RNS Number : 8432G
Capital Limited
14 March 2024

Capital Limited

("Capital", the "Group" or the "Company")

Capital (LSE: CAPD), a leading mining services company, today provides its full year financial results for the year ended 31 December 2023.

FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023*

FY 2023

FY 2022

vs

FY 2022

Revenue ($ m)

318.4

290.3

9.7%

EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)1,2 ($ m)

91.8

86.4

6.3%

Operating profit ($ m)

60.3

59.7

1.0%

Investment gain / (loss) ($ m)

3.0

(19.8)

N/A

Net Profit After Tax (NPAT) ($ m)

38.5

22.7

69.6%

NPAT (Adjusted for investment gain/(loss) ($ m)

35.5

42.5

(16.4%)





Earnings per share




Basic EPS (cents)

19.1

11.1

72.1%

Basic EPS (adjusted for investment gain/(loss) (cents)

17.5

21.5

(18.5%)





Final Dividend per Share (cents)

2.6

2.6






Cash from Operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)2 ($ m)

84.3

69.8

20.8%

Capex3 ($ m)

69.0

57.5

20.0%




Net Debt1 ($ m)

69.8

47.2

47.9%

Investments ($ m)

47.2

38.7

22.0%




Margins and returns




EBITDA Margin (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)1,2

28.8%

29.8%


Operating profit Margin

18.9%

20.6%


NPAT Margin (adjusted for investment gain/(loss)

11.2%

14.6%


*All amounts are in US dollars unless otherwise stated

(1) EBITDA, and Net Debt are non-IFRS financial measures and should not be used in isolation or as a substitute for Capital Limited financial results presented in accordance with IFRS. Alternative performance measures as detailed on pages 27 - 28 of this results announcement

(2) Adjustment for the cash cost of the IFRS 16 leases which amounts to $8.2 million in 2023 and $3.7 million in 2022.

(3) Capital expenditure (Capex) consists of purchase of PPE for cash, prepayments for PPE and assets purchased during the year and financed by OEM.

FY 2023 Financial Overview

· FY 2023 revenue of $318.4 million, up 9.7% on FY 2022 ($290.3 million);

· Revenue came in marginally below our guidance of $320 - 340 million given a number of headwinds namely subdued activity in West Africa, particularly in Mali, and operations suspended in Sudan with Perseus. In addition MSALABS revenues fell slightly behind its aggressive growth target for 2023, with utilisation across commercial laboratories deployed through the year slightly behind schedule as we drive adoption of the new PhotonAssayTM technology.

· FY 2023 EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS16 leases) of $91.8 million, up 6.3% on FY 2022 ($86.4 million);

· FY 2023 EBITDA margin (adjusted for IFRS16 leases) remained strong at 28.8% (FY 2022: 29.8%);

· Group margins were strong through 2023 especially considering the heavy cost loadings required in the ramp up of MSALABS;

· Value of the Group's strategic investment portfolio as of 31 December 2023 increased to $47.2 million (FY 2022: $38.7 million) including net cash investment of $4.6 million;

· Net profit after tax (NPAT) of $38.5 million, up 69.6% on FY 2022 ($22.7 million). Excluding the impact of investment losses/ gains, adjusted NPAT is $35.5 million for FY 2023, down 16.4% on FY 2022 ($42.5 million);

· Basic earnings per share (EPS) of 19.1 cents, up 72.1% on FY 2022 (11.1 cents). Excluding the impact of investment losses/ gains, basic EPS (adjusted) is 17.5 cents, down 18.5% on FY 2022 (21.5 cents);

· Cash from operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases) of $84.3 million, an increase of 20.8% on FY 2022 ($69.8 million);

· Total capex of $69.0 million, up 20.0% on FY 2022 ($57.5 million). Total capex consisted of cash capex of $47.9 million (2022: $43.0 million), prepayments of $5.3 million (2022: $5.5 million) and financed capex of $15.8 million (2022: $9.0 million);

· Net debt of $69.8 million an increase of 47.9% on FY22 ($47.2 million); and

· Net debt excludes the investment holdings of $47.2 million.

· Declared a final dividend of US$2.6 cents per share, to be paid on 15 May 2024 which, together with the interim dividend of US$1.3 cents per share brings the total dividends declared for 2023 to US$3.9 cents per share (2022: US$3.9 cents per share).

Operational and Strategic Highlights

· Safety performance remained best in class on a global scale with the 2023 Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate ("TRIFR") of 0.75 per 1,000,000 hours worked, a significant improvement (38%) on FY 2022 (1.2).

· Capital Drilling: Further contract wins and major contract long-term renewal

· New contract win:

- A letter of intent from Allied Gold Corporation for a grade control drilling services contract across its Cote d'Ivoire complex.

· FY 2023 major anchoring contract wins with significant growth potential (previously announced):

- A three-year comprehensive drilling services contract with Nevada Gold Mines, USA. The contract includes a wide array of drilling services including underground reverse circulation and diamond, both surface and underground. NGM operates the single largest gold-mining complex globally;

- A three-year reverse circulation and diamond drilling services contract with Fortescue Metals Group at the Belinga iron ore project, Gabon. This is one of the world's largest undeveloped, high-grade hematite iron ore deposits; and

- A two-year diamond drilling services contract with Barrick at the Reko Diq copper-gold project, Pakistan. This is amongst the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects globally.

· Other recent contract awards (previously announced):

- Centamin's Sukari Gold Mine in Egypt has issued Capital with a letter of intent to award a 5-year open pit drilling services contract extension, starting from January 1, 2025. Subject to concluding a contract, which will include both blast hole and grade control drilling, this will extend our activities on site out to the end of 2029, 25 years after we commenced operations in 2005;

- A two-year grade control drilling services contract with Perseus Mining at the Sissingué gold mine in Côte d'Ivoire. This expands our relationship with Perseus from existing contracts in Sudan and the Yaouré mine, Côte d'Ivoire; and

- Expanded rig count at Belinga, Gabon, under our existing three-year reverse circulation and diamond drilling services contract.

