SPUR CORPORATION LIMITED - Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Results and Cash Dividend Declaration
7 March 2013 12:00
SUR 201303070039A
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Results and Cash Dividend Declaration

Spur Corporation Limited (Registration number 1998/000828/06)
Share code: SUR                    ISIN: ZAE000022653

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AND CASH DIVIDEND DECLARATION
for the six months ended 31 December 2012

* Revenue up 40.4%
* Diluted HEPS up 35.3%
* Dividend per share up 37.5%

PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, RONEL VAN DIJK CA(SA)

TRADING PERFORMANCE

Spur Corporation increased revenue by 40.4% to R331.6 million in the six months ended December 2012. An aggressive
promotions strategy, increasing customer loyalty and robust Christmas trading resulted in the group growing its market
share in the highly competitive family sit-down restaurant market. Revenue growth also benefited from the inclusion of the
DoRego's takeaway chain acquired with effect from 1 March 2012.

Total restaurant sales across the group increased by 17.5% for the six month period, with sales in South Africa growing
by 16.5%.

Sales in Spur Steak Ranch outlets increased by 16.5%, with turnover from existing restaurants up 13.7%. Growth was driven
by the continued success of Spur's breakfast and weekday promotions, and increased demand for the brand's quality, good
value offering. The Spur Family Card continues to foster loyalty in the brand and membership increased to over 1.4 million,
accounting for 29% of Spur's turnover in the period.

Panarottis Pizza Pasta lifted restaurant sales by 30.6% as the brand benefited from ongoing weekday promotions, new
and refurbished outlets and the introduction of a new menu. Management has continued to focus on quality and service
standards. Turnover from existing outlets increased by 19.7%.

Sales in John Dory's Fish Grill Sushi restaurants grew by 11.9% and by 9.7% in existing outlets.

The integration of the DoRego's franchise takeaway chain continues to gain momentum. Nine new outlets have been opened
and management aims to attract franchisees to expand the chain beyond its current presence in Gauteng, Free State and
Eastern Cape. The DoRego's brand image has been enhanced, new menus developed and support provided to franchisees
to ensure consistent standards and controls. No comparative sales performance is reported for DoRego's as the business
was only acquired in March 2012.

Sales in the international operations were 26.4% higher in Rand terms. Spur bucked the trend in the depressed UK
restaurant economy and posted a pleasing growth in turnover. Africa continues to deliver stable growth while trading
conditions have remained static in Australia.

International expansion has continued to focus on Africa and the group has strengthened its management team to support
growth on the continent. A second Spur restaurant was opened in Kenya and a Panarottis Express outlet opened in Mauritius.
The group has a growing presence in Mauritius with nine restaurants. The Spur outlet in Staines in England was converted
to a company-owned restaurant in October 2012.

Twenty three new stores were opened across the four brands in South Africa during the period.

The restaurant footprint at 31 December 2012 is as follows:       
                    
Franchise brand                                    South Africa   International   Total   
Spur Steak Ranches                                          259              36     295   
Panarottis Pizza Pasta                                       58              12      70   
John Dory's Fish Grill Sushi                                 28               -      28   
DoRego's                                                     77               1      78   
Total                                                       422              49     471   


FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

Franchise revenue in Spur increased by 16.7% to R92.1 million, Panarottis by 31.6% to R8.3 million and John Dory's by 6.5% to
R5.8 million. Franchise revenue in DoRego's totalled R4.9 million.

Manufacturing and distribution revenue rose by 85.7% to R113.1 million, lifted by the first-time inclusion of the revenue from the
DoRego's distribution centre which totalled R39.2 million, and higher product volumes in the group's sauce manufacturing facility and
outsourced distribution network owing to higher local restaurant sales.

International revenue, comprising franchise revenue and company-owned restaurant turnover, reflects the improving trading
performance in Africa and the United Kingdom, and increased by 26.7% to R91.1 million.

Profit before income tax for the six month period increased by 25.8% to R111.3 million. This includes a gain of R6.4 million
(2011: R1.1 million) which is the net impact of a charge of R8.6 million (2011: R1.2 million) in respect of the group's incentive
scheme and a credit of R15.0 million (2011: R2.3 million) in respect of the related hedging instrument.

