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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

for the years ended 31 March

Foschini Limited and it's subsidiaries
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
  Reporting Entity
  Foschini Limited (the “company”) is a company domiciled in South Africa. The consolidated financial statements of the company as at and for the year ended 31 March 2010 comprise the company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the “group”).
   
  Basis of Preparation
 

Statement of Compliance
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the group’s accounting policies, which comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and have been consistently applied with those adopted in the prior year, except as described in note 40.

The financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 21 June 2010.

Basis of Measurement
The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the going concern and historical cost bases, except where otherwise stated.

Functional and Presentation Currency
The consolidated financial statements are presented in South African Rands, which is the company’s functional currency, rounded to the nearest million, unless otherwise stated.
 

  Significant Judgements
 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.

Significant areas of estimation, uncertainty and critical judgements made in applying the group’s accounting policies, that potentially have a significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are as follows:

Trade receivables impairment
Trade receivables are disclosed net of any accumulated impairment losses. The calculation of the impairment amount is performed using the internationally-recognised Markov model. The Markov model uses delinquency roll rates on customer balances to determine the inherent bad debt in a debtors’ book. The directors believe that the application of the Markov model results in trade receivables balances being measured reliably.

Inventory valuation
Inventory is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Historic information with respect to sales trends is used to quantify the expected mark-down between the estimated net realisable value and the original cost.

Other
Further estimates and judgements are made relating to residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods; goodwill impairment tests (refer note 3); estimating the fair value of share options and share appreciation rights granted (refer note 34.1); and pension fund and employee obligations (refer note 34).
 

  Significant Accounting Policies
  The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below:
   
  Basis of Consolidation
 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the parent company, its subsidiaries, special-purpose entities (SPE) and associates. The financial statements of subsidiaries are prepared for the consistent reporting period using consistent accounting policies.

Subsidiaries are entities controlled by the group. Control exists when the group has the power, directly or indirectly, to govern the financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities. In assessing control, potential voting rights that are presently exercisable are taken into account. The financial statements of subsidiaries are included in the consolidated financial statements from the date that control commences until the date that control ceases. Gains made on dilution of interest in subsidiaries are recognised in equity.

The group has established a SPE in the form of the share incentive trust. The group does not have any direct or indirect shareholding in the share incentive trust. A SPE is consolidated if, based on an evaluation of the substance of its relationship with the group and the SPE’s risks and rewards, the group concludes that it controls the SPE. The results of the share incentive trust that in substance is controlled by the group, are consolidated.

Associates are those entities in which the group has significant influence, but not control, over the financial and operating policies. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the group holds between 20 and 50 per cent of the voting power of another entity. Joint ventures are those entities over whose activities the group has joint control, established by contractual agreement and requiring unanimous consent for strategic financial and operating decisions. Associates and jointly controlled entities are accounted for using the equity method (equity accounted investees) and are initially recognised at cost. The group’s investment includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any accumulated impairment losses. The consolidated financial statements include the group’s share of the income and expenses and equity movements of equity accounted investees, after adjustments to align the accounting policies with those of the group, from the date that significant influence or joint control commences until the date that significant influence or joint control ceases. When the group’s share of losses exceeds its interest in an equity accounted investee, the carrying amount of that interest (including any long-term investments) is reduced to nil and the recognition of further losses is discontinued except to the extent that the group has an obligation or has made payments on behalf of the investee.

All intra-group transactions, intra-group balances and any unrealised gains and losses are eliminated on consolidation. Unrealised gains arising from transactions with equity accounted investees are eliminated against the investment to the extent of the group’s interest in the investee. Unrealised losses are eliminated in the same way as unrealised gains, but only to the extent that there is no evidence of impairment.

The financial statements of foreign operations are translated in terms of the accounting policy on foreign currencies.

The company’s financial statements measure investments in subsidiaries at cost.
 

  Cost of Turnover
 

Cost of turnover is calculated as the cost of goods sold, including all costs of purchase, costs of conversion, and other costs, including promotional costs incurred in bringing inventories to their present location and condition. Costs of purchase include royalties paid, import duties and other taxes and transport costs. Inventory write-downs are included in cost of sales when recognised.

   
  Dividends
  Dividends and the related secondary taxation on companies are accounted for in the period when the dividend is declared. Dividends declared on equity instruments after the reporting date, and the related secondary taxation on companies thereon, are accordingly not recognised as liabilities at the reporting date. Final dividends declared after the reporting date are however transferred to a dividend reserve.
   
