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TRUSTCO GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED - [1 July 2010] | Arbitration Award: Trustco Group International (Pty) Ltd and the South African
Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
Trustco Group Holdings Limited (the Company) refers to the announcement
published on 23 June 2010.
The Company was advised by its external legal representatives that there are
good prospects that the amount of the award made by the arbitrator will be
increased by an Appeal Tribunal.
Acting on that advice the Company resolved to file an appeal against the award
made seeking an increase in the amount awarded. A notice of appeal was served on
the arbitrator and the SABC on 28 June 2010. The Company nominated retired judge
of Appeal JH Conradie, retired judge of Appeal J Smalberger and retired judge of
Appeal C Howie to constitute the Appeal Tribunal.
A further announcement will be made when a date for the hearing of the appeal is
determined. The Company expects that the matter will be finalized in the current
financial year.
By order of the Board
PJ Miller
Company Secretary
Windhoek
30-Jun-10
Registered Office (Namibia)
Trustco House
2 Keller Street
P O Box 11363
Windhoek
Namibia
Registered Office (South Africa)
201 BP House
10 Junction Avenue
Parktown
2193
South Africa
Directors: Mrs M Nashandi, Mr. A Toivo Ya Toivo, Mrs. V de Klerk, Mr. FJ
Abrahams, Mr. G Walters, Mr. Q van Rooyen (Managing Director)
NSX Sponsor
IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
Registration No. 95/0080
Member of the NSX
100 Robert Mugabe Avenue
Windhoek
Namibia
(PO Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia)
Telephone: +264 61 383 500
Facsimile: +264 61 304 671
JSE Sponsor
Registration No. 2004/018276/07
The Campus
57 Sloane Street
1st Floor, Wrigley Field
Bryanston
South Africa
(PO Box 98956, Sloane Park, 2152, South Africa)
Telephone: +27 11 575 0088
Facsimile: +27 11 576 0088
Transfer Secretaries (South Africa)
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd
Registration number 2004/003647/07
Ground Floor
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg, 2001
(PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107)
Telephone: +27 11 370 7700
Facsimile: +27 11 688 7716
Transfer Secretaries (Namibia)
Transfer Secretaries (Pty) Ltd
Registration number 93/713
Shop 8
Kaiser Krone Centre
Post Street Mall
PO Box 2401, Windhoek, Namibia)
Telephone: +264 61 22 76 47
Facsimile: +264 61 24 85 31
Date: 30/06/2010 09:28:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. - By: QuestCo Sponsors (Pty) Ltd | OLD MUTUAL PLC - [1 July 2010] | NOTIFICATION OF TRANSACTIONS OF DIRECTORS, PERSONS DISCHARGING MANAGERIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OR CONNECTED PERSONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 3.1.4R OF THE
DISCLOSURE AND TRANSPARENCY RULES
EXERCISE OF AN OPTION BY A PDMR
Mr M W T Brown, Chief Executive of Nedbank Group Limited and a member of the
Group Executive Committee of Old Mutual plc, exercised the following option
under the Nedbank Group (2005) share option, matched share and restricted share
scheme on 28 June 2010:
Original date of grant Shares under option Exercise Price
30 June 2005 20,000 R76.79
Mr Brown sold all of the shares at a price of R124.50 each resulting in a pre-
tax gain from the shares sold of R954,200.
The total number of Nedbank Group Limited shares held by Mr Brown under option
under the Nedcor Group (1994) Employee Incentive Scheme and the Nedbank Group
(2005) Share Option, Matched Share and Restricted Share Scheme is 150,000, all
of which have vested. Mr Brown also holds 317,926 restricted shares, granted
under the Nedbank Group (2005) share option, matched share and restricted share
scheme and 63,883 Nedbank Group Limited Ordinary shares, of which 4,895 shares
have been committed in respect of the compulsory bonus deferral scheme and
28,557 shares have been committed in respect of the Matched Share Scheme.
For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website at
www.oldmutual.com
Enquiries
External Communications
Patrick Bowes UK +44 (0)20 7002 7440
Investor Relations
Deward Serfontein SA +27 (0)82 810 5672
Aleida White UK +44 (0)20 7002 7287
Media
Don Hunter (Finsbury) UK +44 (0)20 7251 3801
Notes to Editors
Old Mutual
Old Mutual plc is an international long-term savings, protection and investment
Group. Originating in South Africa in 1845, the Group provides life assurance,
asset management, banking and general insurance in Europe, the Americas, Africa
and Asia. Old Mutual plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the JSE,
among others.
