Vitafoam Nigeria Plc. Consolidated and Separate financial statements Year ended 30 September 2014

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1 . Year ended 30 September 2014

2 Table of Contents Statement of Directors Responsibilities... i Report of the independent auditors... 1 & Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income... 2 & Statement of Financial Position... 3 Statement of Changes in Equity... 4 Statement of Changes in Equity... 5 & Statement of Cash flows... 6 Notes to the Financial Statements... 7 Consolidated statement of value added Five-year financial summary... 51

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5 & Statement of Profit or Loss and other Comprehensive Income Restated Restated Note N' 000 N' 000 N' 000 N' 000 Revenue 7 16,712,922 16,808,851 15,519,856 15,592,358 Cost of sales 9 (11,316,938) (11,690,186) (10,547,522) (10,676,540) Gross profit 5,395,984 5,118,665 4,972,334 4,915,818 Other gains and losses 8 256, , , ,205 Distribution cost 9 (939,622) (967,588) (858,643) (952,522) Administrative expenses 9 (3,202,240) (3,027,253) (2,730,411) (2,817,444) Operating profit 1,510,503 1,291,316 1,637,598 1,280,057 Finance income 10 4,052 2,908 4,052 2,908 Finance costs 10 (804,833) (678,970) (715,338) (668,803) Profit before income tax 709, , , ,162 Income tax expense 11 (274,127) (225,879) (266,421) (219,472) Profit for the year 435, , , ,690 Other comprehensive income: Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss Remeasurement of retirement benefit obligations 23 68,431 (405) 68,432 (405) Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss Change in fair values of available-for-sale financial assets 17 (2,932) 1,261 (2,932) 1,261 Currency translation differences 27 28, Total comprehensive income for the year, net of tax 529, , , ,546 Profit for the year Attributable to: Owners of the parent 518, , , ,690 Non-controlling interests (83,225) (27,780) - - Total profit for the year 435, , , ,690 Total comprehensive income for the year Attributable to: Owners of the parent 612, , , ,546 Non-controlling interests (83,225) (27,780) - - Total comprehensive income for the year 529, , , ,546 Earnings per share: Basic and diluted - Naira The notes on pages 7 to 49 are an integral part of these financial statements. 2

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7 Statement of Changes in Equity Attributable to equity holders Share Retained Available-forsale Share capital premium earnings reserves Total equity N'000 Balance as at 1 October , ,743,341 (35,377) 3,117,467 Profit for the year , ,690 Other comprehensive income Change in available-for-sale financial asset ,261 1,261 Remeasurements of retirement benefit obligations - - (405) - (405) Total comprehensive income ,285 1, ,546 Transaction with owners: Dividend paid - - (245,700) - (245,700) Total Transactions with owners - - (245,700) - (245,700) Balance as at 30 September , ,891,926 (34,116) 3,267,313 Balance as at 1 October , ,891,926 (34,116) 3,267,313 Profit for the year 659, ,891 Other comprehensive income Change in available for sale financial asset (2,932) (2,932) Remeasurements of retirement benefit obligations ,432-68,432 Total comprehensive income ,323 (2,932) 725,391 Transaction with owners: Dividend paid - - (245,700) - (245,700) Total Transactions with owners - - (245,700) - (245,700) Balance as at 30 September , ,374,549 (37,048) 3,747,004 4

8 Statement of Changes in Equity Notes Share capital Share premium Retained earnings Availablefor-sale reserves Currency translation reserves Noncontrolling interests Total equity N'000 N'000 N'000 Balance as at 1 October , ,569,131 (35,377) - (31,518) 2,911,739 Effect of change in accounting policy (338,289) - - (44,339) Restated balance as at 1 October , ,230,842 (35,377) - (75,857) 2,529,111 Profit or (loss) for the year , (27,780) 389,375 Other comprehensive income: Change in available for sale financial assets , ,261 Remeasurements of retirement benefit obligations - - (405) (405) Total comprehensive income/(loss) ,750 1,261 (27,780) 390,231 Transaction with owners: Other reserves 46, ,586 Transfer of interest to non-controlling interest - - 4, (6,569) (2,570) Other dividend paid - - (11,200) (11,200) Dividends paid - - (245,700) (245,700) Total transactions with owners - - (206,315) - - (6,569) (212,884) Balance as at 30 September , ,441,277 (34,116) - (110,206) 2,706,458 Balance as at 1 October , ,441,277 (34,116) - (110,206) 2,706,458 Profit or loss for the year 518,820 - (83,225) 435,595 Other comprehensive income: Change in available for sale financial assets (2,932) - - (2,932) Remeasurements of retirement benefit obligations , ,431 Currency translation differences ,040-28,040 Total comprehensive income or loss ,251 (2,932) 28,040 (83,225) 529,135 Transaction with owners: Transfer of interest to non-controlling interest , ,730 39,175 Dividends paid (245,700) (245,700) Total transactions with owners - - (221,255) - 14,730 (206,525) Balance as at 30 September , ,807,274 (37,048) 28,040 (178,701) 3,029,068 5

