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DGC - Digicore Holdings Limited - Abridged Group Audited Results for the year

Release Date: 20/09/2011 07:11
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DGC - Digicore Holdings Limited - Abridged Group Audited Results for the year ended 30 June 2011 DIGICORE HOLDINGS LIMITED ("DigiCore" or "the company" or "the group") Co. Reg. No: 1998/012601/06 JSE code: DGC ISIN: ZAE000016945 Up 34% to R712 million REVENUE Up 15% to R78 million PROFIT BEFORE TAX Up 8% to 22,4 cents EARNINGS PER SHARE 6 cents DIVIDEND PER SHARE COMMENTARY In the financial year to 30 June 2011, DigiCore emerged from the recessionary periods of 2009 and 2010 with a solid 34% growth in revenue. Net profit grew at a slower rate, with profit before tax showing 15% year-on-year growth. The disparity between sales growth and profit growth reflects our continued international expansion costs, research and development costs growing by over 27% in financial year 2011, Minorplanet integration costs, continued upfront investment in projects such as integrated fare collection (an exciting innovation in the mini-bus taxi industry), the Discovery Insure launch and increased provisions for doubtful debt and slow-moving stock. In addition, the group has revitalised its branding and marketing to improve the brand presence of Ctrack worldwide. Financial review During the period the group reaped the benefits of its ongoing focus on strategic areas as local and international markets showed signs of marginal economic recovery. Revenue rose by 34% to R712 million compared to the prior period. Distribution entities in local markets increased revenue by 26%, mainly due to the recovery of the fleet management business. Foreign distribution increased revenues 60% off a lower base, bolstered by the acquired customer base of Minorplanet in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe. Increased volumes and higher demand from other exports contributed to the manufacturing entity growing revenues by 33%. In line with the group`s strategy, annuity revenue rose by R47 million (16%) and now constitutes 47% of total revenues. As a result of competitive pressures, gross margins in local markets declined marginally, while international margins were maintained. Operating expenses across the group rose 24%, although some R48 million of this was due to Minorplanet entities. Excluding the impact of Minorplanet costs, operating expenses increased by a more sustainable 9%. The Minorplanet entities have now been fully integrated into group operations and have turned profitable on a month-to-month basis. Initial losses and restructuring costs during the integration process exceeded R10 million, affecting the group`s earnings. Group EBITDA increased by 23% to R131 million. As a large portion of the group`s improved performance stems from the fleet management business in South Africa, which has a 30% minority BEE shareholding, profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent company increased by only 7%. Cash generated from operations was R109,7 million, with a net cash balance of R52,6 million at year-end. The continued investment in high-yielding rental assets required cash resources of R57,6 million, and a funding solution to satisfy this demand is imminent.Net proceeds of the rights offer amounted to R86,7 million. Engineering The group`s engineering division comprises our manufacturing plant, software development teams in SA and the UK, a worldwide product support team and group IT. An exciting new generation of telematic devices and online software systems was developed during the year, and will be introduced to the market in the first half of the new financial year. The group shipped 40% more devices and related systems than in the prior year, even though natural disasters such as the tsunami in Japan in March 2011 caused supply difficulties with some key component suppliers. Operational highlights Management team The management team was strengthened considerably during the year with the appointments of James Verster as Chief Technology Officer, Edwin Fichardt as Managing Director for Ctrack Secure, and Saleem Miyan as pan-European commercial director. We also completed management restructuring at various levels. South Africa Ctrack fleet management division The division has made solid progress in converting the majority of its revenue stream to annuity-based income. Currently 55% of unit sales are annuity based, which provides a smoother revenue flow and reduces forecasting risk. In the last quarter of the financial year, we were awarded an Ekurhuleni tender for up to 6 000 units to be fitted to their fleet, most of which will be installed in the new financial year. The South African Police Services added a further 11 900 systems to its fleet during the year. We also strengthened our position as market leaders in the mining sector, with most mining majors now among our valued customers. FleetConnect, a modular end-to-end enterprise solution for fleet owners, was launched in the last quarter and the acquisition of a 25% stake in its holding company, Alchemist, was being negotiated at year-end. Ctrack consumer division The consumer business contributed 38% of group revenue for the year and is entering an exciting growth