In the year ended 31 December 2009, the Group reported adjusted operating profit
before tax of GBP1.2 billion (on an IFRS basis) and had GBP285 billion of funds
under management at the year end. The Group has approximately 54,000 employees.
Sponsor: - By: Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Limited | NICTUS LIMITED - [1 July 2010] | ABRIDGED REPORT RELATING TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
MARCH 2010 AND DETAILS OF THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
ABRIDGED SUMMARISED GROUP STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2010
Audited Audited
2010 2009
R\'000 R\'000
Revenue 384 587 369 529
Cost of sales (301 497) (289 512)
Gross profit 83 090 80 017
Other operating income 3 758 3 682
Administrative expenses (41 547) (33 349)
Other operating expenses (60 008) (57 460)
Investment income from operations 26 606 17 083
Operating profit 11 899 9 973
Investment income 5 071 3 238
Finance expenses (5 229) (5 265)
Profit before taxation 11 741 7 946
Taxation (1 661) 2 097
Profit for the year 10 080 10 043
Other comprehensive income:
Gains on property revaluation 16 358 -
Taxation related to components of other comprehensive (2 929) -
income
Other comprehensive income for the year net of 13 249 -
taxation
Total comprehensive income 23 509 10 043
Profit attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 10 080 10 043
Non-controlling interest - -
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Equity holders of the parent 23 509 10 043
Non-controlling interest - -
Profit for the year 23 509 10 043
Basic earnings per share (cents) 18.96 18.98
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 18.86 18.79
ABRIDGED SUMMARISED GROUP STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 MARCH 2010
Audited Audited
2010 2009
R\'000 R\'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Investment property 16 217 -
Property, plant and equipment 73 109 55 284
Goodwill 1 647 1 647
Intangible assets 435 478
Investments 31 036 20 670
Loans and receivables 242 037 186 543
Deferred tax asset 14 535 13 992
Current assets
Inventories 45 887 40 695
Trade and other receivables 128 199 128 436
Cash and cash equivalents 255 434 177 896
Current tax assets 84 73
Assets classified as held for sale - 2 066
Total assets 808 620 627 780
Equity
Share capital 26 589 26 456
Revaluation reserve 30 431 17 002
Contingency reserve 21 282 16 989
Retained earnings 20 856 18 409
Non-current liabilities
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 11 936 21 659
Deferred tax liability 11 309 8 413
Current liabilities
Bank overdraft 17 452 14 389
Interest bearing loans and borrowings 45 142 50 558
Insurance contract liabilities 574 148 413 131
Trade and other payables 49 018 39 876
Current tax liabilities 457 898
Total equity and liabilities 808 620 627 780
ABRIDGED SUMMARISED CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2010
Audited Audited
2010 2009
R\'000 R\'000
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Profit before taxation 11 741 7 946
Adjustment for:
Investment income from operations received (9 850) (6 739)
Dividend income (16 756) (10 344)
Investment income (5 071) (3 238)
Finance expenses 5 229 5 265
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment 1 924 1 326
Amortisation of intangible asset 267 273
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 50 31
Profit on disposal of investments - (1)
Fair value adjustment on investments - (66)
Revaluation of investment property (2 120) -
Profit on transfer of property, plant and equipment (38) -
Working capital changes:
Increase in inventories (5 192) (12 995)
Decrease /(Increase) in trade and other receivables 2 303 (18 545)
Increase in insurance contract liabilities 161 017 123 463
Increase in trade and other payables 9 142 13 878
Cash generated by operations 152 646 100 254
Investment income from operations received 9 850 6 739
Finance expenses (5 229) (5 265)
Dividend income 16 756 10 344
Taxation paid (2 689) (105)
Net cash flow from operating activities 171 334 111 967
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Expansion of property, plant and equipment (3 709) (3 041)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and 268 97
equipment
Acquisition of investment property (14 097) -
