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EOH HOLDINGS LIMITED - Reviewed Condensed Consolidated Results for the year ended 31 July 2016

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Reviewed Condensed Consolidated Results for the year ended 31 July 2016

EOH Holdings Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 1998/014669/06
JSE share code: EOH
ISIN code: ZAE000071072

2016
REVIEWED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
for the year ended 31 July 2016

Revenue                 Up        31% to R12 762 million
Operating profit        Up        37% to R1 437 million
Profit for the period   Up        34% to R930 million
EPS                     Up        25% to 704 cents
HEPS                    Up        25% to 719 cents
Cash                    Up        17% to R1 949 million
Dividends               Up        23% to 185 cents

About EOH
EOH is the largest technology services provider in South Africa.
EOH has been listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ('JSE') since 1998 and has consistently delivered strong financial results. EOH is committed to
transformation and has the highest BBBEE rating of its peers.

EOH has a wide range of IT services, software, IT infrastructure, Industrial Technologies and Outsourcing ('BPO') solutions. EOH's 11 500 staff members
deliver these services to over 5 000 large enterprise customers across all major industries. EOH has over 134 points of presence nationally and has a
growing international footprint, with operations in over 50 countries outside of South Africa. EOH remains entrepreneurial despite its size, has a strong
brand and continues to develop new products and services and expand into new territories.

EOH's purpose
To provide the technology, knowledge, skills and organisational ability critical to the development and growth of the markets it serves.

EOH's philosophy

Best People
To attract, develop and retain the best people led by great leaders

Partner for Life
To nurture lifelong partnerships with our customers and business partners

Right 1st Time
To ensure professional planning and execution in all that we do

Sustainable Transformation
To transform and celebrate diversity

Lead and Grow
Strive to be number one in every domain that we operate in whilst remaining entrepreneurial

Operating model
EOH's operating model is two dimensional, focused on key business areas (lines of business) and industry verticals. EOH offers solutions across the
spectrum through a simple 'Design, Build and Operate' approach and is able to offer its customers tailored, flexible and robust solutions through its
industry specialisation.

EOH's consulting capability extends beyond the traditional consulting services and focuses on industry specific solutions. With its insight into future
business trends and business drivers, together with the enabling technology and know-how needed to support them, EOH has the skills and the ability to
deliver end-to-end knowledge services.

By providing technology agnostic business advice, EOH's consultants are able to deliver practical, actionable and tangible business solutions from concept
and design, through to the implementation and management of these solutions.

Commentary
Business performance
During the year ended 31 July 2016, revenue increased by 31% to R12 762 million and profit before tax increased by 39% to R1 324 million, when compared
with the comparative period. The growth is attributable to a combination of strong organic growth and recent acquisitions. Organic growth contributed 59%
of revenue growth. Headline earnings per share ('HEPS') and earnings per share ('EPS') increased by 25% with cash and cash equivalents increasing to R1 949
million at 31 July 2016.

All divisions contributed to EOH's growth. Revenue from services totals R9 815 million and accounts for 77% of EOH's total revenue.

EOH remains a strong and proudly South African company with sales in South Africa accounting for 86% of its total revenue. Revenue from outside of South
Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, and the Middle East accounts for about 10% of total revenue with the remaining derived from other countries.

Businesses joining EOH
During the period under review, EOH continued its strategy to consolidate and complement its existing services with strategic acquisitions. EOH focused on
growing its local business offerings and expanding into the rest of Africa and the Middle East.

EOH's international expansion continues through a 'partnering and joint venture' model by acquiring an initial interest of 50% in the companies that it
acquires. This de-risks EOH's entry into these regions, whilst it establishes a footprint and gains a better understanding of doing business in these
regions.

During the year, two significant businesses joined the EOH family. The GCT group of companies, which focuses on utility management via smart metering
solutions and analytical, forensic and investigative software solutions for the security sector and Mehleketo, which focuses on rail technology. Details of
these transactions were included in the results for the six months ended 31 January 2016.

EOH acquired several smaller strategic businesses to enhance its industrial technologies capability, augment its BPO businesses and bolster its IT services
and infrastructure businesses.

Transformation and social responsibility
Transformation is part of EOH's business strategy and is a key philosophy and business objective of EOH. EOH is certified as a Large Enterprise Level 2
Contributor and has the highest rating of its peers with BBBEE Procurement Recognition of 156% (as a Value Adding Vendor). 55% of EOH's staff and 64% of
its board members are black. EOH's current black shareholding is 48%.

