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TREMATON CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED - Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 28 February 2019

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Unaudited Interim Results for the six months ended 28 February 2019

TREMATON CAPITAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1997/008691/06)
JSE code: TMT
ISIN: ZAE000013991
("Trematon" or "the company")


UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS
for the six months ended 28 February 2019


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                                                              Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited
                                                                     At            At            At
                                                            28 February   28 February     31 August
                                                                   2019          2018          2018
                                                     Note         R'000         R'000         R'000
ASSETS                    
Non-current assets                                            2 049 736     2 056 743     2 094 953 
Property, plant and equipment                                   206 445       126 694       150 490 
Investment properties                                         1 659 311     1 700 118     1 702 317 
Investments in joint ventures                                    28 193        94 892        94 848 
Investments in associate entities                                90 781        77 553        88 473 
Loans receivable                                        5        62 873        52 950        55 412 
Goodwill                                                              -         1 085             - 
Deferred tax asset                                                2 133         3 451         3 413 
Current assets                                                  238 486       200 549       200 403 
Loans receivable                                                  3 904         9 742        20 575 
Trade and other receivables                                      21 594        14 271        19 406 
Investments                                                       8 360         9 606        10 603 
Inventory                                                        46 348        48 764        50 777 
Current tax assets                                                    -             2             - 
Cash and cash equivalents                                       158 280       118 164        99 042 
Non-current assets held for sale                                      -             -         2 354 
Total assets                                                  2 288 222     2 257 292     2 297 710
                    
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                    
Equity                                                        1 019 732       977 820     1 023 459 
Share capital and share premium                                 282 010       294 824       293 497 
Treasury shares                                                       -             -          (137)
Fair value reserve                                               31 737        29 601        31 073 
Share-based payments reserve                                     17 875        14 149        15 681 
Foreign currency translation reserve                              2 630        (1 153)        3 733 
Accumulated profit                                              536 007       504 406       536 210 
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent       870 259       841 827       880 057 
Non-controlling interest                                        149 473       135 993       143 402 
Non-current liabilities                                       1 190 702     1 083 987     1 196 477 
Loans payable                                                 1 089 761       983 382     1 096 960 
Deferred tax liability                                          100 941       100 605        99 517 
Current liabilities                                              77 788       195 485        77 774 
Loans payable                                                     2 842       152 507        15 075 
Current tax payable                                              11 160           161            62 
Trade and other payables                                         63 786        42 817        62 637 
Total equity and liabilities                                  2 288 222     2 257 292     2 297 710 
                    
Net asset value per share (cents)                                   403           389           407


STATEMENT OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
                                                              Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited
                                                             Six months    Six months          Year
                                                                  ended         ended         ended
                                                            28 February   28 February     31 August
                                                                   2019          2018          2018
                                                     Note         R'000         R'000         R'000
Revenue                                                 4       198 801       153 989       317 576
Realised loss on investments at fair value 
  through profit or loss                                           (599)         (442)         (854)
Realised profit on sale of non-current assets                     3 890             -         2 187
Realised loss on sale of joint venture                           (2 624)            -             -
Total realised profit/(loss)                                        667          (442)        1 333
Fair value adjustment on investments at fair value 
  through profit or loss                                         (4 893)          567         3 713
Fair value adjustment on investment properties                       54        14 911        32 768
Impairment of loan                                               (5 821)       (2 371)       (2 666)
Total (loss)/profit from fair value adjustments                 (10 660)       13 107        33 815
Other income                                                        683             -         1 097
Employee benefits                                               (35 509)      (24 237)      (51 833)
Cost of property and land sold                                  (11 130)       (7 122)      (11 169)
Other operating expenses                                        (84 500)      (72 418)     (154 515)
Operating profit                                                 58 352        62 877       136 304
Finance costs                                                   (53 623)      (55 695)     (110 544)
Profit from equity accounted investments (net of tax)   5        15 273        19 393        25 383
Profit before income tax                                         20 002        26 575        51 143
Income tax                                                      (14 135)       (1 761)         (792)
Profit for the period/year                                        5 867        24 814        50 351
Other comprehensive income                    
Items that will not subsequently be reclassified to profit/(loss):                    
Fair value gain on revaluation of property, plant and equipment     856         4 447         6 344
Tax effects on fair value adjustments                              (192)         (996)       (1 421)
Items that are or may subsequently be reclassified to profit/(loss):                    
Foreign currency translation differences on equity 
  accounted investments                                          (1 103)       (1 016)        3 870
Other comprehensive income for the period/year                     (439)        2 435         8 793
Total comprehensive income for the period/year                    5 428        27 249        59 144
Profit attributable to:                    
Equity holders of the parent                                       (203)       15 496        35 657
Non-controlling interest                                          6 070         9 318        14 694
                                                                  5 867        24 814        50 351
                    
