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PASSION / VITALITY / PRECISION Bidvest is a family of 105 057 people. The vitality of each individual generates the life force of the whole. Our passion and energy translates into action. Our expression is unique. We are proudly Bidvest. We have used the butterfly to illustrate this report because its characteristics epitomise the Bidvest group – passion, vitality, precision, unity, energy, strength and the power of many. The Bidvest Group Limited annual integrated report for the year ended June 30 2011 Scope and boundaries The Bidvest world is a dynamic one. The power of many people and many businesses operating within a variety of industries and geographies underpins the decentralised entrepreneurial mindset of the Group and creates exciting opportunities. We continue to integrate our social, environmental and governance performance with our financial performance and are progressing on the journey outlined in King III. This is our eighth year of reporting sustainability issues and the fourth successive year that we have included sustainability information in our integrated annual report. This report includes links to additional information on the Bidvest website. The annual integrated report covers the financial year from July 1 2010 to June 30 2011. The annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Companies Act of South Africa and the JSE listings requirements. Our ESG (environmental, social and governance) information is collated in accordance with the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) guidelines. The GRI (G3) indicator index can be found on our website at www.bidvest.com/ar/bidvest_ar2011/001.php Group-wide sustainability information has been maintained, collated and captured by individual companies using a common online data collation tool. While no significant changes were made to the scope, boundaries or measurement methods, restructuring of the Bidvest South Africa divisions and their constituent business required restatement of some of the data at divisional level for the 2010 year. 2009 data is no longer comparable and has been omitted from this report, but is available with other historical information on the Bidvest website. From 2012, the report will include three years’ data for improved trend analysis. Structural changes, realignment of management responsibilities and acquisitions affect the comparability of some data. The effect of these data inclusions or exclusions is noted. www.bidvest.com FINANCIAL STATEMENTS GROUP OVERVIEW PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW AND OTHER INFORMATION A description of the business The chairman’s report, our board The Group financials and other useful activities including overviews of and management structures and the information our markets, the Group’s strategy, overall performance of our market measures of performance and the segments as reviewed by the chief outlook for 2012 executive, financial director and divisional chief executives Highlights 02 Chairman’s review 26 Audited financial statements 125 Bidvest at a glance: our structure 07 Strategy 29 Shareholder information 222 Consolidated segmental analysis 10 Chief executive’s statement 30 Shareholders’ diary 224 Our history 13 Financial director’s review 36 Glossary 225 Our global footprint 14 Governance for a sustainable business 40 Administration 226 Group financial history 16 Operational reviews 51 Our company logos IBC Directorate 18 We are an international services, trading and distribution company, listed on the JSE, South Africa and operating on four continents. We employ 105 057 people worldwide, but our roots remain South African. In a big business environment we run our company with the determination and commitment evident in a small business heart. We believe in empowering people, building relationships and improving lives. Entrepreneurship, incentivisation, decentralised management and communication are the keys. We subscribe to a philosophy of transparency, accountability, integrity, excellence and innovation in all our business dealings. We turn ordinary companies into extraordinary performers, delivering strong and consistent shareholder returns in the process. But most importantly, we understand that people create wealth and that companies only report it. 01 THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED / ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2011 PASSION/VITALITY/PRECISION Highlights Share price R1 000 invested at the start of Bidvest (Cents) 20 000 in 1988 with capital and dividend distributions reinvested, would be 15 050 15 000 14 123 worth an estimated R558 236, a 12 189 compound return of 32% per annum. 