· Fleet utilisation for FY 2023 was 73%, compared to 79% in FY 2022;

· Average monthly revenue per operating rig ("ARPOR") was US$186,000 in FY 2023, up 3.3% on FY 2022 (US$180,000); and

· Rig count decreased from 129 to 127 through FY 2023, net of depletion.

FY 2023

FY 2022

FY 2023 vs FY 2022

Closing fleet size

127

129

-1.6%

Average Fleet

125

118

5.9%

Fleet utilisation (%)

73

79

-7.6%

Average utilised rigs

92

93

-1.1%

ARPOR*($)

186,000

180,000

3.3%

Drilling revenue ($m)

204.2

200.5

1.8%

Surveying revenue ($m)

3.7

4.7

-21.3%

Other Associated revenue1 ($m)

7.4

8.0

-8.6%

Total Drilling and associated revenue ($m)

215.3

213.2

1.0%

*Average revenue per month per operating rig

1Associated revenue refers to revenue generated from complementary services tied to our drilling operations.

All amounts are in USD unless otherwise stated

· Capital Mining: Second material mining services contract win:

· Capital secured its second high-quality mining services contract with Ivindo Iron SA (Gabon), developing Belinga, one of the world's largest undeveloped, high-grade hematite iron deposits. This contract has a term of up to 5 years and will generate approximately $30 million of revenue per annum once fully operational; and

· Sukari Gold Mine (Egypt) waste mining contract saw consistent operations through FY 2023.

· MSALABS: Furthering on its growth trajectory and initiated strategic global partnership, breaking into the USA market with largest contract in MSALABS history:

· The deployment of Chrysos PhotonAssay? units remains on track:

- MSALABS possesses the largest international network of Chrysos PhotonAssay? technology; and

- MSALABS relationship with Chrysos remains strong and will see the deployment of 21 units.

· MSALABS was awarded a five-year comprehensive laboratory services contract with Nevada Gold Mines (NGM) in the United States of America (USA).

- MSALABS will operate a state-of-the-art hybrid laboratory incorporating Chrysos PhotonAssayTM units as well as traditional fire assay methods and full multi-element assaying capabilities;

- MSALABS will deploy three PhotonAssayTM units in Nevada; and

- The contract is anticipated to generate ~$140 million over the five-year term, with annual revenues of ~$30 million once fully operational, making it the largest award of new business in the history of MSALABS. Capital expenditure for the project is expected of ~$7 million.

· MSALABS has forged a global partnership with Barrick and Chrysos Corporation to deliver PhotonAssayTM technology across Barrick mine sites:

- The three PhotonAssayTM units in Nevada mark the start of this broader partnership agreement, with trials underway for a possible ten further PhotonAssayTM units by the end of 2025 across multiple of Barrick's other operations.

· Commercial laboratory focus in 2023: Capitalising on our early mover advantage, we focused on deploying PhotonAssayTM units in a number of commercial locations of strategic importance. As opposed to mine site laboratories, commercial laboratories have longer lead times to ramp utilisation which in turn impacts margins given the upfront cost loading required. 2024 will benefit from an increase in utilisation at these sites, as well as the business's greater leaning towards mine site laboratories through this coming year.

· Capital Investments: Year on year portfolio growth:

· The total value of investments (listed and unlisted) was $47.2 million as at 31 December 2023 ($38.7 million as at 31 December 2022) including net cash investments of $4.6 million; and

· The portfolio continues to be focused on a select few key holdings with our holdings in Predictive Discovery, Allied Gold Corp and WIA Gold comprising the majority (~85%) of our investments.

Outlook

· Revenue guidance for 2024 of $355 - $375 million driven by an improved contract portfolio, ramp ups of new drilling and mining contracts and a continued expansion of MSALABS;

· Capital Drilling is poised for additional growth in 2024, primarily fuelled by the scale up of operations with Nevada Gold Mines in the USA, alongside promising growth prospects across several of our current operations - Belinga, Gabon and Reko Diq, Pakistan, in particular;

· Capital Mining will continue to embed operations at the Belinga site in Gabon. The Sukari earth moving contract is anticipated to sustain its steady-state performance until the contract concludes (mid 2024);

· MSALABS continues to drive forward its multi-year expansion strategy, with a strong emphasis on the deployment of Chrysos PhotonAssayTM units. The pipeline remains robust, reinforced by the recent partnership forged with Barrick Gold and Chrysos Corporation. The business is expected to deliver revenues of $50-60 million in 2024, another significant YoY increase from 2023 (FY 2023 $38.4 million);

· Capital expenditure is expected to be $70-80 million in 2024. This will fund typical sustaining and replacement capex across the drilling and mining fleet to ensure ongoing youth and productivity, newly purchased rigs to drive growth in the USA and the expansion of MSALABS. This year we will also fund non-recurring expenditures primarily a major workshop facility in Nevada as a hub for our operations in the region; and

· Tendering activity remains robust across the Group with a number of high-quality opportunities progressing.

Commenting on the results, Peter Stokes, Chief Executive, said:

"The past year has been another great year for Capital, achieving growth for the fourth year in a row despite a challenging market environment, all while maintaining an exemplary safety record. We continue to strengthen our portfolio across drilling and mining, with a strategic focus on tier one assets made possible by the longstanding relationships we have built over the years with some of the world's leading miners. Capital has also achieved a number of strategic landmarks through the year, positioning itself for a strong 2024 and beyond.