Total comprehensive income attributable to:                    
Equity holders of the parent                                       (642)       17 931        44 450
Non-controlling interest                                          6 070         9 318        14 694
                                                                  5 428        27 249        59 144
                    
Earnings per share                    
Number of shares issued (thousands)                             216 144       216 607       216 144
Weighted average number of shares (thousands)                   216 144       216 785       216 641
Diluted weighted average number of shares (thousands)           236 677       235 208       236 083
Earnings per share (cents)                                         (0.1)          7.1          16.5 
Diluted earnings per share (cents)                                 (0.1)          6.6          15.1


STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
                                                                                   Total       Fair
                                                     Share     Share  Treasury     share      value
                                                   capital   premium    shares   capital    reserve
                                                     R'000     R'000     R'000     R'000      R'000
Balance at 1 September 2017                          2 177   307 142    (1 107)  308 212     26 150 
Total comprehensive income for the period                -         -         -         -      3 451 
Profit for the period                                    -         -         -         -          - 
Fair value gain on property, plant and equipment         -         -         -         -      4 447 
Tax effects on revaluations                              -         -         -         -       (996)
Share-based payment                                      -         -         -         -          - 
Treasury shares cancelled                              (15)   (4 174)    4 189         -          - 
Treasury shares acquired                                 -         -    (3 082)   (3 082)          - 
Foreign exchange movements on investment in associate    -         -         -         -          - 
Ordinary shares issued                                   3       559         -       562          - 
Capital distribution                                     -   (10 868)        -   (10 868)         - 
Change in shareholding                                   -         -         -         -          - 
Balance at 28 February 2018                          2 165   292 659         -   294 824     29 601 
                              
Balance at 1 March 2018                              2 165   292 659         -   294 824     29 601 
Total comprehensive income for the period                -         -         -         -      1 472 
Profit for the period                                    -         -         -         -          - 
Fair value gain on property, plant and equipment         -         -         -         -      1 897 
Tax effects on revaluations                              -         -         -         -       (425)
Share-based payment                                      -         -         -         -          - 
Settlement of share-based payment                        -         -         -         -          - 
Treasury shares cancelled                               (4)   (1 324)    1 328         -          - 
Treasury shares acquired                                 -         -    (1 464)   (1 464)         - 
Foreign exchange movements on investment in associate    -         -         -         -          - 
Change in shareholding                                   -         -         -         -          - 
Balance at 31 August 2018                            2 161   291 335      (136)  293 360     31 073 
                              
Balance at 1 September 2018                          2 161   291 335      (136)  293 360     31 073 
Total comprehensive income for the period                -         -         -         -        664 
Profit for the period                                    -         -         -         -          - 
Fair value gain on property, plant and equipment         -         -         -         -        856 
Tax effects on revaluations                              -         -         -         -       (192)
Share-based payment                                      -         -         -         -          - 
Treasury shares cancelled                                -      (136)      136         -          - 
Foreign exchange movements on investment in associate    -         -         -         -          - 
Capital distribution                                     -   (11 350)        -   (11 350)         - 
Balance at 28 February 2019                          2 161   279 849         -   282 010     31 737