Purchases of intangible assets (186) (169)
Investment income received 5 071 3 238
Proceeds from disposal of investments - 3 288
Acquisition of investments (10 366) (7 120)
Loans and receivables advanced (55 494) (64 224)
Net cash flow from investing activities (78 513) (67 931)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(Decrease) / increase in interest bearing loans and (15 139) 30 732
borrowings
Movement in treasury shares 133 624
Dividends paid (3 340) (2 138)
Net cash flow from financing activities (18 346) 29 218
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents 74 475 73 254
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 163 507 90 253
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 237 982 163 507
ABRIDGED SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH
2010
Audited Share Revalu- Con- Retained Total
capital ation tingency earnings equity
reserve reserve
R\'000 R\'000 R\'000 R\'000 R\'000
Balance at 1 April 2008 25 832 17 002 10 693 16 800 70 327
Changes in equity
Total comprehensive income for
the year
Profit for the year 10 043 10 043
Transfer from treasury shares 624 624
Transfer to contingency reserve 6 296 (6 296)
Dividend to equity holders (2 138) (2 138)
Balance at 1 April 2009 26 456 17 002 16 989 18 409
78 856
Changes in equity
Total comprehensive income for
the year
Profit for the year 10 080 10 080
Revaluation of property 13 429
Transfer from treasury shares 133 133
Transfer to contingency reserve 4 293 (4 293)
Dividend to equity holders (3 340) (3 340)
Balance at 31 March 2010 26 589 30 431 21 282 20 856
99 158
ABRIDGED SUMMARISED SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2010
Business segment Motor Furniture Insurance Head
retail retail & Finance Office
2010 2010 2010 2010
Segment revenue
Sales of goods 244 085 54 310 - -
Rental income 52 1 282 534 -
Finance income 3 939 5 949 26 276 -
Management fees - - - 3 351
Insurance premium income - - 51 655 -
Total revenue from external 248 075 61 541 78 465 3 351
customers
Inter-segment revenue 2 111 1 184 1 219 -
Total segement revenue 250 186 62 725 79 684 3 351
Segment result
Operating profit before 3 034 1 053 26 949 9 881
financing costs
Financing costs (828) (4 416) (2 898) (8 462)
Profit before taxation 2 206 (3 363) 24 051 1 419
Taxation (296) 340 (1 391) (1 900)
Net profit/(loss) for the year 1 910 (3 023) 22 660 (481)
Segment assets 119 119 92 294 728 081 112 111
Segment liabilities 84 802 61 829 667 359 79 451
Cash flows from operating 683 (7 984) 208 793 (4 852)
activities
Cash flows from investing 13 717 8 883 (236 484) 43 567
activities
Cash flows from financing (16 293) 186 102 875 (39 534)
activities
Capital expenditure 3 144 344 219 188
Business segment continued Eliminations Consolidated
2010 2010
Segment revenue
Sales of goods - 298 395
Rental income - 1 868
Finance income (3 495) 32 669
Management fees (3 351) -
Insurance premium income - 51 655
Total revenue from external customers (6 846) 384 587
Inter-segment revenue (4 514) -
Total segement revenue (11 360) 384 587
Segment result
Operating profit before financing costs (23 946) 16 970
Financing costs 11 374 (5 229)
Profit before taxation (12 571) 11 741
Taxation 1 586 (1 661)
Net profit/(loss) for the year (10 985) 10 080
Segment assets (257 604) 794 001
Segment liabilities (195 745) 697 696
Cash flows from operating activities (25 306) 171 334
Cash flows from investing activities 91 804 (78 513)
Cash flows from financing activities (65 580) (18 346)
Capital expenditure - 3 895
Business segment Motor Furniture Insurance Head
retail office
2009 2009 2009 2009
Segment revenue
Sales of goods 254 691 43 471 - -
Rental income 52 721 530 -
Finance income 776 5 614 27 554 -
Management fees - - - 11 339
Insurance premium income - - 39 572 -
Total revenue from external 255 519 49 806 67 656 11 339
customers
Inter-segment revenue 2 858 1 474 824 -
Total segement revenue 258 377 51 280 68 479 11 339
Segment result
Operating profit before 4 453 2 733 16 517 10 495
financing costs
Financing costs (883) (3 566) (3 709) (9 308)
Profit before taxation 3 570 (833) 12 808 1 188
Taxation (976) (315) 3 466 (315)
Net profit/(loss) for the 2 594 (1 147) 16 274 873
year
Segment assets 92 377 75 320 552 531 99 424
Segment liabilities 63 305 50 825 510 431 75 250
Cash flows from operating (4 791) 63 123 807 (4 880)