Our drilling business had another strong year achieving growth despite difficult global market conditions. We have stayed committed to our strategy of focusing on tier one clients with world class assets. This dedicated commitment has seen us add world class assets to our contract portfolio, most notably Barrick's copper project at Reko Diq (Pakistan), FMG's majority owned iron-ore project at Belinga (Gabon) and the major gold-mining complex in the USA, with Nevada Gold Mines, marking our first entry into the North American market.

Our mining business was awarded its second high-quality mining services mining contract with Ivindo, Gabon, which mobilised successfully through the year. Operations at Sukari were also very consistent through 2023, and we are on track to complete the contract by mid-2024, six months ahead of contracted requirements. We have now demonstrated our expertise in both rapid mobilisation and excellent performance in load and haul operations. These milestones underscore our position as a trusted partner for tier-1 clients and provide a robust foundation for future growth.

MSALABS has once again achieved remarkable growth over the past year, driven particularly by the successful rollout of the revolutionary Chrysos PhotoAssayTM technology. MSALABS is quickly becoming a major component of the group as recently highlighted by its largest contract to date with Nevada Gold Mines. It is set to operate PhotonAssayTM units as well as traditional fire assay methods, complemented by extensive multi-element assaying capabilities, all within a state of-the-art hybrid laboratory-the first of its kind in the USA. Moreover, the business continues to strategically lay the foundations for further growth through its recent global partnership with Chrysos and Barrick.

Our investment portfolio remained focused on a select key few holdings through the year. Growth in key investments saw our portfolio grow to $47.2 million, a significant return from the net investment to date of ~$17.1 million. In addition, our portfolio has been a key business development tool for the Group, with contracts from investee companies generating over $140 million in revenue since we formally launched our investment strategy in 2019 and remains a core pillar of our business model.

We are excited for the year ahead and are confident in maintaining the growth momentum of previous years. In addition we will retain our steadfast focus on maintaining peer leading margins, returns and safety performance in parallel to this growth. We will continue to pursue our key strategic priorities during 2024 and expect revenues to reach $355-375 million for the year."

Capital Limited will be hosting a live webcast presentation at 09:00 London time on Thursday 14 March 2024, where questions can be submitted through the platform.

The webcast presentation link:

Issuer Services | London Stock Exchange | Capital Limited FY 2023 Results (lsegissuerservices.com)

Participants may join the webcast approximately five minutes before the commencement time. A copy of the Company's presentation will be available on www.capdrill.com

- ENDS -

For further information, please visit Capital's website www.capdrill.com or contact:

Capital Limited investor@capdrill.com

Peter Stokes, Chief Executive Officer

Rick Robson, Chief Financial Officer

Conor Rowley, Corporate Development & Investor Relations

Tamesis Partners LLP +44 20 3882 2868

Charlie Bendon

Richard Greenfield

Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited +44 20 7710 7600

Ashton Clanfield

Callum Stewart

Rory Blundell

Buchanan +44 20 7466 5000

Bobby Morse capital@buchanan.uk.com

George Pope

About Capital Limited

Capital Limited is a leading mining services company providing a complete range of drilling, mining, maintenance and geochemical laboratory solutions to customers within the global minerals industry. The Company's services include: exploration, delineation and production drilling; load and haul services; maintenance; and geochemical analysis. The Group's corporate headquarters are in the United Kingdom and it has established operations in Côte d'Ivoire, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania and the United States of America.


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME



2023

2022




US$'000

US$'000







Revenue



318,424


290,284

Cost of sales



(171,524)


(155,852)

Gross profit



146,900


134,432







Administration expenses

4


(46,852)


(44,331)

Depreciation, amortisation and impairments



(39,766)


(30,416)

Profit from operations

5


60,282


59,685







Interest income



65


35

Finance costs

6


(13,002)


(7,356)

Fair value gain / (loss) on financial assets



2,989


(19,798)

Profit before tax



50,334


32,566

Taxation

7


(11,804)


(9,836)

Profit and total comprehensive income for the year

38,530

22,730












Profit and total comprehensive income for the year attributable to:






Owners of the parent



36,737


20,990

Non-controlling interest



1,793


1,740




38,530


22,730

Earnings per share:





Basic earnings per share (cents per share)

8


19.09


11.07

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share)

8


18.82


10.71



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION



Notes

2023

2022




US$'000

US$'000






ASSETS







Non-current assets




Property, plant and equipment

10


208,657

172,658

Right-of-use assets



29,684

16,652

Goodwill



1,296

1,296

Intangible assets



572

1,916

Other receivables



9,789

6,460

Total non-current assets


249,998

198,982




Current assets




Inventory

11


61,922

58,695

Trade receivables

12


49,567

41,542

Other receivables



24,055

20,073

Investments at fair value



47,154

38,727

Current tax receivable



686

400

Cash and cash equivalents



34,366

28,380

Total current assets


217,750

187,817

Total assets


467,748

386,799




EQUITY AND LIABILITIES







Equity




Share capital

13


19

19

Share premium

13


62,390

62,390

Treasury shares

14


-

(2,475)

Equity-settled employee benefits reserve



5,763

4,469

Other reserve



190

190

Retained earnings



195,515

168,726




263,877

233,319

Non-controlling interest



9,270

5,573

Total equity


273,147

238,892




Non-current liabilities




Loans and Borrowings

15


75,521

56,865

Lease liabilities



21,109

12,127

Deferred tax



34

34

Trade and other payables



2,057

1,485

Total non-current liabilities


98,721

70,511



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION (continued)



