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Metroglass announces its FY21 interim results 

Summary of the unaudited results for the six months ended 30 September 2020 (1H21)

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$m New Zealand Australia Group 

 

1H21 1H20 1H21 1H20 1H21 1H20 

Revenue 89.2 109.6  27.8 27.1  117.0 136.7 

       

Segmental EBIT

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 12.8 17.2  0.4 (2.3)    

       

EBIT         12.8 14.5  

       

NPAT         7.6 7.7  

 

 Group revenue of $117.0m (‐14%), EBIT of $12.8m (‐12%) and NPAT of $7.6m (‐2%), with results impacted 

by the five‐week COVID‐19 shutdown and subsequent ramp up period in New Zealand 

 Solid rebound in trading in New Zealand from June to September, with

 the financial impacts from the 

shutdown being partially offset by the NZ Government wage subsidy  

 The turnaround in Australia progressed well with good operational performance and an EBIT positive result 

 Net bank debt reduced to $47.7m, down $25.7m from 12 months ago 

 

Metro Performance Glass (NZX.MPG, ASX.MPP, Metroglass)

 today released interim results for the 2021 financial year, 

achieving a significant improvement in Australian profitability and a solid recovery in New Zealand following the five‐

week COVID‐19 alert level 4 shutdown early in the reporting period.   

Group revenue for the six months to 30 September 2020 (1H21) of 

$117.0m was 14% lower than the prior year. New 

Zealand revenue declined 19% to $89.2m as a result of the shutdown period, with daily sales from June to September 

only 3% lower than the same months last year. In contrast, Australian revenue rose 3% to $27.8m. Group EBIT (before 

significant items)

 for the half year was $12.8m, down from $14.5m in 1H20 and net profit after tax (NPAT) in 1H21 was 

$7.6m, slightly down from $7.7m in 1H20. 

Net bank debt declined by $25.7m year on year to $47.7m, supported by a one‐off cash benefit from the sale and 

leaseback 

of two thirds of our vehicle fleet, a $4.6m reduction of working capital, and a 49% reduction in capital 

expenditure. Over the past six months net debt reduced by $19.2m. 

New Zealand performance 

Metroglass responded well to numerous COVID‐19 driven issues including significant levels of demand uncertainty and 

volatility, supply

 chain disruptions and operating restrictions, in addition to increased levels of competition.  

While consenting activity has remained consistently strong, COVID‐19 disruptions created variable levels of construction 

activity across the country. In the first half of the year, New Zealand revenue declined 19% to $89.2m, with the residential 

and commercial 

segments impacted by the five‐week Alert Level 4 shutdown. Pleasingly, retrofit sales grew 2% as many 

customers elected to upgrade their properties having spent more time in their homes.  

New Zealand EBIT was 26% lower than last year at $12.8m, primarily driven by the five‐week Alert Level 4 shutdown

 

which resulted in an EBIT in April 2020 $8.8m lower than April 2019. The financial impacts of the shutdown were partially 

 

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 All prior period comparisons are to the half year ended 30 September 2019 (1H20) unless otherwise stated. 

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 Earnings before interest, tax, and significant items (being a $1.0m gain from the sale of NZ vehicles during 1H21). 

    

 

offset by the NZ Government wage subsidy. New Zealand operations progressively and safely ramped up through May, 

with revenue and gross profit percentage from June to September remaining broadly in line with last year.  

Metroglass CEO Simon Mander said “New Zealand’s underlying performance over a very challenging six‐month period 

demonstrates

 the resilience of the business. The market remains highly competitive, and the strength of our people and 

depth of our customer relationships remain key to our value proposition.” 

Australian performance 

Australian Glass Group’s (AGG) revenue grew 3% in 1H21 versus the prior comparable six‐month period, including 18% 

growth in 

the key double‐glazing products. This growth was offset in the half by a 38% decline in the sales of other glass 

products which was principally driven by the restructuring of our New South Wales business in December 2019. AGG 

delivered a positive EBIT of $0.4m in the half year, representing

 a significant improvement on the $2.3m EBIT loss in 1H20.  

“We have been implementing a multi‐year turnaround plan to improve AGG’s operational and financial performance. 

Despite the imposition of various state‐specific COVID‐19 related restrictions, the business continued on its positive 

trajectory in the first half of the

 year, supported by a sustained operational performance, positive customer feedback, 

and marketing programmes that are supporting growth with new and existing customers.” 

Banking facilities and capital expenditure  

In October, we announced the refinancing of our syndicated banking facilities extending the expiry date from August 

2021 to October 2023, reducing the 

total facility size from $120 million to $85 million, inclusive of a $10m standby facility 

which will expire in October 2021. This change reflects the company’s success in reducing debt over the past 24 months 

and strikes an appropriate balance between minimising funding costs and maintaining appropriate financing flexibility. 

We continue

 to prudently manage costs across the business including capital expenditure which reduced to $2.1 million 

from $4.3 million in the first half last year. Planned capital investments will increase in the second half of the year, to a 

level similar to the same six months last year. 

Market conditions and 

outlook 

Mr Mander said “Future market conditions remain uncertain and given the impacts of COVID‐19 and heightened market 

competition are likely to be with us for some time, it is critical that the group remains vigilant and adaptable. 

“Consenting activity in New Zealand has been stronger than we had anticipated

 in recent months. However, there is some 

risk that building activity may begin to soften early next year as a result of broader macro‐economic factors as well as 

local issues such as extended border restrictions and further weakness in business confidence and labour markets. 

Balancing this, we’ve been pleased 

with the solid results in New Zealand in recent months and our customers are typically 

citing good forward books of work through into the new calendar year.  

“The industry is currently experiencing significant disruptions and delays in international shipping, resulting from a surge 

in sea freight demand and backlogs at key

 ports. We are monitoring this situation closely and are increasing our safety 

stock levels as appropriate. However, we are anticipating an increase in shipping related costs in the second half of the 

financial year. 

“In Australia, we remain confident that the improvements in AGG’s EBIT results achieved in the first 

half will be sustained 

through FY21, although weighted towards the first half given the Christmas and new year shutdown period. This assumes 

no change to COVID‐19 restrictions. 

“Net debt reduction in the second half will be impacted by the above factors as well as capital expenditure returning to 

a level

 similar to the second half last year. 

“Reflecting the significant level of uncertainty the group is facing, we now anticipate providing guidance on expected 

results for the 2021 financial year alongside a trading update in February 2021.”   

 

/ends  

    

 

HALF YEAR RESULTS WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL: 

Metro Performance Glass Limited will release its results for the 6 months ended 30 September 2020 at 8:30am (NZDT) 

on Monday, 23 November 2020, followed by a briefing for investors, analysts and media at 10am. 

 

You can listen to the webcast via the 

company’s website: www.metroglass.co.nz/investor‐centre or directly: 

https://globalmeet.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1397674&tp_key=798020e99d. Please allow extra time prior to the 

webcast to visit the site and download streaming media software if required. An online archive of the event will be 

available after 2pm on the day. 

To join the conference call, participants will need to dial in to one of the numbers below at least 5 minutes prior to the 

scheduled

 call time and when prompted, please quote the conference code: 937474. 

New Zealand Toll Free  0800 423 972  International                    +64 (0)9 9133 624 

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For further information please contact: 

Liam Hunt, Investor Relations  

(+64) 027 403 4323 

liam.hunt@metroglass.co.nz  

 

 

Authorised for release by Andrew Paterson, Company Secretary, on behalf of the Board.

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INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020

Front cover: Backlit wall, New Zealand | This page: LowE double glazing, Australia

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The Metroglass Group displayed

resilience through the first

6 months of FY21, supported

by the strength and dedication

of its people.

Metroglass had a solid first half in

New Zealand, although the COVID-19

shutdown impacts overshadowed

underlying performance.

The Australian turnaround

progressed well with good

operational performance

and an EBIT positive result.

Metroglass continues to

significantly reduce its debt

through strong operating

cash flows and targeted

capital expenditure.

Chair Letter ................................................................2

Chief Executive Officer Review ..........................4

Independent Review Report .............................13

Consolidated Interim

Financial Statements ..........................................15

Consolidated Interim Statement

of Comprehensive Income .................................15

Consolidated Interim Statement

of Financial Position .............................................16

Consolidated Interim Statement

of Changes in Equity ............................................18

Consolidated Interim Statement

of Cash Flows .........................................................21

Notes to the Consolidated Interim

Financial Statements ..........................................22

Company Directory ..............................................33

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Considering the challenges of the pandemic

and an intensely competitive market, the

New Zealand business achieved a solid

financial performance in the first half

of the year.

Australian Glass Group (AGG) continued

to operate throughout the first half of

the financial year without significant

disruption and successfully managed

the increasing COVID-19 restrictions

and safety requirements with compassion

and efficiency. Demand held up well, and

encouragingly, our range of high-performance

double-glazing products continued to

penetrate the residential market in the

south east of Australia.

