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CASHBUILD LIMITED - Annual results and dividend declaration for the year ended 27 June 2021

Release Date: 01/09/2021 07:10
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Annual results and dividend declaration for the year ended 27 June 2021

Cashbuild Limited 
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)  
(Registration number: 1986/001503/06)   
Share code: CSB   
ISIN: ZAE000028320  
("Cashbuild" or "the Company")


ANNUAL RESULTS AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 27 JUNE 2021


COMPANY PROFILE
Cashbuild is southern Africa's leading retailer of quality building materials and
associated products, selling direct to a cash-paying customer base through our
chain of stores (319 at the end of this financial year which includes the one DIY
store and 55 P&L Hardware stores). Cashbuild carries an in-depth quality product
range tailored to the specific needs of the communities we serve. Our customers are
typically home-builders and improvers, contractors, farmers, traders, as well as all
other customers requiring quality building materials at the best value. 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 
Revenue for the year  increased by 25%. Revenue for stores in existence prior to
July 2019 (pre-existing stores - 298 stores) increased by 23% and our 21 new stores
contributed 2% growth. Gross profit increased by 34% with gross profit percentage
increasing from 25.0% to 26.9%. Selling price inflation was 7% at end June 2021 when
compared to June 2020.

Operating expenses, including new stores, were well controlled considering the
revenue growth, increasing by 17% (existing stores 15% and new stores contributed 2%
of the increase) resulting in the operating profit increasing by 100%. The effective tax
rate of 30.8% for the year is in line with the effective tax rate of the prior year.

Basic earnings per share increased by 149% with headline earnings per share also
increasing by 152% from the prior year. Cash and cash equivalents increased to
R2 546 million mainly driven by increased profitability. Creditors' balances are higher
due to supplier deliveries normalising from the low base a year ago post lockdown.
Stock levels, including new stores have increased by 22% with stockholding
at 74 days (June 2020: 60 days). Net asset value per share increased
by 21%, from 8 470 cents (June 2020) to 10 212 cents.

During the year, Cashbuild opened 10 stores (9 Cashbuild; 1 P&L Hardware),
refurbished 29 stores (28 Cashbuild; 1 P&L Hardware) and relocated 5 stores
(3 Cashbuild; 2 P&L Hardware). Furthermore, 2 Cashbuild and 7 P&L
Hardware stores were closed at the expiration of their lease agreements. Cashbuild
will continue its store expansion, relocation and refurbishment strategy in a controlled
manner considering Covid-19 pandemic uncertainties, applying the same rigorous
processes as in the past.

During the second week of July 2021, violent protests and looting occurred in South
Africa, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, which negatively impacted
Cashbuild. A total number of 36 stores (32 Cashbuild and 4 P&L Hardware stores)
were damaged and looted and were unable to trade. Cashbuild has insurance
cover in place for such events to minimise losses to the Group. Cashbuild initiated a
process of rebuilding, restoring and restocking the affected stores in order to resume
trading as soon as practicably possible. Cashbuild is in the process of determining
the impact of looting and losses incurred.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
                                                       27 June      28 June        %
R'million                                                 2021         2020   change

Revenue                                                 12 616       10 091       25
Gross profit                                             3 390        2 525       34
Operating profit                                         1 039          520      100
Profit before tax                                          968          394      146
Net profit attributable to owners of the company           665          267      149
Headline earnings                                          650          259      151
Earnings per share (cents)                             2 935.7      1 176.7      149
Diluted earnings per share (cents)                     2 932.6      1 176.1      149
Headline earnings per share (cents)                    2 872.6      1 138.5      152
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents)            2 869.7      1 137.9      152
Net asset value (NAV) per share (cents)                 10 212        8 470       21
Total dividend per share                                 2 935          707      315

PROSPECTS 
Group revenue for the first six weeks after year end has declined by 10% when
compared to the comparable six weeks of the prior year. Management expects
trading conditions to remain uncertain due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic
and its economic impact. This information has not been reviewed nor audited by the
company's auditor.

DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND
The Board has declared a final dividend (No. 57), of 2 211 cents (June 2020: 272 cents)
per ordinary share, out of income reserves to all shareholders of Cashbuild Limited.
This is a once-off in recognition of the excellent results reported for this year. It 
however does not change the stated 2 times dividend cover policy. The dividend per share 
is calculated based on 24 989 811 (June 2020: 24 989 811) shares in issue at the date of 
the dividend declaration. The net local dividend amount is 1 768.8 cents per share for 
shareholders liable to pay Dividends Tax and 2 211 cents per share for shareholders exempt 
from paying Dividends Tax. The total dividend for the year amounts to 2 935 cents 
(June 2020: 707 cents), which is aligned with the total earnings for this exceptional year.
Local Dividend Tax is 20%. Cashbuild Limited's tax reference number is 9575168712.

The relevant dates for the declaration are as follows: Date dividend declared: Tuesday,
31 August 2021; Last day to trade "CUM" the dividend: Monday, 20 September 2021;
Date to commence trading "EX" the dividend: Tuesday, 21 September 2021; Record
date: Thursday, 23 September 2021; Date of payment: Monday, 27 September 2021.
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Tuesday,
21 September 2021 and Thursday, 23 September 2021, both dates inclusive. 

The unqualified auditor's report, containing key audit matters, together with the
annual financial statements are available on the Company's website at
https://cashbuild.co.za/pdf/investorrelations/reports/2021/2021-year-end-results.pdf.

Ormonde
Approved by the board on 31 August 2021

Sponsor: Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, a division of Nedbank Limited

The short-form announcement is the responsibility of the Board of directors of Cashbuild 
and is only a summary of the information in the full announcement. Any investment decision 
should be based on the full announcement published on the JSE website and which is available 
on Cashbuild's website http://www.cashbuild.co.za/Report_2021. The full announcement is 
also available at the Company's registered office for inspection, at no charge, during 
office hours. Copies of the full announcement may be requested by contacting Elna Munro 
on telephone +27 (0)11 248 1500. The JSE link is 
https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2021/jse/isse/csb/ye2021.pdf.

Quality building materials at the best value     
www.cashbuild.co.za

Date: 01-09-2021 07:10:00
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