2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000




Current liabilities




Trade and other payables



50,685

43,453

Provisions



487

2,637

Current tax payable



9,315

9,130

Loans and Borrowings

15


27,052

18,037

Lease liabilities



8,341

4,139

Total current liabilities


95,880

77,396

Total liabilities


194,601

147,907

Total equity and liabilities


467,748

386,799


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share capital

Share premium

Treasury shares

Total share capital

Other
reserve

Equity-settled employee benefits reserve

Total reserves

Retained income

Total

attributable to the equity holders of the Group / Company

Non-controlling interest

Total

equity


US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

Balance at January 1, 2023

19

62,390

(2,475)

59,934

190

4,469

4,659

168,726

233,319

5,573

238,892

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

36,737

36,737

1,793

38,530

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

36,737

36,737

1,793

38,530












Issue of shares

-

-

2,475

2,475

-

(2,246)

(2,246)

(229)

-

-

-

Recognition of share-based payments

-

-

-

-

-

3,540

3,540

-

3,540

-

3,540

Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,100)

(2,100)

1,923

(177)

Dividends

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(7,619)

(7,619)

(18)

(7,637)

Total contributions by and distributions recognised directly in equity

-

-

2,475

2,475

-

1,294

1,294

(9,948)

(6,179)

1,905

(4,274)

Balance at December 31, 2023

19

62,390

-

62,409

190

5,763

5,953

195,515

263,877

9,270

273,147



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Share capital

Share premium

Treasury shares

Total share capital

Other
reserve

Equity-settled employee benefits reserve

Total reserves

Retained income

Total attributable to the equity holders of the Group / Company

Non-controlling interest

Total

equity


US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000













Balance at January 1, 2022

19

60,900

-

60,919

190

3,186

3,376

154,880

219,175

3,768

222,943

Profit for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

20,990

20,990

1,740

22,730

Total comprehensive income for the year

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

20,990

20,990

1,740

22,730












Issue of shares

-

1,490

-

1,490

-

(1,490)

(1,490)

-

-

-

-

Recognition of share-based payments

-

-

-

-

-

2,773

2,773

-

2,773

-

2,773

Repurchase of own shares

-

-

(2,475)

(2,475)

-

-

-

-

(2,475)

-

(2,475)

Adjustment arising from change in non-controlling interest

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(55)

(55)

55

-

Impact of acquisition of subsidiary

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

10

10

Dividends

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(7,089)

(7,089)

-

(7,089)

Total contributions by and distributions recognised directly in equity

-

1,490

(2,475)

(985)

-

1,283

1,283

(7,144)

(6,846)

65

(6,780)

Balance at December 31, 2022

19

62,390

(2,475)

59,934

190

4,470

4,660

168,725

233,319

5,573

238,892


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS



2023

2022


Note

US$'000

US$'000

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES




Cash generated from operations

16

92,532

73,533

Interest income received


65

35

Finance costs paid


(9,441)

(6,407)

Interest paid on lease liabilities


(2,081)

(818)

Tax paid


(11,905)

(10,585)

Net cash from operating activities


69,170

55,758

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES




Purchase of property, plant and equipment


(47,876)

(42,974)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment


69

19

Purchase of intangible assets and cloud computing arrangements


(1,777)

(634)

Purchase of investments at fair value


(9,258)

(9,010)

Proceeds from sale of investments at fair value


4,668

10,637

Cash paid in advance for property, plant and equipment


(5,318)

(5,542)

Net cash from investing activities


(59,492)

(47,504)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES




Proceeds from loans and borrowings


38,000

20,717

Repayment of loans and borrowings


(26,732)

(16,666)

Repayment of principle on leases liabilities


(6,152)

(2,916)

Advance payment on leases


(1,205)

(667)

Dividends paid

9

(7,637)

(7,089)

Repurchase of own shares


-

(2,475)

Proceeds from issuance of equity to non-controlling interests


1,193

-

Purchase of shares from non-controlling interest


(1,404)

-

Net cash used in financing activities


(3,937)

(9,095)

Total cash movement for the year


5,741

(842)

Cash at the beginning of the year


28,380

30,577

Effect of exchange rate movement on cash balances


245

(1,355)

Total cash at end of the year


34,366

28,380



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

1. General information

Capital Limited (the "Company") is incorporated in Bermuda. The Company and its subsidiaries (the "Group") provide drilling, mining (load and haul), crushing, mineral assaying and surveying services. The Group also has a portfolio of investments in listed and unlisted exploration and mining companies.

During the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group provided drilling services in Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, Gabon, Egypt, Mali, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Sudan and Tanzania. Mining services are provided in Egypt and Gabon and mineral analysis services are provided in Canada, Guyana, Mauritania, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Group's administrative office are located in the United Kingdom and Mauritius.

2. Basis of preparation

The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on the going concern basis under the historical cost convention, except for certain financial instruments which are measured at fair value. The directors are responsible for the preparation of the results announcement.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this results announcement has been prepared in accordance with the measurement and recognition criteria of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board ("IASB"). Whilst the financial information included in this results announcement has been prepared in accordance with IFRS, this announcement does not itself contain sufficient information to comply with the disclosure requirements of IFRS. The Group's 2023 Annual Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS. The results announcement does not constitute a dissemination of the annual financial reports. A separate dissemination announcement in accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) 6.3 will be made when the Annual Report and audited consolidated Financial Statements are available on the Company's website.

The accounting policies are in terms of IFRS and consistent with those of the prior year.

The financial information for the years ended 31 December 2023 and 2022 does not constitute the annual financial statements. The annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and 2023 were completed and received an unmodified audit report from the Company's Auditors.

Going concern

As at 31 December 2023, the Group had a robust balance sheet with a low debt gearing with equity of US$273.1 million and loans and borrowings of US$102.6 million. Cash as at 31 December 2023 was US$34.4 million, with net debt of US$68.2 million. Investments in listed entities at the end of December 2023 amounted to US$44.8 million which provided additional flexibility as these investments could be converted into cash.

