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Unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2020
Sibanye-Stillwater Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 2014/243852/06
Share code: SSW
ISIN – ZAE000259701
Issuer code: SSW
(“Sibanye-Stillwater” or “the Group” or “the Company”)
Unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2020 – Short form announcement
Johannesburg, 27 August 2020: Sibanye-Stillwater (Sibanye-Stillwater or the Group) (Tickers
JSE: SSW and NYSE: SBSW) is pleased to report operating and financial results for the six
months ended 30 June 2020.
SALIENT FEATURES FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2020
• Record headline earnings of SA 350 cps (US 21 cps)
• Record normalised earnings6 of R8.8 billion (US$531 million) and free cash flow of R10.9
billion (US$655 million)
• Interim dividend of R1.3 billion (US$79 million) declared - SA 50 cps or US 11.8 cents per
ADR (at US$/R16.97)
• 0.55x net debt: adjusted EBITDA - deleveraged back to levels pre the PGM acquisition
strategy
• In excess of R1.6 billion invested into COVID-19 social relief efforts
KEY OPERATING RESULTS
US dollar SA rand
Six months ended Six months ended
Jun Dec Jun Jun Dec Jun
2019 2019 2020 KEY STATISTICS 2020 2019 2019
UNITED STATES (US) OPERATIONS
PGM operations1,2
9,617 8,857
284,773 309,202 297,740 oz 2E PGM production2 kg 9,261
13,427 13,109
421,450 431,681 397,472 oz PGM recycling1 kg 12,363
1,285 1,508 1,837 US$/2Eoz Average basket price R/2Eoz 30,621 22,150 18,247
208.3 295.9 360.0 US$m Adjusted EBITDA3 Rm 6,002.0 4,332.5 2,958.4
26 28 26 % Adjusted EBITDA margin3 % 26 28 26
11,678 10,965
772 795 866 US$/2Eoz All-in sustaining cost4 R/2Eoz 14,429
SOUTHERN AFRICA (SA) OPERATIONS
PGM operations 2,5
627,991 980,343 657,828 oz 4E PGM production2 kg 20,461 30,492 19,533
1,224 1,475 2,002 US$/4Eoz Average basket price R/4Eoz 33,375 21,671 17,377
143.8 464.5 542.8 US$m Adjusted EBITDA3 Rm 9,050.1 6,753.2 2,043.0
33 32 42 % Adjusted EBITDA margin3 % 42 32 33
932 1,074 1,156 US$/4Eoz All-in sustaining cost4 R/4Eoz 19,277 15,779 13,228
Gold operations
344,752 587,908 403,621 oz Gold produced kg 12,554 18,286 10,723
1,308 1,432 1,613 US$/oz Average gold price R/kg 864,679 676,350 597,360
(2,937.1
(207.0) 140.0 100.9 US$m Adjusted EBITDA3 Rm 1,682.9 1,967.7 )
(49) 16 16 % Adjusted EBITDA margin3 % 16 16 (49)
1,904 1,347 1,493 US$/oz All-in sustaining cost4 R/kg 800,048 636,405 869,141
GROUP
(18.1) 22.6 563.1 US$m Basic earnings Rm 9,385.0 316.8 (254.7)
(1,263.1
(89.0) 19.3 561.5 US$m Headline earnings Rm 9,360.4 254.9 )
16,514. 12,937.
141.9 892.4 990.4 US$m Adjusted EBITDA3 Rm 0 5 2,018.5
Average exchange rate using daily
14.20 14.69 16.67 R/US$ closing rate
1 The US PGM operations’ underground production is converted to metric tonnes and kilograms, and
performance is translated to SA rand. In addition to the US PGM operations’ underground production,
the operation treats recycling material which is excluded from the 2E PGM production, average basket
price and All-in sustaining cost statistics shown. PGM recycling represents palladium, platinum, and
rhodium ounces fed to the furnace
2 Platinum Group Metals (PGM) production in the SA operations is principally platinum, palladium,
rhodium and gold, referred to as 4E (3PGM+Au), and in the US operations is principally platinum and
palladium, referred to as 2E (2PGM)
3 The Group reports adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA)
based on the formula included in the facility agreements for compliance with the debt covenant
formula. For a reconciliation of profit/loss before royalties and tax to adjusted EBITDA, see note 8.1
of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated by
dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue
4 See “salient features and cost benchmarks - six months” in the H1 2020 results book for the definition
of All-in sustaining cost
5 The SA PGM operations’ results for the six months ended 30 June 2019 included the Marikana operations
for the one month since acquisition
6 Normalised earnings, as defined below under the dividend declaration section, is a pro forma
performance measure and is not a measure of performance under IFRS
The Group delivered solid operating results for the six months ended 30 June 2020 (H1 2020),
with production from all the operating segments increasing year-on-year despite the challenges
and disruptions posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Along with significantly higher precious
metal prices received for the period, the operational results underpinned a robust financial
performance from the Group with record six-month adjusted EBITDA of R16,514 million (US$990
million) for H1 2020, 718% higher than for the comparable period in 2019, attributable profit
of R9,385 million (US$563 million) compared with a R255 million (US$18 million) loss for H1
2019. Normalised earnings of R8,845 million (US$531 million) and free cash flow of R10,921
million (US$655 million), facilitated continued delivery on our strategic imperatives,
specifically, ongoing reduction of debt and balance sheet leverage to 0.55x net debt: adjusted
EBITDA, well below our 1x internal target, and the resumption of cash dividends, with a R1,338
million interim dividend (US$79 million at US$/R16.97) declared based on the current shares
in issue.
