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Southern View Finance Ltd – Q2 2014 Results Announcement
Hamilton, Bermuda – 24 February, 2014 – In a filing with the Bermuda Stock Exchange (“BSX”), Southern View Finance Ltd. (the “Company” or “SVF”; Ticker: SVF.BH) has announced the Company’s 2014 Interim financial results for the period ending 31 December, 2013. The filing stated:
“ABRIDGED UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2013
Southern View was incorporated in Bermuda on 10 January 2013 and obtained its certificate to commence business on the same day. The company has been established for the purpose of holding investments. The Company's primary listing is on the Bermuda Stock Exchange ("BSX"). It has a secondary listing on the Alternative Exchange of the JSE Limited ("AltX").
REPORTING CURRENCY
The reporting currency of the Company was changed from United States Dollar to South African Rand by a Directors resolution dated 20 February 2014. Therefore, the opening balances were retranslated effective from 1st July 2013.
BUSINESS REVIEW
Southern View has performed in line with expectations following its listing on the BSX and the AltX and the successful acquisition of Southern View Finance Mauritius Ltd and Southern View Finance UK Ltd.
DIVIDEND
No dividend has been declared for the period under review.
BASIS OF PREPARATION
These abridged unaudited consolidated results for the period ended 31 December 2013 have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, including IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, the rules of the BSX and the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The results below have not been audited or reviewed by the Company's external auditors. The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those published in the Audited Annual Financial Statements for the period from incorporation on 10 January 2013 to 30 June 2013.
By order of the Board
Merwe Scholtz James Bareham
Chairman Chief Executive Officer
Income For the period ended 31 December 2013
Unaudited Restated for
for the period to the period to 31 Dec 2013 30 June 2013
ZAR ZAR
Revenue
Income 141,155,432 -
Expenses
Operating expenses (234,821,968) -
Administrative expenses (29,889,486) (10,411,077)
Finance costs (3,144,485)
Loss from operations (126,700,507) (10,411,077)
Interest income 891,064 -
Foreign currency gain 1,164,835 78,582
Loss for the period before tax (124,644,608) (10,332,495)
Taxation -
Loss for the period attributable to shareholders (124,644,608) (10,332,495)
Other comprehensive income -
Total comprehensive loss for the period
attributable to shareholders (124,644,608) (10,332,495)
Actual number of shares in issue
(Class A shares) 55,299,671.00 3,050,000
Weighted number of shares in issue
(Class A shares) 61,466,143.01 2,133,430
Basic loss per share (Class A shares) (2.03) (4.84)
Headline loss per shares (Class A shares) (2.03) (4.84)
Reconciliation of loss and headline loss:
Loss for the period attributable to shareholders (124,644,608) (10,332,495)
Headline loss attributable to shareholders (124,644,608) (10,332,495)
ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at 31 December 2013
Unaudited As at Restated as at
31 Dec 2013 30 June 2013
ZAR ZAR
ASSETS
Non-current Assets
Property, plant and equipment 1,558,575 606,417
Current Assets 1,233,172,912 20,935,286
Total Assets 1,234,731,487 21,541,703
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and Reserves
Share Capital 55,153 3,010
Share premium 555,549,817 30,092,865
Retained earnings (134,977,103) (10,332,495)
Other reserves (747,629) (747,629)
Total equity attributable to shareholders 419,880,237 19,015,751
Non-current Liabilities
Loans 335,849,515 -
Trade and other payables 479,001,734 2,525,952
Total liabilities 814,851,249 2,525,952
Total Equity and Liabilities 1,234,731,486 21,541,703
ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
For the period ended 31 December 2013
Share Share Retained Other Total
capital premium earnings Reserves equity
ZAR ZAR ZAR ZAR ZAR
Balance at incorporation - - - -
Total comprehensive loss
for the period - - (10,332,495) (747,629) (11,080,124)
Shares issued 3,010 30,092,865 30,095,875
Balance at 30 June 2013 - Restated
3,010 30,092,865 (10,332,495) (747,629) 19,015,751
Balance at 01 July 2013
3,010 30,092,865 (10,332,495) (747,629) 19,015,751
Total comprehensive loss
for the period - - (124,644,608) - (124,644,608)
Shares issued 52,143 525,456,952 525,509,095
Balance at 31 December 2013-
unaudited 55,153 555,549,817 (134,977,103) 747,629) 419,880,237
ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the period ended 31 December 2013
Unaudited As at Restated as at
31 Dec 2013 30 June 2013
ZAR ZAR
Loss before taxation (124,644,608) (10,332,495)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation and amortisation 382,635 31,535
Unrealised gain on depreciation - 2,271
Unrealised gain on retranslated loss - (747,629)
Changes in working capital:
Trade and other receivables (904,303,016) (204,531)
Trade and other payables 476,475,793 2,525,952
Net cash utilised in operating activities (552,089,197) (8,724,897)
Net cash generated from investing activities (1,334,803) (640,223)
Net cash generated from financing activities 861,358,610 30,095,875
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held - -
Net cash at the beginning of the period 20,730,755 -
Net cash at the end of the period 328,665,365 20,730,755
Registered office: Mercury House, 101 Front Street, Hamilton, Bermuda, HM12
Directors: James Keyes (Non Executive), Gregory Toloram (Non Executive), James Bareham (Executive Officer), Herman Troskie (Non Executive), Merwe Scholtz (Non Executive Chairman), Sam Sithole (Non Executive)
Auditors: Moore Stephens BKV Inc.
Transfer secretary: Computer share Investor Services (Pty) Ltd
Ground floor, 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa
Registrar and transfer agent: Mercury Group Limited"
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