TIDMMIK 
 
MEIKLES LIMITED 
 
    ABRIDGED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2019 
 
CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT 
 
It gives me pleasure to present the Chairman's Report for the financial year 
ended 31 March 2019. 
 
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW 
 
There were significant developments in the operating environment during the 
year under review. The main highlights impacting the financial statements are 
as follows:- 
 
  * Year on year inflation was 66.8% at the end of March 2019. 
 
  * In October 2018, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ("RBZ"), through a Monetary 
    Policy announcement separated bank accounts into RTGS FCA and Nostro FCA 
    and maintained the exchange rate between them at 1:1. 
 
  * Government promulgated Statutory Instruments ("SI") 32 & 33 of 2019 that 
    introduced RTGS Dollar ("RTGS$") as legal tender in Zimbabwe. SI 33 of 2019 
    prescribes the manner in which certain balances in the financial statements 
    should be treated as a consequence of the recognition of the RTGS$ as a 
    currency in Zimbabwe. 
 
  * RBZ issued Exchange Control Directive RU 28 of 2019 on 22 February 2019 
    introducing an interbank market for trading RTGS$ against other foreign 
    currencies. The opening exchange rate was set at 2.5 RTGS$ to one United 
    States Dollar ("US$"). 
 
The functional currency of the Group changed in the current year to RTGS$ from 
US$ in the previous years as a consequence of the above. The Group also changed 
its presentation currency to RTGS$. Financial statements for the year ended 31 
March 2019 are presented in RTGS$. Comparative financial information was 
translated to RTGS$ using an exchange rate of 1:1. The Group opted to comply 
with the requirements of SI 33 of 2019 and the treatment of foreign currency 
denominated transactions does not fully comply with International Accounting 
Standard ("IAS") 21 - "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates". 
 
GROUP FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 
 
Despite the changes in the economic environment during the year under review, 
the Group performed well. 
 
Revenue grew from RTGS$524.9 million in 2018 to RTGS$791.6 million in the year 
under review. 
 
Group earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation 
("EBITDA") for continuing operations increased to RTGS$101.5 million from 
RTGS$40.6 million in the financial year to 31 March 2018. 
 
Profit for the year grew to RTGS$66.0 million (2018: RTGS$8.2 million). 
 
Total comprehensive income for the year increased to RTGS$118.3 million, (2018: 
RTGS$8.2 million), of which RTGS$106.2 million was attributable to owners of 
the parent and the remaining balance of RTGS$12.1 million for minority 
shareholders. 
 
Segmental contributions to the Group's financial performance is set out in note 
7 of these abridged audited financial statements. 
 
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 
 
Supermarkets - trading as TM Pick n Pay 
 
Revenue increased by 53.2% over the previous year. EBITDA increased to 
RTGS$69.0 million from RTGS$34.5 million in the previous comparative year. 
Profit for the year is after a provision for exchange losses on foreign 
currency denominated liabilities accumulated prior to the introduction of the 
RTGS$ commonly referred as "legacy debt" of RTGS$23.9 million. 
 
Increase in revenue and profit was achieved through growth in units sold and 
inflation induced price increases, however the segment was continuously 
competitive in its pricing policies. 
 
A new branch was opened in Victoria Falls in March 2019 and upgrades of more 
branches have commenced. 
 
Agriculture 
 
EBITDA rose to RTGS$31.7 million from RTGS$10.3 million in the previous year. 
 
From November 2018, international bulk tea export prices that had remained firm 
at an average US$1.68/kg up to October 2018 started to decline by between 10% 
and 15% due to oversupply by Kenya. The segment's annual made tea production of 
10,171 tonnes was commendable. Made tea production during the year ended 31 
March 2018 was 10,601 tonnes. 
 
Export earnings from the new crops being macadamia nuts, avocadoes and coffee 
grew by 96% from US$2.3 million in the prior year to US$4.5 million in the year 
ended 31 March 2019. As a percentage of total exports, the new crops 
contributed 25% up from 13% in the prior year. The contribution of the new 
crops to the segment's export earnings is expected to increase to 60% within 
three years as these crops reach maturity. In September 2018, Tanganda Tea 
Company Limited received the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) 
Exporter of The Year Award. 
 
