SENS ANNOUNCEMENT

(the “Notice” or “Announcement”)

ISSUER














 
 

ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC (“ZCCM-IH”)

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia]

Company registration number: 771

Share Code: ZCCM-IH

ISIN: ZM0000000037

Authorised by: Chabby Chabala – Company Secretary

SPONSOR

Stockbrokers Zambia Limited

[Founder Member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange]

[Regulated and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia]

Contact Number: +260-211-232456

Website: www.sbz.com.zm

APPROVAL

The captioned Notice or Announcement has been approved by:

  1. the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”)
  2. the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
  3. Stockbrokers Zambia Limited (“SBZ”)

RISK WARNING

The Notice or Announcement contained herein contains information that may be of a price sensitive nature.

Investors are advised to seek the advice of their investment advisor, stockbroker, or any professional duly licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia to provide securities advice.

ISSUED: 1 October 2020

ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia]

Company registration number: 771

Share Code: ZCCM-IH

ISIN: ZM0000000037

[“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”]

DIRECTORS' UNAUDITED HALF YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR ZCCM INVESTMENTS

HOLDINGS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES (‘‘THE GROUP'') FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2016 and the Listing Rules of the Lusaka Securities Exchange, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) announces the interim unaudited financial results of the Company and its Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Group) for the six-month period ended 30th June 2020.

STRUCTURE OF THE ZCCM-IH GROUP

The ZCCM-IH Group consist of the following eight (8) companies:

NameShareholding
Ndola Lime Company Limited 100.00%
Kariba Minerals Limited 100.00%
Misenge Environmental and Technical Services Limited 100.00%
Mushe Milling Limited 100.00%
Kabundi Resources Limited 100.00%
Limestone Resources Limited 100.00%
Investrust Bank Plc 74.10%
Zambia Gold Limited 51.00%

The Company also has other interests in the undernoted companies:

NameShareholding
Rembrandt Properties 49.00%
Central African Cement Limited 49.00%
Consolidated Gold Company Limited 45.00%
Maamba Collieries Limited 35.00%
Konkola Copper Mines Plc 20.60%
Kansanshi Mining Plc 20.00%
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc 24.10%
CEC Africa Investments Limited 20.00%
CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc 20.00%
Lubambe Copper Mines Plc 20.00%
NFCA Africa Mining Plc 15.00%
Chibuluma Mines Plc 15.00%
Chambishi Metals Plc 15.00%
Copper Tree Mineral Limited 15.58%
Mopani Copper Mines Plc 10.00%
Oranto Oil Block 10.00%
Nkana Alloy Smelting Company Limited 10.00%

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   30 June 2020  30 Sept 2019
   ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
Revenue  61,983  98,215
Gross profit  3,643  40,700
Operating loss  (163,365)  (165,112)
Net finance income   327,342   138,685
Share of profit of equity accounted investees   354,647   154,825
Profit before tax  518,624  128,398
Income tax   (54,450)   -
Loss from discontinued operations   (25,242)   -
Profit for the year  438,932  128,398
Earnings per share (ZMW)  2.73  0.80
Basic and diluted earnings per share (ZMW)  2.73  0.80

ABRIDGED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   30 June 2020  30 Sept 2019
   ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
Revenue  15,922  122,536
Operating (loss)/profit  (84,843)  47,098
Net finance income   331,760   146,633
Profit before tax  246,917  193,731
Income tax   (53,680)   -
Profit for the year  193,237  193,731
Earnings per share (ZMW)  1.20  1.20
Basic and diluted earnings per share (ZMW)  1.20  1.20

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 17,681,116   13,011,789
Current Assets 2,581,012   1,507,353
Total Assets20,262,128  14,519,142
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 16,777,325   12,106,930
Non-Current Liabilities 366,022   627,332
Current Liabilities 3,118,781   1,784,880
Total Equity and Liabilities20,262,128  14,519,142