9 & Statement of Cash flows Note N '000 N '000 N '000 N '000 Net cashflows from operating activities 31 2,310,142 1,847,237 2,490,085 1,578,376 Tax paid (237,710) (288,560) (237,710) (288,560) Net cashflows from operating activities 2,072,432 1,558,677 2,252,375 1,289,816 Cash flows from investing activities Acquisition of investments in subsidiaries - - (40,736) (8,000) Acquisition of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets (587,045) (842,017) (297,643) (425,152) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 89,093 13, ,014 9,920 Proceeds from sale of investment - 8,000-8,700 Additions to intangible assets (5,131) (34,930) (4,685) (33,963) Loan repayment - 42,000-42,000 Interest received 4,052 2,908 4,052 2,908 Dividend received - 1,350 30,150 Net cash used in investing activities (499,031) (809,071) (221,998) (373,437) Cash flows from financing activities Dividends paid (245,700) (245,700) (245,700) (245,700) Proceeds from borrowings 221, , ,000 Repayment of borrowings (289,020) (180,841) (241,657) (133,162) Interest repaid (949,954) (678,969) (1,233,431) (649,795) Net cash used in financing activities (1,263,598) (526,427) (1,720,788) (678,657) Net (decrease) /increase in cash and cash equivalents 309, , , ,722 Cash and cash equivalents at start of year (2,499,638) (2,723,959) (2,553,066) (2,791,647) Exchange gains on cash and cash equivalents - 1, Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 20 (2,189,835) (2,499,638) (2,243,476) (2,553,066) 6

10 1.0 General information The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of. and entities controlled by. (its subsidiaries), collectively called ""the "" made up to 30 September each year. The ultimate controlling party of the is the parent,. Stand alone financial statements for Vitafoam Nigeria (the ) have also been presented. The same accounting policies are used by both the and." The financial statements were authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 22 April Restatement of prior year information The comparative information for 2013 financial year and where applicable, 2012 financial year have been restated to reflect the recognition of Vitafoam s control of Vono Products Plc as prescribed by IAS 8. Under IFRS 10, entities are required to re-assess the control of an entity when facts and circumstances change.. carried out a control re-assessment and concluded that it has control of Vono Products Plc. even though Vitafoam holds only 47% of equity shares in Vono Products Plc. In line with IFRS 10, Vono products has been consolidated during the period and in line with IAS 8, the consolidation has been retrospectively applied for the year ended September Basis of preparation and adoption of IFRSs The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) effective for the year ended 30 September The preparation of financial statements in conformity with IFRS requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise its judgment in the process of applying the 's accounting policies. Changes in assumptions may have a significant impact on the financial statements in the period the assumptions changed. The Directors believe that the underlying assumptions are appropriate and that these financial statements present the financial position and results fairly. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements are disclosed in note 5. The financial statements have been prepared under the going concern assumption and historical cost convention as modified by the valuation of available-for-sale financial assets. The financial statements are presented in Nigeria Naira and all values are rounded to the nearest thousand Naira (NGN'000), except where otherwise indicated. The financial statements were authorised for issue by the board of directors on 22 April New standards, amendments and interpretations adopted by the The following standards have been adopted by the for the first time for the financial year beginning 1 October 2013 and have had a material impact on the : i. IFRS 10, Consolidated financial statements builds on existing principles by identifying the concept of control as the determining factor in whether an entity should be included within the consolidated financial statements of the parent. The standard provides additional guidance to assist in the determination of control where this is difficult to assess. See note 39 for the impact on the financial statements. ii. IFRS 12, Disclosures of interests in other entities includes the disclosure requirements for all forms of interests in other entities, including joint arrangements, associates, structured entities and other off balance sheet vehicles. The disclosure requirements are included in note 39. iii. Amendment to IAS 1, Financial statement presentation regarding other comprehensive income. The main change resulting from these amendments is a requirement for entities to items presented in other comprehensive income (OCI) on the basis of whether they are potentially reclassifiable to profit or loss subsequently (reclassification adjustments). Other standards, amendments and interpretations which are effective for the financial year beginning on or after 1 October 2013 have not had any material effect on the. 7

