Pegasus Hotels Of Ceylon PlcCSELK: PEG.N0000

Quarterly Financial Report as of 30 09 2024

· Issued by Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

PEGASUS HOTELS OF CEYLON PLC

A Carson Cumberbatch Company

Condensed Interim Financial Statements

For the six months ended 30th September 2024

Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Performance Review for the six months ended 30th September 2024

Ongoing developments in the country's tourism industry led to our hotels securing higher occupancy rates in the first half of the financial year, vis-à-vis the corresponding period. There was a notable uptake in business, especially from India and other emerging markets, due to our sales prospecting efforts. Further, a stronger events proposition contributed to sales growth during the period. However, the moderate growth trend in Average Room Rates continued due to competitive pressures. Locally, market conditions eased, though at a slower rate.

Weddings segment grew modestly, reflecting changing spending patterns and the shift towards intimate gatherings. Hence, our hotels had to rethink and refine their offerings, creating budget- friendly and all-inclusive deals. MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) segment, however, was on a firmer footing compared to last year with increased corporate events, day outings and other banquet functions. Yet, price flexibility was limited due to rate wars from standalone banquet halls.

Given these factors, Pegasus Hotels Ceylon PLC and its subsidiary (The Group) posted a consolidated revenue of Rs. 534 Mn (Rs. 389 Mn 1H FY24) for the period ending 30th September 2024.

Direct and overhead expenses grew, reflecting improved business volumes. However, interest expenses decreased by Rs. 11.9 Mn YoY due to the repayment of loans from the rights issue proceeds and the lower interest cost in the market. Accordingly, the consolidated loss after tax reduced to Rs. 28 Mn in 1H FY25 from Rs. 71 Mn reported in 1H FY24. The profit before tax adjusted for depreciation was Rs. 5.2 Mn in 1H FY25 compared to a loss of Rs. 57.7 Mn in 1H FY24.

Positive industry sentiment is expected to cascade through the upcoming months, with increased visitor appeal during the winter season. Our hotels will remain committed to delivering value to our guests and to continuously driving overall service quality.

Carsons Management Services (Private) Limited

Managers

11th November 2024

Colombo

Page 1

Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income - Group

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands)

Three months ended

Six months ended

30th September

30th September

2024

2023

Change %

2024

2023

Change %

Revenue

288,593

220,408

31

534,309

388,888

37

Direct costs

(201,621)

(170,576)

18

(383,115)

(330,651)

16

Gross profit

86,972

49,832

75

151,194

58,237

160

Other income

1,682

1,705

(1)

3,336

3,315

1

Selling and promotional expenses

(23,700)

(13,318)

78

(37,917)

(19,792)

92

Administrative expenses

(73,425)

(61,723)

19

(144,566)

(120,167)

20

Profit/ (loss) from operations

(8,471)

(23,504)

(64)

(27,953)

(78,407)

(64)

Finance income

245

3,186

(92)

4,857

4,924

(1)

Finance costs

(6,239)

(9,946)

(37)

(12,589)

(24,499)

(49)

Net finance income/ (cost)

(5,994)

(6,760)

(11)

(7,732)

(19,575)

(61)

Profit/ (loss) before taxation

(14,465)

(30,264)

(52)

(35,685)

(97,982)

(64)

Income tax expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

Deferred taxation

1,616

6,272

(74)

7,974

26,990

(70)

Profit/ (loss) for the period

(12,849)

(23,992)

(46)

(27,711)

(70,992)

(61)

Other comprehensive income

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Gain/ (loss) from actuarial valuation of

employee benefits

-

-

-

-

-

-

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

-

-

-

-

-

-

Related tax

-

-

-

-

-

-

Other comprehensive income/ (expense) for

the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income/ (expense) for

the period

(12,849)

(23,992)

(46)

(27,711)

(70,992)

(61)

Earnings / (loss) per share (Rs.)

(0.30)

(0.67)

(0.66)

(2.04)

Dividend per share (Rs.)

-

-

-

-

Change % represents the percentage change in the current period's results compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Figures in brackets indicate deductions.

