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Tue 22 May 2012, 7:05 TBS - Tiger Brands Limited - Unaudited Group Results and Dividend Declaration
TBS
TIIH                                                                            
TBS - Tiger Brands Limited - Unaudited Group Results and Dividend Declaration   
for the six months ended 31 March 2012                                          
Tiger Brands Limited                                                            
(Registration number 1944/017881/06)                                            
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
Share code: TBS                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000071080                                                              
UNAUDITED GROUP RESULTS AND DIVIDEND DECLARATION FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 31    
MARCH 2012                                                                      
Earnings per share +8%                                                          
Interim dividend 295 cents per share                                            
Headline earnings per share +5%                                                 
Commentary                                                                      
OVERVIEW                                                                        
The group produced a solid performance for the six months ended 31 March 2012,  
increasing headline earnings per share ("HEPS") by 5,2% to 787 cents despite a  
challenging domestic trading environment, characterised by significant input    
cost inflation and relatively weak consumer demand. HEPS growth would have been 
higher at 12,0% excluding the impact of the mark to market adjustment to the    
group`s IFRS2 cash settled share option liability, which increased substantially
as a consequence of the strong performance in the company`s share price since 30
September 2011.                                                                 
Strong export growth and a profit turnaround at Langeberg & Ashton Foods        
contributed to this relatively strong underlying performance. The diversity and 
strength of the group`s basket of leading brands also assisted, notwithstanding 
the intensely competitive domestic trading environment which has led to         
restrained pricing and pressure on volumes. The group has initiated a number of 
cost improvement projects, including the consolidation of its back-end support  
functions and the rationalisation of certain manufacturing facilities, to       
maintain its cost competitiveness on shelf and to generate cost savings for     
reinvestment, thus enabling sustainable growth over the medium to long term.    
The expansion into new markets, primarily in the rest of the African continent, 
remains a key strategic thrust, both through acquisitions and exports. In this  
regard reference is made to the recent announcement where shareholders were     
advised that discussions were taking place with Dangote Industries Limited in   
respect of its shareholding in Dangote Flour Millls PLC ("DFM").Shareholders    
were advised to exercise caution in their dealing in the company`s shares and   
that further developments would be communicated to shareholders.  DFM is a major
manufacturer of flour and pasta products in Nigeria, a key growth market for the
group. DFM has significant market shares in both the Nigerian flour and pasta   
markets, with strong branding, production and distribution capabilities. The    
proposed acquisition will further leverage the group`s existing market position 
in Nigeria, and add substantial scale to its existing businesses.               
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE                                                           
Group turnover for the half year increased by 12,1% to R11,6 billion. On a      
comparable basis, excluding acquisitions, turnover increased by 5,0% to R10,9   
billion. Domestic turnover growth of 3,4% was negatively affected by volume     
declines across a number of product categories. The group`s exports and         
international businesses performed strongly, growing turnover organically by 27%
on the back of good volume growth and assisted by a weaker Rand exchange rate.  
The new international acquisitions performed to expectations, contributing      
R690,6 million to group turnover.                                               
Gross margins were negatively affected by significant raw material cost         
inflation as well as higher production costs due to above-inflationary labour   
and energy cost increases. Due to a concerted focus on cost containment and     
production efficiencies, the group was, however, able to achieve some operating 
leverage, increasing operating margin (excluding IFRS2 charges) by 40 basis     
points to 15,7% notwithstanding the group`s increased depreciation charge.      
