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Redefine results

Release Date: 30/09/2003 16:01
Code(s): RDF
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Redefine results Redefine Income Fund Limited (Registration No. 1999/018591/06) Share Code: RDF ISIN Code: ZAE000023503 ("Redefine") Redefine results Redefine announced a total interest distribution for its financial year ended 31 August 2003 of 29,75 cents per linked unit. For the quarter ended 31st August 2003, Redefine has declared a distribution of 6,5 cents per linked unit, which exceeded the forecast of 6,25 cents made after the May 2003 quarter reflected a decline to 6.25 cents per linked unit. Redefine expects to achieve its forecast of no less than 31 cents per linked unit for the financial year ending August 2004. While the total distribution for this financial year is below last year"s distribution of 37 cents per linked unit, Redefine reflected a positive net current asset position for this financial year compared to a net current liability position for the previous year. Redefine"s listed securities portfolio was valued at R1,31-billion at the close of the financial year having increased by R223-million as a result of net acquisitions of R129-million and an increase in market value of R84-million . Redefine"s operating profit for the year under review increased by 38% to R 292 million. Non-current assets reflected an increase of 29% to R 2,45 billion, with net asset value per linked unit rising to R 2.41 from R2.35 in 2002. Redefine has one of the highest liquidity levels in the sector with over 79% of Redefine"s free float units traded during the financial year. In addition Redefine became the first South African property company to receive a rating from Fitch Ratings which, based on Redefine"s superior ability to both service and repay debt, rated Redefine an impressive "A-minus". Aggressive leasing initiatives ensured that approximately 39 000m2 of vacant space was let during the year and approximately 24 800m2 of leases were renewed. Redefine now enjoys a lease expiry profile better than the sector average with more than 37% of leases expiring in 2008 and beyond. Redefine"s directly-owned portfolio is 94.3% let, representing a 3% reduction in vacancy over the past year. "Redefine"s responsible forward-looking focus, which involves actively seeking yield-enhancing acquisitions and growing the fund in both the listed and direct property sectors without compromising the quality of the portfolio or diluting existing shareholders" interest, forms a solid basis for increased future performance," said CEO Brian Azizollahoff. Redefine"s yield-enhancing purchase of the Cape Town foreshore Standard Bank building, which was approved in September 2003 by the Competitions Commission, is representative of the growth of Redefine"s directly-owned property portfolio by including A-grade properties with A-grade tenants. This R218-million deal will add value to the fund with a forward yield of 13.3%. Almost 90% of the Standard Bank building"s lettable area is occupied by blue- chip major tenants including Standard Bank, Telkom, P & O Nedloyd and Santam. "A clear investment strategy, positive outlook, responsible management and well- defined action plan positions Redefine to enjoy strong performance into the future with attractive forward yields, a high level of interest and better-than- ever liquidity," concluded Azizollahoff. Ends: For further information contact: Redefine Income Fund Brian Azizollahoff Tel: 011 283 0000 Marketing Concepts Sandy Davey Tel: 011 880 2213 Date: 30/09/2003 04:01:03 PM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department

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