11 3.1 New standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective and not early adopted A number of new standards and amendments to standards and interpretations are effective for annual periods beginning after 1 January 2014, and have not been applied in preparing these financial statements. These include: i. IFRS 15, Revenue from contracts with customers deals with revenue recognition and establishes principles for reporting useful information to users of financial statements about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity s contracts with customers. Revenue is recognised when a customer obtains control of a good or service and thus has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefits from the good or service. The standard replaces IAS 18 Revenue and IAS 11 Construction contracts and related interpretations. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2017 and earlier application is permitted. The is yet to assess the impact of IFRS 15." ii. iii. iv. IFRS 9, Financial instruments, addresses the classification, measurement and recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities. The complete version of IFRS 9 was issued in July It replaces the guidance in IAS 39 that relates to the classification and measurement of financial instruments. IFRS 9 retains but simplifies the mixed measurement model and establishes three primary measurement categories for financial assets: amortised cost, fair value through OCI and fair value through P&L. The basis of classification depends on the entity s business model and the contractual cash flow characteristics of the financial asset. Investments in equity instruments are required to be measured at fair value through profit or loss with the irrevocable option at inception to present changes in fair value in OCI not recycling. There is now a new expected credit losses model that replaces the incurred loss impairment model used in IAS 39. For financial liabilities there were no changes to classification and measurement except for the recognition of changes in own credit risk in other comprehensive income, for liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss. IFRS 9 relaxes the requirements for hedge effectiveness by replacing the bright line hedge effectiveness tests. It requires an economic relationship between the hedged item and hedging instrument and for the hedged ratio to be the same as the one management actually use for risk management purposes. Contemporaneous documentation is still required but is different to that currently prepared under IAS 39. The standard is effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January Early adoption is permitted. The is yet to assess IFRS 9 s full impact. Amendment to IAS 36, Impairment of assets to align the disclosure requirements in IAS 36 in line with IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement disclosures, to require the disclosure of information about the recoverable amount of impaired assets if that amount is based on fair value less costs of disposal. The amendment also requires additional information about the fair value measurement when the recoverable amount of impaired assets is based on fair value less costs of disposal, consistently with the disclosure requirements for impaired assets in US GAAP. The amendment is effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 January The is yet to assess the impact of this amendment. Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27: Investment Entities. The amendment provides an exception to the consolidation requirement for entities that meet the definition of an investment entity. The IASB uses the term 'Investment Entity' to refer to an entity whose business purpose is to invest funds solely for returns from capital appreciation, investment income or both. An investment entity must also evaluate the performance of its investments on a fair value basis. Such entities could include; private equity organizations, venture capital organizations, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and other investment funds. The amendment is effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 January This amendment will not have an impact on the as the does not have investment entities. " v. Amendments to IAS 32 ""Financial Instrument: Presentation"", on asset and liability offsetting. The amendment clarifies the meaning of the entity currently having a legally enforceable right to set off financial assets and financial liabilities as well as the application of IAS 32 offsetting criteria to settlement systems. The amendment is effective for financial periods beginning on or after 1 January The amendment will not have an impact on the. " 8

