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Agriterra Ltd

29 February 2012

Agriterra Ltd / Ticker: AGTA / Index: AIM / Sector: Agriculture

29 February 2012

Agriterra Ltd ('Agriterra' or 'the Group')

Interim Results

Agriterra Ltd, the AIM listed pan-African agricultural company, announces its results for the six months ended 30 November 2011.

CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT

Agriterra continues to successfully build itself into a multi-commodity African focussed agricultural business and now has four divisions. In Mozambique, the Group is expanding its cattle ranching, feedlot and abattoir operations, and continues to build on its maize buying and processing businesses, which this year reported a record buying season. In Sierra Leone, the Group has widened its commodity focus and now controls a growing cocoa sales, trading and out-growers operation. In addition, the Group is in negotiations to acquire land for a cocoa plantation. Separately, the Group has entered the palm oil sector following the acquisition of 45,000 hectares of land in Pujehun District.

In Mozambique, the Board continues to focus on building its 'field to fork' beef business and has made excellent progress on all fronts. Cattle numbers at the Mavonde and Dombe ranches are growing rapidly both through organic growth and external purchasing and are well on track for reaching the target of 10,000 head by 2015. The dam at Mavonde is nearing completion and when complete will increase the per hectare head capacity from 1.5 to 7 animals per hectare. The Vanduzi feedlot is now operational and has a capacity of approximately 2,000 head, with a rolling throughput capacity of approximately 650 head per month. The abattoir is due to open in the second half of 2012 and with the continued strong demand for beef in the region, I believe we have the foundations for a significant and highly profitable southern African beef business.

As mentioned above, due to the excellent harvest in Mozambique, we had an excellent buying season at our maize processing and trading business, with 34,000 tonnes of maize purchased through the out-grower programme, a 9,000 tonne increase on the comparable period in 2010. Commensurate with a strong harvest, the demand for processed meal in the first half of the year was, as envisaged, curtailed and therefore to ensure a positive pricing dynamic, maize stocks were retained in storage in anticipation of a stronger second half. Sales since the period end have accelerated, vindicating our strategy. The Group will continue to monitor its stock levels and pricing structure as early indications suggest that current strong demand may continue through the second half of this year and into next year.

The performance of Tropical Farms Limited ('TFL'), our cocoa trading and processing business, is highly encouraging with the newly acquired company already contributing US$1.4 million to revenues. We have invested significant amounts expanding our buying and processing points and increasing our network of out-growers. Our focus on traceability and sustainable farming is proving popular with buyers and the Board is positive on the forecast pricing environment for this type of cocoa and remain confident that business will continue to grow. In addition, with our knowledge of the business and locale, we are negotiating to acquire our own plantations which we believe will ensure we achieve our objective of being one of Sierra Leone's major traceable and sustainable producers.

Financial Results

The diversification strategy is working well with contributions now being achieved from three revenue generating businesses. For the period, the Group is reporting a pre-tax loss on continuing activities of US$3.5 million (2011: pre-tax profit of US$0.1 million) on turnover of US$5.3 million (2011: US$5.3 million). The reduction in profit is primarily due to our retention of stock in anticipation of a strong second half in response to the excellent harvest in Mozambique, as well as increased investment in the beef ranching operations and their associated costs. Cash balances are currently US$11.4 million, substantially increased from the year end balance as a result of the placing of 320,328,016 new ordinary shares of 0.1 pence each in the Company at a price of 3 pence per placing share, raising US$15 million before expenses.

Outlook

We are operating in a fast growing sector and the demand for quality investment grade businesses in Africa is growing, something that will benefit us going forward. I remain extremely positive about our business and its growth potential. We now have three revenue centres and are expanding across all our divisions. The demand profile for the commodities that we operate is positive and with our platform established in both Mozambique and Sierra Leone, we are in an excellent position to manage growth. Importantly we have an experienced team of people who are highly qualified in international agricultural operations so I am also further encouraged that under their stewardship we can achieve our growth targets.