  Earnings Per Share
  The group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the company by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing the profit or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding, adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential ordinary shares, which comprise share options granted to employees.
   
  Employee Benefits
  Short-term employee benefits
  The cost of all short-term employee benefits is recognised during the period in which the employee renders the related service. The accruals for employee entitlements to wages, salaries, annual and sick leave represent the amount which the group has a present obligation to pay as a result of employees’ services provided to the reporting date. The short-term employee benefits have been calculated at undiscounted amounts based on current wage and salary rates.
   
 

Other long-term employee benefits
These are employee benefits (other than post-employment benefits and termination benefits) that are not expected to be settled within 12 months after the end of the period in which the employees render the related service.

The group’s net obligation in respect of long-term employee benefits is the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted using market-related rates and the fair value of any related assets is deducted. The calculation is performed using the Projected Unit Credit Method. Any actuarial gains or losses are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they arise.

Post-employment benefits
The company and its subsidiaries contribute to several defined benefit and defined contribution plans.

Defined contribution plans
A defined contribution plan is a post-employment benefit plan under which an entity pays fixed contributions into a separate entity and will have no legal or constructive obligation to pay further amounts. Obligations for contributions to defined contribution pension, provident and retirement funds are recognised as an employee benefit expense in profit or loss when they are due. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in future payments is available.

Defined benefit plans
A defined benefit plan is a post-employment plan other than a defined contribution plan. The group’s net obligation in respect of a defined benefit plan is calculated separately for each plan by estimating the amount of future benefit that employees have earned in return for their service in the current and prior periods; that benefit is discounted to determine its present value. Any unrecognised past service costs and the fair value of any plan assets are deducted.

The Projected Unit Credit Method is used to determine the present value of the defined benefit medical aid obligations and the related current service cost and where applicable, past service cost. This calculation is performed by a qualified actuary. When the calculation results in a benefit to the group, the recognised asset is limited to the total of any unrecognised past service costs and the present value of economic benefits available in the form of any future refunds from the plan or reductions in future contributions to the plan. An economic benefit is available to the group if it is realisable during the life of the plan or on settlement of the plan liabilities. When the benefits of a plan are improved, the portion of the increased benefit relating to the past service by employees is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. To the extent that the benefits are already vested, past service costs are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Acturial gains or losses in respect of defined benefit plans are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Post-retirement medical aid benefits
Where the company has an obligation to provide post-retirement medical aid benefits to employees, the company recognises the cost of these benefits in the year in which the employees render the services using the same accounting methodology described in respect of defined benefit plans above.

Share-based payment transactions
The group grants share options and share appreciation rights (SARs) to certain employees under an employee share plan. The fair value of options and SARs granted to employees is recognised as an expense with a corresponding increase in equity. The fair value is measured at the grant date using a binomial option-pricing model and is spread over the option term. Costs incurred in administering the schemes are expensed as incurred.
 

  Expenses
 

Interest expense
Interest expense comprises interest paid and payable on borrowings calculated using the effective interest method. All borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss.

Operating lease payments
Leases where the lessor retains the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset are classified as operating leases.

Payments made under operating leases are recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Contingent rent is expensed as incurred.
 

  Finance Lease Payments
 

Leases that transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership of the underlying asset to the group are classified as finance leases.

Assets acquired in terms of finance leases are capitalised at the lower of fair value and the present value of the minimum lease payments at inception of the lease, and depreciated over the estimated useful life of the asset. The capital element of future obligations under the leases is included as a liability in the statement of financial position.

Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding liability. The finance charge is allocated to each period during the lease term so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
 

  Financial Instruments
 

A financial instrument is recognised when the group becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets are derecognised if the group’s contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial assets expire or if the group transfers the financial asset to another party without retaining control or substantially all risks and rewards of the asset. Regular way purchases and sales of financial assets are accounted for at trade date, being the date that the group commits itself to purchase or sell the asset. Financial liabilities are derecognised if the group’s obligations specified in the contract expire or are discharged or cancelled.

Non-derivative financial instruments
Non-derivative financial instruments recognised in the statement of financial position include cash, trade and other receivables, staff housing loans, participation in export partnerships, investments, interest-bearing debt, non-controlling interest loans, RCS Group external funding, and trade and other payables.  