Enterprise development
EOH has several enterprise development ('ED') initiatives aimed at developing black-owned companies by providing both financial and non-financial support.

Corporate Social Investment
EOH understands that youth development is paramount to a prosperous South Africa. To this end, EOH's Corporate Social Investment ('CSI') programme
includes:

- Financial support for the Maths Centre which focuses on teaching mathematics, science, technology and entrepreneurship. The centre's primary objective is
  to equip teachers, learners and parents with learning materials and programmes to improve their competency in these subjects.

- EOH provides support to the child and youth development programmes of Afrika Tikkun with the objective of providing a future for children living in
  townships.

In the health field, EOH and the South African Business Coalition on Health and AIDS (SABCOHA) partnered to make a difference in the lives of thousands of
South Africans through comprehensive health screening and intervention programmes.

The EOH Youth Job Creation Initiative
EOH believes that business has the responsibility to help solve the problem of unemployment. In 2012, EOH launched its 'EOH Youth Job Creation Initiative'
with the aim of working with business partners, customers and the Government to stimulate job creation. So far, more than 10 000 jobs have been created
country wide and together with its partners.

As part of this programme, EOH launched its Internal Learnership Programme. To date more than 2 000 interns have participated in these programmes and more
than 70% of these learners have been permanently employed by EOH. Another 700 learners are participating in the 2016 programme and we expect the number of
participants to increase in the future.

In partnership with the radio station, 702, EOH is challenging all CEO's and government organisations to take at least 3% of their current staff complement
as interns and learners each year. Through this and other initiatives, we are aiming to create 100 000 jobs by 2020.

Future plans
EOH is able to provide end-to-end solutions across industry verticals and has the widest offerings in the industry. Driven by our design, build and operate
approach, EOH will continue to develop new solutions, new lines of business, enhance its industry-specific businesses and expand its service offerings into
new territories.

EOH is a Pan-African company and will continue to expand in Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa and the Middle East.

EOH sees its involvement in the public sector as both a business opportunity and as a responsibility. EOH intends to further increase its involvement in
all tiers of government to improve public sector service delivery.

EOH continues to develop and acquire strategic industry specific niche IP/software solutions. EOH intends to intensify its efforts to distribute its
products internationally.

EOH is committed to further advancing its transformation efforts through increased black ownership, enterprise development and increasing its spend on
skills development.

EOH has exciting opportunities in South Africa and internationally and is recognised for the quality of its people and its strong delivery capability. By
continually driving its philosophy of recruiting and retaining the best people and its 'Right 1st Time' quality initiatives, EOH expects to maintain and in
time, to increase its operating margins. EOH has the people, the scale, the offerings, the financial resources, the agility and the know-how to continue to
grow aggressively.

Stated capital
During the period under review, 4 938 996 shares were issued as a result of businesses joining the group (initial payments and profit warrant payments) and
1 282 097 shares were issued in terms of the Groups' share incentive schemes.

Subsequent events and capital commitments
There have been no significant events and no significant capital expenditure authorised since 31 July 2016.

Directorate
At the AGM held on 19 February 2016, the directors who were eligible for re-election, being Sandile Zungu, Tshilidzi Marwala and Danny Mackay were re-
elected. Rob Sporen, Tshilidzi Marwala and Lucky Khumalo were elected to the Audit Committee until the next AGM. Tebogo Skwambane resigned as a director
with effect from 19 February 2016 and Audrey Mothupi was appointed on 27 July 2016. Thoko Mnyango resigned on 27 July 2016 to pursue her own personal
interests. There have been no other changes to the Board.

Dividend declaration
Notice is hereby given that a gross dividend of 185 cents (2015: 150 cents) per ordinary share ('the dividend') has been declared in respect of the year
ended 31 July 2016 and is payable to shareholders recorded in the books at the close of business on Friday, 4 November 2016. Shareholders are advised that
the last day to trade cum-dividend will be Tuesday, 1 November 2016. The shares will trade ex-dividend as from Wednesday, 2 November 2016. Payment will be
made on Monday, 7 November 2016. Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised during the period Wednesday, 2 November 2016 to Friday, 4
November 2016, both days inclusive.

- The dividend should be treated as an income payment and is being paid out of income reserves.
- The local dividend tax rate is 15%.
- The gross local dividend is 185 cents per share for shareholders exempt from paying Dividend Tax.
- The net local dividend amount is 157.25 cents per share for shareholders liable to pay Dividend Tax.
- EOH's tax reference number is 9248321847.
- There are 140 751 613 ordinary shares in issue.