Pick n Pay South Africa opened shelf space to Tanganda's packed tea brands 
during the last quarter of fiscal year 2018. The endorsement by Pick n Pay 
South Africa will assist our efforts to penetrate the South African tea market. 
With anticipated growth in packed tea sales to the regional market, the segment 
invested in a new world-class IMA tagless tea-bagging machine. The machine 
arrived from Italy in March 2019 and was successfully installed. Export 
earnings from tea are poised to grow through higher prices from increased 
exports to the regional market. 
 
Effects of both the hailstorm of January 2019 and Cyclone Idai of March 2019 
have been mitigated by special silviculture on affected macadamia plantations, 
our investment in microjet irrigation systems and US$ denominated insurance 
cover. Tea was not affected by the phenomenon. The monetary value of damage 
caused by Cyclone Idai to standalone structures such as toilets, irrigation 
equipment covering 30 hectares of macadamia plantations and 5 hectares of 
macadamia trees was quantified at RTGS$222,343. 
 
The segment contributed labour and machinery to repair some of the damaged 
infrastructure in Chipinge. In addition, Tanganda also assisted affected 
communities in both Manicaland and Manica provinces of Zimbabwe and Mozambique 
respectively with food and water supplies. 
 
Hospitality 
 
EBITDA for continuing operations increased to RTGS$8.5 million in the current 
year from RTGS$3.6 million in the previous year. 
 
Meikles Hotel now requires substantial modernisation of guest facilities as 
well as electro mechanical and plumbing infrastructure to restore it to a 
5-star property by international standards. Initial forecasts suggests up to 
US$30 million needs to be spent on the hotel. The Group does not consider that 
it is in a position to commit the necessary funds to the hotel and it is best 
for the future of the hotel to place its development in the hands of skilled 
international operators. Processes to dispose of the hotel are in progress, 
hence the financial statements reflect the hotel as an asset held for sale. The 
Company will be seeking the approval of its shareholders for the proposed 
disposal at an Extraordinary General Meeting to be convened at a future date. 
 
A refurbishment programme for The Victoria Falls Hotel will commence during the 
last quarter of fiscal year 2019 after our peak season. Funding for these works 
has already been secured. 
 
Department stores and properties 
 
The EBITDA loss in the department stores segment reduced to RTGS$2.7 million 
from RTGS$4.2 million in the previous year. 
 
The influx of cheap imports by several sections of society created a tough 
trading environment for the department stores segment. The Group will not 
commit additional resources to resuscitate this segment in its current form but 
will focus on developing the commercial real estate properties that the retail 
stores used to occupy. 
 
Security Services 
 
Meikles Guard Services continues to provide security services to both Group 
companies and to certain third parties. It is anticipated that further third 
party contracts will be secured. 
 
MEIKLES FOUNDATION 
 
During the year under review, Meikles Foundation continued to work closely with 
Group entities in raising funds to help disadvantaged members of society. TM 
Pick n Pay remained the key partner in fundraising efforts through its 
sponsorship from funds raised at the Charity Golf Day. Rainbow Children's Home 
received a substantial donation from the proceeds of the Charity Golf Day. The 
objective of the Home is to allow disadvantaged children with no relatives or 
friends in Harare, a welcoming, clean home with healthy sustaining food, to 
recover from their chemotherapy treatment before their journey home. 
 
Meikles Foundation partnered with three other institutions in a pilot project 
utilising the existing soccer teams within the prison system in Harare to 
assist Zimbabwe Prisons with their programme of rehabilitation. The project was 
granted permission to film the events and the various participating prisons to 
create a video clip which will be aired locally and internationally shining a 
light on the Zimbabwe Prison system. 
 
DIVID 
 
In view of the Group's financial results for the year ended 31 March 2019, the 
board declared a final dividend of 7.67 RTGS cents per share, bringing the 
total dividend for the year to 8.87 RTGS cents. The final dividend will amount 
to RTGS$20.02 million. A full dividend announcement will be published 
separately in due course. 
 
STRATEGY AND OUTLOOK 
 
The Group has commenced trading in the new financial year on a more favourable 
basis relative to the comparable period of the previous financial year, in 
terms of revenue and profit. Post year end, the exchange rate between RTGS$ and 
US$ moved significantly impacting favourably on the Group's exporting segments. 
Consequently, the Group now has an ability to eliminiate all short term 
borrowings and creditors in arrears from operating cash flows. In this regard 
shareholders should also consider sums to be realised from the sale of Meikles 
Hotel, and the additional planned funding initiaves set out below. 
 
