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PSG/PGFP - PSG Group/PSG Financial - Reviewed results for the year ended 28

Release Date: 20/04/2009 15:39
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PSG/PGFP - PSG Group/PSG Financial - Reviewed results for the year ended 28 February 2009 PSG Group Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1970/008484/06 JSE share code: PSG ISIN code: ZAE000013017 PSG Financial Services Limited Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Registration number 1919/000478/06 JSE share code: PGFP ISIN code: ZAE000096079 Reviewed results for the year ended 28 February 2009 - Recurring headline earnings increased by 25,3% to 232,6 cents per share - Headline earnings decreased by 77,9% to 65,3 cents per share - Special dividend paid of 200 cents per share Condensed group income statement 28 Feb Change 29 Feb 2009 % 2008 Rm Rm
Income Sales from non-financial operations 1 316,8 Insurance income 54,0 15,6 Net fair value adjustments and income 78,3 573,8 on financial instruments Commission and other fee income 987,0 861,8 Other operating income 55,2 91,3 Total income 1 174,5 2 859,3 Expenses Insurance claims 43,2 7,0 Cost of sales of non-financial 1 181,6 operations Operating expenses 958,8 887,0 Total expenses 1 002,0 2 075,6
Net income from operating activities 172,5 (78,0) 783,7 Finance costs (93,2) (57,8) Share of profits of associated 233,0 235,6 companies Net income before taxation 312,3 (67,5) 961,5 Taxation (48,0) (151,9) Net income of the group 264,3 (67,4) 809,6
Attributable to: Minority interests 213,2 255,4 Zeder Investments 107,8 133,9 Perpetual preference shares 69,0 54,7 Other 36,4 66,8 Equity holders of the company 51,1 (90,8) 554,2 264,3 809,6 Attributable to equity holders of the 51,1 554,2 company Non-headline items (note 2) 58,8 (71,7) Headline earnings 109,9 (77,2) 482,5 Earnings per share (cents) - attributable 30,3 (91,1) 338,9 - headline ("HEPS") 65,3 (77,9) 295,1 - diluted attributable 30,2 (91,0) 334,4 - diluted headline 64,9 (77,7) 291,1 Dividend per share (cents) - interim 19,0 32,5 - final 38,0 80,0 - special 200,0 257,0 128,4 112,5 Number of shares (million) - in issue (net of treasury shares) 168,0 169,2 - weighted average 168,4 163,5 - diluted weighted average 169,3 165,7 Condensed group balance sheet 28 Feb Restated 2009 29 Feb Rm 2008 Rm
Assets Property, plant and equipment 32,9 26,5 Intangible assets 736,4 676,3 Investments in associated companies (note 3) 3 568,8 3 533,9 Clients` investments linked to investment contracts 7 717,0 7 535,7 (note 5) Other financial assets 898,9 1 592,2 Deferred income tax 28,6 13,8 Receivables 665,0 410,2 Cash and cash equivalents 479,1 417,5 Total assets 14 126,7 14 206,1
Equity Ordinary shareholders` equity 2 755,4 3 295,4 Minority interests 1 863,6 1 773,6 Total equity 4 619,0 5 069,0 Liabilities Insurance liabilities 30,8 1,7 Clients` funds under investment contracts (note 5) 7 717,0 7 535,7 Other financial liabilities 1 317,9 894,7 Deferred income tax 67,7 141,2 Payables and provisions 342,7 493,2 Current income tax liabilities 31,6 70,6 Total liabilities 9 507,7 9 137,1 Total equity and liabilities 14 126,7 14 206,1
Net asset value per share (cents) 1 640 1 948 Net tangible asset value per share (cents) 1 202 1 548 Condensed statement of changes in equity 28 Feb 29 Feb
2009 2008 Rm Rm Ordinary shareholders` equity at beginning of 3 295,4 2 373,0 period Shares issued 552,0 Net movement in treasury shares (38,1) (36,4) Movement in other reserves (5,1) 7,6 Net income for the period 51,1 554,2 Dividends paid (510,4) (155,0) Step acquisition of associated company Reversal of previous fair value gains on equity securities (162,8) Revaluation of assets and liabilities of associated company 125,3 Ordinary shareholders` equity at end of period 2 755,4 3 295,4
Minority interests 1 863,6 1 773,6 Beginning of period 1 773,6 1 574,5 Net income for the period 213,2 255,4 Dividends and capital distributions paid (179,7) (87,5) Capital (acquired from)/contributions by minority (16,1) 142,6 shareholders Acquisition/(disposal) of subsidiaries 65,6 (105,0) Transferred to liabilities (6,3) Other movements 7,0 (0,1) Total equity at end of period 4 619,0 5 069,0 Condensed group cash flow statement 28 Feb Restated 2009 29 Feb Rm 2008 Rm
