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ANNUITY PROPERTIES LTD - Audited Condensed Financial Results for year ended 31 March 2013 and payment of dividend and interest distribution

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Audited Condensed Financial Results for year ended 31 March 2013 and payment of dividend and interest distribution

ANNUITY PROPERTIES LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 2011/145994/06)
Share code: ANP      ISIN: ZAE000165643
("Annuity" or "the Company")

Audited Condensed Financial Results for the year ended 31 March 2013 and 
payment of dividend and interest distribution

HIGHLIGHTS 
- Successful JSE listing on 4 May 2012
- Strong portfolio growth - 148% increase in portfolio size of R1,4 billion
- Full year distribution of 40.91 cents per linked unit - 1.1% up on forecast
- R961 million of equity raised
- Performance underpinned by strong property fundamentals - 1.2% vacancies at year-end

1. Introduction

   Annuity listed on the Real Estate  Real Estate Holdings and Development sector of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange ("JSE") on 4 May 2012. The
   Company's property portfolio at 31 March 2013 consisted of ten properties, diversified between the retail and commercial sectors. The Company is a variable
   loan stock company and distributes all its distributable earnings, as calculated in terms of its debenture trust deed, to its linked unit holders on an annual
   basis.

2. Results

   The following table reflects the financial results for the year ended 31 March 2013 compared to the corresponding previous financial year.

Condensed statement of comprehensive income
for the year ended 31 March 2013
                                                    31 March 2013   31 March 2012   
                                                                R               R   
Revenue                                                                             
Property portfolio                                     88 927 644         415 418   
Contractual rental income                              69 909 932         301 631   
Straight-line rental income accrual                    19 017 712         113 787   
Recoveries and other property income                   19 734 723          76 375   
Total revenue                                         108 662 367         491 793   
Property expenses                                    (25 429 963)        (90 216)   
Administration and corporate costs                    (5 882 092)       (105 642)   
Net operating profit                                   77 350 312         295 935   
Investment and other income                            13 408 617         226 646   
Gains on bargain purchases                             31 623 832       8 000 000   
Property acquisition costs                           (17 069 572)     (1 571 455)   
Changes in fair values                                 32 053 060       (113 787)   
Net profit before finance charges and taxation        137 366 249       6 837 339   
Finance costs                                        (18 693 232)       (421 603)   
Net profit before debenture interest and taxation     118 673 017       6 415 736   
Interest on linked units                             (58 574 648)                  
Profit before taxation                                 60 098 369       6 415 736   
Taxation                                             (11 721 067)     (1 021 688)   
Total comprehensive income for the year                48 377 302       5 394 048   

