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TIGER BRANDS LIMITED - Audited Group results and dividend declaration for the year ended 30 September 2012

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Audited Group results and dividend declaration for the year ended 30 September 2012

Tiger Brands Limited
(Registration number 1944/017881/06)    
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) 
Share code: TBS   
ISIN:ZAE000071080
www.tigerbrands.com

Audited Group results and dividend declaration for the year ended 30 September 2012 

Turnover + 11,0%
Operating income + 7,1%
Headline earnings per share + 7,3%
Final dividend 555,0 cps


  Income statement                                                                                                             
  Year ended 30 September                                                                                                      
                                                                   %                                             
  Rm                                                Notes     Change               2012                   2011   
  Turnover                                              1       11,0           22 677,0               20 430,2   
  Cost of sales                                                 13,1         (14 465,9)             (12 794,1)   
  Gross profit                                                   7,5            8 211,1                7 636,1   
  Sales and distribution expenses                               (4,9)         (2 863,1)              (2 728,4)   
  Marketing expenses                                            (3,2)           (592,9)                (574,3)   
  Other operating expenses                                     (17,6)         (1 280,8)              (1 088,8)   
  Operating income before abnormal items                2        7,1            3 474,3                3 244,6   
  Abnormal items                                        3                           4,8                  126,7   
  Operating income after abnormal items                                         3 479,1                3 371,3   
  Finance costs                                                                  (191,0)                 (83,6)  
  Interest received                                                                52,8                   19,5   
  Investment income                                                                19,9                   19,4   
  Income from associated companies                                                415,7                  265,4   
  Profit before taxation                                                        3 776,5                3 592,0   
  Taxation                                                                     (1 028,7)              (1 013,7)  
  Profit for the year                                            6,6            2 747,8                2 578,3   
  Attributable to non-controlling 
   interests                                                                      (29,6)                   5,6   
  Attributable to owners of the 
   parent                                                                       2 718,2                2 583,9   
  Basic earnings per ordinary 
   share (cents)                                                 4,8            1 706,7                1 628,6   
  Diluted basic earnings per ordinary 
   share (cents)                                                 4,6            1 671,5                1 598,0   
  Headline earnings per ordinary 
   share (cents)                                                 7,3            1 689,0                1 574,6   
  Diluted headline earnings per ordinary 
   share (cents)                                                 7,1            1 654,2                1 545,0   
  



  Statement of comprehensive income                                                                              
  Profit for the year                                                           2 747,8                2 578,3   
  Net loss on hedge of net investment 
   in foreign operation                                                            (5,0)                 (19,2)  
  Foreign currency translation adjustments                                         (2,3)                  94,6   
  Net gain on cash flow hedges                                                     59,0                   45,1   
  Net loss on available for sale financial 
   assets                                                                          (1,2)                 (19,8)  
  Tax effect                                                                        0,6                   16,2   
  Total comprehensive income for the year, 
   net of tax                                                                   2 798,9                2 695,2   
  Attributable to non-controlling interests                                       (29,6)                   5,6   
  Attributable to owners of the parent                                          2 769,3                2 700,8   




  Condensed statement of financial position                                           
  As at 30 September                                                                   
  Rm                                                                                2012                  2011   
  ASSETS                                                                                                         
  Non-current assets                                                            10 069,9               9 502,8   
  Property, plant and equipment                                                  3 359,2               3 316,7   
  Goodwill                                                                       2 361,1               2 361,8   
  Intangible assets                                                              1 651,0               1 463,9   
  Deferred taxation asset                                                           43,9                        
  Investments                                                                    2 654,7               2 360,4   
  Current assets                                                                 7 783,5               6 693,3   
  Inventories                                                                    3 657,3               3 037,3   
  Trade and other receivables                                                    3 755,1               3 149,5   
  Cash and cash equivalents                                                        371,1                 506,5   
                                                                                                                 
