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Skellerup reports record first half and increases guidance

Half Year Results17 February 2021SKLIndustrials

Skellerup Holdings Limited
Results announcement

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



Results for announcement to the market

Name of issuer Skellerup Holdings Limited

Reporting Period Six months to 31 December 2020

Previous Reporting Period Six months to 31 December 2019

Currency NZD

Amount (000s) Percentage change

Revenue from continuing

operations

$136,589 11%

Total Revenue $136,589 11%

Net profit/(loss) from

continuing operations

$19,459 61%

Total net profit/(loss) $19,459 61%

Interim/Final Dividend

Amount per Quoted Equity

Security

$ 0.06500000

Imputed amount per Quoted

Equity Security

$0.01263889

Record Date 05/03/2021

Dividend Payment Date 18/03/2021

Current period Prior comparable period

Net tangible assets per

Quoted Equity Security

$0.6585 $0.6137

A brief explanation of any of

the figures above necessary

to enable the figures to be

understood


Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised

to make this announcement

Graham Leaming

Contact person for this

announcement

Graham Leaming

Contact phone number 021 271 9206

Contact email address graham.leaming@skellerupgroup.com

Date of release through MAP


18 February 2021


Unaudited financial statements accompany this announcement.

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HALF YEAR REPORT 2021


Business Review

Chair and CEO Review 3

Our Business Strengths 6

Our Brands 7

Financial Statements

Income Statement 9

Statement of

Comprehensive Income 10

Statement of

Changes in Equity 11

Balance Sheet 12

Cash Flow Statement 13

Notes to the

Financial Statements 14

Corporate Directory 19

Contents

Revenue

$

136.6m

11%

EBIT

$

27.6m

53%

NPAT

$

19.5m

Operating

cash flow

$

35.1m

33%

61%

Interim

Dividend

6.5

cps

18%

Earnings

per share

9.98

cps

61%

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Chair and

CEO Review

$000 Unaudited

Half-year Ended

31 December 2020

Half-year Ended

31 December 2019

Percentage

Change

Revenue136,589122,97611%

Earnings before interest and taxation27,55017,99853%

Net profit after taxation19,45912,07361%

Earnings per share (cents)9.986.1961%

Dividend per share (cents)6.505.5018%

Cash (net debt)(12,956)(34,655)-63%

Skellerup again demonstrated

we have a robust business that is

generating earnings and cash flow

growth from delivering critical

products to our customers around

the world. For the six months ended

31 December 2020, Skellerup

recorded a net profit after tax

(NPAT) of $19.5 million. This was

an outstanding record result and

a 61% improvement over pcp.

This result is the outcome of our consistent

core strategy across our global business.

We design and develop innovative engineered

products that deliver real solutions to original

equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers.

Working closely with customers to clearly

understand their requirements and challenges

is critical to ensuring we rapidly develop and

deliver prototypes and ultimately consistent

standards-compliant products.

While our strategy is unchanged, our

leaders and teams have been challenged.

They have shown great resilience and

adaptability to overcome the impacts and

constraints of Covid-19 to ensure we meet

customer requirements. Despite some

project timelines extending because of

Covid-19, we have successfully moved

into production with new products and

customers across the world, contributing

to Group revenue growth of 11% to $136.6

million in the first half of the year.

Working capital improvements further

boosted the impact of earnings growth

to deliver a record operating cash flow

of $35.1 million, up 33% on pcp. This

surpassed funding required for dividends

and capital expenditure, enabling a

reduction in net debt to $13.0 million at

the end of December 2020.

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Industrial Division

Skellerup’s Industrial Division achieved a record

EBIT of $15.5 million, up 52% on the pcp.

Revenue grew by 7% due to increases across

the Division but most notably from increased

sales of potable water, roof flashing, and

plumbing products in Australia and U-Dek

marine foam decking in the US, Europe,

Australia and New Zealand.

Revenue growth was achieved at improved

margins reflecting the value of the products

delivered. Operational improvements including

lower material costs and improved freight

arrangements were also key contributors to the

earnings growth. Our leaders are successfully

moving resources into areas where the largest

benefits can be achieved.

