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Tue 19 Sep 2006, 15:08 Glenrand M I B - Reviewed Year-end Results and Ren
GMB
 GMB                                                                             
Glenrand M I B - Reviewed Year-end Results and Renewal of Cautionary            
Glenrand M I B Limited                                                          
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
(Registration number 1997/008001/06)                                            
("Glenrand M I B" or "the Group")                                               
JSE share code: GMB                                                             
ISIN: ZAE000078010                                                              
Reviewed Year-end Results for the year ended 30 June 2006                       
and Renewal of Cautionary Announcement                                          
Condensed Income Statement                                                      
for the year ended 30 June                Reviewed      #Audited                
2006          2005                    
                                  Notes   R"000         R"000                   
Continuing operations                                                           
Revenue                                   494 541       494 638                 
Employment benefit expenses               (301 986)     (290 343)               
Rent and IT expenses                      (61 620)      (60 288)                
Amortisation and depreciation             (19 041)      (26 291)                
Other expenses                            (158 147)     (131 721)               
Finance costs                             (8 391)       (8 485)                 
Disposal and impairment                                                         
of investments                            (3 034)       (20 677)                
Investment income                         31 947        37 275                  
Share of profits of associates            774           835                     
Loss before taxation                      (24 957)      (5 057)                 
Taxation                                  (20 120)      (27 136)                
Loss from continuing operations           (45 077)      (32 193)                
Discontinued operations                                                         
Profit from discontinued                                                        
operations (net of taxation)                                                    
including the profit on disposal                                                
of investments                    3       107 931       22 397                  
Profit (loss) for the year                62 854        (9 796)                 
Profit (loss) attributable to:                                                  
Minority shareholders                     12 899        12 981                  
Shareholders of Glenrand M I B            49 955        (22 777)                
                                          62 854        (9 796)                 
Earnings per share                                                              
Basic earnings                                                                  
per share (cents)                         22,1          (9,4)                   
Diluted earnings                                                                
per share (cents)                         19,5          (9,4)                   
Continuing operations                                                           
Earnings per share (cents)                (22,7)        (16,0)                  
Diluted earnings                                                                
per share (cents)                         (20,2)        (15,9)                  
Headline earnings per share                                                     
Headline earnings                                                               
per share (cents)                 5       (12,8)        (1,8)                   
Diluted headline earnings                                                       
per share (cents)                 5       (11,3)        (1,8)                   
Number of shares                                                                
(net of treasury shares)                                                        
- Issued (000"s)                          226 526       241 830                 
- Diluted weighted                                                              
average (000"s)                           255 594       242 656                 
Condensed Segmental Analysis                                                    
for the year ended 30 June                Reviewed      #Audited                
                                          2006          2005                    
R"000         R"000                   
Segmental revenues                                                              
Risk advisory services                    452 018       478 058                 
- continuing                      7       393 857       405 480                 
- discontinued                            58 161        72 578                  
Benefit services                          100 684       89 158                  
Total segmental revenues                  552 702       567 216                 
Segmental results                                                               
Risk advisory services                    18 447        50 789                  
- continuing                      7       (7 082)       23 506                  
- discontinued                            25 529        27 283                  
Benefit services                          (37 533)      (42 481)                
Total segmental results                   (19 086)      8 308                   
Condensed Balance Sheet                                                         
at 30 June                                Reviewed      #Audited                
                                          2006          2005                    
Notes   R`000         R"000                   
Assets                                                                          
Property, plant and equipment             30 362        32 184                  
Investment properties                     6 464         8 458                   
Goodwill                                  35 449        35 798                  
Intangible assets                         48 699        52 445                  
Deferred taxation asset                   41 872        46 909                  
Investments                               4 810         21 625                  
Long-term accounts receivable             11 883        -                       
Linked investments backing                                                      
policyholder contracts                    5 129 803     3 325 219               
Current assets                            544 123       597 919                 
Assets classified as                                                            
held for sale                             60 049        -                       
Total assets                              913 514       4 120 557               
Equity and liabilities                                                          
Equity                                                                          
Shareholders" equity                      111 415       130 109                 
Minority interest                         17 070        18 160                  
Total equity                              128 485       148 269                 
Liabilities                                                                     