Finally, I would also like to point out that we retain, as a legacy asset, a significant interest in the South Omo block in Ethiopia into which London listed Tullow Oil plc farmed into together with Africa Oil Corp. Should a discovery be made on the block, then Agriterra's 20% interest in South Omo could prove to be significant for the Company's shareholders and we look forward to future announcements regarding the South Omo concession.

We continue to negotiate as to compensation from Total and the Government of South Sudan with regards to the former block Ba in South Sudan.

Phil Edmonds

Chairman

29 February 2012

OPERATIONS REVIEW

Agriterra currently has four agricultural divisions:

   --    Mozbife Limitada ('Mozbife') which conducts cattle ranching, feedlot and abattoir operations 

-- Desenvolvimento E Comercializacao Agricola Limitada ('DECA') and Compagri Limitada ('Compagri') which operate maize farming and processing businesses

-- Tropical Farms Limited ('TFL') which manages the Group's cocoa sales, trading and farming activities

   --    Red Bunch Ventures (SL) Limited which houses Agriterra's palm oil operations 

Beef Operations

The period under review has been transformational for Mozbife, as it implements its aggressive expansion strategy across the 1,000 hectare Mavonde Stud Ranch, the 15,000 hectare Dombe Ranch, the Vanduzi Feedlot and the 4,000 head per month capacity Chimoio Abattoir which is under construction, in order to build a vertically integrated "field to fork" beef business. The total Mozambique herd size now stands at over 3,000 head, the increase being achieved through successful breeding at the Mozbife's ranches and importing prime Beefmaster stock from South Africa. The rapid ramp up in herd size across both Mavonde and Dombe ensures that Mozbife remains on target to have a total herd of 5,000 head by the end of 2012 and 10,000 by 2015.

The Mavonde Ranch

The 1,000 hectare Mavonde Stud Ranch continues to expand both in terms of cleared land and herd size. The current herd size exceeds 700 Beefmaster cattle, which are prized for their top weight gaining ability and adaptability to hot climates. A further 400 Beefmaster cows have been ordered from South Africa. As a high quality animal, pedigree Beefmaster carcasses from Mavonde have commanded a high sale price, with average sales in the region of US$1,100.

In addition to rapidly increasing Mozbife's breeding herd, significant steps have been made to increase the capacity of Mavonde to ensure the continued expansion of the stud ranch. The construction of a 48 billion litre dam is nearing completion with capacity to irrigate in excess of 4,000 hectares and provide 132kV of hydroelectric power for the irrigation pumps. With full irrigation, the head to hectare ratio at Mavonde will be increased from 1.5 to 7 head per hectare. Furthermore, negotiations are underway to acquire additional land to enlarge the Mavonde ranch to 3,000 hectares.

The Dombe Ranch

The 15,000 hectare Dombe Ranch now has in the region of 1,400 head. The herd is principally local and F1 commercial cattle, such as Brahman, to be augmented as part of a cross-breeding programme with Beefmaster cattle to create a bloodline with good meat yields and high disease resistance. Investment during the period has focussed on infrastructure and land clearance, including the construction of paddocks, improving road access, erecting 40km of fencing, and the construction of staff head-quarters and accommodation. Furthermore, seven boreholes have been drilled and fitted with pumps, tanks and drinking troughs, with an additional seven planned. Holes are also being drilled for the local community to provide clean drinking water for the local residents and their livestock. A lease on the land, known as a DUAT, granted by the Mozambican Government, runs until 2061.

The Vanduzi Feedlot

The Vanduzi Feedlot has a 12 pen line with rolling capacity of approximately 2,000 head every three months. An additional six pen line is under construction. Sales have reached over 200 carcasses per month and slaughter dress out weight percentages have been between 53% and 55% over the period, with an average price of U$835 per carcass. 1,050 hectares of land for pasture and production of feed for the feeding pens has been secured following the recent purchase of an adjoining 350 hectare farm. Importantly, Mozbife is ramping up its local buying of cattle to increase the through put at the feedlot and awareness is building amongst the local community.

