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NAMPAK 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

Nampak Limited
(Registration number 1968/008070/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Share code: NPK ISIN: ZAE 000071676 

AUDITED GROUP RESULTS AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2012
                                                                                                            
Condensed group statement of comprehensive income                                               
                                                                                2012        2011         %   
                                                                   Notes          Rm          Rm    change   
                                                                                                             
Continuing operations                                               
Revenue                                                                     17 639.1    15 818.6      11.5   
Operating profit                                                       2     1 793.7     1 497.8      19.8   
Finance costs                                                                  217.7       171.5            
Finance income                                                                  48.5        51.6             
Income from investments                                                          5.3        11.1             
Share of profit of associates                                                    8.3         1.2             
Profit before tax                                                            1 638.1     1 390.2      17.8   
Taxation                                                                       446.3       456.5             
Profit for the year from continuing operations                               1 191.8       933.7      27.6   
Discontinued operations                                               
Loss for the year from discontinued operations                         4           -      (331.1)            
Profit for the year                                                          1 191.8       602.6             
Other comprehensive (expense)/income for the year,                                                
net of tax                                               
Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations                      143.4       322.0             
Net actuarial losses from retirement benefit obligations                      (159.8)      (64.9)            
Cumulative translation gains reclassified to profit or loss                                 
on disposal of subsidiary                                                          -       (1.6)                                          
(Losses)/gains on cash flow hedges                                              (4.5)        6.7             
Other comprehensive (expense)/income for the year,                              
net of tax                                                                     (20.9)      262.2                                           
Total comprehensive income for the period                                    1 170.9       864.8             
Profit/(loss) attributable to:                                               
Owners of Nampak Limited                                                     1 207.1       627.9      92.2   
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries                                       (15.3)      (25.3)            
                                                                             1 191.8       602.6             
Total comprehensive income/(expense) attributable to:                                               
Owners of Nampak Limited                                                     1 187.2       896.7             
Non-controlling interest in subsidiaries                                       (16.3)      (31.9)            
                                                                             1 170.9       864.8             
Continuing operations                                               
Basic earnings per share (cents)                                               204.0       162.6      25.5   
Fully diluted earnings per share (cents)                                       197.4       157.4      25.4   
Headline earnings per ordinary share (cents)                                   200.8       172.4      16.5   
Fully diluted headline earnings per share (cents)                              194.4       166.7      16.6   
Continuing and discontinued operations                                               
Basic earnings per share (cents)                                               204.0       106.5      91.6   
Fully diluted earnings per share (cents)                                       197.4       103.8      90.2   
Headline earnings per ordinary share (cents)                                   200.8       176.0      14.1   
Fully diluted headline earnings per share (cents)                              194.4       170.1      14.3   
Dividend/cash distribution per share (cents)                                   129.5       108.0      19.9   

                                                                                               
Condensed group statement of financial position                                     
                                                                            2012        2011   
                                                               Notes          Rm          Rm   
                                                                                               
ASSETS                                     
Non-current assets                                     
Property, plant and equipment, and investment property                   6 612.1     5 687.3   
Goodwill and other intangible assets                                       715.1       183.1   
Other non-current financial assets and associates                          153.2       362.8   
Deferred tax assets                                                         65.5        24.5   
                                                                         7 545.9     6 257.7   
Current assets                                     
Inventories                                                              3 336.3     2 683.0   
Trade receivables and other current assets                               2 557.0     2 514.8   
Tax assets                                                                   2.9         1.7   
Bank balances, deposits and cash                                   6     1 780.0     1 450.8   
                                                                         7 676.2     6 650.3   
Assets classified as held for sale                                          27.9           -   
Total assets                                                            15 250.0    12 908.0  
 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                     
Capital and reserves                                     
Share capital                                                               35.9        35.8   
Capital reserves                                                          (736.6)     (503.4)  
Other reserves                                                            (349.9)     (334.5)  
Retained earnings                                                        7 321.5     6 535.2   
Shareholders equity                                                     6 270.9     5 733.1   
Non-controlling interest                                                   (54.5)      (38.2)  
Total equity                                                             6 216.4     5 694.9   
Non-current liabilities                                     
Loans and borrowings                                                     1 594.9     1 358.7   
Retirement benefit obligation                                            1 618.3     1 360.5   
Other non-current liabilities                                               13.7         7.7   
Deferred tax liabilities                                                   650.1       490.3   
                                                                         3 877.0     3 217.2   
Current liabilities                                     
Trade payables, provisions and other current liabilities                 3 471.7     3 211.9   
Bank overdrafts                                                    6     1 575.7       652.9   
Loans and borrowings                                                        18.1        21.3   
Tax liabilities                                                             91.1       109.8   
                                                                         5 156.6     3 995.9   
Total equity and liabilities                                            15 250.0    12 908.0   