The Group will interact more closely with its majority shareholder. It is 
believed that such interaction will accelerate progress towards unlocking 
shareholder value. The Group will benefit from the provision of both local and 
international investment funds for the use of Group expansion and financial 
security. 
 
The forward commercial environment will be challenging. The board recognises 
that additional skills at  board level in the Holding Company and at board 
level in Group companies will be required to ensure the Group responds to 
challenges and meets the stringent requirements that will emanate  from the 
investment funding that will be sourced from the efforts of the majority 
shareholder. 
 
Shareholders are advised that this essential part of the Group restructuring 
process is to be progressed with urgency.  It follows that this process will be 
accompanied by an assessment, followed by required implementation of future 
requirements for operational skills in the Group. 
 
APPRECIATION 
 
I would like to extend my appreciation to our customers for their continued 
support and to our shareholders and regulatory authorities for their support 
and guidance. I would also like to extend my thanks and appreciation to fellow 
Board members, management and staff for their dedication and commitment. 
 
JRT Moxon 
 
Executive Chairman 
 
15 July 2019 
 
 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 
 
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2019 
 
                                                                       31 March   31 March 
                                                                           2019       2018 
 
                                                              Notes   RTGS$ 000  RTGS$ 000 
 
CONTINUING OPERATIONS 
 
Revenue                                                           7     791,620    524,935 
 
Net operating costs                                                   (703,426)  (497,611) 
 
Operating profit                                                         88,194     27,324 
 
Investment income                                                            44        271 
 
Finance costs                                                           (8,635)    (8,640) 
 
Net exchange losses                                                     (7,529)      (466) 
 
Loss recognised on discounting Treasury Bills                                 -        (6) 
 
Fair value adjustments on biological assets                               9,433      1,336 
 
Profit before tax                                                        81,507     19,819 
 
Income tax expense                                                     (16,670)   (11,533) 
 
Profit for the year from continuing operations                           64,837      8,286 
 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 
 
Profit / (loss) for the year from discontinued operations        10       1,121       (92) 
 
PROFIT FOR THE YEAR                                                      65,958      8,194 
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 
 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or 
loss: 
 
     Exchange gain on translation of foreign operation                   61,970          - 
 
     Fair value loss on financial assets classified at fair             (9,600)          - 
value through other comprehensive income 
 
     Reclassification adjustment arising from disposal of                     -         47 
available-for-sale financial assets 
 
     Income tax relating to items that may be reclassified                    -          - 
subsequently to profit or loss 
 
Other comprehensive income for the year, net of tax                      52,370         47 
 
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR                                 118,328      8,241 
 
Profit / (loss) for the year attributable to: 
 
     Owners of the parent                                                53,827      (829) 
 
     Non-controlling interests                                           12,131      9,023 
 
                                                                         65,958      8,194 
 
Total comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to: 
 
     Owners of the parent                                               106,197      (782) 
 
     Non-controlling interests                                           12,131      9,023 
 
                                                                        118,328      8,241 
 
Earnings / (loss) per share in cents 
 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share from continuing and                     20.99     (0.32) 
discontinued operations 
 
Basic earnings / (loss) per share from continuing                         20.55     (0.29) 
operations 
 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share from continuing and                   19.67     (0.30) 
discontinued operations 
 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share from continuing                       19.26     (0.27) 
operations 
 
Headline earnings per share from continuing and                           21.43       0.08 
discontinued operations 
 
Headline earnings per share from continuing operations                    20.99       0.12 
 
Diluted headline earnings per share from continuing and                   20.09       0.05 
discontinued operations 
 
Diluted headline earnings per share from continuing                       19.68       0.08 
operations 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
 
AS AT 31 MARCH 2019 
 
                                                                  31 March   31 March 
                                                                      2019       2018 
 
                                                         Notes   RTGS$ 000  RTGS$ 000 
 
ASSETS 
 
Non-current assets 
 
Property, plant and equipment                                      172,267    175,267 
 
Investment property                                                    236        239 
 
Investment in Mentor Africa (Pty) Limited                           50,778     20,046 
 
Biological assets                                                    2,905      1,299 
 
Intangible assets                                                      124        124 
 
Other financial assets                                              31,847     11,815 
 
Deferred tax                                                         9,111        121 
 
Total non-current assets                                           267,268    208,911 
 
Current assets 
 
Inventories                                                        100,163     43,870 
 
Trade and other receivables                                         40,471     17,341 
 
