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The Naspers group
Scope of this report and assurance
Statement of the board of directors
Highlights of the year in review
Our business
Group at a glance
Overview of segments
Our global footprint
Chair’s report
Chief executive’s report
Risk management
Balancing profit, people and our planet
Value added statement
Strategy
47 Performance review
Financial review
Operational review
Non-financial review
92 Corporate governance
98
Directorate
104
106
118
Social and ethics committee report
Remuneration report
Report of the audit committee
121 Summarised annual
financial statements
137 Shareholder and
138
corporate information
Administration and corporate
information
139 Analysis of shareholders
139
Shareholders’ diary
140 Notice of annual general meeting
151
Proxy form
The Naspers group
Group
Scope of this report and
assurance
Since 2008 Naspers has reported annually to stakeholders on its
non-financial performance.
This is our third integrated annual report –
Our South African operations publish
combining financial and non-financial information
separate integrated annual reports on
for a fuller understanding of our group
www.media24.com and
performance for the financial year from
www.multichoice.co.za.
1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013.
We continue to develop group reporting
The report was prepared using the guidelines
standards to make our disclosure increasingly
of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G3) and
meaningful and measurable for stakeholders.
recommendations of the latest King Report on
Our report excludes financial and non-financial
Corporate Governance in South Africa (known
targets or forward-looking statements other than
as King III).
explained below.
This integrated annual report includes the
The financial information extracted from
financial performance of the Naspers group and
the audited Naspers Limited consolidated
its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates. The
annual financial statements for the year ended
scope of reporting on non-financial performance
31 March 2013 has been correctly quoted in
covers the holding company, internet operations in
this integrated annual report. Refer to page 124
Latin America (Buscapé) and Central and Eastern
for PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.’s (PwC) report.
Europe (Allegro), pay-television businesses in South
The South African broad-based black economic
Africa and Nigeria (MultiChoice) and print media
empowerment (BBBEE) information was verified
operations in South Africa (Media24). Together
by Empowerlogic (MultiChoice) and AQRate
these account for 82% of consolidated revenue.
(Media24).
Note: Forward-looking statements
This report may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Words such as ”believe”, ”anticipate”, ”intend”, ”seek”, ”will”, ”plan”, ”could”, ”may”, ”endeavour” and
similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying
such statements. While these forward-looking statements represent our judgements and future expectations, a number
of risks, uncertainties and other important factors could cause actual developments and results to differ materially from
our expectations. These include factors that could adversely affect our businesses and financial performance. We are not
under any obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements,
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statements in this report.
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PerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Statement of the board of directors
on the integrated annual report
The audit committee and the board reviewed the integrated annual report and the board approved the
The audit committee and the board reviewed the integrated annual report and the board approved the
report. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
report. The financial statements were prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting
Standards (IFRS) and the South African Companies Act No 71 of 2008, while the integrated annual report
Standards (IFRS) and the South African Companies Act No 71 of 2008, while the integrated annual report
was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
The integrated annual report and financial statements fairly reflect, in our opinion, the true financial
The integrated annual report and financial statements fairly reflect, in our opinion, the true financial
position of the group at 31 March 2013 and its operations during this period as described in the report.
position of the group at 31 March 2013 and its operations during this period as described in the report.
On behalf of the board
On behalf of the board
Ton Vosloo
Ton Vosloo
Chair
Chair
Cape Town
Cape Town
21 June 2013
21 June 2013
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Highlights of the year in review
financial performance
Revenue*
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
R’m
100 000
80 000
60 000
40 000
20 000
0
Trading profit*
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
*Including associates on a proportionate basis.
*Including associates on a proportionate basis.
Core HEPS
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Development spend
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
4
cents
2 500
2 000
1 500
1 000
500
0
R’m
4 500
4 000
3 500
3 000
2 500
2 000
1 500
1 000
500
0
Free cash flow
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Dividend per share
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
R’m
20 000
15 000
10 000
5 000
0
R’m
5 000
4 000
3 000
2 000
1 000
cents
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation five-year review
R’m
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Income statement items, including
associates on a proportional basis
Revenue
Trading profit
Excluding associates
Trading profit
Free cash flow
Statement of financial position
Total assets
Total equity
Total liabilities
Other information
Development spend
34 505
37 251
45 103
56 522
76 776
7 173
8 537
10 546
11 762
14 465
4 940
5 447
6 098
5 669
5 729
2 432
4 129
3 991
3 619
3 473
54 560
57 468
69 855
81 278
103 536
35 217
35 634
42 942
49 576
55 853
19 343
21 834
26 913
31 702
47 683
1 144
1 240
1 535
2 823
4 267
Core headline earnings per share (cents)
1 179
1 426
1 612
1 850
2 216
Dividend per N ordinary share (cents)
(proposed)
207
235
270
335
385
Weighted average number of N ordinary
shares (’000)
371 004
372 951
374 501
375 653
385 064
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation non-financial performance
6,7m households in 48 countries
across the African continent enjoy our pay-television channels packed with
premium sport and entertainment. SuperSport broadcasts 24 sport
channels throughout Africa, featuring around
12 000 live events per year.
USERS AND
SERVICES
Some 1,2bn internet users worldwide use
our platforms to trade, be entertained or to connect with friends and family.
Media24 publishes around 60 magazines
and 90 newspaper titles in Africa, including the
continent’s most widely read daily newspaper, Daily Sun. 12m people read
our magazines monthly and our newspapers each week.
197 bursaries awarded to Media24 employees
for part-time studies.
138 453 hours of training conducted across
the Media24 group.
MultiChoice offered 643 learnerships across production,
broadcast engineering and customer care.
117 internships were offered at M-Net,
SuperSport and MultiChoice.
Some R1,4m was made available for MultiChoice bursaries,
R900 000 of which was specifically designated
for women.
Allegro ranks fourth among
the Top 100 Ideal Employees to work for according to the
Universum Students Survey of engineers.
OUR PEOPLE
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation ENVIRONMENT
MultiChoice’s green
initiatives are progressively
covering energy efficiency, waste management,
products and community outreach.
Paarl Media is a leader in the
local industry in reducing the
impact of print-production processes on
natural resources and implementing practices to eliminate emissions.
SOCIO-ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Allegro’s e-Business Without Barriers initiative
empowered over 200
disabled people this year, by training
them in ecommerce, allowing them to apply for jobs they would have
otherwise been excluded from.
Media24’s multi-million rand
project is boosting 24 selected non-profit organisations
and small businesses by providing advertising space and editorial coverage
Some 100 000 shareholders
are now able to trade their Phuthuma Nathi shares.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Our business
Introduction
The company has its primary listing on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in
South Africa, where it has been a constituent
of the Top 20 index for some years. It also
has a Level I American Depository Receipt
programme (ADR programme) listing on the
London Stock Exchange (LSE) and trades in
the USA on an over-the-counter (OTC) basis.
International investors, which currently account for
about 50% of our shareholder base, are therefore able to buy and sell
Naspers securities either through the appropriate OTC market, or on
the LSE or JSE (details on page 138).
Naspers is a leading broad-based multinational
group, with principal operations in ecommerce,
other internet services, pay television and related
technologies, as well as print media. We operate
predominantly in emerging markets with growth potential.
These include Africa, China, Latin America, Central and Eastern
Europe, Russia, India, South-east Asia and
the Middle East. Most of our businesses are market leaders in
their sectors.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation ENRICHING LIVES
AFRICA
DTH
DTT
Classifieds
Etail
Pay television
Ecommerce
Internet
Global platform operator
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation
Group at a glance
Payments
Listed
Print
Global platform operator
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation
Overview of segments
Internet
Our internet assets are spread across Eastern and
Central Europe, China, Russia, Latin America, India,
South-east Asia, Africa and the Middle East. These
platforms and communities offer ecommerce
services, communication, social networks,
entertainment and mobile value-added services.
Historically, we reported on our internet activities
by region. Given the growth of the portfolio, we
believe reporting by activity now presents a more
useful view of our group.
Accordingly, these activities are now segmented
within our internet operations as:
n Integrated listed internet platforms –
Tencent and Mail.ru.
n Ecommerce platforms – classifieds, etailing and
payments.
n Others.
Over the last three years we have sharpened
our focus within ecommerce. During this time we
expanded our footprint organically and through
acquisitions. We believe online shopping is a major
global consumer need and anticipate that the
A brief description of each ecommerce category
proliferation of affordable tablets and smartphones
is provided below:
will drive the uptake of this service. We continue
Etailing: We are building business-to-consumer
to focus our efforts on expanding across the value
(B2C) enterprises that enable consumers to
chain, increasing the number of products and
purchase goods and services through online and
services we offer to our customers and embracing
mobile platforms. The business model typically
the benefits of mobile internet to increase scale
requires scale for success.
and reach.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation availability and pricing on products offered by
multiple vendors. We receive a fee from vendors
for leads generated and/or purchase transactions
completed.
Classifieds: We operate online classifieds
platforms which list items for sale or wanted
for purchase. We create local, online exchanges
between buyers and sellers, offering value for all.
Our revenues from classifieds include listing and
promotional fees.
In some markets we purchase and hold
Given the local nature of this service, we
inventory for sale in our own warehouses and
typically build regional teams to drive brand
fulfilment centres and take responsibility for the
awareness, product development and customer
delivery of items to the end consumer. Delivery
interaction. We focus on liquidity through
could be via owned or contracted third-party
distribution systems. Tight working capital
management and good merchandising is key
increased penetration and engagement. The
business model requires significant upfront
investment over time to build market leadership.
to driving satisfactory returns on cash invested.
Generating returns from our investments by
Revenues from etail platforms are derived from
monetising these sites is still some way off.
the sale of products and goods held in inventory
as well as on consignment.
In other markets we facilitate third-party
business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-
consumer (C2C) transactions through proprietary
platforms. We offer sales management tools
and traffic generation, but do not in these cases
purchase or hold inventory directly. Revenues
from these marketplace services are derived from
commission charged on successful transactions, as
well as listing and promotional fees.
We also offer online price-comparison services
to enable consumers to obtain information,
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Overview of segments (continued)
Payments: Under the PayU brand, we offer
solutions that enable safe and easy payment
for goods and services purchased online. These
payment solutions are available to consumers
on our own ecommerce platforms as well as on
third-party operated ecommerce platforms.
Ecommerce sector by category
Classifieds
Etail
Payments
Ecommerce
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Pay television
We operate pay-television subscriber platforms
in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Naspers
also develops underlying content protection and
access-management technologies for internet,
pay-television and mobile platforms. Main
operations include:
MultiChoice: Leading provider of pay-television
services, including mobile, under the DStv
umbrella, serves 6,7m households in 48 African
countries.
M-Net: General channel provider, sourcing
content from international content owners and
commissioning local production.
SuperSport: Premier funder and broadcaster of
sporting content in 48 countries in Africa.
MWEB: A leading internet service provider in
South Africa.
Irdeto: Global provider of content security,
management and delivery for pay-media
companies.
Print media
Print media consists of magazines, newspapers,
printing, distribution and book-publishing
businesses in South Africa and some print media
investments in Brazil and China. Main operations
include:
Media24: Leading publisher of newspapers,
magazines and books in Africa. Its activities
include traditional and digital publishing, printing
and distribution. Media24 publishes some
60 magazine titles and 90 newspaper titles. The
company is evolving into an innovative
multiplatform econtent and services provider.
24.com: Leading internet publisher in Africa.
Paarl Media: Leading print and related-services
provider, focused on educational and retail
markets in South Africa and further north.
Book publishing: Market leaders in some sectors
include Via Afrika Publishers, Jonathan Ball
Publishers and NB Publishers.
Abril: Leading magazine publisher in Brazil.
Beijing Media Corporation: Operates a Beijing
newspaper, the Beijing Youth Daily.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Our global footprint
Seattle
San Francisco
Carlsbad
San Carlos
Mexico City
NORTH AMERICA
Mankato
Ottawa
New York
Vienna
Miami
Caracas
Bogota
Oslo
Copenhagen
Hoofddorp
London
Eindhoven
Paris
Rotterdam
Essen
Poznan
Warsaw
Wroclaw
Zlin
Vienna
Valbonne
Bologna
EUROPE
Madrid
Zug
Giussago
Rome
AFRICA
Nouakchott
Praia
Dakar
Bissau
Conakry
Freetown
Bamako
Niamey
N’Djamena
Ouagadougou
Kano
Kaduna
Abudja
Enugu
Lagos
Jos
Monrovia
Kumasi
Ibadan
Abidjan
Accra
Port
Harcourt
Malabo
Lome
Cotonou
Sao Tome
Yaoundé
Douala
Bata
Libreville
SOUTH AMERICA
Campina
Lima
Belo Horizonte
Uberaba
Marília
Rio De Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Curitiba
Joinville
Córdoba
Buenos Aires
Santiago
Pointe Noire
Brazzaville
Kinshasa
Luanda
Kitwe
Lusaka
Jamestown
Windhoek
Swakopmund
Gaborone
Johannesburg
Maseru
Cape Town
Internet
Pay television
Print
Technology
We provide services in more than 130 countries.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Nizhniy Novgorod
Moscow
Novosibirsk
ASIA
Tallinn
Poznan
Warsaw
Wroclaw
Zlin
Vienna
Kiev
Ekatarinaburg
New Delhi
Mumbai
Bangalore
Istanbul
Thessaloniki
Athens
Nicosia
Dubai
Khartoum
N’Djamena
Asmara
Djibouti
Addis Ababa
Bangui
Juba
Brazzaville
Kinshasa
Kampala
Kigali
Bujumbura
Nairobi
Arusha
Mombasa
Zanzibar
Dar Es Salaam
Mahe
Kitwe
Lusaka
Lumbumbashi
Lilongwe
Blantyre
Harare
Mutare
Bulawayo
Beira
Moroni
Nampula
Antananarivo
Gaborone
Maseru
Johannesburg
Maputo
Mbabane
Durban
Port Louis
Trianon
Ürümqi
Lanzhou
Taiyuan
Xi’an
Chengdu
Chongqing
Changchun
Harbin
Shenyang
Beijing
Tianjin
Shijiazhuang
Jinan
Zhengzhou
Nanjing
Hefei
Wuhan
Changhsa
Shanghai
Hangzhou
Nanchang
Fuzhou
Guangzhou
Hong Kong
Kunming
Guiyang
Shenzhen
Nanning
Seoul
Tokyo
Manila
Bangkok
Kuala Lumpur
Singapore
Jakarta
AUSTRALIA
Sydney
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Chair’s report
Overview
This integrated annual report to
stakeholders was prepared using
the recommendations of King III,
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
guidelines and global best practice,
where appropriate. Our aim is to
provide a balanced view of our
performance for the year to
31 March 2013 and to continually
improve our disclosure.
Readers will notice that in relation to our internet
businesses, we move from regional reporting to
reporting by functional activity. Our portfolio has
grown. The nature of our business is global and, in
many cases, borderless. The services that drive our
internet and pay-television activities can be replicated
in different geographies once the underlying
technology is in place. In addition, the synergies
unfolding between our internet subsidiaries are best
illustrated by concentrating on activity as opposed to
region. We trust you will find this shift informative
and, as always, we welcome your feedback
(InvestorRelations@naspers.com).
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Ton Vosloo: Chair
GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation The group continued to expand its businesses
Revenue
during the review period, with an increasing focus
on ecommerce, to post growth in consolidated
revenues of 27%.
Core headline earnings per share grew 20%.
The slower pace of earnings growth is due to
more emphasis on developing our businesses
organically.
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25,3
During a somewhat bumpy period, Naspers has
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
grown managed revenues, including our share of
associates’ results, at a compound annual rate of
R’bn
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
some 25% over the past five years. The figure for
this financial year. Margins in pay television
managed trading profits is 22%.
were reasonably stable despite the increased
The internet segment is our area of fastest
development spend and wobbly rand. Our print
growth. This segment’s managed revenues, which
media businesses had a tough year.
includes our portion of Tencent and Mail.ru,
Looking ahead, we remain committed to
surpassed pay television’s for the first time during
building our businesses across emerging markets.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Chair’s report (continued)
Governance
activities. Detailed strategies and business
Given the multinational nature of the group,
plans, covering the financial and non-financial
we are exposed to different risks in various
elements of operations, are regularly reviewed
jurisdictions as detailed in the risk management
and management remuneration is based on
section. Governance and sustainability are
performance against specified internal targets
therefore essential measures for our stakeholders.
(financial and operational) linked to strategic
The board conducts the group’s business
objectives.
with integrity, applying appropriate corporate
Naspers continues to evaluate areas where
governance policies and principles.
governance at corporate and subsidiary level can
As several Naspers subsidiaries are governed
be improved. The extent of applying King III in
by independent boards of directors, these apply
the governance frameworks of Naspers, MIH,
suitable governance practices and their relevant
MultiChoice and Media24 is outlined on
committees also comply with requirements.
page 92.
A disciplined reporting structure ensures the
holding company board is informed of subsidiary
Environment in which we operate
Globally, economic growth remained variable over
the past year. We played the field as we found it.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation An important technology trend for our
of the concerns of material stakeholders.
group is the growth of mobile devices. Globally,
These tie into our risk management processes,
smartphone penetration increased 42% in the
which integrate financial and non-financial risk
past year; over 1bn smartphones now account for
identification, management and monitoring for
20% of all mobile devices worldwide, supporting
the most significant subsidiaries.
the view that internet use is shifting steadily
The board is also responsible for the integrity of
from PC to mobile and tablets. In some of our
integrated reporting. It tasked the audit and risk
businesses, as much as a third of total traffic now
committees to oversee sustainability issues in the
stems from mobile applications.
integrated annual report and assists the board in
The broader regulatory environment continues
its review by ensuring information is reliable and
to evolve. In Africa countries are increasing
comparable to financial results.
broadcasting regulation and new competition
legislation is being introduced. Elsewhere in the
world, internet regulation is also increasing.
Naspers has various licences to provide services.
As noted in the prior report, these licences are
subject to conditions that may change over time.
Equally, our newspaper and magazine businesses
are subject to some regulatory risks. Naspers’s
two main South African units, MultiChoice
and Media24, are complying with unique black
economic empowerment requirements.
Managing sustainability
The Naspers board determines strategy and
is ultimately responsible for overseeing our
group’s performance. Management teams
across our businesses implement these
strategies, guided by the group’s code of
ethics and business conduct.
Our core competencies and values guide
our sustainable development framework,
which is underpinned by an understanding
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Chair’s report (continued)
In line with our sustainable development policy,
In 2012 we launched www.naspers.org,
the group contributes to local communities in
an integrated sustainability platform that
which it operates. It also strives to minimise its
illuminates Naspers’s core value of being useful
impact on the environment. Some of our more
to the communities we serve. The site captures
significant initiatives focus on education, skills
our combined social awareness and focuses on
development, entrepreneurial spirit, community
projects that address social and environmental
outreach and environmental sustainability.
issues. In time, naspers.org will demonstrate
Most initiatives are implemented in partnership
the nature and quality of our group’s impact on
with government, communities or other local
society and on the planet.
organisations.
By using our expertise we are addressing
Dividend
challenges such as education, skills development
The board recommends that the annual gross
and environmental sustainability. Our aim is to
dividend be increased 15% to 385 cents
improve the living conditions of our employees, their
(previously 335 cents) per listed N ordinary share,
families and the communities in which we operate,
and 77 cents (previously 67 cents) per unlisted
ultimately balancing profit, people and planet.
A ordinary share. If approved by shareholders
at the annual general meeting on 30 August
2013, dividends will be payable to shareholders
recorded in the books on Friday 20 September
2013 and paid on Monday 23 September
2013. The last date to trade cum dividend will
be on Friday 13 September 2013. (The shares
will therefore trade ex dividend from Monday
16 September 2013.) Share certificates may not be
dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday
16 September 2013 and Friday 20 September
2013, both dates inclusive.
The dividend will be declared from income
reserves. There are no STC credits available for
utilisation as part of this declaration. The dividend
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation will therefore be subject to the dividend tax rate
of 15%, which will result in a net dividend of
327,25 cents per listed N ordinary share and
65,45 cents per unlisted A ordinary share to those
shareholders not exempt from paying dividend tax.
Dividend tax will amount to 57,75 cents per listed
N ordinary share and 11,55 cents per unlisted A
ordinary share. The issued ordinary share capital as
at 21 June 2013 was 415 540 259 N ordinary shares
and 712 131 A ordinary shares. (The company’s
income tax reference number is 9550138714.)
Directors
In terms of the company’s memorandum of
incorporation, one-third of non-executive
directors retire annually and reappointment
is not automatic. Messrs Lourens Jonker,
Fred Phaswana and Ben van der Ross,
Adv Francine-Ann du Plessis and I retire by
rotation at the annual general meeting, but we
are eligible and offer ourselves for re-election.
Shareholders will be asked to consider the
re-election of the abovementioned directors at
the annual general meeting, notice of which is
contained in this report.
It was with great sadness that we suffered the
passing of Prof Jakes Gerwel on 28 November
2012. Jakes served on the board of Naspers from
July 1999, was chair of Media24 since 2007
and also chaired Welkom Yizani, Media24’s
empowerment partner. He made an invaluable
contribution to the business and will be sorely
missed.
Members of the audit committee are Messrs
Boetie van Zyl and Ben van der Ross, as well
as Adv Francine-Ann du Plessis. The board
recommends that shareholders reappoint them
as audit committee members (subject to the
re-election of Adv Francine-Ann du Plessis and
Mr Ben van der Ross to the board). In compliance
with the Companies Act, shareholders will be
asked to consider their re-election at the annual
general meeting. Prof Rachel Jafta resigned as a
member of the audit committee on 22 February
2013. The abridged curricula vitae of all directors
appear on pages 98 to 101.
I thank my fellow board members for their
continued guidance and support in another
successful year. We also appreciate the
commitment of our management teams and
employees around the world.
Ton Vosloo
Chair
21 June 2013
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Chief executive’s report
Overview
The group’s results for the year reflect
the benefits of a diverse portfolio, global
presence and spread of risk.
Sustainable development
Essentially, our group provides the means to transact,
communicate and be entertained.
Our sustainability as a group rests on our ability
to entertain, inform and connect people, support
ecommerce, distribute media products and sell
Koos Bekker: Chief executive
advertising. We like to manage paying subscribers and we
develop solutions that meet people’s needs in the areas
of trading, entertainment, media and communication.
Understanding how to identify consumer
needs, develop solutions, collect fees, sell
adverts and serve customers remains
central to our growth and sustainability.
Our products and services improve
people’s lives in very practical ways.
Although the board is responsible
for ensuring that sustainable
development is integrated into
business strategy, this policy is
implemented by management.
Oversight rests with the group
audit and risk committees.
Operationally, sustainable development is
incorporated into our risk management processes.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Performance in context
all major platforms. Note that not all internet units
The group posted a solid performance over the
are profitable as yet.
past year. Investors are reminded that our strategy
Despite the step-up in development spend, core
is to maximise the potential of existing businesses,
headline earnings per N ordinary share grew by
whilst investing deeper to grow new businesses
20% to R22,16. However, the major part of this
for the long term. We are mindful that this
growth came from currency translation effects, as
strategy will reduce both earnings and cash flows
the rand exchange rate weakened over the period.
in the short term.
A milestone was reached this year when
Against this background, it is pleasing that
managed revenues from our internet units, which
we generated consolidated revenue growth of
include our share in associates, exceeded that of
27% – now some R50bn. The main contribution
pay television. The pay-television business put in a
to this growth came from the internet segment,
positive performance with the net subscriber base
which experienced robust revenue growth across
growing by 1,1m households in the year.
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Internet: Over the past eight years and right
through the global recession, our fastest-growing
segment has added managed revenues at 54%
There is a significant shift in user activity
per annum. This came mainly from Allegro,
from the personal computer to mobile devices
Tencent and Mail.ru.
such as smartphones and tablets. This trend
Over the past year we expanded our etailing
simultaneously disrupts existing business
operations through a combination of organic and
models and creates new opportunities. The
acquisitive growth. We also strengthened our
group is moving rapidly to embrace this trend.
online classifieds portfolio.
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GroupPerformanceNaspers integrated annual report 2013GovernanceFinancialInformation Pay television: Subscriber growth in the past
Our pay-television business maintained
year exceeded 1m households (including the
solid growth in revenues and trading profits.
entry-level Easyview bouquet). The base now
We upgraded our broadcast infrastructure
stands at 6,7m households across 48 African
and expanded online services. GOtv, our new
countries.