Operating income before financing costs and abnormal items ("PBIT") increased by
8,9% to R1,69 billion. Excluding the impact of the cash settled IFRS2 charge    
previously referred to, PBIT increased by 16% compared to that of the prior     
period. Income from Associates increased by 35% and includes the first time     
contribution from National Foods Holding Limited, the group`s 37,4% Zimbabwean  
associate company, whose results have been equity accounted with effect from 1  
October 2011, as well as UAC Foods, in which a 49% interest was acquired in May 
2011. Oceana Fishing produced a strong performance, increasing its contribution 
to group earnings by 18,5% net of the administrative fine imposed by the        
Competition Commission. The agreement entered into between Oceana and the       
Competition Commission was reported separately by Oceana on 9 May 2012. UAC     
Foods` performance was negatively affected by the trading disruptions resulting 
from the political strikes that occurred in Nigeria during the early part of the
current financial year.                                                         
Abnormal items include a R35 million capital profit realised on the disposal of 
the Mousson brand with effect from 1 November 2011 and acquisition costs of     
R17,9 million. Attributable profit for the half year increased by 8% to R1,28   
billion, resulting in a 7,6% increase in earnings per share to 805 cents. HEPS  
increased by 5,2% to 787 cents.                                                 
Cash generated from operations of R1,28 billion (2011: R1,65 billion) was       
negatively affected by increased inventory levels at the half year resulting    
from the decline in sales volumes, as well as the significant raw material cost 
inflation experienced during the period. Robust steps have been taken to improve
the working capital position before the end of the current financial year. The  
Group has continued to invest for the future, incurring capital expenditure of  
R237,9 million and spending R432,4 million on acquisitions. During the period,  
the group acquired the Status deodorant brand for a purchase consideration of   
R227,0 million and the remaining 33,3% interest in Langeberg & Ashton Foods for 
R90,2 million. In addition, it acquired a further 11,2% interest in National    
Foods Holdings Limited for R97,1 million.                                       
Group net debt of R2,4 billion as at 31 March 2012 remains conservative and     
represents a gearing ratio of 22,7% and 0,6 times annualised EBITDA.            
DIVISIONAL PERFORMANCE                                                          
Grains                                                                          
The Grains division faced significant input cost inflation during the period,   
exacerbated by the effect of the weakening Rand on imported soft commodities.   
This impacted negatively on sales volumes and margins. Whilst the Millbake      
division performed satisfactorily, benefiting from the normalisation of market  
pricing following the intense competitive activity in the prior year, the rice  
business came under significant pressure due to the influx of competitively     
priced, lower grade Indian rice. This resulted in some loss of market share and 
margin compression given the increased cost of the premium graded Thai rice used
by Tastic. The pricing differential between Indian and Thai rice is expected to 
persist into the third quarter.                                                 
Local maize prices have increased considerably over the last year, impacting    
negatively on overall market volumes due to consumers changing from maize       
consumption into other carbohydrate choices. Maize prices have started to       
decline, although concerns remain about the size and quality of the current     
year`s harvest, which could potentially affect pricing levels for the balance of
the financial year.                                                             
Consumer brands                                                                 
The Groceries business continues to face ongoing competition from local         
manufacturers and private label brands, which have become increasingly          
attractive for consumers seeking lower cost alternatives in the current         
environment. Given retailers` increased focus on private label, especially in   
the food categories in which the group participates, the group continues to     
build its brand equity and drive cost improvement initiatives in order to       
maintain its competitiveness on shelf and sustain volume growth. Innovation     
remains a key focus area, and during the period, the Groceries business         
successfully launched an extension of the Koo brand into the flavour enhancement
category (spices and stock cubes).                                              
Industrial strike action continued at the Snacks and Treats business into the   
first month of the current financial year, impacting negatively on volumes,     
although margins for the half year improved due to pent-up demand following the 
strike. Notwithstanding the increased competition from local and multinational  
manufacturers and importers, the overall confectionery category is in decline   
due to softer demand arising from the discretionary nature of the category. The 
business continues to focus on innovation and operational efficiencies to drive 
consumption and market share growth.                                            
Tiger Brands has maintained its position as market leader in the non-carbonated 
soft drinks category, although market shares have come under pressure due to    
continued deep price discounting particularly in the dairy fruit blend segment. 
This segment continues to grow significantly ahead of the liquid concentrates   
category, with a resultant deflationary effect on the total category. Management
action is being taken to strengthen the business`s core bands and improve cost  
competitiveness and operational efficiencies.                                   
The Value Added Meat Products business faced significant input cost inflation as
well as increased competition from new entrants and retailers` private label    
brands. These challenges are being addressed through an increased focus on      
expanded distribution and productivity improvements.                            
