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Disposal By Steinhoff, Through Its Subsidiary Steinhoff Africa Holdings Proprietary Limited, Of Shares In Unitrans
Steinhoff International Holdings N.V.
(Incorporated in the Netherlands)
(Registration number: 63570173)
Share Code: SNH
ISIN: NL0011375019
Steinhoff Investment Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1954/001893/06)
JSE Code: SHFF
ISIN: ZAE000068367
DISPOSAL BY STEINHOFF, THROUGH ITS SUBSIDIARY STEINHOFF AFRICA HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY
LIMITED (“STEINHOFF AFRICA”), OF SHARES IN UNITRANS MOTOR HOLDINGS PROPRIETARY
LIMITED (“UNITRANS”)
Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. (“Steinhoff” or the “Company” and with its subsidiaries,
the “Group”).
On 28 March 2019, Steinhoff announced that it had reached in-principle agreement to dispose
of a 74.9% interest in Unitrans Motor Holdings Proprietary Limited (“Unitrans”), its South African
motor retail business, to CFAO, with the balance of 25.1% to be disposed of at a later date as
part of a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment transaction. Steinhoff is pleased to
announce that the parties have today issued a joint announcement updating shareholders on
the progress of the Unitrans transaction.
The full text of the joint announcement follows below.
CFAO Group and Steinhoff finalise Unitrans Motors Group deal, and have jointly
selected with Unitrans, Kapela Holdings as its Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment partner (BBBEE)
Johannesburg, 27th November 2019 – Eight months after entering into an exclusive
negotiation period for the acquisition of 74.9% of Unitrans Motors Group’s share capital, the
parties are pleased to announce the financial closing of this transaction.
Kapela Holdings, a South African majority black owned investment group, has executed a
Share Purchase Agreement with Steinhoff for the acquisition of the remaining 25.1% interest
in Unitrans share capital. The closing of this second transaction is expected in the upcoming
weeks.
In a joint statement published today, Richard BIELLE, CFAO’s Chairman and CEO, and Brynn
STEPHENSON, Unitrans’ CEO declared: “It is now time for Unitrans Motors Group to enter a
new phase of its development, reinforcing its strategic position as one of the key leaders of
the automotive retail sector. We believe there are strong mutual benefits for our two groups
and we are looking forward to engage this new exciting period for our employees”.
Louis du PREEZ, Steinhoff Group CEO said “Unitrans has very different business characteristics
from the remainder of our retail portfolio. This transaction also provided the opportunity for
Steinhoff to facilitate BBBEE which has been a strategic objective of the Board. Closing of the
transaction is another successful step as we continue to simplify the Group’s portfolio and
deleverage our balance sheet. We are pleased that the transaction has been finalised and
wish CFAO, the Unitrans management team and Kapela every success with the business.”
Unitrans Motors Group operates one of the largest automotive dealer networks in South
Africa with 99 dealerships for a range of OEMs. The Group is also involved in insurance and
car rental activities. Unitrans employs over 6,000 people and generates €1.5 billion of
revenue. The Group will be soon rebranded CFAO Motors.
About CFAO
CFAO is a key player in specialised distribution in Africa and in French overseas territories, and a partner of choice for major international
brands. The Group is a market leader in automotive and pharmaceutical distribution, and continues to grow in consumer goods, new
technology and energy solutions. CFAO has a direct presence in 36 African countries and provides a gateway to 49 of the 54 countries that
make up the African continent. The Group is also active in seven French overseas territories and in Asia. CFAO employs more than 15,000
people.
On 31 March 2019, CFAO had consolidated revenue of €4.4 billion.
CFAO today employs 400 people in South Africa, and mainly operates production support activities to the automotive industry.
CFAO is a subsidiary of the TTC Group (Japan).
Find out more the CFAO Group at www.cfaogroup.com
About Steinhoff
Steinhoff International Holdings N.V. is an investment holding company which manages a portfolio of retail businesses that operate through
more than 40 brands and 30 countries across the world. Steinhoff Group businesses add value to their customers’ lives by providing everyday
products at reasonable prices. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, the holding company is registered in the Netherlands and listed on
the Frankfurt and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges.
About Kapela Holdings
Kapela Holdings is a black owned Investment Holding company, established 13 years ago. It consists of professionals and a broad-based group
of people with disabilities who invest in medium to large companies, mainly subsidiaries of multi-nationals in South Africa. Kapela currently
has 12 investments, one of which is TTAF, a subsidiary of CFAO. All their investments are with multi-national businesses, some subsidiaries of
Fortune 500 companies such as BP SA, NEC and Marsh.
About Unitrans Motors Group
Unitrans was established in the 1920’s and operates one of the largest automotive dealer networks in South Africa with 99 dealerships country
wide. Unitrans offers vehicle brands and services to customers across the income spectrum. The company has a significant market share of
the top selling affordable brands, as well as a number of luxury brands. The Group is also involved in insurance and car rental activities.
Unitrans employs over 6,000 people and generates €1.5 billion of revenue.
Find out more the Unitrans Automotive Group at www.um.co.za
Stellenbosch
27 November 2019
Sponsor to Steinhoff
PSG Capital Proprietary Limited
Financial advisor to Steinhoff
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
Legal Adviser to Steinhoff
Werksmans
Date: 27-11-2019 09:30:00
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