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EFG - Efficient Group Limited - Unaudited interim financial results for the six

Release Date: 16/03/2011 17:16
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EFG - Efficient Group Limited - Unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 28 February 2011 EFFICIENT GROUP LIMITED (Formerly Efficient Financial Holdings Limited) Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration nr: 2006/036947/06) Share code: EFG ISIN: ZAE 000151841 ("EFG" or "the Group") UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2011 HIGHLIGHTS HEPS growth:130% Revenue growth:32% Assets Under Management: R3.4 billion Profit for the period growth:135% During the six months ended 28 February 2011 ("the reporting period") an 18% improvement of the JSE All Share Index (ALSI); improvements in fund management results; advances in sales activity and higher revenue in the financial services business impacted positively on the Group`s performance. Performance fees increased by 54% and fixed fees (including fees generated by asset administration) by 39% compared to the six months ended 28 February 2010 ("comparative period"). Financial Results The Group reported revenue growth of 32% for the period under review. The increased revenue emanated from good fund performance that converted into performance fees and higher fixed fees. The 23% increase in financial services revenue is a result of the successful roll out of our distribution network. The 15% increase in the fixed cost base reflects the Group`s strategy to increase its marketing and distribution capacity and the expansion of the financial services offering. The non-cash flow expense consisted mainly of the amortisation of intangible assets that resulted from business combinations. The increase in this expense is related to the acquisition activities. The operating profit of the Group, for the reporting period, was enhanced by interest received at the same level as in the comparative period. Income generated by associates decreased by 127%. The Group reported a profit after tax (including STC on the dividend paid) of R2.7 million. 1. Business Segmental Results The Group consist of three divisions namely asset management, asset administration and financial services. Asset Management: The focus of the asset management division, Efficient Select, is to deliver returns in line with investment objectives whilst complying with investable benchmarks. The assets are managed through unit trust funds, unit trust funds of funds (both local and international) and private client portfolios. The contribution from the asset management division is dependent on the amount of assets under management, fund performance relative to fund benchmarks and where applicable, a high watermark. Product performance varied relative to their respective benchmarks and objectives, with approximately 60% of funds, funds of funds and private client portfolios outperforming their benchmarks. Outperformance of product benchmarks is directly related to fees earned and more specifically performance fees. The outperformance of the product benchmarks resulted in performance fees earned where the high watermark was exceeded and in other products, resulted in a reduction in the high watermark deficit. As a result of improved financial markets the group`s assets under management increased by R288 million. The net fund inflow from our distribution network contributed another R85 million to the Group`s assets under management. The higher performance fees, countered by a 9.9% increase in fixed expenses, enhanced the results of Efficient Select and resulted in a rise of profit before tax. At the end of the reporting period Efficient Select had approximately R3.4 billion of assets under management. Asset Administration: Efficient Collective Investments (ECI) is responsible for the administration of approximately half of the unit trusts under the Group`s management. Administration of assets includes liability administration and asset administration,for example the daily pricing of unit trust funds. The assets under administration at ECI increased due to the transfer of three additional portfolios. The profits remained at similar levels to the comparative period due to the increased fees paid to Efficient Select, the asset manager. Efficient Collective Investments had approximately R1.6 billion of assets under administration at 28 February 2011. Financial Services: A comprehensive range of financial services is delivered through Efficient Financial Services trading as Efficient Advise. Financial services includes financial planning, investment advice and risk cover. A full range of employee benefits is offered and the current product offering has recently been extended to include short-term insurance, medical