AGG continued its improving trajectory

and delivered a positive EBIT for the first

half, driven in part by the restructure of

our NSW business late last calendar year.

Pleasingly, the turnaround plan continues

to be executed well with its improved

performance helping to offset some of

the weakness in the New Zealand business

relative to the same period last financial

year due to the April shutdown.

It is still very uncertain how long COVID-19

will be with us and what impacts we’ll see

in our markets. However, as we advised at

last year end, we will continue to monitor

events and plan for a range of scenarios.

This process has provided us with a useful

frame of reference when making key

decisions and assessing evolving information

from inside and outside the business.

It is widely promoted that the construction

sector has an important part to play in the

future economic recovery of New Zealand

CHAIR LETTER

Peter Griffiths

CHAIR

Firstly, I would like to acknowledge

the resilience of our people during

a period of significant uncertainty.

Their commitment has helped shape

a stronger and focused Metro

Performance Glass Group.

Our operations in New Zealand were

completely shut down for 32 days during

COVID-19 Alert Level 4 from late March

to late April 2020. However, thanks to our

dedicated and motivated teams, we were

able to quickly resume safe operations

through Alert Levels 3 and 2. Immediately

post shutdown, demand was solid in all

our segments, and everyone was focused

on prompt delivery to our customers.

Pleasingly, we still have strong forward

order books for the near term, but in

line with many economic forecasters,

we expect activity may begin to soften

in the new calendar year.

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and Australia. When this occurs, it should

provide the Group with a greater set of

opportunities, and we will ensure that we

have a capable team and robust operations

in order to deliver market-leading products

and services for our customers.

The disruptions of the first half of this

financial year resulted in the Group achieving

revenue of $117.0 million and EBIT of $12.8

million.

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The improved Australian financial

result and New Zealand Government wage

subsidy helped the Group performance but

were not sufficient to offset the significant

financial impacts that resulted from the

5-week shutdown in New Zealand.

Strong operating cash flows, including

effective inventory and debtor management,

and the sale and leaseback of approximately

two-thirds of the New Zealand vehicle fleet

had allowed us to further strengthen the

balance sheet by lowering debt. Net bank

debt was reduced from $66.9 million at

31 March 2020 to $47.7 million

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as at

30 September 2020, down $19.2 million

in the 6 months since the first impacts

of COVID-19. Year-on-year net bank debt

has been reduced by $25.7 million from

30 September 2019.

The Board remains committed to reducing

the company’s leverage ratio to below 1.5x

net debt to EBITDA (pre IFRS-16)

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, and is

pleased with the progress being made.

Once this is achieved on a sustainable basis,

the Board will review the Group’s capital

management position and consider

the possibility of resuming dividends

to shareholders, taking into account

the prevailing economic environment

and the Board’s view for the Group’s

future financial performance.

Despite the immediate challenges posed

by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board’s

longer-term focus remains on ensuring

that the company is a successful glass

processor that delivers value to its

stakeholders. In service of this, our key

near-term goals continue to be:

• to defend our leadership position

in an increasingly competitive

New Zealand market

• to grow and improve the profitability

of our Australian business

• to ensure our balance sheet is strong

and sufficient to cope with future risks

and opportunities

I believe we have made progress on all three

of these goals during the period in review.

Reflecting the significant level of

uncertainty the Group is facing, we now

anticipate providing guidance on expected

results for the 2021 financial year alongside

a trading update in February 2021.

On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank

Metroglass employees for their dedication

and commitment during a very challenging

year to date.

PETER GRIFFITHS

Chair

1. Earnings before interest, tax, and significant items

(being a $1.0 million gain on sale of vehicles).

2. Net debt includes net bank debt of $47.7 million

and other interest-bearing liabilities of $3.3 million

which arose primarily through the sale and leaseback

of vehicles.

3. The leverage ratio was 1.53x at 30 September 2020,

down from 1.95x last year.

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INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 ON METROGLASS

A prominent feature of the first 6 months

of FY21 has been the evolving environment

that the COVID-19 pandemic has presented

in New Zealand and Australia.

Metroglass started the first 4 weeks

of FY21 in an Alert Level 4 shutdown in

New Zealand and operating under various

levels of restrictions in Australia. At that

time, the Group had already moved

swiftly and safely to shut down our

four New Zealand manufacturing plants,

established the continuity of business

operations that could be continued

remotely (head office functions, sales

and customer service, engineering

specification and design) and committed

to supporting our people with 100% of

their contracted wages and salaries for

the 5-week period of Alert Level 4.

Simultaneously, we moved to preserve cash

and ensure sufficient balance sheet liquidity.

We transparently negotiated payment

terms with our critical suppliers, engaged

with our banking syndicate on covenant

relief, sought rent relief from our landlords,

cut all non-essential capital expenditure

and discretionary spend and applied for the

first round of the New Zealand Government

wage subsidy.

Once COVID-19 restrictions eased in

New Zealand, we resumed production,

implementing safety and sanitation

procedures, and gradually introduced more

of our team back onto our sites. In July and

August, when the second waves emerged in

Victoria followed by New Zealand, we were

prepared and efficiently reverted to our

COVID-19 response protocols. Our teams

worked incredibly hard to achieve the

desired level of service performance and

communication our customers expect,

and I thank them for their efforts.

PEOPLE PRIORITIES

Our people have displayed a tremendous

amount of resilience to keep Metroglass

operating and delivering to our customers

amongst challenging work and personal

circumstances as a result of the pandemic.

Over the past 6 months, we have ensured

that our people remain connected with

their teams and the organisation, supported

through regular check-ins, and established

relevant COVID-19 procedures to keep them

safe at work.

We continue to focus on building our

long-term capabilities through a series

of online and on-the-job training initiatives.

In the half we launched a Brighter Minds

programme supporting emerging leaders

Simon Mander

CEO

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

OFFICER REVIEW

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to develop the knowledge and skills to

be successful in their roles and to work

towards a New Zealand Certificate in

Business (Introduction to Team Leadership).

Our apprenticeship programme currently

has more than 80 apprentices enrolled

and working towards a formal qualification.

This scheme is now supported by the

New Zealand Government’s Targeted Training

and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF). We have

been pleased to see our apprentices being

recognised for their hard work externally,

with Metroglass glaziers winning the Window

& Glass Association’s Glass and Glazing Most

Promising Apprentice of the Year Award in

both 2019 and 2020.

In addition to delivering improved financial

results, our Australian team has also made

great progress on its culture and people

engagement, with year-on-year reductions

in serious safety incidents, staff turnover

and staff absenteeism.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

The first 6 months has underlined the

importance of our strong customer

relationships. Throughout that time,

we worked closely with our customers

on COVID-19 safety practices, ensured

widespread awareness on the various

support packages available from the

government agencies and the banking

sector and were in regular communication.

In June, we conducted the third of our

6-monthly customer surveys. The results

of this survey are unique, reflecting the

views of our customers during the post-

shutdown ramp-up period and post the

emergence of COVID-19.

The ratings received in both New Zealand

and Australia were consistent with our

two prior survey results, with our customers

complimentary of our people and pleased

with the improvements made in our

communications and our ability to be

responsive to their needs. Inconsistencies

in service performance and extended lead

times during the post-shutdown ramp-up

period were noted, and we worked hard to

resolve these quickly alongside the wider

supply chain.

Our people have displayed

a tremendous amount

of resilience to keep

Metroglass operating

and delivering to

our customers.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Overall, the Group delivered a solid

performance in the 6 months to

30 September, despite the COVID-related

shutdown in New Zealand in April hampering

our ability to generate revenue. As restrictions

lifted, we ramped up production quickly.

Pleasingly, sustained improvements in

operating and financial performance

from AGG has resulted in a return to

a positive EBIT.

Group revenue of $117.0 million was 14%

lower than the same 6-month period last

year, and Group EBIT

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declined 12% to

$12.8 million. Reported net profit after

tax (NPAT) for the first half of FY21

declined 2% to $7.6 million.

In New Zealand, the rebound in trading from

June onwards to levels that were largely

in line with the prior year and receipt of

the New Zealand Government wage subsidy

were not enough to offset the almost nil

revenue achieved in April and reduced

revenue in May. Revenue of $89.2 million

was 19% lower than last year, and EBIT

declined 26% to $12.8 million.

AGG was able to continue operating

throughout the half with fewer significant

disruptions. AGG’s revenue was 3% ahead

of last year supported by a significant shift

in sales mix towards double-glazed units.

Following a 2-year turnaround programme

AGG delivered a positive EBIT of $0.4 million

in the half, an improvement of $2.7 million

on the same period last year. The business

is not yet achieving acceptable financial

returns but is on a good trajectory and is

well placed to benefit from the increased

use of double glazing in south east Australia.

Our strong operating cash flows, including

effective working capital management, and

the sale and leaseback of approximately

two-thirds of the New Zealand vehicle fleet

have allowed us to reduce net bank debt

by $19.2 million since March 2020 or

$25.7 million since September 2019.