The HPCB business has also encountered fierce competition from multinational    
companies. Its key objective is to focus on its core brands and grow scale      
through innovation and acquisitions, whilst optimising its supply chain model to
drive improved efficiencies.                                                    
Exports and International operations                                            
The Exports and International businesses achieved good growth during the period,
contributing approximately 14,9% of group PBIT (after IFRS2 charges) and        
benefiting from strong volume growth, and to an extent, the weaker Rand. The    
prior year acquisitions of Davita Foods, Deli Foods and East Africa Tiger Brands
Industries ("EATBI") have largely performed ahead of expectations. Langeberg &  
Ashton Foods, the deciduous fruit export company, achieved a profit turnaround  
due to improved pricing as well as the impact of the weaker Rand.               
INTERIM DIVIDEND                                                                
The interim dividend of 295 cents per share represents an increase of 5%        
compared to the 2011 interim dividend (2011: interim dividend 281 cents per     
share; final dividend: 510 cents per share).                                    
OUTLOOK                                                                         
Consumers continue to face pressure from rising inflation, including the effects
of the weaker Rand exchange rate, higher utility costs and rising commodity     
prices. The group expects that domestic economic conditions will continue to be 
challenging for the rest of the financial year and consumer spending will remain
under pressure. Price increases to recover costs will therefore have to be      
judiciously managed and cost control and operational efficiencies throughout the
supply chain and support functions will remain key focus areas.                 
The growing exports business, together with the group`s recent acquisitions,    
should assist in providing a solid platform for growth, in line with the group`s
broader international expansion strategy.                                       
BOARD CHANGES                                                                   
Mr Lex van Vught resigned from the Board as Director and Chairman with effect   
from 14 February 2012. The Board is extremely grateful for his principled       
leadership and wise counsel over the years and wishes him well in his           
retirement. Mr Andre Parker, who has been a Director of the company since August
2007, was appointed Chairman with effect from 14 February 2012.                 
PREPARATION OF RESULTS                                                          
The preparation of these results has been supervised by O Ighodaro, Chief       
Financial Officer of Tiger Brands Limited.                                      
For and on behalf of the Board                                                  
Andre Parker                  Peter Matlare                                     
Chairman                      Chief Executive Officer                           
22 May 2012                                                                     
INTERIM Dividend No 135                                                         
The Board has approved and declared an interim dividend of 295 cents per        
ordinary share (gross) in respect of the six months ended 31 March 2012.        
The dividend will be subject to the new Dividends Tax that was introduced with  
effect from 1 April 2012. In accordance with paragraphs 11.17 (a) (i) to (x) and
11.17(c) of the JSE Listings Requirements the following additional information  
is disclosed:                                                                   
- The dividend has been declared out of income reserves;                        
- The local Dividends Tax rate is 15% (fifteen per centum);                     
- There are no Secondary Tax on Companies (STC) credits utilised;               
- The gross local dividend amount is 295 cents per ordinary share for           
shareholders exempt from the Dividends Tax;                                     
- The net local dividend amount is 250,75 cents per ordinary share for          
shareholders liable to pay the Dividends Tax;                                   
- Tiger Brands has 191 093 438 ordinary shares in issue (which includes 10 326  
758 treasury shares); and                                                       
- Tiger Brands Limited`s income tax reference number is 9325/110/71/7.          
Shareholders are advised of the following dates in respect of the interim       
dividend:                                                                       
Last day to trade cum the interim                                               
Dividend                                          Friday, 22 June 2012          
Shares commence trading ex the interim                                          
Dividend                                          Monday, 25 June 2012          
Record date to determine those shareholders                                     
entitled to the interim Dividend                  Friday, 29 June 2012          
Payment in respect of the interim Dividend        Monday, 2 July 2012           
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or re-materialised between Monday, 