  TOTAL ASSETS                                                                  17 853,4              16 196,1   
  EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                                                         
  Issued capital and reserves                                                   11 302,8               9 859,8   
  Non-controlling interests                                                        392,7                 385,7   
  TOTAL EQUITY                                                                  11 695,5              10 245,5   
  Non-current liabilities                                                          935,8               1 213,6   
  Deferred taxation liability                                                      294,0                 299,9   
  Provision for post-retirement medical aid                                        406,8                 376,5   
  Long-term borrowings                                                             235,0                 537,2   
  Current liabilities                                                            5 222,1               4 737,0   
  Trade and other payables                                                       3 256,6               2 559,5   
  Provisions                                                                       515,4                 435,3   
  Taxation                                                                         132,3                 102,0   
  Short-term borrowings                                                          1 317,8               1 640,2   
                                                                                                                 
  TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                  17 853,4              16 196,1   




  Statement of changes in equity                                                                                                                                    
  Year ended 30 September 2012                                                              Shares                                                          
                                                                                           held by                          Total                                 
                                                                                        subsidiary                       attribu-                                 
                                            Share           Non-                               and        Share-         table to            Non-                    
                                          capital      distribu-          Accumu-         empower-         based           owners            con-                    
                                              and          table            lated             ment       payment           of the        trolling            Total   
  (Rands in millions)                     premium       reserves          profits         entities       reserve           parent       interests           equity   
  Balance at 1 October 2010                 481,4          957,3          9 366,5        (2 740,9)         251,6          8 315,9           285,5          8 601,4   
  Net profit                                                            2 583,9                                       2 583,9           (5,6)          2 578,3   
  Other comprehensive income                              116,9                                                         116,9                           116,9   
                                            481,4        1 074,2         11 950,4        (2 740,9)         251,6         11 016,7           279,9         11 296,6   
  Issue of shares                            25,9                                                                        25,9                            25,9   
  Capital distributions                   (437,6)                                           64,9                       (372,7)                         (372,7)   
  Acquisition of subsidiary                                                                                                           106,5            106,5   
  Transfers between reserves                              115,0          (115,0)                                                                               
  Share-based payment                                                                                   46,4             46,4                            46,4   
  Dividends on ordinary shares                                          (856,8)                                       (856,8)           (0,7)          (857,5)   
  Total dividends                                                     (1 000,9)                                     (1 000,9)           (0,7)        (1 001,6)   
  Less: Dividends on treasury                                                                                                                         
   and empowerment shares                                                 144,1                                         144,1                           144,1   
  Sale of shares                                                                            0,3                           0,3                             0,3   
  Balance at 30 September 2011               69,7        1 189,2         10 978,6        (2 675,7)         298,0          9 859,8           385,7         10 245,5   
  Net profit                                                            2 718,2                                       2 718,2            29,6          2 747,8   
  Other comprehensive income                               51,1                                                          51,1                            51,1   
                                             69,7        1 240,3         13 696,8        (2 675,7)         298,0         12 629,1           415,3         13 044,4   
  Issue of shares                            24,8                                                                        24,8                            24,8   
  Acquisition of minority interest                       (71,6)                                                        (71,6)          (18,5)           (90,1)   
  Transfers between reserves                              240,2          (240,2)                                                                               
  Share-based payment                                                                                   34,5             34,5                            34,5   
  Dividends on ordinary shares                                        (1 314,1)                                     (1 314,1)           (4,1)        (1 318,2)   
  Total dividends                                                     (1 483,9)                                     (1 483,9)           (4,1)        (1 488,0)   
  Less: Dividends on treasury                                                                                                                         
   and empowerment shares                                                 169,8                                         169,8                           169,8   
  Sale of shares                                                                            0,1                           0,1                             0,1   
  Balance at 30 September 2012               94,5        1 408,9         12 142,5        (2 675,6)         332,5         11 302,8           392,7         11 695,5   