activities
Cash flows from investing (16 857) (2 928) (107 031) (20 499)
activities
Cash flows from financing 26 111 (3 997) 50 324 31 187
activities
Capital expenditure 525 1 878 779 28
Business segment continued Eliminations Consolidated
2009 2009
Segment revenue
Sales of goods - 298 162
Rental income - 1 303
Finance income (3 673) 30 272
Management fees (11 339) -
Insurance premium income 220 39 792
Total revenue from external customers (14 792) 369 529
Inter-segment revenue (5 156) -
Total segement revenue (19 948) 369 529
Segment result
Operating profit before financing (20 988) 13 211
costs
Financing costs 12 201 (5 265)
Profit before taxation (8 787) 7 946
Taxation 236 2 097
Net profit/(loss) for the year (8 550) 10 043
Segment assets (205 937) 613 715
Segment liabilities (160 198) 539 613
Cash flows from operating activities (2 232) 111 967
Cash flows from investing activities 79 384 (67 931)
Cash flows from financing activities (74 407) 29 218
Capital expenditure - 3 210
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The abridged summarised consolidated annual financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement requirements of
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and its interpretations
adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board. The accounting policies
are consistent with those applied in the consolidated financial statements for
the year ended 31 March 2009.
RELATED PARTIES
The company has related party relationships with its subsidiaries, fellow
subsidiaries, associates and with its directors and executive officers.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY
Opening Additions Fair value Total
Balance adjustments
2010
Investment property - 14 097 2 120 16 217
A register containing information required by paragraph 22(3) of Schedule 4 of
the Companies Act is available for inspection at the registered office of the
company.
Details of valuation
The effective date of the revaluations was 08 March 2010. Revaluations were
performed by an independent valuer, Mr Pierewiet Wilders, of Pierewiet Wilders
Valuations. Pierewiet Wilders Valuations is not connected to the Group and have
recent experience in location and category of the investment property being
valued.
The valuation was based on open market value for exiting use.
These assumptions are based on current market conditions.
The fair value adjustment was recognised in profit of loss for the year.
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN EARNINGS AND HEADLINE EARNINGS:
Profit for the year 10 080 10 043
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 50 31
net of insurance proceeds
Headline earnings 10 130 10 074
Headline earnings per share (cents) 19.05 19.04
2010 2009
TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL R\'000 R\'000
Short-term employee benefits 5 512 4 854
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
PREMIUMS RECEIVED
Key management personnel and affiliates
Hitech Lasers (Pty) Ltd 1 053 988
Hitech Laser Systems (Pty) Ltd 388 375
Veritas Board of Executors (Pty) Ltd 13 11
Medilase (Pty) Ltd 444 422
NC Tromp Farming (Pty) Ltd 11 -
Premier Services (Pty) Ltd 142 24
PJ de W Tromp & Seuns (Pty) Ltd 12 13
Nembwe Consulting CC 200 160
P J de W Tromp 30 57
Outsource Management Solutions CC 60 -
Capricorn Properties (Pty) Ltd 480 -
LOANS ADVANCED TO RELATED PARTIES
Key management personnel and affiliates
Nembwe Consulting CC - 291
Swart Family Trust - 127
ADVANCES INCLUDED IN LOANS AND RECEIVABLES
Key management personnel and affiliates
Aquarius Properties (Pty) Ltd - 586
H & Z Consulting (Pty) Ltd - 49
Hartelus Farming (Pty) Ltd - 902
Outsource Management Solutions CC - 193
Tromp Consulting International (Pty) Ltd - 44
PREFERENCE SHARES INCLUDED IN LOANS AND RECEIVABLES
Affiliates
Makalani Grapes (Pty) Ltd 5 000 5 000
Suidwes Drukkery Ltd 1 500 1 500
Seasonaire (Pty) Ltd 4 000 4 000
PJ de W Tromp & Seuns (Pty) Ltd 2 000 2 000
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Accounting policies have been applied consistently with those of prior year. The
annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2010 have
been audited by KPMG Inc., and their unqualified audit opinion is available for
inspection at the registered office of the company.