Cash generated by operations (101,3) 252,2 Net change in financial instruments 291,4 (311,9) Net cash flow from operating activities 190,1 (59,7) Net cash flow from investment activities 31,7 (362,8) Net cash flow from financing activities (559,6) (335,4) Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (337,8) (757,9) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 126,6 884,5 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period* (211,2) 126,6 * Include: Bank overdrafts and CFD financing (915,4) (430,1) facilities of Clients` cash linked to investment contracts of 225,1 139,2 Notes 1. Basis of presentation and accounting policies The condensed financial statements have been prepared in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited. The accounting policies used in the preparation of the condensed financial statements are consistent with those used in the annual financial statements for the year ended 29 February 2008. 2. Non-headline items 28 Feb 29 Feb 2009 2008 Rm Rm After taxation and minorities Impairment of investment in associated company (28,7) Net (loss)/profit on sale/dilution of investment in (9,1) 46,6 subsidiaries Net (loss)/profit on sale/dilution of associated (9,3) 4,0 companies Negative goodwill on acquisition of subsidiaries 19,3 9,6 Impairment of available-for-sale asset (20,0) Impairment of intangible assets (incl. goodwill) (12,7) Impairment of shareholders` loans (4,2) Non-headline items of associated companies 6,8 10,9 Other investment activities (0,9) 0,6 (58,8) 71,7
3. Investments in associated companies Carrying value - listed 1 503,3 1 260,4 - unlisted 2 065,5 2 273,5 3 568,8 3 533,9 Market value of listed associates 1 163,5 1 397,9 Directors` valuation of unlisted associates 2 123,0 2 470,4 PSG has tested its investments in associated companies for impairment at year-end, and the directors are satisfied that its carrying value is fairly stated. 4. Commitments Operating lease commitments 61,0 17,6 5. Linked investment contracts PSG Group is not exposed to market movements in PSG FutureWealth`s clients` assets held under investment contracts, as any movement in the market price of the investment is linked to a corresponding adjustment to the liability. 6. Segment report Primary reporting segment The group is organised in three main business segments: - Private equity and corporate finance - Financial advice and fund management - Financing and banking The private equity and corporate finance segment consists of PSG`s investment business and corporate finance services. The financial advice and fund management segment consists of PSG Konsult and PSG Fund Management which mainly provide investment support and advice to third parties, and PSG FutureWealth, a pure linked life insurer focusing on investment business. The financing and banking segment consists of Capitec Bank Holdings and Adato Capital Group. Capitec is a retail bank that provides accessible and affordable banking facilities to clients and Adato is a niche financing business. Segment assets and liabilities include all assets and liabilities categories as listed in the balance sheet of the group. Total Segment Segment Segment revenue result assets liabilities Rm Rm Rm Rm For the year ended 28 February 2009 Private equity and corporate 118,8 4,8 3 314,4 523,2 finance Financial advice and fund 1 055,7 167,8 9 546,4 8 952,9 management Financing and banking* 1 265,9 1 174,5 172,6 14 126,7 9 476,1 *This segment`s equity accounted earnings amounted to R116,3 million for the year ended 28 February 2009. Total Segment Segment Segment Revenue result Assets Liabilities Rm Rm Rm Rm
For the year ended 29 February 2008 Private equity and corporate 1 944,7 552,5 3 418,7 305,0 finance Financial advice and fund 914,6 231,2 9 236,6 8 761,5 management Financing and banking* 1 550,8 2 859,3 783,7 14 206,1 9 066,5