ABRIDGED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 11,807,148   10,465,755
Current Assets 912,849   1,126,399
Total Assets12,719,997  11,592,154
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 9,505,909   8,781,906
Non-Current Liabilities 2,838,236   2,425,145
Current Liabilities 375,852   385,103
Total Equity and Liabilities12,719,997  11,592,154

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
       
Net cash flow from operating activities (184,381)   43,782
Net cash Inflow/(used) from investing activities 176,149   171,450
Net cash used in financing
 
-   (104,357)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents(8,232)  110,875
       
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 54,175   74,480
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period45,943  185,355

ABRIDGED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
       
Net cash flow (used)/from operating activities (120,423)   (138,425)
Net cash Inflow/(used) from investing activities 116,782   336,824
Net cash used in financing
 
-   (103,271)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents(3,641)  95,128
       
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 54,359   26,276
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year50,718  121,404

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
       
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
 Balance at 1 January/April12,983,636  11,124,784
  Profit for the year 438,932   128,398
 Other comprehensive income
 
3,407,822  853,748
  Dividend payment (53,065)   -
 Balance at 30 June/Sept16,777,325  12,106,930
                 

ABRIDGED SEPERATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
       
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
 Balance at 1 January/April9,561,545  8,661,948
  Profit for the year 193,237   193,731
 Other comprehensive Loss
 
(195,808)  (73,773)
  Dividend payment (53,065)  -
 Balance at 30 June/Sept9,505,909  8,781,906
                 
  1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Group reported a profit for the period of ZMW438.9 million (September 2019: ZMW128 million), mainly due to the following:

  • Increase in net finance income from ZMW138.7 million recorded in September 2019 to ZMW327.3 million recorded in June 2020. The increase in finance income is due to exchange gains recorded on foreign denominated assets arising from the depreciation of the Zambian Kwacha from an average of ZMW13.9 per US Dollar as at 30 September 2019 to ZMW17.2 per US Dollar as at 30 June 2020.
  • Increase in the Group's share of profit in associate companies from ZMW154.8 million recorded in September 2019 to ZMW 354.7 million in June 2020. This is mainly due to the increase in the profitability of some investee companies in the mining sector such as Maamba Collieries Limited and Kansanshi Mining Plc.

Group total assets increased by 40% to ZMW 20,262 million in June 2020 from ZMW14, 519 million in September 2019. This is mainly attributed to increase in values of investments in associates as a result of improved performance of Kansanshi Mining Plc, Maamba Collieries Limited and exchange gains arising from translation of US Dollar denominated investments.

  1. KEY OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

Zambia Gold Company

During the period, Zambia Gold Company Limited (“ZGCL”), 51% owned by ZCCM-IH and 49% owned by Ministry of Finance, was granted Small-Scale Mining in the Mwinilunga District. Exploration and mining works are underway. This is in line with its countrywide mandate to manage the programmes and the activities of the gold sector throughout the entire value chain.

ZGCL also continued gold trading during the period with gold purchases extended to the Rufunsa District. Further, ZGCL has been working with artisanal miners in the forming and operationalization of gold artisanal mining cooperatives in various districts.

Ndola Lime Company Ltd Restructuring

The restructuring of Ndola Lime Company Limited (“NLC”) commenced. The restructuring was done through a hybrid of Out of Court Settlement and formal insolvency procedures. In this regard, it was decided that a Scheme of Arrangement (“the Scheme”) and reconstruction of creditors be undertaken.

The objective of the Scheme was to create a new company that was free from liabilities and able to operate more efficiently. Therefore, the new company was incorporated and is known as Limestone Resources Limited (“LRL”). Furthermore, the restructuring involved the transfer of the business and assets of NLC to LRL and the consequent issue of equity shares by LRL to the shareholders of NLC.

Maamba Collieries Limited

On 25 March 2019, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc provided short-term liquidity support amounting to $10 million to Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) on condition that the amount was payable within 60 days from disbursement, following the receipt of power sale proceeds from ZESCO.

However, despite the agreed conditions, MCL has still not repaid the advanced sum and as a result of this, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc instituted legal proceedings against MCL (during the period under review) in the Lusaka High Court seeking the payment of the US$10 million plus damages and interest. 

