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BASIL READ HOLDINGS LIMITED - Unaudited Results for the period ended 30 June 2013

Release Date: 29/08/2013 14:04
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Unaudited Results for the period ended 30 June 2013

BASIL READ HOLDINGS LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration number 1984/007758/06)
(“Basil Read” or “the group”)
ISIN: ZAE000029781
Share code: BSR

UNAUDITED RESULTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2013

- Revenue from continuing operations R3,0 billion (June 2012:
R2,7 billion)
- Operating profit from continuing operations R80,2 million
(June 2012: loss of R14,3 million)
- Order book of continuing operations R12,2 billion (December
2012: R10,2 billion)
- Net profit from discontinued operations R183,4 million (June
2012: R37,4 million)

Commentary
The consolidated abridged interim financial statements have
been prepared in terms of section 8.57 of the JSE Listings
Requirements, incorporating IAS 34 on Interim Financial
Reporting and the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued
by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting
Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards
Council, and the Companies Act of South Africa. The principal
accounting policies used in the preparation of the unaudited
results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 are consistent
with those applied in the annual financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2012 and for the unaudited results for
the six months ended 30 June 2012 in terms of IFRS.

Overall review
Results of the group?s operations showed a marked improvement
in the period under review evidenced by a return to
profitability, despite the tough trading environment in the
local construction sector. The continued slow roll out of
projects, endemic labour unrest and difficult contractual
environment have proven to be challenging and have contributed
to margins remaining compressed. Despite the prevailing
negativity, the group„s order book has increased by 20% to
R12,2 billion (December 2012: R10,2 billion), bolstered by new
awards across all divisions.

Revenue increased by 10% to R3,0 billion (June 2012: R2,7
billion) with operating profit from continuing operations at
a level of R80,2 million (June 2012: loss of R14,3 million).
Net profit attributable to equity shareholders was
R257,2 million (June 2012: R21,6 million), including the
profit on disposal of discontinued operations. Headline
earnings per share increased by 196% to 43,69 cents (June
2012: 14,75 cents) with operating margins improving to 2,7%
from a negative margin of 0,5% in the comparative period.

The group?s cash position improved to R1,3 billion (December
2012: R1,0 billion), largely as a result of the receipt of the
proceeds on disposal of TWP Holdings (Pty) Ltd of R877
million, inclusive of interest. The cash inflow was partially
offset by the payment of a dividend to shareholders in the
amount of R230 million and the repayment of debt to the value
of R251 million. Working capital continues to be closely
monitored, particularly as the timeous receipt of debtors and
settlement of claims continues to be a concern.

Total debt reduced to R639,1 million (December 2012: R877,2
million), a decrease of 27%, due to the repayment of
instalment sale agreements and the redemption of note BSR10
for an amount of R100 million. Two notes remain outstanding
at the statement of financial position date, BSR05 for R150
million and BSR09 for R125 million. BSR05 was settled on 1
July 2013, which further reduced the debt balance to R489,1
million, with BSR09 maturing in December 2013. The reduction
in debt further improved the debt equity ratio to 8,9%
(December 2012: 18,2%).

The statement of financial position remained steady with total
assets at R5,2 billion (December 2012: R5,4 billion) and
management consider it to be appropriately structured to
support future growth.

At the reporting date, the group had issued guarantees in the
amount of R2,6 billion (December 2012: R2,7 billion). These
guarantees have arisen in the ordinary course of business and
it is not expected that any loss will arise out of the issue
of these guarantees.

Basil Read (Pty) Ltd, the group?s main South African operating
company, maintained its level 2 BBBEE contributor ratings,
meaning that companies are entitled to recognise 125% of the
amounts spent with this company in calculating their
procurement spend. The entity was further rated as a value
added supplier, which affords a further 25% benefit.

