and liabilities                           3 997.8      4 135.5     
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY                                                  
                                      6 months      6 months     12 months      
                                         ended         ended         ended      
                                       30 Sept       30 Sept      31 March      
2009          2008          2009      
                                            Rm            Rm            Rm      
                                     Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited      
                                                    Restated      Restated      
Share capital and premium                  97.8          97.8          97.8     
Opening balance                            97.8         149.1         149.1     
Cost of own shares acquired                   -        (51.3)        (51.3)     
Other reserves                            142.4         123.4         107.4     
Opening balance                           107.4         128.4         128.4     
Other comprehensive income:                                                     
 Fair value adjustments of                                                      
 available-for-sale investments           46.1        (11.7)        (40.0)      
Disposal of available-for-sale                                                 
 investments recognised                  (3.7)         (1.0)           2.4      
 Foreign currency translation reserve    (3.6)           0.7           4.4      
 Share-based payment                       5.0           4.6          10.6      
Transfer from share-based payment                                               
reserve to retained income on vesting    (11.3)             -         (0.2)     
Transfer to contingency reserve from                                            
retained earnings                           2.5           2.4           1.8     
Retained earnings                       2 809.1       2 529.8       2 695.1     
Opening balance                         2 695.1       2 418.7       2 418.7     
As previously reported                                2 452.5       2 452.5     
Prior year adjustment                                  (33.8)        (33.8)     
Net profit attributable to ordinary                                             
shareholders                            261.3         270.2         561.2       
Profit on sale of own shares                1.4           1.1           1.1     
Transfer of share-based payment                                                 
reserve on vesting                         11.3             -           0.2     
Transfer to contingency reserve           (2.5)         (2.4)         (1.8)     
Distribution to shareholders            (157.5)       (157.8)       (284.3)     
Balance at end of period                3 049.3       2 751.0       2 900.3     
CASH FLOW STATEMENT                                                             
                                      6 months      6 months     12 months      
                                         ended         ended         ended      
                                       30 Sept       30 Sept      31 March      
2009          2008          2009      
                                            Rm            Rm            Rm      
                                     Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited      
                           Notes                    Restated      Restated      
Cash generated from                                                             
operations                      6         199.0         382.0         669.7     
Dividends and interest received            30.4          35.4          96.3     
Finance costs                            (71.8)        (42.6)       (108.5)     
Taxation paid                           (108.2)       (105.4)       (185.6)     
Cash retained from                                                              
operating activities                       49.4         269.4         471.9     
Net cash outflow from                                                           
investing activities                     (46.2)        (90.5)       (183.0)     
Net cash inflow/(outflow)                                                       
from financing activities       7          93.9       (108.0)       (234.5)     
Net increase in cash and                                                        
cash equivalents                           97.1          70.9          54.4     
Cash and cash equivalents                                                       
at the beginning of the period          (582.2)       (636.6)       (636.6)     
Cash and cash equivalents                                                       
at the end of the period                (485.1)       (565.7)       (582.2)     
SEGMENTAL REPORT                                                                
                                                                 Best Home      
                                                    Lewis     and Electric      
Operating Segments                                      Rm               Rm     
For six months ended 30 September 2009                                          
(unaudited):                                                                    
Revenue                                            1 644.6            238.7     
Segment operating profit                             377.5             46.0     
Segment assets                                     2 913.5            383.9     
For six months ended 30 September 2008                                          
(unaudited):                                                                    
Revenue                                            1 524.7            216.5     
Segment operating profit/(loss)                      364.1             44.9     
Segment assets                                     2 529.4            328.8     
For twelve months ended 31 March 2009                                           
(audited):                                                                      
Revenue                                            3 204.5            454.3     
Segment operating profit                             737.0             91.2     
Segment assets                                     2 671.9            341.5     
Lifestyle                                                                       
                                                   Living            Total      
Operating Segments                                      Rm               Rm     
For six months ended 30 September 2009                                          
unaudited):                                                                     
Revenue                                               62.7          1 946.0     
Segment operating profit                               0.7            424.2     
Segment assets                                        77.9          3 375.3     
For six months ended 30 September 2008                                          
(unaudited):                                                                    
Revenue                                               62.2          1 803.4     
Segment operating profit/(loss)                      (2.3)            406.7     
Segment assets                                        77.0          2 935.2     
For twelve months ended 31 March 2009                                           
(audited):                                                                      
Revenue                                              148.3          3 807.1     
Segment operating profit                               4.1            832.3     
Segment assets                                        69.7          3 083.1     
Refer 1.3 of the Notes to the Financial Statements.                             
