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THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED - Audited financial results and cash dividend declaration for the year ended 30 June 2021

Release Date: 06/09/2021 07:30
Code(s): BVT BID13 BID12 BID08 BID11 BID14 BID15 BID09 BID10     PDF:  
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Audited financial results and cash dividend declaration for the year ended 30 June 2021

The Bidvest Group Limited                        
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) 
(Registration number 1946/021180/06) 
Share code: BVT 
ISIN ZAE000117321 
("Bidvest" or "the Company") 
 
Bidvestco Limited  
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) 
(Registration No. 1966/011512/06)  
Company code: BIBIDV 
("Bidvestco" or the "Issuer") 
 
 
AUDITED FINANCIAL RESULTS AND CASH DIVIDEND DECLARATION 
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021  

 
SALIENT FEATURES  
  -   R88 billion revenue from continuing operations, +15.4%  
  -   R8 billion trading profit from continuing operations, +47.8% 
  -   Strengthened balance sheet with net debt / EBITDA 1.8x 
  -   R14 billion cash generated by operations, +48.6% 
  -   Normalised HEPS from continuing operations 1 292.0 cents, +25.6% 
  -   HEPS from continuing operations 1 183.3 cents, +113.9% 
  -   ROFE up to 31.6% 
  -   Total dividend of 600 cents with 310 cents final dividend  
  -   R230 million spent toward easing the impact of COVID-19 on employees and communities 
  -   Group EPS, HEPS and normalised HEPS of 1 131.3 cents (FY20 loss 136.6 cents), 1 198.4 cents 
      (FY20 394 cents) and 1 307.2 cents (FY20 869.1 cents) 

Introduction 
There have been numerous noticeable features over the past year, not least of which has been an 
excellent financial and operating performance for the year ended 30 June 2021, with trading profit 
increasing by 47.8% to a stellar R7.9 billion and cash generated by operations of R13.6 billion, which 
is 48.6% higher than last year.  

These financial results reflect Bidvest's success in achieving its planned strategic objectives, 
increased market share and organic growth in key sectors. It also follows the successful conclusion 
of the disposal of non-core assets, which started after the unbundling of the foodservices businesses 
and resulted in cumulative proceeds of more than R4 billion since FY 2017.       

The Group has been successful in advancing its strategy of carefully considered geographic diversification, 
concluding two sizeable and a few smaller bolt-on acquisitions in the United Kingdom.   

A special tribute must be directed towards the Bidvest family of employees that have worked 
consciously and faithfully through these difficult times. Our employees displayed tremendous 
dedication, often in difficult circumstances, to ensure the continuation and enhancement of value in 
the delivery of the Group's products and services. Bidvest's Board of Directors acknowledges this 
commitment and expresses its thanks and gratitude to all employees on behalf of all stakeholders.  

Sadly, we lost 122 Bidvest family members to the COVID-19 pandemic and extend our sincere 
condolences to the families and colleagues of these employees. Bidvest continues to provide 
support to employees and communities besieged by the harsh impacts of the pandemic.      

The value of a diverse Board and executive leadership team is evident. We are extremely proud of 
the fact that the Bidvest Board is now comprised of 70% females and 80% Black and the Exco are 
42% female and 50% Black. 

There was limited damage to the infrastructure of the Group during the riots in KwaZulu-Natal and 
parts of Gauteng and thankfully, no employees were harmed. The Group provided assistance to 
both employees and communities in the affected areas where there were food shortages due to 
supply chain disruptions. 

Highlights 
The essential and contractual nature of a significant part of the Bidvest portfolio, together with the 
trading agility across the Group and excellent cost management, culminated in a very strong 
operational result. The Services, Automotive and Commercial Products divisions delivered their 
highest ever trading profit, as did Branded Products, which is inclusive of a second full year 
contribution from Adcock Ingram. 

Cash generation was 48.6% higher at R13.6 billion with free cash generated doubling to R7.3 billion 
and Group cash conversion of 144.5% (FY 2020 137.8%). HEPS grew by 1 13.9% to 1183.3 cents from 
continuing operations. Normalised HEPS(1), a measurement used by management to assess the 
underlying business performance, grew by 25.6% to 1 292.0 cents. Group EPS increased from a loss 
of 136.6 cents in FY 2020 to a profit of 1 131.3 cents.  