*This segment`s equity accounted earnings amounted to R88,2 million for the year ended 29 February 2008. 7. Reclassification of prior year figures The prior year figures were reclassified as follows: - Margin accounts and collateral held relating to Contracts for Difference ("CFD`s") of R216,5 million, previously included in unlisted equity securities, have been reclassified as Receivables. - The composition of financial assets included in the at-acquisition balance sheet of PSG FutureWealth has been reclassified. The net impact of same was an increase in cash of R139,2 million and a corresponding reduction in other financial assets. The effect on the specific line items is reflected below: As Reclassification Reclassification Restated previously of PSG of CFD-related stated FutureWealth equity acquisition securities to
balance sheet receivables Rm Rm Rm Rm Balance sheet Assets Financial assets Equity securities 1 539,8 (68,6) (216,5) 1 254,7 Debt securities 1 297,1 283,1 1 580,2 Unit-linked investments 5 309,7 (408,1) 4 901,6 Investment in investment contracts 1 105,9 54,4 1 160,3 Receivables 193,7 216,5 410,2 Cash and cash 417,5 139,2 556,7 equivalents Cash flow statement Net cash flow from (502,0) 139,2 (362,8) Investing activities Net (897,1) 139,2 (757,9) (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash (12,6) 139,2 126,6 equivalents at end of year These reclassifications had no taxation impact or effect on the net income attributable to the equity holders of the group or earnings per share. 8. PSG Financial Services Limited The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of PSG Group Limited, except for the 6 079 738 preference shares which are listed on the JSE Limited (2008: 6 079 738). The separate condensed financial statements of the company are not presented as it is the only asset of PSG Group Limited. 9. Review by auditors The company`s external auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., have reviewed the condensed financial statements. A copy of their unqualified review opinion is available on request at the company`s registered office. Contribution to headline earnings Headline earnings Number Net asset value of shares
28 Feb 29 Feb 28 Feb 28 Feb 29 Feb 2009 2008 2009 2009 2008 Rm Rm m Rm Rm Recurring headline earnings 391,6 303,7 3 151,5 3 027,2 (before funding and STC) Capitec Bank 104,3 66,8 28,6 1 260,1 1 208,4 PSG Konsult 70,9 63,9 536,3 276,3 247,1 PSG Fund Management 17,4 24,0 64,6 56,0 Channel Life 7,0 1,5 146,5 Quince Capital 21,3 342,4 Adato Capital 4,6 5,8 Paladin Capital and other 65,3 63,1 406,6 372,3 private equity PSG FutureWealth 13,8 8,9 83,8 59,9 Petmin 5,2 51,1 141,8 Zeder Investments and agri 234,5 568,1 476,5 investments Equity accounted earnings, dividends and other income 64,9 40,0 Management fee earned by PSG after costs 8,9 5,9 PSG Corporate Services 344,4 118,1 Dividends from investments 13,2 7,2 BEE funding 24,8 30,8 Net operating costs (8,7) (29,7) Non-recurring headline (184,6) 267,3 542,3 1 107,7 earnings Marked-to-market profits/(losses) Paladin Capital (Thembeka) (77,9) 20,3 153,3 242,3 Zeder Investments and agri investments 6,7 49,8 93,7 74,5 Petmin (7,5) 134,3 199,7 Vox Telecom (36,5) 18,2 30,1 20,3 60,1 Other investments (51,5) 3,8 222,0 463,1 Interest rate swap (15,0) 23,2 2,9 17,9 Other STC (special dividend) (35,4) Quince Capital 7,4 Pioneer underwriting fee 2,8 Zeder performance fee 6,3 7,7 Channel Life non-recurring items (2,4) PSG SIT cancellation charge (3,4) BEE funding (early redemption premium) 10,0 PSG FutureWealth deferred tax credit 21,8 m Cubed Holdings 218,0 50,1 50,1 Funding costs (99,3) (69,1) (930,9) (836,8) Perpetual preference shares (61,1) (51,9) (561,0) (558,9) (net of interest on interest rate swap) Net interest after tax (38,2) (17,2) (369,9) (277,9) (borrowings and cash) STC 2,2 (19,4) (7,5) (2,7) Total 109,9 482,5 2 755,4 3 295,4 Statistics Change Recurring HEPS (cents) 232,6 185,7 25,3% Recurring HEPS after funding 174,9 131,6 32,9% and STC (cents) HEPS (cents) 65,3 295,1 (77,9%) Commentary Review of results The current economic climate has emphasised the importance of liquidity. Healthy cash flows and access to funding, both internal and external, remain crucial for the sustainable growth of our business. Management has consequently directed a lot of time and energy over the past year to ensure that PSG Group has adequate cash resources to