Page 2

Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income - Company

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands)

Three months ended

Six months ended

30th September

30th September

2024

2023

Change %

2024

2023

Change %

Revenue

243,063

179,544

35

456,001

319,479

43

Direct costs

(165,986)

(138,813)

20

(318,868)

(269,740)

18

Gross profit

77,077

40,731

89

137,133

49,739

176

Other income

1,022

1,045

(2)

2,016

1,995

1

Selling and promotional expenses

(20,102)

(11,827)

70

(31,990)

(17,068)

87

Administrative expenses

(60,526)

(50,252)

20

(119,878)

(98,184)

22

Profit/ (loss) from operations

(2,529)

(20,303)

(88)

(12,719)

(63,518)

(80)

Finance income

227

3,091

(93)

4,765

4,715

1

Finance costs

(5,308)

(4,471)

19

(10,632)

(12,521)

(15)

Net finance income/ (cost)

(5,081)

(1,380)

268

(5,867)

(7,806)

(25)

Profit/ (loss) before taxation

(7,610)

(21,683)

(65)

(18,586)

(71,324)

(74)

Income tax expenses

-

-

-

-

-

-

Deferred taxation

(441)

5,422

(108)

3,005

19,603

(85)

Profit/ (loss) for the period

(8,051)

(16,261)

(50)

(15,581)

(51,721)

(70)

Other comprehensive income

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Gain/ (loss) from actuarial valuation of

employee benefits

-

-

-

-

-

-

Revaluation of property, plant and equipment

-

-

-

-

-

-

Related tax

-

-

-

-

-

-

Other comprehensive income/ (expense) for

the period

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income/ (expense) for

the period

(8,051)

(16,261)

(50)

(15,581)

(51,721)

(70)

Earnings / (loss) per share (Rs.)

(0.19)

(0.45)

(0.37)

(1.49)

Dividend per share (Rs.)

-

-

-

-

Change % represents the percentage change in the current period's results compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

Figures in brackets indicate deductions.

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Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Statement of Financial Position

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands)

Group

Company

31.03.2024

31.03.2024

As at

30.09.2024

(Audited)

30.09.2024

(Audited)

ASSETS

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

2,992,789

3,017,378

2,655,725

2,673,699

Right-of-use assets

6,511

6,640

-

-

Intangible assets

168

336

-

-

Investment in a subsidiary

-

-

256,842

256,842

Compensation receivable

24,759

24,759

24,759

24,759

Total non-current assets

3,024,227

3,049,113

2,937,326

2,955,300

Current assets

Inventories

45,079

38,866

35,467

31,363

Investment in fixed deposits

132,776

88,550

132,776

88,550

Trade and other receivables

88,767

115,774

76,505

99,934

Tax receivable

2,230

2,187

1,664

1,624

Cash and cash equivalents

44,366

63,164

40,364

59,404

Total current assets

313,218

308,541

286,776

280,875

Total assets

3,337,445

3,357,654

3,224,102

3,236,175

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Equity

Stated capital

751,549

751,549

751,549

751,549

Capital reserves

1,783,202

1,783,202

1,598,932

1,598,932

Revenue reserves

(340,351)

(312,640)

(137,477)

(121,896)

Total equity

2,194,400

2,222,111

2,213,004

2,228,585

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liability

640,845

648,819

607,409

610,414

Employee benefits

23,923

22,366

17,916

16,476

Loans and borrowings

104,952

114,521

78,898

87,198

Lease liability

11,300

11,163

-

-

Total non-current liabilities

781,020

796,869

704,223

714,088

Current liabilities

Trade and other payables

209,112

176,648

173,986

148,795

Amounts due to related companies

40,697

52,855

23,399

37,437

Loans and borrowings

111,628

108,607

109,490

107,270

Lease liability

588

564

-

-

Total current liabilities

362,025

338,674

306,875

293,502

Total liabilities

1,143,045

1,135,543

1,011,098

1,007,590

Total equity and liabilities

3,337,445

3,357,654

3,224,102

3,236,175

Net assets per share (Rs.)

51.99

52.64

52.43

52.80

The Statement of Financial Position as at 30th September 2024 and the related Statements of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income, Changes in Equity and Cash Flows for the period then ended as disclosed in pages 2 to 6 have been drawn up from unaudited financial statements.

I certify that these financial statements are in compliance with the requirements of Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007.

(Sgd).

P.C. Pahalagamage

Group Financial Controller

Carsons Management Services (Private) Limited

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and presentation of these financial statements.

