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BAPCOR LIMITED — Interim / Quarterly Report 2019
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Bapcor Limited
ABN 80 153 199 912
Appendix 4D and Financial Report for the half-year ended 31 December 2018
Lodged with the ASX under Listing Rule 4.2A
Bapcor Limited Appendix 4D 31 December 2018
1. Company details
Name of entity: ABN: Reporting period: Previous period:
Bapcor Limited 80 153 199 912 For the half-year ended 31 December 2018 (‘H1 FY19’) For the half-year ended 31 December 2017 (‘H1 FY18’)
2. Results for announcement to the market
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$’000s % $’000s
Revenue from continuing operations Statutory Up 19,996 3.2 to 636,128
Statutory Up 9,234 13.2 to 79,429
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortisation from continuing operations Pro-forma Up 5,782 8.2 to 75,977
Statutory Up 5,089 12.6 to 45,494
Net profit after tax from continuing operations
Pro-forma Up 2,673 6.6 to 43,078
Net profit after tax ** Statutory Up 1,786 4.1 to 45,494
Statutory Up 0.54 cps 3.4 to 16.20 cps
Earnings per share - basic (cents per share)
Pro-forma Up 0.86 cps 5.9 to 15.34 cps
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- Pro-forma results include adjustments from statutory results for mergers, acquisitions and restructuring activities and any unusual one off transactions to reflect the underlying performance of the business.
TRS which was divested 3 July 2018 was defined as a continuing operation and is therefore included in H1 FY18. In H1 FY18 TRS revenue was $12.9M and net profit after tax was $1.0M (refer note 7 of the financial statements)
** Net profit after tax attributable to the members of Bapcor Limited
Statutory revenue and net profit after tax from continuing operations for H1 FY19 increased by 3.2% and 12.6% respectively compared to H1 FY18.
Pro-forma net profit after tax from continuing operations increased by 6.6%.
TRS was divested on 3 July 2018. Excluding TRS from H1 FY18, the pro-forma results from continuing operations are as follows:
| TRS was divested on 3 July 2018. Excluding TRS from H1 FY18, the pro-forma results from continuing operations are as follows: |
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| $’000s % $’000s |
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| Revenue from continuing operations Pro-forma Up 32,911 5.5 to 636,128 |
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| Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation from continuing operations Pro-forma Up 7,161 10.4 to 75,977 |
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| Net profit after tax from continuing operations Pro-forma Up 3,626 9.2 to 43,078 |
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| The increase in this pro-forma revenue and net profit after tax after adjusting for the TRS divestment reflects the profit | |
| growth of Bapcor’s ongoing businesses. |
Earnings per share for H1 FY19 was 15.34 cents per share, up 5.9% compared to H1 FY18 (based on pro-forma NPAT from continuing operations).
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Bapcor Limited Appendix 4D 31 December 2018
2. Results for announcement to the market (continued)
Net debt at 31 December 2018 was $350.9M representing a leverage ratio of 2.1X (Net Debt : last twelve months EBITDA). The level of debt represents an increase of $61.4M compared to 30 June 2018 and reflects the investment in the Commercial Truck Parts group on 31 November 2018. In addition, inventory increased since 30 June 2018 due to acquisitions, network growth, investment in new and existing ranges and the impact of cyclical purchases.
For a further explanation of the results above, refer to the Company’s ASX/Media Announcement for the half-year ended 31 December 2018 and the accompanying Directors’ Report.
3. Dividends
| Amount | Franked | |
|---|---|---|
| per | amount per | |
| security | security | |
| Cents | Cents | |
| 2018 Final dividend | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 2019 Interim dividend (declared after balance date but not yet paid) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
Record date for determining entitlements to the dividend |
28 February 2019 | |
| Date dividend payable |
12 April 2019 |
4. Dividend reinvestment plans
Bapcor operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (‘DRP’), which provides shareholders with the opportunity to utilise all or part of their dividends to purchase shares in the Company. The DRP will be in operation for the 2019 interim dividend.
Shareholders who elect to participate in the DRP for the 2019 interim dividend will be issued shares at a DRP issue price which will be the average of the daily market price of Bapcor’s shares over the period of ten trading days between 22 March 2019 and 4 April 2019 (‘Pricing Period’), less a 1.5% discount.
The timetable in respect of the 2019 interim dividend and DRP is as follows:
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Event / Action Date
Record Date 28 February 2019
Election Date: Last date for shareholders to make an election to 5.00 pm (Melbourne time) on 15 March 2019
participate in the DRP
Pricing Period Commencement Date 22 March 2019
Last day of Pricing Period 4 April 2019
Announcement of DRP issue price 5 April 2019
Dividend Payment Date / Issue of DRP shares 12 April 2019
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*All dates are subject to change
Details of the DRP can be downloaded from http://www.bapcor.com.au/dividends. In order to participate in the DRP for the 2019 interim dividend, shareholders should ensure that their DRP Election Form is received, or an online election is made, by no later than 5.00 pm (Melbourne time) on 15 March 2019. An online election can be made by visiting www.investorcentre.com.
5. Attachments
The Financial Report of Bapcor Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2018 is attached.
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Bapcor Limited Contents 31 December 2018
| Directors' report | 5 |
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| Auditor's independence declaration | 10 |
| Consolidated statement of comprehensive income | 11 |
| Consolidated statement of financial position | 13 |
| Consolidated statement of changes in equity | 14 |
| Consolidated statement of cash flows | 15 |
| Notes to the consolidated financial statements | 16 |
| Directors' declaration | 37 |
| Independent auditor's review report to the members of Bapcor Limited | 38 |
General information
The financial statements cover Bapcor Limited as a consolidated entity consisting of Bapcor Limited and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars, which is Bapcor Limited's functional and presentation currency.
Bapcor Limited is a listed public company limited by shares, incorporated and domiciled in Australia. Its registered office and principal place of business is:
61 Gower Street, Preston VIC 3072 AUSTRALIA
A description of the nature of the consolidated entity's operations and its principal activities are included in the Directors' Report, which is not part of the financial statements.
The financial statements were authorised for issue, in accordance with a resolution of directors, on 12 February 2019. The directors have the power to amend and reissue the financial statements.
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Bapcor Limited Directors' report 31 December 2018
The directors present their report, together with the financial statements, on the consolidated entity (referred to hereafter as the 'consolidated entity') consisting of Bapcor Limited (referred to hereafter as the 'company' or 'parent entity') and the entities it controlled at the end of, or during, the half-year ended 31 December 2018 (‘H1 FY19’).
Directors
The following persons were directors of Bapcor Limited during the whole of the financial half-year and up to the date of this report, unless otherwise stated:
Andrew Harrison Independent Non-Executive Chairman Darryl Abotomey Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Therese Ryan Independent, Non-Executive Director Margaret Haseltine Independent, Non-Executive Director Jennifer Macdonald Independent, Non-Executive Director (appointed 1 September 2018)
Principal activities
The principal activities of Bapcor were the sale and distribution of motor vehicle aftermarket parts and accessories, automotive equipment and services, and motor vehicle servicing.
Bapcor is one of the largest automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, equipment and services supplier in Australasia with a store network covering over 800 sites.
Review of operations
Bapcor achieved a record first half revenue, net profit after tax (‘NPAT’) and earnings per share (‘EPS’) result in H1 FY19.
Pro-forma from continuing operations – excluding TRS in H1 FY18:
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Revenue from continuing operations increased by 5.5% from $603.2M to $636.1M
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Pro-forma earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (‘EBITDA’) from continuing operations increased by 10.4% to $76.0M
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Pro-forma NPAT from continuing operations increased by 9.2% to $43.1M
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Pro-forma EPS based on NPAT from continuing operations increased by 8.5% to 15.34 cents per share
Pro-forma from continuing operations:
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Revenue from continuing operations increased by 3.2% from $616.1M to $636.1M
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Pro-forma EBITDA from continuing operations increased by 8.2% to $76.0M
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Pro-forma NPAT from continuing operations increased by 6.6% to $43.1M
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Pro-forma EPS based on NPAT from continuing operations increased by 5.9% to 15.34 cents per share
Statutory:
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Statutory NPAT increased by 4.1% to $45.5M
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Statutory EPS increased by 3.4% to 16.20 cents per share
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Net debt at 31 December 2018 was $350.9M representing a leverage ratio of 2.1X (Net Debt : last twelve months EBITDA).