CHAIRMAN\'S REPORT
OVERVIEW
It is again a privilege to report on a very successful financial year. The
results have surpassed the previous year\'s record performance in most segments.
Although our motor segment did not repeat its overall performance of last year,
it did remarkably well in comparison to the motor industry in the RSA, and
maintained its position in Namibia despite economic conditions and stock
shortages.
Despite the turmoil and volatility which persists in all economies and financial
markets, the Nictus Group was again fortunate to be able to maintain a
sustainable growth and build shareholders value with a solid capital growth and
profit performance.
We are particularly satisfied with the performance of the RSA Insurance and
Finance segment which helped to underpin our strategy to grow the Nictus RSA
operations. Our Namibian division of the Insurance and Finance segment performed
exceptionally well.
The following summary confirms the above stated:
- Revenue increased by 4.1% to R385 million;
Profit before taxation for the year increased by R3.8 million to R11.7
million;
- Return on equity of 10.2% was achieved;
- The Group\'s asset base increased by 28.8%;
- The cash position of the Group improved by 45.5% to R238 million;
- The equity of the Group grew by R20.3 million to R99.2 million;
- The net asset value per share increased by 25.1% to 186.47 cents.
The process whereby the Managing Directors and Boards have each \"taken
ownership\" of their respective segments, with the Holding Company Board acting
as an investment holding company, contributed to the success of the Group, and
confirms the Board\'s previous decisions in this regard.
THE FUTURE VIEW
The past two years\' remarkable performance has placed significant pressure on
the structure, personnel and management of the Group. This pressure, and the
additional challenge of availability of appropriately skilled labour, mainly in
Namibia, will require the Board to consolidate its position in the coming year,
once more strengthening the pillars which brought us success. It will also
require further attention to risk mitigation on our financial position. The
Board will however, endeavour to explore those opportunities which exist for
growth, but this will be done, for now, within the capabilities of the Group\'s
structure.
Taking cognizance of the state of the two different economies in which we
operate, reduced growth of disposable income, and potential stock shortages in
the motor segment, we believe that the retail segments will be hard pressed to
maintain their past performance.
We are however more confident as our Insurance and Finance segment is reaching
its targets and maintaining steady growth. Any current planning is however
subject to unpredictable influences, from which the respective economic
environments in which Nictus operates, cannot be excluded. For this reason this
Group will have to remain dynamic in its decision making.
The prospects for economic growth of Namibia are promising and the Group expects
to benefit from this factor.
DIRECTORATE
To proceed with our succession planning within the Board, the following steps
were taken:
- Mr. Wilmar Fourie was appointed on 1 April 2010 as an Executive Financial
Director to the Holding Company\'s Board. Wilmar is a Chartered Accountant
and has been part of the executive management of the Group for the past 3
years. He will make a valuable contribution in fulfilling this responsible
position.
=- the Board has finalised the discussions with a candidate for the
appointment of a further independent non executive director, which was
effective from the 15th of June 2010.
This is being done to further strengthen and enlarge the experience of the Board
and to comply with the King 3 requirements and the proposed new company law.
Both individuals are welcomed to the Board, and we look forward to their
valuable contributions.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
This report complies with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Namibian Stock
Exchange requirements and reflects the various International Financial Reporting
Standards. The Board also remains committed to all aspects of Corporate
Governance and to manage the Group in a transparent and accountable manner.
DIVIDEND
The sustained performance of the Group as well as the strengthening of its
statement of financial position has enabled the board to maintain its dividend
policy of three times cover.
APPRECIATION
I am privileged to serve on the Board of such a committed team, which remains
focused on our Vision and Mission, and has a culture of delivering. I wish to
thank, with deep appreciation, my fellow board members for their continued
support as well as all our loyal employees, managers and all stakeholders for
their co-operation and efforts in building a growing Nictus.
What we again achieved this year and what we plan for the coming year is
eventually dependent on the Grace of God Almighty.
JL Olivier
Chairman: Nictus Group
GROUP CHIEF EXECUTIVE\'S REPORT
Overview
It is with gratitude that I can report that the Group is successfully weathering
global economic uncertainty.