fund attractive investment opportunities. Our funding resources were strengthened through, inter alia: - The receipt of R201,9 million in cash for the sale of Channel Life. - Terms have been finalised for the issue of a R200 million, 4-year preference share. - The issue of 3 million PSG Group shares to an institution at R14,40 per share for a total consideration of R43,2 million. All of the aforementioned transactions occurred after year-end. PSG Corporate Services, which acts as group treasurer, currently has approximately R550 million in cash and available facilities. Financials Recurring headline earnings (refer to Contribution to Headline Earnings table) remain the board`s predominant measure of PSG Group`s financial performance. The sustainable earnings from subsidiary and associated companies are included in recurring headline earnings, whereas marked-to-market movements and once-off items are disclosed as non-recurring headline earnings. Recurring headline earnings increased by 25,3% to 232,6 cents per share for the year ended 28 February 2009. Reportable headline earnings decreased by 77,9% to 65,3 cents per share, mainly as a result of marked-to-market losses following the general decline in global stock markets. In the past, the board has cautioned that the substantial profits that emanated from marked-to-market investments were not necessarily sustainable. The fair value accounting convention will continue to lead to volatile earnings. Corporate action - Effective 1 March 2008, PSG Konsult acquired the business of Multifund and Brosist for R50 million, of which R36,4 million related to intangibles and R12,4 million to goodwill. - The unwinding of Quince Capital and consequent establishment of Adato Capital, effective 13 June 2008, for a cash consideration of R115 million, which consisted of financial assets of R215 million, goodwill of R11 million, financial liabilities of R40 million and minority interest of R71 million. Due to difficult trading conditions, Adato Capital was downsized and R106,8 million cash returned to PSG in February 2009. - Following the unwinding of Quince Capital, PSG paid a special dividend of 200 cents per share, amounting to R379 million. - Zeder increased its interest in Kaap Agri and KWV Limited ("KWV") to 34,3% and 25,1% respectively. - Effective 1 January 2009, PSG`s 34,4% interest in Channel Life was sold to Sanlam at embedded value for a consideration of R131,6 million. In addition, PSG`s shareholder loans amounting to R66,8 million were repaid. Capitec Bank (34,5%) Capitec increased its headline earnings by 42% to R302 million amidst the global financial crisis which has had a significant impact on the banking industry. The value of loans granted increased by 22% to R6,3 billion and the number of loans by 12% to 3,5 million. As a sign of the times, arrears as a percentage of gross loans extended have deteriorated from 8,3% to 9,1%. The cost-to-income ratio was 54% (2008: 58%) and Capitec`s return on equity 27%. The bank remains in a financially sound position with R1,4 billion in equity and R3,5 billion in assets (excluding cash). The risk-weighted capital ratio is 43%. Liquidity remains a high priority and at year-end all savings deposits could have been repaid when due. Operationally Capitec now has 363 branches (2008: 331), 3 414 employees (2008: 2 800) and 368 ATMs (2008: 328) serving 1,8 million clients (2008: 1,3 million). Capitec`s comprehensive results are available at www.capitec.co.za. PSG Konsult (73,2%) The company`s turnover increased by 12% to R755 million as a result of organic and acquisitive growth. Headline earnings increased by 11% to R96,8 million and headline earnings per share increased by 10% to 13,2 cents per share. - Funds under administration declined to R43,6 billion (2008: R52,7 billion) and stockbroking income was lower due to negative investment market conditions. - On an annualised basis, short-term insurance premiums administered by PSG Konsult increased from R970 million to R1,4 billion. - A transaction was concluded to buy the private client stockbroking and portfolio management division of T-Sec as from the 2009/10 financial year (we are currently awaiting