Comparable profit before income tax, excluding the incentive scheme credit, the contribution of the DoRego's business, as well as
foreign exchange gains/losses and other one-off items in the current and comparable periods, grew by 17.2%.

The tax rate for the period has reduced to 30.3% (2011: 33.7%) following the termination of Secondary Tax on Companies.
The group increased headline earnings by 33.1% to R77.4 million, with diluted headline earnings per share growing by 35.3% to
89.9 cents per share. This performance is in line with the earnings guidance provided in the group's trading statement issued on
SENS on 19 February 2013.

An interim cash dividend of 55.0 cents per share has been declared, an increase of 37.5% on the previous period.

PROSPECTS

The group is actively pursuing new marketing promotions across its brand portfolio to maintain the current sales momentum and to
grow market share. The Spur Family Card will be used to drive loyalty by increasing average spend per customer and the frequency
of visits and to attract additional foot traffic.

The group plans to open eleven new Spur restaurants as well as one Panarottis and two DoRego's outlets in South Africa in the next six
months. Expansion in the international operations will include second Spur restaurants in Tanzania, Nigeria and Swaziland, as well
as a DoRego's outlet in Namibia.

CASH DIVIDEND
Shareholders are advised that the board of directors of the company has, on Wednesday, 6 March 2013, resolved to declare an
interim gross cash dividend for the six month period to 31 December 2012 of R53.7 million, which equates to 55.0 cents per
share for each of the 97 632 833 shares in issue, subject to the applicable tax levied in terms of the Income Tax Act (Act No. 58
of 1962 amended) ("dividend tax").

The dividend has been declared from income reserves. The company has available Secondary Tax on Companies ("STC") credits in
the amount of R1 484 019 which equates to 1.52 cents per share. Consequently, of the dividend declared, 1.52 cents per share
will not be subject to dividend tax and 53.48 cents per share may be subject to dividend tax at a rate of 15%. The net dividend,
after applying the STC credits, is 46.978 cents per share for shareholders liable to pay dividend tax. The company 's income tax
reference number is 9695015033.

In accordance with the provisions of Strate, the electronic settlement and custody system used by the JSE Limited, the relevant
dates for the dividend are as follows:

Event                                                                   Date
Last day to trade (cum dividend)                                        Wednesday, 27 March 2013
Shares commence trading (ex dividend)                                   Thursday, 28 March 2013
Record date                                                             Friday, 5 April 2013
Payment date                                                            Monday, 8 April 2013

Those shareholders of the company who are recorded in the company 's register as at the record date will be entitled to the dividend.
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Thursday, 28 March 2013 and Friday, 5 April 2013, both
days inclusive.

For and on behalf of the Board

A Ambor (Executive Chairman)                                                                                      Cape Town
P van Tonder (Chief Executive Officer)                                                                            6 March 2013

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

                                                                    Unaudited six     Unaudited six                   Audited
                                                                     months ended      months ended           %    year ended
R'000                                                                 31 Dec 2012       31 Dec 2011      change  30 June 2012
Revenue                                                                   331 636           236 206        40.4       503 444
Operating profit before finance income                                    108 521            85 130        27.5       168 936
Net finance income                                                          2 782             3 319                     6 164
Profit before income tax                                                  111 303            88 449        25.8       175 100
Income tax expense                                                        (33 770)          (29 846)                  (60 718)
Profit for the period                                                      77 533            58 603        32.3       114 382
Other comprehensive income/(losses):                                        4 627             4 355                     3 679
Foreign currency translation differences for foreign operations             6 358              (467)                   (3 603)
Foreign exchange (loss)/gain on net investments in foreign operations      (2 308)            6 472                     9 774
Tax on foreign exchange (loss)/gain on net investments
  in foreign operations                                                       577            (1 650)                   (2 492)
Total comprehensive income for the period                                  82 160            62 958        30.5       118 061
Profit attributable to:
  Owners of the company                                                    77 438            58 199        33.1       113 884
  Non-controlling interest                                                     95               404                       498
Profit for the period                                                      77 533            58 603        32.3       114 382
Total comprehensive income attributable to:
  Owners of the company                                                    82 330            63 077        30.5       118 208
  Non-controlling interest                                                   (170)             (119)                     (147)
Total comprehensive income for the period                                  82 160            62 958        30.5       118 061
Per share (cents)
 Basic earnings                                                             89.93             66.73        34.8        130.71
 Diluted earnings                                                           89.93             66.49        35.2        130.34
RECONCILIATION OF HEADLINE EARNINGS 
Profit attributable to ordinary shareholders                               77 438            58 199        33.1       113 884
Headline earnings adjustments:
  Impairment of goodwill                                                        -                 -                     1 564
  Bargain purchase gain                                                         -                 -                    (3 694)
  (Profit)/loss on disposal of property, 
  plant and equipment (net of tax)                                            (17)              (21)                       41
Headline earnings                                                          77 421            58 178        33.1       111 795