Long-term liabilities             6       37 738        40 902                  
Deferred taxation                         117           222                     
Policyholder liabilities                  5 244 552     3 318 668               
Current liabilities                       486 752       612 496                 
Liabilities classified                                                          
as held for sale                          15 870        -                       
Total liabilities                         5 785 029     3 972 288               
Total equity and liabilities              5 913 514     4 120 557               
Condensed Cash Flow Statement                                                   
for the year ended 30 June                Reviewed      #Audited                
                                          2006          2005                    
R"000         R"000                   
Cash generated from operations            54 898        82 756                  
- continuing                              24 475        46 546                  
- discontinued                            30 423        36 210                  
Movement in working capital               (131 625)     116 908                 
Taxation paid                             (27 286)      (71 603)                
Dividends paid                            (71 157)      (69 786)                
Cash (utilised by) generated                                                    
from operating activities                 (175 170)     58 275                  
Cash utilised by investing                                                      
activities                                (40 230)      (23 449)                
Cash (utilised by) generated                                                    
from financing activities                 (34 592)      587                     
Net (decrease) increase in                                                      
cash and cash equivalents                 (249 992)     35 413                  
Cash and cash equivalents                                                       
at beginning of period                    414 127       378 714                 
Cash and cash equivalents                                                       
at end of period                          164 135       414 127                 
Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity                                        
for the year ended 30 June                                                      
                     Share      Treasury                                        
                     capital    and share   Non-                                
                     and        option      distri-                             
share      reserve     butable     Retained                
                     premium    reserve     reserves    earnings                
Audited balance                                                                 
at 30 June 2004                                                                 
As previously                                                                   
reported in terms                                                               
of SA GAAP           46 552     (3 613)     40 292      111 197                 
Adjustments                                                                     
for IFRS             -          838         16 905      29 433                  
Other                                                                           
adjustments          -          -           (1 075)     (37 671)                
Restated balance                                                                
at 30 June 2004      46 552     (2 775)     56 122      102 959                 
Shares issued        2 193      -           -           -                       
Movement in                                                                     
treasury shares      -          1 026       -           -                       
Cash flow hedge      -          -           -           640                     
Trade mark                                                                      
amortisation         -          -           (14 968)    14 968                  
Share option                                                                    
costs                -          973         -           -                       
Movement in                                                                     
minority interest    -          -           -           -                       
Translation of                                                                  
foreign                                                                         
subsidiaries         -          -           5 366       -                       
Shared earnings                                                                 
of associates        -          -           2 126       (2 126)                 
Profit (loss)                                                                   
attributable                                                                    
to shareholders      -          -           -           (22 777)                
Dividends paid       -          -           -           (60 170)                
Balance at                                                                      
30 June 2005         48 745     (776)       48 646      33 494                  
Shares issued        3 680      -           -           -                       
Movement in                                                                     
treasury shares      -          (36 625)    -           -                       
Trade mark                                                                      
amortisation         -          -           (9 979)     9 979                   
Share option                                                                    
costs                -          21 078      -           -                       
Translation of                                                                  
foreign                                                                         
subsidiaries         -          -           1 448       -                       
Shared earnings                                                                 
of associates        -          -           3 469       (3 469)                 
Acquisition of                                                                  
shares in                                                                       
subsidiary           -          -           -           -                       
Profit                                                                          
attributable                                                                    
to shareholders      -          -           -           49 955                  
Dividends paid       -          -           -           (58 230)                
Balance at                                                                      
30 June 2006         52 425     (16 323)    43 584      31 729                  
Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity (continued)                            
for the year ended 30 June                                                      
                     Share-                                                     
                     holders"   Minority    Total                               
                     equity     interest    equity                              
Audited balance                                                                 
at 30 June 2004                                                                 
