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Wed 12 May 2010, 16:44 SNV - Santova Logistics Limited - Audited abridged group results for the year
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SNV - Santova Logistics Limited - Audited abridged group results for the year   
ended 28 February 2010                                                          
SANTOVA LOGISTICS LIMITED                                                       
REGISTRATION NUMBER 1998/018118/06                                              
SHARE CODE SNV                                                                  
ISIN ZAE000090650                                                               
AUDITED ABRIDGED GROUP RESULTS                                                  
for the year ended 28 February 2010                                             
STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                               
                                                      2010            2009      
                                                     R`000           R`000      
Turnover                                             98 038         118 229     
Gross billings                                    1 493 371       1 885 240     
Cost of billings                                (1 395 333)     (1 767 011)     
Other income                                          1 924           3 582     
Depreciation and amortisation                       (2 669)         (1 963)     
Administrative expenses                            (84 875)        (93 573)     
Operating income                                     12 418          26 275     
Interest received                                     3 648           3 397     
Finance costs                                       (9 213)        (18 585)     
Profit before taxation                                6 853          11 087     
Income tax expense                                  (2 666)         (3 227)     
Profit for the year                                   4 187           7 860     
Attributable to:                                                                
Equity holders of the parent                          3 748           7 794     
Minority interest                                       439              66     
Other comprehensive income                                                      
Exchange differences arising from translation of                                
foreign operations                                      619             488     
Total comprehensive income                            4 806           8 348     
Attributable to:                                                                
Equity holders of the parent                          4 367           8 282     
Minority interest                                       439              66     
Basic earnings per share (cents)                       0,30            0,63     
Diluted earnings per share (cents)                     0,29            0,62     
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION                                                       
Reconciliation between earnings and headline earnings:                          
Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent   3 748           7 794     
Loss on disposals of plant and equipment                 67             232     
Variation of restraint of trade agreement                 -         (4 323)     
Cost of variation of restraint of trade agreement         -           4 323     
Taxation effects                                       (19)             343     
Headline earnings                                     3 796           8 369     
Shares in issue (000`s)                           1 256 049       1 297 356     
Weighted average number of shares (000`s)         1 231 457       1 235 843     
Diluted number of shares (000`s)                  1 291 038       1 257 873     
Shares for net asset value calculation (000`s)    1 216 328       1 200 856     
Performance per ordinary share                                                  
Basic headline earnings per share (cents)              0,31            0,68     
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents)            0,29            0,67     
Net asset value per share (cents)                      6,60            6,19     
Tangible net asset value per share (cents)             3,35            4,03     
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS                                               
                                                         2010         2009      
                                                        R`000        R`000      
Cash generated from operations before working capital                           
changes                                                 14 605       28 431     
Changes in working capital                              31 096       35 095     
Cash generated from operating activities                45 701       63 526     
Interest received                                        3 634        3 397     
Finance costs                                          (8 430)     (18 585)     
Taxation paid                                          (1 423)      (3 380)     
Net cash flows from operating activities                39 482       44 958     
Cash flows from other investing activities             (2 548)      (3 321)     
Cash outflows from acquisition of subsidiaries         (8 428)            -     
Cash inflow from sale of investment                      2 975            -     
Net cash flows from investing activities               (8 001)      (3 321)     
Net cash flows from financing activities              (34 121)     (41 453)     
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents   (2 640)          184     
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash                               
equivalents                                                380          488     
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year           6 582        5 910     
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year                 4 322        6 582     
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION                                                 
                                                         2010         2009      
R`000        R`000      
ASSETS                                                                          
Non-current assets                                      52 297       38 876     
Plant and equipment                                      8 942        8 710     
Intangible assets                                       39 527       25 948     
Financial asset                                            579          164     
Deferred taxation                                        3 249        4 054     
Current assets                                         188 465      219 717     
Trade receivables                                      176 576      203 158     
Other receivables                                        6 911        4 959     
Current tax receivable                                     622          605     
Amounts owing from related parties                          34        4 413     
Cash and cash equivalents                                4 322        6 582     
Total assets                                           240 762      258 593     
