20 February 2024

LSE: PDL

 

Petra Diamonds Limited

 

Interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2023

 

Building a resilient business through improved efficiencies and cost control

 

Petra Diamonds Limited ("Petra" or the "Company" or the "Group") announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 (the "Period" or "H1 FY 2024").

 

Richard Duffy, Chief Executive Officer at Petra Diamonds commented:

 

"Petra has reacted swiftly to diamond market uncertainty, taking steps to improve resilience through ongoing cost and capital optimisation. Whilst we believe that prices have now bottomed, we expect pricing to recover more slowly than initially thought. We continue to see a supportive market in the medium to longer-term.

 

We are on track to deliver the US$75 million cash savings announced in November 2023, with cost savings expected to contribute c.US$10 million. We are replanning the resumption of our capital projects to deliver a smoothed capital and growth profile, with a commensurately lower cost structure to be sustainably net cash generative from FY 2025.

 

We have progressed towards our target of a zero harm workplace in delivering an improved LTIFR of 0.15 in H1 FY2024 as compared to 0.19 in H1 FY2023 and 0.24 for the full year FY 2023. Production at Cullinan Mine has largely stabilised and the ramp-up at Williamson is now complete. Post-period end, as a result of underground mechanical issues at Finsch, Group production in FY 2024 is expected to be 2.75 - 2.85Mcts, compared to prior guidance of 2.9 to 3.2Mcts.

 

We have also commenced trials to further support the traceability of our product. We believe that offering verifiable origin and provenance has potential to significantly enhance the purchase experience, highlighting the inherent rarity and uniqueness of natural diamonds to consumers."

 

Mining and processing costs in-line with expectations; reduction in capex owing to project deferrals with further reductions expected in H2 FY 2024

 

·    Revenue amounted to US$187.8 million (H1 FY 2023: US$208.5 million) with no contribution from profit share arrangements in the Period (H1 FY 2023: US$1.4 million)

·    The average realised price per carat in H1 FY 2024 was US$113/ct, in line with prices achieved in H2 FY 2023 but down 29% from US$159/ct in H1 FY 2023, partly driven by a 13.3% reduction in like-for-like prices with the balance due to product mix

·    Adjusted mining and processing costs remained within expectations despite inflationary pressures. The year-on-year increase was largely attributable to diamond inventory release following the deferral of diamond sales from FY 2023, while cash on-mine costs remained largely flat

·    Adjusted EBITDA (excluding discontinued operations) reduced to US$38.9 million (H1 FY 2023: US$85.7 million) due to lower revenues and an increase in mining and processing costs driven by diamond inventory release; although the EBITDA margin reduced from 41% in H1 FY 2023 to 21% in the Period, the margin was only slightly below the 23% margin recorded in H2 FY 2023 at similar price levels

·    Basic loss per share from continuing operations of USc4.87 and USc4.72 on an adjusted basis after accounting for non-controlling interests

·    Capital expenditure reduced to US$50.5 million, down from US$51.9 million in H1 FY 2023 and US$65.2 million in H2 FY 2023

·    Operational free cash outflow of US$21.1 million compared to US$12.5m inflow in H1 FY 2023, due mainly to lower average prices received on diamond sales in H1 FY 2024, but improving from the US$79.0 million outflows recorded in H2 FY 2023, partially attributed to the deferral of sales from H2 FY 2023

·    During December 2023, the Company announced Absa Bank's approval to increase commitments under the existing ZAR 1 billion (c. US$53m) revolving credit facility to ZAR1.75 billion (c. US$93m), providing an additional c. US$40 million of liquidity headroom; this increase in the facility is now fully available following execution and completion of the associated amendment agreement

·    Unrestricted cash increased to US$56.6 million (from US$44.1 million at 30 June 2023) largely due to the US$45.5 million drawdown on the Company's revolving credit facility and US$29.4 million of cash generated from operations (H1 FY 2023: US$63.4 million), partly offset by US$50.5 million of capital expenditure (H1 FY 2023: US$50.9 million) and US$12.0 million of net cash finance charges for the Period (H1 FY 2023: US$1.3 million net cash finance income with the Loan Notes coupon settled via PIK)

·    Consolidated net debt increased to US$212.4 million from US$176.8 million as at 30 June 2023 due to negative operational free cash flow, cash coupon settlement on the Loan Notes, working capital funding for the resumption of mining at Williamson and continued capital expenditure, albeit slightly curtailed following the project deferrals announced in November 2023

·    In December 2023, Petra announced the potential sale of Koffiefontein after entering into a Non-Binding Term Sheet. The Company continues to work closely with the prospective buyer, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, community representatives and other key stakeholders and will provide further updates as appropriate

 

Summary of financial results

US$m unless stated otherwise	H1 FY 2024	H1 FY 20232 (restated)	H2 FY 20232	FY 20232
Rough diamonds sold (carats)	1,659,620	1,304,969	1,024,848	2,329,817
Revenue	187.8	208.5	116.8	325.3
Average realised price per carat (US$/carat)	113	159	114	139
Adjusted mining and processing costs	144.1	118.5	83.6	202.1
Adjusted EBITDA1	38.9	85.7	27.4	113.1
Adjusted EBITDA margin (%)1	21%	41%	23%	35%
Adjusted (loss) / profit before tax1	(16.0)	40.5	(32.2)	8.3
Adjusted net (loss) / profit after tax1	(11.5)	26.1	(28.4)	(2.3)
Net loss after tax	(11.3)	(17.6)	(84.8)	(102.4)
Basic loss per share (USc)	(4.87)	(9.86)	(28.24)	(38.10)
Adjusted basic (loss) / earnings per share1 (USc)	(4.72)	9.46	(12.42)	(2.96)
Capital expenditure	50.5	51.9	65.2	117.1
Operational free cash flow1	(21.1)	12.5	(79.0)	(66.5)
Consolidated net debt1	212.4	90.2	176.8	176.8
Unrestricted cash & available facilities	64.83	189.2	97.2	97.2
Consolidated net debt : Adjusted EBITDA1	3.2x	0.5x	1.6x	1.6x

Note 1: For all non-GAAP measures refer to the Summary of Results table within the Financial Results section below

Note 2: During FY 2023, Koffiefontein was place on care and maintenance activities in the run-up to a responsible closure. Koffiefontein was classified as a discontinued operation in FY 2023 as it has been 'abandoned' in terms of IFRS 5. For comparative purposes, the relevant H1 FY 2023 results have been re-presented to exclude Koffiefontein.

Note 3: In December 2023, the Group announced that Absa Bank had approved an increase in the commitments under the Group's revolving credit facility by ZAR750 million. This increase was subject to the completion of an amendment to the existing facility agreement, which became effective 15 February 2024. The ZAR750 million increase has been excluded from the numbers in the table above.

