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Thu 12 Nov 2009, 16:30 OCE - Oceana Group Limited - Audited Group Results And Dividend Declaration For
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OCE - Oceana Group Limited - Audited Group Results And Dividend Declaration For 
The Year Ended 30 September 2009                                                
Oceana Group Limited                                                            
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
(Registration Number 1939/001730/06)                                            
JSE Share Code: OCE                                                             
ISIN Number: ZAE000025284                                                       
NSX Share Code: OCG                                                             
Audited Group Results and Dividend declaration for the year ended 30 September  
2009                                                                            
This report has been prepared in compliance with International Financial        
Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable to Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34)   
and in accordance with the principles applied in the most recently published    
annual financial statements.                                                    
The financial information has been audited by our auditors, Deloitte & Touche,  
whose unmodified audit opinion is available for inspection at the registered    
office of the company.                                                          
COMMENTS                                                                        
Financial Results                                                               
Revenue for the year ended 30 September 2009 increased by 10% over the previous 
year and operating profit before abnormal items improved by 29%. The canned fish
and horse mackerel businesses showed exceptional improvement over the prior year
whilst some of the other business units were negatively affected by the global  
downturn and the strong Rand in the second half of the year.                    
Earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the year ended 30        
September 2009 increased by 18%.                                                
A final dividend of 153 cents per share has been declared, which together with  
the interim dividend of 31 cents, brings the total dividend for the year to 184 
cents per share, an increase of 18% on the 2008 total dividend of 156 cents.    
Review of operations                                                            
Inshore Fishing                                                                 
The 2009 Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for pilchard is 90 000 tons (2008: 90 776  
tons). The size and quality of fish landed was good resulting in improved       
canning yields. Canned fish production at the St Helena Bay cannery was         
accordingly above the prior year level. The Namibian pilchard TAC was the same  
as in 2008 at 15 000 tons but production at the Etosha Fishing cannery was lower
due to a re-alignment of quotaholders which provide quota to the company. Sales 
of canned pilchards on the local market increased in volume terms although      
insufficient product was available to fully meet demand. Additional supplies    
were imported from several international suppliers to help meet market demand   
and maintain Lucky Star`s market leadership position. This in turn gave rise to 
significantly increased working capital requirements.                           
Volumes and margins declined at Glenryck Foods in the United Kingdom as a       
consequence of depressed economic conditions.                                   
Overall, profitability from canned fish was above that of the previous year.    
The 2009 `A` season anchovy TAC was 449 437 tons and the `B` season 120 000 tons
(2008: `A` season 397 500 tons; `B` season 120 000 tons). Catches have not been 
good and at 30 September, the close of the anchovy `A` season, Oceana had landed
42% of the quota available to it, slightly ahead of the industry total. Similar 
to the previous year the `B` season quota is unlikely to be landed by 31        
December. Fish meal production volumes were lower than last year, however,      
higher selling prices on the local and export markets resulted in improved      
profitability.                                                                  
The TAC for west coast lobster was reduced to 2 340 tons (2008: 2 571 tons).    
Quota available to Oceana for the season to 30 September 2009 amounted to 348   
tons (2008: 373 tons) which was landed in full after catch rates improved later 
in the season. Export prices were lower in foreign currency terms and with the  
effect of the stronger Rand exchange rate during the second half of the         
financial year resulted in lower turnover. Lobster profits were lower for the   
full year.                                                                      
A protracted strike by fishermen in the squid industry caused squid catches to  
be lower than those of last year. The low volumes and significantly lower Euro  
selling prices resulted in a loss being recorded.                               
Sales volumes in the French fry business were lower than the prior year with the
economic downturn having affected all major clients. Profits and margins were   
negatively impacted by high raw potato prices.                                  
Midwater and Deep-sea Fishing                                                   
The South African and Namibian horse mackerel TACs were unchanged at 31 500 tons
and 230 000 tons respectively. Catches were very good with excellent catch rates
per trip and an improved mix of larger fish. Volumes in Namibia were            
significantly up on last year as a result of the introduction of a third        
midwater trawler in August last year. The higher turnover from own vessels was  
offset by a large decline in the trading of fish purchased from foreign fleets  
operating in Mauritania and the Pacific, resulting in overall turnover          
increasing by 8%. Operating profit however was significantly better due to the  
improved fishing performance, higher prices and improved margins.               
Despite a good hake fishing performance, operating profits from this sector, in 
which Oceana has a minor interest, declined as a result of weak markets.        
Cold Storage                                                                    
Occupancy levels were generally lower as a result of a decline in customers`    
import volumes with the exception of the stores at Walvis Bay and Duncan Dock,  
Cape Town which experienced higher utilisation. Handling activity levels of     
frozen product were slightly below those of the prior year. The sterilised fruit
handling facility at Maydon Wharf showed improved results. Overall, operating   
profit showed a satisfactory improvement.                                       
Prospects                                                                       
The group is well placed to take advantage of an improvement in global economic 
conditions. Fishing conditions in the southern African region remain reasonably 
stable and the group has opportunities for further organic growth.              
On behalf of the board.                                                         
MA Brey                                           FP Kuttel                     
Chairman                                          Chief Executive Officer       
12 November 2009                                                                
CONDENSED GROUP INCOME STATEMENT                                                
                                    Audited                       Audited       

