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enX GROUP LIMITED - Summarised Unaudited Interim Group Results

Release Date: 15/05/2024 10:00
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Summarised Unaudited Interim Group Results

enX GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 2001/029771/06)
JSE share code: ENX    ISIN: ZAE000222253
("enX" or "the Group")

SUMMARISED UNAUDITED INTERIM GROUP RESULTS
for the six months ended 29 February 2024

-  Revenue from continuing operations of R2.117 billion (2023: R2.019 billion), up 5%
-  HEPS from continuing operations of 61c per share (2023: 29c per share), up 110%
-  Profit before tax from continuing operations of R141 million (2023: R83 million), up 70%
-  Net asset value per share of R13.86 (31 August 2023: R13.91)

                                                                                             For the period   For the period   For the year
                                                                                                      ended            ended          ended
                                                                                                29 February      28 February      31 August
                                                                                                       2024             2023           2023
                                                                                                    (cents)          (cents)        (cents)
                                                        
Total operations:                                                                                                                           
Basic earnings per share                                                                                 86               70            163
Diluted earnings per share                                                                               86               70            163
Headline earnings per share                                                                             196               70            164
Net asset value per share**                                                                           1 386            1 296          1 391
Net tangible asset value per share                                                                    1 361            1 243          1 364

** Equity attributable to equity holder of the parent/Number of shares in issue less treasury shares. 

                                                                                             For the period   For the period   For the year
                                                                                                      ended            ended          ended
                                                                                                29 February      28 February      31 August
                                                                                                       2024             2023#          2023
                                                                                                    (cents)          (cents)        (cents)
                                                               
Continuing operations:                                                                                                                     
Basic earnings per share                                                                                 61               29             90
Diluted earnings per share                                                                               61               29             90
Headline earnings per share                                                                              61               29             94
Discontinued operations:                                                                                                                   
Basic earnings per share                                                                                 25               41             73
Diluted earnings per share                                                                               25               41             73
Headline earnings per share                                                                             135               41             70

#  The period ended 28 February 2023 has been restated due to the classification of enX's leasing and fleet management business, Eqstra, as
   a disposal group held for sale and discontinued operation as at 31 August 2023. The basic earnings per share, diluted earnings per share
   and headline earnings per share remain unchanged on a total operations basis. The split between continuing and discontinued operations
   has, however, changed due to Eqstra being classified as a disposal group held for sale and discontinued operation as at 31 August 2023.

The results for the six months ended 29 February 2024 reflect excellent performances despite the continuing challenging economic conditions.

Cash was returned to shareholders in the form of a special distribution of R1.00 per enX ordinary share paid on the 27 November 2023.
Net debt to equity including the disposal group held for sale increased to 57% (31 August 2023: 39%) as debt was used to finance the 
growth in Eqstra's leasing book. The Group's net asset value per share was R13.86 per share (31 August 2023: R13.91 per share).

Revenue from continuing operations increased 5% to R2.117 billion (2023: R2.019 billion) mainly supported by increased volumes of
polyethylene and speciality chemicals and components products together with increased generator sales and related services primarily to
large data-centre customers. While volumes of toll-blending were up considerably, average selling prices were down due to the pass through
of lower base oil pricing.

Operating profit from continuing operations before net finance costs, our share of profit from our associate and impairments, increased 63%
to R124 million (2023: R76 million) supported by better margins particularly in Lubricants and Chemicals.

Profit before tax from continuing operations increased 70% to R141 million (2023: R83 million). 

Headline earnings per share from continuing operations was 61 cents per share (2023: 29 cents per share), an increase of 110%.

The special distribution out of contributed tax capital of R1.00 per share was paid to enX ordinary shareholders on 27 November 2023.

The financial results for the six months ended 29 February 2024 have not been audited or reviewed by the Group's external auditors. 

This short-form announcement is the responsibility of the directors of the Company. This short-form announcement is only a summary of the
full announcement which is published on the Company's website (https://www.enxgroup.co.za/interim-results) on 15 May 2024 and does not
contain complete or full details. Any investment decisions by investors and/or shareholders should be based on consideration of the
full announcement. 

The full announcement can be accessed directly using the following JSE link: https://senspdf.jse.co.za/documents/2024/jse/isse/enx/HY2024.pdf

Copies of the full announcement is available for inspection at the Company's registered office and may be requested during office hours at
no charge by emailing info@enxgroup.co.za or from the Company Secretary at enx@acorim.co.za

By order of the board

P Baloyi          A Hannington                     R Lumb
Chairman          Chief Executive Officer          Chief Financial Officer

15 May 2024

DIRECTORS
Executive directors: A Hannington (Chief Executive Officer), R Lumb (Chief Financial Officer)

Non-executive directors: P Baloyi (Chairman), Z Matthews*, R Mokhobo^, N Simamane*
(*Independent, ^ Lead Independent)

Registered office:
9th Floor, Katherine Towers, 1 Park Lane, Sandton, 2196

Postal address:
PostNet Suite X86, Private Bag X7, Aston Manor, 1630

Sponsor:
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited 

Company secretary:
Acorim Proprietary Limited, represented by R Cloete

Transfer secretaries: 
Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited
Date: 15-05-2024 10:00:00
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