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QUANTUM FOODS HOLDINGS LIMITED - Summary Consolidated Financial Statements

Release Date: 23/11/2017 14:15
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Summary Consolidated Financial Statements

Quantum Foods Holdings Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2013/208598/06
Tax registration number 9095455193
Share code: QFH
(ISIN code: ZAE000193686)
("Quantum Foods" or "the Group" or "the Company")


Summary consolidated financial statements
for the year ended 30 September 2017


Highlights
                                                                                                       2017            2016            %
                                                                                                                                  change

Revenue                                                                                      R4 052 million  R3 913 million            4
Operating profit (before items of a capital nature)*                                           R149 million     R89 million           67
Operating profit                                                                               R170 million    R124 million           37
Headline earnings                                                                              R112 million     R66 million           71
Earnings per share                                                                               55.7 cents      39.2 cents           42
Headline earnings per share                                                                      49.0 cents      28.2 cents           74
Final dividend per share                                                                         34.0 cents       6.0 cents          467
 
*  Income or expenditure of a capital nature in the statement of comprehensive income, i.e. all profit or loss items that are excluded in 
the calculation of headline earnings per share. The principal items excluded under this measurement are profits or losses on disposal of 
property, plant and equipment.

Enquiries:
Quantum Foods: +27 21 864 8600, info@quantumfoods.co.za
Hennie Lourens: +27 82 808 3529, hennie.lourens@quantumfoods.co.za
Andre Muller: +27 83 660 6088, andre.muller@quantumfoods.co.za
PSG Capital - Willie Honeyball: +27 21 887 9602, willieh@psgcapital.com

Commentary

Introduction

The past financial year was dominated by two factors that influenced the poultry and egg industries. The first factor was high summer 
rainfall, which resulted in the harvest of record level maize crops and a significant reduction in feed prices in the second half of the year. 
The second factor was the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ("AI") in South Africa, which occurred in the latter part of the 
year. This devastating outbreak resulted in large numbers of chickens being culled, and a subsequent reduction in the supply of poultry 
products in South Africa.

In South Africa, per capita income, remains under pressure. This does not bode well for growth in protein consumption. In addition to the above,
there was a natural decline in production in the egg industry, with fewer hens being placed in prior years. This was due to margin contraction 
as a result of higher feed costs, as well as the challenging effects of poultry disease that negatively impacted production efficiencies in 
layer hens. The decline in egg production was exacerbated by the AI outbreak in Mpumalanga and Gauteng during June, and the subsequent spread 
of the disease to the Western Cape in August.

Operational overview

The main cost drivers that impact Quantum Foods' operations are maize and soybean meal prices. Maize prices were elevated during the first 
half of 2017 but declined sharply following the record harvest. South African Futures Exchange ("SAFEX") maize prices declined by 27% year-on-year. 
Soybean meal prices declined by 7%. This was driven by a strengthening rand. The prices of all other major raw materials used in animal feed 
production declined in line with maize and soybean meal.

Segmental overview

The Nova Feeds business again produced a good performance. External sales volumes grew by 14%, driven by the inclusion of the Olifantskop mill for 
the full year, as well as good growth from the current footprint. This exceptional performance by the Nova Feeds' team was achieved in a 
declining market and without margin sacrifice. Nova Feeds remains critical to the future success of Quantum Foods.

The broiler farming business delivered a solid performance in its first full year as a pure livestock business. The Group's grandparent and 
parent breeder operations achieved the best results of all Cobb customers who use Cobb500 genetics in the Africa, Europe and Middle East region. 
This was a world-class performance. Excellent production efficiencies were also achieved at commercial broiler level, especially in the Group's 
Western Cape operations. Commercial broiler performances in the Group's northern operations continued to improve and, for the first time, 
exceeded the set breed standards.

Efficiency improvements in the layer farming business continued. At breeder level, performance exceeded the Lohmann breed standard. At 
commercial layer level, performance improved by 4% year-on-year.

Unfortunately, two of the Group's Western Cape commercial layer farms were affected by the AI outbreak in September. This resulted in the loss of 
approximately 570 000 chickens. A further outbreak was experienced at a rearing farm in September, resulting in the culling of approximately 
149 000 point-of-lay hens. The majority of chickens were culled to prevent any further spread of the disease. To mitigate the impact on the 
production capacity of the egg business, a dormant farm in Gauteng will be brought back into production in the first quarter of 2018. 
Additional capacity has also been created at previously dormant layer houses on a Western Cape farm. This facility will be brought back into 
production during the first half of 2018. The Opdiefontein farm in Gauteng, which was largely out of production during the previous year due to a 
biosecurity upgrade, will be fully placed from the second quarter of 2018. This farm should supply more eggs in the next financial year.

