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THE SPAR GROUP LIMITED - Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2019 and cash dividend declaration

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Unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March 2019 and cash dividend declaration

THE SPAR GROUP LTD
(SPAR) or (the company) or (the group)
Registration number: 1967/001572/06
ISIN: ZAE 000058517
JSE share code: SPP

THE SPAR GROUP LTD
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31 MARCH 2019 AND CASH DIVIDEND DECLARATION

DIRECTORATE AND ADMINISTRATION

DIRECTORS
MJ Hankinson* (Chairman), GO O'Connor (Chief Executive Officer), MW Godfrey, WA Hook, LM Koyana*, M Mashologu*, HK Mehta*, P Mnganga*, R Venter, AG Waller*, CF Wells*
* Non-executive

COMPANY SECRETARY
MJ Hogan

REGISTERED OFFICE
22 Chancery Lane PO Box 1589 Pinetown  3600

TRANSFER SECRETARIES
Link Market Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd PO Box 4844 Johannesburg 2000

AUDITORS
PricewaterhouseCoopers PO Box 1274 Umhlanga Rocks  4320

SPONSOR
One Capital PO Box 784573 Sandton 2146

BANKERS
Rand Merchant Bank a division of FirstRand Bank Ltd PO Box 4130 The Square Umhlanga Rocks 4021

ATTORNEYS
Garlicke & Bousfield PO Box 1219 Umhlanga Rocks 4320

WEBSITE
www.spar.co.za

CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Prof. Phinda Madi retired as an independent non-executive director with effect from 12 February 2019.
Mr Lwazi Koyana has been appointed as an independent non-executive director with effect from 14 May 2019.

SALIENT FEATURES
Group turnover^
+8.6%

Southern Africa turnover^
+7.7%

Operating profit
+5.1%

Normalised diluted HEPS*
+7.4%

Interim dividend per share
+5.2%

Net asset value per share
+10.1%

^ Turnover represents revenue from the sale of merchandise
# Headline earnings adjusted for fair value adjustments to, and foreign exchange effects on financial liabilities, and business acquisition costs

Condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

Rmillion                                                                         Change   Unaudited   Restated*   Restated*
                                                                                      %  six months   Unaudited     Audited
                                                                                              ended  six months  Year ended
                                                                                              March       ended   September
                                                                                               2019       March        2018
                                                                                                           2018
Revenue - sale of merchandise                                                       8.6    54 273.2    49 981.5   101 018.0
Cost of sales                                                                             (48 622.5)  (44 736.6)  (90 225.0)
Gross profit                                                                                5 650.7     5 244.9    10 793.0
Revenue - other                                                                               975.5       921.2     2 037.5
Other income                                                                                   73.1        65.6       119.4
Net operating expenses                                                              8.1    (5 316.8)   (4 916.8)  (10 170.6)
Operating profit                                                                    5.1     1 382.5     1 314.9     2 779.3
Other non-operating items                                                                      (3.5)       (3.8)     (144.2)
Interest income                                                                                90.1        77.4       169.3
Interest expense                                                                             (105.5)      (98.9)     (192.9)
Finance costs including foreign exchange gains and losses                                     (65.8)       63.4      (136.5)
Share of equity-accounted associate losses                                                     (3.5)       (4.7)      (10.9)
Profit before taxation                                                             (4.0)    1 294.3     1 348.3     2 464.1
Income tax expense                                                                           (293.1)     (318.9)     (636.9)
Profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders                        (2.7)    1 001.2     1 029.4     1 827.2
Other comprehensive income
Items that will not be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:
Remeasurement of post-retirement medical aid                                                                           (0.3)
Deferred tax relating to remeasurement of post-retirement medical aid                                                   0.1
Remeasurement of retirement funds                                                            (162.4)       93.5       157.9
Deferred tax relating to remeasurement of retirement funds                                     27.6       (16.9)      (26.8)
Items that may be reclassified subsequently  to profit or loss:
(Loss)/gain on cash flow hedge                                                                 (0.1)        0.2         1.6
Tax relating to (loss)/gain on cash flow hedge                                                                         (0.2)
Exchange differences from translation of foreign operations                                    (3.6)     (283.8)      131.9
Total comprehensive income                                                          4.9       862.7       822.4     2 091.4

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share                                               (cents)     (2.7)      520.0       534.6       948.9
Diluted earnings per share                                             (cents)     (2.9)      516.5       531.9       942.2

SALIENT STATISTICS
Headline earnings per share                                            (cents)     (3.4)      523.6       542.1       965.7
Diluted headline earnings per share                                    (cents)     (3.6)      520.2       539.4       958.9
Normalised headline earnings per share                                 (cents)      7.5       525.9       489.1     1 063.2
Dividend per share                                                     (cents)      5.2       284.0       270.0       729.0
Net asset value per share                                              (cents)     10.1     3 662.5     3 328.0     3 692.2
Operating profit margin                                                     (%)                 2.5         2.6         2.8
Return on equity                                                            (%)                14.1        15.9        26.7

HEADLINE EARNINGS RECONCILIATION
Profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders                                 1 001.2     1 029.4     1 827.2
Adjusted for:
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment                                               4.6         7.7        34.2
- Gross                                                                                         5.0         9.7        37.2
- Tax effect                                                                                   (0.4)       (2.0)       (3.0)
Impairment of goodwill                                                                          2.5         4.5        12.3
Loss/(profit) on disposal of business                                                                       2.2        (9.7)
Profit on disposal of assets held for sale                                                                 (4.4)
Headline earnings                                                                  (3.4)    1 008.3     1 043.8     1 859.6

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

Condensed consolidated statement  of financial position

Rmillion                                               Unaudited   Restated*     Audited
                                                      six months   Unaudited  Year ended
                                                           ended  six months   September
                                                           March       ended        2018
                                                            2019       March
                                                                        2018
ASSETS
Non-current assets                                      13 096.7    11 533.9    13 079.6
Property, plant and equipment                            6 984.1     6 335.1     6 966.9
Goodwill and intangible assets                           4 577.4     3 940.0     4 436.6
Investment in associates and joint ventures                160.0       128.6       156.7
Other investments                                           63.6        51.5        57.9
Operating lease receivables                                231.2       178.5       208.3
Loans                                                      565.6       453.3       696.4
Block discounting loan receivable                          445.0       421.3       542.4
Deferred taxation asset                                     69.8        25.6        14.4
Current assets                                          18 498.2    16 621.9    18 166.3
Inventories                                              4 354.0     3 950.6     3 933.1
Trade and other receivables                             12 383.0    10 978.9    12 134.4
Prepayments                                                134.8       107.5       109.8
Operating lease receivables                                 51.7        37.7        50.4
Loans                                                      134.6       102.5        97.9
Current portion of block discounting loan receivable       262.6       290.0       225.8
Income tax recoverable                                       6.6        10.7         7.7
Other current financial assets                                                       0.3
Cash and cash equivalents - SPAR                           952.3       949.1     1 377.6
Cash and cash equivalents - guilds and trusts              218.6       194.9       229.3
Assets held for sale                                         9.5       114.1         9.6
Total assets                                            31 604.4    28 269.9    31 255.5

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Capital and reserves                                     7 052.3     6 408.5     7 109.8
Stated capital                                           2 231.5     2 231.5     2 231.5
Treasury shares                                            (20.8)       (2.6)      (10.0)
Currency translation reserve                               178.2      (233.9)      181.8
Share-based payment reserve                                284.8       250.1       274.8
Equity reserve                                            (746.8)     (728.9)     (749.1)
Hedging reserve                                            (30.9)      (32.0)      (30.8)
Retained earnings                                        5 156.3     4 924.3     5 211.6

Non-current liabilities                                  8 156.1     6 970.5     8 037.3
Deferred taxation liability                                374.1       338.4       413.1
Post-employment benefit obligations                        951.7       762.8       787.6
Financial liabilities                                    2 099.0     1 627.8     2 042.9
Long-term borrowings                                     3 987.2     3 570.6     3 976.5
Block discounting loan payable                             455.4       432.7       553.6
Operating lease payables                                   258.3       196.7       231.0
Other non-current financial liabilities                      3.4         4.3         3.3
Long-term provisions                                        27.0        37.2        29.3
Current liabilities                                     16 396.0    14 890.9    16 108.4
Trade and other payables                                14 775.3    12 113.8    15 236.0
Current portion of long-term borrowings                    477.7       313.8       433.6
Current portion of block discounting loan payable          267.9       296.5       232.3
Operating lease payables                                    52.1        38.7        51.5
Provisions                                                  41.5        40.0        43.2
Income tax liability                                        71.4        92.6       103.1
Other current financial liabilities                                      0.7
Bank overdrafts - SPAR                                     710.1     1 994.8         8.7

Total equity and liabilities                            31 604.4    28 269.9    31 255.5