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
Capital and reserves                                    80 277       74 366     
Share capital and premium                              145 579      145 112     
Other reserves                                             132            -     
Foreign currency translation reserve                     1 148          529     
Accumulated loss                                      (67 633)     (71 275)     
Attributable to equity holders of the parent            79 226       74 366     
Minority interest                                        1 051            -     
Non-current liabilities                                  6 772        5 361     
Interest-bearing borrowings                                416           79     
Long-term provision                                      2 136        2 252     
Financial liabilities                                    4 206        3 030     
Deferred taxation                                           14            -     
Current liabilities                                    153 713      178 866     
Trade and other payables                                84 458       78 294     
Current tax payable                                        796          471     
Amounts owing to related parties                            97          156     
Current portion of interest-bearing borrowings             321          379     
Financial liabilities                                    3 485        1 092     
Short-term borrowings and overdraft                     62 591       95 488     
Short-term provisions                                    1 965        2 986     
Total equity and liabilities                           240 762      258 593     
CONDENSED SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS                                                    
                                  South Africa     Hong Kong     Australia      
GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS                     R`000         R`000         R`000     
2010                                                                            
Turnover (external)                      89 458         2 752         2 903     
Operating income/(loss)                  10 330           641         2 673     
Interest received                         3 593            22            33     
Finance costs                           (8 718)             -         (338)     
Income tax (expense)/credit             (1 964)         (101)         (673)     
Profit/(loss) for the year                3 241           562         1 695     
Segment assets                          180 174         4 135        12 761     
Intangible assets                        38 731             -           790     
Deferred taxation                         2 981             -           268     
Total assets                            221 886         4 135        13 819     
Total liabilities                       146 062         2 193         9 238     
Depreciation and amortisation             2 142            18           453     
Capital expenditure                       2 054             -         2 311     
2009                                                                            
Turnover (external)                     109 651         2 378             -     
Operating income/(loss)                  26 733           616             -     
Interest received                         3 367            30             -     
Finance costs                          (18 423)          (42)             -     
Income tax (expense)/credit             (2 675)          (98)             -     
Profit/(loss) for the year                9 002           506             -     
Segment assets                          224 111         3 560             -     
Intangible assets                        25 293             -             -     
Deferred taxation                         4 054             -             -     
Total assets                            253 458         3 560             -     
Total liabilities                       180 364         1 767             -     
Depreciation and amortisation             1 874            20             -     
Capital expenditure                       2 831            20             -     
                                                       Europe        Group      
GEOGRAPHICAL SEGMENTS                                    R`000        R`000     
2010                                                                            
Turnover (external)                                      2 925       98 038     
Operating income/(loss)                                (1 226)       12 418     
Interest received                                            -        3 648     
Finance costs                                            (157)      (9 213)     
Income tax (expense)/credit                                 72      (2 666)     
Profit/(loss) for the year                             (1 311)        4 187     
Segment assets                                             916      197 986     
Intangible assets                                            6       39 527     
Deferred taxation                                            -        3 249     
Total assets                                               922      240 762     
Total liabilities                                        2 992      160 485     
Depreciation and amortisation                               56        2 669     
Capital expenditure                                        130        4 495     
2009                                                                            
Turnover (external)                                      6 200      118 229     
Operating income/(loss)                                (1 074)       26 275     
Interest received                                            -        3 397     
Finance costs                                            (120)     (18 585)     
Income tax (expense)/credit                              (454)      (3 227)     
Profit/(loss) for the year                             (1 648)        7 860     
Segment assets                                             920      228 591     
Intangible assets                                          655       25 948     
Deferred taxation                                            -        4 054     
Total assets                                             1 575      258 593     
Total liabilities                                        2 096      184 227     
Depreciation and amortisation                               69        1 963     
Capital expenditure                                          8        2 859     
                              Freight forwarding                                
                                    and clearing     Insurance       Group      
BUSINESS SEGMENTS                           R`000         R`000       R`000     
2010                                                                            
Profit for the year                         3 939           248       4 187     
Total assets                              237 204         3 558     240 762     
Total liabilities                         158 490         1 995     160 485     
2009                                                                            
Profit for the year                         7 220           640       7 860     
Total assets                              256 678         1 915     258 593     