This robustness is underpinned by stable cash flows generated by a diversified service offering and diversified contract portfolio. Revenues continued to perform strongly in 2023 with increased revenue of 10% compared to 2022. Commercially, the Group secured two long-term major contracts with high-quality customers in 2023: Ivindo Iron in Gabon which is majority owned by major mining company Fortescue Metals Group for drilling, mining and crushing services and Nevada Gold Mines in USA, a JV between Barrick Gold Corporation and Newmont Corporation for comprehensive drilling and laboratory services. The contract with Nevada Gold Mines had not started generating revenue as at 31 December 2023.



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

2. Basis of preparation (continued)

Going concern (continued)

In determining the going concern status of the business, the Board has reviewed the Group's forecasts for the 18 months to June 2025, including both forecast liquidity and covenant measurements. In the assessment, management took into consideration the principal risks of the business that are most relevant to the going concern assessment and reverse stressed the forecast model to identify the magnitude of sensitivity required to cause a breach in covenants or risk the going concern of the business, alongside the Group's capacity to mitigate. The most relevant sensitivity was considered to be a decrease in EBITDA through loss of contracts, with no redeployment of equipment. EBITDA would need to fall over 40% during the period of assessment for going concern to breach the covenant test. Given the strong market demand from existing high-quality clients and across a large tendering pipeline, the Group's increased service diversification and the limited contract expiries due during the year, management considers the risk of a deep demand reduction to be low.

Given the Group's exposure to high-quality mine site operations, we consider a decrease of such magnitude to be remote. Based on its assessment of the forecasts, principal risks and uncertainties and mitigating actions considered available to the Group (holding back dividends, sale of investments, capex deferment) in the event of downside scenarios, the Board confirms that it is satisfied the Group will be able to continue to operate and meet its liabilities as they fall due over the going concern period to June 2025. Accordingly, the Board has concluded that the going concern basis in the preparation of the Financial Statements is appropriate and that there are no material uncertainties that would cast doubt on that basis of preparation.

3. Segment analysis

Operating segments are identified on the basis of internal management reports regarding components of the Group. These are regularly reviewed by the Chairman in order to allocate resources to the segments and to assess their performance. Operating segments are identified based on the regions of operations. For the purposes of the segmental report, the information on the operating segments has been aggregated into the principal regions of operations of the Group. The Group's reportable segments under IFRS 8 are therefore:

· Africa:

Derives revenue from the provision of drilling and mining services, surveying and mineral assaying.

· Rest of world:

Derives revenue from the provision of drilling services, surveying and mineral assaying. The segment relates to jurisdictions which contribute a relatively small amount of external revenue to the Group. These include Canada, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

3. Segment analysis (continued)

The following is an analysis of the Group's revenue and results by reportable segment:


Africa

Rest of world

Consolidated


US$'000


US$'000


US$'000

2023












External revenue






Drilling services

199,496


12,056


211,552

Mining services

64,721


-


64,721

Laboratory services

19,743


18,662


38,405

Surveying services

3,659


87


3,746

Total external revenue

287,619

30,805

318,424

Segment profit (loss)

108,359


(17,771)


90,588

Central administration costs and depreciation






(30,306)

Profit from operations






60,282

Interest income






65

Finance charges






(13,002)

Fair value gain on financial assets






2,989

Profit before tax

50,334








2022














External revenue







- Drilling services


202,201


6,361


208,562

- Mining services


49,763


-


49,763

- Laboratory services


13,804


13,501


27,305

- Surveying services


4,333


321


4,654

Total external revenue


270,101

20,183

290,284

Segment profit (loss)


91,428


(6,554)


84,874

Central administration costs and depreciation






(25,189)

Profit from operations






59,685

Interest income






35

Finance charges






(7,356)

Fair value loss on financial assets






(19,798)

Profit before tax





32,566









NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

3. Segment analysis (continued)

The following customers from the Africa segment contributed 10% or more to the Group's revenue:




2023


2022


%


%

Customer A


16


15

Customer B


33


39



Segment assets and liabilities:










The following is an analysis of the Group's assets and liabilities by reportable segment:
















2023


2022







US$'000


US$'000

Segment assets:


















Africa






567,699


506,043

Rest of world






92,454


59,642

Total segment assets






660,153


565,685

Head office companies






338,507


280,828







998,660


846,513

Eliminations






(530,912)


(459,714)

Total Assets

467,748

386,799










Segment liabilities:


















Africa






257,526


239,013

Rest of world






61,173


31,752

Total segment assets






318,699


270,765

Head office companies






373,103


315,695







691,802


586,460

Eliminations






(497,201)


(438,553)

Total Liabilities

194,601

147,907

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

4. Administrative expenses


2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000


Employee costs

19,809


16,324

Professional fees

3,813


3,848

Insurance

1,986


1,886

Rental cost

1,605


1,549

Share based payment expenses

3,540


2,774

Bad debts written off

218


1,458

Increase in net expected credit loss provision

1,717


2,981

Travel & Accommodation

3,211


2,499

Bank charges

1,382


1,277

Foreign exchange (gain)/loss

(151)


1,711

Software costs

1,933


1,104

Other expenses

7,789


6,920

Total administration expenses

46,852

44,331

5. Profit from operations

The following items have been recognised as expenses in determining profit from operations:

Depreciation and amortisation




2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Rights of use assets

7,510


3,458

Computer software

7


4

Drilling rigs

10,521


10,373

Associated drilling equipment

4,900


3,134

Vehicles and trucks

4,493


3,180

Camp and associated equipment

2,594


1,390

Mining equipment

9,302


8,877

Total depreciation and amortisation

39,327

30,416

Impairment:

