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Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 1
A LEGACY TO BE CELEBRATED19th November 1955 - 8th May 2018
For the six months ended 31 March 2018
INTERIM RESULTS
Group chief executive
Dominic Sewela
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 4
Logistics turnaround
Improved positive returns
Disposal of Equipment Iberia Progressing according to plan
SALIENT FEATURES
Revenue(from continuing operations)
R30.9bnup 1%
(1H’17: R30.6bn)
Operating profit(from continuing operations)
R2.0bnup 6%
(1H’17: R1.8bn)
Interim dividend per share
145 centsup 16 %
(1H’17: 125 cents)
Return on equity(from continuing operations)
9.7%(1H’17: 9.0%)
Headline earnings per share(from continuing operations)
457 centsup 14 %
(1H’17: 400 cents)
Total Headline earnings per share(incl. discontinued operations)
481 centsup 32%
(1H’17: 365 cents )
Group return on invested capital
11.0%(1H’17: 9.2%)
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 5
ROLLING 12 MONTH ROIC SEGMENTAL – 13.0% HURDLE RATE
-3.2%
5.0%
11.9%
8.5%
18.5%
9.2%
-9.8%
2.5%
13.1% 12.8%
18.4%
11.2%
-5.3%
3.3%
11.6%
12.4%
19.40%
11.0%
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
0.0%
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
25.0%
Equipment Russia
Iberia Logistics Automotive Equipment southern Africa
Group
WACC 12.1%
FIX OPTIMISE19.4%
12.4%
AVERAGE INVESTED CAPITAL
H1’17 R3.0bn R2.9bn R11.3bn R11.1bn R2.9bn R30.7bn
FY’17 R2.7bn R2.4bn R10.0bn R10.2bn R2.6bn R27.2bn
H1’18 R2.3bn R2.7bn R11.3bn R10.9bn R2.6bn R29.1bn
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 6
STRATEGY UPDATE
• Focus continues on optimal deployment of capital
• Exit of Iberia according to plan: R2.3bn
• Leasing asset solution being sought: R2.0 – R4.0bn (next 6-12 months)
• Equipment southern Africa: circa R2.0bn (next 12 months)
• Existing business units focussing on:
• Cost reduction
• Efficient capital utilisation to enhance ROIC and EP
• Underlying Return on Invested Capital improving as a result of key actions
• Actions to improve ROE
• Continued focus on driving business unit performance
• Optimise capital structure through value-enhancing growth or capital reduction
• Group remains focused on effective resource allocation
Finance director
Don Wilson
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 8
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Continuing operations
Revenue 30 850 30 604 1
EBITDA 3 228 3 134
Operating profit 1 954 1 841 6
Fair value adjustments on financial instruments (127) (123)
Net finance costs (519) (604) (14)
Profit before non-operating and capital items 1 308 1 114 17
Non-operating and capital items (14) (38)
Taxation (406) (261)
Profit after tax 888 815 9
Income from associates & joint ventures 113 43
Profit for the year from continuing operations 1 001 858 17
Discontinued operation
Profit / (loss) from discontinued operation 57 (93)
Profit for the year 1 058 765 38
HEPS continuing operations (cents) 457.1 400.0 14
HEPS (cents) 481.3 364.9 32
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 9
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS – REVENUE
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Continuing operations
Revenue 30 850 30 604 1
Equipment 12 489 11 084 13
Southern Africa 8 670 8 214 6
Russia 3 766 2 267 66
Handling 53 603
Automotive and Logistics 18 361 19 520 (6)
Automotive 15 372 16 321 (6)
Logistics 2 989 3 199 (7)
Average exchange rates (Rands) 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
United States Dollar 12.75 13.56 (6)
Euro 15.34 14.57 5
British Sterling 17.42 16.91 3
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 10
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Continuing operations
Revenue 30 850 30 604 1
EBITDA 3 228 3 134
Operating profit 1 954 1 841 6
Fair value adjustments on financial instruments (127) (123)
Net finance costs (519) (604) (14)
Profit before non-operating and capital items 1 308 1 114 17
Non-operating and capital items (14) (38)
Taxation (406) (261)
Profit after tax 888 815 9
Income from associates & joint ventures 113 43
Profit for the year from continuing operations 1 001 858 17
