Foodstuffs South Island Lim ited Annual Report 2011 Sum m ARy RepoRt

36 Pages·2011·1.89 MB·English

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Contents
Directors and Executive Team ..................................................................... 2
About Us ...................................................................................................... 4
Annual General Meeting .............................................................................. 5
Chairman’s Review ...................................................................................... 6
Retail Review ................................................................................................ 14
Food for Thought ......................................................................................... 18
Foodstuffs (South Island) Community Trust ................................................ 19
National Progress Report ............................................................................ 20
Executive Team ............................................................................................ 24
Auditors’ Report ........................................................................................... 26
Foodstuffs South Island Limited Group
Financial Statements ................................................................................... 27
The Network ................................................................................................. 32
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Robin BrownNew World RangioraChairman Kevin RyanNew World AlexandraDeputy Chairman Russell McKenzNew World St Martins Stephen BoockPAK’nSAVE Northlands
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Steve Andersonhief Executive Officer Alan Malcolmsoneneral Manager Retail Operations Kim DeGarnhameneral Manager Administration & ompany Secretary John Mullinseneral Manager Wholesale Operati
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John NilesFour Square Owaka Roy BridgmanNew World Rolleston Chris McDoPAK’nSAVE Dunedin Marcel GrayPAK’nSAVE Wainoni
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Phil WrightGeneral Manager Information Technology Malcolm WrattGeneral Manager Finance Roger DavidsonGeneral Manager Property & Retail Developme Philip LemonGeneral Manager Trents Wholesale Limited Annual Report uffs Soutn Island Limited
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About Us
Foodstuffs South Island Limited is Currently, Foodstuffs South Island or members who trade independently
a South Island, 100% New Zealand Limited has a membership of 686 of these groups in the convenience
owned co-operative, formed in banner group, independent grocer or grocery or foodservice industries.
1988 from the merger of two long- foodservice members.
Over recent years, the foodservice
established grocery co-operatives
These members recognise that industry and the number of
Foodstuffs (Christchurch) Limited and
shareholding in the co-operative customers/members involved in that
Foodstuffs (Otago/Southland) Limited.
confers on its members the right to industry have grown dramatically.
Foodstuffs South Island Limited, whose
enjoy the benefits of the co-operative These people trade with our wholly-
membership consists of independent
and the shares are not held as a form owned subsidiary, Trents Wholesale
grocers who own and operate their
of investment in equity shares. As Limited. This subsidiary was
own businesses and work together
such, our members are caretakers of specifically created to service this
for their mutual benefit and the benefit
the co-operative and its assets. They sector of the South Island economy
of the co-operative, trades only in the
have a responsibility to hand them and now has a strong South Island-
South Island of New Zealand.
on to enable future generations of wide customer base. Trents trade via
It has two sister co-operatives, grocers to trade. seven Cash’nCarry sites throughout
Foodstuffs (Auckland) Limited and the South Island or through one of
The co-operative is principally funded
Foodstuffs (Wellington) Co-operative our Trents distribution partners.
using Retained Patronage Shares
Society Limited, which trade in the
(previously five-year Redeemable Many of our grocery members lease
northern and southern sectors,
Preference Shares). These shares are their supermarket or shop premises
respectively, of the North Island of
issued to our members in direct ratio from the Company which, in turn,
New Zealand.
to their last year’s trading with the co- is the registered proprietor or holds
The three co-operatives are operative and paid for by deferring the head lease of the property
independent of each other and the physical payout of the year-end concerned.
have their own boards and rebate of profits until each tranche of
The Company offers a substantial
executive structures. shares is redeemed.
degree of assistance to its members
The three co-operatives jointly own Our membership generally falls in as well as its core activity as a
Foodstuffs (New Zealand) Limited, two categories; independent grocers wholesale merchant. These ancillary
a small non-trading entity, which trading as members of one of our activities include the marketing of
represents the three co-operatives’ banner groups: their business and products, industry-
interests on issues of national or related training and education,
PAK’nSAVE food warehouses
grocery specific importance. They food safety programmes, business
have also jointly entered into a New World supermarkets services, merchant guarantee funding
purchasing group with an Australian arrangements with major banks, and,
Four Square supermarkets
grocery wholesaler to achieve at-call deposit facilities for trading
On the Spot convenience stores
economies of scale for the purchase members, former members and
of housebranded product. Henry’s Beer, Wine and Spirits related parties.
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Annual General Meeting
The 23rd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Foodstuffs South Island Limited will be held on Thursday, 21 July 2011 at
the registered office of the Company, 167 Main North Road, Christchurch at 5.00pm.
ordinary Business
1. To receive, consider and adopt the Directors’ Report, Group Income Statements, Statements of Comprehensive
Income, Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, Balance Sheets and Audit Report for the year ended 28
February 2011.
2. To receive the results of the postal ballot conducted to elect two directors.
3. To fix the remuneration of directors for the ensuing year.
4. To authorise the Board of Directors to appoint an Auditor and fix the remuneration of the Auditors for the year to 28
February 2012. A tender for Auditor is being undertaken for the 2012 year.
5. To transact any other business whether by ordinary or special resolution that may be properly transacted at the Annual
General Meeting.
‘A’ and ‘D’ Shareholders have the right and are entitled to attend and vote at the meeting. These members may appoint a
proxy to attend and vote on their behalf. A form of proxy may be obtained from the Secretary. The completed proxy form
must be deposited at the registered office of the Company not later than 48 hours before the time of the meeting. A proxy
holder need not necessarily be an ‘A’ or ‘D’ Shareholder of the Company.
Dated this 14th day of June 2011.
By order of the board

