Operational review Bidvest Travel and Aviation

  • Trading profit rose 32,3% to R274,2 million despite tough industry conditions
  • ROFE to 20,5%, reflecting rigorous asset management and higher profitability
  • Cash generation improved
  • Quest for corporate savings highlight Bidtravel’s role as a cost-effective business travel solution-finder
  • BEE scores improve, with four businesses achieving Level 3 status or better

Provides travel-management services, aviation services, airport lounge access and car rental through its extensive locations and distribution channels.

 

Kevin Wakeford
Chief executive

 

Revenue

R1,9 billion

8,1% increase

Trading profit

R274,2 million

32,3% increase

 

 

 

Financial indicators
(for the year ended June 30)  
2011  
R’m  
2010  
R’m  
Revenue   1 874,4   1 733,7  
Trading profit   274,2   207,2  
Operating assets    1 842,3   1 801,3  
Operating liabilities   510,7   456,3  
Depreciation   57,3   71,2  
Amortisation and impairments of intangible assets   4,1   6,7  
Goodwill and intangible assets   67,9   70,7  
Sustainable development indicator overview          
Employees   5 208   5 000  
Total training spend (R’000)   8 897   6 117  
Training spend per employee (R)   1 708   1 223  
Employees attending HIV/Aids training (%)   1,2   16,7  
Lost-time injury frequency rate   9,6   6,1  
Work-related fatalities (number)   –   –  
CSI spend (R’000)   1 183   776  
Total water usage (litres ’000)   110 830   83 569  
Total electricity usage (including electricity from renewable sources) (kWh ’000)   7 567   7 771  
Petrol (litres)   423 335   463 003  
Diesel and biofuel (litres)   1 400 224   1 529 016  
Total carbon emissions (tonnes)   13 226   13 831  
Carbon emissions per employee (tonnes)   2,5   2,8  

 

QUICK LINK: Operational report

Material issues

  • Challenges of operating in a difficult economic climate
  • Ensuring optimum utilisation of technology in travel
  • Ensuring Bidair remains an industry leader in safety procedures and compliance
  • Importance of ongoing training and development
  • Continued drive for efficiencies at Budget Rent a Car in highly competitive market