25 June 2012 and Friday, 29 June 2012, both days inclusive.                     
By order of the Board                                                           
I W M Isdale                       Sandton                                      
Secretary                          22 May 2012                                  
Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income                        
                            Unaudited                                           
Six months                    Audited               
                            ended                         year ended            
Rm                           March       Change  March     September            
                            2012        %       2011      2011                  
Turnover                     11 591,0    12,1    10 339,4  20 430,2             
Operating income before   1  1 689,1     8,9     1 551,4   3 244,6              
abnormal items                                                                  
Abnormal items            2  18,3                -         126,7                
Operating income after       1 707,4     10,1    1 551,4   3 371,3              
abnormal items                                                                  
Net finance costs            (77,1)              (11,9)    (64,1)               
Dividend income              11,2        10,9    10,1      19,4                 
Income from associates       163,6       35,2    121,0     265,4                
Profit before taxation       1 805,1     8,1     1 670,6   3 592,0              
Taxation                     (509,2)     (3,1)   (494,1)   (1 013,7)            
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD        1 295,9     10,1    1 176,5   2 578,3              
Non-controlling              (14,3)              9,7       5,6                  
interests                                                                       
Profit for the period        1 281,6     8,0     1 186,2   2 583,9              
attributable to ordinary                                                        
shareholders                                                                    
Other comprehensive                                                             
income:                                                                         
Gain/(loss) on hedge of      7,3                 0,8       (19,2)               
net investment                                                                  
Foreign currency             (48,9)              (5,8)     94,6                 
translation adjustments                                                         
(Loss)/gain on cash flow     (19,6)              (3,3)     45,1                 
hedges                                                                          
Loss on available for        (6,0)               (47,2)    (19,8)               
sale financial assets                                                           
Tax effect                   (6,1)               (0,5)     16,2                 
Total comprehensive          1 208,3     6,9     1 130,2   2 700,8              
income attributable to                                                          
ordinary shareholders                                                           
Basic earnings per           805         7,6     748       1 629                
ordinary share (cents)                                                          
Diluted basic earnings       784         6,4     737       1 598                
per ordinary share                                                              
(cents)                                                                         
Supplementary                                                                   
information                                                                     
Headline earnings per        787         5,2     748       1 575                
ordinary share (cents)                                                          
Diluted headline             766         3,9     737       1 545                
earnings per ordinary                                                           
share (cents)                                                                   
Reconciliation between                                                          
profit for the period                                                           
and headline earnings                                                           
Profit attributable to       1 281,6             1 186,2   2 583,9              
ordinary shareholders                                                           
Adjusted for:                                                                   
Equity accounted take-on     -                   -         (91,4)               
gain - National Foods                                                           
Holdings Zimbabwe                                                               
Profit on sale of assets     (30,0)              (0,2)     (2,2)                
Impairment of assets         -                   -         8,0                  
Headline earnings for        1 251,6     5,5     1 186,0   2 498,3              
the period                                                                      
Condensed consolidated statement of financial position                          
                             Unaudited                Audited                   
                             as at                    year ended                
Rm                            March 2012   March 2011  September 2011           
ASSETS                                                                          
Non-current assets            9 856,6      6 394,0     9 502,8                  
Property, plant and           3 318,2      2 698,8     3 316,7                  
equipment                                                                       
Goodwill                      2 360,2      1 156,0     2 361,8                  
Intangible assets             1 660,2      826,2       1 463,9                  
Investments                   2 518,0      1 713,0     2 360,4                  
Current assets                7 569,5      7 081,0     6 693,3                  
Inventories                   3 943,7      3 038,9     3 037,3                  
Trade and other receivables   3 232,9      2 949,8     3 149,5                  
Cash and cash equivalents     392,9        1 092,3     506,5                    
TOTAL ASSETS                  17 426,1     13 475,0    16 196,1                 
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                          
Capital and reserves          10 202,3     8 714,3     9 859,8                  
Non-controlling interests     381,4        271,2       385,7                    
TOTAL EQUITY                  10 583,7     8 985,5     10 245,5                 
Non-current liabilities       1 094,6      876,4       1 213,6                  
Deferred taxation liability   308,8        119,9       299,9                    
Provision for post-           390,6        366,2       376,5                    
retirement medical aid                                                          
Long-term borrowings          395,2        390,3       537,2                    
Current liabilities           5 747,8      3 613,1     4 737,0                  
Trade and other payables      2 810,0      2 625,1     2 559,5                  
Provisions                    508,3        388,8       435,3                    
