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ANCHOR GROUP LIMITED - Unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2016

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Unaudited results for the six months ended 30 June 2016

ANCHOR GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 2009/005413/06)
(“Anchor” or “the company” or “the group”)
ISIN: ZAE000193389      JSE share code: ACG

UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2016

HIGHLIGHTS
- Profit before tax exceeds R100 million for the first time for a six month period.
- Adjusted HEPS up 66% to 34.6 cents per share (20.8 cents per share to 30 June 2015).
- Comprehensive income for the half year of R80.9 million (R29.6 million to 30 June 2015).
- Adjusted Headline Earnings up 103% to R59.4 million (R29.2 million to 30 June 2015).
- Assets under management and advice grew by 34% to R45.6 billion (R34.1 billion at 31 December 2015).
- Acquisition of 47.4% of Capricorn Fund Managers Proprietary Limited (“CFM”).
- Cash and cash equivalents and short term investments balance of R186 million.
- Interim dividend up 55% to 17 cents per share (11 cents for interim 2015).

COMMENTARY

Anchor began managing assets in 2012 and has grown rapidly to reach group-wide assets at 30 June 2016 of R45.6 billion, up from R34.1 billion on
31 December 2015. These are primarily private client and retail assets, with recent growth in the corporate and institutional markets.

The asset management subsidiary Anchor Capital Proprietary Limited (“Anchor Capital”), which is the primary business in the group, runs segregated
portfolios (both locally and internationally) and has a series of funds in both the Collective Investment Scheme (“CIS”) and hedge categories. Anchor has
acquired stakes in Robert Cowen Investments (“RCI” - 66%), The Portfolio Bureau (50%) and CFM (47.4%) since listing. The long-term strategy of Anchor is to
become a major player in South African asset management and allied categories, with an increasing focus on offshore investment. This will be achieved by
both organic and acquisitive growth.

RESULTS

Anchor continued growing strongly in the first six months of 2016 and approximately doubled its headline earnings compared to 30 June 2015. The turnover
of the group grew by 153% to R202 million (2015: R80 million) for the half year ended 30 June 2016. Anchor grew its assets under advice and management
materially in the first half of 2016 in tough market conditions. The total assets at 30 June 2016 were R45.6 billion (R34.4 billion assets under management
and R11.3 billion assets under advice). Assets under management were up R11.9 billion (+53%) for the first half, with just over R8 billion coming from the
acquisition of 47.4% of CFM. Historic group organic growth trends were sustained. Anchor does not own 100% of all of its subsidiaries. Anchor’s
attributable share of assets under management are R27.1 billion (31 December 2015: R20.9 billion).

The yield on average assets under management (R29.8 billion) for the period was 1.5% (2015: 1.5%). Anchor continued to attract organic net inflows in
excess of R500 million per month.

Costs grew by 144% to R108 million (2015: R44.2 million) which is primarily as a result of:

1.   Variable costs growing in line with turnover;
2.   The consolidation and inclusion for 12 months of the costs of acquired businesses;
3.   New distribution staff and partnerships throughout the country to accelerate future growth; and
4.   Operations, compliance and system costs to enhance the client experience.

Turnover grew slightly faster than costs, resulting in operating profits growing by 163% to R94.3 million (2015: R35.8 million). The resultant operating
margin was 46.6% (2015: 44.7%). The future sustainable operating margin will decline as institutional asset and fixed income revenues grow.

Negative other income of -R2.1million (2015: +R3.4 million) was a drag on profits. This was as a result of material assets applied to the seeding of new
funds which delivered a negative return. This was partly due to the strengthening of the Rand against the USD.

The share of profits from equity accounted associates was R10.4 million (2015: R0.9 million). CFM’s offshore operations were the major contributor and
Anchor Securities Holdings Proprietary Limited (“Anchor Securities”), a 22% associate, performed well, although development costs were incurred in its new
Durban operation.

Comprehensive Income grew by 173% to R81.2 million (2015: R29.6 million).

Adjusted headline earnings per share grew 66% to 34.6 cents (2015: 20.8 cents). Adjusted headline earnings are calculated by the group in order to reflect
the sustainable cash-equivalent earnings of the group. The adjustment in headline earnings is for amortisation book purchases, which is as a non-cash flow
item.

The business is highly cash generative, with profits generally converted to cash within 10 days of month-end. For this period cash generation was lower
than operating profit largely due to the sharp increase in turnover resulting in an increase in working capital.

