Foreign & local investment opportunities in South Africa offered by the business rescue process: Deloitte presentation
1. Foreign & local
investment
opportunities in SA
offered by the BR
process
Werksmans
Seminar
Wanya du Preez
7 August 2014
Analysing the current macro- and micro-economic
landscape in SA and identifying those sectors of the
market which are ripe for distressed investing
2. Senior Manager, Restructuring Services
South Africa
Tel: +27 (11) 209 6126
Mobile: +27 (0) 83 272 0892
Office: Deloitte, Johannesburg
Email: wdupreez@deloitte.co.za
Wanya du Preez
Introductions
2 SA Investment opportunities using Business Rescue
Career summary:
• Wanya completed her articles with Deloitte in Durban where she
qualified as a Chartered Accountant in 2006. She completed a JIT
assignment in the USA as well as a secondment to Deloitte Athens
on an international assignment.
• Thereafter she worked on an 18 month assignment in Deloitte UK
and returned to Johannesburg in 2009.
• Following a period in Deloitte Consulting in 2012, she joined
Corporate Finance in February 2014.
• Wanya recently completed her MBA with a specialisation in
Business Rescue in South Africa. Her dissertation was entitled:
“The status of post-commencement finance for Business Rescue in
South Africa.”
• Her current role involves the following:
– Independent business reviews, including the preparation and
review of short term cash flow forecasts
– Reviews of distressed investments on behalf of debt providers
– Turnaround strategy and implementation
– Preparation and review of short term cash flow forecasts
– Business Rescue focus
• Team of 9 professionals, across all
industries:
• 2 Directors -1 Associate Director
• 2 Senior Managers - 4 Staff
Key service areas:
Detailed analysis
and review of
company
business plans
Providing
options advice
Assisting with
turnaround plans
Running a
distressed M&A
process
Providing debt
advisory and
restructuring
services
Reviewing and
assisting with
the preparation
of short term
cash flow
forecasts
4. Global prospects are less gloomy
• The world economy will grow faster in 2014, spurred by recovery in the United
States and most European countries
• In Europe, the debt crisis has been replaced by the risk of deflation, while
events in the Ukraine are more likely to cost Russia dear than result in war or
impact trade
• Slower growth in China was anticipated but fresh investment on railway
construction and social housing could bode well for South Africa.
Not in glowing health, but certainly recovering
Source: Monitor Deloitte analysis; The Economist Intelligence Unit
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World
Sub-Saharan Africa
US
Japan
Euro area
Real GDP (% change y-o-y)
5. − Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the region
is expected to grow by 4-6% in next few
years, based on the rising household
spending and expansion in domestic markets.
− Growth is forecasted to vary across
subregions and individual states due to the
political stability variations across these
regions.
Sub-Saharan Africa is considered an attractive
investment region fuelled by its economic growth
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Angola
Cameroon
Ethiopia
Ghana
Kenya
Mozambique
Nigeria
SouthAfrica
Tanzania
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US
World
2010 2011 2012 2013 2018
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2014
2015
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2018
GDP Private Consumption
Gross Fixed Investment Consumer Prices
Real GDP Growth (%, 2010–2018)
Sub-Saharan Africa key metrics % change
(%, 2010–2018)
Source: Economic Intelligence Unit
%%
Source: Economic Intelligence Unit
6. South Africa and Nigeria account for more than
64% of the GDP of the region
Nominal GDP (US$B, 2013)
Source: Economic Intelligence Unit
Angola,
14%
Cameroon,
3%
Ethiopia, 4%
Ghana, 5%
Kenya, 5%
Mozambique
, 2%Nigeria, 29%
South Africa,
35%
Tanzania,
3%
Nominal GDP % of Total Sub-Saharan Africa (%,
2013)
Source: Economic Intelligence Unit
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Cameroon
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US$’bn
Tanzania
• Stringent government
regulations, corruption,
and less transparent
policy making are few of
the challenges of the
country
Kenya
• The economy is well
supported by local
financial markets and a
relatively efficient labor
market
Ethiopia
• It requires significant
improvement in the
areas of infrastructure,
higher education, and
technological readiness
Cameroon
• Political stability, robust
and investment-
supportive government
reforms and
infrastructure
development is required
drive the growth
South Africa
• Politically stable
business environment
• Biggest opportunity,
size, growth prospect,
and growing domestic
demand
• Fastest growing
financial market in the
region
• County’s strong ties to
advanced economies
supports the foreign
investment scenario
Mozambique
• Low macroeconomic
stability, and need of
significant change in
reforms and regulations
are needed in the
country
Ghana
• Infrastructure
development is required
to drive growth as
compared to other
countries in region
• Downward trend of
macroeconomic
indicators
Angola
• Economy with the
fastest growing GDP in
past decade within the
region
• Strong macroeconomic
fundamentals
Nigeria
• Delivery of reforms is
required
• Growth prospects in
medium-term depends
on the political stability
7. SA presents most attractive investment
destination to invest in distressed companies
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Nominal GDP Real GDP
Real GDP growth and nominal GDP (US$, 2009–
2018)
Source: Economic Intelligence Unit
Overview
• Real GDP growth is expected to decline to 1.7% in 2014,
driven by modest global recovery.