Based on forecasts from various markets, I am of the opinion that the recovery
of the global economy will however take longer than initially envisaged and that
a period of austerity is unavoidable. As a major role player in the Namibian
motor vehicle market, we are acutely aware of the difficulties that were caused
by the global meltdown.
However, we expect a faster recovery in the Namibian economy, as it was not as
severely affected as elsewhere. We believe that uranium exports will speedily
replace diamond exports, sustaining economic activity. We also foresee a similar
improvement in the South African economy, and are of the opinion that there will
be a period of sustainable growth ahead. The Euro remains a significant concern,
and we need to be cautious in expectation of gains against the currency going
forward. We are of the opinion that after the FIFA World Cup there will be a
sustainable growth in the economy.
Financial overview
The details of the exceptional results are reflected in the Chairman\'s Report
and Annual Financial Statements.
Segmental performance
We are satisfied with the performance of all the segments under the existing
circumstances.
Furniture segment
Turnover in the furniture segment increased satisfactorily by 22%.
Operating profit has not been maintained due to unforeseen costs in relocating
the Windhoek furniture branch. We expect sustainable growth in turnover and
operating profit for the coming year in this segment.
Motor segment
Turnover in the motor segment dropped by 3%. Although the General Motors issue
appears to be resolved, we are experiencing inventory shortages on all newly
launched products, which will directly affect the bottom line profit.
Operating profit decreased by 32% due to lower throughput during the year.
We expect marginally better performance in this segment for the coming year.
Insurance and finance segment
Our insurance segment once again performed well, with an increase of 31% in
premium income. The South African subsidiary is building momentum. We were able
to broaden our customer base in South Africa and Namibia. Lower interest rates
impacted negatively in this segment and the financing division.
We expect to maintain growth in this segment during the coming year.
Growth strategy
Strategically our objectives remain unchanged, and the Group will strive to
increase sales from its profit centres. The Group is driving customer
acquisition and retention, and will maintain the quality of all debtors\' books.
Product sourcing will be expanded as we aim to maximise this competitive
advantage. Organic growth has always been our preferred strategy.
We expect considerable consolidation in our industries within the Group due to
the contraction of the global economy.
Human capital
Focus on human resource management is paying off for the Group. Management
monitors the development of human capital in the Group on an ongoing basis.
Competition for skilled and experienced people is fierce in the current
environment. The Group has a policy of preserving its human capital and
therefore this must be matched by prudence in allocation for remuneration.
Outlook
Trading conditions are expected to remain tough, while external factors such as
oil prices and food inflation affect our target markets. We however have an
experienced management team that has successfully weathered the global crisis.
Brand loyalty plays an increasing role in tough times, and the Group has a
portfolio of well established brands with a loyal customer base.
Appreciation
I would like to express my gratitude to the dedication and contribution of our
management and staff in achieving the excellent results. I would like to thank
our suppliers and manufacturers, our business partners, the investment and
financial community and the media for their support. We are committed to serving
our customers and thank them for the loyalty they continue to show towards our
brands.
N.C. Tromp
Group Chief Executive
DECLARATION OF ORDINARY DIVIDEND
The board has declared a final dividend of 6.25 cents per share to ordinary
shareholders of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2010.
The salient dates of this dividend are:
Last day to trade \"cum\" the dividend Friday, 16 July 2010
Shares commence trading \"ex\" the dividend from the
commencement of business on Monday, 19 July 2010
Record date Friday, 23 July 2010
Payment date Monday, 26 July 2010
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday 19
July 2010 and Friday 23 July 2010 both days inclusive.
Shareholders are furthermore advised that a 10% non-resident shareholder\'s tax
on the declared dividend will be applicable to all shareholders with addresses
outside of Namibia.
By order of the board
ANNUAL REPORT AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
As the annual report for the year ended 31 March 2010 (\"the annual report\") was
posted to shareholders within 3 months of Nictus\'s year end, this announcement
is not required to appear in the press and will not be sent to shareholders.
The annual report contains a notice convening the annual general meeting of
Nictus shareholders for the year ended 31 March 2010 (\"the AGM\"). The AGM will
be held in the boardroom at the Nictus Building, corner of Pretoria and Dover
Street, Randburg, Gauteng on Monday 23rd of August 2010 at 15h00.
