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AMALGAMATED ELECTRONIC CORP LTD - Condensed consolidated unaudited interims and dividend declaration

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Condensed consolidated unaudited interims and dividend declaration

AMALGAMATED ELECTRONIC CORPORATION LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1997/010036/06
Share code: AER     ISIN: ZAE000070587
("Amecor" or "the Company" or "the Group")


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS 
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014 AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION


HIGHLIGHTS
-  NetworkS turnover up 28.8% to R19.6 million
-  Interim dividend of 6.5 cents per share
-  Group turnover up 10.7% to R117 million
-  Normalised continuing EPS up 6% to 15.8 cents per share
-  Gross profit margins increased from 41.8% to 43.3%
-  Cash generated from operations increased 188% to R21 million


COMMENTARY 
Amecor's market-leading security telecommunications operations are focused on making it 
safe to live and do business by providing security and data network products and 
services to the security industry in South Africa and with increasing penetration 
into southern Africa.

OVERVIEW
The Group's core operations enjoyed a solid performance with network turnover increasing 
by 28.8% and normalised continuing earnings increasing 6%. The Group continues to refine 
its strategic focus and is cautiously optimistic about a continued positive performance 
for the second six months.

AMECOR'S ACTIVITIES

Review of Amecor's core activities during the period:

-  Networks. Sabre Radio Networks ("Sabre") is the largest security network provider 
   within southern Africa. Its radio and GSM infrastructure offers a data network 
   comprising base stations and advanced repeater technology. Sabre has a national 
   network footprint of cutting-edge transmission equipment enabling users, such as 
   security companies, to route signals and data to their control centres. Sabre is 
   implementing various strategies to develop its technology and customer service into 
   the rest of Africa.

-  Transmission technology.FSK Electronics SA ("FSK") is one of the leading designers and 
   manufacturers of sophisticated transmission technology which is used primarily in the 
   security industry, to send alarm signals to security company control rooms across the 
   country. The Company's expert panel of engineers specialise in the design of radio and 
   GSM transmitters, receivers and transceivers, which underpin the growth in annuity 
   earnings for Sabre.

-  Alternative power supplies. Alternative power supplies include generators, inverters 
   and uninterrupted power supply systems. Power Development Services, together with 
   Gillespie Diesel Services and Durapower Manufacturing (collectively "the PDS Group") 
   are engaged in the assembly, distribution, installation and maintenance of world-class 
   alternative power solutions; offered primarily to the industrial, commercial and 
   government market sectors. The current and future power supply challenges in 
   South Africa bode well for the business, including product sales and related 
   service offerings.

STRATEGIC REVIEW
Amecor remains focused on the following key strategic objectives:

-  Networks. Amecor continues to focus and develop its growing annuity income from this 
   business unit. The business has experienced strong revenue growth in GSM services as 
   the focus of supplying a reliable and technologically superior product yields 
   results, evidenced by the strong revenue and profit growth.

-  Africa. FSK continues distributing a broad range of security products and network 
   services into the African continent. Margins have come under pressure as a result 
   of the weakening rand, however, remedial action has been taken to ensure gross 
   margins recover and partnerships are being developed with existing distributors 
   in Africa. Expansion into Africa presents an exciting opportunity to cater for a 
   largely untapped market.

-  Innovation through technology. Crime is a prevailing reality in Africa necessitating 
   the demand for improved security measures, requiring attention to enhanced personal 
   and corporate safety and security solutions. Amecor's research and development 
   team are on the forefront of new developments in electronic security applications, 
   with a range of exciting new products to be rolled out in the next fiscal period.

-  Cost savings. Amecor has seen an increase in costs over the past several 
   months and, notwithstanding prior intentions to reduce costs, are in the process of 
   rigorously assessing and evaluating potential cost-saving opportunities within 
   the Group.

-  Acquisitions. Amecor continues to evaluate potential acquisitions. During the 
   period a number of acquisitions were reviewed, but no transactions were concluded 
   during the period.

FINANCIAL REVIEW
The continuing operations of Amecor have produced acceptable results for the 
six months ended 30 September 2014. Effective 1 April 2014 Amecor concluded the 
disposal of its 79% interest in Secequip, allowing the Group to continue to focus on 
its core operations.