Appreciation
We are very proud of our achievements over many years and would like to thank our people and their families, our customers, partners, vendors and the
investment community for their support and significant contribution to EOH's success.

Asher Bohbot
Chief executive officer
12 September 2016

Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
as at 31 July 2016


Figures in Rand thousand                                          Reviewed          Audited
                                                           at 31 July 2016  at 31 July 2015
Assets
Non-current assets                                               6 790 469        4 009 826
Property, plant and equipment                                      492 221          412 159
Goodwill and intangible assets                                   5 144 242        2 989 582
Equity-accounted investments                                       626 085          351 852
Other financial assets                                             162 038           18 437
Deferred taxation                                                  162 110          107 337
Finance lease receivables                                          203 773          130 459
Current assets                                                   6 398 152        4 362 881
Inventory                                                          468 392          195 665
Other financial assets                                             207 212           61 467
Current taxation receivable                                         21 694           47 955
Finance lease receivables                                           87 122           86 955
Trade and other receivables                                      3 664 333        2 307 021
Cash and cash equivalents                                        1 949 399        1 663 818

Total assets                                                    13 188 621        8 372 707
Equity and liabilities
Equity                                                           6 585 845        4 508 624
Equity attributable to the owners of EOH Holdings Limited        6 576 167        4 499 952
Non-controlling interest                                             9 678            8 672
Non-current liabilities                                          2 819 198        1 227 417
Other financial liabilities                                      2 451 968        1 068 477
Finance lease payables                                              26 366           21 010
Deferred taxation                                                  340 864          137 930
Current liabilities                                              3 783 578        2 636 666
Other financial liabilities                                      1 163 713          869 485
Current taxation payable                                           119 210           57 344
Finance lease payables                                              25 406           20 915
Trade and other payables                                         1 876 472        1 424 414
Deferred income                                                    598 777          264 508

Total liabilities                                                6 602 776        3 864 083
Total equity and liabilities                                    13 188 621        8 372 707

Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss  and other comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 July 2016


Figures in Rand thousand                                          Reviewed             %       Audited
                                                              for the year        change  for the year
                                                                     ended                       ended
                                                              31 July 2016                31 July 2015
Revenue                                                         12 761 810            31     9 733 992
Cost of sales                                                   (8 656 183)                 (6 532 019)
Gross profit                                                     4 105 627                   3 201 973
Operating expenses                                              (2 343 285)                 (1 925 957)
Depreciation                                                      (106 539)                   (114 685)
Amortisation of intangible assets                                 (218 790)                   (114 726)
Operating profit before interest and impairments                 1 437 013                   1 046 605
Investment income                                                   49 379                      37 785
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets                       (20 514)                    (25 000)
Share of profits of equity-accounted investments                    72 510                      10 736
Finance costs                                                     (214 467)                   (118 799)
Profit before taxation                                           1 323 921            39       951 327
Taxation                                                          (393 554)                   (259 533)
Profit for the period                                              930 367            34       691 794
Other comprehensive income:
Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss
Exchange differences on translating foreign operations              35 955                      27 144
Total comprehensive income for the year                            966 322                     718 938
Profit attributable to:
Owners of EOH Holdings Limited                                     927 354                     690 692
Non-controlling interest                                             3 013                       1 102
                                                                   930 367                     691 794
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of EOH Holdings Limited                                     963 877                     717 342
Non-controlling interest                                             2 445                       1 596
                                                                   966 322                     718 938
Earnings per share
Earnings per share (cents)                                             704            25           561
Diluted earnings per share (cents)                                     668            25           534

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
for the year ended 31 July 2016