                                                                                                
Condensed group statement of cash flows                                     
                                                                              2012       2011   
                                                                Notes           Rm         Rm   
                                                                                                
Operating profit before working capital changes                            2 601.8    2 273.8   
Working capital changes                                                     (339.6)    (548.3)  
Cash generated from operations                                             2 262.2    1 725.5   
Net interest paid                                                           (154.2)    (162.6)  
Income from investments                                                        5.3       11.1   
Retirement benefits, contributions and settlements                          (104.7)     (91.3)  
Tax paid                                                                    (417.2)    (188.3)  
Replacement capital expenditure                                             (778.7)    (412.3)  
Cash retained from operations                                                812.7      882.1   
Dividends paid                                                              (421.1)    (543.1)  
Cash distributions paid                                                     (257.1)         -   
Net cash retained from operating activities                                  134.5      339.0   
Expansion capital expenditure                                               (303.7)    (259.9)  
Acquisition of businesses                                           3       (977.5)      (1.3)  
Proceeds on the disposal of businesses                              4            -      834.3   
Other investing activities                                                    21.5       89.0   
Net cash (utilised)/retained before financing activities                  (1 125.2)   1 001.1   
Net cash retained from/(utilised in) financing activities                    465.4     (590.5)  
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents                        (659.8)     410.6   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                      6        797.9      263.1   
Translation of cash in foreign subsidiaries                                   66.2      124.2   
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                            6        204.3      797.9   

                                                                                              
Condensed group statement of changes in equity                                 
                                                                          2012         2011   
                                                                            Rm           Rm   
                                                                                              
Opening balance                                                        5 694.9      5 368.3   
Net shares issued during the year                                         21.8         32.7   
Share-based payment expense                                               19.2         13.8   
Share grants exercised                                                   (16.7)        (5.2)  
Share of movement in associate's non-distributable reserve                (0.4)        (1.0)  
Non-controlling interest realised on disposal of subsidiary                  -         (1.6)  
Buy-out of non-controlling interests in subsidiaries                         -        (33.8)  
Transfer from hedging reserve to related assets                            1.7            -   
Gain on available-for-sale financial assets                                3.2            -   
Total comprehensive income for the year                                1 170.9        864.8   
Dividends paid                                                          (421.1)      (543.1)  
Cash distributions from share premium                                   (257.1)           -   
Closing balance                                                        6 216.4      5 694.9   
Comprising:                                 
Share capital                                                             35.9         35.8   
Capital reserves                                                        (736.6)      (503.4)  
Share premium                                                             17.6        298.4   
Treasury shares                                                       (1 104.3)    (1 149.7)  
Share-based payments reserve                                             350.1        347.9   
Other reserves                                                          (349.9)      (334.5)  
Foreign currency translation reserve                                     268.0        123.6   
Hyperinflation capital adjustment                                        (24.3)       (24.3)  
Financial instruments hedging reserve                                      5.6          8.4   
Recognised actuarial losses                                             (578.1)      (405.4)  
Share of non-distributable reserves in associates                          0.9          1.3   
Available-for-sale financial assets revaluation reserve                  (22.2)       (38.3)  
Other                                                                      0.2          0.2   
Retained earnings                                                      7 321.5      6 535.2   
Shareholders equity                                                    6 270.9      5 733.1   
Non-controlling interest                                                 (54.5)       (38.2)  
Total equity                                                           6 216.4      5 694.9   

                                                                                                                                                
Notes                                                                                                                                              
                                                                          2012         2011   
                                                                            Rm           Rm   
                                                                                                                                                  
1. Basis of preparation 
                                
   The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the 
   framework concept, measurement and recognition criteria of IFRS and in accordance with the
   Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
   including the information required by IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting, the AC 500 standards
   as issued by the Accounting Practices Board and the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (as amended).
                                 