-  Continuing operations: Statement of profit and loss and other comprehensive income.
   The Group achieved earnings per share of 14.2 cents per share (F2014: 14.9 cents), 
   after processing a once-off, non-recurring fair value adjustment of R1.6 million 
   (1.6 cents per share after tax) on an interest-free loan of R48.6 million provided 
   to Secequip as part of the disposal. This adjustment will reverse and be included 
   in profits during the repayment period of the loan over the next 36 months. 
   Normalised continuing earnings per share (excluding the fair value adjustment) was 
   15.8 cents per share (F2014: 14.9 cents). Profit before interest and tax increased 
   by 6.3% from R19.5 million to R20.7 million. Net interest paid increased by 
   R946 000, resulting in a 1.6% increase in profit before tax to R18.3 million from 
   R18.0 million for the corresponding prior period.

   The board is reviewing the efficiency of the Group's working capital management. 
   The impact on profits will be assessed at year-end.

-  Statement of financial position. Non-current assets increased to R149.6 million 
   (F2014: R103.3 million) largely as a result of the loan to Secequip detailed 
   above. A further R5.1 million was invested in the new building which is 
   anticipated to be completed by the 2015 financial year-end.

-  Statement of cash flows. Cash generated from operations increased 188% from 
   R7.3 million in the six months to September 2013 to R21 million for the six months 
   ended 30 September 2014. Cash and cash equivalents from continuing operations 
   reduced from R36.9 million at 31 March 2014 to R32.6 million at 30 September 2014, 
   which was largely impacted by R5.1 million capital expenditure in respect of 
   the new  building.

-  Discontinued operations. Subsequent to the general meeting held on 
   29 September 2014 shareholders voted to dispose of its 79% shareholding in Secequip, 
   with effect from 1 April 2014.

RESTATEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2014
During the preparation of these interim results the board was made aware of an error 
in the results for the year ended 31 March 2014. Accordingly, to take account of 
this, the Company has restated the 31 March 2014 results and detailed them in 
this announcement.

The error arose as a result of the disposal of 100% in Amecor Integrated 
Solutions ("AIS") (effective 31 March 2014). The error relates to an inter-company 
loan of R5.3 million owing by AIS to Amecor which was erroneously not accounted for 
as per the terms of the sale agreement, and should have resulted in the write-down of 
the inter-company loan account in Amecor's financial records at 31 March 2014.

As a result, the profit on disposal of subsidiary of R2.7 million recorded in the 
financials at 31 March 2014 have been restated to a R2.6 million loss on disposal 
of subsidiary.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

-  Networks. The past six months has seen a very healthy increase in annuity earnings, 
   resulting from additional users subscribing to Amecor's security data network. 
   Further developments in GSM software have enhanced the Group's network coverage 
   beyond national borders.

-  Transmission technology. The Group's research and development team is focusing on 
   completing a number of new products which are to be launched in the short term.

-  Alternative power supplies. The PDS Group continues to maintain its robust 
   reputation as the preferred supplier in the alternative power market space. The 
   Group has experienced improved margins and is confident that robust top line 
   growth can also be achieved, however, the industry remains highly competitive and 
   the weakening rand is expected to put pressure on margins. Further endeavours to 
   gain market share include diversified product offerings and enhanced marketing 
   initiatives. Notwithstanding the positive contribution the PDS Group made in the 
   six-month period to September 2014, the board is considering its strategic fit 
   within the Group.

CHANGE IN DIRECTORS
In order to bolster Amecor's compliance and financial departments a restructure to its 
executive board and related departments was effected on 1 October 2014. 
Kerry Anne Colley has stepped down from the position of Chief Financial Officer in 
order to take up the appointment as Group Company Secretary. Amecor welcomes the 
appointment of Dean Colley (CA(SA)) as Chief Financial Officer.

OUTLOOK
The directors of Amecor are cautiously optimistic about the prospects for the coming 
year for the following reasons:

-  Networks. Amecor's dominant market position is expected to continue to experience 
   good organic growth locally and into Africa. New monitoring technology will provide 
   a further impetus to growth. Robust growth in annuity earnings is further expected 
   on the current network base. Additional growth in the medium term is expected with 
   the roll-out of Sabre-Cell, a partnering initiative between FSK and Sabre, offering 
   clients bundled products and ongoing network services. Sabre is also expected to 
   continue its exceptional free cash flow generation.

-  Transmission technology. FSK has experienced margin deterioration due to 
   rand weakness, although corrective action has been taken to restore margins which 
   should reflect in the second half of the year. The ongoing growth of FSK further 
   underpins the success of Sabre.

