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ACSION LIMITED - Summarised provisional consolidated financial results for the year ended 28 February 2018

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Summarised provisional consolidated financial results for the year ended 28 February 2018

Acsion Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
(Registration Number 2014/182931/06)
ISIN: ZAE000198289
Share code: ACS
("Acsion" or "the Company" or "the Group")

Summarised provisional consolidated financial results for the year ended 28 February 2018

Summarised consolidated statement of financial position

                                                      Audited    Audited 
                                                               Restated*
                                                         2018       2017
                                                        R'000      R'000
Assets
Non-current assets
Investment property                                 6 468 041  5 316 335
Plant and equipment                                    76 503     75 915
Operating lease assets                                139 182    137 894
Goodwill                                              625 464    625 464
Prepayments                                           326 429    350 744
Investments in associates                               1 471      1 150
Other financial assets                                  6 847     12 855
Deferred taxation                                      23 872     10 210
                                                    7 667 809  6 530 567

Current assets
Operating lease assets                                  2 138      2 115
Current taxation receivable                               525        331
Loans to group companies                                  899        963
Trade and other receivables                            24 401     24 814
Loans to shareholders                                   4 053          -
Cash and cash equivalents                             212 680     16 527

Non-current assets held for sale                       52 418     66 639
Total assets                                        7 964 923  6 641 956

Equity and liabilities
Equity
Equity attributable to equity holders of parent
Share capital                                       3 969 625  3 973 725
Retained income                                     2 006 548  1 241 456
                                                    5 976 173  5 215 181
Non-controlling interest                               41 122     31 967
                                                    6 017 295  5 247 148
Liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Deferred taxation                                   1 195 221    995 232
Other financial liabilities                           643 861    287 599
                                                    1 839 082  1 282 831

Current liabilities
Trade and other payables                               65 773     83 609
Other financial liabilities                            23 284     13 451
Provisions                                              3 174      3 218
Current taxation payable                               16 282     11 193
Loans from shareholders                                     -        506
Dividends payable                                          33          -
                                                      108 546    111 977

Total liabilities                                   1 947 628  1 394 808

Total equity and liabilities                        7 964 923  6 641 956

Summarised consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income 

                                                       Audited   Audited 
                                                               Restated*
                                                         2018       2017
                                                        R'000      R'000
Revenue                                               586 490    524 792
Other operating income                                  8 215      7 410
Other operating expenses                             (223 545)  (204 994)
Operating profit                                      371 160    327 208
Investment income                                      27 793      2 729
Finance costs                                         (56 915)   (23 026)
Profit (loss) from associate                              321        232
Profit on sale of non-current assets held for sale        783      1 180
Fair value adjustments                                744 785    611 822
Profit before taxation                              1 087 927    920 145
Taxation                                             (264 310)  (257 074)
Profit for the year                                   823 617    663 071
Other comprehensive income                                  -          -
Total comprehensive income for the year               823 617    663 071

Profit attributable to:
Owners of the parent                                  814 462    641 551
Non-controlling interest                                9 155     21 520
                                                      823 617    663 071
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
Owners of the parent                                  814 462    641 551
Non-controlling interest                                9 155     21 520
                                                      823 617    663 071

Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)           206.76     162.68

The following information does not form part of the Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income or the Statement of Financial Position:

Per share information
Headline earnings per share (cents)                     61.81      47.28
Proposed dividend per share (cents)                     25.00      12.50 

Summarised consolidated statement of changes in equity (R'000)

                                                        Share capital  Treasury       Total     Retained   Total attributable  Non-controlling       Total
                                                                         shares       share     income      to equity holders         interest      equity
                                                                                    capital                      of the group                   
                                                                                      
Balance at 1 March 2016                                     3 979 956    (4 474)  3 975 482     599 905           4 575 387             10 446   4 585 833
Total comprehensive income for the year (restated)*                 -         -          -      641 551             641 551             21 520     663 071
Purchase of treasury shares                                         -    (1 757)    (1 757)           -              (1 757)                 -      (1 757)
Balance at 28 February 2017 (restated)*                     3 979 956    (6 231)  3 973 725   1 241 456           5 215 181             31 967   5 247 148
Total comprehensive income for the year                             -         -          -      814 462             814 462              9 155     823 617
Purchase of treasury shares                                         -    (4 100)    (4 100)           -              (4 100)                 -      (4 100)
Dividends paid                                                      -         -          -      (49 370)            (49 370)                 -     (49 370)
Balance at 28 February 2018                                 3 979 956   (10 331)  3 969 625   2 006 548           5 976 173             41 122   6 017 295