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Bapcor Limited Directors' report 31 December 2018
The table below reconciles the pro-forma result to the statutory result for H1 FY19 and H1 FY18.
| Consolidated | Consolidated | ||||
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| H1 FY18 | H1 FY18 | ||||
| Continuing | Discontinued | H1 FY18 | |||
| $’M | Note | H1 FY19 | Operations | Operations | **Total ** |
| Statutory NPAT | 1 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 3.3 | 43.7 |
| Other gains adjustment | 2 | (4.1) | - | - | - |
| Depreciation and amortisation adjustment | 3 | - | - | (3.8) | (3.8) |
| Net reserve release to profit and loss | 4 | - | - | (1.5) | (1.5) |
| Other activities | 5 | 0.6 | - | - | - |
| Tax adjustment | 6 | 1.1 | - | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Pro-forma NPAT | 43.1 | 40.4 | 0.6 | 41.0 | |
| TRS | 7 | - | 1.0 | - | 1.0 |
| Pro-forma NPATexc. TRS | 43.1 | 39.4 | 0.6 | 40.0 |
Notes:
Pro-forma adjustments relate to mergers and acquisition and restructuring activities as well as unusual once off transactions as per the below.
1. NPAT attributable to members of Bapcor Limited.
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The current period other gains adjustment relates to a one off gain realised on the Baxters acquisition final deferred settlement payment.
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The prior period depreciation and amortisation adjustment relates to the depreciation and amortisation that would have occurred in the Resource Services and Footwear divisions that was not recorded due to their held for sale status.
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The prior period net reserve release relates to the release of net investment hedge and foreign currency reserves to the profit and loss on divestment of Contract Resources and Footwear.
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The current year other activities relates to one off consulting costs incurred relating to acquisitions that did not proceed.
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The tax adjustment reflects the tax effect of the above adjustments based on local effective tax rates.
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TRS was divested 3 July 2018. In H1 FY18 TRS had revenue of $12.9M, EBITDA $1.3M and NPAT $1.0M. Refer to note 7 of the financial statements.
The Directors’ Report includes references to pro-forma results to exclude the impact of the adjustments detailed above. The directors believe the presentation of non-IFRS financial measures are useful for the users of this financial report as they provide additional and relevant information that reflect the underlying financial performance of the business. NonIFRS financial measures contained within this report are not subject to audit or review.
Pro-forma revenue and EBITDA by segment is as follows:
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Revenue EBITDA
H1 FY19 H1 FY18 Change H1 FY19 H1 FY18 [2] Change
Pro-forma $’M $’M % $’M $’M %
Trade 257.4 245.5 4.8% 36.9 34.1 8.2%
Bapcor NZ (exc. TRS) 79.8 75.3 6.0% 11.1 9.2 21.8%
Bapcor NZ – TRS - 12.9 (100.0%) - 1.3 (100.0%)
Specialist Wholesale 196.3 182.1 7.8% 20.5 18.4 11.4%
Retail & Service 135.0 124.1 8.8% 14.2 14.2 0.0%
Unallocated / Head Office [1] (32.4) (23.8) (36.3%) (6.7) (7.0) 3.9%
Total continuing operations 636.1 616.1 3.2% 76.0 70.2 8.2%
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Notes:
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Revenue relates to intersegment sales eliminations. EBITDA also includes intersegment EBITDA and acquisition costs.
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Reclassifications in H1 FY18 between segments have occurred to ensure comparability with the presentation of H1 FY19, as previously disclosed to the ASX on 20 July 2018.
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Bapcor Limited Directors' report 31 December 2018
Operating and financial review – Trade
The Trade segment currently consists of the Burson Auto Parts and Precision Automotive Equipment business units. This segment is a distributor of:
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Automotive aftermarket parts and consumables to trade workshops for the service and repair of passenger and commercial vehicles
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Automotive workshop equipment such as vehicle hoists and scanning equipment, including servicing of the equipment
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Automotive accessories and maintenance products to do-it-yourself vehicle owners.
The Trade segment had a successful H1 FY19, and compared to H1 FY18, recorded revenue growth of 4.8% and EBITDA growth of 8.2%.
The increase in revenue of 4.8% included same store sales growth of 2.1% (compared to 3.4% in H1 FY18). Trade’s EBITDA to revenue percentage was 0.4 percentage points above H1 FY18 reflecting the impact of margin management initiatives.
During H1 FY19, Burson Auto Parts continued to expand its store network with the number of stores increasing from 170 at 30 June 2018 to 178 at 31 December 2018. The increase of 8 stores consisted of 4 greenfield store developments and 4 acquisitions. The average cost per new store including inventory was $688,000.
The new stores are located in Mitchell in the Australian Capital Territory; Batemans Bay, Five Dock, Katoomba, Lithgow and Nowra in New South Wales; Devonport in Tasmania and Ravenhall in Victoria.
During the half-year, inventory holdings increased by $3.5M (excluding new stores) due to the build-up pre the introduction of new product ranges and expansion of existing ranges.
Operating and financial review – Bapcor NZ (excluding TRS)
Bapcor NZ consists of Trade and Specialist Wholesale businesses based in New Zealand operating across 79 locations.
BNT is the predominant business with 58 stores supplying automotive parts and accessories to workshops, plus truck and trailer parts through the Truck and Trailer Parts brand. BNT is similar in nature to Bapcor’s Burson Auto Parts business in Australia.
Bapcor NZ also includes the specialist wholesale businesses of HCB – batteries, Autolign – steering and suspension specialists and JAS – auto electrical. The H1 FY18 result also included TRS, a tyre and wheel business predominantly supplying the agricultural market which was divested on 3 July 2018.
Bapcor NZ performed strongly achieving revenue growth of 6.0% and EBITDA growth of 21.8% compared to H1 FY18. EBITDA to revenue percentage was 1.8 percentage points above H1 FY18.
As Bapcor NZ’s largest business, BNT achieved same store sales growth of 4.2% reflecting market share growth due to the success of organisation changes, range expansion and people engagement initiatives. During H1 FY19, BNT continued to expand its store network with the number of stores increasing from 56 at 30 June 2018 to 58 at 31 December 2018. The increase of 2 stores related to greenfield store developments. The average cost per new store including inventory was $312,000.
During the half-year, inventory holdings increased by $4.2M (excluding new stores and adjusted for foreign currency) due to the build-up pre the introduction of new product ranges and expansion of existing ranges.
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Bapcor Limited Directors' report 31 December 2018
Operating and financial review – Specialist Wholesale
The Specialist Wholesale segment consists of operations that specialise in automotive aftermarket wholesale and include AAD, Bearing Wholesalers, Opposite Lock, Baxters, MTQ, Roadsafe, JAS Oceania, Premier Auto Trade, Federal Batteries, Diesel Distributors, AADi as well as the Commercial Truck Parts group that commenced with the acquisitions of Don Kyatt Spare Parts (Qld), He Knows Truck Parts, I Know Parts and Wrecking, Commercial Parts and Commercial Spares at the end of November 2018.
The Specialist Wholesale segment achieved revenue growth of 7.8% and EBITDA growth of 11.4% compared to H1 FY18. EBITDA to revenue percentage was 0.4 percentage points above H1 FY18. Continued progress was made during the financial half-year to increase the volume and product groups that the Specialist Wholesale segment sells into other Bapcor group businesses and this will continue with growing the level of intercompany sales being a key business strategy.
During the half-year, inventory holdings increased by $17.1M (excluding acquisitions) due to the build-up pre the introduction of new product ranges in air conditioning, batteries and other new products and cyclical purchasing.
Operating and financial review – Retail & Service
The Retail & Service segment consists of business units that are retail customer focused, and include the Autobarn, Autopro and Sprint Auto Parts retail store brands, and the Midas and ABS workshop service brands. The majority of this segment is franchised stores and workshops.
