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enX GROUP LIMITED - Condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 28 February and cautionaries

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Condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 28 February and cautionaries

enX Group
(Formerly Austro Group Limited)

enX Group Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 2001/029771/06)
JSE share code: ENX
ISIN: ZAE000195723
('enX' or 'the company' or 'the group')

Condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 28 February 2015
and cautionary announcements 


New Way Power order book at record levels
Acquisition of Centlube completed
Commenced distribution of Mobil lubricants
Sustained turnaround at Wood

Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                              for the six    for the six      for the
                                                             months ended   months ended   year ended
                                                              28 February    28 February    31 August
                                                          %          2015           2014         2014
                                                     change         R'000          R'000        R'000
Revenue                                                23,6       326 469        264 110      585 006
Cost of sales                                                    (227 870)      (179 686)    (410 416)
Gross profit                                           16,8        98 599         84 424      174 590
Other operating income                                             11 014          1 821        6 025
Net operating expenses                                 35,0       (97 986)       (72 591)    (156 772)
Profit from operations before impairment
of goodwill                                           (16,0)       11 627         13 654       23 843
Impairment of goodwill                                            (15 712)             -            -
(Loss)/profit from operations before
interest and taxation                                              (4 085)        13 654       23 843
Net interest received                                                 442            559        1 293
Interest received                                                   1 238            972        1 719
Interest paid                                                        (796)          (413)        (426)
(Loss)/profit before share of loss
from associate and taxation                                        (3 643)        14 213       25 136
Share of loss from associate                                         (151)             -            -
(Loss)/profit before taxation                                      (3 794)        14 213       25 136
Taxation expense                                                   (1 901)        (2 320)        (625)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period                                                     (5 695)        11 893       24 511
Attributable to:
Equity holders of parent                                           (5 695)        11 984       24 718
Non-controlling interest                                                -            (91)        (207)
Total comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period                                                     (5 695)        11 893       24 511
Number of shares in issue                                     421 689 018    395 292 923  395 292 923
Weighted average number of shares                             405 910 347    395 292 923  395 292 923
(Loss)/earnings per share and diluted
(loss)/earnings per share (cents)                                    (1,4)           3,0          6,3
Headline earnings per share and diluted
headline earnings per share (cents)1                  (19,8)          2,4            3,0          6,1
Adjusted headline earnings per share
(cents)1                                              (13,9)          3,8            4,4          8,7
EBITDA (R'000)2                                         3,5        18 496         17 874       32 402
Adjusted EBITDA (R'000)2                               (4,6)       26 081         27 329       49 379


                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                              for the six    for the six      for the
                                                             months ended   months ended   year ended
                                                              28 February    28 February    31 August
                                                          %          2015           2014         2014
                                                     change         R'000          R'000        R'000
1 Headline earnings reconciliation
Attributable (loss)/income for the period                          (5 695)        11 984       24 718
Net loss/(profit) on disposal of plant and
equipment                                                              26            (78)        (676)
Gain on disposal of subsidiary                                       (209)             -            -
Impairment of goodwill                                             15 712              -            -
Tax effect of adjustments                                              (7)            22          189
Headline earnings                                    (17,6)         9 827         11 928       24 231
Legal costs relating to Freed litigation                                -          3 087        3 211
Release of straight-line provision for
operating lease                                                    (9 272)             -            -
IFRS2 charge                                                       15 796          6 368       13 766
Deferred taxation adjustment                                            -         (1 435)      (2 946)
Pre-opening expenses
(ExxonMobil Distributorship)                                        1 061              -            -
Tax effect of adjustments                                          (2 124)        (2 647)      (3 854)
Adjusted headline earnings                           (11,6)        15 288         17 301       34 408
2 EBITDA reconciliation
(Loss)/profit from operations
before interest and taxation                                       (4 085)        13 654       23 843
Impairment of goodwill                                             15 712              -            -
Depreciation and amortisation                                       6 869          4 220        8 559
EBITDA                                                 3,5         18 496         17 874       32 402
Legal costs relating to Freed litigation                                -          3 087        3 211
Release of straight-line provision for
operating lease                                                    (9 272)             -            -
IFRS2 charge                                                       15 796          6 368       13 766
Pre-opening expenses
(ExxonMobil Distributorship)                                        1 061              -            -
Adjusted EBITDA                                       (4,6)        26 081         27 329       49 379
Adjusted EBITDA %                                                     8,0%          10,3%         8,4%


Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                              for the six    for the six      for the
                                                             months ended   months ended   year ended
                                                              28 February    28 February    31 August
                                                                     2015           2014         2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000        R'000
Stated capital
Balance at beginning of period                                    295 497        295 497      295 497
Issue of shares                                                    55 430              -            -
Balance at end of period                                          350 927        295 497      295 497
Accumulated profits                                                88 422         81 383       94 117
Balance at beginning of period                                     94 117         69 399       69 399
Attributable (loss)/income for the period                          (5 695)        11 984       24 718
Non-controlling interest                                                -           (301)        (417)
Total capital and reserves                                        439 349        376 579      389 197


Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                                    as at          as at        as at
                                                              28 February    28 February    31 August
                                                                     2015           2014         2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000        R'000
ASSETS
Non-current assets                                                224 276        160 417      157 152
Plant and equipment                                                62 472         43 976       42 853
Goodwill                                                          124 849         95 544       95 544
Intangibles                                                        17 085              -            -
Deferred taxation                                                  19 870         20 897       18 755
Current assets                                                    498 278        340 525      356 798
Inventories                                                       247 089        194 496      145 467
Trade and other receivables                                       190 363        108 804      128 943
Taxation receivable                                                10 385          5 285        8 744
Cash and cash equivalents                                          50 441         31 940       73 644
Total assets                                                      722 554        500 942      513 950
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves                                              439 349        376 880      389 614
Stated capital                                                    350 927        295 497      295 497
Accumulated profits                                                88 422         81 383       94 117
Non-controlling interest                                                -           (301)        (417)
Total capital and reserves                                        439 349        376 579      389 197
Non-current liabilities                                             6 320          6 214        1 820
Interest-bearing liabilities                                        4 499          2 510        1 820
Deferred tax liability                                              1 821          3 704            -
Current liabilities                                               276 885        118 149      122 933
Trade and other payables                                          242 593        115 029      119 368
Current portion of interest-bearing liabilities                    30 958          2 734        1 785
Taxation payable                                                    3 334            386        1 780
Total equity and liabilities                                      722 554        500 942      513 950
Net asset value per share (cents)                                  104,19          95,34        98,56
Net tangible asset value per share (cents)                          70,53          71,17        74,39
Average net operating assets (R'000)                              410 693        373 751      363 812
Average net tangible operating assets (R'000)                     291 954        278 207      268 268
Average net operating asset turnover (LTM)                           1,6x           1,4x         1,6x
Average net tangible operating asset turnover (LTM)                  2,2x           1,8x         2,2x
Adjusted operating profit margin                                      5,9%           8,7%         7,0%
Pre-tax return on average net operating assets                        9,3%          11,8%        11,2%
Pre-tax return on average net tangible operating assets              13,0%          15,9%        15,2%


Condensed consolidated statement of cash flow
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited      Audited
                                                                  for the        for the      for the
                                                               six months     six months         year
                                                                    ended          ended        ended
                                                              28 February    28 February    31 August
                                                                     2015           2014         2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000        R'000
(Loss)/profit before taxation                                      (3 794)        14 213       25 136
Non-cash items and other adjustments                               23 611          3 583        6 590
                                                                   19 817         17 796       31 726
(Increase)/decrease in working capital                            (22 145)       (16 751)      16 478
(Increase)/decrease in inventories                                (56 092)       (24 198)      24 831
Increase in trade and other receivables                           (44 556)       (20 142)     (40 281)
Increase in trade and other payables                               78 503         27 589       31 928
Cash (utilised)/generated by operations                            (2 328)         1 045       48 204
Interest received                                                   1 238            972        1 719
Interest paid                                                        (796)          (413)        (426)
Dividends paid                                                          -              -            -
Taxation paid                                                      (2 077)        (1 619)      (3 551)
Cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities                    (3 963)           (15)      45 946
Additions to plant and equipment                                  (13 950)        (7 795)     (11 920)
Proceeds on disposal of plant and equipment                           893            664        2 171
Acquisition of business                                           (37 035)             -            -
Goodwill acquired                                                  (1 000)             -            -
Cash outflow from investing activities                            (51 092)        (7 131)      (9 749)
Interest-bearing liabilities raised/(repaid)                       31 852         (1 252)      (2 891)
Cash inflow/(outflow) from financing activities                    31 852         (1 252)      (2 891)
Net (outflow)/inflow of cash and cash equivalents                 (23 203)        (8 398)      33 306
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                   73 644         40 338       40 338
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                         50 441         31 940       73 644