12 Notes to the Financial Statements 3.1 New standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective and not early adopted (cont d) vi. vii. viii. Amendments to IAS 27 on equity method in ''Separate Financial Statements' The amendment allows an option to use the equity method in separate financial statements. The changes will need to be applied retrospectively and there is no relief for first-time adopted. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January The is yet to assess the impact of this amendment. Amendment to IAS 16, 'Property, plant and equipment' and IAS 38,'Intangible assets', on depreciation and amortisation IASB has clarified that the use of revenue based methods to calculate the depreciation of an asset is not appropriate because revenue generated by an activity that includes the use of an asset generally reflects factors other than the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in the asset. The IASB has also clarified that revenue is generally presumed to be an inappropriate basis for measuring the consumption of the economic benefits embodied in an intangible asset. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January The is yet to assess the impact of this amendment. Amendment to IAS 19 regarding defined benefit plans These narrow scope amendments apply to contributions from employees or third parties to defined benefit plans. The objective of the amendments is to simplify the accounting for contributions that are independent of the number of years of employee service, for example, employee contributions that are calculated according to a fixed percentage of salary. This amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July The is yet to assess the impact of this amendment. ix. Annual improvement to IFRS to 2012 cycle. These amendments include changes from the cycle of the annual improvements project,that affect 7 standards: IFRS 2, Share-based payment IFRS 3, Business Combinations IFRS 8, Operating segments IFRS 13, Fair value measurement IAS 16, Property, plant and equipment and IAS 38, Intangible assets Consequential amendments to IFRS 9, Financial instruments, IAS 37, Provisions, contingent liabilities and contingent assets, and IAS 39, Financial instruments Recognition and measurement These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July The is yet to assess the impact of this amendment. " x. Annual improvement to IFRS to 2013 cycle. These amendments include changes from the cycle of the annual improvements project that affect 4 standards: IFRS 1, First time adoption IFRS 3, Business combinations IFRS 13, Fair value measurement and IAS 40, Investment property These amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July The is yet to assess the impact of this amendment. " 9

13 Notes to the Financial Statements 4.0 Summary of significant accounting policies The principal accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all the years presented, unless otherwise stated. 4.1 Consolidation The financial statements of the subsidiaries used to prepare the consolidated financial statements were prepared as of the parent s reporting date Subsidiaries "Subsidiaries are all entities (including structured entities) over which the group has control. The group controls an entity when the group is exposed to, or has rights to, variable returns from its involvement with the entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to the group. They are deconsolidated from the date that control ceases. The 's subsidiaries' are listed below: Vitafoam Ghana Limited Vitafoam Sierra Leone Limited Vitapur Nigeria Limited Vitablom Nigeria Limited Vitavisco Nigeria Limited Vono Products Plc. Vitagreen Nigeria Limited The applies the acquisition method to account for business combinations. The consideration transferred for the acquisition of a subsidiary is the fair values of the assets transferred, the liabilities incurred to the former owners of the acquiree and the equity interests issued by the. The consideration transferred includes the fair value of any asset or liability resulting from a contingent consideration arrangement. Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed in a business combination are measured initially at their fair values at the acquisition date. The recognises any non-controlling interest in the acquiree on an acquisition- by-acquisition basis, either at fair value or at the non-controlling interest s proportionate share of the recognised amounts of acquiree s identifiable net assets. Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred. If the business combination is achieved in stages, the acquisition date carrying value of the acquirer's previously held equity interest in the acquiree is re-measured to fair value at the acquisition date; any gains or losses arising from such re-measurement are recognized in profit or loss. Any contingent consideration to be transferred by the is recognised at fair value at the acquisition date. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the contingent consideration that is deemed to be an asset or liability is recognised in accordance with IAS 39 either in profit or loss or as a change to other comprehensive income. Contingent consideration that is classified as equity is not remeasured, and its subsequent settlement is accounted for within equity. Goodwill is initially measured as the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred and the fair value of non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary acquired, the difference is recognised in profit or loss. Inter- transactions, balances, income and expenses on transactions between companies are eliminated. Profits and losses resulting from inter- transactions that are recognised in assets are also eliminated. Accounting policies of subsidiaries have been changed where necessary to ensure consistency with the policies adopted by the." 10