The Vanduzi Feedlot has good synergies with other companies in the Group, such as using bran, the by-product from the nearby DECA maize processing facility, as a feed supplement.

The Chimoio Abattoir

Construction of the abattoir and office building at Chimoio is complete. Mozbife is targeting a 4,000 head per month processing rate, supplemented by native animals from the local community, including goats. The internal processing lines have been ordered and are due to be shipped in March 2012 with operations due to commence in August 2012. There are also plans to open a number of butchers shops to further increase the margins on the beef operations and fulfil the Group's strategy of becoming a 'field to fork' producer.

Maize Processing & Farming

The Group's maize buying and processing operations are centred on the 40,000 tonne capacity DECA facility and the 16,000 tonne capacity Compagri facility, located in Chimoio in central Mozambique and Tete in north-west Mozambique respectively. The period under review has seen another record buying season at DECA and Compagri, with 34,000 tonnes of maize purchased through the out grower programme; a 9,000 tonne increase on the comparable period in 2010.

Beginning the period with a strong maize stock pile will enable the Group to manage the processing and sales of the product in-line with favourable pricing environments, ensuring the maximum price is commanded for the project and should subsequently translate into significantly higher turnover moving forward.

Cocoa Sales & Trading

During the period, the Group acquired Sierra Leone based TFL, enabling the Group to further diversify in terms of product and geography. TFL has provided the Group with a platform from which to expand into cocoa production by making use of TFL's regional expertise and established buying operations in West Africa.

Since TFL's acquisition in July 2011, focus has centred on the expansion of TFL's buying infrastructure, through a rapid increase in buying points from four to 12 within six months, and the establishment of administrative and processing facilities to facilitate the development of an end to end logistics chain. TFL's buying register has also increased to approximately 3,500 farmers across the country as it remains focussed on one of the leading in-country traders of sustainable and traceable cocoa with 40 buying points by the end of 2012. With an increased network and strengthened in-country relationships, the Board envisages that TFL will expand its commodity reach to include coffee and palm oil.

As part of its expansion plans, both in terms of critical mass and commodity, TFL is in negotiations to secure a 15-acre site in Sierra Leone's New Airport Development Zone in Freetown in order to build a state-of-the-art collateral management facility. This will be TFL's main hub servicing both Freetown and the international markets for all commodities that TFL is involved. In addition, it will have sufficient capacity to handle produce from the planned plantations TFL intends to invest. TFL has also been granted a 50 year lease over a five acre site in Kenema, where it intends to construct a processing and management facility to dry and process cocoa beans ready for export. It will also house administrative and buying offices as well as vehicle maintenance facilities.

TFL's reputation and business profile is building rapidly through relationships with farmers and out-grower schemes. TFL continues to implement initiatives, including modern farm management techniques and farmer incentive schemes, which have proved extremely successful in Agriterra's maize production and process facilities in Mozambique. The Board is confident that similar results can be achieved with cocoa production in Sierra Leone and the wider region.

Palm Oil Operations

Building on the Group's growing range of agricultural commodities, the Company acquired control of a lease of approximately 45,000 hectares of brownfield agricultural land in an area suitable for palm oil production in Sierra Leone post period end.

The 45,000 hectares of brownfield agricultural land is located in the Pujehun District in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone. This area of Sierra Leone, which is close to the Liberian border, is suitable for palm oil production. The region receives one the highest levels of rainfall in Sierra Leone, which in itself, receives some of the highest rainfall globally. In addition, the lease area is located on the equatorial belt, which is the most favourable geographical location for palm oil production. The Company intends to monetise this landholding in the short term and clearing and planting is expected to commence shortly. The Board believes that as the most important and widely produced edible oil in the world, demand for palm oil is projected to continue to grow, driven by demand in Africa, India, China and the US, making it an important new target of for Agriterra's ambitious investment strategy.