                                    2009              Change      2008          
                            Note    R`000             %           R`000         
Revenue                              3 301 288         10          3 002 476    
Operating profit before              410 866           29          317 284      
abnormal items                                                                  
Abnormal items                 1     19 329            65          11 725       
Operating profit                     430 195           31          329 009      
Dividends received and               18 731            (2)         19 103       
accrued                                                                         
Net interest received                7 230             (30)        10 311       
Profit before taxation               456 156           27          358 423      
Taxation                             148 223           42          104 153      
Profit after taxation                307 933           21          254 270      
                                                                                
Attributable to:                                                                
Shareholders of Oceana Group         292 199           19          246 073      
Limited                                                                         
Outside shareholders in              15 734            92          8 197        
subsidiaries                                                                    
307 933           21          254 270       
                                                                                
Weighted average number of     2     99 041                        98 721       
shares on which earnings per                                                    
share is based (000`s)                                                          
                                                                                
Adjusted weighted average            101 950                       100 144      
number of shares on which                                                       
diluted earnings per share                                                      
is based (000`s)                                                                
Earnings per share (cents)                                                      
 Basic                              295.0             18          249.3         
Diluted                            286.6             17          245.7         
Dividends per share (cents)          184.0             18          156.0        
                                                                                
Headline earnings per share                                                     
(cents)                                                                         
 Basic                              279.4             18          237.7         
 Diluted                            271.5             16          234.3         
CONDENSED GROUP BALANCE SHEET                                                   
Audited      Audited               
                                                          2008                  
                                                                                
                                            2009                                
R`000        R`000                 
                                                                                
                                                                                
Assets                                                                          
Non-current assets                            534 276      516 084              
                                                                                
 Property, plant and equipment               352 170      334 147               
 Goodwill                                    18 774       23 544                
Trademarks                                  17 343       21 749                
 Deferred taxation                           5 878        5 386                 
 Investments and loans                       140 111      131 258               
                                                                                
Current assets                                1 188 010    1 039 398            
                                                                                
 Inventories                                 589 814      344 458               
 Accounts receivable                         408 793      424 405               
Cash and cash equivalents                   189 403      270 535               
                                                                                
Total assets                                  1 722 286    1 555 482            
                                                                                
Equity and liabilities                                                          
Equity                                        16 536       2 370                
 Share capital and premium                                                      
 Foreign currency translation reserve        (2 518)      22 376                
Capital redemption reserve                  130          130                   
 Cash flow hedging reserve                   (7 856)                            
 Share-based payment reserve                 32 015       24 616                
 Distributable reserve                       1 053 395    920 434               
Interest of own shareholders                1 091 702    969 926               
 Interest of outside shareholders            33 994       29 632                
Total equity                                  1 125 696    999 558              
Non-current liabilities                       76 291       59 690               
Liability for share-based payments          26 462       14 957                
 Deferred taxation                           49 829       44 733                
Current liabilities                           520 299      496 234              
 Accounts payable and provisions             499 866      443 832               
Bank overdrafts                             20 433       52 402                
Total equity and liabilities                  1 722 286    1 555 482            
                                                                                
Number of shares in issue net of treasury     99 269       98 371               
shares (000`s)                                                                  
Net asset value per ordinary share (cents)    1 100        986                  
Total liabilities excluding deferred          49           51                   
taxation:  Total equity (%)                                                     
Total borrowings: Total equity (%)            2            5                    
                                                                                
CONDENSED GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY                                  
                                              Audited      Audited              