  Condensed statement of cash flows                                                                                           
  Year ended 30 September                                                                                                     
  Rm                                                                               2012                 2011       
  Cash generated from operations                                                3 632,2              3 604,0       
  Net financing costs                                                            (138,2)               (64,1)      
  Dividends received                                                              195,8                171,7       
  Taxation paid                                                                (1 057,6)            (1 046,3)      
  Cash available from operations                                                2 632,2              2 665,3       
  Dividends paid (including capital distributions)                             (1 318,2)            (1 230,2)      
  Net cash inflow from operating activities                                     1 314,0              1 435,1       
  Net cash outflow from investing activities                                     (732,4)            (2 914,4)      
   Capital expenditure                                                          (480,3)              (817,8)      
   Acquisitions (Note 4)                                                        (317,5)            (2 111,6)      
   Proceeds from disposal of property, plant                              
    and equipment and intangible assets                                            60,8                  5,6       
   Other                                                                           4,6                  9,4       
  Net cash outflow from financing activities                                     (296,8)               (96,2)      
   Proceeds from issue of share capital                                           24,0                 22,1       
   Acquisition of minority interest in L&AF                                      (90,1)                          
   Long & short term borrowings repaid                                          (230,8)              (118,6)      
   Other                                                                           0,1                  0,3       
                                                                                                                   
  Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                            284,8             (1 575,5)      
  Effect of exchange rate changes                                                  (8,0)                55,5       
  Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period                     (1 011,8)               508,2       
  Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                             (735,0)            (1 011,8)      
  Cash resources                                                                  371,1                506,5       
  Short-term borrowings regarded as cash and cash equivalents                  (1 106,1)            (1 518,3)      
                                                                                 (735,0)            (1 011,8)      




  Condensed segmental analysis                                                                            
  Year ended 30 September                                                                                 
                                                                         %                                         
  Rm                                                                Change         2012                 2011       
  Turnover                                                                                                         
  Domestic Operations                                                  5,5     19 043,0             18 049,0       
  Grains                                                               6,0      8 854,0              8 348,9       
  Milling and Baking                                                   7,9      6 681,9              6 192,2       
  Other Grains                                                         0,7      2 172,1              2 156,7       
  Consumer Brands                                                      5,0     10 190,1              9 704,6       
  Groceries                                                           10,2      3 771,7              3 423,4       
  Snacks & Treats                                                      1,6      1 762,2              1 734,3       
  Beverages                                                           (3,8)       990,3              1 029,0       
  Value Added Meat Products                                            2,2      1 450,2              1 419,3       
  Out of Home                                                         18,8        350,6                295,1       
  Home, Personal care and Baby (HPCB)                                  3,4      1 865,1              1 803,5       
  Domestic intergroup sales                                                        (1,1)                (4,5)      
  International & Exports                                             52,6      3 634,0              2 381,2       
  Exports                                                             78,6      1 260,0                705,5       
  Deciduous Fruit                                                     18,1      1 007,5                853,4       
  International operations                                            66,2      1 366,5                822,3                                                                                                                
  Total turnover                                                      11,0     22 677,0             20 430,2       
  Operating income before abnormal items                                                                           
  Domestic Operations                                                  1,6      3 201,0              3 151,2       
  Grains                                                              (0,8)     1 731,7              1 746,1       
  Milling and Baking                                                   6,6      1 472,9              1 382,2       
  Other Grains                                                       (28,9)       258,8                363,9       
  Consumer Brands                                                      4,5      1 522,2              1 457,1       
  Groceries                                                            2,9        539,1                523,9       
  Snacks & Treats                                                     36,6        266,9                195,4       
  Beverages                                                            7,5        101,4                 94,3       
  Value Added Meat Products                                          (23,3)        92,6                120,7       
  Out of Home                                                         (1,4)        68,2                 69,2       
  HPCB                                                                 0,1        454,0                453,6                                                                                                                
  Other                                                               (1,7)       (52,9)               (52,0)      
  International & Exports                                            115,9        451,0                208,9       
  Exports                                                             84,0        313,2                170,2       
  Deciduous Fruit                                                    161,0         26,4                (43,3)      
  International operations                                            35,9        111,4                 82,0       
  IFRS2 charges                                                      (53,9)      (177,7)              (115,5)                                                                                                                 
  Total operating income before abnormal items                         7,1      3 474,3              3 244,6       
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
                                                                 
  Other salient features                                                                                           
  As at 30 September                                                                                               
                                                                                   2012               2011       
  Capital commitments (R million)                                                 420,8              420,7       
   contracted                                                                    104,5              299,3       
   approved                                                                      316,3              121,4       
  Capital commitments will be funded                                           
   from normal                                                                 
   operating cash flows and the                                                
   utilisation of existing borrowing                                           
   facilities.                                                                 
  Capital expenditure (R million)                                                 480,3              817,8       
   replacement                                                                   303,0              387,2       
   expansion                                                                     177,3              430,6       
  Contingent liabilities (R million)                                                                             
   guarantees and contingent liabilities                                          18,7               44,0       
  Inventories carried at net realisable value                                      78,0               70,5       
  Write-down of inventories recognised as an                                   
   expense                                                                         43,5               36,2     
         