GROUP REVENUE

$117.0M

-14%

GROUP EBIT

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$12.8M

-12%

Digital print partitions, school, New Zealand

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$MNew ZealandAustraliaGroup

1H211H201H211H201H211H20

Revenue89.2109.6 27.827.1 117.0136.7

Segmental EBiT

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12.8 17.2 0.4(2.3)

Group EBiT

1

12.814.5

NPAT7.67.7

GROUP REVENUE BY SEGMENT ($M)

$117.0 million, -$19.7 million

Residential

(NZ)

Commercial glazing

(NZ)

59.1

74.9

18.0

22.8

11.8

27.1

136.7

117.0

(14%)(19%) NZ

(21%)

12.1

27.8

Retrofit

(NZ)

Metro Glass GroupAustralian Glass

Group (AU)

1H211H20

2%(21%)3%

EBIT

$12.8 million, -$1.7 million

1H20 EBIT

Change in April NZ

EBIT – COVID-19

Alert Level 4 lockdown

14.58.8

6.12.9

2.0

1.5

0.4

0.1

12.8

0.8

2.2

1.2

NZ Govt wage

subsidy – COVID-19

NZ gross profit % –

mainly due to post-

shutdown ramp up in May

Distribution and glazing

(May–Sept)

1H21 EBIT

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Distribution and other

Other Group costs

Administration

expenses

Gross profit %

improvements

Admin, selling and

marketing (May–Sept)

NZ revenue – mainly

due to post-shutdown

ramp-up in May

New ZealandAustralia

SUMMARY OF RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (1H21)

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NEW ZEALAND REVIEW

REVENUE

$89.2M

-19%

EBIT

$12.8M

-26%

New Zealand’s underlying performance

over a very challenging 6-month period

demonstrates the resilience of the business.

Metroglass responded well to numerous

COVID-19-driven issues including significant

levels of demand uncertainty and volatility,

supply chain disruptions and operating

restrictions, in addition to increased levels

of competition across the country.

Glass products are typically installed in the

latter stages of the building process, and

it was positive to observe steady demand

from June to September as customers

worked to catch up on disrupted work

schedules. The stimulus and support

packages provided by the New Zealand

Government and the banks offering record

low interest rates have underpinned the

confidence in the construction sector.

Total revenue in New Zealand was 19%,

or $20.4 million, lower than the prior year

primarily as a result of the shutdown period.

From June to September, on a daily sales

basis, revenue was 4% lower than the same

period in the prior year, with growth in our

Retrofit and commercial segments offset

by softness in the window manufacturer

and merchant segments.

Nationally, revenue from the residential

segment declined by 21% to $59.1 million,

as the COVID-19 shutdown and subsequent

restrictions impacted new residential

construction activity. Metroglass continues

to operate in a highly competitive market

and is focused on building a strong value

proposition and relationships with new

and existing customers.

In our commercial glazing segment, revenue

declined by 21% to $18.0 million, driven

by the shutdown period. Positively,

Metroglass has experienced no significant

project cancellations with the forward book

ending the half 29% higher than it was

at 30 September 2019. This increase is in

part due to the shutdown period, but also

reflects our improved performance and

acceptance rates.

Revenue from the Retrofit double-glazing

channel increased 2% to 12.1 million despite

the shutdown period, with enquiry levels (as

measured by the number of leads received)

greater than the prior year as well as an

increase in the percentage of acceptances.

In a time of limited international travel,

many customers are electing to invest and

upgrade their properties having spent more

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time working remotely and seeking a warmer,

drier and healthier home. Pleasingly, this is

reflected in our forward book of work, which

ended the half 76% higher than it was at

30 September 2019.

New Zealand’s EBIT of $12.8 million was 26%

below last year. The impact of the 5-week

Alert Level 4 shutdown in New Zealand was

significant and resulted in an EBIT loss in

April 2020 that was $8.8 million lower than

April 2019. While we were able to resume

operations in May 2020, the progressive

ramp-up of production and sales impacted

both revenue and the gross profit margin

in the month. The impacts in April and May

were only partly offset by the government

wage subsidy of $6.5 million, which applied

for 12 weeks from April to June ($0.4 million

of this subsidy was recognised in the 2020

financial year).

It was pleasing that Metroglass revenue

and gross profit percentage from June

to September remained broadly in line with

the same 4-month period last year. This is

a good result in a competitive environment

and was supported by a continued shift

towards higher-value products including

toughened, laminated and low-emissivity

(LowE) glass products. The business

also focused on closely managing costs

and achieved savings across distribution

and glazing, sales and marketing

and administration.

Metroglass operates in a highly competitive

market that has seen the introduction of

new glass processing capacity over several

years, most recently in April this year. We are

well accustomed to this environment, and

our product and service offering and deep

customer relationships have remained at

the centre of our value proposition, enabling

us to retain our market-leading position.

Metroglass responded

well to numerous

COVID-19-driven issues

... in addition to increased

levels of competition

across the country.

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AUSTRALIAN GLASS GROUP REVIEW

REVENUE

$27.8M

+3%

EBIT

$0.4M

($2.3M loss in prior period)

The impacts of COVID-19 have been far

reaching in the residential construction

sector. Pleasingly, each of our manufacturing

plants (Melbourne, Sydney and Hobart) have

operated well in spite of varying restrictions

and safety protocols. In a highly fragmented

market and as a smaller, regionally focused

business, there has been limited impact

on our operations from government

restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne.

While AGG has not received Australian

Government support directly, these

initiatives and stimulus packages continue

to support construction activity more

broadly and sustain on-going works, thus

recognising the contribution and on-going

level of employment provided by the sector.

AGG has continued to successfully execute

against its turnaround plan. The business

is now delivering strong and consistent

operational performance, which is being

recognised in the market and is flowing

through to improved financial results.

AGG’s revenue grew 3% to 27.8 million,

with sustained operational performance,

positive customer feedback and marketing

programmes continuing to support growth

in new and existing customers. AGG’s sales

of double-glazed units grew 18% versus

the same 6-month period last year,

despite declines in Australian new housing

construction. This growth was offset in

the half by a 38% decline in the sales of

other glass products, which was principally

driven by the restructuring of our New South

Wales business in December 2019.

Our Hobart plant continues to strengthen

its position in the Tasmanian market,

improving manufacturing efficiency as

volumes have increased from its start-up

in 2018. Our Melbourne plant, which accounts

for a significant proportion of AGG’s

revenue, has performed consistently in

difficult circumstances. In New South Wales,

the structural changes made in December

2019 to reorientate the business solely

towards the supply of double-glazed

windows has resulted in stable and

improved service performance.

AGG achieved a significant improvement

in EBIT in the half year moving from a

$2.3 million loss in the prior period to

a $0.4 million profit this half, supported

by reductions in overheads primarily as

a result of the restructure of the New

South Wales business in December 2019.

AGG’s continued success in growing its

double-glazed unit sales illustrates the

opportunity the increasing penetration

of these products presents. We believe

the business is on a strong footing with

a positive long-term outlook.

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BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOWS

In October, Metroglass announced the

refinancing of its syndicated banking

facilities extending the expiry date from

August 2021 to October 2023 and reducing

the total facility size from $120 million to

$85 million, inclusive of a $10 million standby

facility, which will expire in October 2021.

This change reflects the company’s success

in reducing debt over the past 24 months

and strikes an appropriate balance between

minimising funding costs and maintaining

appropriate financing flexibility.

Over the last 12 months, Metroglass has

reduced net bank debt

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by $25.7 million,

supported by a reduction in working capital

of $4.6 million and the sale and leaseback

of two-thirds of our vehicle fleet, which

provided a one-off cash benefit and will see

an increase in lease costs going forward.

Metroglass continues to prudently manage

costs across the business including capital

expenditure, which reduced to $2.1 million

from $4.3 million in the first half last year.

Planned capital investments will increase

in the second half of the year to a level

similar to the same 6 months last year.

MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK

Future market conditions remain uncertain

and given that the impacts of COVID-19 and

heightened market competition are likely

to be with us for some time, it is critical that

the Group remains vigilant and adaptable.

Consenting activity in New Zealand has been

stronger than we had anticipated in recent

months. However, there is some risk that

building activity begins to soften early next

year as a result of broader macro-economic

factors as well as local issues such as

extended border restrictions and further

weakness in business confidence and

labour markets.

Balancing this we’ve been pleased with the

solid results in New Zealand in recent months,

and our customers are typically citing good

forward books of work through into the

new calendar year.

The industry is currently experiencing

significant disruptions and delays in

international shipping, resulting from a surge

in sea freight demand and backlogs at key

ports. We are monitoring this situation closely

and are increasing our safety stock levels

as appropriate. However, we are anticipating

an increase in shipping-related costs

in the second half of the financial year.

AGG has continued to

successfully execute

against its turnaround

plan. The business is now

delivering strong and

consistent operational

performance.