Condensed segmental analysis
                                                                   Power                         Fuel
                                                  Unaudited     Unaudited        Audited    Unaudited
                                                for the six   for the six        for the      for the
                                                     months        months           year three months
                                                      ended         ended          ended        ended
                                                28 February   28 February      31 August  28 February
                                                       2015          2014           2014         2015
                                                      R'000         R'000          R'000        R'000
Revenue                                             175 291       174 237        389 859       48 951
External                                            175 291       174 237        389 859       48 951
Intercompany                                              -             -              -            -
Gross profit                                         54 509        54 258        107 775       10 730
Gross profit %                                           31%           30%            28%          22%
Profit/(loss) from operations                    
before interest and taxation                         14 083        13 350         13 679        2 151
EBITDA3                                              26 526        22 753         38 095        3 399
Adjusted EBITDA3                                     18 894        25 840         42 091        4 461
Capital expenditure                                   8 795         4 540          7 539        2 301
Depreciation and                                 
amortisation                                          1 866         1 615          3 323        1 026
Taxation expense/(income)                             3 171         2 605          4 329          518
Total assets                                        311 619       293 042        287 891      153 444
Total liabilities                                   117 445        74 547         61 613      116 184
Net tangible operating                           
assets4                                             193 465       194 333        175 006       68 413
Number of employees                                     278           251            258           45
3 All EBITDA figures exclude intercompany management fees
4 Excludes goodwill which is attributable to the Power and Fuel segments


Condensed segmental analysis
                                                                                    Wood
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited     Audited
                                                                  for the        for the     for the
                                                               six months     six months        year
                                                                    ended          ended       ended
                                                              28 February    28 February   31 August
                                                                     2015           2014        2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000       R'000
Revenue                                                           102 227         89 873     195 147
External                                                          102 227         89 873     195 147
Intercompany                                                            -              -           -
Gross profit                                                       33 359         30 364      67 361
Gross profit %                                                         33%            34%         35%
Profit/(loss) from operations
before interest and taxation                                        4 104          5 295      14 302
EBITDA3                                                             9 533          9 738      24 772
Adjusted EBITDA3                                                    9 741          9 738      24 831
Capital expenditure                                                 2 095          3 545       4 372
Depreciation and
amortisation                                                        3 427          2 574       5 191
Taxation expense/(income)                                             758          1 349      (2 240)
Total assets                                                      128 736        108 528     123 372
Total liabilities                                                  47 365         42 088      41 817
Net tangible operating
assets4                                                            74 841         64 622      68 663
Number of employees                                                   155            136         147
3 All EBITDA figures exclude intercompany management fees
4 Excludes goodwill which is attributable to the Power and Fuel segments


