iquad

Fast-moving consumer goods

Agency business for FMCG, tobacco and alcohol, operating in Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Swaziland.

Labour-sourcing business (Labour Supply Chain “LSC”) focusing on hospitality industry (South Africa) and security industry (Botswana).

Other noteworthy information

  • Agent for top principals/brands in the world
  • Experience in operating successfully in Africa
  • Well capitalised with number of acquisition opportunities

Recent activity

The majority of the group’s income streams for the year emanated from its operations in South Africa’s neighbouring countries. Good top line sales were achieved as a result of both volume and inflation growth. The company has a strong balance sheet and is currently investigating acquisition opportunities in Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Paladin increased its investment in CIC from 46,6% to 48,6% during the year under review.

Financial history

2009
June
2008
June

2007
June

Turnover (Rm)
2 258,0
1 905,2
1 529,4
Gross profit (Rm)
243,0
172,6
130,0
Headline earnings (Rm)
48,9
36,2
23,5
Attributable to shareholders (Rm)
46,8
32,3
17,8
NAV (Rm)
233,2
197,4
146,3
HEPS (cents)
18,6
12,8
8,8
NAV per share (cents) 
92,5
78,3
0,7
DPS (cents)
5,5
CEO
Trevor Rogers

Other shareholders
Management and staff (10,1%)
Alan Gray (13,8%)
Sanlam (5,2%)

Number of employees 681
Established 1995
Investment since 2006

www.cicholdings.co.za


iQuad Head Office
Block 5
Tuscany Office Park
Coombe Place
Rivonia
2191
Postal Address
PO Box 3581
Rivonia
2128
Telephone
+27 11 807 0109
Facsimile
+27 11 807 1316