Taxation payable              27,9         63,2        102,0                    
Short-term borrowings         2 401,6      536,0       1 640,2                  
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES  17 426,1     13 475,0    16 196,1                 
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity                           
Share     Non-                             
                                     capital   distribu-  Accumu-               
                                     and       table      lated                 
Rm                                    premium   reserves   profits              
Balance at 30 September 2010          481,4     957,3      9 366,5              
Profit for the period                 -         -          1 186,2              
Other comprehensive income for the    -         (56,0)     -                    
period                                                                          
481,4     901,3      10 552,7              
Issue of share capital and premium    7,9       -          -                    
Capital distribution out of share     (437,6)   -          -                    
premium                                                                         
Transfers between reserves            -         42,8       (42,8)               
Share-based payment reserve           -         -          -                    
Dividends on ordinary shares          -         -          (394,6)              
Total dividends                       -         -          (461,1)              
Less:                                                                           
Dividends on treasury and             -         -          66,5                 
empowerment shares                                                              
Sale of shares by empowerment entity                                            
Balance at 31 March 2011              51,7      944,1      10 115,3             
Profit for the period                 -         -          1 397,7              
Other comprehensive income for the    -         172,9      -                    
period                                                                          
51,7      1 117,0    11 513,0              
Issue of share capital and premium    18,0      -          -                    
Transfers between reserves            -         72,2       (72,2)               
Share-based payment reserve           -         -          -                    
Dividends on ordinary shares          -         -          (462,2)              
Total dividends                       -         -          (539,8)              
Less:                                                                           
Dividends on treasury and             -         -          77,6                 
empowerment shares                                                              
                                                                                
Balance at 30 September 2011          69,7      1 189,2    10 978,6             
Profit for the period                 -         -          1 281,6              
Other comprehensive income for the    -         (73,4)     -                    
period                                                                          
                                     69,7      1 115,8    12 260,2              
Issue of share capital and premium    18,5      -          -                    
Additional acquisition of L&AF        -         (71,7)     -                    
shares                                                                          
Transfers between reserves            -         80,7       (80,7)               
Share-based payment reserve           -         -          -                    
Dividends on ordinary shares          -         -          (830,8)              
Total dividends                       -         -          (971,6)              
Less:                                                                           
Dividends on treasury and             -         -          140,8                
empowerment shares                                                              
                                                                                
Balance at 31 March 2012              88,2      1 124,8    11 348,7             
Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity (continued)               
Shares                                       
                                   held by                Total                 
                                   subsidiary             attribu-              
                                   and em-       Share-   table to              
power-        based    owners                
                                   ment          payment  of the                
Rm                                  entities      reserve  parent               
Balance at 30 September 2010        (2 740,9)     251,6    8 315,9              
Profit for the period               -             -        1 186,2              
Other comprehensive income for the  -             -        (56,0)               
period                                                                          
                                   (2 740,9)     251,6    9 446,1               
Issue of share capital and premium  -             -        7,9                  
Capital distribution out of share   64,9          -        (372,7)              
premium                                                                         
Transfers between reserves          -             -        -                    
Share-based payment reserve         -             27,3     27,3                 
Dividends on ordinary shares        -             -        (394,6)              
Total dividends                     -             -        (461,1)              
Less:                                                                           
Dividends on treasury and           -             -        66,5                 
empowerment shares                                                              
Sale of shares by empowerment       0,3           -        0,3                  
entity                                                                          
Balance at 31 March 2011            (2 675,7)     278,9    8 714,3              
Profit for the period               -             -        1 397,7              
Other comprehensive income for the  -             -        172,9                
period                                                                          
(2 675,7)     278,9    10 284,9              
Issue of share capital and premium  -             -        18,0                 
Transfers between reserves          -             -        -                    
Share-based payment reserve         -             19,1     19,1                 
Dividends on ordinary shares        -             -        (462,2)              
Total dividends                     -             -        (539,8)              
Less:                                                                           
Dividends on treasury and           -             -        77,6                 
empowerment shares                                                              
                                                                                
Balance at 30 September 2011        (2 675,7)     298,0    9 859,8              
Profit for the period               -             -        1 281,6              