Shareholders’ equity grew to R854 million (2015: R387 million), as a result of the profit generated and the issue of new shares. The net asset value per
share is 483 cents. Cash and other liquid instruments were R186 million at 30 June 2016.

The acquisition of CFM impacted the balance sheet, with the major impact being an increase in Investment in Associates to R355.5 million (2015: R30.7
million). The CFM Malta domiciled business is equity accounted and the SA business is consolidated.

OPERATIONAL REVIEW

Although Anchor is a relatively young business, it has in a short period firmly established itself as one of the leading private client asset managers in
South Africa and is investing heavily in growing its institutional business.

The core Anchor Capital business has restructured into two separate businesses, namely Anchor Asset Management and Anchor Private Clients, with each having
their own business leader. Each business has its own focus of delivering to clients and growing into the respective target markets. CIS assets (10% of AUM)
have grown to R3.6 billion (+143% since 30 June 2015). The investment track record is very credible and the Anchor BCI Equity Fund is in the top 3
performers (out of 202 funds in the General Equity category) over two and three years. Shorter term performance has been under pressure as the investment
environment has not suited its investment style, but the investment philosophy of investing in quality, growing businesses is firmly established.
Investment track records are being built in other asset classes, with the backbone of a strong 20+ investment team. The fixed income and global teams are
performing very well and Anchor Capital now has 14 CIS funds to service the full range of investment needs.

Anchor Capital is focused on growth and the company continues to add new wealth managers and distribution personnel to market its services. Regional
offices in Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria are now all at critical mass, supplementing the well-established Johannesburg base. Financial advisor support is
strong and the breadth of clients continues to increase. The company continues to develop innovative partnership initiatives to enhance its distribution
capabilities and further announcements will be made on these in due course.

The SA growth outlook is soft and the uncertain global investment climate has made gathering new assets more difficult than in the past. However, the
broader investment offering, ever-growing investment track record and diversity of businesses in the group, places us well to continue on a growth path.
Anchor has raised material amounts of cash since it listed 21 months ago and the investments made to date are performing extremely well. The Portfolio
Bureau and RCI (stakes acquired in 2015) have both proved to be excellent acquisitions and are delivering ahead of expectations.

CFM was included for four months in this financial period and delivered solid results. The CFM AUM has increased materially since Anchor acquired its
economic interest and the R9 billion of assets under management are split evenly between the UK and South Africa. CFM is placing increased emphasis on its
long-only business, which has grown strongly this year. It recently launched its hedge fund CIS’s and this will be a growing market in SA over coming
years.

STRATEGY AND NEW INITIATIVES

Anchor has a well-articulated strategy of expanding its business through organic and acquisitive growth. The asset management engine is established and the
emphasis is on increasing distribution capabilities and broadening the product range. In this period it has launched a number of new CIS funds, increased
its presence on distribution platforms and developed relationships with new sources of AUM. Anchor is still a fraction of the size of the large SA asset
managers and is targeting many years of growth ahead. Our journey is still in its early days.

Among the initiatives currently underway are 1) increasing the stake in Anchor Securities to 100% from the current 22% and 2) launching a dedicated
stockbroking business. Some high profile hires have already been made in respect of the latter and we believe a niche business in this space will be highly
profitable.

PROSPECTS

The prospects for the remainder of 2016 are positive.

The key driver for the business is assets under management, which averaged R29.8 billion for the six months under review. The second six months of 2016
began with R34.4 billion of assets under management. The results for the second six months will also be influenced by:

The performance of local and global markets and Anchor’s relative performance;
The inclusion of CFM for a full six months;
The impact on assets under management from a significantly larger distribution force;
The exchange rate between the Rand and other currencies (we estimate across the business, including CFM, that the Rand hedge component is approximately
60%), and
An increase in shares in issue. The average shares in issue for the six months ended 30 June 2016 were 171.8 million and ended the period with 176.6
million.

A presentation on the results under review is available on www.anchorgroup.co.za.



CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

During the period, the following director changes occurred:

Mr David Rosevear retired and;
Mr Omair Khan was appointed Financial Director with effect from 9 June 2016

The board of directors would like to thank Mr Rosevear for his contribution to Anchor.
There were no other changes to the board of directors during the period under review.
CHANGES TO THE DESIGNATED ADVISOR AND COMPANY SECRETARY

Anchor terminated its designated advisor and company secretary mandate with Arbor Capital Sponsors Proprietary Limited (“Arbor”) and has appointed Java
Capital Trustees and Sponsors Proprietary Limited (“Java Capital”) as its designated advisor and CIS Company Secretaries Proprietary Limited as its company
secretary, both with effect from 1 August 2016.