insurance, cash management, stock broking, asset finance and fiduciary services. Efficient Adviseis focused on establishing a distribution network through-out the country. A number of Independent Financial Advisers were recruited during the period and three branches were opened in Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein and in the West Rand. Efficient Advise acquired the Port Elizabeth branch while the other two branches were established as greenfield operations. A significant part of the investment in establishing the distribution network,represented by an increase in expenses, was recovered by higher revenue. Part of the financial services offering is stockbroking through an associate. This associate reported a loss for the reporting period contributing to the loss in this division. Efficient Advise is expected to report profits in the following financial year. 2. Acquisition Activities As part of the extension of the financial services distribution network Efficient Financial Services (Pty) Ltd, with effect from 1 September 2010, acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Fisher Hoffmann Financial Planning Services PE (Pty) Ltd for a total purchase price of R2.4 million.Of the purchase price R1.2 million was settled in cash and the balance by issuing Efficient Group Ltd shares.The purchase price allocation has not yet been completed. 3. Strategy The Group`s strategy is focused on: - Diversifying revenue streams through vertical integration; - Enhancing distribution through the development of the distribution network, a focused sales approach and brand building; - Commercialising the client administration system to create an additional income stream. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED Unaudited Unaudited Audited STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Six Six Year Months Months ended ended % ended 28-Feb-11 28-Feb-10 Change 31-Aug-10 R`000 R`000 R`000
Revenue 26 092 19 819 32% 43 981 Asset Management fees - Fixed fees 9 544 6 590 45% 13 064 - Performance fees 7 991 5 174 54% 13 181 Asset Administration fees 4 184 4 573 -9% 10 634 Financial Services fees 4 167 3 378 23% 6 686 Other 206 104 98% 416
Operating expenses (22 412) (20 108) 11% (40 771) - Variable expenses (3 483) (3 490) 0% (6 899) - Fixed expenses (16 790) (14 586) 15% (29 700) - Non-cash flow expenses (2 139) (2 032) 5% (4 172) (Depreciation and amortisation) Operating (loss)/profit 3 680 (289) 1373% 3 210
Interest received 791 778 2% 1 622 Interest paid (98) - - Share of comprehensive (loss) / (203) 742 127% 1 039 income from associates Profit before taxation 4 170 1 231 239% 5 871 Taxation (1 439) (71) (1 145) Profit for the period 2 731 1 160 135% 4 726 Other comprehensive income: Fair value adjustment of available- 49 - 20 for-sale financial assets Total comprehensive income for the 2 780 1 160 140% 4 746 period Profit for the year attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 2 717 1 176 4 530 Non-controlling interest 14 (16) 196 2 731 1 160 4 726
Total Comprehensive income for the year attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 2 764 1176 4549 Non-controlling interest 16 (16) 197 2 780 1 160 4 746 Number of shares in issue (`000) 39 939 39 706 39 706 Weighted average number of shares 39 939 39 684 39 695 (`000) Earnings per share (cents) 6.80 2.96 130% 11.41 Headline earnings per share (cents) 6.80 2.96 130% 11.40 Dividend per share (cents) 5.00 - - Reconciliation of earnings to headline earnings Profit for the period attributable 2 717 1 176 4 530 to equity holders of the parent Disposal of PPE - - (6) Less: Taxation on disposal of PPE - - 2 Headline earnings 2 717 1 176 4 526 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 1 507 1 407 1 409 Investments 3 063 - 1 020 Investment in associates 10 716 10 620 10 919 Intangible assets 25 302 25 444 23 947 Goodwill 20 259 20 259 20 259 Deferred taxation asset 985 2 633 2 032 61 832 60 363 59 586 Current assets Trade and other receivables 8 391 4 885 5 835 Cash and cash equivalents 22 639 20 767 24 363 Taxation receivable - - 171 31 030 25 652 30 369 Total assets 92 862 86 015 89 955 Equity Capital and reserves 80 211 74 792 78 379 Share capital and share premium 55 458 54 189 54 189 Treasury shares (7 200) (7 200) (7 200) Fair value adjustment for available- 66 - 19 for-sale assets Non-controlling interest 565 195 672 Accumulated income 31 322 27 608 30 699 Non-current liability Deferred taxation liability 6 796 6 914 6 619 Current liabilities 5 855 4 309 4 957 Trade and other payables 5 567 4 187 4 868 Taxation payable 288 122 89 Total equity and liabilities 92 862 86 015 89 955 Net asset value per share (cents) 199.42 187.98 195.76 Net tangible asset value per share 85.34 72.81 84.40 (cents) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY R`000 Share Treasury Fair value Non- Accumulated Total capital shares adjustment controlling income equity for interest