 

Safety

 

5 lost time injuries (LTIs) were recorded, a 29% decrease on the prior year Period, which translated to a lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) of 0.15 per 200,000 hours worked. Petra continues to strive towards a zero-harm environment in focusing on behaviour-based intervention programmes across its operations

Adjusted profit contribution per mine

 

US$ millions	H1 FY 20241					H1 FY 2023 Restated1,2
	CDM	FDM	WDL	Central	Total	CDM	FDM	WDL	Central	Total
Revenue	96.5	67.0	24.3	-	187.8	104.1	55.3	49.1	-	208.5
Adjusted mining and processing costs3	(60.5)	(56.7)	(26.9)	-	(144.1)	(38.3)	(37.3)	(43.2)	0.3	(118.5)
Other direct income/(expenses)	0.6	-	0.2	-	0.8	-	0.5	0.1	-	0.6
Adjusted profit from mining activities	36.7	10.2	(2.4)	-	44.5	65.8	18.5	6.0	0.3	90.6
Adjusted profit margin	38%	15%	-10%		24%	63%	33%	12%		43%
Other corporate income	Not allocated per mine				0.4	Not allocated per mine				0.5
Adjusted Group G&A					(6.0)					(5.4)
Adjusted EBITDA1					38.9					85.7

Note 1: For all non-GAAP measures refer to the Summary of Results table within the Financial Results section below.

Note 2: H1 FY 2023 re-presented to exclude Koffiefontein which is classified as a discontinued operation.

Note 3: Adjusted mining and processing costs include certain technical and support activities which are conducted on a centralised basis; these include sales & marketing, human resources, finance and supply chain, technical, and other functions. For purposes of above, these costs have been allocated 60% to Cullinan Mine and 40% to Finsch. For more information, refer to operational cost reconciliation available on the analyst guidance pages on our website.

Adjusted profit from mining activities decreased 51% to US$44.5 million (H1 FY 2023: US$90.6 million), mainly due to diamond prices being 29% lower and higher costs owing to the release of inventory during H1 FY 2024 as a result of the deferral of the June 2023 tender to H1 FY 2024

Capital expenditure breakdown

 

US$ millions	H1 FY 20241					H1 FY 2023 Adjusted1
	Cullinan Mine	Finsch	Williamson	Central	Total	Cullinan Mine	Finsch	Williamson	Central	Total
Extension	22.8	11.7	-	-	34.5	20.1	18.2	-	-	38.3
Stay in Business	4.5	4.2	6.6	0.7	16.0	3.5	4.9	3.2	2.0	13.6
Total	27.3	15.9	6.6	0.7	50.5	23.6	23.1	3.2	2.0	51.9

Note 1: H1 FY 2023 adjusted to exclude Koffiefontein, which is classified as a discontinued operation.

 

Total capital expenditure amounted to US$50.5 million for the Period mainly due to the ongoing underground extension projects at both Cullinan Mine and Finsch. These extension projects were affected by the deferrals to capital programmes announced by the Company during H1 FY 2024.

 

Group production summary

 

Below is a summary of Group production for H1 FY 2024 (excluding Koffiefontein)

Production		H1 FY 2024	H1 FY 2023
ROM tonnes	Tonnes	5,592,896	5,156,124
Tailings and other tonnes	Tonnes	187,243	187,252
Total tonnes treated	Tonnes	5,780,139	5,343,376
ROM diamonds	Carats	1,346,905	1,331,816
Tailings and other diamonds	Carats	80,636	61,563
Total diamonds	Carats	1,427,541	1,393,379

 

Group pricing assumptions FY 2024

 

Given the likely slower recovery in diamond prices, we have slightly lowered our FY 2024 pricing assumptions as reflected in the table below. Future diamond prices are influenced by a range of factors outside of Petra's control and so these assumptions are internal estimates only and no reliance should be placed on them. The Company's pricing assumptions will be considered on an ongoing basis and may be updated as appropriate.

 

US$ per carat	Previous Oct 2023	Current Feb 2024
Cullinan Mine	110 - 130	105 - 125
Finsch	100 - 115	95 - 110
Williamson	225 - 250	200 - 225

 

 

Outlook

 

Given the revised diamond pricing assumptions, we are focusing on improved business resilience. Work is ongoing to further optimise costs and future extension capital expenditure, the results of which will be presented at an Investor event later in 2024, along with details of the life-of-mine potential of Petra's assets.

 

In respect of FY 2024 Group production guidance, unforeseen underground mechanical issues which emerged at Finsch post-Period end, relating to the protracted replacement of a winder rope and accelerated wear on the chute feeding the material sizer on 78 level, are likely to see Group production for the year being between 2.75 and 2.85 Mcts compared to the previous guidance of 2.9 to 3.2Mcts.

 

The traceability of natural diamonds is a priority for the Company, and the group continues to monitor consumer requirements for greater transparency around provenance. The G7 requirement for certification of origin, due to be phased in by September 2024, further supports the need for traceability and verification. Petra is now trialling technologies to enable tracing of our diamonds from mine-to-finger, which will considerably enhance our product offering by giving consumers confidence in the provenance of our diamonds.

RESULTS PRESENTATION DETAILS

 

Richard Duffy, CEO, and Jacques Breytenbach, CFO, will present the results to investors and analysts.

 

Webcast presentation at 9.30am GMT

To join: https://stream.brrmedia.co.uk/broadcast/65c638d23542db7be03f7c82

Recording of presentation

A recording of the webcast will be available later today on Petra's website at: https://www.petradiamonds.com/investors/results-reports-presentations/  

 

Investor Meet Company presentation at 2.00pm GMT

Petra will present the results on the Investor Meet company platform, predominantly aimed at retail investors. To join:  https://www.investormeetcompany.com/petra-diamonds-limited/register-investor

 

INSIDE INFORMATION

 

This announcement includes inside information as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No. 596/2014 and is being released on behalf of Petra by the Company Secretary.

 

FURTHER INFORMATION

 

Petra Diamonds, London

Patrick Pittaway                                                                      Telephone: +44 207 494 8203

Julia Stone                                                                              investorrelations@petradiamonds.com

Kelsey Traynor                                              

 

Financial PR (Camarco)

Gordon Poole                                                                          Telephone: +44 20 3757 4980

Owen Roberts                                                                         petradiamonds@camarco.co.uk

Elfie Kent

 

 

ABOUT PETRA DIAMONDS

 

Petra Diamonds is a leading independent diamond mining group and a supplier of gem quality rough diamonds to the international market. The Company's portfolio incorporates interests in three underground mines in South Africa (Cullinan Mine, Finsch and Koffiefontein) and one open pit mine in Tanzania (Williamson). The Koffiefontein mine is currently on care and maintenance in preparation for sale or closure.

 

Petra's strategy is to focus on value rather than volume production by optimising recoveries from its high-quality asset base in order to maximise their efficiency and profitability. The Group has a significant resource base which supports the potential for long-life operations.

 

Petra strives to conduct all operations according to the highest ethical standards and only operates in countries which are members of the Kimberley Process. The Company aims to generate tangible value for each of its stakeholders, thereby contributing to the socio-economic development of its host countries and supporting long-term sustainable operations to the benefit of its employees, partners and communities.