Approved and signed on behalf of the Managers,

Approved and signed on behalf of the Board,

(Sgd).

(Sgd).

(Sgd).

V.R. Wijesinghe

M. Dayananda

K. Selvanathan

Director

Chairman

Director

Carsons Management Services (Private) Limited

11th November 2024

Colombo

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Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Statement of Changes in Equity

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands)

GROUP

Stated

Capital

Revenue

Total

capital

reserves

reserves

equity

Balance as at 01st April 2024

751,549

1,783,202

(312,640)

2,222,111

Loss for the period

-

-

(27,711)

(27,711)

Other comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

(27,711)

(27,711)

Balance as at 30th September 2024

751,549

1,783,202

(340,351)

2,194,400

Balance as at 01st April 2023

591,149

1,460,450

(203,689)

1,847,910

Loss for the period

-

-

(70,992)

(70,992)

Other comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

(70,992)

(70,992)

Rights issue of shares

160,400

-

-

160,400

Expenses on rights issue of shares

-

-

(2,121)

(2,121)

Balance as at 30th September 2023

751,549

1,460,450

(276,802)

1,935,197

COMPANY

Stated

Capital

Revenue

Total

capital

reserves

reserves

equity

Balance as at 01st April 2024

751,549

1,598,932

(121,896)

2,228,585

Loss for the period

-

-

(15,581)

(15,581)

Other comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

(15,581)

(15,581)

Balance as at 30th September 2024

751,549

1,598,932

(137,477)

2,213,004

Balance as at 01st April 2023

591,149

1,300,983

(66,660)

1,825,472

Loss for the period

-

-

(51,721)

(51,721)

Other comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

-

-

Total comprehensive income / (expense) for the period

-

-

(51,721)

(51,721)

Rights issue of shares

160,400

-

-

160,400

Expenses on rights issue of shares

-

-

(2,121)

(2,121)

Balance as at 30th September 2023

751,549

1,300,983

(120,502)

1,932,030

Figures in brackets indicate deductions.

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Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Statement of Cash Flows

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands)

Group

Company

For the six months ended 30th September

2024

2023

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities

Profit/ (loss) before taxation

(35,685)

(97,982)

(18,586)

(71,324)

Adjustments for:

(4,467)

(4,378)

Interest income

(4,115)

(3,902)

Unrealised foreign exchange loss/ (gain)

674

(810)

674

(813)

Interest expenses on loans and borrowings

11,326

23,916

9,958

12,521

Interest expenses on lease liability

589

583

-

-

Amortization of right of use assets

129

129

-

-

Amortization of intangible assets

168

168

-

-

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment

40,907

40,275

32,513

32,569

(Profit) / loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

-

1

-

1

Provision made / (reversal of provision) for impairment of trade

receivables, net

(150)

(207)

(150)

(207)

Provision for employee benefits

1,557

1,136

1,440

870

Operating profit / (loss) before working capital changes

15,048

(36,906)

21,471

(30,285)

(Increase) / decrease in inventories

(6,213)

1,255

(4,104)

2,630

(Increase) / decrease in trade and other receivables

27,157

(17,558)

23,579

(15,378)

Increase / (decrease) in trade and other payables

33,551

1,852

26,278

(3,005)

Increase / (decrease) in amounts due to related companies

(12,158)

40,290

(14,038)

15,490

Cash generated from / (used in) operations

57,385

(11,067)

53,186

(30,548)

Employee benefits paid

-

(2,264)

-

(2,264)

Net cash generated from / (used in) operating activities

57,385

(13,331)

53,186

(32,812)

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(17,259)

(1,946)

(15,480)

(1,910)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

77

-

77

-

Investment in fixed deposits

(44,014)

(34,360)

(44,014)

(34,360)

Interest received

4,212

3,576

4,126

3,363

Net cash generated from / (used in) investing activities

(56,984)

(32,730)

(55,291)

(32,907)

Cash flows from financing activities

Proceeds from rights issue of shares

-

160,400

-

160,400

Expenses on rights issue of shares

-

(2,121)

-

(2,121)

Lease rentals paid

(428)

(866)

-

-

Loans and borrowings obtained during the period

90,000

75,000

90,000

75,000

Loans and borrowings repaid during the period

(96,548)