Industrial Development Corporation Ltd Group (IDC) Reorganization Transaction

During the period, the Board of ZCCM-IH considered and approved the proposed IDC/ZCCM-IH Group reorganization exercise whereby: 

  1. IDC transfers its 25% equity stake in Kagem Mining Limited, at fair market value, to ZCCM IH;
  2. ZCCM-IH transfers its 71.4% equity stake in Investrust Bank PLC, at fair market value to IDC; and
  3. ZCCM-IH transfers its 100% stake in Mushe Milling Limited to IDC at fair market value. These 3 corporate actions listed above will be undertaken simultaneously as a corporate group reorganization exercise involving IDC and ZCCM-IH and constitute the proposed Group Portfolio Rationalization and Reorganization (or the “Group Reorganization “). 

The Group reorganization objective is to achieve optimisation of operations and unlock opportunities for synergy within the IDC /ZCCM-IH Group. The Proposed Group Reorganization will enhance and improve operational efficiency and performance of ZCCM-IH, by realigning and streamlining management oversight on its investments portfolio to support and sustain Company growth and unlock value for its shareholders going forward. 

The proposed Group Reorganization is subject to approval by shareholders of ZCCM-IH via a general meeting and the statutory regulatory authorities. The Group Reorganisation is expected to be finalized by 31 December 2020.

CEC Africa Investments Limited

Subsequent to the period under review, ZCCM-IH disposed of its 20% shareholding in CEC Africa Investments Limited. Proceeds from the disposal shall be applied on other opportunities in the mining and other mining related sectors of the domestic economy.

  1. OUTLOOK

Copper prices are expected to increase steadily on the back of solid recovery in demand from China, the largest Copper consumer. In addition, low copper inventories in exchange warehouses, disrupted ore supplies from the top producing region in South America due to the COVID-19 pandemic and US Dollar strengthening are contributing to the bullish outlook for Copper.

By Order of the Board

Chabby Chabala

Company Secretary

Issued in Lusaka, Zambia on Thursday 1st October 2020

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Issued 1 October 2020

APPENDICES

US DOLLAR ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
       
Revenue3,370  7,536
Gross profit198  3,123
Operating loss(8,881)   (12,670)
Net finance income 17,796   10,642
Share of profit of equity accounted investees 19,281   11,880
Profit before tax28,195  9,852
Income tax (2,960)   -
Loss from discontinued operations (1,372)   -
Profit for the year23,863  9,852
Earnings per share (USD)0.15  0.06
Basic and diluted earnings per share (USD)0.15  0.06

 

US DOLLAR ABRIDGED SEPERATE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
       
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
       
Revenue866  9,403
Operating (loss)/profit(4,613)  3,614
Net finance income 18,036   11,252
Profit before tax13,424  14,866
Income tax (2,918)   -
Profit for the year10,505  14,866
Earnings per share (USD)0.07  0.09
Basic and diluted earnings per share (USD)0.07  0.09

 

US DOLLAR ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020
       
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 972,359   985,406
Current Assets 85,733   114,154
Total Assets1,058,091  1,099,560
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 890,126   916,879
Non-Current Liabilities 28,665   47,509
Current Liabilities 139,301   135,172
Total Equity and Liabilities1,058,091  1,099,560
       
 
US DOLLAR ABRIDGED SEPERATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH June 2020
       
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 649,048   792,590
Current Assets 50,180   85,304
Total Assets699,227  877,894
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 522,547   665,069
Non-Current Liabilities 156,020   183,660
Current Liabilities 20,661   29,165
Total Equity and Liabilities699,227  877,894
             

SENS ANNOUNCEMENT

(the “Notice” or “Announcement”)

ISSUER

 
 

ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC (“ZCCM-IH”)

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia]

Company registration number: 771

Share Code: ZCCM-IH

ISIN: ZM0000000037

Authorised by: Chabby Chabala – Company Secretary

SPONSOR

Stockbrokers Zambia Limited

[Founder Member of the Lusaka Securities Exchange]

[Regulated and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia]

Contact Number: +260-211-232456

Website: www.sbz.com.zm

APPROVAL

The captioned Notice or Announcement has been approved by:

  1. the Lusaka Securities Exchange (“LuSE”)
  2. the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
  3. Stockbrokers Zambia Limited (“SBZ”)

RISK WARNING

The Notice or Announcement contained herein contains information that may be of a price sensitive nature.