Initial measurement
Financial instruments are initially recognised at fair value. For those instruments not measured at fair value through profit and loss, directly attributable transaction costs are included on initial measurement. Subsequent to initial recognition financial instruments are measured as described below.

Cash
Cash comprises cash on hand and amounts held on deposit at financial institutions. Cash is measured at amortised cost, based on the relevant exchange rates at reporting date. Outstanding cheques are included in trade and other payables and added back to cash balances included in the statement of financial position.

Available-for-sale financial assets
Listed investments classified as available-for-sale financial assets are carried at fair value, which is market value calculated by reference to stock exchange-quoted selling prices at the close of business on the reporting date, after taking into account any impairment losses. Unlisted investments are shown at fair value, which is determined by the directors using appropriate valuation bases (after taking into account any impairment losses), unless their fair value cannot be reliably determined, in which case they are shown at cost less accumulated impairment losses. Currently the group does not have any available-for-sale financial assets.

Loans and receivables
The preference share investment, staff housing loans, RCS Group loan receivables, RCS Group private label card receivables, trade receivables – retail and participation in export partnerships, are classified as loans and receivables and are carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less any accumulated impairment losses. Amortised cost for the group’s participation in export partnerships is the group’s cost of original participation less principal subsequent repayments received, plus the cumulative amortisation of the difference between the initial amount and the maturity amount, less any write-down for impairment of uncollectability. The fair value of loans and receivables, determined for disclosure purposes is estimated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date.

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
Non-derivative financial liabilities including interest-bearing debt, non-controlling interest loans, RCS Group external funding, and trade and other payables are recognised at amortised cost, comprising original debt less principal payments and amortisations.

The fair value of non-derivative financial liabilities, determined for disclosure purposes, is estimated based on the present value of future principal and interest cash flows, discounted at the market rate of interest at the reporting date.

Gains and Losses on Subsequent Measurement
All fair value gains and losses on subsequent measurement of financial instruments are recognised in profit or loss, except for hedged instruments and available-for-sale assets. Hedged instruments are accounted for as described in the hedge accounting policy note. Gains and losses arising from available-for-sale financial assets are recognised directly in equity, except for impairment losses and foreign exchange gains and losses on available-for-sale monetary items which are recognised in profit or loss. When an investment classified as available-for-sale is derecognised, the cumulative gain or loss in equity is transferred to profit or loss.

Derivative financial instruments
The group uses derivative financial instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign exchange and interest rate risks arising from operational, financing and investment activities. In accordance with its treasury policy, the group does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Derivative financial instruments are subsequently measured at fair value, with the gain or loss on remeasurement being recognised immediately in profit or loss. However, where derivatives qualify for hedge accounting, recognition of any gain or loss depends on the nature of the hedge (refer to hedge accounting policy note).

The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the group would receive or pay to terminate the swap at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current creditworthiness of the swap counterparties.

The fair value of forward exchange contracts is the present value of their forward price.

Share capital
Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of ordinary shares and share options are recognised as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

Preference share capital
Preference share capital is classified as equity. Dividends thereon are recognised as distributions within equity.

Offset
Financial assets and financial liabilities are off-set and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when the group has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts, and intends either to settle on a net basis, or to realise the financial asset and settle the financial liability simultaneously.
 

  Foreign Currencies
 

The functional currency of each entity within the group is determined based on the currency of the primary economic environment in which that entity operates.

Foreign currency transactions
Transactions in currencies other than the entity’s functional currency are translated at the rates of exchange ruling on the transaction date.

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies are translated at the rates ruling at the reporting date.

Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in such currencies are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

Foreign currency gains and losses arising on translation are recognised in profit or loss, except for differences arising on the translation of available-for-sale equity instruments, which are recognised directly in equity.

Foreign operations
As at the reporting date, the assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated into the presentation currency of the group at the rate of exchange ruling at the reporting date and their income statements are translated at the exchange rates at the dates of the transactions or the average rates if it approximates the actual rates.

Gains and losses arising on translation of the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of foreign operations are recognised directly in equity as a foreign currency translation reserve.
 

  Goodwill
 

All business combinations are accounted for by applying the purchase method. Goodwill represents amounts arising on acquisition of subsidiaries, associates and joint ventures and is the difference between the cost of the acquisition and the group’s interest in the net fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquiree. When the difference is negative (negative goodwill), it is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is allocated to cash-generating units and is not amortised but is tested annually for impairment and whenever there is an indication of impairment.