For further information please visit www.agriterra-ltd.com or contact:

 
 Andrew Groves     Agriterra Ltd               Tel: +44 (0) 20 7408 
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 Jonathan Wright   Seymour Pierce Ltd          Tel: +44 (0) 20 7107 
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 David Foreman     Seymour Pierce Ltd          Tel: +44 (0) 20 7107 
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 Andy Cuthill      MC Peat & Co LLP            Tel: +44 (0) 20 7104 
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 Hugo de Salis     St Brides Media & Finance   Tel: +44 (0) 20 7236 
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Unaudited Consolidated Income Statement

For the six month period to 30 November 2011

 
                                          Unaudited      Unaudited        Audited 
                                           6 months       6 months        year to 
                                                 to             to         31 May 
                                        30 November    30 November           2011 
                                               2011           2010 
 Continuing Operations          Note          $'000          $'000          $'000 
 Revenue                         4            5,288          5,284         13,588 
 Cost of sales                              (5,080)        (3,660)       (10,372) 
                                      -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 Gross profit                                   208          1,624          3,216 
 Increase in value of biological 
  assets                                        228             63            214 
 Operating expenses                         (3,577)        (2,248)        (6,109) 
 Other (expense) / income                     (254)            612            349 
 Operating (loss) / 
  profit                                    (3,395)             51        (2,330) 
 Net finance (expense) 
  / income                                     (82)             46            159 
                                      -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 (Loss) / profit before 
  taxation                                  (3,477)             97        (2,171) 
 Income tax expense                               -              -          (168) 
                                      -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 (Loss) / profit for 
  the period from continuing 
  operations                                (3,477)             97        (2,339) 
 Discontinued operations 
  : 
 Profit / (loss) for 
  the period                                    726           (10)           (89) 
                                      -------------  -------------  ------------- 
 (Loss) / profit for 
  the period attributable 
  to equity holders                         (2,751)             87        (2,428) 
                                      =============  =============  ============= 
 
 Earnings / (loss) per 
  share:                          5     (0.4 cents)     0.02 cents    (0.4 cents) 
  Basic & diluted 
 Earnings / (loss) per 
  share from continuing 
  operations:                           (0.5 cents)     0.02 cents    (0.4 cents) 
  Basic & diluted 
 

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

For the six month period to 30 November 2011

 
                                             Unaudited      Unaudited    Audited 
                                              6 months       6 months    year to 
                                                    to             to     31 May 
                                           30 November    30 November       2011 
                                                  2011           2010 
                                  Note           $'000          $'000      $'000 
 (Loss) / profit for 
  the period                                   (2,751)             87    (2,428) 
 Other comprehensive income 
  net of tax 
  Foreign exchange translation 
  loss                                           2,962        (1,337)      3,399 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 
 Total comprehensive 
  profit / (loss) attributable 
  to equity holders                                211        (1,250)        971 
                                         =============  =============  ========= 
 
 
 

Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet

As at 30 November 2011

 
                                          Unaudited      Unaudited     Audited 
                                        30 November    30 November      31 May 
                                               2011           2010        2011 
                                Note          $'000          $'000       $'000 
 Non current assets 
 Intangible assets                              964              -         271 
 Property, plant and 
  equipment                                  17,282          8,891      13,264 
 Biological assets                              988            212         631 
                                      -------------  -------------  ---------- 
 Total non current assets                    19,234          9,103      14,166 
 
 Current assets 
 Biological assets                              456            100         157 
 Inventories                                  7,578          6,550       2,976 
 Trade and other receivables                  2,247          2,140       2,039 
 Cash and cash equivalents                      990          7,080       8,172 
                                      -------------  -------------  ---------- 
 Total current assets                        11,271         15,870      13,344 
 