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity

Rmillion                                                      Stated  Treasury     Currency     Share-  Retained   Equity  Hedging         Non-  Attributable
                                                             Capital    shares  translation      based  earnings  Reserve  Reserve  Controlling   to ordinary
                                                                                    reserve    payment                                 Interest        share-
                                                                                               reserve                                                holders
Capital and reserves at 30 September 2017                    2 231.5     (16.1)        49.9      293.0   4 765.9   (717.0)   (32.2)           -       6 575.0
Effect of restatement                                                                                      (14.6)                                       (14.6)
Restated capital and reserves at 30 September 2017*          2 231.5     (16.1)        49.9      293.0   4 751.3   (717.0)   (32.2)                   6 560.4
Profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders                                              1 029.4                                      1 029.4
Gain on cash flow hedge                                                                                                        0.2                        0.2
Remeasurement of retirement funds                                                                           76.6                                         76.6
Recognition of share-based payments                                                               16.8                                                   16.8
Take-up of share options                                                 185.2                   (95.2)                                                  90.0
Transfer arising from take-up of share options                                                    95.2     (95.2)                                           -
Settlement of share-based payments                                        59.7                   (59.7)                                                     -
Share repurchases                                                       (231.4)                                                                        (231.4)
Dividends paid                                                                                            (837.8)                                      (837.8)
Non-controlling interest arising on business acquisition                                                                                   27.6          27.6
Purchase obligation of non-controlling interest                                                                     (26.8)                (27.6)        (54.4)
Exchange rate translation                                                            (283.8)                         14.9                              (268.9)
Capital and reserves at 31 March 2018                        2 231.5      (2.6)      (233.9)     250.1   4 924.3   (728.9)   (32.0)           -       6 408.5
Profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders                                                  797.8                                        797.8
Gain on cash flow hedge                                                                                                        1.2                        1.2
Remeasurement of post-retirement medical aid                                                                (0.2)                                        (0.2)
Remeasurement of retirement funds                                                                           54.5                                         54.5
Recognition of share-based payments                                                                7.1                                                    7.1
Take-up of share options                                                  42.3                   (27.2)                                                  15.1
Transfer arising from take-up of share options                                                    27.2     (27.2)                                           -
Settlement of share-based payments                                                                17.6     (17.6)                                           -
Share repurchases                                                        (49.7)                                                                         (49.7)
Dividends paid                                                                                            (520.0)                                      (520.0)
Exchange rate translation                                                             415.7                         (20.2)                              395.5
Capital and reserves at 30 September 2018                    2 231.5     (10.0)       181.8      274.8   5 211.6   (749.1)   (30.8)           -       7 109.8
Prior year adjustment - IFRS 9 restatement                                                                 (18.2)                                       (18.2)
Restated capital and reserves at 30 September 2018*          2 231.5     (10.0)       181.8      274.8   5 193.4   (749.1)   (30.8)           -       7 091.6
Profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders                                                1 001.2                                      1 001.2
Loss on cash flow hedge                                                                                                       (0.1)                      (0.1)
Remeasurement of post-retirement medical aid                                                              (134.8)                                      (134.8)
Recognition of share-based payments                                                               37.6                                                   37.6
Take-up of share options                                                  39.5                   (17.4)                                                  22.1
Transfer arising from take-up of share options                                                    17.4     (17.4)                                           -
Settlement of share-based payments                                        29.8                   (27.6)     (2.2)                                           -
Share repurchases                                                        (80.1)                                                                         (80.1)
Dividends paid                                                                                            (883.9)                                      (883.9)
Exchange rate translation                                                              (3.6)                          2.3                                (1.3)
Capital and reserves at 31 March 2019                        2 231.5     (20.8)       178.2      284.8   5 156.3   (746.8)   (30.9)           -       7 052.3

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows

Rmillion                                                    Unaudited   Restated*     Audited
                                                           six months   Unaudited  Year ended
                                                                ended  six months   September
                                                                March       ended        2018
                                                                 2019       March
                                                                             2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES                           (540.2)   (1 160.5)    1 975.8
Operating profit before:                                      1 382.5     1 314.9     2 779.3
Non-cash items                                                  412.8       347.6       738.9
Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment             5.0         9.7        37.2
Net working capital changes                                  (1 073.1)   (1 643.9)      416.3
- (Increase)/decrease in inventories                           (385.8)     (250.9)       94.7
- Increase in trade and other receivables                      (226.6)     (399.6)   (1 094.0)
- (Decrease)/increase in trade payables and provisions         (460.7)     (993.4)    1 415.6
Cash generated from operations                                  727.2        28.3     3 971.7
Interest received                                                49.5        34.8        94.0
Interest paid                                                   (72.9)      (65.0)     (123.3)
Taxation paid                                                  (360.1)     (320.8)     (608.8)
Dividends paid                                                 (883.9)     (837.8)   (1 357.8)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES                           (608.3)     (730.5)   (1 453.3)
Investment to expand operations                                (212.1)     (221.5)     (456.1)
Investment to maintain operations                              (193.2)     (163.4)     (316.2)
- Replacement of property, plant and equipment                 (215.5)     (185.1)     (352.9)
- Proceeds on disposal of property, plant and equipment          22.3        21.7        36.7
Acquisition of businesses/subsidiaries                         (223.9)     (313.9)     (453.2)
Proceeds from disposal of businesses                                         15.1        47.7
Proceeds on disposal of assets held for sale                                 16.4        27.5
Net movement in loans and investments                            20.9       (63.2)     (303.0)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES                              1.0      (358.2)     (428.0)
Proceeds from exercise of share options                          22.1        90.0       105.1
Share repurchases                                               (80.1)     (231.4)     (281.1)
Net movement in borrowings                                       59.0      (216.8)     (252.0)

Net movement in cash and cash equivalents                    (1 147.5)   (2 249.2)       94.5
Net cash balances at beginning of period                      1 598.2     1 472.0     1 472.0
Exchange rate translation                                        10.1       (73.6)       31.7
Net cash balance/(overdrafts) at end of period                  460.8      (850.8)    1 598.2

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

Notes to the condensed consolidated financial results

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH IFRS

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee and
Financial Reporting Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council and the information as required by IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the JSE Ltd Listings
Requirements and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa, 71 of 2008, as amended.

The accounting policies are in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards and are consistent with those applied in the financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2018,
except for the adoption of new and amended standards as set out below.

A number of new or amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period and the group had to change its accounting policies and make necessary adjustments as a result of
adopting the following standards:

- IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, and
- IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

The impact of the adoption of these standards and the new accounting policies are disclosed in note 7 below.

The following standard will be applicable for the next reporting period:

- IFRS 16 Leases

IFRS 16 replaces the previous leases standard, IAS 17, and will result in most leases being recognised in the statement of financial position, as the distinction between operating and
finance leases has been removed. Under the new standard, an asset representing the right to use the leased item and a financial liability to pay rent will be recognised. The only
exceptions are short-term and low-value leases.

The standard is mandatory for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2019 and will be applicable for the group for the year ended 30 September 2020 with the date of initial
application being 1 October 2019.

The group anticipates a significant impact resulting from the adoption of IFRS 16. As at the reporting date, the group has non-cancellable property operating lease commitments of R10.3
billion (refer to note 6) which comprise R5.7 billion of operating lease commitments in Southern Africa, R2.0 billion in Switzerland and R2.6 billion in Ireland, on an undiscounted basis.

SPAR Southern Africa leases relate mostly to head lease arrangements on key strategic retail sites that are viewed as fundamental to the group's growth strategy. These include a back-to-
back sublease agreement with our independent retailers. IFRS 16 requires the recognition of the obligation to pay rent under the head lease as a lease liability, with a corresponding asset
representing the lease receivable. In most instances, the accounting for the head lease and the sublease under IFRS 16 will have an equal and opposite impact on the statement of
comprehensive income. The head leases subject to non-cancellable back-to-back sublease agreements amounted to R4.9 billion as at the reporting date. This represents the approximate
undiscounted value of the lease receivable under IFRS 16, without including any lease renewal periods.

To the extent of leased property that is not sublet, the group will recognise a right-of-use asset and a finance lease liability.

SPAR Ireland leases relate mostly to property leases which is franchised to retailers or operated by the group. There are also motor vehicles leases. For both the property leases and
motor vehicle leases, a right-of-use asset and finance lease liability will be recognised as these do not include back-to-back sublease agreements.

SPAR Switzerland has property leases, leases for trucks and IT hardware leases. The property leases do not include back-to-back sublease agreements. For all lease agreements, a right-of-
use asset and finance lease liability will be recognised.

The group will apply the standard retrospectively, recognising the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard in retained earnings at the date of initial application (modified
retrospective approach). As prescribed by IFRS 16, lease liabilities will be measured at the present value of remaining lease payments discounted at the incremental borrowing rate at the
date of initial application. The incremental borrowing rate that will be applied for South Africa will range from 10.0% to 12.0%, with the Irish operations using a range varying from 2.75%
to 5.0% and the Swiss operations applying a rate ranging from 1.0% to 2.0%. Right-of-use assets will be measured as the amount of initial measurement of the lease liability and
subsequently depreciated over the remaining lease term.

The group is in the concluding stages of system implementations to accommodate the requirements of IFRS 16 and continues to assess the impact on its annual financial statements in
respect of the application of IFRS 16.

The information contained in the interim report has neither been audited nor reviewed by the group's external auditors. The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
under the supervision of Mr MW Godfrey CA(SA), Group Financial Director, on behalf of The SPAR Group Ltd.