   The accounting policies applied are consistent with those applied for the group's 2011  
   annual financial statements. 
                                
   The audited financial statements have been prepared under the supervision of MS Bottyan CA(SA). 
                                
2. Included in operating profit are:                                 
   Depreciation                                                          631.3        561.8   
   Amortisation                                                           28.4         16.9   
   Reconciliation of operating profit and trading profit                                 
   Operating profit                                                    1 793.7      1 497.8   
   Net abnormal (gain)/loss*                                              (3.1)        48.1   
   Financial instruments fair value loss/(gain)                           18.1        (71.4)  
   Retrenchment and restructuring costs                                   10.9         49.9   
   Net impairment losses on investments, plant, property and equipment,
   goodwill and other intangible assets                                    9.5        104.8   
   Cash flow hedge ineffectiveness                                         3.1            -   
   Net profit on disposal of property                                     (0.2)       (40.8)  
   Net (profit)/loss on disposal of businesses                            (0.5)         5.4   
   Impairment of loans to non-controlling shareholders                       -          0.2   
   Gain on revaluation of original interest in joint venture acquired    (44.0)           -                                                  
   Trading profit                                                      1 790.6      1 545.9   
   * Abnormal (gains)/losses are defined as (gains)/losses which do not arise from 
   normal trading activities or are of such size, nature or incidence that their disclosure 
   is relevant to explain the performance for the period. 
                                
3. Business combinations                                 
   In line with the group's strategy to grow its core businesses, the group acquired, 
   with effect from 1 March 2012, the remaining 50% interest in 
   Nampak Wiegand Glass (Pty) Ltd ("Glass") which was held by Wiegand-Glas (SA) (Pty) Ltd 
   for an amount of R974.5 million paid in cash.                                 
   During the previous year, the group acquired the entire equity of FourFourTwo Limited 
   with effect from 1 October 2010 for the amount of R3.0 million paid in cash. 
                                
   Assets acquired and liabilities recognised at the date of acquisition                                 
   Current assets                                 
   Inventories                                                            86.7          3.5   
   Trade and other receivables                                            78.6         35.4   
   Cash                                                                      -          1.7   
   Non-current assets                                 
   Property, plant and equipment                                         491.1         31.9   
   Intangibles                                                           237.5            -   
   Currrent liabilities                                 
   Trade and other payables                                              (67.2)       (62.4)  
   Bank overdraft                                                         (3.0)           -   
   Non-current liabilities                                 
   Loans                                                                 (17.8)           -   
   Retirement benefit obligation                                          (6.9)           -   
   Deferred tax                                                         (101.6)        (7.2)  
   Net assets acquired                                                   697.4          2.9   
   Goodwill arising on acquisition                                 
   Consideration transferred                                             974.5          3.0   
   Gain on revaluation of originally held interest                        44.0            -   
   Fair value of identifiable net assets acquired                       (697.4)        (2.9)  
   Goodwill recognised                                                   321.1          0.1  
 
   Goodwill arose on the acquisitions as the cost of the combinations included a control premium. 
   The consideration paid also included the expected benefits of revenue growth and future profitability. 
   These benefits are not recognised separately from goodwill because they do not meet the recognition criteria
   for identifiable intangible assets.
   The goodwill recognised is not deductible for tax purposes. 
                                
   Cash flow impact of the acquisitions                                 
   Consideration paid in cash                                            974.5          3.0   
   Bank overdraft/(cash) acquired                                          3.0         (1.7)  
   Net outflow on acquisition                                            977.5          1.3  
 
   Impact of the acquisition on the results of the group (current year)
                                 
   Included in the group net revenue and profit after tax for the period is R224.6 million and R29.4 million 
   respectively which is attributable to the remaining interest acquired in Glass.                                 
   Had Glass been acquired with effect 1 October 2011, the net revenue of the group from continuing 
   operations would have been R17 808.2 million, while the profit after tax would have been R1 207.7 million.
                                 
4. Disposed operations                                     
   During the previous year, the operations of Nampak Paper Holdings Ltd, Interpak Books (Pty) Ltd, Disaki Cores 
   and Tubes (Pty) Ltd, as well as the L&CP and Tubs businesses, were sold in line with the groups strategy to 
   focus on core operations and emerging markets.
                                     