  In respect of equity accounted investees, the carrying amount of goodwill is included in the carrying amount of the investment.
   
  Hedge Accounting
 

Gains and losses from remeasuring the hedging instruments relating to a fair value hedge at fair value are recognised immediately in profit or loss.

To the extent that they are effective, gains and losses from remeasuring the hedging instruments relating to a cash flow hedge to fair value are initially recognised directly in equity. If the hedged firm commitment or forecast transaction results in the recognition of a non-financial asset or a liability, the cumulative amount recognised in equity up to the transaction date is adjusted against the initial measurement of the asset or liability. For other cash flow hedges, the cumulative amount recognised in equity is included in net profit or loss in the period when the commitment or forecast transaction affects profit or loss. The ineffective portion of any gain or loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.

Where the hedging instrument or hedge relationship is terminated but the hedged transaction is still expected to occur, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss at that point remains in equity and is recognised in accordance with the above policy when the transaction occurs. If the hedged transaction is no longer expected to occur, the cumulative unrealised gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss immediately.
 

  Impairment of Assets
 

Financial assets
A financial asset is assessed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any objective evidence that it is impaired. A financial asset is considered to be impaired if objective evidence indicates that one or more events have had a negative effect on the estimated future cash flows of that asset.

An impairment loss in respect of a financial asset measured at amortised cost is calculated as the difference between its carrying amount and the present value of the estimated future cash flows discounted at the original effective interest rate. An impairment loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset is calculated by reference to its current fair value.

Individually significant financial assets are tested for impairment on an individual basis. The remaining financial assets are assessed collectively in groups that share similar credit risk characteristics.

All impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any cumulative loss in respect of an available-for-sale financial asset recognised previously in equity is transferred to profit or loss.

An impairment loss is reversed if the reversal can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment loss was recognised. For financial assets measured at amortised cost and available-for-sale financial assets that are debt securities, the reversal is recognised in profit or loss. For available-for-sale financial assets that are equity securities, the reversal is recognised directly in equity.

Non-financial assets
The carrying values of the group’s non-financial assets, other than inventories and deferred tax assets, are reviewed at each reporting date to determine whether there is any indication of impairment. If any such indication exists then the asset’s recoverable amount is estimated. For goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives or that are not yet available for use, the recoverable amount is estimated at each reporting date.

An impairment loss is recognised if the carrying amount of an asset or its cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount. A cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable asset group that generates cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets or asset groups. Impairment losses are recognised in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognised in respect of cash-generating units are allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the units and then to reduce the carrying amount of the other assets in the unit (group of units) on a pro rata basis. The recoverable amount of an asset or cash-generating unit is the greater of its value in use and its fair value less costs to sell. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset.

An impairment loss in respect of goodwill is not reversed. In respect of other assets, impairment losses recognised in prior periods are assessed at each reporting date for any indications that the loss has decreased or no longer exists. An impairment loss is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount. An impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no impairment loss had been recognised.
 

  Intangible Assets
 

Intangible assets that are acquired by the group, which have finite useful lives, are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

Subsequent expenditure is capitalised only when it increases the future economic benefits embodied in the specific asset to which it relates. All other expenditure, including expenditure on internally generated goodwill and brands, is recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Amortisation for intangible assets with finite useful lives, other than goodwill, is recognised in profit or loss on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives from the date that they are available for use, at the following rate per annum:

  Client lists 20%
   
  Inventories
 

Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less the estimated costs of selling expenses.

The cost of inventories is based on the first-in-first-out principle and includes expenditure incurred in acquiring the inventories and bringing them to their present location and condition.

Costs may also include transfers from equity of any gain or loss on qualifying cash flow hedges of foreign currency purchases of inventories.
 

  Property, Plant and Equipment
 

Items of property, plant and equipment are measured at cost or deemed cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. The cost of self-constructed assets includes the cost of materials, direct labour, any other costs directly attributable to bringing the asset to a working condition for its intended use, and the costs of dismantling and removing the items and restoring the site on which they are located.

Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset.

When parts of an item of property, plant and equipment have different useful lives, they are accounted for as separate items (major components) of property, plant and equipment.

Certain items of property, plant and equipment that had been revalued to fair value on or prior to transition to IFRS, are measured on the basis of deemed cost, being the fair value at the date of transition.