Our strategy to design and deliver consistent,

high-quality engineered, standards-compliant

products for key OEM customers in

international markets has and will continue

to generate revenue and earnings growth.

We have a strong pipeline of new business

at various stages of development.

Industrial

$000 Unaudited

Half-year Ended

31 December 2020

Half-year Ended

31 December 2019

Percentage

Change

Revenue85,70879,8127%

Earnings before interest and taxation15,54210,20352%

Agri

$000 Unaudited

Half-year Ended

31 December 2020

Half-year Ended

31 December 2019

Percentage

Change

Revenue50,92343,18118%

Earnings before interest and taxation15,3119,80856%

Agri Division

Skellerup’s Agri Division achieved a record

EBIT of $15.3 million, up 56% on the pcp.

Revenue growth of 18% was the outcome

of increased dairy rubberware sales in

international markets (particularly in Europe),

increased rubber footwear sales in New

Zealand and a full six-month contribution from

Silclear (this was acquired in November 2019

meaning it contributed for only two months

in the pcp).

Operational improvements were also a

significant contributor to the record EBIT

achieved. We have made further operational

gains at our Wigram facility including

improvements in cycle times and changes

in shift patterns. These have smoothed the

peaks and troughs of manufacturing, resulting

in reduced costs of production, and improved

inventory management.

Our ability to rapidly develop new solutions is a

competitive edge. This allied with the essential

nature of the food grade dairy rubberware

(including silicone), filter and animal hygiene

products we produce, mean we continue to

play a crucial role in maintaining milk quality

and protecting animal health around the world.

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SKELLERUP HALF YEAR REPORT 2021


Dividend

Record first half earnings and operating cash

flow, plus increased expectations for the full

year have enabled the Board to declare an

18% increase in the interim dividend to 6.5

cents per share, imputed 50%. This will be

distributed on 18 March 2021 to shareholders

on the register at 5:00pm on 5 March 2021.

Outlook

We have a robust business that is generating

earnings and cash flow growth from delivering

critical products to our customers around

the world. Customer demand remains strong

across our Group. Extended shipping times

and increased freight costs due to congestion

and availability will have some impact in the

near term. We have also seen some increases

in raw materials and will be impacted by the

recent strengthening of the NZ dollar. However,

we have taken early steps to manage these

matters and will continue to ensure we are

able to meet our customers’ needs. We expect

FY21 NPAT to be in the range of $33 million

to $37 million.

The Board is proud of the contribution from

our global team, particularly considering

the significant challenges many continue to

face across the world. We remain focused

on ensuring Skellerup’s team remain well

supported and will continue to invest in the

business to grow sustainable earnings and

shareholder returns.

Elizabeth (Liz) Coutts

Chair and Director

David Mair

Chief Executive Officer

and Director

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We have a robust business

that is generating earnings

and cash flow growth from

delivering critical products

to our customers around

the world.


Our Business Strengths

2.

We focus on critical components

that are an essential part of a

more complex system

Our products are usually only a small

part of the total solution, but they are

critical. OEM customers prefer the

trusted Skellerup brand.

We build strong and deep

customer relationships

We work closely with customers,

particularly with OEMs, to be part

of their product innovation teams.

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3.

We apply our intellectual

know-how to new applications

Using relevant material expertise and

design methodologies, we rapidly

innovate, creating prototypes that enable

quick customer decision-making while

ensuring scalable production.

7.

We have world-class manufacturing

and distribution

We are renowned for our world-class

manufacturing and distribution facilities

and partners in New Zealand, Australia,

China, Vietnam, UK, Italy and the US.

6.

We are utilising our natural resources

efficiently and effectively

We are focused on reducing our impact

on the environment through optimising

our resources and reducing waste.

5.

We have delivered strong economic

performance year on year

We have a strong balance sheet, low

debt and a very good dividend yield.

We can maintain and grow the business

with relatively low levels of capital

expenditure.

4.

