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ANSYS LIMITED - Reviewed Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements For The Six Months Ended 31 August 2014

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Reviewed Condensed Consolidated  Interim  Financial  Statements  For The Six Months Ended 31 August 2014

Ansys Limited
("Ansys" or "the company" or "the group")
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration Number: 1987/001222/06)
Share Code: ANS
ISIN: ZAE000097028

REVIEWED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED 31 AUGUST 2014

KEY FEATURES

- Revenue up by 193% to R80 million            - Basic loss per share reduced by 95%
- Telecommunications contributed R48 million   - Order book up by 110% to R400 million from
  to revenue                                     29 May 2014
- EBITDA improved by 165%

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

                                                                6 months ended               Year ended   
                                                     31 August 2014   31 August 2013   28 February 2014   
                                                         (Reviewed)       (Reviewed)          (Audited)   
                                             Notes            R'000            R'000              R'000   
Assets                                                                                                    
Non-current assets                                           32 362           31 347             33 974   
Plant and equipment                                           1 435              359              1 584   
Goodwill                                                     15 059           15 059             15 059   
Intangible assets                                             4 003            5 779              4 170   
Deferred tax asset                                           11 865           10 150             13 161   
Current assets                                               60 945           20 201             53 837   
Inventories                                                  26 235            8 671             29 218   
Trade and other receivables                                  32 657           11 470             24 031   
Cash and cash equivalents                                     2 053               60                508   
Derivative financial assets                                       –                –                 80   
Total assets                                                 93 307           51 548             87 811   
Equity and liabilities                                                                                    
Equity                                                       32 199           34 719             32 408   
Capital and reserves                                         32 199           34 719             32 408   
Non-current liabilities                                      16 023            1 974             12 011   
Instalment sale agreements                                      297                –                436   
Loans from related parties                       3           14 436                –              9 993   
Deferred tax liability                                        1 290            1 974              1 582   
Current liabilities                                          45 085           14 855             43 392   
Instalment sale agreements                                      231                –                179   
Provisions                                                      614              962                209   
Loans from related parties                       3            1 000                –                  –   
Trade and other payables                                     36 566            9 012             35 282   
Cash and cash equivalents                                     6 674            4 881              7 722   
Total liabilities                                            61 108           16 815             55 403   
Total equity and liabilities                                 93 307           51 548             87 811   
Number of shares in issue                               244 867 056      164 867 056        244 867 056   
Net asset value per share (cents)                              13.2             21.1               13.2   
Tangible net asset value per share (cents)                      5.2              8.4                5.4   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

                                                                6 months ended                 Year ended   
                                                       31 August 2014   31 August 2013   28 February 2014   
                                                           (Reviewed)       (Reviewed)    (Audited) R'000   
                                               Notes            R'000            R'000                      
Revenue                                                        80 529           27 539             65 803   
Cost of sales                                                (59 337)         (15 161)           (42 678)   
Gross profit                                                   21 192           12 378             23 125   
Other income                                                      196              106                654   
Operating costs                                              (19 244)         (15 810)           (29 172)   
EBITDA                                                          2 144          (3 324)            (5 916)   
Depreciation and amortisation                                 (1 027)                –            (1 949)   
Development cost reversal/(impairment)                            253                –              (868)   
Operating profit/(loss)                                         1 370          (3 324)            (8 210)   
Finance income                                                      8                –                  3   
Finance cost                                                    (584)            (231)              (903)   
Profit/(loss) before taxation                                     794          (3 555)            (9 110)   
Taxation                                                      (1 003)              839              2 085   
Loss for the period/year                                        (209)          (2 716)            (7 025)   
Other comprehensive income, net of tax                              –                –                  –   
Total comprehensive loss for the period/year                    (209)          (2 716)            (7 025)   
Basic loss per share (cents)                                   (0.09)           (1.65)             (3.85)   
Diluted loss  per share (cents)                                (0.09)           (1.65)             (3.85)   
Weighted average number of shares in issue                244 867 056      164 867 056        182 620 480   
Diluted average number of shares in issue                 244 867 056      164 867 056        182 620 480   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