Property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the periods of their estimated useful lives, at the following rates per annum:

  Shopfittings 20%
  Passenger vehicles 20%
  Commercial vehicles 25%
  Computers and related equipment 20% – 33%
  Furniture and fittings 16,67%
  Buildings 3,33%
  Land is not depreciated.  
     
  Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reassessed at each reporting date.
   
 

The cost of replacing part of an item of property, plant and equipment is recognised in the carrying amount of the item if it is probable that the future economic benefits embodied within the part will flow to the group, and its cost can be measured reliably. The carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognised. The day-to-day servicing costs of property, plant and equipment are recognised in profit or loss as incurred.

Gains or losses on the disposal of property, plant and equipment are recognised in profit or loss. The gain or loss is the difference between the net disposal proceeds and the carrying amount of the asset.
 

  Provisions
 

A provision is recognised in the statement of financial position when the group has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and it is probable that an outflow of economic benefits will be required to settle the obligation, and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted to reflect the current best estimate.

Provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the liability.
 

  Revenue Recognition
 

Turnover
Turnover represents the invoiced value of retail sales, excluding intra-group sales and Value Added Tax. Sales are recognised when significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the buyer, there is no continuing management involvement with the goods, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, costs and possible return of goods can be measured reliably and receipt of the future economic benefits is probable.

Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, discounts and rebates.

Interest received
Interest is recognised on a time-proportion basis, taking account of the principal outstanding and the effective rate over the period to maturity, when it is probable that such income will accrue to the group.

Dividends received
Dividends received on equity instruments are recognised when the right to receive payment is established.

Merchants’ commission
Commission income is recognised when the related transaction on which the commission is earned has been concluded.

Club income
Club income is recognised in profit or loss when due.

Insurance income
Insurance income is recognised in profit or loss when due and no further services are required.
 

  Segmental Reporting
 

An operating segment is a component of the group that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, including revenues and expenses that relate to transactions with any of the group’s other components. All operating segments’ operating results are reviewed regularly by the board, identified as the chief operating decision-maker, to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which internal financial information is available.

Segment results that are reported to the board include items directly attributable to a segment, as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable basis. Unallocated items comprise mainly the operating lease liability adjustment and the share-based payments reserve movements.

The group is organised into four reportable operating divisions:

 
  • Retail trading divisions, comprising the @home division, exact!, the Foschini division, the Jewellery division, Markham and the Sports division, retail clothing, jewellery, cosmetics, cellphones, and homeware and furniture;
  • FG Financial Services – manages the group’s in-store credit card programme, as well as handling the group’s financial service products such as Club and associated magazines as well as insurance products;
  • Central and shared services provide services to the trading divisions including, but not limited to, finance and administration, internal audit, information technology, logistics, human resources, facilities management and real estate; and
  • RCS Group, an operationally independent consumer finance business that provides a broad range of financial services under its own brand in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.
 

The group operates solely in the southern African market and accordingly has not presented any geographical information.

Inter-segment pricing is determined on an arm’s legth basis.
 

  Taxation
 

Income tax expense comprises current and deferred tax.

Income tax expense is recognised in profit or loss except to the extent that it relates to a transaction that is recognised directly in equity, in which case it is recognised in equity.

Current tax is the expected taxation payable, calculated on the basis of taxable income for the year, using the tax rates enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting date and any adjustment of taxation payable for previous years.

Deferred taxation is recognised using the liability method, to take into account the effect of temporary differences between the tax base of an asset or liability and its carrying amount. Deferred tax is not recognised for the following temporary differences: the initial recognition of goodwill; the initial recognition of assets and liabilities in a transaction that is not a business combination and that affects neither accounting nor taxable profit; and differences relating to investments in subsidiaries and associates to the extent that they probably will not reverse in the foreseeable future. Deferred tax is measured at the tax rates that are expected to be applied to temporary differences when they reverse, based on the laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting date.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are off-set if there is a legally enforceable right to off-set current tax liabilities and assets, and they relate to income taxes levied by the same tax authority on the same taxable entity, or on different tax entities, but they intend to settle current tax liabilities and assets on a net basis, or their tax assets and liabilities will be realised simultaneously.

Deferred taxation assets are recognised for all deductible temporary differences and assessed losses to the extent that it is probable that taxable profit will be available against which such deductible temporary differences and assessed losses can be utilised. Deferred tax assets are reviewed at each reporting date and are reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that the related tax benefit will be realised.