Corporate activity
The disposal of TWP Holdings (Pty) Ltd (“TWP”) to
WorleyParsons was completed during March 2013 for an adjusted
sale consideration of R869,6 million, realising a profit on
disposal of R288,5 million. This translates into a net profit
on disposal of R226,8 million after providing for capital
gains tax.
As a result of the sale of TWP, the group closed its operation
in Australia, which led to the recognition of a loss of R31,2
million.

Operational review
Safety, health, environmental, risk management and quality
(SHERQ)
In keeping with international best practice, Basil Read?s
risk, safety, health, environmental and quality practices have
been incorporated into a transversal SHERQ division. This
ensures a risk-driven approach to safety, health and
environmental practices on project sites and the incorporation
of all these activities into the quality management system for
the consistent maintenance of quality standards.

The group?s disabling injury frequency rate has reduced to
0,23 at June 2013 from 0,31 at December 2012.The group?s
target is to continually reduce this rate to a level of 0,1.
Progress towards this target is monitored on a monthly basis
with immediate action taken where necessary.

Regrettably, the group recorded one fatality in the period
under review and we extend our condolences to family, friends
and colleagues of the deceased. All incidents are rigorously
investigated and lessons learned distributed to all sites to
prevent similar events from recurring.

The electronic SHERQ management system provides the framework
to perform adequate, real-time trend analysis with graphs and
automated notifications as part of our proactive approach.

Awareness programmes and posters are distributed monthly to
ensure that all employees are made aware of their SHERQ
responsibilities and to align behaviour to the group?s “do it
right first time” principle. Basil Read is committed to
ensuring that all employees are competent and equipped with
both technical and practical skills to better perform their
duties.

Basil Read regards the health of its employees to be just as
important as their safety. To this end, entry and exit
medicals are performed on all employees and a periodical
review system is in place. All deficiencies are noted and
followed up to ensure that our workforce remains healthy.

Construction
                          June 2013   June 2012    Dec 2012
Revenue (R'000)           2 108 110   2 127 365    3 981 860
Operating profit/(loss)
 before provision
for Competition
Commission (R'000)      28 134        (51 237)        (212 225)
Provision for
Competition
Commission (R'000)    (20 000)               -         (65 000)
Operating profit/
(loss) (R'000)           8 134        (51 237)        (277 225)
Operating margin
before provision
for Competition
Commission (%)           1,33%         (2,41%)         (5,33%)
Operating margin (%)     0,39%         (2,41%)          (6,96%)
Share of profits
from jointly controlled
entities (R'000)         3 382             963          1 312
Share of (losses)/
profits from
associates (R'000)      (2 238)           (218)             72
Order book (R'000) 10 013 000         8 000 000       7 645 000

The results of the construction division in the six month
review period were a reflection of the prevailing tough
conditions. Margins remained under pressure as loss-making
contracts neared completion. Contractual risk continues to be
of concern as routine claims take longer to be resolved which
places pressure on cash flows. Liquidity is being further
affected by delayed or non-payment of debtors which in turn,
is hampering growth.

Despite the negativity, the division has successfully grown
the order book by 31% and margins on new work are improving,
particularly in the roads arena.

The division?s flagship project, the construction of an
airport on St Helena Island, is performing to expectations
with the construction of the airport terminal buildings set to
commence during the second half of 2013. The division is also
in negotiations with the client for further work on the island
to support the increase in tourism that is expected as a
result.

Mining
                             June 2013    June 2012      Dec 2012
Revenue (R'000)                444 353     497 232      1 020 448
Operating profit (R'000)        25 951      39 059         82 390
Operating margin (%)             5,84%       7,86%          8,07%
Share of profits
from jointly controlled
entities (R'000)                  -               -               -
Share of profits
from associates (R'000)         15 729       14 778       49 025
Order book (R'000)           1 737 000    1 900 000    1 500 000
The performance of the mining division was negatively affected
by the volatile labour environment in the South African mining
industry, which led to several unprotected strike actions at
the   division?s   local   sites,   resulting   in   decreased
productivity. Labour relations continue to be fragile and are
being managed on an ongoing basis.

