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KAAP AGRI LIMITED - Interim Financial Statements For The Six Months Ended 31 March 2018 And Interim Dividend Declaration

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Interim Financial Statements For The Six Months Ended 31 March 2018 And Interim Dividend Declaration

Kaap Agri Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 2011/113185/06
Income tax number: 9312717177
Share code: KAL
ISIN code: ZAE000244711

Condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2018

Salient features

Value of transactions up 4,5%* to R4,5 billion
Revenue up 5,4%* to R3,4 billion
Recurring headline earnings per share up 7,2% to 223,12 cents
Interim dividend per share up 8,8% to 32,00 cents

Commentary

Financial review

The Group specialises in trading in agricultural, fuel and related retail markets in Southern Africa. With its strategic footprint, infrastructure,
facilities and client network, it follows a differentiated market approach. In support of the core retail business, the Group also offers financial, grain
handling and agency services. Kaap Agri has over 190 operating points located in eight of the nine South African provinces, as well as in Namibia.

Operating environment

Kaap Agri's ongoing retail and fuel diversification strategy has lessened the impact on the trading results of the adverse agricultural conditions
experienced specifically in the Western Cape. Although the general retail sector has struggled, the Group's range expansion and improvement has allowed for
strong retail growth in non-agri categories. The past six months have seen low consumer and business confidence and the spending power of many customers has
being constrained by the foreign exchange strengthening during the period. Lower disposable income has also spilled over into the retail fuel sector.

Financial results

Kaap Agri increased revenue by 5,4% to R3,4 billion, up from R3,2 billion in the previous comparable financial period*, with like-for-like comparable sales
growth of 2,9%. The growth in the value of business transacted was driven mainly by a 17,1% increase in the number of transactions. Product inflation is
estimated at 3,7% (-0,5% excluding fuel).

The largest impact on revenue has been experienced in Wesgraan and the affected Trade regions where agri sales have been constrained. Grain handling revenue
was significantly curtailed due to reduced harvests. Non-agri retail revenue growth continued to outperform agri revenue growth with similar trading profits
being generated by both income channels. As part of the retail fuel expansion, The Fuel Company ("TFC") owned and managed sites have grown fuel volumes by
40,5% and additional TFC site acquisitions are at various stages of conclusion. The business continues to explore agri and retail expansion opportunities.

The Group's gross margin has increased to 17,3% from 16,7%, a firm indicator of the increased retail contribution to total revenue. Improved retail margins
are expected to be partially offset by the higher growth in lower-margin fuel sales going forward. Return on revenue has grown to 4,6% from 4,2% in the
previous interim period.

Expenditure decreased by 2,2%, a direct result of equity accounting KAN as well as strong cost control. Excluding KAN from the base, expenditure grew by
5.7%*. The business continues to invest into human capital and supply chain as well as certain costs to accelerate the growth initiatives underpinning our
strategic medium-term plan.

Interest received grew by 18,6% off increased credit sales and a higher average debtors book*. Interest paid increased by 37,7% due to higher average
borrowings during the period in support of acquisitions and growth*. Gearing remains at acceptable levels with sufficient headroom available to increase
borrowings to fund further growth to the extent required.

Recurring headline earnings per share increased by 7,2% to 223,12 cents. Once-off items, predominantly costs associated with the restructuring of TFC, are
excluded from headline earnings to calculate recurring headline earnings. Headline earnings per share grew by 7,7%.

Operating results

Revenue from the Trading division, which includes the Agrimark retail branches, Pakmark packaging material distribution centres, mechanisation services and
spare parts increased by 8,3% with operating profit before tax increasing by 14,5%*.

Significant growth was realised in TFC with revenue from owned and managed sites growing by 26,0% and operating profit before tax increasing by 6,0%.
Substantial investment has been made into centralised procurement and operational support services to drive margin optimisation. Continued strong growth in
this division is expected.