Figures in Rand thousand                                            Stated     Shares to      Reserves   Retained         Non-      Total
                                                                   capital     be issued                 earnings  controlling     equity
                                                                              to vendors                              interest
Audited balance at 1 August 2014                                   627 006       371 066       349 106  1 270 985       10 647  2 628 810
Total comprehensive income for the year                                                         26 650    690 692        1 596    718 938
Issue of shares                                                    964 689                                                        964 689
Non-controlling interest arising on business combination                                                                   865        865
Non-controlling interest acquired                                                                          (7 684)      (4 436)   (12 120)
Movement in treasury shares                                        (58 532)                     71 701                             13 169
Remaining shares to be issued                                                    292 395                                          292 395
Share-based payments                                                                            42 848                             42 848
Dividends                                                                                                (140 970)               (140 970)
Audited balance at 31 July 2015                                  1 533 163       663 461       490 305  1 813 023        8 672  4 508 624
Total comprehensive income for the year                                                         36 523    927 354        2 445    966 322
Issue of shares                                                    894 015                                                        894 015
Non-controlling interest acquired                                                                          (1 062)      (1 439)    (2 501)
Movement in treasury shares                                       (163 871)                     20 290                           (143 581)
Shares issued to vendors                                                        (554 537)                                        (554 537)
Remaining shares to be issued to  vendors                                      1 055 946                                        1 055 946
Share-based payments                                                                            55 897                             55 897
Dividends                                                                                                (194 340)               (194 340)
Reviewed balance at 31 July 2016                                 2 263 307     1 164 870       603 015  2 544 975        9 678  6 585 845

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2016


Figures in Rand thousand                                          Reviewed       Audited
                                                              for the year  for the year
                                                                     ended         ended
                                                              31 July 2016  31 July 2015
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations                                     961 275       908 567
Investment income                                                   49 269        37 571
Finance costs                                                     (210 776)     (117 549)
Taxation paid                                                     (401 465)     (301 143)
Net cash inflow from operating activities                          398 303       527 446
Net cash (outflow) from investing activities                      (462 192)     (326 865)
Net cash inflow from financing activities                          361 310       398 093
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                          297 421       598 674
Foreign currency translation                                       (11 840)          622
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year           1 663 818     1 064 522
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year                 1 949 399     1 663 818

Performance of segments
for the year ended 31 July 2016

The reportable segments of the Group have been identified based on the nature of the business activities. The  reportable segments have been modified from
previous years to reflect the major solution clusters in the Group. In previous years the segments were Services, Software and Infrastructure products.
Segment results that are reported to the Group CEO include items directly attributable to a segment as well as those that can be allocated on a reasonable
basis. Segmental operating profit before taxation includes revenue and expenses directly relating to a business segment.

Figures in Rand thousand      Reviewed       %       Audited
                          for the year  change  for the year
                                 ended                 ended
                          31 July 2016          31 July 2015
Revenue
IT services                  4 309 821      26     3 425 159
Software                     2 023 100      39     1 451 899
IT infrastructure              923 620       7       866 495
Industrial technologies      2 845 302      37     2 077 384
BPO/Outsourcing              2 659 967      39     1 913 055
Total                       12 761 810      31     9 733 992

Profit before taxation
IT services                    452 190      32       343 521
Software                       341 433      51       226 302
IT infrastructure               36 692       5        34 984
Industrial technologies        305 869      36       225 545
BPO/Outsourcing                187 737      55       120 975
Total                        1 323 921      39       951 327

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 31 July 2016

Reporting entity
EOH Holdings Limited ('the company') is a holding company domiciled in South Africa, that is listed on the JSE Limited under the category Technology:
Software and Computer Services. The condensed consolidated financial statements of the company comprise the company and its subsidiaries (together referred
to as 'the Group' or 'EOH') and the Group's investments in associates and joint ventures.

Statement of compliance
These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement criteria of International Financial
Reporting Standards ('IFRS') and the presentation and disclosure requirements of IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides
as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the JSE Listings
Requirements and the Companies Act of South Africa.

Basis of preparation
The accounting policies applied in the presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those applied for the year ended
31 July 2015, except for new standards that became effective for the Group's financial period beginning 1 August 2015.
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis under the supervision of John King CA(SA), Group Financial
Director.

Changes in accounting policies
The Group has adopted all the new, revised and amended accounting standards which were effective for the Group from 1 August 2015, none of which had a
material impact on the Group results.

Review opinion
The condensed consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 July 2016 have been reviewed by the Group auditors, Mazars (Gauteng) Inc., and their
unmodified review report is available for inspection at the registered office of EOH.

The auditor's report does not necessarily report on all of the information contained in these financial results. Shareholders may obtain further
information regarding the nature of the auditor's engagement as per inspection of the report available at the registered office of EOH.