phase. Recurring profitability on the stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) (Ctrack Secure) side is growing and two more lifestyle fitment centres were opened during the year, bringing the total to five. Ctrack is the technology partner of Discovery Insure, which launched Vitality Drive (an initiative to reward members for safe driving habits) towards year-end and holds excellent potential as a growth area for DigiCore. The acquisition of 50,1% of MotorOne, formerly owned in the WesBank stable, is currently being finalised. This is expected to provide a strong motor dealer sales channel to the group`s consumer side. International operations Europe and UK After an encouraging start, the European economy took considerable strain towards year-end; however we still recorded reasonable sales activity during the year. Key new customer gains in the UK include Network Rail and East Sussex Fire and Rescue. Five regional branches in London, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow were opened during the year to bring the Ctrack business closer to its customers. Mainland Europe exceeded budget and sales volumes held up well, despite economic challenges. The sales pipeline for financial year 2012 is encouraging, although pricing pressure is a concern. The Minorplanet acquisition is now fully integrated and contributed to group profits in the last six months. Asia and Middle East Regional headquarters were established in late 2010 in Kuala Lumpur to service the Middle East and south-east Asia region, viewed as one of the markets with the biggest growth potential for Ctrack. We are well positioned in the region, with key distributors, joint venture partners and a strong management team in place. Australia and New Zealand In August 2010 DigiCore acquired a 25% stake in Vehicle Management Systems (VMS) which, in turn, took over the Minorplanet Asia Pacific business. DigiCore is negotiating the purchase of a further equity stake to increase its holding in VMS to 69%. Australia-listed mining giant BHP Billiton renewed its contract for a further three years. Latin and Central America The Ctrack Latin America regional headquarters were established in August 2010 in Mexico City to service Mexico and South America. Key customers such as BHP Billiton (Colombia), Nestle (Chile) and Cusaem (Mexico), SABMiller (Peru) and Falabella (Colombia) provide a solid customer base from which to grow. A joint venture with Spanish group Tecnocom has been established in selected markets. Africa DigiCore has been operating in the African market (outside South Africa) for the last six years. After establishing a dedicated Ctrack African business unit in 2010, revenue and profitability from these countries more than doubled in the review period. The mining and oil industries in particular are booming, and give us another emerging market in which to grow the business. Industry comments The traditional vehicle tracking industry globally is evolving from a location- based service into the mainstream of machine-to-machine communication. Track and tracing are subservient to key value drivers such as diagnostics, driver behaviour, drive environment, productivity tools, asset management and maintenance, road use, regulatory requirements and CO2 emission control. Proprietary software platforms need to be compatible with multiple devices and convergence with in-vehicle systems and third-party hardware is becoming essential. Reducing hardware electronic and communication costs, in addition to rental pricing strategies, provides an improved value proposition to a growing target market worldwide. Key challenges and risk areas We are continuously developing appropriate strategies to counter identified risks to our business sustainability - Risks associated with the European Community debt crisis, and growing fears of sovereign debt default. - African labour, political and socio-economic risks. - Debtors days outstanding and stockholding need to be reduced to improve working capital and cash. - Retaining key executives and attracting quality people to support DigiCore`s growth objectives. The key risks in the group have been identified and allocated to management. Progress reports are periodically submitted by these risk owners to the audit and risk committee for review and assessment. Outlook DigiCore is cautiously optimistic that improved financial results can be expected for the 2012 financial year. We anticipate organic growth in our existing markets and good growth from fledgling operations as well as from some small strategic acquisitions and joint ventures in selected markets. Our proprietary driver-behaviour offering to the insurance industry holds exciting potential in South Africa and will be launched in specific international markets in the year ahead. The restructured management team, which balances decades of solid experience with the infusion of new skills, is well positioned to address challenges and capitalise on opportunities that arise. For and on behalf of the board NH Vlok BC Esterhuyzen Chairman Chief Executive Officer 19 September 2011 ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION at 30 June 2011 30 June 11 30 June 10* R`000 R`000 Notes (Audited) (Audited) ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 2 158 265 120 381 Goodwill 11 156 234 153 409 Intangible assets 3 53 626 44 763 Investments in associates 4 525 2 493 Other financial assets 4 19 901 8 191 Deferred tax 24 470 19 612 417 021 348 849