Secondary taxation on companies is provided in respect of dividend payments or declarations, net of dividends received or receivable and is recognised as a tax charge in the year in which the related dividend is declared and the liability to pay the related dividend is recognised.
 

  Treasury Shares
 

Foschini Limited shares purchased and held by subsidiaries are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction from equity.

Dividends received on treasury shares are eliminated on consolidation.

Gains or losses on disposal of treasury shares are accounted for directly in equity.

Issued and weighted average numbers of shares are reduced by treasury shares for earnings per share purposes.

   
        2010 2009
        Rm Rm
2. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT        
  Land and buildings        
  At deemed cost     259,0 257,1
  Accumulated depreciation     (70,3) (64,2)
  Carrying value at the end of the year     188,7 192,9
  Shopfittings, vehicles, computers, and furniture and fittings        
  At cost     2 253,2 2 112,7
  Accumulated depreciation     (1 446,1) (1 324,3)
  Carrying value at the end of the year     807,1 788,4
  Total        
  At cost/deemed cost     2 512,2 2 369,8
  Accumulated depreciation     (1 516,4) (1 388,5)
  Carrying value at the end of the year     995,8 981,3
           
        Shop-  
        fittings,  
        vehicles,  
        computers,  
        and  
      Land and furniture  
  Analysis of movements   buildings and fittings Total
  Carrying value at the beginning of the year   192,9 788,4 981,3
  Additions   1,9 287,7 289,6
  Disposals   (11,0) (11,0)
  Depreciation   (6,1) (258,0) (264,1)
  Carrying value at the end of the year   188,7 807,1 995,8
  None of the group’s assets are in any way encumbered.
           
  Registers of the land and buildings are available for inspection at the head office of the company at Parow East.
           
        2010 2009
        Rm Rm
3. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS        
  Goodwill        
  At cost     40,6 40,6
  Accumulated impairment losses    
  Carrying value at the end of the year     40,6 40,6
  Intangible asset on acquisition of Instinct brand        
  At cost     1,6 1,6
  Accumulated amortisation    
  Carrying value at the end of the year     1,6 1,6
  Intangible asset on acquisition of client lists        
  At cost     6,5 6,4
  Accumulated amortisation     (5,5) (5,4)
  Carrying value at the end of the year     1,0 1,0
  Total        
  At cost     48,7 48,6
  Accumulated impairment losses/amortisation     (5,5) (5,4)
  Carrying value at the end of the year     43,2 43,2
           
  Analysis of movements Goodwill Intangible
asset on
acquisition of
Instinct brand
Intangible
asset on
acquisition of
client lists
Total
  Carrying value at the beginning of the year 40,6 1,6 1,0 43,2
  Additions 0,1 0,1
  Impairment losses/amortisation (0,1) (0,1)
  Carrying value at the end of the year 40,6 1,6 1,0 43,2
 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired through business combinations.

The Instinct brand intangible asset represents registered rights to the exclusive use of certain trademarks and brand names.

The client lists are name lists purchased by the RCS Group which are used to invite individuals to apply for loans.

Goodwill is tested annually for impairment and as soon as there is an indication of impairment.

           
        2010 2009
        Rm Rm
  Impairment testing of indefinite life goodwill        
  Goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to four individual cash-generating units as follows:    
  Totalsports     9,3 9,3
  RCS Personal Finance     17,7 17,7
  Massdiscounters credit business     7,5 7,5
  Effective Intelligence     6,1 6,1
        40,6 40,6
  The recoverable amount of all cash-generating units has been determined based on a value-in-use calculation, using cash flow projections which cover a three-year period. The cash flows have been discounted at a rate of 10%.    
           
  The following significant assumptions have been applied when reviewing the goodwill impairment:    
  asset values were based on the carrying amounts for the financial period;    
  future expected profits were estimated using historical information and approved budgets;    
  Totalsports’ sales growths and gross margins were based on historical performance, while costs were assumed to grow in line with expansion and expectation of inflation;    
  RCS Personal Finance projections were based on historical performance, as well as anticipated growth in advances and expectations of future interest rates;    
  Massdiscounters’ receivables projections were based on historical performance as well as anticipated book growth and expectations of future interest rates; and    
  Effective Intelligence’s sales growths and gross margins were based on historical performance, while costs were assumed to grow in line with inflation.    
             
