EX-1 2 a04-5140_2ex1.htm EX-1

Exhibit 1

 

DURBAN ROODEPOORT DEEP, LIMITED

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)

Registration No.1895/000926/06

ARBN 086 277616

JSE trading symbol: DUR

ISIN Code: ZAE 000015079

Issuer code: DUSM

NASDAQ trading symbol: DROOY

 

REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS FOR THE 3rd QUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 2004 OF THE 2004 FINANCIAL YEAR

 

Group Results

(Unaudited)

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

Cash operating profit up 35% (38% in Rand terms)

DRD delivers on growth despite flat Rand gold price

Healthy balance sheet ratios

North West Operation returns to profit

Australasian cash operating costs at US$208 per ounce

 

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gold production (attributable)

oz

 

240 758

 

237 307

 

676 558

 

 

kg

 

7 488

 

7 381

 

21 043

 

Cash operating costs

US$/oz

 

318

 

330

 

340

 

 

R/kg

 

69 329

 

71 766

 

76 268

 

Gold price received

US$/oz

 

406

 

396

 

390

 

 

R/kg

 

88 577

 

86 032

 

87 118

 

Net profit/(loss) – US Gaap 

US$m

 

9.7

 

(1.4

)

(13.5

)

 

R m

 

64.7

 

(7.1

)

(104.5

)

Capital expenditure

US$m

 

5.9

 

8.1

 

18.7

 

 

R m

 

39.9

 

55.4

 

130.3

 

 

STOCK

 

ISSUED CAPITAL

 

231 998 228 ordinary no par value shares

5 000 000 cumulative preference shares

Total ordinary no par value shares issued and committed: 256 507 828

 

STOCK TRADED

 

JSE

 

ASX

 

NASDAQ

 

FRANKFURT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avg. volume for the quarter per day (000)

 

119

 

6

 

4 869

 

143

 

% of issued stock traded (annualised)

 

13

%

1

%

548

%

16

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Price

- High

 

R

28.00

 

A$

5.20

 

USD

4.10

 

Euro

3.16

 

 

- Low

 

R

20.00

 

A$

4.00

 

USD

2.98

 

Euro

2.46

 

 

- Close

 

R

21.62

 

A$

4.39

 

USD

3.51

 

Euro

2.81

 

 

ADDRESS DETAILS

 

REGISTERED OFFICE :

 

TRANSFER SECRETARIES :

45 Empire Road, Parktown,

 

Ultra Registrars (Pty) Ltd,

South Africa

 

PO Box 4844,

PO Box 390,

 

Johannesburg 2000,

Maraisburg 1700,

 

South Africa

South Africa

 

 

 



 

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRARS :

 

DEPOSITORY BANK :

St. James’ Corporate Services Ltd,

 

American Depository Receipts,

6 St. James’ Place,

 

The Bank of New York,

London

 

Shareholders Relations Department,

SW IA INP

 

101 Barclay Street,

 

 

New York, NY 10296

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Some of the information in this release may contain projections or other forward looking statements regarding future events or other future financial performance, including statements regarding the Blyvoor operation reaching full capacity, the success of DRD’s takeover bid of Emperor Mines Limited and its strategy, if its bid is successful, to grow Emperor’s operations and for DRD’s operations to experience continued growth.  We wish to caution you that these forward-looking statements are not guarantees or predictions of future performance, and involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond our control and which may cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements contained in this release.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed in the sections entitled ‘Risk Factors’ included in our annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2003, which we filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on 30 December 2003 and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or release results of any of these projections or forward looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unexpected results.

 

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

 

Dear shareholder

 

Gold reached another high during the quarter under review, touching US$432.75 per ounce on 22 March 2004, on the back of the continued economic and geopolitical uncertainty that we highlighted in our previous quarterly report. Our belief in the gold price is underpinned by these events, with the current erratic behaviour of the metal symptomatic of these global pressures. Quarter on quarter, the average Dollar gold price received was 2.5% higher at US$406 per ounce and the Rand gold price was 3% higher at R88 577 per kilogram. Gold production for the quarter was steady at 240 758 ounces (previous quarter: 237 307 ounces). The Australasian operations delivered 73 014 ounces, representing an increase of 7.5% quarter on quarter. Overall, the South African operations continued to deliver, with the turnaround at the North West Operations demonstrating sustainability.

