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Summarised consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2017
Merafe Resources Limited (incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Company Registration Number: 1987/003452/06
Share code: MRF ISIN: ZAE000060000
Summarised Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
31 December 2017
Sponsor: One Capital Sponsor Services (Pty) Ltd
Executive Directors: Z Matlala (Chief Executive Officer), K Bissessor (Financial Director)
Non-executive Directors: CK Molefe (Chairman)*, NB Majova*, A Mngomezulu*, K Nondumo*, M Mosweu, S Blankfield
Company Secretary: CorpStat Governance Services
Registered office: Building B, 2nd Floor, Ballyoaks Office Park, 35 Ballyclare Drive, Bryanston, 2191
Transfer secretaries: Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Investor relations: Kajal Bissessor Tel: +27 11 783 4780/+27 83 784 6686
Email: kajal@meraferesources.co.za
*Independent
CEO Commentary on results:
Merafe delivered exceptional results for the 2017 year with new records set for chrome ore and ferrochrome production,
revenue and EBITDA. These outstanding results were achieved primarily as a result of significant increases in both
chrome ore and ferrochrome prices coupled with strong operational cost control. We have delivered excellent returns
to shareholders, with a record total dividend of R301m (12 cents per share) for the 2017 year, underpinning
our stable dividend policy.
Preparation of this report
The following individuals were responsible for the preparation of this report:
Kajal Bissessor CA (SA) Financial Director
Zanele Matlala CA (SA) Chief Executive Officer
Commentary
Key features
- 10 % improvement in TRIFR to 3.74
(2016: 4.15)
- Increase in ferrochrome production, reaching a record high of 395kt
(2016: 393kt)
- 3% increase in Revenue to a record R5 889m
(2016: R5 702m)
- Production cost increases per tonne managed to 9%
- 47% increase in EBITDA to a record R1 665m
(2016: R1 133m)
- 72% increase in HEPS to 36.4 cents
(2016: 21.2 cents)
- Strong cash generation with 179% increase in cashflow from operating activities to R1 400m
(2016: R502m)
- Strong financial position with net cash of R600m
(2016: R409m net debt)
- 151% increase in total dividend to a record R301m
(2016: R120m)
Commentary
Financial review
Merafe's revenue and operating income is primarily generated from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture (Venture) which
is one of the global market leaders in ferrochrome production, with a total installed capacity of 2.3m tonnes of
ferrochrome per annum. Merafe shares in 20.5% of the earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation
(EBITDA) from the Venture. Merafe has one reportable segment being the mining and beneficiation of chrome ore into
ferrochrome and as a result no segment report has been presented.
Merafe's share of revenue from the Venture increased by 3% from the prior year to a record R5 889m (2016: R5 702m).
Ferrochrome revenue increased by 5% year on year to R5 163m (2016: R4 923m) primarily as a result of a 37.3% increase
in net CIF prices which was partially offset by a 14% decrease in ferrochrome sales volumes to 375kt (2016: 437kt) and
a 9.5% strengthening of the average Rand: US Dollar exchange rate to R13.3 (2016: R14.7).
Chrome ore revenue decreased by 7% year on year to R726m (2016: R778m), driven by a 13% decrease in sales volumes to
322kt (2016: 372kt), a strengthening of the average Rand: US Dollar exchange rate and a higher proportion of local
and lower grade material, which was partially offset by 12.2% higher sales prices.
Merafe's portion of the Venture's EBITDA for the year ended 31 December 2017 is R1 705.5m (2016: R1 176.2m).
The EBITDA includes Merafe's attributable share of standing charges of R117.5m (2016: R96.7m) and a foreign exchange
loss of R73.4m (2016: R78.2m).
After accounting for corporate costs of R40.4m (2016: R43.0m), which includes a cash settled share-based payment
expense of R5.6m (2016: R12.8m), Merafe's EBITDA reached R1 665.2m (2016: R1 133.2m). Corporate costs include Corporate
Social Investment expenses of R3.5m (2016: R10k) following contributions to the Adopt-a-School Project. This project
primarily relates to the renovations of science laboratories at two schools within the areas we operate in.