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CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020

In Australia, we remain confident that the

improvements in AGG’s EBIT results achieved

in the first half will be sustained through

FY21, although weighted towards the first

half given the Christmas and new year

shutdown period. This assumes no material

change to COVID-19 restrictions.

Net debt reduction in the second half will

be impacted by the above factors as well

as capital expenditure returning to a level

similar to the second half last year.

Reflecting the significant level of uncertainty

the Group is facing, we now anticipate

providing guidance on expected results

for the 2021 financial year alongside

a trading update in February 2021.

Our key goals remain unchanged. We will

defend our strong position in the competitive

New Zealand market, grow our Australian

business and continue to improve its

profitability and reduce debt to provide us

with increased optionality for the future.

We’re focused on building a resilient

organisation that provides excellent

operational performance, maintains

strong customer connections and

invests in and supports its people.

Finally, I would like to take the opportunity

to thank all our shareholders, customers,

suppliers and staff for their support and

patience over the last 6 months.

SIMON MANDER

Chief Executive Officer

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PricewaterhouseCoopers, 15 Customs Street West, Private Bag 92162, Auckland 1142, New Zealand

T: +64 9 355 8000, F: +64 9 355 8001, pwc.co.nz

Independent review report

To the shareholders of Metro Performance Glass Limited




Report on the consolidated interim financial statements


Our conclusion

We have reviewed the consolidated interim financial statements of Metro Performance Glass Limited

(the Company) and its subsidiaries (the Group), which comprise the consolidated interim statement of

financial position as at 30 September 2020, and the consolidated interim statement of comprehensive

income, the consolidated interim statement of changes in equity and the consolidated interim

statement of cash flows for the half year ended on that date, and other explanatory information.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the

accompanying consolidated interim financial statements of the Group do not present fairly, in all

material respects, the financial position of the Group as at 30 September 2020, and its financial

performance and cash flows for the half year then ended, in accordance with International Accounting

Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (IAS 34) and New Zealand Equivalent to International

Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (NZ IAS 34).

Basis for conclusion

We conducted our review in accordance with the New Zealand Standard on Review Engagements 2410

(Revised) Review of Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity (NZ

SRE 2410 (Revised)). Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the

review of the financial statements section of our report.

We are independent of the Group in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements in New Zealand

relating to the audit of the annual financial statements, and we have fulfilled our other ethical

responsibilities in accordance with these ethical requirements. In addition to our role as auditor, our

firm carries out other services for the Group in the areas of other related assurance services related to

covenant certificates. The provision of these other services has not impaired our independence.

Directors’ responsibility for the consolidated interim financial statements

The Directors of the Company are responsible on behalf of the Company for the preparation and fair

presentation of these consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with IAS 34 and NZ IAS

34 and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and

fair presentation of consolidated interim financial statements that are free from material

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s responsibility for the review of the consolidated interim financial

statements

Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the consolidated interim financial statements based on

our review. NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our

attention that causes us to believe that the consolidated interim financial statements, taken as a whole,

are not prepared in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and NZ IAS 34. A review of

consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) is a limited

assurance engagement. We perform procedures, primarily consisting of making enquiries, primarily of

persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review

procedures.

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PwC 2

The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit

conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and International Standards on

Auditing (New Zealand) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we might

identify in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on these consolidated interim

financial statements.

Who we report to

This report is made solely to the Company’s shareholders, as a body. Our review work has been

undertaken so that we might state to the Company’s shareholders those matters which we are required

to state to them in our review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law,

we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the shareholders, as a body, for our

review procedures, for this report, or for the conclusion we have formed.


The engagement partner on the review resulting in this independent auditor’s review report is Troy

Florence.



For and on behalf of:







Chartered Accountants Auckland

23 November 2020

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CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSiVE iNCOME

FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

NOTESCONSOLiDATEDCONSOLiDATED

Sep-20 

$’000

Sep-19

$’000

Sales revenue116,952 136,691

Cost of sales(66,224)(72,910)

Gross profit50,728 63,781 

Distribution and glazing-related expenses(21,510)(24,253)

Selling and marketing expenses(6,962)(7,736)

Administration expenses(15,640)(17,298)

Other income86,141 -

Profit before significant items, interest and tax12,757 14,494 

Significant items10951 -

Profit before interest and tax13,708 14,494 

Finance expense(3,126)(3,751)

Finance income100 101

Profit before income taxation10,682 10,844 

Income taxation expense(3,120)(3,128)

Profit for the period7,562 7,716

Other comprehensive income 

Items that may be reclassified to profit or

loss in the future:

Exchange differences on translation

of foreign operations160 (231)

Cash flow hedges (net of tax)(1,558)645

Total comprehensive income for the period 

attributable to shareholders6,164 8,130

Earnings per share

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents per share)4.14.2

The Board of Directors authorised these financial statements for issue on 23 November 2020.

For and on behalf of the Board:

Peter Griffiths Graham Stuart 

Chair Director

The above consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income should be read in conjunction with the

accompanying notes.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF FiNANCiAL POSiTiON

AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLiDATED

CONSOLiDATED 

(AUDiTED)

RESTATEDCONSOLiDATED

Sep-20

$’000

Mar-20

$’000

Sep-19

$’000

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents8,64514,7423,063

Trade and other receivables34,54833,29438,416

Inventories19,65920,27622,471

Derivative financial instruments701,9821,570

Other current assets5,33112,7115,337

Total current assets68,25383,00570,857

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment54,28359,64563,758

Right-of-use assets52,46350,36354,819

Deferred tax10,1347,9085,747

Intangible assets57,60557,499146,288

Total non-current assets174,485175,415270,612 

Total assets242,738258,420341,469 

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables27,53124,60129,657

Deferred income1,9757,3661,249

Income tax liability2,0462,7662,459

Derivative financial instruments399200255

Interest-bearing liabilities56,788––

Lease liabilities6,2745,5526,173

Provisions1,3081,9921,065

Total current liabilities96,32142,47740,858

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AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF FiNANCiAL POSiTiON (CONT.)

CONSOLiDATED

CONSOLiDATED 

(AUDiTED)

RESTATEDCONSOLiDATED

Sep-20

$’000

Mar-20

$’000

Sep-19

$’000

Non-current liabilities

Interest-bearing liabilities2,89781,630 76,441

Derivative financial instruments2,053 1,986 1,981

Lease liabilities55,772 53,933 56,907

Provisions3,645 2,551 3,902

Total non-current liabilities64,367140,100 139,231 

Total liabilities160,688 182,577 180,089 

Net assets82,050 75,843 161,380 

Equity

Contributed equity307,198 307,198 306,837

Retained earnings(53,907)(61,469)25,108

Group reorganisation reserve(170,665)(170,665)(170,665)

Share-based payments reserve974 931 805

Foreign currency translation

reserve145 (15)(235)

Cash flow hedge reserve(1,695)(137)(470)

Total equity82,050 75,843 161,380

The above consolidated interim statement of financial position should be read in conjunction with the

accompanying notes.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF CHANGES iN EQUiTY

FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLiDATED

CONTRiBUTED 

EQUiTYRESERVES

RETAiNED 

EARNiNGSTOTAL

$’000$’000$’000$’000

Opening balance at 1 April 2019306,693(171,059)21,329156,963

Change in accounting policy

(adoption of NZ IFRS 16)––(3,937)(3,937)

Restated total equity at

1 April 2019306,693(171,059)17,392153,026

Profit for the period––7,7167,716

Movement in foreign currency

translation reserve–(231)–(231)

Other comprehensive income

for the period–645–645

Total comprehensive income 

for the period–4147,7168,130 

Payments received on

management incentive

plan shares144––144

Movement in share-based

payments reserve–80–80

Total transactions with owners,

recognised directly in equity14480–224

Unaudited closing balance at 

30 September 2019306,837(170,565)25,108161,380 

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CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF CHANGES iN EQUiTY (CONT.)

FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

CONTRiBUTED 

EQUiTYRESERVES

RETAiNED 

EARNiNGS

RESTATEDTOTAL

$’000$’000$’000$’000

Opening balance at

1 October 2019306,837 (170,565)25,108 161,380

Restated loss for the period

(Note 9)– – (86,577)(86,577)

Movement in foreign currency

translation reserve– 220 – 220

Other comprehensive income

for the period– 333 – 333

Total comprehensive income/

(loss) for the period– 553 (86,577)(86,024)

Payments received on

management incentive

plan shares– – – –

Vesting of employee share

purchase scheme361 (181)– 180

Movement in share-based

payments reserve– 307 – 307

Total transactions with owners,

recognised directly in equity361 126 – 487

Audited closing balance at 

31 March 2020307,198 (169,886)(61,469)75,843

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF CHANGES iN EQUiTY (CONT.)

FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

CONTRiBUTED 

EQUiTYRESERVES

RETAiNED 

EARNiNGSTOTAL

$’000$’000$’000$’000

Opening balance at 1 April 2020307,198 (169,886)(61,469)75,843

Profit for the period– – 7,562 7,562

Movement in foreign currency

translation reserve– 160 – 160

Other comprehensive income/

(loss) for the period– (1,558)– (1,558)

Total comprehensive income/

(loss) for the period– (1,398)7,562 6,164 

Payments received on

management incentive

plan shares– – – –

Movement in share-based

payments reserve– 43 – 43

Total transactions with owners,

recognised directly in equity– 43 – 43

Unaudited closing balance at 

30 September 2020307,198 (171,241)(53,907)82,050 

The above consolidated interim statement of changes in equity should be read in conjunction with the

accompanying notes.

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CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE HALF YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2020 (UNAUDITED)

CONSOLiDATEDCONSOLiDATED

2020 

$’000

2019 

$’000

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers117,398 137,520

Payments to suppliers and employees(96,191)(110,561)

Government grants received6,510–

Interest received100 101

Interest paid(1,534)(2,079)

Interest paid on leases(1,544)(1,653)

Income taxes paid(5,155)(4,412)

Net cash inflow from operating activities19,584 18,916 

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment3,147 –

Payments for property, plant and equipment(1,928)(3,889)

Payments for intangible assets(167)(407)

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from investing activities1,052 (4,296)

Cash flows from financing activities

Lease liabilities principal payments(2,575)(3,172)

Repayment of bank borrowings(27,438)(15,500)

Drawdown of borrowings–1,565

Drawdown of other financing3,334 –

Payments received on management

incentive plan shares–144

Dividend paid––

Net cash outflow from financing activities(26,679)(16,963)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(6,043)(2,343)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning

of the period14,742 5,488

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash

and cash equivalents(54)(82)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period8,645 3,063 

The above consolidated interim statement of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the

accompanying notes.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLiDATED iNTERiM FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDiTED)

1 BASiS OF PREPARATiON 

Reporting entity

These consolidated interim financial

statements are for Metro Performance

Glass Limited (‘the Company’) and its

subsidiaries (together, ‘the Group’). The

Group supplies processed flat glass and

related products primarily to the residential

and commercial building sectors. The

Company is a for-profit entity for financial

reporting purposes and has operations and

sales in New Zealand and Australia.

Statutory base

The Company is a limited liability company

incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand.

The address of its registered office is

5 Lady Fisher Place, East Tamaki, Auckland.

The incorporation date for Metro

Performance Glass Limited was 30 May 2014

and as part of a group reorganisation was

listed on the New Zealand Securities

Exchange (NZSX) on 29 July 2014.

The comparative trading results presented

encompass the 6-month period from

1 April 2019 to 30 September 2019.

Basis of preparation

These consolidated interim financial

statements have been approved for issue by

the Board of Directors on 23 November 2020.

The Group’s unaudited condensed

consolidated interim financial statements

have been prepared in accordance with

Generally Accepted Accounting Practice

(NZ GAAP). They comply with New Zealand

Equivalent to International Accounting

Standard NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial

Reporting and International Accounting

Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.

These consolidated interim financial

statements are presented in New Zealand

dollars and rounded to the nearest thousand.

These financial statements do not include all

the information required for full financial

statements, and consequently should be

read in conjunction with the full financial

statements of the Group for the year ended

31 March 2020. The same accounting policies,

presentation and methods of computation

have been followed in these condensed

interim financial statements as were applied

in the preparation of the Group’s audited

financial statements for the year ended

31 March 2020.

Metro Performance Glass Limited is a limited

liability company registered under the

New Zealand Companies Act 1993 and

is a Financial Markets Conduct reporting

entity under Part 7 of the Financial Markets

Conduct Act 2013. The financial statements

of the Group have been prepared in

accordance with the requirements of

the NZX Main Board Listing Rules.

The Group’s revenue and profitability follow

a seasonal pattern with lower sales and

net profits typically achieved in the second

half of the financial year as a result of lower

sales generated during the Christmas

shutdown period.

Historical cost convention

The consolidated interim financial

statements have been prepared under

the historical cost convention, as modified

by the revaluation of financial assets and

financial liabilities at fair value.

Principles of consolidation

The consolidated interim financial statements

incorporate the assets and liabilities of all

subsidiaries of Metro Performance Glass

Limited (‘the company’ or ‘the parent entity’)

as at 30 September 2020 and the results

of all subsidiaries for the period then ended.

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Subsidiaries are all entities over which the

Group has control. A subsidiary is a controlled

entity of Metro Performance Glass if Metro

Performance Glass is exposed and has

a right to variable returns from the entity

and is able to use its power over the entity

to affect those returns. Subsidiaries are

fully consolidated from the date on which

control is transferred to the Group. They

are deconsolidated from the date that

control ceases.

Intercompany transactions, balances and

unrealised gains on transactions between

Group companies are eliminated. Unrealised

losses are also eliminated unless the

transaction provided evidence of the

impairment of the asset transferred.

FOREiGN CURRENCY TRANSLATiON

Functional and presentation currency

The consolidated interim financial

statements are presented in New Zealand

dollars, which is Metro Performance Glass

Limited’s functional and presentation currency.

Transactions and balances

Foreign currency transactions are translated

using the exchange rates prevailing at

the dates of the transactions. Foreign

exchange gains and losses resulting from

the settlement of such transactions

and from the translation at period end

exchange rates of monetary assets and

liabilities denominated in foreign currencies

are recognised in profit and loss. They

are deferred in equity if they relate to

qualifying cash flow hedges and qualifying

net investment hedges or are attributable

to part of the net investment in a

foreign operation.

1 BASiS OF PREPARATiON (CONT.)

The results and financial position of foreign

operations that have a functional currency

different from the presentation currency

are translated into the presentation

currency as follows:

• assets and liabilities for each balance

sheet presented are translated at

the closing rate at the date of that

balance sheet

• income and expenses for each statement

of profit or loss and statement of

comprehensive income are translated

at average exchange rates (unless this

is not a reasonable approximation of the

cumulative effect of the rates prevailing

on the transaction dates, in which case

income and expenses are translated at

the dates of the transactions), and

• all resulting exchange differences are

recognised in other comprehensive income.

Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The consolidated interim statement of

comprehensive income has been prepared

so that all components are stated exclusive

of GST. All items in the consolidated interim

statement of financial position are stated

net of GST, with the exception of receivables

and payables, which include GST invoiced.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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2 FiNANCiAL PERFORMANCE

Segment information

Operating segments of the Group at

30 September 2020 have been determined

based on financial information that

is regularly reviewed by the Board in

conjunction with the Chief Executive

Officer and Chief Financial Officer,

collectively known as the Chief Operating

Decision Maker for the purpose of allocating

resources, assessing performance and

making strategic decisions.

Substantially all of the Group’s revenue is

derived from the sale of glass and related

products and services. This revenue is split

by channel only at the revenue level into

Commercial, Residential and Retrofit.

Commercial revenue reflects sales through

four specific commercial glazing operations

in New Zealand. The allocation of sales

between residential and commercial can

be difficult as the Group does not always

know the end-use application. Following the

acquisition of AGG on 1 September 2016,

the Group operates in two geographic

segments, New Zealand and Australia.

Group costs consist of insurance,

professional services, director fees and

expenses, listing fees and share incentive

scheme costs.

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SEP-20

New Zealand

$’000

 

Australia

$’000

Eliminations  

and other

$’000

Group

$’000

Commercial Glazing17,999 ––17,999

Residential59,138 27,755 –86,893

Retrofit12,060 ––12,060

Total revenue89,197 27,755 –116,952 

Gross profit43,428 7,300 –50,728

Segmental EBiTDA before 

significant items20,471 3,064 –23,535 

Group costs––(433)(433)

Group EBiTDA before 

significant items23,102

Depreciation and amortisation(7,720) (2,625) –(10,345)

EBiT before significant items12,751 439 (433)12,757 

Significant items951 951 

EBiT13,702 439 (433)13,708 

Segment assets275,461 67,337 (100,060)242,738

Segment non-current assets

(excluding deferred tax assets)136,434 47,667 (19,750)164,351

Segment liabilities80,374 65,878 14,436 160,688


2 FiNANCiAL PERFORMANCE (CONT.)

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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SEP-19

New Zealand 

$’000

Australia 

$’000

Eliminations  

and other

$’000

Group 

$’000

Commercial glazing22,834 ––22,834

Residential74,938 27,077 –102,015

Retrofit11,842 ––11,842

Total revenue109,614 27,077 –136,691 

Gross profit57,955 5,826 –63,781

Segmental EBiTDA24,933 1,003 –25,936 

Group costs––(484)(484)

Group EBiTDA25,452

Depreciation and amortisation(7,686) (3,272) –(10,958)

EBiT17,247 (2,269)(484)14,494 

Segment assets345,148 70,539 (74,218)341,469

Segment non-current assets

(excluding deferred tax assets)228,196 50,919 (14,250)264,865

Segment liabilities79,988 69,836 30,265 180,089

3 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUiPMENT 

During the 6 months ended 30 September 2020, the Group acquired assets with a total cost

of $1.6 million (September 2019: $4.5 million) and disposed of assets with a total book value

of $2.4 million (September 2019: $0.4 million). Included in the disposal value is the sale of

vehicles under a sale and leaseback agreement the Group entered into for approximately

two-thirds of the New Zealand vehicle fleet (refer Note 10). There have been no material

changes in the estimated useful life of key items of plant and machinery. The depreciation

expense for the 6 months ended 30 September 2020 was $5.57 million (September 2019:

$5.63 million).