9 875 9 838 9 674 10 000 In a recent survey, Bidvest’s compound 7 270 annual growth rate in total shareholder 5 250 5 000 4 300 return over three years was 133% when compared to a peer group of 0 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 companies. Teamwork and managerial Revenue competence; this is what underpins any success at R118,5 billion +7,9% Bidvest. A quote from a Moneyweb article, articulates this as follows; “What sets a multi- Trading profit faceted business apart is exceptional management; R6,1 billion +9,1% Bidvest seems to demonstrate that”. Headline earnings per share (Cents) 1 200 1 157,4 1 068,0 Headline earnings 1 070,0 970,0 1 000 930,0 per share 800 804,6 656,4 +8,2% 600 544,0 +8,2% 463,5 432,8 1 157,4 cents 400 200 0 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 Distributions per share (Cents) 495,0 500 480,0 446,4 Dividend per 432,0 380,0 400 369,0 306,0 share 300 +11,1% 250,2 220,0 480,0 cents +11,1% 200 190,0 100 0 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 02 GROUP OVERVIEW 2011 in perspective A reasonable result with a real increase in profits Refreshed South African operating structure implemented quickly demonstrating the flexibility and lack of complication that characterises Bidvest Increased opportunities for individuals; continuity, succession and personal growth Strategic leadership and growth focus role for Group chief executive with strong executive support Foodservice is a key ingredient in the evolution and growth of Bidvest Looking forward to 2012 The Bidvest board has reaffirmed its belief in the Bidvest decentralised business model and its confidence in our people Strategy is to grow organically and acquisitively New geographies continue to be added Real growth is important but not at the expense of long-term financial, stakeholder and environmental sustainability Global challenger companies The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), one of the world’s leading firms of international management consultants, has identified Bidvest as one of a new generation of global challenger companies from rapidly developing economies that are reshaping industries worldwide. Bidvest was one of three South African businesses to warrant a place on the prestigious BCG challenger list. January 2011 03 THE BIDVEST GROUP LIMITED / ANNUAL INTEGRATED REPORT 2011 PASSION/VITALITY/PRECISION We are proudly Bidvest Bidvest Unity Walk The Proudly Bidvest family in Johannesburg came out in full force on Sunday, August 14 2011 when we regained our Guinness world record title for the largest charity walk. More than 24 000 Bidvest people and their families enjoyed a beautiful sunny Sunday morning while raising money for charity. A donation of R180 000 was made to the Reach for a Dream Foundation. Bidvest World Chefs’ Tour Against Hunger 250 chefs from 44 countries participated in this wonderful event which raised R8 million over the 10 days of the tour. All funds raised will go directly into providing 821 250 meals to needy children over a five year-period. Presented by South African Chefs Association Endorsed by World Association of Chefs Societies Carbon Disclosure Project 2011 The United Nations-sponsored Carbon Disclosure Project provides investors with information about carbon emissions and climate change exposure of the world’s major corporations. Bidvest’s disclosure was ranked highly in South Africa. JSE Social Responsibility Investment Index Based on an assessment of the Group’s policies, performance and reporting on economic, social and environmental sustainability, the JSE has reaffirmed Bidvest as a founding constituent of the SRI Index. Bidvest, one of 30 best performers out of 109 listed companies included in the research, is one of 67 constituents of the index. Bidvest was assessed as having a low environmental impact. The index is the first of its kind in an emerging market and the first to be launched by a stock exchange. Social upliftment in Namibia Bidvest Namibia is involved in sourcing brown and white beans from rural Namibian women who are involved in subsistence farming. These beans are canned – at a Bidvest Namibia canning factory – and sold to the commercial market. Renewable energy Since July 2008, over 97% of 3663’s electricity has been from renewable sources via sustainable suppliers to the UK national grid. 04 GROUP OVERVIEW Operational highlights Strategic review of Foodservice business highlighted the value of this asset. Realignment of South African businesses and executive responsibilities provides a platform for the pursuit of new opportunities. The inherent value of Proudly Bidvest people recognised and celebrated with senior posts being filled by people from within the businesses. Businesses grouped via similar product and services offerings. Asset management and cost efficiency remain focus areas. Real value created for B-BBEE partners Dinatla with a fully paid shareholding valued in excess of R2,0 billion. Bidvest South Africa businesses adjusted smoothly