We have a diverse and highly

experienced technical team

We are proud to have a diverse,

experienced, vibrant and international

team delivering product solutions

for customers in over 80 countries.

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Our Business Strengths Our Brands

Industrial

Division

Keeping potable water separate from

grey water for industrial applications.

Leveraging our innovative intellectual

property across adjacent sectors.

World-leading essential dairy

consumables, safeguarding milk quality,

animal health and welfare. Delivering

specialist footwear for the farming, fire,

forestry and electricity markets.

Agri

Division

RED BAND

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Consolidated

Financial Statements

for the half year ended 31 December 2020

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Income Statement

for the half-year ended 31 December 2020





Note

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2020

$000

(Unaudited)

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2019

$000

(Unaudited)

Revenue2136,589 122,976

Cost of sales(80,966)(76,971)

Gross profit55,623 46,005

Other income/(expenses)1,054 366

Distribution expenses(7,738)(7,147)

Marketing expenses(8,128)(10,976)

Administration expenses(13,261)(10,250)

Profit for the period before tax, finance costs and share of net

profit of associates


27,550


17,998

Finance costs(1,135)(1,268)

Share of net profit of associates accounted for using the equity method(50)(31)

Profit for the period before tax26,365 16,699

Income tax expense(6,906)(4,626)

Net after-tax profit for the period, attributable to owners of the Parent19,459 12,073

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share (cents)9.986.19

Diluted earnings per share (cents)9.896.14

Net tangible assets per share (cents)65.8561.37

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Statement of Comprehensive Income
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2020

$000

(Unaudited)

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2019

$000

(Unaudited)

Net profit after tax for the period19,45912,073

Other comprehensive income

Will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss when

specific conditions are met

Net increase/(decrease) in cash flow hedge reserve542523

Income tax related to increase/(decrease) in cash flow hedge reserve(152)(152)

Not expected to be reclassified subsequently into profit or loss

Foreign exchange movements on translation of overseas subsidiaries(3,988)282

Income tax related to gains/(losses) on foreign exchange movements

of loans with overseas subsidiaries


96


-

Other comprehensive income net of tax(3,502)653

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable

to equity holders of the Parent


15,957


12,726

SKELLERUP HALF YEAR REPORT 2021

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Statement of Changes in Equity
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020

Fully Paid

Ordinary

Shares

Cash Flow

Hedge

Reserve

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Reserve

Employee

Share Plan

Reserve

Retained

Earnings

Total

$000

(Unaudited)

$000

(Unaudited)

$000

(Unaudited)

$000

(Unaudited)

$000

(Unaudited)

$000

(Unaudited)

Balance 1 July 202072,173176(7,615)374119,455184,563

Profit for the period----19,45919,459

Other comprehensive income-390(3,892)--(3,502)

Total comprehensive income

for the period

-390(3,892)-19,45915,957

Share incentive scheme233--(300)411344

Dividends paid----(14,606)(14,606)

Balance 31 December 202072,406566(11,507)74124,719186,258

Balance 1 July 201972,173132(9,771)149115,709178,392

Profit for the period----12,07312,073

Other comprehensive income-371282--653

Total comprehensive income

for the period

-371282-12,07312,726

Share incentive scheme---113113

Dividends paid----(14,607)(14,607)

Balance 31 December 201972,173503(9,489)262113,175176,624

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Balance Sheet
as at 31 December 2020

As at

31 Dec 2020

$000

(Unaudited)

As at

30 Jun 2020

$000

(Audited)

As at

31 Dec 2019

$000

(Unaudited)