The efforts to contain the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic extended beyond our operations.
The economic and social devastation required an intensified focus on the social element of
our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategic pillar in order to provide critical
support to our employees and communities. The continued improvement in the Group safety
performance and the substantial financial and social assistance provided to employees and
their communities has complemented the operating and financial performance delivered during
the period. We committed over R1.5 billion in financial support to employees not at work
during the period and over R100 million committed to community and government support.
The continued improvement in Group safety performance for H1 2020 is noteworthy and achieved
in exceptional circumstances, with adjustment to protocols and distractions caused by COVID-
19 resulting in reduced levels of production in South Africa for a substantial portion of the
second quarter. Safe production milestones included the Group recording its first fatality
free quarter (Q2 2020) since Q4 2018, with the SA gold operations achieving a remarkable deep
level hard rock safe production milestone of 12.4 million fatality free shifts by the end of
H1 2020.
The US PGM operations reported 2E PGM production of 297,740 2Eoz which was 5% higher than
for H1 2019, with recycled production of 397,472 3Eoz 6% lower, primarily due to a global
slowdown of auto catalyst collections and deliveries and logistical constraints caused by
the global imposition of COVID-19 restrictions. Although the US Region was able to continue
operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic has resulted in further cost inflation.
Since March 2020, the Region has incurred approximately US$3 million in COVID-19 related
expenditure.
COVID-19 measures taken to reduce the number of people on site in response to COVID-19,
included suspending specific growth capital activities, largely associated with the Blitz
project. Given the delays caused by COVID-19 along with improved geological and geotechnical
knowledge gained as a result of new development and drilling, a review of the ramp up schedule
is being conducted. Early indications are that the Blitz project will be delayed by up to 18
months. Further detail will be provided once the study has been concluded. The Fill the Mill
project (FTM) is advancing according to schedule and within budget, with an annualised steady
state production run rate of 40,000 2Eoz expected from October 2020. This project is expected
to yield an NPV of over US$400m and an IRR of 124% at spot 2E PGM basket price.
4E PGM production from the SA PGM operations increased by 5% year-on-year to 657,828 4Eoz,
with the inclusion of the Marikana operations for the full six-month period offsetting lost
production due to COVID-19 disruptions. AISC of R19,277/4Eoz (US$1,156/4Eoz) were 46% higher
year-on-year, predominantly due to significantly lower production in Q2 2020 resulting from
COVID-19 related disruptions and the inclusion of relatively higher cost Marikana production
(due to entirely conventional production, which is higher cost relative to the significant
amount of lower cost mechanised production at Rustenburg and Kroondal and the cost of the
Marikana smelting and refining operations) which comprised 42% of production for the period
compared with 13% for H1 2019.
The integration of Marikana has continued to progress positively, with the Marikana operation
contributing R3,943 million (US$237 million) or 44% of total adjusted EBITDA from the SA PGM
operations for H1 2020. Identified annual synergies from Marikana have more than doubled from
initial estimates of approximately R730 million per annum, to an estimated annual run rate of
up to R1.85 billion in annual synergies by the end of 2020.
Production from the SA gold operations of 12,554kg (403,621oz) for H1 2020 was 17% higher
than for the comparable period in 2019, with AISC decreasing by 8% to R800,048/kg (US$1,493/oz)
compared to the same period in 2019, which was impacted by the AMCU strike across the managed
SA Gold operations (excluding DRDGOLD).
Gold production from the managed gold operations (excluding DRDGOLD), increased by 24% to
10,167kg (326,877oz) compared to the same period in 2019 despite the disruptions caused by
the national COVID-19 lockdown, largely reflecting the operational recovery post the AMCU
strike in H1 2019. The COVID-19 disruptions affected most of the April 2020 milling period
with a steady build-up from May into June. By the end of June almost 70% of the crews had
returned to work and were operating at slightly above planned efficiency levels. Despite
significantly lower production due to the COVID-19 disruptions in Q2 2020, AISC from the
managed SA gold operations decreased by 14% to R846,741/kg (US$1,580/oz) compared to the same
period in 2019. However, due to the COVID-19 disruptions, actual AISC remains well above our
AISC forecast that would be expected under normalised production conditions.