Reconciliation of earnings, headline earnings and distributable earnings                                                                      
                                                                                                              31 March 2013   31 March 2012   
                                                                                                                          R               R   
Number of linked units in issue used at year-end                                                                189 132 917           1 000   
Weighted average number of linked units in issue used for the calculation of earnings and headline earnings                                   
per linked unit                                                                                                 114 998 290             301   
Weighted average number of linked units in issue adjusted for potential dilutive effects of the options                                       
used for the calculation of diluted earnings and diluted headline earnings per linked unit                      115 533 809                  
Weighted number of linked units after taking into account the effect of the antecedent divestiture used                                       
for the calculation of the final distribution per linked unit                                                   187 563 631                  
Reconciliation of earnings, headline earnings and distributable earnings                                                                      
Profit for the financial year attributable to equity holders                                                     48 377 302       5 394 048   
Adjusted for interest on linked units                                                                            58 574 648                  
Earnings                                                                                                        106 951 950       5 394 048   
Deduct fair value adjustments and gains on bargain purchases                                                   (57 909 908)     (6 895 101)   
Gains on bargain purchases (net of deferred taxation)                                                          (31 153 422)     (6 987 668)   
Fair value adjustments (net of deferred taxation)                                                              (26 756 486)          92 568   
Headline earnings/(loss) attributable to linked unitholders                                                      49 042 042     (1 501 052)   
Fair value adjustments on derivative instruments (net of deferred taxation)                                         611 296                  
Straight-line rental income accrual (net of deferred taxation)                                                 (13 692 752)        (81 926)   
Amortisation of debt transaction costs                                                                            1 108 067           8 218   
Interest on other borrowings  IFRS adjustment                                                                    3 552 758                  
Deferred taxation resulting from utilisation of estimated tax loss and accrued income                                17 826                  
Share-based payments                                                                                                983 222                  
Once-off property acquisition costs                                                                              17 069 572       1 571 455   
Available for distribution/(loss attributable) to linked unitholders                                             58 692 031         (3 306)   
Distribution comprises:                                                                                                                       
Debenture interest                                                                                               58 574 648                  
Ordinary dividend                                                                                                   117 383                  
Total distribution                                                                                               58 692 031                  
Interim six months ended 30 September                                                                            17 872 180                  
Final six months ended 31 March                                                                                  40 819 851                  
Basic earnings per linked unit (cents) (2012 in rands)                                                                93.00         17 920*   
Diluted earnings per linked unit (cents)                                                                              92.57                  
Headline earnings/(loss) per linked unit (cents) (2012 in rands)                                                      42.65        (4 987)*   
Diluted headline earnings/(loss) per linked unit (cents) (2012 in rands)                                              42.45                  
Distribution/(attributable loss) per linked unit (cents) (2012 in rands)                                              40.91            (3)*   
Interim six months ended 30 September                                                                                 19.15                   
Final six months ended 31 March                                                                                       21.76                   

*Calculated based on the number of linked units in issue on 31 March 2012.                                                                    

Condensed statement of financial position                                          
at 31 March 2013                                                                   
                                                   31 March 2013   31 March 2012   
                                                               R               R   
Assets                                                                             
Non-current assets                                                                 
Investment property                                1 415 100 000     144 000 000   
Fair value of property portfolio                   1 395 968 502     143 886 213   
Straight-line rental adjustment                       19 131 498         113 787   
Current assets                                        40 810 888       4 309 318   
Trade and other receivables                           17 481 192       4 308 960   
Taxation                                                  14 280               -   
Cash and cash equivalents                             23 315 416             358   
Total assets                                       1 455 910 888     148 309 318   
Equity and liabilities                                                             
Equity                                                56 552 672       5 394 058   
Stated capital                                         1 833 850              10   
Share-based payment reserve                              983 222                  
Accumulated profit                                    53 735 600       5 394 048   
Non-current liabilities                            1 337 828 022     128 263 666   
Debentures                                           930 956 392           4 990   
Financial liabilities                                393 279 853      76 341 612   
Other non-current liabilities                                        50 895 376   
Derivative instruments                                   849 022                  
Deferred taxation                                     12 742 755       1 021 688   
Current liabilities                                   61 530 194      14 651 594   
Trade and other payables                              20 791 978       2 200 041   
Current portion of other non-current liabilities                        596 872   
Current portion of financial liabilities                             11 854 681   
Linked unitholders for distribution                   40 738 216                  
Total equity and liabilities                       1 455 910 888     148 309 318   
Number of linked units in issue                      189 132 917           1 000   
Net asset value per linked unit (R)                         5.22           5 399   

Condensed statement of changes in equity                                                                   
for the year ended 31 March 2013                                                                           
                                                                                Share-based                
                                              Stated   Member's   Accumulated       payment                
                                             capital   interest        profit       reserve        Total   
                                                   R          R             R             R            R   
Balance at 31 March 2011                                   100                                    100   
Issue of shares                                1 000      (100)                                    900   
Conversion to linked units                     (990)                                            (990)   
Total comprehensive income for the year                           5 394 048                 5 394 048   
Balance at 31 March 2012                          10               5 394 048                 5 394 058   
Issue of linked units                      1 833 840                                        1 833 840   
Total comprehensive income for the year                          48 377 302                48 377 302   
Share-based payment                                                              983 222      983 222   
Dividends declared during the year                                 (35 750)                  (35 750)   
Balance at 31 March 2013                   1 833 850              53 735 600       983 222   56 552 672   