During the year, a layer breeder farm and hatchery in the Western Cape was converted to a broiler breeder and hatchery facility. This enabled the 
consolidation and improved utilisation of the Group's layer hatchery in Gauteng. It will further support the Group's ability to supply increased 
volumes to the broiler market in South Africa.

We terminated a rental agreement for a layer rearing farm near Ventersdorp during the year. This decision was made as the Group was not able to 
extract the expected benefit of an additional 13% in point-of-lay rearing capacity from this facility.

The egg business experienced a difficult start to the year; however, the turnaround in the second half of the year was significant. This improvement 
was driven by the lower cost of feed, as well as a constrained supply of eggs into the market due to the natural egg cycle. The outbreak of AI had 
a limited impact on egg prices. It is, however, expected that this outbreak will compound the already constrained supply in the next six to twelve 
months, resulting in higher egg prices. In terms of operational efficiencies, the egg business showed a strong improvement. Certain operational
targets, such as the management of product mix, were reached earlier than anticipated. The grading machine at the Group's Brackenfell packing station
was replaced, and the Safe Eggs egg pasteurisation facility was incorporated into the Sova packing station in Gauteng. This supported improved 
operational efficiency.

The Group's other African businesses followed a similar trend, with performance across countries picking up in the second half of the year. 
Disappointingly, high raw material prices in all three countries could not be recovered in final product selling prices.

In Mozambique, extreme weather conditions resulted in 28% of the layer flock being lost in the first quarter of 2017. The business was subsequently 
restructured  and downscaled, and capital was deployed to upgrade the chicken houses to ensure that flocks are better protected from harsh
conditions going forward.

The Uganda business started to recover in the second part of the year due to lower raw material prices and an improved focus on efficiencies.

The Zambian business was well managed and remained profitable throughout the year. This was achieved despite many economic and industry challenges.

Following the completion of expansion projects, increased egg production was successfully integrated into the supply chain and sales channels 
of the Ugandan and Zambian businesses. In both of these countries, a substantial portion of eggs were sold from small depots that were established 
during the year. These depots were established to improve access to markets and to sell directly to consumers.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

Group revenue increased by 4% to R4 052 million, with an increase of R95 million (2.5%) in the South African operations and an increase of 
R44 million (27.4%) in other African operations.

Revenue from other African operations contributed 5.0% of Group revenue for 2017 (2016: 4.1%).

Revenue from South African operations:

-  Increased by R64 million (4.5%) for the feed segment, despite average selling prices declining by 6.7% as a result of lower average raw 
   material costs. Volumes sold increased by 14%, with 7% growth attributable to the Olifantskop feed mill (acquired in February 2016) being 
   operational for the full year.

-  Decreased by R16 million (1.2%) for the farming segment. Similar to the feed segment, reduced selling prices were due to lower average feed 
   costs used in determining selling prices.

-  Increased by R46 million (4.6%) for the eggs segment. An average price increase of 7.5% was achieved.

Revenue from the other African businesses increased. This was due to the full-year inclusion of the Galovos egg business in Mozambique 
(acquired in September 2016), as well as increased egg volumes sold from the Mega Eggs farm in Zambia and the Masindi egg farm in Uganda, 
following the completion of expansion projects in 2016.

Cost of sales increased by 1% to R3 258 million. Cost of sales include the biological assets (livestock) and agricultural produce (eggs) fair 
value adjustments that were realised and included in other gains and losses in the statement of comprehensive income.

These fair value adjustments for the year ended 30 September 2017 amounted to R165 million (2016: R145 million). Gross profit, excluding these 
fair value adjustments, increased by R125 million to R959 million at a margin of 23.7% (2016: 21.3%).

Cash operating expenses increased by 14% in 2017. Inflationary cost increases, as well as the cost of additional business units incorporated 
into the Group, contributed to the increase in cash operating expenses. These additional business units include the Olifantskop feed mill, as well 
as the acquisition and expansions in the rest of Africa. It further includes increased operational costs due to increased production on Western Cape broiler 
farms following the exit of certain contract producers during the year.