Discontinued operation
Profit / (loss) from discontinued operation 57 (93)
Profit for the year 1 058 765 38
HEPS continuing operations (cents) 457.1 400.0 14
HEPS (cents) 481.3 364.9 32
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 11
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS – OPERATING PROFIT
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Continuing operations
Revenue 30 850 30 604 1
EBITDA 3 228 3 134
Operating profit 1 954 1 841 6
Equipment 1 035 978 6
Southern Africa 734 713 3
Russia 310 263 18
Handling (9) 2
Automotive and Logistics 982 914 7
Automotive 883 863 2
Logistics 99 51 94
Corporate (63) (51) (23)
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 12
INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Continuing operations
Revenue 30 850 30 604 1
EBITDA 3 228 3 134
Operating profit 1 954 1 841 6
Fair value adjustments on financial instruments (127) (123)
Net finance costs (519) (604) (14)
Profit before non-operating and capital items 1 308 1 114 17
Non-operating and capital items (14) (38)
Taxation (406) (261)
Profit after tax 888 815 9
Income from associates & joint ventures 113 43
Profit for the year from continuing operations 1 001 858 17
Discontinued operation
Profit / (loss) from discontinued operation 57 (93)
Profit for the year 1 058 765 38
HEPS continuing operations (cents) 457.1 400.0 14
HEPS (cents) 481.3 364.9 32
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 13
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Rm) 1H’18 FY’17
Non-current assets 19 028 18 613
Current assets (excluding cash) 22 913 20 443
Cash and cash equivalents 2 172 3 925
Assets held for sale 3 245 3 343
Total assets 47 358 46 324
Interest of all shareholders 20 018 20 877
Total debt 11 761 9 678
Other liabilities 14 672 14 972
Liabilities held for sale 907 797
Total equity and liabilities 47 358 46 324
Net debt* 9 589 5 753
* Net debt 1H’17 R9 085m.
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 14
SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17
Operating cash flows before working capital 3 416 3 262
Movement in working capital (3 075) (362)
Net investment in leasing assets and vehicle rental fleet (1 775) (1 971)
Cash (utilised in) / generated by operations (1 434) 929
Other net cash flows (1 097) (1 167)
Dividends paid (606) (514)
Net cash applied to operating activities (3 137) (752)
Net cash used in investing activities (482) (105)
Net cash outflow (3 619) (857)
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 15
INVESTMENT IN WORKING CAPITAL
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17
Inventories – movement (1 745) 56
Receivables – movement (1 148) (1 178)
Payables – movement (182) 760
Total working capital (3 075) (362)
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17
Equipment southern Africa (1 578) 561
Equipment Europe (85) 76
Equipment Russia (255) (121)
Handling 67 79
Automotive (773) (602)
Logistics (359) (293)
Corporate (92) (62)
Total working capital (3 075) (362)
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SUMMARISED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Rm) 1H’18 1H’17
Operating cash flows before working capital 3 416 3 262
Movement in working capital (3 075) (362)
Net investment in leasing assets and vehicle rental fleet (1 775) (1 971)
Cash (utilised in) / generated by operations (1 434) 929
Other net cash flows (1 097) (1 167)
Dividends paid (606) (514)
Net cash applied to operating activities (3 137) (752)
Net cash used in investing activities (482) (105)
Net cash outflow (3 619) (857)
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 17
DEBT MATURITY PROFILE
Total interest bearing debt Redemption
(Rm) Total Short-term Long-term
South Africa 11 173 4 119 7 054
Offshore 588 340 248
Total debt Mar 2018 11 761 4 459 7 302
Total debt Mar 2017 12 315 4 182 8 133
Total debt Sept 2017 9 678 2 055 7 623
▪ Ratio of long-term to short-term debt 62:38 (Sept 2017 – 79:21)
▪ BAW29, R400m 5 year bond issued in current year
▪ BAW3 and BAW8, R425m bonds repaid in current year
▪ R8.1bn (committed R7.1bn) unutilised bank facilities at March 2018
▪ Cash and cash equivalents R2 172m (Sept 2017 – R3 925m)