-  Alternative power supplies. The power division experienced both stronger top line 
   growth and improved margins resulting from a healthier order book, however, 
   margins are expected to come under pressure due to the weakening rand. Top line 
   growth is expected to continue for the full year due to the ongoing power 
   disruptions in the country.

-  Cash flow. Solid trading results have underpinned strong cash flow generation. 
   The completion of the new premises is expected by the 2015 financial year-end, 
   which should further augment the cash flow of the Group.

-  Acquisitions. Amecor continues to evaluate potential acquisitions.

APPOINTMENT OF NEW AUDITORS
At Amecor's annual general meeting held on Thursday, 30 October 2014, Grant Thornton 
was appointed as Amecor's auditors who will conduct the audit for the year ending 
31 March 2015.

DIVIDEND DECLARATION
The directors have elected to pay a biannual dividend in the amount of 6.5 cents per 
ordinary share in respect of the six months to 30 September 2014. This is a dividend 
as defined in the Income Tax Act, 1962, and is payable from income reserves. The 
South African dividend withholding tax ("DWT") rate is 15% and no credits in terms of 
secondary tax on companies have been utilised. The net amount payable to shareholders 
who are not exempt from DWT is 5.525 cents per share, while it is 6.5 cents per share 
to those who are exempt from DWT.

The 77 985 337 ordinary shares in issue will result in a total dividend amount payable 
of R5.1 million.

The Company's tax number is 9381/483/84/2.

                                                F2015 -        F2014 -        F2014 -
                                                Interim          Final        Interim
Distributable dividend (R'000)                    5 069          4 679          5 069
Total number of shares in issue ('000)           77 986         77 986         77 986
Dividend payable per share (cents)                  6.5            6.0            6.5

Declaration date                                             Friday, 19 December 2014
Last day to trade cum dividend                                 Friday, 9 January 2015
Trading ex-dividend commences                                 Monday, 12 January 2015
Record date                                                   Friday, 16 January 2015
Payment date                                                  Monday, 19 January 2015

Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 
12 January 2015 and Friday, 16 January 2015, both dates inclusive. The certificated 
register will be closed for this period.

On behalf of the board

DH Alexander                            D Colley
Chief Executive Officer                 Chief Financial Officer

Johannesburg
18 December 2014


FINANCIAL INFORMATION

GROUP PROVISIONAL STATEMENT OF PROFIT AND LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                                6 months       6 months
                                   ended          ended     Year ended     Year ended
                             30 Sep 2014    30 Sep 2013*   31 Mar 2014    31 Mar 2014
                        %     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)     (Audited)      (Restated)
                   change          R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000
Revenue                          118 015        107 001        219 371        219 371
Turnover             10.7        117 141        105 796        217 089        217 089
Cost of sales                    (66 446)       (61 564)      (140 183)      (140 183)
Gross profit         14.6         50 695         44 232         76 906         76 906
Other income                          36              8             12             12
Operating expenses               (30 013)       (24 756)       (43 654)       (43 654)
EBIT                  6.3         20 718         19 484         33 264         33 264
Finance income                       874          1 205          2 282          2 282
Finance costs                     (3 261)        (2 645)        (5 752)        (5 752)
Profit/(loss) before 
taxation              1.6         18 331         18 044         29 794         29 794
Taxation                          (5 131)        (5 059)        (8 895)        (8 895)
Profit from continuing 
operations            1.6         13 200         12 985         20 899         20 899
Profit from 
discontinued operations                -          3 656          3 504         (1 795)
Profit on disposal of 
subsidiary                             -              -          2 734         (2 565)
Profit from discontinued 
operations                             -          3 656            770            770
Total comprehensive income        13 200         16 641         24 403         19 104

Profit and total comprehensive 
income attributable to:
Equity holders of Amecor at the 
end of the period                 10 539         14 738         23 641         18 342
Non-controlling interest           2 661          1 903            762            762
                                  13 200         16 641         24 403         19 104

Earnings per share (cents)          14.2           19.8           31.8           24.7
Continuing operations (cents)       14.2           14.9           27.1           27.1
Discontinued operations (cents)        -            4.9            4.7           (2.4)


*  Restatement due to the requirements of IFRS 5, with specific reference to 
   discontinued operations.