Total liabilities                         183 627           600     184 227     
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY                                                  
                            Attributable to equity holders of the parent        
                     Share       Share          Treasury          Treasury      
                   capital     premium     share capital     share premium      
R`000       R`000             R`000             R`000      
Balances at 29                                                                  
February 2008         1 367     158 285              (45)           (4 491)     
Total comprehensive                                                             
income                    -           -                 -                 -     
Issue of share capital    8       1 277                 -                 -     
Equity recognised                                                               
on share commitments      -           -                 -                 -     
Shares returned in                                                              
terms of variation of                                                           
restraint of trade                                                              
agreement              (47)     (4 620)                 -                 -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
shares in terms of                                                              
share commitments      (31)     (3 102)                 -                 -     
Share commitments                                                               
lapsed                    -           -                 -                 -     
Purchase of                                                                     
remaining interest                                                              
in subsidiary             -           -                 -                 -     
Shares returned in                                                              
terms of employee                                                               
share scheme              -           -                 -              (15)     
Minority interest                                                               
allocated against                                                               
equity of the parent      -           -                 -                 -     
Balances at 28                                                                  
February 2009         1 297     151 840              (45)           (4 506)     
Total comprehensive                                                             
income                    -           -                 -                 -     
Transfers of                                                                    
contingency reserve       -           -                 -                 -     
Issue of share                                                                  
capital                  61       4 835                 -                 -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
shares in terms of                                                              
share commitments      (11)     (1 106)                 -                 -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
unallocated shares in                                                           
Share Trust            (45)     (4 506)                45             4 506     
Repurchase of shares                                                            
previously allocated                                                            
to beneficiaries in                                                             
Share Trust            (46)     (4 383)                 -                 -     
Minority interest                                                               
arising on 25% sale                                                             
of subsidiary             -           -                 -                 -     
Reversal of minority                                                            
interest allocated                                                              
against parent            -           -                 -                 -     
Balances at 28                                                                  
February 2010         1 256     146 680                 -                 -     
Foreign                      
                                                  currency                      
                        Share        Other     translation     Accumulated      
                  commitments     reserves         reserve            loss      
R`000        R`000           R`000           R`000      
Balances at 29                                                                  
February 2008            1 285            -              41        (79 043)     
Total                                                                           
comprehensive income         -            -             488           7 794     
Issue of share capital (1 285)            -               -               -     
Equity recognised                                                               
on share commitments  (13 831)            -               -               -     
Shares returned in                                                              
terms of variation of                                                           
restraint of trade                                                              
agreement                    -            -               -               -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
shares in terms of                                                              
share commitments        3 133            -               -               -     
Share commitments                                                               
lapsed                   7 224            -               -               -     
Purchase of                                                                     
remaining interest                                                              
in subsidiary                -            -               -               -     
Shares returned in                                                              
terms of employee                                                               
share scheme                 -            -               -               -     
Minority interest                                                               
allocated against                                                               
equity of the parent         -            -               -            (26)     
Balances at 28                                                                  
February 2009          (3 474)            -             529        (71 275)     
Total                                                                           
comprehensive income         -            -             619           3 748     
Transfers of                                                                    
contingency reserve          -          132               -           (132)     
Issue of share capital       -            -               -               -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
