NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
for the years ended 31 March
| Foschini Limited and it's subsidiaries | ||
| 1. | ACCOUNTING POLICIES | |
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| 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 financial statements were authorised for issue by the directors on 21 June 2010. Basis of Measurement
Functional and Presentation Currency |
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| Significant Judgements | ||
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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
Inventory valuation
Other |
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| Significant Accounting Policies | ||
| The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below: | ||
| Basis of Consolidation | ||
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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 SPEs 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 groups investment includes goodwill identified on acquisition, net of any accumulated impairment losses. The consolidated financial statements include the groups 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 groups 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 groups 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 companys financial statements measure investments in subsidiaries at cost. |
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| Cost of Turnover | ||
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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. |
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| 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. | ||
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Other long-term employee benefits
The groups 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
Defined contribution plans
Defined benefit plans 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
Share-based payment transactions |
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| Expenses | ||
Interest expense
Operating lease payments
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. |
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| Finance Lease Payments | ||
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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. |
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| Financial Instruments | ||
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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 Initial measurement Cash Available-for-sale financial assets Loans and receivables Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 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
Derivative financial instruments 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
Preference share capital
Offset |
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| Foreign Currencies | ||
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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 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
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. |
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| Goodwill | ||
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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 groups 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Impairment of Assets | ||
Financial assets 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 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. |
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| 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: |
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| 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. |
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| 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: |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Revenue Recognition | ||
Turnover Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, net of returns and allowances, discounts and rebates. Interest received Dividends received Merchants’ commission Club income Insurance income |
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| 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: |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 2010 | 2009 | |||||
| Rm | Rm | |||||
| 2. | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT | |||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| computers, | ||||||
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| 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 groups 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 | ||
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 | |||||
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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 groups management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23. |
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| 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 | |||||
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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 groups management of and exposure to credit and market risk is disclosed in notes 22 and 23. |
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| 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 groups 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 | ||||