Wesgraan, which includes grain handling and storage of grain and related products, seed processing and potato seed marketing, experienced a 29,9% decrease
in revenue off the back of the drought-related reduced harvests in the Western Cape, resulting in a 24,6% reduction in operating profit before tax.

Irrigation manufacturing increased revenue by 6,6%. Operating profit before tax grew by 59,2% due to operational and manufacturing improvements as well as
foreign exchange strengthening.

The Corporate division cost, which includes the cost of support services as well as other costs not allocated to specific segments, has reduced marginally
from last year.

Treasury income, which represents the net internal interest received less interest paid, decreased as a result of the increased net debt position.

* As announced on SENS on 3 August 2017, the company has disposed of 50% of its interest in Kaap Agri Namibia ("KAN"), which was previously a wholly-owned 
  subsidiary of the company. In terms of International Financial Reporting Standards, Kaap Agri's remaining non-controlling interest in KAN is equity 
  accounted from August 2017, while it was consolidated prior to this date. To allow for a meaningful comparison, certain commentary has been prepared on 
  the basis of the consistent treatment of KAN as an equity investment for both the six months ended 31 March 2017 and 31 March 2018.

Financial position

Despite the challenging trading environment, investment into expansions, upgrades and acquisitions continued resulting in a R86,5 million increase in
property, plant and equipment since the previous financial year-end. Working capital has been well controlled. Debtors have grown ahead of credit sales, a
direct result of drought-related extended credit terms offered. Adequate securities are in place to mitigate the risk of extended credit terms and
management considers the debtors book to be healthy. Stock has been effectively managed, and despite the increased revenue, is at similar levels to 6 and 12
months ago. Creditors payment terms have remained relatively constant during the period. Return on net assets has reduced to 5,8% (6,3% last year) due to
the full value of increased assets being included with only partial period or delayed returns.

Net interest-bearing borrowings increased by 25,3% to R1,2 billion year on year off the back of investments into expansions, upgrades and acquisitions as
well as working capital. The Group's debt to equity ratio increased to 65,2% from 57,9% last year with interest cover of 5,6 times (6,9 times last year).
This is in line with previous indications that, despite the adverse trading conditions, we will accelerate our investments in new TFC sites as well as into
existing offerings, and that the resulting debt to equity position will increase accordingly.

The Group continues to generate strong net cash profits from operations and significant investment has been made back into the business to support future 
growth. The increase in working capital was largely due to the impact of the timing of creditors' payments over year-end.

Dividend

A gross interim dividend of 32,00 cents per share (2017: 29,40 cents) has been approved and declared by the board from income reserves, which represents an
8.8% increase on the previous interim dividend. The interim dividend amount, net of South African dividends tax of 20%, is 25,60 cents per share for those
shareholders that are not exempt from dividends tax.

The salient dates for this dividend distribution are:

Declaration date                                                                                                              Monday, 7 May 2018
Last day to trade cum dividend                                                                                              Tuesday, 5 June 2018
Trading ex dividend commences                                                                                             Wednesday, 6 June 2018
Record date to qualify for dividend                                                                                          Friday, 8 June 2018
Payment date                                                                                                                Monday, 11 June 2018

Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Wednesday, 6 June 2018 and Friday, 8 June 2018, both days inclusive.

Outlook

Although the current year remains challenging, our growth strategies are firmly on track to deliver superior returns in line with our strategic medium-term
plans and we remain optimistic that the coming agricultural season should improve. Improving our customers' engagement experience is paramount and we will
continue to invest in our people and into revenue and cash generating capital expenditure. Improved revenue growth is anticipated for the next six months as
consumer confidence shows signs of recovery, store upgrades and expansions contribute more significantly and the revenue from new TFC sites is recognised.

Kaap Agri remains well positioned to take advantage of its extensive footprint and diverse service offerings to maintain its strong organic growth and to
focus on new business opportunities.

Events after the reporting date

There have been no 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 interim financial results by the Board.