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

                                                           Unaudited at         Unaudited at       Audited at
R'000                                                       31 Dec 2012          31 Dec 2011     30 June 2012
ASSETS
Non-current assets                                              433 063              373 187          417 552
Property, plant and equipment                                    74 273               72 286           73 492
Intangible assets and goodwill                                  321 346              282 765          320 986
Investments and loans                                             8 804                5 881            8 818
Deferred tax                                                      7 580               10 336            7 776
Leasing rights                                                    1 774                1 919            1 826
Derivative financial assets                                      19 286                    -            4 654
Current assets                                                  234 662              226 997          186 462
Inventories                                                      10 237                9 933           10 304
Tax receivable                                                    6 479                5 201            5 488
Trade and other receivables                                      92 671               79 742           71 866
Cash and cash equivalents                                       125 275              132 121           98 804
TOTAL ASSETS                                                    667 725              600 184          604 014
EQUITY
Total equity                                                    461 807              442 414          425 606
Ordinary share capital                                                1                    1                1
Share premium                                                         6                    6                6
Shares repurchased by subsidiaries                              (65 929)             (38 941)         (60 510)
Foreign currency translation reserve                              4 946                  608               54
Retained earnings                                               527 713              479 926          490 815
Total equity attributable to equity holders of the parent       466 737              441 600          430 366
Non-controlling interest                                         (4 930)                 814           (4 760)
LIABILITIES
Non-current liabilities                                          90 355               71 991           80 578
Long-term loans payable                                             429                  503              446
Employee benefits                                                13 110                1 766            4 520
Derivative financial liability                                        -                  350                -
Operating lease liability                                         6 051                7 699            6 564
Deferred tax                                                     70 765               61 673           69 048
Current liabilities                                             115 563               85 779           97 830
Bank overdrafts                                                   1 839                7 093            1 854
Tax payable                                                       7 716                7 143            6 052
Trade and other payables                                        105 604               70 791           89 004
Shareholders for dividend                                           404                  752              920
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                    667 725              600 184          604 014

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

                                                             Unaudited six     Unaudited six          Audited
                                                              months ended      months ended       year ended
R'000                                                          31 Dec 2012       31 Dec 2011     30 June 2012
Operating profit before working capital changes                    110 625            89 363          171 060
Working capital changes                                            (1 945)           (20 192)           6 378
Cash generated from operations                                    108 680             69 171          177 438
Net interest received                                               2 782              3 319            6 164
Tax paid                                                          (29 730)           (28 172)         (58 578)
Distributions paid                                                (41 056)           (28 640)         (65 108)
Net cash flow from operating activities                            40 676             15 678           59 916
Cash flow from investing activities                               (11 601)            (1 738)         (72 122)
Cash flow from financing activities                                (2 438)            (2 709)          (4 652)
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents                          26 637             11 231          (16 858)
Effect of foreign exchange fluctuations                              (151)                87               98
Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period               96 950            113 710          113 710
Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period                    123 436            125 028           96 950