Condensed statement of cash flows                                                                   
for the year ended 31 March 2013                                                                    
                                                                    31 March 2013   31 March 2012   
                                                                                R               R   
Net cash generated from/(utilised by) operating activities             23 910 018     (3 518 396)   
Cash generated from/(utilised by) operations                           45 973 027     (3 519 641)   
Interest received                                                       9 855 858         226 646   
Finance charges                                                      (14 032 407)       (225 401)   
Taxation paid                                                            (14 280)                  
Distribution paid to linked unitholders                              (17 872 180)                  
Net cash utilised in investing activities                         (1 135 883 446)   (135 978 584)   
Acquisition of business combinations (net of cash acquired)       (1 089 774 240)   (135 978 584)   
Capital expenditure, tenant installations and lease commissions         (309 206)                  
Loans advanced                                                       (45 800 000)                  
Net cash generated from financing activities                        1 135 288 486     139 497 238   
Proceeds from issue of linked units                                   831 809 866           4 900   
Increase in secured borrowings                                        303 975 492      88 000 090   
(Repayment of)/Increase in unsecured borrowings                         (496 872)      51 492 248   
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents                              23 315 058             258   
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year                        358             100   
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year                       23 315 416             358   

Segmental report                                                                                                                               
Financial year ended 31 March 2013                                                                                                             
                                                                                                    Special/        Property                   
                                                            Total         Retail         Office   Industrial       Portfolio           Admin   
                                                                R              R              R            R               R               R   
Revenue                                                                                                                                        
Property portfolio                                     88 927 644     30 303 649     58 044 482      579 513      88 927 644                  
Contractual rental income                              69 909 932     24 915 071     44 418 074      576 787      69 909 932                  
Straight-line rental income accrual                    19 017 712      5 388 578     13 626 408        2 726      19 017 712                  
Recoveries and other property income                   19 734 723     11 405 198      8 309 692       19 833      19 734 723                  
Total revenue                                         108 662 367     41 708 847     66 354 174      599 346     108 662 367                  
Property expenses                                    (25 429 963)   (13 056 902)   (11 957 461)    (223 994)    (25 238 357)       (191 606)   
Administration and corporate costs                    (5 882 092)                                                            (5 882 092)   
Net operating profit                                   77 350 312     28 651 945     54 396 713      375 352      83 424 010     (6 073 698)   
Investment and other income                            13 408 617                                                             13 408 617   
Gains on bargain purchases                             31 623 832     11 075 876     18 452 832    2 095 124      31 623 832                  
Property acquisition costs                           (17 069 572)    (8 424 965)    (7 578 066)    (586 479)    (16 589 510)       (480 062)   
Changes in fair values                                 32 053 060     12 037 741     28 195 757      (1 662)      40 231 836     (8 178 776)   
Net profit before finance charges and taxation        137 366 249     43 340 597     93 467 236    1 882 335     138 690 168     (1 323 919)   
Finance costs                                        (18 693 232)                                                           (18 693 232)   
Net profit before debenture interest and taxation     118 673 017     43 340 597     93 467 236    1 882 335     138 690 168    (20 017 151)   
Interest on linked units                             (58 574 648)                                                           (58 574 648)   
Segment profit before taxation                         60 098 369     43 340 597     93 467 236    1 882 335     138 690 168    (78 591 799)   
Investment property                                 1 415 100 000    644 649 964    727 500 000   42 950 036   1 415 100 000                  
Other assets                                           40 810 888      7 916 616      3 240 096      359 373      11 516 085      29 294 803   
Total assets                                        1 455 910 888    652 566 580    730 740 096   43 309 409   1 426 616 085      29 294 803   
Total liabilities                                   1 399 358 216    193 167 690    166 819 848    5 046 688     365 034 226   1 034 323 990   