The division?s solid relationship with client Debswana in
Botswana continued, with work progressing well at Orapa,
Letlhakane, Damtshaa and Jwaneng mines. With the full
complement of plant delivered to site, the Majwe Mining Joint
Venture contract for phase 2 at Jwaneng mine is in the process
of ramping up to full production. The contract with Discovery
Metals has been extended and the division continues to grow
its foot print in the region.

The division is in the process of signing a three-year load
and haul contract with Venetia Mine, to supplement the drill
and blast contract already in place. The contract will
comprise waste removal, loading of Kimberlite and feeding of
the crushers.

Weatherly International plc has secured the necessary funding
for the Tschudi Copper Project in Namibia and the award to the
mining division to perform contract mining services is
imminent. This award has not been included in the group?s
order book.

Developments
                          June 2013    June 2012     Dec 2012
Revenue (R'000)              35 998        9 184       25 028
Operating profit/
(loss) (R'000)                9 352          701     (30 036)
Operating margin (%)        25,98%        7,63%     (120,01%)
Share of profits
from jointly controlled
entities (R'000)                -            -            -
Share of profits
from associates (R'000)         -            -            -
Order book (R'000)          100 000      200 000       50 000

The improved performance in the developments division was
largely due to the sale of further stands at Klipriver
Business   Park,  an  industrial   park  in  the   south  of
Johannesburg. Interest in the development is improving with
several blue chip companies expressing an interest in larger
stands.

Basil Read Developments continues to focus on its three large-
scale integrated housing developments, Cosmo City, Malibongwe
Ridge and Savanna City. The division has completed feasibility
studies at two sites in Cosmo City with a view to developing
social housing, in partnership with a social housing institute
who will own, operate and maintain the facility. Initial
investigations reveal that there is potential for more than
300 walk-up units.

Servicing of phase 1 of Malibongwe Ridge, which covers 484
residential stands, is progressing well and two show units
have been built. With all regulatory approvals now in place at
Savanna City, the division expects to commence with the
installation of internal services in the second half. The
combined value of construction work that will be realised over
the life of these projects is in excess of R4,5 billion, which
is not reflected in the current order book.

Engineering
                          June 2013   June 2012     Dec 2012
Revenue (R'000)            400 393     75 722        466 129
Operating profit/
(loss) (R'000)              36 716     (2 848)        54 008
Operating margin (%)         9,17%     (3,76%)        11,59%
Share of losses from
jointly controlled
entities (R'000)               -       (2 424)        (5 597)
Share of profits
from associates (R'000)        -          -              -
Order book (R'000)         400 000    600 000      1 050 000

The disposal of TWP Holdings (Pty) Ltd to WorleyParsons was
concluded during March 2013, realising a profit before tax of
R288,5 million and generating R877 million in cash. The
remaining entities within the engineering division are well
integrated into the Basil Read group and generated good
results in the six months under review.

Basil Read Matomo, the group?s engineering, procurement and
construction (“EPC”) company continues to record steady growth
and is fast developing a reputation for being a quality
service provider in the EPC space, particularly in the
renewable energy sector and the provision of turnkey process
plants for the mining sector. The division?s flagship project,
the Metrowind Van Stadens wind farm project is progressing
well and is on schedule to begin commercial operation in 2014.

LYT Architecture?s results have shown a marked improvement due
to a general uptick in most of its active sectors. A permanent
office has been established in Lagos driven by the enormous
potential in Nigeria and West Africa, particularly in the
hospitality industry. To this end, LYT is starting with the
design of a property for City Lodge in Ghana, and has begun
work on two new hotels for the Rezidor group in Lagos.