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

                                                        Ordinary share capital                    Retained earnings
                                                          & share premium (net        Other     and non-controlling
R'000                                                       of treasury shares)    reserves                interest         Total
Balance at 1 July 2011                                                 (38 934)      (4 270)               451 440        408 236
Total comprehensive income for the year                                      -        4 324                113 737        118 061
Profit for the year                                                          -            -                114 382        114 382
Other comprehensive income                                                   -        4 324                   (645)         3 679
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Contributions by and distributions to owners                           (21 569)           -                (65 416)       (86 985)
Distributions to equity holders                                              -            -                (65 416)       (65 416)
Impact of incentive scheme (including tax)                              (5 799)           -                      -         (5 799)
Own shares acquired                                                    (15 770)           -                      -        (15 770)
Changes in ownership interests in subsidiaries that
  do not result in a loss of control                                         -            -                (13 706)       (13 706)
Acquisition of non-controlling interest in subsidiary                        -            -                (13 706)       (13 706)
Total transactions with owners                                         (21 569)           -                (79 122)      (100 691)
Balance at 30 June 2012                                                (60 503)          54                486 055        425 606
Total comprehensive income for the period                                    -        4 892                 77 268         82 160
Profit for the period                                                        -            -                 77 533         77 533
Other comprehensive income                                                   -        4 892                   (265)         4 627
Transactions with owners, recorded directly in equity
Contributions by and distributions to owners                            (5 419)           -                (40 540)       (45 959)
Distributions to equity holders                                              -            -                (40 540)       (40 540)
Own shares acquired                                                     (5 419)           -                      -         (5 419)
Total transactions with owners                                          (5 419)           -                (40 540)       (45 959)
Balance at 31 December 2012                                            (65 922)       4 946                522 783        461 807

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED OPERATING SEGMENT REPORT     
                                                 
                                                    Unaudited six     Unaudited six        Audited   
                                                     months ended      months ended     year ended   
R'000                                                 31 Dec 2012       31 Dec 2011   30 June 2012   
Revenues                                                                                             
Manufacturing and Distribution (refer footnote a)         113 088            60 886        142 821   
Franchise - Spur                                           92 114            78 916        155 433   
Franchise - Panarottis                                      8 382             6 370         12 952   
Franchise - John Dory's                                     5 847             5 490         11 092   
Franchise - DoRego's                                        4 912                 -          2 498   
Other South Africa                                         16 070            12 538         34 395   
Total South Africa segments                               240 413           164 200        359 191   
Unallocated - South Africa                                     98                60            205   
Total South Africa                                        240 511           164 260        359 396   
United Kingdom                                             55 521            40 608         81 631   
Australia                                                  29 479            27 057         53 140   
Other International                                         6 125             4 281          9 277   
Total International segments                               91 125            71 946        144 048   
TOTAL EXTERNAL REVENUES                                   331 636           236 206        503 444   
Profit/(loss) before income tax                                                                       
Manufacturing and distribution (refer footnote a)          33 043            28 419         55 662   
Franchise - Spur                                           82 492            69 927        136 447   
Franchise - Panarottis                                      5 291             3 778          7 866   
Franchise - John Dory's                                     3 474             2 832          5 818   
Franchise - DoRego's                                        2 353                 -            928   
Other South Africa                                            274               401          1 427   
Total South Africa segments                               126 927           105 357        208 148   
Unallocated - South Africa (refer footnote b)             (15 045)          (20 607)       (36 445)   
Total South Africa                                        111 882            84 750        171 703   
United Kingdom                                                993                43            694   
Australia (refer footnote c)                                   79             1 060           (682)   
Other International                                         3 652             3 036          5 305   
Total International segments                                4 724             4 139          5 317   
Unallocated - International (refer footnote d)             (5 303)             (440)        (1 920)   
Total International                                          (579)            3 699          3 397   
TOTAL PROFIT BEFORE INCOME TAX                            111 303            88 449        175 100   