 

Petra is quoted with a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker 'PDL'. The Company's loan notes due in 2026 are listed on the Irish Stock Exchange and admitted to trading on the Global Exchange Market. For more information, visit www.petradiamonds.com

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

SUMMARY RESULTS (unaudited)

 

	6 months to 31 December 2023 ("H1 FY 2024")	(Restated) 6 months to 31 December 2022 ("H1 FY 2023")8	Year ended 30 June 2023 ("FY 2023")
	US$ million	US$ million	US$ million
Revenue	187.8	208.5	325.3
Adjusted mining and processing costs1	(144.1)	(118.5)	(202.1)
Other net direct mining income / (expense)	0.8	0.6	(0.5)
Adjusted profit from mining activity2	44.5	90.6	122.7
Other corporate income	0.4	0.5	1.0
Adjusted corporate overhead3	(6.0)	(5.4)	(10.6)
Adjusted EBITDA4	38.9	85.7	113.1
Depreciation and Amortisation	(42.9)	(37.1)	(80.5)
Share-based payment expense	(0.7)	(0.9)	(2.3)
Net finance expense	(11.3)	(7.2)	(22.0)
Adjusted (loss) / profit before tax	(16.0)	40.5	8.3
Tax credit / (charge) (excluding taxation credit on unrealised foreign exchange gain / (loss))5	4.5	(14.4)	(10.6)
Adjusted net (loss) / profit after tax6	(11.5)	26.1	(2.3)
Impairment (charge) / reversal - operations and other receivables7	-	(3.5)	52.7
Impairment charge - operations and non-financial receivables7	-	-	(37.6)
Transaction costs and acceleration of unamortised costs on partial redemption of Notes9	-	(9.0)	(9.1)
Gain on extinguishment of Notes	-	-	0.6
Williamson tailings facility - remediation costs	-	(5.9)	(10.7)
Williamson tailings facility - accelerated depreciation	-	(5.2)	(5.2)
WDL blocked parcel inventory write down and related receivable recognition14	-	-	(12.5)
WDL receivable recognition14	-	-	12.4
Movement in provision for unsettled and disputed tax claims	-	-	0.3
Human rights IGM claims provision and transaction costs of settlement agreement	(0.6)	-	(8.5)
Net unrealised foreign exchange gain / (loss)	0.7	(14.1)	(29.4)
Taxation (charge) / credit on unrealised foreign exchange gain / loss5	(0.3)	0.2	1.2
Taxation charge on impairment reversal	-	-	(13.8)
Loss from continuing operations	(11.7)	(11.4)	(61.9)
Profit / (loss) on discontinued operations, net of tax8	0.4	(6.2)	(40.5)
Net loss after tax	(11.3)	(17.6)	(102.4)
Earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the Company - US cents
Basic loss per share - from continuing and discontinued operations	(4.69)	(12.23)	(54.21)
Basic loss per share - from continuing operations	(4.87)	(9.86)	(38.10)
Adjusted (loss) / profit per share10	(4.72)	9.46	(2.96)

 

 

	Unit	As at 31 December 2023    (US$ million)	As at 31 December 2022    (US$ million)	As at 30 June 2023    (US$ million)
Cash at bank - (including restricted amounts)	US$m	75.3	146.6	61.8
Diamond debtors	US$m	8.1	4.9	8.9
Diamond inventories14	US$m /Cts	53.5 483,142	59.9 540,153	65.9 715,222
Loan notes (issued March 2021)11	US$m	249.2	241.7	247.5
Bank loans and borrowings11	US$m	46.5	-	-
Consolidated net debt12	US$m	212.4	90.2	176.8
Bank facilities undrawn and available11	US$m	8.2	58.8	53.1
Consolidated net debt : Adjusted EBITDA (rolling twelve months)		3.2x	0.5x	1.6x

The following exchange rates have been used for this announcement: average for H1 FY 2024 US$1: ZAR18.69 (H1 FY 2023: US$1: ZAR17.32; FY 2023: US$1: ZAR17.77); closing rate as at 31 December 2023 US$1: ZAR18.28 (31 December 2022: US$1: ZAR17.00, 30 June 2023: US$1: ZAR18.83).

 

Notes:

The Group uses several non-GAAP measures above and throughout this report to focus on actual trading activity by removing certain non-cash or non-recurring items. These measures include adjusted mining and processing costs, profit from mining activities, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net profit after tax, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted US$ loan note, and consolidated net debt for covenant measurement purposes.  As these are non-GAAP measures, they should not be considered as replacements for IFRS measures. The Group's definition of these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The Board believes that such alternative measures are useful as they exclude one-off items such as the impairment charges and non-cash items to provide a clearer understanding of the underlying trading performance of the Group.

 

1.      Adjusted mining and processing costs are mining and processing costs stated before depreciation and amortisation and Williamson tailings facility remediation costs.

	6 months to 31 December 2023 ("H1 FY 2024")	(Restated) 6 months to 31 December 2022 ("H1 FY 2023")8	Year ended 30 June 2023 ("FY 2023")
	US$ million	US$ million	US$ million
Mining and processing costs	186.5	166.4	297.6
Depreciation and Amortisation	(42.4)	(42.0)	(84.8)
Williamson tailings facility - remediation costs	-	(5.9)	(10.7)
Adjusted mining and processing costs	144.1	118.5	202.1

2.      Adjusted profit from mining activities is revenue less adjusted mining and processing costs plus other direct mining income.

3.      Adjusted corporate overhead is corporate overhead expenditure less corporate depreciation costs, share-based expense and non-recurring costs related to the tender offer transaction and the IGM claims.

	6 months to 31 December 2023 ("H1 FY 2024")	(Restated) 6 months to 31 December 2022 ("H1 FY 2023")8	Year ended 30 June 2023 ("FY 2023")
	US$ million	US$ million	US$ million
Corporate expenditure including settlement costs	7.8	7.4	22.9
Depreciation and Amortisation	(0.5)	(0.3)	(0.8)
Share-based payment expense	(0.7)	(0.9)	(2.3)
Tender offer transaction costs	-	(0.8)	(0.7)
Human rights IGM claims provision and transaction costs of settlement agreement	(0.6)	-	(8.5)
Adjusted corporate overhead	6.0	5.4	10.6

 

4.      Adjusted EBITDA is stated before depreciation, amortisation of right-of-use asset, share-based payment expense, net finance expense, tax credit/(charge), impairment reversal/(charges), expected credit loss release/ (charge), recovery of fees relating to investigation and settlement of human rights abuse claims, Williamson tailings facility remediation costs and accelerated depreciation, unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses and discontinued operations.

5.      Tax credit/(charge) is the tax credit/(charge) for the Period excluding taxation (charge)/credit on unrealised foreign exchange gains/(losses) generated during the Period; such exclusion more accurately reflects resultant adjusted net profit.

6.      Adjusted net (loss)/profit after tax is net (loss)/profit after tax stated before impairment (charge)/reversal, Williamson tailings facility remediation costs and accelerated depreciation, recovery of fees relating to investigation and settlement of human rights abuse claims net unrealised foreign exchange movements for the Period and related tax adjustments.

7.      Impairment of US$nil million (30 June 2023: US$15.1 million reversal and 31 December 2022: US$3.5 million charge) was due to the Group's impairment review of its operations and other receivables. Refer to note 5 for further details. The impairment of US$nil comprises an impairment reversal of US$0.2 million (H1 FY 2023: US$3.5 million charge) relating to VAT receivable at Williamson. This is offset by an impairment charge of US$0.2 million relating to outstanding proceeds amounting to US$0.2 million on the disposal of Sekaka Diamonds to Botswana Diamonds in FY 2021.