                                                    Issued share     Retained income/      Total   
                                                   capital R'000   (accumulated loss)     equity   
                                           Notes                                R'000      R'000   
Balance as at 1 March 2013                                47 268              (9 833)     37 435   
Movements during the period                                                                        
Total comprehensive loss for the period                        –              (2 716)    (2 716)   
Balance as at 31 August 2013 (Reviewed)                   47 268             (12 549)     34 719   
Movements during the period                                                                        
Share issue                                               26 400                          26 400   
Common control business combination            2               –             (24 402)   (24 402)   
Total comprehensive loss for the period                        –              (4 309)    (4 309)   
Balance as at 28 February 2014 (Audited)                  73 668             (41 260)     32 408   
Movements during the period                                                                        
Total comprehensive loss for the period                        –                (209)      (209)   
Balance as at 31 August 2014 (Reviewed)                   73 668             (41 469)     32 199   

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                       6 months ended                 Year ended   
                                                              31 August 2014   31 August 2013   28 February 2014   
                                                                  (Reviewed)       (Reviewed)          (Audited)   
                                                                       R'000            R'000              R'000   
Cash flows from operating activities before working capital            1 650          (3 165)            (6 891)   
Changes in working capital                                           (3 951)           8 543)             10 436   
Cash flows from operating activities                                 (2 301)           5 378)              3 545   
Cash flows from investing activities                                   (462)             525)              (329)   
Cash flows from financing activities                                   5 356          (2 133)            (1 839)   
Cash flows for the period/year                                         2 593           3 770)              1 377   
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period/year                (7 214)          (8 591)            (8 591)   
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period/year                  (4 621)          (4 821)            (7 214)   

CONDENSED SEGMENT REPORT

                                                 6 months ended                 Year ended   
                                        31 August 2014   31 August 2013   28 February 2014   
                                            (Reviewed)       (Reviewed)          (Audited)   
                                Notes            R'000            R'000              R'000   
Segment revenue                                                                              
Rail                                            20 921           19 085             37 118   
Defence                                          9 089            7 922             15 031   
Mining*                                          2 112              532                543   
Telecommunications**                2           48 407                –             13 111   
Total                                           80 529           27 539             65 803   
Segment profit/(loss)                                                                        
Rail                                             5 690            5 603              9 843   
Defence                                          3 564            3 882              8 256   
Mining*                                          (334)          (1 716)            (4 324)   
Telecommunications**                2              643                –            (2 308)   
Sub total                                        9 563            7 769             11 467   
Corporate unallocated                          (8 193)         (11 093)           (19 677)   
Finance cost                                     (584)            (231)              (903)   
Finance income                                       8                –                  3   
Profit/(loss) before taxation                      794          (3 555)            (9 110)   
Financial position                                                                           
Assets                                          93 307           51 548             87 811   
Rail                                            27 848           21 169             22 125   
Defence                                          2 963            2 393              1 677   
Mining*                                          8 246            7 850              6 212   
Telecommunications**                2           40 620                –             37 698   
Unallocated                                     13 630           20 136             20 099   
Liabilities                                     61 108           16 815             55 403   
Rail                                                70            2 493                 72   
Defence                                            480            2 211              1 347   
Mining*                                             64                –                 17   
Telecommunications**                2           48 539                –             45 391   
Unallocated                                     11 955           12 111              8 576   

The segment report has changed from the prior year as follows:

*The segment name has been changed from 'Mining and Industrial' to 'Mining', as the current and prior year revenue
 generated from this sector was only from mining customers.