                                                   Foreign
                                          Share-  currency   Accumu-
                                           based    trans-     lated            Non-con- 
                                         payment    lation    profit/           trolling      Total
                                         reserve   reserve     (loss)    Total  interest     equity
                                           R'000     R'000     R'000     R'000     R'000      R'000
Balance at 1 September 2017               11 826      (137)  504 254   850 305   104 025    954 330 
Total comprehensive income for the period      -         -    15 496    18 947     9 318     28 265 
Profit for the period                          -         -    15 496    15 496     9 318     24 814 
Fair value gain on property, plant 
  and equipment                                -         -         -     4 447         -      4 447 
Tax effects on revaluations                    -         -         -      (996)        -       (996)
Share-based payment                        2 323         -         -     2 323         -      2 323 
Treasury shares cancelled                      -         -         -         -         -          - 
Treasury shares acquired                       -         -         -    (3 082)        -     (3 082)
Foreign exchange movements on investment 
  in associate                                 -    (1 016)        -    (1 016)        -     (1 016)
Ordinary shares issued                         -         -         -       562         -        562 
Capital distribution                           -         -         -   (10 868)        -    (10 868)
Change in shareholding                         -         -   (15 344)  (15 344)   22 650      7 306 
Balance at 28 February 2018               14 149    (1 153)  504 406   841 827   135 993    977 820 
                              
Balance at 1 March 2018                   14 149    (1 153)  504 406   841 827   135 993    977 820 
Total comprehensive income for the period      -         -    20 161    21 633     5 376     27 009 
Profit for the period                          -         -    20 161    20 161     5 376     25 537 
Fair value gain on property, plant 
  and equipment                                -         -         -     1 897         -      1 897 
Tax effects on revaluations                    -         -         -      (425)        -       (425)
Share-based payment                        1 654         -         -     1 654         -      1 654 
Settlement of share-based payment           (122)        -         -      (122)        -       (122)
Treasury shares cancelled                      -         -         -         -         -          - 
Treasury shares acquired                       -         -         -    (1 464)        -     (1 464)
Foreign exchange movements on investment 
  in associate                                 -     4 886         -     4 886         -      4 886 
Change in shareholding                         -       -      11 643    11 643     2 034     13 677 
Balance at 31 August 2018                 15 681     3 733   536 210   880 057   143 403  1 023 460 
                              
Balance at 1 September 2018               15 681     3 733   536 210   880 057   143 403  1 023 460 
Total comprehensive income for the period      -         -      (203)      461     6 070      6 531
Profit for the period                          -         -      (203)     (203)    6 070      5 867
Fair value gain on property, plant 
  and equipment                                -         -         -       856         -        856 
Tax effects on revaluations                    -         -         -      (192)        -       (192)
Share-based payment                        2 194         -         -     2 194         -      2 194 
Treasury shares cancelled                      -         -         -         -         -          - 
Foreign exchange movements on investment 
  in associate                                 -    (1 103)        -    (1 103)        -     (1 103)
Capital distribution                           -         -         -   (11 350)        -    (11 350)
Balance at 28 February 2019               17 875     2 630   536 007   870 259   149 473  1 019 732


STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW                                        
                                                              Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited
                                                             Six months    Six months          Year
                                                                  ended         ended         ended
                                                            28 February   28 February     31 August
                                                                   2019          2018          2018
                                                                  R'000         R'000         R'000
Cash flows from operating activities                    
Cash generated in operations                                     62 089        41 847       104 579
Finance income                                                    4 902         6 411         8 989
Dividends received                                                    -           820         3 625
Dividends received from associate                                     -             -         3 500
Finance costs                                                   (52 647)      (55 695)     (106 918)
Tax paid                                                           (525)         (670)         (846)
Net cash from operating activities                               13 819        (7 287)       12 928
                    