Operating profit, before items of a capital nature, increased by 67% to a profit of R149 million. The South African operations recorded an increase 
of R65 million (61%) to a profit of R172 million, at a margin of 4.5% (2016: 2.8%). Eggs and Feeds improved by R73 million and R5 million respectively, 
while Farming weakened by R14 million to report a profit of R47 million. The result for Farming includes the culling and associated clean-up cost of 
R30 million following the outbreak of AI in the Group's Western Cape layer operations. The other African operations recorded a decline in profits of 
R9 million, resulting in a loss of R10 million.

Headline earnings per share ("HEPS") increased to 49.0 cents, from 28.2 cents per share in 2016.

Cash inflow from operations amounted to R257.7 million. This includes a reduced investment in working capital of R115.2 million.

Capital expenditure amounted to R73 million. This expenditure included the replacement of a grading machine at an egg packing station, the expansion 
of capacity at the Olifantskop feed mill, the biosecurity upgrade at the Opdiefontein layer farm in Gauteng, as well as the upgrade of the Zambia hatchery.

Cash and cash equivalents increased from R79.5 million at 30 September 2016 to R261.5 million at 30 September 2017.

The Group had minimal borrowings at 30 September 2017, comprising an arrangement to purchase electricity generated from solar panels capitalised as a 
finance lease in terms of IFRS.

DIVIDEND AND SHARE REPURCHASE

The Group declared dividends at a HEPS cover of approximately five times in the first two years that followed it's listing on the JSE. 
Following the adjustments made to the business model, and in light of the resilience shown by the Group in response to challenging operating 
conditions in 2016 and in the first half of 2017, the Board is comfortable to reduce the HEPS cover for dividends to approximately four times. 
In its declaration of a total dividend of 34 cents per share, the Board further considered the cash generated by, as well as the healthy cash 
position of, the Group at 30 September 2017.

 Dividend at a HEPS cover of 4.1 times                                  12 cents
 Special dividend due to 2017 cash generation                           22 cents
 Total dividend                                                         34 cents

During 2017, Quantum Foods bought back and cancelled 9 488 659 shares at an average price of R3.03 per share. Including the dividend of 
34 cents per share, this results in a total amount of R104.3 million returned to shareholders.

The Board intends to continue with the repurchase of shares.

 Last date of trading cum dividend                      Tuesday, 6 February 2018
 Trading ex dividend commences                        Wednesday, 7 February 2018
 Record date                                             Friday, 9 February 2018
 Dividend payable                                       Monday, 12 February 2018

Share certificates may not be dematerialised or materialised between Wednesday, 7 February 2018 and Friday, 9 February 2018, both days inclusive.

Prospects

The record maize crop harvested in South Africa in 2017 should result in a large carry over of maize stock into the next season. Even with 
average summer rainfall in maize producing areas, the Group should experience relatively low maize prices in 2018. Globally, maize and soybean 
stocks remain sufficient. These factors should ensure that the main input costs into Quantum Foods' business remain reasonable.

There are other factors, however, that are uncertain and that could have a significant impact on Quantum Foods in the year ahead.

Firstly, should the rand weaken against the US dollar, it would result in higher maize and soybean prices. This would result in increased input costs.

Secondly, any further impact of AI would have a devastating effect on the South African poultry industry. The geographical spread of 
Quantum Foods' farms will reduce the potential impact. However, the Group has a number of large facilities that would be severely negatively 
affected by an outbreak of AI. All reasonable possible measures are being taken to protect the Quantum Foods' farms against AI. The Group 
continues to work in partnership with the South African Poultry Association and government to ensure the sustainability of the industry, either 
through vaccination, or through compensation for loss of chickens.

Thirdly, due to the continued drought, the water supply to the Group's Western Cape operations is exposed to the risk of disruption. Actions taken 
to mitigate this risk include drilling for boreholes, as well as planning for an emergency supply of water to the farms most at risk.

By order of the Board

WA Hanekom              HA Lourens
Chairman                Chief Executive Officer

23 November 2017


Summary consolidated statement of financial position

                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016
                                                                                                                R'000              R'000

ASSETS

Non-current assets                                                                                          1 076 838          1 071 729
Property, plant and equipment                                                                               1 051 259          1 048 280
Intangible assets                                                                                              13 304             15 559
Investment in associate                                                                                         8 083              6 988
Deferred income tax                                                                                             4 192                902

Current assets                                                                                              1 177 817          1 194 300
Inventories                                                                                                   201 789            307 424
Biological assets                                                                                             299 345            323 950
Trade and other receivables                                                                                   411 395            481 480
Derivative financial instruments                                                                                1 876                  -
Current income tax                                                                                              1 943              1 935
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                     261 469             79 511