On behalf of the Board

GM STEYN                                S WALSH
Chairman                                Chief Executive Officer
7 May 2018


Statement of financial position

                                                                                          Notes      Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

Assets
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment                                                                 5        991 344        850 315            926 998
Intangible assets                                                                             6         98 951         47 180             99 482
Investment in joint venture                                                                   7         14 243              -             15 357
Loans                                                                                                   20 218              -             13 533
Deferred taxation                                                                                          726          6 681                823
                                                                                                     1 125 482        904 176          1 056 193

Current assets
Inventory                                                                                              781 204        776 261            774 244
Trade and other receivables                                                                   8      1 578 086      1 453 337          1 496 333
Derivative financial instruments                                                                         2 401          7 796                348
Short-term portion of loans                                                                              2 679         18 604             23 925
Cash and cash equivalents                                                                               27 070         26 997             35 088
                                                                                                     2 391 440      2 282 995          2 329 938

Total assets                                                                                         3 516 922      3 187 171          3 386 131

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves                                                                                 1 682 561      1 502 469          1 582 634

Non-current liabilities
Deferred taxation                                                                                       23 839          9 116             16 815
Employee benefit obligations                                                                            15 405         23 722             17 621
                                                                                                        39 244         32 838             34 436

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables                                                                      9        602 528        676 248            987 819
Derivative financial instruments                                                                         2 401          7 796                348
Short-term portion of employee benefit obligations                                                       5 045          7 569             13 478
Short-term borrowings                                                                                1 180 770        947 735            764 892
Income tax                                                                                               4 373         12 516              2 524
                                                                                                     1 795 117      1 651 864          1 769 061

Total liabilities                                                                                    1 834 361      1 684 702          1 803 497

Total equity and liabilities                                                                         3 516 922      3 187 171          3 386 131

Total shareholders' equity to Total assets employed* (%)                                                  47,5           48,6               45,8
Net interest-bearing debt to Total assets employed* (%)                                                   31,0           28,1               24,3
Net asset value per share (rand)                                                                         23,88          21,32              22,46
Shares issued (number - '000)                                                                           70 462         70 462             70 462
Total number of ordinary shares in issue**                                                              74 170         74 170             74 170
Treasury shares                                                                                         (3 708)        (3 708)            (3 708)

*   Ratios calculated on average balances.
**  There was no change in the issued share capital between 31 March 2018 and the dividend declaration date, being 74 170 277 shares.


Income statement

                                                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

Revenue                                                                                              3 410 763      3 456 683          6 415 697
Cost of sales                                                                                       (2 820 830)    (2 878 254)        (5 323 055)
Gross profit                                                                                           589 933        578 429          1 092 642
Operating expenses                                                                                    (388 078)      (396 915)          (805 595)
Operating profit before interest received                                                              201 855        181 514            287 047
Interest received                                                                                       59 077         56 852            112 780
Operating profit                                                                                       260 932        238 366            399 827
Finance costs                                                                                          (43 216)       (37 495)           (67 001)
Share in profit/(loss) of joint venture                                                                 (1 114)             -                201
Profit before tax                                                                                      216 602        200 871            333 027
Income tax                                                                                             (60 411)       (56 165)           (91 610)
Profit for the period attributable to equity holders of the holding company                            156 191        144 706            241 417
Earnings per share - basic (cents)                                                                      221,67         205,37             342,62
Earnings per share - diluted (cents)                                                                    219,77         205,37             339,76
Dividend per share (cents)                                                                               32,00          29,40             112,00


Headline earnings reconciliation

                                                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

Profit for the period                                                                                  156 191        144 706            241 417
Net profit on disposal of assets                                                                          (489)          (113)              (137)
Gross                                                                                                     (679)          (157)              (190)
Tax effect                                                                                                 190             44                 53
Net loss on disposal of share in subsidiary and impairment of joint venture                                  -              -              2 211
Loss on disposal of share in subsidiary                                                                      -              -              1 088
Fair value adjustment on loss of control                                                                     -              -              1 123
Tax effect                                                                                                   -              -                  -

