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ZAM Zambeef Products Plc

5.75
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Last Updated: 07:45:18
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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Zambeef Products Plc LSE:ZAM London Ordinary Share ZM0000000201 ORD ZMW0.01
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 5.75 5.50 6.00 5.75 5.75 5.75 24,050 07:45:18
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Poultry & Poultry Prods-whsl 6.2B 118.61M 0.3946 0.15 17.28M
Zambeef Products Plc is listed in the Poultry & Poultry Prods-whsl sector of the London Stock Exchange with ticker ZAM. The last closing price for Zambeef Products was 5.75p. Over the last year, Zambeef Products shares have traded in a share price range of 4.85p to 8.275p.

Zambeef Products currently has 300,579,630 shares in issue. The market capitalisation of Zambeef Products is £17.28 million. Zambeef Products has a price to earnings ratio (PE ratio) of 0.15.

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DateSubjectAuthorDiscuss
21/6/2016
09:49
0ne big buy there.
value viper
08/6/2016
07:09
Those results look pretty decent !
catsick
03/5/2016
09:08
Rns out $3.5million provision released :)
22richyrich
14/4/2016
10:47
exchange improving
jhan66
07/4/2016
07:23
The truth is Zambeef doesn't have the cash to pay for the option exercising, so there will have to be a highly dilutive share issue. And the market for African based companies is not high atm, so there will probably be a substantial discount to market price.
boonkoh
03/4/2016
11:04
Agree, all a bit out of the blue! Sold up recently and moved on.
aishah
24/3/2016
14:30
what a surprise, will take a bit for the dust to settle.
paul the octopus
24/3/2016
12:32
Rcl Foods Limited - Announcement Of The Exercise Of The Put Options Granted To Rcl Foods Limited By Zambeef Products Plc

Release Date: 24/03/2016 12:18:00 Code(s): RCL Announcement of the exercise of the put options granted to RCL Foods Limited by Zambeef Products plc

RCL FOODS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1966/004972/06)
ISIN: ZAE000179438
Share Code: RCL


ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE EXERCISE OF THE PUT OPTIONS GRANTED
TO RCL FOODS LIMITED BY ZAMBEEF PRODUCTS PLC
IN RESPECT OF ZAM CHICK LIMITED AND ZAMHATCH LIMITED


1. Background

During 2013, RCL Foods Limited (“RCL FOODS”), through its wholly owned subsidiary, Rainbow
Farms Investments Proprietary Limited, entered into agreements with Zambeef Products PLC
(“Zambeef̶1;) regarding investments in its broiler business, Zam Chick Limited (“Zam Chick”), and
a greenfield hatchery investment, Zamhatch Limited (“ZamhatchR21;).

RCL FOODS has a 49% interest in Zam Chick and a 51% interest in Zamhatch. Shareholders’
agreements were entered into between RCL FOODS and Zambeef in respect of Zam Chick on
1 February 2013 (“the Zam Chick Shareholders’ Agreement”) and Zamhatch on 29 May 2013
(“the Zamhatch Shareholders’ Agreement”) (collectively, “the Shareholders’ Agreements”).

In terms of the Shareholders’ Agreements RCL FOODS, as a standard protection mechanism,
was granted put options that would require Zambeef to acquire all of the ordinary shares held by
RCL FOODS in Zam Chick (“the Zam Chick Option”) and Zamhatch (“the Zamhatch Option”)
(collectively, “the Options”).

If the Zam Chick Option is exercised at any time, the value attributable to RCL FOODS’ interest
in Zam Chick (49%) will be determined as the higher of the following amounts on the date that
the Zam Chick Option is exercised:

- 49% of the consolidated earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation
(“EBITDA”;) of Zam Chick at an exit enterprise value (“EV”) / EBITDA multiple of 7.5 times; or
- the original purchase price paid by RCL FOODS to Zambeef for the Zam Chick shares,
expressed in US Dollars (“USD”).

Currently, RCL Foods has no shareholder loan account claims against Zam Chick.
If the Zamhatch Option is exercised within 3 years of the effective date (31 March 2013), the
value attributable to RCL FOODS’ interest in Zamhatch (51%) will be determined as the higher of
the following amounts on the date that the Zamhatch Option is exercised:

- 51% of the consolidated EBITDA of Zamhatch at an exit EV / EBITDA multiple of 7.5 times;
or
- the invested USD amounts outstanding to RCL FOODS on capital and loan account.