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digital terrestrial television service, is gaining
traction. Competitive pressures and regulatory
scrutiny continued to intensify across the
continent.
Print media: The performance of the print
businesses in South Africa and Brazil were
strained by the challenging economic climate.
Advertising revenues were thin as advertisers
either channelled their spend elsewhere, or
simply cut their budgets.
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Significant acquisitions
n 79% of Netretail for R1,8bn (US$215 m)
The group invested R5,3bn during the year on
n 10% of Flipkart in India for R858m (US$102m)
acquisitions in the ecommerce sector:
In March 2013 we combined our Slando.ru and
n 70% of eMag in Romania for R728m (US$82m)
OLX.ru assets with a R462m (US$50m) investment
n 29,6% of Souq Group in the Middle East for
in exchange for a fully diluted 18,6% interest
R319m (US$37m)
in Avito to create the leading general classifieds
business in Russia.
Investor engagement
Naspers wants to provide timely, transparent and
relevant information. This helps the investing
public to better understand the group’s business,
governance, financial performance and prospects
within the constraints of a highly competitive
environment.
We disseminate information through a broad
range of channels. Shareholders, investors and
analysts all have access to our investor relations
team and investor relations website.
We conduct roadshows locally and
internationally and attended a number of equity
and debt investor conferences. We value feedback
from the investment community, and strive to
continually improve our investor engagement.
Contact details for the investor relations office
are on page 138.
People
A tough industry requires rapid adaptation and
securing people with specific (and often rare)
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skills. Across the group, skills development is
which can be found on www.naspers.com,
critical to retain our competitive edge. In a diverse,
for further details on the share-based incentive
global group, management talent is important
schemes).
and succession plans for key management are
Our people around the world display admirable
in place.
resilience and innovation in achieving our goals.
Attracting entrepreneurs is key to our group’s
Their commitment, and the support and guidance
sustainability. We aim to attract and retain the
of the Naspers board, as well as the boards of
best talent, specifically young engineers, which
our subsidiaries and associates, underpin our
are critical in our internet operations. In addition,
sustainability.
our remuneration mix of fixed salary, short-term
bonuses based on specific objectives, as well as
Preparing for growth
share-based incentive schemes for each business,
Over the past year growth in revenue reflected
focuses our people in each unit on building
the expansion of our group. While our strategy
shareholder value for the long term (refer to
is continually refined, three legs are unchanged:
pages 79 to 96 of the annual financial statements,
organic growth of existing businesses, pursuing
acquisitions that add value and developing new
technologies. In the year ahead we will focus
especially on growing our businesses organically.
This will mute earnings in the short term as the
cost of developing these businesses is expensed
through the income statement. However, we
believe this strategy is sound.
Our aim is to deliver value to our shareholders
over the medium to longer term and to contribute
to the communities in which we operate.
Koos Bekker
Chief executive
21 June 2013
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Risk management is integral in the day-to-day operations of our
businesses. As a multinational multimedia group with activities in over
130 countries, the group is exposed to a wide range of risks that may
have serious consequences. The diversified nature of the group spreads
this exposure, although it does add complexity.
Risk philosophy
Risk policy
Naspers identifies and manages risk in line with
The group’s risk profile is based on a formal and
international best corporate governance practice
planned approach to risk management. Risk
and applies the relevant rules and regulations.
identification, management and reporting are
The board is responsible for the governance
embedded in business activities and processes.
of risk and is satisfied with the effectiveness of
The group risk policy applies to all operations
the risk management process. Risk management
where Naspers has more than 50% ownership
plans and processes are presented, discussed
and management control.
and approved at risk committee meetings.
Using a board-approved top-down, bottom-up
Registers of significant risks facing the group are
approach to risk management, areas of focus for
discussed, along with management actions to
the 2013 reporting year spanned:
control these risks within board-approved ranges
n Naspers corporate
of tolerance.
n MIH corporate
The diversified nature of the group helps
n Media24
spread risk, particularly in terms of global
n MultiChoice South Africa
political and economic instability, market
n MultiChoice Nigeria
development, regulatory matters and currency
n Buscapé, and
fluctuations. Identifying risk and developing
n Allegro.
plans to manage risks are part of each unit’s
The risk policy applies to risks the group faces
business plan. These are annually assessed by
in executing its strategy, operations, reporting
the board.
and compliance activities. The policy is reviewed
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annually. Some group companies have specific
Risk framework
risk management functions and the Naspers risk
The Naspers enterprise-wide risk management
committee is responsible for reviewing these.
(ERM) framework is designed to ensure significant
Risk management support advises on,
risks and related incidents are identified,
formulates, oversees and manages the risk
documented, managed, monitored and reported
management system and monitors the group’s
in a consistent and structured manner across
risk profile, ensuring major risks are identified and
the group. It is modelled on the COSO ERM1
reported at the appropriate level in the group.
framework as well as the COBIT2 framework for
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(1) COSO ERM: The Committee of the Sponsoring Organisations of the Treadway Commission Framework for
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(2) COBIT: Internationally accepted framework for IT governance.
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Risk management (continued)
At present the following material group risks are evident among a wide range of potential exposures:
Material issue
Most of our businesses are subject to extensive regulations.
Naspers operates in over 130 countries, each with a set of regulatory and compliance
obligations that affect the group’s operations.
South Africa’s exchange control regulations require approval for transactions outside the
common monetary area. If approvals are not received this could hinder our ability to make
foreign investments.
The Naspers group has a decentralised operational control environment, while operating in
entrepreneurial, international businesses.
The geographical spread of operations exposes us to a variety of economic, social and political
risks. Certain countries in which we operate may face difficulties due to currency fluctuations,
interest rates, bankruptcies, stock market declines, terrorist attacks, corruption, political
instability, threats and ransom, epidemics and other factors that may materially harm our
businesses.
We do not exercise control over our minority investments and the value of our stake in such
investments could decrease if these businesses adopt strategies or take actions contrary
to our preferred strategies and actions.
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A regulatory and legal compliance programme has been implemented.
Regular reviews of applicable legislation by in-house legal resources.
External legal advisers assist management.
Communication of regulatory issues to decision-makers.
Proactive interaction with government agencies and regulators.
Participating in public processes on new regulations.
Naspers complies with the South African Reserve Bank’s regulations and with conditions under
which approval for transactions outside the common monetary area are granted.
A top-down approach to governance ensures policies are aligned between businesses and
subsidiaries where we have management control.
Governance documents and processes are reviewed by the respective boards, company
secretaries and Naspers’s internal control oversight forum.
In exercising the business strategy we evaluate countries and businesses on a regular basis. We
diversify markets we invest in, monitor economic, social and political issues and take appropriate
actions.
Leading advisers are used for reviewing markets or businesses, including due diligence
processes.
The group is represented on the boards and audit committees of most of these entities and has
a voice in material decisions.
The group builds strong relationships with management and partners.
We monitor the performance and operations of these businesses.
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Risk management (continued)
Material issue
Significant investments might not be monetised effectively according to shareholder
expectations.
Technology is an integral part of our operations.
We may be caught off-guard by the pace of new technologies or start-ups, or deploy new
technologies too slowly or ineffectively.
We may not detect social, technical or economic shifts in time.
Competitors in our markets may threaten the position of our companies and associates.
Competition includes new or traditional players as well as new products and services. Loss of
market share and scale may place pressure on margins.
Failure of systems, software or infrastructure could disrupt continuous service to our customers.
A number of our businesses require significant investment to drive growth. In most instances
development spend is made over multiple years. There is a risk that we do not realise the
planned return on these investments.
Internet usage is rapidly moving to mobile devices. If we fail to deliver our services and products
adequately on mobile devices it will severely impact our long-term prospects.
Failure to secure significant content rights could result in loss of pay-television subscribers.
Rising content prices impact margins significantly.
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How we manage the issue
Naspers maintains transparent communications with investors, aiming to provide insight
into our operations while protecting our competitive advantage and complying with stock
exchanges’ listing requirements.
Segmental results enable the investment community to form an opinion of the valuation of
individual businesses in the group.
Regular impairment tests are performed and reported on in terms of investments.
Continued focus on emerging technologies in own products and services.
Acquiring companies that have developed new technologies and demonstrated relevance in our
segments and markets.
Focus on engineering resources and implementing recruitment programmes for the best
engineers.
The group monitors technology developments and disseminates knowledge to operating
companies.
First to market with products and services we believe hold promise.
Establish complementary businesses, reducing dependency on single elements of the value
chain.
Regular market reviews including reviews of operational statistics.
Acquiring new players or new technologies that may enhance or increase longevity of our
platforms.
Business continuity plans include: back-up, some redundancy and recovery measures.
Regular review and discussion of business plans and monitor progress. We disclose in a
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Measuring and tracking performance of our products and services on mobile.
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Risk management (continued)
Material issue
Our level of debt could affect our business. Our ability to make payments on our debt depends
on our operating performance, which is in turn subject to risks that may be outside our control.
Should financial institutions where the group invests its surplus cash experience significant
financial difficulty, the group could suffer losses.
Dislocations in credit and capital markets may make it more difficult for us to borrow money or
raise capital to finance expansion of our existing businesses or make acquisitions.
The group reports in South African rand and this exchange rate may vary against other
currencies. In addition, in several markets, the group has substantial input costs in foreign
currencies. The movements of these currencies could have a negative or positive impact on our
income or expenses. Unrealised and realised currency translation gains or losses may distort the
group’s financial accounts.
We rely on the skills of key individuals with detailed knowledge of our business and the markets
in which we operate. Unanticipated loss of these individuals may disrupt the business.
Incidents at any of our facilities resulting in death or serious injury while on duty may also result
in criminal liability, fines and penalties for the company, its directors and/or officers.
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How we manage the issue
The group has a conservative approach to its debt profile, based on considering the adequacy
of internal free cash flow resources in servicing debt and the level of investments it makes.
Debt-bearing capacity is reviewed and approved by the board.
Naspers has a treasury policy approved by the risk committee that monitors distribution of cash
resources (and thus the impact of a loss) and the grade of financial institutions. Cash resources
are constantly monitored by management.
Constantly monitor credit markets to determine optimal time to arrange funding.
Ensure the group has spare debt capacity to tide it over in times of difficulty.
Management explains the impact of changes in exchange rates on results in its analysis to
stakeholders.
In South Africa the group has a policy to hedge some of its operational foreign currency
exposures, where possible.
Succession plans reviewed annually by the relevant human resources and remuneration
committees.
Comprehensive risk audits are performed annually to ensure compliance with policies,
procedures and legislation.
Naspers has a comprehensive group-wide directors and officers liability insurance policy as well
as relevant short-term insurance in place.
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Balancing profit, people and
our planet
We recognise that sustainable development and
economic, social and environmental protection
are global imperatives that present both
opportunities and risks for business. Naspers,
as a leading multinational multimedia and internet
company, is positioning itself to meet these
challenges.
In tandem with the expansion of our business, we aim to
contribute to the communities in which we operate; develop
our own people; contribute to general economic prosperity; and
minimise our impact on the environment.
In formulating the group sustainable development policy, we analysed
areas where the group can contribute to sustainable development in the
markets in which it operates.
Extract from group sustainable development policy
Naspers creates communities, packages content and
Education is one of our most important
runs platforms. We connect people, distribute media
contributions to the African continent. We help
products and conduct ecommerce. Our products and
to improve literacy levels through various forms
services play a developmental role in the markets
of print and digital media from newspapers and
where we operate.
magazines to schoolbooks and digital ventures,
Naspers is not only a business; as a responsible
including social networking.
corporate citizen, we give back to the communities in
SuperSport is the predominant funder of
which we operate. Through myriads of projects
sport across the continent, especially soccer,
(www.naspers.org) our group companies touch the
while promoting associated social and economic
lives of thousands of people around the world.
goals.
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M-Net’s initiatives have stimulated the South
and how much it retains for reinvestment. In the past
African film industry by partnering with local film-
year the group has paid some R9,2bn (or 30% of
makers and content producers to assist emerging
the wealth created) to employees, which included
talent to make programming with universal appeal
salaries, bonuses and benefits, cost of training and
for its Africa Magic and Mzansi Magic channels.
Our internet platforms focus on ecommerce,
communities, content, communication and games
to bring previously inaccessible products and
services to our users.
Our most direct impact on the environment is
from print media, given that the internet businesses
inherently have a lower impact on the environment.
Through some of their trading activities, our internet
businesses stimulate buying and selling used or
recycled goods in a paperless environment, and
strive to make a difference, for example Allegro’s All
For Planet initiative (page 90).
The value added statement on page 40
illustrates how the group distributes its earnings to
employees, providers of capital and governments,
participation in group share incentive schemes.
We contributed R7,6bn (or 25% of the wealth
created) to local governments where we have
operations, comprising tax on company profits, tax
on employee salaries, other taxes on companies, skills
development levies, et cetera. This assists in building
the economies in countries in which we operate.
To fund our expansion and growth strategy, we
rely on investors and debt providers, who in turn are
compensated by dividends, share price appreciation
and interest payments. This accounts for 9% of total
earnings distributed. The remaining 36% has been
reinvested to ensure we maintain a sustainable group
that can enrich people’s lives, provide jobs to over
21 000 people (excluding associates) and contribute
to the economies of countries in which we operate.
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for the year ended 31 March 2013
Revenue
Cost of generating revenue
Value added
Income from investments
Wealth created
Wealth distribution:
Employees
Salaries, wages and benefits
Providers of capital
Finance cost
Dividends paid
Governments
Total tax paid
Reinvested in the group
Depreciation and amortisation
Other capital items
Retained earnings
31 March
2013
R’m
50 249
29 454
20 795
9 831
30 626
9 233
2 792
1 501
1 291
7 605
10 996
2 933
3 405
4 658
31 March
2012
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39 487
21 488
17 999
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7 469
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governments
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30%
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Strategic focus
We are building a multinational group of
ecommerce and media platforms to give
users trading opportunities, entertainment,
information, gaming and access to
friends, wherever our users may be. In the
process we create value for shareholders,
attract innovative employees, and
contribute to the communities in which
we operate to ensure a sustainable
business for the future.
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How we do this
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n Sustain organic growth of the business,
n MultiChoice’s platforms now deliver
combined with some investments.
entertainment to more than 6,7m households
n Focus on markets with higher growth potential,
in Africa.
where we can achieve sustainable positions.
n Increase the number of users accessing our
internet products and services, and deepen their
engagement with our group.
n Attract the best talent, including entrepreneurs
and engineers, and train and develop
employees.
n Expand the pay-television subscriber base –
maintain a local approach and deploy innovative
technology.
n Our print media businesses are expanding their
reach by offering online content.
Looking ahead
Focusing on the internet and pay-television (digital
terrestrial television and online), we plan to
expand the group mainly through organic growth
in the year ahead, and through appropriate
acquisitions, to deliver value to our shareholders
n Continue working with regulators.
over the medium to longer term. Strict and robust
n Use our expertise and resources to benefit local
processes apply when evaluating investment
communities where we operate.
opportunities.
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Strategy (continued)
Naspers across the globe
For a fuller understanding of the Naspers group in context, we summarise some key indicators of our
major operating regions.
Population
(m)
Internet
users (m)
Africa and
Middle East
China
Eastern Europe
India
South-east Asia
Latin America
Russia
Western Europe
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*Purchase price parity Sources: IMF, BOA Merrill Lynch, CNNIC
Challenges
Each business unit in the Naspers group faces
its own set of competitors. This diversity adds
complexity, but reduces group risk. The group
approach to risk management is detailed on
page 30.
Globally the regulatory environment for
media and broadcasting is changing. The
internet is subject to at least some legislation in
all countries, but is less regulated than television
or print in most countries. Competition in
pay television has increased across Africa.
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there is flexibility in remuneration to meet individu-
al needs = 53%
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lent performance= 40%
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58% feel the company takes a genuine interest in the well-being of its
people, actively encouraging opportunities for people to connect
socially and allowing for flexibility to accommodate staff.
“I’m generally interested and
motivated by the work I do.”
receive for my contribution = 57%
I believe that good performances lead to increased
career growth opportunities = 60%
I am satisfied with my remuneration = 45%
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powered”
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68% “In my opinion, my business unit is
effectively managed and well run”
61% “people are regularly informed about the
state of the business.”
74%
“I would recommend my business unit’s
products as the best in the market.”
Key challenges include:
n employee newsletters, surveys, management
n Inflated internet asset valuations, which make
briefings and intranet sites
acquisitions difficult.
n one-on-one meetings with suppliers, business
n Ability to innovate in a changing technological
partners and opinion formers
environment to sustain growth.
n feedback from readers through channels
n Achieving the right balance when rolling out
such as letters to editors, and social media
governance initiatives across a group operating
n interaction with readers/users/subscribers and
in more than 130 countries, while encouraging
the community
those businesses to be entrepreneurial.
n participation in industry groups to develop
n Attracting and retaining the right people.
shared practices
n Increasing competition in all our markets and
n frequent engagement with our shareholders
sectors.
n Embracing mobile.
n policy engagement with regulators, and
n engaging with local communities through
corporate citizenship activities.
Stakeholder engagement
Key issues pertinent to our three business
Naspers has a range of stakeholder groups that
segments are tabulated below:
differ by region. Broadly, the group deals with
stakeholders through:
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Key issues pertinent to our three business segments are tabulated below:
Stakeholders
Issue and response
Customers
Allegro and Buscapé use discussion pages on their websites to elicit feedback.
Sellers and buyers comment on additions to the websites, changes in layout,
new rules, regulations and the terms of selling and buying. Feedback on
technical problems are also raised and discussed. Call centres are available
for services where specialised products are sold. Buyers and sellers rate each
other via a star-rating system used to differentiate between good and bad
counterparties. Social media services like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube are
extensively used for communication with customers.
Allegro is organising an annual conference in Poznan, Poland, called
e-nnovation. This includes presentations on the latest ecommerce trends and
novelties, discussion groups and a competition for new ideas.
Buscapé launched an ecommerce price index, the FIPE/Buscapé Index, based
on data gathered from Buscapé’s websites. Retailers, consumers, the press,
importers and providers of finance all benefit from this data on prices charged
by online stores.
Media24’s magazine division is an industry leader in terms of its social media
interests. Editorial teams use Facebook and Twitter to engage with readers
on topical issues and test ideas for special magazine issues. The division
uses its customer service call centres in particular to conduct satisfaction
surveys on service levels and content among subscribers. Media24’s
newspaper division uses social media platforms as a news channel as well as
an interactive discussion platform for readers. Paarl Media conducts client
satisfaction surveys and staff optimism surveys.
Paarl Media is a member of the Print Industries Federation of South Africa (Pifsa)
and attends international industry events to remain abreast of developments.
Media24, through its newspaper, magazine and book divisions, is a member
of various industry bodies, locally and internationally. In South Africa these
include: Print and Digital Media South Africa (PMSA), the Audit Bureau of
Circulations of South Africa (ABC), the South African Advertising Research
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the Digital Media, Marketing Association (DMMA) and the South African
Publishers Association (Pasa).
Employees
Media24 has continued to promote and entrench its core values –
courage, integrity, accountability and respect – through a revised induction
programme for new employees, and improved and simplified performance
management system and awards that recognise staff who live the values.
Media24 has made significant investments in leadership development and
training for specialists.
Regulators
Paarl Media facilitates regular audits of its operations (for example Forest
Stewardship Council) to ensure global standards are maintained. Print media
is self-regulated. Media24 participates in all activities relating to self-regulation
mechanisms in the industry.
Customers
MultiChoice has a number of touch points for engagement and ongoing
interaction with its customers. These range from traditional interaction
such as service centres to non-traditional such as DStv Forum, Twitter and
Facebook.
MultiChoice also engages its customers in product development through
the email research panel and its field trial panel, which assist with decoder
software developments.
Industry
MultiChoice Nigeria runs the annual media workshop for journalists and
training for production members of the movie industry in Nigeria. It has
a strategic partnership with the local broadcast industry via the uplink
of indigenous free-to-air stations to the DStv platform at no charge to
operators.
MultiChoice South Africa continues to play an active and constructive role
in its industry. As a member of the National Association of Broadcasters it
has succeeded in raising pertinent industry issues with both the Ministry
of Communications and the regulator, Icasa and the portfolio committee on
communications.
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Strategy (continued)
Stakeholders
Issue and response
Industry
MultiChoice is represented on the ministerial ICT review panel established
(continued)
to assist the minister in the review of legislation that governs the ICT sector.
In the new financial year, MultiChoice will be involved in a number of policy
formulation processes.
Employees
MultiChoice creates a number of opportunities to keep its employees abreast
of company developments. These range from print to electronic platforms, as
well as face to face, which allows executives to interface with employees on
a more personal level. It has a workplace forum, an employee body, which
represents employees’ interests and continually interacts with the company
on mutually beneficial issues.
Regulators
MultiChoice Nigeria organises awareness meetings and shares information
on piracy in the country. At policy level, it engages with the National
Broadcasting Commission and Nigerian Copyright Commission.
MultiChoice South Africa participates in the regulatory processes initiated
by Icasa. The key output for these interactions is the development of an
environment that is conducive to the growth of the ICT sector. MultiChoice is
subject to the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of South Africa (BCCSA)
which is responsible for certain content regulation, and it works closely with
BCCSA to ensure that the regulation of content stays current as it moves
from an analogue to a digital environment.
Suppliers
MultiChoice Nigeria uses social media to communicate important information
and runs retailers/dealers awards, training and workshop programmes.
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Financial review
This review sets out highlights of the group’s financial performance
for the past year. Full details appear in the annual financial statements.
Overview of group results
income statement, our consolidated trading
Consolidated revenues grew by 27% to R50,2bn.
profits for the year were flat at R5,7bn.
Growth came from organic expansion of existing
Net interest cost on borrowings amounted
businesses and acquisitions, supplemented by
to R630m (2012: R517m) – largely to fund
the depreciation of the rand (which has a positive
acquisitions.
effect when we translate foreign revenues into
Our equity-accounted associates, Tencent
rand).
and Mail.ru, both reported positive growth and
Development spend accelerated to R4,3bn
contributed R7,3bn to core headline earnings. We
(2012: R2,8bn), focused mainly on growing
recorded a non-recurring book profit of R2,6bn,
our ecommerce businesses and the roll-out of
flowing from Mail.ru’s sale of shares in Facebook.
pay-television services across Africa. As this
This profit is excluded from core headline
development spend is expensed through the
earnings.
Core headline earnings
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amounts to R2,1bn and relates mainly to our
Details of significant acquisitions appear in the
print media investment, Abril. Revenues in the
summarised annual financial statements under
print industry continue to be buffeted by the dual
“Business combinations and other acquisitions”
headwinds of the macro-economic downturn and
on page 136.
increased online competition. Whilst cost savings
initiatives have been implemented, we believe it
Summarised annual financial
prudent to book this impairment.
statements
The net result of the above is that core headline
The summarised annual financial statements
earnings grew 20% to R22,16 per N ordinary
appear on pages 121 to 136 of this integrated
share. Free cash flow for the period was R3,5bn,
annual report. The full annual financial
slightly lower than last year because of the higher
statements for the year ended 31 March 2013
capital expenditure.
are available on our website at
Consolidated balance sheet gearing stands
www.naspers.com.
at 12%, excluding transponder leases and
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Naspers operates platforms that
offer customers fast, intuitive and
secure environments where they can
communicate, participate, entertain and
shop. The group’s ecommerce services
include marketplaces, general and
vertical etail, classifieds, lead generation
and payments.
tencent
Tencent continues to perform well
in a highly competitive environment.
The number of internet users in China
grew by some 12% to 564m at the
end of 2012. Fuelled by the increasing
adoption of smartphones and a variety
of compelling mobile applications,
mobile internet users comprised 74%
of the total internet user base at the
end of 2012, up from 69% the prior
year. This has enabled Tencent to extend
the growth of its core platforms by
concentrating on continually improving
the user experience.
Tencent’s core operating platforms
again posted good growth. The QQ
instant messaging platform recorded
peak concurrent users of over 173m,
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while the online gaming business,
particularly Riot Games, delivered a solid
performance in China and beyond.