Vehicles and trucks

389


-

Camp and associated equipment

50


-

Total impairment

439

-

Total depreciation, amortisation and impairments

39,766

30,416






Operating lease expense



Short term equipment rental

3,786


3,335




Employee costs




Salaries, wages, bonuses and other benefits

90,673


79,560

Share based compensation expense

3,540


2,774

Total employee costs

94,213

82,334





NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

5. Profit from operations


2023

2022

Other

US$'000

US$'000

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

946


669

Legal and professional fees

3,813


3,848

Stock write-off

691


200

Provision for inventory obsolescence

574


745

Increase in expected credit loss provision

1,716


2,981

Bad debts written off

218


1,458

Other taxes

558


333

Increase / (decrease) in provisions for other taxes

136


(288)

6. Finance costs


2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Interest on lease liabilities

2,081


818

Interest on bank loans

7,705


4,220

Interest on supplier credit facilities

1,943


1,005

Amortised debt arrangement costs

1,240


439

Other interest paid

33


874

Total finance charges

13,002

7,356

7. Taxation

The Group operates in multiple jurisdictions with complex legal and tax regulatory environments. In certain of these jurisdictions, the Group has taken income tax positions that management believes are supportable and are intended to withstand challenge by tax authorities. Some of these positions are inherently uncertain and relates to the interpretation of income tax laws. The Group periodically reassesses its tax positions. Changes to the financial statement recognition, measurement, and disclosure of tax positions is based on management's best judgment given any changes in the facts, circumstances, information available and applicable tax laws. Considering all available information and the history of resolving income tax uncertainties, the Group believes that the ultimate resolution of such matters will not likely have a material effect on the Group's financial position, statements of operations or cash flows.



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

8. Earnings per share




2023

2022



Basic earnings per share










The earnings and weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share are as follows:










Earnings for the year, used in the calculation of basic earnings per share (US$'000)


36,737


20,990

Adjusted for:





Fair value (gain)/loss on financial assets (US$'000)


(2,989)


19,798

Earnings for the year, used in the calculation of basic earnings per share (adjusted) (US$'000)


33,748


40,788






Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purposes of basic earnings per share


192,451,358


189,653,369






Basic earnings per share (US$ c)


19.09


11.07

Basic earnings per share (adjusted) (US$ c)


17.54


21.51






2023


2022

Diluted earnings per share










The earnings used in the calculations of all diluted earnings per share measures are the same as those used in the equivalent basic earnings per share measures, as outlined above.










Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of basic earnings per share


192,451,358


189,653,369






Shares deemed to be issued for no consideration in respect of:










- Effect of STIP and LTIP shares


2,801,729


6,263,799

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in the calculation of diluted earnings per share


195,253,087


195,917,168






Diluted earnings per share (US$ c)


18.82


10.71

Diluted earnings per share (adjusted) (US$ c)


17.28


20.82



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

9. Dividends






2023


2022



US$'000


US$'000

Dividends


7,637


7,089




During the 12 months ended 31 December 2023, a dividend of 2.6 cents (2022: 2.4 cents) per ordinary share, totalling to US$5.0 million (2022: US$4.6 million) was declared as the final dividend for 2022. This dividend was paid to the shareholders on 9 May 2023 (2022: 10 May 2022), followed by a further dividend of 1.3 cents (2022: 1.3 cents) per share which was declared as interim dividend for 2023 totalling US$2.5 million (2022: US$2.5 million) and paid on 3 October 2023 (2022: 3 October 2022). The total dividend paid is US$7.6 million (2022: US$7.1 million).

In respect of the year ended 31 December 2023, the Directors propose that a final dividend of 2.6 cents (2022: 2.6 cents) per share be paid to shareholders on 15 May 2024 (2022: 9 May 2023). This final dividend has not been included as a liability in these Consolidated Financial Statements. The proposed final dividend is payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 19 April 2024 (2022: 14 April 2023). The total estimated final dividend to be paid is US$5.0 million (2022: US$5.0 million). The payment of this final dividend will not have any tax consequences for the Group.

10. Property, plant and equipment

The net movement in property, plant and equipment in the year is an increase of US$36.0 million (2022: US$29.1 million). This is primarily as a result of:

· additions in the year of US$69.3 million (2022: US$56.7 million) on drilling rigs, heavy mining equipment and other assets to expand its operations and replace existing assets;

· disposals of property, plant and equipment with a net book value of US$1.0 million (2022: US$0.7 million) during the year; and

· Depreciation charge of US$31.8 million (2022: US$27.0 million).

· Impairment of US$0.4 million (2022: US$ Nil)

The Group's property plant and equipment includes assets not yet commissioned totalling US$41.8 million (2022: US$24.6 million). The assets will be depreciated once commissioned and available for use. A loss of US$1.0 million (2022: US$0.7 million) was incurred on the disposal of property, plant and equipment. Not reflected in the Cash Flow is a US$15.8 million (2022: US$ 9.0 million) asset finance facility obtained from Epiroc Financial Solutions and Caterpillar for the purchase of Rigs.



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

11. Inventory

2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Gross carrying value of inventory

63,724

59,955

Less: provision for inventory obsolescence

(1,802)

(1,260)


61,922

58,695

The cost of inventories recognised as an expense in the current year amounts to US$21.3 million (2022: US$18.3 million). During the year, the Group wrote off US$0.7 million (2022: US$0.2 million) of inventory. A provision of US$0.6 million (2022: US$0.7 million) was made during the year, resulting in an increase in the carrying amount of the provision.