 Total assets                                30,505         24,973      27,510 
 
 Current liabilities 
 Bank loan                       6          (1,551)              -           - 
 Trade and other payables                   (3,911)        (2,407)     (2,678) 
                                      -------------  -------------  ---------- 
 Total current liabilities                  (5,462)        (2,407)     (2,678) 
                                      -------------  -------------  ---------- 
 
 Net assets                                  25,043         22,566      24,832 
                                      =============  =============  ========== 
 
 Equity 
 Issued capital                  7            1,387          1,387       1,387 
 Share premium                              131,593        131,548     131,593 
 Share based payment 
  reserve                                     1,360          1,360       1,360 
 Translation reserve                          1,180        (6,518)     (1,782) 
 Retained earnings                        (110,477)      (105,211)   (107,726) 
                                      -------------  -------------  ---------- 
 Total equity attributable 
  to equity holders of 
  the parent                                 25,043         22,566      24,832 
                                      =============  =============  ========== 
 
 
 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

 
                            Ordinary   Deferred      Share      Share   Translation    Retained 
                               share      share    premium      based       reserve    earnings     Total 
                             capital    capital      $'000    payment         $'000       $'000     $'000 
                               $'000      $'000               reserve 
                                                                $'000 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Balances at 1 June 
  2010                           923        238    125,184      1,360       (5,181)   (105,298)    17,226 
 Profit for the period             -          -          -          -             -          87        87 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Exchange translation 
  differences on foreign 
  operations                       -          -          -          -       (1,337)           -   (1,337) 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the period            -          -          -          -       (1,337)          87   (1,250) 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Share issue                     226          -      6,364          -             -           -     6,590 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                    226          -      6,364          -             -           -     6,590 
 
 Balances at 30 November 
  2010                         1,149        238    131,548      1,360       (6,518)   (105,211)    22,566 
 Loss for the period               -          -          -          -             -     (2,515)   (2,774) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Exchange translation 
  differences on foreign 
  operations                       -          -          -          -         4,736           -     4,736 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the period            -          -          -          -         4,736     (2,515)     2,221 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
 Share issues                      -          -         45          -             -           -        45 
 Total transactions 
  with owners                      -          -         45          -             -           -        45 
 
 Balances at 31 May 
  2011                         1,149        238    131,593      1,360       (1,782)   (107,726)    24,832 
 Loss for the period               -          -          -          -             -     (2,751)   (2,751) 
 Other comprehensive 
  income 
 Exchange translation 
  differences on foreign 
  operations                       -          -          -          -         2,962           -     2,962 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Total comprehensive 
  income for the period            -          -          -          -         2,962     (2,751)       211 
 Transactions with 
  owners 
 Share issue                       -          -          -          -             -           -         - 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 Total transactions                -          -          -          -             -           -         - 
  with owners 
 
 Balances at 30 November 
  2011                         1,149        238    131,593      1,360         1,180   (110,477)    25,043 
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ---------  ------------  ----------  -------- 
 
 