Qzone remains the leading social
networking services (SNS) platform
in China with 611m active users on
31 March 2013. New platforms, such
as Weixin/WeChat, which is a next-
generation communications service for
smartphones, have established good
market positions and are expanding internationally.
The combined monthly active users for Weixin/
WeChat at 31 March 2013 was 194m, representing
a year-on-year growth rate of 228%. Tencent has
strengthened its position in online advertising and
expanded further into the ecommerce field.
Given the competitive nature of its industry,
Tencent continues to invest in its research and
development capability, technical infrastructure
and personnel development. It is also expanding
its open-platform strategy, allowing third parties
to develop apps for Tencent platforms. These are
playing a key role in building a collaborative internet
industry in China.
Total revenue for the year to 31 December 2012
was RMB43,9bn, up 54%. Profit attributable to
equity holders was RMB12,7bn, 25% higher year
on year. Tencent successfully completed a US$600m
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senior unsecured notes offering in September
2012. Tencent maintains a strong credit profile
and investment grade credit rating.
Tencent is listed on the Hong Kong stock
exchange and further information is available
on its website www.tencent.com.
Mail.ru
Mail.ru Group recorded good growth last
year, with revenue rising 40% in local currency
to RUR20,9bn, despite a soft advertising
market in the second half. The slowdown
in display revenue growth was
partially driven by a combination of
a planned reduction in advertising
inventory on certain sites as well as the
ban on alcohol advertising in Russia.
Community internet value-added
services (IVAS) has become a key contributor
to Mail.ru revenues as well as a material
driver of revenue growth, delivering 79%
growth year on year in the 2012 financial year.
The main driver of this growth is the increase in
the number of paying users, especially in virtual
gifts and related services.
Mail.ru’s massively multiplayer online (MMO)
games strategy to focus on a small number of
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high quality releases and to
focus it’s marketing effort and resources
where they are most likely to have an impact, is
producing good results, with revenues growing
24% during the year. Mail.ru now operates the
largest online games business in Russia. Portfolio
titles include leading games such as Perfect World,
Allods Online, Legacy of the
Dragons and Warface. In 2012
the average number of monthly paying
users reached 261 000 demonstrating
11,5% year-on-year growth.
As in other regions where Naspers is active,
mobile internet traffic in Mail.ru’s operating regions
continues to grow rapidly. Mail.ru launched several
new innovative mobile products during the year as
it continues to move rapidly to build and integrate
its communications and entertainment platforms.
During the year Mail.ru paid two special dividends
after disposing of its minority interests in certain
investments, returning over US$1,7bn to
shareholders.
Mail.ru’s depository receipts are listed on the
London Stock Exchange. Further information is
available at www.corp.mail.ru..
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eCOMMerCe
During the year we further expanded our
ecommerce operations through a combination
of organic and acquisitive growth. Revenue from
this division more than doubled compared to
the previous year to R11,4bn (US$1,3bn). Given
the different time to monetisation of the various
ecommerce models, etail currently generates the
bulk of revenues.
revenue by type
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In OLX we narrowed focus on very specific
During the year we strengthened our online
markets and on product quality and brand
classifieds portfolio. We increased product
building. In Portugal we merged OLX.pt with
performance; simplified and improved the
a local market leader, FixeAds, to entrench our
quality of the organisation and enhanced our
position in that market.
competitiveness. As this portfolio is still in the
Positions in Central and Eastern Europe were
early stage of development, generating returns
strengthened with various classifieds platforms
from these investments is still some way off.
falling under the Allegro umbrella. This doubled
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Daily page views
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the group’s page views to 60m per day compared
During the year Korbitec concluded deals with
to last year.
over 2 400 of the estate agent offices in South
In March this year we secured a fully diluted
Africa to roll out its integrated services.
18,6% interest in Avito.ru, the leading classifieds
business in Russia. Other classifieds sites include
Ricardolino in Switzerland, UAE-based Dubizzle,
Sulit in the Philippines, Dealfish in Thailand and
Tokobagus in Indonesia.
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Middle East
We continued to build leadership positions
Building on its steady growth in recent years,
in selected markets. The main focus of this
Allegro Group’s marketplace generated revenue
segment is to facilitate third-party business-to-
of US$272m (up 6,8% year on year). The existing
consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer
portfolio of services was augmented with the
(C2C) transactions through our proprietary
platform offering sales management tools, traffic
generation and useful user experience.
As with other segments of ecommerce, one of
the major opportunities for further development
and expansion is in mobile, with a number of
apps for various services already developed.
Smartphone development is concentrated around
three platforms: iOS, Android and Windows
Mobile; all offering features such as price
comparison, image recognition and barcode
launch of an ebook platform on Allegro.pl, while
the user experience was further improved by
introducing a new layout to its service-oriented
platform. In August 2012 we launched Brand
Zone in Poland, a merchant marketplace for
high-value brands.
In 2013 we expanded our portfolio of etailing
operations through acquisitions and continued
organic investment in our existing businesses:
scanning.
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Others
by launching seven new product categories and
Movile had a good year with its core mobile app
improving in-stock product availability for faster
distribution platform performing well in Latin
customer delivery times.
America, and increased revenue through further
n In Europe, Allegro concluded deals with
mobile entertainment and content growth.
Page views by region
FashionDays, Netretail, eMag, Agito.pl and
Lazienkaplus.
n We extended our footprint in the Middle East
and North Africa by acquiring an interest in
Souq.
In Latin America, the Buscapé and Bondfaro
price-comparison businesses increased total price-
comparison clicks sold and used by 38%.
PriceCheck remains the leading online price-
comparison site in South Africa. We also launched
this service in Nigeria in November 2012.
Payments
During the year we rolled out payment systems
under the PayU brand in selected markets.
In Central and Eastern Europe, PayU revenue
increased 34% year on year, reflecting strong
brand acceptance and, most importantly,
consumer trust in the system.
We are expanding PayU in Latin America, with
operations now in seven countries. Using PayU,
Buscapé implemented ‘buy now’ functionality on
its platform with encouraging initial results.
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Given limited broadband infrastructure and almost
no cable access in Africa, the group offers digital
satellite, digital terrestrial and other pay-television
services such as mobile television. The wide
range of products covers all income groups from
the high-end Premium package (R625 per month)
to the low-end EasyView bouquet (R29 per month).
The Premium option includes over 100
television channels (14 in high
definition), premium movies,
major sport events, popular
children’s programming
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rising demand for
mobile applications,
we launched apps on
both smart and feature
phones for payments,
information and
communication.
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combination of strong
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viewership stimulated by events such as Euro
2012, the London Olympics, T20 Cricket World
Cup and Africa Cup of Nations saw subscriber
growth exceed 470 000 for the period to
almost 4,5m at year end. Advertising revenue
performed particularly well, with television’s
share of this revenue continuing to grow despite
a tough economic environment. Personal video
recorders (PVRs) recorded strong net growth of
173 000, with the base closing on 830 000.
In the sub-Saharan region (outside South
Africa), MultiChoice Africa recorded good
subscriber growth, with the total subscriber
base rising by 657 000 to end the year at 2,29m
households. The DStv subscriber base increased
by 303 000 while the GOtv subscriber base grew
by 354 000 and now reaches 376 000 homes in
eight African countries. We now have a base of
126 000 PVRs in this region.
Content
The focus on providing content that is highly
valued by viewers continued during the year.
South African launches included Trace Sports,
iTV Networks, Blackbelt TV, VH1 Classic, Mzansi
Music, kykNET Musiek and Dumisa.
revenue
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M-Net implemented significant changes to
supplemented by the Africa Magic channel and
its Africa Magic portfolio of channels. Local
two dedicated movie channels, Africa Magic
commissioned content for the rest of Africa
Movies and Africa Magic Movies 1. The Africa
is now scheduled within the Africa Magic
Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards, the Oscars for
brand, packaged with acquired local content,
African movie productions, was hosted for the
and broadcast on the new premium channel,
first time in Lagos.
Africa Magic Entertainment. This channel is
M-Net’s genre movie channels were successfully
launched in October 2012, with eight movie
channels available in South Africa.
Local interests were further met by
adding two community channels to
the DStv platform, Bay TV and 1 KZN.
The emphasis on airing local
productions that resonate with South
African audiences was maintained,
including:
n iNKABA, a successful telenovela
(nine-month series) on Mzansi
Magic.
n Reality singing format – Clash of
the Choirs.
n Idols season eight proved the
most successful to date, with
viewer participation increasing
by 8%, reaching a record level
of 9m votes for the season.
Similarly, localised programming
and channels remained a key
focus across Africa:
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GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 n Specialist local productions include Mashariki
(EPL) rights were renewed for all our territories for
Mix, Corner, Changes, The Agency, The Patricia
another three seasons. Sport enthusiasts enjoyed
Show, Comedy Club and the ever-popular Big
the SuperSport broadcasts of the Euro 2012,
Brother Africa.
London Olympics and Paralympics, T20 Cricket
n Local channels launched included MalawiTV,
World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations during
StarTV, TV3, WBS Uganda and KissTV.
DStv English-market subscribers received new
channels including Trace Sports, EWTN,
Blackbelt TV, True Movies, Vox Africa and
the M-Net genre movie channels. New
channels for DStv Portuguese subscribers
included Nat Geo Wild, Miramar, Panda
Biggs, TVC4 and TVC Series.
SuperSport remains the biggest
funder of sport in Africa. Its football
coverage continued in Angola,
Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and Zambia
and was extended to Uganda and
Zimbabwe. English Premier League
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the year. To enhance the viewing experience
SuperSport launched SuperSport HD 4, its
fourth high definition (HD) sport channel.
Operational and new technologies
The group’s investment in new technologies
included migrating to a new satellite IS-20,
which allows for additional capacity, enabling
the launch of more HD channels and new
services for customers. Other investments during
the review period included additional HD channels,
taking the total number of HD channels on DStv
in South Africa to 14. The viewer experience was
improved by reorganising the DStv platform and
grouping relevant channels together for better
channel navigation.
BoxOffice, the video-on-demand service for
Premium PVR subscribers in South Africa that allows
We also
them to view the latest blockbuster movies, is
introduced
proving popular, with an average of over
our DStv Mobile
400 000 movie rentals per month. The BoxOffice
streaming service
service was recently made available online to
in several African
customers.
markets.
We continue to expand the catch-up service,
We have invested significantly in building digital
DStv On Demand, to our customers. This included a
terrestrial television (DTT) platforms under the GOtv
DStv iPad application for catch-up services that were
brand and this service is now available in Kenya,
launched during the year. In the mobile technology
Uganda, Zambia, Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi and
arena, DStv Mobile launched the Walka7 and iDrifta
Namibia. It offers 20 to 40 channels via two bouquets
for iOS devices in South Africa and on the continent.
– GOtv and GOtv Plus.
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We are pioneering mobile television services in
New business acquisition for Irdeto’s Cloaked
Africa – a market with significant growth potential.
CA (software for conditional access) was strong
Our service offers DStv/GOtv channels on mobile
throughout the world, including in some competitor
devices, available as a standalone subscription or as
accounts. Many customer multiscreen deployments
added value for DStv/GOtv subscribers.
went live as customers extended their services via
Overall, our pay-television business is therefore well
the internet to their subscribers.
positioned to manage increasing competition in our
chosen markets as new players emerge on different
platforms.
regulatory
The pay-television market is moving through a period
For the review period Irdeto delivered 21,8m
conditional access secure units – a 15% increase
on the prior year – and 24 patents were filed. Its
customer care business was sold to enable Irdeto
to focus on its core activities. In addition, further
cost reductions have right-sized the company for its
of significant change in Africa, including the migration
current focus and opportunities.
from analogue to DTT.
MWeB
MWEB’s international bandwidth capability now
connects to both Seacom and West Africa Cable
System (WACS) – east and west coasts of Africa –
to Europe and the United Kingdom.
The company concluded a rich-media content-
delivery deal with Level 3, reducing internet
protocol delivery costs into Africa.
In April 2012 MWEB was the first internet service
provider (ISP) to introduce one megabyte (MB) per
second as the entry-level speed for ADSL in
South Africa.
Irdeto
Irdeto operates under challenging economic
conditions. Customers in more developed
markets, such as Western Europe, reduced
volumes. While this was offset by volumes
from customers in developing markets, price
differences between these markets reduced
annual revenue.
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Newspapers
PrINt MeDIA
Ethics, press regulation and media ownership remained
strong themes in the review period. The South African
government continues to take an active interest in the
transformation and diversification of the media, while
the competition authorities are taking a more aggressive
approach to investigations of the media.
Despite cost-control measures, shortfalls in
circulation and national advertising income were
significant. Notable performances were recorded
by Daily Sun, which grew readership 9% to 5,7m,
Sunday Sun from 2,4m to 2,6m (8%)
and City Press from 1,6m to
1,8m (16%). Soccer Laduuuuuma!
grew circulation impressively over
the year, with sales exceeding
the 400 000 copy mark in August
2012, making it one of the best-
selling titles in the country.
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PRICE: R2,90 nationwide ,,
OUR LIVES. OUR PAPER.
Where teaching is impossible .
Where teaching is impossible .
IN IT TOGETHER: This picture shows three classes of grade 3
pupils crammed into one room. The three teachers (circled) are
teaching different subjects in different languages – all at the same
time . Teacher No 1 is teaching in Tsonga, No 2 is speaking Sepedi
Photo by Brian Kajengo
and No 3 is using Siswati.
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Monday 16 April 2012
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.
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Horror that
parents don’t
to see!
want
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ble.
THE photo on this front page
paints a bleak picture.
It is a photo every parent
hates to see.
It shows how bad the state
of our education is.
Our schools are in such
poor condition that in some
places, scenes like this have
become acceptable.
it’s NOT accepta-
But no,
It NEVER will be.
Our children need a decent
education.
they MUST
that
And for
have a welcoming learning
environment.
Last week, a project focus-
ing on Mzansi’s 94 worst
schools was announced by
Basic Education Minister
Angie Motshekga.
It’s a brave initiative that
celebrates Madiba’s 94 years
of life.
But, guess what? We have
many more schools in need
of attention.
And most schools, like the
one seen on this page, are
not on that list of 94 .
We just can’t have teach-
ers forced to teach three dif-
ferent classes in one room.
THAT’S RIDICULOUS!
the private sector
Yes,
the
involved, but
must get
take re-
government must
sponsibility for its failings.
And schools like this are
glaring failures!
What you see in this photo
are two of the most important
stakeholders in education
getting a raw deal.
Do we call this teaching?
Do we expect these kids to
they
make sense of what
hear?
Teachers and pupils don’t
deserve this.
decent
deserve
They
classrooms where they can
teach and learn – not be con-
fused by hundreds of voices
talking at the same time.
The Basic Education De-
partment must get cracking
and fix this shambles!
3 CLASSES,
3 CLASSES,
ONEONE
ROOM!
ROOM!
HE’S GOT FOOD TO LAST FOR A WHILE, SO HE CAN AFFORD TO SMILE – SEE PAGE 10
HE’S GOT FOOD TO LAST FOR A WHILE, SO HE CAN AFFORD TO SMILE – SEE PAGE 10
By NTEBATSE MASIPA and BRIAN KAJENGO
THIS classroom is like the Tower of
Three teachers using three different lan-
Babel.
guages all talk at once – teaching different
subjects to the 80 grade 3 pupils who are
crammed into one classroom.
BUT THE SENIANYA PRIMARY
SCHOOL IN ROOIBOKLAAGTE, MPU-
MALANGA, IS NOT EVEN ON THE
LIST OF 94 SCHOOLS IDENTIFIED BY
THE NATIONAL EDUCATION DE-
PARTMENT AS NEEDING URGENT
Daily Sun visited the school and found one
HELP!
teacher speaking Sepedi, another teacher giv-
ing lessons in Tsonga and a third teacher ex-
plaining things in SiSwati.
And 80 little kids, desperate to learn some-
thing, were facing in different directions try-
ing to pick up some scraps of knowledge.
But provincial education spokesman Jasper
Zwane said they were not even aware of the
problem because they hadn’t received a report
from the school’s governing body.
“They must write a report. That’s the only
way we can know,” he said.
CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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The focus on innovation is ensuring our
Magazines
newspapers remain a vibrant and influential
force in the South African media landscape,
Despite contraction in both advertising spend and
circulation, this division retained its market share
with a number of related initiatives under
among the top five publishers.
way. During the year the digital division
developed and launched iPad, mobile and
web applications for Beeld, Die Burger and
Volksblad.
The division implemented serious cost
reductions during the year to protect its profit
contribution in tough trading conditions.
Although revenues were down year on year,
the division still delivered a profit and made a
positive cash flow contribution.
revenue
eBItDA*
trading profit*
R’m
15 000
10 000
5 000
0
1%
2012
2013
R’m
1 600
1 400
1 200
1 000
800
600
400
200
0
20%
2012
2013
*Including associates on a proportionate basis.
32%
2012
2013
R’m
1 200
1 000
800
600
400
200
0
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Operational review (continued)
Our investment in new and emerging market
segments is starting to deliver returns; Kuier
broke through the 100 000 circulation mark in
December 2012.
Paarl Media
Paarl Media has continued to grow its printing
capacity. During the year additional productivity
and efficiency programmes were initiated to
ensure sustainability.
Paarl Media’s environmental programme
will be further enhanced with biomass boilers
replacing electrical/diesel boilers.
The new gravure press is at full capacity.
Natal Witness has been fully assimilated into
Paarl Coldset and a capital programme is under
way to further commercialise this KwaZulu-
Natal plant.
On the Dot
On the Dot distributed over 73m magazines
and 211m newspapers during the past year.
In view of the reality of declining circulations,
On the Dot focused on optimising its
distribution network and reduced the cost
associated with distributing newspapers and
magazines.
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Book publishing
Media24 Books
The publishers in Media24 Books focused
substantial portions of their development spend
on digitisation and improvement projects to
expand and enhance their ebook publishing
lists. An online academic course was piloted for
distance education students, and progress made
on building ecommerce sites and a membership
app for Leserskring/Leisure Books.
Van Schaik Publishers (the academic textbook
publisher) recorded exceptional top- and bottom-
line growth.
Jonathan Ball Publishers, along with the rest
is consistently ranked as the top free news
of the consumer book business, had a turbulent
app across the Apple, Android, Blackberry and
year. However, its ebook sales are growing
Windows platforms.
exponentially.
24.com
Brazil
The group has a 30% interest in Abril, the
24.com remains the leading internet publisher
leading magazine publisher in Brazil. Brazil’s
in South Africa, growing the audience across
print industry felt the impact of increasing
its network of sites by more than 15% on the
internet penetration and a slowing economy.
previous year to 453 000 average daily users and
Abril had a tough year, with flat revenues
more than 4m average daily page views across
and escalating costs. As a result, Abril will
web and mobile platforms. 24.com publishes
need to focus on optimising costs to improve
South Africa’s leading mobile applications with
profitability and cash flows, whilst leveraging
more than 250 000 daily active users across
its investment in content and distribution to
all major mobile operating systems. News24
build an online presence.
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Non-financial review
This section illustrates our group’s social awareness, and focuses
on projects that address mostly social and environmental issues.
Our intention is to be a responsible corporate citizen, entrenching
Naspers’s core value of being useful in the communities we serve.
For a more detailed review of our group’s various initiatives, please
refer to www.naspers.org.
People
We understand our responsibility to the
communities in which we operate. Through a
number of initiatives that aim to improve the
n We conduct business fairly, ethically and with
integrity. Our code of ethics and business
conduct defines our culture. This code of ethics
and business conduct can be found at
quality of life in these communities, we promote
www.naspers.org.
the well-being of society, our customers and our
n In South Africa we support previously
employees.
disadvantaged businesses by actively seeking
such suppliers in line with local legislation.
In our communities:
n We operate in various countries and endeavour,
where feasible, to employ local citizens to
empower the communities in which we operate.
n We contribute to educational programmes to
create awareness of our products, and create
much-needed skills.
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For our people:
n We invest in the continuous development of
our people to retain our competitive advantage.
Naspers in its communities
Given the nature and scope of our business as
a multinational group of media and ecommerce
n We encourage our employees to contribute to
platforms, we focus our sustainability initiatives in
sustainability and innovation.
n We respect the rights of our employees and
their diversity.
n We encourage employees to report areas
where the group might be failing in its business
conduct and values through secure channels.
n We comply with local employment laws.
Worldwide, we employ some 21 000 people.
Some 2 000 (10% of total workforce) jobs were
created during the year as a result of organic
distinct categories:
n People
– Social development
– Health and safety
– Children
– Arts and culture
n Education and skills development
– Adult basic education and training
– Childhood development/education
– Job creation
– Sport development
– Skills development
n Environment
– Energy
growth. We also create income for tens of
– Infrastructure
thousands of people in our communities indirectly
by the products and services we consume.
– Access to water and nutrition
– Urban greening/carbon offset
n Corporate governance
– Ethics
– Legal issues
– Risk management
– Governance issues
– Shareholder rights
– Reporting
– Stakeholder trust
Education is one of our most important contributions
to the African continent. We contribute to improving
literacy levels through various forms of print media
(from newspapers to school books); electronically
through television, which opens up the world to many
people; and through social networking. In addition
to literacy and educational programmes in Africa, the
group also provides social support in Eastern Europe,
and community involvement in Latin America.
These and other activities are detailed on
www.naspers.org.
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Non-financial review (continued)
Naspers group: Workforce split
Media24: Workforce split
42%
43%
58%
57%
Male
Female
Male
Female
MultiChoice South Africa:
Workforce split
MultiChoice Nigeria:
Workforce split
48%
42%
52%
58%
Male
Female
Male
Female
Allegro: Workforce split
Buscapé: Workforce split
42%
47%
58%
53%
Male
Female
Male
Female
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GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Two projects that showcase our commitment to our people and the communities in which we
operate are detailed below.
Case study: Rachel’s Angels
Named after Rachel Jafta, now Media24’s chair,
the Rachel’s Angels mentorship programme has
operated since 2007 in the Western Cape in
association with the Stellenbosch University. Funded
by Media24 for the past five years, the programme
is improving the academic abilities of grade 11 and
grade 12 learners and improving their life skills
by involving senior students from the university
as mentors. Ultimately, Rachel’s Angels aims to
contribute towards building excellence in high school
education in the Western Cape.
(Media24 BBBEE scheme) and Phuthuma Nathi
The programme includes regular campus visits,
(MultiChoice BBBEE scheme) shares if they meet all
attending lectures and exposure to the world of
programme requirements – a small, but meaningful
business in the form of an entrepreneurial day, for
head start when they enter the business world.
which learners are required to develop business plans
Carlo Valente, mentor from Stellenbosch
and run a small business. Through this process –
University, says: “The Rachel’s Angel’s project
experiential learning, mentoring by peers, exposure
is truly empowering learners and schools from
to academic life and the realities of the business
disadvantaged communities. I can see the change
world – students and learners are taught skills that
in learners’ attitudes and you can see they want to
will equip them to play a meaningful role in society.
learn and go forward. On the market day, I wanted
Mentors are expected to meet with their students
to be there to help them make a success of their
twice a month, attend workshops and help learners
hard work. Learners had a great time and they
understand how life at the university works. Mentors
deserved it.”
act as life coaches by sharing their knowledge and
During the 2012/2013 cycle of Rachel’s
experience with learners. They also assist learners
Angels, three new schools were admitted to the
with study techniques and self-esteem.
programme. Many of our partner schools excelled
In return, mentors receive Welkom Yizani
academically in the final examinations for 2012.
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Case study: APA (AkcjePracowników Allegro or Allegro Employees’ Auctions)
APA is a workforce initiative launched in 2007.
Each ‘edition’ is dedicated to a different cause,
mostly children in need or ill health. In practice,
the concept works by publicising the beneficiary’s
specific needs to the broader Allegro network.
Buyers, sellers, suppliers and staff mobilise to do the
best they can for each beneficiary – a charity auction
with a difference.