Current assets Inventories 93 859 87 558 Current tax receivable 2 046 6 205 Trade and other receivables 5 216 919 175 239 Cash and cash equivalents 53 092 49 330 365 916 318 332 Total assets 782 937 667 181 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to equity holders of parent Share capital and premium 6 166 215 82 585 Foreign currency translation reserve (14 194) (21 744) Share-based payment reserve 7 288 4 484 Retained income 454 673 420 065 613 982 485 390 Non-controlling interest 17 322 12 356 Non-current liabilities Interest-bearing financial liabilities 7 26 324 32 425 Finance lease obligation 6 731 3 138 Deferred tax 2 075 1 037 35 130 36 600 Current liabilities Current portion of interest-bearing financial liabilities 7 6 560 6 238 Current tax payable 12 214 12 309 Finance lease obligation 4 923 2 513 Trade and other payables 81 412 65 581 Provisions 10 871 9 182 Bank overdrafts 523 37 012 116 503 132 835 Total equity and liabilities 782 937 667 181 Net asset value per share (cents) 247,9 223,0 Net tangible asset value per share (cents) 163,1 127,0 *Certain balances have been restated due to the completion of initial accounting in terms of IFRS 3. Refer to the business combinations note for further details. ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME for the year ended 30 June 2011 Year ended Year ended 30 June 11 30 June 10 R`000 R`000
Growth (Audited) (Audited) Revenue 34% 712 248 530 534 Cost of sales, other income and operating expenses (628 333) (459 845) Operating profit 19% 83 915 70 689 Investment revenue 85 1 046 Share of income from equity accounted investments 436 909 Finance costs (6 283) (4 771) Profit before taxation 15% 78 153 67 873 Taxation 17% (23 733) (20 348) Profit for the year 15% 54 420 47 525 Profit for the year attributable to: Owners of the parent 7% 49 454 46 255 Non-controlling interest 4 966 1 270 54 420 47 525 Other comprehensive income Exchange differences on translating foreign operations 7 550 (30 538) Total comprehensive income for the year 61 970 16 987 Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to: Equity holders of the parent 57 004 15 717 Non-controlling interest 4 966 1 270 61 970 16 987 Reconciliation of headline earnings Basic and diluted earnings 49 454 46 255 Adjusted for: Loss/(Profit) on sale of fixed assets (749) (1 752) Impairment of intangible assets 139 - Tax effect on adjustments 210 491 Non-controlling interest in adjustments - - Basic and diluted headline earnings 49 054 44 994 Earnings per share 2010 as
previously Growth 2011 2010 Restated * reported Basic earnings per share (cents) 8% 22,4 20,8 22,0 Diluted basic earnings per share (cents) 8% 22,4 20,8 22,0 Headline earnings per share (cents) 10% 22,2 20,2 21,2 Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 10% 22,2 20,2 21,2 Interim dividend per share (cents) 3,0 3,0 3,0 Final dividend per share (cents) 3,0 3,0 3,0 Total dividend per share (cents) 6,0 6,0 6,0 Number of ordinary shares in issue (`000) 247 669 217 669 217 669 Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (`000) 220 756 210 018 210 018 Prior year adjusted for effects of rights issue (`000) 12 737 - Weighted number of shares in issue to be used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (`000) 220 756 222 755 210 018 *Earnings per share and diluted earnings per share have been restated for 2010 financial period due to the rights issue of shares. ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY for the year ended 30 June 2011 Year ended Year ended
30 June 11 30 June 10 R`000 R`000 (Audited) (Audited) Share capital and premium Share capital and premium at the beginning of the year 82 585 63 863 Issue/(Repurchase) of shares 83 630 (1 194) Arising on shares issued for the purchase of C-Track Limited - 19 916 Share capital and premium at the end of the year 166 215 82 585 Reserves Foreign currency translation reserve Balance at the beginning of the year (21 744) 8 794 Translation differences for the year 7 550 (30 538) Balance at the end of the year (14 194) (21 744) Equity-settled share-based payment reserve Balance at the beginning of the year 4 484 204 Share options granted - 1 194 Share-based payment cost for the year 2 804 3 086 Balance at the end of the year 7 288 4 484 Share repurchase reserve Balance at the beginning of the year - 19 120 Shares to be issued in respect of the C-Track Limited transaction - (19 120) Balance at the end of the year - - Reserves at the end of the year (6 906) (17 260) Retained income Retained income at the beginning of the year 420 065 388 809 Profit for the year 49 454 46 255 Dividends paid during the year (14 846) (14 999) Retained income at the end of the year 454 673 420 065 Non-controlling interest Balance at the beginning of the year 12 356 11 086 Profit for the year 4 966 1 270 Balance at the end of the year 17 322 12 356 ABRIDGED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS for the year ended 30 June 2011 Year ended Year ended 30 June 11 30 June 10 R`000 R`000