(27,571)

(96,080)

(18,777)

Interest paid on loans and borrowings

(11,549)

(24,016)

(10,181)

(12,621)

Net cash generated from / (used in) financing activities

(18,525)

180,826

(16,261)

201,881

Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(18,124)

134,765

(18,366)

136,162

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(674)

810

(674)

813

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

63,164

44,713

59,404

39,972

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

44,366

180,288

40,364

176,947

Statement of cash and cash equivalents

Placements with banking and financial institutions

24,802

40,335

24,802

40,335

Cash at bank and in hand

19,564

139,953

15,562

136,612

Cash and cash equivalents for the purpose of statement of cash

flows

44,366

180,288

40,364

176,947

Figures in brackets indicate deductions.

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Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands unless otherwise stated)

  1. BASIS OF PREPARATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    The Interim Financial Statements of Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC (the "Company") and its Subsidiary (together referred to as the "Group") have been prepared using the same accounting policies and methods as the audited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2024, and are in compliance with Sri Lanka Accounting Standard LKAS 34 - "Interim Financial Reporting". The provisions of the Companies Act, No. 7 of 2007 have been considered in preparing these Interim Financial Statements.
  2. RIGHTS ISSUE OF SHARES
    The Company issued 8,442,094 ordinary shares through a rights issue to a ratio of one (01) new share for every four (04) shares held at Rs.19/- per share and raised Rs. 160,399,786/-. These shares were listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange on 08th September 2023.

Rights issue proceeds utilization as at 30th September 2024:

Clarification if

Amount

not fully

Proposed

allocated

utilized

Amount

date of

upon the

Amount

% utilized

including

Objective as

allocated as

utilization

receipt of

utilized in the

against

where the

per the

per Circular

as per

proceeds in

As a % of total objective Rs.

allocation

funds are

Circular

in Rs.

Circular

Rs. [A]

proceeds

[B]

[B/A]

invested

1

Subscribe to

120,399,786

Before 31st

120,399,786

75.06%

120,399,786

100.00%

N/A

the rights

October

issue of the

2023

subsidiary,

Equity Hotels

Limited

2

Finance the

40,000,000

Before 31st

40,000,000

24.94%

16,252,743

40.63%

To be utilized

capital

December

before 31st

expenditure of

2024

December

the Company

2024 as

disclosed in

the Rights

Issue Circular.

Unutilized

funds are

invested in

fixed deposits.

  1. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
    Subsequent to the reporting period, no circumstances have arisen which would require adjustments to or disclosure in the financial statements.
  2. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
  1. Capital commitments
    The Group does not have material capital commitments as at the reporting date, other than capital commitments of the Company for refurbishment projects amounting to Rs.4,529,447/- (31st March 2024: Rs.8,891,170/-).
  2. Financial commitments
    The Group does not have material financial commitments as of the reporting date other than those disclosed in note 9.1.

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Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands unless otherwise stated)

4. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTD.)

4.3 Contingent liabilities

The Group does not have material contingent liabilities as at the reporting date other than disclosed below.

An individual after having lost the cases he filed in the District Court and Civil Appellate Courts of Negombo, claiming declaratory title from court stating that he is the co-owner of 127.5 perches of land that belonged to the Company, has appealed to the Supreme Court and the case is listed to be heard on 20th January 2025 to decide on leave to proceed. The claimed land extent falls within the 1,251 perches of land acquired by the Government for the fisheries harbour project. Since the crystallization of the contingent liability is subject to this appeal and the subsequent value determination of the claim by the Government valuer, said contingent liability cannot be quantified.