Earnings per share and headline earnings per share
for the year ended 31 July 2016
                                                                                                  Reviewed       %       Audited
                                                                                              for the year  change  for the year
                                                                                                     ended                 ended
                                                                                              31 July 2016          31 July 2015
Earnings per share (cents)
Earnings per share                                                                                     704      25           561
Diluted earnings per share                                                                             668      25           534
Headline earnings per share                                                                            719      25           575
Diluted headline earnings per share                                                                    682      24           548
Headline earnings reconciliation (R'000)
Profit attributable to owners of EOH Holdings Limited                                              927 354               690 692
Adjusted for:
After tax loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                            663                 1 557
After tax loss on deregistration of foreign operation                                                  897                     -
After tax impairment of intangible assets                                                           18 321                25 000
After tax gain on bargain purchase                                                                       -                (9 474)
Headline earnings                                                                                  947 235               707 775
Ordinary shares (000's)
Total number of shares in issue                                                                    140 752               132 039
Weighted average number of shares in issue                                                         131 754               123 031
Weighted average diluted number of shares in issue                                                 138 850               129 271
Other ratios
Profit before taxation (excluding share of profits from equity-accounted investments) margin          9,8%                  9,7%
Operating profit margin                                                                              11,3%                 10,8%
Gross profit margin                                                                                  32,2%                 32,9%
Return on equity                                                                                    17,1 %                 19,9%

Financial instruments
as at 31 July 2016
The following table summarises the carrying amount of financial instruments recorded at 31 July 2016:

Figures in Rand thousand                  Reviewed          Audited
                                   at 31 July 2016  at 31 July 2015
Financial assets
Loans and receivables
Other financial assets                     203 721           79 904
Finance lease receivables                  290 895          217 414
Trade and other receivables              3 421 103        2 200 077
Cash and cash equivalents                1 949 399        1 663 818
Fair value through profit or loss
Other financial assets                     165 529                -
                                         6 030 647        4 161 213
Financial liabilities
Measured at amortised cost
Other financial liabilities              2 330 918        1 166 953
Finance lease payables                      51 773           41 925
Trade and other payables                 1 312 538          993 398
Fair value through profit or loss
Vendors for acquisition                  1 284 763          771 009
                                         4 979 992        2 973 285

The Group does not have any financial instruments that are subject to offsetting.

Fair value through profit or loss
Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, are classified as level 1 (in terms of the hierarchy) as the valuation techniques used are
based on observable market data.

Financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss, are classified as level 3 (in terms of the hierarchy) as the valuation techniques used
are not based on observable market data.

There have been no transfers between levels during the period under review.

Other financial assets
Figures in Rand thousand                     Reviewed          Audited
                                      at 31 July 2016  at 31 July 2015
Other financial assets
Reconciliation of movement:
Balance at the beginning of the year                -                -
Raised through business combinations          152 030                -
Addition                                        6 000                -
Net changes in fair value                       7 499                -
Balance at the end of the year                165 529                -

Other financial assets relate to investments acquired as part of a business combination. The fair value of the investments is determined by reference to
the performance of indices in the active market.

Vendors for acquisition
The vendors for acquisition figure relates to the contingent consideration in respect of business combinations where profit warranties are applicable. The
profit warranties allow for a defined agreed adjusted value to the consideration payable in the event that the warranted profit after tax is not achieved,
or in the event that it is exceeded. The fair value of the contingent arrangement is initially estimated by applying the income approach assuming that the
relevant profit warrant will be achieved. Subsequent measurement uses the income approach to calculate the present value of the expected settlement payment
using the latest approved budgeted results and reasonable growth rates for the remainder of the relevant warranty periods taking into account any specific
circumstances. Profit warrant periods normally extend over a 24 month period.

Upwardly revised performance expectations would result in an increase in the related liability limited to the terms of the applicable warranty agreement.
Unobservable inputs include budgeted results based on historical margins and revenue growth rates achieved by the various segments. Changing such inputs to
reflect reasonably possible alternative assumptions does not significantly change the fair value of the vendors for acquisition liability.

EOH has an established control framework with respect to the measurement of fair values. This includes a valuation team that reports directly to the Group
Financial Director who oversees all significant fair value measurements.

