CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT

REMGRO’S INTRINSIC NET
ASSET VALUE
AMOUNTS TO
R251.48 PER SHARE

JANNIE DURAND
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

INTRODUCTION

Remgro’s intrinsic net asset value is the best indicator of the value added for our shareholders. For the year under review the intrinsic net asset value per share has decreased by 17.9% from R306.44 at 30 June 2016 to R251.48 at 30 June 2017, mainly due to a 40.4% drop in the market value of the Mediclinic investment, as well as the dilutive effect of the rights issue. Over the same period the JSE all share index has decreased by 1.2%, while Remgro’s share price decreased by 16.2%. Refer to the tables here where the relative performances are set out in more detail.

This report aims to provide shareholders with a better understanding of the methodology behind the calculation of the intrinsic net asset value, especially relating to the valuation of our unlisted investments. A summary of our investing activities during the year under review is also provided.

The intrinsic net asset value is also presented as part of the Group’s segment information in the audited annual financial statements and for comparative purposes, the prior year’s information is also presented.

INTRINSIC NET ASSET VALUE

The intrinsic net asset value of the Group includes valuations of all investments, incorporating subsidiaries and associates and joint ventures, either at listed market value or, in the case of unlisted investments, at directors’ valuation. The net assets of other wholly owned subsidiaries consist mainly of monetary items (included at book value) and property (included at fair value).

The following factors are taken into account in determining the directors’ valuation of unlisted investments:

  • Cash flow projections
  • Growth potential and risk
  • Market value and earnings yield of similar listed shares, taking into account that the marketability of unlisted investments is limited and, in some cases, also the tradeability
  • Profit history
  • Underlying net asset value


REMGRO SHARE PRICE (RAND PER SHARE)

It is Remgro’s policy not to apply a control premium to the valuation of investments where it holds a majority interest. Where Remgro holds a minority interest a tradeability discount is applied.

Remgro’s unlisted investments were valued as follows:

INVESTMENT   VALUATION METHODOLOGY
     
Air Products   Discounted cash flow method
Business Partners   Net asset value
CIV group   Discounted cash flow method
Kagiso Tiso Holdings   Annual external valuation
PGSI   Discounted cash flow method
PRIF   Annual external valuation
eMedia Investments   Comparable market price
SEACOM   Discounted cash flow method
Total   Discounted cash flow method
Unilever   Discounted cash flow method
Wispeco   Discounted cash flow method

Refer to the table here for a detailed analysis of Remgro’s intrinsic net asset value.

RELATIVE PERFORMANCE OF INTRINSIC NET ASSET VALUE AND REMGRO INTERNAL
RATE OF RETURN (IRR)

The tables below compare the relative performance of the Remgro intrinsic net asset value per share with certain selected JSE indices. Dividends paid by Remgro were not taken into account.

  30 June  
2017  
30 June 
2016  
30 June  
2015  
30 June 
2014  
30 June 
2013  
Intrinsic net asset value – Rand per share   251.48   306.44   288.89   245.96   204.83  
JSE – All share index   51 611   52 218   51 807   50 945   39 578  
       – Fin & Ind 30 index   73 184   73 134   71 344   63 467   48 801  
       – Financial 15 index   14 470   14 715   16 498   14 501   11 176  
       – Healthcare   7 538   10 025   9 765   8 307   6 822  
Remgro share price (Rand)   213.46   254.66   255.94   230.00   189.95  
           
Relative performance   Year 
30 June 2017
(% year on year)
Period from 28 October 2008 to 
30 June 2017 
(% compounded per annum)
Intrinsic net asset value   (17.9) 13.4  
JSE – All share index   (1.2) 12.5  
       – Fin & Ind 30 index   0.1   17.1  
       – Financial 15 index   (1.7) 11.7  
       – Healthcare   (24.8) 22.3  
Remgro share price   (16.2) 15.5  
     

The following table compares Remgro’s IRR with that of certain selected JSE indices. For this purpose it has been assumed that dividends have been reinvested in either Remgro shares or in the particular index, depending on the specific calculation.

  IRR from 28 October 2008 to 30 June 2017 (% compounded per annum)  
JSE – All share index   15.8  
       – Fin & Ind 30 index   20.4  
       – Financial 15 index   16.4  
       – Healthcare   23.9  
Remgro share   18.6  
   

The following table compares the value at 30 June 2017 of R100 invested on 28 October 2008 in either the relevant index or a Remgro share. For this purpose it has been assumed that dividends have been reinvested in either Remgro shares or in the particular index, depending on the specific calculation.