2 FiNANCiAL PERFORMANCE (CONT.)

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4 FiNANCiAL iNSTRUMENTS 

Interest rate swaps and forward

exchange contracts

These financial instruments were measured

at fair value based on valuations provided

by Westpac Banking Corporation and Bank

of New Zealand. All significant inputs were

based on observable market data and

accordingly have been categorised as level 2.

At balance date, the fair value of interest

rate swaps are $2.1 million liability (March

2020: $2.1 million liability) and the fair value of

forward exchange contracts are $0.3 million

liability (March 2020: $1.9 million asset).

The movements in fair value are disclosed

in cash flow hedges (net of tax) through

other comprehensive income, with a loss

recognised on forward exchange contracts

of $1.6 million (30 September 2019: $1.4

million gain) and income of $0.06 million

(30 September 2019: $0.7 million loss) on

interest rate swaps.

5 iNTANGiBLE ASSETS 

The Group tests intangible assets for

impairment to ensure they are not carried

at above their recoverable amounts:

• at least annually for goodwill with

indefinite lives; and

• where there is an indication that the

assets may be impaired (which is assessed

at least at each reporting date).

Impairment tests using value-in-use

calculations of the Australian CGU and

New Zealand CGU have been performed

at 31 March 2020 as part of the annual

tests. Goodwill and intangible assets have

been reviewed at 30 September 2020,

with no indicators of impairment noted

and no changes made to the estimated

recoverable amount of goodwill or the

estimated useful life of other intangibles.

The amortisation expense for the 6 months

ended 30 September 2020 was $1.3 million

(September 2019: $1.4 million).

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6 iNTEREST-BEARiNG LiABiLiTiES

SEP-20MAR-20SEP-19

$’000$’000$’000

Bank borrowings – current

1

56,351––

Bank borrowings – non-current–81,63076,441

Less: cash and cash equivalents(8,645)(14,742)(3,063)

Net bank debt47,70666,88873,378

Other financing – current

437––

Other financing – non-current2,897––

Net debt51,04066,88873,378

1 Please refer to Note 11 for further details. Bank borrowings were classified as current at 30 September 2020

as these facilities were renegotiated for an extended term after the balance date.

7 RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTiONS

There have been no material changes in the nature or amount of related-party transactions

since 31 March 2020.

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8 COViD-19

The global pandemic in relation to COVID-19

was declared by the World Health Organization

on 11 March 2020. The subsequent Alert

Level 4 and 3 lockdowns imposed by

the New Zealand Government had a

significant impact on the Group’s first-

quarter performance, particularly as the

New Zealand operations were deemed

non-essential and as a result were closed

for 5 weeks under Alert Level 4 until 27 April

2020. The New Zealand operations have

been able to operate at the other alert

levels. The Group’s Australian business has

continued to operate largely unaffected

during the period. The Group was eligible

for and received $6.5 million in relation

to the New Zealand Government’s wage

subsidy. $6.1 million of this amount has

been recognised in other income in

the Consolidated Interim Statement of

Comprehensive Income (31 March 2020:

$0.4 million).

During the Alert Level 4 lockdown, the Group

negotiated with its landlords to obtain

rent relief on various properties. The Group

adopted the NZ IFRS 16 Leases practical

expedient in relation to rent concessions,

and as such, the relief obtained from these

is reflected through a reduction in lease

liabilities with a corresponding expense

reduction recognised in the Consolidated

Interim Statement of Comprehensive

Income of $0.3 million.

The calculation approach for expected credit

losses is consistent with 31 March 2020,

which reflected the estimated impact

from COVID-19.

Reflecting improved aging of the Trade

Receivables balance, the provision has

reduced to $2.0 million at 30 September

2020 (31 March 2020: $2.5 million).

9 RETROSPECTiVE RESTATEMENT 

OF ERROR

During the 6 months ended September 2020,

the Group identified an integration error

between the payroll time and attendance

system and the accounting records, which

resulted in the understatement of the annual

leave provision by $1.39 million at 31 March

2020. The integration issue began from the

implementation of a new payroll system in

September 2019 and did not have a material

impact on the results to 30 September 2019.

The integration issue did not impact the

entitlement of employees nor has it resulted

in any errors in payments made to employees

over the period. The consolidated financial

statements for the year ended 31 March

2020 have been restated to correct this

error, with the impacts set out on the

following page.

CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2020
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The impact of the restatement on the consolidated financial statements at 31 March 2020

is set out in the tables below:

Impact on the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended

31 March 2020

CONSOLiDATED

2020 ANNUAL 

REPORTADJUSTMENT

CONSOLiDATED

RESTATED

$’000$’000$’000

Cost of sales(139,037)(640)(139,677)

Gross profit115,871 (640)115,231 

Distribution and glazing-related

expenses(45,350)(718)(46,068)

Selling and marketing expenses(14,370)(25)(14,395)

Administration expenses(33,571)(2)(33,573)

Profit before significant items, 

interest and tax23,162 (1,385)21,777 

Income taxation expense(2,908)388 (2,520)

Loss for the year(77,864)(997)(78,861)

Earnings per shareCentsCentsCents

Basic and diluted earnings

per share(42.0)(0.5)(42.5)

Impact on the consolidated statement of financial position at 31 March 2020

CONSOLiDATED

2020 ANNUAL 

REPORTADJUSTMENT

CONSOLiDATED

RESTATED

$’000$’000$’000

Deferred tax7,520 388 7,908

Total assets258,032 388 258,420 

Trade and other payables23,216 1,385 24,601

Total liabilities181,192 1,385 182,577 

Retained earnings(60,472)(997)(61,469)

Total equity76,840 (997)75,843 

9 RETROSPECTiVE RESTATEMENT OF ERROR (CONT.)

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10 SALE AND LEASEBACK

The Group entered into two sale and leaseback agreements relating to the Group’s vehicle

fleet during the 6 months ended 30 September 2020. The Group has determined that a

number of these leases do not satisfy the requirements of NZ IFRS 15 to be accounted

for as a sale of the asset, and has recognised a financial liability equal to the cash received.

Where the transfer of control under NZ IFRS 15 has been satisfied, the vehicle has been

disposed of with the gain recognised as a significant item in the consolidated interim

statement of comprehensive income. Where the subsequent lease has a lease term

of 12 months or less, the lease payments are recognised on a straight-line basis as

an expense in profit or loss, otherwise a right-of-use asset and a corresponding lease

liability have been recognised.

The impact of the sale and leaseback transaction on the consolidated interim financial

statements is set out in the tables below.

Impact on the consolidated interim statement of comprehensive income for the half year

ended 30 September 2020

TOTAL

$’000

Depreciation(18)

Short-term and low-value leases(25)

Interest on leases(4)

Interest on other financing(19)

Significant item – gain on disposal951

Total885

Impact on the consolidated interim statement of financial position at 30 September 2020

TOTAL

$’000

Property, plant and equipment(1,964)

Right-of-use assets1,165

Lease liabilities(1,168)

Interest-bearing liabilities(2,753)

Total(4,720)

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Impact on the consolidated interim statement of cash flows for the half year ended

30 September 2020

TOTAL

$’000

Payments to suppliers and employees(25)

Interest paid on leases(4)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment2,915

Lease liabilities payments(16)

Drawdown of other financing2,734

Total5,604


11 EVENTS AFTER BALANCE DATE

On 14 October 2020, the Group completed negotiations of its bank borrowing facilities

for a 3-year term. The facilities comprise a syndicated revolving loan facility of $75 million

for a 3-year term expiring in October 2023, and a $10 million standby facility that will expire

in October 2021. The facilities are subject to standard undertakings and compliance with

financial covenants.