Summarised consolidated statement of cash flows 

                                                                                        Audited    Audited
                                                                                                 Restated*
                                                                                           2018       2017
                                                                                          R'000      R'000
Cash generated by operations                                                            376 547    346 000
Investment income received                                                               23 234      2 729
Finance costs paid                                                                      (56 915)   (23 026)
Taxation paid                                                                           (73 087)   (57 868)
Net cash from operating activities                                                      269 779    267 835

Purchase of plant and equipment                                                         (25 001)   (11 294)
Proceeds on sale of plant and equipment                                                     260          4
Development costs relating to investment property                                      (384 807)  (378 644)
Decrease of financial assets                                                              6 008        482
Proceeds on sale of non-current assets held for sale                                     17 204     30 324
Additions to non-current assets held for sale                                                 -     (1 656)
Net cash used in investing activities                                                  (386 336)  (360 784)

Purchase of treasury shares                                                              (4 100)    (1 757)
Proceeds from other financial liabilities                                               366 095     94 248
Dividends paid                                                                          (49 337)         -
Proceeds of loans to group companies                                                         52        697
Net cash from financing activities                                                      312 710     93 188

Total cash movement for the year                                                        196 153        239
Cash at the beginning of the year                                                        16 527     16 288
Total cash at the end of the year                                                       212 680     16 527

*Prior period error:

Due to a calculation error in the valuation of investment property in 2017, comparatives have been restated. Refer below in this report for further detail. 

Reconciliation of earnings per share to headline earnings per share:  

Basic earnings                                                                          814 462    641 551
Adjusted for:
Fair valuation adjustment, net of taxation                                              (577 953)  (474 773)
Non-controlling interest relating to fair valuation adjustment                             6 380     20 492
Impairment of investment property                                                              -         84
Loss/(gain) on non-current assets held for sale                                              420       (916)
Loss on sale of plant and equipment                                                          163          4
Impairment of subsidiary loan                                                                 12          -
Headline earnings                                                                        243 484    186 442
Net asset value per share (cents)                                                       1 518.25   1 322.86
Net asset value per share excluding deferred taxation (cents)                           1 815.83   1 572.72


Geographic and tenant profiles

The existing income generating investment properties consist of nine predominantly retail developments strategically located in 
Mpumalanga and Limpopo with an aggregate gross lettable area ("GLA") of 253 800 m2 (2017: 237 800 m2). The tenant profile by GLA 
comprises 71% national tenants (2017: 72%), 14% semi-national (2017: 13%) and 15% line and other franchises (2017: 15%).

The tenant profile is separated into national and semi-national tenants to indicate the exposure Acsion has to direct head office 
leases and individual franchises. Exposure to national and semi-national tenants as a percentage of GLA is at 85% (2017: 85%). 
Line shops and other franchises are carefully vetted by Acsion's leasing division to promote maximum dwelling time and footfall 
in each centre, underpinning trading densities and the overall sustainability of tenants' lease terms.

Geographic profile by revenue
Gauteng - 70%
Limpopo - 13%
Mpumalanga - 17%

Geographic profile by GLA
Gauteng - 68%
Limpopo - 15%
Mpumalanga - 17%

Tenant profile by revenue
National - 64%
Semi national - 18%
Line and other franchises - 18%

Tenant profile by GLA
National - 71%
Semi national - 14%
Line and other franchises - 15%

Commentary
About Acsion
Acsion ("the Group" or "the Company") is a property manager, real estate developer and owner which is listed on the Johannesburg Stock 
Exchange ("JSE"). Acsion is differentiated from Real Estate Investment Trusts ("REITs") in the listed property sector as it focuses on 
the delivery of superior net asset value ("NAV") growth. NAV growth drivers include enhancing existing properties, completing the 
identified development pipeline and obtaining additional future development opportunities. 

The Group's development function and "value-engineering" approach to development, significantly enhances returns to shareholders. 
Value engineering focuses on optimising upfront feasibility studies, planning, designing and constructing in an innovative and more 
cost-effective way, resulting in lower construction costs, without compromising on quality.

Operational update
During the year under review, Acsion completed one additional retail development, Mall@55 (Monavoni, Gauteng), which was not previously 
included in the pre-listing pipeline. The mall was opened during the last quarter of 2017, and the planning of the second phase extension 
has commenced. The Group will commence with development at Trade@55 in the near future. 