   Interpak Books (Pty) Ltd, Disaki Cores and Tubes (Pty) Ltd and the L&CP business were included in the 
   South Africa Paper and Flexibles segment, while the Tubs business was included in the South Africa Plastics 
   segment, for segmental reporting purposes. The results of the Nampak Paper Holdings Ltd operations were 
   previously reported in the Europe Paper segment for segmental reporting purposes and were classifed as 
   discontinued operations.  
                                   
   The results of the discontinued operations included in the statement of comprehensive income are set out
   below: 
                                    
   Results of the discontinued operations for the year                                     
   Revenue                                                                   -        1 112.9   
   Expenses                                                                  -       (1 082.1)  
   Profit before tax                                                         -           30.8   
   Attributable income tax expense                                           -            9.5   
                                                                             -           21.3   
   Loss on disposal of operations                                            -         (352.4)  
   Loss for the year from discontinued operations                            -         (331.1)  
   Cash flow impact of the disposals                                     
   Non-current assets                                                        -          889.2   
   Non-current liabilities                                                   -        (277.9)   
   Net working capital                                                       -          590.9   
   Cash and cash equivalents                                                 -           64.5   
   Net assets disposed                                                       -        1 266.7   
   Non-controlling interest                                                  -          (1.6)   
   Release of foreign currency translation reserve                           -          (1.6)   
   Loss on disposal of businesses                                            -        (357.8)   
   Total disposal consideration                                              -          905.7   
   Deferred sales proceeds                                                   -          (6.9)   
   Consideration received                                                    -          898.8   
   Cash and cash equivalents disposed                                        -         (64.5)   
   Net inflow on disposal                                                    -          834.3 
  
5. Determination of headline earnings                                     
   Continuing operations                                     
   Profit attributable to equity holders of the company for the year   1 207.1          959.0   
   Less: preference dividend                                              (0.1)          (0.1)   
   Basic earnings                                                      1 207.0          958.9   
   Adjusted for:                                     
   Net impairment losses on investments, goodwill, property, 
   plant and equipment and other intangible assets                         9.5           99.0   
   Net (profit)/loss on disposal of businesses and other investments      (0.5)           5.4   
   Net loss/(profit) on disposal of property, plant, 
   equipment and intangible assets                                        26.5          (33.4)   
   Gain on revaluation of original interest in joint venture acquired    (44.0)             -   
   Tax effects and non-controlling interest                              (10.1)         (13.4)   
   Headline earnings for the year                                      1 188.4        1 016.5   
   Continuing and discontinued operations                                     
   Profit attributable to equity holders of the 
   company for the year                                                1 207.1          627.9   
   Less: preference dividend                                              (0.1)          (0.1)   
   Basic earnings                                                      1 207.0          627.8   
   Adjusted for:                                     
   Net impairment losses on investments, goodwill, property, 
   plant and equipment, and other intangible assets                        9.5           99.0   
   Net (profit)/loss on disposal of businesses and other investments      (0.5)         357.8   
   Net loss/(profit) on disposal of property, plant, 
   equipment and intangible assets                                        26.5          (33.4)   
   Gain on revaluation of original interest in joint venture acquired    (44.0)             -   
   Tax effects and non-controlling interest                              (10.1)         (13.4)   
   Headline earnings for the year                                      1 188.4        1 037.8 
  