8.      The profit on discontinued operations reflects the results of the Koffiefontein operation (net of tax), including impairment of US$nil, (30 June 2023: US$40.5 million charge and 31 December 2022: US$0.3 million charge). H1 FY 2023 results have been re-presented for comparability as per the requirements of IFRS 5 for an abandoned operation; refer to Note 11.

9.      Transaction costs and acceleration of unamortised costs on partial redemption of Notes during H1 FY 2023 comprise transaction costs of US$0.8 million included within Corporate expenditure and US$8.3 million in respect of the redemption premium and acceleration of unamortised costs included within Finance expense.

10.    Adjusted EPS from continuing operations is stated before impairment reversal, gain on extinguishment of Notes net of unamortised costs, acceleration of unamortised costs on Notes, Williamson tailings facility remediation costs and accelerated depreciation, costs relating to investigation and settlement of human rights abuse claims, net unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses, and excluding taxation credit on net unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses and excluding a taxation charge on impairment reversals.

 

11.    The 2026 US$336.7 million loan notes, originally issued following the capital restructuring (the "Restructuring") completed during March 2021, have a carrying value of US$249.2 million which represents the outstanding principal amount of US$209.7 million (after the early participation phase of the debt tender offers as announced in September and October 2022) plus US$48.2 million of accrued interest and net of unamortised transaction costs capitalised of US$8.7 million.

Bank loans and borrowings represent the Group's ZAR1.0 billion (US$54.7 million) revolving credit facility. In December 2023, the Group announced that Absa Bank had approved an increase in the commitments under the Group's revolving credit facility by ZAR750 million, bringing the total commitments under the facility to ZAR1.75 billion (US$95.7 million). This increase in the facility is now fully available following execution and completion of the associated amendment agreement on 15 February 2024. The amended facility's existing covenants, margin, fees, and maturity date remain unchanged. A total of ZAR850 million (US$46.5 million) is currently drawn leaving a further balance of ZAR900 million (US$49.2 million) available for drawdown under the upsized facility. The ZAR750 million increase has been excluded from the numbers in the table above.

12.    Consolidated Net Debt is bank loans and borrowings plus loan notes, less cash and less diamond debtors.

13.    Operational free cashflow is defined as cash generated from operations less capital expenditure.

14.    Diamond inventories for periods prior to 30 June 2023 include the 71,654.45 carat Williamson parcel of diamonds blocked for export during August 2017, with a carrying value of US$12.5 million. Under the Framework Agreement entered into with the Government of Tanzania (GoT) in December 2021, it is stated that the proceeds from the sale of this parcel are to be applied to the Williamson mine to assist with the restart of operations and that, in the event such proceeds are not received by Williamson, WDL is not required to pay a US$20 million liability relating to the settlement of past tax disputes. During discussions in FY 2023, the GoT confirmed that the blocked parcel was partially sold during FY 2023 and this parcel was excluded from diamond inventories and expensed to other direct mining expense with the calculated fair value proceeds of US$12.3 million for the blocked parcel recognised as other direct mining income and trade and other receivables in the Group's FY 2023 financial statements. During these discussions, the parties also confirmed their intent to resolve the treatment of the blocked parcel sale proceeds and the related US$20 million settlement liability. 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

H1 FY 2024 amounted to US$187.8 million (H1 FY 2023: US$208.5 million), comprising revenue from rough diamond sales of US$187.8 million (H1 FY 2023: US$207.1 million) and no revenue from profit share agreements (H1 FY 2023: US$1.4 million).

 

H1 FY 2024 revenue from rough diamond sales decreased 9% to US$187.8 million (H1 FY 2023: US$207.1 million) as result of like-for-like prices being down 13.3% compared to H1 FY 2023 sales, with the balance of revenue movements attributable to increased sales volumes and product mix.

 

Mining and processing costs

 

The mining and processing costs for H1 FY 2024 comprised on-mine cash costs as well as other operational expenses. A breakdown of the total mining and processing costs for the Period is set out below.

 

On-mine cash costs increased by US$3.4 million (2.9%) compared to H1 FY 2023, in line with expectations, due to:

·    Increased direct production expenditure due to higher production volumes (3.4% increase)

·    Inflationary increases (4.5% increase)

·    Above-inflation increases in electricity and labour (1.2% increase)

 

Offset by:

·    Weaker ZAR leading to an associated reduction in USD reported costs (5.5% decrease)

·    Cost reduction efforts (0.7% decrease)

 

Royalties decreased to US$2.9 million (H1 FY 2023: US$3.7 million) driven by reduced revenues.

 

Adjusted profit from mining activities

Adjusted profit from mining activities decreased 51% to US$44.5 million (H1 FY 2023: US$90.6 million). The decrease was largely attributable to weaker diamond prices and diamond inventory release following deferral of diamond sales from FY 2023, while cash on-mine costs remained largely flat.

 

Adjusted corporate overhead - general and administration

Corporate overhead (before depreciation and share based payments) increased to US$6.0 million for the Period (H1 FY 2023: US$5.4 million).

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA, being profit from mining activities less adjusted corporate overhead, decreased 55% to US$38.9 million (H1 FY 2023 US$85.7 million), representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 21% (H1 FY 2023: 41%) driven by weaker diamond prices.

 

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation and amortisation for the Period increased to US$42.9 million (H1 FY 2023: US$37.1 million), due to higher depreciable value of assets at Finsch following the US$52.7 million impairment reversal processed at 30 June 2023.

 

Impairment reversal / charge

Impairment reviews carried out at the Cullinan, Finsch and Williamson Mines did not result in an impairment charge or reversal for operational assets during the Period (H1 FY 2023: US$nil).

 

During the Period, an impairment reversal of US$0.2 million (H1 FY 2023: US$3.5 million charge) relating to VAT receivables at Williamson was recognised in the Condensed Consolidated Income Statement. This was offset by an impairment charge of US$0.2 million relating to outstanding proceeds amounting to US$150,000 on the disposal of Sekaka Diamonds to Botswana Diamonds in FY 2021.

 

Net financial expense

Net financial expense of US$10.6 million (H1 FY 2023: US$29.5 million) comprises:

 

US$ million	H1 FY 2024	H1 FY 2023
Interest received on BEE loans and other receivables	2.8	2.2
Interest received bank deposits	2.8	1.7
Foreign exchange gains on settlement of forward exchange contracts	2.6	7.1
Net foreign exchange gains	0.5	-
Offset by:
Interest on senior secured second lien notes, bank loans and overdrafts	(16.6)	(13.6)
Other debt finance costs, including BEE loan interest, facility fees and IFRS 16 charges	(1.7)	(1.5)
Unwinding of the present value adjustment for Group rehabilitation costs	(1.0)	(3.1)
Acceleration of unamortised bank facility and Notes transaction costs	-	(8.2)
Net foreign exchange losses	-	(14.1)
Net financial expense	(10.6)	(29.5)

 

Tax credit / charge

The tax credit of US$4.2 million (H1 FY 2023: US$14.2 million tax charge) comprised a deferred tax credit of US$4.6 million (H1 FY 2023: US$14.0 million deferred tax charge) and a net current tax charge of US$0.3 million (H1 FY 2023: US$0.2 million). The deferred tax credit of US$4.6 million (H1 FY 2023: US$14.0 million charge) comprised a deferred tax credit of US$4.9 million (H1 FY 2023: US$14.4 million charge) in respect of the reversal of temporary differences at the Cullinan, Finsch and Williamson Mines and a US$0.3 million deferred tax charge (H1 FY 2023: US$0.2 million credit) relating to unrealised foreign exchange gains during the Period, which reduced existing deferred tax liabilities. The current tax charge of US$0.3 million (H1 FY 2023: US$0.2 million) includes a current tax charge of US$nil (H1 FY 2023: US$nil) and a US$0.3 million (H1 FY 2023: US$0.2 million) prior year under provision of current tax at Williamson.

