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enX GROUP LIMITED - Trading Statement

Release Date: 30/10/2023 10:00
Code(s): ENX     PDF:  
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Trading Statement

enX Group Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 2001/029771/06)
JSE share code: ENX ISIN: ZAE000222253
("enX" or ''the Company'' or ''the Group'')


TRADING STATEMENT


 In terms of the JSE Listings Requirements, companies are required to publish a trading
 statement as soon as they are satisfied that a reasonable degree of certainty exists that the
 financial results for the period to be reported on next, will differ by at least 20% from the
 financial results for the previous corresponding period.

 Shareholders are advised that the Company anticipates results for the year ended 31 August
 2023 (''Current Range'') to differ by more than 20% compared to the year ended 31 August
 2022 (''Prior Period''), as follows:

                                    Current Range         Prior Period        Percentage
                                                                             change range
  enX Group
    EPS                              157c to 169c             127c             24% to 33%
    Diluted EPS                      157c to 169c             127c             24% to 33%
    HEPS                             151c to 176c             265c           (34%) to (43%)

                                    Current Range         Prior Period        Percentage
                                                          (Restated #)       change range
  Continuing
    EPS                                86c to 94c              80c            8% to 18%
    Diluted EPS                        86c to 94c              80c            8% to 18%
    HEPS                               90c to 98c              81c            11% to 21%
  Discontinued
    EPS                                71c to 75c              47c             51% to 60%
    Diluted EPS                        71c to 75c              47c             51% to 60%
    HEPS                               61c to 79c             184c           (57%) to (67%)

   # The Prior Period has been restated due to the classification of enX's leasing and fleet
   management business, Eqstra, as a disposal group held for sale and discontinued operation as
   at 31 August 2023. The Prior Period EPS, Diluted EPS and HEPS remain unchanged on a total
   enX Group basis. The split between continuing and discontinued operations has, however,
   changed due to Eqstra being classified as a disposal group held for sale and discontinued
   operation. See Discontinued operations below.

 Trading commentary
 Revenue from continuing operations is expected to increase by approximately 26%.
 Profit before taxation from continuing operations is expected to increase between 29% and
 33%.
Discontinued operations
Current period
Shareholders are referred to the cautionary announcements released on SENS dated 13 June
2023, 25 July 2023, 5 September 2023 and 17 October 2023 respectively, advising that enX
is in discussions regarding a divestment by the Company of its interest in Eqstra Investment
Holdings Proprietary Limited (''Eqstra''), which if successful, could have a material impact on
the Company's share price. The potential transaction would constitute a category 1 transaction
in terms of the JSE Listing Requirements and an effected transaction in terms of the
Companies Act, 71 of 2008 and will require the approval via special resolution of enX
shareholders at a general meeting. During the strategic and budget process in July 2023
management took a decision to dispose of Eqstra. As at 31 August 2023, management are of
the view that, based on progress to date, this transaction is likely to be executed in the next
12 months. Accordingly, in terms of IFRS 5, Eqstra has been reported as a disposal group
held for sale and discontinued operation from 31 August 2023.

Prior Period
The SENS announcement dated 30 September 2021 described the disposal of EIE Group
Proprietary Limited (''EIE SA'') to CFAO Holdings South Africa Proprietary Limited. In terms
of IFRS 5, EIE SA was reported as a disposal group held for sale and discontinued operation
from 31 August 2021, the date that the conditions were met to be classified as such, until 1
April 2022, the effective date of disposal.

The Unaudited Interim Group Results for the six months ended 28 February 2022 announced
the sale of Austro Proprietary Limited (''Austro''). Austro was reported as a disposal group
held for sale and discontinued operation from 26 February 2022 until 30 June 2022, the
effective date of disposal.

The total HEPS for the prior period would have been 147c per share had EIE SA and Austro
not been classified as a disposal group held for sale and discontinued operation. This is
primarily due to depreciation ceasing on assets within EIE SA at the point of classification as
held for sale.

The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed or
reported on by the Company's auditors.

30 October 2023
Sponsor:
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited

Date: 30-10-2023 10:00:00
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