14 4.1.2 Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries without change in control Transactions with non-controlling interests that do not result in loss of control are accounted for as equity transactions - that is, as transactions with the owners in their capacity as owners. The difference between the fair value of any consideration paid and the relevant share acquired of the carrying value of net assets of the subsidiary is recorded in equity. Gains or losses on disposals to non-controlling interests are also recorded in equity Disposal of subsidiaries When the ceases to have control, any retained interest in the entity is re-measured to its fair value at the date when control is lost, with the change in the carrying amount recognised in profit or loss. The fair value is the initial carrying amount for the purposes of subsequently accounting for retained interest in as an associate, joint venture or financial asset. In addition, any amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income in respect of that entity, are accounted for as if the had directly disposed of the related assets or liabilities. This may mean that amounts previously recognised in other comprehensive income are re-classified to profit or loss. 4.2 Foreign currency translation Functional and presentation currency Items included in the financial statements of each of the s entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates ( the functional currency ). The consolidated financial statements are presented in Naira, which is the s presentation currency Transactions and balances Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions or valuations where items are re-measured. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation at year-end exchange rates of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are recognised in profit or loss. Foreign exchange gains and losses that relate to borrowings and cash and cash equivalents are presented in profit or loss within finance income or cost. All other foreign exchange gains and losses are presented in profit or loss within other income or expenses Foreign operations Assets and liabilities for each period presented are translated at the closing rate at the date of that period. Income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates. Where companies have a functional currency different from the 's presentation currency, the exchange differences arising on translation of these operations are recognized in other comprehensive income, otherwise, in the profit or loss. The results and financial position of all the entities (none of which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy) that have a functional currency different from the presentation currency are translated into the presentation currency as follows: a) assets and liabilities for each period presented are translated at the closing rate as at the end of that period; b) income and expenses for each income statement are translated at average exchange rates (unless this average 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 rate on the dates of the transactions); and c) all resulting exchange differences are recognised in other comprehensive income and accumulated in a currency translation reserve. Goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity are treated as assets and liabilities of the foreign entity and translated at the closing rate. Exchange differences arising are recognised in other comprehensive income. 11

15 Notes to the Financial Statements 4.3 Trade receivables Trade receivables are amounts due from customers for sale of foam products or services performed in the ordinary course of business. If collection is expected in one year or less (or in the normal operating cycle of the business if longer), they are classified as current assets. If not, they are presented as non-current assets. Trade receivables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less allowance for impairment. " 4.4 Revenue recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, and represents amounts receivable for goods supplied to third parties in the normal course of business, stated net of discounts, returns and value added taxes. The recognises revenue when the amount of revenue can be reliably measured; when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the entity; and when specific criteria have been met for each of the s activities, as described below. The bases its estimate of return on historical results, taking into consideration the type of customer, the type of transaction and the specifics of each arrangement. 4.5 Cash and cash equivalents In the statement of cash flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash in hand, cash balances with banks, other short term highly liquid investments with original maturity of three months or less and bank overdrafts. In the statement of financial position, bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 4.6 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method (product & packaging materials, work-in-progress, ) and the weighted average cost basis. The cost of finished goods and work in progress comprises raw materials, direct labour, other direct costs and related production overheads (based on normal operating capacity). It excludes borrowing costs. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less any applicable selling expenses. Allowance is made for defective and slow moving items as appropriate. If carrying value exceeds net realizable amount, a write down is recognized. The write-down may be reversed in a subsequent period if the circumstances which caused it no longer exist. 4.7 Trade payables Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Trade payables are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less (or in the normal operating cycle of the business if longer). If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 4.8 Provisions Provisions are recognised when: the has a present legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events; it is probable that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and the amount has been reliably estimated. Provisions are not recognised for future operating losses. Where there are a number of similar obligations, the likelihood that an outflow will be required in settlement is determined by considering the class of obligations as a whole. A provision is recognised even if the likelihood of an outflow with respect to any one item included in the same class of obligations may be small. Provisions are measured at the present value of the expenditures expected to be required to settle the obligation using a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the obligation. The increase in the provision due to passage of time is recognised as interest expense. 12