Profit for the year ended 31 December 2017 amounted to R914.1m (2016: R532.4m), after taking into account depreciation
of R368.2m (2016: R329.9m), net financing costs of R19.3m (2016: R59.4m) and taxation expense of R363.6m (2016: R211.5m).
The taxation expense includes deferred tax income of R47.4m (2016: deferred tax expense of R64.5m) which arose primarily
as a result of temporary differences on property, plant and equipment as well as timing differences relating to provisions
and accruals. There is no unredeemed capital expenditure balance at 31 December 2017 given that taxable profits exceeded
capital expenditure.
Depreciation increased year on year primarily as a result of the R30m impact arising from the re-assessment of
residual values. Net financing costs reduced as a result of the reduction in borrowings.
Sustaining capital expenditure increased from R276.0m in 2016 to R403.0m in 2017. This is as a result of inflation,
required refurbishments to older plants coupled with the Venture's ongoing efforts to improve costs and efficiencies
across all operations.
During the reporting period, Merafe repaid in full the head-office debt owing to ABSA and Standard Bank. Total Merafe
head-office debt repayments amounted to R364.8m in 2017 (2016: R197.0m). Total net cash at Merafe Group level amounted
to R600m* at year end (2016: net debt of R409m*).
In the second half of 2017, management negotiated and concluded new debt facilities with ABSA that comprises a R200m
unsecured, three-year revolving credit facility, which will replace the previous facility.
At 31 December 2017, Merafe had cash and cash equivalents of R671.7m (2016: R263.3m) which comprised of cash held by
Merafe of R464.0m (2016: R208.7m) and R207.7m (2016 :R54.6m) being Merafe's share of the cash balance in the Venture.
Trade and other receivables reduced significantly compared to the previous year which is primarily as a result of the
stronger Rand:Dollar exchange rate of R13.7 at 31 December 2016 compared to R12.4 at 31 December 2017, earlier than
expected cash receipts and lower ferrochrome sales volumes in the last quarter of 2017 compared to the last quarter
of 2016.
The increase in inventories is a function of higher raw materials and finished goods. The increase in raw materials is
mainly due to higher chrome ore stock levels at a higher average cost as well as an increase in the reductant cost per
tonne. The increase in finished goods is a function of higher production volumes compared to sales volumes as well as
higher production costs. Finished goods on hand at year end is approximately four to five months of sales.
The working capital loan at 31 December 2017 of R72.3m (2016: R309.1m) was classified as a current liability to more
accurately reflect the nature of this item. The balance at 31 December 2016 was reclassified as it was previously
recognised as a reduction in trade and other receivables and is now recognised as a current liability.
The Board declared a final dividend of R226m which is 9 cents per share. This amounts to a full year dividend of
R301m (12 cents per share) compared to R120m (4.8 cents per share) for the previous financial year.
Safety
Safety remains a priority of the Venture. Our total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) reduced by 10% to
3.74 compared to 31 December 2016. As previously reported in our August 2017 results announcement, we were
saddened by a fatality at our Lion Plant on 21 March 2017.
The safety of all our employees remains a critical focus area and all efforts continue to be made to ensure that the
highest standards of safety remain in place at all the Venture's operations.
* Includes cash and cash equivalents, Merafe's portion of the Venture's working capital loan and Merafe's
head-office debt.
Operational review
Merafe's attributable ferrochrome production from the Venture for the year ended 31 December 2017 increased to a new
record of 395kt (2016: 393kt) which is equivalent to installed capacity utilisation of 82%.
A number of annual production records were achieved during 2017 including ferrochrome production at the Lion smelter
and the Wonderkop smelter as well as annual pellet production records at the Tswelopele and Bokamoso pelletising and
sintering plants at the Rustenburg and Wonderkop smelters, respectively. The record at the Tswelopele plant was
remarkable since it is the first plant of its type in the world to achieve in excess of its design capacity over
a full year period.
Total production costs per tonne of ferrochrome increased by 9%, in spite of significant increases in ore and
reductant consumption prices of 15% and 31% respectively. This outstanding achievement was as a result of:
- carefully managed production during the high electricity tariff winter months;
- annual production records as detailed above;
- electricity tariff increases of 2.2% effective 1 April 2017; and
- ongoing operational cost control initiatives.