Investors are advised to seek the advice of their investment advisor, stockbroker, or any professional duly licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia to provide securities advice.

ISSUED: 1 October 2020

ZCCM INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS PLC

[Incorporated in the Republic of Zambia]

Company registration number: 771

Share Code: ZCCM-IH

ISIN: ZM0000000037

[“ZCCM-IH” or “the Company”]

DIRECTORS' UNAUDITED HALF YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR ZCCM INVESTMENTS

HOLDINGS PLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES (‘‘THE GROUP'') FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the requirements of the Securities Act No. 21 of 2016 and the Listing Rules of the Lusaka Securities Exchange, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) announces the interim unaudited financial results of the Company and its Subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the Group) for the six-month period ended 30th June 2020.

STRUCTURE OF THE ZCCM-IH GROUP

The ZCCM-IH Group consist of the following eight (8) companies:

NameShareholding
Ndola Lime Company Limited 100.00%
Kariba Minerals Limited 100.00%
Misenge Environmental and Technical Services Limited 100.00%
Mushe Milling Limited 100.00%
Kabundi Resources Limited 100.00%
Limestone Resources Limited 100.00%
Investrust Bank Plc 74.10%
Zambia Gold Limited 51.00%

The Company also has other interests in the undernoted companies:

NameShareholding
Rembrandt Properties 49.00%
Central African Cement Limited 49.00%
Consolidated Gold Company Limited 45.00%
Maamba Collieries Limited 35.00%
Konkola Copper Mines Plc 20.60%
Kansanshi Mining Plc 20.00%
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc 24.10%
CEC Africa Investments Limited 20.00%
CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc 20.00%
Lubambe Copper Mines Plc 20.00%
NFCA Africa Mining Plc 15.00%
Chibuluma Mines Plc 15.00%
Chambishi Metals Plc 15.00%
Copper Tree Mineral Limited 15.58%
Mopani Copper Mines Plc 10.00%
Oranto Oil Block 10.00%
Nkana Alloy Smelting Company Limited 10.00%

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   30 June 2020  30 Sept 2019
   ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
Revenue  61,983  98,215
Gross profit  3,643  40,700
Operating loss  (163,365)  (165,112)
Net finance income   327,342   138,685
Share of profit of equity accounted investees   354,647   154,825
Profit before tax  518,624  128,398
Income tax   (54,450)   -
Loss from discontinued operations   (25,242)   -
Profit for the year  438,932  128,398
Earnings per share (ZMW)  2.73  0.80
Basic and diluted earnings per share (ZMW)  2.73  0.80

ABRIDGED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

   30 June 2020  30 Sept 2019
   ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
Revenue  15,922  122,536
Operating (loss)/profit  (84,843)  47,098
Net finance income   331,760   146,633
Profit before tax  246,917  193,731
Income tax   (53,680)   -
Profit for the year  193,237  193,731
Earnings per share (ZMW)  1.20  1.20
Basic and diluted earnings per share (ZMW)  1.20  1.20

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 17,681,116   13,011,789
Current Assets 2,581,012   1,507,353
Total Assets20,262,128  14,519,142
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 16,777,325   12,106,930
Non-Current Liabilities 366,022   627,332
Current Liabilities 3,118,781   1,784,880
Total Equity and Liabilities20,262,128  14,519,142

ABRIDGED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 11,807,148   10,465,755
Current Assets 912,849   1,126,399
Total Assets12,719,997  11,592,154
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 9,505,909   8,781,906
Non-Current Liabilities 2,838,236   2,425,145
Current Liabilities 375,852   385,103
Total Equity and Liabilities12,719,997  11,592,154