Total assets                                                                                                2 254 655          2 266 029

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves attributable to owners of the parent                                                   1 691 645          1 596 148
Share capital                                                                                               1 552 670          1 581 402
Other reserves                                                                                               (200 991)          (211 432)
Retained earnings                                                                                             339 966            226 178

Total equity                                                                                                1 691 645          1 596 148

Non-current liabilities                                                                                       237 034            242 372
Interest-bearing liability                                                                                      6 227              6 318
Deferred income tax                                                                                           223 199            228 878
Provisions for other liabilities and charges                                                                    7 608              7 176

Current liabilities                                                                                           325 976            427 509
Trade and other payables                                                                                      321 549            417 172
Derivative financial instruments                                                                                    -              4 224
Current income tax                                                                                              4 336              6 029
Interest-bearing liability                                                                                         91                 84

Total liabilities                                                                                             563 010            669 881

Total equity and liabilities                                                                                2 254 655          2 266 029


Summary consolidated statement of comprehensive income
                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                           Year ended         Year ended
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016
                                                                                               Notes            R'000              R'000

Revenue                                                                                                     4 051 890          3 913 078
Cost of sales                                                                                              (3 257 803)        (3 224 202)
Gross profit                                                                                                  794 087            688 876

Other income                                                                                                   19 775             16 603
Other gains/(losses) - net                                                                         3          199 910            155 800
Sales and distribution costs                                                                                 (215 953)          (194 904)
Marketing costs                                                                                               (12 056)           (12 087)
Administrative expenses                                                                                      (108 643)           (98 972)
Other operating expenses                                                                                     (507 005)          (431 042)
Operating profit                                                                                              170 115            124 274

Investment income                                                                                               8 066              7 736
Finance costs                                                                                                  (1 665)              (922)
Share of profit of associate company                                                                            1 095                257
Profit before income tax                                                                                      177 611            131 345
Income tax expense                                                                                            (49 994)           (39 991)
Profit for the year                                                                                           127 617             91 354

Other comprehensive income for the year
Items that may subsequently be reclassified to profit or loss:
Fair value adjustments to cash flow hedging reserve                                                             4 039             (2 283)
 For the year                                                                                                 (12 096)             4 737
  Deferred income tax effect                                                                                     (568)                47
  Current income tax effect                                                                                     3 955             (1 374)
 Realised to profit or loss                                                                                    17 706             (7 907)
  Deferred income tax effect                                                                                      (47)                 -
  Current income tax effect                                                                                    (4 911)             2 214
Movement on foreign currency translation reserve
  Currency translation differences                                                                              2 340             25 026

Total comprehensive income for the year                                                                       133 996            114 097

Profit for the year attributable to owners of the parent                                                      127 617             91 354
Total comprehensive income for the year attributable to owners of the parent                                  133 996            114 097

Basic and diluted earnings per ordinary share (cents)                                              4               56                 39


Summary consolidated statement of changes in equity

                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                           Year ended         Year ended
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016
                                                                                                                R'000              R'000

Share capital                                                                                               1 552 670          1 581 402
Opening balance                                                                                             1 581 402          1 585 386
Shares repurchased and cancelled                                                                              (28 732)            (3 984)

Other reserves                                                                                               (200 991)          (211 432)
Opening balance                                                                                              (211 432)          (228 968)
Other comprehensive income for the year                                                                         6 379             22 743
Recognition of share-based payments                                                                             4 062              2 492
Adjustment to common control reserve                                                                                -             (7 699)

Retained earnings                                                                                             339 966            226 178
Opening balance                                                                                               226 178            158 149
Profit for the year                                                                                           127 617             91 354
Dividends paid                                                                                                (13 829)           (23 325)

Total equity                                                                                                1 691 645          1 596 148


Summary consolidated statement of cash flows
                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                           Year ended         Year ended
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016
                                                                                                                R'000              R'000

NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                                                                       257 688            (42 061)
Net cash profit from operating activities                                                                     200 373            164 250
Working capital changes                                                                                       115 232           (173 622)
Cash effect of hedging activities                                                                               3 413             (3 002)
Net cash generated from/(utilised in) operations                                                              319 018            (12 374)
Income tax paid                                                                                               (61 330)           (29 687)

NET CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                                                                       (32 745)           (48 762)
Additions to property, plant and equipment                                                                    (72 227)           (98 759)
Additions to intangible assets                                                                                   (812)                 -
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                                          32 228            122 080
Business combinations                                                                                               -            (79 819)
Interest received                                                                                               8 066              7 736