KEY FINANCIAL RESULTS
US dollar SA rand
Six months ended Six months ended
Jun Dec Jun KEY STATISTICS Jun Dec Jun
2019 2019 2020 2020 2019 2019
GROUP
1,657 3,386 3,301 Revenue 55,019 49,391 23,535
(1) 1 21 Basic earnings per 351 12 (11)
share (cents)
(4) 1 21 Headline earnings per 350 10 (54)
share (cents)
DIVIDEND DECLARATION
The Sibanye-Stillwater board of directors has declared and approved a cash dividend of 50 SA
cents per ordinary share (US 2.9466 cents* per share or US 11.7864 cents* per ADR) or R1,338
million (US$79 million*) in respect of the six months ended 30 June 2020 (“Interim dividend”)
(2019:nil). The Board applied the solvency and liquidity test and reasonably concluded that
the company will satisfy that test immediately after completing the proposed distribution.
Sibanye-Stillwater’s dividend policy is to return between 25% and 35% of normalised earnings
to shareholders. Normalised earnings6 is defined as earnings attributable to the owners of
Sibanye-Stillwater excluding gains and losses on financial instruments and foreign exchange
differences, impairments, gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment, occupational
healthcare expense, restructuring costs, transactions costs, share-based payment on BEE
transaction (Rustenburg), gain on acquisition, other business development costs, share of
results of equity-accounted investees, all after tax and the impact of non-controlling
interest, and changes in estimated deferred tax rate. The Interim dividend declared equates
to 15% of normalised earnings for H1 2020, which is below the 25%- 35% pay-out range of our
policy but given enduring uncertainty around the ongoing impact of COVID-19, the Board has
deemed this declaration as prudent under the current circumstances. The Board will review the
dividend at the end of the year.
The Interim dividend will be subject to the Dividends Withholding Tax. In accordance with
paragraphs 11.17 (a) (i) and 11.17 (c) of the JSE Listings Requirements the following
additional information is disclosed:
• The dividend has been declared out of income reserves
• The local Dividends Withholding Tax rate is 20% (twenty per centum)
• The gross local dividend amount is 50 SA cents per ordinary share for shareholders exempt
from the Dividends Tax
• The net local dividend amount is 40.00000 SA cents (80% of 50 SA cents) per ordinary share
for shareholders liable to pay the Dividends Withholding Tax
• Sibanye-Stillwater currently has 2,676,001,886 ordinary shares in issue
• Sibanye-Stillwater’s income tax reference number is 9723 182 169
Shareholders are advised of the following dates in respect of the Interim Dividend:
Interim dividend: 50 SA cents per share
Last date to trade cum dividend: Tuesday, 15 September 2020
Shares commence trading ex-dividend: Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Record date: Friday, 18 September 2020
Payment of dividend: Monday, 21 September 2020
Please note that share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 and Friday, 18 September 2020 both dates inclusive.
To holders of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs):
• Each ADR represents 4 ordinary shares;
• ADRs trade ex-dividend on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): Thursday, 17 September 2020;
• Record date: Friday, 18 September 2020;
• Approximate date of currency conversion: Monday, 21 September 2020; and
• Approximate payment date of dividend: Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Assuming an exchange rate of R16.9689/US$1*, the dividend payable on an ADR is equivalent to
11.7864 United States cents for Shareholders liable to pay dividend withholding tax. However,
the actual rate of payment will depend on the exchange rate on the date for currency conversion.
* Based on an exchange rate of R16.9689/US$ at 24 August 2020 from IRESS. However, the actual rate of payment will
depend on the exchange rate on the date for currency conversion
This short-form announcement is the responsibility of the board of directors of the Company
(Board.
The information disclosed is only a summary and does not contain full or complete details.
Any investment decisions by investors and/or shareholders should be based on a consideration
of the full announcement as a whole and shareholders are encouraged to review the full
announcement (results booklet), which is available for viewing on the Company’s website at
https://www.sibanyestillwater.com/news-investors/reports/quarterly/h12020-booklet and via the
JSE link. The full results announcement is available for inspection at the Company’s registered
office and the office of our sponsors during normal business hours and is available at no
charge. Alternatively, copies of the full announcement may be requested from the Company’s
Investor relations department.
The financial results as contained in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
for the six months ended 30 June 2020 have not been reviewed by the Company’s auditor.