Condensed segmental analysis
                                                                             Head Office
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited     Audited
                                                                  for the        for the     for the
                                                               six months     six months        year
                                                                    ended          ended       ended
                                                              28 February    28 February   31 August
                                                                     2015           2014        2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000       R'000
Revenue                                                            12 788          9 342      26 345
External                                                                -              -           -
Intercompany                                                       12 788          9 342      26 345
Gross profit                                                       12 788          9 342      26 345
Gross profit %                                                        100%           100%        100%
Profit/(loss) from operations
before interest and taxation                                       (7 705)        (4 991)     (3 592)
EBITDA3                                                            (7 688)        (4 959)     (3 548)
Adjusted EBITDA3                                                   (6 259)         1 409       9 374
Capital expenditure                                                   759              9           9
Depreciation and
amortisation                                                           17             31          45
Taxation expense/(income)                                          (2 297)        (1 634)     (1 464)
Total assets                                                      367 326        260 987     262 693
Total liabilities                                                  30 182         10 756      22 417
Net tangible operating
assets4                                                           (22 024)         7 180       6 429
Number of employees                                                     7              5           5
3 All EBITDA figures exclude intercompany management fees
4 Excludes goodwill which is attributable to the Power and Fuel segments


Condensed segmental analysis
                                                                           Consolidation
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited     Audited
                                                                  for the        for the     for the
                                                               six months     six months        year
                                                                    ended          ended       ended
                                                              28 February    28 February   31 August
                                                                     2015           2014        2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000       R'000
Revenue                                                           (12 788)       (14 088)    (26 345)
External                                                                -              -           -
Intercompany                                                      (12 788)       (14 088)    (26 345)
Gross profit                                                      (12 787)        (9 540)    (26 891)
Gross profit %
Profit/(loss) from operations
before interest and taxation                                      (16 718)             -        (546)
EBITDA3                                                           (13 274)        (9 658)    (26 917)
Adjusted EBITDA3                                                  (13 274)        (9 658)    (26 917)
Capital expenditure                                                     -           (299)          -
Depreciation and
amortisation                                                          533              -           -
Taxation expense/(income)                                            (249)             -           -
Total assets                                                     (238 571)      (161 615)   (160 006)
Total liabilities                                                 (27 971)        (3 028)     (1 094)
Net tangible operating
assets4                                                               249              -           -
Number of employees
3 All EBITDA figures exclude intercompany management fees
4 Excludes goodwill which is attributable to the Power and Fuel segments


Condensed segmental analysis
                                                                                   Total
                                                                Unaudited      Unaudited     Audited
                                                                  for the        for the     for the
                                                               six months     six months        year
                                                                    ended          ended       ended
                                                              28 February    28 February   31 August
                                                                     2015           2014        2014
                                                                    R'000          R'000       R'000
Revenue                                                           326 469        264 110     585 006
External                                                          326 469        264 110     585 006
Intercompany                                                            -              -           -
Gross profit                                                       98 599         84 424     174 590
Gross profit %                                                         30%            32%         30%
Profit/(loss) from operations
before interest and taxation                                       (4 085)        13 654      23 843
EBITDA3                                                            18 496         17 874      32 402
Adjusted EBITDA3                                                   26 081         27 329      49 379
Capital expenditure                                                13 950          7 795      11 920
Depreciation and
amortisation                                                        6 869          4 220       8 559
Taxation expense/(income)                                           1 901          2 320         625
Total assets                                                      722 554        500 942     513 950
Total liabilities                                                 283 205        124 363     124 753
Net tangible operating
assets4                                                           314 944        266 135     250 098
Number of employees                                                   485            392         410
3 All EBITDA figures exclude intercompany management fees
4 Excludes goodwill which is attributable to the Power and Fuel segments


COMMENTARY
enX is an industrial energy and supplies group that provides quality branded and in some segments, 
locally manufactured capital and consumable goods and services to a broad range of economic sectors 
in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Adding value to the products sold by offering ongoing 
servicing and customer support is a key component of enX's business model.

enX currently comprises three businesses:
- Power segment ('Power') incorporates:
  - Private Power Sales: The design, manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of diesel 
    generators and related components (New Way Power)
  - Power Product Distribution: The distribution of industrial engines, marine engines and components (PowerO2)
  - Temporary Power: Rental of temporary power in the form of diesel generators (Neptune Plant Hire)
- Fuel and Chemicals segment ('Fuel') comprises the production and marketing of oil lubricants (Centlube)
- Wood segment ('Wood') encompasses the distribution of professional woodworking equipment, tooling and 
  edging and the provision of associated services such as blade sharpening and equipment maintenance (Austro)

In line with management's intention to introduce new energy platforms into the group, enX acquired a 
100% shareholding in Centlube Holdings Proprietary Limited ('Centlube') effective on 1 December 2014. 
Based in Germiston, Johannesburg, Centlube has a production capacity in excess of 12 million litres 
per annum and will form the foundation of a Fuel segment being developed by enX. Centlube has recently 
been appointed as a distributor of Mobil lubricants for its Automotive and Industrial lines of business 
and in respect of certain Strategic Global Accounts.