                                                                      
  Notes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  Year ended 30 September                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
  Rm                                                                                     2012         2011   
  1.    Revenue                                                                                              
        Turnover                                                                     22 677,0     20 430,2   
        Interest received                                                                52,8         19,5   
        Investment income                                                                19,9         19,4   
        Rental income, fee income and other                                              21,2         10,1   
                                                                                     22 770,9     20 479,2   
  2.    Operating income before abnormal items                                                               
        Depreciation (included in cost of sales                                 
        and other operating expenses)                                                   425,6        373,2   
        Amortisation                                                                     19,5         11,2   
        IFRS 2 (included in other operating expenses)                                                        
         Equity settled                                                                 35,6         50,2   
         Cash settled                                                                  142,1         65,3 
  
  3.    Abnormal items                                                                                       
        Equity accounted take-on gain  National                                
        Foods Holdings Zimbabwe                                                                      91,4   
        Recognition of pension fund surpluses                                                        44,3   
        Impairment of property, plant and equipment                                      (0,9)        (2,6)  
        Advisory and due diligence costs                                                (25,3)              
        Net profit/(loss) on disposal of property,                              
         plant and equipment and intangibles                                             36,2         (0,2)  
        Other                                                                            (5,2)        (6,2)  
        Abnormal profit before taxation                                                   4,8        126,7   
        Taxation                                                                         (5,5)       (11,9)  
        Abnormal (loss)/profit attributable to owners                                  
	 of the parent                                                                   (0,7)       114,8  
 
  4.    Business Combinations and other                                         
         acquisitions                                                           
        The group acquired the Status deodorant                                 
	brand with effect from 1 November                                       
	2011 and the Simply Cereal business                                     
	from 1 January 2012. These acquisitions                                 
	are in line with Tiger Brands strategy                                 
	of expanding into adjacent categories.                                  
        The purchase consideration of acquisitons                               
	in line with IFRS 3 (Business                                           
	combinations) comprised the following:                                  
        Property, plant and equipment                                                     2,5        251,6   
        Goodwill                                                                                    656,7   
        Intangibles                                                                               1 209,8   
        Inventories                                                                       5,7        114,9   
        Trade and other receivables                                                      12,6        131,9   
        Non controlling interest                                                                  (106,5)   
        Long-term borrowings                                                                      (244,7)  
        Trade and other payables                                                        (10,3)      (57,1)   
        Taxation and deferred taxation                                                            (266,1)   
        Total IFRS 3 Business combinations                                               10,5      1 690,5   
        Other acquisitions:                                                                 
        Acquisition of intangibles  Status                                     
		 and Spiraforce                                                         207,0               
        11.2% interest in National Foods Holidings                                       97,1               
        49% interest in UAC Foods                                                                   421,1   
        Other investments                                                                 2,9               
                                                                                        317,5      2 111,6   
        Acquisition of minority interest  L&AF                                          90,1               
                                                                                        407,6      2 111,6  
  5.    Dividends per share                                                                                  
        Dividend No 133  declared 27 May 2011                                                      281,0   
        Dividend No 134  declared 22 November 2011                                                 510,0   
        Dividend No 135  declared 21 May 2012                                          295,0               
        Dividend No 136  declared 20 November 2012                                     555,0               
        Total dividends declared for the year                                           850,0        791,0 
  
  6.    Reconciliation between profit for the year                              
         and headline earnings                                                  
        Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders                                  2 718,2      2 583,9   
        Adjusted for:                                                                                        
        Equity accounted take-on gain  National                                
        Foods Holdings Zimbabwe                                                                     (91,4)  
        Profit on sale of assets                                                        (34,7)        (2,2)  
        Impairment of assets                                                              6,5          8,0   
        Headline earnings for the period                                              2 690,0      2 498,3   
        Tax effect of headline earnings adjustments                                       5,3         (1,1)  