From publishing information about the beneficiary
on the About Me page, to creating dedicated
accounts for each child to house funds raised and
holding collections across the company, families and
The team tries to attach a note of thanks to every
friends, the APA team taps every resource available.
package, as a purchase is frequently only an excuse
With every edition the number of listed auctions
to help an ill child. Allegro contributes directly by
grow. Once the auctions end, the packing frenzy
sponsoring shipping costs.
begins. With a few hundred items and buyers, it is a
Ten people are permanently engaged in APA
daunting task – and one that is not without mishaps,
operations. Others help with collecting items,
for example, the team sold a cup that had to be
preparing descriptions, listing auctions, and any
shipped three times before it reached the buyer
number of related tasks. Ultimately, it is a massive
in one piece. Fortunately, buyers are friendly and
team effort with the ultimate pay-off – the smile of
patient when they know the cause is a worthy one.
a child.
employment equity
South African Department of Labour is shown
In line with local South African legislation, and our
below. The Department of Trade and Industry
own employment policy, we value diversity in the
defines black people as Africans, Coloureds and
workplace.
Indians who are citizens of the Republic of South
The breakdown of the MultiChoice and Media24
Africa by birth or descent or who became citizens
groups’ annual employment equity reports to the
by naturalisation.
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GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Media24: employment equity
Medical aid benefits
Medical aid membership is compulsory in
most group operations, with the employer
contributing a portion of the monthly premium.
60%
Some group companies provide post-
40%
Black
White
MultiChoice SA: employment
equity
82%
18%
Black
White
employee benefits
retirement benefits
retirement healthcare benefits. This entitlement
is based on an employee remaining in service
until retirement age and completing a minimum
service period. These obligations are unfunded.
equity ownership
To retain the skills on which our sustainability
depends, most group companies grant share
options/share appreciation rights to employees
under a number of equity compensation plans.
employee relations
The group complies with labour legislation in its
areas of operation. In South Africa, MultiChoice
and Media24 submit statutory reports.
In regions where child labour is prevalent,
we adopt monitoring strategies and risk
assessments, including examining local
legislation to determine the minimum age
for employment, and verifying prospective
Some countries in which we operate have
employees’ age by scrutinising supporting
statutory retirement benefit funding. In others,
documentation. Our assessments have found
and where appropriate, the group provides
that the risk of child labour and forced or
retirement benefits for full-time employees,
compulsory labour is low in the group. Where
primarily as monthly contributions to defined-
children are used in local productions, strict
contribution pension and provident funds.
compliance to their regulated conditions of
The assets of these funds are generally held in
employment is enforced.
separate trustee-administered funds.
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Non-financial review (continued)
Health and safety
Our objectives in terms of health and safety span
the group’s operations around the globe:
n We aim to have an injury-free workplace.
n We perform health and safety risk assessments
at our facilities, supported by training.
n We monitor management’s actions through
operational, internal and external auditing and
reporting processes.
n A healthy workforce contributes to business
success. Several of our businesses provide
medical aid and wellness programmes for
their staff.
the workplace
Implementing a healthy, safe workplace at the
group’s administrative and production facilities
is a priority to achieve the lowest possible harm
rate on duty. Where required, health and safety
committees – comprising responsible, trained
individuals – ensure regulatory compliance.
Appropriate medical emergency and disaster-
recovery plans have been devised for operating
businesses.
Annual occupational health and safety
Media24’s distribution and printing operations
make extensive use of contractors and organisers.
Most of these are from previously disadvantaged
backgrounds and receive training from Media24
risk-control audits or reviews are conducted
on executing their jobs safely and effectively.
by operational entities across the group and
The nature of the print business, which owns
improvements implemented as required. Significant
and manages distribution networks and printing
matters are reported to and monitored by the
facilities, makes it the area in the Naspers group
Naspers risk committee.
with the greatest inherent risk for injuries on duty.
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The Media24 board’s safety, health and
environment committee monitors related
issues in that group. Media24 and MultiChoice
conduct annual health, safety and environmental
compliance audits as well as building scans.
Injuries on duty are stringently monitored.
Wellness
Several wellness programmes are operated by
group subsidiaries in a preventative approach
to employee health.
MultiChoice
MultiChoice offers a range of wellness and
balanced lifestyle services to all employees on
site. This includes having a qualified nurse on
site in April every year to administer flu vaccines.
Employees also benefit from bi-weekly visits by an
optometrist who conducts voluntary eye tests. At
head office, the wellness centre is accessible to all
employees, providing a cost-effective, convenient
and confidential service. There is a Montessori
nursery school for employees’ children. MultiChoice
offers a unique lifestyle programme to employees,
MLife. MLife is a new initiative which offers all staff
a number of services 24 hours a day, including
their own concierge agent and driver service. It is
a useful tool for employees when they are feeling
bogged down by personal administration and work
pressures and struggling to maintain a work/life
balance. It assists staff in saving money, and
making them more productive. Over the year
we estimate that MLife has saved employees
some R1,64m.
SAFETY
BEGINS
HERE!
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Non-financial review (continued)
MultiChoice wellness service
Statistics
Free flu vaccinations for employees
611 vaccinations (some 12% of employees)
Bi-weekly visits from an optometrist who
conducts voluntary eye tests
Wellness centre visits
202 visits
6 453 visits
Montessori school attendance
117 employees who have 135 children enrolled
Media24
The Media24 group adopts a preventative
approach to employee health, offering for
example, programmes to help employees
stop smoking and free HIV/Aids tests.
A wellness incentive is paid to employees
who successfully complete a basic fitness
assessment.
Regular medical, eye and hearing tests
are performed on drivers and staff exposed
to noise.
Professional and independent psychosocial
support is provided for staff in businesses.
Media24 offers wellness days, in partnership
with Discovery Health, at many of its sites
across South Africa. Health services offered
include hypertension and diabetes testing,
cholesterol testing, HIV/Aids counselling
and testing, flu vaccinations and a number
of risk-control programmes. Media24 also has
wellness centres at certain printing facilities.
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HIV/Aids
Internet
We are acutely aware of the HIV/Aids
In our international businesses, mainly internet
pandemic in Africa, and its social
operations, we aim to attract young engineers.
and economic implications.
Comprehensive programmes
Training and development are thus key to our
strategy of operating leading internet platforms
in Media24, MultiChoice South
in mainly emerging markets. For the second
Africa and MultiChoice in sub-Saharan Africa
consecutive year, Allegro has been awarded fourth
outside South Africa, comprise:
n information and awareness campaigns
n voluntary free testing (2 189 tests performed
place in the Universum Top 100 Ideal Employees
awards. The survey was carried out on more than
118 000 students, from 71 universities across
at MultiChoice during the year, a 94%
the globe.
increase year on year)
n free counselling, and
n comprehensive medical treatment programmes.
Education and skills
development
Investing in skills development is a priority for
the group, given the strategic importance of
technology and intellectual property to our
sustainability in a competitive market.
Our approach has a multiple focus: developing
the full potential of our own people, extending
this training outside the group to develop a talent
pipeline, and offering learnerships and bursaries
to young people with potential across the world,
particularly in key fields such as engineering.
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MultiChoice
MultiChoice’s learnership programmes combine
vocational education and training modules
towards qualifications registered on the National
Qualifications Framework (NQF). Highlights during
the year include:
n A total of 643 learnerships across competencies
such as production, broadcast engineering,
project management, generic management,
n Some R1,4m was made available for bursaries,
R900 000 of which was specifically designated
human resource management and customer
for women.
care, thus creating employment while
addressing skills shortages in the industry.
n One person is currently completing her second
year in the Adult Basic Education and Training
(ABET) programme.
n 232 employees completed various management
development programmes, including advanced
management programmes, introduction to
management and executive coaching.
n 20 IT graduates were employed on our
n 117 internships were offered at M-Net,
graduate programme.
SuperSport and MultiChoice.
n SuperSport was accredited by the Media,
– An M-Net/Carte Blanche Scholarship was
awarded to a Rhodes University graduate for
her final year of study towards a Bachelor of
Journalism.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
BE MORE AWARE
as products, services and system
changes for employees.
maintenance and operation of
our HR system PeopleSoft.
4 hr systems handles
5 leadership and Women
development provides
development experiences for
leaders at every level and has
a specific mandate to provide
targeted interventions to
accelerate the development of
women across the business.
6 graduate recruitment
focuses on attracting skills
at university level. MultiChoice
subsidises 24 bursaries across
various universities and eight
graduates have been sent to India
for embedded Java training. The
team will also be expanding their
scope to school level to encourage
learners to study maths and science.
7 assessment team
Recruiting and advancing the
right people in our business is
critical. The assessment team uses
psychometric assessments for
recruitment, promotional purposes
and for leadership development.
MultiChoice offers many exciting
opportunities. Contact the ED
team for more details.
submits an annual training report
to ensure the Group meets
compliance legislation.
2 learning technologies
MCA’s Siyandiza
implementation produced
groundbreaking results which
were successfully presented at
conferences in Turkey and the US.
3 product and services
training focuses on day-
to-day training on subjects such
We’re focusing on learning and
development because MultiChoice
believes everyone can Be More.
Taking pride
in our people
T he MultiChoice Employee
move from success to success. The
team is divided up into a number
of portfolios for the entire Group
and they are responsible for:
Development (ED) team
creates opportunities for both
current employees and future
leaders to shine. As a MultiChoice
Group function, they’re tasked
with building an integrated
process for people development
across the Group.
It’s their job to ensure the
growth and retention of the skills
base within the business, as we
1 skills development
This team ensures that the
Group invests in developing
people. It is responsible for the
Workplace Skills Plan, which
details employees’ development
plans after each Performance
Discussion cycle. The team
ThE EvoluTion has bEgun
EVOlUTIOn WIll IMPROVE THE WAy WE WORk AnD OUR SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
Evolution is a software programme aimed at
developing, implementing and deploying an
end-to-end customer management, billing and
stock-management business solution, to replace
the existing IBS 5.4 system.
consists of an upgrade from IBS 5.4 to IBS 6.2. Our
Customer Relations Management (CRM) engine
will now be based on the Microsoft CRM system.
These back-end systems will be presented as
a transparent entity to the user through a web-
based unified front end so that they do not have
to jump from one system to the next.
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Currently we track and manage all our stock in
IBS but, with the introduction of Evolution, we
will begin to use SAP as our Stock and
• It allows for improved (accurate) stock
distribution and forecasting.
• It provides systems performance and
and provisioning information for the pay-TV
services (DStv, DStv Mobile, DStv Online, GOtv).
resilience, which will improve our end-user
and customer experience.
• The use of standardised business processes are
supported by best-of-breed core applications,
networknews 9
Distribution System. In terms of
Why We’re so excited
Billing and Provisioning, this
• Evolution provides timely, accurate billing
as opposed to a custom-developed solution.
Information and Communication Technologies
(MICT) Seta to offer the Further Education and
Training Certificate (FETC): Film and Television
Production learnership. They also received ISOE
status which is awarded to training centres that
map training to occupational excellence and
can measure the impact of training.
2012
2013
Number of training
hours
161 465
180 952
Days per employee
4
4,5
GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Case study: Developing skills in the film-making industry
The film industry is one of South Africa’s most
period, because it is an accelerated, hands-on
dynamic sectors, mostly because of the passion
programme delivered relatively quickly. This
and commitment of its film-makers. They are
approach has proven itself, producing highly
the ones who bring our stories to life, and
talented and skilled individuals. Extended contact
who allow us to reflect on the beauty of our
hours with tutors and mentors, all successful
country and its people. Given the nature of its
film industry practitioners, improves the quality
business, MultiChoice and DStv spearheaded
of training delivered by this programme. All
the development of both individual talent and
participants are involved in content production
the broader industry in this key sector.
from a number of perspectives and the
MultiChoice’s DStv Film Skills Development
programme is structured so that they benefit
Programme was initiated in 2007 as a talent
from being trained in an experiential and learning
incubator. Over the years this programme
environment. Candidates produce short films
has made a significant contribution to the
broadcast on Mzansi Magic and Mindset Learn
film industry’s skills pool. It provides intensive
channels on DStv.
training to talented film-makers from previously
Life and business skills form part of the
disadvantaged communities and in Africa, to date,
programme and a range of developmental
more than 110 film-makers have benefited.
aspects, such as personal financial management
This initiative differs from traditional training
and time management, are covered.
models, which are generally spread over a longer
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Media24
technical programmes, the academy offers Paarl
Media24 increased its investment in training
Media employees skills and leadership courses.
by extending its bursary scheme for journalism
To enhance management skills in the industry,
students, introducing a Graduates in Media
Paarl Media’s leadership development programme
internship programme and launching an
(through business schools of Stellenbosch, Wits
extensive digital media training programme for
and other institutions) concentrates on developing
journalists.
For the year Media24 spent R44m on training;
this included R15m to train current and future
journalists at its Journalism Academy. Out of
the 21 bursaries we awarded to post graduates
for journalism the past year, we employed 20.
In addition, we trained 20 graduates through a
four-week programme and employed 10 of these
as interns for a year.
people at all management levels (supervisory to
executive). The leadership pipeline programme
ensures potential leaders are identified for
further advancement and future management
positions. The academy, an acknowledged
institute of sectoral and occupational excellence,
is an accredited training provider with the Fibre
Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) Seta. It has
been awarded international accreditation by City
& Guilds, Britain’s leading vocational awarding
2012
2013
body. In the review period, 84 people graduated
with a variety of qualifications.
Number of training
hours
65 727
138 453
Days per employee
1,15
2,41
Media24 also awarded 197 bursaries to
employees for part-time studies in 2013.
Paarl Media developed a world-class training
facility, the Paarl Media Academy of Print. The
trade training curriculum has been replaced by
new apprenticeship programmes, after extensive
research and development. In addition to
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Transformation
Transformation is important for Naspers to
ensure we comply with local legislation and
that our workforces reflect local demographics.
As a responsible corporate citizen, we respect
the dignity and human rights of individuals and
communities wherever we operate. We aim to
make a positive and enduring contribution to the
social and economic development of South Africa,
and recognise the role we can play by leveraging
our resources and the goodwill of our staff.
MultiChoice South Africa achieved
a level 2 BBBEE rating and the following
notable achievements in important areas of
transformation:
Ownership: Largely through the Phuthuma
Nathi share schemes, over 100 000 black South
African individuals and groups own shares in
MultiChoice South Africa. One of the cornerstones
of our approach to ownership was the creation
of a scheme that provides an accessible and far
reaching shareholding opportunity to a new and
vast grouping of South Africans.
Preferential procurement: We recognise the
effort of our supply chain teams who work hard
to identify and nurture emerging black owned
and black women owned suppliers. We are proud
purchasing power to create opportunities for
transformation has been embraced.
Enterprise development: Our achievements
in enterprise development (ED) – an increase
from a score of 0,4 in 2011 to 12,5 points in
2012, is testimony to the thought, planning
and investment placed into this important issue.
The MultiChoice Enterprise Development Trust
(”the trust”) provides loans to qualifying ED
beneficiaries against a sound ED strategy. In
addition, we support the cash flow requirements
of our qualifying suppliers by paying them
early, and provide business development
support to partners, producers and innovators
of the extent to which the concept of using our
in our stable.
Broad-Based Black economic empowerment score
Level 2: 85,82%
Ownership
102,87%
Employment
equity
64,75%
Preferential
procurement
81,52%
Socio-economic
development
75,85%
Management
control
98,94%
Skills
development
84,71%
Enterprise
development
78,91%
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As an example, the trust works to
ensure that new talent and previously
disadvantaged businesses get the
opportunity to compete on fair terms
with the established contributors of
content. The trust provides finance
to enable emerging production
companies to acquire the assets
and skills needed to supply us
with high quality productions.
Linked with a contract from
our broadcast partners, such as
WE’RE HELPING
FILMMAKERS TO BE MORE.
We’re a country full of colourful tales and heart-warming stories, and
up and coming director Wiseman Mabusela has already brought many of them
to life. Weaving his unique insights into narratives that capture a multifaceted
South Africa, Wiseman is building on his training from the DStv Film Training
programme to lead a new generation of local filmmaking talent.
And he’s just one of thousands of people that we at DStv are helping to be more.
M-Net and SuperSport, to purchase the content,
and business support where required, we ensure
that these production companies are productive,
Knowing how powerful this can be in getting
efficient, profitable and have contracts for their
important social messages across to our viewers,
output.
we provide airtime across our channels to
In addition we are constantly innovating
organisations whose work impacts the plight of
to produce content that resonates with our
South Africans in distress.
audiences. This includes an increasing focus on
Media24 has made solid progress with its
local production that provides opportunities to
transformation aims in recent years. These are
expose emerging film-makers to the world of
tracked against a scorecard for the Department
commercial television production, learning about
of Trade and Industry’s code of good practice
budgets, schedules and delivery requirements
for broad based black economic empowerment
while turning their stories and ideas into films for
(BBBEE). In terms of the scorecard prepared by
our viewers.
Media24’s BEE verification agency, Media24
A platform to share: We recognise our
retained its credentials at a level 4 rating with
relatively unique position regarding the broadcast
125% recognition on BEE spend, scoring full points
platforms we have, and the audiences we reach.
on the ownership, socio-economic development
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The lock-up period for Welkom Yizani ends in
ownership in Media24 has risen to 44,74%,
December 2013 and we expect to then provide a
black female ownership has risen to 21,22% and
trading platform for Welkom Yizani shareholders to
Media24’s skills development score has more than
trade their shares.
tripled in the last year.
Black economic empowerment partners
Media24, MultiChoice and other group companies
have combined their buying power in South
Africa in a centralised bargaining company,
CommerceZone. Suppliers’ BEE performance is
evaluated against specific criteria and they are
expected to boost their annual BEE rating.
The MultiChoice preferential procurement
programme supports the development of small,
medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). In
addition, these SMMEs are given opportunities to
tackle larger-scale projects, enabling entrepreneurs
to develop their skills and capabilities. Over the last
four years, MultiChoice’s preferential procurement
spend on BEE-compliant companies has grown
49%. This equates to over R4bn spent with BEE-
compliant companies.
In addition to its own empowerment initiatives,
MultiChoice buys large numbers of decoders
from a local manufacturer. These decoders are
also exported to countries outside South Africa.
During the reporting period, some 1,3m decoders
Welkom Yizani
In 2006 Media24 launched the largest BBBEE
valued at R711m were exported. This has created
share offer in the print media industry, Welkom
employment opportunities in manufacturing,
Yizani, resulting in eligible black people and groups
logistics and sales.
owning some 15% (directly and indirectly) in
Enterprise development initiatives have created
Media24 Holdings.
over 620 jobs across the Paarl Media group.
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Non-financial review (continued)
Case study: Let’s Play
Let’s Play is a corporate social responsibility
directly related to inactivity and poor nutrition (high-
initiative developed by SuperSport and partners in
fat foods, too much salt and sugar, and too little
2005 to stimulate physical activity by the youth in
fibre, fruits and vegetables), are increasing in young
South Africa.
adults.
Almost 20% of the country’s children are
overweight and physical education has only
recently been reintroduced into the government
school curriculum. According to a study
by the University of the Witwatersrand
(www.wits.ac.za/birthto20), the average
South African child exercises for 34 minutes each
week; 20% of children at school smoke; and 23%
binge on alcohol at least once a week.
Results from the South African Nutrition Expert
Panel (Sanep) study found modern South African
families lack balance, which encourages the
formation of these negative lifestyle patterns in
children. Tragically, children have forgotten (or have
not been taught) how to play. And the issue is not
confined to South Africa.
As a result children are growing up without
Lifestyle diseases like obesity, high cholesterol,
the benefits of regular activity: good health and
high blood pressure and diabetes, which are
fitness, physical skills (balance, agility, speed and
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and currently reaches over 236 800 learners in
awareness, better body image, confidence
270 schools across the country. Since its inception
and self-esteem, social skills development and
in 2007 it has helped train over 1 000 coaches,
friendships. It is also well documented that
educators and youth leaders and encouraged over
children who regularly participate in sport
200 000 girls and boys to participate in weekly
produce better academic results, and are
sporting activities and quarterly community festivals.
less likely to become involved with negative
Close to 500 000 girls and boys have participated in
influences such as crime and drugs.
annual events at provincial level.
This is where Let’s Play comes in. The aim
Today, Let’s Play actively engages with hundreds
is to elevate awareness of our social situation
of thousands of children every week through
and to introduce and encourage play, activity
coaching clinics supported by 1 200 coaches, at
and sport in schools and at home. This is done
1 500 schools in nine provinces across the country.
through advanced media campaigns and close
It has become one of South Africa’s most visible and
associations with organisations that target
successful CSI programmes, with high awareness
children and introduce activities to schools,
across the adult population and, most importantly,
homes and communities.
making a tangible difference to the lives of
Since being established, Let’s Play has
thousands of children.
developed a formidable network of sponsors,
partners and affiliations with national and
regional bodies, as well as NGOs. Most recently,
Let’s Play was successfully launched in Nigeria.
Let’s Play also facilitated The Sports for
Development programme in partnership with
the South African Department of Education and
the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef). This
programme aims to promote mass participation
in sport through community sporting events,
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Environment
Our gross carbon footprint (scope 1 and 2) is 142 544
(2012: 165 710) tonnes of CO2e. We measured direct
emissions at locations across South Africa, Poland, Hungary,
Germany and Nigeria. Print operations remain the largest
contributor to the total carbon emissions of the group.
Through improvement and sustainable technological
innovation, Naspers strives to create solutions that minimise its impact on the environment.
How we do this Response
We perform risk
Our most direct impact on the environment is from print media (73% of
assessments identifying
total carbon emissions).
operations where our
The internet businesses inherently have a lower impact on the environment.
direct impact on the
Through some of their trading activities, they stimulate buying and selling
environment is most
used or recycled goods in a paperless environment, and strive to make a
significant.
difference, for example Allegro’s All For Planet initiative (page 90).
We try using advanced
A number of initiatives have been implemented to reduce our carbon
technologies to reduce
footprint and support the sustainability campaign.
our impact on the
Energy-efficiency initiatives include:
environment.
n movement-activated lights
n energy-efficient air conditioners
n consolidating data centres
n power-factor correction and load balancing, and
n automatic hibernation of PCs.
Waste management initiatives include:
n recycling office waste more appropriately using labelled waste
dispensers, and
n installing ewaste bins for customers and employees to safely dispose of
obsolete electronic devices such as decoders, remote controls and PCs.
Irdeto’s headquarters was designed and built as a green building. This
sustainable office meets the GreenCalc score B.
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Response
Our printing operations
Throughout Paarl Media, equipment is in place to collect and recycle dust
apply leading emission-
from the printing process.
reduction technology to
minimise and responsibly
dispose of waste.
We monitor environmental
Irdeto conducts its operations in accordance with ISO 9001 and 27001.
compliance standards
Its implementation of both standards is regularly audited by an external
at our facilities and
certification body.
participate in
third-party reviews.
We measure and report on
As disclosed above.
our carbon footprint.
Where possible, we
Paarl Media was the first African printing organisation to receive the
use environmentally
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) chain-of-custody certification. This is an
responsible energy sources,
independent international verification that printed products can be traced
invest in improving energy
back from their point of origin to responsible, well-managed forestry,
efficiency and design
controlled and recycled sources.
energy-efficient facilities.
Irdeto supports the European Union’s voluntary
agreement on energy saving, in addition to the
voluntary agreements in the US and Australia.
Irdeto Cloaked CA is a cardless software
security solution that delivers the same level
of uncompromising security as a smart card for
protecting digital television content. The result is
significantly lower energy usage and less
waste.
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Non-financial review (continued)
Case study: Environmentally sustainable paper
Paarl Media offers clients a range of
n Up to 95% of toluene (a thinning agent used
environmentally sustainable paper, leading the
in gravure inks) is recovered and sold back to
South African print industry in recognising the
ink manufacturers for reuse.
impact of print-production processes on natural
n Alcohol-free printing – Paarl Media has
resources and implementing practices to eliminate
implemented an alcohol-free printing process
emissions. The Paarl Media group focuses on
on all its heatset web offset presses, which
reduction and recycles all paper not sold as part
offers lower ink and water settings along with
of the printed product to a leading producer of
the ability to print a given density using an ink
paper and plastic packaging. Some new initiatives:
film that is not diluted by alcohol.
n ‘Treefree’ paper labels made from sugar cane
n ‘Green ink’ – Paarl Media uses mineral oil and
fibre, a 100% renewable source, have been
volatile organic compound (VOC) free offset
designed and implemented as an option for
ink based on vegetable oil on all its sheet-fed
wine labels.
presses.
n Used gravure copper skins from engraved
cylinders are recycled.
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Media24
printing plants to transactional internet platforms
Media24 produces mainly books, magazines
offering entertainment or products. Each type of
and newspapers, and recycles all unsold
business has a unique effect on the environment,
publications. Media24 also uses its magazines
requiring different responses to limit these
and newspapers as platforms to educate readers
impacts.