Interim consolidated statement of comprehensive income
                                                                  Unaudited    Unaudited      Audited
Figures in R’000                                    % change      30-Jun-16    30-Jun-15    31-Dec-15
Revenue                                                 153%        202 271       80 084      226 347
Operating Expenses                                      144%      (108 020)     (44 261)    (145 991)
Operating profit                                        163%         94 251       35 823       80 356
Other income                                           -162%        (2 129)        3 426       36 527
Finance costs                                                                       (37)        (984)
Bargain purchase gain on acquisition of CFM SA             N.M        2 920            -
Share of profits from associates                          1067%       10 401          891          596
Profit before taxation                                     163%      105 443       40 103      116 495
Taxation expense                                           134%     (24 538)     (10 473)     (32 253)
Profit for the period                                      173%       80 905       29 630       84 242
Other Comprehensive income
Net foreign currency translation differences
for foreign operation                                       N.M         267                         8
Total Comprehensive Income for the period                  174%      81 172       29 630       84 250
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent                                       110%      61 371       29 239       82 036
Non-controlling interest                                  4964%      19 801          391        2 214
                                                           174%      81 172       29 630       84 250
Profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent                                      109%       61 104       29 239       82 028
Non-controlling interest                                 4964%       19 801          391        2 214
                                                          173%       80 905       29 630       84 242

Earnings per share (cents)                                 71%         35,6         20,8         55,1
Diluted earnings per share (cents)                         71%         35,4         20,7         54,5

Headline earnings per share (cents)                        63%         33,9         20,8         55,1
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents)                63%         33,7         20,7         54,5
Adjusted headline earnings per share (cents)               66%         34,6         20,8         55,1
Diluted adjusted headline earnings per share (cents)       67%         34,4         20,7         54,5
Earnings and headline earnings per share
Reconciliation of Earnings:
Earnings attributable to shareholders                     173%       80 905       29 630       84 242
Non-controlling interest                                 4964%       19 801          391        2 214
Earnings attributable to owners of the parent             109%       61 104       29 239       82 028
Bargain purchase gain on acquisition of CFM SA            N.M       (2 920)            -
Headline earnings attributable
to owners of the parent                                   99%       58 184       29 239       82 028
Amortisation of Book Purchases                            N.M        1 251            -
Adjusted headline earnings
attributable owners of the parent                        103%       59 435       29 239       82 028
Reconciliation of Number of Shares in issue:
Number of shares in issue                                 24%      176 562      142 159      166 163
Weighted average number of shares in issue                22%      171 793      140 304      148 967
Share incentives and contingent
purchase considerations                                  -27%          746        1 025        1 604
Diluted weighted average number of shares in issue        22%      172 538      141 329      150 571

Interim consolidated statement of financial position

                                                                 Unaudited    Unaudited      Audited
Figures in R’000                                     % Change    30-Jun-16    30-Jun-15    31-Dec-15
Assets
Non-Current Assets
Property, plant and equipment                             35%        3 955         2 919      3 847
Goodwill                                                 139%      274 185       114 511    273 140
Intangible assets                                        626%       45 423         6 256     32 402
Investments in associates                               1577%      355 446        21 194     30 716
Other financial assets                                   -33%          796         1 183        796
Deferred tax                                             -73%          436         1 606         48
                                                         361%      680 241       147 669    340 949
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents                                -24%      166 848      218 420     314 487
Other financial assets                                     -8%      19 244       20 852     115 341
Trade and other receivables                              218%       78 453       24 682      43 237
Current tax receivables                                 6705%        5 648           83       4 093
                                                           2%      270 193      264 037     477 158
Total Assets                                             131%      950 434      411 706     818 107
Equity and Liabilities
Equity
Share Capital                                            119%      727 646     331 924     635 945
Reserves                                                 -68%        6 884      21 196       4 588
Retained income                                          186%       95 170      33 316      70 673
Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of Parent          115%      829 700     386 436     711 206
Non-controlling interest                                1512%       24 498       1 520       2 423
                                                         120%      854 198     387 956     713 629
Liabilities
Non Current Liabilities
Deferred Tax                                             576%      12 476        1 845       9 216
Other financial liabilities                               N.M      33 830                   35 094
                                                          N.M      46 306        1 845      44 310
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Trade and other payables                                 275%      38 664      10 324       45 690
Other financial liabilities                              -25%       2 680       3 569        2 816
Current tax payable                                        7%       8 586       8 012       11 662
                                                         128%      49 930      21 905       60 168
Total Liabilities                                        305%      96 236      23 750      104 478
Total Equity and Liabilities                             131%     950 434     411 706      818 107
Net asset value per share                                             483         275          429
Net tangible asset value per share                                    297         189          246