  7.    Subsequent events                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
       The following material events occurred during the period subsequent to 30 September 2012, 
       but prior to the financial statements being authorised for issue:                                                                                                           
       With effect from 4 October 2012, Tiger Brands acquired a 63,35% shareholding in Dangote
       Flour Mills Plc (DFM). The purchase price of R1,5 billion was financed from available 
       resources. As set out in more detail in the Companys SENS announcement on 23 September 
       2012 the sale and purchase agreement provides for an additional payment in the event that 
       DFM achieves certain profit hurdles for its financial year ending 31 December 2012. Based 
       on the current trading performance of DFM, it is not expected that any additional payment 
       will be made by Tiger Brands.                                  
       Neither the effective date financial statements nor the purchase price allocation exercise, 
       as required by IFRS3, had been finalised as at the date of these audited results. Accordingly 
       not all of the disclosures required by IFRS3 have been provided.                                  
 8.    Changes in accounting policies                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
       The accounting policies applied are consistent with those of the previous financial year 
       except for certain amendments to IFRS that had no impact on the group.                                                                                                       
  


PREPARATION OF RESULTS
The condensed results for the year ended 30 September 2012 have been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards, IAS 34  Interim Financial Reporting  and the Listings Requirements of the JSE 
Limited. The preparation of these results has been supervised by O Ighodaro, Chief Financial Officer of Tiger 
Brands Limited. 
Ernst & Young Inc., Tiger Brands Limiteds independent auditors, have audited the consolidated 
annual financial statements of Tiger Brands Limited from which the condensed consolidated financial results have 
been derived.
The auditors have expressed an unqualified audit opinion on the consolidated annual financial statements. The
condensed consolidated financial results comprise the condensed consolidated statement of financial position at 
30 September 2012, the condensed consolidated income statement, condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income, condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and condensed consolidated statement of cash flows 
for the year then ended, and selected explanatory notes.
The audit report of the consolidated annual financial statements is available for inspection at Tiger Brands 
Limiteds registered office.

Commentary 
OVERVIEW 
The 2012 financial year was challenging, reflecting in broad measure the state of the South African economy. Intense
market competition and muted domestic growth were compounded by significantly increased volatility in the pricing of 
soft commodities, which negatively affected the food sector. Consumer spending, which had previously been the main 
driver of domestic demand, slowed in the face of weaker business confidence and rising cost pressures. With above-
inflationary cost increases affecting real disposable incomes, consumers continued to make tough choices in their 
spending decisions, cutting back on consumption levels where necessary and widening their brand repertoire to include 
economy alternatives.
 
Growth on the balance of the African continent was more robust and the Groups prior year acquisitions performed well,
contributing positively to the 7,3% growth in headline earnings per share achieved for the year. Tiger Brands retained
its strong financial position and continued to generate strong cash flows, affirming the Groups record of stringent
financial discipline and resilience in challenging economic times. The Group maintained its number 1 or 2 brand position
across most of the categories in which it participates and its core brands were recognised through various awards for
their brand stature. Significant progress has been achieved in the Groups international expansion strategy, with the
conclusion of the Dangote Flour Mills acquisition subsequent to the year-end, providing added momentum.

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 
Group turnover increased by 11% to R22,7 billion, driven primarily by domestic pricing inflation of 8% and a solid
contribution from exports and the international businesses. Domestic sales volumes declined by 3% due to increased
competition across most categories. Strong volume and pricing growth underpinned the 53% increase in turnover from 
exports and the international businesses, with foreign currency translation gains contributing approximately 8% of 
this growth.

The Groups operating margin compressed by 60 basis points to 15,3% due to the substantial cost inflation experienced
during the year, which was exacerbated by increased volatility in agricultural soft commodity prices and the weak 
Rand exchange rate. These costs were partly absorbed to maintain the competitiveness of the Groups products on shelf 
and to protect sales volumes. The operating margin was also negatively affected by the sharp increase in the IFRS 2 
share option charge for the year, which largely resulted from the mark to market revaluation of the Groups cash-settled 
share option liability following the 30% increase in the Companys share price over the period. It is pleasing to note 
that notwithstanding these factors, the Group was able to maintain its operating margin above its benchmark target of 15%. 