Return on Funds Employed (ROFE) improved significantly from 23.0% at 30 June 2020 to 31.6%. 
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) of 14.1%, which compares to 12.9% last year, is above the Group's 
weighted cost of capital. 

The Group declared a final dividend of 310 cents per share, bringing the total dividend for the year 
to 600 cents per share, up 112.8%. 

(1)  Normalised HEPS, which excludes acquisition costs, amortisation of acquired customer contracts 
     and COVID-19 costs, is a measurement management uses to assess the underlying business performance 

Prospects 
While the pandemic continues to disrupt global supply chains and affect certain markets, a rapid 
sustainable economic recovery is likely to be delayed. Bidvest remains positive that profitability 
momentum will be maintained given the Group's spread of products and services. Encouragingly, 
there are signs of increased infrastructure investment activity out of mining and industrial sectors. 
While we will continue to optimise our cost base and improve efficiencies across the Group, the 
significant work already done over the last two years in these areas, will positively support future 
results.  

Shortly after year-end, we concluded the refinancing of the EUR320 million Euro loan facility that 
was due to mature in September 2022. As part of this refinancing, a new syndicated Sterling facility 
was upsized to GBP400 million and include a revolving credit element that provides the Group with 
enhanced funding flexibility. The remaining GBP60 million PHS bridge finance balance was settled. 
The maturity profile of the Group was pushed out by three years.  

The Group's business objectives and strategy remain unchanged and its growth ambitions resolute.   

The recent riots, which occurred in KwaZulu-Natal and certain parts of Gauteng in South Africa, have 
been devastating from a personal loss and harm perspective, while the infrastructure destruction 
has been extremely distressing. The Group reaffirms its duty and commitment to building an 
inclusive South Africa.  

Bidvest has over 120 000 passionate employees, a committed leadership team, as well as an 
extensive product and service range, which are aligned in the pursuit of delivering enduring value.     

Dividend declaration 
In line with the Group dividend policy, the directors have declared a final gross cash 
dividend of 310 cents (248.0000 cents net of dividend withholding tax, where applicable) 
per ordinary share for the twelve months ended 30 June 2021 to those members 
registered on the record date, being Friday, 1 October 2021. The dividend has been 
declared from income reserves. A dividend withholding tax of 20% will be applicable to all 
shareholders who are not exempt.    

Share code:                                                                                 BVT   
ISIN:                                                                              ZAE000117321   
Company registration number:                                                     1946/021180/06   
Company tax reference number:                                                        9550162714   
Gross cash dividend amount per share:                                                  310.0000  
Net dividend amount per share:                                                         248.0000   
Issued shares at declaration date:                                                  340 274 346   
Declaration date:                                                      Monday, 6 September 2021   
ast day to trade cum dividend:                                       Tuesday, 28 September 2021   
First day to trade ex-dividend:                                    Wednesday, 29 September 2021 
Record date:                                                             Friday, 1 October 2021 
Payment date:                                                            Monday, 4 October 2021 

Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between 
29 September 2021, and 1 October 2021, both days inclusive. 

Regulatory requirements  
The contents of this short-form announcement are the responsibility of the Board of 
directors of the Group. These are the summarised results of the full announcement for the 
financial year and do not contain full or complete details of the financial results. Any 
investment decisions made by investors and/or shareholders should be based on 
consideration of the full announcement as a whole and shareholders are encouraged to 
read the full announcement which is available for viewing on the Company's website 
(www.bidvest.co.za) and https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2021/jse/isse/BVT/FY21result.pdf    

The unmodified auditor's report with Key Audit Matters together with the accompanying AFS 
and full announcement are available for viewing on the Company's website and 
for inspection at the registered office of Bidvest, Bidvest House, 18 Crescent Drive, 
Melrose Arch, Melrose, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa and at the offices of 
Bidvest's sponsors, Investec Limited, 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 
2196, South Africa. at no charge, during normal business hours from 6 September 2021. 

The information in this announcement has been extracted from the Audited 
Summarised Consolidated Financial Statements. The Audited Summarised 
Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared under the supervision of 
the Chief Financial Officer, MJ Steyn, BCom CA (SA).   

Date: 6 September 2021 
Johannesburg

Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited 


Date: 06-09-2021 07:30:00
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