SUBUR 6904 SUBUR TIASA HOLDINGS BERHAD: Important Observation - Koon Yew Yin
Auditors’ opinion
The
details of the unmodified audit opinion as disclosed in the Independent
Auditors’ Report is extracted below:- “Material Uncertainty Related to
Going Concern We draw attention to Note 5 in the financial statements,
which indicates that as at 31 December 2021, the Group’s current
liabilities exceeded its current assets by RM393.8 million (2020:
RM458.3 million). This condition gives rise to concerns about whether
the Group has sufficient cash flows to meet its obligations for the next
12 months from the end of the reporting period, and whether the use of
going concern basis in the preparation of the financial statements is
appropriate. This was in spite of the net profit of RM73.0 million
(2020: net loss of RM25.6 million) and net operating cash inflows of
RM172.5 million (2020: RM46.8 million) recorded by the Group for the
financial period. In assessing the appropriateness of the financial
statements having been prepared on the going concern basis, management
has considered the Group’s cash flows forecast for the financial year
ending 31 December 2022 taking into account the factors as enumerated in
Note 5 to the financial statements. Barring any unforeseen
circumstances, management has a reasonable expectation that the Group
will generate sufficient cash flows for the next 12 months to allow it
fulfilling its obligations as and when they arise. Accordingly, the
financial statements of the Group have been prepared on the going
concern basis. Our opinion is not modified in respect of this matter.”
My opinion:
Investors
might be too concerned with the auditor’s opinion that the company’s
current liabilities exceeded current assets. From my long experience in
doing business, I usually like to borrow as much money as possible
provided I know how to use the loan to make more profit. In fact, I
always use margin finance to buy more shares to make more money.
To
change the financial ending in July to December, the last quarter 16.15
sen EPS is only for 2 months. Its previous 10.02 sen EPS is for 3
months as shown on the table below. Its next quarter ending March for 3
months should be much better than 16.15 sen in view of the record high
CPO price.
The company offered this explanation:
In relation to the above, the Board wishes to advise on the following:-
(a)
The Independent Auditors has expressed an unqualified audit opinion on
the financial statements for the financial period ended 31 December 2021
(“FP2021”), and that their opinion is not modified in respect of the
statement on this matter.
(b) Despite outbreak of COVID-19, Subur
(“the Group”) recorded turnaround of profit after tax of RM73.0 million
for FP2021 as compared to financial year (‘FY”) 2020 of RM25.6 million
net loss.
(c) The Group generated net operating cash inflows of
RM172.5 million, and recorded earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation and amortisation (“EBITDA”) of RM207.5 million for FP2021
as compared to FY2020 of RM46.8 million and RM54.2 million respectively.
(d)
Subur has been focusing on its operations in oil palm plantation
segment, which has been the catalyst to the Group’s turnaround
trajectory as follows: (d)1. The Group’s fresh fruit bunches (“FFB”)
production recorded average annual growth rate of 23% per annum from
FY2016 to FY2020. Our FFB yield continued to expand by 48% in FP2021
equivalent to 4% growth on annualised basis despite chronic manpower
shortage and recurring pandemic-induced lockdown. The Group expects
another double digit FFB yield growth for FY2022.
(d)2. As at 31
December 2021, the Group owned a total planted area of more than 21,000
hectares (“ha”) of oil palm plantations. Of these planted areas, 50% of
the plantations are between 8 and 13 years of age, which is when the
trees are expected to be at their optimum yield. 30% of the Group’s
planted area is between 3 and 7 years of age, which is expected to
contribute positively to future profitability and cash flows. Page 4 of 4
(d)3. During the financial period ended 31 December 2021, the oil palm
operations recorded a pre-tax profit of RM165.5 million (2020: RM24.8
million) as disclosed in Note 38 to the financial statements, and
contributed to net operating cash inflows of RM162.5 million (2020:
RM43.8 million). The boosted profit and cash flows contribution to the
Group’s oil palm plantation segment was attributed to the commendable
yield improvement for the financial period, as well as the strengthening
of average crude palm oil (“CPO”) price, which is expected to sustain
for the next 12 months.
(e) Subur has commenced streamlining of
its timber segment since middle of 2020 and has successfully implemented
various cost-rationalisation measures in terms of optimising its
resources and reshuffling of its manpower, which has resulted in
significant operational efficiencies and cost-savings. (f) The Group has
been able to meet all its debt obligations during the financial period
and these financial facilities which are subject to periodic review have
been renewed consistently:
(f)1. As at 31 December 2021, the
Group’s total borrowings amounted to RM637.1 million (2020: RM713.8
million), of which RM423.3 million (2020: RM483.7 million) were
classified as current liabilities. Details of these borrowings are
disclosed in Note 24 to the financial statements. Of these borrowings of
the Group, RM368.4 million are subject to yearly review. The balance of
the borrowings is those with fixed repayment terms. The Group believes
that the cash flows from the oil palm plantation segment are sufficient
to address borrowings with fixed repayment terms including those
borrowings of the timber logging and manufacturing operations.
(f)2.
For the financial period ended 31 December 2021, the Group have reduced
their borrowings by RM76.6 million (2020: RM13.5 million). Furthermore,
the Group has generated net operating cash inflows of RM172.5 million
(2020: RM46.8 million) for the financial period. The Group believes that
they will continue to have the support of the bankers as they have not
defaulted in any repayment obligations and the bankers have consistently
renewed the credit facilities that were subjected to annual review
without any material modifications. To meet any shortfall in working
capital requirements as at the reporting date, the Group has available
approved unutilised credit facilities of RM172.4 million.
(f)3.
Accordingly, the Group’s debt-to-equity ratio has improved significantly
from 1.31 (FY2020) to 1.01 in FP2021 and is expected to further
improved to below 1.0 in FY2022. In view of the above, the Board
strongly believes that the Group’s business is still relevant with the
positive market outlook for its plantation segment. Management is
confident that the Group will be able to improve its operational results
and profitability, and generate sufficient cash flows for the financial
year ending 31 December 2022.
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