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PEPKOR HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 2017/221869/06)
Share Code: PPH
Debt Code: PPHI
ISIN: ZAE000259479
LEI: 378900D677C34F69875
("Pepkor" or “the Group” or the "Company")
VOLUNTARY ANNOUNCEMENT RELATING TO THE DISPOSAL OF THE
BUILDING COMPANY PROPRIETARY LIMITED (“TBCO”)
1. INTRODUCTION
Pepkor shareholders and noteholders are hereby advised that the Company has
entered into a sale agreement with respect to the disposal of the entire share capital
of Pepkor’s wholly owned subsidiary, TBCo, for a purchase consideration of c. R1.2
billion (the “Proposed Transaction”) to Capitalworks Private Equity and selected
members of TBCo management. The Proposed Transaction is subject to the
conditions precedent as detailed in paragraph 3.2 below.
2. RATIONALE FOR THE TRANSACTION
TBCo has continued to expand its value proposition which includes an attractive
portfolio of well-known brands, under Pepkor's ownership, while refining its strategy
and consolidating its operational structure. The disposal of TBCo will streamline
Pepkor’s portfolio of businesses, enhancing the Group’s return on capital and optimise
shareholder returns.
Following the Proposed Transaction, TBCo will be well positioned strategically and
operationally to pursue growth.
3. PRINCIPLE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION
3.1. PURCHASE PRICE
The total consideration payable on closing of the Proposed Transaction will be c. R1.2
billion subject to an escalation rate of 8.5% per annum from 1 October 2023 until the
Proposed Transaction’s closing date.
Pursuant to the required approvals and conclusion of the Proposed Transaction,
Pepkor intends to use the net disposal proceeds to reduce debt, in line with the
Group’s ambition to maintain a flexible capital structure and to fund strategic growth
and value accretive initiatives.
3.2. CONDITIONS PRECEDENT
The implementation of the Proposed Transaction is subject to the usual regulatory
approvals, including from the South African competition authorities, being obtained.
4. CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION
The Proposed Transaction is not a categorised transaction for the purposes of the JSE
Limited (“JSE”) Listings Requirements.
Parow
29 February 2024
JSE Equity Sponsor
Investec Bank Limited
Debt sponsor
Rand Merchant Bank (a division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
Corporate Broker and Financial advisor to Pepkor
Rand Merchant Bank (a division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
Legal advisor to Pepkor
Werksmans