Cash flows from investing activities                       
Acquisition of and addition to property, plant and equipment    (61 047)      (34 801)      (56 453)
Acquisition of and addition to investment property               (5 413)      (19 253)      (43 097)
Proceeds on disposal of non-current assets/investment property   48 505        19 375        27 273
Proceeds on disposal of joint venture                             7 989             -             -
Loans receivable advanced                                        (3 954)            -             -
Loan advanced to joint ventures and associates                   (8 345)       (4 559)       (6 589)
Loans repaid by joint ventures and associates                    20 924         1 000         3 530
Distributions received from joint venture                        63 805             -             -
Acquisition of subsidiary                                             -          (192)            -
Acquisition of investments at fair value through profit or loss       -             -        (2 805)
Proceeds from disposal of investments                                 -             -         4 543
Net cash from investing activities                               62 464       (38 430)      (73 598)
                    
Cash flows from financing activities                       
Ordinary shares issued                                                -           562           562
Acquisition of treasury shares                                        -        (4 189)       (4 547)
Capital distribution                                            (11 350)      (10 868)      (10 868)
Decrease in borrowings                                          (31 447)      (21 706)     (110 543)
Increase in borrowings                                           25 752        30 150       115 176
Net cash from financing activities                              (17 045)       (6 051)      (10 219)
                    
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents             59 238       (51 768)      (70 889)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period/year    99 042       169 932       169 931
Total cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period/year   158 280       118 164        99 042


NOTES

1.  PRESENTATION OF CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
    Trematon Capital Investments Limited (the "company") is a company domiciled in South Africa. 
    The unaudited interim consolidated results of the company for the period ended 28 February 2019 
    comprise the company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the "group") and the group's 
    interest in joint ventures and associates.

    The unaudited interim consolidated results have been prepared in accordance with and containing 
    information required by IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting, as well as the SAICA Financial 
    Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and Financial Prounouncements 
    as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, the JSE Listings Requirements and the 
    requirements of the Companies Act 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) of South Africa ("Companies Act"). 
    The unaudited interim consolidated results have been prepared using accounting policies and 
    methods of computation that are in terms of IFRS and which are consistent with those of the 
    previous annual financial statements. The unaudited interim consolidated results have not been 
    audited or reviewed by the company's auditors.

    The unaudited interim consolidated results have been prepared on the going concern basis using 
    a combination of the historical cost and fair value bases of accounting.

    The unaudited interim consolidated results are stated in Rands, which is the group's functional 
    and presentation currency.

    In preparing the unaudited interim consolidated results management is required to make estimates 
    and assumptions that affect the amounts represented in the unaudited interim consolidated results 
    and related disclosures. Use of available information and the application of judgement is 
    inherent in the formation of estimates. Actual results in the future could differ from these 
    estimates which may be material to the unaudited interim consolidated results.

    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 and in any future 
    periods affected.

2.  INTERNATIONAL REPORTING STANDARDS ADOPTED DURING THE YEAR
    IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments
    The adoption of IFRS 9 has not resulted in any significant reclassification of financial assets 
    between amortised cost, fair value through profit or loss and fair value through other 
    comprehensive income. The group's business model for its non-equity financial assets within the 
    scope of IFRS 9 is "hold to collect". All the group's significant investments in equity 
    instruments have been classified at fair value through profit or loss. The impact of the adoption 
    of the expected credit loss model has also not had a material impact on the group's interim results.

    IFRS 15 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
    The adoption of IFRS 15 has not had a material impact on the group's results. It continues to 
    recognise service revenue (such as administration fees and school fees) over time, as the 
    services are performed. Revenue on the sale of property and land is recognised upon transfer, 
    which is when control passes to the customer. The adoption of the standard has resulted in 
    additional disclosure.