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents20,04413,61713,625

Trade and other receivables44,42746,40540,215

Inventories49,62152,09850,511

Income tax receivable203749

Derivative financial assets1,002378698

Total current assets115,297112,572105,058

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment85,61887,84690,054

Right of use assets20,06921,81119,862

Deferred tax asset2,8633,1252,643

Goodwill54,53654,90854,511

Intangible assets1,4671,2171,233

Investment in associate1,4911,7251,702

Derivative financial assets333438284

Total non-current assets166,377171,070170,289

Total assets281,674283,642275,347

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables28,79224,80621,246

Provisions5,3424,8114,744

Income tax payable2,8251,119837

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings-830-

Lease liabilities - short term4,3054,5442,947

Derivative financial liabilities323440132

Total current liabilities41,58736,55029,906

Non-current liabilities

Provisions1,8981,2831,381

Interest-bearing loans and borrowings33,00041,30048,279

Deferred tax liabilities2,1282,0421,978

Lease liabilities - long term16,72317,77217,027

Derivative financial liabilities80132152

Total non-current liabilities53,82962,52968,817

Total liabilities95,41699,07998,723

Net assets186,258184,563176,624

Equity

Share capital72,40672,17372,173

Reserves(10,867)(7,065)(8,724)

Retained earnings124,719119,455113,175

Total equity186,258184,563176,624

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Cash Flow Statement
for the half-year ended 31 December 2020

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2020

$000

(Unaudited)

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2019

$000

(Unaudited)

Cash flows from operating activities

Receipts from customers136,886134,773

Interest received308

Dividends received12

Payments to suppliers and employees(95,743)(102,774)

Income tax paid(4,939)(3,170)

Interest and bank fees paid(661)(811)

Interest on right-of-use asset leases(474)(457)

Net cash flows from/(used in) operating activities35,10027,571

Cash flows from investing activities

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment28132

Payments for property, plant and equipment(2,135)(2,268)

Payments for intangible assets (414)(304)

Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired-(6,204)

Net cash flows from/(used in) investing activities(2,268)(8,744)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from loans and advances(9,034)2,064

Proceeds from issue of shares233-

Repayments of lease liabilities(2,197)(2,278)

Dividends paid to equity holders of Parent(14,607)(14,607)

Net cash flows from/(used in) financing activities(25,605)(14,821)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents7,2274,006

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period13,6179,639

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations(800)(20)

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period20,04413,625

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Notes to the Financial Statements
as at 31 December 2020

1. Corporate Information

The financial statements of Skellerup Holdings Limited, for the half year ended 31 December

2020, were authorised for issue in accordance with a resolution of the Directors dated

17 February 2021.

Skellerup Holdings Limited (‘the Company’) is a limited liability company incorporated and

domiciled in New Zealand. It is registered under the Companies Act 1993 with its registered

office at Level 3, 205 Great South Road, Greenlane, Auckland. The Company is a Reporting

Entity in terms of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 and is listed on the New Zealand

Exchange (NZX Main Board) with the ticker SKL.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

a) Basis of Preparation

This general-purpose condensed financial report for the half year ended 31 December 2020

has been prepared in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and IAS 34

Interim Financial Reporting.

The half year financial report does not include all notes of the type normally included within the

annual financial report and, therefore, cannot be expected to provide as full an understanding

of the financial performance, financial position and financing and investing activities of the

consolidated entity as does the full financial report.

It is recommended that the half year financial report be read in conjunction with the annual report

for the year ended 30 June 2020 and considered together with any public announcements made

by Skellerup Holdings Limited during the half year ended 31 December 2020 in accordance

with the continuous disclosure obligations of the NZX listing rules.

All accounting policies and methods of computation are the same as those adopted in the most

recent annual financial report.

The financial statements are presented in New Zealand dollars and all values are rounded to the

nearest thousand dollars ($000).

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2. Segment Information
The Group’s operating segments are Agri, Industrial and Corporate; these are the divisions

reported to the executive management and Board of Directors to assess performance of the

Group and allocate resources.

The principal measure of performance for each segment is EBIT (earnings before interest

and tax). As a result, finance costs and taxation have not been allocated to each segment.

Agri Segment

The Agri segment designs, manufactures and distributes essential dairy consumables, which

includes milking liners, tubing, filters and feeding teats. The Division also designs, manufactures

and sells rubber footwear for Agri and specialist applications.

Industrial Segment

The Industrial segment designs, manufactures and distributes engineered polymer products for

a range of applications including potable and waster water, roofing and construction, automotive,

machinery, electrical, appliances, sport and leisure, mining, health and medical.