Interim consolidated statement of cash flows
                                                              Unaudited    Unaudited      Audited
Figures in R’ 000                                             30-Jun-16    30-Jun-15    31-Dec-15
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations                                  50 227       29 358      102 131
Interest income                                                (4 501)        3 426        7 939
Finance costs                                                                  (37)        (984)
Tax paid                                                      (32 405)      (5 392)     (24 487)
Net Cash from operating activities                              13 321       27 355       84 599
Cash flows utilised in investing activities
Purchase of equipment                                           (1 675)     (1 250)       (2 762)
Purchase of intangible asset through business combination      (15 623)           -      (18 746)
Expenditure on intangible asset                                                   -       (1 328)
Increase in investments in associates                         (320 175)    (11 288)      (20 549)
Cash acquired on acquisition of subsidiary                       79 234                     6 611
Acquisition of Subsidiary                                      (26 075)    (70 855)     (166 160)
Net movement in financial assets                                 99 017    (12 624)     (105 739)
Net Cash utilised in investing activities                     (185 297)    (96 017)     (308 673)
Cash flows from financing activities
Increase in stated share capital/share capital                   92 400          -       269 418
Decrease in financial liabilities                                (1 400)        432       (1 185)
Dividend paid                                                  (66 496)    (16 458)      (33 141)
Net Cash from/(utilized in) financing activities                  24 504    (16 026)      235 092
Total cash and cash equivalents movement for the period       (147 472)    (84 688)        11 018
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period        314 487     303 108       303 110
Effect of exchange rate movement on cash balances                 (167)                       359
Total cash and cash equivalents at end of the period            166 848     218 420       314 487


Interim consolidated statement of changes in equity

Figures in R’ 000                          Share          Foreign      Share    Shares      Total     Retained        Total         Non-        Total
                                         capital         Currency      based     to be   Reserves       income     attribu-   controlling       equity
                                                      translation   payments    issued                                table      interest
                                                          reserve    reserve   Reserve                            to equity
                                                                                                                 holders of
                                                                                                                  the group
Group
Balance at 01 January 2015               317 164                        629    14 760     15 389       20 535      353 087                 -   353 087
Changes in equity                                                                                                                                    -
Issue of shares to acquire subsidiary             -                             18 640     18 640                   18 640                      18 640
Acquisition of subsidiary                                                                                                           1 129        1 129
Movement in reserve                       14 760                               -14 760    -14 760                        -                           -
Issue of shares during the year                                                                 -                        -                           -
Share based payments                                                  1 927                 1 927                    1 927                       1 927
Dividends Paid                                                                                         -16 458     -16 458                     -16 458
Total comprehensive Income
for the six month period                                                   -                   -       29 239       29 239           391        29 630
Total changes                            14 760                -       1 927     3 880     5 807       12 781       33 348         1 520        34 868

Balance at 30 June 2015                  331 924               -       2 556    18 640    21 196       33 316      386 435         1 520       387 955
Changes in equity                                                                                                                                    -
Issue of shares to acquire subsidiary    304 022                                                                   285 384                     285 384
Acquisition of subsidiary CFM SA                                                                                                     330           330
Movement in reserve                                                            -18 640    -18 640                                                    -
Issue of shares during the year                                                                                                                      -
Share based payments                                                  2 024          -      2 024                    2 024                       2 024
Dividends Paid                                                                                         -15 432     -15 433         -1 250       16 683
Total comprehensive Income
for the six month period                                                             -            -     52 789       52 789         1 823       54 612
Other comprehensive income                                    8                      8                       8                                       8
Total changes                           304 022               8       2 024    -18 640    -16 608       37 357     324 772           903       325 675