Prospects
Trading   conditions   in  the   construction   sector   remain
challenging and the roll out of public sector work remains
slow. Tender activity has improved to some extent and margins
are approaching normalised levels. The group?s loss-making
contracts are nearing completion, and the order book has been
secured at improved margins. The group is targeting further
expansion into Africa, where significant opportunities exist.

With a dire need for schools across the country, it is
expected that the awards of schools in the Gauteng region will
be announced in late-2013. The rest of the provinces are
expected to initiate their respective projects in the
foreseeable future which will boost the buildings sector as a
whole.

Current local market conditions in the civils sector remain
quiet with few projects out to tender and continued pressure
on margins. Future prospects appear better with significant
work planned by the parastatals, Eskom, PRASA, Transnet, TCTA
and the various water boards. These projects are expected to
begin rolling out in the second half of 2014. The private
sector and mining houses remain reluctant to invest in new
capital projects, particularly in South Africa, but projects
are coming out to tender cross-border.

The roads sector remains under pressure with margins improving
only slightly. The uncertainty surrounding the implementation
of toll roads is delaying key projects, including the N1/N2
Winelands project. Basil Read is a member of the consortium
that has been named as preferred bidder for this project.

Declining commodity prices and the persistent global economic
uncertainty have made it difficult for mining companies to
anticipate future demand. Expansion projects are being
deferred in the face of waning demand from China and rising
capital and operational costs are leading mining companies to
switch their focus from production volumes to project returns.
Project pipelines and capital allocations are being reassessed
and capital projects are being re-prioritised to focus on core
high margin projects.

The lack of tender activity in the mining sector is of
concern, despite the fact that the group receives enquiries on
a regular basis, as mining companies look to reduce costs
through alternative methods or suppliers. The group remains
selective in deciding which opportunities to price and is
largely restricted by the relevant capital requirements.
The growth in the mining division?s order book bodes well for
the foreseeable future, although key risks that will have to
be managed include difficult labour relations and the
continued market uncertainty.

Demand for affordable housing remains strong and is   supported
by substantial government investment. The second      home and
luxury estate market is depressed in general,         with the
industrial property market still slow but showing      positive
signs of recovery.

Basil Read Developments will continue to focus on growing
market share as a leader in large-scale integrated housing
developments. In addition, the division plans to diversify
into   smaller-scale  projects   and   top-structure  housing
opportunities, as well as exploring growth in the rest of the
continent.

Against this background, Basil Read remains committed to
growth, underpinned by a strong order book and effective
management teams.

Corporate governance
The directors and senior management of the group endorse the
Code of Governance Principles and Report on Governance,
together referred to as King III. Having regard for the size
of the group, the board is of the opinion that the group
substantially complies with the Code as well as with the
Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited. The group performs
regular reviews of its corporate governance policies and
practices and strives for continuous improvement in this
regard.

The following changes to the board took effect in the year
under review:
- Mr Nigel Townshend resigned as an executive director,
effective 12 March 2013;
- Mr Connie Molusi was appointed as a non-executive director,
effective 14 March 2013;
- Mr Donny Gouveia resigned as an executive director and
financial director, effective 30 May 2013; and
- Mr Pieter Marais was appointed as executive director and
financial director, effective 30 May 2013.

Ms Andiswa Ndoni was appointed as company secretary to the
group on 14 March 2013, following Merchantec Capital (Pty)
Ltd?s resignation.

Competition Commission
The group reached a settlement agreement in the amount of R95
million with the Competition Commission as part of the
Commission?s fast track settlement programme. On 22 July 2013
the Competition Tribunal confirmed the amount as the group?s
penalty for anti-competitive transgressions to be paid in two
equal instalments, the first of which is to be paid within 30
days of the order, with the remainder payable 12 months
thereafter.

In an effort to strengthen corporate governance overall, the
group has implemented a wide range of measures including
workshops with senior employees to reinforce the terms of the
Competition Act and the amendment of the tendering process to
ensure that it provides for an appropriate division of duties
and responsibilities. The group is also in the process of
implementing a robust compliance and monitoring programme. As
a further measure, ongoing appropriate training has been
implemented for all employees to reinforce our commitment to
conducting our business responsibly.