The Acsiopolis development (Benmore, Sandton) is progressing well. As at year end, the development had reached the 7th floor exclusive of 
the 6 basement parking levels which have also been completed.

The final building permit application is progressing with regards to the 39 000m2 Metropolis Mall@Larnaka (Larnaka, Cyprus) and construction 
is expected to commence in the second half of the 2019 financial year. 

Development planning of the 2,000m2 extension of Mall@Lebo (Lebowakgomo, Limpopo), is also underway. An extension of 2,500m2 was completed 
and handed over to Planet Fitness for occupation at Mall@Carnival (Brakpan, Gauteng).

The new Engen petrol station at Mall@Moutsiya (Siyabuswa, Limpopo) was completed in December 2017. 

Financial results
Revenue for the Group in respect of the year ended 2018 was R586.5 million (2017: R524.8 million). This increase was mainly due to increased 
rental income resulting from the completion of two additional retail shopping centres which opened during the latter part of the previous year 
and the opening of Mall@55 in October 2017. Other income supplemented rental revenue by R8.2 million (2017: R7.4 million).

Operating expenses increased by 9.0% (2017: 2.6% decrease). This increase is in line with the revenue growth from the completion of two 
additional retail shopping centres which opened during the latter half of the previous year and the opening of Mall@55 in October 2017. 

The increase in finance costs from R23.0 million in 2017 to R56.9 million in 2018 can mainly be attributed to the completion of Mall@55, 
partial financing of the Acsiopolis development and commissioning and installation of four solar plants. 

Headline earning per share increased to 61.81 cents (2017 restated: 47.28 cents) representing a 30.7% increase.

The financial position of the Group remains very strong with investment property (which includes elements of plant and equipment, and the 
operating lease asset) carried at R6.662 billion (2017 restated: R5.503 billion). Non-current assets held for sale are accounted for at fair 
value of R52.4 million (2017: R66.6 million). Total property assets under control of the Group therefore increased in value by 20.6% during the 
year under review.

Prepayments were in respect of two developments acquired during the formation of Acsion, namely Acsiopolis and Mall@Maputo. The construction 
of Acsiopolis is progressing well and the opening is set for early 2019. The Directors are in constant negotiations with the Mozambican 
government and is still pursuing this project for future development.

Attributable goodwill equates to R625.5 million and considering the extent of the development pipeline as well as the value derived from internalising 
the property development, property management and asset management functions, no impairment was required.

Group liquidity is considered to be adequate. 

NAV per share increased from 1 322.9c (restated) to 1 518.2c. NAV per share (excluding deferred taxation) for the year ended 28 February 2018 increased 
by 15.5% (2017: 15.5%) from 1 572.72c (restated) in 2017 to 1 815.83c in 2018.

Treasury share purchase
The Group repurchased 611 851 (2017: 233 329) shares during the 2018 financial year and currently holds these as treasury shares. The decision to repurchase 
shares was made as the share price was trading significantly below the reported NAV of the Company. These shares were purchased at approximately 46% below 
the reported NAV per share (including deferred tax) as at 28 February 2018.

Vacancy levels and lease expiry profile
Strategic vacancies are maintained in order to accommodate potential tenant relocations and to support lease optimisation. The weighted vacancy (by GLA) for 
the portfolio as at year end was 4.42% (2017: 5.43%) and the Group remains focused on reducing this percentage. The weighted average lease expiry profile by 
GLA for the portfolio increased to 4.0 years (2017: 3.6 years). The increase is mainly attributable to new retail centres signing up leases with extended 
lease expiry profiles. 

Developed investment property portfolio
The developed investment properties as at 28 February 2018 consisted of the nine properties detailed below:

Property name                 Directors/     GLA      Value/m2   Percentage
                              independent     m2    (excluding     of total
                              valuation            bulk, where    portfolio
                                                    applicable)    by value
                              R'mil                          R           %
Mall@Carnival*                2 665        88 134       30 238        45.2
Mall@Reds                     1 242        54 578       22 756        21.0
Mall@Emba*                      552        24 500       22 531         9.4
Mall@Lebo                       474        23 536       20 139         8.0
Mall@Mfula*                     275        17 871       15 388         4.7
Mall@Moutsiya                   212        14 506       14 580         3.6
Mall@55*                        277        15 305       18 099         4.7
Moreleta Square                 161         8 479       18 929         2.7
Simarlo Rainbow                  43         6 891        6 298         0.7
Total developed investment
Properties                    5 901       253 800       23 251       100.0
The above properties are trading at an average annualised net operating yield of approximately 6.9% (2017: 7.2%). 
*Independently valued 