Revenue for the Retail & Service segment in H1 FY19 increased by 8.8% compared to H1 FY18 which includes the impact of a higher ratio of company owned stores versus franchise operations. Autobarn same store sales growth for franchise stores was approximately 0.2% and for company owned stores approximately 4%. As a result of the higher mix of company owned stores generating a higher level of sales relative to profit, EBITDA to revenue percentage 0.9 percentage points below H1 FY18. EBITDA in H1 FY19 was flat compared to H1 FY18, impacted by competitive pressure, economic conditions, new stores and lower wholesale sales.
Bapcor has continued to grow the number of company owned Autobarn stores via both greenfield Autobarn stores as well as some select conversion of franchise stores to company owned stores. The total number of Autobarn stores at 31 December 2018 was 131 stores, a net increase of 3 stores since 30 June 2018. The number of company owned stores increased from 48 to 61, with the 13 new stores consisting of 6 greenfield stores, the conversion of 8 franchise operations and the closure of 1 store. The percentage of company owned Autobarn stores at 31 December 2018 was 47%, up from 38% at 30 June 2018.
At 31 December 2018 the total number of company owned and franchise stores in the Retail segment was 370 consisting of Autobarn 131 stores, Autopro 78 stores, Sprint Auto Parts 37 stores and Midas and ABS 124 stores.
During the half-year, inventory holdings increased by $1.8M (excluding new stores) due to seasonal fluctuations.
Unallocated / Head Office
The Unallocated / Head Office segment consists of all elimination and head office costs or adjustments that are not in the control of the other segments, as well as the Thailand operations. It also includes the elimination of intercompany sales. Unallocated costs decreased from $7.0M in H1 FY18 to $6.7M in H1 FY19.
Intercompany sales increased by 37% during the period, reflecting a higher proportion of sourcing product internally and increasing the volume of “own brand” product.
During the half-year, inventory holdings for the Thailand based operations increased by $0.8M.
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Bapcor Limited Directors' report 31 December 2018
Financial Position - Capital Raising and Debt
In September 2018, Bapcor issued 830,414 shares to participating shareholders under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, in respect of the FY18 final dividend. In December 2018, Bapcor issued 1,396,952 shares as part consideration for the Commercial Truck Parts acquisition. As a result of these issues, ordinary shares on issue increased from 280,244,752 as at 30 June 2018 to 282,472,118 as at 31 December 2018.
Net debt at 31 December 2018 was $350.9M representing a leverage ratio of 2.1X (Net Debt : last twelve months EBITDA).
Likely development and expected results of operations
Bapcor is forecasting FY19 pro-forma NPAT of circa 9% above FY18, which will deliver a record full year result in revenue, earnings and earnings per share. Whilst being at the lower end of previous guidance, this reflects the market conditions that Bapcor is experiencing resulting from a general decline in consumer confidence, falling housing prices, share market performance and political uncertainty as well as increased competition.
Matters subsequent to the end of the financial half-year
In January 2019, Bapcor completed the acquisition of the business of Toperformance Products for a consideration of $2.5M. Toperformance Products is the exclusive distributor of Koni shock absorbers for truck, bus, vehicle, 4WD and motorsport applications in Australia.
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2018 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity's operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years.
Auditor's independence declaration
A copy of the auditor's independence declaration as required under section 307C of the Corporations Act 2001 is set out on page 10 of the Directors' Report.
Rounding of amounts
The company is of a kind referred to in Corporations Instrument 2016/191, issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, relating to 'rounding-off'. Amounts in this report have been rounded off in accordance with that Corporations Instrument to the nearest thousand dollars, or in certain cases, the nearest dollar.
This report is made in accordance with a resolution of directors, pursuant to section 306(3)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 .
On behalf of the directors
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_________ Andrew Harrison Chairman 12 February 2019 Melbourne
_________ Darryl Abotomey Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
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Auditor’s Independence Declaration
As lead auditor for the review of Bapcor Limited for the half-year ended 31 December 2018, I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief, there have been:
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(a) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 in relation to the review; and
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(b) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the review.
This declaration is in respect of Bapcor Limited and the entities it controlled during the period.
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Jason Perry Partner PricewaterhouseCoopers
Melbourne 12 February 2019
PricewaterhouseCoopers, ABN 52 780 433 757
2 Riverside Quay, SOUTHBANK VIC 3006, GPO Box 1331, MELBOURNE VIC 3001 T: 61 3 8603 1000, F: 61 3 8603 1999, www.pwc.com.au
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.
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Bapcor Limited Consolidated statement of comprehensive income For the half-year ended 31 December 2018
| Note Revenue from continuing operations 5 Other gains 12 Expenses Cost of sales Employee benefits expense Freight Advertising Administration Motor vehicles IT & communications Occupancy Acquisition costs 6 Depreciation and amortisation expense 6 Finance costs 6 Profit before income tax expense from continuing operations Income tax expense Profit after income tax expense from continuing operations Profit after income tax expense from discontinued operations 7 Profit after income tax expense for the half-year Other comprehensive income Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss Foreign currency translation Changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the half-year Profit for the half-year is attributable to: Non-controlling interest Owners of Bapcor Limited Total comprehensive income for the half-year is attributable to: Non-controlling interest: Continuing operations Discontinued operations Total non-controlling interest Owners of Bapcor Limited Continuing operations Discontinued operations Total owners of Bapcor Limited |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 636,128 616,132 4,053 - (336,588) (335,143) (137,698) (129,596) (9,671) (10,485) (16,969) (13,629) (21,516) (23,366) (6,033) (5,022) (6,971) (6,318) (24,467) (22,151) (839) (227) (8,406) (7,441) (7,111) (6,133) |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 636,128 616,132 4,053 - (336,588) (335,143) (137,698) (129,596) (9,671) (10,485) (16,969) (13,629) (21,516) (23,366) (6,033) (5,022) (6,971) (6,318) (24,467) (22,151) (839) (227) (8,406) (7,441) (7,111) (6,133) |
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| 63,912 (18,631) |
56,621 (16,216) |
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| 45,281 - |
40,405 3,089 |
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| 45,281 7,707 83 |
43,494 (13,590) 3,398 |
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| 7,790 | (10,192) | |
| 53,071 | 33,302 | |
| (213) 45,494 |
(214) 43,708 |
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| 45,281 | 43,494 | |
| (74) - |
- (214) |
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| (74) | (214) | |
| 53,145 - |
30,213 3,303 |
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| 53,145 | 33,516 | |
| 53,071 | 33,302 |
The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Bapcor Limited Consolidated statement of comprehensive income For the half-year ended 31 December 2018
| Consolidated | Consolidated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | 31 Dec 2018 | 31 Dec | 2017 | |
| $'000 | $'000 | |||
| Cents | Cents | |||
| Earnings per share for profit from continuing operations attributable to the | ||||
| owners of Bapcor Limited | ||||
| Basic earnings per share | 16.20 | 14.48 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share | 16.14 | 14.42 | ||
| Earnings per share for profit from discontinued operations attributable to the | ||||
| owners of Bapcor Limited | ||||
| Basic earnings per share | - | 1.18 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share | - | 1.18 | ||
| Earnings per share for profit attributable to the owners of Bapcor Limited | ||||
| Basic earnings per share | 16.20 | 15.66 | ||
| Diluted earnings per share |
16.14 | 15.60 |
The above consolidated statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Bapcor Limited Consolidated statement of financial position As at 31 December 2018
| Note Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables 8 Inventories 9 Derivative financial instruments Total current assets Non-current assets Trade and other receivables Property, plant and equipment 10 Intangibles 11 Deferred tax asset Other Total non-current assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Trade and other payables Derivative financial instruments Income tax Provisions 12 Total current liabilities Non-current liabilities Borrowings 13 Derivative financial instruments Provisions 14 Total non-current liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Equity Issued capital 15 Reserves Retained profits Equity attributable to the owners of Bapcor Limited Non-controlling interest Total equity |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 53,502 40,154 150,314 146,700 328,447 287,337 1,299 1,720 |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 53,502 40,154 150,314 146,700 328,447 287,337 1,299 1,720 |
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| 533,562 | 475,911 | |
| 354 56,063 726,748 18,084 2,660 |
78 52,590 677,736 17,755 3,447 |
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| 803,909 | 751,606 | |
| 1,337,471 | 1,227,517 | |
| 187,442 - 205 45,969 |
187,753 124 2,442 52,342 |
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| 233,616 | 242,661 | |
| 402,309 223 16,204 |
326,488 330 15,692 |