Headline earnings attributable to equity holders of the holding company                                155 702        144 593            243 491
Non-recurring expenses*                                                                                  1 513          2 000              4 470
Recurring headline earnings attributable to equity holders of the holding company                      157 215        146 593            247 961
Headline earnings per share - basic (cents)                                                             220,97         205,21             345,56
Headline earnings per share - diluted (cents)                                                           219,09         205,21             342,67
Recurring headline earnings per share (cents)                                                           223,12         208,05             351,91
Weighted average number of shares (number - '000)                                                       70 462         70 462             70 462
Weighted average number of diluted shares (number - '000)                                               71 069         70 462             71 056

*  Non-recurring expenses consist predominantly of once-off costs associated with the restructuring cost in the current period and the JSE listing
   cost in the previous period.


Statement of comprehensive income

                                                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

Profit for the period                                                                                  156 191        144 706            241 417
Other comprehensive income:
Cash flow hedges (can be classified to profit and loss)                                                      -              -                384
Gross                                                                                                        -              -                533
Tax                                                                                                          -              -               (149)

Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to equity holders of the holding company        156 191        144 706            241 801


Statement of changes in equity

                                                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

Share capital                                                                                          456 643        456 643            456 643
Gross shares issued                                                                                    480 347        480 347            480 347
Treasury shares                                                                                        (23 704)       (23 704)           (23 704)
Other reserves                                                                                           5 830           (277)             3 893
Opening balance                                                                                          3 893           (277)              (277)
Share-based payments                                                                                     1 937              -              3 786
Other comprehensive income                                                                                   -              -                384
Retained profit                                                                                      1 220 088      1 046 103          1 122 098
Opening balance                                                                                      1 122 098        949 311            949 311
Profit for the period                                                                                  156 191        144 706            241 417
Dividends paid                                                                                         (58 201)       (47 914)           (68 630)

Capital and reserves                                                                                 1 682 561      1 502 469          1 582 634


Statement of cash flows

                                                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

Cash flow from operating activities                                                                    (85 601)       122 328            482 766
Net cash profit from operating activities                                                              242 120        258 675            473 489
Working capital changes                                                                               (276 280)       (92 237)           103 788
Income tax paid                                                                                        (51 441)       (44 110)           (94 511)
Cash flow from investment activities                                                                  (236 878)      (103 582)          (272 985)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                                                              (86 460)      (113 869)          (201 616)
Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                                    2 421            200                775
Decrease in loans                                                                                       14 561         10 087             18 555
Prepayments                                                                                           (167 400)             -                  -
Acquisition of operations                                                                                    -              -            (90 699)
Cash flow from financing activities                                                                    314 461         (8 732)          (191 676)
Increase/(decrease) in short-term loans                                                                415 878         76 677            (56 045)
Interest paid                                                                                          (43 216)       (37 495)           (67 001)
Dividends paid                                                                                         (58 201)       (47 914)           (68 630)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                                                    (8 018)        10 014             18 105
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning  of the period                                               35 088         16 983             16 983
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period                                                      27 070         26 997             35 088


Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements

1. Basis of presentation and accounting policies

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared and presented in accordance with the framework concepts and the
measurement and recognition requirements of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the
Accounting Practices Committee, the financial pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the Listings Requirements of the JSE
Limited, the information as required by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and the requirements of the South African Companies Act, 71 of 2008. The
consolidated interim financial information has been prepared using accounting policies that comply with IFRS, which are consistent with those applied in
the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2017.

The directors take full responsibility for the preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and that the financial information has
been correctly extracted from the underlying financial records.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 31 March 2018 were prepared by GC Victor CA(SA), the Group's Financial
Manager under supervision of GW Sim CA(SA), the Group's Financial Director.

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have not been audited or reviewed by the company's auditors.