6. Cash and cash equivalents                                     
   Bank balances, deposits and cash                                    1 780.0        1 450.8   
   Bank overdrafts                                                    (1 575.7)        (652.9)   
                                                                         204.3          797.9  
7. Supplementary Information                                     
   Capital expenditure                                                 1 084.2          676.2   
    expansion                                                           303.7          259.9   
    replacement                                                         778.7          412.3   
    intangibles                                                           1.8            4.0   
   Capital commitments                                                 1 093.7          543.8   
    contracted                                                          406.3          356.4   
    approved not contracted                                             687.4          187.4   
   Lease commitments                                                     184.1          270.1   
    land and buildings                                                  136.1          201.5   
    other                                                                48.0           68.6   
   Contingent liabilities                                                 48.8           80.2   
    tax contingent liabilities                                           36.2           72.2   
    customer claims and guarantees                                       12.6            8.0                                                                                                                                                                              
8. Share statistics                                     
   Ordinary shares in issue (000)                                      696 712        695 199   
   Ordinary shares in issue  net of treasury shares (000)             592 415        590 901   
   Weighted average number of ordinary shares on which headline 
   earnings and basic earnings per share are based (000)               591 750        589 550   
   Weighted average number of ordinary shares on which diluted 
   headline earnings and diluted basic earnings per share 
   are based (000)                                                     622 488        618 170                                                                                                                      
9. Additional disclosures                                     
   Net gearing                                                             23%            10%   
   EBITDA*                                                             2 462.9        1 906.8   
   Net debt: EBITDA*                                                 0.6 times      0.3 times   
   Interest cover                                                           11             13   
   EBITDA: Interest cover*                                            15 times       15 times   
   Return on equity  continuing operations                                20%            19%   
   Return on equity  continuing and discontinued operations               20%            11%   
   Return on net assets  continuing operations                            20%            20%   
   Return on net assets  continuing and discontinued operations           20%            19%   
   Net worth per ordinary share (cents)**                                1 049            964   
   Tangible net worth per ordinary share (cents)**                         929            933   
   *EBITDA is calculated before net impairments                                     
   **Calculated on ordinary shares in issue  net of treasury shares  
                                   
10.Translation reserve movement               
   Due to the weakening of the rand towards the end of the financial year, a translation gain of 
   R143.4 million (2011: R322.0 million gain) was recognised for the year. The closing exchange rate 
   at 30 September was £1: R13.39 (2011: £1: R12.58). 
              
11.Related party transactions               
   Group companies, in the ordinary course of business, entered into various purchase and sale transactions 
   with associates, joint ventures and other related parties. The effect of these transactions is included 
   in the financial performance and results of the group.  
             
12.Independent auditors' opinion               
   The auditors, Deloitte & Touche, have issued their opinion on the groups financial statements for the 
   year ended 30 September 2012. The audit was conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing. 
   They have issued an unmodified audit opinion. These condensed financial statements have been derived from the 
   group financial statements and are consistent in all material respects with the group financial statements. 
   A copy of their audit report is available for inspection at the companys registered office. Any reference to 
   future financial performance included in this announcement, has not been reviewed or reported on by the 
   companys auditors.
   The auditor's report does not necessarily cover all of the information contained in this announcement. Shareholders
   are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full understanding of the nature of the auditor's work they 
   should obtain a copy of that report together with the accompanying financial information from the registered
   office of the company.	               

Group performance

Headline earnings per share from continuing operations increased by 16.5% to 200.8 cents from 172.4 cents as a 
result of the improvement in operating profit and a reduction in the effective tax rate. 

Trading profit and operating profit from continuing operations increased by 16% and 20% respectively. Operating 
profit in 2012 was favourably impacted by the reduction in abnormal items year-on-year. The foodcan, glass, corrugated,
plastics and Africa businesses were the main contributors to the improved results. Trading profit from the rest of
Africa increased from R122 million to R316 million due primarily to the Angolan and Zambian operations.

The trading margin improved to 10.2% from 9.8%. 

Net finance costs increased by 41% to R169 million as a result of higher debt. Net debt to equity increased to 
23% from 10% mainly due to the acquisition of the remaining 50% shareholding in the glass business. Net debt 
increased to R1.4 billion from R0.6 billion in September 2011.

The effective tax rate was 27.2% compared to 32.8% in 2011. The utilisation of assessed losses against capital 
gains in the United Kingdom operations, the gain on revaluation of Nampaks original interest in Nampak Wiegand 
Glass (Pty) Ltd together with a portion of the 2011 final dividend not attracting STC, contributed to the lower 
effective tax rate.

The final dividend has been increased by 20% to 89 cents per share making a total of 129.5 cents for the year, which 
is also an increase of 20% on the total distribution in 2011.

Total capital expenditure amounted to R1.08 billion compared to R676 million in 2011 with R351 million spent on the 
refurbishment of the glass furnace and R177 million spent on equipment to manufacture a new range of beverage cans.

Excluding acquisitions and foreign exchange translation differences, working capital increased by R340 million mainly 
due to higher inventory levels of imported raw materials, as well as increases in both raw materials and finished 
goods inventories in Angola.