Other comprehensive income for the  -             -        (73,4)               
period                                                                          
                                   (2 675,7)     298,0    11 068,0              
Issue of share capital and premium  -             -        18,5                 
Additional acquisition of L&AF      -             -        (71,7)               
shares                                                                          
Transfers between reserves          -             -        -                    
Share-based payment reserve         -             18,3     18,3                 
Dividends on ordinary shares        -             -        (830,8)              
Total dividends                     -             -        (971,6)              
Less:                                                                           
Dividends on treasury and           -             -        140,8                
empowerment shares                                                              
Balance at 31 March 2012            (2 675,7)     316,3    10 202,3             
Condensed consolidated cash flow statement                                      
                       Unaudited                      Audited                   
six months ended               year ended                
Rm                      March 2012         March 2011  September 2011           
Cash generated from     1 276,1            1 647,6     3 604,0                  
operations                                                                      
Net financing costs     (77,1)             (11,9)      (64,1)                   
Dividends received      94,1               88,3        171,7                    
Taxation paid           (574,4)            (497,5)     (1 046,3)                
Cash available from     718,7              1 226,5     2 665,3                  
operations                                                                      
Dividends paid and      (830,8)            (771,9)     (1 230,2)                
capital distributions                                                           
Net cash                (112,1)            454,6       1 435,1                  
(outfow)/inflow from                                                            
operating activities                                                            
Net cash outflow from   (614,5)            (338,2)     (2 914,4)                
investing activities                                                            
- Capital expenditure   (237,9)            (291,4)     (817,8)                  
- Acquisitions          (432,4)            -           (2 112,0)                
- Other                 55,8               (46,8)      15,4                     
Net cash outflow from   (196,7)            (21,5)      (96,2)                   
financing activities                                                            
Net                     (923,3)            94,9        (1 575,5)                
(decrease)/increase in                                                          
cash and cash                                                                   
equivalents                                                                     
Effect of exchange      (25,0)             -           55,5                     
rate changes                                                                    
Cash and cash           (1 011,8)          508,2       508,2                    
equivalents at the                                                              
beginning of the                                                                
period                                                                          
Cash and cash           (1 960,1)          603,1       (1 011,8)                
equivalents at the end                                                          
of the period                                                                   
Cash resources          392,9              1 092,3     506,5                    
Short-term borrowings   (2 353,0)          (489,2)     (1 518,3)                
regarded as cash and                                                            
cash equivalents                                                                
                       (1 960,1)          603,1       (1 011,8)                 
Condensed segmental analysis                                                    
Unaudited                                           
                            six months                     Audited              
                            ended                          Year ended           
                            March       March     Change   September            
Rm                           2012        2011      %        2011                
Turnover                                                                        
Domestic Operations          9 778,0     9 455,5   3,4      18 049,2            
Grains                       4 463,7     4 119,1   8,4      8 348,9             
Milling and baking           3 280,6     2 919,9   12,4     6 192,2             
Other Grains                 1 183,1     1 199,2   (1,3)    2 156,7             
Consumer Brands              5 314,3     5 336,4   (0,4)    9 704,8             
Groceries                    1 953,2     1 880,6   3,9      3 423,3             
Snacks & Treats              861,3       922,2     (6,6)    1 734,4             
Beverages                    611,0       639,5     (4,5)    1 029,0             
Value Added Meat Products    732,5       737,6     (0,7)    1 419,5             
Out of Home                  158,8       141,5     12,2     295,1               
Home, Personal care and      997,5       1 015,0   (1,7)    1 803,5             
Baby (HPCB)                                                                     
Domestic intergroup sales    -           -         -        (4,5)               
International & Exports      1 813,0     883,9     105,1    2 381,0             
Exports*                     1 133,8     634,6     78,7     1 558,7             
International operations     679,2       249,3     172,4    822,3               
Total turnover               11 591,0    10 339,4  12,1     20 430,2            
Operating income before                                                         
abnormal items                                                                  
Domestic operations          1 438,0     1 535,8   (6,4)    3 035,7             
Grains                       794,2       823,7     (3,6)    1 746,1             
Milling and baking           609,8       587,9     3,7      1 382,2             
Other Grains                 184,4       235,8     (21,8)   363,9               
Consumer Brands              810,4       763,1     6,2      1 457,1             
Groceries                    283,0       257,4     9,9      523,9               
Snacks & Treats              126,4       90,3      40,0     195,4               
Beverages                    83,5        80,9      3,2      94,2                
Value Added Meat Products    49,6        72,4      (31,5)   120,6               
Out of Home                  29,3        28,6      2,4      69,1                
Home, Personal care and      238,6       233,5     2,2      453,9               
Baby (HPCB)                                                                     
Other                        (166,6)     (51,0)    (226,7)  (167,5)             
International & Exports      251,1       15,6               208,9               