16 4.9 Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset. Subsequent costs are included in the asset s carrying amount or recognized as a separate asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the and the cost can be measured reliably. Repairs and maintenance costs are charged to the profit or loss in the period they are incurred. The allocates the amount initially recognized in respect of an item of property, plant and equipment to its significant parts and depreciates separately each such part. The carrying amount of a replaced part is derecognized when replaced. Residual values, method of depreciation and useful lives of the assets are reviewed annually and adjusted if appropriate. Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised within other income in the profit or loss. The major categories of property, plant and equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis as follows: Asset category Useful lives (years) Buildings 33 Plant and machinery 5 Motor vehicle 4 Furniture, fittings and equipment 5 Land is not depreciated. The currently does not have PPE in work in progress. In the case where an asset s carrying amount is greater than its estimated recoverable amount, it is written down immediately to its recoverable amount and the difference (impairment loss) is recorded as expense in profit or loss Impairment of assets Impairment of non-financial assets Assets that are subject to amortisation are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognised for the amount by which the asset s carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of an asset s fair value less costs to sell and value in use. For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped at the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash flows (cash-generating units). Non-financial assets other than goodwill that suffered an impairment are reviewed for possible reversal of the impairment at each reporting date Impairment of financial assets a. Assets carried at amortised cost The assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. A financial asset is impaired and impairment losses are incurred only if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that occurred after the initial recognition of the asset (a loss event ) and that loss event (or events) has an impact on the estimated future cash flows of the financial asset that can be reliably estimated. The criteria that the uses to determine that there is objective evidence of an impairment loss include: significant financial difficulty of the issuer or obligor; a breach of contract, such as a default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; the, for economic or legal reasons relating to the borrower s financial difficulty, granting to the borrower a concession that the lender would not otherwise consider; it becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; the disappearance of an active market for that financial asset because of financial difficulties; or observable data indicating that there is a measurable decrease in the estimated future cash flows from a portfolio of financial assets since the initial recognition of those assets, although the decrease cannot yet be identified with the individual financial assets in the portfolio, including: 1. adverse changes in the payment status of borrowers in the portfolio; and 2. national or local economic conditions that correlate with defaults on the assets in the portfolio. The first assesses whether objective evidence of impairment exists. 13

17 Notes to the Financial Statements Impairment of financial assets (cont d) For loans and receivables, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the asset s carrying amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows (excluding future credit losses that have not been incurred) discounted at the financial asset s original effective interest rate. The carrying amount of the asset is reduced and the amount of the loss is recognised in the consolidated income statement. If a loan has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for measuring any impairment loss is the current effective interest rate determined under the contract. As a practical expedient, the may measure impairment on the basis of an instrument s fair value using an observable market price. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in the debtor s credit rating), the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in the income statement. If, in a subsequent period, the amount of the impairment loss decreases and the decrease can be related objectively to an event occurring after the impairment was recognised (such as an improvement in the debtors credit rating), the reversal of the previously recognised impairment loss is recognised in the income statement. (b) Assets carried as available for sale The assesses at the end of each reporting period whether there is an objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. In the case of equity investments classified as available for sale, a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the security below cost is also evidence that the asset is impaired. If such evidence exists for available for sale financial assets, the cumulative loss -measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any impairment loss on that financial asset previously recognized in profit or loss-is removed from equity and recognized in profit or loss. Impairment losses recognized in the consolidated income statement on equity instruments are not reversed through the consolidated profit or loss "Financial instruments Classification The classifies its financial assets in the following categories: at fair value through profit or loss, loans and receivables, and available for sale. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. Classification The classifies its financial assets in the following categories: loans and receivables, and available for sale. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition. Financial assets and liabilities are recognized when the becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 14