FOOTNOTES:

a) Includes revenue of R39.200 million (R23.485 million for the year ended 30 June 2012) and profit before tax of R1.435 million (R0.948 million
for the year ended 30 June 2012) in respect of the DoRego's distribution centre for the current year (refer note 4).
b) Includes a charge in respect of cash-settled share-based payments of R8.590 million (2011: R1.211 million; year ended 30 June 2012: R3.965
million) and a fair value gain in respect of a related hedge of R15.027 million (2011: R2.277 million; year ended 30 June 2012: R7.479 million).
Also includes legal costs of R0.247 million (2011: R2.901 million; year ended 30 June 2012: R3.171 million) relating to the dispute with the former
minority shareholder of John Dory's Franchise (Pty) Ltd. The prior year includes due diligence costs in respect of the DoRego's acquisition and other
acquisitions which were not progressed in the amount of R0.725 million. The results for the year ended 30 June 2012 include a bargain purchase gain
on the acquisition of DoRego's in the amount of R3.694 million (refer note 4).
c) The results for the year ended 30 June 2012 include an impairment of goodwill in the amount of R1.564 million.
d) Includes a foreign exchange loss of R1.148 million (2011: gain of R1.627 million; year ended 30 June 2012: gain of R2.288 million).



SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
                                                             Unaudited six  Unaudited six                 Audited
                                                              months ended   months ended         %    year ended
R'000                                                          31 Dec 2012    31 Dec 2011    change  30 June 2012

Shares in issue (000's) (note 3)                                    86 019         87 214                  86 256
Weighted average number of shares in issue (000's)                  86 112         87 214                  87 124
Diluted weighted average number of shares in issue (000's)          86 112         87 529                  87 377
Headline earnings per share (cents)                                  89.91          66.71      34.8        128.32
Diluted headline earnings per share (cents)                          89.91          66.47      35.3        127.95
Net asset value per share (cents)                                   536.87         507.27       5.8        493.42
Dividend per share (cents)                                            55.0           40.0      37.5          87.0

NOTES

1. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated results for the six months ended 31 December 2012 have been prepared in accordance with the recognition and measurement
   principles of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"), the presentation and disclosure requirements of IAS 34 - Interim Financial Reporting and the SAICA Financial
   Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting Practices Committee, the requirements of the South African Companies Act (No. 71 of 2008) and the JSE Limited Listings
   Requirements. The accounting policies and methods of computation applied in these results have been consistently applied to prior periods and are consistent with those applied
   in the preparation of the group's annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2012.
2. It was announced on SENS on 29 November 2012, following the conclusion of a transaction whereby Mr Dean Hyde disposed of all his direct and indirect interests in Spur group
   franchises, that his designation on the board changed from non-executive director to that of independent non-executive director, with effect from 26 November 2012.
3. Shares in issue less shares repurchased by a wholly owned subsidiary company and share incentive special purpose entity.
4. The group purchased the DoRego's fast food restaurant franchise and distribution centre businesses as a going concern with effect from 1 March 2012. The group acquired the
   remaining 35% interest in John Dory's Franchise (Pty) Ltd with effect from 25 January 2012.
5. With effect from 1 October 2012, the group acquired a 100% interest in Trinity Leasing Limited ("Trinity"), a company resident and incorporated in the United Kingdom, for
   GBP40,000. Trinity owns the lease and trading assets of Arapaho Spur in Staines in the United Kingdom. Prior to the transaction, Arapaho Spur was operated under a master
   franchise arrangement with an external third party in the UK. The purchase consideration was settled by way of reduction of a loan receivable from the seller. The purchase
   price allocation in accordance with IFRS 3  Business Combinations has not yet been finally determined as information required to be able to determine the fair values of the
   assets and liabilities acquired is outstanding from the seller. The value of the consideration has been provisionally attributed to property, plant and equipment. The entity has
   contributed revenue of R3.478 million and a loss before and after tax of R0.257 million for the period.

Directors
Executive Chairman: A Ambor
Chief Executive Officer: P van Tonder
Executive: M Farrelly, R van Dijk
Non-executive: K Getz, D Hyde, M Kuzwayo,
K Madders MBE (British), M Morojele
Company secretary: R van Dijk

Spur Corporation Limited (Registration number 1998/000828/06)
Share code: SUR                    ISIN: ZAE000022653

Registered Office: 14 Edison Way, Century Gate Business Park, Century City, 7441

Transfer Secretaries: Computershare Investor Services (Pty) Ltd,

70 Marshall Street, Johannesburg, 2001

Sponsor: Sasfin Capital (A division of Sasfin Bank Ltd)

www.spurcorporation.co.za
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