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
       
Net cash flow from operating activities (184,381)   43,782
Net cash Inflow/(used) from investing activities 176,149   171,450
Net cash used in financing
 
-   (104,357)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents(8,232)  110,875
       
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 54,175   74,480
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period45,943  185,355

ABRIDGED SEPARATE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
       
Net cash flow (used)/from operating activities (120,423)   (138,425)
Net cash Inflow/(used) from investing activities 116,782   336,824
Net cash used in financing
 
-   (103,271)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents(3,641)  95,128
       
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 54,359   26,276
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year50,718  121,404

ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
       
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
 Balance at 1 January/April12,983,636  11,124,784
  Profit for the year 438,932   128,398
 Other comprehensive income
 
3,407,822  853,748
  Dividend payment (53,065)   -
 Balance at 30 June/Sept16,777,325  12,106,930
                 

ABRIDGED SEPERATE STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

 30-June-20  30-Sep-19
       
 ZMW'000  ZMW'000
         
 Balance at 1 January/April9,561,545  8,661,948
  Profit for the year 193,237   193,731
 Other comprehensive Loss
 
(195,808)  (73,773)
  Dividend payment (53,065)  -
 Balance at 30 June/Sept9,505,909  8,781,906
                 
  1. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

The Group reported a profit for the period of ZMW438.9 million (September 2019: ZMW128 million), mainly due to the following:

  • Increase in net finance income from ZMW138.7 million recorded in September 2019 to ZMW327.3 million recorded in June 2020. The increase in finance income is due to exchange gains recorded on foreign denominated assets arising from the depreciation of the Zambian Kwacha from an average of ZMW13.9 per US Dollar as at 30 September 2019 to ZMW17.2 per US Dollar as at 30 June 2020.
  • Increase in the Group's share of profit in associate companies from ZMW154.8 million recorded in September 2019 to ZMW 354.7 million in June 2020. This is mainly due to the increase in the profitability of some investee companies in the mining sector such as Maamba Collieries Limited and Kansanshi Mining Plc.

Group total assets increased by 40% to ZMW 20,262 million in June 2020 from ZMW14, 519 million in September 2019. This is mainly attributed to increase in values of investments in associates as a result of improved performance of Kansanshi Mining Plc, Maamba Collieries Limited and exchange gains arising from translation of US Dollar denominated investments.

  1. KEY OPERATIONS AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS

Zambia Gold Company

During the period, Zambia Gold Company Limited (“ZGCL”), 51% owned by ZCCM-IH and 49% owned by Ministry of Finance, was granted Small-Scale Mining in the Mwinilunga District. Exploration and mining works are underway. This is in line with its countrywide mandate to manage the programmes and the activities of the gold sector throughout the entire value chain.

ZGCL also continued gold trading during the period with gold purchases extended to the Rufunsa District. Further, ZGCL has been working with artisanal miners in the forming and operationalization of gold artisanal mining cooperatives in various districts.

Ndola Lime Company Ltd Restructuring

The restructuring of Ndola Lime Company Limited (“NLC”) commenced. The restructuring was done through a hybrid of Out of Court Settlement and formal insolvency procedures. In this regard, it was decided that a Scheme of Arrangement (“the Scheme”) and reconstruction of creditors be undertaken.

The objective of the Scheme was to create a new company that was free from liabilities and able to operate more efficiently. Therefore, the new company was incorporated and is known as Limestone Resources Limited (“LRL”). Furthermore, the restructuring involved the transfer of the business and assets of NLC to LRL and the consequent issue of equity shares by LRL to the shareholders of NLC.

Maamba Collieries Limited

On 25 March 2019, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc provided short-term liquidity support amounting to $10 million to Maamba Collieries Limited (MCL) on condition that the amount was payable within 60 days from disbursement, following the receipt of power sale proceeds from ZESCO.

However, despite the agreed conditions, MCL has still not repaid the advanced sum and as a result of this, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc instituted legal proceedings against MCL (during the period under review) in the Lusaka High Court seeking the payment of the US$10 million plus damages and interest. 