2. SEGMENTAL REPORTING
Segment accounting policies are consistent with those adopted for the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial results.

The principal segments of the group have been identified on a primary basis by geographical segment which is representative of the internal reporting used for management purposes, as well
as the source and nature of business risks and returns.

The Chief Executive Officer (the Chief Operating Decision Maker) is of the opinion that the operations of the individual distribution centres within Southern Africa are substantially
similar to one another and that the risks and returns of these distribution centres are likewise similar. The risks and returns of the Ireland and Switzerland operations are not considered
to be similar to those within Southern Africa or each other.

As a result, the geographical segments of the group have been identified as Southern Africa, Ireland and Switzerland. All segment revenue and expenses are directly attributable to the
segments. Segment assets and liabilities include all operating assets and liabilities used by a segment, with the exception of intersegment assets and liabilities, and IFRS adjustments
made by segments to their management report for the purposes of IFRS compliance. These assets and liabilities are all directly attributable to the segments.

ANALYSIS PER REPORTABLE SEGMENT:

Rmillion                                Southern   Ireland  Switzerland       Con-
                                          Africa                         solidated
                                                                             Total
Unaudited six months ended  March 2019
Revenue - sale of merchandise           37 315.7  11 855.1      5 102.4   54 273.2
Operating profit                         1 094.9     270.3         17.3    1 382.5
Profit before tax                        1 065.3     256.4        (27.4)   1 294.3

Other information
Interest income                             82.7       4.8          2.6       90.1
Interest expense                            73.3      18.4         13.8      105.5
Depreciation                               117.2     136.5        116.9      370.6

Statement of financial position
Total assets                            16 644.2   9 863.8      5 096.4   31 604.4
Total liabilities                       13 050.8   7 159.0      4 342.3   24 552.1
Unaudited six months ended  March 2018
Revenue - sale of merchandise*          34 659.8  10 487.9      4 833.8   49 981.5
Operating profit*                        1 043.4     225.3         46.2    1 314.9
Profit before tax*                       1 098.1     202.5         47.7    1 348.3

Other information
Interest income*                            70.9       5.0          1.5       77.4
Interest expense*                           61.2      24.7         13.0       98.9
Depreciation                               104.9     113.0        117.8      335.7

Statement of financial position
Total assets*                           15 513.5   8 484.5      4 271.9   28 269.9
Total liabilities*                      11 714.6   6 568.1      3 578.7   21 861.4
Audited year ended September 2018
Revenue - sale of merchandise*          68 753.4  22 495.5      9 769.1  101 018.0
Operating profit                         2 080.3     574.4        124.6    2 779.3
Profit before tax                        1 841.6     537.9         84.6    2 464.1

Other information
Interest income                            155.1      11.0          3.2      169.3
Interest expense                           124.0      42.9         26.0      192.9
Depreciation                               216.8     236.3        245.0      698.1

Statement of financial position
Total assets                            16 436.1   9 777.5      5 041.9   31 255.5
Total liabilities                       12 718.1   7 263.5      4 164.1   24 145.7

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

DISAGGREGATED REVENUE                          Unaudited   RESTATED*   RESTATED*
                                              six months   Unaudited     Audited
                                                   ended  six months  Year ended
                                                   March       ended   September
                                                    2019       March        2018
                                                Rmillion        2018    Rmillion
                                                            Rmillion
Southern Africa
Revenue - sale of merchandise                   37 315.7    34 659.8    68 753.4
SPAR                                            28 838.4    27 193.0    53 741.3
TOPS at SPAR                                     4 014.9     3 366.7     6 504.3
Build It                                         3 966.9     3 661.7     7 577.5
S Buys - pharmaceutical wholesaler                 495.5       438.4       930.3
Revenue - other                                    342.1       344.7       803.5
Revenue from contracts with customers           37 657.8    35 004.5    69 556.9

Ireland
Revenue - sale of merchandise                   11 855.1    10 487.9    22 495.5
BWG                                             10 527.8     9 255.1    19 760.5
Appleby Westward                                 1 327.3     1 232.8     2 735.0
Revenue - other                                    220.8       199.9       436.0
Revenue from contracts with customers           12 075.9    10 687.8    22 931.5

Switzerland
Revenue - sale of merchandise                    5 102.4     4 833.8     9 769.1
Wholesale                                        2 246.0     2 024.0     4 214.4
TopCC                                            2 042.8     1 936.9     3 859.7
Retail                                             813.6       872.9     1 695.0
Revenue - other                                    412.6       376.6       798.0
Revenue from contracts with customers            5 515.0     5 210.4    10 567.1

Total

Total revenue - sale of merchandise             54 273.2    49 981.5   101 018.0
Total revenue - other                              975.5       921.2     2 037.5
Total revenue from contracts with customers     55 248.7    50 902.7   103 055.5

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.

3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

3.1 Acquisition of Roadfield Holdings Ltd

The BWG Group has purchased the entire shareholding of Roadfield Holdings Ltd (trading as Corrib Food Products). Corrib Food Products is a wholesaler of predominantly chilled and frozen
sectors in Ireland. The business operates from a major distribution centre based near Athenry, Co. Galway, and other distribution depots in Dublin. Approval for the transaction was
received from the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on 31 October 2018.

3.2 Retail stores acquired

During the course of the financial period, SPAR acquired the assets of two (2018: five) retail stores in South Africa and GCL 2016 Ltd (Gilletts), a subsidiary of The BWG Group, acquired
the assets of two (2018: two) retail stores in the United Kingdom (UK). The principal activity of these acquisitions is that of retail trade and all its aspects. These stores were
purchased in order to protect strategic sites, and the goodwill arising on the business combinations is indicative of future turnover expected to be made by the group as a result of these
acquisitions. These acquisitions were funded from available cash resources.


3.3 Assets acquired and liabilities assumed at date of acquisition

                                                                 Unaudited six months 
                                                                  ended March 2019
Rmillion                                               Roadfield  SA Retail  UK Retail   Total
                                                        Holdings     stores     stores
                                                             Ltd
Assets                                                     158.9        7.0        1.6   167.5
Liabilities                                                (72.9)      (4.8)             (77.7)
Total identifiable net assets at fair value                 86.0        2.2        1.6    89.8
Goodwill arising from acquisition                          178.2       17.0        8.3   203.5
Purchase consideration transferred                         264.2       19.2        9.9   293.3
Cash and cash equivalents acquired                         (54.5)      (2.0)             (56.5)
Contingent consideration                                   (24.2)                        (24.2)
Net cash outflow on acquisition                            185.5       17.2        9.9   212.6

                                                                         Unaudited six months
                                                                          ended March 2018
Rmillion                                                  Fifth    Knowles  SA Retail  UK Retail      Total
                                                         Season   Shopping     Stores     Stores
                                                        Invest-     Centre
                                                      ments 126    Invest-
                                                      (Pty) Ltd      ments
                                                                 (Pty) Ltd
Assets                                                    196.8      165.0       27.2        2.7      391.7
Liabilities                                              (127.8)                                     (127.8)
Total identifiable net assets at fair value                69.0      165.0       27.2        2.7      263.9
Non-controlling interest                                  (27.6)                                      (27.6)
Goodwill arising from acquisition                          33.5                  33.9        6.9       74.3
Purchase consideration transferred                         74.9      165.0       61.1        9.6      310.6
Cash and cash equivalents acquired                         (0.5)                                       (0.5)
Business acquisition costs                                             0.7                   3.1        3.8
Net cash outflow on acquisition                            74.4      165.7       61.1       12.7      313.9


                                                                                                     Audited year 
                                                                                                 ended September 2018
Rmillion                                                                       Fifth    Knowles     4 Aces  SA retail  UK retail    Total
                                                                              Season   Shopping     Whole-     stores     stores
                                                                             Invest-     Centre       sale
                                                                           ments 126    Invest-
                                                                           (Pty) Ltd      ments
                                                                                      (Pty) Ltd
Assets                                                                         196.8      165.0      234.7       32.7       58.5    687.7
Liabilities                                                                   (127.8)               (134.8)      (1.6)     (14.0)  (278.2)
Total identifiable net assets  at fair value                                    69.0      165.0       99.9       31.1       44.5    409.5
Non-controlling interest                                                       (27.6)                                               (27.6)
Goodwill arising from  acquisition                                              33.5                  81.5       52.4        7.1    174.5
Purchase consideration transferred                                              74.9      165.0      181.4       83.5       51.6    556.4
Cash and cash equivalents acquired                                              (0.5)                (60.4)      (0.1)     (17.1)   (78.1)
Business acquisition  costs                                                                 0.7        1.1                            1.8
Contingent consideration                                                                             (31.2)                (10.2)   (41.4)
Net cash outflow on  acquisition                                                74.4      165.7       90.9       83.4       24.3    438.7

3.4  CASH FLOW ON ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS/SUBSIDIARIES

Rmillion                                            Unaudited   Unaudited     audited
                                                   six months  six months  Year ended
                                                        ended       ended   September
                                                        March       March        2018
                                                         2019        2018
Net cash outflow (note 3.3)                             212.6       313.9       438.7
4 Aces measurement period adjustment cash outflow         8.7
Costs on potential acquisitions                           2.6                    14.5
Total net cash outflow relating to acquisitions         223.9       313.9       453.2

The 4 Aces acquisition included provision for contingent consideration. The cash outflow was significantly less due to the release of contingent consideration not payable, due to targets
not met and the reclamation of VAT on bad debts written off, offset by an ex gratia payment to the vendors. No further fair value adjustments have been made to the net identifiable assets
acquired, the 12 month adjustment window for which expired  on 11 May 2019. 