• Growth will accelerate in 2015-17, spurred by consumption
and investment, before tailing off in 2018 as their might be
global and local interest rates rise. Politically stable
environment is driving the country to a consolidated
economic growth.
• The current-account deficit (CAD)is forecasted to be
narrow in 2014-15, as export earnings growth quickens
although the CAD will widen from 2015 onwards, reaching
6.5% of GDP in 2018, due to rise in imports.
Government policies and recommended
outlook
• A new Infrastructure Development Bill proposes several
initiatives to speed up major infrastructure projects.
• The government will need to make tough choices in the
face of persistent pressure to spend more on
infrastructure, social welfare, and wages.
• South Africa’s ruling African National Congress emerged
victorious from elections in 2014, but uncertainty and non-
clarity about its economic direction may hamper the
sentiments of investor eyeing the country.
Challenges
• The main challenge during the next few years for the policy
makers in the country will be to expedite faster growth by
tackling long-standing structural constraints, such as skills
shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and high
unemployment.
• Sound policies, sluggish consumer demand, and spare
industrial capacity will help to keep tab on inflation,
although their might be upward pressure from expected
rise in electricity tariffs and wages along with currency
depreciation.
• High unemployment, income inequality, and poor service
delivery are likely to pose challenges for the country’s
medium- term growth.
NominalGDP$bn
RealGDP(%)
SOUTH AFRICA
9. South African Economic Overview
Global Competitiveness
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10. South African Economic Overview (cont)
Global Competitiveness
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South Africa’s high ranking areas
• Strength of auditing and reporting standards (1st)
• Efficacy of corporate boards (1st)
• Protection of minority shareholders’ interests (1st)
• Regulation of securities exchanges (1st)
• Legal rights index, 0–10 (best) (1st)
• Availability of financial services (2nd)
• High accountability of its private institutions (2nd)
• Financial market development (3rd)
• Soundness of banks (3rd)
• Quality of air transport infrastructure (11th)
• Affordability of financial services (13th)
• Extent of staff training (17th)
• Intellectual property protection (18th)
• Property rights (20th)
• Efficient market for goods and services (28th)
• The quality of its institutions (41st)
Gross fixed investment as a % of GDP (%, 2013)
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5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
Angola
Kenya
Nigeria
South
Africa
Sub-
Saharan
Africa
India
China
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Angola
Kenya
Nigeria
SouthAfrica
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Switzerland
2009-2013
2014-2018
Business environment score (2009-13, 2014-18)
11. Back home, the news is not entirely good
External factors will have a mixed impact on the South Africa economy in 2014,
while domestic drivers will continue to create downward pressure
Source: Monitor Deloitte analysis; IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2014
Exports to China
Fed tapering
Industrial action
High unemployment
Election year causes
uncertainty
Exports to US and
Europe
A weaker rand
supporting international
competitiveness?