Biological assets - produce on bearer plants                        11,178      2,810 
 
Other financial assets                                                   9         59 
 
Cash and bank balances                                              33,006     34,175 
 
                                                                   184,827     98,255 
 
Assets held for sale                                        10      30,032          - 
 
Total current assets                                               214,859     98,255 
 
Total assets                                                 7     482,127    307,166 
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 
 
Capital and reserves 
 
Share capital                                                        2,611      2,562 
 
Share premium                                                        3,925      1,469 
 
Other reserves                                                      64,929     12,559 
 
Retained earnings                                                  131,914     82,854 
 
Equity attributable to equity holders of the parent                203,379     99,444 
 
Non-controlling interests                                           48,999     36,241 
 
Total  equity                                                      252,378    135,685 
 
Non-current liabilities 
 
Borrowings                                                          12,244     17,309 
 
Deferred tax                                                        25,617     19,189 
 
Total non-current liabilities                                       37,861     36,498 
 
Current liabilities 
 
Trade and other payables                                           140,368     79,010 
 
Borrowings                                                          51,520     55,973 
 
Total current liabilities                                          191,888    134,983 
 
Total liabilities                                            7     229,749    171,481 
 
Total equity and liabilities                                       482,127    307,166 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY 
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2019 
 
                              Share   Share    Other                      Attributable  Non-controlling   Total 
                            capital premium reserves Investments Retained  to owners of       interests 
                                                     revaluation earnings        parent 
 
                               RTGS    RTGS     RTGS        RTGS     RTGS          RTGS            RTGS    RTGS 
                              $ 000   $ 000   $ 000       $ 000     $ 000         $ 000           $ 000   $ 000 
 
2019 
 
Balance at 1 April 2018 -     2,562           12,559                             99,444          36,241 135,685 
as previously stated                  1,469                    -   82,854 
 
Change in accounting policy       -       -        -           -  (1,694)       (1,694)               - (1,694) 
- note 11 
 
Balance at 1 April 2018 -     2,562   1,469   12,559           -   81,160        97,750          36,241 133,991 
restated 
 
Profit for the year               -       -        -           -   53,827        53,827          12,131  65,958 
 
Issue of shares - scrip          49   2,456        -           -        -         2,505               -   2,505 
dividend 
 
Other comprehensive income        -       -   61,970     (9,600)        -        52,370               -  52,370 
for the year 
 
Dividend paid - ordinary          -       -        -           -  (3,073)       (3,073)               - (3,073) 
shareholders 
 
Non-controlling interests         -                -                                  -             627     627 
arising from Mopani 
Property Development                      -                    -        - 
(Private) Limited 
 
Balance at 31 March 2019      2,611   3,925   74,529     (9,600)  131,914       203,379          48,999 252,378 
 
2018 
 
Balance at 1 April 2017       2,538   1,316   12,559        (47)   83,683       100,049          28,591 128,640 
 
(Loss) / profit for the           -       -        -           -    (829)         (829)           9,023   8,194 
year 
 
Issue of shares                  24     153        -           -        -           177               -     177 
 
Other comprehensive income        -       -        -          47        -            47               -      47 
for the year 
 
Dividend paid - minority          -       -        -           -        -             -         (1,715) (1,715) 
shareholders 
 
Non-controlling interests         -                -                                  -             342     342 
arising from Mopani 
Property Development                      -                    -        - 
(Private) Limited 
 
Balance at 31 March 2018      2,562   1,469   12,559           -   82,854        99,444          36,241 135,685 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
 
FOR THE YEARED 31 MARCH 2019 
 
                                                              31 March    31 March 
                                                                  2019        2018 
 
                                                            RTGS$ 000   RTGS$ 000 
 
Cash flows from operating activities 
 
Profit before tax - continuing operations                       81,507      19,819 
 
           - discontinued operations                             1,121        (39) 
 
                                                                82,628      19,780 
 
Adjustments for: 
 
- Depreciation and impairment of property,                      14,376      13,311 
plant and equipment and investment property 
 
- Net interest                                                   8,591       8,415 
 
  * Dividend income                                                  -        (53) 
 
- Net exchange losses                                            7,031         468 
 
- Profit on disposal of operation                                    -       (768) 
 
- Fair value adjustments on biological assets                  (9,433)     (1,336) 
 
  * Loss recognised on discounting Treasury                          -           6 
    Bills 
 
- Loss on disposal of property, plant and                           59       1,545 
equipment 
 