Balance at 01 January 2016              635 946               8       4 580          -     4 588        70 673     711 207        2 423        713 630
Changes in equity
Issue of shares to acquire
subsidiary                                91 700                                                                    91 700                      91 700
Acquisition of subsidiary CFM SA                                                                                                   32 163       32 163
Movement in reserve                                                                                                                                  -
Issue of shares during the year                                                                                                                      -
Share based payments                                                  2 037               2 037                      2 037            -          2 037
Dividends Paid                                                                                         -36 607     -36 607       -29 889       -66 496
Total comprehensive Income
for the six month period                                       -                                        61 104      61 104        19 801        80 905
Other comprehensive income                                    259                            259                       259                         259
Total changes                            91 700               259      2 037         -     2 296        24 497     118 493        22 075       140 568
Balance at 30 June 2016                 727 646               267      6 617         -     6 884        95 170     829 700        24 498       854 198

Interim consolidated segmental information (R’ 000)

30 June 2016                             Anchor Group and               Anchor Capital
                                          other non asset              and other Asset
                                      management entities          Management entities         Ripple Effect 4             Eliminations                 Total
Revenue                                            28 790                      200 450                   1 728                  (28 697)              202 271
Operating expenses                                (6 104)                    (107 247)                 (1 416)                    6 747             (108 020)
Operating profit                                   22 686                       93 203                     312                  (21 950)               94 251
Other Income                                      (8 851)                        6 602                     120                                        (2 129)
Bargain Purchase Gain                               2 920                                                                                               2 920
Share of profits from associates                      944                        9 457                                               -                 10 401
Profit before tax                                  17 699                      109 262                    432                  (21 950)               105 443

31 December 2015
Revenue                                             21 464                    220 090                   4 690                  (19 897)               226 347
Operating expenses                                (11 736)                  (151 316)                 (2 836)                   19 897              (145 991)
Operating profit                                     9 728                     68 774                   1 854                        -                 80 356
Other Income                                        19 594                     16 929                       4                        -                 36 527
Share of profits from associates                       335                        261                       -                        -                    596
Finance Costs                                        (708)                      (272)                     (4)                        -                  (984)
Profit before tax                                   28 949                     85 692                   1 854                        -                116 495

30 June 2015
Revenue                                            11 472                       72 643                   1 455                  (5 486)                80 084
Operating expenses                                (6 098)                     (42 253)                 (1 396)                   5 486               (44 261)
Operating profit                                    5 374                       30 390                      59                       -                 35 823
Other Income                                        2 921                          505                       -                       -                  3 426
Share of profits from associates                      953                         (62)                       -                       -                    891
Finance Costs                                        (37)                            -                       -                     (37)
Profit before tax                                   9 211                       30 833                      59                       -                 40 103

30 June 2016
Assets                                            792 717                      206 477                   2 336                 (51 096)               950 434
Non Current Assets                                658 170                       80 831                     133                 (58 893)               680 241
Current Assets                                    134 547                      125 646                   2 203                    7 797               270 193
Liabilities                                        38 563                       47 923                   1 687                    8 063                96 236
Non Current Liabilities                             34836                        2 952                   1 582                    6 936                46 306
Current Liabilities                                 3 727                       44 971                     105                    1 127                49 930
Equity                                            754 154                      158 554                     649                 (59 159)               854 198




31 December 2015
Assets                                            658 470                     159 786                   2 694                   (2 843)              818 107
Non Current Assets                                337 807                       5 938                     207                   (3 003)              340 949
Current Assets                                    320 663                     153 848                   2 487                      160               477 158
Liabilities                                        41 662                      60 656                     600                    1 560               104 478
Non Current Liabilities                            37 820                       5 090                                            1 400                44 310
Current Liabilities                                 3 842                      55 566                     600                      160                60 168
Equity                                            616 808                      99 130                   2 094                   (4 403)              713 629

30 June 2015
Assets                                            313 268                     117 195                   3 117                  (23 480)               410 100
Non Current Assets                                 82 730                      11 944                   1 059                   50 330                146 063
Current Assets                                    230 538                     105 251                   2 057                  (73 809)               264 037
Liabilities                                         1 248                      61 301                   4 368                  (44 773)                22 144
Non Current Liabilities                                                        18 865                      -                   (18 626)                   239
Current Liabilities                                 1 248                      42 436                   4 368                  (26 147)                21 905
Equity                                            312 020                      55 894                 (1 251)                    21 293               387 956

BASIS OF PREPARATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies and method of measurement and recognition applied in the preparation of these condensed consolidated unaudited interim results are
in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are consistent with those applied in the audited annual financial statements for the
year ended 31 December 2015.

