Senwes Integrated Reports Senwes 2013/2014 Integrated Report | Page 10

Strategic focus: Keeping all role players informed of our clear strategic intentions, Senwes focuses its strategy on agriculture and related industries that can ensure the fulfilment of the 2020-vision. The outcome Consistent, sound return on capital An above-average dividend yield Strong generator of cash with a balanced gearing ratio A balanced client base supported by extensive market share A visionary agricultural company, strategically geared for growth. • • • • • Geographical footprint For the past 105 years Senwes Limited has built a proud history of servicing the agricultural sector, with its roots planted firmly in Klerksdorp in the North West province of South Africa. Luanda Angola Lilongwe Zambia Malawi Lusaka Mozambique Harare Zimbabwe Namibia Composition The workforce of the Group and related parties consists of 2 877 permanent employees who contributed to the Group’s ability to generate a net profit of R251 million. The current asset base of the Senwes Group amounts to R4,1 billion and its market capitalisation amounts to R1,8 billion. Senwes is a public company and its shares trade on an over-the-counter (OTC) platform. Botswana Windhoek Gaborone Pretoria Maputo Swaziland Mbabane Maseru Lesotho South Africa Cape Town Senwes is committed to transformation in terms of Black Economic Empowerment and is a level 8 contributor. We are aware that there is room for improvement and will remain committed to improving this aspect. We believe that only key partnerships with key role players can assist us in creating sustainable agriculture in South Africa and the rest of Africa. The above mitigates risk and unlocks opportunities that will deliver sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. We believe that only key partnerships with key role players can assist us in creating sustainable agriculture in South Africa and the rest of Africa. 8