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                                               
1. Basis of accounting                                                          
The group`s interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in           
accordance with IAS 34 (Interim Financial Reporting) and International          
Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The accounting policies applied are     
consistent with those applied in the preparation of previous annual financial   
statements except as noted below:                                               
1.1 Change in accounting for deferred costs on initiation fees                  
The group previously deferred costs on the basis that the costs were            
directly related to the initiation fee earned. An amendment to IAS 18 (Revenue  
Recognition) replaced the term "direct costs" with "transaction costs" as       
defined in paragraph 9 of IAS 39. This later definition requires costs to be    
incremental, i.e. costs that would not have been incurred, had the financial    
asset not been acquired.                                                        
In accordance with the amendment to IAS 18, the group`s accounting policy for   
deferred costs on initiation fees has been changed. In terms of IAS 8           
(Accounting Policies), the relevant comparative information has been restated   
and the effect on the financial statements is as follows:                       
                                        30 Sept       30 Sept     31 March      
                                           2009          2008         2009      
                                             Rm            Rm           Rm      
Unaudited     Unaudited      Audited      
                                                     Restated     Restated      
Decrease in profit before taxation           2.2           4.3          8.0     
Decrease in taxation                       (0.6)         (1.2)        (2.2)     
Effect on net profit after taxation          1.6           3.1          5.8     
Decrease in earnings per share (cents)       1.8           3.5          6.6     
Decrease in diluted earnings per share                                          
(cents)                                      1.8           3.5          6.5     
Decrease in opening retained earnings       39.6          33.8         33.8     
Decrease in property, plant and                                                 
equipment                                    5.0           3.9          4.6     
Decrease in trade and other receivables     52.1          47.3         50.3     
Decrease in deferred taxation               15.9          14.3         15.3     
1.2 Adoption of revised IAS 1 (Presentation of Financial Statements)            
The presentation of the financial statements has been amended in line with the  
revised IAS 1 to include a Statement of Comprehensive Income. In addition to the
net profit, the Statement of Comprehensive Income includes fair value           
adjustments on insurance investments and movements in foreign currency          
translation reserve. These were previously reflected in the Statement of Changes
in Equity.                                                                      
1.3 Adoption of IFRS 8 (Operating Segments)                                     
In terms of IFRS 8 which replaced IAS 14 (Segment Reporting), operating         
segments are components of the group about which separate financial information 
is available and evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision makers     
(identified as the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer) for 
the purpose of allocating resources and evaluating performance.                 
Accordingly, the group now discloses segmental information for the three        
brands, namely Lewis, Best Home and Electric and Lifestyle Living.              
Previously, the segmental information was presented on the basis of retail,     
finance and risk segments.                                                      
In addition, an amendment to IFRS 8 has been adopted which permits disclosure   
of the assets regularly reported to the chief operating decision makers.        