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 18
CAPITAL STRUCTURE REMAINS STRONG
Group segmental gearing ratios within target ranges:
Debt to equity (%) Trading Leasing Car Rental Total group
Target range 30 - 50 600 - 800 200 - 300 Gross Net
Ratio at 31 March 2018
29 521 254 59 48
Ratio at
31 March 201732 604 279 63 47
Ratio at 30 Sept 2017
21 560 203 46 28
▪ Net debt of R9 589m (Sept 2017: R5 753m)
▪ EBITDA interest cover 5.5 x (Sept 2017: 5.0 x)
▪ Net debt to EBITDA 1.4 x (Sept 2017: 0.9 x)
▪ Moody’s confirmed Global Scale Rating of Baa3 (stable outlook) and National Scale Rating of Aa1.za (stable outlook)
Emmy Leeka
Equipment southern Africa
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▪ Revenue increased by 5.6% to R8 670m due to improvement in the mining sector
▪ Increase in contract mining, driving demand for new machines sales and rental hires
▪ Aftermarket business remained stable with a 4.1% increase in parts sales
▪ Operating profit up 2.9%; slight decrease in margins to 8.5% due to foreign exchange impact
▪ Associate income of R101m (1H’17: R41m) boosted mainly by increased activity in the DRC JV
▪ Cash outflow of R1 786m to support the anticipated demand in 2H’18
▪ Return on invested capital (ROIC) up to 12.4% (1H’17: 8.5%)
OPERATIONAL REVIEW – EQUIPMENT SOUTHERN AFRICA
Margin
8.5%
8.7%
0 200 400 600 800
SouthernAfrica
Operating profit (Rm)
1H'18 1H'17
+2.9%
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 21
INVESTED CAPITAL
Working capital Fixed assets Rental Assets Bonds Intangible assets Associate
-
2
4
6
8
10
12
March 2018 September 2017 March 2017
Average Invested Capital
Working capital Fixed assets Rental assets Bonds Intangible assets Associates
11.110.2
10.9
Rbn
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30%
28%34%
46%
36%
33%
41% 46%
50%56%
57%
0
5
10
15
20
25
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1H'17 1H'18
Equipment sales Product support
58%
SOUTHERN AFRICA SALES HISTORY
Rbn
61%
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30%
58%
7%
5%
2018
23%
61%
11%
5%
2017
SOUTHERN AFRICA REVENUE PROFILE BY LINE OF BUSINESS - MARCH
New equipment Product support Used equipment Rental
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20%
52%
14%
14%
2018
17%
58%
14%
11%
2017
SOUTHERN AFRICA NEW EQUIPMENT SALES BY INDUSTRY - MARCH
Mining Construction Power Contract mining
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 25
BARTRAC JOINT VENTURE IN THE DRC (KATANGA)
▪ Rising copper and cobalt prices, resulting in improved trading activities in the DRC
▪ Unstable political landscape and the latest developments with a major customer in the DRC will be closely monitored
▪ The removal of the stability clause from new Mining Code is likely to impact the new mining projects
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 26
MINING PROJECT OUTLOOK - COAL
Customer Project Name Country FleetESTIMATED VALUE
Greenfield Tendering FBO Delivered
Glencore (2020) Mokoupan RSA $23m
Glencore (2020) Zonnebloem RSA $49
Mota Engil (2018) Moatize 2 Moz $102m
Vale (2019) Moatize Moz $90m $13m
AngloAmerican (2021) Mogalakwena RSA $100m
South 32 (2019) WWk RSA $11m
Exxaro (2021) Belfast RSA $50
Res Gen (2020) Boikarabelo RSA $150m
South 32 (2021) Klipspruit RSA $78m
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 27
Customer Project Name Country Fleet
ESTIMATED VALUE
Greenfield Tendering FBO Delivered
DIAMONDS
De Beers (2021) Venetia U/G RSA $100m
Debswana (2021) Orapa cut 3 BOT $180m
Debswana (2019) Jwaneng cut 9 BOT $11m
Catoca (2018) Chitotolo ANG $9m $11m
PGM/ZINC/MANGANESE
Vedanta (2020) Gamsberg RSA $113m
Ivanhoe Plate (2020) Platreef RSA $75m
Kalagadi (2018) Kalagadi RSA $10m $1m
COPPER
Glencore (2018) Mopani ZAM $5m $8.5m
PHOSPHATE
Foskor (2019) RSA $21m
MINING PROJECT OUTLOOK – OTHER
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 28
▪ March firm back orders remains stable at R2.9bn (Sept 2017: R3.0bn)
▪ Improved commodity prices and optimism in mining expected to drive equipment demand
▪ Past machines component seeding expected to drive aftermarket activity
▪ Continued focus on operational transformation to reduce costs and improve efficiencies