                                                                                
                                              2009         2008                 
                                              R`000        R`000                

Balance at the beginning of the period         999 558      905 522             
Shares issued                                  12 979       9 588               
Increase in treasury shares held by subsidiary              (52 302)            
Decrease in treasury shares held by share      1 187        1 282               
trusts                                                                          
Movement on foreign currency translation       (24,894)     (2 974)             
reserve                                                                         
Movement on cash flow hedging reserve          (7 856)                          
Recognition of share-based payments            7 466        7 865               
Profit after taxation                          307 933      254 270             
Profit / (loss) on sale of treasury shares     307          (53)                
Dividends declared                             (170 984)    (123 640)           
Balance at the end of the year                 1 125 696    999 558             
                                                                                
Comprising:                                                                     
Share capital and premium                      16 536       2 370               
Foreign currency translation reserve           (2 518)      22 376              
Capital redemption reserve                     130          130                 
Cash flow hedging reserve                      (7 856)                          
Share-based payment reserve                    32 015       24 616              
Distributable reserve                          1 053 395    920 434             
Outside shareholders interest                  33 994       29 632              
Total                                          1 125 696    999 558             
CONDENSED GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT                                             
                                              Audited      Audited              
                                                                                
                                                                                
2009         2008                 
                                              R`000        R`000                
                                                                                
Cash flows from operating activities                                            
Operating profit before abnormal items         410 866      317 284             
Adjustment for non-cash items and other        89 659       83 045              
Cash operating profit before working capital   500 525      400 329             
changes                                                                         
Working capital changes                        (206 875)    (79 496)            
Cash generated from operations                 293 650      320 833             
Interest and dividends received                16 509       20 998              
Interest paid                                  (5 600)      (6 464)             
Taxation paid                                  (138 822)    (84 623)            
Dividends paid                                 (170 984)    (123 640)           
Cash (outflow)/inflow from operating           (5 247)      127 104             
activities                                                                      
Cash outflow from investing activities         (62 429)     (87 526)            
                                                                                
Capital expenditure                            (91 138)     (127 511)           
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and     10 275      2 478               
equipment                                                                       
Net movement on loans and advances              14 221      3 470               
Proceeds on disposal of investments                         451                 
Cash-related abnormal items                     4 213       4 546               
Net disposal and acquisition of business                    21 312              
Proceeds on disposal of fishing rights                      7 728               
                                                                                
Cash inflow/(outflow) from financing            15 670      (41 583)            
activities                                                                      
                                                                                
Proceeds from issue of share capital            14 472      10 817              
Short-term borrowings raised/(repaid)           1 198       (98)                
Acquisition of treasury shares by subsidiary                (52 302)            
                                                                                
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents      (52 006)     (2 005)             
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning      218 133     218 369             
of the year                                                                     
Effect of exchange rate changes                 2 843       1 769               
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the     168 970     218 133             
year                                                                            
CONDENSED GROUP SEGMENTAL REPORT                                                
                                              Audited      Audited              
                                                                                
                                                                                
2009         2008                 
                                              R`000        R`000                
Revenue                                                                         
Inshore fishing                                2 142 497    1 879 711           
Midwater and deep-sea fishing                  948 267      934 384             
Commercial cold storage                        210 524      188 381             
Total                                          3 301 288    3 002 476           
                                                                                
Operating profit before abnormal items                                          
Inshore fishing                                165 451      164 345             
Midwater and deep-sea fishing                  177 681      94 267              
Commercial cold storage                        67 734       58 672              
Total                                          410 866      317 284             
                                                                                
Total assets                                                                    
Inshore fishing                                926 830      697 947             
Midwater and deep-sea fishing                  286 029      283 247             
Commercial cold storage                        174 035      165 557             
Financing                                      329 514      403 345             
                                              1 716 408    1 550 096            
Deferred taxation                              5 878        5 386               
Total                                          1 722 286    1 555 482           
                                                                                
Total liabilities                                                               
Inshore fishing                                351 170      324 220             
Midwater and deep-sea fishing                  128 385      102 703             
Commercial cold storage                        44 437       34 247              
Financing                                      22 769       50 021              
546 761      511 191              
Deferred taxation                              49 829       44 733              
Total                                          596 590      555 924             
NOTES                                                                           
Audited            Audited                   
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                   2009               2008                      
R`000              R`000                     
                                                                                