GROUP PROVISIONAL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                             30 Sep 2014    30 Sep 2013*   31 Mar 2014    31 Mar 2014
                              (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)      (Audited)     (Restated)
                                   R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets               149 570        103 314        107 323        107 323
Property, plant and equipment     33 008         24 430         28 549         28 549
Intangible assets                 26 568         23 707         24 154         24 154
Goodwill                          54 034         54 034         54 034         54 034
Other financial assets            33 684              -              -              -
Deferred tax asset                 2 276          1 143            586            586
Current assets                   138 330        118 921        132 785        127 486
Inventories                       35 495         30 446         27 164         27 164
Trade and other receivables       46 799         39 212         62 375         57 076
Other financial assets            16 200              -              -              -
Cash and cash equivalents         32 623         45 414         36 888         36 888
Taxation                           7 213          3 849          6 358          6 358
Assets of disposal group 
held for sale                          -         78 970         68 767         68 767
Total assets                     287 900        301 205        308 875        303 576

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity and reserves              197 212        191 568        193 930        188 631
Equity attributable to 
Amecor shareholders              175 541        170 686        174 761        169 462
Non-controlling interest          21 671         20 882         19 169         19 169
Non-current liabilities           65 246         64 191         65 037         65 037
Borrowings                        58 738         58 266         58 529         58 529
Deferred tax liability             6 508          5 925          6 508          6 508
Current liabilities               25 442         19 372         37 063         37 063
Trade and other payables          24 402         18 678         35 793         35 793
Taxation                             191              -            378            378
Borrowings                           849            694            892            892
Liabilities of disposal group 
held for sale                          -         26 074         12 845         12 845
Total equity and liabilities     287 900        301 205        308 875        303 576

*  Restatement due to the requirements of IFRS 5, with specific reference to 
   discontinued operations.


GROUP PROVISIONAL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                6 months       6 months
                                   ended          ended     Year ended     Year ended
                             30 Sep 2014    30 Sep 2013    31 Mar 2014    31 Mar 2014
                              (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)      (Audited)     (Restated)
                                   R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000
Net inflow from 
operating activities               6 123         (7 601)       (12 122)       (12 122)
Cash generated from operations    20 990          7 269         17 098         17 098
Net finance cost                  (2 386)        (1 392)        (3 618)        (3 618)
Taxation paid                     (7 862)        (5 386)       (12 108)       (12 108)
Dividends paid                    (4 619)        (8 092)       (13 494)       (13 494)
Net outflow from 
investing activities             (10 554)        (7 561)       (15 402)       (15 402)
Net outflow from 
financing activities                 165           (403)           533            533
Movement in cash balances         (4 265)       (15 565)       (26 991)       (26 991)
Cash and cash equivalents at 
the beginning of the period       36 888         66 880         66 880         66 880
Cash and cash equivalents at 
the end of the period             32 623         51 315         39 889         39 889

Cash included in continuing 
operations                        32 623         45 414         36 888         36 888
Cash included in 
discontinued operations                -          5 901          3 001          3 001


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                                                          Attributable           Non-
                                   Share    Accumulated      to Amecor    controlling          Total
                                 capital         profit   shareholders       interest         equity
                                   R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000
Balance at 1 April 2013           70 693         92 750        163 443         19 638        183 081
Dividends paid                         -         (7 433)        (7 433)          (659)        (8 092)
Total comprehensive income             -         14 736         14 736          1 903         16 638
Net movement - treasury shares       (60)             -            (60)             -            (60)
Total changes                        (60)         7 305          7 305          1 244          8 486
Balance at 30 September 2013      70 633        100 053        170 686         20 882        191 567

Balance at 1 April 2013           70 693         92 750        163 443         19 638        183 081
Net movement - treasury shares       (60)             -            (60)             -            (60)
Dividends paid                         -        (12 263)       (12 263)        (1 231)       (13 494)
Total comprehensive income             -         18 342         18 342            762         19 104
Total changes                        (60)         6 079          6 019           (469)         5 550
Balance at 31 March 2014          70 633         98 829        169 462         19 169        188 631
Dividends paid                         -         (4 460)        (4 460)          (159)        (4 619)
Total comprehensive income             -         10 539         10 539          2 661         13 200
Total changes                          -          6 079          6 079          2 502          8 581
Balance at 30 September 2014      70 633        104 908        175 541         21 671        197 212

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
    Amecor is a company domiciled in South Africa. These condensed consolidated 
    financial statements of Amecor for the six months ended 30 September 2014 comprise 
    the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "Group").

    These condensed consolidated interim results were authorised for issue by the board 
    of directors on 17 December 2014. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
    statements for the six months ended 30 September 2014 have been prepared by the 
    Financial Director, Mr D Colley, and have not been reviewed or audited by the 
    Company's auditors, Grant Thornton.