Results
Revenue for the six months ended 28 February 2015 increased by 23,6% to R326,5 million (2014: R264,1 million) 
driven by the acquisition of Centlube and growth in capital equipment sales at Wood. Revenue in the Power 
segment was flat year-on-year due to lower first quarter revenues in Private Power Sales. Revenues in this 
area achieved a marked increase in the second quarter which has since been sustained. Following ongoing 
load shedding by Eskom, which commenced in late November 2014, the order book for generators has grown 
to record levels with revenues beginning to flow through in January and February.

Earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation ('EBITDA') was in line with the prior 
year at R18,5 million (2014: R17,9 million). Consistent with prior year disclosure, management has 
elected to disclose an adjusted EBITDA which provides a more meaningful reflection of sustainable 
earnings. Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4,6% to R26,1 million (2014: R27,3 million) at a margin relative 
to revenue of 8,0% (2014: 10,3%). Adjusted EBITDA declined despite the addition of Centlube due to cost 
increases not matched by increases in revenue, particularly in the Power segment. The adjustments to 
EBITDA arise from:
- an IFRS2 charge of R15,8 million (2014: R6,4 million) relating to the provision for long-term 
  share-related incentives awarded to JFN Management Proprietary Limited and enX senior executives
- the release of a provision for the straight-lining of an operating lease of R9,3 million. The 
  lease at New Way Power's Johannesburg property was renegotiated in the current period and the 
  provision is no longer required in terms of IFRS
- pre-opening expenses of R1,1 million incurred by Centlube in taking on the ExxonMobil distributorship

Headline earnings decreased 17,6% to R9,8 million (2014: R11,9 million). This translates into headline 
earnings per share of 2,4 cents (2014: 3,0 cents). Adjusted headline earnings of R15,3 million (2014: 
R17,3 million) translates into 3,8 cents per share (2014: 4,4 cents per share) a decline of 13,9% or 
0,6 cents per share.

The group generated an attributable loss for the period of R5,7 million (2014: R11,9 million profit) 
primarily as a result of a R15,7 million goodwill impairment that was processed in the current 
reporting period. This goodwill relates to the Centlube acquisition and arose as a result of an 
increase in the enX share between the R1,45 issue price agreed in the acquisition agreement and 
the share price at the date that the shares were issued. The company has elected to immediately 
impair this portion of goodwill since the value placed on the Centlube acquisition as a result 
of the application of IFRS does not reflect the value placed on Centlube by the board at the date 
of concluding the transaction. The board wishes to reflect the fair market value of the business 
on enX's statement of financial position.

Net working capital increased during the interim period as a result of the acquisition of Centlube 
and the inventory build-up to support the Mobil distributorship. The company took advantage of 
generous credit terms extended by ExxonMobil to partially fund inventory purchases which also led 
to the increase in trade and other payables. Trade and other receivables will increase further as 
the Mobil sales ramp up.

Cash balances have declined since 31 August 2014 as R40,3 million of the purchase consideration for 
Centlube was settled from internally generated cash in December 2014. The increased working capital 
requirements of Centlube were partially funded by way of a bridge loan of R27,5 million from Ricophase 
Proprietary Limited, enX's largest shareholder. R79,2 million of trading facilities are currently in 
place which provides the group with scope to manage exchange control fluctuations, credit terms with 
foreign suppliers and take advantage of attractive trading opportunities. Increased working capital 
facilities are being negotiated with the group's banking partners to provide liquidity and support 
future organic growth.