 

The current period effective tax rate is higher than the South African tax rate of 27% (the Group's primary tax paying jurisdiction) primarily due to foreign exchange losses and permanent differences as a result of the loss making companies (within the Group) where deferred tax assets on operating losses are not recognised.  When consolidated, this increases the Group's overall loss before tax resulting in an increased effective tax rate.

 

Earnings per share

Basic loss per share from continuing operations of USc4.87 was recorded (H1 FY 2023: USc9.86).

 

Adjusted loss per share from continuing operations (adjusted for impairment charges, transaction costs and accelerated unamortised costs, taxation credit on net unrealised foreign exchange losses and net unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses) of USc4.72 was recorded (H1 FY 2023: USc9.46 - earnings (adjusted for impairment charges, taxation charge on net unrealised foreign exchange gains and net unrealised foreign exchange gains and losses)).

 

Operational free cash flow

During the Period, operational free cash outflow of US$21.2 million (H1 FY 2023: inflow US$11.7 million) reflects the impact from reduced revenues coupled with continued increased capital expenditure. This cash flow performance was further impacted by:

 

·    US$2.6 million inflow (H1 FY 2023: US$4.1 million inflow) of net realised foreign exchange gains;

·    US$12.5 million (H1 FY 2023: US$nil) coupon payment related to the Company's Loan Notes following the cessation of the two-year PIK (Payment in Kind) coupon payment period during H2 FY 2023.

 

Cash and Diamond Debtors

As at 31 December 2023, Petra had cash at bank of US$75.3 million (H1 FY 2023: US$146.6 million). Of these cash balances, US$56.6 million was held as unrestricted cash (H1 FY 2023: US$130.4 million), US$17.9 million was held by Petra's reinsurers as security deposits on the Group's cell captive insurance structure (with regards to the Group's environmental guarantees) (H1 FY 2023: US$15.4 million) and US$0.8 million was held by Petra's bankers as security for other environmental rehabilitation bonds lodged with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa (H1 FY 2023: US$0.8 million).

 

Diamond debtors as at 31 December 2023 were US$8.1 million (H1 FY 2023: US$4.9 million).

 

Loans and Borrowings

The Group had loans and borrowings (measured under IFRS) at Period end of US$295.8 million (H1 FY 2023: US$241.7 million) comprised of US$249.2 million of Second Lien Notes (net of unamortised transaction costs of US$8.7 million) and a drawdown of bank loans and borrowings of US$46.5 million (H1 FY 2023: US$nil). Bank debt facilities undrawn and conditionally available to the Group as at 31 December 2023 were US$49.2 million (H1 FY 2023: US$58.8 million), following an increase in the Company's Revolving Credit Facility amounting to ZAR750 million (US$41.0 million) during the Period, with final amendment agreements executed and completed after Period end. Refer to note 6 for further details relating to the movement in loans and borrowings during the Period.

 

Consolidated net debt as at 31 December 2023 was US$212.4 million (H1 FY 2023: US$90.2 million).

 

Covenant Measurements attached to banking facilities

The Company's covenants associated with its banking facilities are as outlined below:

·  To maintain a Consolidated Net Debt: Adjusted EBITDA ratio tested semi-annually on a rolling12-month basis

· To maintain an Interest Cover Ratio (ICR) tested semi-annually on a rolling 12-month basis

· To maintain minimum 12 month forward looking liquidity requirement that consolidated cash and cash equivalents (excluding diamond debtors) shall not fall below US$20.0 million

The Company's covenant levels, which have not been breached during the Period under review, for the respective measurement periods are outlined below:

 

	FY23 H1	FY23 H2	FY24 H1	FY24 H2	FY25 H1	FY25 H2	FY26 H1
Consolidated Net Debt : EBITDA Leverage ratio (maximum)	4.00	3.50	3.50	3.25	3.25	3.00	3.00
Interest Cover Ratio (ICR) (minimum)	1.85	2.50	2.50	2.75	2.75	3.00	3.00

 

For further detail on the SA Lender facilities refer to Note 6 below.

 

 

Going concern considerations

The Board has reviewed the Group's forecasts with various sensitivities applied, for the 18 months to June 2025, including both forecast liquidity and covenant measurements. As per the First Lien agreements, the liquidity and covenant measurements exclude contributions from Williamson's trading results and only recognise cash distributions payable to Petra upon forecasted receipt, or Petra's funding obligations towards Williamson upon payment.

 

The Board has given careful consideration to potential risks identified in meeting the forecasts under the review Period. The following sensitivities (in addition to the Base Case) have been performed in assessing the Group's ability to operate as a going concern as at the date of these results:

·    A 10% decrease in forecast rough diamond prices from January 2024 to June 2026

·    A 5% strengthening in the forecast South African Rand (ZAR) exchange rate against the US Dollar from January 2024 to June 2026

·    A 5% increase in operating costs from January 2024 to June 2026

·    Combined sensitivity: prices down 5% and ZAR stronger by 5% from January 2025 to June 2026 (effectively resulting in opex and total capex up by 5% in USD terms)

 

Except for the liquidity covenant measured at June 2025, the forecast covenant measurements for the base case and each of the sensitised cases do not project any breaches for any of the covenants during the 18-month review period to June 2025. The liquidity covenant for the base and each of the sensitised cases projects a breach in June 2025 because of the liquidity covenant being a 12 month forward looking covenant. Consequently, the liquidity covenant review period extends to June 2026. The projected liquidity covenant breach in June 2025 is due to both the RCF and the 2L debt currently maturing and assumed to be settled in January and March 2026 respectively, thereby indicating a liquidity breach during Q1 CY 2026. As previously stated, the Group may have to refinance the full outstanding 2L debt of c. US$250 million, which is likely to be pursued prior to the debt becoming a current liability in March 2025. The Group remains confident in its ability to refinance its debt on the back of the underlying operational cashflow generation, as well as strong net cashflow generation projection post the deferred peak extension project capital period of FY 2025 to FY 2027. The outcome of a refinance, however, remains outside of the Group's control and therefore constitutes a material uncertainty. If the Group is unable to successfully refinance the existing debt on account of the willingness of existing Noteholders and/or the terms and conditions of such a refinance or new debt instrument, the Group may have to resort to an equity raise or asset sales to settle its obligations. The Group is of the view that a successful equity raise would be supported by the long-term resource potential at both Cullinan Mine and Finsch, extending their current mine plans to mid-2030s and beyond.

 

The Board is of the view that despite the current market volatility being experienced, the supply / demand fundamentals of the diamond market remain intact.