the approval of the competition authorities). - At year-end, PSG Konsult had 197 offices (2008: 191) throughout Southern Africa and the United Kingdom. Our financial planners, stockbrokers and short- term insurance brokers increased to 514 (2008: 491). Paladin Capital (86,9%) Paladin Capital is a private equity and investment company that invests in listed and unlisted companies where it can acquire a significant influence. Paladin currently has 13 investments across a number of industries. Paladin`s headline earnings, before taking its BEE company, Thembeka Capital, into consideration, increased by 13,9% to R73,9 million. However, given the turmoil experienced in the global financial markets, the marked-to-market losses incurred on Thembeka`s investment portfolio of listed shares (including the JSE Limited, PSG Group, Capitec and Vox Telecom) have resulted in Paladin delivering a consolidated headline earnings loss of R18 million as opposed to a R75,4 million profit in the prior year. During the year under review, Paladin predominantly invested into its existing portfolio of investments. These included CIC (fast-moving consumer goods), Erbacon (construction), IQuad (global trade services) and Precrete (mining services). A 10,7% interest was acquired in Topfix, a provider of scaffolding and scaffolding personnel. Subsequent to year-end, Paladin increased its interest in Topfix to 18,2%. PSG Wealth Cluster Effective 1 March 2009, PSG FutureWealth merged with PSG Fund Management. This strategic restructuring will enable closer co-operation, the unlocking of synergies, development of more innovative products and improved client service between the two companies. The PSG Fund Management group`s assets under management and administration will as a result increase to more than R26 billion. PSG Fund Management (96,5%) PSG Fund Management`s business consists of local collective investments, offshore collective investments, asset management, hedge funds and prime broking. Headline earnings decreased by 26% to R17,9 million, the main reason being the decline in asset management fees as a result of the lower equity markets. Other assets, comprising mainly fixed interest and money market flows, were however attracted to ensure that total assets under management decreased by only 5% to R16,2 billion. Over the same period the market value of the JSE All Share Index declined by 38%. PSG Futurewealth (80%) PSG FutureWealth is an insurance company that offers mainly investment products. These products include retirement annuities, preservation funds, living annuities, endowments, as well as pension and provident funds, to both the institutional and retail markets. A positive result is reported for the year under review, despite difficult economic conditions. It can be attributed to a higher demand for fixed interest products, the effective bedding down of distribution channels and a focus on improved efficiencies in the business itself. Reportable headline earnings increased by 280% to R44,5 million, having raised a non-recurring deferred tax asset of R27,2 million in the year under review. Zeder Investments (38,4%) Zeder`s investment portfolio increased by 24% to R1,7 billion, with its investments in Kaap Agri and KWV representing more than 75% of the portfolio. Recurring headline earnings increased by 56% to 24,4 cents per share as a result of the equity-accounted earnings from its investments in associated companies, which were predominantly accounted for as marked-to-market profits in the previous year. Reportable headline earnings, however, decreased by 29% to 25,2 cents per share. Subsequent to year-end, Zeder announced a renounceable rights offer whereby it intends to raise R500 million. Zeder`s comprehensive results are available at www.zeder.co.za. PSG Corporate Services (100%) The decline in the listed share prices of PSG`s investments in, inter alia, Vox Telecom and other strategic and non-strategic investments accounted for the non- recurring marked-to-market losses incurred during the year under review. These and other investments have in the past contributed significantly to PSG`s headline profits. In addition, PSG has incurred a