Mineral Reserves, Mineral Resources and Mining Rights
There were no material changes to the mineral reserves, mineral resources and mining rights of the participants in the
Venture during 2017.
Market Review
Global stainless steel growth stalled in early 2017 when a number of Chinese mills announced widespread environmental
and pricing-linked shutdowns. Despite the slow start to the year, the commissioning of a large Indonesian stainless
steel project, increased United States (US) output, and a second-half recovery in Chinese production resulted in global
stainless steel output achieving growth of 5.9%^. Global stainless steel output for the year is estimated to have
been 48.3^ million tonnes, of which Chinese mills accounted for 25.7m^ tonnes.
Ferrochrome pricing remained volatile throughout 2017, with both market fundamentals and macroeconomic factors
contributing to large swings. Q1 of the 2017 year began with near-term record chrome prices as Metal Bulletin's
quotes for imported charge chrome (CIF China) and imported UG2 chrome ore (CIF China) reached 135.00 c/lb and
395.00 USD/t, respectively. This pricing followed a Q1 2017 European Benchmark ferrochrome price of 165.00 US c/lb,
which increased 50% from the prior quarter.
The strong pricing environment incentivised additional supply which, in conjunction with the temporary slowdown in
the Chinese stainless steel industry, caused a rapid pricing decrease in early Q2 2017. Metal Bulletin's quotes for
imported charge ferrochrome and UG2 chrome ore reached floors in June, when they were quoted as 70.00 c/lb and
138.00 USD/t, respectively.
The second half of the year was characterised by a rebalancing of the industry's supply-demand structure, and multiple
price fluctuations continued to cause disruption. Under these conditions, Chinese ferrochrome producers were able to
increase their 2017 annual output to 4.9m^ tonnes, up from 4.1m^ tonnes a year earlier. Global ferrochrome output is
estimated to have increased to 12.3m^ tonnes in 2017, up 11.3%^ year on year.
China's increase in ferrochrome production resulted in a large rise in seaborne chrome ore trade. During 2017, China
imported 13.9m** tonnes of chrome ore, marking a year on year increase of 31.1%**. South African producers maintained
their position as China's largest supplier, accounting for 72.3%** of these imports by volume.
Outlook
Global stainless steel production is projected to grow by 4.1%^ in 2018 and at an average of 3%^ for the three years
thereafter, as additional Indonesian capacity is brought online and demand remains robust. This will in turn bolster
demand for ferrochrome, particularly from non-Chinese sources. The Venture remains well-positioned to take advantage
of the healthy market outlook.
In accordance with our strategy, we remain committed to maximising return to our shareholders in the near term in the
form of dividends and will continue to assess opportunities to deliver shareholder value.
Chris Molefe Zanele Matlala
Independent Non-executive Chairman Chief Executive Officer
Sandton
5 March 2018
** Chinese trade information
^ CRU commodity market analysts
Summarised consolidated statement of comprehensive income
For the year ended
31 December 2017 31 December 2016
Audited* Audited*
R'000 R'000
Revenue 5 888 945 5 701 567
EBITDA 1 665 259 1 133 197
Depreciation (368 212) (329 893)
Net financing costs (19 325) (59 356)
Profit before taxation 1 277 722 743 948
Taxation (363 604) (211 518)
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year 914 118 532 430
Basic earnings per share (cents) 36.4 21.2
Diluted earnings per share (cents) 36.4 21.2
Ordinary shares in issue 2 510 704 248 2 510 704 248
Weighted average number of shares for the year 2 510 704 248 2 510 704 248
Diluted weighted average number of shares for the year 2 510 704 248 2 510 704 248
Summarised consolidated statement of financial position
As at
31 December 2017 31 December 2016
Audited* Audited*
R'000 R'000
Assets
Property, plant and equipment 3 271 155 3 235 204
Deferred tax asset 17 726 19 340
Long-term receivable 13 864 -
Total non-current assets 3 302 745 3 254 544
Inventories 1 497 798 1 105 437
Current tax assets - 36 395
Trade and other receivables* 883 249 1 587 280
Cash and cash equivalents 671 655 287 880
Total current assets 3 052 702 3 016 992
Total assets 6 355 447 6 271 536
Equity
Share capital 25 107 25 107
Share premium 1 269 575 1 269 575
Retained earnings 3 340 843 2 602 474
Total equity attributable to equity holders 4 635 525 3 897 156
Liabilities
Loans and borrowings 11 094 189 102
Share based payment liability 5 379 5 012
Provisions 287 518 151 747
Deferred tax liabilities 780 485 829 528
Total non-current liabilities 1 084 476 1 175 389
Loans and borrowings 1 044 187 839
Trade and other payables 550 556 668 235
Working capital loan** 72 272 309 133
Share based payment liability 3 376 9 208
Bank overdraft - 24 576
Current tax liability 8 198 -
Total current liabilities 635 446 1 198 991
Total liabilities 1 719 922 2 374 380
Total equity and liabilities 6 355 447 6 271 536
* These summarised financial statements were not audited, however, the information has been extracted from the
audited consolidated annual financial statements.