 

Based on its assessment of the forecasts, principal risks and uncertainties and mitigation actions considered available to the Group, including steps already undertaken or planned to be undertaken by management to improve resilience in the business, in the event of downside sensitivities, the Board confirms that it is satisfied that the Group will be able to continue to operate and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the next 18-month period.

 

However, the Board recognises the risks associated with persisting market volatility which may lead to lower diamond prices for longer, as well as the risk to refinancing the Group's 2L debt, given this remains outside of the Group's control. These factors indicate the existence of material uncertainties which may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern and therefore it may be unable to realise its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The Financial Statements do not include the adjustments that would result if the Group were unable to continue as a going concern.

 

See 'Basis of preparation including going concern' in the Financial Statements for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS RISKS

 

The Group is exposed to a number of risks and uncertainties which could have a material impact on its long-term development, and performance and management of these risks is an integral part of the management of the Group.

 

A summary of the risks identified as the Group's principal external, strategic and operational risks (in no order of priority), which may impact the Group over the next 12 months is listed below.

 

External Risks	Change in FY 2024: H1
1. Rough diamond prices Risk appetite: High Risk Rating: Severe Nature of risk: Long term	Higher - Continued softer prices resulting from elevated inventory levels in the mid-stream, prolonged weakness in the Chinese market, lab-grown diamond sales in the bridal jewellery segment and higher interest rates impacting the mid-stream resulted in like-for-like prices decreasing by 13.3% in H1 FY 2024 compared to sales in H1 FY 2023. Actions taken by major producers to curb supply and the two month Indian moratorium that came to an end on 15 December 2023, together with strengthened retail sales in the US, have improved market conditions as inventory levels across the pipeline have started to rebalance. This saw Tender 3 of FY 2024 delivering a 19.3% increase in like-for-like prices compared to Tender 2 of FY 2024, reaffirming Petra's belief that diamond prices have likely bottomed. However, the Company continues to adopt a cautious approach to the market in the near-term, with prices likely to remain volatile and ongoing discipline by major producers being key to providing some price stability for CY 2024. In December 2023, G7 members announced import restrictions on non-industrial diamonds, mined, processed or produced in Russia, with such restrictions coming into effect on 1 January 2024 and to be followed by further phased restrictions on the import of Russian diamonds processed in third countries. It remains to be seen what impact these restrictions may have on pricing.
2. Currency Risk appetite: High Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Long term	No change - Support from a weaker South African Rand continued throughout the period, with the Rand averaging ZAR 18.69: US$1 (H1 FY 2023: ZAR 17.32 : US$1). The Rand's weakness is due to a combination of domestic South African factors and positively impacted Petra's H1 FY 2024 financial results.
3. Country and political Risk appetite: High Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Long term	No change - The risk of political instability remains in South Africa and with a general election due in 2024, is expected to increase. Country and political risk in Tanzania remains lower due to the positive economic and structural changes implemented by the Government which were well received by the international community. Internationally, increased geopolitical risks resulting from the Middle East conflict and the continuing war in Ukraine are impacting other principal risks, in particular Rough Diamond Prices, Currency and Group Liquidity (see above and below).
Strategic Risks	Change in FY 2024: H1
4. Group Liquidity Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: High Nature of risk: Short to long term	Higher - Softening rough diamond prices (see above) have adversely impacted Petra's liquidity position in H1 FY 2024. This resulted in the Company announcing, in November 2023, certain amendments and deferrals to capital projects and operating and group cost savings which are targeting aggregate cash savings of up to US$75m by June 2024. The replanning and value-engineering work associated with the deferred capital projects continues and once completed, the Company will inform the market of the expected impact on forward looking guidance. Following the operational challenges experienced at the Cullinan, Finsch and Williamson mines in FY 2023 and the impact this had on Petra's liquidity, production in H1 FY 2024 has largely stabilised, although certain issues experienced at Finsch post period-end may see the Company falling marginally short of earlier production guidance for FY 2024. Consolidated net debt increased to US$212.3 million as at 31 December 2023 (30 June 2023: US$176.8 million) due to the timing of closing the Company's sales tenders, the continued lower diamond pricing environment, working capital funding for the resumption of mining at Williamson and the increasing capex spend profile to extend the life of our operations at the Cullinan and Finsch mines. Absa Bank has approved a ZAR750 million (c. US$40 million) increase in commitments under Petra's Revolving Credit Facility which, once completed, will improve Petra's liquidity position and its operational and sales flexibility in in the event of a weaker-for-longer diamond market. Petra has also entered into a non-binding term sheet on an exclusive basis with an interested party for the potential sale of the Koffiefontein mine. If the sale does not complete, then Petra intends to proceed with its decommissioning, rehabilitation and closure programme for this mine. A successful sale or decommissioning and closure process will contribute to improved liquidity. As described in the 'Basis of preparation including going concern' in the Financial Statements, certain factors indicate the existence of material uncertainties which may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern.
5. Licence to operate: regulatory and social impact & community relations Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Long term	No Change - At Cullinan Mine, two projects were successfully handed over to the community, while eight community projects have been approved focusing on disability, food security and sports activities to promote social cohesion within the Cullinan communities. At Finsch, two informal settlement projects were completed and handed over to the Local Municipality as part of SLP3. At Koffiefontein, there were slight delays in the implementation of some SLP3 projects, whilst others were completed creating temporary employment opportunities. The DMRE has agreed to engage with community members on the delivery of Koffiefontein SLP projects regarding certain community grievances. The first phase of the Home Ownership Program at Koffiefontein was completed resulting in the sale by Petra of 96 houses out of 163 to current and former employees who did not previously own houses. WDL made significant progress on various remediation initiatives to address the impact of the TSF failure. The payment of compensation to project affected persons (PAPs) was completed, as were grave re-locations, cash crop top-ups and final food parcel distributions. The IGM continues to investigate historic allegations of severe human rights impacts in connection with security operations at Williamson, having implemented various actions to address findings from the IGM's pilot phase (completed towards the end of FY 2023) and the Independent Monitors' initial report which was published in October 2023. The risk of illegal mining at Williamson is ongoing, given the nature and scale of the operation and challenges associated with securing such a large perimeter. During H1 FY 2024, a total of 599 incidents of illegal incursions onto the Williamson mine lease area were reported, with 27 illegal miners, 7 security officers and 4 police officers sustaining minor injuries and 81 illegal miners being apprehended.
Operating Risks	Change in FY 2024: H1
6. Mining; production (including ROM grade and product mix volatility) Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: High Nature of risk: Long term	Higher - Ore processed increased 8% to 5.8Mt largely due to the successful ramp-up of production at Williamson. Total diamond production increased 2% to 1.43 million carats mainly due to resuming operations at Williamson and increased ROM contribution at Finsch, partially offset by slightly lower grades at the Cullinan Mine. Post-Period end, as a result of underground mechanical issues at Finsch, Group production in FY 2024 is expected to be 2.75 - 2.85Mcts, compared to prior guidance of 2.9 to 3.2Mcts. Lower grades at the Cullinan Mine have continued due to the C-Cut cave maturity and earlier than anticipated waste ingress. Several mitigating actions are underway to address these grade issues, including: ·      tailings treatment has been maximised to partially offset lower carats from the C-Cut; ·      the re-opening of Tunnel 36 (which has already occurred) and Tunnel 41; and ·      as part of the CC1E project, continuing to develop the 813 and 833 Levels of the Sub-Level Cave (SLC) to ensure higher-grade ore is brought into production from the end of June 2024. At Finsch, the 78-level project continues as planned to bring these production areas online during FY 2024 to supplement production from the existing SLC which is nearing its end of life and therefore experiencing increased production volatility. Williamson resumed production ahead of schedule at the start of H1 FY 2024 and continues its ramp-up to full production.
7. Labour relations Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Short to medium term	No Change - Stable labour relations were experienced at all operations throughout H1 FY 2024. Petra continues to prepare for discussions with organised labour regarding a new wage agreement for the South African operations, with the current agreement ending in June 2024. Discussions are expected to commence in February 2024.
8. Safety Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Short to medium term	No Change - In H1 FY 2024, LTIFR decreased to 0.15 (H1 FY 2023: 0.19) and LTI decreased to 5 (H1 FY 2023: 7). These improvements follow a variety of initiatives, including remedial actions, Group-wide learnings, visible felt leadership and behaviour intervention programmes with various focus areas, that were undertaken by Petra to address a regression in safety performance in FY 2023. As at 31 December 2023, Petra has been fatality free for 6.8 years.
9. Environment Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Long term	No Change - Following the TSF failure at Williamson in November 2022, several environmental remediation initiatives continue to progress and remain on track. An investigation continues to be conducted to determine the root cause of the TSF failure. Authorisations relating to KDM mine closure plans are progressing, which will result in an amended EMPR submission scheduled for February 24. Water levels at the tailings facility (No 7 Dam) at the Cullinan Mine have now reduced to acceptable levels through effective dewatering activities, avoiding the need for emergency releases of water to be made. Management's focus is now shifting towards developing mitigation strategies in the medium to long-term to manage water levels and quality.
10. Climate Change Risk appetite: High Risk Rating: Medium Nature of risk: Long term	No Change - Petra is progressing the implementation of its renewables strategy which was approved by the Board in FY 2023, with the Company targeting a 35-40% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030 (against Petra's 2019 baseline). Petra continues to explore an option to source renewable energy from an energy supplier to help meet this target and reduce its energy cost. Management is further working to operationalise the outcomes of its Climate Change strategy which includes the integration of physical risks into its tailings management processes and the identification of operational projects to improve energy efficiency, reduce total energy consumption and transition to alternative energy sources. Following the development of a Climate Scenario Analysis in FY 2023 (which was supported by Ernst & Young), management has initiated a further climate change risk assessment process at each operation to identify, mitigate and manage climate change risk at a mine level with the aim of integrating these risks into existing baseline risk assessments.
11. Capital Projects Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: High Nature of risk: Short to medium term	Higher - Prior to the capital project amendments and deferrals announced in November 2023, management had initiated various mitigating actions and expedited Trackless Mining Machinery and drill rig availability to address the risk of the capital projects falling behind schedule. Since the announcement of the capital project amendments and deferrals, Petra has made good progress on the CC1E development project at the Cullinan Mine and the 78-Level Phase II development project at Finsch and the resumption of the deferred capital programmes remains on target for July 2024. The replanning and value-engineering work associated with the deferred capital projects continues and the Capital Projects risk will be reassessed once that work has been completed.
12. Supply Chain Governance Risk appetite: Medium Risk Rating: High Nature of risk: Short to medium term	No Change - Following a gap analysis of existing Supply Chain processes and systems by an independent external expert, management initiated a project to address areas that require improvement, with implementation of that project taking place during H1 FY 2024 and now nearing completion. The project focuses on Supply Chain processes, systems and structures with enhancements expected in compliance, governance and risk management, improved procurement, tender and supplier registration procedures and filling critical roles in the function. A new Supply Chain policy reflecting these improvements is currently being developed.