18 Notes to the Financial Statements Financial assets The classifies its financial assets into the following categories: Loans and receivables and available-for-sale. The classification depends on the purpose for which the financial assets were acquired. Management determines the classification of financial assets at initial recognition. (a) (b) Loans and receivables Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The s loans and receivables comprise trade receivables, staff debtors, Intercompany receivables and cash and cash equivalents, and are included in current assets due to their short-term nature. Loans and receivables are initially recognized at the amount expected to be received, less, when material, a discount to reduce the loans and receivables to fair value. Subsequently, loans and receivables are carried at amortised cost less any impairment. Available-for-sale investments Available-for-sale investments are non-derivatives that are either designated in this category or not classified in any of the other categories. The s available-for sale assets comprise investments in equity securities. Available-for-sale investments are recognized initially at fair value plus transaction costs and are subsequently carried at fair value. Gains or losses arising from remeasurement are recognized in other comprehensive income. When an available-for-sale investment is sold or impaired, the accumulated gains or losses are moved from accumulated other comprehensive income to the statement of comprehensive income and are included in other gains and losses (net). Available-for-sale investments are classified as non-current, unless an investment matures within twelve months, or management expects to dispose of it within twelve months. Dividends on available-for-sale equity instruments are recognized in the statement of income as dividend income when the s right to receive payment is established. Investments in equity instruments that do not have a quoted market price in an active market and whose fair values cannot be reasonably estimated are carried at cost Financial liabilities Financial liabilities are classified as financial liabilities at amortised cost. There are no financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (FVTPL). Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in the case of financial liabilities at amortised cost, inclusive of directly attributable transaction costs. The subsequent measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows: (a) Financial liabilities at amortised cost These include trade payables and bank borrowings. Trade payables are initially recognized at the amount required to be paid, less, when material, a discount to reduce the payables to fair value. Subsequently, trade payables are measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Bank borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of any transaction costs incurred, and subsequently at amortised cost using the effective interest method. These are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within twelve months. Otherwise, they are presented as non-current liabilities Offsetting financial Instruments Financial assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in the statement of financial position when there is a legally enforceable right to offset the recognized amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously De-recognition All financial instruments are initially measured at fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are derecognised when the rights to receive cash flows from the investments or settle obligations have expired or have been transferred and the has transferred substantially all risks and rewards of ownership. 15

19 Notes to the Financial Statements 4.12 Taxation (a) Current income tax The tax expense for the period comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in the income statement, except to the extent that it relates to items recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity. In this case, the tax is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity, respectively. The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted as at each reporting period end in the countries where the operates and generates taxable income. Management periodically evaluates positions taken in tax returns with respect to situations in which applicable tax regulation is subject to interpretation. It establishes provisions where appropriate on the basis of amounts expected to be paid to the tax authorities. (b) Deferred income tax Deferred income tax is recognised, using the liability method, on temporary differences arising between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying amounts in the financial statements. Deferred income tax is determined using tax rates (and laws) that have been enacted or substantially enacted at each report period end and are expected to apply when the related deferred income tax asset is realised or the deferred income tax liability is settled. Deferred income tax assets are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary differences can be utilised. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset when there is a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets against current tax liabilities and when the deferred income taxes assets and liabilities relate to income taxes levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities where there is an intention to settle the balances on a net basis Employee benefits Pension obligations The operates a pension scheme which is generally funded through payments to insurance companies or trustee-administered funds, determined by periodic actuarial calculations. The operates a defined contribution plan. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. The has no legal or constructive obligations to pay further contributions if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods. A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that is not a defined contribution plan. The has both defined benefit and defined contributory schemes. a) Defined Contributory scheme In Nigeria, the, in line with the provisions of the Pension Reform Act 2014, operates a defined contribution pension scheme under which the contributes 10% and its employees each contribute 8% of the employees monthly basic salary, housing and transport allowances to the fund. In Sierra Leone and Ghana. the also operates defined contribution schemes in accordance with the relevant local laws. The has no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognised as employee benefit expenses when they are due. The staff contributions to the scheme are funded through payroll deductions while the 's contributions are accrued and charged fully to the profit or loss account. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent that a cash refund or a reduction in the future payments is available. 16