** The working capital loan was reclassified from trade and other receivables to a current liability.
Statement of changes in equity
For the year ended
31 December 2017 31 December 2016
Audited* Audited*
R'000 R'000
Issued share capital - ordinary shares 25 107 25 107
Balance at beginning and end of year 25 107 25 107
Share premium - ordinary shares 1 269 575 1 269 575
Balance at beginning and end of year 1 269 575 1 269 575
Retained earnings 3 340 843 2 602 474
Balance at beginning of year 2 602 474 2 120 007
Profit and total comprehensive income for the year 914 118 532 430
Dividends paid (175 749) (49 963)
Total equity at end of year 4 635 525 3 897 156
Summarised consolidated statement of cash flow
For the year ended
31 December 2017 31 December 2016
Audited* Audited*
R'000 R'000
Profit before taxation 1 277 722 743 948
Finance expense 27 958 63 400
Finance income (8 633) (4 044)
Depreciation 368 212 329 893
Adjusted for non-cash items 5 588 12 805
Share grants vested (11 053) (4 624)
Embedded derivative expense 155 852 (134 549)
Provisions 135 771 12 396
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash held during the year 47 175 13 239
Adjusted for working capital changes (219 666) (310 745)
Cash flows from operations 1 778 926 721 719
Interest paid (21 125) (50 745)
Interest received 8 514 2 727
Tax paid (366 441) (172 193)
Cash flows from operating activities 1 399 874 501 508
Cash flows from investing activities (403 796) (287 582)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment - sustaining (402 973) (275 995)
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment - expansionary (823) (11 587)
Cash flows from financing activities (540 552) (246 953)
Dividends paid (175 749) (49 963)
Loans repaid (364 803) (196 990)
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 455 526 (33 027)
Net cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 263 304 309 570
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash held (47 175) (13 239)
Net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year 671 655 263 304
* These summarised financial statements were not audited, however, the information has been extracted from the
audited consolidated annual financial statements.
Notes to the summarised consolidated financial statements
1. Basis of preparation
On 1 March 2018, the Board of directors (the Board) of Merafe Resources Limited (the Company) approved the
audited consolidated annual financial statements of the Merafe Group (Group) and the Company for the year
ended 31 December 2017.
These summarised consolidated financial statements have been prepared under the supervision of Kajal Bissessor CA (SA)
(Financial Director), in accordance with the framework concepts, the measurement and recognition requirements of
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the requirements of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended,
the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, the Financial Pronouncements
as issued by Financial Reporting Standards Council and as a minimum contain the information required by IAS 34
Interim Financial Reporting.
The Board takes full responsibility for the preparation of the summarised consolidated financial statements,
which are unaudited, and that the financial information has been correctly extracted from the underlying audited
consolidated annual financial statements.
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the audited consolidated annual financial statements from
which the summarised consolidated financial statements were derived are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with
those accounting policies applied in the preparation of the previous years audited consolidated annual financial
statements.