Business combination
In December 2014 enX purchased an effective 100% shareholding in Centlube for a purchase consideration 
settled in cash and the issue of enX shares. Centlube has been consolidated from 1 December 2014.

The details of the net assets acquired on the above business combination, for which the purchase 
price has been allocated to the respective assets and liabilities on a provisional basis, is as 
follows:

                                            R’000
Non-current assets                         14 838
Current assets                             59 026
Non-current liabilities                    (5 850)
Current liabilities                       (31 825)
Net assets acquired                        36 189
Non-controlling interests                       -
Goodwill                                   43 521
Intangibles                                16 000
Purchase consideration                     95 710
Purchase consideration settled in shares   55 430
Cash balances acquired                      3 245
Purchase consideration settled in cash     37 035

The acquired business contributed revenue of R48,9 million and adjusted EBITDA of R4,5 million 
to the group since the acquisition date.

Operational review
Power
Revenue of R175,3 million was flat year-on-year (2014: R174,2 million). Gross margins were stable. 
Adjusted EBITDA for the combined businesses declined 26,9% to R18,9 million (2014: R25,9 million) 
as cost increases were not matched by revenue growth. Adjusted EBITDA margins relative to revenue 
narrowed to 10,8% (2014: 14,8%). The majority of the capital expenditure of R8,8 million (2014: 
R4,5 million) related to an investment in manufacturing equipment which has materially increased 
throughput and product quality.

The Temporary Power business delivered a 12,7% increase in revenue to R19,7 million (2014: 
R17,5 million). An increase in the cost base resulted in adjusted EBITDA of R8,1 million being 
largely in line with the prior year (2014: R8,6 million). This represents a margin relative to 
revenue of 41,3% (2014: 49,5%).

On 1 September 2014 enX launched a new company under the Power Segment called PowerO2 Proprietary 
Limited. This company houses the distributorship business that formerly existed within New Way Power, 
distributing industrial engines and spare parts on behalf of John Deere and Mitsubishi to the fire 
pump, water pump, industrial, generator and marine industries. It was established to create a clear 
separation from the manufacturing business and focus exclusively on distribution. This business has 
performed well with revenues up materially year-on-year.

Fuel
Centlube was consolidated as part of the group with effect from 1 December 2014. In the three months 
of trading to 28 February 2015 the business generated revenue of R49,0 million and adjusted EBITDA 
of R4,5 million. Centlube began distributing Mobil lubricants with effect from January 2015. Monthly 
volumes and revenues have increased by a factor of more than 250%. A substantial amount of inventory 
was purchased to take on the distributorship and ensure continued supply to customers. ENI revenues 
and volumes were flat year-on-year, while toll blending volumes are showing healthy growth emanating 
from existing customers and new contracts.

Wood
The Wood business has sustained its turnaround following the restructure completed in 2013. Revenue 
increased 14% to R102,2 million (2014: R89,9 million) due to buoyant capital equipment sales. 
Following a large decrease in the number of staff during the restructuring, the business has 
corrected the staff count to a sustainable level. The increase in the cost base resulted in 
adjusted EBITDA decreasing 2% to R9,5 million (2014: R9,7 million). This represents a margin 
relative to revenue of 9,3% (2014: 10,8%).

Matase
In September 2014, the group's enterprise development vehicle, Matase Power Systems Proprietary 
Limited, was restructured to become an associate of enX, with the group reducing its holding to 
25% (previously 49,9%, but consolidated in terms of IFRS). 75% of the shares are held by empowerment 
shareholders. Matase has since been renamed Matase Industrial Solutions Proprietary Limited and is 
rated as a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor. Matase targets primarily the public sector and distributes a 
broad range of industrial products including some of the products and services offered by enX.

Changes to directorate
After many years of service, Tony Phillips stepped down as Chairman of the board with effect from 
18 November 2014. He remains on the board as an independent non-executive director. The board 
wishes to thank Tony for the outstanding leadership and guidance he has provided to enX and looks 
forward to his continued contribution. Steven Joffe, who was appointed to the board as a non-executive 
director on 14 May 2014, replaced Tony as Chairman with effect from 18 November 2014. Mpho Makwana 
serves as Lead Independent Director from the same date.