    Basis of preparation
    These condensed consolidated results for the period ended 30 September 2014 have 
    been prepared in accordance with and contain information required by International 
    Accounting Standards 34 - Interim Financial Reporting ("IAS 34"), as well as the 
    SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, 
    the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited and the South African Companies Act, 
    71 of 2008, as amended.

    The accounting policies and methods of computation used in the preparation of the 
    results for the period ended 30 September 2014, are in terms of IFRS and are 
    consistent with those applied in the Group audited annual financial statements for 
    the year ended 31 March 2014. The comparative figures referred to in the commentary 
    relate to the prior year equivalent interim period.

    These condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the 
    information required for full financial statements and should be read in conjunction 
    with the consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014. 
    The estimates and underlying assumptions are on an ongoing basis. Revisions to 
    accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised 
    if the revision affects only that period or in the period of the revision and 
    future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods.


                                6 months       6 months
                                   ended          ended     Year ended     Year ended
                             30 Sep 2014    30 Sep 2013    31 Mar 2014    31 Mar 2014
                              (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)      (Audited)     (Restated)
                                   R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000
2.  EARNINGS PER SHARE ("EPS")
    Earnings per share
    Continuing operations
    Earnings:
    Profit attributable to 
    Amecor shareholders           10 539         11 082         20 137         20 137
    Shares in issue:
    Weighted average number 
    of shares in issue ('000)     74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    Basic earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.2           14.9           27.1           27.1
    Diluted earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.2           14.9           27.1           27.1

    Discontinued operations
    Earnings:
    Profit attributable to 
    Amecor shareholders                -          3 656          3 504         (1 795)
    Shares in issue:
    Weighted average number 
    of shares in issue ('000)     74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    Basic earnings 
    per share (cents)                  -            4.9            4.7           (2.4)
    Diluted earnings 
    per share (cents)                  -            4.9            4.7           (2.4)

    Total earnings per share
    Earnings: 
    Profit attributable to 
    Amecor shareholders           10 539         14 738         23 641         18 342
    Shares in issue:
    Weighted average number 
    of shares in issue ('000)     74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    Basic earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.2           19.8           31.8           24.7
    Diluted earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.2           19.8           31.8           24.7

    Headline earnings 
    per share ("HEPS")
    Continuing headline 
    earnings per share            10 513         11 063         19 992         19 992
    Basic earnings                10 539         11 082         20 137         20 137
    Less: Profit on sale 
    of fixed assets                  (36)           (27)          (202)          (202)
    Add: Taxation on above (28%)      10              8             57             57

    Shares in issue:
    Weighted average number 
    of shares in issue ('000)     74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    Headline earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.1           14.8           26.9           26.9
    Diluted headline earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.1           14.8           26.9           26.9

    Discontinued headline 
    earnings per share                 -          3 656            770            770
    Basic earnings                     -          3 656          3 504         (1 795)
    Less: Profit on sale of 
    subsidiary                         -              -         (2 734)         2 565
    Add: Taxation on above (28%)       -              -              -              -

    Shares in issue:
    Weighted average number 
    of shares in issue ('000)     74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    Headline earnings 
    per share (cents)                  -            4.9            1.0            1.0
    Diluted headline earnings 
    per share (cents)                  -            4.9            1.0            1.0

    Total headline earnings
    per share                     10 513         14 719         20 762         20 762
    Basic earnings                10 539         14 738         23 641         18 342
    Less: Profit on sale of 
    subsidiary                         -              -         (2 734)         2 565
    Less: Profit on sale 
    of fixed assets                  (36)           (27)          (202)          (202)
    Add: Taxation on above (28%)      10              8             57             57

    Shares in issue:
    Weighted average number 
    of shares in issue ('000)     74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    Headline earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.1           19.8           27.9           27.9
    Diluted headline earnings 
    per share (cents)               14.1           19.8           27.9           27.9

3.  NET ASSET VALUE ("NAV") PER SHARE
    Ordinary share capital 
    and reserves                 197 212        191 568        193 930        188 631
    Total number of shares 
    in issue net of 
    treasury shares ('000)        74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    NAV per share (cents)          265.4          257.1          261.0          253.9

    Tangible net asset value 
    ("TNAV") per share
    Ordinary share capital 
    and reserves                 197 212        191 568        193 930        188 631
    Less: Intangible assets 
    and goodwill                 (80 602)       (77 741)       (78 188)       (78 188)
                                 116 610        113 827        115 742        110 443
    Total number of shares 
    in issue net of 
    treasury shares ('000)        74 306         74 517         74 306         74 306

    TNAV per share (cents)         156.9          152.8          155.8          148.6


4.  SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS
    The Group's operating segments and segmental information presented in the condensed 
    consolidated results for the six months ended 30 September 2014 represents the basis 
    for segmental reporting. The business segment reporting format reflects the Group's 
    management and internal reporting structure. Inter-segment transactions are 
    concluded at arm's length terms and conditions.

