INTRODUCTION

Remgro's intrinsic net asset value is the most appropriate indicator of the value added for our shareholders. For the year under review the intrinsic net asset value per share has increased by 2.2% from R251.48 at 30 June 2017 to R256.97 at 30 June 2018. Over the same period the JSE all share index has increased by 11.6%, while Remgro's share price decreased by 4.3%. Refer to the tables here where the relative performances are set out in more detail.

Whilst, for various reasons, the index comparison is not always applicable over single accounting periods, the long-term trends are used as part of Remgro's risk and opportunity process to retain focus on our commitment to stakeholders as stated in our investment philosophy.

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 segmental information in the audited annual financial statements.

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

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:

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 
2018 
30 June 
2017 
30 June 
2016 
30 June 
2015 
30 June 
2014 
Intrinsic net asset value – Rand per share 256.97  251.48  306.44  288.89  245.96 
JSE – All share index 57 611  51 611  52 218  51 807  50 945 
  – Fin & Ind 30 index 78 391  73 184  73 134  71 344  63 467 
  – Financial 15 index 16 139  14 470  14 715  16 498  14 501 
  – Healthcare 6 800  7 538  10 025  9 765  8 307 
Remgro share price (Rand) 204.29  213.46  254.66  255.94  230.00 
           
Relative performance Year 
30 June 2018 
(% year on year)
Period from 
28 October 2008 to 
30 June 2018 
(% compounded per annum)
Intrinsic net asset value 2.2  12.2 
JSE – All share index 11.6  12.4 
  – Fin & Ind 30 index 7.1  16.0 
  – Financial 15 index 11.5  11.7 
  – Healthcare (9.8) 18.5 
Remgro share price (4.3) 13.3 
     

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 2018 (% compounded per annum)
JSE – All share index 15.7 
  – Fin & Ind 30 index 19.3 
  – Financial 15 index 16.4 
  – Healthcare 20.1 
Remgro share 16.2 

The following table compares the value at 30 June 2018 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 2018 (Rand)
JSE – All share index 410 
  – Fin & Ind 30 index 552 
  – Financial 15 index 435 
  – Healthcare 589 
Remgro share 429 
   

INVESTment ACTIVITIES

On 11 May 2018 the competition authorities approved the restructuring of Distell Group Limited's (previously listed Distell) multi-tiered ownership structure. In terms of the restructuring, Remgro exchanged its 50.0% shareholding in Remgro-Capevin Investments Proprietary Limited (RCI) for additional ordinary shares in Capevin Holdings Limited (Capevin) (the RCI Exchange). The RCI Exchange increased Remgro's interest in Capevin from 19.0% to 59.5%. Following the RCI Exchange, Remgro exchanged its entire Capevin shareholding for ordinary shares in Distell Group Holdings Limited (Distell), a new listed entity which is substantially similar to the previously listed Distell. Remgro also received unlisted B shares in Distell, which shares are linked to the Distell ordinary shares acquired by Remgro by virtue of the RCI Exchange, resulting in Remgro replicating RCI's 52.8% voting rights in the previously listed Distell. The unlisted B shares only carry voting rights in Distell and have no economic participation. The restructuring had no impact on Remgro's intrinsic net asset value and Remgro retained its 31.8% economic interest in Distell, but increased its voting rights in Distell to 56.0%.

The competition authorities approved Unilever South Africa Holdings Proprietary Limited's (Unilever) acquisition of Remgro's 25.75% shareholding in Unilever in exchange for Unilever's Spreads business in Southern Africa, as well as a cash consideration of R4 900 million, representing a total transaction value of R11 900 million. This transaction valued the Unilever Spreads business at R7 000 million. The effective date of the transaction was 2 July 2018.

On 19 September 2017 and 12 March 2018 RMI Holdings declared its final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2017 and interim dividend for the six months ended 31 December 2017 respectively. Both dividends included an alternative to the cash dividend of either receiving a scrip distribution or reinvesting the cash dividend by subscribing for new RMI Holdings ordinary shares. Remgro elected the reinvestment alternative and reinvested cash dividends amounting to R471 million for 11 888 562 new
RMI Holdings ordinary shares.