12. Monetary variables are not helping
The weak rand, slightly higher inflation and marginally higher interest rates may
have been factored in by economists, but possibly not by small businesses
Source: Monitor Deloitte analysis; Business Monitor International
Monetary
variables
are in a
vicious
cycle
Weak
rand
Higher
inflation
Interest rate
increases
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2
4
6
8
10
12
2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
Lending rates (average, %)
Producer inflation (y-o-y % change, eop)
Consumer inflation (y-o-y % change, average)
%
Outlook for interest rates and inflationInterest rates indirectly driving inflation
13. The impact of a weaker rand
A weaker rand is unlikely to boost competitiveness with respect to exports due to
the pattern of trade and is more likely to drive imported inflation
Source: Monitor Deloitte analysis; International Trade Centre, www.intracen.org, accessed 5th May 2014; The
Economist Intelligence Unit
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Western
Europe
Other
SADC
2013 imports (% of total)
2013 exports (% of total)
Trade balance with key partners
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13.84
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2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018
Prognosis for the rand
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14. The credit market is over-extended
Proportionately fewer credit-active consumers are in good standing than during the
financial crisis, suggesting little flexibility to cope with higher rates and prices
Source: Monitor Deloitte Analysis; National Credit Regulator, Credit Bureau Monitor – various years
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# in good standing% in good standing
millions %
Credit standing of consumers at year-end
16. The South African Economy and Restructuring Industry
72% expect a stagnant economy driven by labour and political
unrest, and decreased consumer spending
18.8%
71.9%
9.4%
Outlook for the South African economy over the next
12 months
Recession Stagnant Growth
Recession: Negative growth in the economy for two consecutive quartere
Stagnant: No growth in economy for two consecutive quarters
Growth: Increased business activity for two consecutive quarters
8.5%
1.9%
1.9%
3.8%
3.8%
5.7%
5.7%
14.2%
15.1%
18.9%
20.8%
0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0%
Other
The Euro crisis
Commodity prices
Low corporate growth
Growing current account deficit
Reluctance of corporates to reinvest
Availability of corporate funding
Exchange rate –
currency depreciation
Consumer spending and credit
Political uncertainty
Labour unrest
Reasons for outlook for the South African economy over the
next 12 months
“I believe we are entering a 10 year period of real
difficulty in South Africa, a lot of which will depend
on the elections.”
– Commercial Bank
“We are still to face challenges in the labour sector
as there is always unrest in an election year.”
– Commercial Bank
“Interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank is
indicative of tough trading conditions.”
–Commercial Bank
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Economic
• In 2012, at 5.5%, South African interest rates were at a 30-year low.
• South African tax revenue has increased from R100 billion in 1994 to R742.7 billion in 2011/12.
• South Africa’s debt to GDP ratio is 32% (USA 100%, Japan 200%, and UK 90%). The World Bank recommends a ratio of 60%.
• South Africa exported 36.9% more vehicles in 2010 than 2009.
South Africa is ranked 1st out of 142 countries in respect of regulation of security exchanges, according to the World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Report 2011/12.
• The South African stock market rose 16.09% in 2010, ranking 8th out of the G20 nations and ahead of all of the G7 countries. (Bespoke Investment Group).
• South Africa is ranked 1st out of 142 countries in respect of regulation of security exchanges, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Competitiveness Report 2012/13.
• South Africa is ranked 1st in respect of auditing and reporting, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2012/13.
• South Africa’s banks rank 2nd in the world for soundness, according to the Global Competitiveness Report 2012/13.
• The South African Rand was the second best performing currency against the US Dollar between 2007 and 2011, according to Bloomberg’s Currency Scorecard.
• South Africa ranked 1st in platinum output, 2nd in palladium output, 3rd in gold output, 6th in coal output and 9th in wool output. (Economist).
• South Africa is ranked 2nd out of 183 countries for good practice in protecting both borrowers and lenders when obtaining credit for business (World Bank Doing Business Report 2011).
• South Africa is ranked 10th out of 183 countries for good practice in protecting investors in business (World Bank Doing Business Report 2011).
• South Africa ranks 7th out of 45 countries in the “Big Mac Index 2012”. The price of a Big Mac is 42% less in South Africa than in the USA. In Switzerland and Norway, it is 62% more.