As previously                                                                   
reported in terms                                                               
of SA GAAP           194 428    21 817      216 245                             
Adjustments                                                                     
for IFRS             47 176     -           47 176                              
Other adjustments    (38 746)   (3 553)     (42 299)                            
Restated balance                                                                
at 30 June 2004      202 858    18 264      221 122                             
Shares issued        2 193      -           2 193                               
Movement in                                                                     
treasury shares      1 026      -           1 026                               
Cash flow hedge      640        -           640                                 
Trade mark                                                                      
amortisation         -          -           -                                   
Share option                                                                    
costs                973        -           973                                 
Movement in                                                                     
minority interest    -          (3 469)     (3 469)                             
Translation of                                                                  
foreign                                                                         
subsidiaries         5 366      -           5 366                               
Shared earnings                                                                 
of associates        -          -           -                                   
Profit (loss)                                                                   
attributable                                                                    
to shareholders      (22 777)   12 981      (9 796)                             
Dividends paid       (60 170)   (9 616)     (69 786)                            
Balance at                                                                      
30 June 2005         130 109    18 160      148 269                             
Shares issued        3 680      -           3 680                               
Movement in                                                                     
treasury shares      (36 625)   -           (36 625)                            
Trade mark                                                                      
amortisation         -          -           -                                   
Share option                                                                    
costs                21 078     -           21 078                              
Translation of                                                                  
foreign                                                                         
subsidiaries         1 448      -           1 448                               
Shared earnings                                                                 
of associates        -          -           -                                   
Acquisition of                                                                  
shares in                                                                       
subsidiary           -          (1 062)     (1 062)                             
Profit attributable                                                             
to shareholders      49 955     12 899      62 854                              
Dividends paid       (58 230)   (12 927)    (71 157)                            
Balance at                                                                      
30 June 2006         111 415    17 070      128 485                             
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements                                     
1. Implementation of IFRS                                                       
From 2006 onwards the Glenrand M I B Group ("the Group") is required to         
prepare its consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS and       
JSE Limited"s ("JSE") Listing Requirements. This change applies to all          
financial reporting for accounting periods beginning on or after 1              
January 2005 and consequently the Group`s first published IFRS results          
were its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2005. The         
Group"s first published full set of financial statements under IFRS are         
for the year ended 30 June 2006. As the Group publishes comparative             
information for one year in its financial statements, the date for the          
transition to IFRS is 1 July 2004, which represents the start of the            
earliest period of comparative information.                                     
In order to explain how the Group"s reported performance and financial          
position are impacted by IFRS, the Group has restated information               
previously published under SA GAAP to the equivalent basis under IFRS.          
This restatement follows the guidelines set out in IFRS 1 First-time            
Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards.                        
Basis of accounting                                                             
The Group has prepared the consolidated balance sheet as at 30 June 2005 and    
the consolidated income statement for the year then ended, in accordance        
with IFRS, to establish the financial position and results of operations        
of the Group necessary to provide the comparative information to be             
included in the Group"s first set of IFRS financial statements for the          
year ended 30 June 2006.                                                        
Transitional arrangements                                                       
The date of transition to IFRS for the Group is 1 July 2004. The Group"s        
opening balance sheet at 1 July 2004 has been restated to reflect all           
existing IFRS"s applicable at 30 June 2006. At the date of transition,          
IFRS 1 allows a number of exemptions to the principle of retrospective          
application. The Group made the following elections relating to the             
transitional arrangements:                                                      
Business combinations                                                           
The Group has elected not to retrospectively apply the requirements to IFRS 3   
Business combinations for business combinations that occurred prior to          
the date of transition and consequently no adjustment has been made for         
business combinations prior to 31 March 2004.                                   
Share-based payments                                                            
The Group has elected not to apply the provisions of IFRS 2 Share-based         
payments to employee share option scheme awards granted on or before 7          
November 2002.                                                                  
Presentation of the financial statements                                        
Changes have been made to the format of the Group"s income statement, balance   
sheet and statement of changes in equity arising from the adoption of IAS       
1 Presentation of financial statements and IAS 27 Consolidated and              
separate financial statements. These changes only affect the presentation       
of the information, and do not impact the amounts as previously reported.       