J L Olivier
Chairman
Johannesburg
30-Jun-10
Sponsor - By: NICTUS LIMITED | Investec - [1 July 2010] | 30-Jun-10
As part of the dual listed company (\'DLC\') structure, Investec plc and Investec
Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters
which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules
of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \'UKLA\') and/or the JSE Listing
Requirements.
Accordingly, we advise of the following in conformity with the UKLA\'s Disclosure
and Transparency Rule 5.6.1:
INVESTEC PLC - VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL
As at 29 June 2010, Investec plc\'s issued capital consists of 511,590,589
ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each (\"the Ordinary Shares\"). Of these, no Ordinary
Shares are held exclusive of voting rights in treasury at the date of this
announcement and therefore the total number of voting rights in the company is
511,590,589.00
The figure of 511,590,589 Ordinary Shares may be used by shareholders as the
denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are
required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Investec
plc under the UKLA\'s Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
For further information, please contact:
Mr. David Miller
Investec plc
Company Secretary
+ 44 (0)207 597 4000
Date: 30 June 2010
Notes:
1. Investec plc also has one Special Voting Share in issue to facilitate joint
voting by shareholders of Investec plc and Investec Limited on joint
electorate actions.
2. As at 29 June 2010, Investec Limited\'s issued capital consists of
269,874,780 ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each with voting rights. Investec
Limited holds 17,795,795 ordinary shares in Treasury.
3. The issued voting capital of Investec Limited is 252,078,985 ordinary
shares which may be exercised at General Meetings of Investec plc on the
basis of one vote per share.
Date: 30/06/2010 10:00:01 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.
As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited
notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are
required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and the
Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \"UKLA\") and/or the
JSE Listing Requirements.
Accordingly we advise of the following:
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS OF INVESTEC PLC AND INVESTEC LIMITED,
ISSUE OF THE ANNUAL REPORT AND NO CHANGE STATEMENT
I) The Annual General Meeting of Investec plc will be held at 11:00am (UK
time) on Thursday, 12 August 2010, at the registered office of Investec plc
at 2 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7QP. Pursuant to the Dual Listed
Companies structure, the parallel Annual General Meeting of Investec
Limited will be held at 12:00pm (SA time) on Thursday, 12 August 2010 at
the registered offices of Investec Limited at 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown,
Sandton.
II) The Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2010 and Notices of the
Annual General Meeting of Investec plc and Investec Limited have been
issued and posted to Investec shareholders today, 30 June 2010.
III) Shareholders are advised that there are no modifications to the results for
the year ended 31 March 2010 for Investec plc and Investec Limited, as
published on 20 May 2010.
Furthermore, in compliance with the Listing Rules of the UKLA, Investec plc has
today submitted the following documents to the UK Listing Authority:
- Annual Report 2010
- Notice of AGM 2010
- Proxy Form 2010
- Amended Articles of Association of Investec plc
These documents will shortly be available for inspection at the UK Listing
Authority\'s Document Viewing Facility, which is situated at:
Financial Services Authority
25 The North Colonnade
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HS
Tel no. + 44 (0)20 7676 1000
Shareholders should note Resolution No.35 will be proposed to amend Investec
plc\'s Articles of Association.
The reason for and effect of resolution no. 35 is to amend and replace the
existing Articles of Association of Investec plc with new Articles of
Association (the \"New Articles\"), primarily to take account of the
implementation of the last parts of the Companies Act 2006 and also account for
provisions enacted by the Companies (Shareholders\' Rights) Regulations 2009 (the
\"Shareholders\' Rights Regulations\"). The amendments are as follows:
- Article 3: Amount of share capital
The current Article 3 states the total amount of the authorised share
capital of Investec plc for the purposes of the Companies Act 1985. As the
concept of \"authorised share capital\" has been abolished following
implementation of the Companies Act 2006, this provision has been removed
in the New Articles.
- Article 11: Rights attaching to shares on issue
The current Article 11 provides for the terms on which shares in Investec
plc may be issued. Technical amendments have been made to this Article to
clarify the circumstances in which the Directors may determine the rights
attaching to such shares.
- Article 12: Directors\' power to allot
The current Article 12 has been updated so that the pertinent authorities
are defined under the correct section numbers of the Companies Act 2006 in
the New Articles and are consistent with the relevant Companies Act 2006
provisions.