Segmental review                                                          
                    Revenue             Trading profit*         Margin           
                       2012      2011      2012     2011    2012    2011   
                         Rm        Rm        Rm       Rm       %       %   
South Africa         13 873    12 958     1 335    1 257     9.6     9.7   
Rest of Africa        2 087     1 350       316      122    15.1     9.0   
United Kingdom        1 679     1 511       124       96     7.4     6.4   
Other                                        16       71                   
Total                17 639    15 819     1 791    1 546    10.2     9.8   
*Operating profit before abnormal items 

South Africa
Trading profit increased by 6% and the margin declined slightly to 9.6%. The increase in trading profit was 8.6% if the businesses sold 
in 2011 are excluded. There was good improvement in the results of Metals, Glass and Plastics. Paper and Flexibles 
performance was better than last year if the businesses which were disposed or closed are excluded. Tissue profits were lower.

Rest of Africa
Trading profit increased by 159% mainly due to increased contributions from Angola, which operated for a full year and from Zambia. 
Nigeria was affected by socio-political factors and profitability was largely flat on last year. Margins in the rest of Africa 
increased to 15.1% compared to 9.0% in 2011.

United Kingdom
Trading profit increased by 14% to £9.8 million due to an improvement in margins and costs being well controlled; sales were
at a similar level to last year. The increase in rand terms was 29%.

Metals and Glass


                    Revenue            Trading profit*       Margin            
                      2012     2011    2012    2011    2012     2011   
                        Rm       Rm      Rm      Rm       %        %   
South Africa         5 878    5 126     789     736    13.4     14.4   
Rest of Africa       1 215      652     103      37     8.5      5.7   
Total                7 093    5 778     892     773    12.6     13.4   
*Operating profit before abnormal items 

South Africa
The inclusion of 100% of the glass business for seven months and an improved performance from the food can business contributed to 
the increase in trading profit. Sales volumes of beverage cans were substantially higher than last year but lower margins affected 
profitability of the business. The conversion of beverage cans from tinplate to aluminium is in progress.

There was good demand for fish and fruit cans but sales of vegetable cans were flat on last year. Sales of aerosol and paint cans 
showed modest growth but demand for diversified cans was generally lower.

There was lower demand for returnable beer bottles, wine and alcoholic fruit beverage bottles but other categories showed marginally positive
growth.

Rest of Africa
The beverage can operation in Angola ran at full capacity and performed to expectations. The operation in Nigeria was negatively affected by
socio-political factors which resulted in lower consumer demand. The businesses in East Africa performed well on good demand for food cans and crowns. 

Paper and Flexibles


                    Revenue            Trading profit*      Margin           
                      2012     2011    2012    2011    2012    2011   
                        Rm       Rm      Rm      Rm       %       %   
South Africa         4 089    4 099     165     161     4.0     3.9   
Rest of Africa         872      698     213      85    24.4    12.2   
Total                4 961    4 797     378     246     7.6     5.1   
*Operating profit before abnormal items 

South Africa
Trading profit in 2011 included R28 million in respect of businesses that were sold or closed. The like-for-like increase in trading profit in 2012
was 24%.

The corrugated business continued to improve with the paper mill contributing significantly to the better performance. Demand for corrugated boxes
from the agricultural sector showed some growth but the commercial sector was weak in line with lower economic activity.

The flexible business continued to perform well but there was a marked slowdown in demand in the second half of the year.

The rationalisation of the cartons and labels business was completed with benefits starting to flow during the second half of the year. The costs of
the rationalisation and lower consumer demand dampened performance.

Paper sack demand was generally depressed but market share gains in the sugar and milling sectors together with higher cement sack exports,
contributed to a satisfactory performance.

Rest of Africa
Trading profit increased by 151% with a commensurate increase in trading margin.
There was strong demand for paper sacks in Kenya and for cigarette cartons in Nigeria. In Zambia there was substantial growth of sorghum beer
cartons due partly to new legislation banning unpackaged sorghum beer as well as exports to countries in East and West Africa. Malawi showed a 
moderate improvement.

Plastics


                   Revenue            Trading profit*      Margin           
                     2012     2011    2012    2011    2012    2011   
                       Rm       Rm      Rm      Rm       %       %   
South Africa        2 278    2 114     270     231    11.9    10.9   
United Kingdom      1 679    1 511     124      96     7.4     6.4   
Total               3 957    3 625     394     327    10.0     9.0   
*Operating profit before abnormal items 

South Africa
Trading profit increased by 17% with good performances in most businesses. 