10 SALE AND LEASEBACK (CONT.)

COMPANY DiRECTORY
insight

creative.co.nz


MPG020

BOARD OF DiRECTORS

Peter Griffiths – Chair and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee

Angela Bull – Non-Executive Director and Chair of the People and Culture Committee

Russell Chenu – Non-Executive Director and Member of the Audit and Risk Committee

Rhys Jones – Non-Executive Director and Member of the People and Culture Committee

Graham Stuart – Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee

Mark Eglinton – Non-Executive Director and Member of the People and Culture Committee

SENiOR LEADERSHiP TEAM

Simon Mander – Chief Executive Officer

Brent Mealings – Chief Financial Officer

Robyn Gibbard – GM Upper North Island

Gareth Hamill – GM Lower North Island

Andrew Dallison – GM South Island

Nick Johnson – Chief Information Officer

Amandeep Kaur – Group Health and Safety Manager

Andrew Paterson – GM Strategy and Planning

Barry Paterson – GM Commercial Glazing and Technical

Dayna Saunders – Human Resources Director

REGiSTERED OFFiCE

5 Lady Fisher Place

East Tamaki

Auckland 2013

New Zealand

Email: glass@metroglass.co.nz

Phone: +64 9 927 3000

AUDiTOR

PricewaterhouseCoopers

15 Customs Street West

Auckland 1010

New Zealand

LAWYERS

Bell Gully

Vero Centre

48 Shortland Street

Auckland 1140

New Zealand

BANKERS

ASB Bank Limited

Westpac New Zealand Limited

Westpac Banking Corporation

SHARE REGiSTRAR

Link Market Services

Level 11, Deloitte Centre

80 Queen Street, Auckland 1010

PO Box 91976, Auckland 1142

New Zealand

FURTHER iNFORMATiON ONLiNE

This Interim Report, all our core governance

documents (our Constitution, some of our

key Policies and Charters), our Investor

relations policies and all our announcements

can be viewed on our website:

www.metroglass.co.nz/investor-centre/

METRO PERFORMANCE GLASS LIMITED
METROGLASS.CO.NZ

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1H21 Interim Results Presentation
23 November 2020

METRO PERFORMANCE GLASS

Key messages
•The Metroglass Group displayed resilience through the first 6-months

of FY21, supported by the strength and dedication of its people

•Metroglass had a solid first half in New Zealand, although the COVID-

19 shutdown impacts overshadowed underlying performance

•The Australian turnaround progressed well with good operational

performance and an EBIT positive result

•Metroglass continues to significantly reduce its debt through strong

operating cashflows and targeted capital expenditure

2

OUR PEOPLE
•Maintained normal pay for all staff during NZ

alert level 4

•Remained focused on safety and wellbeing

•Continuing to invest in staff training and

capability development, including having

80+ apprentices enrolled

OUR CUSTOMERS

•Maintained regular contact and provided

support throughout the NZ lockdown

•Latest customer survey complimentary on

our people, communication and

responsiveness. Key challenge related to

lead times in the May ramp up period

OUR BUSINESS

•Business continuity plans activated with

safe and effective closure and reopening

of NZ processing plants

•NZ wage subsidy received ($6.5m)

•AGG successfully managed the increasing

COVID-19 related restrictions and safety

requirements

•Focus on managing discretionary costs

and capex across the group

3

The Metroglass Group displayed its resilience ina challenging six-months

GROUP
NEW ZEALAND

2

AUSTRALIA

Revenue

$117.0m

(1H20: $136.7m)

-14%

EBIT

$12.8m

(1H20: $14.5m)

-12%

N PAT

$7.6m

(1H20: $7.7m)

-2%

Revenue

$89.2m, -19%

(1H20: $109.6m)

EBIT

$12.8m, -26%

(1H20: $17.2m)

Revenue

$27.8m, +3%

(1H20: $27.1m)

EBIT

$0.4m, +$2.7m

(1H20: -$2.3m)

Net bank debt

3

$47.7m

(1H20: $73.4m)

1H21 key financial outcomes

1

1

Unless otherwise stated, results are shown in NZ$mand before significant items. Details on the significant items are provided in note 10 to the financial statements.

2

The full segment note is available in note 2 of the financial statements.

3

Net debt includes net bank debt of $47.7 million and other interest-bearing liabilities of $3.3 million which primary relates to the sale and leaseback of certain vehicles in New Zealand.

Leverage ratio

1.53x

(1H20: 1.95x)

-22%

4

-$25.7m

11,684
11,871

13,366

15,358

15,473

21,176

21,125

21,438

22,269

22,141

Mar-19Sep-19Mar-20Sep-20Mar-21

Multi-residentialDetached dwelling

+0.4%

Residential consents have remained strong in NZ, though activity levels declined as a

result of the COVID-19 alert level 4 lockdown

5

In the six months to September 2020 (on a 9-month lagged basis):

•Total residential consents rose 8.1%, or 3.9% in floor area (sqm)

•Detached dwelling consents rose 3.9%, with a 14.9% rise in multi-residential

which now represents 40.8% of all residential consents

•However, since the start of 2020 and the onset of COVID-19, residential

consents have remained flat at their elevated level on a 9-month lag basis,

with activity declining as a result of the COVID-19 alert level 4 lockdown

Total NZ residential consents (9 month lagged, by number)NZ non-residential consents (by value $bn)

2

32,86032,996

34,804

37,627

+5.5%

+8.1%

37,614

0.0%

4.9

5.3

5.3

1.8

2.3

1.7

Sep-18Sep-19Sep-20

North IslandSouth Island

The value of non-residential consents for the 12 months to September 2020

(non-lagged) receded 7.6%

•North Island +0.3%; South Island -25.9%, Canterbury -51.7%

•Despite an overall decline in non-residential consents, Metroglass’ glazing

forward books have increased 29% at 30 September 2020 when compared

to the prior year

6.7

7.6

7.0

+12.7%

-7.6%

Strong first half performance in New Zealand with the COVID-19 shutdown
impacts overshadowing underlying performance

6

•Werespondedwelltonumerouscovid-19drivenissuesincludingsignificantlevelsof

demanduncertaintyandvolatility,supplychaindisruptions,operatingrestrictions,and

increasedlevelsofcompetitionacrossthecountry

•WhileMetroglassreceivedtheNZGovernmentwagesubsidy

1

, thiswasnotenoughto

offsettheimpactsfromtheAlertLevel4 lockdown

•Ourfocusonourcustomerrelationshipshassupportedthesolidperformanceinan

uncertainandcompetitivemarket,withsalesfromJunetoSeptemberbeingsimilartolast

year. Theseeffortshavebeenreinforcedbyconsistentcustomersurveyratingsand

positivefeedback

•Weremaincommittedtodevelopingourpeoplecapabilitieswithseverale-learningand

on-the-jobtrainingschemesinplace,includinghavingmorethan80staffenrolledin

apprenticeshipprogrammes

1

The Company received a total of $6.5m, $0.4m of which related to FY20.

38,428
38,329

35,277

29,598

29,363

23,914

Sept 18Sept 19Sept 20

VICNSWACTTAS

71,371

71,974

63,195

Residential construction activity in south eastAustralia has softened, offset by

increasing demand for double-glazing

7

South east Australia: house approvals (6m lagged, by number)

1

South east Australia: housing data (rolling 12 months)

2

1.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, number of residential dwelling approvals (12 months to 30 September 2020). 6-month lag applied.

2.Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 12 months to 30 September 2020, no lags applied.

In the twelve months to September 2020:

•Detached dwelling (house) approvals

1

declined 12.2%, with Victoria -

8.0%, New South Wales -18.6%, Tasmania -3%

•Approvals for alternations and additions

2

declined 1.6%, with Victoria

+1.2%, New South Wales -3.5%, Tasmania -5.4%

•The use of double-glazing products is continuing to grow, supported by

changes to energy efficiency requirements to buildings

+0.8%

-12.2%

1%

-10%

-12%

-20%

-10%

0%

10%

20%

Jun-2016

Sep-2016

Dec-2016

Mar-2017

Jun-2017

Sep-2017

Dec-2017

Mar-2018

Jun-2018

Sep-2018

Dec-2018

Mar-2019

Jun-2019

Sep-2019

Dec-2019

Mar-2020

Jun-2020

Sep-2020

(1) Approvals(2) Commencements(3) Completions

•Following c. 18 months of declines, housing approval numbers have begun

to increase, which is expected to flow progressively through to

commencements and completions

•Housing approvals in the six months to 30 September 2020 were 11%

higher than the same six-month period last year (non-lagged)

The Australian turnaround progressed well with good operational
performance and an EBIT positive result

8

•AustralianGlassGroup(AGG)continuedtooperatethroughthefirsthalfwithout

significantdisruptionandsuccessfullymanagedtheincreasingCOVID-19related

restrictionsandsafetyrequirements

•AGGisnowachievingstrongandconsistentoperatingperformancewhichisbeing

recognisedinthemarketandisflowingthroughintoimprovedfinancialresults.The

businessdeliveredrevenuegrowthdespitecyclicaldeclinesinAustraliannewhousing

constructionandtheimpactsofCOVID-19

•Wecannowclearlyseetheanticipatedmarketresponsetonewcommercialbuilding

regulations,whicharedrivingincreasedspecificationanddemandfordoubleglazing

products. Similarcodechangesarescheduletofollowforresidentialbuildingsin2022/23

•AGGdeliveredpositiveEBITforthefirsthalfofFY21andwebelievethatthebusinessis

ona strongfootingwitha positivelong-termoutlook

$59.1m
$18.0m

$12.1m

$27.8m

$117.0m

$74.9m

$22.8m

$11.8m

$27.1m

$136.7m

Residential (NZ)Commercial Glazing

(NZ)

Retrofit (NZ)Australian Glass

Group (AU)

Metro Glass Group

1H211H20

1H21: Metroglass Group revenue (NZ$)

9

3%

(14%)

2%

(21%)(21%)

(19%)

Note: Theallocationofsalesbetweenresidentialandcommercialapplicationsis difficultasMetroglassdoesn’talwaysknowtheenduseofa pieceofglass.Thecategorisationmethodologyis consistentacross

periods,howeverCommercialGlazingrevenuewillincludesomelevelofresidentialglazingsalesandservices.