Printing facilities
Paarl Media’s paper suppliers are based in South
Africa and Europe. They continuously investigate
options to limit their environmental impact while
ensuring quality paper products are used in our
publications.
In April 2012 Paarl Media Cape commissioned
an eight-ton wood-fired boiler that will run on a
mixture of rubber, wood and plastic pellets fed
through a shredder. The existing 11kV electrode
boiler will be the backup system. This is expected
to consume significantly less electricity, with
associated cost saving.
about lowering their impact on the environment.
In the Eastern Cape, Die Burger has joined
forces with the Waste Trade Company and
Goodyear to form the first environmental
community project in the region. Via 58 schools,
Project Green Footprint educates community
members on the importance of conservation
and the role of individuals in creating a healthier
environment. The aim is to reduce waste to
landfills by 200 tonnes over the next 18 months.
Pay television
During the year over 184 tonnes of waste was
recycled from MultiChoice offices in South
Africa. Around 32% of this waste was recycled,
resulting in an estimated carbon footprint
reduction of 105,5 tonnes CO2e. In addition,
more than 300 kilograms of defective electronic
equipment was recycled during the year.
Internet
Various recycling and energy-saving initiatives
are under way in Allegro, Buscapé and our other
internet companies. Our new eco-friendly office
in Wraclaw is equipped with systems that reduce
electricity consumption and create less pollution.
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Non-financial review (continued)
Awards
Prestigious awards received by group companies during the year included:
Business
Award
MultiChoice’s employee development team was awarded a TopCo award for business
training and education.
ENRICHING LIVES
Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF) bestowed a lifetime achievement prize
for media development in Africa to the chair of MultiChoice South Africa,
Nolo Letele.
Newspapers
n Die Burger again won the Frewin trophy and Volksblad the McCall prize for layout
and printing quality.
n City Press shared the Joel Mervis prize with Mail & Guardian.
n Adriaan Basson of City Press won a sought-after CNN prize as news journalist of
the year.
n Our local newspapers won various awards at the MDDA/Sanlam awards ceremony,
including best local newspaper for TygerBurger.
Magazines
Best-ever performance at the PICAs, with Media24 titles winning most major
awards:
n Kate Wilson as Editor of the Year.
n SARIE won four awards, including the coveted Magazine of the Year.
Book publishers
NB Publishers and its authors were awarded 33 literary prizes (local and international).
Allegro’s All For Planet Foundation was judged the best and most creative public
relations project in Poland in Golden Clip 2012. The judges of this prestigious contest
recognised Allegro’s Spin kilometres park with climate project as the most interesting
campaign in the technology, IT and telecommunications sector.
PayU received the Ekomers 2012 award for best internet payments system in Poland.
Allegro.pl was first in the 2012 ranking of Most Valuable Polish Brands, in the trade
category, prepared by Rzeczpospolita, a leading daily newspaper in Poland.
Ibibo Group was named one of the top five most trusted ecommerce brands in
We Love Transactions
India in The Brand Trust Report, India Study – 2013.
Ashish Kashyap, CEO, was named one of the top 100 icons of India’s digital
ecosystem.
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governance
Corporate gover nance
The board of directors conducts the group’s business with integrity by
applying appropriate corporate governance policies and practices.
Introduction
A disciplined reporting structure ensures the
Compliance with both the JSE and applicable
Naspers board is fully apprised of subsidiary
LSE listings requirements is monitored by the audit
activities, risks and opportunities. All controlled
and risk committees of the board.
entities in the group are required to subscribe
The board’s executive, audit, risk, human
to the relevant principles of King III. Business
resources and remuneration, nomination, and
and governance structures have clear approval
social and ethics committees fulfil key roles
frameworks.
in ensuring good corporate governance. The
Naspers has an internal control oversight forum
group uses independent external advisers to
comprising the CFOs and risk and internal audit
monitor regulatory developments, locally and
managers of Naspers, MIH, MultiChoice and
internationally, to enable management to make
Media24 and the group company secretary and
recommendations to the Naspers board on
group general counsel. The forum was tasked to
matters of corporate governance.
ensure the Naspers group’s governance structures
and framework are employed in the in-scope
Application of and approach to
entities in the group during the financial year.
King III
Compliance and progress are monitored by the
The board, its committees, and the boards and
audit and risk committees and reported to the
committees of subsidiaries MIH, MultiChoice
board.
and Media24 are responsible for ensuring the
For a review of Naspers’s application of
appropriate principles and practices contained
King III please go to www.naspers.org/
in King III are applied and embedded in the
corporate-governance.php.
governance practices of the group companies.
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Business ethics
material laws and regulations for each business
The group’s code of business ethics and business
unit, implementing policies and procedures
conduct is available on www.naspers.com.
based on these laws and regulations, establishing
This code applies to all directors and employees
processes to supervise compliance and mitigate
in the group. Ensuring that group companies
risks, monitoring compliance, implementing
adopt appropriate processes and establish
effective training and awareness programmes and
supporting policies and procedures is an ongoing
reporting to the various boards and management
process. Management focuses on policies and
on the effectiveness of these efforts.
procedures that address key ethical risks, such as
conflicts of interest, accepting inappropriate gifts
and acceptable business conduct.
The board
Composition
The human resources and remuneration
Details of directors at 31 March 2013 are set out
committee is the overall custodian of business
on pages 98 to 101.
ethics. Unethical behaviour by senior staff
Naspers has a unitary board, which fulfils
members is reported to this committee, along with
oversight and controlling functions. The board
the manner in which the company’s disciplinary
charter sets out the division of responsibilities.
code was applied. The social and ethics committee
The majority of board members are non-executive
has a monitoring role.
directors and independent of management. To
Naspers is committed to conducting its
ensure that no one individual has unfettered
business on the basis of complying with the law,
powers of decision-making and authority, the
with integrity and with proper regard for ethical
roles of chair and chief executive are separate.
business practices.
At 31 March 2013 the board comprised nine
Whistle-blowing facilities at most major
independent non-executive directors, two
subsidiaries enable employees to anonymously
non-executive directors and two executive
report unethical business conduct.
directors, as defined under the Listings
Requirements of the JSE. Four directors (31%) are
Compliance framework
from previously disadvantaged groups and three
Naspers has a legal compliance programme which
directors (23%) are female. These figures are
involves preparing and maintaining inventories of
above the average for JSE-listed companies.
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The chair
no conflicting interests between their obligations
The chair, Ton Vosloo, is a non-executive
to the company and their personal interests. Any
director. Boetie van Zyl acts as lead director
interest in contracts with the company must be
in all matters not dealt with by the
formally disclosed and documented. Directors
non-executive chair.
must also adhere to a policy on trading in
The chief executive
The chief executive, Koos Bekker, reports to
Independent advice
securities of the company.
the board and is responsible for the day-to-day
business of the group and implementation of
policies and strategies approved by the board.
Chief executives of the various businesses assist
him in this task. Board authority conferred on
management is delegated through the chief
executive, against approved authority levels.
Orientation and development
An induction programme is held for new
Individual directors may, after consulting with
the chair or chief executive, seek independent
professional advice, at the expense of the
company, on any matter connected with
discharging their responsibilities as directors.
Meetings and attendance
The board meets at least four times a year, or
as required. The executive committee attends to
matters that cannot wait for the next scheduled
meeting. Independent non-executive directors
members of the board and key committees,
meet at least once annually without the chief
tailored to the needs of individual appointees.
executive, financial director and chair present,
The company secretary assists the chair with
to discuss the performance of these individuals.
the induction and orientation of directors, and
Details of attendance at board and committee
arranges specific training if required.
meetings are provided on pages 102 and 103.
Conflicts of interest
Evaluation
Potential conflicts are appropriately managed
The nomination committee carries out the annual
to ensure candidate and existing directors have
evaluation process. The performance of the board
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and its committees, as well as the chair of the
The established board committees in
board, against their respective mandates in
operation during the financial year are:
terms of the board charter and the charters of
executive committee, audit committee, risk
its committees, is appraised. The committees
committee, human resources and remuneration
perform self-evaluations against their charters
committee, nomination committee and
for consideration by the board. In addition, the
the social and ethics committee. The board
performance of each director is evaluated by
is satisfied that the committees properly
the other board members, using an evaluation
discharged their responsibilities over the
questionnaire. The chair of the nomination
past year.
committee discusses the results with each
director. A consolidated summary of the
Internal control systems
evaluation is discussed by the board. The lead
The company has a system of internal controls,
independent director leads the discussion on
based on the group’s policies and guidelines,
the performance of the chair.
in all material subsidiaries and joint ventures
under its control. For those entities in which
Board committees
Naspers does not have a controlling interest,
While the whole board remains accountable for
the directors representing Naspers on these
the performance and affairs of the company, it
boards seek assurance that significant risks
delegates certain functions to committees and
are managed and systems of internal control
management to assist in discharging its duties.
are effective. Internal auditors monitor the
Appropriate structures for those delegations
functioning of internal control systems and
are in place, accompanied by monitoring and
make recommendations to management and
reporting systems.
the audit and risk committees. The external
Each committee acts within agreed, written
auditor considers elements of the internal
terms of reference. The chair of each committee,
control systems as part of its audit and
all of whom are non-executive directors, reports
communicates deficiencies when identified.
at each scheduled board meeting.
All internal control systems have
The chair of each committee is required to
shortcomings, including the possibility of
attend annual general meetings to answer
human error or flouting of control measures.
questions.
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Even the best system may provide only
Internal audit
partial assurance. The group’s internal
An internal audit function is in place
controls and systems are designed to provide
throughout the group. The head of internal
reasonable, and not absolute, assurance on
audit reports to the chair of the Naspers audit
the integrity and reliability of the financial
committee, with administrative reporting to the
statements; to safeguard, verify and
financial director. A large part of the internal
maintain accountability of its assets; and
audit fieldwork is outsourced.
to detect fraud, potential liability, loss and
material misstatement, while complying with
Non-audit services
regulations.
The group’s policy on non-audit services
The board reviewed the effectiveness of
provides guidelines on dealing with audit,
controls for the year ending 31 March 2013,
audit-related, tax and other non-audit services
principally through a process of management
that may be provided by Naspers’s independent
self-assessment, including formal confirmation
auditor to group entities. It also sets out services
in the form of representation letters by
that may not be performed by the independent
executive management. Consideration was
auditor.
given to input, including reports from internal
audit and the external auditor, compliance
and the risk management process. Where
necessary, programmes for corrective actions
have been initiated.
Nothing has come to the attention of the
board, external or internal auditors to indicate
IT governance
Information technology (IT) governance is
integrated in the operations of the Naspers
businesses. Management of each subsidiary
or business unit is responsible for ensuring
effective processes on IT governance are in
any material breakdown in the functioning of
place.
internal controls and systems during the year
under review.
Internal audit provides assurance to
management and the audit committee on
the effectiveness of IT governance.
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Investor relations
The group company secretary, Gillian Kisbey-
Naspers’s investor relations policy can be found
Green, and group legal counsel (legal compliance
on www.naspers.com. It describes the
officer), André Coetzee, are responsible for
principles and practices applied in interacting
guiding the board in discharging its regulatory
with shareholders and investors. Naspers is
responsibilities.
committed to providing timely and transparent
Directors have unlimited access to the advice
information on corporate strategies and financial
and services of the group company secretary. She
data to the investing public. In addition, we
plays a pivotal role in the company’s corporate
consider the growing demand for transparency
governance and ensures that, in accordance
and accountability on our non-financial (or
with the pertinent laws, the proceedings and
sustainability) performance. In line with King III,
affairs of the board, the company itself and,
Naspers recognises that this performance is based
where appropriate, shareholders are properly
on its risk profile and strategy, which includes
administered. She is also the company’s
non-financial risks and opportunities.
compliance officer as defined in the Companies
The company manages communications with
Act and delegated information officer. The group
its key financial audiences, including institutional
company secretary monitors directors’ dealings
shareholders and financial (debt and equity)
in securities and ensures adherence to closed
analysts, through a dedicated investor relations
periods. She attends all board and committee
unit. Presentations and conference calls take place
meetings.
after publishing interim and final results.
As required by JSE Listings Requirement
3.84 (i), the board has determined that the group
company secretary, who is a chartered accountant
(SA) with more than 20 years’ company secretarial
experience, has the requisite competence,
knowledge and experience to carry out the duties
of a secretary of a public company, and has an
arm’s length relationship with the board.
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Directorate
Ton Vosloo (75) became managing director of Naspers in 1984, serving
as executive chair from 1992 to 1997. Mr Vosloo worked as a journalist
from 1956 to 1983 and as editor of Beeld from 1977 to 1983. He is a
director of Media24 and MultiChoice South Africa Holdings, chair of
MIH Holdings and non-executive chair of the board of Naspers, a position
he has held since 1997. He is a former chair of Sanlam, M-Net,
WWF South Africa and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. He was
awarded the Nieman Fellowship from Harvard University in 1970.
Mr Vosloo has been awarded three honorary doctorates.
Rachel Jafta (52), MEcon and PhD, is a professor in economics at
Stellenbosch University. She joined Naspers as a director in 2003 and was
appointed a director of Media24 in 2007. She is a member of the South
African Economic Society, director of Econex, chair of the Cape Town
Carnival Trust and board member of the South African Institute of Race
Relations. She is a member of the nomination committee at Naspers and
the human resources and remuneration committee of Media24. She is
chair of the human resources and remuneration committee of Naspers
and the nomination committee of Media24. She was appointed chair
of the Media24 board in April 2013 and a member of the Naspers social
and ethics committee on 21 June 2013.
Koos Bekker (60) led the founding team of M-Net/MultiChoice pay-
television business in 1985. He was also a founder of MTN in cellular
telephony. Koos headed the MIH group in its international and internet
expansion until 1997, when he became chief executive of Naspers. He
serves on the boards of other companies in the wider group, as well as
on various public bodies. Academic qualifications include BAHons and
honorary doctorate in commerce (Stellenbosch), LLB (Wits) and MBA
(Columbia).
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Debra Meyer (46) was appointed as director in 2009. She is a
professor of biochemistry and currently heads this department at
the University of Pretoria. She was a Fulbright Scholar at UC Davis
(University of California) where she obtained a PhD in biochemistry and
molecular biology. She regularly publishes HIV/Aids research in science
journals and organises education and community service projects on
this topic. She has completed modules in media strategy and academic
leadership at Harvard and Gibs (University of Pretoria) and makes
regular contributions to several newspapers and magazines. She is a
published poet and has received several awards in her area of expertise.
She serves as trustee or board member of several organisations
including Dagbreektrust, Aardklop arts festival and the council of
Northwest University.
Steve Pacak (58), a chartered accountant(SA), began his career with
Naspers at M-Net in 1988 and has held various executive positions in
the MIH group. He is a director of Media24, MIH Holdings, MultiChoice
South Africa Holdings and other companies in the wider Naspers group.
He was appointed an executive director of Naspers in 1998.
Boetie van Zyl (74) holds the qualifications PrEng and BScEng
(Mechanical) (UCT). He joined Naspers as a director in 1988. He is a
member of the boards of MIH Holdings and Media24, a director of
the Peace Parks Foundation, and a trustee of WWF South Africa. He is
chair of the audit, risk and social and ethics committees of Naspers, a
member of the audit and risk committees of Media24 and MIH, and
a member of the human resources and remuneration committees and
nomination committees of Media24 and Naspers.
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Francine-Ann du Plessis (58) has been a director of Naspers
since 2003 and holds the qualifications BComHons(Taxation), LLB
and CA(SA). Although she is admitted as an advocate of the Cape
High Court, she practises as a chartered accountant and is a director
of Loubser du Plessis Inc. She is a member of the audit and risk
committees of Naspers. She also serves on the boards of ArcelorMittal
and Life Healthcare.
Fred Phaswana (68) holds the qualifications MA and BComHons,
and obtained a BA(Philosophy, Politics and Economics) from the
University of South Africa in 2010. He joined Naspers as a director in
2003. He is chair of The Standard Bank Group and of Standard Bank of
South Africa Limited and joint chair of Mondi Group.
Lambert Retief (60) obtained the qualifications BCom and
BComHons from Stellenbosch University. He then qualified as a
chartered accountant(SA) and completed the Owner President
Management (OPM) programme at Harvard Business School. He is a
director of Media24, chair and former chief executive of Paarl Media
group and a director of other group subsidiaries. He is also a director of
the listed Zeder Investments Limited and Pioneer Foods Group Limited.
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Ben van der Ross (66), who holds the qualification DipLaw
(UCT) and is an admitted attorney, is chair of Strategic Real Estate
Management Proprietary Limited, the managers of the Emira Property
Fund. He also serves inter alia on the boards of FirstRand Limited, MMI
Holdings Limited, Pick n Pay Stores Limited, Distell Limited and Lewis
Group Limited.
Lourens Jonker (73) obtained the qualification BScAgric with
further studies at UC Davis (University of California). He has completed
programmes for director development at IMD, Lausanne, Switzerland
and Gibs (University of Pretoria). He is the owner of Weltevrede
Wine Estate. He joined the board of KWV Cooperative in 1981 and
became chair of KWV Group Limited in 1994. He led the successful
transformation of KWV from a cooperative to a fully commercialised
company. He resigned from the KWV board in December 2003.
Hein Willemse (55) holds an MA (cum laude), MBL and DLitt
degrees. He is currently a Professor of Literature in the Department of
Afrikaans at the University of Pretoria. He is a board member or trustee
of various national and international subject associations or community
organisations.
Neil van Heerden (73), who holds a BA qualification, is a trustee of
the University of the Western Cape, former director-general of foreign
affairs, ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, ambassador to
the European Union and former executive director of the South Africa
Foundation (now South Africa Business Leadership). He is also a director
of other companies.
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Directorate (continued)
Directors and attendance at meetings
Date first
appointed in
current position
Date last
appointed
Five board
meetings were
held during
the year.
Attendance:
T Vosloo
J P Bekker
6 October 1997
27 August 2010
6 October 1997
1 April 2008
F-A du Plessis
23 October 2003
26 August 2011
G J Gerwel(1)
12 July 1999
26 August 2011
R C C Jafta
23 October 2003
31 August 2012
L N Jonker
7 June 1996
27 August 2010
D Meyer
25 November 2009
31 August 2012
S J Z Pacak
24 April 1998
1 April 2009
T M F Phaswana
23 October 2003
26 August 2011
L P Retief
1 September 2008
31 August 2012
B J van der Ross
12 February 1999
26 August 2011
N P van Heerden
7 June 1996
31 August 2012
J J M van Zyl
1 January 1988
26 August 2011
H S S Willemse
30 August 2002
31 August 2012
Note
(1)Deceased – 28 November 2012.
5
5
5
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Category
Non-executive
Executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Executive
Independent
non-executive
Non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
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Executive
committee
Audit
committee(1)
Risk
committee
Human
resources
and remu-
neration
committee(1)
Nomination
committee(1)
No
meetings
held during
the year.
Four
meetings
held during
the year.
Attendance:
Four
meetings
held during
the year.
Attendance:
Five
meetings
held during
the year.
Attendance:
Five
meetings
held during
the year.
Attendance:
Social
and ethics
committee
Two
meetings
held during
the year.
Attendance:
4
4
4
4
5
5
R C C Jafta(3)
4
4
3
n/a
3
n/a
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
T Vosloo
J P Bekker
F-A du Plessis
G J Gerwel(2)
F L N Letele
D Meyer
S J Z Pacak
J J M van Zyl
B J van der
Ross
E Weideman
Notes
Member.
2
1
2
2
2
2
Category
Non-executive
Executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Non-executive
Independent
non-executive
Executive
Independent
non-executive
Independent
non-executive
2
Non-executive
(1) Executive directors attend meetings by invitation.
(2) Deceased – 28 November 2012.
(3) On 22 February 2013 Prof Jafta resigned as a member of the audit and risk committee and replaced
Prof Gerwel as chair of the Naspers human resources and remuneration committee. Furthermore, Prof Jafta
replaced Prof Gerwel as a member of the nomination committee. On 21 June 2013 she was appointed as a member of
the social and ethics committee.
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The purpose of this report is to outline how the
– the Organisation for Economic Co-operation
social and ethics committee has discharged its
and Development (OECD) recommendations
responsibilities as set out in section 72 of the
regarding corruption
South African Companies Act No 71 of 2008, as
– the Employment Equity Act, and
amended (“the Act”) and regulation 43 of the
– the Broad-based Black Economic
Companies Regulations, 2011 (“the regulation”),
Empowerment Act.
issued in terms of the Act.
n Corporate citizenship, including the company’s:
Composition
– promotion of equality, prevention of unfair
discrimination, and reduction of corruption
The first members appointed to the committee
– contribution to development of the
were Messrs J J M van Zyl (chair), J P Bekker,
communities in which its activities are
Prof G J Gerwel, Mr F L N Letele, Prof D Meyer,
predominantly conducted or within which
Mr S J Z Pacak and Mrs E Weideman. The
its products or services are predominantly
company secretary also acts as the secretary of the
marketed, and
committee. On 28 November 2012 Prof Gerwel
– record of sponsorship, donations and
passed away. Prof R C C Jafta was appointed to
charitable giving.
the committee on 21 June 2013.
n Environmental, health and public safety matters,
including the impact of the company’s activities
Responsibilities
and of its products or services.
The committee’s responsibilities cover the group’s
n Consumer relationships, including the
South African operations: MultiChoice, Media24
company’s advertising, public relations and
and MIH Internet Africa. Its mandate, set out in its
compliance with consumer protection laws.
charter is aligned with the committee’s statutory
n Labour and employment, including:
responsibilities as set out in the regulations. The
– the company’s standing in terms of the
committee monitors:
International Labour Organization Protocol
n Social and economic development, including
(ILO) on decent work and working conditions.
the company’s standing in terms of the goals
n The company’s employment relationships
and purposes of:
and its contribution toward the educational
– the ten principles set out in the United
development of its employees.
Nations Global Compact Principles
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n Draws matters within its mandate to the
n A risk register, which addresses the risks
attention of the board as the occasion requires.
associated with the South African companies in
n Reports to the shareholders on the matters
addressing the statutory responsibilities of the
within its mandate.
committee, how they are addressed, including
combined assurance responses.
Discharge of responsibilities
The committee reviewed:
Conclusion
n Employment equity plans for its South African
The committee is of the view that the group
businesses.
takes its environmental, social and governance
n Performance in regard to black economic
responsibilities seriously. Appropriate policies,
empowerment as measured against the
plans and programmes are in place to contribute
Department of Trade and Industry (dti) generic
to social and economic development, good
broad-based black economic empowerment
corporate citizenship, environmental responsibility,
(BBBEE) scorecard.
fair labour practices and good consumer relations.
n Skills and other development programmes,
No substantive non-compliance with legislation
aimed at the educational development of its
and regulation, or non-adherence with codes
employees.
of best practice, relevant to the areas within the
n Employment philosophy, and how it is founded
committee’s mandate has been brought to its
on promoting equality and preventing unfair
attention. Based on its monitoring activities to
discrimination.
date, the committee has no reason to believe that
n Labour practices and policies, and how these
any such non-compliance or non-adherence has
compare to the ILO Protocol on decent working
occurred.
conditions.
The committee recognises that the areas within
n Corporate social investment programmes,
its mandate are evolving and that management’s
including details of donations and charitable
responses too will adapt to changes in the
giving.
environmental, social and governance agenda.
n The progress of the South African businesses
in addressing the principles of the UN Global
Compact and OEC.
J J M van Zyl
Chair: Social and ethics committee
21 June 2013
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Remuneration report
Human resources and remuneration
general meeting. Remuneration is approved by
committee and its role
shareholders in advance.
The human resources and remuneration
n Fulfil delegated responsibilities on Naspers’s
committee comprises only non-executive directors.
share-based incentive plans, for example
Executive directors and certain members of
appointing trustees and compliance officers.
management attend meetings by invitation. This
n Approve the most senior appointments and
committee met five times during the financial year.
promotions.
Details of attendance at meetings are provided on
n Review incidents of unethical behaviour by
page 103.
senior managers and the chief executive.
