Tropicana Corporation Berhad Annual Report 2017

STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE SEC 1 > SEC 2 < SEC 3 • SEC 4 • SEC 5 • SEC 6 SEC 1 > SEC 2 < SEC 3 • SEC 4 • SEC 5 • SEC 6 34 35 TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD / Annual Report 2017 TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD / Annual Report 2017 INVESTOR RELATIONS STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS, BUILDING CONFIDENCE At Tropicana, our ability to introduce new and innovative concepts at our townships and integrated developments has allowed us to continuously capture new opportunities and drive performance to sustain long-term shareholder value. As part of the strategy to sustain business growth and good corporate governance, one of Tropicana’s key priorities is to develop and maintain open, consistent and constructive dialogues with its shareholders, the financial and investing community as well as other stakeholders; through a well-structured Investor Relations programme. During these engagements sessions, Tropicana proactively communicates the value of the company, both from a financial and non-financial perspective, its current best practices, updates on its transformation strategy, governance, best practices and also long-term growth goals in an effort to provide with timely, accurate, objective, tangible and comprehensive communication. This was done primarily to ensure that our stakeholders and shareholders will be able to make a fair, balanced, credible and understandable assessment on the Group’s position and prospects, in addition to making an accurate valuation of Tropicana. Through these dialogues and discussions, Tropicana also takes time to listen to feedback, expectations and views in order to gain deeper insights on how we can do better and strengthen shareholder confidence in the Group. The on-going engagements were conducted via multiple platforms, including briefings, one-on-one meetings, investor-related events and media presentations. Throughout FY2017, Tropicana provided continuous updates on the Group’s developments as well as held regular dialogues and discussions with shareholders, fund managers and financial analysts. There were two face-to-face Analysts’ Group Meetings that were held, namely the 2017 Analyst Group Meeting held on 7 September 2017 (second quarter) and 13 March 2018 (fourth quarter). The AGM which was held on 30 th May 2017 provided us a platform to interact and update the shareholders on our performance progress. In addition, more than 10 meetings were conducted to enlighten the various analysts, institutional investors and fund managers on Tropicana’s financial and non-financial performance. To further strengthen shareholder and stakeholder engagement, the Tropicana Investor Relations section on the Group’s corporate website acts as an additional communication platform for stakeholders, shareholders and the general public to obtain information about the Group. This comprehensive site hosts a plethora of information such as the Group’s annual reports, disclosures to Bursa Malaysia, share information, financial results and more. Tropicana is a member of the Malaysian Investor Relations Association (“MIRA”) that keeps us well-informed on the industry’s best practices and to establish relationships with the investing community through constructive conversations. CONTACT OUR IR TEAM Analysts, current and potential investors who have any questions or would like to provide feedback on the Company are encouraged to contact our IR Team: Email : ir@tropicanacorp.com.my Tel : 03-7710 1018 Fax : 03-7725 5392 We will respond to all received questions, promptly. For latest updates on the Company, shareholders and interested parties are also encouraged to access the Tropicana corporate website at www.tropicanacorp.com.my as well as through the Bursa Malaysia Securities website, www.bursamalaysia.com Tropicana provides updates on the Group’s developments and holds regular dialogues and discussions with shareholders, fund managers and financial analysts. VALUE ADDED STATEMENT 2017 RM’000 2016 RM’000 Value Added Total turnover 1,908,768 1,459,405 Purchases of goods and services (1,460,166) (1,182,230) Value Added by the Group 448,602 277,175 Share of results of an associate (1,121) (2,184) Share of results of joint ventures 29,651 43,854 Total Value Added 477,132 318,845 Reconciliation : Profit for the year 187,476 112,537 Add: Depreciation and amortisation 23,715 26,448 Finance costs 62,478 40,447 Salaries and other staff costs 102,172 83,897 Taxation 91,778 53,052 Non-controlling interests 9,513 2,464 Total Value Added 477,132 318,845 VALUE DISTRIBUTED Employees Salaries and other staff costs 102,172 83,897 Government Corporate taxation 91,778 53,052 Providers of capital Dividends 46,533 64,292 Finance costs 62,478 40,447 Non-controlling interests 9,513 2,464 Reinvestment and growth Depreciation and amortisation 23,715 26,448 Income retained by the Group 140,943 48,245 Total Distributed 477,132 318,845 TROPICANA CORPORATION BERHAD Annual Report 2017 ABOUT TROPICANA STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OTHER INFORMATION