The consolidated annual financial statements from which the summarised consolidated financial statements were
derived have been audited by the Group's auditors, Deloitte & Touche. Their unqualified audit report and
the audited consolidated annual financial statements are available on our website
(www.meraferesources.co.za).
1.1 Accounting policies
The accounting policies applied in the preparation of these results are in terms of IFRS and are consistent with
those applied in the previous consolidated annual financial statements.
No new standards, amendments to the published standards or interpretations which became effective for the year
commencing on 1 January 2017 had an effect on the reported results or the Group accounting policies. The Group
did not early adopt any new, revised or amended accounting standards or interpretations.
1.2 Use of estimate and judgements
The preparation of the summarised consolidated financial statements requires management to make judgements,
estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, income and expenses. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience
and various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form
the basis of making the judgements about carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent
from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates
are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised.
In particular, information about significant areas of estimation, uncertainty and critical judgements in applying
accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the summarised consolidated
financial statements are as follows:
- Measurement of depreciation and impairment, useful lives and residual values of property, plant and equipment
- Inputs used in the determination of the fair value of the share-based payment transactions
- Lease classification between operating and finance lease and depreciation of finance lease assets
- Assumptions used in calculation of the life of the mines/smelters, estimation of the closure and restoration
costs and inputs used in the calculation of the present value of the provision for closure and restoration costs
- Recognition of deferred tax asset and projection of future taxable income to recover the deferred tax asset
- Consolidation: control assessment
- Fair value measurement of embedded derivative
These disclosures are included in the audited consolidated annual financial statements.
2. Determination of fair values
A number of the accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial
and non-financial assets and liabilities.
Fair values have been determined for measurement and/or disclosure purposes based on the methods as indicated
below.
2.1 Embedded derivatives
The embedded derivative is included in trade and other receivables at fair value. The fair value of the embedded
derivative is based on the latest available ferrochrome prices and closing foreign exchange rate. The embedded
derivative at 31 December 2017 was R35.2m liability (2016: R116.7m asset) and is based on level 2 hierarchy
per IFRS 13. The valuation is based on observable market inputs of prices and exchange rates.
2.2 Share-based payment transactions
The fair value of employee share options and share grants is measured using the Black-Scholes Merton model.
Measurement inputs include share price on measurement date, exercise price of the instrument, expected volatility
(based on weighted average historic volatility adjusted for changes expected due to publicly available information),
weighted average expected life of the instruments (based on historical experience and general option holder behaviour),
expected dividends, and the risk-free interest rate (based on Government bonds).
For the year ended
31 December 2017 31 December 2016
Audited Audited
R'000 R'000
3. Headline earnings per share (cents) 36.4 21.2
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents) 36.4 21.2
Profit, total comprehensive income for the year and headline earnings 914 118 532 430
4. Capital commitments 184 089 171 285
Contracted for but not provided for 52 448 47 886
Authorised but not contracted for 131 641 123 399
5. Related parties
5.1 Related party transactions and balances
During the current financial year, management performed a re-assessment of its Related Party relationships in
accordance with IAS 24, Related Party Disclosures. The Glencore Plc group was identified as a related party
taking into consideration the shareholding and related significant influence coupled with the substance of the
relationship. Significant transactions and balances with all entities within the Glencore Plc group are therefore
disclosed together with the comparative figures.
All related party transactions were concluded on an arms-length basis and relate to Merafe's attributable 20.5%
interest in the Venture. There are no outstanding commitments at year end.
Name of Glencore Description of Transactions
Plc subsidiary relationship and balances
Glencore Limited GLS acts as the Venture's exclusive Sale of ferrochrome R738m (2016: R624m)
(Stamford) (GLS) marketing agent to sell ferrochrome
on its behalf and acts as distributor Commission expense R21m (2016: R15m)
in the USA and Canada.
Interest expense R5m (2016: R4m)
Receivable at the end of the year R205m
(2016: R196m) which is reduced as and
when GLS receives funds from customers.