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| 418,736 | 342,510 | |
| 652,352 | 585,171 | |
| 685,119 | 642,346 | |
| 617,979 6,006 58,811 |
606,456 (3,645) 37,138 |
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| 682,796 2,323 |
639,949 2,397 |
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| 685,119 | 642,346 |
The above consolidated statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Bapcor Limited Consolidated statement of changes in equity For the half-year ended 31 December 2018
| Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2017 Profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the half-year Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the half-year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs Share-based payments Treasury shares Finalisation of prior year business combinations Divestment of non-controlling interest (note 7) Dividends paid (note 16) Balance at 31 December 2017 Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2018 Profit/(loss) after income tax expense for the half-year Other comprehensive income for the half-year, net of tax Total comprehensive income for the half-year Transactions with owners in their capacity as owners: Contributions of equity, net of transaction costs (note 15) Share-based payments Treasury shares (note 15) Dividends paid (note 16) Balance at 31 December 2018 |
Contributed equity $'000 602,571 - - |
Other $'000 (1,896) - - |
Reserves $'000 (202) - (10,192) |
Retained profits/ (accumulated losses) $'000 (17,067) 43,708 - |
Non- controlling interests $'000 6,561 (214) - |
Total equity $'000 589,967 43,494 (10,192) |
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| - 4,606 - - - - - |
- - - (2,597) - - - |
(10,192) - 357 - - - - |
43,708 - - - - - (20,882) |
(214) - - - (4,820) (1,527) - |
33,302 4,606 357 (2,597) (4,820) (1,527) (20,882) |
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| 607,177 | (4,493) | (10,037) | 5,759 | - | 598,406 | |
| Contributed equity $'000 610,951 - - |
Other $'000 (4,495) - - |
Reserves $'000 (3,645) - 7,651 |
Retained profits $'000 37,138 45,494 - |
Non- controlling Interests $'000 2,397 (213) 139 |
Total equity $'000 642,346 45,281 7,790 |
|
| - 15,189 - - - |
- - - (3,666) - |
7,651 - 2,000 - - |
45,494 - - - (23,821) |
(74) - - - - |
53,071 15,189 2,000 (3,666) (23,821) |
|
| 626,140 | (8,161) | 6,006 | 58,811 | 2,323 | 685,119 |
The above consolidated statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Bapcor Limited Consolidated statement of cash flows For the half-year ended 31 December 2018
| Note Cash flows from operating activities Receipts from customers (inclusive of GST) Payments to suppliers and employees (inclusive of GST) Payments for new store initial inventory purchases Payments associated with discontinued operations Borrowing costs Transaction costs relating to acquisition of business Income taxes paid Net cash from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Payments for purchase of business, net of cash and cash equivalents 20 Payments for deferred settlements Payments for property, plant and equipment 10 Payments for intangibles 11 Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from disposal of business, net of expenses Net cash from/(used in) investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Share issue transaction costs Purchase of treasury shares 15 Net proceeds from borrowings Dividends paid 16 Borrowing transaction costs Net cash from/(used in) financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the financial half-year Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial half-year |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 707,210 675,388 (662,030) (606,475) |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 707,210 675,388 (662,030) (606,475) |
|---|---|---|
| 45,180 (7,557) - (5,792) (839) (18,086) |
68,913 (2,687) (531) (6,267) (227) (18,549) |
|
| 12,906 | 40,652 | |
| (38,237) (17,576) (10,151) (4,792) 549 15,907 |
(6,902) (6,354) (7,826) (496) 353 54,340 |
|
| (54,300) | 33,115 | |
| - (3,666) 75,100 (17,781) - |
(414) (2,597) (34,004) (15,986) (24) |
|
| 53,653 | (53,025) | |
| 12,259 40,151 1,092 |
20,742 39,755 (358) |
|
| 53,502 | 60,139 |
Note: the consolidated statement of cash flows represents the statement of cash flows of the continuing operations only. Discontinued operation's cash flows have been excluded as cash flow disclosures are not required for disposal groups that are classified as held for sale on acquisition in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations .
The above consolidated statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes
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Bapcor Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 31 December 2018
Note 1. Significant accounting policies
This consolidated financial report for the interim half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2018 has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Act 2001 .
This half-year financial report does not include all the notes of the type normally included in annual financial statements. Accordingly, these financial statements are to be read in conjunction with the annual report for the year ended 30 June 2018 and any public announcements made by the company during the interim reporting period in accordance with the continuous disclosure requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .
The principal accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year and corresponding interim reporting period, except for the adoption of new amended standards as set out below.
New or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations adopted
The consolidated entity has adopted the following new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standards Board ('AASB') that are mandatory for the current reporting period commencing 1 July 2018, as per below.
The adoption of these Accounting Standards and Interpretations did not have any significant impact on the financial performance or position of the consolidated entity. Refer to note 3 for further details.
AASB 9 Financial Instruments
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 9 from 1 July 2018. The standard addresses the classification, measurement and derecognition of financial assets and financial liabilities, introduces new rules for hedge accounting and a new impairment model for financial assets.
AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018. The standard introduces a five step model to determine the quantum and timing of revenue:
-
1) Identify whether a contract exists
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2) Identify the explicit and implicit promises in the contract to deliver goods and/or services to a customer (performance obligations)
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3) Determine the transaction price payable by the customer
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4) Determine how to allocate the transaction price to the goods and/or services
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5) Determine when to recognise revenue based on when ‘control’ over the goods and/or service transfers to a customer.
Any new or amended Accounting Standards or Interpretations that are not yet mandatory have not been early adopted.
New Accounting Standards and Interpretations not yet mandatory or early adopted
Australian Accounting Standards and Interpretations that have recently been issued or amended but are not yet mandatory, have not been early adopted by the consolidated entity for the half-year reporting period ended 31 December 2018. The consolidated entity's assessment of the impact of these new or amended Accounting Standards and Interpretations, most relevant to the consolidated entity, are set out below.
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Note 1. Significant accounting policies (continued)
AASB 16 Leases
This standard is applicable to annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019. The standard replaces AASB 117 Leases and will result in almost all leases being recognised on the balance sheet, as the distinction between operating and finance leases is removed. Under the new standard, as asset (the right to use the leased item) and a financial liability to pay rentals are recognised. The only exceptions are short-term and low-value leases.
The consolidated entity will adopt this standard from 1 July 2019 and has implemented an external lease solution to consolidate the required leasing information in order to perform quantification of this change which is still underway. Given the number of operating leases in relation to warehouse and stores that the consolidated entity has in place, it is expected that this change will have a material impact on the balance sheet in particular via the recognition of the respective right-of-use asset and corresponding liability as well as the income statement. The consolidated entity will continue to work through the assessment of the quantification of this change and the impact of its adoption.
Note 2. Critical accounting judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements. Management continually evaluates its judgements and estimates in relation to assets, liabilities, contingent liabilities, revenue and expenses. Management bases its judgements, estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on other various factors, including expectations of future events, management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The resulting accounting judgements and estimates will seldom equal the related actual results. The judgements, estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities are as disclosed in the 30 June 2018 financial statements.
Note 3. Adoption of AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Adoption of AASB 9 Financial Instruments
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 9 from 1 July 2018, using the full retrospective method of adoption. No changes from the classification and measurement for financial assets were identified and the impact for changes to incorporate an expected credit losses method was not significant hence no comparatives have been restated.
The foreign currency forwards and interest rate swaps in place as at 30 June 2018 qualified as cash flow hedges under AASB 9. The consolidated entity's risk management strategies and hedge documentation are aligned with the requirements of AASB 9 and these relationships are therefore treated as continuing hedges.
The changes to accounting policy in relation to the adoption of this standard as applied from 1 July 2018 are set out below.