(Audited) (Audited) Cash flows from operating activities 64 853 86 487 Cash generated from operations 109 713 127 316 Net finance cost (6 198) (3 725) Dividends paid (14 846) (14 999) Tax paid (23 816) (22 105) Cash flows from investing activities (108 456) (105 944) Cash flows from financing activities 83 854 (16 131) Total cash and cash equivalents movement for the year 40 251 (35 588) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 12 318 47 906 Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the year 52 569 12 318 ABRIDGED SEGMENT REPORT for the year ended 30 June 2011 Year ended Year ended 30 June 11 30 June 10 R`000 R`000
(Audited) (Audited) Revenue SA distribution 523 397 415 748 Foreign distribution 198 040 123 138 Product development and manufacturing 206 157 154 602 Group services 20 109 26 237 947 703 719 725 Intersegmental revenue (235 455) (189 191) 712 248 530 534 Operating profit SA distribution 58 812 59 284 Foreign distribution 3 008 146 Product development and manufacturing 14 661 (1 119) Group services 7 434 12 378 83 915 70 689 Investment revenue 85 1 046 Income from equity accounted investments 436 909 Finance costs (6 283) (4 771) Profit before taxation 78 153 67 873 NOTES TO THE ABRIDGED GROUP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The audited abridged consolidated annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance and comply with International Financial Reporting Standards and are presented in terms of the disclosure requirements set out in IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting as well as AC 500 standards as issued by the Accounting Practices Board or its successor, the JSE Listings Requirements and in the manner required by the Companies Act, 2008. The financial statements are based on appropriate accounting policies, consistently applied with those used in the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2010, which are supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates. The board has approved the annual financial statements which have been abridged for purposes of this report. The annual financial statements were prepared by FJ Schindehutte CA(SA), the group Chief Financial Officer. These abridged consolidated results have been audited by our auditors PKF (Pta) Inc. in accordance with section 29(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 2008, who have performed their audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. They have issued their unqualified audit opinion on the group`s annual financial statements, a copy of which is available for inspection at the registered office of the company. Any reference to future financial performance included in this announcement has not been reviewed or reported on by the group`s auditors. 2. Property, plant and equipment The property, plant and equipment has increased over the year due to significant investment into the motor vehicle fleet of R10,9 million and into rental assets of R57,6 million. 3. Intangible assets During the year a further R18,3 million worth of development costs were capitalised to the balance sheet for development of vehicle tracking solutions to be sold in the future. An amount of R6,1 million relates to development cost incurred in the United Kingdom and was incurred to further develop solutions and to integrate the Minorplanet product range with the C-track platform. Development costs will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and added to where appropriate. Once these projects are ready for commencement, the asset is amortised over the expected useful life of 5 years. 4. Other financial assets The continued support of the Integrated fare collection project, has seen the loan to associated company Dedical (Pty) Limited increase by R11,7 million over the last year. 5. Trade and other receivables Trade receivables from customers have increased by R57,2 million over the year. Other receivables reduced by R17,8 million. 6. Share capital and premium During February 2011, 30 000 000 new ordinary shares of R0,001 each were issued as part of the fully underwritten renounceable rights offer to DigiCore shareholders at a subscription price of 300 cents per rights offer share. A copy of the circular sent to shareholders on 31 January 2011 is available for viewing on the www.digicore.com website. Share premium was increased by the R86,7 million received from shareholders, net of R3,3 million costs relating to the rights offer. 7. Interest-bearing financial liabilities The interest-bearing financial liabilities decreased due to repayment of R3,4 million on the foreign euro loan as well as further capital repayments on the Absa bond held over the property amounting to R2,4 million. 8. Earnings per share The difference between the total number of shares in issue and the weighted number of shares in issue relates to treasury shares, held by the share trust to provide share options to employees that will convert in future. The weighted number of shares in issue for the prior year has increased from the amount previously reported by 12,7 million shares due to the rights offer. This has had a reducing effect on the reported earnings per share for the prior year from 22,02 cents per share to 20,76 cents per share. 9. Segment information There has been no change in the basis of segmentation or the measurement of segment profit since the last interim or annual financial statements. There has also been no material change in the assets of the respective operating segments. 