Amendments to accounting policies and other adjustments                         
Share-based payments                                                            
The Group grants share options to employees under an employee share incentive   
scheme. Previously under SA GAAP no costs were recognised in the income         
statement. In accordance with the requirements of IFRS 2 Share-based            
payments, the Group now recognises an expense in the Income Statement,          
with a corresponding increase in the share option reserve. The options          
are measured at fair value at grant date. The fair value is expensed over       
the vesting period.                                                             
Revenue recognition                                                             
In line with industry practice, the Group"s accounting policy has previously    
been to recognise insurance broking income in full at inception of the          
policy. In accordance with industry developments and guidance provided in       
IAS 18 Revenue, the Group now defers a portion of broking income to cover       
the cost of services provided over the contract period. The amount              
deferred is recognised as revenue over the contract period on a                 
consistent basis, reflecting the level of servicing activities incurred         
during the period.                                                              
Intangible assets                                                               
The Group has reinstated the intangible assets relating to Trade Marks ("TM")   
with a corresponding increase in non-distributable reserves in accordance       
with IFRS 3 Business Combinations. The related deferred tax asset has           
been adjusted. The Group now recognises an expense in the income                
statement relating to the amortisation of the Trade Marks over their            
useful lives. Computer software, previously reflected in property, plant        
and equipment as computer and office equipment, has now been reclassified       
as an intangible asset.                                                         
Property, plant and equipment                                                   
The Group has reassessed the useful lives of all its property, plant and        
equipment in accordance with IAS 16 Property, plant and equipment. In           
instances where items of property, plant and equipment were fully               
depreciated and are still in use, the applicable assets have now been           
reinstated to reflect their appropriate carrying values.                        
Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued operations                    
In accordance with IFRS 5 Non-current assets held for sale and discontinued     
operations, a discontinued operation is a component of the Group"s              
business that represents a separate major line of business or                   
geographical area of operation, that meets the criteria as held for sale.       
On initial classification as held for sale, non-current assets are              
recognised at the lower of the carrying amount and fair value less costs        
to sell.                                                                        
Straight-lining of operating lease payments                                     
The change in the manner of recognising lease payments, on a straight-line      
basis, arises as a result of a change in interpretation of IAS 17 Leases        
by South African entities in order to align the South African practice          
with that applied internationally. The effect of the revised                    
interpretation is that operating lease payments will be recognised on a         
straight-line basis over the lease term, and not as and when the cash is        
paid.                                                                           
Leave pay accrual                                                               
The group has historically only accrued for a maximum of 30 days leave per      
employee as this represented the maximum cash obligation. This approach         
has now changed to accrue for the total leave days due to the employee,         
to bring the total cost of employment recognised in line with services          
rendered.                                                                       
Disability obligation                                                           
The group has an obligation to contribute in part towards employee benefits     
on disability. The liability arose on the shortfall between the benefit         
paid to former employees and the amount recovered from insurers. The            
liability was actuarially valued and accounted for as a long-term               
liability.                                                                      
Fraud loss                                                                      
During the current year fraud perpetrated by a member of middle management      
was identified. Part of this related to prior years. The fraud involved         
theft of funds which was concealed by means of falsified accounting             
entries. Prior year financial results have been restated to remove the          
falsified entries and to write-off the amounts misappropriated. The             
anticipated insurance recovery has been accounted for in the current year       
in terms of IFRS.                                                               
Reconciliation of financial information previously reported                     
Reconciliation of income statements                                             
                                                       #Audited                 
                                                        Year                    
                                                        ended                   
30 June                 
                                                        2005                    
                                                        R"000                   
Net profit after tax                                                            
As previously reported under SA GAAP                    23 184                  
Adjustments for IFRS                                                            
Share-based payments                                    (973)                   
Amortisation of intangible assets                       (17 923)                
Other adjustments                                                               
Revenue recognition                                     (5 293)                 
As previously reported                                  (1 005)                 
Other adjustments                                                               
Operating lease adjustments                             270                     
Fraud loss                                              (8 688)                 
Leave pay accrual                                       84                      
Disability obligation                                   (457)                   
Net loss after tax as reported under IFRS               (9 796)                 
Reconciliation of equity                                                        
                                 Share     Treasury                             
                                 capital   shares and   Non-dis-                
and share share        tributable              
R"000                            premium   options      reserves                
1 July 2004                                                                     
As previously reported under                                                    
SA GAAP                          46 552    (3 613)      40 292                  
Adjustments for IFRS                                                            
Share-based payments             -         838          -                       
TM reinstatement,                                                               