The main responsibilities of the committee are
n Review annually the company’s code of ethics
as follows:
and business conduct.
n Determine and approve the group’s general
n Review annually the committee’s charter and
remuneration policy, which must be tabled at
recommend required amendments.
each annual general meeting for a non-binding
n Approve amendments to the Naspers
advisory vote by shareholders.
share-based incentive plans.
n Prepare an annual remuneration report for
n Perform an annual self-assessment of the
inclusion in the company’s integrated annual
effectiveness of the committee, reporting these
report.
findings to the board.
n Review and approve annually the remuneration
n Review annually the charters of the group’s
packages of the most senior executives,
significant subsidiaries’ remuneration
including incentive schemes and increases,
committees, and their annual assessment of
ensuring they are appropriate and in line with
compliance with these charters to establish if
the remuneration policy.
the Naspers committee can rely on the work of
n Annually appraise the performance of the
the subsidiary companies’ committees.
chief executive.
The committee fulfilled its remit during the year.
n Review the remuneration of non-executive
directors of the board and its committees
Remuneration strategy and policy
annually. Make proposals to the board for
Naspers’s remuneration strategy aims to attract,
final approval by shareholders in the annual
motivate and retain competent leaders in its drive
to create sustainable shareholder value.
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Remuneration is reviewed annually. Independent
creative engineers to grow the value of the group
advice is acquired to assist the human resources
and to recognise top performance.
and remuneration committee. This remuneration
Our policies and practices align the
is not linked to the company’s share price or
remuneration and incentives of executives and
performance. Non-executive directors do not
employees to the group’s long-term business
qualify for shares in terms of the group’s incentive
strategy. Group companies are responsible for
schemes. The board annually recommends
developing their own policies and benefits within
remuneration of non-executive directors for
the confines of the group remuneration policy
approval by shareholders in advance.
and in accordance with their local laws and each
In the past, the benchmark used for directors’
company’s needs.
fees was referenced to the JSE Top 20 as well
Primary objectives include the need to promote
as dual-listed companies. However, with the
superior performance; direct employees’ energies
expansion of the dual-listed company population
towards key business goals; achieve the most
to include smaller companies and listings
effective returns for employee spend; address
on exchanges with less onerous reporting
needs across differing cultures; and have credible
requirements, the dual-listed comparator peer
remuneration policies.
group is no longer appropriate.
Naspers has an integrated approach to its
Therefore, we now compare fees to the Top 20
reward strategy, encompassing a balanced design
JSE-listed companies only, some (but not all) of
in which reward components are aligned to the
which have dual listings on major international
strategic direction and business-specific value
exchanges – Naspers currently ranks seventh in
drivers of Naspers.
terms of market cap. This comparison showed
that due to our fast growth, Naspers has fallen
Overview of remuneration
significantly behind. To rectify this, an appropriate
Non-executive directors currently receive annual
catch-up increase is recommended for the
remuneration as opposed to a fee per meeting.
2014 financial year, after which a slower pace
This recognises the ongoing responsibility of
of increase is envisaged. In addition, to attract
directors for the efficient control of the company.
international directors, fees for non-South African
This remuneration is augmented by compensation
resident directors, payable in US dollars, will
for services on committees of the board and
be tabled for approval by shareholders at the
boards of subsidiaries. A premium is payable to
upcoming annual general meeting. An additional
the chair of the board, as well as to the chairs of
amount per day for all directors spent travelling
the committees.
to meetings held not in their home countries, is
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Remuneration report (continued)
also proposed. In arriving at these proposals, the
Annual bonus
committee used data comparisons compiled by
Most executives have an annual cash bonus
an independent consultant.
scheme that may comprise a variable component
In remunerating executives, the group aims
based on surpassing financial and operational
to attract, motivate and retain competent and
objectives, as well as fixed amounts for achieving
committed leaders in its drive to create sustainable
specific discrete objectives. The incentive for
shareholder value. We aim to recognise top
each executive is agreed annually in advance.
performance and attract entrepreneurs and the
Incentives are based on targets that are verifiable
best creative engineers to grow the value of
and aligned to the group’s business plan, risk
the group. The remuneration policies strive to
management policy and strategy. If targets are
meet this objective. Accordingly, the focus is not
not met, no bonus is paid.
primarily on guaranteed annual remuneration,
but on individual incentive plans linked to creating
Long-term incentives
shareholder value.
Long-term incentives are generally share-based
Naspers usually structures packages on a total
incentive schemes for Naspers N ordinary shares
cost-to-company basis, which incorporates base
and/or shares or appreciation rights in respective
pay, car allowance, pension, medical aid and other
companies or subsidiaries. These awards normally
optional benefits. In addition, most executives
vest over a period of four or five years and must
qualify for individual and/or team performance
be exercised within five to ten years from the
incentives. At senior level, we avoid standardised
date of grant. The shares/appreciation rights
packages and aim to tailor the compensation
are not free: the employee is offered the
structure to the needs of the specific business.
shares/appreciation rights at market value on the
Remuneration packages are reviewed annually
day of the award. Employees benefit only if they,
and are monitored and compared with reported
together with colleagues in that unit, can create
figures for similar positions to ensure they are
additional value above the value on the date of
fair and sensible. In some cases independent
issue. The various remuneration committees in
consultants provide benchmarks. We have no
the group annually review the share awards. In
specific group policies to, for example, pay the
addition, if a particular group company employs
median, as the requirements of a group serving
people during the year, that remuneration
a multitude of countries differ widely.
committee may decide to make awards to those
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individuals. No awards of shares/appreciation
non-executive directors’ contracts do not contain
rights are made during a closed period for trading,
’golden parachute’ clauses and do not activate
backdating awards is prohibited, there is no
any restraint payments.
repricing and automatic regranting of underwater
Non-executive directors are subject to
shares/appreciation rights.
regulations on appointment and rotation in terms
There is no automatic entitlement to bonuses
of the company’s memorandum of incorporation
or early vesting of share-based incentives should
and the South African Companies Act.
an executive leave the employment of the
company. There is a maximum number of
Share-based incentive plans
The group operates a number of share-based
shares/appreciation rights that may be awarded
incentive schemes. Some offer employees
in aggregate and to any individual for each
share-based incentive scheme.
Naspers shares, others relate directly to individual
operating companies. Details are contained in the
The group operates numerous share-based
annual financial statements, which can be found
incentive schemes, as set out in equity
on www.naspers.com.
compensation benefits in the notes to the annual
At 31 March 2013 the group held 16 458 521
financial statements which can be found on
(2012: 22 179 675) Naspers N ordinary shares
www.naspers.com.
as treasury shares to settle outstanding options
under certain of the group’s share incentive
Pension fund and medical aid
schemes. The dilution effect of these treasury
During the year the relevant group companies
shares amounted to 37 cents per N ordinary share
made contributions for executive directors to the
(2012: 25 cents).
Naspers pension fund. The rate of contribution is
In accordance with schedule 14 of the
10%, based on the pensionable salary of these
JSE Limited’s Listings Requirements and the
individuals. The value of contributions for each
requirements of the South African Companies
executive director appears in the summary of
Act, at the annual general meeting in August
directors’ emoluments on page 110. None of the
2011, shareholders approved that going forward,
non-executive directors of Naspers contributed
up to 40 588 541 new Naspers N ordinary shares
to any group pension fund during 2013.
(approximately 10% of Naspers’s N ordinary
share capital at 31 March 2010) may be issued
Service contracts
for purposes of the group’s share-based incentive
Executives’ contracts generally are subject to
schemes. As at 31 March 2013, 3 828 906 new
terms and conditions of employment in the
N ordinary shares had been issued for this
local jurisdiction. The company’s executive and
purpose.
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Remuneration report (continued)
Executive directors
Annual cash
bonuses and
performance-
related
payments
R’000
Pension
contribution
paid on behalf
of director to
the pension
scheme
R’000
Salary
R’000
Total
R’000
2013
S J Z Pacak
Paid by other companies in the group
3 801
3 200
391
7 392
2012
S J Z Pacak
Paid by other companies in the group
3 414
3 400
386
7 200
Mr S J Z Pacak’s annual performance payment is based on financial, operational and discrete objectives,
which were approved by the human resources and remuneration committee in advance. The bonus is
capped at 100% of total cost to company.
The chief executive, Mr J P Bekker, does not earn any remuneration from the group. In particular no
salary, bonus, car scheme, medical or pension contributions of any nature are payable.
No other remuneration is paid to the executive directors. Remuneration is earned for services rendered
in connection with the carrying on of the affairs of the business in the company. Interests in group
share-based incentive schemes are set out below.
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Executive directors’ contracts
No executive director has a notice period of more than one year. No executive director’s service contract
includes predetermined compensation as a result of termination exceeding one year’s salary and benefits.
Mr J P Bekker’s five-year contract, which started on 1 April 2008 was extended to February 2014. No
remuneration is paid in respect of the extended contract for the 2013/2014 financial year and no share
offers were made. No compensation will apply to termination.
The chief financial officer, Mr S J Z Pacak, has an indefinite employment contract.
Directors’ interests in scheme shares of the group’s share incentive schemes
The executive directors of Naspers are allowed to participate in Naspers scheme shares in the group’s
share incentive schemes. Details as at 31 March 2013 in respect of the executive directors’ participation in
scheme shares not yet released, are as follows:
Name
Incentive
scheme
Offer date
Number of
N shares
Purchase
price
Release
period
Value of
option(1)
S J Z Pacak MIH (Mauritius)
Limited share
incentive scheme
MIH (Mauritius)
Limited share
incentive scheme
MIH (Mauritius)
Limited share
incentive scheme
MIH (Mauritius)
Limited share
incentive scheme
2012/09/07
18 000
R484,70
2017/09/07
R189,16
2012/09/07
18 000
R484,70
2016/09/07
R175,38
2012/09/07
18 000
R484,70
2015/09/07
R159,91
2009/02/27
66 667
R154,00
2014/02/27
R84,77
Note
(1)The value of the option represents the fair value on grant date in accordance with IFRS.
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Remuneration report (continued)
Non-executive directors’ terms of appointment
Appointments to the board
The board has a policy on procedures for the appointment and orientation of directors. The nomination
committee periodically assesses the skills represented on the board by non-executive directors and
determines whether these meet the company’s needs. Annual self-evaluations conducted by the board
and its committees also assist. Directors are invited to give their input in identifying potential candidates.
The members of the nomination committee propose suitable candidates for consideration by the board.
A fit and proper evaluation is performed for each candidate.
Retirement and re-election of directors
All non-executive directors are subject to retirement and re-election by shareholders every three years. In
addition all non-executive directors are subject to election by shareholders at the first suitable opportunity
for interim appointments. The names of non-executive directors submitted for election or re-election are
accompanied by brief biographical details to enable shareholders to make an informed decision on their
election. The reappointment of non-executive directors is not automatic.
Directors’ emoluments
Non-executive directors
Fees for services as directors
Fees for services as directors of subsidiary companies
2013
R’000
9 743
6 255
15 998
2012
R’000
8 754
6 961
15 715
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Fees for the current year and proposed for 31 March 2014 and 31 March 2015 are as follows:
Board
1.1 Chair***
31 March
31 March
31 March
2013*
2014**
2015**
(proposed)
(proposed)
R2 630 000
R3 145 000
R3 335 000
1.2 Member (South African resident)
R473 000
R615 000
R650 000
Member (non-South African resident)
Consulting fee for non-South African resident
(when needed)
All members: daily fees when travelling to and attending
meetings outside home country
—
—
—
US$97 500
US$103 000
US$60 000
(maximum)
US$63 500
(maximum)
US$3 500
US$3 500
Committees
1.3 n Audit committee: Chair
1.4
Member
1.5 n Risk committee: Chair
1.6
Member
1.7 n Human resources and remuneration committee: Chair
1.8
Member
1.9 n Nomination committee: Chair
1.10
Member
1.11 n Social and ethics committee: Chair
1.12
Other
Member
1.13 Naspers representatives on Media24 safety, health and
environment committee: Member
1.14 Trustee of group share schemes/other personnel funds
1.15 Media24 pension fund: Chair
1.16
Notes
Trustee
R308 000
R154 000
R154 000
R77 000
R180 000
R90 000
R66 000
R33 000
R360 000
R180 000
R200 000
R100 000
R235 000
R117 500
R86 000
R43 000
R154 000
R175 000
R77 000
R87 500
R51 000
R36 100
R91 200
R60 800
R54 500
R38 600
R97 500
R65 000
R380 000
R190 000
R210 000
R105 000
R270 000
R135 000
R96 000
R48 000
R185 000
R92 500
R58 300
R41 300
R104 250
R69 500
*These fees were approved by shareholders on 31 August 2012.
** The proposed 31 March remuneration is subject to such annual increase as may be retrospectively approved by
the shareholders at the respective 2014 and 2015 Naspers annual general meetings.
*** The chair of the board does not receive additional remuneration if he/she is a member of or chairs any committee
of the board.
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Remuneration report (continued)
Individual non-executive directors received the following remuneration and emoluments during the
current financial year:
Directors’ fees
Committee(1) and
trustee(2) fees
Directors’ fees
Committee(1) and
trustee(2) fees
Paid
by
com-
pany
R’000
2 630
473
473
473
473
355
473
473
473
473
473
473
Paid
by
sub-
sidiary
R’000
Paid
by
com-
pany
R’000
Paid
by
sub-
sidiary
R’000
1 845
885
—
—
—
504
—
—
—
1 933
224
—
—
775
51
—
231
218
51
394
—
—
231
77
165
243
—
—
—
60
—
—
—
51
345
—
Total
2013
R’000
4 640
2 376
524
473
704
1 137
524
867
473
2 457
1 273
550
Paid
by
com-
pany
R’000
2 390
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
430
Paid
by
sub-
sidiary
R’000
1 520
750
—
—
—
630
—
—
—
3 032
210
—
Paid
by
com-
pany
R’000
Paid
by
sub-
sidiary
R’000
—
564
48
—
210
190
48
364
—
—
210
—
150
226
—
—
—
75
—
—
—
48
320
—
Total
2012
R’000
4 060
1 970
478
430
640
1 325
478
794
430
3 510
1 170
430
7 715
5 391
2 028
864
15 998
7 120
6 142
1 634
819
15 715
Non-execuitve
directors
T Vosloo(3)
J J M van Zyl(3)
L N Jonker(3)
N P van Heerden
B J van der Ross
G J Gerwel(3), (4)
H S S Willemse
F-A du Plessis
T M F Phaswana
L P Retief(3)
R C C Jafta(3)
D Meyer
Notes
(1) Committee fees include fees for the attendance of the audit committee, risk committee, human resources and
remuneration committee, the nomination committee and the social and ethics committee meetings of the board. The
committee fee for 2013 now includes fees for the social and ethics committee.
(2) Trustee fees include fees for the attendance of the various retirement fund trustee meetings of the group’s retirement
funds.
(3) Directors’ fees include fees for services as directors, where appropriate, of Media24 Proprietary Limited, Paarl Media
Holdings Proprietary Limited, MIH Holdings Proprietary Limited and MultiChoice South Africa Holdings Proprietary
Limited.
(4) Deceased – 28 November 2012.
General notes
Committee and trustee fees include, where appropriate, fees to be considered by shareholders at the annual general
meeting on 30 August 2013 for services as trustees or members, as appropriate, of the group share schemes/retirement
funds/Media24 safety, health and environment committee.
Non-executive directors are subject to regulations on appointment and rotation in terms of the company’s memorandum
of incorporation and the South African Companies Act.
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Shareholding
Directors’ interest in Naspers shares
The directors of Naspers have the following interests in Naspers A ordinary shares on 31 March 2013:
31 March 2013
31 March 2012
Naspers A ordinary shares
Naspers A ordinary shares
Beneficial
Direct
Indirect
745
—
Total
745
Beneficial
Direct
745
Indirect
—
Total
745
Name
J J M van Zyl
Mr J P Bekker has an indirect 25% interest in Wheatfields 221 Proprietary Limited, which controls
168 605 Naspers Beleggings (RF) Beperk ordinary shares, 16 860 500 Keeromstraat 30 Beleggings (RF)
Beperk ordinary shares and 133 350 Naspers A shares.
No other director of Naspers had any direct interest in Naspers A ordinary shares at 31 March 2013
or 31 March 2012.
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Remuneration report (continued)
The directors of Naspers (and their associates) had the following interests in Naspers N ordinary shares as
at 31 March:
Name
T Vosloo(5)
J P Bekker(2)
J J M van Zyl
L N Jonker
N P van Heerden
B J van der Ross
G J Gerwel(4)
H S S Willemse
F-A du Plessis
T M F Phaswana
L P Retief(1)
R C C Jafta
S J Z Pacak(3)
D Meyer
Notes
31 March 2013
31 March 2012
Naspers N ordinary shares
Naspers N ordinary shares
Beneficial
Beneficial
Direct
Indirect
Total
Direct
Indirect
Total
—
11 687 808
50 361
1 000
—
—
—
85
—
—
—
—
711 843
—
185 000
4 688 691
150 796
52 000
2 600
400
—
3 205
—
3 530
—
—
282 548
—
185 000
16 376 499
201 157
53 000
2 600
400
—
3 290
—
3 530
—
—
994 391
—
—
7 791 872
50 361
1 000
—
—
—
85
—
—
—
—
545 176
—
213 000
4 688 691
150 796
52 000
2 600
400
—
3 205
—
3 530
—
—
282 548
—
213 000
12 480 563
201 157
53 000
2 600
400
—
3 290
—
3 530
—
—
827 724
—
12 451 097
5 368 770
17 819 867
8 388 494
5 396 770
13 785 264
(1) The Media24 group entered into a contract with the Retief family trust in October 2008, which contains a put option
whereby the Retief family trust can enforce a buy-out by Media24 group of their remaining interest in Paarl Media
Holdings Proprietary Limited (currently 5%) and Paarl Coldset Proprietary Limited (currently 12,6%). Mr L P Retief, a
director of Naspers Limited, is a related party to the Retief family trust.
(2) At 31 March 2013, 3 895 936 Naspers N ordinary shares at an offer price of R185,56 per share were released and
reserved for Mr J P Bekker in the Naspers share incentive scheme. This is the final tranche of his five-year contract
entered into on 1 April 2008. Furthermore, in terms of the rules of the Naspers share incentive trust, offers to
participants expire on the 10th anniversary of the date of the offer, or, if the expiry date is in a closed period, 90 days
after the end of the closed period. On 1 October 2002 and 17 December 2002, 2 452 411 and 2 236 280 Naspers
N ordinary shares, respectively (a total of 4 688 691 N shares), were offered to and accepted by Mr J P Bekker, chief
executive of Naspers. Offer prices ranged from R22,39 to R31,54, being the original offer prices on 1 October 2002
and 17 December 2002 based on the listed market price of Naspers N ordinary shares on the dates of the offers,
adjusted by anticipated inflation over the course of the vesting periods. Inflation expectations were calculated by the
Bureau for Economic Research of Stellenbosch University. On 14 December 2012, 4 688 691 Naspers N ordinary shares
were delivered off market to Mr Bekker’s family trust upon payment of R125 252 946,38 to the Naspers share incentive
trust. The nature of Mr Bekker’s interest is an indirect beneficial interest.
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GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 (3) During the financial year 166 667 Naspers N ordinary shares at offer prices of between R138,87 and R154,00 were
released and reserved for Mr S J Z Pacak in the Naspers group’s share incentive schemes. On 2 January 2002
Mr S J Z Pacak was offered, and accepted, 115 000 Naspers N ordinary shares at the listed market price of the shares
on that date. In terms of the rules of the Naspers share incentive trust the shares vested over time and delivery of the
shares acquired must be taken no later than the tenth anniversary of the offer date. Accordingly, on 4 September 2012
a total of 115 000 Naspers N ordinary shares were delivered to his family trust upon payment of the amount of
R2 702 500,00 being the listed market value on the date of the offer.
(4) Deceased – 28 November 2012.
(5) In September 2012 Mr T Vosloo’s family trust sold 28 000 Naspers N ordinary shares at average market prices ranging
between R490,00 and R499,72 per share.
There have been no changes to the directors’ interests between the end of the financial year and
21 June 2013, as indicated in the table on page 116.
Prof R C C Jafta
Chair: Human resources and remuneration committee
21 June 2013
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Report of the audit committee
for the year ended 31 March 2013
The audit committee submits this report, as
– reviewed legal matters that could have a
required by section 94 of the South African
significant impact on the organisation’s
Companies Act No 71 of 2008 (“the Act”).
financial statements.
n Reviewed external audit reports on the
Functions of the audit committee
annual financial statements.
The audit committee has adopted formal
n Reviewed the board-approved internal audit
terms of reference, delegated by the board
charter.
of directors, as set out in its audit committee
n Reviewed and approved the internal audit
charter.
plan.
The audit committee has discharged the
n Reviewed internal audit and risk
functions in terms of its charter and ascribed
management reports and, where relevant,
to it in terms of the Act as follows:
n Reviewed the interim, provisional, year-end
financial statements and integrated annual
report, culminating in a recommendation to
the board to adopt them. In the course of
its review the committee:
– took appropriate steps to ensure the
financial statements were prepared in
accordance with International Financial
Reporting Standards (IFRS) and in the
manner required by the Act
– considered and, when appropriate, made
recommendations on internal financial
controls
– dealt with concerns or complaints on
accounting policies, internal audit, the
auditing or content of annual financial
statements, and internal financial
controls, and
118
made recommendations to the board.
n Evaluated the effectiveness of risk
management, controls and governance
processes.
n Verified the independence of the
external auditor, nominated
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as auditor
for 2013 and noted the appointment of
Mr Anton Wentzel as the designated
auditor.
n Approved audit fees and engagement
terms of the external auditor.
n Determined the nature and extent of
allowable non-audit services and approved
contract terms for non-audit services by the
external auditor.
GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013
Members of the audit committee
Internal audit
and attendance at meetings
The audit committee has oversight of the
The audit committee consists of the independent
group’s financial statements and reporting
non-executive directors listed below and meets
process, including the system of internal
at least three times per year in accordance with
financial control. It is responsible for ensuring
its charter. All members act independently as
that the group’s internal audit function is
described in section 94 of the Act. During the year
independent and has the necessary resources,
under review four meetings were held.
standing and authority in the organisation
Details of attendance are on page 103 of
to discharge its duties. The committee
the integrated annual report.
oversees cooperation between internal
Name of
committee member
F-A du Plessis
Qualifications
BComHons(Taxation),
LLB and CA(SA)
R C C Jafta*
MEcon and PhD
B J van der Ross
DipLaw (UCT)
and external auditors, and serves as a link
between the board of directors and these
functions. The head of internal audit reports
functionally to the chair of the committee and
administratively to the financial director.
J J M van Zyl
BScEng(Mechanical) (UCT)
and PrEng
Attendance
Note
* Prof Rachel Jafta resigned as a member of the audit
committee on 22 February 2013.
All committee members, with the exception of
Prof R C C Jafta, served on the committee for
the full financial year.
The internal and external auditors, in their
capacity as auditors to the group, attended
and reported at all meetings of the audit
committee. The group risk management
function was also represented. Executive
directors and relevant senior managers
attended meetings by invitation.
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Report of the audit committee (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2013
Confidential meetings
Discharge of responsibilities
Audit committee agendas provide for
The committee determined that during the
confidential meetings between committee
financial year under review it had discharged its
members and the internal and external
legal and other responsibilities as outlined in
auditors.
terms of its remit, details of which are included
Independence of the external
www.naspers.org/corporate-governance.php.
auditor
The board concurred with this assessment.
in the full corporate governance report on
During the year the audit committee reviewed
a representation by the external auditor and,
after conducting its own review, confirmed
the independence of the auditor.
J J M van Zyl
Chair: Audit committee
21 June 2013
Expertise and experience of
financial director and the finance
function
As required by the JSE Listings Requirement
3.84(h), the audit committee has satisfied
itself that the financial director has
appropriate expertise and experience.
In addition, the committee satisfied itself
that the composition, experience and skills
set of the finance function met the group’s
requirements.