Net cash surplus/(deficit)                                                                                    224 943            (90 823)

NET CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                                                                       (43 709)           (27 668)
Repayment of interest-bearing liability                                                                           (84)               (46)
Shares repurchased                                                                                            (28 732)            (3 984)
Interest paid                                                                                                  (1 073)              (371)
Dividends paid to ordinary shareholders                                                                       (13 820)           (23 267)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                          181 234           (118 491)
Effects of exchange rate changes                                                                                  724             10 499
Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year                                                             79 511            187 503

Net cash and cash equivalents at end of year                                                                  261 469             79 511


Summary consolidated segment report

                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                           Year ended         Year ended
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016
                                                                                                                R'000              R'000

Segment revenue                                                                                             4 051 890          3 913 078
  Eggs                                                                                                      1 051 375          1 005 221
  Farming                                                                                                   1 310 907          1 326 746
  Animal feeds                                                                                              1 485 255          1 420 758
  Other African countries                                                                                     204 353            160 353

Segment results - excluding items of a capital nature                                                         149 496             89 327
  Eggs                                                                                                         46 460            (26 881)
  Farming                                                                                                      47 285             61 022
  Animal feeds                                                                                                 77 786             72 532
  Other African countries                                                                                      (9 655)              (234)
  Head office costs                                                                                           (12 380)           (17 112)

Items of a capital nature per segment included in other gains/(losses) - net
Profit/(loss) on disposal of property, plant and equipment before income tax                                   20 619             34 947
  Eggs                                                                                                         (1 457)               291
  Farming                                                                                                      18 422             35 297
  Animal feeds                                                                                                  3 441               (641)
  Other African countries                                                                                         213                  -

Segment results                                                                                               170 115            124 274
  Eggs                                                                                                         45 003            (26 590)
  Farming                                                                                                      65 707             96 319
  Animal feeds                                                                                                 81 227             71 891
  Other African countries                                                                                      (9 442)              (234)
  Head office costs                                                                                           (12 380)           (17 112)

A reconciliation of the segment results to operating profit before income tax is provided below:
Segment results                                                                                               170 115            124 274
  Adjusted for:
   Investment income                                                                                            8 066              7 736
   Finance costs                                                                                               (1 665)              (922)
   Share of profit of associate company                                                                         1 095                257
Profit before income tax per statement of comprehensive income                                                177 611            131 345


Notes to the summary consolidated financial statements

1.  BASIS OF PREPARATION
    The summary consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Ltd Listings Requirements 
    for preliminary reports, and the requirements of the Companies Act applicable to summary financial statements. The Listings Requirements 
    require preliminary reports to be prepared in accordance with the framework concepts and the measurement and recognition requirements of 
    International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee 
    and Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council and to also, as a minimum, contain the information required 
    by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the consolidated annual financial statements from 
    which the summary consolidated financial statements were derived are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with those accounting policies applied 
    in the preparation of the previous consolidated annual financial statements.

    The directors take full responsibility for the preparation of the preliminary report and that the financial information has been correctly 
    extracted from the underlying consolidated annual financial statements.

2.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES
    These summary consolidated financial statements incorporate accounting policies that are consistent with those applied in the Group's 
    consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2017 and with those of previous financial years, except for the adoption of 
    the following amendments to the published standards that became effective for the current reporting period beginning on 1 October 2016:
    - Amendments to IAS 1 - Presentation of Financial Statements

    The adoption of these amendments to the standard did not have any material impact on the Group's results and cash flows for the year ended 
    30 September 2017 and the financial position at 30 September 2017.

                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                           Year ended         Year ended
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016
                                                                                                                R'000              R'000

3.  OTHER GAINS/(LOSSES) - NET
    Biological assets fair value adjustment                                                                    40 810             50 293
     Unrealised - reflected in carrying amount of biological assets                                            17 425             (7 303)
     Realised - reflected in cost of goods sold                                                                23 385             57 596
    Agricultural produce fair value adjustment                                                                143 754             86 475
     Unrealised - reflected in carrying amount of inventory                                                     2 325             (1 012)
     Realised - reflected in cost of goods sold                                                               141 429             87 487
    Foreign exchange differences                                                                                1 891             (6 212)
    Foreign exchange contract fair value adjustments                                                           (3 563)            (9 291)
    Foreign exchange contract cash flow hedging ineffective losses                                             (3 601)              (412)
    Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                                        20 619             34 947
                                                                                                              199 910            155 800

4.  EARNINGS PER ORDINARY SHARE
    Basic and diluted
    The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share is  
    based on profit for the period attributable to owners of the  
    parent divided by the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue 
    during the year:

    Profit for the year                                                                                       127 617             91 354

    Headline earnings are calculated in accordance with  
    Circular 2/2015 issued by the South African Institute of  
    Chartered Accountants.