net of amortisation              -         -            44 905                  
Deferred taxation on TM          -         -            (28 000)                
Other adjustments                                                               
Revenue recognition              -         -            (1 075)                 
As previously reported           46 552    (2 775)      56 122                  
Other adjustments                                                               
Operating lease                                                                 
adjustments                      -         -            -                       
Fraud loss                       -         -            -                       
Leave pay accrual                -         -            -                       
Disability obligation            -         -            -                       
As reported under IFRS           46 552    (2 775)      56 122                  
30 June 2005                                                                    
As previously reported under                                                    
SA GAAP                          48 745    (2 587)      55 963                  
Adjustments for IFRS                                                            
Share-based payments             -         1 811        -                       
TM reinstatement,                                                               
net of amortisation              -         -            29 937                  
Deferred taxation on TM          -         -            (36 000)                
Other adjustments                                                               
Revenue recognition              -         -            (1 254)                 
As previously reported           48 745    (776)        48 646                  
Other adjustments                                                               
Operating lease adjustments      -         -            -                       
Fraud loss                       -         -            -                       
Leave pay accrual                -         -            -                       
Disability obligation            -         -            -                       
As reported under IFRS           48 745    (776)        48 646                  
Reconciliation of equity (continued)                                            
                                 Retained  Minority     Total                   
R"000                            earnings  interest     equity                  
1 July 2004                                                                     
As previously reported under                                                    
SA GAAP                          111 197   21 817       216 245                 
Adjustments for IFRS                                                            
Share-based payments             (838)     -            -                       
TM reinstatement,                                                               
net of amortisation              -         -            44 905                  
Deferred taxation                                                               
on TM                            30 271    -            2 271                   
Other adjustments                                                               
Revenue recognition              (24 911)  (3 553)      (29 539)                
As previously reported           115 719   18 264       233 882                 
Other adjustments                                                               
Operating lease                                                                 
adjustments                      (985)     -            (985)                   
Fraud loss                       (7 872)   -            (7 872)                 
Leave pay accrual                (1 414)   -            (1 414)                 
Disability obligation            (2 489)   -            (2 489)                 
As reported under IFRS           102 959   18 264       221 122                 
30 June 2005                                                                    
As previously reported under                                                    
SA GAAP                          59 715    21 564       183 400                 
Adjustments for IFRS                                                            
Share-based payments             (1 811)   -            -                       
TM reinstatement,                                                               
net of amortisation              -         -            29 937                  
Deferred taxation                                                               
on TM                            27 318    -            (8 682)                 
Other adjustments                                                               
Revenue recognition              (30 177)  (3 404)      (34 835)                
As previously reported           55 045    18 160       169 820                 
Other adjustments                                                               
Operating lease                                                                 
adjustments                      (715)     -            (715)                   
Fraud loss                       (16 560)  -            (16 560)                
Leave pay accrual                (1 330)   -            (1 330)                 
Disability obligation            (2 946)   -            (2 946)                 
As reported under IFRS           33 494    18 160       148 269                 
2. Review opinion                                                               
The group results have been reviewed by KPMG Inc. who have issued an            
unqualified review report, which is available at the company"s registered       
office.                                                                         
3. Discontinued operations                                                      
As announced on 7 October 2005, the Group disposed of its Reinsurance           
Consultants division with effect 31 January 2006. Effective 1 July 2005,        
the Group disposed of its investment in Websoft (Pty) Limited.                  
Underwriting businesses were also classified as discontinued operations.        
4. Taxation                                                                     
Reviewed     #Audited                
                                           Year ended   year ended              
                                           30 June      30 June                 
                                           2006         2005                    
R"000        R"000                   
The Group"s taxation charge                                                     
comprises the following:                                                        
SA normal taxation                         11 942       21 479                  
SA deferred taxation                       (512)        (1 453)                 
STC                                        7 714        6 109                   
Foreign taxation                           976          1 001                   
                                           20 120       27 136                  
5. Calculation of headline earnings                                             
Profits (losses) attributable                                                   
to ordinary shareholders                   49 955       (22 777)                
Add back                                                                        
Impairment of assets                       5 038        27 277                  
Profit on disposal of investments          (84 033)     (6 506)                 
Add (less) taxation effect                 80           -                       
Less minority shareholders" effect         9            (2 388)                 
Headline earnings                          (28 951)     (4 394)                 
Refer to note under Financial Review - Headline Earnings.                       