▪ Expanded product offering to increase market share
EQUIPMENT SOUTHERN AFRICA – OUTLOOK
0 1 000 2 000 3 000
SOUTHERN AFRICA
Order book (Rm)
Mar 2017 Sept 2017 Mar 2018
60%16%
18%6%
Mining Contract mining Construction Power
Firm back order composition
Quinton McGeer
Equipment Russia
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▪ Revenues and operating profit up 77% and 27% respectively in US Dollar terms
▪ Operating margin reduced on the back of large machine package deals delivery
▪ Mining segment demonstrated strong activity and industry growth
▪ Profitability supported by sustained aftermarket sales
▪ Cost disciplines maintained whilst increasing headcount for customer support
▪ Marginally positive cash flow despite seasonal inventory increase
▪ Strong financial returns with ROIC at 19.4% in Rand terms (1H’17: 18.5%)
OPERATIONAL REVIEW – EQUIPMENT RUSSIA
Margin
8.2%
11.6%
0 200 400
Russia
Operating Profit (Rm)
1H'18 1H'17
+18%
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24%
25%
29%36%
28%
27%
33%
46%
61%51%
51%
57%
34%
-
100
200
300
400
500
600
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1H'17 1H'18
Equpment sales Product support
RUSSIA SALES HISTORY
$m
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62%
34%
2% 2%
2018
40%
57%
1% 2%
2017
RUSSIA REVENUE PROFILE BY LINE OF BUSINESS – MARCH
New equipment Product support Used equipment Rental
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86%
6%
4%4%
2018
73%
9%
8%
2%1%
7%
2017
RUSSIA NEW EQUIPMENT SALES BY INDUSTRY – MARCH
Mining Construction Power Oil & Gas Dealer Other
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 34
Norilsk
Mirniy Yakutsk
Nerungry
Omsk
Barnaul
Novosibirsk
TomskAchinsk
KemerovoKrasnoyarsk
Chita
Ulan-UdeIrkutsk
Magadan
Anadyr
Petropavloysk-Kamchatskiy
KRU
11 units
$23m
IMM
1 unit 1 unit 9 units
$0.3m $0.3m $4.1m
CURRENT MINING OPPORTUNITIES
Greenfields Firm orders Delivered
Polyus
5 units 12 units 27 units
$6.7m $35.9m $70m
Norilsk Nickel
7 units 2 units
$5.8m $0.9m
KRU
28 units 11 units
$34m $12m
Stroyservice
10 units
$10.9m
Zadubrovskiy Noviy
14 units 6 units 9 units
$20m $5.8m $6.9m
Alrosa
9 units 3 units 9 units
$3.7m $2.2m $6.6m
Mining Service
4 units 1 unit 6 units
$2.0m $0.9m $3.5m
Polus Magadan(RIM)
1 unit 2 units
$0.6m $4.6m
Service Integrator
11 units 4 units 6 units
$6.3m $2.4m $3.3m
NordGold
5 units 13 units 8 units
$10m $27.1m $11.5m
YuzhUralZoloto
2 units 15 units 3 units
$1.9m $9.0m $2m
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 35
▪ March firm back orders decreased to $132m (Sept 2017: $202m) after significant deliveries of equipment to Polyus, Norilsk (Bystrinsky) and Nordgold projects
▪ Strong aftermarket performance expected to continue in the second half and into 2019
▪ Recently introduced US sanctions on top Russian businessmen and selected entities have increased uncertainty and may affect customers’ investment decisions
▪ Geopolitical situation represents potential downside risk to Russia equipment result
EQUIPMENT RUSSIA – OUTLOOK
0 50 100 150 200
Russia
Order book (US$m)
Mar 2017 Sep 2017 Mar 2018 Significant once-off orders
Keith Rankin
Automotive
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 37
▪ Revenue R15.4bn (1H’17: R16.3bn) – down 5.8%
▪ Improved operating profit for the division at R883m (1H’17: R863m) – up 2.3%
▪ Improved operating margin achieved for the period at 5.7% (1H’17: 5.3%)
▪ Continued strong used vehicle profit contribution
▪ Achieved ROIC of 11.6% (1H’17: 11.9%)
▪ Improved free cash flow by R200m
OPERATIONAL REVIEW – AUTOMOTIVE
0 200 400 600 800 1 000
BarloworldAutomotive
Operating profit (Rm)
1H'18 1H'17
Margin
5.7%
5.3%+2.3%
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 38
▪ Well balanced Automotive portfolio provides resilience in a challenging trading environment
▪ Revenue CAGR of 7.3% delivers operating profit CAGR of 13%
▪ Inter-business unit synergies continue to deliver value
▪ Continued focus to optimise returns and address underperforming businesses
INTEGRATED BUSINESS MODEL DELIVERS VALUE
0
500
1 000
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Rm Operating profit 1H by BU