3.  HEADLINE EARNINGS PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
                                                 Unaudited          Unaudited            Audited
                                                Six months         Six months              Year
                                                  ended               ended               ended
                                               28 February         28 February          31 August
                                              2019     2019       2018     2018       2018     2018
                                             Gross      Net      Gross      Net      Gross      Net
                                             R'000    R'000      R'000    R'000      R'000    R'000
    (Loss)/profit attributable to equity 
      holders of the parent                            (203)             15 496              35 657
    Fair value adjustment on investment 
      properties                               (54)     (25)   (14 911)  (8 405)   (32 768) (21 001)
    Fair value adjustments within equity 
      accounted profits                     (1 848)    (860)   (18 142)  (9 111)   (17 254)  (8 261)
    Realised loss on sale of joint venture   2 624    2 624          -        -          -        -
    Realised profit on sale of non-current 
      assets                                (3 890)  (1 749)         -        -     (2 187)    (255)
    Headline earnings                                  (213)             (2 020)              6 140
                              
    Headline earnings per share (cents)                (0.1)               (0.9)                2.8
    Diluted headline earnings per share (cents)        (0.1)               (0.9)                2.6

                                                              Unaudited     Unaudited       Audited
                                                             Six months    Six months          Year
                                                                  ended         ended         ended
                                                            28 February   28 February     31 August
                                                                   2019          2018          2018
                                                                  R'000         R'000         R'000
4.  REVENUE               
    Rental income                                               139 247       119 271       245 817 
    School fees                                                  31 691        16 551        37 340 
    Sale of property and land                                    19 730         8 522        15 417 
    Administration fee income                                     3 231         2 413         3 671 
    Dividend income                                                   -           821         3 625 
    Interest income                                               4 902         6 411        11 706 
                                                                198 801       153 989       317 576 
                    
5.  RELATED PARTIES               
    Related party transactions
    Included in profit from equity accounted investments are 
      the following related party transactions:               
    Profits from equity accounted joint ventures                 11 525        16 400        16 389 
    Profit from equity accounted associates                       3 748         2 993         8 994 

    Directors' emoluments                                         3 808         3 558        13 050 
                    
    Related party balances
    Included in loans receivable are the following related 
      party balances:               
    Loans to joint ventures                                      28 119        37 033        36 466 
    Loans to associates                                           1 551         1 098         1 155

6.  SEGMENTAL INFORMATION
                                               Property                   UK  Corporate
                                                invest-              invest-        and
                                                  ments  Education     ments      other       Total
                                                  R'000      R'000     R'000      R'000       R'000
    Unaudited six months ended 28 February 2019                         
    Revenue                                     164 465     34 336         -          -     198 801 
    Profit before tax                            28 704        156     2 965    (11 823)     20 002 
    Total assets                              1 907 803    220 031    86 717     73 671   2 288 222 
    Total liabilities                         1 262 139      5 225         -      1 126   1 268 490 
                              
    Unaudited six months ended 28 February 2018                         
    Revenue                                     136 377     17 612         -          -     153 989 
    Profit before tax                            23 999       (755)    2 511        820      26 575 
    Total assets                              1 937 533    114 837    74 182    130 740   2 257 292 
    Total liabilities                         1 270 791      8 681         -          -   1 279 472 
                              
    Audited year ended 31 August 2018                         
    Revenue                                     273 593     40 358         -      3 625     317 576
    Profit before tax                            43 031     (3 492)    8 297      3 307      51 143
    Total assets                              2 008 620    154 813    84 855     49 422   2 297 710
    Total liabilities                         1 266 950      3 793         -      3 508   1 274 251


Directors' Review

COMMENTARY ON FINANCIAL RESULTS
The local economic backdrop to this set of interim results has been negative. In this context the 
asset values in the group's portfolio have held up exceptionally well but growth has been muted. 
The decision was made last year to sell some mature assets in both the commercial property portfolio 
and the residential portfolio in order to reduce gearing and create capacity. This decision leaves 
the group in a solid financial position with sufficient capacity to continue to grow the education 
business without resorting to excessive gearing or capital raising in an unfavourable market.