**Tedaka, a telecommunication specialist, is included into a new operating segment named "Telecommunications"

COMMENTARY

Introduction
Ansys has delivered a solid performance for the period reflecting the group's successful turnaround, with the major divisions
returning to profitability. The order book, including major new contract awards, totals R400 million at the date of this
announcement compared to R190 million as reported on 29 May 2014.

Group profile
The group designs, develops and supplies niche technology-driven engineering solutions in four key sectors: Rail, Mining,
Defence and Telecommunications. Ansys' range of standard and bespoke solutions is aimed at improving clients' productivity,
safety and security.

The group intends to be a centre of engineering excellence and is focussed on research and development in order to remain
at the forefront of innovation in its areas of operation.

Headquartered in Centurion, Tshwane, its customer base extends throughout South Africa and into Botswana with the strategic
intent to expand further across Africa and internationally.

Financial results highlights
Revenue was up 193% to R80.5 million from R27.5 million, as this now includes the telecommunication segment for
this interim period. The loss of R2.7 million in the comparative period was significantly reduced by 92% to a loss of R0.3
million. EBITDA of R2.1 million improved 165% which contrasted favourably with the R3.3 million loss at 31 August 2013.

The group's performance reflects aggressive growth across the board, boosted by the inclusion of Tedaka Technologies
Proprietary Limited ("Tedaka") in the Telecoms business unit for the full period for the first time. Headline loss at the end of
the period improved to a loss of R0.4 million compared to a R3 million loss in the comparative period. This translated to
headline loss per share of 0.16 cents (August 2013: headline loss per share of 1.87 cents).

Operations

Rail
Performance in the first half of the year showed a notable improvement in line with expectations, with revenue of
R20.9 million (August 2013: R19.1 million) driving an increase in profit to R5.7 million (August 2013: R5.6 million).

The R188 million contract for the supply of an integrated system display ("ISD") to Transnet's full fleet of locomotives, as
previously announced, got underway. The initial phase was largely research and development, which is cost intensive. Going
forward the group will benefit from the start of production and delivery.

In addition, Ansys secured a further R120 million contract to supply its refined vehicle identification system ("VIS II") to
Transnet. Ansys will supply 400 track-side readers for Transnet's 36 rail yards across the country over the next two years.
The VIS II enables a train network operator to identify trains and their location remotely. Ansys supplied the original system
– VIS I – to Transnet 15 years ago.

Defence
Defence delivered some growth with revenue up 14% to R9.1 million (August 2013: R7.9 million) and profit maintained
at R3.6 million (August 2013: R3.8 million). The group is actively driving growth in this sector through intensive marketing
initiatives, which are expected to yield results in the foreseeable future.

Mining
Revenue increased to R2.1 million (August 2013: R0.5 million). The loss of R0.4 million for the period improved from
the loss of R1.7 million in the comparative period. Growth was driven by demand for Ansys' rope monitoring system, which
also triggered the partial reversal of the impairment in previous years.

Telecommunications
With Tedaka included for the full interim period for the first time, this segment contributed revenue of R48.4 million and an
operating profit of R0.6 million. The business operates in a highly competitive market characterised by extreme price
sensitivity. The high growth sector nonetheless offers promising opportunities for the group.

Outlook
Tangible benefits are evident following the group's restructuring programme concluded in the previous period and Ansys is
well positioned for growth. The group expects continued performance in the second half of the year, buoyed by strong
prospects in some sectors.

The interim performance of Rail bodes well, with the ISD and VIS II contracts expected to escalate revenue substantially.
Further the smaller contracts and spares offering are expected to continue augmenting the major projects. The design of
both systems in-house is in line with the group's reinforced focus on building intellectual property. The Transnet contracts
also reflect the group's new strategy of securing longer-term contracts with the potential of annuity income in the maintenance
phase. Both systems will be manufactured and assembled locally in line with the group's commitment to localisation.

Our major customer Denel, is sitting with an order book of R31 billion and they require companies such as Ansys to assist in
executing it. In addition, the Defence Review 2014 recommends increasing defence spend from 1.1% GDP to 1.6% in 2015
and 2.0% in 2016 and 2.4% in 2017 which will auger our business.