Financial year ended 31 March 2012                                                              
                                                              Total        Office       Admin   
                                                                  R             R           R   
Revenue                                                                                         
Property portfolio                                          415 418       415 418              
Contractual rental income                                   301 631       301 631              
Straight-line rental income accrual                         113 787       113 787              
Recoveries                                                   76 375        76 375              
Total revenue                                               491 793       491 793              
Property expenses                                          (90 216)      (90 216)              
Administration and corporate costs                        (105 642)                (105 642)   
Net operating profit                                        295 935       401 577   (105 642)   
Gain on bargain purchase                                  8 000 000     8 000 000              
Property acquisition costs                              (1 571 455)   (1 571 455)              
Changes in fair values                                    (113 787)     (113 787)              
Net profit before finance charges and taxation           6 610 693      6 716 335   (105 642)   
Finance costs (net of interest received)                  (194 957)     (196 203)       1 246   
Segment profit before taxation and debenture interest     6 415 736     6 520 132   (104 396)   
Investment property                                     144 000 000   144 000 000              
Other assets                                              4 309 318       353 557   3 955 761   
Total assets                                            148 309 318   144 353 557   3 955 761   
Total liabilities                                       142 960 270   137 571 455   5 388 815   

3. Acquisitions and commitments

   The Company acquired a 100 percent interest in all the assets and some liabilities of nine letting enterprises during the year. The letting enterprises were
   acquired as going concerns and were funded through a combination of cash, linked units and vendor finance.

   Details of the net assets acquired are as follows:

                                             31 March 2013   31 March 2012   
                                                         R               R   
Investment properties at acquisition price   1 198 724 759     136 000 000   
Trade and other receivables                         91 470               -   
Trade and other payables                       (1 784 398)        (21 416)   
Purchase consideration                       1 197 031 831     135 978 584   
Portion settled in linked units               (49 980 000)               -   
Portion settled from vendor finance           (57 277 591)                  
Portion settled in cash                      1 089 774 240     135 978 584   

   Annuity acquired two properties, the Sasfin Building for R167,9 million and the Oakfields Shopping Centre for R140,7 million which transferred immediately
   prior to its listing. It subsequently took transfer of the Cell C Building on 22 June 2012, which it acquired at a purchase price of R125,0 million. These three
   properties were funded through a combination of funds raised at listing, a vendor placement of linked units, vendor finance and commercial bank debt.
   The Ethos building was acquired by the Company for R46,0 million and registered in the Company's name on 30 November 2012. This was fully funded from
   the Company's debt facilities.

   The Company took transfer of the Atrium Building at a purchase price of R134,0 million and the Langeberg Mall at a purchase price of R410,0 million on
   14 and 18 December 2012, respectively, which grew the value of its portfolio to over R1 billion. The properties were funded by way of a private placement of
   R482,0 million, a vendor placement of R6,0 million and debt of R84,0 million.

   An additional two properties were registered in the Company's name, being the BCX Building on 15 January 2013 at a purchase price of R38,1 million and the
   Riverhorse Valley Property on 4 February 2013 at a purchase price of R117,0 million. The BCX Building was funded with a vendor placement of R10,4 million
   and the balance with bank debt, whilst the Riverhorse Valley Property was fully funded from the Company's debt facilities. The Company acquired the property
   adjoining the Woolworths Financial Call Centre, known as portion 1 of Erf 26151 on 28 February 2013 for R20,0 million, which was funded by debt.

   The investment properties were recognised on acquisition at their fair values of R1,2 billion (2012 R144,0 million), resulting in gains on bargain purchases
   of R31,6 million (2012 R8,0 million). The net operating income (excluding the straight-lining of income accrual) earned by the Company from these letting
   enterprises were R49,4 million (2012 R0,3 million). Based on the net operating income which the Company earned during the year, it would have earned
   R95,5 million (2012 R11,7 million) had the Company owned all nine of these letting enterprises for the full financial year.