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Summarised annual
financial statements
Index
Statement of responsibility by the board of directors
Report of the independent auditor on the summarised consolidated financial statements
Basis of presentation and accounting policies
Segmental review
Reconciliation of trading profit to operating profit
123
124
125
126
127
128 Consolidated income statement
129 Condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income
130 Condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity
131 Condensed consolidated statement of financial position
132 Condensed consolidated statement of cash flows
133 Calculation of headline and core headline earnings
134
136
Supplementary information
Business combinations and other acquisitions
122
GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Statement of responsibility by the board
of directors
The summarised annual financial statements
The independent auditing firm
of the group are the responsibility of the
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., which was given
directors of Naspers Limited. In discharging this
unrestricted access to all financial records and
responsibility, they rely on the management
related data, including minutes of all meetings
of the group to prepare the annual financial
of shareholders, the board of directors and
statements separately available on
committees of the board, has audited the
www.naspers.com in accordance with
group annual financial statements from which
International Financial Reporting Standards
the summarised annual financial statements
(IFRS) and the South African Companies Act
were derived. The directors believe that all
No 71 of 2008. As such, the summarised
representations made to the independent
annual financial statements include amounts
auditor during his audit were valid and
based on judgements and estimates made
appropriate. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.’s
by management. The information given is
audit report is presented on page 124.
comprehensive and presented in a responsible
The summarised annual financial statements
manner.
were approved by the board of directors on
The directors accept responsibility for the
21 June 2013 and are signed on its behalf by:
preparation, integrity and fair presentation of
the summarised annual financial statements
and are satisfied that the systems and internal
financial controls implemented by management
are effective.
The directors believe that the company
and group have adequate resources to
continue operations as a going concern in
the foreseeable future, based on forecasts
and available cash resources. The annual
financial statements support the viability of
the company and the group.
The preparation of the financial results
was supervised by our financial director,
Steve Pacak CA(SA).
T Vosloo
Chair
J P Bekker
Chief executive
21 June 2013
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Report of the independent auditor on the
summarised consolidated financial statements
to the shareholders of Naspers Limited
The summarised consolidated financial statements,
which comprise the condensed consolidated
statement of financial position as at 31 March
2013, and the consolidated income statement
and condensed consolidated statements of
comprehensive income, changes in equity and
cash flows for the year then ended, and related
notes, as set out on pages 125 to 136 are derived
from the audited consolidated financial statements
of Naspers Limited for the year ended 31 March
2013. We expressed an unmodified audit opinion
on those consolidated financial statements in our
report dated 21 June 2013. Our auditor’s report
on the audited consolidated financial statements
contained an “Other Matter”paragraph (refer
below).
The summarised consolidated financial
statements do not contain all the disclosures
required by International Financial Reporting
Standards and the requirements of the
Companies Act of South Africa as applicable
to annual financial statements. Reading the
summarised consolidated financial statements,
therefore, is not a substitute for reading the
audited consolidated financial statements of
Naspers Limited.
Directors’ responsibility for the
summarised consolidated financial
statements
The company’s directors are responsible for
the preparation of a summary of the audited
consolidated annual financial statements in
accordance with the requirements of Section
8.57 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements
and the requirements of the Companies Act
of South Africa as applicable to summarised
financial statements.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
summarised consolidated financial statements
based on our procedures, which were conducted
in accordance with International Standard on
Auditing (ISA) 810, “Engagements to Report
on Summary Financial Statements.”
Opinion
In our opinion, the summarised consolidated
financial statements derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements of Naspers
Limited for the year ended 31 March 2013
are consistent, in all material respects, with
those consolidated financial statements, in
accordance with the requirements of Section
8.57 of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements
and the requirements of the Companies Act
of South Africa as applicable to summarised
financial statements.
The “Other Matter” paragraph in our audit
report dated 21 June 2013 states that as part
of our audit of the consolidated financial
statements for the year ended 31 March
2013, we have read the directors’ report, the
audit committee’s report and the company
secretary’s certificate for the purpose of
identifying whether there are material
inconsistencies between these reports and
the audited consolidated financial statements.
These reports are the responsibility of the
respective preparers. The “Other Matter”
paragraph states that, based on reading
these reports, we have not identified material
inconsistencies between these reports and the
audited consolidated financial statements. The
paragraph furthermore states that we have
not audited these reports and accordingly
do not express an opinion on these reports.
“The Other Matter” paragraph does not have
an effect on the summarised consolidated
financial statements or our opinion thereon.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
Director: A Wentzel
Registered auditor
Cape Town, South Africa
21 June 2013
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Basis of presentation and accounting policies
These summarised annual financial statements
four separate reporting units, being “Tencent”,
for the year ended 31 March 2013 have been
“Mail.ru”, “Ecommerce” and “Other internet”.
prepared in accordance with the requirements
The group’s focus on ecommerce, as well as
of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements and
Tencent and Mail.ru being listed entities,
the South African Companies Act No 71
prompted us to disclose these units on their
of 2008. The Listings Requirements require
own. The definition of trading profit has been
summarised annual financial statements to be
updated to exclude equity-settled share scheme
prepared in accordance with the framework
charges and retention option expenses. This
concepts, the measurement and recognition
resulted in the March 2012 trading profit being
requirements of International Financial
restated from R5,5bn to R5,7bn. This is in line
Reporting Standards (IFRS), the SAICA Financial
with our core headline earnings definition,
Reporting Guides as issued by the Accounting
where these non-cash expenses are excluded
Practices Committee and must also, as a
from the sustainable earnings measurements
minimum, contain the information required
of the group. Comparative segmental results
by IAS 34 “Interim Financial Reporting”. The
have been restated in accordance with IFRS 8
accounting policies applied in the preparation
“Operating Segments”.
of the summarised annual financial statements
Transponder lease commitments disclosed
are in terms of IFRS and are, except as noted
at 31 March 2012 have been restated by
below, also consistent with those applied in
R3,3bn to exclude assets already capitalised.
the previous annual financial statements.
Trading profit excludes amortisation of
These results have been audited by the
intangible assets (other than software),
company’s auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers
equity-settled share scheme charges, retention
Inc., whose unqualified report is presented on
option expenses and other gains or losses,
page 124.
but includes the finance cost on transponder
The group adopted the following
leases.
amendments for the year ended 31 March 2013:
Core headline earnings exclude once-off and
The pay-television and technology segments
non-operating items. Our board’s opinion is
have been combined as these segments
that it is a useful measure for shareholders of
are interdependent in the provision of
the group’s sustainable operating performance.
pay-television services. Our internet segment
However, this is not a defined term under IFRS
has previously been disclosed as “Tencent” and
and may not be comparable with similarly titled
“Other internet”. We will in future disclose
measures reported by other companies.
125
GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Segmental review
for the year ended 31 March 2013
Internet
– Tencent
– Mail.ru
– Ecommerce
– Other internet
Pay television
Print
Economic interest
Less: associates
Consolidated
Internet
– Tencent
– Mail.ru
– Ecommerce
– Other internet
Pay television
Print
Economic interest
Corporate services
Less: associates
Consolidated
126
Revenue
Year ended 31 March
2013
R’m
2012
R’m
%
change
34 587
19 192
80
20 532
1 669
11 433
953
30 257
11 932
76 776
(26 527)
11 455
1 094
5 736
907
25 259
12 071
56 522
(17 035)
79
53
100
5
20
—
36
56
50 249
39 487
27
EBITDA
Year ended 31 March
2013
R’m
7 389
8 603
895
(1 979)
(130)
8 933
1 167
17 489
(138)
(9 730)
2012
R’m
5 053
5 487
591
(760)
(265)
7 392
1 465
13 910
(99)
(6 667)
%
change
46
57
51
(100)
51
21
(20)
26
—
46
7 621
7 144
7
GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Segmental review (continued)
for the year ended 31 March 2013
Trading profit
Year ended 31 March
2013
R’m
6 163
7 702
798
(2 192)
(145)
7 559
743
14 465
(139)
(8 597)
5 729
2012
R’m
4 293
4 988
517
(914)
(298)
6 379
1 090
11 762
(100)
(5 993)
5 669
%
change
44
54
54
(100)
51
18
(32)
23
—
43
—
Internet
– Tencent
– Mail.ru
– Ecommerce
– Other internet
Pay television
Print
Economic interest
Corporate services
Less: associates
Consolidated
Reconciliation of trading profit to operating profit
for the year ended 31 March 2013
Trading profit
Finance cost on transponder leases
Amortisation of intangible assets
Other gains/(losses) – net
Retention option expense
Equity-settled share-based charge
Operating profit
Year ended 31 March
2013
R’m
5 729
231
(1 001)
(831)
(138)
(175)
3 815
2012
R’m
5 669
132
(967)
(1 448)
—
(184)
3 202
Note
For a reconciliation of operating profit to profit before taxation, refer to the “Consolidated income statement”.
127
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Consolidated income statement
for the year ended 31 March 2013
Revenue
Cost of providing services and sale of goods
Selling, general and administration expenses
Other gains/(losses) – net
Operating profit
Interest received
Interest paid
Other finance income/(costs) – net
Share of equity-accounted results
– excluding net gain on disposal of
investments
– net gain on disposal of investments
Impairment of equity-accounted investments*
Dilution losses on equity-accounted
investments
Losses on acquisitions and disposals
Income before taxation
Taxation
Profit for the year
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the group
Non-controlling interest
Core headline earnings for the year (R’m)
Core headline earnings per N ordinary
share (cents)
Fully diluted core headline earnings per
N ordinary share (cents)
Headline earnings for the year (R’m)
Headline earnings per N ordinary
share (cents)
Fully diluted headline earnings per
N ordinary share (cents)
Earnings per N ordinary share (cents)
Fully diluted earnings per N ordinary
share (cents)
Net number of shares issued (’000)
– At year end
– Weighted average for the year
– Fully diluted weighted average
31 March
2013
R’m
50 249
(27 852)
(17 751)
(831)
3 815
433
(1 501)
(248)
9 001
6 359
2 642
(2 057)
(96)
(47)
9 300
(2 552)
6 748
6 047
701
6 748
8 533
2 216
2 164
6 630
1 722
1 681
1 570
1 533
394 272
385 064
394 365
31 March
2012
R’m
39 487
(20 863)
(13 974)
(1 448)
3 202
400
(1 271)
174
3 869
3 869
—
(94)
(606)
(134)
5 540
(2 059)
3 481
2 894
587
3 481
6 951
1 850
1 789
4 874
1 297
1 254
770
745
384 714
375 653
388 567
128
%
change
27
19
64
68
94
23
20
21
36
33
34
104
106
GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013
Condensed consolidated statement
of comprehensive income
Profit for the year
31 March
2013
R’m
6 748
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the year
1 527
Translation of foreign operations
Cash flow hedges
Share of associates’ other comprehensive income and reserves**
Tax on other comprehensive income
5 294
237
(3 948)
(56)
Total comprehensive income for the year
8 275
Attributable to:
Equity holders of the group
Non-controlling interest
Notes
7 463
812
8 275
31 March
2012
R’m
3 481
4 315
2 172
162
2 109
(128)
7 796
7 138
658
7 796
* The impairment of equity-accounted investments amounts to R2,1bn and relates mainly to our print media
investment, Abril.
** The movement is mainly due to the movement in the fair value and share-based compensation reserves.
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changes in equity
Balance at beginning of the year
Changes in share capital and premium
Movement in treasury shares
Share capital and premium issued
Changes in reserves
Total comprehensive income for the year
Movement in share-based compensation reserve
Movement in existing control business combination reserve
Movement in valuation reserve
Direct retained earnings movements
Dividends paid to Naspers shareholders
Changes in non-controlling interest
Total comprehensive income for the year
Dividends paid to non-controlling shareholders
Movement in non-controlling interest in reserves
Balance at end of the year
Comprising:
Share capital and premium
Retained earnings
Share-based compensation reserve
Existing control business combination reserve
Hedging reserve
Valuation reserve
Foreign currency translation reserve
Non-controlling interest
Total
31 March
2013
R’m
49 576
(1 695)
2 067
7 463
441
(700)
39
(98)
(1 291)
812
(1 180)
419
55 853
15 061
27 723
4 006
(688)
(175)
1 622
6 192
2 112
55 853
31 March
2012
R’m
42 942
(1 603)
1 908
7 138
401
17
—
4
(1 012)
658
(1 362)
485
49 576
14 689
23 065
3 134
42
(328)
5 933
980
2 061
49 576
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Condensed consolidated statement of
financial position
at 31 March 2013
31 March
2013
R’m
31 March
2012
R’m
AsseTs
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Investment in associates
Other investments and loans
Derivatives
Deferred taxation
Current assets
Inventory
Programme and film rights
Trade receivables
Other receivables and loans
Derivatives
Cash and cash equivalents
Assets classified as held-for-sale
Total assets
equITy AnD lIABIlITIes
Share capital and reserves
Share capital and premium
Other reserves
Retained earnings
Non-controlling shareholders’ interest
Total equity
Non-current liabilities
Capitalised finance leases
Liabilities – interest-bearing
– non-interest-bearing
Post-employment medical liability
Derivatives
Deferred taxation
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Trade payables
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Derivatives
Bank overdrafts and call loans
Liabilities classified as held-for-sale
Total equity and liabilities
Net asset value per N ordinary share (cents)
76 109
13 810
21 625
4 815
33 150
1 891
72
746
27 427
1 941
1 868
4 121
3 189
449
15 813
27 381
46
103 536
53 741
15 061
10 957
27 723
2 112
55 853
29 192
5 868
20 573
279
164
972
1 336
18 491
2 298
4 179
10 411
180
1 423
18 491
—
103 536
13 630
62 037
8 879
17 884
3 884
28 095
2 564
86
645
19 241
1 238
1 522
3 296
2 639
85
9 825
18 605
636
81 278
47 515
14 689
9 761
23 065
2 061
49 576
17 845
2 208
12 996
348
139
839
1 315
13 857
1 613
2 865
7 980
206
1 034
13 698
159
81 278
12 351
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Condensed consolidated statement of
cash flows
Cash flow generated from operating activities
Cash flow utilised in investing activities
Cash flow generated from/(utilised in) financing activities
Net movement in cash and cash equivalents
Foreign exchange translation adjustments
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year
Included in:
– Cash and cash equivalents
– Assets classified as held-for-sale
31 March
2013
R’m
31 March
2012
R’m
9 845
(6 213)
1 280
4 912
687
8 791
14 390
14 390
—
14 390
5 394
(2 360)
(1 745)
1 289
139
7 401
8 829
8 791
38
8 829
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GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013for the year ended 31 March 2013 Calculation of headline and
core headline earnings
Net profit attributable to shareholders
6 047
2 894
31 March
2013
R’m
31 March
2012
R’m
Adjusted for:
– insurance proceeds
– impairment of property, plant and equipment and other assets
– impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
– loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets
– (gains)/losses on acquisitions and disposals of investments
– dilution losses on equity-accounted investments
– remeasurements included in equity-accounted earnings
– impairment of equity-accounted investments
Total tax effects of adjustments
Total adjustment for non-controlling interest
Headline earnings
Adjusted for:
– equity-settled share scheme charges
– recognition of deferred tax assets
– special dividend income
– taxation adjustment
– amortisation of intangible assets
– fair value adjustments and currency translation differences
– retention option expense
– business combination costs
Core headline earnings
(2)
97
684
17
(4)
96
(2 301)
2 057
6 691
(29)
(32)
6 630
850
(195)
(423)
(191)
1 403
273
135
51
8 533
(2)
—
1 487
—
45
606
32
94
5 156
(207)
(75)
4 874
652
(38)
—
—
1 191
162
—
110
6 951
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for the year ended 31 March 2013
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
Amortisation
– intangible assets
– software
31 March
2013
R’m
1 509
1 153
1 001
152
31 March
2012
R’m
1 222
1 088
967
121
Other gains/(losses) – net
(831)
(1 448)
– loss on sale of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets
– impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
– impairment of property, plant and equipment and other assets
– insurance proceeds
– profit on transponder lease settlement
– fair value adjustment on shareholders’ liability
Interest received
– loans and bank accounts
– other
Interest paid
– loans and overdrafts
– transponder leases
– other
Other finance income/(cost) – net
– net foreign exchange differences and fair value adjustments
on derivatives
– preference dividends received
Losses on acquisitions and disposals
– profit/(loss) on sale of investments
– losses recognised on loss of control transactions
– acquisition-related costs
– other
(17)
(684)
(97)
2
—
(35)
433
415
18
(95)
(1 487)
—
2
100
32
400
360
40
(1 501)
(1 271)
(1 045)
(231)
(225)
(248)
(373)
125
(47)
61
(44)
(73)
9
(877)
(132)
(262)
174
(135)
309
(134)
(7)
—
(72)
(55)
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for the year ended 31 March 2013
Goodwill
– cost
– accumulated impairment
Opening balance
– foreign currency translation effects
– acquisitions
– disposals
– transferred to non-current assets held-for-sale
– impairment
Closing balance
– cost
– accumulated impairment
Investments and loans
– listed investments
– unlisted investments
Commitments
– capital expenditure
– programme and film rights
– network and other service commitments
– transponder leases
– operating lease commitments
– set-top box commitments
Share of equity-accounted results
– dilution losses
– sale of investments
– impairment of investments
– gains on acquisitions and disposals
Contribution to headline earnings
– amortisation of intangible assets
– equity-settled share scheme charges
– business combination costs
– special dividend income
– taxation adjustment
– fair value adjustments
– recognition of deferred tax assets
Contribution to core headline earnings
Tencent
Mail.ru
Abril
Other
31 March
2013
R’m
31 March
2012
R’m
19 801
(1 917)
17 884
2 123
2 423
(203)
—
(602)
21 625
24 253
(2 628)
35 041
29 157
5 884
18 099
1 064
13 559
1 158
399
1 359
560
9 001
—
(2 642)
348
(8)
6 699
690
675
—
(423)
(191)
(55)
(195)
7 200
6 652
652
(69)
(35)
18 371
(1 093)
17 278
583
1 184
(99)
(226)
(836)
17 884
19 801
(1 917)
30 659
24 331
6 328
19 202
299
12 143
953
4 496
1 083
228
3 869
16
—
122
(112)
3 895
538
468
22
—
—
67
(38)
4 952
4 376
364
205
7
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GroupPerformanceGovernanceFinancialInformationNaspers integrated annual report 2013 Business combinations and other acquisitions
In June 2012 the group acquired a 79%
The group made various smaller acquisitions
interest in Netretail, an online retailer with
with a combined cost of R450m. Total
operations in Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary,
acquisition-related costs of R73m were
Slovakia and Slovenia. The fair value of the
recorded in “Losses on acquisitions and
total purchase consideration was R1,8bn in
disposals” in the income statement. Had the
cash. The purchase price allocation: property,
revenues and net results of Netretail and eMag
plant and equipment R36m; intangible
been included from 1 April 2012, the group’s
assets R626m; cash R79m; trade and other
consolidated revenue would have been R1,8bn
receivables R213m; inventory R116m; trade
higher and the net results decreased by R55m.
and other payables R507m; deferred tax
The smaller acquisitions made during the
liability R114m and the balance to goodwill.
period would not have had a significant effect
A non-controlling interest of R116m was
on the group’s consolidated revenue and net
recognised at the acquisition date.
results.
During October 2012 the group acquired a
The following investments in associated
controlling stake in Dante International S.A.
companies were made:
trading as eMag, a leading online retailer in
In August 2012 the group acquired a 10%
Romania. The fair value of the total purchase
interest in Flipkart Private Limited, a leading
consideration was R728m in cash. The
ecommerce platform in India, for R858m
purchase price allocation: property, plant and
in cash.
equipment R40m; intangible assets R358m;
In October 2012 the group acquired a
investments R106m; cash R12m; trade and
29,6% interest in Souq Group Limited, an
other receivables R81m; inventory R182m;
online retailer, marketplace and payment
trade and other payables R293m; deferred tax
platform business, with operations in the
liability R55m and the balance to goodwill.
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Kuwait for
A non-controlling interest of R116m was
R319m in cash.
recognised at the acquisition date.
In March 2013 the group contributed its
The main factor contributing to the goodwill
Slando.ru and OLX.ru assets as well as R462m
recognised in these acquisitions is their market
in cash in exchange for a fully diluted interest
presence. This goodwill is not expected to be
of 18,6% in Avito Holdings AB. Avito.ru is the
deductible for income tax purposes. The non-
leading general classifieds platform in Russia.
controlling interest was measured using the
The above mentioned acquisitions were
proportionate share of the identifiable
primarily funded through the utilisation of
net assets.
existing credit facilities.
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corporate information
Administration and corporate information
Group secretary
G Kisbey-Green
251 Oak Avenue
Randburg 2194
South Africa
Registered office
40 Heerengracht
Cape Town 8001
South Africa
PO Box 2271
Cape Town 8000
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)21 406 2121
Fax: +27 (0)21 406 3753
Registration number
1925/001431/06
Incorporated in South Africa
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.
ADR programme
The Bank of New York Mellon maintains a Global
BuyDIRECT™ plan for Naspers Limited.
For additional information, please visit
The Bank of New York Mellon’s website at
www.globalbuydirect.com
or call Shareholder Relations at
1-888-BNY-ADRS or 1-800-345-1612 or write to:
The Bank of New York Mellon
Shareholder Relations Department –
Global BuyDIRECT™
Church Street Station
PO Box 11258, New York, NY 10286-1258, USA
Sponsor
Investec Bank Limited
(Registration number: 1969/004763/06)
PO Box 785700, Sandton 2146
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 286 7326
Fax: +27 (0)11 286 9986
Transfer secretaries
Link Market Services South Africa
Proprietary Limited
(Registration number: 2000/007239/07)
PO Box 4844
Johannesburg 2000
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)11 630 0800
Fax: +27 (0)11 834 4398
Attorneys
Werksmans Inc.
PO Box 1474, Cape Town 8000
South Africa
Investor relations
M Horn
InvestorRelations@naspers.com
Tel: +27 (0)11 289 3320
Fax: +27 (0)11 289 3026
www.naspers.com
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Analysis of shareholders and shareholders’ diary
Analysis of shareholders
Size of holdings
1 – 100 shares
101 – 1 000 shares
1 001 – 5 000 shares
5 001 – 10 000 shares
More than 10 000 shares
Number of
shareholders
Number of
shares owned
24 476
22 760
3 905
615
1 261
993 361
7 928 611
8 333 750
4 486 142
393 798 395
The following shareholders hold 5% and more of the issued share capital of the company:
Name
Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
Capital Research and Management Company
Coronation Fund Managers Proprietary Limited
Dodge & Cox, Incorporated
% held
11,03
6,64
6,60
6,32
Number of
shares owned
45 841 243
27 604 200
27 420 879
26 245 195
Public shareholder spread
To the best knowledge of the directors, the spread of public shareholders in terms of section 4.25 of the
JSE Limited’s Listings Requirements at 31 March 2013 was 91%, represented by 52 989 shareholders
holding 376 380 132 ordinary shares in the company. The non-public shareholders of the company
comprising 28 shareholders representing 39 160 127 ordinary shares are analysed as follows:
Category
Naspers share trusts
Directors
Group companies
Shareholders’ diary
Annual general meeting
Reports
Interim for half-year to September
Announcement of annual results
Annual financial statements
Dividend
Declaration
Payment
Financial year-end
Number of
shares
% of issued
share capital
16 530 327
17 819 867
4 809 933
4,0
4,3
1,2
August
November
June
July
August
September
March
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Notice of annual general meeting
Notice is hereby given in terms of the Companies
either as a shareholder, or as a proxy
Act No 71 of 2008, as amended (“the Act”)
for a shareholder, has been reasonably
that the ninety-ninth annual general meeting of
verified. Forms of identification include
Naspers Limited (”the company” or “Naspers”)
valid identity documents, driver’s
will be held on the 17th floor of Naspers Centre,
licences and passports.
40 Heerengracht in Cape Town, South Africa, on
A form of proxy, which includes the relevant
Friday 30 August 2013 at 11:15.
instructions for its completion, is attached for the
use of holders of certificated shares and “own
Record date, attendance and voting
name” dematerialised shareholders who wish to
The record date for the meeting (being the date
be represented at the annual general meeting.
used for the purpose of determining which
Completion of a form of proxy will not preclude
shareholders are entitled to participate in and vote
such a shareholder from attending and voting
at the meeting) is 16 August 2013.
(in preference to that shareholder’s proxy) at the
Votes at the annual general meeting will
annual general meeting.
be taken by way of a poll and not on a show
Holders of dematerialised shares, other than
of hands.