Operating cash flow before working capital                     103,252      41,368 
changes 
 
Increase in inventories                                       (56,293)     (9,403) 
 
Increase in trade and other receivables                       (11,522)     (3,627) 
 
Increase in trade and other payables                            34,088      11,895 
 
Cash generated from operations                                  69,525      40,233 
 
Income taxes paid                                             (18,038)     (6,447) 
 
Net cash generated from operating activities                    51,487      33,786 
 
Cash flows from investing activities 
 
Payment for property, plant and equipment                     (41,870)    (17,717) 
 
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and                      355         350 
equipment 
 
Proceeds from sale of Treasury Bills and coupon                      -       3,075 
interest 
 
Net movement in service assets                                      51        (89) 
 
Net movement in other  investments                                  11         847 
 
Net movement on biological assets                                (540)         241 
 
Net cash flow on disposal of subsidiary                              -       1,060 
 
Investment income                                                   42         208 
 
Net cash used in investing activities                         (41,951)    (12,025) 
 
Cash flows from financing activities 
 
Net (decrease) / increase in interest bearing                  (9,518)       7,064 
borrowings 
 
Non-controlling interests arising from Mopani                      627         519 
Property Development (Private) Limited 
 
Finance costs                                                  (8,635)     (8,640) 
 
Dividend paid - ordinary shareholders                            (568)           - 
 
Dividend paid - non-controlling interests                            -     (1,715) 
 
Net cash used in financing activities                         (18,094)     (2,772) 
 
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and bank                     (8,558)      18,989 
balances 
 
Cash and bank balances at the beginning of the                  34,175      15,637 
year 
 
Net effect of exchange rate changes on cash and                  5,743       (451) 
bank balances 
 
Translation of foreign entity                                    1,646           - 
 
Cash and bank balances at the end of the year                   33,006      34,175 
 
NOTES TO THE ABRIDGED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
 
1. Basis of preparation 
 
The abridged audited financial statements are prepared from statutory records 
that are maintained under the historical cost basis except for biological 
assets and certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value. 
Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given 
in exchange for assets. These abridged financial statements are presented in 
RTGS$, which is the Group's new functional currency. 
 
2. Change in functional and presentation currency 
 
Both the functional and presentation currency changed to RTGS$ in the year 
ended 31 March 2019 from US$ in prior years. The change in both functional and 
presentation currency was necessitated by significant developments in the 
economic environment in Zimbabwe. In February 2019, Government of Zimbabwe 
issued Statutory Instrument "SI" 33 of 2019, which directed that certain assets 
and liabilities that were in US$ before 20 February 2019 be deemed to be 
denominated in RTGS$ at a rate of 1:1 to US$.  The Group opted to comply with 
the requirements of SI 33 of 2019 and translated assets and liabilities  from 
US$ to RTGS$ at an exchange of  1:1 with the exception of balances in Nostro 
FCAs, foreign creditors and debtors at the date of change. Foreign currency 
denominated transactions were translated at 1:1 in the Statement of Profit or 
loss and Other Comprehensive Income from the beginning of the financial year up 
to 21 February 2019 and at the ruling interbank exchange rate thereafter. SI 33 
of 2019, restricted full compliance with IAS 21 and the guidance issued by the 
Public Accountants and Auditors Board. 
 
3. Statement of compliance 
 
While full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards 
("IFRS"); International Accounting Standards ("IAS"); and the International 
Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee ("IFRIC") interpretations was 
achieved in previous reporting periods, only partial compliance was achieved 
for the year ended 31 March 2019 as a result of non-compliance with IAS 21 as 
set out in note 2. These abridged financial results do not include all the 
information and disclosures required to comply with IFRS and should be read in 
conjunction with the Group's consolidated financial statements as at 31 March 
2019 available at the Company's registered office. 
 
4. Audit opinion 
 
These abridged  financial results should be read in conjunction with the 
complete set of financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2019, which 
have been audited by Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants (Zimbabwe) in 
accordance with International Standards on Auditing. The auditors issued an 
adverse opinion on the financial statements for non-compliance with IAS 21. The 
audit report includes a section on Key Audit Matters. The Key Audit Matters are 
on valuation of expected credit losses on financial assets and valuation of 
investment in Mentor Africa (Pty) Limited. The auditor's report is available 
for inspection at the Company's registered address. 
 