3.5 ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT DATE OF DISPOSAL
No businesses were sold in the six months ended March 2019 (2018: two SA retail stores were sold).

                                                             Unaudited   Unaudited               
                                                            six months  six months
                                                                 ended       ended
                                                                 March       March                    Audited year
                                                                  2019        2018               ended September 2018
RMILLION                                                     SA retail                   ADM Londis  SA retail    Total
                                                                stores                                  stores
Non-current assets                                                   -        17.3            101.7       45.2    146.9
Property, plant and equipment                                                  5.1                        11.5     11.5
Non-current assets held  for sale                                                             101.7               101.7
Goodwill                                                                      12.2                        33.7     33.7

Current liabilities                                                  -           -           (108.9)         -   (108.9)
Trade and other payables                                                                       (7.4)               (7.4)
Deferred consideration  payable for ADM Londis                                               (101.5)             (101.5)
(Loss)/profit on disposal  of business                                        (2.2)             7.2        2.5      9.7
Proceeds                                                             -        15.1                -       47.7     47.7

4. FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT

RMILLION                               Unaudited   RESTATED*     Audited
                                      six months   Unaudited  year ended
                                           ended  six months   September
                                           March       ended        2018
                                            2019       March
                                                        2018
Financial instruments classification
Net bank balances                          460.8      (850.8)    1 598.2
Loans(1)                                   700.2       555.8       794.3
Block discounting loan receivable(1)       707.6       711.3       768.2
Block discounting loan payable(2)         (723.3)     (729.2)     (785.9)
Other equity investments(3)                 63.6        51.5        57.9
Trade and other receivables(1)          12 383.0    10 978.9    12 134.4
Trade and other payables(2)            (14 775.3)  (12 113.8)  (15 236.0)
FEC liability(4)                            (3.4)       (5.0)       (3.3)
FEC asset(3)                                                         0.3
Borrowings(2)                           (4 464.9)   (3 884.4)   (4 410.1)
Financial liabilities(3)                (2 099.0)   (1 627.8)   (2 042.9)

* Refer to adoption of new standards and prior period restatements in note 7.
(1) Classified under IFRS 9 as financial assets at amortised cost. Previously classified under IAS 39 as loans and receivables.
(2) Classified under IFRS 9 as financial liabilities at amortised cost. Previously classified under IAS 39 as financial liabilities measured at amortised cost.
(3) Classified under IFRS 9 and previously under IAS 39 as financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (FVPL).
(4) Designated as a hedging instrument.

Fair value hierarchy

The group's financial instruments carried at fair value are classified into three categories defined as follows:
Level 1 financial instruments are those that are valued using unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical financial instruments. These instruments consist of the forward
exchange contracts.

Level 2 financial instruments are those valued using techniques based primarily on observable market data. Instruments in this category are valued using quoted prices for similar
instruments or identical instruments in markets which are not considered to be active; or valuation techniques where all the inputs that have a significant effect on the valuation are
directly or indirectly based on observable market data. Financial instruments classified as level 2 mainly comprise other equity investments.
Level 3 financial instruments are those valued using techniques that incorporate information other than observable market data.

Instruments in this category have been valued using a valuation technique where at least one input, which could have a significant effect on the instrument's valuation, is not based on
observable market data.

The following financial instruments on the statement of financial position are carried at fair value and are further categorised into the appropriate fair value hierarchy:

                                                   Carrying  Fair Value
RMILLION                                              Value     Level 1  Level 2    Level 3
Financial instruments
Unaudited six months ended  March 2019
Other equity investments                               63.6                 63.6
FEC liability designated as a hedging instrument       (3.4)                (3.4)
Financial liabilities                              (2 099.0)                       (2 099.0)
Total                                              (2 038.8)          -     60.2   (2 099.0)

Unaudited six months ended  March 2018
Other equity investments                               51.5                 51.5
FEC liability designated as a hedging instrument       (5.0)                (5.0)
Financial liabilities                              (1 627.8)                       (1 627.8)
Total                                              (1 581.3)          -     46.5   (1 627.8)

Audited year ended September 2018
Other equity investments                               56.9                 56.9
FEC liability designated as a hedging instrument       (3.3)                (3.3)
FEC asset at fair value through profit and loss         0.3                  0.3
Financial liabilities                              (2 042.9)                       (2 042.9)
Total                                              (1 989.0)          -     53.9   (2 042.9)


Level 2 valuation methods and input
The level 2 financial instruments consist of the investment in Group Risk Holdings (Pty) Ltd (GRH) and the Hypo Vorarlberg bank security deposit. The value of the investment in GRH is
based on the group's premium contributions relative to other shareholders in GRH. The Hypo Vorarlberg bank security deposit is a portfolio of listed shares and bonds, the value of which is
observable in the market.

Level 3 sensitivity information
 The fair value of the level 3 financial liabilities of R 2 099.0 million (2018: R1 627.8 million) was estimated by applying an income approach valuation method including a present value
discount technique. The fair value measurement is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market. Key inputs used in the valuation include the assumed future profit
targets and the discount rates applied. The assumed profitability was based on historical performances but adjusted for expected growth. No adjustments were made to the estimated
profitability in the six months ended March 2019 and March 2018. In September 2018, the estimated future profit target for TIL JV Ltd was adjusted upward by 12.4%, and the estimated future
profit target for Fifth Season Investments 126 (Pty) Ltd was adjusted downward by 12.9%.

The following factors were applied in calculating the financial liabilities at 31 March 2019:

TIL JV Ltd
- Discount rate of 6.6% (2018: 7.2%)
- Closing rand/euro exchange rate of 16.25 (2018: 14.57)

SPAR Holding AG
- Discount rate of 1.3% (2018: 2.0%)
- Closing rand/Swiss franc exchange rate of 14.55 (2018: 12.38)

Fifth Season Investments 126 (Pty) Ltd
- Discount rate of 12.5% (2018: 12.5%)

The following tables show how the fair value of the level 3 financial liabilities would change in relation to the discount rate if the discount rate increased or decreased by 0.5%. 

TIL JV Ltd                                Discount  Sensitivity  Liability
                                              rate            %   RMILLION
                                                 %
Unaudited six months ended March 2019
Financial liability                          6.6          0.5       (8.9)
Financial liability                          6.6         (0.5)       9.1
Unaudited six months ended March 2018
Financial liability                          7.2          0.5       (3.0)
Financial liability                          7.2         (0.5)       3.0
Audited year ended September 2018
Financial liability                          6.7          0.5      (11.7)
Financial liability                          6.7         (0.5)      11.9

SPAR Holding AG                           Discount  Sensitivity  Liability
                                              rate            %   RMILLION
                                                 %
Unaudited six months ended March 2019
Financial liability                          1.3          0.5       (7.0)
Financial liability                          1.3         (0.5)       7.0
Unaudited six months ended March 2018
Financial liability                          2.0          0.5      (10.6)
Financial liability                          2.0         (0.5)      10.7
Audited year ended September 2018
Financial liability                          2.0          0.5       (8.8)
Financial liability                          2.0         (0.5)       8.7

Fifth Season Investments 126 (Pty) Ltd    Discount  Sensitivity  Liability
                                              rate            %   RMILLION
                                                 %
Unaudited six months ended March 2019
Financial liability                         12.5          0.5       (1.0)
Financial liability                         12.5         (0.5)       1.0
Unaudited six months ended March 2018
Financial liability                         12.5          0.5       (1.3)
Financial liability                         12.5         (0.5)       1.3
Audited year ended September 2018
Financial liability                         13.3          0.5       (1.0)
Financial liability                         13.3         (0.5)       1.0

The following tables show how the fair value of the level 3 financial liabilities would change in relation to change in the estimated future profit targets by 5.0%.