 

Cash operating profit increased by a respectable 35% (38% in Rand terms) to US$19.1 million (R130.4 million) from US$14.1 million (R94.7 million) in the previous quarter. At the South African operations, cash operating profit doubled to US$4.6 million (R32.0 million) and at the Australasian operations increased by 23% to US$14.5 million (R98.4 million) quarter on quarter.

 

Unit cash operating costs continued to improve quarter on quarter reducing by 3.6% to US$318 per ounce and 3.4% to R69 329 per kilogram.

 

South African operations

 

The North West Operations returned to profitability during the quarter for the first time since the December 2002 quarter. Cash operating profit was US$4.3 million (R28.9 million) compared to a cash operating loss in the previous quarter of US$0.5 million (R3.9 million). Gold production has been over 900 kilograms (28 900 ounces) per month and average cash operating costs were US$357 per ounce (R77 859 per kilogram) for the quarter. This result reflects the sustainability of the turnaround since completing the 60-day review and subsequent restructuring in September 2003.

 



 

The Blyvoor operation reported a decline in profit due to a reduction in grade and a slow start up during the commissioning phase of the slimes dam project. The grade profile has been corrected through the implementation of various operational initiatives, including a ground breaking incentive scheme reached with rock drill operators. The re-balancing of the slimes dam project has been completed with gold output expected to reach full capacity by the end of the current quarter. Average cash operating costs for the quarter were US$398 per ounce (R86 855 per kilogram).

 

Overall, the South African operations produced 144 775 ounces (previous quarter: 145 677 ounces). Average cash operating costs were US$373 per ounce or R81 398 per kilogram compared to the previous quarter of US$376 per ounce or R81 697 per kilogram. This generated a cash operating profit of US$4.6 million (R32.0 million) compared to the previous quarter’s US$2.3 million (R15.4 million).

 

Australasian operations

 

Tolukuma continues to deliver outstanding results, with production in excess of 7 000 ounces per month for thirteen consecutive months. Cash operating costs for the quarter were US$254 per ounce (R55 348 per kilogram). Production for the quarter was marginally lower at 21 509 ounces compared to 21 767 in the previous quarter, however there has been a dramatic increase in exploration activity. A further outcrop of the Zine vein has been identified containing a resource of nearly 50 000 ounces. Capital expenditure of US$1.2 million was spent on mobile plant and equipment, the Milaihamba project and exploration.

 

The Porgera Joint Venture continued to deliver strong results with a 12% increase in gold produced to 51 505 ounces from 46 136 ounces in the previous quarter. Porgera was DRD’s lowest-cost producer for the quarter, with unit cash operating costs down by 15% to US$189 per ounce (R41 245 per kilogram). The offer to sell 25% of DRD’s 20% stake in the Porgera Joint Venture to the community-based Mineral Resources Enga (MRE), the local landowners, will not proceed, after a number of conditions precedent for the transaction were not fulfilled.

 

The Australasian operations (excluding the 19.78% share of Emperor Mines Limited) accounted for 73 014 ounces of quarterly production or just under one third of DRD’s production. Average cash operating costs were US$208 per ounce (US$232 per ounce in the previous quarter) or R45 400 per kilogram (R50 460 per kilogram in the previous quarter). Cash operating profit increased by 23% to US$14.5 million (R98.4 million) for the quarter. During the quarter, DRD launched a takeover bid for the remaining 80.22% of Emperor Mines Limited. The offer is valued at AUS$105 million and has been priced at a ratio of one DRD share for five Emperor shares. The implied premium on the day of the announcement was 32% over the closing Emperor share price of the previous business day. The offer closes (unless extended) on 14 May 2004 (7 pm Sydney time). This acquisition is in line with our stated strategy is to initially grow the Australasian operations to 100 000 ounces of quarterly production at an average cash operating cost below US$250 per ounce.

