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Condensed unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 August
2023
DATATEC LIMITED
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number: 1994/005/004/06
Share code JSE: DTC
ISIN: ZAE000017745
("Datatec", the "Company" or the "Group")
CONDENSED UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 AUGUST 2023
Datatec Limited, the international information and communications technology (ICT) group, today publishes its condensed
unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2023 ("the Period" or "H1 FY24") on the Stock Exchange
News Service ("SENS") which are available on: www.datatec.com and via the JSE link:
https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2023/JSE/ISSE/DTC/H1FY24.pdf
Highlights
Unaudited Unaudited
Six months to Six months to
31 August 2023 31 August 2022 %
H1 FY24 H1 FY23 movement
Revenue (US$ million) 2,762.7 2,408.5 14.7
Gross profit (US$ million) 417.9 337.9 23.7
EBITDA (US$ million) 80.6 57.9 39.2
Continuing underlying* earnings per share (US cents) 9.6 2.2 336.4
Combined^ underlying* earnings per share (US cents) 9.6 3.6 166.7
Continuing earnings per share (US cents) 6.3 2.7 133.3
Combined^ earnings per share (US cents) 6.3 5.0 26.0
Continuing headline earnings per share (US cents) 6.3 3.5 80.0
Combined^ headline earnings per share (US cents) 6.3 4.7 34.0
Net asset value per share (US cents) 210.0 250.2 (16.1)
Continuing net debt (US$ million) (174.8) (111.0) 57.5
^ Combined includes the results of the Analysys Mason discontinued operations in H1 FY23.
* Underlying earnings per share excludes the following: impairments of goodwill and intangible assets, profit
or loss on sale of investments and assets, amortisation of acquired intangible assets, unrealised foreign
exchange movements, acquisition-related adjustments, fair value movements on acquisition-related financial
instruments, restructuring costs relating to fundamental reorganisations, one-off tax items impacting EBITDA,
costs relating to acquisitions, integration and corporate actions, and the taxation effect of all of the
aforementioned.
Continued excellent Westcon International performance
Positive cash flow from operations
Strong result from Logicalis International
Improved Logicalis Latin America performance
UEPS from continuing operations 9.6 US cents (H1 FY23: 2.2 US cents)
JENS MONTANANA, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF DATATEC, COMMENTED:
"The Group delivered another strong operational performance during the first half of FY24 benefiting from continuing
trends in networking and cyber security. The quality of earnings improved in an environment where our strong growth met
the challenges of higher interest rates and expanded working capital requirements.
Westcon International delivered another excellent financial performance and continues on its growth trajectory.
Logicalis International and Logicalis Latin America both achieved double-digit revenue growth over the prior year.
We remain optimistic about our full year prospects despite uncertain political and economic challenges in many parts of
the world."
GROUP RESULTS
Group revenue was US$2.76 billion in H1 FY24, up by 14.7% compared to the US$2.41 billion revenue recorded in H1 FY23.
The Group's gross margin in H1 FY24 was 15.1% (H1 FY23: 14.0%).
Gross profit was US$417.9 million (H1 FY23: US$337.9 million).
The increase in gross margin is largely due to a return to more stable foreign exchange rates compared to H1 FY23
when the rapid strengthening of the US Dollar against the Euro and Pound Sterling during that period had a significant
negative impact on gross margins in Europe. These negative impacts in Westcon International during H1 FY23 were
partially offset by foreign exchange hedging gains as reported in operating costs.
EBITDA was US$80.6 million (H1 FY23: US$57.9 million) and EBITDA margin was 2.9% (H1 FY23: 2.4%).
DIVISIONAL SUMMARY
Westcon International
Westcon International's revenue increased by 14.9% to US$1.85 billion (H1 FY23: US$1.61 billion) due to strong demand
for network infrastructure, remote access solutions, enhanced cyber security and unified collaboration for flexible
working and virtual office environments. Westcon International's gross profit increased by 33.4% to US$203.7 million
(H1 FY23: US$152.7 million) and the gross margins increased to 11.0% (H1 FY23: 9.5%). EBITDA increased by 15.9% to
US$59.7 million (H1 FY23: US$51.5 million) due to higher trading coupled with a decrease in share-based payment
charges.