shares in terms of                                                              
share commitments        1 117            -               -               -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
unallocated shares in                                                           
Share Trust                  -            -               -               -     
Repurchase of                                                                   
shares previously                                                               
allocated                                                                       
to beneficiaries                                                                
in Share Trust               -            -               -               -     
Minority interest                                                               
arising on 25%                                                                  
sale of subsidiary           -            -               -               -     
Reversal of                                                                     
minority interest                                                               
allocated against parent     -            -               -              26     
Balances at 28                                                                  
February 2010          (2 357)          132           1 148        (67 633)     
Minority        Total      
                                           Total     interest       equity      
                                           R`000        R`000        R`000      
Balances at 29 February 2008               77 399           39       77 438     
Total comprehensive income                  8 282           66        8 348     
Issue of share capital                          -            -            -     
Equity recognised on share commitments   (13 831)            -     (13 831)     
Shares returned in terms of variation of                                        
restraint of trade agreement              (4 667)            -      (4 667)     
Repurchase of shares in terms of                                                
share commitments                               -            -            -     
Share commitments lapsed                    7 224            -        7 224     
Purchase of remaining interest in                                               
subsidiary                                      -        (131)        (131)     
Shares returned in terms of employee                                            
share scheme                                 (15)            -         (15)     
Minority interest allocated against                                             
equity of the parent                         (26)           26            -     
Balances at 28 February 2009               74 366            -       74 366     
Total comprehensive income                  4 367          439        4 806     
Transfers of contingency reserve                -            -            -     
Issue of share capital                      4 896            -        4 896     
Repurchase of shares in terms of                                                
share commitments                               -            -            -     
Repurchase of unallocated shares in                                             
Share Trust                                     -            -            -     
Repurchase of shares previously allocated                                       
to beneficiaries in Share Trust           (4 429)            -      (4 429)     
Minority interest arising on 25% sale                                           
of subsidiary                                   -          638          638     
Reversal of minority interest allocated                                         
against parent                                 26         (26)            -     
Balances at 28 February 2010               79 226        1 051       80 277     
COMMENTARY                                                                      
GROUP PROFILE                                                                   
Santova Logistics Ltd ("Santova Logistics" or "the Company") and its subsidiary 
companies ("Santova" or "the Group"), operating out of South Africa, Hong Kong, 
Australia, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, provide integrated           
"end-to-end" logistics solutions for importers/exporters and consumers          
worldwide.                                                                      
OPERATIONAL REVIEW                                                              
Santova was not immune to the global economic downturn, which significantly     
affected all the world`s economies, particularly South Africa. In the first six 
months of calendar 2009, South Africa`s gross domestic product showed negative  
growth of 6,4% for the first quarter and negative 3,0% for the second quarter.  
Consequently, even the moderate economic recovery experienced in the fourth     
quarter of the year was not sufficient to ensure sustainable year-on-year       
growth.                                                                         
Group consolidated turnover was R98,0 million and profit after tax R4,2         
million. Compared to the same period last year, this amounted to a decrease of  
17,1% and 46,7% respectively, attributable in the main to the global economic   
downturn, which resulted in reduced trade volumes and significantly diminished  
margins. Whilst decisive actions were taken to realign the business with        
falling activity levels, the cost reduction exercise implemented in July        
resulted in a 15,2% or R14,6 million saving in administrative expenses. It is   
important to point out, however, that the full effect or benefit of this        
exercise was only apparent in the final six months of the financial year.       
Whilst Santova`s results were to a large extent affected by reduced trade       
volumes and freight buy and sell rates, currency fluctuation also had a         
significant impact on earnings.                                                 
Freight buy and sell rates (profit margin): In response to diminishing ocean    
volumes, ocean carriers removed significant capacity from the market and        
introduced price increases in the latter quarter of calendar 2009. This         
resulted in previously favourable buying opportunities for the Group being      
limited to a large extent and margins associated with buying and selling of     
space on vessels to clients being significantly eroded. These price increases   
were to a great extent absorbed by the Group and margins will be recovered      
going forward as the pricing structure in the industry stabilises.              
Currency fluctuations: A predominant portion of the Group`s revenue is derived  
from fees based on the weighted Rand value of goods, which is adversely         
affected by a strong Rand against the US Dollar. This effect is compounded even 
further as the differential between the buy and sell rate (profit margin) is    
also accounted for in US Dollars. As can be noted, this situation prevailed for 
most of financial 2010 and is still in play at present.                         
Despite these unprecedented trading conditions, the Group displayed resilience  
and continued to build on its sound business model and operational capability.  