Accordingly, segment assets reflect net trade receivables and inventory for     
each of the brands.                                                             
2. Debtor costs                                                                 
Bad debts, bad debt recoveries and                                              
repossession losses                            53.0        50.7       201.9     
Movement in doubtful debts provision          135.5        91.9       136.9     
                                             188.5       142.6       338.8      
3. Net finance costs                                                            
Interest paid                                  42.0        45.2       108.5     
Interest earned                               (2.7)       (4.2)      (11.5)     
Losses/(gains) on forward exchange contracts   29.8       (2.6)      (10.5)     
                                              69.1        38.4        86.5      
4. Trade and other receivables                                                  
Instalment sale and loan receivables        4 409.9     3 738.1     4 007.2     
Provision for unearned finance charges and                                      
unearned maintenance charges                (192.5)     (214.8)     (181.1)     
Provision for unearned initiation fees       (81.9)      (51.2)      (78.3)     
Provision for unearned insurance premiums   (397.9)     (318.4)     (360.0)     
Net instalment sale and loan receivables    3 737.6     3 153.7     3 387.8     
Provision for doubtful debts                (668.2)     (487.7)     (532.7)     
Net trade receivables                       3 069.4     2 666.0     2 855.1     
Other receivables                              78.4        38.7        38.3     
                                           3 147.8     2 704.7     2 893.4      
The credit terms of instalment sale and loan receivables range from 6 to 36     
months (2008: 6 to 36 months). Amounts due from instalment sale and loan        
receivables after one year are reflected as current, as they form part of the   
normal operating cycle.                                                         
5. Trade and other payables                                                     
Trade payables                                132.0       152.3        84.8     
Accruals and other payables                   155.9       119.7       142.9     
Due to re-insurers                            112.4       108.6       105.3     
Insurance provisions                           84.8        34.4        71.1     
485.1       415.0       404.1      
6. Cash generated from operations                                               
Operating profit                              424.2       406.7       832.3     
Adjusted for:                                                                   
Share-based payment                             5.0         4.6        10.6     
Depreciation                                   26.9        28.3        47.3     
Surplus on disposal of property, plant and                                      
equipment                                     (3.0)       (2.0)       (3.6)     
Movement in provision for doubtful debts      135.5        91.9       136.9     
Movement in retirement benefits provision       0.8         2.8       (3.8)     
Movement in other provisions                   23.1         3.4        30.4     
                                             612.5       535.7     1 050.1      
Changes in working capital:                 (413.5)     (153.7)     (380.4)     
(Increase)/decrease in inventories           (85.0)      (39.0)         4.1     
Increase in trade and other receivables     (393.5)     (224.1)     (454.1)     
Increase in trade and other payables           65.0       109.4        69.6     
199.0       382.0       669.7      
7. Net cash inflow/(outflow) from                                               
financing activities                                                            
Purchase of own shares                            -      (51.3)      (51.3)     
Distribution to shareholders                (157.5)     (157.8)     (284.3)     
Proceeds on sale of own shares                  1.4         1.1         1.1     
Increase in long-term interest-bearing                                          
borrowings                                    250.0       100.0       100.0     
93.9     (108.0)     (234.5)      
TRADE RECEIVABLE ANALYSIS                                                       
The company applies a payment rating assessment to each customer individually,  
which categorises customers into 13 payment categories. This assessment is      
integral to the calculation of doubtful debts. The 13 payment categories have   
been summarised into four main summary categories.                              
An analysis of the debtors book based on the payment ratings is set out below:  
                                                Number of customers             
Debtors payment categories                          Sept 2009     Sept 2008     
Satisfactory paid                                                               
Customers fully paid up to date             No.       491 614       515 471     
including those who have paid 70%             %         69.6%         72.5%     
or more of amounts due over the                                                 
contract period.                                                                
Slow payers                                                                     
Customers who have paid between             No.        57 539        52 899     
65% and 70% of amounts due over               %          8.2%          7.4%     
the contract period.                                                            
Non-performing customers                                                        
Customers who have paid between             No.        52 949        48 683     
55% and 65% of amounts due over               %          7.5%          6.9%     
the contract period.                                                            
Non-performing customers                                                        
Customers who have paid 55%                 No.       103 795        93 497     
or less of amounts due over the               %         14.7%         13.2%     
contract period.                                                                
                                                     705 897       710 550      
                                            Doubtful debt provision %           
Debtors payment categories             Sept 2009     Sept 2008     Mar 2009     
Satisfactory paid                                                               
Customers fully paid up to date                                                 
including those who have paid 70%             0%            0%           0%     
or more of amounts due over the                                                 
contract period.                                                                