K N DeGarnham
Company Secretary
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Chairman’s Review
On behalf of the Board of Directors improve the customers’ overall
of Foodstuffs South Island Ltd, I shopping experience,
present to you the 23rd Annual Report • dealing with changes in tax
detailing our activities, highlights, depreciation rules and the
challenges and financial results consequences thereof,
achieved for the year ended 28 • realising the benefits of the
February 2011. past investments in information
technology and investing in further
During the reported period the after-
retail technology initiatives,
effects of the recession were taking its
• refurbishment and expansions of
toll on all businesses and uncertainty
several retail properties,
continued to plague the New Zealand
• investment in the development of
economy. The lacklustre economic
logistics infrastructure, and
growth during the latter half of the
• streamlining SAP procurement
year was further compounded by the
efficiencies.
Canterbury earthquakes, rise in fuel
prices and increase in GST which The Board would like to congratulate
placed an added burden on the the Crisis Management Team (CMT)
already fragile New Zealand economy. and Foodstuffs South Island staff
Businesses had to re-evaluate their for the professional manner in which
situation to incorporate the effects of they conducted themselves after the
the disaster. The cost of the two major September 2010 and February 2011
earthquakes will ensure that earthquakes. The Team’s methodical
financial restraint remains the norm and solid approach was vital for the
as New Zealand slowly recovers from Co-operative in order to navigate the
the recession. Company through these turbulent times.
In addition, the Board also recognises
The hospitality and food service
the trying times our Christchurch
industry was particularly hard hit by
Members went through after each
the recession which was even further
earthquake and can only applaud our
exacerbated by the Christchurch
Members in getting their stores fully
earthquakes forcing numerous
functional in such a short period.
businesses to close. Coming out of
the recession and the aftermath of the The impact of the earthquakes on
earthquakes, the Co-operative strived Foodstuffs South Island was largely
to place itself in the best possible mitigated due to a comprehensive
position to capitalise on future insurance programme. This meant that
opportunities available. Consequently, despite the damage the Co-operative
in the year under review members and its Members suffered during the
of the Co-operative devoted their September and February earthquakes
energies, amongst other things, to; there was no significant financial
impact, as insurance fully covered all
• ensuring the fundamental business
costs incurred.
model and company strategy are
still sound, The Co-operative has once again
• further investigation to improve the delivered a strong financial result
visibility on margin management, for the 2010/11 financial year.
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