4. PREFERENCE SHARE INVESTMENT    
  Loans and receivables    
  Cumulative preference shares 200,0 200,0
 

Comprises an investment of R200 million, redeemable from 25 August 2011, with dividends payable biannually on 15 December and 15 June.

This investment earns dividends at a rate of 63% of prime compounded semi-annually.

The group’s management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23.

   
           
5. STAFF LOANS HOUSING    
  Loans and receivables    
  Staff housing loans 1,2 1,4
  Deduct amount to be repaid within one year, included in other receivables and prepayments 0,3 0,2
          0,9 1,2
 

Housing loans made to employees are secured by mortgage bonds, bear interest at varying rates linked to prime, and are repayable over varying periods, not exceeding 20 years.

The group’s management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23.

             
6. RCS GROUP PRIVATE CARD RECEIVABLES    
  Loans and receivables    
  RCS Group private label card receivables 1 773,5 1 484,4
  Deduct amount to be repaid within one year, included in current assets 1 494,1 1 051,1
          279,4 433,3
 

RCS Group private label card receivables comprise a number of individual unsecured revolving card accounts, which attract interest at variable rates as per the National Credit Act.

The effective interest rate on these receivables for the year under review is 26,9% (2009: 32,3%).

The amounts are repayable over periods not exceeding two years.

The group’s management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23.

   
       
7. RCS GROUP LOAN RECEIVABLES    
  Loans and receivables    
  RCS Group loan receivables 857,3 988,2
  Deduct amount to be repaid within one year, included in current assets 54,9 101,8
    802,4 886,4
  RCS Group loan receivables comprise a number of individual unsecured loans. The loans bear interest at fixed rates determined on the initial advance of the loan based on the risk profile of the customer. The effective rate of interest earned during the year under review is 33,8% (2009: 33,9%). These loans are repayable over periods not exceeding five years.    
       
  The group’s management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23.    
             
8. PARTICIPATION IN EXPORT PARTNERSHIPS    
  Loans and receivables    
  Participation in export partnership 85,0 94,7
  Deduct amount to be repaid within one year, included in current assets 10,6 6,9
          74,4 87,8
  Certain subsidiary companies participated in various export partnerships, whose business was the purchase and export sale of containers. The partnerships bought and sold the containers in terms of long-term suspensive purchase and credit sale agreements respectively, with repayment terms usually over a 10- to 15-year period.
             
  The group’s management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23.
       
9. DEFERRED TAXATION    
  Balance at 1 April 10,6 18,0
  Prior year (over) under provision (6,4) 2,2
  Rate change 0,1
  Amounts recognised directly in equity    
    Consolidation of associate not previously recognised 1,3
    Foreign currency and financial instrument reserve movements (2,8) 9,1
  Current year movement in temporary differences    
    Secondary taxation on companies 2,4
    Operating leases 27,2 (29,0)
    Working capital allowances (6,4) (8,5)
    Capital allowances 0,6 (1,7)
    Restraint of trade payments (2,0) (2,8)
    Export partnerships (refer note 8) 10,3 6,6
    Assessed loss (14,5) 15,4
  At 31 March 19,1 10,6
  Arising as a result of:    
  Deferred tax assets    
    Foreign currency and financial instrument reserve movements 9,1
    Operating leases 38,3 11,1
    Secondary taxation on companies 2,4
    Working capital allowances 114,5 118,0
    Capital allowances 2,6
    Restraint of trade payments 2,2 4,2
    Trademarks 0,1 0,1
    Assessed loss 0,9 15,4
  Deferred taxation asset 158,4 160,5
  Deferred tax liability    
    Capital allowances (37,1) (47,4)
    Working capital allowances (6,5) (3,1)
    Foreign currency and financial instrument reserve movements (6,6)
    Export partnerships (refer note 8) (89,1) (99,4)
  Deferred taxation liability (139,3) (149,9)
  Total deferred taxation 19,1 10,6
  In the event that the total available distributable reserves of R5 558,8 (2009: R5 083,2) million were declared as a dividend to shareholders the related secondary taxation on companies would amount to R483,1 (2009: R462,1) million.
             
10. INVENTORY    
  Merchandise 1 355,0 1 433,0
  Raw materials 59,2 55,2
  Goods in transit 59,9 12,9
  Shopfitting stock 14,8 18,1
  Consumables 4,9 5,7
          1 493,8 1 524,9
  Inventory write-downs included above 89,4 79,2

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