New and amended accounting standards and interpretations that are not yet effective
The following standards, amendments and interpretations are not yet effective and have not been early adopted by the Group (the effective dates stated below
refer to financial reporting periods beginning on or after the stated dates):

New standards
-  IFRS 9 - Financial instruments (effective from 1 January 2018)
   This standard replaces the guidance in IAS 39. It includes requirements on the classification and measurement of financial assets and liabilities. It also
   includes an expected credit loss model that replaces the current incurred loss impairment model.
-  IFRS 9 - Financial instruments - on general hedge accounting (effective from 1 January 2018)
   The IASB has amended IFRS 9 to align hedge accounting more closely with an entity's risk management. The revised standard also establishes a more
   principles-based approach to hedge accounting and addresses inconsistencies and weaknesses in the current model in IAS 39.
-  IFRS 15 - Revenue from contracts with customers (effective from 1 January 2018)
   The IASB has amended IFRS 15 to clarify the guidance, but there were no major changes to the standard itself.
   The amendments comprise clarifications of the guidance on identifying performance obligations, accounting for licences of intellectual property and the
   principal versus agent assessment (gross versus net revenue presentation). New and amended illustrative examples have been added for each of these areas 
   of guidance. The IASB has also included additional practical expedients related to transition to the new revenue standard.

Management considered all new accounting standards, interpretations and amendments to IFRS that were issued prior to 31 March 2018 but not yet effective on
that dates. The most significant of these standards are IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, which will be effective for the Group's 2019 financial year. Management has
performed a high level analyses of the impact of these standards, with a more detailed assessment of the impact underway.

Although IFRS 9 changes the classification of certain financial instruments, the measurement of the Group's financial assets and liabilities is expected to
be unchanged under the new principles. Trade receivables, loans and other receivables are all held to collect principle and interest only and will continue
to be measured at amortised cost in future. Similarly, borrowings and trade and other payables will continue to be measured at amortised cost. Derivatives
will remain at Fair Value through Profit or Loss. The group is currently assessing the potential impact of the new expected credit loss impairment model on
the provision for impairment of trade receivables.

Under IFRS 15 Revenue needs to be recognised at a point in time or over time depending on the performance obligations linked to separate elements of the
contract with the customer. The Group's revenue consists mostly of sales of products delivered to customers at the point of sale and does not have multiple
element arrangements included in it. It is therefore expected that the timing and measurement of the group's revenue will not change as a result of the
implementation of IFRS 15. Management however still has to perform a detailed analysis of all revenue contracts to assess each individually, but the impact
is not expected to be significant.

2. Accounting policies

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the Group financial statements from which the condensed Group financial statements were derived, are
in terms of IFRS and are consistent with those accounting policies applied in the preparation of the previous Group annual financial statements.

3. Critical accounting estimates and assumptions 

In preparing these condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting 
policies of estimation uncertainty were the same as those that applied to the Group annual financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2017. The 
estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next 
financial year are discussed below.

Provision for impairment of trade receivables 
In estimating the provision for impairment of trade receivables, management makes certain estimates and
judgements relating to the estimated recovery rate of debtors who are deemed to be impaired. This includes an assessment of current and expected future
payment profiles and customer-specific risk factors such as economic circumstances, geographical location and the value of security held.

4. Fair value estimation

Financial instruments measured at fair value, are disclosed by level of the following fair value hierarchy:
-  Level 1 - Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
-  Level 2 - Inputs (other than quoted prices included within level 1) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly (as prices) or
   indirectly (derived from prices); and
-  Level 3 - Inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data (unobservable inputs).
   
The only financial instruments that are carried at fair value are derivative financial instruments held for hedging. The fair value is based on quoted
market prices at the reporting date. The quoted market price used for financial assets held by the Group is the current bid price (Level 2).

Level 2 hedging derivatives comprise forward purchase and sale contracts and options. The effects of discounting are generally insignificant for Level 2
derivatives.