Trade and other receivables
Trade receivables are initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any allowance for specific debtors and general expected credit losses. Trade receivables are generally due for settlement within 30 to 60 days.
Other receivables are recognised at amortised cost, less any allowance for specific debtors and general expected credit losses.
Impairment
The impairment methodology applied depends on whether there has been a significant increase in credit risk, whereby specific provision will be applied to trade and other receivables not expected to be collected and expected credit losses associated with the trade and other receivables.
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Note 3. Adoption of AASB 9 Financial Instruments and AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (continued)
In assessing the expected credit losses, the consolidated entity first considers any specific debtors that have objective evidence that the consolidated entity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables, taking into consideration the indicators of significant financial difficulties of the debtor, probability that the debtor will enter bankruptcy and default or delinquency in payments. The consolidated entity then applies the simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance, on the balance of receivables. To measure the expected credit losses, trade receivables have been grouped based on aging.
Adoption of AASB 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers
The consolidated entity has adopted AASB 15 from 1 July 2018, using the retrospective method of adoption. On adoption of the standard, the consolidated entity reviewed the potential performance obligations under its revenue contract. As the majority of the consolidated entity's revenue is derived from over the counter sale of goods the adoption of this standard did not have a financial impact hence no comparatives have been restated.
The changes to accounting policy in relation to the adoption of this standard as applied from 1 July 2018 are set out below.
Revenue
Revenue is recognised at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the consolidated entity is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer. For each contract with a customer, the consolidated entity: identifies the contract with a customer; identifies the performance obligations in the contract; determines the transaction price which takes into account estimates of variable consideration and the time value of money; allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations on the basis of the relative stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service to be delivered; and recognises revenue when or as each performance obligation is satisfied in a manner that depicts the transfer to the customer of the goods or services promised.
Sale of goods
Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the goods, which is generally at the time of delivery.
Rendering of services - franchise and service fees
Revenue from the provision of franchise and service fees are recognised over time as the services are rendered.
Note 4. Operating segments
Description of segments
The consolidated entity has identified four operating segments based on the internal reports that are reviewed and used by the CEO and Managing Director (who is identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker ('CODM')) and is supported by the other members of the Board of Directors where required in assessing performance and in determining the allocation of resources including capital allocations.
The operating results of the consolidated entity are currently reviewed by the CODM and decisions are based on four operating segments which also represent the four reporting segments, as follows:
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Note 4. Operating segments (continued)
| Trade | Represents the trade focused automotive aftermarket parts distribution to independent |
|---|---|
| and chain mechanic workshops. Includes the operations of Burson Auto Parts and | |
| Precision Automotive Equipment. | |
| Bapcor NZ | Represents the operations of Brake & Transmission, Autolign, and HCB Technologies. |
| Specialist Wholesale | Includes the specialised wholesale distribution areas of the organisation that focus on a |
| specific automotive area. Includes the operations of AAD, Baxters, Bearing Wholesalers, | |
| MTQ Engine Systems, Roadsafe, Diesel Distributors, Federal Batteries, JAS Oceania, | |
| Premier Auto Trade, Don Kyatt Spare Parts (Qld), He Knows Truck Parts, I Know Parts | |
| and Wrecking, Commercial Parts and Commercial Spares. | |
| Retail & Service | Represents the retail focused accessory stores that are positioned as the first choice |
| destination for both the everyday consumer and automotive enthusiast as well as the | |
| service areas of Bapcor. Includes the operations of Autobarn, Autopro, Sprint Auto Parts, | |
| Midas and ABS. |
The consolidated entity's Thailand based operations have been included in the Unallocated/Head Office supporting segment as they are considered immaterial in nature for the financial periods.
Segment revenue
Intersegment transactions are carried out at arm's length and eliminated on consolidation. The revenue from external parties reported to the CODM is measured in a manner consistent with that in the statement of comprehensive income.
Segment EBITDA
Segment performance is assessed on the basis of segment EBITDA. Segment EBITDA comprises expenses which are incurred in the normal trading activity of the segments and excludes the impact of depreciation, amortisation, interest, share-based payments and other items which are determined to be outside of the control of the respective segments.
Operating segment information
| Consolidated - 31 Dec 2018 Revenue Sales Total segment revenue Intersegment sales Total revenue EBITDA Intersegment EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Finance costs Acquisition costs Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit after income tax expense Assets Segment assets Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities Total liabilities |
Trade $'000 257,430 |
Bapcor NZ $'000 79,769 |
Specialist Wholesale $'000 196,308 |
Retail & Service $'000 134,994 |
Unallocated / Head Office $'000 147 |
Total $'000 668,648 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257,430 | 79,769 | 196,308 | 134,994 | 147 | 668,648 (32,520) |
|
| 36,894 | 11,098 | 20,533 | 14,186 | (1,107) | ||
| 636,128 | ||||||
| 81,604 (1,336) (8,406) (7,111) (839) |
||||||
| 291,760 | 224,177 | 468,873 | 302,091 | 50,570 | ||
| 63,912 (18,631) |
||||||
| 45,281 | ||||||
| 1,337,471 | ||||||
| 89,655 | 32,809 | 92,638 | 49,205 | 388,045 | 1,337,471 | |
| 652,352 652,352 |
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Note 4. Operating segments (continued)
| Consolidated - 31 Dec 2017 Revenue Sales Total segment revenue Intersegment sales Discontinued operations (note 7) Total revenue EBITDA Intersegment EBITDA Depreciation and amortisation Finance costs Acquisition costs Discontinued operations (note 7) Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit after income tax expense Consolidated - 30 Jun 2018 Assets Segment assets Total assets Liabilities Segment liabilities Total liabilities Australia New Zealand Other |
Trade $'000 245,553 |
Bapcor NZ $'000 88,166 |
Specialist Wholesale $'000 182,058 |
Retail & Service $'000 124,114 |
Unallocated / Head Office $'000 - |
Total $'000 639,891 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245,553 | 88,166 | 182,058 | 124,114 | - | 639,891 (23,759) 129,417 |
|
| 34,087 | 10,489 | 18,432 | 14,191 | (5,799) | ||
| 745,549 | ||||||
| 71,400 (978) (7,441) (6,133) (227) 6,273 |
||||||
| 291,888 | 230,040 | 373,980 | 283,528 | 48,081 | ||
| 62,894 (19,400) |
||||||
| 43,494 | ||||||
| 1,227,517 | ||||||
| 100,024 | 30,551 | 82,502 | 1,227,517 42,084 330,010 585,171 585,171 Geographical non-current assets 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 622,341 561,417 162,655 171,946 829 488 785,825 733,851 |
1,227,517 |
The geographical non-current assets above are exclusive of, where applicable, financial instruments, deferred tax assets and balances such as intercompany and investments that are eliminated on consolidation. It only pertains to the continuing operations of the consolidated entity.
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Note 5. Revenue
| Note 5. Revenue |
||
|---|---|---|
| From continuing operations Sales revenue Disaggregation of revenue The disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers is as follows: Geographical regions Australia New Zealand Thailand Intersegment sales Timing of revenue recognition Goods transferred at a point in time Services transferred over time Intersegment sales |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 636,128 616,132 |
|
| Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 588,732 551,725 79,769 88,166 147 - (32,520) (23,759) |
||
| 636,128 | 616,132 | |
| 659,816 8,832 (32,520) |
630,296 9,595 (23,759) |
|
| 636,128 | 616,132 |
Revenue is allocated to geographical segments on the basis of where the sale is recorded.
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Note 6. Expenses
| Profit before income tax from continuing operations includes the following specific expenses: Depreciation and amortisation expense Plant and equipment Motor vehicles Amortisation Make good provision Acquisition and divestment costs Professional consultant costs Other transaction costs Finance costs Interest and finance charges paid/payable Rental expense relating to operating leases Minimum lease payments Superannuation expense Defined contribution superannuation expense |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 4,668 3,546 2,094 2,009 1,453 1,677 191 209 |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 4,668 3,546 2,094 2,009 1,453 1,677 191 209 |
|---|---|---|
| 8,406 | 7,441 | |
| 819 20 |
194 33 |
|
| 839 | 227 | |
| 7,111 | 6,133 | |
| 20,769 | 19,878 | |
| 8,849 | 7,934 |
Income tax expense
Income tax expense is recognised based on management's estimate of the weighted average effective annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year. The estimated average annual tax rate used for the half-year to 31 December 2018 is 29.2%, compared to 28.5% for FY18.
Note 7. Discontinued and divested operations
Description
The discontinued operations in the prior financial period relate to the business units of Footwear and Resource Services that were acquired as part of the Hellaby Holdings Limited acquisition and deemed held for sale on acquisition and subsequently successfully divested.
The divestment in the current financial period relates to the TRS business unit of the Bapcor NZ segment that occurred 3 July 2018. This was not classified as a discontinued operation in the prior period.
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Note 7. Discontinued and divested operations (continued)
Financial performance information of discontinued operations
| Footwear Resource Services Total revenue Footwear Resource Services Foreign currency reserve recycle on divestment Net investment hedge reserve recycle on divestment Total expenses Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit after income tax expense from discontinued operations |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 27,245 - 102,172 |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 27,245 - 102,172 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 129,417 |
|
| - - - - |
(28,135) (96,537) (1,355) 2,883 |
|
| - | (123,144) |
|
| - - |
6,273 (3,184) |
|
| - | 3,089 |
Financial performance information of divested operations
| TRS Total revenue TRS Total expenses Profit before income tax expense Income tax expense Profit after income tax expense from divested operations |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 12,915 |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 12,915 |
|---|---|---|
| - | 12,915 |
|
| - | (11,588) |
|
| - | (11,588) |
|
| - - |
1,327 (374) |
|
| - | 953 |
There was no profit or loss contribution to the consolidated entity from the divested TRS business unit in the current financial period as the divestment occurred 3 July 2018.
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Bapcor Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 31 December 2018
Note 7. Discontinued and divested operations (continued)
Carrying amounts of assets and liabilities disposed
| Assets held for sale Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Derivative financial instruments Property, plant and equipment Intangibles Deferred tax asset Total assets Liabilities held for sale Trade and other payables Income tax Provisions Total liabilities Net assets Details of the disposal Net cash sale consideration, net of disposal costs paid Carrying amount of net assets disposed Net accrued consideration to be received Accrued disposal and warranty costs Cash proceeds used to settle intercompany debt Derecognition of non-controlling interest Derecognition of equity reserves Gain on disposal before income tax Gain on disposal after income tax |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 67,300 1,243 - 2,404 - 5,497 218 - 123 - 10,012 - 943 - |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 67,300 1,243 - 2,404 - 5,497 218 - 123 - 10,012 - 943 - |
|---|---|---|
| 20,440 | 67,300 |
|
| - 1,497 709 451 |
42,702 - - - |
|
| 2,657 | 42,702 |
|
| 17,783 | 24,598 |
|
| Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 18,238 54,340 (17,783) (24,598) - 2,253 - (2,016) - (31,506) - 1,527 (455) - |
||
| - | - |
|
| - | - |
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Bapcor Limited Notes to the consolidated financial statements 31 December 2018
Note 7. Discontinued and divested operations (continued)
Cash flow information
Cash flow disclosures are not required for disposal groups that are classified as held for sale on acquisition in accordance with AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations . Accordingly, the below table shows the cash flow information relating to the divested TRS business unit only.
| Net cash from operating activities Net cash from investing activities Net cash from financing activities Net increase in cash and cash equivalents from divested operations |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 767 - (86) - - |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 - 767 - (86) - - |
|---|---|---|
| - | 681 |
Note 8. Current assets - trade and other receivables
| Note 8. Current assets - trade and other receivables |
||
|---|---|---|
| Trade receivables Less: Allowance for credit notes Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (trade receivables) Customer loans Less: Allowance for expected credit losses (customer loans) Other receivables Prepayments |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 125,502 134,735 (1,161) (1,280) (5,507) (5,971) |
|
| 118,834 | 127,484 | |
| 1,203 (500) |
1,352 (805) |
|
| 703 | 547 | |
| 17,417 13,360 |
12,586 6,083 |
|
| 30,777 | 18,669 | |
| 150,314 | 146,700 |
Allowance for expected credit losses (including specific provisions)
The total allowance for expected credit losses including the amount held in non-current receivables is $6,416,000 (30 June: $6,918,000). This includes specifically identified provisions of $5,755,000 (30 June: $6,292,000) and an estimated credit loss provision on the remaining trade receivables and customer loan balances of $661,000 (30 June: $626,000).
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Note 9. Current assets - inventories
| Note 9. Current assets - inventories |
||
|---|---|---|
| Stock in transit - at cost Stock on hand - at cost Less: Provision for slow moving inventory |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 16,950 15,271 |
|
| 357,577 (46,080) |
318,905 (46,839) |
|
| 311,497 | 272,066 | |
| 328,447 | 287,337 |
Total stock on hand and in transit has increased by $40.4M since 30 June 2018, of which new greenfield stores, business acquisitions, divestments and foreign currency translation account for $13.0M. The remaining $27.4M relates to investment in new and existing ranges and the impact of cyclical purchases as discussed in the ‘Operating and financial review’ section of the Directors’ Report.
Movements in provision for slow moving inventory:
| Opening balance Additional provisions recognised against profit Additions through business combinations Inventory written off against provision Foreign currency translation Derecognised on divestment Closing balance |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 (46,839) (53,985) (399) (1,977) (3,473) (1,224) 1,955 9,920 (210) 427 2,886 - |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 (46,839) (53,985) (399) (1,977) (3,473) (1,224) 1,955 9,920 (210) 427 2,886 - |
|---|---|---|
| (46,080) | (46,839) |
Note 10. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment
| Plant and equipment - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation Motor vehicles - at cost Less: Accumulated depreciation |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 69,348 62,105 (31,700) (27,310) |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 69,348 62,105 (31,700) (27,310) |
|---|---|---|
| 37,648 | 34,795 | |
| 31,828 (13,413) |
29,850 (12,055) |
|
| 18,415 | 17,795 | |
| 56,063 | 52,590 |
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Note 10. Non-current assets - property, plant and equipment (continued)
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:
| Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2018 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 20) Disposals Divested Foreign currency translation Depreciation expense Balance at 31 December 2018 |
Plant and equipment $'000 34,795 7,315 695 (454) (119) 84 (4,668) |
Motor vehicles $'000 17,795 2,836 426 (585) (4) 41 (2,094) |
Total $'000 52,590 10,151 1,121 (1,039) (123) 125 (6,762) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37,648 | 18,415 | 56,063 |
Note 11. Non-current assets - intangibles
| Note 11. Non-current assets - intangibles |
||
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Trademarks Customer contracts Less: Accumulated amortisation Software Less: Accumulated amortisation |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 639,584 594,118 |
|
| 59,171 | 58,979 | |
| 25,607 (5,831) |
25,520 (4,960) |
|
| 19,776 | 20,560 | |
| 14,645 (6,428) |
9,925 (5,846) |
|
| 8,217 | 4,079 | |
| 726,748 | 677,736 |
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Note 11. Non-current assets - intangibles (continued)
Reconciliations
Reconciliations of the written down values at the beginning and end of the current financial half-year are set out below:
| Consolidated Balance at 1 July 2018 Additions Additions through business combinations (note 20) Divested Disposals Foreign currency translation Amortisation expense Balance at 31 December 2018 |
Goodwill $'000 594,118 - 49,725 (9,983) - 5,724 - |
Trademarks $'000 58,979 - - - - 192 - |
Customer contracts $'000 20,560 87 - - - - (871) |
Computer software $'000 4,079 4,705 - (29) (15) 59 (582) |
Total $'000 677,736 4,792 49,725 (10,012) (15) 5,975 (1,453) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 639,584 | 59,171 | 19,776 | 8,217 | 726,748 |
Note 12. Current liabilities - provisions
| Employee benefits Deferred settlements Onerous lease provision |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 29,954 29,079 15,238 22,337 777 926 |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 29,954 29,079 15,238 22,337 777 926 |
|---|---|---|
| 45,969 | 52,342 |
Deferred settlements movement
During the half-year ended 31 December 2018, the consolidated entity completed the Baxters acquisition deferred settlement payment for $16,926,000 which resulted in the remaining provision of $4,053,000 being released to profit. This has been presented in the statement of comprehensive income as 'Other gains'. The final deferred settlement for the Precision acquisition and the first part of the deferred settlements for the Tricor acquisition were also completed. These payments were offset by the recognition of the $15,000,000 deferred settlement provision as part of the Commercial Truck Parts acquisition (refer note 20).
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Note 13. Non-current liabilities - borrowings
| Note 13. Non-current liabilities - borrowings |
||
|---|---|---|
| Secured bank loans Less: unamortised transaction costs capitalised |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 403,910 328,391 (1,601) (1,903) |
|
| 402,309 | 326,488 |
Bapcor has a $500M debt facility with ANZ, Westpac, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
The debt facility comprises funding in three and five year tranches as follows:
-
$200M three year tranche maturing June 2020, available for general corporate purposes;
-
$250M five year tranche maturing June 2022, available for general corporate purposes;
-
$50M three year tranche maturing June 2020, available for working capital requirements.
The facility is secured by way of a fixed and floating charge over Bapcor's assets.
Bapcor has the objective of refinancing its three year funding tranches prior to 30 June 2019.
Net debt reconciliation
| Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents relating to non-controlling interest Borrowings excluding unamortised transaction costs capitalised Net derivative financial instruments Net debt |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 53,502 40,154 (1,599) (2,481) (403,910) (328,391) 1,076 1,266 |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 53,502 40,154 (1,599) (2,481) (403,910) (328,391) 1,076 1,266 |
|---|---|---|
| (350,931) | (289,452) |
Note 14. Non-current liabilities - provisions
| Note 14. Non-current liabilities - provisions |
||
|---|---|---|
| Employee benefits Deferred settlements Make good provision Onerous lease provision |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 3,773 3,459 2,098 2,067 9,210 8,725 1,123 1,441 |
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| 16,204 | 15,692 |
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Note 15. Equity - issued capital
| Ordinary shares Treasury shares Movements in ordinary share capital Details Balance Issue for Dividend Reinvestment Plan Issue on acquisition Balance Movements in treasury shares Details Balance Return of employee shares Purchase of treasury shares Utilisation of treasury shares for LTI Balance |
31 Dec 2018 Shares 282,472,118 - |
Consolidated 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018 Shares $'000 280,244,752 626,140 - (8,161) |
Consolidated 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2018 Shares $'000 280,244,752 626,140 - (8,161) |
30 Jun 2018 $'000 610,951 (4,495) |
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| 282,472,118 | 280,244,752 | 617,979 | 606,456 | |
| Date 1 July 2018 27 September 2018 4 December 2018 31 December 2018 Date 1 July 2018 1 July 2018 12-13 September 2018 14 September 2018 31 December 2018 |
Shares 280,244,752 830,414 1,396,952 |
$'000 610,951 6,039 9,150 |
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| 282,472,118 | 626,140 | |||
| Shares - (800) (490,201) 491,001 |
$'000 (4,495) - (3,666) - |
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| - | (8,161) |
The average purchase price of treasury shares during the financial half-year period was $7.48 (2018: $5.40) per share.
Note 16. Equity - dividends
Dividends
Dividends paid during the financial half-year were as follows:
| Final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2018 (2017: 30 June 2017) of 8.5 cents (2017: 7.5 cents) per ordinary share /* |
Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 31 Dec 2017 $'000 $'000 23,821 20,882 |
|---|---|
- $4,896,000 of the final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2017 was settled under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan. ** $6,039,000 of the final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2018 was settled under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
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Note 16. Equity - dividends (continued)
Franking credits
| Franking credits available for subsequent financial years based on a tax rate of 30% | Consolidated 31 Dec 2018 30 Jun 2018 $'000 $'000 77,131 51,234 |
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The above amounts represent the balance of the franking account as at the end of the financial half-year, adjusted for:
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franking credits that will arise from the payment of the amount of the provision for income tax at the reporting date
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franking debits that will arise from the payment of dividends recognised as a liability at the reporting date
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franking credits that will arise from the receipt of dividends recognised as receivables at the reporting date
Note 17. Net tangible assets
A large proportion of the consolidated entity's assets are intangible in nature, consisting of goodwill, customer contracts and trademarks acquired on business combination as well as software. These assets as well as any deferred taxes are excluded from the calculation of net tangible assets per share.
Net tangible assets per share at 31 December 2018 was (21.1) cents per share (30 June 2018: (19.0) cents per share).
Net assets per share at 31 December 2018 was $2.36 (30 June 2018: $2.25) per share.
Note 18. Fair value measurement
Fair value hierarchy
The following tables detail the consolidated entity's financial instruments, measured or disclosed at fair value, using a three level hierarchy, based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the entire fair value measurement, being:
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Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity can access at the measurement date.
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Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
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Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
| Consolidated - 31 Dec 2018 Assets Derivative financial instruments Total assets Liabilities Derivative financial instruments Deferred consideration Total liabilities |
Level 1 $'000 - |
Level 2 $'000 1,299 |
Level 3 $'000 - |
Total $'000 1,299 |
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| - | 1,299 | - | 1,299 | |
| - - - |
223 - 223 |
- 17,336 17,336 |
223 17,336 17,559 |
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Note 18. Fair value measurement (continued)
| Note 18. Fair value measurement (continued) |
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| Consolidated - 30 Jun 2018 Assets Derivative financial instruments Total assets Liabilities Derivative financial instruments Deferred consideration Total liabilities |
Level 1 $'000 - |
Level 2 $'000 1,720 |
Level 3 $'000 - |
Total $'000 1,720 |
| - | 1,720 | - | 1,720 | |
| - - - |
454 - 454 |
- 24,404 24,404 |
454 24,404 24,858 |
There were no transfers between levels during the financial half-year.
Derivative financial instruments carried at fair value are forward foreign exchange contracts and floating interest rate to fixed interest rate swaps. These are considered to be Level 2 financial instruments because their measurement is derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.
Deferred consideration is considered to be a Level 3 financial instrument because inputs in valuing this instrument are not based on observable market data. The fair value of this instrument is determined based on an estimated discounted cash flow analysis.
Note 19. Contingent liabilities
There are no contingent liabilities (30 June 2018: nil).
The divestment of the non-core businesses of Footwear and Contract Resources performed in the prior financial year as well as TRS in the current financial period includes standard indemnity and warranty clauses as is customary in these type of transactions.
Note 20. Business combinations
Current financial half-year acquisitions
The consolidated entity acquired the net assets of the following business:
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Autobarn Bundall
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Autobarn Gympie
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Autobarn Hervey Bay
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Autobarn Maryborough
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Autobarn Mile End
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Autobarn Warners Bay
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Autopro Five Dock
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Autopro Batemans Bay
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● King Auto Parts
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Note 20. Business combinations (continued)
The consolidated entity also acquired 100% of the shares in the following companies, collectively referred to as Commercial Truck Parts on 30 November 2018:
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Don Kyatt Spare Parts (Qld) Pty Ltd
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He Knows Truck Parts Pty Ltd
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I Know Parts and Wrecking Pty Ltd
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Commercial Parts Pty Ltd
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Commercial Spares Pty Ltd
These acquisitions were made to strengthen the Bapcor offering as well as increase the company store network presence.
The assets and liabilities recognised as a result of these acquisitions are set out below. The store business combinations have been aggregated. These are provisional at the time of this report and the fair values are to be finalised within the acquisition period of twelve months from acquisition date.
| Cash and cash equivalents Trade and other receivables Inventories Plant and equipment Motor vehicles Deferred tax asset Trade and other payables Provisions Net assets acquired Goodwill Acquisition-date fair value of the total consideration transferred Representing: Cash paid Shares issued Deferred and contingent consideration Debt forgiven Cash used to acquire business, net of cash acquired: Cash consideration Less: cash and cash equivalents Net cash used |
Commercial Truck Parts Fair value $'000 28,993 5,604 6,421 588 354 1,407 (1,817) (1,675) |
Other acquisitions Fair value $'000 7 829 1,730 107 72 412 (54) (563) |
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| 39,875 46,744 |
2,540 2,981 |
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| 86,619 | 5,521 | |
| 62,469 9,150 15,000 - |
4,768 - - 753 |
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| 86,619 | 5,521 | |
| 62,469 (28,993) |
4,768 (7) |
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| 33,476 | 4,761 |
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Note 20. Business combinations (continued)
Goodwill in relation to these acquisitions relates to the anticipated future probability of their contribution to the consolidated entity's total business.