 

Crown/ERPM Joint Venture

 

DRD has a 40% interest in these entities, and manages and operates them on behalf of the shareholders. Attributable production decreased marginally to 22 969 ounces (previous quarter: 23 727 ounces) at an average cash operating cost of US$385 per ounce (R83 994 per kilogram). Capital expenditure for the quarter of US$4.9 million (R33.4 million) - primarily funded by a loan from the Industrial Development Corporation - was directed towards ERPM’s Cason Dump reclamation project and the new pumping facility at the Far East Vertical shaft. On 23 April, Crown Gold Recoveries, the holding company of Crown and ERPM, announced that it was reassessing the viability of ERPM’s underground operations, primarily as a result of the impact of the strong Rand.

 



 

Capital raising

 

During the quarter, Investec Bank (Mauritius) Limited exercised an option to acquire 10.2 million new DRD ordinary shares at a 4.5% discount to the 10-day weighted average share price. A total of R217.4 million (US$32.4 million) was raised. Part of the proceeds were used to close out 180 000 ounces or 57% of the remaining 315 000 ounces under the Eskom “gold for electricity” contract. The balance of 135 000 ounces covers the period January 2005 to September 2005.

 

An amount of US$2.0 million was invested to acquire the controlling stake in one of the Internet-based gold marketing company GoldMoney.com’s group of companies, which translates into an indirect 14% stake in GoldMoney.com.

 

Financial

 

Profit before taxation has increased from breakeven in the previous quarter to US$10.7 million. Basic profit per share rose to 4.2 US cents per share. Stockholder’s equity has increased to US$135.7 million (R861.6 million) from US$85.6 million (R570.5 million) in the previous quarter. With the current ratio at 1.09 and the interest-bearing debt (including the convertible bond) to stockholders’ equity down from 82% the previous quarter to 52% this quarter, the balance sheet continues to improve.

 

Cash and cash equivalents doubled from US$21.9 million (R145.4 million) to US$47.9 million (R304.4 million), quarter on quarter. Net cash inflow from operating activities after changes in working capital was US$21.8 million (R147.9 million) in the current quarter compared to US$1.5 million (R10.1 million) in the previous quarter.

 

Outlook

 

Every operation in the DRD stable has now been the subject of a successful turnaround. By recording continued growth in the face of a flat gold price and a strong Rand, our management has shown that, when this is combined with a focussed acquisition strategy, there is scope for adding further value to a mature asset portfolio. We believe that we will continue to find opportunities to drive this growth further.

 

Our balance of margin on current ounces of production and leverage on increasing reserve life has now been established. A weakening of the South African Rand would be helpful for the margin, but we believe that it is no longer a pre-requisite to sustaining our gold production.

 

MARK WELLESLEY-WOOD

 

IAN MURRAY

Executive Chairman

 

Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

28 April 2004

 

 

 

Incorporating the results of all Durban Roodepoort Deep, Limited subsidiaries, including Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company Limited, Buffelsfontein Gold Mines Limited, West Witwatersrand Gold Holdings Limited, Hartebeestfontein Gold Mine (a division of Buffelsfontein Gold Mines Limited), Tolukuma Gold Mines Limited, 20% of the Porgera Joint Venture, and DRD Australasia on a consolidated basis.

 

The results of Crown Gold Recoveries (Pty) Ltd, which include the East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited, are accounted for on the equity basis.

 

The financial statements below are prepared on the historical cost basis and in accordance with South African Statements of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (SA GAAP). The accounting policies are, in all material respects, consistent with the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2003.

 



 

GROUP INCOME STATEMENTS - SA GAAP

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(R m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Gold revenue

 

600.0

 

571.5

 

1 639.0

 

Cash operating costs

 

(469.6

)

(476.8

)

(1 434.9

)

Cash operating profit

 

130.4

 

94.7

 

204.1

 

Other expenses - net

 

(31.6

)

(23.5

)

(76.0

)

Business development

 

(1.9

)

(1.1

)

(4.5

)

Care and maintenance costs

 

(1.6

)

(2.2

)

(6.3

)

Cash profit from operations

 

95.3

 

67.9

 

117.3

 

Retrenchment costs

 

(10.7

)

(5.3

)

(55.5

)

Investment income

 

8.1

 

11.4

 

31.2

 

Interest paid

 

(12.5

)

(13.0

)

(39.1

)

Net cash operating profit

 

80.2

 

61.0

 

53.9

 

Rehabilitation

 

(3.7

)

(2.9

)

(9.3

)

Depreciation

 

(50.5

)

(41.5

)

(119.0

)

Loss on derivative instruments

 

16.8

 