The primary measure of shareholder value in the group is the intrinsic net asset value ("INAV"). 
Increases in INAV do not occur on a consistent annual basis and are dependent on the value-added 
cycle of the individual businesses. The INAV is the directors' best estimate of the true underlying 
value of the group, assuming an orderly and efficient disposal process and after taking into account 
any possible taxes. 

Over the six-month period new capital has been invested into Generation Education ("Generation") 
and Balwin Rentals, a new venture in the residential property market. The group has seen substantial 
cash inflows as a result of the sale of properties. 

INAV per share increased to 482 cents from 468 cents at the August 2018 year-end. The components of 
INAV have changed slightly due to realisations of mature assets in Aria Property Group ("Aria") and 
Resi Investment Group ("Resi"), and sales of development stock in Club Mykonos Langebaan ("CML") at 
values in excess of directors' valuations. The funds from the proceeds were used for further investments 
into Generation and Balwin Rentals. The valuation of Generation, which is in a rapid growth phase, 
was not adjusted other than for the cost of construction of school properties. A full valuation exercise 
will be conducted at year-end. There was also an increase in value of the investment in ASK Partners 
("ASK"), Trematon's United Kingdom-based investment.

Group net profit after tax was R5.9 million (2018: R24.8 million). The amount attributable to 
shareholders was a loss of R0.2 million. This translates to a loss per share of 0.1 cents 
(2018: profit per share of 7.1 cents) and a headline loss per share of 0.1 cents (2018: 0.9 cents). 

In the current interim period an accounting loss was realised on the sale of a joint venture 
within Resi, which owned a residential complex in Sanddrift, Cape Town and an impairment was 
raised on the investment in Cloudberry Investments, which holds shares in Mazor Group Limited. 
An unrealised loss of R4.2 million was also recognised on the mark-to-market fair value adjustment 
of an interest rate swap within Aria.

Increased operating costs were also experienced within Generation that relate directly to the 
Imhoff campus, which was opened in January 2019. Additional staff was hired prior to the school 
opening so as to enable training and preparation of the staff for the new school. This is in line 
with Generation's quality control procedures to ensure that the schools are uniformly run and 
operate smoothly from day one.

The headline loss improved from the prior interim period as a result of increased annuity income 
within the group, mainly from the Aria, Resi and Generation businesses. 

REVIEW OF MAJOR INVESTMENTS
Generation Education 
Generation currently has eight school sites. There are six operating schools with two sites in the 
process of being developed. The number of students has increased to 1 243 (August 2018: 937 students).

The two largest schools by pupil numbers are in Sunningdale, Cape Town and Hermanus, while the 
Imhoff site in Kommetjie, Cape Town will be the largest school when completed. The Sunningdale campus 
is full, with a strong waiting list. We have purchased a second site in Sunningdale to expand our 
offering to include a separate middle and high school campus, which is expected to be completed in 
time for the 2020 school year. The Hermanus primary school is full and the middle and high school 
is growing steadily and has exceeded our expectations.

Our newest school campus situated at Imhoff in Kommetjie opened in January 2019. Phase 1 is 
complete and has a current capacity of 400 students. The initial intake for the first year of 
operations was 240 students. Deposits and confirmations for the 2020 school year have already been 
received for a further 140 students. Construction of phase 2 will commence shortly so as to be 
completed in time for 2020. When completed the campus will be able to house 800 students and will 
offer classes from pre-primary to high school.

Generation's school sites are all located in high-demand areas. The cost of sending a learner to a 
Generation School is very competitive with conventional private education models and Generation 
offers a high-quality, value-for-money product. Learner numbers are meeting or exceeding expectations 
at all sites.

Generation is also developing certain ancillary businesses in high-growth areas of the education 
market. Further details will be released in due course.

Aria Property Group 
In anticipation of challenging market conditions and possible socio-political changes, Aria took a 
fairly conservative approach during the period in order to mitigate risk and take advantage of 
forthcoming buying opportunities. All sectors of the commercial property market appear to be under 
pressure from a demand and pricing perspective, and Aria's value play and broker network have been 
somewhat of a safeguard against these headwinds.
 