5. Accounting policies 
 
Accounting policies and methods of computation applied in the preparation of 
these abridged financial statements are consistent, in all material respects, 
with those used in the prior year, except for the adoption of IFRS 9 at the 
beginning of the currenct financial year, which resulted in changes in 
accounting policies to financial assets and liabilities. 
 
6. Going concern 
 
The Directors assess the ability of the Group to continue in operational 
existence in the foreseeable future at each reporting date. As at 31 March 
2019, the Directors have assessed the Group's ability to continue operating as 
a going concern and believe that the preparation of these financial statements 
on a going concern basis is still appropriate. 
 
7. Segment information 
 
                                                                  31 March    31 March 
                                                                      2019        2018 
 
Revenue - Continuing operations                                  RTGS$ 000   RTGS$ 000 
 
Supermarkets                                                       747,338     487,822 
 
Agriculture                                                         37,015      28,847 
 
Hotels                                                               9,101       7,651 
 
Departmental stores#                                                   792       2,105 
 
Corporate*                                                         (2,626)     (1,490) 
 
                                                                   791,620     524,935 
 
EBITDA - Continuing operations 
 
Supermarkets                                                        69,010      34,514 
 
Agriculture?                                                        31,743      10,289 
 
Hotels                                                               8,531       3,594 
 
Departmental stores#                                               (2,698)     (4,216) 
 
Corporate*                                                         (5,107)     (3,570) 
 
                                                                   101,479      40,611 
 
Segment assets 
 
Supermarkets                                                       204,081     126,701 
 
Agriculture                                                        120,763      85,582 
 
Hotels                                                              54,930      46,966 
 
Departmental stores#                                                20,285      24,517 
 
Corporate*                                                          82,068      23,400 
 
                                                                   482,127     307,166 
 
7. Segment information (continued) 
 
                                                                     31 March     31 March 
                                                                         2019         2018 
 
Segment liabilities                                                 RTGS$ 000    RTGS$ 000 
 
Supermarkets                                                          108,112       56,148 
 
Agriculture                                                            33,385       32,779 
 
Hotels                                                                 26,761       23,515 
 
Departmental stores#                                                   18,102       29,031 
 
Corporate*                                                             43,389       30,008 
 
                                                                      229,749      171,481 
 
*Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated from the corporate 
amounts. Corporate also includes other subsidiaries that are immaterial to 
warrant separate disclosure. 
? Prior year EBITDA is after adding back RTGS$1.25 million loss on disposal of 
coffee bearer plants, which were uprooted to pave way for macadamia trees. 
#Prior year numbers for the wholesale segment have been re-presented under 
Department stores. 
EBITDA figures are before group management fees. 
 
                                                                       31 March   31 March 
                                                                           2019       2018 
 
8. Other information                                                  RTGS$ 000  RTGS$ 000 
 
Capital commitments authorised by the Directors but not contracted 118,836      23,583 
for 
 
Group's share of capital commitments of joint operations                 12,191      3,000 
 
9. Net borrowings 
 
Non-current borrowings                                                   12,244     17,309 
 
Current borrowings                                                 51,520       55,973 
 
Total borrowings                                                         63,764     73,282 
 
Cash and cash equivalents                                              (33,006)   (34,175) 
 
Net borrowings                                                           30,758     39,107 
 
Comprising: 
 
Secured                                                                  56,622     57,505 
 
Unsecured                                                                 7,142     15,777 
 
                                                                         63,764     73,282 
 
The weighted average cost of borrowings for the year was 13.18% per annum 
(2018: 13.39% per annum). 
 
9.1     Summary of borrowing arrangements 
(ii) RTGS$2.0 million which bears interest at 8.4% per annum with final 
repayment on 31 March 2021. 
(iii) RTGS$0.8 million which bears interest at 11% per annum, with final 
repayment on 30 September 2019. 
(iv) RTGS$3.0 million which bears interest at 15.5% per annum with final 
repayment on 31 December 2019. 
(v) RTGS$2.3 million which bears interest at 11% per annum with final repayment 
on 31 December 2019. 
(vi) RTGS$3.2 million which bears interest at 11% per annum with final 
repayment on 31 July 2021. 
 
9.2   Breach of loan covenants 
During the course of the current year, the Group was in default on some of its 
loan covenants with lenders. These defaults arose as a result financial 
difficulties facing some of the Group's components. The affected lenders had 
called on the loans but the Group managed to renegotiate new payment agreements 
with these lenders by 31 March 2019. Details of the revised loan expiry dates 
are as disclosed in note 9.1 above. 
 