(1.9

)

10.3

 

Gold in process

 

20.6

 

(6.6

)

5.1

 

Profit/(loss)before taxation

 

63.4

 

8.1

 

(59.0

)

Taxation

 

(15.4

)

(4.6

)

(20.0

)

Deferred taxation benefit

 

(9.4

)

5.0

 

79.6

 

Profit after taxation

 

38.6

 

8.5

 

0.6

 

Exceptional items

 

14.9

 

 

15.6

 

Net profit

 

53.5

 

8.5

 

16.2

 

Headline earnings per share-cents

 

17.0

 

3.9

 

0.2

 

Basic earnings per share-cents

 

23.5

 

4.0

 

7.6

 

Calculated on the weighted average ordinary shares issued of :

 

227 024 097

 

216 388 899

 

211 481 242

 

Diluted headline earnings/(loss) per share-cents

 

11.7

 

(0.4

)

(6.5

)

Diluted basic earnings/(loss) per share-cents

 

17.7

 

(0.4

)

0.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECONCILIATION OF HEADLINE EARNINGS (R million)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net profit per income statement

 

53.5

 

8.5

 

16.2

 

Add: Asset and investment impairment

 

20.6

 

 

20.6

 

Less: Reversal of asset impairment

 

(35.5

)

 

(36.2

)

Headline earnings

 

38.6

 

8.5

 

0.6

 

 

GROUP BALANCE SHEETS - SA GAAP

ABRIDGED

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

(R m)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

Quarter
Dec 2003

 

Employment of Capital

 

 

 

 

 

Net mining assets

 

1 041.1

 

1048.5

 

Investments

 

167.4

 

154.7

 

Environmental Trust funds

 

138.7

 

137.6

 

Deferred mining and income taxes

 

368.0

 

372.0

 

Other non-current assets

 

204.2

 

191.4

 

Current assets

 

526.9

 

384.6

 

Inventories

 

107.0

 

111.8

 

Trade and other receivables

 

115.5

 

127.4

 

Cash and equivalents

 

304.4

 

145.4

 

 

 

2 446.3

 

2 288.8

 

Capital employed

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

1 331.8

 

1 092.6

 

Borrowings

 

319.9

 

331.6

 

Derivative instruments (Eskom)

 

95.4

 

230.1

 

Rehabilitation

 

215.9

 

214.1

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

88.0

 

71.5

 

Current liabilities

 

395.3

 

348.9

 

Trade and other payables

 

352.6

 

305.8

 

Current portion of borrowings

 

42.7

 

43.1

 

 

 

2 446.3

 

2 288.8

 

 



 

CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ INTEREST - SA GAAP

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(R m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Shareholders’ interest at the beginning of the period

 

1 092.6

 

891.2

 

456.1

 

Share capital issued

 

220.2

 

161.0

 

864.6

 

- for acquisition finance and cash

 

217.4

 

162.1

 

862.4

 

- for share options exercised and costs

 

2.8

 

(0.3

)

3.2

 

- for equity portion of convertible note

 

 

(0.8

)

(1.0

)

Movement in retained income

 

53.5

 

8.5

 

16.2

 

Currency adjustments and other

 

(34.5

)

31.9

 

(5.1

)

Shareholders’ interest at the end of the period

 

1 331.8

 

1 092.6

 

1 331.8

 

 

GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENTS - SA GAAP

ABRIDGED

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(R m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Net cash in flow from operating activities before working capital changes

 

52.2

 

44.9

 

8.6

 

Working capital changes

 

95.7

 

(34.8

)

101.5

 

Net cash out flow from investing activities

 

(53.7

)

(565.7

)

(608.9

)

Net cash in flow from financing activities

 

69.4

 

104.2

 

500.8

 

Increase/(decrease)in cash & equivalents

 

163.6

 

(451.4

)

2.0

 

Translation adjustment

 

(4.6

)

(14.8

)

(29.4

)

Opening cash and equivalents

 

145.4

 

611.6

 

331.8

 

Closing cash and equivalents

 

304.4

 

145.4

 

304.4

 

 

Incorporating the results of all Durban Roodepoort Deep, Limited subsidiaries, including Blyvooruitzicht Gold Mining Company Limited, Buffelsfontein Gold Mines Limited, West Witwatersrand Gold Holdings Limited, Hartebeestfontein Gold Mine (a division of Buffelsfontein Gold Mines Limited), Tolukuma Gold Mines Limited, 20% of the Porgera Joint Venture, and DRD Australasia on a consolidated basis.