This view was reinforced by the fact that whilst net earnings attributable to   
shareholders in the first six months of this financial year were 88,2% down     
compared to the same period in the 2009 financial year, earnings attributable   
to shareholders for the full year ending February 2010 were only 51,9% down on  
the previous year.                                                              
South Africa                                                                    
Impson Logistics (Pty) Ltd ("Impson")                                           
In spite of difficult trading conditions, our South African logistics business  
benefited from the mid-year cost reduction exercise and went on to produce much 
improved results during the second half of the financial year. This business    
has evolved into a meaningful player in the logistics industry whose            
capability, particularly through improved intelligent information technological 
solutions, has delivered truly effective supply chain management solutions for  
clients.                                                                        
The focus of South African companies is more than ever on being more            
competitive in what is still a flat to moderate economic climate. According to  
the 2010 edition of supplychainforesight, issues coming to the fore are         
strategic alignment of the supply chain with business strategy, lead time       
reduction and technology deployment; all of which will promote the opportunity  
for our logistics business to assist clients in their recovery from the         
recession. In fact, this is supported by the number of new clients that have    
been contracted in over the last year and whose supply chains have been         
analysed and improved upon by subjecting them to detailed analysis of every     
conceivable aspect of the supply chain, whilst also clearly defining roles,     
structures, systems, work flow processes and standards of delivery.             
The South African operation still continues to provide the "hub" of development 
and support for the Group`s business worldwide.                                 
Leading Edge Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd ("Leading Edge")                       
The insurance arm of the Group did not escape the effects of the recession.     
Whilst this business managed to acquire a significant number of quality new     
clients during the course of the year, this progress was offset by restructures 
(down-sizing) and cancellations (due to affordability) of clients trying to     
survive the times. Furthermore, closely aligned to the Group`s shipping         
activities, the revenue of this business derived from marine insurance was      
adversely affected by the reduced volumes shipped.                              
During the year Leading Edge acquired the business of Standard Insurance        
Consultants. This is a Durban based short-term insurance business which         
was acquired as a going concern. This business was only fully incorporated      
into Leading Edge in the month of September and will serve to bulk-up           
the current book of Leading Edge, which will benefit from economies of scale.   
Looking ahead, the Group expects a relatively quick recovery and the            
restoration of good earnings from our insurance arm.                            
Hong Kong                                                                       
The effect of the world recession on Hong Kong was not as severe as that in     
South Africa. The earnings for this business are modestly up on last year       
(11,2%) and the acquisition of new clients, predominantly sourced by our        
offices globally, continued at an impressive rate. As mentioned previously, the 
ability of the Group to facilitate, control and manage end-to-end comprehensive 
supply chain logistics at source for clients is of great strategic value. This  
is becoming more and more apparent as the Group expands internationally.        
Australia                                                                       
The disclosures in terms of IFRS 3 on the acquisition of McGregor Sea and Air   
Services Pty Ltd were disclosed in our 31 August 2009 Group interim results     
announcement, dated 30 October 2009. Considering the circumstances in which the 
Australian operation has had to perform, the performance of this office during  
the first year under the Santova umbrella is pleasing. This observation is even 
more relevant when one takes cognisance of the additional expenditure incurred  
during this first year as a direct result of its integration into the Santova   
Group. Additional systems, procedures, controls and the upgrade of              
infrastructure and resources were introduced to ensure that the business was    
aligned to meet the standards and controls that are expected of a listed        
company. To this end, this business is now well placed to progress to its next  
level of development. The recent acquisition of Freight Matters, a small        
clearing business, by the Australian entity will further enhance its earnings   
in the year ahead.                                                              
Europe                                                                          
United Kingdom                                                                  
Whilst initiatives to realign the business to significantly reduced volumes     
were introduced, the task has proved a lot more challenging than expected.      