TIL JV Ltd                              Sensitivity  Liability
                                                  %   RMILLION
Unaudited six months ended March 2019
Financial liability                             5.0       62.2
Financial liability                            (5.0)     (62.2)
Unaudited six months ended March 2018
Financial liability                             5.0       45.6
Financial liability                            (5.0)     (45.7)
Audited year ended September 2018
Financial liability                             5.0       59.2
Financial liability                            (5.0)     (59.1)

Fifth Season Investments 126 (Pty) Ltd  Sensitivity  Liability
                                                  %   RMILLION
Unaudited six months ended March 2019
Financial liability                             5.0        2.7
Financial liability                            (5.0)      (2.7)
Unaudited six months ended March 2018
Financial liability                             5.0        2.8
Financial liability                            (5.0)      (2.8)
Audited year ended September 2018
Financial liability                             5.0        2.3
Financial liability                            (5.0)      (2.3)

Movements in level 3 financial instruments carried at fair value
The following tables show a reconciliation of the opening and closing balances of level 3 financial instruments carried at fair value:

TIL JV Ltd                                                                                       Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited
                                                                                                six months  six months  year ended
                                                                                                     ended       ended   September
                                                                                                     March       March        2018
                                                                                                      2019        2018    RMILLION
                                                                                                  RMILLION    RMILLION
Balance at beginning of period                                                                     1 216.2       963.8       963.8
Finance costs recognised in profit or loss                                                            42.9        34.0        72.3
Net exchange differences arising during the period                                                   (15.4)      (85.6)       40.6
Fair value adjustment                                                                                                        139.5
Balance at end of period                                                                           1 243.7       912.2     1 216.2
Undiscounted value of financial liability                                                          1 371.2     1 090.2     1 389.2

SPAR Holding AG                                                                                  Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited
                                                                                                six months  six months  year ended
                                                                                                     ended       ended   September
                                                                                                     March       March        2018
                                                                                                      2019        2018    RMILLION
                                                                                                  RMILLION    RMILLION
Balance at beginning of period                                                                       777.5       736.3       736.3
Finance costs recognised in profit or loss                                                            17.2         7.0        14.3
Net exchange differences arising during the period                                                    16.3       (20.1)        2.9
Foreign exchange translation                                                                          (9.7)      (63.3)       24.0
Balance at end of period                                                                             801.3       659.9       777.5
Undiscounted value of financial liability                                                            819.6       751.4       813.2


Fifth Season Investments 126 (Pty) Ltd                                                           Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited
                                                                                                six months  six months  year ended
                                                                                                     ended       ended   September
                                                                                                     March       March        2018
                                                                                                      2019        2018    RMILLION
                                                                                                  RMILLION    RMILLION
Balance at the beginning of the period                                                                49.2           -           -
Initial recognition                                                                                      -        54.4        54.4
Initial recognition reducing non-controlling  interest balance                                                    27.6        27.6
Initial recognition in equity reserve                                                                             26.8        26.8
Finance costs recognised in profit or loss                                                             4.8         1.3         6.4
Fair value adjustment                                                                                                        (11.6)
Balance at end of period                                                                              54.0        55.7        49.2
Undiscounted value of financial liability                                                             86.2       100.5       86.20

Total balance at end of period                                                                     2 099.0     1 627.8     2 042.9
Total undiscounted value of financial liabilities                                                  2 277.0     1 942.1     2 288.6
The difference between the undiscounted value and  the balance at end of period is as follows:      (178.0)     (314.3)     (245.7)


The undiscounted value of the financial liabilities represents the amount the group is contractually required to pay to the holder of the obligation at maturity.

The TIL JV Ltd financial liability is calculated as the present value of the non-controlling interests share of the expected redemption value and discounted from the expected exercise
dates to the reporting date. As at 31 March 2019, the financial liability was valued at R1 243.7 million based on management's expectation of future profit performance. Repayments will
commence in December 2019 and continue in 2020 and 2022.

The total obligation of the SPAR Holding AG financial liability of CHF56.3 million is calculated at the present value of the obligation, discounted from the expected settlement date to
the reporting date. This financial liability will be repaid between December 2020 and February 2021.

The Fifth Season Investments 126 (Pty) Ltd is calculated at the present value of the obligation, discounted from the expected settlement date to the reporting date, based on management's
expectation of future profit performance. This financial liability will be repaid between 30 September 2022 and 31 December 2022.

Interest is recorded in respect of these liabilities within finance costs using the effective interest rate method. Net exchange differences on these financial liabilities have also been
presented in finance costs.

Capital risk management
The group manages its capital to ensure that it will be able to continue as a going concern while maximising the return to stakeholders.

The group's overall capital management strategy remained unchanged for the period ended 31 March 2019. The strategy entails a philosophy of tight risk management and minimum use of
derivative instruments.

The capital structure of the group consists of equity attributable to shareholders comprising issued capital, reserves and retained earnings and borrowings.

Treasury shares are held from time to time for the purpose of settling option holder obligations and these are only acquired on approval from shareholders and where the market presents
value in their acquisition.

The strong cash inflow generated by group operations is utilised to fund distribution centre expansions and other capital expenditure, and to settle dividends declared, taxation and trade
payable obligations.

5. FINANCIAL GUARANTEES

Financial guarantees may be provided by the group to subsidiaries and affiliates. These financial guarantees are accounted for under IFRS 4 and initially measured at cost and subsequently
in terms of IAS 37 which requires the best estimate of the expenditure to settle the present obligation. Management has assessed that the amount that it would rationally pay to settle the
obligation is nil.

Management's assessment is based on subsidiaries and affiliates having sufficient cash resources, in country, to service the underlying debt instrument's obligations as and when these
become due.

The risk relating to financial guarantees is managed per geographical region through review of cash flow forecasts, budgets and monitoring of covenants.

The board has limited the guarantee facility to R190.0 million (2018: R190.0 million) relating to Numlite (Pty) Ltd. In 2009, the company sold its investment in retail computer equipment
and ceded its right to receive payment of the existing and future rental streams to Numlite (Pty) Ltd, who in turn raises finance via a loan facility with an independent financial
institution. The group has provided a limited guarantee relating to this loan facility, exposing the group to credit risk in the event that Numlite (Pty) Ltd defaults on their loan
facility payments. At period end, 980 SPAR stores (2018: 965), 647 TOPS at SPAR stores (2018: 597), 69 Pharmacy at SPAR stores (2018: 70) and 33 Build it stores (2018:18) were
participants in the IT retail scheme, with an average debt of R101 444 (2018: R104 204) per store.

The table below represents the full exposure of the group in relation to this financial guarantee.

RMILLION                                                                         Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited
                                                                                six months  six months  year ended
                                                                                     ended       ended   September
                                                                                     March       March        2018
                                                                                      2019        2018
Guarantees issued in respect of the finance obligations
- Guarantee of Numlite (Pty) Ltd finance obligations                                 175.4       171.9       169.7

6.  COMMITMENTS

6.1  OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

Future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases:

RMILLION                                                                                      Land and       Other
                                                                                             buildings
Unaudited six months ended March 2019
Payable within one year                                                                        1 634.3        70.3
Payable later than one year but not later than five years                                      5 264.4       107.5
Payable later than five years                                                                  3 386.5        12.3
Total                                                                                         10 285.2       190.1

Unaudited six months ended March 2018
Payable within one year                                                                        1 835.8        68.1
Payable later than one year but not later than five years                                      5 424.2       120.9
Payable later than five years                                                                  3 992.5        10.2
Total                                                                                         11 252.5       199.2

Audited year ended September 2018
Payable within one year                                                                        1 623.6        78.2
Payable later than one year but not later than five years                                      5 434.0       124.8
Payable later than five years                                                                  4 023.9        13.9
Total                                                                                         11 081.5       216.9

6.2  OPERATING LEASE RECEIVABLES

Future minimum sublease receivables due under non-cancellable property leases:

RMILLION                                                                         Unaudited   Unaudited     Audited
                                                                                six months  six months  year ended
                                                                                     ended       ended   September
                                                                                     March       March        2018
                                                                                      2019        2018
Receivable within one year                                                           933.1     1 210.3       952.7
Receivable later than one year but not later than  five years                      2 871.2     3 268.7     3 132.3
Receivable later than five years                                                   1 387.3     1 997.2     1 938.4
Total operating lease receivables                                                  5 191.6     6 476.2     6 023.4

6.3  CAPITAL COMMITMENTS
     
Contracted                                                                           219.5       230.8       200.5
Approved but not contracted                                                           47.8       110.8       143.5
Total capital commitments                                                            267.3       341.6       344.0

Capital commitments will be financed from group resources.


7. Adoption of new accounting standards and prior period restatements

7.1 EFFECT OF ADOPTING IFRS 9 FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

IFRS 9 replaces the provisions of IAS 39 that relate to the recognition, classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities, derecognition of financial
instruments, impairment of financial assets and hedge accounting.

The adoption of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments from 1 October 2018 resulted in changes in accounting policies and adjustments to the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The
group has elected not to restate its comparative information as permitted by IFRS 9. Therefore, the impact of IFRS 9 will be applied retrospectively with an adjustment to opening retained
earnings. The comparative information in the 2018 annual financial statements will not be amended for the impact of IFRS 9.

The total impact on the group's retained earnings as at 1 October 2018 is as follows:

                                                                             Notes  RMILLION
Closing retained earnings at 30 September 2018 as previously reported                5 211.6
Adjustment to retained earnings from adoption of IFRS 9 on 1 October 2018              (18.2)
Increase in provision for trade receivables                                  7.1.2     (23.8)
Increase in provision for loans at amortised cost                            7.1.2      (0.9)
Increase in net deferred tax assets relating to impairment provisions                    6.5

Opening retained earnings at 1 October 2018                                          5 193.4

7.1.1 Classification and measurement of financial instruments

(a) Financial assets
IFRS 9 requires all financial assets to be classified and measured on the basis of the entity's business model for managing the financial assets and the contractual cash flow
characteristics of the financial assets.