Corporate Segment

The Corporate segment includes the Parent Company and other central administration expenses

that have not been allocated to the Agri and Industrial segments.

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2. Segment Information (continued)

For the half-year ended

31 December 2020

Agri


$000

Industrial


$000

Corporate/

Elimination

$000

Total


$000

Revenue50,92385,708(42)136,589

Segment EBIT15,31115,542(3,303)27,550

Profit before tax, finance costs and share

of net profit of associates

27,550

Finance costs(1,135)

Share of net profit of associates(50)

Profit before tax26,365

Income tax expense(6,906)

Net after-tax profit19,459

Assets and liabilities

Segment assets120,407132,26828,999286,206

Segment liabilities13,87538,41742,12499,948

Net assets106,53293,851(14,125)186,258

Other segment information

Capital expenditure1,2121,379552,646

Cash flow

Segment EBIT15,31115,542(3,303)27,550

Share of net profit of associates-(50)-(50)

Adjustments for:

- Depreciation and amortisation2,0191,616203,655

- Depreciation right of use assets4182,143372,598

- Non-cash items--460460

Movement in working capital5,1483,756238,927

Segment cash flow22,89623,007(2,673)43,140

Finance and tax cash expense(5,600)

Movement in finance and tax accrual(2,440)

Net cash flow from operating activities35,100

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2. Segment Information (continued)

For the half-year ended

31 December 2019

Agri


$000

Industrial


$000

Corporate/

Elimination

$000

Total


$000

Revenue43,18179,812(88)122,976

Segment EBIT9,80810,203(2,013)17,998

Profit before tax and finance costs17,998

Finance costs(1,268)

Share of net profit of associates(31)

Profit before tax16,699

Income tax expense(4,626)

Net after-tax profit12,073

Assets and liabilities

Segment assets123,058132,97719,312275,347

Segment liabilities11,41434,98952,32098,723

Net assets111,64497,988(33,008)176,624

Other segment information

Capital expenditure6,2781,28587,571

Cash flow

Segment EBIT10,0929,919(2,013)17,998

Share of net profit of associates-(31)-(31)

Adjustments for:

- Depreciation and amortisation2,0791,629203,728

- Depreciation right of use assets3062,028372,371

- Non-cash items--461461

Movement in working capital7736,5543737,700

Segment cash flow13,25020,099(1,122)32,227

Finance and tax cash expense(3,981)

Movement in finance and tax accrual(1,913)

Net cash flow from operating activities26,333

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3. Dividends Paid
Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2020

$000

Half-year

Ended

31 Dec 2019

$000

Declared and paid during the period

Final dividend for June 2020 year on ordinary shares of 7.5 cents per share,

imputed to 50%, paid on 16 October 2020

(2019: 7.5 cents per share imputed to 50%, paid on 17 October 2019)

Net dividend paid14,60614,607

Subsequent to the six-month period, the Board of Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend of

6.5 cents per share (imputed 50%), on the 195,276,382 ordinary shares on issue for a total amount

of $12,692,965. The dividend will be paid on 18 March 2021 to shareholders on the register at

5.00pm on 5 March 2021. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan will not be operative for this dividend

payment.

This compares to the prior-year interim dividend of 5.5 cents per share, totalling $10,711,434

which was paid on 19 March 2020.

4. Interest-bearing Loans and Borrowings

Bank loans are provided under a $70 million multi-currency facility agreement with ANZ Bank

New Zealand Limited which has a review date of 31 August 2023.

5. Events after the Balance Sheet Date

There have been no subsequent events after 31 December 2020 requiring disclosure.