Developments under construction
Property name                                Directors/        GLA       Value/m2        Antici-
                                            independent         m2     (excluding         pated
                                              valuation               bulk, where       opening
                                                  R'mil                applicable)
                                                                                R
Acsiopolis*                                         701     67 000         10 468     March 2019
Trade55*                                             60     10 000          6 000    Negotiating
Total developments under construction               761     77 000          9 888

*Independently valued 

The group uses a discounted cash flow methodology as a basis when determining the fair value of investment property. At least one third of the properties 
are valued externally and the balance of the properties are valued by the Directors. A property will be externally valued at least once every three years. 
All investment properties for the Group is Level 3 hierarchy investment properties. There were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 during the year.

Reconciliation of investment property 

                    Opening  Additions  Transfers    Fair value   Closing
                    Balance                         adjustments#  Balance
                   (Restated)
                      R'mil      R'mil      R'mil        R'mil    R'mil

Investment Property   5 316        385         24          743    6 468

# Fair value adjustment recognised through profit and loss.

Unobservable inputs used in determining the fair value of investment property were based on the following:

                                                         Ranges
Exit capitalisation rate                                 8.25% - 10.31%
Discount rate                                           10.00% - 15.13%
Revenue escalation rate                                  6.00% -  8.04%
Expense escalation rate                                  7.00% - 11.37%

The estimated impact of a change in the significant unobservable inputs would result in a change in the 2018 property fair value estimation:

                                                                  R'000
An increase of 50 basis points in the discount rate:           (168 894)
A decrease of 50 basis points in the discount rate:             100 528
An increase of 50 basis points in the capitalisation rate:     (276 566)
A decrease of 50 basis points in the capitalisation rate:       312 061

Acsiopolis (Benmore) has been designed as a twenty storey mixed use development, situated in the heart of Sandton. Acsiopolis addresses the new 
micro-living trend, which is developing in the commercially dense Sandton node, allowing people to live and work in close proximity, whilst taking 
advantage of 5-star amenities, and making use of public transport. The site measures approximately one hectare and is well positioned on Benmore Drive 
upon which 67 000 m2 is being developed. The majority of this has been earmarked for short-term residential letting which supports Acsion's strategy 
of sectoral diversification. Of this approximately 35 000 m2 will be available as executive suites, 26 000 m2 is earmarked for short term stay units, 
5 000 m2 will be utilised for retail purposes and 1 000 m2 for office use. Acsiopolis will incorporate six levels of parking equating to approximately 
1 400 parking bays which is expected to further enhance convenience for shoppers and residents alike. In addition to vehicular access, Acsiopolis has 
been designed to take into consideration the evolving public transport systems in Sandton to accommodate the integration of pedestrian accessibility. 
Construction of the development is progressing well and as at financial year end, 7 levels above basement parking have been completed. This development 
represents the largest single phase development the Group has undertaken to date.

Mall@55 is a 15 000 m2 convenience shopping centre located in Monavoni, Gauteng. It is on an extremely busy arterial route accessible from the N14 
freeway and the R55. This development caters for a value/convenience/lifestyle centre, which is underrepresented in the Monavoni area. The shopping 
centres started trading in September 2017 and has been well received by the market. Acsion have already commenced the planning of an expansion of the 
Mall@55 with a second phase of 10 000m2.

Trade 55 Phase I, will comprise of a 10 000 m2 large ("big box") retail centre with special commercial rights, having already been obtained in Monavoni, Gauteng. 
This development is located on an extremely busy arterial route accessible from the N14 freeway and the R55 provincial route and across from the Mall@55 site. 
Trade 55's value offering will be complementary to that of Mall@55. 

Properties held for sale
Hyde Park Terrace, a high end residential development consisting of units ranging from 350 m2 to 540 m2 under roof, is situated in Hyde Park, Sandton, approximately 
500 m from Hyde Park shopping centre. The development is nearly sold out with only six (2017: eight) completed houses and nine (2017: twelve) vacant stands 
still available for sale.

Future investment opportunities
Acsion continuously evaluates a consistent stream of new opportunities and is in advanced discussions on certain projects to further enhance capital growth in 
the coming five years. At the date of this report, the following future development opportunities, amongst others, were being considered by Acsion:

Mall@Lebo, our highly successful development in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo is to be extended by approximately 2 000 m2. The Group is in the process of finalising 
certain applications whilst the leasing of the proposed extension is finalised.