Figures in Rand thousand                                       Reviewed          Audited
                                                        at 31 July 2016  at 31 July 2015
Vendors for acquisition
Reconciliation of movement
Balance at the beginning of the period                          771 009          440 568
Raised through business combinations                            805 676          403 923
Raised as investments in joint ventures and associates          143 239          119 160
Foreign exchange effects                                         27 640           11 234
Net changes in fair value                                        35 619           13 670
Cash paid to vendors                                           (498 420)        (217 546)
Balance at the end of the year                                1 284 763          771 009

Acquisition of businesses
during the year to 31 July 2016
Figures in Rand thousand                                           2016
Fair value of assets and liabilities acquired
Property, plant and equipment                                    64 693
Intangible assets                                               675 553
Other financial assets                                          204 322
Inventory                                                       164 113
Trade and other receivables*                                    349 323
Cash and cash equivalents                                       253 825
Other financial liabilities                                    (245 915)
Finance lease payables                                           (9 315)
Net deferred taxation liabilities                              (185 305)
Net current taxation payables                                   (45 789)
Trade and other payables                                       (286 584)
Deferred income                                                (258 420)
Net assets acquired                                             680 501
Amount capitalised                                              680 501
Goodwill                                                      1 488 899
Purchase price                                                2 169 400
Cash consideration paid                                        (325 047)
Less cash and cash equivalents acquired                         253 825
Net cash (outflow) on acquisition                               (71 222)
Consideration payable
Cash paid                                                      (325 047)
Shares issued                                                  (272 830)
Cash to be paid                                                (761 356)
Shares to be issued                                            (810 167)
Total consideration                                          (2 169 400)

* The gross contractual value of trade and other receivables for all acquisitions was R351 million.


Figures in Rand thousand                                       2016
Contribution to trading results for the year
Revenue                                                   1 241 404
Profit before taxation                                      152 948*
Adjusted as if acquired with effect from 1 August 2015
Revenue                                                   2 261 441
Profit before taxation                                      266 361*
Acquisition related costs                                    22 000
(included in operating expenses in the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income)

* Shown after the effect of amortisation on identifiable assets of R85 million.

The results of operations for all acquisitions have been accounted from the effective date of the business combination. In determining the purchase
consideration paid, the profit history of the relevant business and its growth prospects in the EOH group are considered. The fair value of shares issued
as part of the purchase price was determined based on the share price at the effective date. The accounting of these subsidiaries and businesses is based
on best estimates and provisional fair values. The Group has not yet completed its assessment of the fair value of all identifiable assets, liabilities
and/or contingent liabilities. The fair values will be accurately determined within twelve months from the date of acquisition. Goodwill relates mainly to
future profits of these businesses and the anticipated synergies to be derived as a result of joining EOH. Additional funds have been obtained to finance
acquisitions.

During the year under review, the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Grid Control Technologies Proprietary Limited, Forensic Data Analysts
Proprietary Limited and Investigative Software Solutions Proprietary Limited ('GCT') and Mehleketo Resourcing Proprietary Limited ('Mehleketo'). The
revenue for these two companies was R298 million and R197 million respectively (R400 million and R207 million if acquired with effect from 1 August
2015). Their profit before taxation after considering amortisation of identifiable intangibles and other related group expenses was R34 million and R43
million respectively (R46 million and R45 million if acquired with effect 1 August 2015). Further details in respect of GCT and Mehleketo were disclosed in
the published interim results for the six months ended 31 January 2016.

In line with its strategy, EOH continued complementing its existing branches with strategic acquisitions and joint ventures in South Africa, Sub-Saharan
Africa, North Africa and the Middle East.

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Directorate
Non-executive
Sandile Zungu (Chairman)
Rob Sporen* (Lead Non-executive Director)
Lucky Khumalo
Danny Mackay
Tshilidzi Marwala
Thoko Mnyango (Resigned 27 July 2016)
Audrey Mothupi (Appointed 27 July 2016)
Tebogo Skwambane (Resigned 19 February 2016)
* (Dutch)

Executive
Asher Bohbot (Group Chief Executive Officer)
John King (Group Financial Director)
Pumeza Bam
Dion Ramoo
Jane Thomson

Group Company Secretary
Adri Els

Registered address
Block D, EOH Business Park
Osborne Lane, Bedfordview, 2007
PO Box 59, Bruma, 2026
Telephone:     +27 (0) 11 607 8100
E-mail:        info@eoh.co.za
Website:       www.eoh.co.za

Transfer secretaries
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
Registration number: 2004/003647/07
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107

Auditors
Mazars (Gauteng) Inc.
Registration number: 2000/026635/21
Erasmus Forum A, 434 Rigel Avenue South,  
Erasmusrand, Pretoria 0181

Sponsor
Merchantec Capital
Registration number: 2008/027362/07
2nd Floor, North Block, Hyde Park Corner Office Towers
Corner 6th Road and Jan Smuts Avenue, Hyde Park, 2196
PO Box 41480, Craighall, 2024







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