marked-to-market loss on its 10-year fixed for variable interest rate swap. This instrument was entered into in 2006 to specifically swap the floating rate (75% of prime) on R440 million of PSG`s R600 million perpetual preference shares for a fixed rate of 8,87% (which equates to an average prime rate for the 10-year period of 11,83%). As from 1 September 2008, PSG`s investment in Petmin, a mining company, has been classified as an associated company. The equity accounted earnings for the six months to 28 February 2009 amounted to R5,3 million, net of the amortisation of an intangible asset charge. Subsequent to year-end, this investment was transferred to Paladin. Prospects Although trading remains challenging and times uncertain, PSG has adequate resources to weather the storms and take advantage of opportunities. Changes to management In view of our ongoing succession planning and management development, the following changes have been made: - After 14 years as an executive director, Chris Otto has resolved to become a non-executive director. Piet Mouton, who has been working within the PSG Group for the last five years, was appointed as executive director on 16 February 2009. - Effective 19 March 2009, Jacobus van Zyl Smit retired from the PSG Group board and as chairman of the PSG Group Audit Committee. Jaap du Toit, now an independent non-executive director, succeeded Jacobus as chairman of the PSG Group Audit Committee. - Pierre Malan resigned as director of PSG Group and as CEO of Paladin Capital with effect from 16 February 2009. Francois Swart replaced Pierre as Paladin CEO and Bernardt van der Linde was appointed as an executive. Dividends Ordinary shares Having taken cognisance of the 200 cents per share special dividend paid in August 2008, the directors of PSG Group Limited have resolved to declare a final dividend of 38 cents per share (2008: 80 cents) for a total normal dividend of 57 cents per share (2008: 112,5 cents) in respect of the year ended 28 February 2009. In future PSG intends to distribute 75% of free cash flow earned from underlying investments, after payment of the PSG Financial Services perpetual preference dividend and other financing commitments, as an ordinary dividend to shareholders. The balance retained will be utilised to fund investment opportunities and/or settle debt obligations. One third will be paid as an interim and the balance as a final dividend at year-end. The following are the salient dates for the payment of the final dividend: Last day to trade cum dividend Friday, 8 May 2009 Trading ex dividend commences Monday, 11 May 2009 Record date Friday, 15 May 2009 Day of payment Monday, 18 May 2009 Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 11 May 2009, and Friday, 15 May 2009, both days inclusive. Preference shares The directors of PSG Financial Services Limited have declared a dividend of 563,6 cents per share in respect of the cumulative, non-redeemable, non- participating preference shares for the six months ended 28 February 2009, which was paid on 30 March 2009. Annual General Meeting The PSG Group Annual General Meeting will be held at 12:00 on Friday, 19 June 2009, at Webersburg, Annandale Road, Stellenbosch. On behalf of the board Jannie Mouton Chairman Wynand Greeff Financial Director Stellenbosch 20 April 2009 PSG Group Limited Registration number 1970/008484/06 JSE share code: PSG ISIN code: ZAE000013017 PSG Financial Services Limited Registration number 1919/000478/06 JSE share code: PGFP ISIN code: ZAE000096079 Directors JF Mouton (Chairman)*, L van A Bellingan, PE Burton, J de V du Toit, WL Greeff*, MJ Jooste,ZL Combi, JJ Mouton, PJ Mouton*, CA Otto, W Theron, CH Wiese *Executive Independent Secretaries and registered office PSG Corporate Services (Pty) Limited 1st Floor, Ou Kollege, 35 Kerk Street, Stellenbosch, 7600 PO Box 7403, Stellenbosch, 7599 Transfer secretaries Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Limited 11 Diagonal Street, Johannesburg, 2001 PO Box 4844, Johannesburg, 2000 Sponsor PSG Capital (Pty) Limited Date: 20/04/2009 15:39:01 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. 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