The group has the following types of financial assets that are subject to IFRS 9:

1)Loans receivable
2)Block discounting loans receivable
3)Trade and other receivables
4)Cash and cash equivalents

On 1 October 2018 (the date of initial application of IFRS 9), management assessed which business models apply to the financial assets held by the group and has classified its financial
instruments into the appropriate IFRS 9 categories.

Management is satisfied that these financial assets will be measured at amortised cost under IFRS 9 since the group has a business model to hold these financial assets to collect
contractual cash flows and the characteristics of the contractual cash flows are that of solely payments of the principal amount and interest received.

Loan receivables, block discounting loan receivables, and trade and other receivables were classified under IAS 39 as loans and receivables. Under IFRS 9, these are classified as
financial assets at amortised cost. This classification is a result of the assets contractual cash flows being solely principal and interest and the business model's objective is achieved
by holding the assets to collect the contractual cash flows. There was no impact on the amounts recognised in relation to these assets as a result of the classification of these balances
on adoption of IFRS 9.

(b)Other equity investments
Equity investments previously held as FVPL under IAS 39 are still required to be held as FVPL under IFRS 9, as the business model for these assets is neither held-to-collect nor held-
to-collect and for sale, and the collection of contractual cash flows is incidental to the business model. There was no impact on the classification or amounts recognised in relation to
these assets from the adoption of IFRS 9.

(c)Other current financial assets
FEC assets within other current financial assets previously held as FVPL under IAS 39 are still required to be held as FVPL under IFRS 9. There was no impact on the classification or
amounts recognised in relation to these assets from the adoption of IFRS 9.

(d)Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities previously classified at FVPL under IAS 39 maintain this classification under IFRS 9. This reduces recognition and measurement inconsistencies that would arise if
these were measured on different bases. The financial liabilities are managed and performance evaluated on a fair value basis based on information provided internally to key management
personnel. There was no impact on the amounts recognised in relation to these liabilities as a result of the classification of these balances on adoption of IFRS 9.

The main effects resulting from this reclassification are as follows:



RMILLION                                                                                   FVPL    Loans and  Amortised
                                                                                                 receivables       cost
Closing balance at 30 September 2018 - IAS 39                                              58.2     13 696.9          -
Reclassify loans from loans and receivables to amortised cost                                         (794.3)     794.3
Reclassify block discounting loan receivable from loans and receivables to amortised cost             (768.2)     768.2
Reclassify trade and other receivables from loans and receivables to amortised cost                (12 134.4)  12 134.4
Opening balance at 1 October 2018 - IFRS 9                                                 58.2            -   13 696.9


7.1.2 Impairment of financial assets under the expected credit loss model

The group has three types of financial assets that are impacted by IFRS 9's new expected credit loss model:

- Trade receivables for sales of inventory
- Loans provided by The SPAR Group
- Block discounted loans

The group was required to revise its impairment methodology under IFRS 9 for each of these classes of assets. The impact of the change in impairment methodology on the group's retained
earnings and equity is disclosed in 7.1 above.

While cash and cash equivalents are also subject to the impairment requirements of IFRS 9, the identified impairment loss was immaterial.

The group applies the IFRS 9 simplified approach to measuring expected credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected loss allowance for all trade receivables. The group has adopted the
general approach for loans receivable, which involves a three-stage approach to the recognition of credit losses and interest.

The group assesses exposure on specific customers taking into consideration the security held.

The group has established a provision matrix that is based on historical credit loss experience, adjusted for forward-looking factors specific to such trade and other receivables and the
economic environment.

Trade receivables and loan receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery.

The allowance for doubtful debts represents management's estimate of the extent to which trade receivables at the reporting date will not be subsequently recovered. This estimate takes
into consideration past trends and makes an assessment of additional risk factors which are likely to impact recoverability, such as significant actual or expected changes in the operating
results or business conditions of the retailer. To the extent considered irrecoverable, debts are written off.

7.2 EFFECT OF ADOPTING IFRS 15 REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

IFRS 15 establishes the principles that an entity applies when reporting information about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows from a contract with a
customer.

The core principle of IFRS 15 is that an entity recognises revenue from contracts with customers to depict the transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers for an amount
that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The standard provides a principles-based five-step approach to account
for revenue from contracts with customers, based on the principle that revenue is recognised either over time or at a point in time when the group satisfies performance obligations and
transfers control of goods or services to its customers.

The adoption of IFRS 15 with effect from 1 October 2018 resulted in changes in accounting policies and adjustments to the amounts recognised in the financial statements. In accordance
with the transition provisions in IFRS 15, the group has adopted the new standard retrospectively and has restated comparatives for the 2018 financial year.

The group assessed all income streams in terms of IFRS 15 and this evaluation has resulted in the group classifying its income in terms of three categories:

1)Revenue - sale of merchandise: this represents revenue from the group's main trading activities being from the sale of goods which mainly comprises wholesale sales to independent
  retailers and, to a small degree, retail sale of stores owned by the group.
2)Revenue - other: this relates to ancillary sales and services which comprise of marketing and promotional activities provided by the group. The group is satisfied that these
  services are distinct within the context of the relevant contracts.
3)Other income: this represents income that is derived from activities that are incidental to the group's main trading activities and ancillary services offered.

Agent versus principal
The IFRS 15 principles dictate that revenue is recognised as and when the control over goods and services is transferred to customers. The group has assessed its dropshipment sales which
is recorded on a gross basis in terms of principal accounting and has concluded that this will continue to be recognised on a gross basis having satisfied the requirements of principal
accounting under IFRS 15.

The implementation of the new standard has not impacted the measurement and timing of revenue recognition, however, it had the following impact on the presentation of the statement of
comprehensive income:

An amount of R924.8 million for the six months ended 31 March 2019 previously treated as other income and R50.7 million previously offset against operating expenses has been reclassified to
revenue - other due to clarity provided by IFRS 15 regarding distinct goods and services being identifiable and separable not provided by IAS 18.

7.3 IN LINE WITH RESTATEMENTS MADE IN THE 2018 ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THE FOLLOWING RESTATEMENTS HAVE BEEN APPLIED IN THE GROUP'S RESULTS FOR THE 26 WEEKS ENDED 31 MARCH 2018:

7.3.1 Correction of presentation
In the 2018 financial year, the group assessed all income streams from suppliers. This evaluation revealed that the group had erroneously accounted for certain rebates and income within
other income and some instances recognised these in net operating expenses.

In performing this assessment, the following principles were considered:

Agreements with suppliers whereby volume-related rebates, promotional and marketing allowances and various other fees and discounts received in connection with the purchase of goods are
accounted for as a reduction to cost of sales.

Income which is earned for a distinct service is recognised as other income.

Income which is a genuine and specific recovery of a selling cost is recognised as a recovery of operating expenses.

7.3.2Prior period restatement
SPAR gives out loans at the prime interest rate to retailers which are immediately sold at prime less 1% to an approved financial institution under a block discounting agreement with
recourse. These loans were previously disclosed as contingent liabilities due to SPAR providing financial guarantees against these discounting agreements, which have effectively
transferred the loan receivable to the financial institution.

As these loans have been discounted to the financial institution with full recourse resulting in SPAR still being exposed to the credit risk on this transaction, it has been concluded
that these loans, which represent financial assets, do not meet the derecognition criteria in terms of IAS 39. This has resulted in the recognition of a financial asset held at amortised
cost, which represents the amount owing by the retailer, and a financial liability held at amortised cost, which represents the amount owing to the financial institution.

The restatement was effective for the year ended 30 September 2018 and has been applied retrospectively. This has resulted in a restatement of the comparative March 2018 balances on the
statement of financial position.

7.4 IMPACT ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following tables set out the impact of the changes in accounting policies and prior period restatements recognised for each individual line item affected in the consolidated financial
statements.

IFRS 15 was adopted with the comparative information being restated and the impact is reflected in the restated comparatives.

IFRS 9 was adopted without restating comparative information and the impact is therefore not reflected in the restated comparatives, but recognised in the opening statement of financial
position at 1 October 2018.