Dividends
The board has reviewed the current period?s results and in
keeping with prior years, has decided not to declare an
interim dividend.

Post-statement of financial position review
No material events have occurred between the statement of
financial position date and the date of these results that
would have a material effect on the financial statements of
the group.

On behalf of the board
S L L Peteni (Chairman)
M L Heyns (Chief Executive Officer)
29 August 2013


Summarised consolidated income statement
                           Unaudited      Unaudited    Audited
                           6 months       6 months    12 months
                            30 June      30 June    31 December
R?000                          2013         2012           2012
Continuing operations
Revenue                    2 988 854     2 709 503    5 493 465
Operating profit/
(loss) for the period
before provision for
Competition Commission       100 153       (14 325)   (105 863)
Provision for
Competition Commission       (20 000)            -     (65 000)
Operating profit/
(loss) for the period          80 153     (14 325)   (170 863)
Net finance costs              (6 157)    (29 019)    (84 683)
Share of profits/(losses)
from jointly controlled
entities                        3 382     (1 461)      (4 285)
Share of profits from
associates                     13 491     14 560       49 097
Profit/(loss) for the
period before taxation          90 869    (30 245)   (210 734)
Taxation                       (18 488)     9 251      14 593
Profit/(loss) for the
period after taxation          72 381     (20 994)   (196 141)
Discontinued operations
Net profit for the period
from discontinued operations   183 403    37 447       27 040
Net profit/(loss)
for the period                 255 784    16 453     (169 101)
Profit/(loss) for the
period attributable
to the following:
Equity shareholders
of the company                 257 150    21 556     (170 384)
Non-controlling interests       (1 366)   (5 103)       1 283
Net profit/(loss)
for the period                 255 784     16 453    (169 101)
Earnings/(loss)
 per share (cents)             195,28       17,41     (136,54)
Diluted earnings/
(loss) per share (cents)       195,28      17,41      (136,54)
Earnings/(loss) per
share from continuing
operations (cents)              56,01     (12,84)     (158,21)
Diluted earnings/(loss)
per share from continuing
operations (cents)              56,01     (12,84)     (158,21)
Earnings per share from
discontinued operations
(cents)                        139,27      30,25        21,67
Diluted earnings per
share from discontinued
operations (cents)             139,27      30,25        21,67

Summarised consolidated statement of comprehensive income
                            Unaudited    Unaudited     Audited
                             6 months     6 months   12 months
                              30 June     30 June 31 December
R?000                          2013         2012          2012
Net profit/(loss)
for the period                255 784     16 453     (169 101)
Other comprehensive
income for the period           3 939     (8 739)     (4 194)
Movement in foreign currency
translation reserve                9 077           202       3 502
Movement in fair value
adjustment reserve                (5 138)     (8 941)       (8 788)
Deferred tax effect on
other comprehensive income             -             -       1 092
Total comprehensive income
for the period                   259 723       7 714      (173 295)
Total comprehensive income for   the period
attributable to the following:
Equity shareholders
of the company                   256 477      12   562    (175   162)
Retained income                  257 150      21   556    (170   384)
Other reserves                      (673)     (8   994)     (4   778)
Non-controlling interests          3 246      (4   848)      1   867
Total comprehensive income
for the period                   259 723       7 714      (173 295)