Operating income increased by 7% to R3,5 billion. Excluding the effect of the IFRS 2 cash-settled share option
charges, operating income grew by 9% to R3,6 billion. The domestic businesses reflected subdued growth, increasing 
operating income by 2% to R3,2 billion, whilst the export and international businesses more than doubled operating 
income to R451 million, partly as a result of the full year effect of the acquisitions made in the previous financial 
year.

Net financing costs increased from R64 million to R138 million. Associate companies performed exceptionally well
during the year, with the Groups share of earnings growing by 57% to R416 million. Earnings per share increased by 
4,8% to 1 707 cents and headline earnings per share increased by 7,3% to 1 689 cents. 
The Groups balance sheet remains strong, reflecting total shareholders equity of R11,7 billion and net debt of R1,2
billion, resulting in a gearing ratio of 10% at year end. 

During the year, the Group spent R408 million on acquisitions, primarily on the acquisition of the Status deodorant
brand and the increased shareholdings in Langeberg and Ashton Foods and National Foods Holdings. 

STRATEGIC UPDATE 
The Groups overarching goal is to reposition its domestic businesses for growth, by lowering their cost base to
ensure long-term competitiveness. Over the last three years, volumes have softened across a number of product categories 
due to pricing differentials relative to economy brands and increased competition from private label offerings. Whilst 
the Group maintains strong equity in all of its core brands, it has taken corrective action to stimulate volume growth 
in the domestic market and regain market share.

In this regard, a number of cost saving initiatives are being implemented, aimed at ensuring the Groups competitive
positioning on shelf and securing top-line growth. These include a three-year project to standardise the different ERP
platforms across the Group which will improve visibility of costs and provide better leverage of the Groups back end
functions through shared services in finance, procurement and other areas. In addition, through the various continuous
improvement programmes, the Group continues to generate efficiency gains and is improving its manufacturing and supply 
chain architectures.

The Groups international expansion efforts into the rest of the African continent have gained momentum over the last
two years. This has led to significant growth in exports, assisted by the prior year acquisition of Davita and the
strengthening of the Groups distribution network across Africa. This will, over time, facilitate the successful 
roll-out of the Groups flagship brands into new markets.

Subsequent to the year-end, the Group concluded the acquisition of a 63,35% shareholding in Dangote Flour Mills, the
second largest flour milling Company in Nigeria. Dangote Flour Mills has significant downstream interests in Pasta and
Noodles and strong branding, production and distribution capabilities. The acquisition represents an important step in
Tiger Brands growth strategy on the balance of the continent and adds substantial scale to the Groups existing 
interests in Nigeria. The Nigerian market is recognised as one of the fastest growing in sub-Saharan Africa, and 
represents a significant growth opportunity for the Group.

DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE
Grains The Grains division faced substantial input cost inflation and pricing volatility during the year, which
resulted in higher selling prices and softer volumes. Overall pricing inflation of 10% was offset by a 4% volume decline 
which largely arose in the Maize and Rice businesses. The raw material prices of maize and sorghum were at historical 
highs, whilst pricing in the rice market was affected by the abnormally high differentials between the cost of higher 
grade Thai rice, largely used by the Group, and lower grade Indian rice that was available in the market during the year 
and used in economy brands. Following the intense competition experienced in the prior year due to price discounting by
competitors, pricing in the Millbake business normalised, limiting the extent of the margin compression for the business 
as a whole. 

Operating income of R1,7 billion was in line with the prior year. The outlook for the year ahead remains challenging
and the high levels of inflation and volatility in the soft commodity market are likely to persist, exacerbated by the
current weakness in the Rand exchange rate. It is expected that the pricing of Thai rice will remain artificially high 
for some time due to the Thai government support of its local farmers, and this may result in some level of instability 
in the rice market in the immediate period ahead. Innovation remains core to the business and significant work has been
done across the division, based on consumer research and trials, to ensure that the Group continues to win with customers 
and consumers in its core markets.