 

The results of Crown Gold Recoveries (Pty) Ltd, which include the East Rand Proprietary Mines Limited, are accounted for on the equity basis.

 

The financial statements below are prepared in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (US GAAP). The accounting policies are, in all material respects, consistent with the annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2003.

 



 

GROUP INCOME STATEMENTS - US GAAP

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(R m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales (Gold revenue)

 

600.0

 

571.5

 

1 639.0

 

Cost and expenses

 

(470.7

)

(502.9

)

(1 482.7

)

Production costs

 

(487.6

)

(493.4

)

(1 478.5

)

Movement in gold in process

 

20.6

 

(6.6

)

5.1

 

Movement in rehabilitation provision

 

(3.7

)

(2.9

)

(9.3

)

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(24.9)

 

(39.0

)

(136.6

)

Impairment of assets

 

(8.3

)

 

(7.6

)

Employment termination costs

 

(10.7)

 

(5.3

)

(55.5

)

Management and consulting fees

 

(3.1)

 

(3.4

)

(9.9

)

Profit/(loss) on derivative instruments

 

19.2

 

10.2

 

(0.3

)

Administration and general charges

 

(21.9

)

(23.2

)

(59.9

)

Stock based compensation costs

 

(4.2

)

(4.0

)

(11.8

)

Administration and general charges

 

(17.7

)

(19.2

)

(48.1

)

Net operating income/(loss)

 

79.6

 

7.9

 

(113.5

)

Non-operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividends

 

8.1

 

11.4

 

31.2

 

Other income

 

3.1

 

3.4

 

12.7

 

Finance cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(19.0

)

(22.1

)

(58.3

)

Profit/(loss) before taxation and other items

 

71.8

 

0.6

 

(127.9

)

Income and mining tax expense (15.4)

 

(4.6

)

(20.0

)

 

 

Deferred taxation benefit/(expense)

 

8.3

 

(3.1

)

43.4

 

Net profit/(loss) applicable to stockholders

 

64.7

 

(7.1

)

(104.5

)

Basic profit/(loss)per share (cents)

 

28.5

 

(3.3

)

(49.4

)

Diluted profit/(loss) per share (cents)

 

22.3

 

(3.3

)

(50.8

)

 

US/SA GAAP RECONCILIATION

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(R m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Net profit/(loss) determined under US GAAP

 

64.7

 

(7.1

)

(104.5

)

Adjusted for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial instruments

 

(0.5

)

4.9

 

(0.8

)

Depreciation of mineral rights and assets

 

(2.8

)

(2.8

)

39.7

 

Accounting for business combinations

 

0.3

 

0.3

 

1.0

 

Stock based compensation costs

 

4.2

 

4.0

 

11.8

 

Fair value adjustment on investments

 

5.3

 

1.1

 

32.8

 

Deferred taxation on adjustments

 

(17.7

)

8.1

 

36.2

 

Effect of US GAAP adjustments

 

(11.2

)

15.6

 

120.7

 

Net profit determined under SA GAAP

 

53.5

 

8.5

 

16.2

 

 



 

GROUP BALANCE SHEETS - US GAAP

ABRIDGED

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

(R m)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

Quarter
Dec 2003

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

526.9

 

384.6

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

304.4

 

145.4

 

Receivables

 

115.5

 

127.4

 

Inventories

 

107.0

 

111.8

 

Mining assets

 

1 067.0

 

1 048.7

 

Cost

 

3 050.8

 

3 064.0

 

Accumulated depreciation & amortization

 

(1 983.8

)

(2 015.3

)

Other assets

 

510.3

 

483.8

 

Deferred income and mining tax

 

 

-Non-

 

current assets

 

510.3

 

483.8

 

Total assets

 

2 104.2

 

1 917.1

 

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

483.3

 

420.4

 

Bank overdraft

 

36.2

 

22.3

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

404.4

 

355.0

 

Short-term portion of long-term loans

 

42.7

 

43.1

 

Long-term loans

 

20.0

 

23.4

 

Convertible loan note

 