The JSE link is as follows:
https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2020/jse/isse/sswe/interim.pdf
Contact:
Email: ir@sibanyestillwater.com
James Wellsted
Head of Investor Relations
+27(0)83 453 4014
Website: www.sibanyestillwater.com
Sponsor: J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa Proprietary Limited
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The information in this document may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the “safe harbour” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements, including, among others, those relating to
Sibanye Stillwater Limited’s (“Sibanye-Stillwater” or the “Group”) financial positions,
business strategies, plans and objectives of management for future operations, are necessarily
estimates reflecting the best judgment of the senior management and directors of Sibanye-
Stillwater and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. As a consequence,
these forward-looking statements should be considered in light of various important factors,
including those set forth in this document.
All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document may be
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also often use words such as “will”,
“forecast”, “potential”, “estimate”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate” and words of similar
meaning. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because
they relate to future events and circumstances and should be considered in light of various
important factors, including those set forth in this disclaimer. Readers are cautioned not
to place undue reliance on such statements.
The important factors that could cause Sibanye-Stillwater’s actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-
looking statements include, without limitation, Sibanye-Stillwater’s future financial
position, plans, strategies, objectives, capital expenditures, projected costs and
anticipated cost savings, financing plans, debt position and ability to reduce debt leverage;
economic, business, political and social conditions in South Africa, Zimbabwe, the United
States and elsewhere; plans and objectives of management for future operations; Sibanye-
Stillwater’s ability to obtain the benefits of any streaming arrangements or pipeline
financing; the ability of Sibanye-Stillwater to comply with loan and other covenants and
restrictions and difficulties in obtaining additional financing or refinancing; Sibanye-
Stillwater’s ability to service its bond instruments (including high yield bonds and
convertible bonds); changes in assumptions underlying Sibanye-Stillwater’s estimation of its
current mineral reserves; any failure of a tailings storage facility; the ability to achieve
anticipated efficiencies and other cost savings in connection with, and the ability to
successfully integrate, past, ongoing and future acquisitions, as well as at existing
operations; the ability of Sibanye-Stillwater to complete any ongoing or future acquisitions;
the success of Sibanye-Stillwater’s business strategy and exploration and development
activities; the ability of Sibanye-Stillwater to comply with requirements that it operate in
ways that provide progressive benefits to affected communities; changes in the market price
of gold and PGMs; the occurrence of hazards associated with underground and surface mining;
any further downgrade of South Africa’s credit rating; a challenge regarding the title to
any of Sibanye-Stillwater’s properties by claimants to land under restitution and other
legislation; Sibanye-Stillwater’s ability to implement its strategy and any changes thereto;
the occurrence of labour disruptions and industrial actions; the availability, terms and
deployment of capital or credit; changes in the imposition of regulatory costs and relevant
government regulations, particularly environmental, tax, health and safety regulations and
new legislation affecting water, mining, mineral rights and business ownership, including
any interpretation thereof which may be subject to dispute; the outcome and consequence of
any potential or pending litigation or regulatory proceedings or environmental, health or
safety issues; the concentration of all final refining activity and a large portion of
Sibanye-Stillwater’s PGM sales from mine production in the United States with one entity;
the identification of a material weakness in disclosure and internal controls over financial
reporting; the effect of US tax reform legislation on Sibanye-Stillwater and its subsidiaries;
the effect of South African Exchange Control Regulations on Sibanye-Stillwater’s financial
flexibility; operating in new geographies and regulatory environments where Sibanye-
Stillwater has no previous experience; power disruptions, constraints and cost increases;
supply chain shortages and increases in the price of production inputs; the regional
concentration of Sibanye-Stillwater’s operations; fluctuations in exchange rates, currency
devaluations, inflation and other macro-economic monetary policies; the occurrence of
temporary stoppages of mines for safety incidents and unplanned maintenance; Sibanye-
Stillwater’s ability to hire and retain senior management or sufficient technically skilled
employees, as well as its ability to achieve sufficient representation of historically
disadvantaged South Africans (HDSAs) in its management positions; failure of Sibanye-
Stillwater’s information technology and communications systems; the adequacy of Sibanye-
Stillwater’s insurance coverage; social unrest, sickness or natural or man-made disaster at
informal settlements in the vicinity of some of Sibanye-Stillwater’s South African-based
operations; and the impact of HIV, tuberculosis and the spread of other contagious diseases,
such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Further details of potential risks and
uncertainties affecting Sibanye-Stillwater are described in Sibanye-Stillwater’s filings with
the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Integrated Annual Report 2019 and the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal
year ended 31 December 2019.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of the content. Sibanye-Stillwater
expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking
statement (except to the extent legally required). These forward-looking statements have not
been reviewed or reported on by the Company’s external auditors.
Date: 27-08-2020 01:00:00
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