The aggregate effect of the changes in accounting policies and prior period restatements on the annual financial statements and interim results presented are as follows:

7.4.1 Impact on the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income

RMILLION                                                                          Restated      IFRS 15      Effect of    Effect of   Unaudited    Restated      IFRS 15     Audited
                                                                                 Unaudited  restatement    reclassifi-  restatement    6 months     Audited  restatement  Year Ended
                                                                                  6 months   adjustment         cation                    ended  Year Ended   adjustment   September
                                                                                     ended                                           March 2018   September                     2018
                                                                                March 2018                                           previously        2018               previously
                                                                                                                                       reported                             reported
Revenue - sale of merchandise                                                     49 981.5                       (45.1)                50 026.6   101 018.0                101 018.0
Cost of sales                                                                    (44 736.6)                      321.8                (45 058.4)  (90 225.0)               (90 225.0)
Gross profit                                                                       5 244.9            -          276.7            -     4 968.2    10 793.0            -    10 793.0
Revenue - other                                                                      921.2        921.2                                             2 037.5      2 037.5
Other income                                                                          65.6       (879.9)          32.5         (1.3)      914.3       119.4     (1 870.1)    1 989.5
Net operating expenses                                                            (4 916.8)       (41.3)        (309.2)                (4 566.3)  (10 170.6)      (167.4)  (10 003.2)
Operating profit                                                                   1 314.9            -              -         (1.3)    1 316.2     2 779.3            -     2 779.3
Other non-operating items                                                             (3.8)                                                (3.8)     (144.2)                  (144.2)
Interest income                                                                       77.4                                     34.0        43.4       169.3                    169.3
Interest expense                                                                     (98.9)                                   (30.3)      (68.6)     (192.9)                  (192.9)
Finance costs including foreign exchange gains and losses                             63.4                                                 63.4      (136.5)                  (136.5)
Share of equity-accounted associate losses                                            (4.7)                                                (4.7)      (10.9)                   (10.9)
Profit before taxation                                                             1 348.3            -              -          2.4     1 345.9     2 464.1            -     2 464.1
Income tax expense                                                                  (318.9)                                    (0.7)     (318.2)     (636.9)                  (636.9)
Profit for the period attributable to ordinary shareholders                        1 029.4            -              -          1.7     1 027.7     1 827.2            -     1 827.2
Basic earnings per share                                                             534.6                                      0.9       533.7       948.9                    948.9
Diluted earnings per share                                                           531.9                                      0.9       531.0       942.2                    942.2
Headline earnings per share                                                          542.1                                      0.9       541.2       965.7                    965.7
Diluted headline earnings per share                                                  539.4                                      0.9       538.5       958.9                    958.9

7.4.2 Impact on the statement of financial position

RMILLION                                                      Restated    Effect of    Unaudited
                                                             Unaudited  restatement     6 months
                                                              6 months               ended March
                                                                 ended                      2018
                                                                 March                previously
                                                                  2018                  reported
Block discounting loan receivable                                421.3        421.3
Deferred taxation asset                                           25.6          5.0         20.6
Current portion of block discounting loan receivable             290.0        290.0
Retained earnings                                              4 924.3        (12.9)     4 937.2
Block discounting loan payable                                   432.7        432.7
Current portion of block discounting loan payable                296.5        296.5

7.4.3  Impact on the statement of cash flows
                                                              Restated    Effect of    Unaudited
                                                             Unaudited  restatement     6 months
                                                              6 months                     ended
                                                                 ended                     March
                                                                 March                      2018
                                                                  2018                previously
                                                                                        reported
Cash flows from operating activities                          (1 160.5)                 (1 160.5)
Operating profit before:                                       1 314.9         (1.3)     1 316.2
Non-cash items                                                   347.6          1.3        346.3

8. EVENTS AFTER THE REPORTING DATE

Piotr i Pawel
The SPAR Group has been awarded the SPAR Licence to operate the brand in Poland.
In addition, the group is in the final stages of negotiations to purchase a controlling interest in the Piotr i Pawel Group in Poland, subject to the approval of the Office of Competition 
and Consumer Protection (OCCP). Piotr i Pawel is a retail chain of 77 delicatessen and supermarket stores, together with a wholesale distribution network.

COMMENTARY

SALIENT FEATURES

Rmillion                                                  Unaudited   Unaudited  Change
                                                         six months  six months     (%)
                                                              ended       ended
                                                           31 March    31 March
                                                               2019        2018
Turnover^                                                  54 273.2    49 981.5*    8.6
Operating profit                                            1 382.5     1 314.9*    5.1
Earnings per share (cents)                                    520.0       534.6*   (2.7)
Headline earnings per share (cents)                           523.6       542.1*   (3.4)
Normalised diluted headline earnings per share (cents)#       522.5       486.7*    7.4
Dividend per share (cents)                                    284.0       270.0     5.2
Net asset value per share (cents)                           3 662.5     3 328.0*   10.1

* Restated prior year figures
# Headline earnings adjusted for fair value adjustments to, and foreign exchange effects on financial liabilities, and business acquisition costs
^ Turnover represents revenue from the sale of merchandise

PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW

The SPAR Group delivered a strong performance for the six months to 31 March 2019. Total turnover grew 8.6% from R50.0 billion to R54.3 billion, in tough trading markets across all
business geographies. Earnings were adversely impacted by the finance costs, which included significant foreign exchange effects on the translation of liabilities to acquire the minority
interests in the Irish and Swiss businesses. After adjusting for these costs, normalised headline earnings per share increased by 7.5%, which is more reflective of the group's performance.
SPAR Southern Africa contributed growth in wholesale turnover of 7.7% in a challenging environment. Turnover was adversely influenced by the later timing of the Easter holidays in the
current financial period and consumers facing increasing living costs. During this period, internally measured food inflation has risen to 1.9%. The TOPS liquor brand again delivered
excellent results with wholesale sales growth of 19.3%. The building materials business, Build it, delivered another exceptional performance in a weak sector with wholesale turnover up
8.3%. The SPAR Southern Africa store network grew to 2 308 stores (FY 2018: 2 236 stores), with new stores opened across all brands. The group completed 175 store upgrades, compared to 131
upgrades in the comparable period.

The BWG Group (SPAR Ireland) delivered solid euro-denominated results, with all retail brands continuing to report good turnover growth. The overall performance was positively impacted by
the acquisitions of the 4 Aces wholesale business and Corrib Foods during the previous year. These acquisitions highlight the ability of this team to identify and integrate acquisitions
which deliver increased value. SPAR Ireland's retail network is now 1 381 stores (FY 2018: 1 371 stores).

Despite making real progress in addressing strategic issues, SPAR Switzerland's profitability for the first half fell short of expectations. While turnover performance has shown
improvement in what remained a challenging trading environment, this result was attributable to an aggressive marketing campaign in the second half of the reporting period. Management is
confident that this result will not be repeated in the second quarter. SPAR Switzerland's total store network has increased to 327 stores (FY 2018: 315 stores).

GROUP FINANCIAL REVIEW BY SEGMENT

RMILLION                Southern   Ireland  Switzerland   The SPAR
                          Africa                         Group Ltd
Income statement
Turnover                37 315.7  11 855.1      5 102.4   54 273.2
Gross profit             3 265.2   1 517.1        868.4    5 650.7
Operating profit         1 094.9     270.3         17.3    1 382.5
Profit before taxation   1 065.3     256.4        (27.4)   1 294.3

Financial position
Total assets            16 644.2   9 863.8      5 096.4   31 604.4
Total liabilities       13 050.8   7 159.0      4 342.3   24 552.1


The turnover of The SPAR Group grew by 8.6% to R54.3 billion (2018: R50.0 billion), with 31.2% of total turnover generated in foreign currency. The comparable Southern African business
(excluding the S Buys result) with reported turnover growth of 7.6%, continued to be impacted by a weak consumer environment. The turnover of the BWG Group increased by 8.0% in euro-
currency terms. The depreciation of the rand against the euro over this period resulted in a 13.0% increase in reported turnover to R11.9 billion (2018: R10.5 billion). SPAR Switzerland
contributed turnover of R5.1 billion (2018: R4.8 billion) with sales improving in rand terms but declining slightly by 1.8% in local currency. All regions were adversely impacted by the
later timing of the Easter holidays compared to the prior period.

The group's gross margin declined slightly to 10.4% (2018: 10.5%). SPAR Southern Africa saw a decrease in its gross margin to 8.7% (2018: 8.9%), mostly impacted by the change in sales mix,
due to the growth of liquor and building materials. The BWG Group reported a gross margin of 12.8% (2018: 12.4%). This business operates in the higher margin convenience sector and also
saw margin gains from the Corrib Foods acquisition. The Swiss business reported a decline in gross margin to 17.0% from 18.0% in the previous period, attributed to an aggressive marketing
campaign in the second half of the current period which failed to deliver the expected business growth.

Group operating expenses increased by 8.1%. This was significantly influenced by the increase in BWG Group's operating expenses of 15.0%. After excluding the effect of foreign exchange,
the Irish operating expenses increased by 9.7%. The two recent business acquisitions (4 Aces Wholesale business and Corrib Foods) contributed 4.8% of this change, with increases in
comparable business expenses attributed to rising depreciation charges, payroll costs related to turnover growth, and a strong investment in marketing and selling expenses. The Swiss
business reported a decline in expenses measured in local currency by -2.1%. This was attributed to the disposal of certain corporate stores and general cost reductions. The Southern
African business's expenses increased by 5.0%, despite pressure from employment costs, fuel and IT costs.

Profit before tax was down 4.0% to R1.3 billion (2018: R1.3 billion), and was fundamentally impacted by the finance costs, including substantial foreign exchange effects on the translation
of the financial liabilities to purchase the minority interests. Due to lower effective tax rates in South Africa, and foreign businesses, profit after tax improvedslightly to a decline of
2.7% to R1.0 billion (2018: R1.0 billion).

Headline earnings per share decreased by 3.4% to 523.6 (2018: 542.1) cents. The board approved an interim dividend of 284 cents.

Cash generated from operations totalled R727.2 million (2018: R28.3 million) and increased against the comparative period due to decreased working capital levels. This was largely
attributed to the later timing of the Easter holiday. The SPAR Group's cash flow from investing activities showed a net outflow of R608.3 million (2018: R730.5 million), including total
net capital expenditure of R405.3 million (2018: R384.9 million). Taking into account the impact of a net R59.0 million inflow to reduce borrowings, the group had a net overdraft position
of R460.8 million (2018: overdraft of R850.8 million) at the reporting date.