383.9

 

400.3

 

Derivative instruments (Eskom)

 

95.4

 

230.1

 

Deferred income and mining tax

 

44.1

 

58.3

 

Provision-environmental rehabilitation

 

215.9

 

214.1

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

861.6

 

570.5

 

Authorised

 

 

 

 

 

300 000 000 ordinary no par value shares

 

 

 

 

 

5 000 000 cumulative preference shares

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

231 998 228 ordinary no par value shares

 

 

 

 

 

5 000 000 cumulative preference shares

 

 

 

 

 

Stated capital and share premium

 

3 066.5

 

2 846.3

 

Additional paid in capital

 

98.5

 

94.3

 

Cumulative preference shares

 

0.5

 

0.5

 

Accumulated loss

 

(2 359.4

)

(2 424.1

)

Other comprehensive income

 

55.5

 

53.5

 

Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity

 

2 104.2

 

1 917.1

 

 

CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - US GAAP

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(R m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Stockholders’ equity at the beginning of the period

 

570.5

 

376.9

 

39.1

 

Share capital issued

 

224.4

 

165.8

 

877.4

 

- for acquisition finance and cash

 

217.4

 

162.1

 

862.4

 

- for share options exercised & issue expenses

 

2.8

 

(0.3

)

3.2

 

- for stock based compensation  4.2

 

4.0

 

11.8

 

 

 

Movement in retained income

 

66.7

 

27.8

 

(54.9

)

- profit/(loss) applicable to stockholders

 

64.7

 

(7.1

)

(104.5

)

- mark-to-market on investments 1.7

 

(4.3

)

20.6

 

 

 

- foreign currency adjustments and other

 

0.3

 

39.2

 

29.0

 

Stockholders’ equity at the end of the period

 

861.6

 

570.5

 

861.6

 

 



 

GROUP INCOME STATEMENTS - US GAAP

FINANCIAL RESULTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(US$ m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product sales (Gold revenue)

 

88.4

 

84.7

 

235.9

 

Cost and expenses

 

(69.4

)

(74.5

)

(212.3

)

Production costs

 

(71.9

)

(73.0

)

(211.7

)

Movement in gold in process

 

3.0

 

(1.1

)

0.7

 

Movement in rehabilitation provision

 

(0.5

)

(0.4

)

(1.3

)

Other operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(3.6

)

(5.7

)

(19.0

)

Impairment of assets

 

(1.2

)

 

(1.1

)

Employment termination costs

 

(1.6

)

(0.8

)

(7.8

)

Management and consulting fees

 

(0.4

)

(0.5

)

(1.4

)

Profit/(loss) on derivative instruments

 

2.9

 

(0.2

)

(0.1

)

Administration and general charges

 

(3.3

)

(2.3

)

(8.7

)

Stock based compensation costs

 

(0.6

)

(0.6

)

(1.7

)

Administration and general charges

 

(2.7

)

(1.7

)

(7.0

)

Net operating income/(loss)

 

11.8

 

0.7

 

(14.5

)

Non-operating income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and dividends

 

1.2

 

1.7

 

4.5

 

Other income

 

0.5

 

0.5

 

1.8

 

Finance cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(2.8

)

(3.3

)

(8.4

)

Profit/(loss) before taxation and other items

 

10.7

 

(0.4

)

(16.6

)

Income and mining tax expense

 

(2.2

)

(0.7

)

(2.9

)

Deferred taxation benefit/(expense)

 

1.2

 

(0.3

)

6.0

 

Net loss applicable to stockholders

 

9.7

 

(1.4

)

(13.5

)

Basic profit/(loss) per share (cents)

 

4.2

 

(0.7

)

(6.4

)

Diluted profit/(loss) per share (cents)

 

3.2

 

(0.7

)

(6.7

)

 

GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

ABRIDGED

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(US$ m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Net cash generated from operating activities

 

7.7

 

6.6

 

2.4

 

Working capital changes

 

14.1

 

(5.1

)

14.5

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(7.9

)

(83.6

)

(90.1

)

Net cash generated from financing activities

 

10.2

 

15.4

 

69.6

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash & equivalents

 

24.1

 

(66.7

)

(3.6

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

1.9

 

3.1

 

7.1

 

Cash and equivalents at beginning of period

 