Logicalis International
Logicalis International's revenue increased by 12.1% to US$645.4 million (H1 FY23: US$575.6 million). Logicalis
International's gross margin was 24.4% (H1 FY23: 23.8%). The underlying gross margin percentage was slightly higher due
to improvements in product margins achieved. Logicalis International's gross profit was US$157.5 million (H1 FY23:
US$136.7 million). EBITDA increased by 41.0% to US$25.8 million (H1 FY23: US$18.3 million), with a corresponding
EBITDA margin of 4.0% (H1 FY23: 3.2%).
Logicalis Latin America
Logicalis Latin America's revenue increased by 20.2% to US$262.9 million (H1 FY23: US$218.8 million). Logicalis Latin
America's gross margin was 21.6% (H1 FY23: 22.2%). Logicalis Latin America's gross profit was up 16.9% to
US$56.7 million (H1 FY23: US$48.5 million). EBITDA increased to US$5.8 million (H1 FY23: US$1.0 million EBITDA loss).
CURRENT TRADING AND OUTLOOK
Demand for the Group's technology solutions and services remains strong with subsidiaries well-positioned to service
customers in their respective markets across the world.
While challenges persist, particularly in Latin America, the Group continues to manage its businesses efficiently and
mitigate the effects of rising interest rates through effective working capital management and minimising debt levels.
All divisions are expecting improved performance for the full year FY24 compared to FY23. The Board will also continue
to focus on driving shareholder value in the context of its Strategic Review.
DIVIDEND
No interim dividend is declared for H1 FY24. (Interim dividend H1 FY23: nil).
BOARD CHANGES (ALL PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED)
The following changes to the Board and to the roles of directors have taken taken place as previously announced on
SENS:
Board changes:
- Mr JF McCartney retired from the Board on 27 July 2023.
- Ms SJ Everaet joined the Board as an independent non-executive director on 2 October 2023.
Changes to functions of directors:
- On 1 August 2023, Ms DS Sita became the Chair of the Remuneration Committee in succession to Mr SJ Davidson who
remained a member of the committee.
DISCLAIMER
This announcement may contain statements regarding the future financial performance of the Group which may be
considered to be forward looking statements. By their nature, forward looking statements involve risk and uncertainty,
and although the Group has taken reasonable care to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, no assurance can
be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct.
The Group has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ
materially from those described in forward looking statements and there may be other factors that cause actions, events
or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. It is important to note, that:
(i) unless otherwise indicated, forward looking statements indicate the Group's expectations and have not been reviewed
or reported on by the Group's external auditors;
(ii) actual results may differ materially from the Group's expectations if known and unknown risks or uncertainties
affect its business, or if estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate;
(iii) the Group cannot guarantee that any forward looking statement will materialise and, accordingly, readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements; and
(iv) the Group disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward looking statement even
if new information becomes available, as a result of future events or for any other reason, other than as required by
the JSE Limited Listings Requirements.
On behalf of the Board
M Makanjee JP Montanana IP Dittrich
Chair Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
23 October 2023
Directors
M Makanjee (Chair), # JP Montanana (CEO), IP Dittrich (CFO), # SJ Davidson*, ~ SJ Everaet*, # CRK Medlock*, MJN Njeke*,
^ LC Rapparini*, DS Sita*
# British ^ Brazilian ~ Belgian * Non-Executive
Short form announcement
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Shareholders are advised that this short form announcement represents a summary of the information contained in the
full announcement, published on SENS via the JSE link: https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2023/JSE/ISSE/DTC/H1FY24.pdf
and on Datatec's website https://www.datatec.com/interim-results.php on 23 October 2023, and does not contain full or
complete details of the financial results.
Any investment decisions by investors and/or Shareholders should be based on consideration of the full announcement as
a whole and Shareholders are encouraged to review the full announcement, which is available as set out above. The full
announcement is also available for inspection at the registered office of the Company at no charge during normal
business hours from 23 October 2023 to 23 November 2023 and at the offices of Datatec's sponsor, Pallidus Exchange
Services Proprietary Limited. Copies of the full announcement may be requested from ir@datatec.com.
The results have not been reviewed or audited by the company's auditor.
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Date: 23-10-2023 08:00:00
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