6. Long-term liabilities                                                        
Interest-bearing                           3 969        4 804                   
Non-interest-bearing                       33 769       36 098                  
                                           37 738       40 902                  
7. Risk Adivsory Services                                                       
Risk Adivsory Services includes Risk Services South Africa, Africa and          
unallocated Group costs.                                                        
# Compiled from published annual financial statements, updated with the         
audited IFRS adjustments.                                                       
Operational review                                                              
Financial review                                                                
Overview                                                                        
The reviewed annual results have been prepared in accordance with               
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). Details and               
explanations relating to the effect of the implementation of IFRS in the        
current and prior periods are contained in notes to this announcement.          
Prior year results have been restated in terms of IFRS and other                
adjustments.                                                                    
Headline earnings                                                               
In terms of IFRS the value of trade marks was reinstated on the balance sheet   
and amortisation commenced in the current financial year.  The headline         
loss on which the trading statement was based was calculated on the basis       
that the Group"s trademark amortisation of R10,3 million (after tax) was        
added back when calculating headline earnings.  In finalising the year          
end results the Group established that trademark amortisation should in         
fact be included in headline earnings resulting in the actual headline          
loss per share being 11,3 cents for 2006.                                       
The interim results published on 1 March 2006 excluded the Group"s trademark    
amortisation from headline earnings and hence the restatement of 2005           
headline earnings.                                                              
The adjustment did not impact on earnings per share.                            
Income statement                                                                
For the continuing operations, revenues remained static at                      
R494,5 million (2005: R494,6 million). Earnings per share for continuing        
operations deteriorated from a loss of 15,9 cents in the prior year to          
20,2 cents loss in the current year. Basic earnings per share improved          
from a loss of 9,4 cents in the prior year to a profit of 19,5 cents.           
Expenses were impacted by a once-off BEE share-based cost of                    
R20 million as well as associated professional fees of R4,1 million.            
Provisions raised in Benefit Services for "bulking and undisclosed profits"     
amounted to R14,1 million.                                                      
The net effect on the results of an internal fraud was a R19,5 million          
recovery in the current financial year.                                         
The recovery arose as the losses under the adjusted IFRS statements were        
expensed as incurred over five years whilst the recovery could only be          
recognised in the current year.                                                 
Included in the profit from the discontinued operations was a profit on the     
sale of the Reinsurance Consultants division of R81,7 million. The              
balance comprises the results of the Reinsurance Consultants division for       
the seven months to 31 January 2006, as well as the full year results for       
our underwriting operations, which are expected to be sold, as referred         
to in this announcement under "Renewal of Cautionary Announcement".             
The current year taxation was distorted by not raising the deferred tax asset   
on Benefit Services" current year loss, and the reversal of the deferred        
tax asset previously raised. It was further impacted by secondary tax on        
companies, as well as permanent differences relating to professional            
fees, BEE share-based costs and the fraud insurance recovery.                   
The soft market conditions and competitive environment continue to impact the   
Risk Advisory Services business. This was partially offset by strong new        
business gains. Client retention was generally very good, underscoring          
client satisfaction.                                                            
Although Benefit Services" revenue increased, overall results were              
disappointing.  Results were negatively impacted by the increase in             
provisions, write-off of deferred tax assets, as well as higher                 
continuing costs of rectifying administration.                                  
The main difference between headline earnings and earnings is the disposal of   
the Reinsurance Consultants division (refer to note 5).                         