Unaudited Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 
 For the six months                          Unaudited      Unaudited    Audited 
  to 30 November 2011                         6 months       6 months    year to 
                                                    to             to     31 May 
                                           30 November    30 November       2011 
                                                  2011           2010 
 Operating activities             Note           $'000          $'000      $'000 
 (Loss) / profit before 
  tax                                          (3,477)             97    (2,171) 
 Adjustments for: 
 Depreciation                                      947            499      1,228 
 Profit on disposal 
  of assets                                          -            (3)          5 
 Movements in exchange 
  rates                                             53          (101)      (141) 
 Increase in biological 
  assets                                         (228)           (63)      (214) 
 Net interest (income)/expense                      82           (46)      (159) 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Operating cash flow 
  before movements in 
  working capital                              (2,623)            383    (1,452) 
 Working capital adjustments: 
 - (Increase ) / decrease 
  in inventory                                 (4,196)        (2,205)      1,973 
 - (Increase ) / decrease 
  in receivables                                  (50)             96      (547) 
 - Increase in payables                            771             21        261 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Cash used in operations                       (6,098)        (1,705)        235 
 Net interest received 
  / (paid)                                        (82)             46        159 
 Net cash used in continuing 
  operating activities                         (6,180)        (1,659)        394 
 Net cash from / (used 
  in) discontinued operating 
  activities                                       726          (520)      (198) 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Net cash outflow from operating 
  activities                                   (5,454)        (2,179)        196 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Taxation 
 Corporation tax paid                                -              -       (38) 
 Net cash outflow from 
  taxation                                           -              -       (38) 
 Investing activities 
 Purchase of intangible assets                       -              -      (250) 
 Purchase of subsidiary net 
  of debt acquired                               (530)              -          - 
 Purchase of property, plant 
  and equipment                                (2,872)          (196)    (2,568) 
 Proceeds of sale of 
  property, plant and 
  equipment                                         51              -         38 
 Purchase of biological 
  assets                                         (332)              -      (255) 
 Sale of financial assets                            -            125        128 
                                         ------------- 
 Net cash used in investing 
  activities                                   (3,683)           (71)    (2,907) 
                                         ------------- 
 Financing activities 
 Proceeds from issue of share 
  capital                                            -          6,031      6,722 
 Drawdown of bank loan                           1,551 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Net cash flow from financing 
  activities                                     1,551          6,031      6,722 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Net increase / (decrease) 
  in cash and cash equivalents                 (7,586)          3,781      3,973 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at start of the year                           8,172          3,442      3,442 
 Effect of foreign exchange 
  rates                                            404          (143)        757 
                                         -------------  -------------  --------- 
 Cash and cash equivalents 
  at end of the period                             990          7,080      8,172 
                                         =============  =============  ========= 
 

Notes to the Unaudited Interim Group Financial Statements

 
 1.   General information 
 

Agriterra Limited ('Agriterra' or 'the Company') and its subsidiaries (together the 'Group') is focussed on the Agricultural sector in Africa. Agriterra is a public limited company incorporated and domiciled in the Guernsey. The address of its registered office is Richmond House, St Julians Avenue, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 1GZ

The Company is listed on the AIM Market of London Stock Exchange plc.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 November 2011 were approved for issue by the board on 28 February 2011.

The figures for the six months ended 30 November 2011 and the six months ended 30 November 2010 are unaudited and do not constitute full accounts. The comparative figures for the year ended 31 May 2011 are extracts from the annual report and do not constitute statutory accounts.

The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in US Dollars as this is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Group operates.

 
 2.   Basis of preparation 
 

The basis of preparation and accounting policies set out in the Annual Report and Accounts for the period ended 31 May 2011 have been applied in the preparation of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements. These are in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) as adopted by the European Union (EU) and with those of the Standing Interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). References to 'IFRS' hereafter should be construed as references to IFRSs as adopted by the EU

 
 3.   Accounting policies 
 

The accounting policies and methods of calculation adopted are consistent with those of the financial statements for the period ended 31 May 2011.

 
 4.   Segment information 
 

The directors consider that the Group's activities comprise three business segments, grain, beef and cocoa and other unallocated expenditure in one geographical segment, Africa.

 
 6 months ending                           Continuing activities 
  30 November 2011                Grain    Beef   Cocoa     Other     Total 
                                  $'000   $'000   $'000     $'000     $'000 
 Revenue                          3,591     298   1,399         -     5,288 
                               --------  ------  ------  --------  -------- 
 Operating loss                 (1,225)   (919)     (9)   (1,242)   (3,395) 
 Interest expense                  (82)       -       -         -      (82) 
                               --------  ------  ------  --------  -------- 
 Loss before tax                (1,307)   (919)     (9)   (1,242)   (3,477) 
 Income tax                                                               - 
                                                                   -------- 
 Loss for the period 
  from continuing activities                                        (3,477) 
                                                                   ======== 
 