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Corporate Directory
Directors

EM Coutts, ONZM, BMS, FCA, CFloD

Chair

BD Cushing, BCom, ACA

AR Isaac, CNZM, BCA, FCA

DW Mair, BE, MBA

PN Shearer, BCom

WJ Strowger, LLB (Hons)

Officers

DW Mair, BE, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

GR Leaming, BCom, CA

Chief Financial Officer

Registered Office

L3, 205 Great South Road

Greenlane

Auckland 1051

New Zealand

PO Box 74526

Greenlane

Auckland 1546

New Zealand

Email: ea@skellerupgroup.com

Telephone: +64 9 523 8240

Website: www.skellerupholdings.com

Legal Advisors

Chapman Tripp

23 – 29 Albert Street

Auckland 1010

New Zealand

Bankers

ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited

23 – 29 Albert Street

Auckland 1010

New Zealand

Auditors

Ernst & Young

2 Takutai Square

Britomart

Auckland 1010

New Zealand

Share Registrar

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Auckland 1142

New Zealand

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Skellerup Holdings Limited

L3, 205 Great South Road

Greenlane, Auckland 1051, New Zealand

PO Box 74526, Greenlane

Auckland 1546, New Zealand

E ea@skellerupgroup.com

T +64 9 523 8240

W www.skellerupholdings.com

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Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer Skellerup Holdings Limited

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NZX ticker code SKL

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DRP)

18/03/2021

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distribution

1


$12,692,965

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retained earnings)

Retained Earnings

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2

$0.07763889

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Total cash distribution

4

$0.06500000

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PIEs)

N/A

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Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Graham Leaming

Contact person for this

announcement

Graham Leaming

Contact phone number 021 271 9206

Contact email address Graham.leaming@skellerupgroup.com

Date of release through MAP


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18 February 2021

David Mair, CEO & Executive Director

Graham Leaming, CFO

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Record NPAT of $19.5 million up 61% on pcp

•Revenue growth, operational gains, improved margins.

•Unchanged strategy, focus to clearly understand key customer needs and rapidly develop

solutions.

Record Agri Division EBIT of $15.3 million up 56% on pcp

•Revenue growth in international and domestic markets and operational gains.

Record Industrial Division EBIT of $15.5 million up 52% on pcp

•Revenue growth mainly from international markets plus margin improvements and

reduced overheads.

Record operating cash flow of $35.1 million up 33% on pcp

•Funded dividends, capex and significant reduction in debt.

•Net debt down to $13 million.

Increased interim dividend pay-out of 6.5 cents per share

•Up 18% on pcp.

Upgraded FY21 earnings guidance

•FY21 NPAT expected to be in the range of $33 to $37 million.

Covid-19

•Remains a significant issue for our people in Europe and the USA in particular and until

recently in Australia (Victoria).

•Leaders and teams managing operational and logistics complications very well.

Skellerup Key Points HY21

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NPAT (million)

Net Profit after Tax

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HY17HY18HY19HY20HY21

EBIT (millions)

EBIT by Segment

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IndustrialAgri

* Excludes Corporate

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Skellerup Financial Highlights HY21

NZ$ MillionHY17HY18HY19HY20HY21

Revenue97.3116.7120.2123.0136.6

EBITDA16.921.323.024.133.9

Depreciation (PP&E) and Amortisation (Intangibles)3.63.83.63.73.8

Depreciation (ROU Assets)---2.42.6

EBIT13.317.519.418.027.6

Finance costs (Debt)0.60.90.90.80.7

Finance costs (Lease Liability related to ROU Assets)---0.50.5

Tax expense3.84.95.24.66.9

NPAT8.911.713.412.119.5

Earnings cents per share4.66.16.96.210.0

Dividend cents per share3.54.05.55.56.5

Operating cash flow9.714.813.024.135.1

Net Debt35.634.832.434.713.0

Capital &intangible expenditure6.93.11.92.62.6

Acquisition & Investment---5.0-

•Revenue up $13.6 million and

11% on pcp.

•EBIT up $9.6 million and

53% on pcp.

•NPAT up $7.4 million and

61% on pcp.

•Interim dividend of 6.5 cents

per share (imputed 50%), up

18% on pcp.

•Operating cashflow up $35.1

million and 33% on pcp,

funded:

•Capex (net of disposals)

of $2.3 million.

•Dividends of $14.6 million.

•Right of use asset lease

liability payments of $2.2

million.

•Debt reduction of $15.5

million.