Whilst operationally the business has improved, the strengthening of the Rand   
against the British Pound has resulted in a foreign exchange loss being         
accounted for in the statement of comprehensive income. This relates            
specifically to the Santova Logistics (South Africa) loan to Santova Logistics  
Limited (United Kingdom) and impacts significantly on the extent of the loss to 
date.                                                                           
In regard to the business going forward, this office plays a significant role   
in so far as end-to-end supply chain management of Santova`s clients worldwide  
are concerned. Furthermore, additional initiatives are in process which, if     
successful, will result in this business returning to profitability. It is      
important to note that operationally, this office made a profit in the first    
month of the new financial year, which is encouraging when considering it is    
one of the quieter months of the financial year.                                
Netherlands                                                                     
A significant milestone for the Group was the acquisition of a small operation  
(Santova Logistics B.V., previously Maxxs B.V.) in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.  
The rationale for such an acquisition is based on the premise that the Group    
would have a strategic advantage by having its own office in one of the busiest 
ports in the world - a gateway to Europe. Santova Logistics B.V.                
constitutes a start-up business, which has been in operation since 1 October    
2009. The previous shareholders, now directors of the business, have extensive  
experience in the logistics industry, which bodes well for the future           
development of the business.                                                    
This office not only benefits from existing shipments from Santova`s offices    
worldwide to Europe, but they will also benefit from new business currently     
being negotiated with large multinational companies. Furthermore, insofar as    
our alliances in China are concerned, this office will also receive third party 
shipments from that region, which could result in a meaningful contribution to  
the earnings of the business and Group. More importantly, Santova`s current     
clients in the European zone will now be maintained and managed by Santova      
Logistics B.V. in Rotterdam.                                                    
OUTLOOK FOR FISCAL 2011                                                         
Since the last quarter of calendar 2009, there have been numerous signs that    
the worst of the economic recession is over. The South African Reserve Bank`s   
March 2010 quarterly Bulletin shows that South Africa`s economy is recovering.  
Interestingly enough, the Country`s current account deficit narrowed to 2,8% of 
gross domestic product ("GDP") in the fourth quarter of last year from 3,1% in  
the third. This is far better than the current account deficit in 2008 of 7,1%  
of GDP and 4,0% for last year as a whole. The Bulletin also confirms that the   
manufacturing (export related) sector which was severely affected during        
calendar 2008 and the first half of 2009, has posted much improved results      
since the third quarter of 2009. Closely aligned to this is the mining sector,  
which is up 4,6% in the fourth quarter from the third. Other indicators include 
car sales figures, which are now improving on a month-to-month basis; rising    
business confidence and a turnaround in household consumption expenditure which 
grew 1,4% in the fourth quarter from the prior quarter of calendar 2009,        
following the prior quarter`s near 2,0% contraction. Easing inflationary        
pressures and the recent 50 basis point interest rate cut have also provided    
consumers with some relief as reduced debt servicing costs have resulted in     
improved levels of disposable income for households.                            
Indicators clearly support a turnaround in our economy, however, there is still 
a large amount of caution being exercised. Whilst these economic indicators     
have in most part showed signs of improvement, they are still well below the    
long-term average. Retail sales are still slow, impacted by limited credit      
extension; government consumption expenditure has slowed somewhat;              
and the strong Rand is limiting the ability of the South African export market  
to compete on global markets.                                                   
Considering the above and the challenges facing Europe, the Greek fiscal        
situation, and the ability of global stimulation packages remaining intact, it  
could take some time before the South African and world economies can consider  
the future without stumbling blocks to economic recovery.                       
The Group will continue to remain vigilant in its strategic decision making and 
operational activity. During this difficult period, internal systems, processes 
and ultimately capabilities were vastly improved upon and this will now enable  
the Group to take advantage of an improving economy. More than ever before,     
aligning the supply chain with business strategy and reducing costs for clients 
is a priority for companies and an opportunity for the Santova Group.           
FINANCIAL REVIEW                                                                
Overview of fiscal 2010 performance                                             
The effect of the economic downturn has had a significant impact on the Group   
despite the cost-cutting measures implemented during the year, additional       
clients signed on, acquisition of new businesses and restructures. Although     
finance costs decreased by 50,4%, in line with reduced borrowing requirements   
and the reduced cost of borrowing experienced throughout the year, the decrease 
in profits attributable to the shareholders of Santova Logistics could only be  
limited to 51,9%.                                                               
Net asset value has increased from 6,19 cents per share in 2009 to 6,60 cents   
per share as at 28 February 2010, a 6,6% increase. The condensed statements of  
cash flows for the Group reflects borrowings repaid of R32,9 million.           