   The company earned gross rental income (excluding the straight lining of income accrual) of R57,4 million from these letting enterprises during the year.
   Based on the gross rental income which the company earned during the year, it would have earned gross rental income of R115,4 million had it owned all
   nine of these letting enterprises for the full financial year.

   As at 31 March 2013 the Company was committed to acquire the Virgin Active Bryanston Building for an amount of approximately R118,0 million. Details of
   the transaction are set out in the circular to Annuity linked unitholders dated 25 October 2012.

4. Related party transactions

   The company paid transaction fees of R12,0 million and asset management fees of R3,3 million to Annuity Asset Managers Proprietary Limited and property
   management fees and letting commission of R1,7 million to Annuity Property Managers Proprietary Limited, which two entities are considered to be related
   parties to Annuity, during the financial year under review.

   Irrevocable loans from related parties amounting to R51,0 million were converted into Annuity linked units on 4 April 2012 and bridging loans of R1,0 million
   were repaid to related parties during the period.

   The Sasfin Building and BCX Building were acquired from a subsidiary and associate, respectively, of Sasfin Bank Limited, which is considered
   to be a related party to Annuity.

   The Company has granted to Sasfin Financial Services Proprietary Limited, which is a 25 percent shareholder in Annuity Asset Managers Proprietary
   Limited, the right to sell to the Company, its shareholding in, and claims against Annuity Asset Managers Proprietary Limited at a price to be determined 
   which is 0,875% of the Company's enterprise value, being the market capitalisation plus debt, less trade creditors and cash. The shares and claims so acquired 
   shall subsequently be purchased and cancelled by Annuity Asset Managers Proprietary Limited in consideration for a reduction in the annual asset management 
   fee charged to the Company, which has the effect of making the transaction non-dilutionary to earnings during the term of the asset management contract. 
   Based on the Company's enterprise value as at 31 March 2013 the price at which Sasfin Financial Services Proprietary Limited could sell the shares to the 
   Company at this date would be R12,6 million.

5. Property Portfolio (not audited)                                                                       
                                                 Gauteng   Western Cape   Kwazulu-Natal           Total   
Geographical profile                                   R              R               R               R   
By revenue                                    57 745 752     29 476 540       1 705 352      88 927 644   
By rentable area (m2)                             43 876         42 102          12 489          98 467 
  
                                                                               Special/
                                                  Retail        Offices      Industrial           Total   
Sectorial profile                                      R              R               R               R   
By revenue                                    30 303 649     58 044 482         579 513      88 927 644   
By rentable area (m2)                             49 578         44 528           4 361          98 467 
  
                                                                                                  
                                                                               Special/
                                                  Retail         Office      Industrial           Total 
  
Portfolio valuation (R)                      644 649 964    727 500 000      42 950 036   1 415 100 000   
Gross lettable area (m2)                          49 578         44 528           4 361          98 467   
Value per (m2)                                    13 003         16 338           9 849          14 371   
Average monthly gross rental per m2 (Rand)        101.06         123.30           78.70          110.36 
Vacancy % by gross lettable area                   1.19%                         12.8%            1.2%   
Weighted Average rental escalation (%)              7.1%           7.5%            8.6%            7.2%   
Annualised property yield (%)                       8.0%           8.4%            7.3%            8.2%   

Tenant analysis                                                                                              
A  Large national tenants, listed tenants, government and major franchises                                  
Percentage of GLA                                                                                      76%   
Number of tenants                                                                               34 tenants   
B  Other national tenants, other listed tenants, franchisees and medium to large professions                
Percentage of GLA                                                                                      11%   
Number of tenants                                                                               56 tenants   
C  Other                                                                                                    
Percentage of GLA                                                                                      13%   
Number of tenants                                                                               93 tenants   