- Article 40: Closure of Register
The current Article 40 permits the directors to close the Register of
Members and suspend the registration of transfers. This power has been
removed in the New Articles.
- Article 53: Lack of quorum
Under the Companies Act 2006, as amended by the Shareholders\' Rights
Regulations, general meetings adjourned for lack of quorum must be held at
least 10 days after the original meeting. The New Articles have been
amended to reflect this requirement.
- Article 65: Chairman\'s casting vote
The New Articles remove the provision giving the chairman a casting vote in
the event of an equality of votes as this is no longer permitted under the
Companies Act 2006.
Enquiries:
David Miller Benita Coetsee
Company Secretary Company Secretary
Investec plc Investec Limited
+44 (0)207 597 4541 +27 11 286 7957
Date: 30 June 2010
Date: 30/06/2010 10:01:01 Produced by the JSE SENS Department.
(jointly \"Investec\")
As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited
notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are
required to be disclosed under the Disclosure, Transparency and Listing Rules of
the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \"UKLA\") and/or the JSE Listing
Requirements.
Accordingly, we advise of the following:
TR-1: NOTIFICATION OF MAJOR INTEREST IN SHARESi
1. Identity of the issuer or the INVESTEC PLC ORD GBP0.0002
underlying issuer of existing shares ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50
to which voting rights are attached:
ii
2 Reason for the notification (please tick the appropriate box or
boxes):
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
An acquisition or disposal of qualifying financial instruments
which may result in the acquisition of shares already issued to
which voting rights are attached
An acquisition or disposal of instruments with similar economic
effect to qualifying financial instruments
An event changing the breakdown of voting rights
Other (please Confirmation of current position X
specify):
3. Full name of person(s) subject Prudential plc group of companies
to the notification obligation:
iii
4. Full name of shareholder(s) STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA
(if different from 3.):iv PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM(UK) PPL AC
PRUCLT HSBC GIS NOM(UK) PAC AC
5. Date of the transaction and
date on which the threshold is
crossed or reached: v
6. Date on which issuer notified: 30 June 2010
7. Threshold(s) that is/are 3%
crossed or reached: vi, vii
8. Notified details:
A: Voting rights attached to shares viii, ix
Class/type Situation Resulting situation after the triggering
of shares previous to the transaction
if possible triggering
using the transaction
ISIN CODE
Number Number Number Number of voting % of voting
of of of rights rights x
Shares Voting shares
Rights
Direct Direct Indirec Direct Indirec
xi t xii t
Ordinary
GBP0.0002
16,145, 16,145, 16,145, 3.15%
991 991 991 16,145,9
91
GB00B17BBQ50
B: Qualifying Financial Instruments
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Type of Expirat Exercise/ Number of voting % of voting
financial ion Conversion rights that may be rights
instrument date Period xiv acquired if the
xiii instrument is
exercised/
converted.
C: Financial Instruments with similar economic effect to Qualifying
Financial Instruments xv, xvi
Resulting situation after the triggering transaction
Type of Exerci Expira Exercis Number of voting % of voting
financial se tion e/ rights instrument rights xix,
instrument price date Convers refers to xx
xvii ion
period
xviii
Nomina Delta
l
Total (A+B+C)
Number of voting rights Percentage of voting rights
16,145,991 3.15%
9. Chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights
and/or the financial instruments are effectively held, if applicable:
xxi
Prudential plc (parent Company)
Proxy Voting:
10. Name of the proxy holder: N/A
11. Number of voting rights proxy holder N/A
will cease to hold:
12. Date on which proxy holder will cease to N/A
hold voting rights:
13. Additional information:
14. Contact name: Dipesh Varsani / Mark Thomas M&G
Investment Management Limited
15. Contact telephone number: 020 7548 3261 / 020 7548 3266
30-Jun-10 - By: Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited | - [15 April 2009] | FURTHER CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Unitholders are referred to the announcements dated 4 December 2008, 15 January
2009 and 3 March 2009 and are advised that the company is still in negotiations
which, if successfully concluded, may have an effect on the price of the
company\'s linked units.
Accordingly, unitholders are advised to continue to exercise caution when
dealing in the company\'s linked units until a further announcement is made.
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