 

 

 

PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM INCOME STATEMENT

FOR THE 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 

US$ million	Notes	(Unaudited) 1 July 2023-31 December 2023		(Unaudited) 1 July 2022-31 December 20221		(Audited) Year ended  30 June 2023
Revenue		187.8		208.5		325.3
Mining and processing costs		(186.5)		(166.4)		(297.6)
Other direct mining expense		-		-		(12.9)
Other direct mining income		0.8		0.6		12.3
Corporate expenditure including settlement costs		(7.8)		(7.4)		(22.9)
Other corporate income		0.4		0.5		1.0
Impairment reversal of non-financial assets	5	-		-		20.0
Impairment charge of other receivables	5	-		(3.5)		(4.9)
Total operating costs		(193.1)		(176.2)		(305.0)
Financial income		8.7		23.4		11.1
Financial expense		(19.3)		(52.9)		(70.8)
Gain on extinguishment of Notes net of unamortised costs		-		-		0.6
(Loss)/profit before tax		(15.9)		2.8		(38.8)
Income tax credit/(charge)		4.2		(14.2)		(23.1)
Loss for the period from continuing operations		(11.7)		(11.4)		(61.9)
Profit/(loss) on discontinued operations including associated impairment charges (net of tax)	11	0.4		(6.2)		(40.5)
Loss for the Period		(11.3)		(17.6)		(102.4)
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company		(9.1)		(23.7)		(105.3)
Non-controlling interest		(2.2)		6.1		2.9
		(11.3)		(17.6)		(102.4)
Loss per share attributable to the equity holders of the parent during the Period:
Basic (loss) / earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations:		(4.69)		(12.23)		(54.21)
- continuing operations - US cents(2)	9	(4.87)		(9.86)		(38.10)
- discontinued operations - US cents(2)	9	0.18		(2.37)		(16.11)
Diluted (loss) / earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations:		(4.69)		(12.23)		(54.21)
- continuing operations - US cents(3)	9	(4.87)		(9.86)		(38.10)
- discontinued operations - US cents(3)	9	0.18		(2.37)		(16.11)

 

⁽¹⁾ The comparative period for the six months ended 31 December 2022 has been re-presented in accordance with IFRS 5, refer to note 11.

⁽²⁾ Calculated on the basic weighted average number of ordinary shares

⁽³⁾ Calculated on the diluted weighted average number of ordinary shares

 

PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

 

US$ million		(Unaudited) 1 July 2023- 31 December 2023		(Unaudited) 1 July 2022-31 December 20221		(Audited) Year ended 30 June 2023
Loss for the Period		(11.3)		(17.6)		(102.4)
Other comprehensive profit that will not be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement in subsequent periods:
Exchange differences on translation of the share-based payment reserve		-		-		0.2
Other comprehensive profit/(loss) that will be reclassified to the Consolidated Income Statement in subsequent periods:
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations2		6.4		(18.1)		(50.4)
Exchange differences on non-controlling interest1		0.2		(0.5)		(1.9)
Total comprehensive loss for the Period, net of tax		(4.7)		(36.2)		(154.5)

 

Total comprehensive loss attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent company		(2.7)		(41.8)		(155.5)
- continuing operations		(3.1)		(35.6)		(115.0)
- discontinued operations		0.4		(6.2)		(40.5)
Non-controlling interest		(2.0)		5.6		1.0
		(4.7)		(36.2)		(154.5)

⁽¹⁾ The comparative period for the six months ended 31 December 2022 has been re-presented in accordance with IFRS 5, refer to note 11.