10. Business combinations C-Track UK Limited (formerly MPS 2010 Limited) Restatement of the statement of financial position as at 30 June 2010 On Wednesday, 9 June 2010 the group acquired 100% of the voting equity interest of MPS 2010 Limited which resulted in the group obtaining control over MPS 2010 Limited. MPS 2010 Limited is principally involved in the distribution of fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions. As a result of the acquisition, the group is expecting to increase their market share in the United Kingdom. It is also expecting to reduce costs through economies of scale. The initial accounting under IFRS 3, "Business Combinations", for the C-Track UK Limited (formerly MPS 2010 Limited) acquisition had not been completed as at 30 June 2010. During the measurement period ended 9 June 2011, adjustments to provisional fair values in respect of the C-Track UK Limited (formerly MPS 2010 Limited) acquisition have been made. As a result, comparative information for the year ended 30 June 2010 have been presented as if the further adjustments to provisional fair values had been made from the transaction date of 9 June 2010. The impact on the prior period statement of comprehensive income has been reviewed and no material adjustments to the statement of comprehensive income as a result of the adjustments to provisional fair values were required. The following table reconciles the impact on the statement of financial position reported for the year ended 30 June 2010 to the comparative statement of financial position presented in these financial statements. Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed Adjustments Restated As at to as at
30 June provisional 30 June R`000 2010 fair values 2010 Property, plant and equipment 112 (112) - Intangible assets 18 716 8 419 27 135 Deferred tax - 13 280 13 280 Inventories - 1 025 1 025 Trade and other receivables 1 5 256 5 257 Other financial liabilities (3 372) (828) (4 200) Provisions (9 218) 7 197 (2 021) Current tax payable - (7 784) (7 784) Trade and other payables - (7 325) (7 325) Total identifiable net assets 6 239 19 128 25 367 Goodwill 25 292 (19 128) 6 164 31 531 - 31 531 Acquisition date fair value of consideration paid Cash (31 531) - (31 531) Revenue and profit or loss of C-Track UK Limited (formerly MPS 2010 Limited) Revenue of R4 558 578 and losses of R3 579 114 of C-Track UK Limited (formerly MPS 2010 Limited) have been included in the group`s results since the date of acquisition. C-Track Ireland Limited On Tuesday, 28 September 2010 the group acquired certain assets which constitute a business as per IFRS 3 of C-Track Ireland Limited for a fair value purchase consideration of R956 394 paid in cash. This resulted in the group obtaining control over C-Track Ireland Limited. C-Track Ireland Limited is principally involved in the distribution of fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions. As a result of the acquisition, the group is expecting to increase their market share in Ireland. It is also expecting to reduce costs through economies of scale. Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed R`000 Intangible assets 956 Acquisition date fair value of consideration paid Cash (956) Revenue and profit or loss of C-Track Ireland Limited Revenue of R3 669 505 and a loss of R2 773 969 of C-Track Ireland Limited have been included in the group`s results since the date of acquisition. If C-Track Ireland Limited`s results were however included in the group`s results for the entire year, the amount that would have been included in the group`s results is revenue of R4 892 673 and a net loss after taxation of R3 698 625. Minor Planet Europe B.V. On 17 August 2010 the group acquired certain assets which constitute a business as per IFRS 3 of Minorplanet Europe B.V. for a fair value purchase consideration of R1 540 044 paid in cash. This resulted in the group obtaining control over Minor Planet Europe B.V.. Minorplanet Europe B.V. is principally involved in the distribution of fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions. As a result of the acquisition, the group is expecting to increase their market share in Europe. It is also expecting to reduce costs through economies of scale. Goodwill of R560 000 arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of the entities, as well as from intangible assets which did not qualify for separate recognition. Goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed R`000 Property, plant and equipment 373 Intangible assets 93 Trade and other receivables 514 Total identifiable net assets 980 Goodwill 560 1 540