                                                            Special/
Lease expiry profile                    Office   Retail   Industrial   Total   
By rentable area                                                               
Expiring within one year                  4.6%     7.4%         0.0%    5.8%   
Expiring between one and two years        4.4%     8.2%        29.4%    7.3%   
Expiring between two and three years     22.1%    39.2%         0.0%   29.9%   
Expiring between three and four years     1.3%    21.8%        14.6%   12.1%   
Expiring between four and five years      4.3%     2.5%        56.0%    5.4%   
Expiring after five years                63.3%    20.9%         0.0%   39.5%   
By revenue                                                                     
Expiring within one year                  3.3%    12.4%         0.0%    7.5%   
Expiring between one and two years        3.3%    12.2%        24.9%    8.0%   
Expiring between two and three years     28.5%    39.2%         0.0%   32.7%   
Expiring between three and four years     1.6%    19.3%        13.1%   10.2%   
Expiring between four and five years      6.1%     3.5%        62.0%    6.4%   
Expiring after five years                57.2%    13.4%         0.0%   35.2%   

6.  Development and Capital Projects

    The Company was not engaged in any developments or capital projects during the financial year under review.

7.  Borrowings

    The Company's borrowings at 31 March 2013 consisted of two secured loans from Rand Merchant Bank (a division of FirstRand Bank Limited) of R304,1 million
    and a secured loan from Standard Bank of R92,5 million. The Rand Merchant Bank loans have three year facilities, with the interest rates fixed, either
    through interest rate swap agreements or as part of the facility at an average interest rate of 7,78% for R253,8 million thereof and the balance at a floating
    rate of between prime rate less one and prime rate less one and a half percent. Surplus cash is invested into the floating facilities to ensure effective cash
    management. An initial bridging loan from Rand Merchant Bank of R12 million was repaid during the period. The Standard Bank loan has a three year facility
    for which the interest rates have been fixed for the term of the facility with interest rate swap agreements at an average rate of 8,32%. The Company is also
    party to vendor loans with a nominal value of R57,3 million arising from the acquisition of the Oakfields Shopping Centre and Cell C Building. The accounting
    value of these loans of R49,3 million has been netted off against loans receivable to give effect to what is considered a net settled arrangement.
    At 31 March 2013, Annuity's loan to value ratio was 32,3% based on investment properties valued at R1,4 billion.

8.  Share and debenture capital

    The Company issued 11 026 027 linked units at a price of 462,5 cents per linked unit on the conversion on 4 April 2012 of the irrevocable loans advanced to
    Annuity by the initial pre-listing investors. A further 82 313 314 linked units were issued at 500 cents per linked unit on Annuity's listing date of 4 May 2012
    consisting of 75 597 314 linked units issued in terms of a private placement and 6 716 000 linked units issued to the vendor of the Sasfin building.

    The Company issued 92 683 519 linked units on 10 December 2012 at 527,89 cents per linked unit in terms of a private placement. The issue price
    comprised of 520 cents linked unit capital and 7,89 cents pro rata antecedent divestiture portion of the distribution for the period ending 31 March 2013. Two
    further vendor placements were made thereafter namely 1 109 057 linked units issued to the vendor of the Atrium Building at 541 cents per linked unit and
    2 000 000 linked units issued to the vendor of the BCX Building at 520 cents per linked unit.

9.  Events subsequent to reporting date

    The Company has concluded three agreements to acquire properties for R100 million from three different vendors after the reporting date.

10. Strategy and prospects

    Annuity's strategy is to establish and build a balanced property portfolio consisting of income producing properties in the commercial, retail and industrial
    sectors. Its growth and investment philosophy is focused on delivering sustainable income distribution growth and capital appreciation over the long term
    through active portfolio management and its continued focus on quality properties in the larger metropolitan areas.