Slow payers                                                                     
Customers who have paid between                                                 
65% and 70% of amounts due over              21%           18%          20%     
the contract period.                                                            
Non-performing customers                                                        
Customers who have paid between                                                 
55% and 65% of amounts due over              41%           42%          42%     
the contract period.                                                            
Non-performing customers                                                        
Customers who have paid 55%                                                     
or less of amounts due over the              89%           85%          88%     
contract period.                                                                
                                          17.9%         15.5%        15.7%      
The total doubtful debt provision is allocated to the summary categories based  
on the number of customers.                                                     
KEY RATIOS                                                                      
                                       6 months     6 months     12 months      
                                          ended        ended         ended      
30 Sept      30 Sept      31 March      
                                           2009         2008          2009      
Operating efficiency ratios                                                     
Merchandise gross profit %                 33.5%        33.1%         31.3%     
Operating margin %                         21.8%        22.6%         21.9%     
Number of stores                             539          529           535     
Number of employees (average)              6 652        6 420         6 480     
Trading space (sqm)                      223 993      221 284       223 102     
Inventory turn                               4.4          4.7           5.8     
Current ratios                               3.5          3.0           3.2     
Credit ratios                                                                   
Cash and short-term credit                                                      
sales as a % of total sales                31.5%        34.2%         35.7%     
Debtor costs as a % of                                                          
the net debtors book                        5.0%         4.5%         10.0%     
Doubtful debt provision as a % of net                                           
debtors book                               17.9%        15.5%         15.7%     
Arrear instalments on satisfactory                                              
accounts as a percentage of net debtors     8.8%        10.2%          9.5%     
Arrear instalments on slow paying and                                           
non-performing accounts as a percentage                                         
of net debtors                             23.0%        21.7%         20.9%     
Doubtful debt provision on                                                      
non-performing accounts                    72.9%        70.4%         71.3%     
Credit applications decline rate           27.4%        24.5%         25.4%     
Shareholder ratios                                                              
Net asset value per share (cents)          3 461        3 133         3 303     
Gearing ratio                              27.4%        24.2%         23.5%     
Dividend cover                               1.9          2.0           1.8     
Return on average equity (after tax)       17.6%        19.8%         20.1%     
Return on average capital employed                                              
(after tax)                                16.4%        17.2%         17.7%     
Return on average assets managed                                                
(before tax)                               21.0%        22.6%         23.0%     
Notes:                                                                          
1. All ratios are based on figures at the end of the period unless otherwise    
disclosed.                                                                      
2. The ratios for the prior periods have been restated for the change in the    
accounting policy.                                                              
3. The net asset value has been calculated using 88 100 000 shares              
(2008: 87 819 000).                                                             
9 November 2009                                                                 
Executive directors: Johan Enslin (Chief Executive Officer), LA Davies          
(Chief Financial Officer)                                                       
Non-executive directors: DM Nurek (Chairman) (Ind.), H Saven (Ind.),            
BJ van der Ross (Ind.), Professor F Abrahams (Ind.), Z Bassa (Ind.),            
S Marutlulle (Ind.), AJ Smart                                                   
Company secretary: MG McConnell                                                 
Registered office: 53A Victoria Road, Woodstock, 7925                           
Registration number: 2004/009817/06                                             
Share code: LEW                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000058236                                                              
Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd,                
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001; PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107        
Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.                                           
Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd                                             
These results are also available on our website: www.lewisgroup.co.za           
Date: 09/11/2009 07:05:08 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.                  
The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the    
JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or            
implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or   
completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers,     
employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct,     
indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature,     
howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on,          
information disseminated through SENS.
Profile Group (Pty) Ltd. has taken care in preparing all information on this website, but does not accept any liability for errors or out-of-date information.
Other Profile Group sites: FundsData Online (unit trust data)  |  Profile Group corporate site
Terms of Use |  Privacy Policy |  PAIA manual |  FAQs/Help |  Site Map |  © Copyright Reserved 2026  ]
  


Powered by ProfileData

Profile Mobile App Google Play Store Apple App Store


Follow us on: