Annual Report & Financial Statements 2013
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Contents BUSINESS REVIEW FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Who We Are 2 - 3 Statements of Comprehensive Income 46 - 47 Six Year Performance Highlights 4 - 5 Statements of Financial Position 48 - 49 Value Added Statement 6 Statements of Changes in Equity 50 - 53 Chairman’s Statements 7 - 9 Statements of Cash Flows 55 - 56 Managing Director’s Statement 10 - 12 Notes to the Financial Statements 57 - 116 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE OTHER INFORMATION Board of Directors 14 - 16 Notice of the Annual General Meeting 118 Executive Management Committee Team 17 - 19 Proxy Form 119 - 120 Corporate Information 20 Statement of Corporate Governance 22 - 25 Shareholders Information 26 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operation 28 - 30 Sustainability Statement 32 - 38 Report of the Directors 39 Statement of Directors’ Responsibility 40 Report of the Independent Auditors 42 - 43 60 years of Building Cities 1 Who We Are BAMBURI CEMENT LIMITED Bamburi Cement Limited is a subsidiary of Lafarge, the in its two divisions - Concrete Paving Blocks and Ready world leader in building materials and is listed on the Nairobi Mix Concrete. Today Bamburi Special Products is the largest Securities Exchange. The Company has three subsidiaries supplier of Ready Mix Concrete and Precast Blocks in Kenya. namely Hima Cement Limited, Bamburi Special Products Lafarge Eco Systems, the environmental and rehabilitation Limited and Lafarge Eco Systems Limited. division of the Company was set up in 1971, as Bamburi Bamburi Cement started as a subsidiary of Cementia Holding Nature Trails. It is mandated to manage all mining reserve land, A.G. in 1951 and its first fully integrated plant in Mombasa rehabilitate exhausted quarries as well as sustainably utilize the officially opened in 1954. The initiation of its world renowned rehabilitated quarries. Since inception Lafarge Eco Systems quarry rehabilitation program in Mombasa began in 1972. As has restored numerous quarries and won international acclaim an industry captain and leading cement producer, it opened a and awards for its rehabilitation work as well as for best grinding plant in Athi River near Nairobi in 1998 and thereafter, practices. Today the Company owns and manages world class acquired Hima Cement Ltd in Kasese, Uganda in 1999. nature and environmental parks developed from rehabilitated quarries. Throughout the Company’s legacy of 60 years of cement manufacture and innovation in East Africa, and backed by OUR VISION Lafarge’s 180 years of expertise, their brands have commanded To be a World Class Producer that provides Construction leadership in all the markets they operate in. It is the only Solutions to our Customers across Eastern Africa, with a integrated one-stop shop for all cement and concrete solutions Commitment to Sustainability with a clear dedication to sustainability. OUR VALUES Hima Cement has over the years undergone tremendous transformation in terms of output, operational and human Ownership: We are committed to doing things differently and resource capability. Today the new Hima cement factory drive for results by always thinking outside the box through located in Kasese – Western Uganda, has the capacity to the involvement of all employees and contractors to ensure produce 850,000 tons cement per annum up from 170,000 success of the organization. tons. As with all Lafarge plants, Hima operates under stringent Accountability: Team work is a key pillar in the work place quality control processes and has over the last decade built and we strive to be accountable to each other. This is because a reputation of being the Ugandan cement manufacturer that when we work as a team, projects are accomplished on time produces consistently high quality cement products. and mistakes are less. In addition, we expect our employees Bamburi Special Products was launched in 1998 to and contractors to have a greater level of integrity. stimulate growth in the concrete market. It pioneered Ambition: We are focused on achieving greater results development of concrete paving solutions and shifted market by going the extra mile in accomplishing projects before or consumption patterns from Asphalt to Concrete. The Company on time and empowering our employees and contractors to has revolutionized the concrete industry and has rapidly grown always keep the end in mind. 2 Bamburi Cement Annual Report 2013 Who We Are LAFARGE GROUP LAFARGE IN BRIEF A world leader in building materials and top ranking player in the cement, aggregates and concrete industries, we contribute to the construction of cities around the world. Our innovative solutions provide them with more housing and make them more compact, more durable, more beautiful and better connected. The Group employs 64,000 people in 62 countries and posted a sales of 15.2 billion in 2013. 