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•Dairy contribution up from sales

growth (all markets but notably

Europe & Asia) and operational

gains.

•Silclear contribution in line with

expectation.

•Potable water market share gain

in the USA, Asia and Australia.

•High (global) growth for U-Dek

Marine foam.

•Sustained demand for Footwear in

NZ –strong growth through

hardware channel.

•Government grants includes

forgiveness of PPP loans in the US

and Australian jobkeeper

payments.

•Corporate costs includes provision

for costs to defend claim of

divested Alucobond business.

Skellerup NPAT HY20 to HY21

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Skellerup HY21 Agri Division

Revenue up 18% and EBIT up 56% against pcp

Dairy revenue and margin growth

•Rubberwaresales up in all markets (notably Europe).

•Silclear performance very good (pcp was only 2 months).

•Operational process and efficiency gains –combination of cycle

time improvements, shift changes, inventory management

reducing unit cost of production.

Footwear sales growth

•Sales up 16% in NZ –rural and hardware channels.

•International sales mixed –Europe up and US down (production

constrained).

•Operational performance continues to be good.

Agri Revenue by Region

NZ$ MillionHY17HY18HY19HY20HY21

Revenue36.643.142.343.250.9

EBIT8.49.59.69.815.3

EBIT %23.022.122.822.730.0

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40%

33%

20%

4%

2%

1%

FY19

NZ

North America

Europe/UK

Australia

Asia

Other

36%

30%

24%

4%

4%

2%

FY20

NZ

North America

Europe/UK

Australia

Asia

Other

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What we do Agri

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Skellerup HY21 Industrial Division

NZ$ MillionHY17HY18HY19HY20HY21

Revenue60.873.778.079.985.6

EBIT7.210.011.710.215.5

EBIT %11.813.615.012.618.2

Revenue up 7%, EBIT up 52% against pcp

Growth from potable and waste water applications

•Recovery from Covid impact and market share gains in Australia and US.

Growth from high performance marine foam applications

•Ultralon U-Dek sales up significantly in all markets.

Growth from DEKS roof and sealing products

•Revenue growth in Australia and Europe.

Overall margin and cost improvements

•Sales prices, freight, material costs and overheads.

Pipeline

•Good depth and breadth of projects to provide future earnings growth.

Other

•PPP loan forgiveness (US) and Jobkeepersubsidies (Australia) boost.

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31.6

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20.5

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Industrial Revenue (millions)

Industrial Revenue Categorisation

Health & Medical

General

Electrical & Appliances

Sport and Leisure

Extraction & Processing

Automotive &

Machinery

Roofing & Construction

Potable & Waste Water

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What we do Industrial

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Skellerup HY21

NZ$ MillionHY17HY18HY19HY20HY21

Agri EBIT8.49.59.69.815.3

Industrial EBIT7.210.011.710.215.5

Corporate EBIT(2.3)(2.1)(1.9)(2.0)(3.3)

EBIT13.317.519.418.027.6

Finance costs0.60.90.91.31.1

Share of net loss of associate--0.0(0.0)(0.1)

Tax expense3.84.95.24.66.9

NPAT8.911.713.412.119.5

Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Group NPAT

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This presentation contains not only a review of operations, but also some forward looking statements about

Skellerup Holdings Limited and the environment in which the company operates. Because these statements are

forward looking, Skellerup Holdings Limited's actual results could differ materially.

Although management and directors may indicate and believe that the assumptions underlying the forward

looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate or incorrect and, therefore,

there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in the forward looking statements will be realised.

Please read this presentation in the wider context of material previously published by Skellerup Holdings Limited.

Skellerup Disclaimer

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18 February 2021
Skellerup reports outstanding earnings growth for first half and increases full year FY21

earnings guidance

Skellerup announced today a record unaudited net profit after tax (NPAT) of $19.5 million for the six

months ending 31 December 2020 and increased its full year FY21 NPAT guidance to $33 to $37

million.