 6 months ending                           Continuing activities 
  30 November 2010                Grain    Beef   Cocoa     Other     Total 
                                  $'000   $'000   $'000     $'000     $'000 
 Revenue                          5,284       -       -         -     5,284 
                               --------  ------  ------  --------  -------- 
 Operating profit                   527   (314)       -     (162)        51 
 Interest income                     46       -       -         -        46 
                               --------  ------  ------  --------  -------- 
 Profit / (loss) before 
  tax                               573   (314)       -     (162)        97 
 Income tax                                                               - 
                                                                   -------- 
 Profit for the period 
  from continuing activities                                             97 
                                                                   ======== 
 
 
 
                                            Continuing activities 
 Year ending 31 May 
  2011                           Grain      Beef   Cocoa     Other      Total 
                                 $'000     $'000   $'000     $'000      $'000 
 Revenue                        13,533        55       -         -     13,588 
                               -------  --------  ------  --------  --------- 
 Operating profit                  233   (1,196)       -   (1,367)    (2,330) 
 Interest income                   159         -       -         -        159 
                               -------  --------  ------  --------  --------- 
 Profit / (loss) before 
  tax                              392   (1,196)       -   (1,367)     (2171) 
 Income tax                                                             (168) 
                                                                    --------- 
 Profit for the period 
  from continuing activities                                          (2,339) 
                                                                    ========= 
 
 
 
 5.   Earnings per share 
 

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:

 
                                             Unaudited      Unaudited      Unaudited 
                                           6 months to       6 months      11 months 
                                           30 November             to             to 
                                                  2011    30 November         31 May 
                                                                 2010           2011 
                                                 $'000          $'000          $'000 
 Profit / (loss) the purpose 
  of calculating basic earnings 
  per share (profit / (loss) 
  attributable to equity holders)              (2,751)             87        (2,428) 
                                       ---------------  -------------  ------------- 
 Profit / (loss) for the 
  purpose of calculating basic 
  earnings per share from 
  continuing activities                        (3,477)             97        (2,339) 
                                       ---------------  -------------  ------------- 
 Number of shares 
 Weighted average number 
  of ordinary shares for the 
  purposes of calculating 
  basic and diluted loss per 
  share                                    693,254,888    548,901,427    625,894,111 
                                       ---------------  -------------  ------------- 
 
 Basic and diluted loss per 
  share (cents)                                  (0.4)           0.02          (0.4) 
 Loss per share from continuing 
  activities (cents)                             (0.5)           0.02          (0.4) 
 
 
 
 6   Bank loan 
 
 
                     Unaudited      Unaudited    Unaudited 
                   6 months to       6 months    11 months 
                   30 November             to           to 
                          2011    30 November       31 May 
                                         2010         2011 
                         $'000          $'000        $'000 
 Bank overdraft          1,551              -            - 
 

The group has a $2m revolving credit facility secured upon its grain inventories in Mozambique.

 
 7.   Share Capital 
 
 
                                Ordinary shares of 0.1p each 
                             Authorised    Allotted and fully paid 
                                 Number            Number     $'000 
 At 1 June 2010           2,345,000,000       547,771,554       923 
 Issue of shares                      -       145,483,334       226 
                        ---------------  ----------------  -------- 
 At 30 November 2010, 
  At 31 May 2011 and 
  at 
  30 November 2011        2,345,000,000       693,254,888     1,149 
 
                                Deferred shares of 0.1p each 
                             Authorised    Allotted and fully paid 
                                 Number            Number     $'000 
 At period ends             155,000,000       155,000,000       238 
                        ---------------  ----------------  -------- 
 
 Total share capital 
 At 30 November 2010     2,5000,000,000       702,771,554     1,161 
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 At 31 May 2011          2,5000,000,000       848,254,888     1,387 
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 At 30 November 2011     2,5000,000,000       848,254,888     1,387 
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