    The Group has no dilutive potential ordinary shares.

    Reconciliation between profit for the period attributable to  
    owners of the parent and headline earnings

    Profit for the year                                                                                       127 617             91 354

    Remeasurement of items of a capital nature
    Profit on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                                       (15 314)           (25 516)
     Gross                                                                                                    (20 619)           (34 947)
     Tax effect                                                                                                 5 305              9 431

    Headline earnings for the year                                                                            112 303             65 838

    Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue ('000)                                                229 124            233 128

    Earnings per share (cents)
    Basic and diluted                                                                                              56                 39
    Headline earnings per share (cents)
    Basic and diluted                                                                                              49                 28

                                                                                                              Audited            Audited
                                                                                                         30 September       30 September
                                                                                                                 2017               2016              
                                                                                                                R'000              R'000
5.  CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
    Guarantees in terms of loans by third parties to contracted  
    service providers                                                                                          24 355             28 872

    Litigation
    Customer claim
    The Group received a summons in the previous reporting period in respect of a claim for performance of day-old pullets delivered to the 
    customer. The matter will be defended in the High Court.

    Management is of the view, based on legal advice regarding the merits of the claim against the Group, that the Group will not incur any 
    material liability in this respect.

    Allegations of anti-competitive trade practices - Zambia
    The Group received a notice of investigation in the previous reporting period from the Zambian Competition and Consumer Protection Commission 
    regarding alleged breach of the Competition and Consumer Protection Act. The investigation is currently still underway and no final report  
    has been received.
    
    Management is of the view that the Group will not incur any material liability in this regard.

6.  FUTURE CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
    Capital expenditure approved by the Board and contracted for amounts to R23.9 million (2016: R12.8 million). Capital expenditure approved 
    by the Board, but not yet contracted for, amounts to R42.5 million (2016: R156.6 million).

7.  EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING PERIOD
    Dividend
    A final dividend of 34 cents per ordinary share has been declared and approved for the year ended 30 September 2017, on 22 November 2017. 
    This will only be reflected in the statement of changes in equity in the next reporting period.
    
    Additional information disclosed:
    These dividends are declared from income reserves and qualify as a dividend as defined in the Income Tax Act, Act 58 of 1962.

    Dividends will be paid net of dividends tax of 20%, to be withheld and paid to the South African Revenue Service by the Company. Such tax must 
    be withheld unless beneficial owners of the dividend have provided the necessary documentary proof to the relevant regulated intermediary that 
    they are exempt therefrom, or entitled to a reduced rate as result of the double taxation agreement between South Africa and the country of 
    domicile of such owner.
    
    The net dividend amounts to 27.2 cents per ordinary share for shareholders liable to pay dividends tax. The dividend amounts to 34.0 cents 
    per ordinary share for shareholders exempt from paying dividends tax.
    
    The number of issued ordinary shares is 222 314 657 as at the date of this declaration.
    
    There have been no other events that may have a material effect on the Group that occurred after the end of the reporting period and up to the 
    date of approval of the summary consolidated financial statements by the Board.

8.  PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
    The summary consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the supervision of AH Muller, CA(SA), Chief Financial Officer.

9.  AUDIT
    The summarised report is extracted from the audited information, but is not itself audited.
    
    The annual financial statements were audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., who expressed an unmodified opinion thereon. The audited annual 
    financial statements and the auditor's report thereon are available for inspection at the Company's registered office.
    
    The Group's auditors have not reviewed nor reported on any of the comments relating to prospects.


Directors: WA Hanekom (Chairman), PE Burton (Appointed as lead independent director on 20 September 2017), GG Fortuin, Prof. ASM Karaan, N Celliers,  
HA Lourens (CEO)*, AH Muller (CFO)*. (*Executive) 

Company secretary: INT Makomba - Email: Ntokozo.Makomba@quantumfoods.co.za

Registered address: 11 Main Road, Wellington, 7655, PO Box 1183, Wellington, 7654, South Africa

Tel: 021 864 8600 - Fax: 021 873 5619 - Email: info@quantumfoods.co.za

Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd, PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107, South Africa

Tel: 011 370 5000 - Fax: 011 688 5209

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