Summarised consolidated statement of financial position
                             Unaudited    Unaudited    Audited
                             30 June     30 June    31 December
R?000                           2013        2012          2012
ASSETS
Non-current assets         1 907 381    1 855 285     2 016 019
Property, plant and
equipment                  1 168 689    1 222 197     1 272 127
Intangible assets            412 259      413 119       412 689
Investments in jointly
controlled entities           56 112       86 071        83 236
Investments in associates     84 001        5 258        66 333
Available-for-sale
financial assets              51 295        4 759        56 433
Deferred income tax asset    135 025       93 881       125 201
Current assets             3 291 564    2 618 627     2 598 877
Inventories                  107 436       77 513        81 236
Development land             391 690      413 513       402 375
Trade and other
receivables                1 085 385      908 388       780 354
Work in progress             255 315      285 879       202 461
Current income tax asset      39 990       47 081        53 764
Cash and cash equivalents 1 411 748       886 253     1 078 687
Non-current assets
 held-for-sale                     -      776 147       773 540
                           5 198 945    5 250 059     5 388 436
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves       1 842 106    1 845 442     1 824 322
Stated capital             1 048 025      948 675     1 048 025
Retained income              777 339      882 055       750 654
Other reserves                 5 900       (3 341)          875
Non-controlling interests     10 842       18 053        24 768
Non-current liabilities      208 439      653 931        376 266
Interest-bearing borrowings 164 251       598 667        314 187
Other borrowings                   -       20 435         13 250
Deferred income tax
liability                     44 188       34 829         48 829
Current liabilities        3 148 400    2 562 150      2 992 185
Trade and other payables   1 045 473    1 135 462      1 122 659
Amounts due to customers   1 148 268     629 896       1 079 113
Current portion of
borrowings                   474 858      369 875        562 980
Loans from associates         10 134       37 552         20 695
Provisions for other
liabilities and charges      310 258       288 129       162 915
Current income tax
liability                     81 315        28 291        11 970
Bank overdraft                78 094        72 945        31 853
Liabilities directly associated with non-current
assets classified a
held-for-sale                      -      188 536        195 663
                           5 198 945    5 250 059      5 388 436

Statement of changes in equity
                          Unaudited      Unaudited       Audited
                          6 months       6 months      12 months
                           30 June       30 June     31 December
R?000                         2013          2012            2012
Issued capital
Ordinary share capital
Balance at the beginning
of the period             1 048 025      948 668        948 668
Issued to share incentive
scheme (net of treasury shares) -              7                 7
Issued in terms of
BBBEE transaction                  -           -          99 350
Balance at the end
of the period              1 048 025     948 675       1 048 025
Retained income
Balance at the beginning
of the period                750 654     860 499        860 499
Total comprehensive
income for the period        257 150      21 556       (170 384)
Share-based payment –
 equity settled                      -        -          60 539
Dividend declared           (230 465)          -              -
Balance at the end
of the period               777 339      882 055       750 654
Other reserves
Balance at the
beginning of the period         875       5 653            5 653
Total comprehensive
income for the period         (673)      (8 994)        (4 778)
Disposal of subsidiary       5 698            -                 -
Balance at the end
of the period                5 900       (3 341)           875
Non-controlling interests   10 842       18 053         24 768


Summarised consolidated statement of cash flows
                           Unaudited   Unaudited       Audited
                            6 months    6 months     12 months
                            30 June     30 June    31 December
R?000                          2013        2012           2012
Operating cash flow         229 642     168 755        240 130
Movements in working
capital                   (244 036)     246 566        793 368
Net cash generated by
operations                 (14 394)     415 321      1 033 498
Net finance costs          (6 157)     (31 156)       (77 133)
Dividends paid            (219 911)        (100)          (38)
Taxation paid               (5 664)     (49 818)     (113 221)
Cash flow from operating
 activities               (246 126)     334 247        843 106
Cash flow from
investing activities       799 116      (49 518)     (403 415)
Cash flow from
financing activities      (251 308)    (153 429)     (50 781)
Effects of exchange
rates on cash and
cash equivalents          (13 750)       2 550          3 059
Movement in cash
 and cash equivalents     287 932      133 850        391 969
Cash and cash equivalents
at the beginning of
 the period            1 045 722       653 753        653 753
Cash and cash
equivalents at the
end of the period      1 333 654       787 603      1 045 722
Included in cash
and cash equivalents
as per the statement
of financial position    1 333 654     813 308      1 046 834
Included in the assets
of the disposal group             -    (25 705)        (1 112)
                       1 333 654       787 603      1 045 722