The group's capital expenditure during the period included operational investments of R135.7 million in Southern Africa. These comprised primarily transport, logistics and equipment
requirements. The BWG Group's capital expenditure amounted to R169.6 million, the majority of which was warehouse equipment. Capital expenditure in the Swiss operations of R100.0 million
was incurred, including further store refurbishments and ongoing technology upgrades to enhance the retail offering. The Irish business made business acquisitions to the value of R204.1
million in Corrib Foods and two retail stores.

GEOGRAPHICAL REVIEW

SPAR Southern Africa
The turnover of SPAR Southern Africa increased 7.7% to R37.3 billion (2018: R34.7 billion). This includes the performance of the S Buys pharmaceutical business. Excluding S Buys, SPAR
Southern Africa increased 7.6% to R36.8 billion (2018: R34.2 billion), reflecting the continued tough retail market, which remains impacted by weak consumer spend and low levels of
inflation. This result was positively boosted by extremely strong liquor turnover growth of 19.3% and a very pleasing increase in the building materials business of 8.3%. The latter was
contrary to a weak sector performance and reflected increased retailer loyalty and strong marketing investments. Combined food and liquor wholesale turnover growth was recorded at 7.5% and
needs to be viewed against internally calculated food inflation of 1.9%. This inflation measure has increased from the 1.4% reported at the end of September 2018.

Case volumes handled through the seven distribution centres reflect a significant increase over those of the previous period and increased 5.2% to 121.4 million cases (2018: 115.4 million
cases).

The retail turnover of SPAR stores increased 4.8% to R42.3 billion (2018: R40.4 billion) and recorded like-for-like growth of 3.8%. The combined food and liquor retail sales, which allow
for a better industry comparison, increased by 6.0% and should be viewed against the relatively flat food inflation over the year. Wholesale turnover grew 6.1% to R28.8 billion,
emphasising the independent retailers support of the group's voluntary trading model. The SPAR-branded private-label products continued to offer real consumer value and quality and remain
a shopping differentiator for our retailers. Private-label turnover increased by an impressive 10.0% to R5.8 billion (2018: R5.3 billion).

The group maintained a strong organic growth focus to support the profitability of existing retailers. Total retail space recorded growth of 1.3% (2018: 2.7%), a decline year-on-year,
given the number of large stores opened in the prior reporting period. In addition, 89 SPAR stores were refurbished during the period to ensure that they continued to provide retail
offerings to exceed consumer demands. A net 15 stores were opened, bringing the total SPAR store numbers to 952 by 31 March 2019.

The retail turnover of TOPS at SPAR increased 14.0% to R6.6 billion (2018: R5.8 billion), as strong marketing initiatives and continued brand investment attracted consumer spend. Same
store growth amounted to 9.2% for the period. Wholesale turnover growth outperformed the retail performance and grew by 19.3% to R4.0 billion (2018: R3.4 billion), reflecting strong
loyalty gains in this category. During the period, the TOPS at SPAR store network increased by 25 stores on a net basis to 799 stores while 42 stores were revamped.

Build it's retail turnover growth increased to 7.0% for the period, higher than the building sector's calculated inflation of c.4.0%, and against the backdrop of a challenging trading
environment. This performance was underpinned by further innovative marketing and a focus on retail execution to differentiate the brand. The group's buying teams continued to drive
increased retailer loyalty through improved product pricing. The influence of cement, which is a significant component of Build it's overall sales, has largely stabilised and the industry
has seen slight inflation in this commodity over the period. Wholesale turnover increased 8.3% to R4.0 billion (2018: R3.7 billion), boosted by Build it's house brand imports which
delivered growth of 12.4% for the period. As at 31 March 2019, Build it's store network totalled 389 stores, having opened a net 13 stores in the period.

The pharmaceutical business, S Buys, reported turnover of R495.6 million (2018: R438.3 million) for the period. This amounted to an impressive growth of 13.0%, driven by increases of 21.2%
in the Scriptwise business catering for high-value speciality scripts and 7.9% in wholesale sales to SPAR Pharmacy retailers. The profitability of the business was, however, impacted by
increased costs of courier distribution and staff.

The Pharmacy at SPAR business added 13 net new stores during the period, increasing the total stores to 114 stores.

SPAR Ireland
The BWG Group again delivered strong results for the six months and reported euro-denominated turnover growth of 8.0%. Recent deflation trends have slowed and reversed in certain retail
categories. Latest measures indicate that food and non-alcoholic drinks declined 0.6%, while alcohol and tobacco increased by 3.1%.

The hospitality sector remained strong and again boosted the sales of the BWG Wines & Spirits and BWG Foodservice divisions. The acquisitions in the Cash & Carry business also boosted
turnover growth. Excluding the effects of these new businesses, the group increased turnover by 2.5% in local currency. All retail formats reported positive growth for the period, with
SPAR and MACE returning turnover growths of 3.8% and 3.7% respectively.

In South West England, the Gilletts corporate stores grew by 1.7% and further contributed to the increased group turnover. Appleby Westward, BWG Group's wholesale business, increased
turnover despite extraordinary trading benefits in the previous year. The combined business reported an increase in turnover of 2.3% in sterling terms. This business represents
approximately 11.2% of the consolidated BWG Group.

The total number of stores across BWG Group's store formats as at 31 March 2019 increased by a net 10 stores to 1 381.

The group's management continued to apply strict cost management, which underpinned the double-digit growth in profit.

SPAR Switzerland
The sales of SPAR Switzerland continued to be negatively impacted by low economic growth in the market. While slight inflationary trends have been noted, with prices of food and non-
alcoholic beverage prices increasing by 1.0% and alcoholic beverages 1.0% higher, and a slight devaluation of the Swiss franc against the euro, these have failed to counter the impact of
cross-border shopping. SPAR Switzerland reported a decline in local currency measured turnover of 1.8%. This result continued to be influenced by the strategic decision to exit from
certain unprofitable corporate retail stores. Twelve new stores were opened and at the period end there were 327 SPAR and SPAR Express stores serviced.

The cash-and-carry business, trading as TopCC, reported a decline in turnover reflecting the continued adverse impact of the declining Swiss restaurant and hospitality sectors.

Warehouse turnover improved as SPAR retail activity responded positively to a number of strategic initiatives and marketing programmes. The decline in warehouse volumes has been halted and
turnover reported for this period improved by 3.3% when measured against the comparative period.

Despite the increase in overall turnover in rand terms, the business lost margins on an aggressive marketing campaigns. The region reported turnover of R5.1 billion for the six months
(2018: R4.8 billion). Profit before tax decreased to a loss of R27.4 million from a previous year profit of R47.7 million.

PROSPECTS

Expected consumer and business sentiments in Southern Africa are predicted to improve over the remainder of the year, but the trading environment is likely to remain extremely competitive
in the medium term. Indications are that food prices will increase, while most measures continue to suggest that consumer spending will remain under pressure. Against this backdrop, we are
confident that SPAR's distribution capability and market-leading brands are well positioned to support independent retailers to continue delivering exceptional value to price-sensitive
consumers.

The threat of Brexit to the Irish economy has temporarily diminished, but the shadow of uncertainty still lingers. Management remains positively cautious in their outlook for the remainder
of the year and believe that adequate plans are in place to respond to any market changes, thereby ensuring that SPAR Ireland will again deliver results in line with expectation. The
recent wholesale acquisitions will further strengthen the Irish group's profit.

The management of the Swiss business will maintain their focus on implementing the identified strategic initiatives to further improve the overall performance. The immediate operational
objectives are to drive sales volumes, while strictly managing margins. A far stronger second half result is expected from this business.

Mike Hankinson        Graham O'Connor
Chairman              Chief Executive Officer

DECLARATION OF ORDINARY DIVIDEND

Notice is hereby given that an interim gross cash dividend of 284 cents (2018: 270 cents) per share has been declared by the board in respect of the six months ended 31 March 2019. The
dividend has been declared out of income reserves.

The salient dates for the payment of the final dividend are detailed below:

Last day to trade cum-dividend          Tuesday, 4 June 2019
Shares to commence trading ex-dividend  Wednesday, 5 June 2019
Record date                             Friday, 7 June 2019
Payment of dividend                     Monday, 10 June 2019

Shareholders will not be permitted to dematerialise or rematerialise their shares between Wednesday, 5 June 2019 and Friday, 7 June 2019, both days inclusive.
In terms of South African taxation legislation effective from 1 April 2012, the following additional information is disclosed:

- The South African local dividend tax rate is 20%;
- The net local dividend amount is 227.2 cents per share for shareholders liable to pay tax on dividends and 284 cents per share for shareholders exempt from such dividend tax;
- The issued share capital of The SPAR Group Limited is 192 602 355 ordinary shares; and
- The SPAR Group Limited's tax reference number is 9285/168/20/0.

By order of the board

MJ Hogan           Pinetown
Company Secretary  14 May 2019

CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Prof. Phinda Madi retired as an independent non-executive director with effect from 12 February 2019.

Mr Lwazi Koyana has been appointed as an independent non-executive director with effect from 14 May 2019.
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