The fair value of the following financial instruments approximates their carrying amount at the reporting date:
-  Trade and other receivables
-  Trade and other payables
-  Short-term borrowings
-  Loans

                                                                                                     Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                                                 31 March 2018  31 March 2017  30 September 2017
                                                                                                         R'000          R'000              R'000

5.  Property, plant and equipment

Reconciliation of movements in carrying value:
Carrying value beginning of period                                                                     926 998        753 593            753 593
Additions                                                                                               86 460        113 869            201 616
 Land and buildings                                                                                     16 624         11 142             32 521
 Machinery and equipment                                                                                 8 526         11 193             23 015
 Vehicles                                                                                                  668            860              3 651
 Office furniture and equipment                                                                          6 122          6 766             13 000
 Leasehold properties                                                                                    4 281          3 864                816
 Assets under construction                                                                              50 239         80 044            128 613
Additions through business combinations                                                                      -              -             43 067
Sale of share in subsidiary                                                                                  -              -            (35 393)
Disposals                                                                                               (1 742)           (43)              (584)
Depreciation                                                                                           (20 372)       (17 104)           (35 301)
Carrying value end of period                                                                           991 344        850 315            926 998
Land and buildings                                                                                     685 071        556 309            651 842
Grain silos                                                                                             15 986         17 595             16 782
Machinery and equipment                                                                                 87 760         80 823             90 362
Vehicles                                                                                                 6 781          6 329              7 308
Office furniture and equipment                                                                          75 476         53 057             54 083
Leasehold properties                                                                                    17 600         16 857             14 708
Assets under construction                                                                              102 670        119 345             91 913

6. Intangible assets

Reconciliation of movements in carrying value:
Carrying value beginning of period                                                                      99 482         48 094             48 094
Additions through business combinations                                                                      -              -             53 217
Amortisation                                                                                              (531)          (914)            (1 829)
Carrying value end of period                                                                            98 951         47 180             99 482
Goodwill                                                                                                97 950         44 734             97 951
Customer relations                                                                                       1 001          2 446              1 531

7.  Investment in joint venture

Kaap Agri (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd
Carrying value at beginning of period                                                                   15 357              -                  -
Carrying value at date of acquisition                                                                        -              -             16 279
Fair value adjustment on loss of control                                                                     -              -             (1 123)
Share in total comprehensive income/(loss)                                                              (1 114)             -                201
Carrying value at end of period                                                                         14 243              -             15 357

8.  Trade and other receivables

Trade debtors                                                                                        1 413 588      1 449 292          1 438 292
Provision for impairment                                                                               (44 859)       (48 442)           (45 313)
                                                                                                     1 368 729      1 400 850          1 392 979
VAT                                                                                                      9 191          6 752             41 755
Pupkewitz Holdings                                                                                           -              -             16 550
Prepayments                                                                                            167 400              -                  -
Other debtors                                                                                           32 766         45 735             45 049
                                                                                                     1 578 086      1 453 337          1 496 333

9.  Trade and other payables

Trade creditors                                                                                        550 478        619 093            871 343
Employee accruals                                                                                       28 776         39 781             50 179
Other creditors                                                                                         23 274         17 374             66 297
                                                                                                       602 528        676 248            987 819


10. Information about operating segments

Management has determined the operating segments based on the reports reviewed by the Executive committee that are used to make strategic decisions. The
Executive committee considers the business from a divisional perspective. The performance of the following divisions are separately considered: Trade, The
Fuel Company (TFC), Wesgraan as well as Irrigation manufacturing. The performance of the operating segments is assessed based on a measure of revenue and
net profit before taxation.

Trade provides a complete range of production inputs, mechanisation equipment and services, and other goods to agricultural producers as well as the
general public.

The Fuel Company (TFC) provides a full retail fuel offering to a diverse range of customers, including convenience store and quick-service restaurant
outlets.

Wesgraan provides a complete range of marketing and hedging options, as well as handling grain products between producer and buyer.