 
10.   Discontinued operations 
 
Meikles Hotel 
 
The Directors of the Company resolved to dispose of the entire Meikles Hotel 
property, plant and equipment. Meikles Hotel is a division within the Group's 
hospitality segment, Meikles Hospitality (Private) Limited. As at the reporting 
date, sale agreements had been concluded in principle subject to approval by 
shareholders of the Company and regulatory authorities. Processes to procure 
approvals requisite to the transaction had commenced by 31 March 2019. The 
expected proceeds of sale exceed the carrying amount of the related net assets 
and, accordingly, no impairment losses were recognised. The assets to be 
disposed have been classified as held for sale on the consolidated statement of 
financial position. The summary of the profit / (loss) position from the 
discontinued operation and the non-current assets held for sale have been shown 
below. 
 
10.   Discontinued operations (continued) 
 
Meikles Financial Services 
 
As reported in the prior year, the Company disposed of Tuscarora Investments 
(Private) Limited (trading as Meikles Financial Services), which carried out 
the Group's financial services operations. The proceeds of sale exceeded the 
carrying amount of the related net assets and, accordingly, no impairment 
losses were recognised. The disposal of the financial services operations is 
consistent with the Group's long-term policy to focus its activities on its 
main segments, namely retail, agriculture, hospitality, wholesaling and 
security services. The results of the discontinued operations included in 
profit for the period are as set out below. 
 
The prior year comparative financial information from discontinued operation 
have been re-presented to include the operation classified as discontinued in 
the current period. 
 
                                                              31 March    31 March 
                                                                  2019        2018 
 
                                                             RTGS$ 000   RTGS$ 000 
 
Profit / (loss) for the period from discontinued operation 
 
Revenue                                                         14,585       9,995 
 
Net fees and commission income                                       -         297 
 
Net operating costs                                        (14,658)    (11,453) 
 
Other operating income                                     696         349 
 
Operating profit / (loss)                                          623       (812) 
 
Investment income                                                    -          11 
 
Interest expense                                                     -         (4) 
 
Exchange gains / (losses)                                          498         (2) 
 
Profit on disposal of operation                                      -         768 
 
Profit / (loss) before tax                                       1,121        (39) 
 
Taxation                                                             -        (53) 
 
Profit / (loss) for the year from discontinued operations        1,121        (92) 
 
Cash flows from discontinued operation 
 
Net cash inflows from operating activities                       3,104       4,035 
 
Net cash flows from  investing activities                        (306)          71 
 
Net cash outflows from financing activities                    (1,317)     (3,913) 
 
Net cash flows from discontinued operation                       1,481         193 
 
Analysis of assets to be disposed of                                      31 March 
                                                                              2019 
 
                                                                         RTGS$ 000 
 
Non-current assets 
 
Property, plant and equipment                                               30,032 
 
Net assets to be disposed of                                                30,032 
 
11. Change in accounting policy - IFRS 9 adjustments 
 
The Group has adopted IFRS 9 as issued by the IASB in July 2014 with a date of 
transition of 1 April 2018, which resulted in changes in accounting policies 
and adjustments to the amounts and disclosures in these abridged consolidated 
financial statements. The Group did not early adopt any of IFRS 9 components in 
previous periods. 
 
The adoption of IFRS 9 has resulted in changes in accounting policies for 
recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets and financial 
liabilities as well as impairment of financial assets. IFRS 9 also 
significantly amends other standards dealing with financial instruments such as 
IFRS 7 Financial Instruments Disclosure. 
 
As permitted by the transitional provisions of IFRS 9, The Group elected not to 
restate comparative figures. Any adjustment to the carrying amounts of 
financial assets and liabilities at the date of transition were recognised in 
the opening retained earnings. 
 
Below is the reconciliation of retained earnings at 1 April 2018 to show the 
effects of adopting IFRS 9: 
 
                                                      Retained 
                                                      earnings 
 
                                     RTGS$'000       RTGS$'000 
 
Balance at 1 April 2018 - as                            82,854 
previously stated 
 
Decrease in trade and other              (638) 
receivables 
 
Decrease in other financial            (1,203) 
assets 
 
Increase in deferred tax                   147 
 
                                                       (1,694) 
 
Balance at 1 April 2018 -                               81,160 
restated 
 
 
 
END 
 

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