60 years of Building Cities 3 6 Year Performance Highlights Group Turnover Operating Income Profit attributable to shareholders Earnings/Dividend per share 3,468 9.55 4 Bamburi Cement Annual Report 2013 6 Year Performance Highlights Shareholders Equity Net Cash 15,496 Finance Costs - Kshs M Investments and Net Cashflows from Operating Activities 74 2008 Employees 1075 400 675 2008 60 years of Building Cities 5 Value Added Statement Shs million CUSTOMERS Net cash from our activities 34,323 DEBT GOVERNMENT FINANCIERS Loan Taxes 300 1,788 PROJECT CAPITAL BANKS Investments Interest 915 122 COMMUNITIES SHAREHOLDERS Contributions 84 Dividends 3,945 EMPLOYEES SUPPLIERS Staff Costs Purchases 2,337 24,752 6 Bamburi Cement Annual Report 2013 Chairman’s Statement WE ARE CUSTOMERS Net cash from our activities 34,323 COMMITTED TO THE DEBT GOVERNMENT FINANCIERS Loan Taxes 300 1,788 DEVELOPMENT OF PROJECT CAPITAL THE REGION BANKS Investments Interest 915 122 2013 was a historic year for Kenya as the country held the first elections under the new constitution and celebrated 50 years of independence. 2014 will mark the 60th year of Bamburi operations in the region, which is not only a clear illustration of a shared past, but also of the Company’s COMMUNITIES SHAREHOLDERS Contributions commitment to the development of this region. Dividends 84 CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP 3,945 The Group remained committed to conducting its operations as a responsible corporate citizen in all the countries within East Africa in which it operates. The Board and I take safety, health and environment as our number one priority in guaranteeing sustainable profitable operations for all EMPLOYEES SUPPLIERS stakeholders. Focus has continued on greater people involvement Purchases Staff Costs in making all our operations safe, increased involvement with 24,752 stakeholders to create a safe operating environment especially on the 2,337 roads and applying strict global environment standards to make sure that we minimize any effect on our environment. Despite all our efforts, it is with great regret that I report a road fatality in Uganda involving a contracted transporter that resulted 60 years of Building Cities 7 Chairman’s Statement in the death of Yosam Mugenyi, who was the driver of the segment, resulting from stable macro-economic indicators, truck. On behalf of the entire Group, I express my deepest notwithstanding the slowdown in Government funded projects condolences to the family and friends of our departed team in the same period. member. Together with the Board and the Management, we In Uganda the domestic cement market grew by 11%, will continue to focus on road safety which has proved to be a driven by growth in the Individual Home Builders (IHB) and challenging aspect of our business. Given the large number of infrastructure segments, compared to 2012. The market, vehicles used diversely in our business, we shall continue to however, witnessed significant erosion in margin value mainly partner with authorities and other stakeholders to implement attributable to competitive pressure. The inland Africa export measures aimed at eliminating or significantly reducing road market reduced following civil instability in those markets. incidents. PERFORMANCE ECONOMIC CONDITIONS During the year, performance was negatively affected by a slow The year enjoyed relatively stable macro economic conditions first half and low infrastructure expenditure in Kenya together witnessing a real GDP growth rate estimate of 4.8% in Kenya with market positioning costs and significantly lower inland and 5.8% in Uganda, compared to 4.5% and 3.6% prior year Africa exports out of Uganda. Turnover declined by KShs. 3.6 in Kenya and Uganda respectively. Average annual inflation in billion to KShs. 33.9 billion following a reduction of domestic Kenya fell to 7.2% from 9.4% in 2012 while in Uganda, average and export sales by 5.2% and 27% respectively. Pre-tax profit annual inflation was 5.8% compared to 14% in 2012. In declined to KShs 5.6 billion, 22% behind prior year, while addition, the local currencies of both Kenya and Uganda were earnings per share at KShs. 9.55 per share were 21% behind fairly stable at KShs. 86/US$ and UGX 2500/US$. 2012. Interest rates in both countries reduced with the Central Bank Despite the reduction in turnover, the Group generated policy rate averaging at 8.8% and 11.7% compared to 16.5% sufficient cash during the period to enable it maintain its 2012 and 23%in 2012 in Kenya and Uganda respectively. The actual cash position. commercial bank lending rates ranged at 8 - 12 percentage points above Central Bank policy rates. The gap between the Group costs improved in the period due to lower consumption Central Bank policy rate and the commercial bank lending of purchased clinker after the improvements made at the rates indicates that there is room for bank lending rates to Mombasa Plant, in the last quarter of 2012. In Kenya, the reduce, which would spur further growth in the construction favorable weather conditions resulted in relatively stable and cement industry. Although both Government officials power tariffs compared to 2012, until December when tariffs and business have repeatedly expressed concern that high increased by approximately 12%.