20 Notes to the Financial Statements Pension obligations (cont d) b) Defined Benefits scheme A defined benefit plan is a retirement benefit plan that is not a defined contribution plan. Typically defined benefit plans define an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive on retirement, usually dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of service and compensation. The liability recognised in the statement of financial position in respect of defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the end of the reporting period less the fair value of plan assets, together with adjustments for actuarial gains or losses and past service costs. The defined benefit obligation is calculated annually by independent actuaries using the projected unit credit method. The present value of the defined benefit obligation is determined by discounting the estimated future cash outflows using interest rates on government bonds that are denominated in the currency in which the benefits will be paid, and that have terms to maturity approximating to the terms of the related pension obligation. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in full in the period in which they occurred, in other comprehensive income and cumulated in other reserves without recycling to profit or loss in subsequent periods. The current service cost of the defined benefit plan, recognised in the income statement in employee benefit expense, except where included in the cost of an asset, reflects the increase in the defined benefit obligation resulting from employee service in the current year, benefit changes curtailments and settlements. Past-service costs are recognised immediately in income Other Long term benefits Other long term benefits - Long Service awards are paid to qualifying staff when earned. The 's liability to staff is measured annually by independent actuaries using the projected credit unit method Termination Benefits Termination benefits are payable when employment is terminated before the normal retirement date, or whenever an employee accepts voluntary redundancy in exchange for these benefits. The recognises termination benefits when it is demonstrably committed to either: terminating the employment of current employees according to a detailed formal plan without possibility of withdrawal; or providing termination benefits as a result of an offer made to encourage voluntary redundancy. Benefits falling due more than 12 months after the end of the reporting period are discounted to present value Share Capital The has only one class of shares, ordinary shares. Ordinary shares are classified as equity. When new shares are issued, they are recorded as share capital at their par value. The excess of the issue price over the par value is recorded in the share premium reserve Dividend distribution Dividend distribution to the s shareholders is recognised as a liability in the s financial statements in the period in which the dividends are approved by the s shareholders. Unclaimed dividends which remain unclaimed for a period exceeding twelve (12) years from the date of declaration and which are no longer actionable by shareholders in accordance with section 385 of the Companies and Allied Matters Acts of Nigeria are written back to retained earnings Leases Leases in which a significant portion of the risks and rewards of ownership are retained by the lessor are classified as operating leases. Payments made under operating leases (net of any incentives received from the lessor) are charged to the profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the period of the lease. The leases certain land and buildings. Leases of land and buildings where the has substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership are classified as finance leases otherwise, they are operating leases. Finance leases are capitalized at the lease s commencement at the lower of the fair value of the leased property and the present value of the minimum lease payments. For finance leases, each lease payment is allocated between the liability and finance charges. The corresponding rental obligations, net of finance charges, are included in other longterm payables. The interest element of the finance cost is charged to the income statement over the lease period so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability for each period. Property, plant & equipment acquired under finance leases are depreciated over the shorter of the useful life of the asset and the lease term. 17

21 Notes to the Financial Statements 4.17 Government grants Grants from the government are recognised at their fair value where there is a reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and the will comply with all attached conditions. Government grants relating to costs are deferred and recognised in the income statement over the period necessary to match them with the costs that they are intended to compensate. Government grants relating to property, plant and equipment are deferred and credited to the profit or loss on a straight- line basis over the expected useful lives of the related assets Segment reporting An Operating segment is a component of an entity a) that engages in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses (including revenues and expenses relating to transactions with other components of the same entity); b) whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance; and c) for which discrete financial information is available. Operating segments are reported in a manner consistent with the internal reporting provided to the chief operating decision-maker. The chief operating decision-maker who is responsible for allocating resources and assessing performance of the operating segments has been identified as the Managing director of Borrowings Borrowings are recognised initially at fair value, net of transaction costs incurred. Borrowings are subsequently carried at amortised cost; any difference between the proceeds (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is recognised in the profit or loss over the period of the borrowings using the effective interest method Borrowing costs General and specific borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of qualifying assets, which are assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time to get ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready for their intended use or sale. Investment income earned on the temporary investment of specific borrowings pending their expenditure on qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalisation. All other borrowing costs are recognised in profit or loss in the period in which they are incurred Investment property Property that is held for long-term rental yields or for capital appreciation or both, and that is not occupied by the is classified as investment property. Investment property also includes property that is being constructed or developed for future use as investment property. Land held under operating leases is classified and accounted for by the as investment property when the definition of investment property would otherwise be met. The operating lease is accounted for as if it were a finance lease. Investment property is measured initially at its cost, including related transaction costs and (where applicable) borrowing costs. After initial recognition, investment property is carried at cost. Recognition of investment properties takes place only when it is probable that the future economic benefits that are associated with the investment property will flow to the and the cost can be reliably measured. This is usually when all risks are transferred. Rental income represents income received from letting of properties. Income is recognised on an accrual basis and credited to the profit or loss. 18