Car Rental Avis Fleet Motor Trading
0
300
600
900
1 200
1 500
1 800
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1H'18
Rm Operating profit
Operating profit 1H Operating profit 2H
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 39
CAR RENTAL
Car Rental 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Revenue 3.40bn 3.26bn +4.2
Operating profit 301m 297m +1.3
Operating margin 8.8% 9.1% -0.3bps
▪ Operating profit growth of 1.3%
▪ Car rental market grew by 0.3% in rental days
▪ Increased rental days and average rate per day
▪ The Avis brand remains the market leader, supported by growth in the Budget brand
▪ Operating margin negatively impacted by lower used vehicle margin as a result of lower new vehicle price increases
▪ Maintain fleet utilisation at 76%
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 40
AVIS FLEET
Avis Fleet 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Revenue 1.73bn 1.69bn +2.3
Operating profit 308m 292m +5.5
Operating margin 17.9% 17.3% +0.6bps
▪ Pleasing operating profit growth of 5.5%
▪ Finance fleet reduced due to the non-renewal of a few key contracts, including SANParks and ADT
▪ COJ tender awarded for specialised vehicles
▪ Awaiting outcome on COJ tender for non-specialised vehicles
▪ Strong used vehicle profit contribution
▪ Continued focus to address underperforming businesses
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 41
MOTOR TRADING
Motor Trading 1H’18 1H’17 % chg
Revenue 10.25bn 11.37bn -9.9
Operating profit 274m 274m -
Operating margin 2.7% 2.4% +0.3bps
▪ Revenue declined by 9.9% (Comparable basis up 1.8%)
▪ Total dealer market up 1.2%
▪ New units sold down 7.9% (Comparable basis -1.8%)
▪ Impacted by declining premium segment
▪ Continued focus to optimise returns from existing portfolio
▪ Positive free cash flow generated
▪ Achieved ROIC above Group hurdle rate of 13%
▪ Minority buy-out in SMD effective 19 February 2018
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 42
OPERATIONAL REVIEW – AUTOMOTIVE
-2
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
March 2018 March 2017 September 2017
AVERAGE INVESTED CAPITAL
Working capital Goodwill PPE and Other Rental fleet Leasing fleet
R11.3bn R11.3bn R10.0bn
Rbn
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 43
AUTOMOTIVE – OUTLOOK
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
▪
Kamogelo Mmutlana
Logistics
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
3 1992 989
Mar 18Mar 17
-6,6%
Revenue (Rm) Operating Profit (Rm) Operating Margin
3,3%
Mar 17
1,6%
Mar 18
Net Operating Assets (Rm)
51
99
Mar 17 Mar 18
+94%
2 783
2 334
Mar 17 Mar 18
-16%
Rolling 12 month ROIC
-394
-316
Mar 17 Mar 18
+20%
Cash flow before financing (Rm)
2,5%
Mar 17 Mar 18Sep 17
5,0%
3,3%
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 46
OPERATIONAL REVIEW – LOGISTICS
• Decisive steps taken to improve returns:
▪ Completed Section 189(A) retrenchments in March 2018
▪ Multiple projects underway to improve operational efficiencies & to reduce SG&A costs
▪ Procurement savings achieved across the board
▪ Implementing a new customer-focused operating model to support future growth
• Strong operational performance from the Transport business despite tough trading conditions
• Improved returns in SCM despite lower trading
• The disposal of the Middle East business is progressing
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 47
LOGISTICS OUTLOOK
Fix
• Embed implemented operating model
• Continued portfolio review
Optimize
• Consolidate gains
• New market segments
Grow
• Increase market share
• Scale up
2018 2019 2020
Group chief executive
Dominic Sewela
Barloworld Limited Interim Results for the six months ended 31 March 2018 49
GROUP STRATEGY OUTLOOK
• Further opportunities sought to deploy capital into higher return businesses
o Strict criteria in place to ensure value accretive growth
o Emerging markets
o Contiguous to existing territories
• Acquisitions
o Adjacencies
• New business
o Leverage existing distribution capability and competency
Equipment
Automotive
• Counter-cyclical• Asset light• Synergies – customers or product• Growing profit pools
For the six months ended 31 March 2018
INTERIM RESULTS