available- for-sale assets Balance at 53 839 (7 200) - 81 26 269 72 989 31 August 2009 Issue of 350 - - - - share 350 capital Change in - - - 130 163 ownership 293 Total - - - (16) 1 176 1 160 comprehen- sive income for the period Balance at 54 189 (7 200) - 195 27 608 74 792 28 February 2009 Increase in - - - 294 - share 294 premium of subsidiary Change in - - - (30) (263) ownership (293) Total - - 19 213 3 354 3 586 comprehen- sive income for the period
Balance at 54 189 (7 200) 19 672 30 699 78 379 31 August 2010 Issue of 1 269 - - - - 1 269 share capital Total - - 47 16 2 717 2 780 comprehen- sive income for the period Dividend - - - (123) (2 094) (2 217) paid Balance at 55 458 (7 200) 66 565 31 322 80 211 28 February 2011 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH Unaudited Unaudited Audited FLOWS Six Six Months Year Months ended ended Ended 28-Feb-11 28-Feb-10 31-Aug-10
R`000 R`000 R`000 Cash generated from operations 3 962 1 905 6 986 Finance income received 791 778 1 622 Interest paid (98) - Dividends received from associates - - Dividends paid (2 217) - Tax paid (525) (135) (1 304) Net cash flow from operating activities 1 913 2 548 7 304 Acquisition of available-for-sale (1 994) - (1 000) financial asset Acquisition of intangible asset (1 205) (350) (350) Purchase of equipment (438) (193) (647) Net cash outflow from investing activities (3 637) (543) (1 997) Net cash flow from financing activities - - 294 Movement in cash and cash equivalents for (1 724) 2 005 5 601 the period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 24 363 18 762 18 762 of the period Cash and Cash equivalents at the end of 22 639 20 767 24 363 the period - - - SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS R`000 Revenue Profit Net before asset tax value Feb-11 Feb-10 Feb-11 Feb-10 Feb-11 Feb-10
Asset Management 17 535 11 992 4 809 841 20 017 25 776 - External 13 702 11 764 - - - - - Inter-segment 3 833 - - - - 228
Asset Administration 4 184 4 573 11 81 910 1 584 Financial Services 4 167 3 378 (311) 1 726 1 594 953 Unallocated corporate 206 (124) (339) (1 417) 57 690 46 479 revenue/expenses/ net assets 26 092 19 819 4 170 1 231 80 211 74 792 - - - - - -
Cash Dividends The Group`s dividend policy is to declare dividends bi-annually at the discretion of the board of directors, determined by the financial position of the Group and equal to 80% of the free cash flow of the Group. Free cash flow is calculated after making provision for a cash reserve equal to three months operating expenses, capital expenditure and budgeted acquisitions. Based on this policy, the directors calculated the interim dividend of R1.138 million (2.85 cents per share). The interim dividend for the six months ended 28 February 2011 was approved by the directors on 15 March 2011, and will be paid on Monday, 11 April 2011. The salient dates for this dividend payment are as follows: 2011 Last day to trade `cum` dividend Friday, 1 April Share trade `ex` dividend on Monday, 4 April Record date on Friday, 8 April Payment of dividend on Monday, 11 April Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their shares between Monday, 4 April 2011 and Friday, 8 April 2011. Basis of preparation The interim results are presented on a consolidated basis and are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, the requirements of IAS 34 (Interim Financial Reporting), the JSE Listings Requirements, and the Companies Act of South Africa and the AC 500 series of Interpretation as issued by APB. The accounting policies applied are consistent with those applied in the previous interim period and previous financial year end.No material events occurred after the interim period which requires an adjustment to the financial information. These interim results have not been audited or reviewed by the Group`s auditors, PKF (Jhb) Inc. Change to the board of directors On 15 March 2011 the board approved the appointment of Ms L Taylor as an independent non-executive director. Steve Booysen Heiko Weidhase Chairman Managing Director 16 March 2011 Non-executive directors: S Booysen*, MJ Giles*,Z Cele*,L Taylor*, L Gadd, M Cassim and R Paterson. Alternate non-executive directors: L Whitfield and RS Mogototoane * Independent Executive directors: DD Roodt, H Weidhase, AT de Klerk Registration number: 2006/036947/06 Registered address: 81 Dely Road, Hazelwood, 0081 Business address: 81 Dely Road, Hazelwood, Pretoria, 0081 Company secretary: Adv Rudi Barnard Transfer secretaries: Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd Sponsor: Java Capital Date: 16/03/2011 17:16:00 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.

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