  1. LIABILITIES FOR EXPENDITURE
    Management fees and other similar expenses for the period have been accounted for in full in the interim financial statements.
  2. COMPARATIVE FIGURES
    Previous period's figures and phrases have been re-arranged where necessary to conform to the current period's presentation.
  3. GOING CONCERN
    Based on currently available information, the directors are satisfied that the Group will continue its operations in the foreseeable future.
  4. STATED CAPITAL
    The stated capital of the Company as at the reporting date was Rs. 751,548,321/50 consists of 42,210,470 fully paid Ordinary Shares.
  5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

9.1 Transactions with related companies

Group

Company

For the six months ended 30th September

2024

2023

2024

2023

Parent Company- Carson Cumberbatch PLC

Proceeds from rights issue of shares

-

-

-

144,334

Short term advances obtained/ (settled), net

-

24,800

-

-

Fellow subsidiary- Carsons Management Services (Private) Limited

Receiving of services

3,531

3,531

2,901

2,901

Fellow subsidiary- Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC

Providing of hotel services

5,462

-

5,462

-

The Company has obtained Letters of Comfort with a value of Rs. 176.5 Million as at the reporting date (31st March 2024: Rs.176.5 Million) from the parent company, Carson Cumberbatch PLC for the bank facilities obtained.

9.2 Amounts due to related companies

Group

Company

31.03.2024

31.03.2024

As at

30.09.2024

(Audited)

30.09.2024

(Audited)

Carson Cumberbatch PLC

8,500

8,500

-

-

Carsons Management Services (Private) Limited

32,197

44,355

23,399

37,437

40,697

52,855

23,399

37,437

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Pegasus Hotels of Ceylon PLC

Notes to the Interim Financial Statements

(All figures are in Sri Lankan Rupees Thousands unless otherwise stated)

10. TWENTY MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

Number of

Name of Shareholder

Shares

%

1

Carson Cumberbatch PLC A/C No.2

37,982,617

89.98

2

Mr. C. Sathkumara

357,963

0.85

Merchant Bank of Sri Lanka Ltd/C. Sathkumara

147,302

0.35

3

Senkadagala Finance PLC/Mr. M.C.C.K. Rodrigo

346,535

0.82

4

People's Leasing and Finance PLC/Suhada Gas Distributors (Pvt) Ltd

316,719

0.75

5

Mr. K.C. Vignarajah

262,055

0.62

6

Mrs. V.R. Jayasinghe

151,729

0.36

7

Gulf East Finance Limited

95,514

0.23

8

Mr. K.C. Jayawardene

94,058

0.22

9

Mr. N.W.N. Jayasiri

80,000

0.19

10

J.B. Cocoshell (Pvt) Ltd

74,276

0.18

11

Mr. S.A.U.L. Jayarathna

68,498

0.16

12

Mr. A.M. Weerasinghe

63,888

0.15

13

Mrs. I. Gwyn

55,000

0.13

14

Miss. L.A. Jayasinghe

50,000

0.12

15

Mr. W.D.D. Samantha

48,124

0.11

16

Mr. A.R.H. Sarathchandra

47,933

0.11

17

Mr. M.F.J. Macan Marker

46,255

0.11

18

Mr. P. Somadasa

44,083

0.10

19

Mr. K.K.D. Senanayake

43,750

0.10

20

Mr. H.A.S Madanayake

40,000

0.10

11. PUBLIC HOLDING

The Company is in compliance with the Minimum Public Holding requirements for Companies listed on the Diri Savi Board as per Rule 7.13.1 (i) (b) of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange, under Option 2, i.e. Float- Adjusted Market Capitalization of less than Rs.1 Billion with 200 Public Shareholders and a Public Holding percentage of 10%.

The Company's Public Holding as at 30th September 2024

Float adjusted Market Capitalization

Rs.120,117,490.27

Number of Public Shareholders

2,936

Percentage of ordinary shares held by the public

10.02%

12.

DIRECTORS SHAREHOLDING AS AT 30TH SEPTEMBER 2024

No. of Shares

Mr. M. Dayananda (Chairman)

-

Mr. K. Selvanathan

-

Mr. S. R. Mather (Resigned w.e.f. 31st July 2024)

-

Mr. M. T. L. Elias

-

Mr. V. R. Wijesinghe

-

Mr. S. Marimuthu (Appointed w.e.f. 31st July 2024)

400

Mr. D.R.P. Goonetilleke (Appointed w.e.f. 31st July 2024)

-

Mr. A.S. Amaratunga (Appointed w.e.f. 25th September 2024)

-

INVESTOR INFORMATION

13.

SHARE VALUATION

As at/ for the three months ended 30th September 2024

Last traded price per share (Rs.)

28.40

Highest price per share (Rs.)

33.00

Lowest price per share (Rs.)

23.20

Market capitalisation (Rs.)

1,198,777,348.00

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