12. Trade receivables



2023

2022

US$'000

US$'000

Trade receivables

54,264

44,523

Less: allowance for credit losses

(4,697)

(2,981)

Total trade receivables

49,567

41,542

As the Group does not have historical credit losses, the expected loss rates have been based on current and forward-looking information on micro macroeconomic factors affecting the Group's customers. The Group has identified the metals and mining sector's credit loss probability rates as the key macroeconomic factor in countries where the Group operates.

The lifetime expected loss provision for trade receivables is as follows:

31 December 2023

Current

More than

30 days

past due

More than

60 days

past due

More than

120 days

past due

Total

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

US$'000

Expected loss rate

0.2%

1.7%

0.1%

52.4%

8.7%

Gross carrying amount

26,139

6,583

12,913

8,629

54,264

Loss provision

49

113

14

4,521

4,697



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

12. Trade receivables (continued)

Movements in the impairment allowance for trade receivables are as follows:



2023

2022

US$'000

US$'000

Opening provision for impairment of trade receivables

2,981


-

Increase during the year

1,934


4,438

Receivables written off during the year as uncollectible

(218)


(1,457)

At 31 December

4,697

2,981

13. Share capital and Share premium

2023

2022

US$'000

US$'000

Authorised

2,000,000,000 (2022: 2,000,000,000) ordinary shares of US$0.0001 (2022: US$0.0001) each

200


200

Issued share capital

193,696,920 (2022: 192,864,738) ordinary shares of US$0.0001 (2022: US$0.0001) each

19

19

Share premium

2023

2022

US$'000

US$'000

Balance at beginning of period

62,390


60,900

Share issue

-


1,490

Balance at end of period

62,390

62,390

In April 2023, the Group issued 832,182 new common shares pursuant to the Group's employee short- and long-term incentive plans. The shares rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares. Fully paid ordinary shares which have a par value of 0.01 cents, carry one vote per share and carry rights to dividends.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

14. Treasury shares


2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Balance at 1 January

2,475


-

(Reissued)/acquired in the year

(2,475)


2,475

Balance at 31 December 2023

-

2,475

The treasury shares reserve represents the cost of shares in Capital Limited purchased in the market and held by the Company to satisfy options under the Group's share incentive plans. The number of ordinary shares held by the Company at 31 December 2023 was nil (2022: 1,973,551).

During the year, the treasury shares were reissued to employees against the LTIPs and STIPs that vested during the year.

15. Loans and borrowings

2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Bank loans

78,385


57,945

Supplier credit facilities

25,813


17,674


104,198


75,619

Less: Unamortised debt arrangement costs

(1,625)


(717)





Total loans and borrowings

102,573

74,902





Current

27,052


18,037

Non-current

75,521


56,865

Total loans and borrowings

102,573

74,902

(a) US$50 million revolving credit facility (RCF) provided by Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited and Nedbank Limited

The Company entered into a revolving credit facility agreement on 28 March 2023 as borrower together with Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited and Nedbank Limited (acting through its Nedbank Corporate and Investment banking division) as lenders and arrangers, with Nedbank acting as agent and security agent to borrow a revolving credit facility for an aggregate amount of US$50 million with the Company being able to exercise an accordion option to request an increase of the facility under the terms and conditions of the Facility Agreement. The interest rate on the RCF is the prevailing three-month Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) (payable in arrears) plus a margin of 5.5%, and an annual commitment fee of 1.75% per annum is charged on any undrawn balances. The amount utilised on the RCF was US$45 million as at 31 December 2023 (2022: US$25 million).

Under the terms of the RCF, the Group is required to comply with certain financial covenants relating to:

?

Interest Cover Ratio

?

Debt EBITDA Ratio

?

Debt Equity Ratio

?

Total Tangible Net Worth

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

15. Loans and borrowings (continued)

In addition, CAPD (Mauritius) Limited, as borrower, is also required to comply with the Total Tangible Net Worth covenant.

Security for the RCF comprises various pledges over the shares and claims of the Group's entities in Tanzania together with a debenture over the rigs in Tanzania and the assignment of material contracts and their collection accounts in each of Egypt, Tanzania and Mali.

As at the reporting date and during the period under review, the Group has complied with all covenants attached to the loan facilities.

(b) US$40.5 million term loan provided by Macquarie Bank Limited (London Branch)

On 15 September 2022, the Group refinanced the senior secured, asset backed term loan facility with Macquarie Bank Limited. The term of the loan is three years repayable in quarterly instalments with an interest rate on the facility of the prevailing three-month SOFR plus a margin of 6.5% per annum (payable quarterly in arrears). The loan is secured over certain assets owned by the Group and currently located in Egypt together with guarantees provided by Capital Limited, Capital Drilling Egypt LLC. The Group drew an additional US$8 million in 2023. As at 31 December 2023, the amount outstanding on the term loan was US$32 million (2022: US$33 million).

During the year under review, the Group has complied with all covenants attached to the term loan.

(c) Epiroc Financial Solutions AB credit agreements

The Group has a number of credit agreements with Epiroc, drawn down against the purchase of rigs. The term of the agreements is four years repayable in 46 monthly instalments. The rate of interest on most of the agreements is three-month SOFR plus a margin of 4.8%, with a fixed rate of interest of the remaining agreements of 8.5%. As at 31 December 2023, the total drawn under these credit agreements was US$16.5 million (2022: US$11.7 million).

No covenants are attached to this facility.

(d) US$8.5 million term loan facility with Sandvik Financial Services AB (PUBL)

The Group has term loan facility agreement with Sandvik Financial Services AB (PUBL). The facility is for the purchase of equipment from Sandvik AB, available in not more than four tranches. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears at 5.45% per annum on the drawn amount. The facility is no longer available to drawn on and as at 31 December 2023 the balance outstanding was US$4.2 million (2022: US$5.9 million).