Balance sheet and cash flow                                                     
The Group"s gearing remains at 3% with the Group continuing to generate cash    
from its operations.                                                            
A strategic review of our underwriting investments has resulted in assets       
being classified as assets held for sale.                                       
Dividends totalling R71,2 million (R69,8 million) were paid during the year     
under review.                                                                   
Investing activities included R23 million spent on the purchase of 49,9% in     
Glenrand M I B Makgulong as part of the BEE transaction. Cash used for          
financing activities included the R36 million share buyback in terms of         
the scheme of arrangement.                                                      
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS                                                          
BEE transaction                                                                 
The final elements of the BEE transaction have been completed with the share    
issue and buybacks occurring on 18 April 2006. The benefits of being an         
empowered company are beginning to materialize.                                 
Risk Advisory Services                                                          
As a result of the disposal of the Reinsurance Consultants division and the     
expected sale of our underwriting investments, the strategic focus is now       
on short-term insurance broking and risk consultancy at which we are a          
market leader. It is anticipated that the implementation of the                 
integrated administration platform will be fully functional at the end of       
the next financial year building on the successful Phase I implementation       
during the course of the year under review. Back office functions are           
accordingly being realigned to provide cost-effective and efficient             
service to clients and rectify control weaknesses in legacy systems.            
Acquisitions remain a key strategic focus, aligning with our intent to          
equalise the profit contributions from reporting business units and             
reduce the dependency on our Corporate account.                                 
The discussions with potential international partners continue.                 
Benefit Services                                                                
Considerable progress has been made in dealing with the legacy issues, the      
benefits of which are not reflected in the current year"s results.              
Dormant and terminated funds have been ring-fenced. The costs of this           
exercise make up a considerable proportion of current and prior year            
provisions.  A strategic focus of increasing the number of funds under          
administration is being pursued in order to create the critical mass            
required for our administration business.                                       
PROSPECTS                                                                       
The outlook for 2007 is positive and the Group is being restructured to         
ensure that it is focused on its core business which we believe will            
produce results which are reflective of its ability and standing in the         
market.                                                                         
DIRECTORATE                                                                     
The Group CEO, Mr Steve von Roretz, resigned as a director on 16 August 2006.   
Dr Dudu Kunene has been appointed acting CEO.                                   
Mrs T Boesch, Mr M J Leeming and Mrs Y Z Simelane resigned as directors and     
Mrs T H Nyasulu and Mr M R Mashishi have been appointed to the Board of         
Directors.                                                                      
Mr P Cooper has been appointed as alternate director to Mr G T Ferreira.        
DIVIDEND                                                                        
The Board has resolved not to declare a final dividend.  It is the intention    
to resume dividend payments once the Group returns to profitability.            
On behalf of the Board of Directors                                             
Dr M F Kunene                  A W Mansfield                                    
(Chairman and acting CEO)     (Non-executive director)                          
19 September 2006                                                               
RENEWAL OF CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT                                              
Shareholders are referred to the cautionary announcement dated 23 August 2006   
and are advised that the company is still in discussions which, if              
successfully concluded, could have an impact on the price at which the          
company`s ordinary shares trade on the JSE Limited. These discussions are       
in respect of the sale of our interest in an underwriting management            
company.                                                                        
Accordingly, shareholders are advised to continue to exercise caution when      
dealing in the company"s securities until a further announcement is made.       
Investment bank and sponsor                                                     
Nedbank Capital                                                                 
Directorate:                                                                    
*Dr M F Kunene (Chairman and Acting Chief Executive Officer), P Cooper (Alt),   
R G Cottrell, G T Ferreira, D J Harpur, A W Mansfield, M R Mashishi, T H        
Nyasulu                                                                         
Group Secretary: E Price   *Executive                                           
Registered Office:                                                              
288 Kent Avenue, PO Box 2544, Randburg 2125                                     
Tel (011) 329 1111, Fax (011) 329 1333                                          
email info@glenrandmib.co.za, website www.glenrandmib.co.za                     
Licensed Financial Services Provider Number: 11228                              
Transfer Secretaries:                                                           
Computershare Investor Services 2004 (Pty) Limited                              
70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg 2001                                           
PO Box 61051, Marshalltown 2107, South Africa                                   
Tel (011) 370 5000, Fax (011) 688 7715                                          
Investment Bank and Sponsor:                                                    
Nedbank Capital                                                                 
Date: 19/09/2006 03:08:22 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department                
                                                                                
                                                                                
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