1H21: Financial results summary
10

Segment results

NZ$m,

1,3

1H211H20% change

New Zealand

Revenue

89.2109.6(19)%

Gross profit %48.7%52.9%

SegmentalEBIT12.817.2(26)%

Australia

Revenue

27.827.13%

Gross profit %26.3%21.5%

Segmental EBIT0.4(2.3)n/a

Group results

NZ$m

1

1H211H20% change

Group

Revenue117.0136.7(14)%

EBITDA before significant items23.125.5(9)%

Depreciation & amortisation10.311.0(6)%

EBIT before significant items12.814.5(12)%

Significant items1.00n/a

EBIT13.714.5(5%)

Profit for the period7.67.7(2%)

Basic EPS (cents)4.14.2(3)%

1

Unless otherwise stated, results are shown in NZ$mand before significant items. Details on the significant items are provided in note 10 to the financial statements.

2

The Company received a total of $6.5m, $0.4m of which related to FY20.

3

The full segment note is available in note 2 of the financial statements.

4

The definitions for all non-GAAP measures of financial performance are provided on slide 18 of this release.

1H21: EBIT bridge
11

14.5

12.8

8.8

6.1

2.9

2.2

2.0

1.2

1.5

0.8

0.4

0.1

1H20 EBIT

Change in April NZ EBIT - COVID-19

Alert Level 4 lockdown

NZ Govt wage subsidy - COVID-19

NZ revenue - mainly due to

post-shutdown ramp up in May

NZ gross profit % - mainly due to

post-shutdown ramp up in May

Distribution & glazing

(May-Sept)

Admin, selling & marketing

(May-Sept)

Gross profit % improvements

Administration expenses

Distribution & Other

Other Group costs

1H21 EBIT

New Zealand

Australia

1H21: Group summary cash flow & balance sheet
12

Key balance sheet items (NZ$m)1H211H20

Net working capital

1

26.7 31.2

Property plant & equipment

54.3 63.8

Right of use assets

52.554.8

Total assets

242.7 341.5

Lease liabilities

62.063.1

Net debt

51.073.4

Net bank debt

47.773.4

Total shareholders equity

82.0161.4

Keycash flow items (NZ$m)1H211H20

EBIT (post significant items)

13.7 14.5

Operating cash flows

19.6 18.9

Capital expenditure

2.1 4.3

Dividends paid

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•Achieved further reductions in working capital through close management of

trade debtors and inventory

•Safety levels for glass inventory will be increased through the second half of

the year in response to international shipping disruptions

•Net operating cash flows remained in line with the prior year

•Net bank debt decreased by $25.7m year on year and $19.2m over the past six

months

•Group gearing

2

increased from 31.3% at30 September 2019 to 38.4% at30

September 2020, impacted by the impairment of goodwill in March 2020

•The Company’s net debt to EBITDA (pre-IFRS 16) ratio declined year on year

from 1.95x to 1.53x

3

•31 March 2020 financial statements have been restated to reflect a historic $1.4m

annual leave provision understatement arising from the implementation of a new

payroll system in September 2019. Further detail is provided in note 9 of the

interim financial statements

1

Networkingcapital: trade&otherreceivables+ inventory- trade&otherpayables.

2

Gearing:netdebt/ (netdebt+ equity).

3

Net debt includes net bank debt of $47.7 million and other interest-bearing liabilities of $3.3 million which

primary relates to the sale and leaseback of certain vehicles in New Zealand.

Strong operating cashflows, focused capital expenditure and prudent cost
management has supported ongoing net debt reduction

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94.3

83.3

73.4

66.9

47.7

3.3

Mar-18Mar-19Sep-19Mar-20Sep-20

Group net debt (NZ$m)

Net bank debtOther financing

1

Net debt includes net bank debt of $47.7million and other interest-bearing liabilities of $3.3 million which primarily relates to the sale and leaseback of certain vehicles in New Zealand.

1

51.0

•Consenting activity in NZ has been stronger than we had anticipated in recent months. However,
there is some risk that building activity begins to soften early next year as a result of broader

macro-economic factors as well as local issues such as extended border restrictions and further

weakness in business confidence and labour markets

•Balancing this, we’ve been pleased with the solid results in NZ in recent months and our customers

are typically citing good forward books of work through into the new calendar year

•The industry is currently experiencing significant disruptions and delays in international shipping,

resulting from a surge in sea freight demand and backlogs at key ports. We are monitoring this

situation closely and are increasing our safety stock levels as appropriate. However, we are

anticipating an increase in shipping related costs in the second half

•In Australia, we remain confident that the improvements in AGG’s EBIT results achieved in the first

half will be sustained through FY21, although weighted towards the first half given the Christmas

and new year shutdown period. This assumes no change to COVID-19 restrictions

•Net debt reduction in the second half will be impacted by the above factors as well as capital

expenditure returning to a level similar to the second half last year

•Reflecting the significant level of uncertainty the group is facing, we now anticipate providing

guidance on expected FY21 results alongside a trading update in February 2021

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Outlook for FY21 –remains uncertain

Building resilience and
defending Metroglass’

leadership position

Sustaining positive

trajectory in Australia,

and benefiting from

growing demand for

double-glazing

Prioritisingdebt

reduction to provide

increased optionality for

the future

Our strategy and focus remains unchanged

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Q&A
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Metro Performance Glass Limited
5 Lady Fisher Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013

Ph: + 64 9 927 3000

www.metroglass.co.nz/

Simon Mander – Chief Executive Officer

Simon.Mander@metroglass.co.nz

(+64) 029 636 2661

Brent Mealings – Chief Financial Officer

Brent.Mealings@metroglass.co.nz

(+64) 027 551 6751

Liam Hunt – Investor Relations

Liam.hunt@metroglass.co.nz

(+64) 022 010 4377

Contact information

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Non-GAAP financial information

•Group results are reported under NZ IFRS. This presentation includes non-GAAP financial

measures which are not prepared in accordance with NZ IFRS, being:

•EBITDA: Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation

•Segmental EBIT: Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) for either the New Zealand or

Australia segment of the Group

•NPATA: Net profit after tax and amortisation

•We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to readers to

assist in the understanding of our financial performance, financial position or returns, but

that they should not be viewed in isolation, nor considered as a substitute for measures

reported in accordance with NZIFRS

•Non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported

by other companies

Appendix: Reconciliation of non-GAAP to GAAP profit measures

Half year to 30 September

1H211H20

($M)($M)

Profit for the period before significant items6.9 7.7

Add: Sale and leaseback gain on disposal (tax effected)0.7 -

Profit for the period (GAAP)7.6 7.7

Add: taxation expense3.1 3.1

Add: net finance expense3.0 3.7

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)13.7 14.5

Add: depreciation & amortisation10.3 11.0

EBITDA24.1 25.5

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)13.7 14.5

Less: Sale and leaseback gain on disposal(1.0)-

EBIT before significant items12.8 14.5

EBITDA24.1 25.5

Less: Sale and leaseback gain on disposal(1.0)-

EBITDA before significant items23.1 25.5

Profit for the period (GAAP)7.6 7.7

Add: amortisation of acquisition-related intangibles and its

associated tax effect

0.7 0.7

N PATA8.3 8.4

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Results announcement
(for Equity Security issuer/Equity and Debt Security issuer)

Updated as at 8 May 2019




Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Metro Performance Glass Limited

Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2020

Previous Reporting Period 6 months to 30 September 2019

Currency NZ$

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$116,952 Down 14%

Total Revenue $116,952 Down 14%

Net profit/(loss) from continuing

operations

$7,562 Down 2%

Total net profit/(loss) $7,562 Down 2%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

Not Applicable

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

Not Applicable

Record Date Not Applicable

Dividend Payment Date Not Applicable

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per Quoted

Equity Security

$0.13 $0.08

A brief explanation of any of the

figures above necessary to

enable the figures to be

understood

Accompanying this announcement are the Group’s unaudited

consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30

September 2020. These financial statements and the half year result

commentary dated 23 November 2020 provide the balance of

information requirements in accordance with NZX Listing Rule 3.5 and

Appendix 2.

Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to

make this announcement

Andrew Paterson

Contact person for this

announcement

Andrew Paterson

Contact phone number +64 27 403 4323

Contact email address Andrew.Paterson@metroglass.co.nz

Date of release through MAP


23 November 2020


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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