Additionally, the Group entered into a further US$10 million facility agreement on 23 October 2023. The rate of interest on this agreement is fixed at 8.15%. As at 31 December 2023, the facility was undrawn.

No covenants are attached to this facility.

(e) US$5 million facility with Caterpillar Financial Services

The Group entered into a US$5 million facility agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation on 25 July 2023. The rate of interest on this agreement is three-month SOFR plus a margin of 5.25%. The term of the agreement is 2 years repayable in 8 quarterly instalments. All repayments can be subsequently redrawn. As at 31 December 2023, the facility was fully drawn at US$5 million.

During the year under review, the Group has complied with all covenants attached to the facility.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

16. Cash generated from operations


2023

US$'000

2022

US$'000

Profit before taxation

50,334


32,566

Adjustments for:




Depreciation, amortisation and impairments

32,256


26,959

Loss on disposals

946


669

Depreciation of Right of use assets

7,510


3,457

Share-based payment

3,540


2,774

Fair value (gain)/ loss on financial assets

(2,914)


19,798

Interest income

(65)


(35)

Finance costs

13,002


7,356

Other non-cash items

34


-

Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) / loss on foreign cash held

(246)


1,355

Increase in expected credit loss provision

1,716


2,981

Bad debts written off

218


1,458

Changes in working capital:




Increase in inventories

(3,227)


(20,760)

Increase in trade and other receivables

(15,568)


(4,885)

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

7,146


(2,797)

(Decrease) / increase in provisions

(2,150)


2,637

Cash generated from operations

92,532

73,533

17. Commitments

The Group has the following commitments:



2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Committed capital expenditure

36,083


18,686

The Group had outstanding purchase orders amounting to US$39.5 million (2022: US$29.7 million) at the end of the reporting period of which US$36.1 million (2022: US$18.7 million) were for capital expenditure.



NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended 31 December 2023

18. Contingencies

As a result of the multiple jurisdictions in which the Group operates, there are a number of ongoing tax audits. In the opinion of Management none of these ongoing audits represent a reasonable possibility of a material settlement and as such, no contingent liability disclosure is required.

19. Events after the reporting period

There have been no significant events affecting the Group since the year end.



GLOSSARY

A description of various acronyms is detailed below:

ARPOR

Average Revenue Per Operating Rig

CAPEX

Capital Expenditure

EBIT

Earnings Before Interest and Taxes and fair value gain/loss on investments

EBITDA

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortisation and fair value gain/loss on investments

EBITDA (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)

EBITDA pre fair value gain/ loss on investments, net of cash cost of the IFRS 16 leases

Cash from operations (adjusted for IFRS 16 leases)

Cash generated from operations net of cash cost of IFRS 16 leases

Basic EPS

Basic Earnings Per Share

Basic EPS (adjusted)

Basic Earnings Per Share adjusted for fair value gain/loss on investments

ETR

Effective Tax Rate

HSSE

Health, Safety, Social and Environment

KPI

Key Performance Indicator

LTI

Lost Time Injury

LTM

Last Twelve Months

PBT

Profit Before Tax

NPAT

Net Profit After Tax

Adjusted NPAT

NPAT pre fair value gain/ loss on investments

YOY

Year-On-Year

Return on capital employed

EBIT / Average capital employed

Average capital employed

Average yearly capital employed pre investments at fair value and goodwill.

RECONCILIATION OF ALTERNATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO THE FINANCIAL RESULTS:

ARPOR can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:


2023


2022

Revenue per financial statements (US$'000)

318,424


290,284

Non-drilling revenue (US$'000)

(114,249)


(89,793)

Revenue used in the calculation of ARPOR (US$'000)

204,175

200,491





Monthly Average active operating Rigs

92


93

Monthly Average operating Rigs

125


118

ARPOR (US$'000 per Rig)

186

180

EBITDA can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:


2023


2022


US$'000


US$'000

Profit for the year

38,530


22,730

Depreciation

39,766


30,416

Taxation

11,804


9,836

Interest income

(65)


(35)

Finance charges

13,002


7,356

Fair value adjustments on financial assets

(2,989)


19,798

EBITDA

100,048

90,101

EBITDA can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:


2023

2022


US$'000

US$'000

Operating profit (EBIT)

60,282


59,685

Depreciation, amortisation and impairments

39,766


30,416

EBITDA

100,048

90,101

Gross profit

146,900


134,432

Administration expenses

(46,852)


(44,331)

EBITDA

100,048

90,101

EBITDA Margin

31.4%

31.0%

Adjusted EBITDA can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:


2023


2022


US$'000


US$'000

Operating profit (EBIT)

60,282


59,685

Depreciation, amortisation and impairments

39,766


30,416

Cash cost of IFRS 16 leases

(8,234)


(3,733)

Adjusted EBITDA

91,814

86,368

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

28.8%

29.8%

Adjusted cash from operations can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:


2023


2022


US$'000


US$'000

Cash generated from operations

92,532


73,533

Cash cost of IFRS 16 leases

(8,234)


(3,733)

Adjusted Cash from operations

84,298

69,800

Net cash (debt) can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:


2023


2022


US$'000


US$'000

Cash and cash equivalents

34,366


28,380

Long-term borrowings

(76,273)


(57,154)

Short-term borrowings

(27,925)


(18,465)

Net (debt)/ cash

(69,832)

(47,239)

The Adjusted EBIT used in the Adjusted ROCE can be reconciled from the financial statements as per the below:

Operating profit (EBIT)

60,282


59,685

Depreciation on IFRS 16 leases

7,510


3,457

Cash cost of IFRS 16 leases

(8,234)


(3,733)

Adjusted EBIT

59,558

59,409

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