Please select the most relevant high ranking areas. I included the areas I thought to be the most relevant but I have included the full list of possible areas bellow:
Strength of auditing and reporting standards (1st)
Efficacy of corporate boards (1st)
Protection of minority shareholders’ interests (1st)
Regulation of securities exchanges (1st)
Legal rights index, 0–10 (best) (1st)
High accountability of its private institutions (2nd)
Availability of financial services (2nd)
Financial market development (3rd)
Soundness of banks (3rd)
Quality of air transport infrastructure (11th)
Affordability of financial services (13th)
Extent of staff training (17h)
Intellectual property protection (18th)
Property rights (20th)
Efficient market for goods and services (28th)
The quality of its institutions (41st)
In 2007 when the “credit crunch” began, few people anticipated that it would still be rumbling through the financial system so many years later. What’s more is that a recovery still seems distant.
South Africa has always been slightly behind the curve in terms of feeling the effects of the financial markets, and it has been said that we are delayed by 12 to 18 months compared to the rest of the world.
72% of respondents believe that the South African economy will flat-line in the coming year, barring any trigger events (e.g. a rise in interest rates), while the majority of the rest expect a recession. Many companies will continue to struggle and some may require restructuring, while those already in workout situations may require stronger measures to resolve them.
The ongoing economic stagnation will be driven primarily by two factors; i.e. labour unrest and
the political uncertainty created by the upcoming elections. It is well known that in an election year there is often an elevated level of tension between labour, business and government, resulting in the risk of more labour unrest than usual. This is compounded by the intensive strike action experienced in 2013.
Secondly, the lower levels of consumer spending and credit, as well as the significant currency fluctuations, will also be major contributors to the predicted no-growth situation. This is as a result of declining consumer confidence, high unemployment rates and disposable income that has become even tighter in households. The exchange rate has been described as very volatile, especially linked to the impact on fuel prices. This together with the higher interest rates predicted will have a significant impact on growth, and in turn the cost of credit.
This results in corporates being reluctant to reinvest amid fears that the economy may continue to stagnate, further adding pressure on revenue, profits, and the ability to service debt. This results in them sitting on a lot of cash.
“Businesses take a wait and see approach around elections.” – Development Finance Institution
The availability of corporate credit is seen only as a minor factor in the trajectory of the economy over the next year. Banks are willing to lend to healthy companies who, ironically, have cash available in their businesses and may not need funding. Unsurprisingly, distressed companies have more difficulty in raising funds.
Looking ahead, there is no surprise that the sectors at risk are those reliant on exchange rates, discretionary consumer and government spending. Manufacturing is in the lead with 22% of respondents selecting it, followed closely by Retail at 18% and Construction at 17%.
Often companies that are exposed to consumers will struggle, as their customers are under pressure due to reduced availability of credit, inflationary pressures and interest rate increases.
The Real Estate and Construction sectors remain at risk as new buildings and construction projects have languished. In addition, the construction sector has slowed down due to decreased government spending on infrastructure, as well as extended strike action.
Lastly, the Mining sector has been affected severely due to significant labour unrest over the last couple of years which has caused adverse publicity and operational constraints.
Furthermore, the cost of mining has increased, with unpredictable commodity prices.
RETAIL:
Consumer confidence showing marginal improvement but still very low
Business conditions to remain tough with lower sales volumes in Q1
Sales volumes expected to stagnate in 2014 (after shrinking in 2013)
RESOURCES:
Minimal growth to continue due to falling margins and industrial action
Investors will be deterred by incoming changes to mining legislation
Coal and iron ore are the bright spots
MANUF
Confidence has improved relative to 2013Q4, up 5 points to 41 q-o-q
Improved export performance balanced disappointing domestic demand
Profitability improved as selling prices went up faster than most costs
CONSTR
FNB/BER building confidence index at its highest level since 2008Q3
Architects and quantity surveyors seeing more activity
Construction activity has also increased but profitability has declined
43.5% Asia-Pacific’s investments are in E&R
Europe and Middle East favourite sectors are also E&R
While North America prefers the Consumer Business sector and South America the Manufacturing and Consumer business sectors.
These are universal principles across the globe and we can answer questions on these
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