Key points for the six months ending 31 December 2020

• Revenue of $136.6 million, up 11% on prior comparative period (pcp)

• Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of $27.6 million, up 53% on pcp

o Agri Division EBIT of $15.3 million, up 56% on pcp

o Industrial Division EBIT of $15.5 million, up 52% on pcp

o Corporate Costs of $3.3 million, up 64% on pcp

• Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $19.5 million, up 61% on pcp

• Operating cash flow of $35.1 million, up 33% on pcp

• Net debt of $13 million down $15.5 million on FY20 year-end

• Interim dividend of 6.5cps (an increase of 1.0c per share), up 18% on pcp

• FY21 NPAT forecast in the range of $33 million to $37 million.


CEO David Mair said he was very pleased with the earnings growth achieved across all businesses.

“We are focused on our core strategy to deploy our expertise to design and develop innovative

engineered products that deliver real solutions to OEM customers. We continue to work closely with

customers to clearly understand their requirements and challenges to rapidly develop and deliver

prototypes followed by standards-compliant product.”

Mair noted that the first half NPAT was boosted by approximately $0.5 million due to the impact of

Covid-19 and Brexit. “Production constraints caused by Covid-19 caused some deferral of sales from

the prior year into the first half of the current year. In addition, uncertainty over Brexit related

disruption saw some customers increasing purchases in December 2020 providing an additional

earnings boost for the first half of FY21. Our leaders continue to lead and manage around the

impacts of Covid-19 very well. We have seen some project timelines for new products extend but

despite this, we have successfully moved into production with new products and customers in

Australia, the USA and Europe.”

Skellerup’s Agri Division achieved a record EBIT of $15.3 million, up 56% on the pcp. Revenue grew

18% with increased dairy rubberware sales in international markets (particularly into Europe),

increased rubber footwear sales in NZ and a full 6-month contribution from Silclear (acquired in

November 2019). Mair said operational improvements were also a significant contributor to

earnings growth. “We have made further improvements in the efficiency of our operations at



Wigram. Improvements in cycle times has enabled better inventory management to smooth out the

peaks and troughs of manufacturing and changes in shift patterns has been key and delivers

sustainable earnings improvement.”

Skellerup’s Industrial Division also achieved a record EBIT of $15.5 million up 52% on pcp. Revenue

grew by 7% which reflected increases across the Division but most notably increased sales of roof

flashing and plumbing products in Australia and U-Dek marine foam decking in the US, Europe,

Australia and New Zealand. Mair said the improvement in all parts of the Industrial Division was the

result of improvements in all areas. “Our returns have improved because of product mix, new

business, better operational execution and reduced costs. Our leaders are focused on moving time

and resources into areas where the largest benefits can be achieved, and we continue to have a

strong pipeline of new business which will underpin growth in future years.”

Corporate costs of $3.3 million were up $1.3 million due to provisioning for costs associated with

defending a claim against a business Skellerup sold in 2008 and increased performance related

employee expenses.

The excellent first half result meant that expectations for the FY result had increased. Skellerup now

expects to deliver FY21 NPAT in the range of $33 million to $37 million. This is an increase on the

range of $30 million to $35 million advised in October last year. “We are experiencing extended

shipping times and increased freight costs due to congestion and availability. We have also seen

some increases in raw materials and will be impacted by the stronger NZ dollar. All of these factors

will have some impact in the second half of the year. However, we have taken early steps to manage

these risks and will continue to ensure we are able to meet our customers’ needs.”

Chair Liz Coutts said the outstanding first half earnings, record operating cash flow of $35.1 million

and increased expectations for the full year, allowed the Board to declare an 18% increase in the

interim dividend to 6.5 cents per share, imputed 50% (the same as in the pcp).

“During the first half of the year, Skellerup has again demonstrated we have a robust business that is

generating earnings and cash flow growth from delivering critical products to our customers around

the world. The Board is proud of the contribution from our global team, particularly considering the

significant challenges many face across the world. We remain focused on ensuring Skellerup’s team

remain well supported as we target continued investment to grow sustainable earnings and

shareholder returns.”


For further information please contact:

David Mair Graham Leaming

Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer

021 708 021 021 271 9206

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