Consumer brands Markets came under pressure during the period under review, as consumers faced ongoing constraints
with regard to their disposable income. Whilst market shares stabilised, margins compressed as a result of aggressive
competition. These factors necessitated a deeper focus on cost and efficiency improvements as well as a drive for volume
growth, through pricing activities and an increased investment in marketing and trade spend. Across the division, a 
number of value chain re-engineering work streams were initiated in an effort to position the business for sustained
competitiveness. In addition, there was a heightened focus on innovation, particularly within the Snacks, Treats and 
Beverages businesses. Operating income, in total, increased by 4,5% to R1,5 billion.

Exports and International Good progress has been made in integrating into the Group, the businesses acquired in the
prior financial year. Other than in respect of Deli Foods, which experienced some challenges during the year, the newly
acquired businesses performed well and are trading in line with expectations. The Exports and International businesses 
now account for 16% of total Group turnover. The overall operating margin for the division improved from 8,8% to 12,4%,
assisted by the profit turnaround achieved by Langeberg & Ashton Foods as well as the high margin contribution from 
Davita.
Operating income increased by 116% to R451 million, with the newly acquired businesses contributing 55% of this growth.
Organic growth remains a key thrust within the International division, driven by new product development and deeper
market penetration across the various territories in which the Group operates.

INTEGRATED REPORT
The integrated report for the year ended 30 September 2012 will be posted during December 2012 to certificated
shareholders and those shareholders with dematerialised shares who have requested a copy of the report through their 
Central Securities Depository Participants (CSDPs). Salient features of the integrated report will be available on 
the Companys website (www.tigerbrands.com) shortly after the integrated report is posted. 

OUTLOOK
Given the ongoing weakness in the global economy, the continued volatility in soft commodity prices and the Rand
exchange rate, it is expected that 2013 will be another challenging year. In the domestic economy, consumers are likely 
to remain under pressure as a result of rising costs and increased unemployment, whilst competition will remain intense. 
On the balance of the African continent, growth prospects look encouraging. However, none of these economies will be 
immune to the declining fortunes of the global economy. The Groups focus will be on delivering against its strategies, 
with precision, in order to achieve sustained growth and a further strengthening of its brands.


For and on behalf of the Board
AC Parker           PB Matlare                         O Ighodaro
Chairman            Chief Executive Officer            Chief Financial Officer            20 November 2012


Declaration of final dividend No 136
The Board has approved and declared a final dividend of 555,0 cents per ordinary share (gross) in respect of the year
ended 30 September 2012.
The dividend will be subject to Dividends Tax that was introduced with effect from 1 April 2012. In accordance with
paragraphs 11.17 (a) (i) to (x) and 11.17(c) of the JSE Listings Requirements the following additional information is
disclosed:
  The dividend has been declared out of income reserves;
  The local Dividends Tax rate is 15%;
  There are no Secondary Tax on Companies (STC) credits utilised;
  The gross local dividend amount is 555,0 cents per ordinary share for shareholders exempt from the Dividends Tax;
  The net local dividend amount is 471,75 cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay the Dividends Tax;
  Tiger Brands has 191 196 038 ordinary shares in issue (which includes 10 326 758 treasury shares); and
  Tiger Brands Limiteds income tax reference number is 9325/110/71/7.
Shareholders are advised of the following dates in respect of the final dividend: 
Last day to trade cum the final dividend                                              Friday, 4 January 2013
Shares commence trading ex the final dividend                                         Monday, 7 January 2013
Record date to determine those shareholders entitled to the final dividend            Friday, 11 January 2013
Payment in respect of the final dividend                                              Monday, 14 January 2013
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 7 January 2013 and Friday, 
11 January 2013, both days inclusive.
By order of the Board
IWM Isdale           Sandton
Secretary            20 November 2012


Independent non-executive directors: 
A C Parker (Chairman), B L Sibiya (Deputy Chairman), S L Botha, R M W Dunne
(British), K D K Mokhele, M P Nyama, R D Nisbet, M Makanjee, M J Bowman     

Executive directors: P B Matlare (Chief Executive
Officer), O Ighodaro (Chief Financial Officer), C F H Vaux     

Company Secretary: I W M Isdale     


Registered office: 3010 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Sandton, 2021     
Postal address: PO Box 78056, Sandton, 2146, South Africa     

Share registrars: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited, 70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001     
Postal address: PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107, South Africa. Telephone: (011) 370 5000




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