About Barloworld
Barloworld is a distributor of leading international brands providing
integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics
solutions. The core divisions of the group comprise Equipment
(earthmoving equipment and power systems), Automotive (car rental,
motor retail, fleet services, used vehicles and disposal solutions) and
Logistics (logistics management and supply chain optimisation).
We offer flexible, value adding, innovative business solutions to
our customers backed by leading global brands. The brands we
represent on behalf of our principals include Caterpillar, Avis,
Budget, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Ford,
Mazda, and others.
Salient features
“Khula Sizwe” B-BBEE transaction, approved by shareholders and launched successfully
Equipment southern Africa generates strong results
Automotive division generates good operating performance in a weak local market
Equipment Russia remains resilient
Strategy implementation well on track
Group return on invested capital of 11.3% (1H’18: 11.0%)
Normalised headline earnings per share at 521.4 cents up 14.1% (1H’18: 457.1 cents)*
Interim dividend per share of 165 cents up 13.8% (1H’18: 145 cents)
Chief executive’s report
Dominic Sewela, CE of Barloworld, said:
“The group delivered pleasing results for the six months ended 31 March 2019 in challenging trading conditions with normalised headline earnings per share up 14.1% on the prior period*. The execution of our optimisation strategy is well on track, with Equipment southern Africa and Motor Retail positively contributing to our performance. The group is currently in negotiations and due diligence to acquire a contiguous Equipment territory. We are very pleased with the successful launch of the Barloworld “Khula Sizwe” B-BBEE transaction that in time should benefit the broad-based public.”
Financials
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