1. Abnormal items                                                               
Net surplus on disposal of          8 474              1 684                    
property                                                                        
Reversal of provision for loans in  7 422              5 395                    
Namibian whitefish business                                                     
Profit on disposal of investment    1 413              243                      
Reversal of provision for           600                505                      
irrecoverable                                                                   
loans                                                                           
Insurance proceeds                  2 799                                       
Impairment charge on vessels and    (713)                                       
equipment                                                                       
Utilisation of pension fund         (666)                                       
surplus                                                                         
Impairment loss on Western                                                      
Australia                                             (1 476)                   
lobster fishing rights                                                          
Profit on disposal of Western                          4 565                    
Australia                                                                       
lobster fishing rights                                                          
Profit on change of interest in                        809                      
business                                                                        
Abnormal profit before taxation     19 329             11 725                   
Taxation                            (2 312)            (319)                    
Abnormal profit after taxation      17 017             11 406                   
                                                                                
Number             Number                    
                                  of shares          of shares                  
                                   `000               `000                      
                                                                                
2. Elimination of treasury shares                                               
Weighted average number of shares   118 386            117 610                  
in issue                                                                        
Less: treasury shares held by       (14 251)           (14 375)                 
share trusts                                                                    
Less: treasury shares held by       (5 094)            (4 514)                  
subsidiary company                                                              
Weighted average number of shares   99 041             98 721                   
on which earnings per share and                                                 
headline earnings per share are                                                 
based                                                                           
                                   R`000              R`000                     

3. Determination of headline                                                    
earnings                                                                        
Profit after taxation attributable  292 199            246 073                  
to own shareholders                                                             
Adjusted for:                                                                   
Net surplus on disposal of          (9 954)            (1 684)                  
property, plant  and equipment                                                  
Reversal of provision for loans in  (7 422)            (5 395)                  
Namibian whitefish business                                                     
Profit on disposal of investment    (1 413)            (243)                    
Impairment charge on vessels and     713                                        
equipment                                                                       
Impairment loss on Western                             1 476                    
Australia lobster fishing rights                                                
Profit on disposal of Western                          (4 598)                  
Australia lobster fishing rights                                                
Profit on change of interest in                        (809)                    
business                                                                        
Reversal of provision for                              (505)                    
irrecoverable loans                                                             
Total tax effects of adjustments    2 641              321                      
Headline earnings for the year      276 764            234 636                  
                                                                                
4. Dividends                                                                    
Estimated dividend declared after   151 881            127 883                  
reporting date                                                                  
Dividend on shares issued prior to                     607                      
last day                                                                        
to trade                                                                        
Actual dividend declared after                         128 490                  
reporting date                                                                  

5. Supplementary information                                                    
Cost of sales                       2 231 648          2 131 946                
Depreciation                        72 035             67 255                   
Operating lease charges             24 239             18 876                   
Net foreign exchange loss /(profit) 4 900              (15 769)                 
Capital expenditure                 91 138             127 511                  
                                                                                
Expansion                         19 618             89 384                    
 Replacement                       71 520             38 127                    
                                                                                
Budgeted capital commitments        105 264            125 778                  

 Contracted                        9 449              27 769                    
 Not contracted                    95 815             98 009                    
Dividend declaration                                                            
Notice is hereby given that a final dividend No. 132 of 153 cents per share, in 
respect of the year ending 30 September 2009, was declared on Thursday 12       
November 2009. Relevant dates are as follows:                                   
Last day to trade cum dividend - Thursday, 31 December 2009                     
Commence trading ex dividend   - Monday, 4 January 2010                         
Record date                    - Friday, 8 January 2010                         
Dividend payable               - Monday, 11 January 2010                        
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or re-materialised between Monday 4
January 2010 and Friday 8 January 2010, both dates inclusive.                   
By order of the board                                                           
M Allie                                                                         
Company Secretary                                                               
12 November 2009                                                                
Directors: MA Brey (chairman), RA Williams (vice-chairman), FP Kuttel*          
(chief executive officer), PG de Beyer, ABA Conrad*, M Fleming, PB Matlare, R   
Nicol*,S Pather, NV Simamane, TJ Tapela  (* executive)                          
Registered Office: 16th Floor Metropolitan Centre, 7 Coen Steytler Avenue, Cape 
Town, 8001                                                                      
Transfer Secretaries: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited             
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001                                          
(PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107)                                              
Sponsor - South Africa: The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited               
Sponsor - Namibia: Old Mutual Investment Services (Namibia) (Pty) Limited       
Company Secretary: M Allie                                                      
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