Additional information to the interim financial statements
                        Unaudited     Unaudited        Audited
                         6 months      6 months      12 months
                          30 June       30 June    31 December
                             2013          2012            2012
Ordinary and special
 dividend paid per
 share (cents)                175,00           -                -
Ordinary and special
dividend declared
 per share (cents)*          175,00              -            -
*Based on the year to which the dividend relates
Number of ordinary
 shares in issue ('000)     131 686      123 803      131 686
Headline earnings/
(loss) per share (cents)      43,69        14,75      (130,84)
Diluted headline earnings/
(loss) per share (cents)      43,69        14,75      (130,84)
Reconciliation of basic
earnings to headline
 earnings                   R '000       R '000          R '000
Basic earnings/(loss)      257 150       21 556      (170 384)
Adjusted by
- (Profit)/loss on
sale of subsidiary        (195 600)         268             253
- (Profit)/loss on sale
of jointly controlled entity      -      (1 185)          3 760
- Profit on sale of associate     -            -          (359)
- Profit on sale of available
-for-sale financial asset         -            -       (4 050)
- (Profit)/loss on sale
of property, plant and
 equipment                  (4 018)      (2 381)            451
- Impairment of fixed assets      -            -          7 052
Headline earnings/(loss)    57 532       18 258
(163 277)
Reconciliation between weighted average number of shares
and diluted average
 number of shares            '000         '000            '000
Weighted average
number of shares           131 686      123 798        124 787
Adjusted by –
Share Incentive Scheme         -            -               -
Diluted average
 number of shares        131 686      123 798        124 787
Net asset value per
share (cents)           1 390,63     1 476,05       1 366,55
Tangible net asset
value per share (cents) 1 077,57      1 142,36       1 053,16
Capital expenditure
 for the period (R'000)    66 636      250 221        501 693
Depreciation (R'000)      153 997      136 179        300 436
Impairment of fixed
assets (R'000)                 -            -          7 052
Amortisation of
 intangible asset (R?000)    430        1 108          1 990
DISPOSALS
During March 2013, the group concluded its disposal of TWP
Holdings (Pty) Ltd to WorleyParsons. The company
is an engineering, procurement and construction management
company.

TWP Holdings (Pty) Ltd was included as part of the Engineering
segment.

Details of the disposal are as follows:

R '000
Sale consideration:
- cash received
877 709
- interest component of sale consideration
(8 112)
- cash costs of disposal
(31 495)
Net sale consideration
838 102
Carrying value of net assets disposed
(559 162)
Derecognition of non-controlling interest
15 272
Derecognition of fair value adjustment reserve
(709)
Derecognition of foreign currency translation reserve
(4 989)
Profit on disposal of discontinued operations
288 514
Net loss for the period from discontinued operations
(12 197)
Closure of TWP Australia
(31 182)
Net profit on disposal of discontinued operations before tax
245 135
Capital gains tax on disposal of discontinued operations
(61 732)
Net profit on disposal of discontinued operations after tax
as per income statement
183 403

Company Secretary: A Ndoni
Registered office: The Basil Read Campus, 7 Romeo Street,
Hughes Extension, Boksburg, 1459
Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc
Transfer secretaries: Link Market Services South Africa (Pty)
Ltd
Sponsor: Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Ltd
Directors: S L L Peteni*† (Chairman), M L Heyns (Chief
Executive Officer), P J Marais (Financial Director),
C P Davies*†, S S Ntsaluba*, T A Tlelai*, A C G Molusi*, Dr C
E Manning*†, N V Lila*†, P C Baloyi*†
(* Non-executive, † Independent)

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