During the year, the following share movements took place in the issued share   
capital of the Company:                                                         
11 171 520 shares were repurchased on 31 August 2009 from the Camilla Coleman   
Trust;                                                                          
61 200 014 shares were allotted to Coolaroo Holdings Pty Ltd on 31 August       
2009 for the purchase of McGregor Sea and Air Services Pty Ltd (previously      
McGregor Customs Pty Ltd); and                                                  
91 335 509 shares were repurchased, 45 607 175 on 3 December 2009 and 45 728    
334 on 26 February 2010, from the Santova Logistics Share Purchase and Option   
Scheme Share Trust.                                                             
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS                                                               
At signature date, Santova Logistics is in the process of acquiring the full    
share capital of a South African registered company specialising in clearing    
and forwarding of freight, which if successfully concluded, will be acquired    
effective 1 March 2010. This acquisition, if successful, will give the Group a  
stronger presence in Gauteng, South Africa.                                     
We are unable to disclose further information in relation to this acquisition,  
as required in terms of IFRS 3, due to the timing of the acquisition.           
No other events of a material nature have occurred between the financial year   
end and the date of this report.                                                
BASIS OF PREPARATION                                                            
The audited abridged Group results have been prepared using accounting policies 
that comply with International Financial Reporting Standards. The accounting    
policies adopted and methods of computation are consistent with those applied   
in the financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2009 and are applied 
consistently throughout the Group. The Group has adopted all of the new and     
revised Standards and Interpretations issued by the International Financial     
Reporting Interpretations Committee of the International Accounting Standards   
Board that are relevant to its operations and effective as at 1 March 2009.     
The abridged Group results comply with International Accounting Standard 34 -   
Interim Financial Reporting, as well as with Schedule 4 of the South African    
Companies Act, 1973, as amended, and the JSE Listings Requirements.             
AUDITED BY INDEPENDENT AUDITOR                                                  
The abridged Group results have been derived from the Group annual financial    
statements and are consistent in all material respects, with the Group annual   
financial statements. The Company`s independent auditor, Deloitte & Touche,     
have issued unmodified opinions on the 28 February 2010 Company and Group       
annual financial statements and on these abridged Group results. These reports  
are available for inspection at the Company`s registered office during office   
hours.                                                                          
OTHER MATTERS                                                                   
The Santova Logistics Ltd 2010 annual report will be issued on or around 28 May 
2010, both in electronic and printed form.                                      
DIVIDENDS                                                                       
In line with the Company`s policy, no dividend has been declared for the year.  
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS                                                                
The Board would like to express its appreciation to all management and staff    
for their efforts during the year.                                              
For and on behalf of the Board,                                                 
GH Gerber                                            SJ Chisholm                
Chief Executive Officer                              Group Financial Director   
10 May 2010                                                                     
REGISTRATION NUMBER 1998/018118/06                                              
SHARE CODE SNV                                                                  
ISIN ZAE000090650                                                               
WEBSITE www.santova.com                                                         
REGISTERED OFFICE AND POSTAL ADDRESS Santova House, 88 Mahatma Gandhi Road,     
Durban, 4001; PO Box 6148, Durban, 4000                                         
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ESC Garner (Chairman), WA Lombard, M Tembe  
(resigned 29 April 2010)                                                        
EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS GH Gerber (CEO), SJ Chisholm (GFD), S Donner, MF Impson,    
GM Knight                                                                       
TRANSFER SECRETARIES Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd, 70 Marshall     
Street, Marshalltown, 2107                                                      
COMPANY SECRETARY JA Lupton, FCIS                                               
DESIGNATED ADVISORS River Group                                                 
AUDITORS Deloitte & Touche (Registered Auditor - SD Munro)                      
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