Mall@Emba, is another of Acsion’s highly successful rural developments in Embalenhle and expansion to the centre (Phase 3) is being assessed.

Mamahlodi Gardens is an affordable housing development in Walkraal, Limpopo with a total land size of 40 hectares. Acsion has formed a partnership with local 
residents and the local municipality to approach prospective buyers with access to housing subsidies from the Department of Human Settlements. Proclamation of 
the land is completed with all services (water, sewage and electricity) already secured. Plans to construct up to 515 residential units for sale are supported 
by a shortage of affordable housing in the Walkraal area. The market price will range between R300 000 and R350 000 per unit. The development will be demand 
driven and will be supplementary to the Mall@Moutsiya development. The Group is currently in negotiations with various parties to bring this aspect of the 
development to fruition. The Group is also considering alternatives to the housing development to utilise the remaining extent of the land.

The Mall@Maputo development will be located in northern Maputo and will be adjacent to the main Maputo ring road, with a total land size of 8.9 hectares. 
A memorandum of understanding was originally signed with the Mozambican Ministry of Sport to develop a 50 000 m2 shopping centre. Subsequently, the Group decided 
to acquire an alternative land parcel adjacent to the existing land parcels which now requires an additional agreement with the Ministry of Interior to be concluded. 
The Group have been in constant negotiations with the Ministry of Interior and a final draft contract has been negotiated.

With Offices@Lusaka, Acsion aims to take advantage of Zambia's growing economy and limited available infrastructure for multinational companies. Negotiations with 
a local land owner to co-develop up to 20 000 m2 of office space are currently underway. The site is located in close proximity to Manda Hill Shopping Mall and 
alongside Stanbic's Lusaka offices.

Metropolis Mall@Larnaka is the Group's first international retail development. The Group has signed a leasehold over land in Larnaka, Cyprus. The lease is a 33 year 
lease with two options to renew of 33 years each. The Group intends to develop a 39 000 m2 retail centre. Final approvals from the Ministry and all relevant bodies 
is expected to be received during the 2019 financial year and thereafter development will commence. At 39,000 m2 of GLA, it will be the dominant retail offering in 
Larnaka, catering for approximately 150,000 people. Acsion is forecasting double-digit yields on this project, with a considerable uplift to our net asset value on 
completion. The development will also enhance geographical and currency diversification for the Acsion portfolio. The Group is very excited about its first development 
project in Europe.

New initiatives
During the current year, Acsion added more grid tied solar panel installation to Mall@Lebo, Mall@Moutsiya and Mall@55, bringing the companies DC output to 11 Mwp 
(FY2017: 7Mwp). Acsion is satisfied with the financial results generated by these installations. The Group has decided that, subject to appropriate pricing of 
import items and ESKOM/council electricity tariff structures, that it will increase the capacity of the solar plants and deploy new solar plants to aid in lowering 
the operating costs of each development. To this extent, only Moreleta Square (Moreleta Park, Gauteng) and Simarlo Rainbow (Hennopspark, Centurion) are left to 
be enhanced with solar energy production. 

Prospects
Acsion's Board remain confident that the Group's growth objectives can be achieved despite the challenging economic operating environment. The Group remains focused on the 
completion of its secured development pipeline over the next year.

Acsion will continue reinvesting in its existing portfolio and focus on its development expertise, or "value-engineering" approach, to ensure above average NAV growth. 
In addition, Acsion will explore further development opportunities in high-growth markets across Africa and Europe.

Proposed dividend
The Board of Directors has decided to propose a dividend of 25.0 cents per share (2017: 12.5 cents per share). As this dividend is not approved as at 28 February 2018, 
there is no provision for this dividend in these results. The 2017 dividend of 12.5 cents per share was declared and paid in the 2018 financial year. 

Segmental reporting
Due to the current investment property portfolio exposure being heavily weighted to retail, the chief operating decision maker considers the operations to be a single
operating segment and as such reviews financial information on this basis. Segment reporting as required in terms of IFRS 8: Operating segments is therefore not 
applicable to the Group at this stage.

Changes in directors
During the 2018 financial year Mr P.H. Scholtz resigned as an executive director, effective 30 November 2017. Ms S. le Roux was appointed on 12 January 2018 to succeed 
Mr P.H. Scholtz. Mr H.N. Bila was appointed as a non-executive director effective 27 September 2017.