Aria achieved several notable milestones during this interim period, most notably the sale of 
Northgate Park to Spear REIT, and continued to execute their strategy of disposing of both non-core 
and out-of-province properties with the sale of Devonshire Parkade in Durban. Aria was also able 
to repay all shareholder loans. 
 
Aria has identified and, in some circumstances commenced with, approximately R75 million of possible 
redevelopment projects within the existing portfolio. These projects include, but are not limited 
to, the extension of York Street Boulevard in George, the redevelopment of a portion of industrial 
space into higher-yielding mini-units and the implementation of self-storage, a food court, 
Fives Futbol and other tenant-driven upgrades at Maynard Mall in Wynberg. Two high-yielding solar 
projects are also under review. 

Aria has continued to target a hedging strategy of fixing 50% of their overall debt subject to 
attractive JIBAR pricing off both the three and five-year SWAP curve.
 
During this interim period, Aria's internal property management team managed to relet and/or renew 
25% of the portfolio in terms of GLA, materially improving the lease expiry profile of the fund.

ASK Partners
ASK is a structured finance company that aims to provide innovative financing to property developers 
in the UK. 

ASK continues to contribute to the group's results and has performed ahead of budget for the interim 
period, contributing R3 million (2018: R2.5 million) to the group results before a write-down of 
R1.1 million due to the appreciation of the Rand relative to the Pound at the reporting date. 

ASK has been well received by both borrowers and syndicated partners in the UK and remains on track 
to achieve good returns in Pound Sterling. To date ASK has written loans in excess of ?153 million, 
with over ?143 million being syndicated to third-party investors. The investor pipeline has expanded 
as the company has established a track record and there is strong demand for ASK's products from a 
broadening base of high net-worth individuals and institutions.

Club Mykonos Langebaan
Although CML is no longer one of the largest components of the group's INAV, it remains an important 
investment and a stable performer, contributing regular annuity income flows from rentals and profits 
from the sale or development of land inventory.

The Boatyard and Marina at Club Mykonos are full, with steady income flows. CML also continues to 
achieve regular sales of kalivas (holiday units) and serviced plots. We are in the process of 
upgrading the restaurant and terrace area at the Marina and will continue to investigate targeted 
development opportunities which will enhance the value of both the resort and the group.

Resi Investment Group and other residential property investments
No further purchases were made in the 100%-owned Resi portfolio which reduced from 636 units to 
483 units during the period as a result of sales of mature properties at individual retail prices. 
Realisations have been, on average, in line with or above carrying values. 

We are still very focused on the residential sector as a viable long-term investment. In the 
Western Cape there are many new apartments to be delivered in the Cape Town metro during 2019, 
so we are adopting a cautious approach to new investments. It is management's belief that some 
distress in this market is likely in the next 12 to 18 months and that better acquisition 
opportunities will present themselves than are currently available.

Growth in rental income from escalations is very limited. The Western Cape has enjoyed many years 
of strong rental growth, but this is not the case in the current market. Vacancies are slightly 
higher because apartments take longer to lease when they become vacant. Demand for units in the 
price bracket targeted by Resi (R5 000 to R14 500 per month) remains high but the majority of 
applicants do not pass the strict credit-vetting process imposed by the group.

The group owns 50% of the Woodstock Hub (Pty) Limited, which holds residential and commercial 
properties in the Woodstock area in Cape Town. The majority of these properties have been purchased 
with the intention to redevelop them into mixed-use schemes. 

During the period Trematon entered into a new venture called Balwin Rentals with an effective 
interest of 22.5%, together with Buffet Investments, KLT Holdings and Balwin Properties to acquire 
residential units specifically built by Balwin Properties for the rental market. The investment has 
a guaranteed initial net rental yield of 10.5% with annual escalations of 3%. The first tranche of 
156 units to the value of R98 million was transferred in December 2018 and is fully let. We have 
entered into a first right of refusal with Balwin Properties to purchase a further 4 544 units over 
the next few years with an estimated value of R5 billion. For further details, refer to the SENS 
announcement released by Balwin Properties on 19 February 2019.