Should the Options be exercised, the purchase consideration in respect of the Zam Chick shares
and the Zamhatch shares purchased by Zambeef, shall, at Zambeef’s discretion, be payable as
follows:

- in cash; or
- by the transfer by Zambeef to RCL FOODS of Zambeef shares; or
- by the issue and allotment by Zambeef to RCL FOODS of newly issued Zambeef shares; or
- by a combination of Zambeef shares and cash.

The value attributed to the Zambeef shares for purposes of settling the purchase consideration or
part thereof in Zambeef shares, will be determined by the Volume Weighted Average Price
(“VWAP”) of Zambeef shares as quoted on the AIM Stock Exchange for 30 business days
immediately preceding the settlement date. The settlement date shall not be later than six
months from the date that the Options are exercised. Zambeef’s market capitalisation as at 23
March 2016 is USD31.9 million (based on an exchange rate of GBP1.00: USD1.4091).

In terms of each of the Shareholders’ Agreements, and in respect of each Option, to the extent
that Zambeef is unable to effect the total payment for the Option shares in cash, then it shall
effect payment by issuing Zambeef shares to RCL FOODS. For this purpose, Zambeef
warranted that it would hold available up to 10% of its issued ordinary share capital (in respect of
each Option).

In accordance with Zambian laws and regulations, certain scenarios relating to the acquisition of
the shares by Zambeef may require shareholder approval. In addition, the approval of the
Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, the Lusaka Stock Exchange and the
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) will be required in order for Zambeef to implement
the acquisition of all of the ordinary shares held by RCL FOODS in Zam Chick and Zamhatch in
accordance with the terms of the Options.


2. Exercise of the Options

Exercise notices in respect of Zam Chick and Zamhatch were delivered to Zambeef on 23
March 2016, informing Zambeef that the Options have been exercised. This action fixes the
Option exercise date and commences the six-month period for purposes of determining the
settlement date, in accordance with the terms of the Shareholders’ Agreements.

The purchase price owing by Zambeef to RCL FOODS in terms of the Options is as follows:

- in respect of Zam Chick – USD 14,250,000.00; and
- in respect of Zamhatch – USD 4,000,000.00 capital plus USD 6,159,174.53 of shareholder
loans,
(collectively, “the Settlement Consideration”).


3. Dispute

There is a dispute between RCL FOODS and Zambeef with regard to the computation of the
purchase price to be paid for the Zamhatch shares by Zambeef. Zambeef contends that the
portion of the purchase price payable by it for the capital contribution by RCL FOODS to
Zamhatch should comprise the Zambian Kwacha value of the capital contribution at the time that
it was originally paid (in USD) by RCL FOODS. This amounts to ZMW 24,800,000.00. RCL
FOODS contends that the amount payable to it ought to be the USD amount originally paid,
being USD 4,000,000.00. On the Zambeef version, this results in a reduction in the amount
payable to RCL FOODS of approximately USD 1,807,250.22 (based on an exchange rate of
USD 1.00: ZMW 11.31 as at 23 March 2016).

In addition, Zambeef argues that a portion of the RCL FOODS loan account in Zamhatch was
paid in Euros, and ought to be denominated in Euros as opposed to USD. The Euro amount paid
by RCL FOODS was Euro 3,301,849.53. Again, RCL FOODS is of the view that this amount
should also be denominated in USD as at the date of payment, being USD 4,159,174.53. On the
Zambeef version, this results in a reduction in the amount payable to RCL FOODS of
approximately USD 466,656.60 (based on an exchange rate of USD1.00: Euro 0.8942 as at 23
March 2016).

If the matter is not resolved, RCL FOODS will pursue its contractual remedies in terms of the
Shareholders’ Agreements.


4. Rationale for the exercise of the Options

RCL FOODS is of the opinion that its interests in Zambeef (indirectly held through Zam Chick
and Zamhatch) would be better aligned with the shareholders of Zambeef if RCL FOODS’
indirect investments were to be exchanged for a direct interest in Zambeef, the listed holding
company of the Zambeef group of companies. Hence, the RCL FOODS board of directors (“the
Board”) took the decision that the Options should be exercised.