These unaudited results are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and are presented in terms of the minimum
disclosure requirements set out in International Accounting Standards (“IAS”) 34 – Interim Financial Reporting, as well 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 Listings Requirements and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.

These unaudited results have been compiled under the supervision of the Financial Director, Omair Khan CA (SA).

The directors are not aware of any matters or circumstances subsequent to 30 June 2016 that require any additional disclosure or adjustment to the
financial statements. The interim results have not been reviewed or reported on by the company’s auditors.



BUSINESS COMBINATION OF CAPRICORN FUND MANAGERS PROPRIETARY LIMITED

Anchor has acquired with effect from 29 February 2016, 47.41% of the issued share capital of CFM. CFM is a leading global emerging markets hedge fund
business, and was one of the pioneers of the South African hedge fund industry and has been active in managing hedge funds since 2003. Anchor Group has the
casting vote on the Investment and Finance committees.

Provisional fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed

(R’000)
Equipment                                      287
Cash and cash equivalents                105   310
Trade and other receivables               30   058
Current tax payable                      -26   185
Trade and other payables                 -48   312
Total identifiable net assets             61   158
Non-controlling Interest                  -32 163
Purchase consideration paid in cash       -26 075
Bargain purchase gain                       2 920

FAIR VALUE HEIRACHY
The following items in the Statement of Financial Position are carried at fair value through Profit and Loss:

(R’000)                               Level 1       Level 3
Non-current Assets
Other financial assets                                  796
Current Assets
Other financial assets                 19 244

Other financial asset are listed and unlisted investments.
Level 3 represents an unlisted investment. The significant judgements for AUM flow and assumptions regarding the discount rate of 18% in the valuation have
not changed since last reported.

DIVIDEND

As stated, the company has an intention of paying out approximately half of its earnings as a dividend going forward as a listed business.

For the half year ended 30 June 2016, the company has declared a gross dividend (number 5) of 17 cents per share (2015: 11 cents per share).

The dividend will be subject to a dividend withholding tax rate of 15% (equivalent to 2.55 cents per ordinary share).

The salient dates for the dividend will be as follows:

Last date to trade ‘cum’ dividend                                        Tuesday,   30 August   2016
Shares trade ‘ex’ the dividend                                         Wednesday,   31 August   2016
Record date (date shareholders recorded in share register)              Friday, 2   September   2016
Payment date                                                            Monday, 5   September   2016

Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their share certificates between Wednesday, 31 August 2016 and Friday, 2 September 2016, both dates
inclusive.

In respect of dematerialised shareholders, the dividend will be transferred to the CSDP account/broker accounts on Monday, 5 September 2016. Certificated
shareholders’ dividend payments will be paid on Monday, 5 September 2016.

Shareholders are advised of the following additional information:
- the dividend has been declared out of profits generated during the reporting period;
- the local dividend tax rate is 15%;
- the gross local dividend amount is 17 cents per share;
- the net local dividend amount for shareholders:
   - exempt from payment of dividend tax is 17 cents per share
   - liable to pay the dividends tax is 14.45 cents per share
- the issued share capital of the company is 176 557 973 shares; and
- the company’s tax reference number is 9527450168.

For and on behalf of the Board



Peter Armitage                                 Mike Teke
Chief Executive Officer                        Chairman

17 August 2016


DIRECTORS
Executive Directors: Peter Armitage (Chief Executive Officer), Todd Kaplan (Chief Operating Officer), Omair Khan (Financial Director)
Non-executive directors: Mike Teke (Chairman), Paul Nkuna (Lead independent), Alastair Adams (Independent), Nick Dennis (Independent), Kajal Bissessor
(Independent)

REGISTERED OFFICE
25 Culross Road, Bryanston, Sandton, 2191

POSTAL ADDRESS
PO Box 1337, Gallo Manor, 2052

WEBSITE
www.anchorgroup.co.za

DESIGNATED ADVISOR
Java Capital

TRANSFER SECRETARIES
Link Market Services South Africa Proprietary Limited
(Registration number 2000/007239/07)
11 Diagonal Street, Johannesburg, 2001
(PO Box 4844, Johannesburg, 2000)


COMPANY SECRETARY
CIS Company Secretaries Proprietary Limited
Registration number 2006/024994/07
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg 2001

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