Acquisition date fair value of consideration paid Cash (1 540) Revenue and profit of Minor Planet Europe B.V. Revenue of R10 791 700 and a profit of R946 968 of Minor Planet Europe B.V. have been included in the group`s results since the date of acquisition. If Minor Planet Europe B.V.`s results were however included in the group`s results for the entire year, the amount that would have been included in the group`s results is revenue of R12 333 371 and a profit after taxation of R1 082 249. The acquisition of C-Track Ireland Limited and Minor Planet Europe B.V. is based on provisional fair values as the group has not yet determined the fair values of the identifiable assets, liabilities and or contingent liabilities. The fair value of the business will be accurately determined by the next reporting date. 11. Goodwill The goodwill amount on the statement of financial position is reconciled as follows: R`000 Opening balance 1 July 2009 168 552 Additions through business combinations 6 164 Foreign exchange movements (21 307) Balance at 30 June 2010 153 409 Additions through business combinations 560 Foreign exchange movements 2 265 Balance at 30 June 2011 156 234 12. Post year-end events Circular for shareholder approval in terms of section 45 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008 On 5 August 2011 a circular was posted to the shareholders to seek approval for the granting by DigiCore of financial assistance to any company or corporation forming part of the group as contemplated in section 45 of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008. Shareholder approval of non-executive directors` remuneration By means of a special resolution it was resolved that in terms of section 66(9) of the Companies Act, 71 of 2008, the company is and is hereby authorised to remunerate its non-executive directors for their services as directors on the basis recommended by the remuneration committee and approved by the board of directors. A copy of the circular sent to shareholders is available for viewing on the www.digicore.com website. Other than disclosed above, there have been no significant events subsequent to year-end and up to the date of this report that would require adjustment to the annual financial statements or further disclosure. Corporate governance The group endorses the Code of Corporate Practice and Conduct as set out in the King Committee Report on Corporate Governance and complies substantially with the guidelines of the report as required by the JSE. Sustainability During the year DigiCore continued with its initiatives and drive towards being a more sustainable company for itself and its customers. CORPORATE PROFILE DigiCore supplies superior mobile asset-tracking information and machine-to- machine communication solutions for managing fleets, equipment, containers and mobile field workers. On the consumer side, we provide stolen vehicle recovery, in-vehicle emergency, personal tracking, regulatory compliance and insurance- related driver-behaviour solutions. We are active across the telematics value chain - from design and development of proprietary software, ISO- and CE-standard manufacturing, direct sales channels, hub and bureau services as well as product and customer support. Our Ctrack brand is now established in 50 countries and recognised for its superior quality, performance and value for money. CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The following changes to the board took place over the last year: - Mr N Gasa retired as non-executive Chairman of the board on 30 June 2011 and assumed the role of lead independent non-executive director with effect from 1 July 2011; - Mr Nick Vlok retired as Chief Executive Officer on 30 June 2011 and assumed the role of non-executive Chairman on 1 July 2011; - Mr Barney Esterhuyzen assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on 1 July 2011; - Mr James Verster was appointed to the board as an executive director with effect from 3 May 2011. He will fulfil the role of Chief Technology Officer; and - Advocate Jacob Wiese was appointed a non-executive director with effect from 3 February 2011 and Mr Gerrit (Boel) Pretorius was appointed an independent non- executive director with effect from 3 May 2011. CASH DIVIDEND DECLARATION In line with company policy, the board has declared a final dividend of 3 cents per share (2010: 3 cents per share). This is after paying an interim dividend of 3 cents per share (2009: 3 cents per share) in March 2011. This brings the total dividend declared and paid for the year to 6 cents per share (2010: 6 cents per share). Payment will be made on Monday, 17 October 2011 to shareholders recorded in the register on Friday, 14 October 2011. The last day to trade to qualify for the dividend will be Friday, 7 October 2011 and the shares will be traded ex dividend from Monday, 10 October 2011. Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 10 October 2011 and Friday, 14 October 2011, both days included. Business address and registered office DigiCore Building, Regency Office Park, 9 Regency Drive, Route 21 Corporate Park, Irene Ext 30, Centurion, South Africa PO Box 68270, Highveld Park, 0169 Tel: +27 (0)12 450 2222 Fax: +27 (0)12 450 2497 Transfer secretaries Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001 PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107 Sponsor PSG Capital (Pty) Limited Auditors PKF (Pta) Incorporated Directorate Executive BC Esterhuyzen (Chief Executive Officer), SR Aberdein, D du Rand, MD Rousseau, FJ Schindehutte (Financial), J Verster Non-executive NH Vlok (Non-executive Chairman), NA Gasa (Lead Independent), BS Khuzwayo, B Marx, LG Msengana-Ndlela, SS Ntsaluba, G Pretorius, JD Wiese Company secretary DA Nieuwoudt www.digicore.com www.ctrack.co.za Date: 20/09/2011 07:11:15 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`). 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