Irrigation manufacturing manufactures dripper pipe and other irrigation equipment and distributes franchise and other irrigation parts.

Segment revenue and results
                                                                           Segment revenue                      Segment results
                                                                  Unaudited  Unaudited      Audited  Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                   31 March   31 March 30 September   31 March       31 March       30 September
                                                                       2018       2017         2017       2018           2017               2017
                                                                      R'000      R'000        R'000      R'000          R'000              R'000

Trade                                                             2 087 510  2 146 432    4 134 625    151 317        132 172            221 662
The Fuel Company (TFC)                                              842 105    668 426    1 385 271     36 614         34 546             63 782
Wesgraan                                                            388 164    553 804      710 239     24 736         32 786             51 922
Irrigation manufacturing                                             91 302     85 628      180 976     12 925          8 116             25 248
Total for reportable segments                                     3 409 081  3 454 290    6 411 111    225 592        207 620            362 614

Corporate                                                             1 682      2 393        4 586    (40 689)       (46 902)          (109 851)
Treasury                                                                  -          -            -     32 813         40 153             80 063
Share in profit/(loss)  of joint venture                                  -          -            -     (1 114)             -                201
Total external revenue                                            3 410 763  3 456 683    6 415 697

Profit before tax                                                                                      216 602        200 871            333 027
Income tax                                                                                             (60 411)       (56 165)           (91 610)
Profit after tax                                                                                       156 191        144 706            241 417

Segment assets and liabilities
                                                                           Segment assets                     Segment liabilities
                                                                  Unaudited  Unaudited      Audited  Unaudited      Unaudited            Audited
                                                                   31 March   31 March 30 September   31 March       31 March       30 September
                                                                       2018       2017         2017       2018           2017               2017
                                                                      R'000      R'000        R'000      R'000          R'000              R'000

Trade                                                             1 234 577  1 220 727    1 231 029    500 834        603 225            816 221
The Fuel Company (TFC)                                              554 059    228 371      340 921     33 803         25 919             24 420
Wesgraan                                                             92 596    104 215       68 980     30 897         18 851             25 704
Irrigation manufacturing                                             70 988     64 985       64 016     12 311         11 362             29 822
Total for reportable segments                                     1 952 220  1 618 298    1 704 946    577 845        659 357            896 167

Corporate                                                           181 004    161 342      272 026     51 907         68 494            125 623
Trade debtors                                                     1 368 729  1 400 850    1 392 979          -              -                  -
Investment in joint venture                                          14 243          -       15 357          -              -                  -
Short-term borrowings                                                     -          -            -  1 180 770        947 735            764 892
Deferred taxation                                                       726      6 681          823     23 839          9 116             16 815
                                                                  3 516 922  3 187 171    3 386 131  1 834 361      1 684 702          1 803 497

Corporate Information

Directors
GM Steyn (Chairman)*#
S Walsh (Chief Executive Officer)
GW Sim (Financial Director)
BS du Toit*#
D du Toit*#
JH le Roux*
EA Messina*#
WC Michaels*#
CA Otto*#
HM Smit*#
JH van Niekerk*#

*        Non-executive
#        Independent

Transfer secretaries
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd
Registration number: 2004/003647/07
Rosebank Towers, 15 Biermann Avenue, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107
Fax number: 086 636 7200

Company Secretary
RH Kostens

Registered address
1 Westhoven Street, Paarl, Western Cape, 7646
Suite 110, Private Bag X3041, Paarl, Western Cape, 7620
Telephone number: 021 860 3750
Fax number: 021 860 3314
Web address: www.kaapagri.co.za

Auditors
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.

Sponsor
PSG Capital (Pty) Ltd
Registration number: 2006/015817/07
1st Floor, Ou Kollege, 35 Kerk Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
PO Box 7403, Stellenbosch, 7599
and
2nd Floor, Building 3, 11 Alice Lane, Sandhurst, Sandton, 2196
PO Box 987, Parklands, 2121

www.kaapagri.co.za


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