CHANGES TO THE BOARD AND COMPANY SECRETARY
Trematon has appointed two new non-executive directors to the board, Robin Lockhart-Ross and 
Keith Getz. Robin will serve as chairman of the board. Subsequent to the period-end Shiree Litten 
resigned as company secretary and Jac Vos was appointed to replace her. We welcome them all to the 
board and look forward to the benefit of their valuable knowledge, experience and guidance.

CONCLUSION
All businesses have performed relatively well in the current subdued economic climate and are 
strongly positioned to take advantage of any improvements in the economy when they occur. 

The share price continues to trade at a significant discount to INAV. This is not under the direct 
control of management and reflects the same pattern as similar investment holding companies in the 
current market. The focus of the management team is to grow the INAV over time while retaining a 
healthy financial structure.

INTRINSIC VALUE REPORT
Trematon is an investment holding company and uses the intrinsic value model to provide management 
and investors with a realistic and transparent way of evaluating Trematon's performance and value.

The intrinsic net asset value report below illustrates the intrinsic net asset value of all 
investment categories of the group for the period ended 28 February 2019. The preparation of the 
intrinsic net asset value is the responsibility of the directors of Trematon. The intrinsic net 
asset value has been prepared to assist investors in analysing future prospects of the group.

The financial information below has been compiled by using a combination of listed market values, 
external professional valuations, or directors' valuations, where applicable.

                                                                         Intrinsic value
                                                               February      February        August
                                                                   2019          2018          2018
                                                                  R'000         R'000         R'000 
Club Mykonos Langebaan                                  1       130 465       149 052       138 246 
Aria Property Group                                     1       224 791       218 819       227 199 
Resi Investment Group                                   1       183 252       251 328       201 634 
Generation Education                                    2       286 571       128 382       225 630 
ASK Partners                                            3        86 717        74 182        84 855 
Other                                                   4        32 373        25 995        34 895 
Cash                                                    5        98 486       118 164        99 042 
Totals                                                        1 042 656       965 922     1 011 501
                    
Number of shares in issue (thousands)                           216 144       216 607       216 144 
INAV per share (cents)                                              482           446           468
share price (cents)                                                 300           300           320
Discount (%)                                                         38            33            32
                    

Notes
1.  The assets have been valued by using a combination of directors' valuation and/or external 
    professional valuers, where applicable.
2.  The school operations have been valued using a combination of discounted cash flows and price-earnings
    models. The school properties are carried at market value using directors' valuations for completed 
    schools and build costs incurred to date on school properties under construction.
3.  The investment is carried at cost plus equity accounted profits and foreign currency gains/losses.
4.  "Other" includes listed shares, held directly and indirectly, and other minor assets less 
    related debt.
5.  Current year's cash includes cash from 100%-held investments. Where investments are not 100% 
    held their cash is included in their respective INAV.


Domicile and registered office
3rd Floor, Aria North Wharf, 42 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
PO Box 15176, Vlaeberg, 8018, South Africa

Contact details
Tel: 021 421 5550

Directors
R Lockhart-Ross (Chairman)*#, AJ Shapiro (Chief Executive Officer), AL Winkler (Chief Financial Officer), 
JP Fisher*#, K Getz*, A Groll, AM Louw*#, R Stumpf*  * Non-executive  # Independent

Secretary
JJ Vos

Transfer secretaries
Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Limited
19 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, 2001

Sponsor
Sasfin Capital, a division of Sasfin Bank Limited

Auditor
Mazars

Published date
29 April 2019

Prepared by
The group interim financial results have been prepared under the supervision of the chief financial 
officer, Mr AL Winkler CA (SA).

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