Glencore Glencore International AG acts as Commission expense on sale of ferrochrome
International AG the Venture's exclusive marketing agent and chrome ore R229m (2016: R220m)
to sell ferrochrome and chrome ore on
its behalf. Marketing fee expense R2m (2016: R2m)
The Venture purchases various raw Interest income R4m (2016: R1m)
materials from Glencore International
AG on an ongoing basis. Purchase of raw materials R227m (2016: R131m)
The Venture sells chrome ore to Sale of chrome ore nil (2016: R800k)
Glencore International AG on
an ad hoc basis. Balance owing at the end of the year R36m
(2016: R62m) payable on confirmation of final
sales values.
African Carbon African Carbon Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd Purchase of raw materials R18m (2016: R14m)
Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd sells raw materials to the Venture. Balance owing at the end of the year R2m
(2016: R1m) payable 30 days from statement date.
African Fine Carbon African Fine Carbon (Pty) Ltd sells Purchase of raw materials R22m (2016: R11m)
(Pty) Ltd raw materials to the Venture.
Balance owing at the end of the year R3m
(2016: R1m) payable 30 days from statement date.
Chartech Technology Chartech Technology (Pty) Ltd Purchase of raw materials R28m (2016: R32m)
(Pty) Ltd sells raw materials to the Venture.
Balance owing at the end of the year R2m
(2016: R3m) payable 30 days from statement date.
Glencore Property Glencore Property Management Company Lion housing lease R6m (2016: R12m)
Management (Pty) Ltd owns and manages employee
Company (Pty) Ltd housing at the Lion operation. Balance owing at the end of the year
is nil (2016: R1m)
Glencore Operations Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Employee costs R32m (2016: R29m)
South Africa (Pty) Ltd Ltd is Merafe Ferrochrome and Mining
(Pty) Ltd's partner in the Venture. Head-office costs R23m (2016: R21m)
Training costs R4m (2016: R4m)
Lion housing R7m (2016: nil)
Purchases of raw materials from Eland Division
nil (2016: R2m)
Balance owing at the end of the year R2m
(2016: R19m) payable 10 days after month end.
Access World Access World (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Storage of ferrochrome and chrome
(South Africa) is a warehousing company that provides ore R12m (2016: R14m)
(Pty) Ltd storage facilities of ferrochrome
and chrome ore to the Venture. Outstanding balance owing at the end of
the year R3m (2016: R2m) payable 30 days
after statement date.
6. Taxation
The Group's effective tax rate is 28.5% (2016: 28.4%) for the year ended 31 December 2017.
7. Events after the reporting period
Other than the dividend declared on 1 March 2018, there have been no material events subsequent to
31 December 2017.
8. Contingent liabilities
No contingent liabilities as at 31 December 2017.
9. Directors
There were no changes in Directors during the year ended 31 December 2017.
10. Declaration of an ordinary dividend for the year ended 31 December 2017
Notice is hereby given that on 1 March 2018 the Board declared a gross final ordinary dividend of R225 963 382
(9 cents per share) to holders of ordinary shares. The dividend will be paid out of reserves.
The ordinary dividend will be subject to a local dividend tax rate of 20%. The net ordinary dividend, to those
shareholders who are not exempt from paying dividend tax, is therefore 7.2 cents per share.
Merafe's income tax number is 9550 008 602. The number of ordinary shares issued at the date of this announcement
is 2 510 704 248.
The important dates pertaining to the dividend are as follows:
Declaration date (as envisaged in the JSE Listings Requirements) Monday, 5 March 2018
Last day for ordinary shares to trade cum ordinary dividend: Monday, 19 March 2018
Ordinary shares commence trading ex-ordinary dividend: Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Record date: Friday, 23 March 2018
Payment date: Monday, 26 March 2018
Shares may not be dematerialised/rematerialised between Tuesday, 20 March 2018 and Friday, 23 March 2018, both days
inclusive. Where applicable, in terms of instructions received by the Company from certificated shareholders, the
payment of the dividend will be made electronically to shareholders' bank accounts on payment date. In the absence of
specific mandates, cheques will be posted to shareholders. Shareholders who have dematerialised their shares will
have their accounts with their CSDP or broker credited on Monday, 26 March 2018.
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