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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. Johannesburg 14-Apr-09 JSE Sponsor - By: BJM Corporate Finance (Pty) Limited