The Commercial Truck Parts acquisition contributed revenue of $2,291,000 and net profit after tax of $169,000 to the consolidated group since acquisition on 30 November 2018. Based on management results that have not been reviewed or audited, the contribution to revenue and net profit after tax if the Commercial Truck Parts acquisition had occurred on 1 July 2018 is estimated to have been $18,640,000 and $2,930,000 respectively.
Each of the other acquisitions took place on different dates and are heavily integrated into the consolidated entity's operations and as such it is impractical to disclose the amount of revenue or profit since acquisition date.
Refer to note 6 for details on acquisition related costs incurred.
Deferred consideration
A deferred consideration has been estimated and provided for on the Commercial Truck Parts acquisition and is accrued at $15,000,000 as at 31 December 2018 and is payable 30 November 2019.
Prior financial half-year acquisitions
No material changes have occurred to the prior financial half-year acquisitions.
Note 21. Events after the reporting period
In January 2019, Bapcor completed the acquisition of the business of Toperformance Products for a consideration of $2.5M. Toperformance Products is the exclusive distributor of Koni shock absorbers for truck, bus, vehicle, 4WD and motorsport applications in Australia.
No other matter or circumstance has arisen since 31 December 2018 that has significantly affected, or may significantly affect the consolidated entity's operations, the results of those operations, or the consolidated entity's state of affairs in future financial years.
Note 22. Share-based payments
The Long Term Incentive ('LTI') plan is intended to assist in the motivation, retention and reward of nominated senior executives. The LTI is a payment contingent on three year performance and the payments are rights to acquire shares ('Performance Rights'). Refer to the 30 June 2018 audited Remuneration Report within the Directors' Report for further information on the LTI.
In relation to the FY19 year an offer to participate in the LTI was made to seven of Bapcor's senior executives. These allocated Performance Rights have a performance period that ends on 30 June 2021 at which time the performance hurdles are tested.
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Note 22. Share-based payments (continued)
A summary of the terms for the Performance Rights granted in the current financial half-year are set out in the following table:
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Grant date 26 September 2018 29 October 2018
Performance hurdle Relative TSR EPS Relative TSR EPS
Performance period 1/7/18 to 30/6/21 1/7/18 to 30/6/21
Test date 30 June 2021 30 June 2021
Expiry date Once tested Once tested
Quantity granted 113,096 113,099 85,443 85,443
Exercise price Nil Nil
Fair value at grant date [1] $4.860 $7.010 $3.970 $6.140
Other conditions Restriction on sale to 30/6/22 Restriction on sale to 30/6/22
Share price on valuation $7.48 $6.53
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Volatility 24.47% 24.86%
Dividend yield 2.35% 2.35%
Risk free rate 2.13% 2.01%
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- The fair value represents the value used to calculate the accounting expense as required by accounting standards.
Relative total shareholder return ('TSR') hurdle
Fifty per cent of the Performance Rights granted to a participant will vest subject to a TSR performance hurdle that assesses performance by measuring capital growth in the share price together with income returned to shareholders, measured over the performance period against a Comparator Group of companies. The Performance Rights will vest by reference to Bapcor's TSR performance ranking against this Comparator Group of companies, as follows:
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Bapcor’s TSR relative to the Comparator Group over the Percentage of TSR Rights
performance period vesting
Less than 50th percentile Nil
Equal to 50th percentile 50%
Greater than 50th percentile and less than 75th percentile Pro-rata straight-line vesting
Equal to or greater than 75th percentile 100%
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Earnings per share ('EPS') growth
Fifty per cent of the Performance Rights granted to a participant will vest by reference to an EPS performance hurdle that measures the basic EPS on a normalised basis over the performance period. Each tranche of Performance Rights subject to an EPS hurdle will vest as follows:
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Bapcor's compound annual EPS growth over the Percentage of EPS Rights
performance period Vesting
Less than 7.5% Nil
7.5% 20%
Greater than 7.5% and less than 15% Pro-rata straight-line vesting
Equal to or greater than 15% 100%
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Note 22. Share-based payments (continued)
Performance Rights issued up to 30 June 2017 are exercised as soon as the vesting conditions are met. If vesting conditions are met, Performance Rights will automatically convert into fully paid ordinary shares of the Company.
For Performance Rights issued on or after 1 July 2017, if the vesting conditions are met, the Performance Rights are converted into fully paid ordinary shares of the Company at the election of the Participant.
There is no specific expiry date, however the Performance Rights lapse if vesting condition are not met.
Shares will be subject to a restriction on sale for twelve months from vesting of the Performance Rights.
Set out below are summaries of Performance Rights granted under the LTIP:
31 Dec 2018
| Exercise Grant date Vesting date price 01/07/2015 30/06/2018 $0.00 01/08/2015 30/06/2018 $0.00 01/07/2016 30/06/2018 $0.00 01/07/2016 30/06/2019 $0.00 01/07/2017 30/06/2020 $0.00 01/07/2018 30/06/2021 $0.00 |
Balance at the start of the half-year 223,734 146,574 122,849 412,247 567,067 - 1,472,471 |
Granted - - - - - 397,081 397,081 |
Exercised (223,734) (146,574) (122,849) - - - (493,157) |
Expired/ forfeited/ other - - - (52,424) (100,970) - (153,394) |
Balance at the end of the half-year - - - 359,823 466,097 397,081 1,223,001 |
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Employee Salary Sacrifice Share Plan
During the financial half-year, Bapcor issued shares to employees via an Employee Salary Sacrifice Share Plan ('ESSSP'). The ESSSP allowed eligible employees to acquire up to $1,000 of shares from their pre-tax wages. The value of this share-based payment transaction is deemed immaterial to the financial statements.
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Bapcor Limited Directors' declaration 31 December 2018
In the directors' opinion:
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the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Corporations Act 2001 , Australian Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting , the Corporations Regulations 2001 and other mandatory professional reporting requirements;
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the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the consolidated entity's financial position as at 31 December 2018 and of its performance for the financial half-year ended on that date; and
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there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable.
Signed in accordance with a resolution of directors made pursuant to section 303(5)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 .
On behalf of the directors
_________ Andrew Harrison Chairman
_________ Darryl Abotomey Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director
12 February 2019 Melbourne
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Independent auditor's review report to the members of Bapcor Limited
Report on the Half-Year Financial Report
We have reviewed the accompanying half-year financial report of Bapcor Limited (the Company), which comprises the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2018, the consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the half-year ended on that date, selected other explanatory notes and the directors' declaration for Bapcor Limited. The Group comprises the Company and the entities it controlled during that half-year.
Directors' responsibility for the half-year financial report
The directors of the Company are responsible for the preparation of the half-year financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Corporations Act 2001 and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the half-year financial report that is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's responsibility
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the half-year financial report based on our review. We conducted our review in accordance with Australian Auditing Standard on Review Engagements ASRE 2410 Review of a Financial Report Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity , in order to state whether, on the basis of the procedures described, we have become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2018 and its performance for the half-year ended on that date; and complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 . As the auditor of Bapcor Limited, ASRE 2410 requires that we comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of the annual financial report.
A review of a half-year financial report consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion.
Independence
In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 .
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Conclusion
Based on our review, which is not an audit, we have not become aware of any matter that makes us believe that the half-year financial report of Bapcor Limited is not in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001 including:
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giving a true and fair view of the Group’s financial position as at 31 December 2018 and of its performance for the half-year ended on that date;
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complying with Accounting Standard AASB 134 Interim Financial Reporting and the Corporations Regulations 2001 .
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