Sales units of plastic bottles for milk and juice were lower as a result of restructuring that took place in the dairy industry during the year.
Margins also came under pressure. Sorghum beer carton demand was very strong and exports to Botswana contributed to increased sales volumes. There was
good demand for PET bottles for carbonated soft drinks.

The super-shorty plastic closure for beverage bottles and closures for energy-drink bottles both enjoyed good growth. Metal wine-closure demand
was moderate and was constrained by increased bulk wine exports.

Plastic crate sales to the beverage industry were lower and there was minimal growth in sales of plastic drums. Lower margins impacted
profitability.

The tubes business performed well and enjoyed good growth in sales volumes.

United Kingdom
Trading profit increased by 14% to £9.8 million and was achieved despite challenging conditions in the United Kingdom including record-high polymer
prices and a price war amongst retailers in the fresh milk market. Good cost control contributed to the strong performance.

Tissue


                  Revenue            Trading profit*       Margin           
                    2012     2011    2012    2011    2012    2011   
                      Rm       Rm      Rm      Rm       %       %   
South Africa       1 628    1 619     111     129     6.8     8.0   
*Operating profit before abnormal items 

The tissue and diaper business had a disappointing year with trading profit down by 14% and margins down by 1.2 percentage points.

There was marginal growth in sales volumes of toilet tissue. Disposable diaper volumes increased but fierce price competition across Tissues range
of products impacted on performance. This, together with insurance excesses on waste paper fires at Bellville and Kliprivier during the year,
contributed to the lower trading profit and margin.

Corporate activity
In line with the groups strategy to grow its core businesses, the group acquired with effect from 1 March 2012, the remaining 50% interest in 
Nampak Wiegand Glass (Pty) Ltd and with effect from 1 November 2012 the remaining 50% interest in Elopak South Africa (Pty) Ltd.

Prospects
The strategy of investing in our core businesses in South Africa and growing and investing in businesses across Africa over the last three years is
expected to enable the group to further improve on performance in 2013.

Declaration of ordinary dividend number 81

Notice is hereby given that a gross final ordinary dividend number 81 of 89.0 cents per share (2011: 74.0 cents per share) has been declared in 
respect of the year ended 30 September 2012, payable to shareholders recorded as such in the register of the company at the close of business 
on the record date, Friday 18 January 2013. The last day to trade to participate in the dividend is Friday 11 January 2013. Shares will commence 
trading ex dividend from Monday 14 January 2013.
The important dates pertaining to this dividend are as follows:
Last day to trade ordinary shares cum dividend                        Friday 11 January 2013
Ordinary shares trade ex dividend                                     Monday 14 January 2013
Record date                                                             Friday 18 January 2013
Payment date                                                            Monday 21 January 2013

Ordinary share certificates may not be de-materialised or re-materialised between Monday 14 January 2013 and Friday 18 January 2013, both days
inclusive.
In terms of the new Dividends Tax effective from 1 April 2012, the following additional information is disclosed:
The dividend has been declared from income reserves;
The dividend withholding tax rate is 15%;
The company will utilise the credits in terms of Secondary Tax on Companies (STC). The STC credits utilised as part of this declaration 
amount to R4 761 728, being 0.68346 cents per share;
The net local dividend amount is 75.75252 cents per share for shareholders liable to pay the new Dividends Tax and 89.0 cents per share for
shareholders exempt from paying the new Dividends Tax;
The issued number of ordinary shares at the declaration date is 696 711 782; and
Nampak Limiteds tax number is 9875081714.

On behalf of the board

TT Mboweni                     AB Marshall
Chairman                       Chief executive officer

21 November 2012 

Independent non-executive directors: 
TT Mboweni (Chairman), RC Andersen, RJ Khoza, PM Madi, VN Magwentshu, DC Moephuli, CWN Molope, RV Smither, PM Surgey.
Executive directors: AB Marshall (Chief executive officer), G Griffiths (Chief financial officer), FV Tshiqi (Group human resources director).

Secretary: N P OBrien.

Registered office: Nampak Centre, 114 Dennis Road, Atholl Gardens, Sandton, 2196, South Africa
(PO Box 784324, Sandton 2146, South Africa)
Telephone: +27 11 719 6300

Share registrar: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
(PO Box 61051, Marshalltown 2107 South Africa)
Telephone: +27 11 370 5000

Sponsor:
UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd


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