21.9

 

85.5

 

44.4

 

Cash and equivalents at end of period

 

47.9

 

21.9

 

47.9

 

 



 

GROUP BALANCE SHEETS - US GAAP

ABRIDGED

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

(US$ m)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

Quarter
Dec 2003

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

82.9

 

57.9

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

47.9

 

21.9

 

Receivables

 

18.2

 

19.2

 

Inventories

 

16.8

 

16.8

 

Mining assets

 

168.0

 

157.6

 

Cost

 

480.3

 

460.6

 

Accumulated depreciation & amortization

 

(312.3

)

(303.0

)

Other assets

 

80.3

 

72.7

 

Deferred income and mining tax

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

80.3

 

72.7

 

Total assets

 

331.2

 

288.2

 

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

76.1

 

63.3

 

Bank overdraft

 

5.7

 

3.4

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

63.7

 

53.4

 

Short-term portion of long-term loans

 

6.7

 

6.5

 

Long-term loans

 

3.1

 

3.5

 

Convertible loan note

 

60.4

 

60.2

 

Derivative instruments (Eskom)

 

15.0

 

34.6

 

Deferred income and mining tax

 

6.9

 

8.8

 

Provision-environmental rehabilitation

 

34.0

 

32.2

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

135.7

 

85.6

 

Authorised

 

 

 

 

 

300 000 000 ordinary no par value shares

 

 

 

 

 

5 000 000 cumulative preference shares

 

 

 

 

 

Issued

 

 

 

 

 

231 998 228 ordinary no par value shares

 

 

 

 

 

5 000 000 cumulative preference shares

 

 

 

 

 

Stated capital and share premium

 

481.0

 

448.3

 

Additional paid in capital

 

39.4

 

38.8

 

Cumulative preference shares

 

0.1

 

0.1

 

Accumulated loss

 

(353.9

)

(363.6

)

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

 

(30.9

)

(38.0

)

Total liabilities & stockholders’ equity

 

331.2

 

288.2

 

 

CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - US GAAP

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

(US$ m)
Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

Stockholders’ equity at the beginning of the period

 

85.6

 

53.8

 

5.2

 

Share capital issued

 

33.3

 

24.6

 

122.4

 

- for acquisition finance and cash

 

32.4

 

24.0

 

120.2

 

- for share options exercised & issue expenses

 

0.3

 

 

0.5

 

- for stock based compensation

 

0.6

 

0.6

 

1.7

 

Movement in retained income

 

16.8

 

7.2

 

8.1

 

- profit/(loss) applicable to stockholders

 

9.7

 

(1.4

)

(13.5

)

- mark-to-market on investments

 

0.3

 

(0.7

)

3.2

 

- foreign currency adjustments and other

 

6.8

 

9.3

 

18.4

 

Stockholders’ equity at the end of the period

 

135.7

 

85.6

 

135.7

 

 

NON-US GAAP FINANCIAL DATA

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash cost per ounce

 

318

 

330

 

340

 

Total cost per ounce

 

357

 

398

 

417

 

 

Total Costs and Cash Costs

 

Total costs is a non-U.S. GAAP measurement that represents the full amount of costs incurred and represents the difference between revenues from gold bullion and related by-products delivered to refineries and profits or losses before taxation and includes the effects of any changes in accounting policy.

 



 

Total costs per ounce are calculated by dividing total costs by ounces of gold produced.

 

Cash costs are costs incurred directly in the production of gold and include labor costs, contractor and other related costs, inventory costs and electricity costs. Although described as “cash” costs, this measure is computed under the accrual method of accounting required under U.S. GAAP, but excludes certain non-cash amounts, such as depletion, depreciation and amortization, which are required to be included in measures computed under U.S. GAAP. Cash costs have been calculated on a consistent basis for all periods presented.

 

Cash costs should not be considered by investors as an alternative to net operating income or net profit applicable to common stockholders or as an alternative to other U.S. GAAP measures and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. However, we believe that cash costs and cash costs per ounce are useful indicators to investors and management of the performance of individual mines and our operations as a whole, as they provide:

 

                                          an indication of a mine’s profitability and efficiency;

 

                                          the trend in costs as the mine matures;

 

                                          a measure of a mine’s gross margin per ounce, by comparison of the cash costs per ounce by mine to the price of gold;

 

                                          an internal benchmark of performance to allow for comparison against other mines; and

 

                                          a basis for benchmarking against other mining companies with similar assets.