⁽²⁾ Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations and non-controlling interest will be reclassified to profit and loss if specific future conditions are met.

 

PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023

US$ million	Notes	(Unaudited)  31 December 2023		(Unaudited) 31 December 2022		(Audited) 30 June 2023
ASSETS
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment	5	623.6		620.2		598.1
Right-of-use assets		24.2		20.0		26.6
BEE loans and receivables		41.3		38.2		37.3
Other receivables		6.7		5.1		6.6
Total non-current assets		695.8		683.5		668.6
Current assets
Trade and other receivables		43.5		24.7		42.0
Inventories		80.0		81.7		88.4
Cash restricted for use		18.7		16.2		17.7
Cash and cash equivalents		56.6		130.4		44.1
Total current assets		198.8		253.0		192.2
Total assets		894.6		936.5		860.8
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity
Share capital		145.7		145.7		145.7
Share premium account		609.5		609.5		609.5
Foreign currency translation reserve		(492.9)		(467.0)		(499.3)
Share-based payment reserve		4.7		2.8		3.9
Other reserves		(0.8)		(0.8)		(0.8)
Accumulated reserves		52.6		142.7		61.7
Attributable to equity holders of the parent company		318.8		432.9		320.7
Non-controlling interest		(8.4)		0.5		(3.9)
Total equity		310.4		433.4		316.8
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Loans and borrowings	6	270.6		221.1		222.4
Provisions		104.3		97.3		99.1
Lease liabilities		21.6		17.8		25.8
Deferred tax liabilities		80.1		82.4		82.0
Total non-current liabilities		476.6		418.6		429.3
Current liabilities
Loans and borrowings	6	25.2		20.6		25.1
Lease liabilities		4.2		3.0		3.0
Trade and other payables		69.2		56.5		69.0
Provisions		9.0		4.4		17.6
Total current liabilities		107.6		84.5		114.7
Total liabilities		584.2		503.1		544.0
Total equity and liabilities		894.6		936.5		860.8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PETRA DIAMONDS LIMITED

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

FOR THE 6 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

US$ million	Notes	(Unaudited)   1 July 2023-31 December 2023		(Restated Unaudited) 1 July 2022-31 December 20224		(Restated Audited) Year ended  30 June 20233
Loss before taxation for the Period from continuing and discontinued operations		(15.5)		(3.4)		(79.3)
Depreciation of property plant and equipment		40.4		40.3		82.5
Amortisation of right-of-use asset		2.5		1.9		3.2
Net impairment reversal - non financial assets		-		-		(20.0)
Impairment charge - other receivables		-		3.5		4.9
Gain on extinguishment on Notes		-		-		(0.6)
Non-cash items relating to discontinued operations		-		(1.2)		21.5
Movement in provisions		(7.0)		4.3		7.0
Dividend received from BEE partner1		(0.4)		(0.5)		(0.5)
Financial income		(8.7)		(23.4)		(11.1)
Financial expense		19.3		52.9		70.8
(Profit)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment		(0.5)		-		1.4
Share-based payment expense		0.7		0.9		2.3
Operating profit before working capital changes		30.8		75.3		82.1
(Increase)/decrease in trade and other receivables		(1.4)		15.7		0.4
Decrease in trade and other payables		(4.5)		(18.2)		(9.9)
Decrease/(increase) in inventories		10.3		(12.6)		(26.1)
Cash generated from operations		35.2		60.2		46.5
Net realised gains on foreign exchange contracts		2.6		7.1		1.9
Finance expenses paid		(14.8)		(0.4)		(8.4)
Income tax received		-		0.3		0.6
Net cash generated from operating activities		23.0		67.2		40.6
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(56.3)		(47.7)		(113.0)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		0.9		-		1.0
Loan advances to BEE partners1		(0.1)		-		-
Repayment from KEM JV2		0.1		0.3		0.5
Interest received		2.8		1.7		3.9
Net cash utilised in investing activities		(52.6)		(45.7)		(107.6)
Cash flows from financing activities
Lease instalments paid		(3.2)		(2.4)		(4.6)
Repayment of borrowings	6	-		(146.1)		(146.1)
Drawdown on revolving credit facility	6	45.5		-		-
Net dividend paid to BEE partners1		(2.1)		(2.2)		(3.3)
Net cash generated from/(utilised in) financing activities		40.2		(150.7)		(154.0)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		10.6		(129.2)		(221.0)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the Period		44.1		271.9		271.9
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held		1.9		(12.3)		(6.8)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the Period		56.6		130.4		44.1

 

 

⁽¹⁾BEE Partners are the Group's black economic empowerment partners, who hold minority interests in the Group's South African Operations.

 

⁽²⁾KEM JV is a former joint venture; Petra disposed of its interest in KEM JV during FY 2019.

 

⁽³⁾The comparative period for 30 June 2023 has been restated to reclassify the US$3.3 million net dividend paid to BEE Partners from net cash utilised in investing activities (30 June 2023: US$110.9 million as previously stated), to net cash utilised in financing activities (30 June 2023: US$150.7 million as previously stated).

 

⁽⁴⁾The comparative period for the six months ended 31 December 2022 has been re-presented and restated for the following items:

 

^·          Re-presentation in accordance with IFRS 5, refer to note 11 (A)

^·          Reclassification of a realised foreign exchange loss on settlement of loans (B)

^·          Exclusion of working capital movements from additions to property, plant and equipment (C)

^·          Reclassification of dividends paid from investing activities to financing activities (D)

 

The effect of the re-presentation and restatements had the following impact on the statement of cashflows for the period 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2022:

 

US$ million	As previously stated	Re-presentations / Restatements				As restated
		A	B	C	D
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment	40.5	(0.2)	-	-	-	40.3
Impairment charge - non financial assets	0.3	(0.3)	-	-	-	-
Non-cash items relating to discontinued operations	-	(1.2)	-	-	-	(1.2)
Financial income	(25.8)	2.4	-	-	-	(23.4)
Financial expense	52.8	0.1	-	-	-	52.9
Operating profit before working capital changes	74.5	0.8	-	-	-	75.3
Decrease in trade and other payables	(15.0)	-	-	(3.2)	-	(18.2)
Cash generated from operations	62.6	0.8	-	(3.2)	-	60.2
Net realised gains on foreign exchange contracts	4.1	(0.8)	3.8	-	-	7.1
Net cash generated from operating activities	66.6	-	3.8	(3.2)	-	67.2
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(50.9)	-	-	3.2	-	(47.7)
Dividends paid to BEE partners	(2.7)	-	-	-	2.7	-
Dividend received from BEE partners	0.5	-	-	-	(0.5)	-
Net cash utilised in investing activities	(51.1)	-	-	3.2	2.2	(45.7)
Net dividend paid to BEE partners	-	-	-	-	(2.2)	(2.2)
Net realised foreign exchange loss on settlement of loans	(11.8)	-	11.8	-	-	-
Net cash utilised in financing activities	(160.3)	-	11.8	-	(2.2)	(150.7)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(144.8)	-	15.6	-	-	(129.2)
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held	3.3	-	(15.6)	-	-	(12.3)
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the Period	130.4	-	-	-	-	130.4