                                                                   Continuing operations
                                                                                 Head         Inter-
                                                                           office and        company
                                                           Alternative     management    elimination
                                           Transmission          power     subsidiary            and
                                Networks     technology       supplies      companies  consolidation          Total
                                   R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000          R'000
30 September 2014
Segment turnover                  19 882         32 456         71 576          7 685                       131 599
Inter-company turnover              (236)          (290)        (6 247)        (7 685)                      (14 457)
Sales to external customers       19 646         32 166         65 329              -              -        117 141

Gross profit (excluding 
depreciation in cost of sales)    15 133         14 762         20 799          6 954         (6 954)        50 695
EBITDA                            12 991          5 880          6 481          4 908         (4 898)        25 362

Interest received                    687             66             64             57                           874
Interest paid                          -              -             (3)        (3 258)                       (3 261)
Depreciation                        (128)        (1 154)          (294)          (357)             -         (1 931)
Amortisation                           -           (720)           (83)          (270)                       (1 073)
Fair value adjustment                                                          (1 639)                       (1 639)
Profit before taxation            13 550          4 072          6 166           (559)        (4 898)        18 331
Taxation                          (3 794)          (568)          (829)            60              -         (5 131)
Profit for the period              9 756          3 504          5 337           (499)        (4 898)        13 200

Total assets                      69 060         71 244         66 930        202 370       (121 704)       287 900
Total liabilities                 (3 568)        (9 198)       (24 202)      (158 832)       105 112        (90 688)

30 September 2013
Segment turnover                  15 334         27 736         69 540          7 052                       119 662
Inter-company turnover               (70)          (978)        (5 629)        (7 189)                      (13 866)
Sales to external customers       15 264         26 758         63 911           (137)             -        105 796

Gross profit (excluding 
depreciation in cost of sales)    12 183         15 497         16 889          6 213         (6 550)        44 232
EBITDA                            11 466          7 699          3 808          8 666         (9 619)        22 020

Interest received                    784             89            144          2 153         (1 965)         1 205
Interest paid                          -              -             (2)        (2 643)                       (2 645)
Depreciation                        (120)          (585)          (340)          (442)             -         (1 487)
Amortisation                        (720)           (60)          (270)                                      (1 050)
Profit before taxation             12 130          6 483          3 550          7 464        (11 584)        18 044
Taxation                          (3 329)        (1 678)             -            (52)             -         (5 059)
Profit for the period              8 801          4 805          3 550          7 412        (11 584)        12 986

Total assets                      56 505         68 094         62 278        161 589        (47 262)       301 205
Total liabilities                 (3 367)       (11 314)       (21 784)      (106 719)        33 547       (109 637)


CORPORATE INFORMATION

Registered Office
Amecor House, 14 Richard Road, Industria North, 1709
(PO Box 720, Florida Hills, 1716)

Directors
DH Alexander, D Colley (appointed 1 October 2014), KA Vieira, CH Boulle (Chairman)*#, 
JF Evans*#, W Kirsh*, SD Shane*, PFC Ying*#
(*  Non-executive     #  Independent)

All of the above directors are South African and are resident in South Africa.

Company Secretary
KA Colley (appointed 1 October 2014)

Auditors
Grant Thornton, 42 Wierda Road West, Wierda Valley, 2196
(Private Bag X10046, Sandton, 2146)

Transfer Secretaries
Link Market Services Proprietary Limited, 13th Floor, Rennie House, 19 Ameshoff Street, 
Braamfontein, 2001
(PO Box 4844, Johannesburg, 2000)

Sponsor
Sasfin Capital (A division of Sasfin Bank Limited), 29 Scott Street, Waverly, 2090
(PO Box 95104, Grant Park, 2051)

Corporate Adviser
Integrated Capital Management Proprietary Limited, Unit 2, 3 Melrose Boulevard, 
Melrose Arch, 2196
(PO Box 333, Melrose Arch, 2076)

Visit us at www.amecor.com
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