Due to their involvement in Caplev Proprietary Limited, directors Paul O'Flaherty and Paul Baloyi will
no longer be considered independent following the conclusion of the empowerment transaction referred
to below.

Prospects
enX will continue to focus on growing its power and fuel segments organically and through acquisition. 
The group is well positioned to service the increased demand for back-up power brought about by capacity 
constraints at Eskom that began manifesting itself through load shedding in late November 2014. This has 
resulted in a significant and thus far sustained improvement in activity in the Private Power Sales and 
Power Product Distribution businesses. The order book in these businesses is the highest on record. 
Production capacity was increased to 150% in February and has since doubled in late April to meet demand.
We will invest in working capital to support these production levels and expect the Power segment to 
deliver significant year-on-year growth in revenue and profitability.

Trading activity at Centlube is ramping up. During the next six months management intends focusing on 
growing the Mobil Industrial and Automotive business, optimising the level of inventories as they gain 
a better understanding of the Mobil sales mix and making further capital investments in customer bulk 
installations to secure and grow volumes. The full impact of these initiatives will be reflected in 
the second half results. We are planning for sustained volume growth in Mobil products over the next 
few years.

The Wood business is expected to sustain its turnaround and continue contributing to group profits.

The group's acquisition pipeline is promising both locally and in Southern Africa. The expected capital 
raised through our empowerment transaction will give us the agility to execute quickly on these deals, 
subject to customary compliance requirements.

Dividend
In line with group policy to reinvest for growth, no dividend has been declared for the period.

Subsequent events and cautionary announcement
As per the SENS announcement released on 16 March 2015, enX has entered into an agreement with 
empowerment consortium, CapLev Proprietary Limited, the salient terms of which will result in 
the injection of R211 million of new equity and facilitate the introduction of an additional 
25,01% B-BBEE equity participation in enX, which will increase the B-BBEE equity ownership of 
enX to 26,54%. The board and management of enX are committed to growing the asset base and 
earnings of the group and driving shareholder value. The implementation of the transaction 
will significantly strengthen the equity capitalisation and liquidity of the company and 
facilitate this growth commitment. A further announcement will be published on SENS and in 
the press once the financial effects of the transaction have been finalised. In addition, 
shareholders are advised that the company has entered into negotiations regarding a potential 
acquisition. Accordingly, due to both the outstanding financial effects of the empowerment 
transaction and the potential acquisition, enX shareholders are advised to exercise caution 
when dealing in their enX ordinary shares until further announcements are made.

Basis of presentation
The accounting policies and method of measurement and recognition applied in the preparation 
of these condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended 
28 February 2015 are consistent with those applied in the audited annual financial statements 
for the previous year ended 31 August 2014.

There was no material impact on the interim financial results identified based on management's 
assessment of these standards.

The condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial results have been prepared in accordance 
with IFRS and are presented in terms of the disclosure requirements set out in International 
Accounting Standards ('IAS') 34 as well as the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by 
the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the 
Financial Reporting Standards Council, the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and the requirements 
of the Companies Act, 2008. Financial Director, Jarrod Friedman CA (SA), was responsible for the 
preparation of the condensed consolidated unaudited interim financial results. The results for 
the period ended 28 February 2015 have not been reviewed or reported on by the group's independent 
external auditors.

For and on behalf of the board

PD Mansour
Chief Executive Officer

JS Friedman
Financial Director

15 May 2015

Non-executive directors
SB Joffe (Chairman)
PC Baloyi*
NV Lila*
PM Makwana (Lead Independent)*
PS O'Flaherty
AJ Phillips*
* Independent

Executive directors
PD Mansour (Chief Executive Officer)
JS Friedman (Financial Director)

Registered address
202D
11 Crescent Drive
Melrose Arch
2196

Business postal address
PO Box 1914
Florida
1710

Company secretary
CIS Company Secretaries Proprietary Limited

Transfer secretaries
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited

Sponsor
Java Capital

www.enxgroup.co.za






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