Mining is expected to remain constant, with the challenging market conditions in the local mining sector continuing to restrict
demand. Where necessary, the group's skilled resources in this segment will continue to be redeployed to segments of the
business where demand is stronger, given the synergy of skills.

Telecommunications – the acquisition of Tedaka has exposed Ansys to the robust telecoms market and has balanced the
group's revenue model with faster turnaround projects. This has significantly contributed to the group's order book and to
monthly revenue. To address pricing pressure and boost the bottom line, Ansys has implemented cost improvement measures
which should start to yield benefits in the second half of the year.

Financial results commentary
The Tedaka acquisition was not included in the comparative interim period. The acquisition was effective 9 December
2013 and has been included for the full six months ended August 2014. As a result the majority of the movement in the
statement of comprehensive income and statement of financial position is due to the Tedaka business combination.

Statement of financial position
Significant movement for the period ended August 2014 compared to the year ended February 2014 was as follows:

-   Trade and other receivables increased by R8.6 million as a direct result of the execution of an increased order book
-   Loans from related parties increased by R4.4 million due to additional loan funding secured from the current shareholders,
    for the excess working capital requirements for the significant contracts obtained
-   Decrease in inventory of R3 million relates mainly to the decrease in work-in-progress and finished products for current
    projects being executed

Cash flow statement
-   Cash outflow from operating activities for the period decreased by R6.1 million for the period compared to the year
    ended February 2014 due to the additional working capital required for the execution of the increased order book
-   Cash inflow from financing activities of R7.2 million at period end is a direct result of funding received for the increased
    working capital requirements

Directorate
David Keebine resigned with effect from 28 August 2014. The board would like to thank David for his valuable contribution
during his term of office. Sizakele Mzimela was appointed as the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee in his stead.

NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1. Headline loss                                                       6 months ended                 Year ended   
                                                              31 August 2014   31 August 2013   28 February 2014   
                                                                  (Reviewed)       (Reviewed)          (Audited)   
                                                      Notes            R'000            R'000              R'000   
Reconciliation of headline loss:                                                                                   
Loss attributable to ordinary shareholders                             (209)          (2 716)            (7 025)   
Development cost (reversal)/impairment                                 (253)                –                868   
Profit on disposal of plant and equipment                                  –            (516)              (522)   
Total tax effects of adjustments                                          71              144                146   
Headline loss attributable to ordinary shareholders                    (391)          (3 088)            (6 533)   
Headline loss per share (cents)                                       (0.16)           (1.87)             (3.58)   
Diluted headline loss per share (cents)                               (0.16)           (1.87)             (3.58)   

2. Common control business combination 
                                                                            
Carrying value of assets acquired                                                                          R'000   
Plant and equipment                                                                                        1 422   
Intangible assets                                                                                             26   
Loans receivable                                                                                             112   
Inventories                                                                                               19 560   
Trade and other receivables                                                                               14 960   
Trade and other payables                                                                                (25 149)   
Other financial liabilities                                                                             (17 666)   
Deferred tax asset                                                                                         2 156   
Bank overdraft                                                                                             (780)   
Borrowings                                                                                                 (643)   
Total net assets acquired                                                                                (6 002)   
Cash consideration paid                                                                                        –   
Less: overdraft assumed                                                                                      780   
Net cash outflow on acquisition                                                                            (780)   

3. Related party balances                                               6 months ended               Year ended
                                                               31 August 2014  31 August 2013  28 February 2014
                                                                   (Reviewed)      (Reviewed)         (Audited)
                                                    Relationship        R'000           R'000             R'000

Other financial liabilities
Bearing Management Consulting (Pty) Ltd   Same director (T Daka)          966               –               923
Tedaka Investment (Pty) Ltd               Same director (T Daka)        9 070               –             9 070
TDK Trust                                 Same director (T Daka)        1 000               –                 –
Teddy Daka                                Same director (T Daka)        3 400               –                 –
  
                                                                       15 436               –             9 993

Statement of compliance, basis of preparation and review opinion
The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standard, (IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices
Committee and Financial Pronouncements as issued by Financial Reporting Standards Council and the requirements of the
Companies Act of South Africa. The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these interim financial statements are
in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards and are consistent with those applied in the previous annual financial
statements. The directors take full responsibility for the preparation of the condensed interim financial statements.

These interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 31 August 2014 have been reviewed by
BDO South Africa Incorporated, who expressed an unqualified review conclusion. A copy of the auditor's review report is
available for inspection at the company's registered office together with the financial statements identified in the auditor's
report.

The auditor's report does not necessarily report on all of the information contained in these financial results. Shareholders
are therefore advised that in order to obtain a full understanding fo the nature of the auditor's engagement they should obtain
a copy of the auditor's report together with the accompanying financial information from the issuers registered office.

Preparer
These results were prepared under the supervision of Rachelle Grobbelaar (CA) SA, the Chief Financial Officer.

Going concern
The directors have reviewed the group's budget and cash flow forecast for the year to August 2015. On this basis and in
light of the group's current financial position, the directors are satisfied that the group will continue to operate for the
foreseeable future and have adopted the going concern basis in preparing these reviewed interim financial results.

Events subsequent to period end
Business combination
As announced on 3 November 2014, Ansys made an offer to the shareholders of Parsec Holdings (Pty) Ltd ("Parsec"), Parsec
(Pty) Ltd and Redline Telecommunications SA (Pty) Ltd ("the sellers") on 31 October 2014 to purchase the shares and
shareholder claims for R86,5 million plus the net consideration for the property of approximately R6,7 million. The offer to
purchase was accepted by the sellers, subject to certain conditional and statutory requirements.

The acquisition is another significant step for Ansys in becoming an intellectual property-led provider of technology-driven
engineering solutions, producing world-class products for global distribution. Although Ansys and Parsec serve the same
markets, there is currently minimal overlap in terms of products and services. The acquisitions will provide Ansys with:

- intellectual property and the scarce skill sets of a sought after professional team including 45 engineers;
- an opportunity to diversify Ansys' income streams by enhancing its mining, defence and telecommunications divisions;
- entry into the international defence market;
- new products for Ansys' existing clients and markets;
- a modern production facility also utilised for third party contract manufacturing purposes; and
- general economies of scale benefits.

Appreciation
We would like to thank all management and staff for their tenacity and effort during the period. Your talent and commitment
have ensured a strong foundation for growth and it is evident that your hard work is bearing fruit. We would also like to
extend our appreciation to our fellow directors for their valuable contribution. We finally thank our business partners, suppliers, 
advisors and valued clients and shareholders for their continued confidence in the group.

By order of the board

Teddy Daka                                                             Rachelle Grobbelaar
Chief Executive Officer                                                Chief Financial Officer

27 November 2014

CORPORATE INFORMATION

Directors                    T Daka (CEO) | R Grobbelaar (CFO) | NS Mjoli-Mncube* (Chair)
                             FF Dantile* | MD Keebine*- | SP Mzimela*#

                             *Independent non-executive
                             -Resigned 28 August 2014
                             #Appointed Chair of Audit and Risk committee 28 August 2014
      
Registration number          1987/001222/06
Registered address           140 Bauhinia Street | Centurion | Pretoria 0157
Postal address               PO Box 95361 | Waterkloof | Pretoria 0145
Telephone                    +27 12 749 1800
Facsimile                    +27 12 346 3720
Email                        info@ansys.co.za
      
Company secretary            Fusion Corporate Secretarial Services Proprietary Limited
Designated advisor           Exchange Sponsors 2008 Proprietary Limited
Transfer secretaries         Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited

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