On 19 June 2018 Grindrod Limited (Grindrod) distributed its shipping division to its shareholders as a dividend in specie. Grindrod shareholders received 1 Grindrod Shipping Holdings Limited (Grindrod Shipping) share for every 40 Grindrod shares held and, accordingly, Remgro received 4 329 580 Grindrod Shipping shares. Grindrod Shipping listed on the NASDAQ on 18 June 2018 with a secondary inward listing on the JSE on 19 June 2018.

The following table represents the cash effects of Remgro's investing activities for the year to 30 June 2018. These activities exclude the investing activities of Remgro's operating subsidiaries, i.e. RCL Foods Limited, Distell Group Holdings Limited and Wispeco Holdings Proprietary Limited.

Investments made and loans granted R million 
Existing investee companies
RMI Holdings 471 
Invenfin 129 
PRIF 43 
Premier Team Holdings 30 
Other 35 
708 
   
Investments sold and loans repaid R million 
Unilever (loan) 541 
Kagiso Infrastructure Empowerment Fund 277 
Milestone Capital Funds (offshore) 61 
Other
883 
   

INVESTment commitments

The table below summarises the investment commitments of Remgro as at 30 June 2018.

Investment commitments R million 
PRIF 358 
CIV group 327 
Milestone Capital Funds (offshore) 65 
Other 74 
824 
   

Jannie Durand
Chief Executive Officer

Stellenbosch
19 September 2018

INTRINSIC net asset VALUE

  30 June 2018 30 June 2017
R million Book
value 
Intrinsic 
value 
Book 
value 
Intrinsic 
value 
Banking
RMH 15 385  30 123  14 016  23 350 
FirstRand 5 486  14 045  5 010  10 365 
Healthcare
Mediclinic 29 373  31 329  33 763  41 568 
Consumer products
Unilever 3 588  11 900  3 737  10 702 
Distell(1) 9 110  9 674  3 727  9 556 
RCL Foods 8 128  11 534  7 553  10 173 
Insurance
RMI Holdings 8 479  17 285  7 277  17 532 
Industrial
Air Products 1 026  4 158  1 047  4 298 
KTH 1 964  2 218  1 684  2 466 
Total 2 007  2 382  1 640  2 167 
PGSI 692  692  643  643 
Wispeco 874  984  821  1 368 
Infrastructure
Grindrod 1 624  1 624  1 915  1 915 
Grindrod Shipping 623  623 
CIV group 2 301  4 940  2 242  4 829 
SEACOM 353  870  321  896 
Other infrastructure interests 256  256  520  520 
Media and sport
eMedia Investments 866  866  1 147  1 424 
Other media and sport interests 223  268  365  319 
Other investments 4 060  4 196  3 947  3 932 
Central treasury
Cash at the centre(2) 13 704  13 704  12 223  12 223 
Debt at the centre (14 097) (14 097) (13 907) (13 907)
Other net corporate assets 2 073  2 536  2 741  3 164 
Intrinsic net asset value (INAV) 98 098  152 110  92 432  149 503 
Potential CGT liability(3) (6 438) (7 010)
INAV after tax 98 098  145 672  92 432  142 493 
Issued shares after deduction of shares repurchased (million) 566.9  566.9  566.6  566.6 
INAV after tax per share (Rand) 173.04  256.97  163.13  251.48 
Remgro share price (Rand) 204.29  213.46 
Percentage discount to INAV 20.5  15.1 
         
(1) The prior year includes the investment in Capevin Holdings Limited.
(2) Cash at the centre excludes cash held by subsidiaries that are separately valued above (mainly RCL Foods, Distell and Wispeco).
(3) The potential capital gains tax (CGT) liability is calculated on the specific identification method using the most favourable calculation for investments acquired before 1 October 2001 and also taking into account the corporate relief provisions. Deferred CGT on investments "available-for-sale" is included in "other net corporate assets" above.
(4) For purposes of determining the intrinsic net asset value, the unlisted investments are shown at directors' valuation and the listed investments are shown at stock exchange prices.