Related party transactions
There were no significant related party transactions during the current year with the exception of construction costs amounting to R109 million (2017: R80 million) 
relating mainly to Mall@55 and Acsiopolis which was paid to K Anastasi Projects Proprietary Limited.

Prior period errors
In 2017, there was a calculation error in the valuation for four property assets, resulting in the investment property value of the portfolio being overstated by 
R192 million. This has led to the deferred tax balance being overstated by R43 million. This error had no impact on the 2016 financial year. The correction of the 
error resulted in adjustments as follows:

                                                           Previously  Adjusted    Restated 
                                                               Stated                  2017
                                                                 2017                 
                                                                R'000     R'000       R'000
Statement of Financial Position:
Investment property                                         5 508 737  (192 401)  5 316 335
Deferred tax liability                                     (1 038 330)   43 098    (995 232)
Non-controlling interest                                      (36 016)    4 049     (31 967)
Retained income                                            (1 386 711)  145 255  (1 241 456)                                                            

Statement of profit or loss and earnings per share:
Fair value adjustment                                        (804 223)  192 401    (611 822)
Income tax - deferred                                         300 172   (43 098)    257 074
Non-controlling interest                                      (36 016)    4 049     (31 967)
Basic and diluted earnings per share (cents)                   199.51    (36.84)     162.68
Basic and diluted headline earnings per share (cents)           47.01      0.27       47.28 
Net asset value per share (cents)                            1 359.71    (36.85)   1 322.86
Net asset value per share excluding deferred tax (cents)     1 620.50    (47.78)   1 572.72                                                                         

Events after reporting period
The Directors are not aware of any material events requiring adjustment or disclosure in these summarised provisional consolidated financial statements, which occurred 
after the reporting date and up to the date of this report which require adjustment or disclosure to interpret these financial statement adequately.

The Directors would however like to focus the reader's attention on the proposed dividend declaration as mentioned earlier in this report. This dividend has been 
declared by the directors on 29 May 2018.

Basis of preparation and accounting policies
The summarised provisional consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the JSE Listings Requirements and the requirements of the 
Companies Act 71 of 2008 of South Africa. The results has been prepared 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, Financial Pronouncements as 
issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, and at a minimum, IAS 34: Interim Financial Reporting.

The accounting policies applied in the preparation of the summarised provisional consolidated financial statements are in compliance with IFRS and are consistent with 
those applied in the 2017 consolidated financial statements.

These results have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investment properties, which are measured at fair value, and certain financial 
instruments, which are measured at either fair value or amortised cost. 

These summarised provisional consolidated financial statements were prepared under the supervision of Sandarie le Roux CA (SA) in her capacity as Financial Director.

Audit report
The auditors, Deloitte & Touche, has issued its opinion on Acsion's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2018. The audit was conducted in 
accordance with International Standards on Auditing. Deloitte & Touche has issued an unmodified opinion. A copy of the auditor's report together with a copy of the 
audited consolidated and separate financial statements is available for inspection at the Company's registered office during normal business hours. The auditor’s report 
does not necessarily report on all of the information contained in this announcement/financial results. Shareholders are advised that, in order to obtain a full 
understanding of the nature of the auditor's engagement, they should obtain a copy of that report together with the audited consolidated financial statements as at 
28 February 2018 from the Company's registered office during normal business hours.

These summarised provisional consolidated financial statements have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements and are consistent in all material 
respects with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2018 but is not itself audited. 

The Directors take full responsibility for the preparation of these summarised provisional consolidated financial results and confirm that the financial information has 
been correctly extracted from the underlying annual consolidated financial statements. Any reference to future financial information included in this announcement has 
not been reviewed or reported on by the auditor. 

By order of the Board

Centurion, 30 May 2018

D Green            K Anastasiadis
(Chairman)        (Chief Executive Officer)

Directors: D Green (Chairman)*, K Anastasiadis (CEO), S le Roux (FD), S Griesel*, PD Sekete*, T Jali*, HN Bila* (*Independent non-executive)
Registered office: Mall@Reds, 1st Floor, Corner of Rooihuiskraal and Hendrik Verwoerd Drives, Rooihuiskraal, Ext 15, Centurion
Postal address: PO Box 569, Wierda Park, 0149 
Registration number: 2014/182931/06

Transfer secretaries: Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited, Rosebank Towers, 15 Bierman Avenue, Rosebank, 2192

Sponsor: Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking Limited

Company secretary: MWRK Accountants and Auditors Incorporated


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