 

During the annual planning process, cash cost per ounce targets are set for each month by our board of directors. These targets are adjusted for changes in exchange rates on a monthly basis. Variances are analyzed monthly, taking into account volume changes, production and labor efficiencies, price variances and changes of scope. For negative variances, a plan of action is agreed upon by management to address the situation.

 

The following table lists the components of cash costs for each of the years set forth below:

 

Costs

 

Quarter
Mar 2004

 

Quarter
Dec 2003

 

9 months to
Mar 2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Labor

 

50

%

48

%

50

%

Contractor Services

 

21

%

21

%

19

%

Inventory

 

20

%

21

%

20

%

Electricity

 

9

%

10

%

11

%

 

Cash costs do not include certain factors that bear on our overall financial performance, including gains and losses on financial instruments, depreciation and amortization and selling, administration and general charges.

 



 

A reconciliation of cash costs to total costs for each of the periods included in the table above is presented below. In addition, the table below also provides a reconciliation of cash costs per ounce to total costs per ounce for each of those periods.

 

 

 

Quarter
Mar 04

 

Quarter
Dec 03

 

 

 

US$m

 

US$/oz

 

US$m

 

US$/oz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit/(loss) before tax and other items

 

10.7

 

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

Add back: Product sales

 

(88.4

)

 

 

(84.7

)

 

 

Total cost

 

77.7

 

357

 

85.1

 

398

 

Adjusted for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance cost

 

(2.8

)

(13

)

(3.3

)

(15

)

Non-operating income

 

1.7

 

8

 

2.3

 

10

 

Admin and general charges

 

(3.3

)

(15

)

(2.3

)

(11

)

Other operating costs

 

(4.1

)

(19

)

(11.2

)

(52

)

Cash operating costs

 

69.2

 

318

 

70.5

 

330

 

 

 

 

9 months to
Mar 04

 

 

 

US$m

 

US$/oz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss before tax and other items

 

(16.6

)

 

 

Add back: Product sales

 

(235.9

)

 

 

Total cost

 

252.5

 

417

 

Adjusted for:

 

 

 

 

 

Finance cost

 

(8.4

)

(14

)

Non-operating income

 

6.3

 

10

 

Admin and general charges

 

(8.7

)

(14

)

Other operating costs

 

(36.3

)

(60

)

Cash operating costs

 

205.4

 

340

 

 

CONVERSION FACTORS

 

 

Balance Sheet : 31 Mar 04

 

US$1 =  R 6.3525

 

 

 

Income Statement average:

 

Quarter Mar 04

 

 

 

Jan-04

 

US$1 =  R 6.9297

Feb-04

 

US$1 =  R 6.7777

Mar-04

 

US$1 =  R 6.6500

Quarter

 

US$1 =  R 6.7859

 

 

Quarter Dec 03

Oct-03

 

US$1 =  R 6.9892

Nov-03

 

US$1 =  R 6.7366

Dec-03

 

US$1 =  R 6.5620

Quarter

 

US$1 =  R 6.7629

 

SHARE OPTION SCHEME

The following summary provides information in respect of the Durban Roodepoort Deep (1996) Share Option Scheme as

at 31/03/2004:

 

 

 

No. of options

 

% of issued
Capital

 

In issue :

 

6 909 600

 

3.0

 

Options currently vested :

 

2 131 039

 

0.9

 

 

DIRECTORS - (*British)(**Australian)

Executives :

MM Wellesley-Wood (Executive Chairman)*

IL Murray (Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer)

Non-executives :

 



 

MP Ncholo ; RP Hume ; GC Campbell* ; DC Baker** ; D Blackmur**

Alternates :

A Lubbe ; D van der Mescht

Group Company Secretary : AI Townsend

 

INVESTOR RELATIONS

For further information, contact Ilja Graulich at :

Tel: (+27-11) 381-7800, Fax: (+27-11) 482-4641,

e-mail: Ilja.graulich@za.drdgold.com,

web site: http://www.durbans.com

45 Empire Road,

Parktown,

South Africa.

 

P O Box 390,

Maraisburg, 1700,

South Africa.