    Annuity has performed in accordance with the financial targets set at the time of its listing on the JSE in May 2012. The acquisitions executed during the
    2013 financial year are expected to provide Annuity with a strong platform from which to leverage its investment strategy, which is to pursue long term value
    enhancing acquisitions. Whilst the global and domestic economic environments remain fragile, evidenced by pressure on consumer spending and tough
    trading conditions, the quality of the property portfolio, combined with Annuity's active focus on tenant retention and cost management place Annuity in a
    strong position to continue delivering growth in distributions to its linked unitholders for the year ahead.

    The financial information on which the above forecast is based has not been reviewed and reported on by the Company's external auditors.

11. Directorate

    Mr P Theocharides was appointed as an executive director and Ms S J Williams as a non-executive director with effect from 2 April 2012 and 17 April 2012,
    respectively. Mr R D E B Sassoon resigned as alternate director to Mr D T Soondarjee on 3 December 2012 and was replaced by Mr N N Eppel on
    13 December 2012.

12. Payments of Dividend and Interest Distribution number 2

    Notice is hereby given of the declaration of the Company's final cash dividend and interest distribution of 21,76 cents per linked unit for the period 1 October
    2012 to 31 March 2013 consisting of a gross cash dividend of 0,04352 cents (0,036992 cents net of dividend tax) and interest of 21,71648 cents, bringing the
    total distribution for the year ended 31 March 2013 to 40,91 cents.

    The dividend portion has been declared from income reserves and no secondary tax on companies' credit has been used.

    A dividend withholding tax of 15% will be applicable on the dividend portion to all linked unitholders who are not exempt.

    The issued share capital at the declaration date is 189 132 917.

    The final cash dividend and interest distribution is to be paid in accordance with the timetable set out below:

    Last day to trade cum distribution                                                                                        Friday, 21 June 2013
    Linked units trade ex distribution                                                                                        Monday, 24 June 2013
    Record date                                                                                                               Friday, 28 June 2013
    Payment date                                                                                                               Monday, 1 July 2013

    Linked unitholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their linked units between Monday, 24 June 2013 and Friday, 28 June 2013, both days included.

13. Basis of preparation and accounting policies

    The financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including the presentation and disclosure
    requirements of IAS34, SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Profession Committee and the requirements of the Companies Act
    of South Africa, 2008, as amended.

    The financial results above include disclosure of earnings and headline earnings per linked unit, which is obligatory in terms of IAS33, Earnings per share and
    the JSE Listings Requirements. The directors are of the view that this disclosure is not meaningful to investors as the shares are traded as part of a linked unit
    and practically all the distributable earnings are distributed in the form of debenture interest with a small dividend portion in the ratio of 500 to 1. In addition,
    headline earnings include fair value adjustments for financial liabilities, accounting adjustments to account for lease income on a straight-line basis, once
    off property acquisition costs, as well as other non-cash accounting adjustments which do not affect distributable earnings. The calculation of distributable
    earnings per linked unit as disclosed above is therefore more meaningful to investors.

    The financial statements are summarised from a complete set of annual financial statements on which the independent auditors, PKF (Jhb) Inc. have
    expressed an unmodified audit opinion, which is available for inspection at the Company's registered office. PKF (Jhb) Inc. has also issued an unmodified
    audit opinion on these summarised financial statements stating that these summarised results are consistent in all material respects with the complete set of
    annual financial statements. A copy of the auditors' report is available for inspection at the Company's registered office.

    The accounting policies are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and consistent with those applied in the most recent audited 
    financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2012.

    The financial results have been prepared by Mr S Strydom CA(SA), the Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

By order of the Board

P J Moleketi                                          P Theocharides
(Chairman)                                            (Joint Chief Executive Officer)

6 June 2013

Directors:
P J Moleketi #, P Theocharides, D Greenberg, S Strydom,
D E Rubenstein, M Ettin *, E C Loubser #, A M Chait #,
D T Soondarjee *, S J Williams #, N N Eppel (alternate director) *

# Independent non-executive director
* Non-executive director

Registered Office:
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RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
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