Interim report Summary of the reviewed results of the MultiChoice group for the six months ended MultiChoice South Africa Holdings Proprietary Limited 30 September 2014 (Registration number: 2006/015293/07) (“MultiChoice” or “the group”) Six months ended Year ended Revenue R’bn Core headine earnings R’bn 30 September 31 March 2014 2013 2014 Consolidated statement Reviewed Reviewed Audited 15,1 of profit or loss R’m R’m R’m Revenue 15 076 13 222 27 465 13,2 Cost of providing services and sale of goods (7 808) (7 332) (14 409) 3,2 Selling, general and administration expenses* (2 838) (1 882) (5 105) 14% 3,0 Other (losses)/gains (119) 5 – Operating profit 4 311 4 013 7 951 6% Interest received 84 58 109 Interest paid (183) (210) (486) Foreign exchange losses (224) (229) (374) Other (5) (6) (13) Acquisitions and disposals – – 1 386 Profit before taxation 3 983 3 626 8 573 Taxation (1 129) (1 073) (2 276) Profit for the period 2 854 2 553 6 297 Attributable to: 2013 2014 2013 2014 Equity holders of the group 2 854 2 555 6 300 Non-controlling interest – (2) (3) 2 854 2 553 6 297 OVERVIEW Core headline earnings for the period 3 172 2 993 5 660 MultiChoice delivered a satisfactory 14% increase in revenues. Core headline earnings increased by 6%. Margins came Headline earnings for the period 2 940 2 555 5 189 under pressure as a result of a weaker exchange rate, escalating costs of international content and investment in local * The allocation of certain expense items between the cost of providing services (COPS) and selling, general and administration expenses (SGA) was content production. The group will continue this focus on growing the business through investment in local content, reconsidered to more accurately reflect the operations of the business. expanding and enhancing its product offering and investing in the development of new technologies and customer care. Six months ended Year ended A significant milestone for MultiChoice during the six months was the launch of the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, a multi- 30 September 31 March pronged corporate social investment initiative that includes a football competition for the academy teams of Premier 2014 2013 2014 Soccer League clubs. The competition entails life-skills, scholarships and leadership development for the players. It also Reconciliation of operating profit Not reviewed Not reviewed Unaudited includes an internship programme to develop broadcasting skills amongst the youth community television channels and to trading profit R’m R’m R’m have also been offered a chance to broadcast the MultiChoice Diski Challenge matches. Operating profit 4 311 4 013 7 951 Finance cost on transponder leases (89) (85) (174) OPERATIONS Amortisation of intangible assets 11 12 23 The total pay-television subscriber base grew by 166 061 and now totals 5,17m households in South Africa. The lower Other losses/(gains) 119 (5) – priced Access bouquet continued to resonate with customers delivering strong growth in the first six months. The Extra Trading profit 4 352 3 935 7 800 bouquet, positioned between the Premium and Compact bouquets, grew in line with our expectations while the mid- priced Compact bouquet showed positive growth off a high base. Six months ended Year ended 30 September Significant content investments continue with particular emphasis on local programming. The BoxOffice service, where 31 March subscribers and non-subscribers can rent the latest blockbuster movies, continues to grow with average monthly movie 2014 2013 2014 rentals approximating 600 000. Condensed consolidated statement of Reviewed Reviewed Audited comprehensive income and changes in equity R’m R’m R’m Customer service has been a key focus for the period and all metrics are showing substantial improvement. Balance at beginning of the period 7 968 7 101 7 101 Sales of the DStv Explora continued apace with 115 000 enabled in the first six months. Since August our decoder range Profit for the period 2 854 2 555 6 300 has been standardised to high definition. The number of content hours on the Catch Up service on the DStv Explora has Total other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the period 7 407 (902) increased to 190 hours available on the Premium bouquet. Translation of foreign operations (55) 3 24 M-Net launched its Express from the US campaign in July to give DStv Premium subscribers access to award-winning Cash flow hedges 86 (142) (279) Revaluations of investments – 507 (725) and highly acclaimed series such as Ray Donovan (season 2), The Knick, Gotham and Homeland at the same time as the Tax on other comprehensive income (24) 39 78 USA release. Changes in other reserves The top singing contest, Idols South Africa (now in its 10th season), and local versions of international reality formats Share-based compensation movement 14 10 (20) continued to engage viewers on M-Net channels. These include MasterChef South Africa, now in its third season, and Movement in existing control business combination reserve 68 – (26) Big Brother Africa, in its ninth season. Local soaps like Isibaya and Zabalaza continue to rate well in their respective time Dividends paid to shareholders (5 500) (4 500) (4 500) slots with new offerings like Saints and Sinners performing well on debut. Changes in non-controlling interest – (2) 15 SuperSport produced and broadcast a number of top events, including the Commonwealth Games and the FIFA Soccer Balance at end of the period 5 411 5 571 7 968 World Cup with an international line-up of studio guests, including Ryan Giggs. Comprising: MultiChoice continues to review its channel offering. In this period five new channels were added (LifeTime, BET Share capital and premium 17 216 17 216 17 216 International, Nick Junior, NickToons and Ebony Life) and non-performing channels are earmarked for removal. The Retained earnings 3 074 2 018 5 720 number of HD channels was increased from 18 to 20. Share-based compensation reserve 161 134 147 Existing control business combination reserve (15 088) (15 130) (15 156) MultiChoice and M-Net staged Galaxy of the Stars, an event that celebrated M-Net’s one billion rand investment in Hedging reserve 27 65 (35) local content for the 2014 financial year, showcasing the far-reaching impact of this ongoing investment. It has created Fair value reserve 17 1 249 17 internships, jobs and black-owned production companies, and provided multiple opportunities to the wider communities Foreign currency translation reserve 4 36 59 in which the business operates. Non-controlling interest – (17) – Total 5 411 5 571 7 968 DIRECTORATE On 31 October 2014 Mr Fergus Sampson resigned as a director. The board wishes to thank Mr Sampson for his contribution 30 September 31 March over the last six years. 2014 2013 2014 Condensed consolidated statement Reviewed Reviewed Audited FINANCIAL REVIEW of financial position R’m R’m R’m Consolidated revenue increased by 14% to R15,1bn on the back of the increase in subscriber numbers. Core headline ASSETS earnings have increased by 6% to R3,2bn. Non-current assets 11 485 12 486 11 518 10 324 At 30 September 2014 the group classified the net assets of its MWEB Business, Optinet Services, networks and wi-fi Current assets 9 140 8 569 divisions as held-for-sale amounting to R575m. The wi-fi assets will form part of the purchase price of a joint venture to Total assets 21 809 21 626 20 087 be established with Dimension Data. The composite transaction is expected to be completed by 31 March 2015, pending EQUITY AND LIABILITIES regulatory approval. An impairment loss of R106m was recognised in the income statement as part of “Other (losses)/ Capital and reserves 5 411 5 571 7 968 gains” with respect to this transaction. Non-current liabilities 4 057 5 036 4 720 Current liabilities 12 341 11 019 7 399 The group signed an agreement with Intelsat Satellite LLC for additional transponder capacity effective 2017, to cater for Total equity and liabilities 21 809 21 626 20 087 future growth of satellite services and to provide for in-orbit backup of existing capacity. This is reflected in the increased level of commitments shown in this interim report. Financial instruments The financial instruments that are measured at fair value at each reporting period relate to Foreign Exchange Contracts which are level 2 financial Current assets and current liabilities have increased by 13% and 12% respectively. This increase is consistent with the instruments. The fair values at 30 September 2014 amount to an asset of R174m (March 2014: R154m) and a liability of R10m (March 2014: R53m). weakening of the rand against the US dollar and the resultant increase in value of international content inventory and Foreign exchange contracts are measured at market observable quotes of forward foreign exchange rates on instruments that have a similar maturity associated liabilities. profile. Key inputs include: current spot exchange rates, market forward exchange rates and the term of the group’s foreign exchange contracts. The group delivered positive free cash flows of R2,7bn for the period. A dividend of R2,8bn and a special dividend of Six months ended Year ended 30 September R2,7bn were paid to ordinary shareholders on 10 September 2014. 31 March 2014 2013 2014 BASIS OF PRESENTATION Reviewed Reviewed Audited Commitments R’m R’m R’m The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting, the SAICA Financial Reporting Guides as issued by the Capital expenditure 384 745 672 Accounting Practices Committee, Financial Pronouncements as issued by the Financial Reporting Standards Council, Programme and film rights 16 532 13 491 17 701 and the requirements of the Companies Act of South Africa.