  R100 invested on 28 October 2008 until 30 June 2017 (Rand)  
JSE – All share index   357  
       – Fin & Ind 30 index   502  
       – Financial 15 index   373  
       – Healthcare   640  
Remgro share   440  
   

INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES

During September 2016 Remgro subscribed for an additional 12 353 shares in Community Investment Ventures Holdings Proprietary Limited (CIVH) for a total amount of R329.3 million in terms of a CIVH rights issue. As a result of the share subscription, Remgro’s interest in CIVH increased marginally to 51.0% on 30 June 2017 (2016: 50.9%).

During June 2017 it was announced that Distell Group Limited (Distell) will restructure its multi-tiered ownership structure (the Proposed Transaction) and in order to give effect to the Proposed Transaction, Remgro will, through a number of inter-conditional steps, exchange its existing 50% shareholding in Remgro-Capevin Investments Proprietary Limited (RCI) for additional ordinary shares in Capevin Holdings Limited (Capevin) (RCI Exchange). Remgro currently holds 19.0% of the ordinary shares in Capevin and after the RCI Exchange, Remgro will hold 59.5% in Capevin. Following the RCI Exchange, Remgro will exchange its entire Capevin shareholding for ordinary shares in a new listed entity (New Distell), which entity will be substantially similar to the current Distell. Remgro will, in addition, also receive unlisted B shares in New Distell, which shares will be linked to those New Distell ordinary shares acquired by Remgro by virtue of the RCI Exchange, resulting in Remgro replicating RCI’s current 52.8% voting rights in Distell. The unlisted B shares will only carry voting rights in New Distell and will have no economic participation. The Proposed Transaction will have no impact on Remgro’s intrinsic asset value and Remgro will retain its economic interest in Distell. Post implementation of the Proposed Transaction, Remgro will, in aggregate, have voting rights of 56.0% in New Distell. The Proposed Transaction is still subject to a number of conditions precedent, inter alia Distell and Capevin shareholders’ approvals, which is expected to be on 27 October 2017, as well as the approval of the relevant competition authorities.

The following table represents the cash effects of Remgro’s investing activities for the year to 30 June 2017. These activities exclude the investing activities of Remgro’s operating subsidiaries, i.e. RCL Foods Limited and Wispeco Holdings Limited.

 

Investments made and loans granted   R million  
Existing investee companies    
CIV group   329  
Capevin   265  
Invenfin   235  
PRIF   58  
Premier Team Holdings   38  
Other   72  
  997  
   
Investments sold and loans repaid    R million  
CIV group (loan)   45  
Milestone Capital Funds (offshore)   42  
PRIF   15  
Other   12  
  114  
   

INVESTment commitments

The table below summarises the investment commitments of Remgro as at 30 June 2017.

Investment commitments   R million  
PRIF   395  
Milestone Capital Funds (offshore)   79  
Invenfin   77  
Other   29  
  580  
   

Jannie Durand
Chief Executive Officer

Stellenbosch
20 September 2017

 

INTRINSIC NET ASSET VALUE

  30 June 2017 30 June 2016
R million Book 
value 
 
Intrinsic 
value 
 
Book 
value 
Restated
Intrinsic 
value 
 
Healthcare         
Mediclinic  33 763  41 568  33 629  69 691 
Banking         
RMBH  14 016  23 350  13 132  22 356 
FirstRand  5 010  10 365  4 652  9 857 
Consumer products         
Unilever  3 737  10 702  3 589  10 650 
Distell(1)  3 727  9 556  3 500  10 723 
RCL Foods  7 553  10 173  7 272  9 278 
Insurance         
RMI Holdings  7 277  17 532  7 157  18 526 
Industrial         
Air Products  1 047  4 298  933  4 241 
KTH  1 684  2 466  1 631  2 723 
Total  1 640  2 167  1 575  1 879 
PGSI   643  643  734  734 
Wispeco  821  1 368  702  1 055 
Infrastructure         
Grindrod  1 915  1 915  1 986  1 986 
CIV group  2 242  4 829  1 871  3 166 
SEACOM  321  896  655  1 043 
Other infrastructure interests  520  520  540  540 
Media and sport         
eMedia Investments  1 147  1 424  1 116  1 342 
Other media and sport interests  365  319  328  328 
Other investments  3 947  3 932  3 737  3 717 
Central treasury         
Cash at the centre(2)  12 223  12 223  3 778  3 778 
Debt at the centre  (13 907) (13 907) (16 452) (16 452)
Other net corporate assets  2 741  3 164  2 779  3 149 
Intrinsic net asset value (INAV)  92 432  149 503  78 844  164 310 
Potential CGT liability(3)     (7 010)    (6 526)
INAV after tax  92 432  142 493  78 844  157 784 
Issued shares after deduction of shares repurchased (million)  566.6  566.6  514.9  514.9 
INAV after tax per share (Rand)  163.13  251.48  153.13  306.44 
Remgro share price (Rand)    213.46    254.66 
Percentage discount to INAV    15.1    16.9