Zambeef has indicated that the exchange mechanism provided for in the terms of the Options
may be considered by some Zambeef shareholders as unduly dilutive for such shareholders. As
a result, the Board proposed that, subject to certain considerations, the existing Zambeef
shareholders should be given the opportunity of reducing the potential dilution to which they
would be exposed if some, or all, of the Settlement Consideration is settled by way of new
Zambeef shares. In order to counter any potential dilution, existing Zambeef shareholders will be
given the opportunity to buy back a portion of the new Zambeef shares issued to RCL FOODS,
by way of a claw-back offer. In terms of the claw-back offer, existing Zambeef shareholders will,
in proportion to their respective shareholdings in Zambeef, be able to buy back some of the
Zambeef shares received by RCL FOODS. Should the Settlement Consideration result in RCL
FOODS holdingmore than 25.1% in Zambeef, it will make available for the claw-back offer, RCL
FOODS’ interest above 25.1%. The shares made available by RCL FOODS for purposes of the
claw-back offer will be offered to Zambeef shareholders at the same price that such shares have
been issued to RCL FOODS, except for any potential costs and taxes associated witrh the claw-
back offer, which will be for the account of participating Zambeef shareholders.

From an administrative and regulatory point of view, RCL FOODS will issue a circular to all
Zambeef shareholders, detailing the termsof the claw-back offer. RCL FOODS will liaise with the
management of Zambeef and the SEC in Zambia in this regard. RCL FOODS will also seek a
dispensation from the SEC to ensure that, in the event that the Settlement Consideration results
in RCL FOODS is holding more than 35% of Zambeef, it will be granted the opportunity to sell
down sufficient shares so as not to trigger a mandatory offer to the Zambeef shareholders.


5. General

RCL FOODS is aware that Zambeef management has been mandated by its board of directors
to actively work towards reducing Zambeef’s current debt position. Over the past few months
RCL FOODS has been in discussions with Zambeef management in respect of possible
mechanisms to inject capital into Zambeef. The Board is of the view that should RCL FOODS
become a shareholder in Zambeef, RCL FOODS would like to continue with these discussions.
RCL FOODS is of the opinion that Zambeef is an attractive business that, pursuant to an
injection of new capital, could materially improve its overall performance. RCL FOODS thus
remains interested in considering opportunities that could lead to a more substantial transaction
between RCL FOODS and Zambeef.

The transaction referred to above is not subject to JSE Limited (“JSE”) Listings Requirements due to
its size being below the JSE category thresholds, and is only subject to a number of non-material
conditions precedent. Shareholders are advised that Zambeef is also today publishing an
announcement simultaneously on the AIM and Lusaka Stock Exchanges.


Durban
24 March 2016

Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)

grollfam
24/3/2016
10:39
$ exchange rate is deciding factor for me. It doubled last Summer and hasn't recovered very much since then.
Even if operations continue to do well they have an uphill task and any new cash demand won't make life easier

jhan66
24/3/2016
10:34
My interpretation was that they need to pay out a lot of cash that they currently don't have. Solutions would appear to be more debt or an equity issue, result is falling share price - poor management really.
spooky
24/3/2016
10:14
wtf is all that about ?? would need 15 cups of coffee and 3 hours to try and understand.....anyone had a go ?
certainly the share price has tried to understand it ....?

value viper
23/2/2016
16:00
grollfam
23 Feb'16 - 15:17 - 551 of 551 1 0 (premium)


GOOD NEWS FROM ZAMBEEF PARTNER RCL FOODS


Zam Chick Limited ("Zam Chick")
Zam Chick equity accounted earnings increased by 68,2% versus the comparable period to R7,4 million
(H1 2015: R4,4 million). The new breeding operations and hatchery (Zamhatch) were successfully commissioned in the
current period.

tenapen
23/2/2016
15:17
GOOD NEWS FROM ZAMBEEF PARTNER RCL FOODS


Zam Chick Limited ("Zam Chick")
Zam Chick equity accounted earnings increased by 68,2% versus the comparable period to R7,4 million
(H1 2015: R4,4 million). The new breeding operations and hatchery (Zamhatch) were successfully commissioned in the
current period.

grollfam
16/2/2016
08:32
Has theyecome VEGETERIANs ?
hvs
16/2/2016
08:28
hxxp://us11.campaign-archive2.com/?u=58e102240ee55fd7081cab6a5&id=b576c44cf8

ZAMBEEF RANKS AMONG AFRICA’S TOP GROWING RETAILERS
Food company’s strong retail network propels growth