Exports*                     190,3       (8,2)              126,9               
International operations     60,8        23,8      155,5    82,0                
Total operating income       1 689,1     1 551,4   8,9      3 244,6             
before abnormal items                                                           
*Includes the deciduous fruit business.                                         
Other salient features                                                          
                         Unaudited                    Audited                   
                         six months ended             year ended                
                         March 2012        March 2011 September 2011            
Capital commitments       489,2             699,9      420,7                    
(R million)                                                                     
- contracted              237,3             467,6      299,3                    
- approved                251,9             232,3      121,4                    
Capital commitments will                                                        
be funded from normal                                                           
operating                                                                       
cash flows and the                                                              
utilisation of existing                                                         
borrowing facilities.                                                           
Contingent liabilities                                                          
(R million)                                                                     
- guarantees and          48,0              324,9      44,0                     
contingent liabilities                                                          
The abridged group interim results have been prepared in accordance with        
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IAS 34 : Interim Financial  
Reporting and the AC 500 Standards as issued by the Accounting Practices Board, 
the South African Companies Act (No 71 of 2008, as amended) and the Listings    
Requirements of the JSE Limited. The principal accounting policies and methods  
of computation are consistent with those used in the audited Annual Financial   
Statements for the year ended 30 September 2011.                                
Notes                                                                           
                                    Unaudited                                   
                                    six months             Audited              
ended                 year ended            
                                    March        March    September             
Rm                                   2012         2011     2011                 
1. Operating income                                                             
Operating income before abnormal                                                
items is reflected after charging:                                              
Cost of sales                        7 414,0      6 544,6  12 794,2             
Sales and distribution expenses      1 449,1      1 375,5  2 728,4              
Marketing expenses                   289 ,0       295,7    574,3                
Other operating expenses             749 ,8       572,2     1 088,8             
Depreciation (included in cost of    208,1        175,0    373,2                
sales and other operating expenses)                                             
IFRS 2 charges (included in other                                               
operating expenses)                                                             
-- Equity settled                    19,2         27,9     52,6                 
-- Cash settled                      112,8        (0,8)    63,8                 
2. Abnormal items                                                               
Equity accounted take-on gain -      -            -        91,4                 
National Foods Holdings Zimbabwe                                                
Recognition of pension fund          -            -        44,3                 
surpluses                                                                       
Acquisition costs                    (17,9)       -        -                    
Profit on sale of Mousson brand      35,0         -        -                    
Other                                1,2          -        (9,0)                
Abnormal profit before taxation      18,3         -        126,7                
Taxation                             (5,2)        -        (11,9)               
Abnormal profit attributable to      13,1         -        114,8                
owners of the parent                                                            

3. Significant acquisitions                                                     
Effective 1 November 2011, Tiger                                                
Brands acquired the Status brand                                                
from the Unilever group. The                                                    
acquisition is in line with Tiger                                               
Brands`                                                                         
strategy of expanding into adjacent                                             
categories with well established                                                
brands.                                                                         
The purchase consideration,          Acquisition                                
accounted for from 1 November 2011,  value                                      
comprised the following:                                                        
Trademarks                           205,0        -        -                    
Inventories                          22,0         -        -                    
Fair value of assets acquired        227,0        -        -                    
Purchase consideration in cash       227,0        -        -                    
Independent non-executive directors: A C Parker (Chairman), B L Sibiya (Deputy  
Chairman), S L Botha, R M W Dunne (British), K D K Mokhele, M P Nyama, R D      
Nisbet, M Makanjee                                                              
Executive directors: P B Matlare (Chief Executive Officer), C F H Vaux, O       
Ighodaro (Chief Financial Officer)                                              
Company Secretary: I W M Isdale                                                 
Registered office: 3010 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston, Sandton, 2021           
Postal address: PO Box 78056, Sandton, 2146, South Africa                       
www.tigerbrands.com                                                             
Share registrars:                                                               
Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Limited,                                  
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001                                          
Postal address: PO Box 61051, Marshalltown, 2107, South Africa. Telephone: (011)
370 5000                                                                        
Sponsor:                                                                        
J.P. Morgan Equities Limited                                                    
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