Industrial Development Corporation Ltd Group (IDC) Reorganization Transaction

During the period, the Board of ZCCM-IH considered and approved the proposed IDC/ZCCM-IH Group reorganization exercise whereby: 

  1. IDC transfers its 25% equity stake in Kagem Mining Limited, at fair market value, to ZCCM IH;
  2. ZCCM-IH transfers its 71.4% equity stake in Investrust Bank PLC, at fair market value to IDC; and
  3. ZCCM-IH transfers its 100% stake in Mushe Milling Limited to IDC at fair market value. These 3 corporate actions listed above will be undertaken simultaneously as a corporate group reorganization exercise involving IDC and ZCCM-IH and constitute the proposed Group Portfolio Rationalization and Reorganization (or the “Group Reorganization “). 

The Group reorganization objective is to achieve optimisation of operations and unlock opportunities for synergy within the IDC /ZCCM-IH Group. The Proposed Group Reorganization will enhance and improve operational efficiency and performance of ZCCM-IH, by realigning and streamlining management oversight on its investments portfolio to support and sustain Company growth and unlock value for its shareholders going forward. 

The proposed Group Reorganization is subject to approval by shareholders of ZCCM-IH via a general meeting and the statutory regulatory authorities. The Group Reorganisation is expected to be finalized by 31 December 2020.

CEC Africa Investments Limited

Subsequent to the period under review, ZCCM-IH disposed of its 20% shareholding in CEC Africa Investments Limited. Proceeds from the disposal shall be applied on other opportunities in the mining and other mining related sectors of the domestic economy.

  1. OUTLOOK

Copper prices are expected to increase steadily on the back of solid recovery in demand from China, the largest Copper consumer. In addition, low copper inventories in exchange warehouses, disrupted ore supplies from the top producing region in South America due to the COVID-19 pandemic and US Dollar strengthening are contributing to the bullish outlook for Copper.

By Order of the Board

Chabby Chabala

Company Secretary

Issued in Lusaka, Zambia on Thursday 1st October 2020

Lusaka Securities Exchange Sponsoring Broker
T | +260-211-232456
 
E | advisory@sbz.com.zm
 
W | www.sbz.com.zm
 
Stockbrokers Zambia Limited (SBZ) is a member of the Lusaka Securities
Exchange and is regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia

Issued 1 October 2020

APPENDICES

US DOLLAR ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
       
Revenue3,370  7,536
Gross profit198  3,123
Operating loss(8,881)   (12,670)
Net finance income 17,796   10,642
Share of profit of equity accounted investees 19,281   11,880
Profit before tax28,195  9,852
Income tax (2,960)   -
Loss from discontinued operations (1,372)   -
Profit for the year23,863  9,852
Earnings per share (USD)0.15  0.06
Basic and diluted earnings per share (USD)0.15  0.06

 

US DOLLAR ABRIDGED SEPERATE STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
       
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
       
Revenue866  9,403
Operating (loss)/profit(4,613)  3,614
Net finance income 18,036   11,252
Profit before tax13,424  14,866
Income tax (2,918)   -
Profit for the year10,505  14,866
Earnings per share (USD)0.07  0.09
Basic and diluted earnings per share (USD)0.07  0.09

 

US DOLLAR ABRIDGED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH JUNE 2020
       
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 972,359   985,406
Current Assets 85,733   114,154
Total Assets1,058,091  1,099,560
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 890,126   916,879
Non-Current Liabilities 28,665   47,509
Current Liabilities 139,301   135,172
Total Equity and Liabilities1,058,091  1,099,560
       
 
US DOLLAR ABRIDGED SEPERATE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30TH June 2020
       
       
 30-Jun-20  30-Sep-19
 USD'000  USD'000
Assets      
Non-Current Asset 649,048   792,590
Current Assets 50,180   85,304
Total Assets699,227  877,894
       
Equity and Liabilities      
Shareholders' Funds 522,547   665,069
Non-Current Liabilities 156,020   183,660
Current Liabilities 20,661   29,165
Total Equity and Liabilities699,227  877,894
             


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