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Food company Zambeef Products Plc has been named as the second fastest growing retailer in Africa by the influential African Powers of Retailing report issued by Deloitte Africa.
According to the report by the leading accountancy firm, Zambeef’s revenue grew by 23 percent in 2013, only surpassed by Botswana’s Choppies Enterprise Ltd, and out-stripping the trajectories of other big-name brands such as Spar, Shoprite, Mr Price, Woolworths and Foschini.
The home-grown Zambian success story was also ranked as the 20th largest retailer on the continent by revenue.
Zambeef Joint CEO Carl Irwin attributed the growth to its major focus on building a strong retail and distribution network.
“Zambeef’;s retail and distribution network has been structured to ensure customers have easy and convenient access to all our products. The retail network is predominately focused on the group’s cold chain food products division which is at the heart of the company’s operations. The division, which includes the production, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, fish, dairy products and eggs, is expected to drive the growth of Zambeef in 2016,” he said.
The company’s retail drive has seen the upgrade of existing outlets and roll out of new ultra-modern "macro" outlets offering meat, dairy and eggs alongside stockfeed and day-old chicks in strategic locations nationwide in a move that has met with an overwhelming response from customers.
In 2015 alone, Zambeef grew its retail outlet network to 150 stores from the previous 139 with several more stores planned for 2016 by the company directly as well as through its partnership with Shoprite. With this in mind, Zambeef hopes to roll out more of its macro-outlets or ‘one-stop̵7; outlets across the country so customers can purchase all its products in one place.
In addition to its own branded outlets, Zambeef’s 20-year-old partnership with Shoprite has also helped the company grow; Shopritehas eight new stores planned for 2016 to make a total of 34 Shoprite butcheries throughout Zambia that are operated by Zambeef.

That strategic relationship with Shoprite also extends to Nigeria and Ghana where the supermarket chain is rolling out seven additional stores in the coming year.
Based on year-on-year revenue growth for the Top 10 fastest growing retail companies, Zambeef’s revenue increased by 23 per cent in 2013 with a composite annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.4 per cent from 2011-2013 representing a retail revenue of US $171.8 million. In the Top 25 African retail companies Zambeef generated US $229.6 million recording a 7 per cent year-on-year growth bringing its year-on-year to 11.7 per cent.
The report mirrors Deloitte’s annual Global Powers of Retailing report with a focus on Africa and features 25 of the continent’s listed retail companies based on revenue. It also will explore some of the emerging retail trends on the continent as well as track progress of the top African retail performers on the continent. Overall, Zambeef emerged as the 20th Top African retailer.
-Ends-

About Zambeef Products Plc
Zambeef Products Plc is one of the largest integrated food companies in Zambia and the region. The group is principally involved in the production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, stockfeed and flour. The group also has large row cropping operations (principally maize, soya beans and wheat), with approximately 8,120 hectares of row crops under irrigation which is planted twice a year and a further 8,480 hectares of rain-fed/dry-land crops planted each year producing 120,000 tons of grain annually. The group is also in the process of rolling out its West Africa expansion in Nigeria and Ghana.
The company slaughters around 58,000 beef cattle, 7.9 million chickens and 53,000 pigs per annum, while also processing 12.3 million litres of milk, producing 130,000 tons of stockfeed, 40 million eggs, 89,000 shoes and processes 99,000 hides in its tannery per year.. It has 150 retail outlets throughout Zambia and West Africa, along with four wholesale depots
Zambeef employs over 6,000 people with a total of ZMW231million paid in remuneration and benefits in the last year. Zambeef generated US$38m in US Dollar income and contributed ZMW128m to Government in taxes and duties.
More information is available at www.zambeefplc.com

capo1211
06/2/2016
11:41
hhhmmm, floods to droughts to currency woes : all part of the risks to this company of course ; and yes, the people of Zambia must have very difficult lives
to counter, the dollar is weakening and this should have some benefit to the co's dollar denominated debt levels.
to me and from the chart, these shares seem to want to continue higher

value viper
06/2/2016
07:51
Sad for the people of Zambia...

axxp://news.trust.org//item/20160114085214-zytux/

I imagine Zambeef would need to make a statement as to how this severe drought is affecting the activities of the company.

multibagger
05/2/2016
20:07
Radio 4 today in the PM programme - talk about severe drought and crop failure in Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi and Zambia.

Could have an impact on operations....

multibagger
18/1/2016
11:08
Zambeef Products - Esoteric Growth Play.



"Here on the daily chart of the past year and a half it can be seen that since the beginning of December the 50 day moving average at 7.02p has been recovered. The message at the moment being that provided there is no end of day close back below it, one would imagine that a return to main 2015 resistance at 15p plus could be seen over the next 1 to 2 months."

aishah
11/1/2016
14:10
clearly more than Tenpercent coming here everyday now, let's break the 16p first
paul the octopus
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