“own name” dematerialised shareholders, who
A shareholder entitled to attend
wish to vote at the annual general meeting
and vote at the meeting is entitled to
must instruct their central securities depository
appoint a proxy to attend, participate in
participant (CSDP) or broker accordingly in the
and vote at the meeting in the place of
manner and cut-off time stipulated by their CSDP
the shareholder. A proxy need not be a
or broker.
shareholder of the company.
Holders of dematerialised shares, other than
Before any person may attend or
“own name” dematerialised shareholders, who
participate in a shareholders’ meeting,
wish to attend the annual general meeting
that person must present reasonably
in person need to arrange the necessary
satisfactory identification and the
authorisation as soon as possible through their
person presiding at the meeting must
CSDP or broker.
be reasonably satisfied that the right
The form appointing a proxy and the
of that person to participate and vote,
authority (if any) under which it is signed must
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reach the transfer secretaries of the company
by electronic communication. Should a shareholder
(Link Market Services South Africa Proprietary
wish to participate in the meeting by electronic
Limited, 13th floor, Rennie House, 19 Ameshoff
communication, the shareholder concerned
Street, Braamfontein 2001 or PO Box 4844,
should advise the company thereof by no
Johannesburg 2000) by no later than 11:15 on
later than 09:00 on Friday 23 August 2013 by
Wednesday 28 August 2013. Should you hold
submitting via registered mail addressed
Naspers A ordinary shares the signed proxy must
to the company (for the attention of
reach the registered office of the company by no
Mrs Gillian Kisbey-Green) relevant contact details
later than 11:15 on Wednesday 28 August 2013.
as well as full details of the shareholder’s title
A form of proxy is enclosed with this notice. The
to securities issued by the company and proof
form of proxy may also be obtained from the
of identity, in the form of certified copies of
registered office of the company.
identity documents and share certificates (in
the case of materialised shares) and (in the case
Purpose of meeting
of dematerialised shares) written confirmation
The purpose of the meeting is (i) to present the
from the shareholder’s CSDP confirming the
directors’ report and the audited annual financial
shareholder’s title to the dematerialised shares.
statements of the company for the immediate
Upon receipt of the required information, the
preceding financial year, an audit committee
shareholder concerned will be provided with
report and the social and ethics committee report,
a secure code and instructions to access the
(ii) to consider and, if approved, to adopt with
electronic communication during the annual
or without amendment, the resolutions set out
general meeting. Shareholders must note that
below and (iii) to consider any matters raised by
access to the electronic communication will be
the shareholders of the company, with or without
at the expense of the shareholders who wish to
advance notice to the company.
utilise the facility.
Electronic participation
Integrated annual report
Shareholders entitled to attend and vote at the
The integrated annual report of the company
meeting or proxies of such shareholders shall be
for the year ended 31 March 2013 is available on
entitled to participate in the meeting (but not vote)
www.naspers.com or on request during
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Notice of annual general meeting (continued)
normal business hours at Naspers’s registered
Abrahams) and in Johannesburg at 251 Oak
address, 40 Heerengracht, Cape Town 8000
Avenue, Randburg 2194 (contact person Mrs
(contact person Ms Yasmin Abrahams) and in
Toni Lutz).
Johannesburg at 251 Oak Avenue, Randburg
2. The confirmation and approval of payment
2194 (contact person Mrs Toni Lutz).
of dividends in relation to the N ordinary
and A ordinary shares of the company as
Ordinary resolutions
authorised by the board after having applied
In order for the ordinary resolutions below to
the solvency and liquidity tests contemplated
be adopted, the support of a majority of votes
in the Act.
exercised by shareholders present or represented
3. To reappoint, on the recommendation of
by proxy at this meeting is required. Ordinary
the company’s audit committee, the firm
resolution number 8 requires the support of at
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as independent
least 75% of the total number of votes which
registered auditor of the company (noting
may be exercised by the shareholders present or
that Mr A Wentzel is the individual registered
represented by proxy at this meeting.
auditor of that firm who will undertake the
1. The financial statements of the company and
audit) for the period until the next annual
the group for the twelve (12) months ended
general meeting of the company.
31 March 2013 and the reports of the
4. To elect Messrs L N Jonker, T M F Phaswana,
directors, the auditor and the audit committee
B J van der Ross, T Vosloo and
to be considered and accepted.
Adv F-A du Plessis, who retire by rotation
The summarised form of the financial
and, being eligible, offer themselves for
statements is attached to this notice.
re-election as directors of the company.
A copy of the complete annual financial
Their abridged curricula vitae appear in
statements of the company for the financial
the integrated annual report.
year ended 31 March 2013 can be obtained
The board unanimously recommends
from www.naspers.com or on request
that the re-election of directors in terms of
during normal business hours at Naspers’s
resolution number 4 be approved by the
registered address, 40 Heerengracht, Cape
shareholders of the company. The re-election
Town 8000 (contact person Ms Yasmin
is to be conducted as a series of votes, each of
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which is on the candidacy of a single individual
and J J M van Zyl for election to the audit
to fill a single vacancy, and in each vote to
committee. Their abridged curricula vitae
fill a vacancy, each voting right entitled to
appear in the integrated annual report.
be exercised may be exercised once.
The appointment of the members of the
5. To appoint the audit committee members
audit committee will be conducted by way
as required in terms of the Act and as
of a separate vote in respect of each individual.
recommended by the King Code of
6. To endorse the company’s remuneration
Governance for South Africa 2009 (King III)
policy, as set out in the remuneration report
(chapter 3).
contained in the integrated annual report,
The board and the nomination committee
by way of a non-binding advisory vote.
are satisfied that the company’s audit
7. To place the authorised but unissued share
committee members are suitably skilled and
capital of the company under the control of
experienced independent non-executive
the directors and to grant, until the conclusion
directors. Collectively they have sufficient
of the next annual general meeting of the
qualifications and experience to fulfil their
company, an unconditional authority to the
duties, as contemplated in regulation 42 of
directors to allot and issue at their discretion
the Companies Regulations 2011. They have
(but subject to the provisions of the Act, and
a comprehensive understanding of financial
the requirements of the JSE Limited (the JSE)
reporting, internal financial controls, risk
and any other exchange on which the shares
management and governance processes within
of the company may be quoted or listed
the company, as well as International Financial
from time to time and the memorandum of
Reporting Standards and other regulations and
incorporation of the company), the unissued
guidelines applicable to the company. They
shares of the company, on such terms and
keep up to date with developments affecting
conditions and to such persons, whether they
their required skills set.
be shareholders or not, as the directors at their
The board and the nomination committee
discretion deem fit.
therefore unanimously recommend
8. Subject to a minimum of 75% of the votes of
Adv F-A du Plessis, Messrs B J van der Ross
shareholders of the company present in person
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or by proxy at the annual general meeting
n that in determining the price at which an
and entitled to vote, voting in favour thereof,
issue of shares will be made in terms of this
the directors be authorised and are hereby
authority, the discount at which the shares
authorised to issue unissued shares of a class
may be issued may not exceed 10% of the
of shares already in issue in the capital of the
weighted average traded price of the shares
company for cash as and when the opportunity
in question, as determined over the thirty
arises, subject to the requirements of the JSE,
(30) business days prior to the date that the
including the following:
price of the issue is determined, and
n this authority shall not endure beyond the
n that the shares will only be issued to “public
earlier of the next annual general meeting of
shareholders” as defined in the Listings
the company or beyond fifteen (15) months
Requirements of the JSE, and not to related
from the date of the meeting
parties.
n that a paid press announcement giving
full details, including the impact on the
Special resolutions
net asset value and earnings per share,
The special resolutions set out below require the
will be published at the time of any issue
support of at least 75% of votes exercised by
representing, on a cumulative basis within
shareholders present or represented by proxy at
one year, 5% or more of the number of
this meeting in order to be adopted.
shares of that class in issue prior to the issue
n the aggregate issue of any particular class of
shares in any financial year will not exceed
5% of the issued number of that class
of shares (including securities which are
compulsorily convertible into shares of that
class)
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Special resolutions numbers 1.1 – 1.16
The approval of the remuneration of the non-executive directors for the years ending 31 March 2014 and
31 March 2015, as follows:
Board
1.1 Chair***
31 March
31 March
31 March
2013*
2014**
2015**
(proposed)
(proposed)
R2 630 000
R3 145 000
R3 335 000
1.2 Member (South African resident)
R473 000
R615 000
R650 000
Member (non-South African resident)
Consulting fee for non-South African resident
(when needed)
All members: Daily fees when travelling to and attending
meetings outside home country
—
—
—
US$97 500
US$103 000
US$60 000
(maximum)
US$63 500
(maximum)
US$3 500
US$3 500
Committees
1.3 n Audit committee: Chair
1.4
Member
1.5 n Risk committee: Chair
1.6
Member
1.7 n Human resources and remuneration committee: Chair
1.8
Member
1.9 n Nomination committee: Chair
1.10
Member
1.11 n Social and ethics committee: Chair
1.12
Other
Member
1.13 Naspers representatives on Media24 safety, health and
environment committee: Member
1.14 Trustee of group share schemes/other personnel funds
1.15 Media24 pension fund: Chair
1.16
Notes
Trustee
R308 000
R154 000
R154 000
R77 000
R180 000
R90 000
R66 000
R33 000
R360 000
R180 000
R200 000
R100 000
R235 000
R117 500
R86 000
R43 000
R154 000
R175 000
R77 000
R87 500
R51 000
R36 100
R91 200
R60 800
R54 500
R38 600
R97 500
R65 000
R380 000
R190 000
R210 000
R105 000
R270 000
R135 000
R96 000
R48 000
R185 000
R92 500
R58 300
R41 300
R104 250
R69 500
*These fees were approved by shareholders on 31 August 2012.
** The proposed 31 March 2014 and 31 March 2015 remuneration is subject to such annual increase as may be
retrospectively approved by the shareholders at the respective 2014 and 2015 Naspers annual general meetings.
*** The chair of the board does not receive additional remuneration if he/she is a member of, or chairs any committee of
the board.
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Notice of annual general meeting (continued)
The reason and effect of special resolutions
26.2.3 the board may, in terms of section
numbers 1.1 to 1.16 is to grant the company the
66(4)(a)(iii), appoint one or more
authority to pay remuneration to its directors for
alternate directors.”
their services as directors.
and the appointment of all directors
Each of the special resolutions numbers 1.1
comtemplated in 26.2.1 shall be subject to
to 1.16 in respect of each of the proposed
shareholder approval at the next annual general
31 March 2014 and the proposed 31 March 2015
meeting of the company [10.16(c)].
remuneration will be considered by way of a
The reason for and effect of special resolution
separate vote.
number 2 is to afford the board the power to
appoint additional directors and alternate directors
Special resolution number 2
between annual general meetings of the company.
That the memorandum of incorporation (MOI)
of the company be amended in accordance
Special resolution number 3
with section 16(5)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Act in the
That the board may authorise the company to
following respects:
generally provide any financial assistance in the
by replacing article 26.1 with the following:
manner contemplated in and subject to the
“26.1 The board comprises of not less than four
provisions of section 44 of the Act to a director
(4) and not more than fifteen (15) directors,
or prescribed officer of the company or of a
the majority of whom are to be elected
related or inter-related company, or to a related
by the shareholders, as contemplated in
or inter-related company or corporation, or to a
section 66(4)(b) of the Act.”
member of a related or inter-related corporation,
by replacing article 26.2 with the following:
pursuant to the authority hereby conferred upon
“26.2 In addition to the elected directors:
the board for these purposes. This authority shall
26.2.1 the board may in terms of section
include and also apply to the granting of financial
66(4)(a)(i) of the Act appoint and
assistance to the Naspers share incentive scheme,
remove directors to the board;
the other existing group share-based incentive
26.2.2 there are no ex officio directors of
schemes (details of which appear in the integrated
the company, as contemplated in
annual report) and such group share-based
section 66(4)(a)(ii) of the Act;
incentive schemes that are established in future
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(collectively “the Naspers group share-based
The reason for and effect of special resolution
incentive schemes”) and participants thereunder
number 4 is to approve generally the provision of
(which may include directors, future directors,
financial assistance to the potential recipients as
prescribed officers and future prescribed officers
set out in the resolution.
of the company or of a related or inter-related
company) (“participants”) for the purpose of, or
Special resolution number 5
in connection with, the subscription of any option,
That the company or any of its subsidiaries be
or any securities, issued or to be issued by the
and are hereby authorised to acquire N ordinary
company or a related or inter-related company, or
shares issued by the company from any person
for the purchase of any securities of the company
whosoever (including any director or prescribed
or a related or inter-related company pursuant
officer of the company or any person related to
to the administration and implementation of the
any director or prescribed officer of the company),
Naspers group share-based incentive schemes,
in terms of and subject to the Act and in terms of
in each instance on the terms applicable to the
the rules and requirements of the JSE being that:
Naspers group share-based incentive scheme in
n any such acquisition of N ordinary shares shall
question.
be effected through the order book operated
The reason for and effect of special resolution
by the JSE trading system and done without any
number 3 is to approve generally the provision of
prior understanding or arrangement
financial assistance to the potential recipients as
n this general authority shall be valid until the
set out in the resolution.
company’s next annual general meeting,
provided that it shall not extend beyond fifteen
Special resolution number 4
(15) months from the date of passing of this
That the company, as authorised by the board,
special resolution
may generally provide, in terms of and subject to
n an announcement will be published as soon
the requirements of section 45 of the Act, any
as the company or any of its subsidiaries have
direct or indirect financial assistance to a related
acquired N ordinary shares constituting, on a
or inter-related company or corporation, or to a
cumulative basis, 3% of the number of
member of a related or inter-related corporation,
N ordinary shares in issue prior to the
pursuant to the authority hereby conferred upon
acquisition pursuant to which the aforesaid
the board for these purposes.
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Notice of annual general meeting (continued)
3% threshold is reached, and for each 3% in
n the company and/or its subsidiaries may not
aggregate acquired thereafter, containing full
repurchase any N ordinary shares during a
details of such acquisitions
prohibited period as defined by the JSE Listings
n acquisitions of N ordinary shares in aggregate in
Requirements, unless a repurchase programme
any one financial year may not exceed 20% of
is in place where dates and quantities of shares
the company’s N ordinary issued share capital as
to be traded during the prohibited period are
at the date of passing of this special resolution
fixed and full details of the programme have
n in determining the price at which N ordinary
been disclosed in an announcement over the
shares issued by the company are acquired by it
Securities Exchange News Service (SENS) prior
or any of its subsidiaries in terms of this general
to the commencement of the prohibited period.
authority, the maximum premium at which
such N ordinary shares may be acquired will not
Before the general repurchase is effected, the
exceed 10% of the weighted average of the
directors, having considered the effects of the
market value at which such N ordinary shares
repurchase of the maximum number of N ordinary
are traded on the JSE as determined over the
shares in terms of the foregoing general authority,
five (5) business days immediately preceding the
will ensure that for a period of twelve (12) months
date of repurchase of such N ordinary shares by
after the date of the notice of the annual general
the company or any of its subsidiaries
meeting:
n at any point, the company may only appoint
n the company and the group will be able, in the
one agent to effect any repurchase on the
ordinary course of business, to pay their debts
company’s behalf
n the assets of the company and the group,
n the company’s sponsor must confirm the
fairly valued in accordance with International
adequacy of the company’s working capital
Financial Reporting Standards, will exceed the
for purposes of undertaking the repurchase of
liabilities of the company and the group, and
N ordinary shares in writing to the JSE before
n the company and the group’s ordinary share
entering the market for the repurchase
capital, reserves and working capital will be
n the company remaining in compliance with the
adequate for ordinary business purposes.
minimum shareholder spread requirements of
the JSE Listings Requirements, and
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Additional information in respect of the
financial statements, there have been no material
following appears in the integrated annual report
changes in the affairs or financial position of the
and in the annual financial statements, and is
company and its subsidiaries since the date of
provided in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements
signature of the audit report and up to the date
for purposes of the general authority:
of this notice.
n directors
n major shareholders
The directors have no specific intention, at
present, for the company to repurchase any of
n directors’ interests in ordinary shares, and
its N ordinary shares, but consider that such a
n share capital of the company, and litigation.
general authority should be put in place should an
opportunity present itself to do so during the year,
Directors’ responsibility statement
which is in the best interests of the company and
The directors, whose names appear in the list
its shareholders.
of directors contained in the integrated annual
The reason for and effect of special resolution
report, collectively and individually accept full
number 5 is to grant the company the authority in
responsibility for the accuracy of the information
terms of the Act and the JSE Listings Requirements
pertaining to this special resolution number 5
for the acquisition by the company, or a subsidiary
and certify that, to the best of their knowledge
of the company, of the company’s N ordinary
and belief, there are no facts that have been
shares.
omitted which would make any statement false
or misleading, and that all reasonable enquiries
Special resolution number 6
to ascertain such facts have been made and that
That the company or any of its subsidiaries be
special resolution number 5 contains all relevant
and are hereby authorised to acquire A ordinary
information.
Material changes
shares issued by the company from any person
whosoever (including any director or prescribed
officer of the company or any person related to
Other than the facts and developments reported
any director or prescribed officer of the company),
on in the integrated annual report and annual
in terms of and subject to the Act.
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Notice of annual general meeting (continued)
The reason for and effect of special resolution
Other business
number 6 is to grant the company the authority
To transact such other business as may be
in terms of the Act for the acquisition by the
transacted at an annual general meeting.
company, or a subsidiary of the company, of the
company’s A ordinary shares.
Ordinary resolution
9. Each of the directors of the company or
the company secretary is hereby authorised
By order of the board
to do all things, perform all acts and sign
all documentation necessary to effect the
G Kisbey-Green
Company secretary
implementation of the ordinary and special
resolutions adopted at this annual general
meeting.
26 July 2013
Cape Town
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Form of proxy
Naspers Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
JSE code: NPN
ISIN: ZAE000015889
Registration number: 1925/001431/06 LSE code: NPSN
(“the company”)
Ninety-ninth annual general meeting of shareholders
For use by holders of certificated shares or “own name” dematerialised shareholders at the ninety-ninth annual general
meeting of shareholders of the company to be held on the 17th floor of the Naspers Centre, 40 Heerengracht,
Cape Town, South Africa on Friday 30 August 2013 at 11:15.
I/We
of
being a holder of
“own name” dematerialised shares of Naspers and entitled to
(see note 1)
1.
2.
(please print)
certificated shares or
votes hereby appoint,
or, failing him/her,
or, failing him/her,
3. the chair of the annual general meeting as my/our proxy to act for me/us at the annual general meeting,
which will be held in the boardroom on the 17th floor, Naspers Centre, 40 Heerengracht in Cape Town on Friday
30 August 2013 at 11:15 for the purpose of considering and, if deemed fit, passing, with or without modification,
the resolutions to be proposed thereat and at each adjournment or postponement thereof, and to vote for or
against the resolutions and/or abstain from voting in respect of the shares in the issued share capital of the company
registered in my/our name(s) (see note 2) as follows:
In favour of
Against
Abstain
Ordinary resolutions
1.
2.
3.
4.
Acceptance of annual financial statements
Confirmation and approval of payment of dividends
Reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. as auditor
To elect the following directors:
4.1 Mr L N Jonker
4.2 Mr T M F Phaswana
4.3 Mr B J van der Ross
4.4 Mr T Vosloo
4.5 Adv F-A du Plessis
5.
Appointment of the following audit committee members:
5.1 Adv F-A du Plessis
5.2 Mr B J van der Ross
5.3 Mr J J M van Zyl
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In favour of
Against
Abstain
Form of proxy (continued)
6.
7.
8.
9.
To endorse the company’s remuneration policy
Approval of general authority placing unissued shares under
the control of the directors
Approval of issue of shares for cash
Authorisation to implement all resolutions adopted at the
annual general meeting
Special resolution number 1
Approval of the remuneration of the non-executive directors:
Proposed 31 March 2014
1.1 Board – chair
1.2 Board – member (South African resident)
Board – member (non-South African resident)
Board – member (consultation fee for non-South African
resident)
Board – member (daily fee)
1.3 Audit committee – chair
1.4 Audit committee – member
1.5 Risk committee – chair
1.6 Risk committee – member
1.7 Human resources and remuneration committee – chair
1.8 Human resources and remuneration committee – member
1.9 Nomination committee – chair
1.10 Nomination committee – member
1.11 Social and ethics committee – chair
1.12 Social and ethics committee – member
1.13 Naspers representatives on the Media24 safety, health and
environment committee
1.14 Trustees of group share schemes/other personnel funds
1.15 Media24 pension fund – chair
1.16 Media24 pension fund – trustee
Proposed 31 March 2015
1.1 Board – chair
1.2 Board – member (South African resident)
Board – member (non-South African resident)
Board – member (consultation fee for non-South African
resident)
Board – member (daily fee)
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In favour of
Against
Abstain
1.3 Audit committee – chair
1.4 Audit committee – member
1.5 Risk committee – chair
1.6 Risk committee – member
1.7 Human resources and remuneration committee – chair
1.8 Human resources and remuneration committee – member
1.9 Nomination committee – chair
1.10 Nomination committee – member
1.11 Social and ethics committee – chair
1.12 Social and ethics committee – member
1.13 Naspers representatives on the Media24 safety, health and
environment committee
1.14 Trustees of group share schemes/other personnel funds
1.15 Media24 pension fund – chair
1.16 Media24 pension fund – trustee
Special resolution number 2
Amendment to clause 26 of the memorandum of incorporation
Special resolution number 3
Approve generally the provision of financial assistance in terms of
section 44
Special resolution number 4
Approve generally the provision of financial assistance in terms of
section 45
Special resolution number 5
General authority for the company or its subsidiaries to acquire
N ordinary shares in the company
Special resolution number 6
General authority for the company or its subsidiaries to acquire
A ordinary shares in the company
and generally to act as my/our proxy at the said annual general meeting (tick whichever is applicable. If no indication is
given, the proxy holder will be entitled to vote or to abstain from voting as the proxy holder deems fit).
Signed at
Signature
on this
day of
2013
Assisted (where applicable)
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Notes to form of proxy
1.5
1.3
1.4
1.2
The following provisions shall apply in relation to proxies:
a shareholder of the company may appoint any
1.1
individual (including an individual who is not a
shareholder of the company) as a proxy to participate
in, and speak and vote at, the annual general meeting
of the company
a shareholder may appoint two or more persons
concurrently as proxies and may appoint more than
one proxy to exercise voting rights attached to different
securities held by the shareholder
a proxy instrument must be in writing, dated and
signed by the shareholder
a proxy may delegate the proxy’s authority to act on
behalf of the shareholder to another person subject to
any restrictions set out in the instrument appointing the
proxy
a copy of the instrument appointing a proxy must be
delivered to the company, or to any other person on
behalf of the company, before the proxy exercises any
rights of the shareholder at the annual general meeting
irrespective of the form of instrument used to appoint
the proxy (i) the appointment is suspended at any time
and to the extent that the shareholder chooses to act
directly and in person in the exercise of any rights as a
shareholder
(ii) the appointment is revocable unless the proxy
appointment expressly states otherwise and
(iii) if the appointment is revocable, a shareholder may
revoke the proxy appointment by cancelling it in writing
or making a later inconsistent appointment of a proxy
and delivering a copy
of the revocation instrument to the proxy and
the company, and
the proxy is entitled to exercise, or abstain from
exercising, any voting right of the shareholder without
direction except to the extent that the memorandum
of incorporation of the company, or the instrument
appointing the proxy, provides otherwise.
1.6
1.7
A certificated or “own name” dematerialised shareholder
may insert the names of two alternative proxies of the
shareholder’s choice in the space provided, with or without
deleting “the chair of the annual general meeting”. The
person whose name appears first on the form of proxy and
whose name has not been deleted and who attends the
meeting will be entitled and authorised to act as proxy to the
exclusion of those whose names follow.
A shareholder’s instructions to the proxy must be indicated
by the insertion of the relevant number of votes exercisable
by that shareholder in the appropriate space provided.
Failure to comply herewith will be deemed to authorise
the proxy to vote at the annual general meeting as he/she
deems fit in respect of the shareholder’s votes exercisable
at that meeting, but where the proxy is the chair, failure
to so comply will be deemed to authorise the chair to
vote in favour of the resolutions. A shareholder or his/her
proxy is not obliged to use all the votes exercisable by the
shareholder or by the proxy.
Forms of proxy for Naspers N ordinary shares must be lodged
at or posted to the transfer secretaries of the company, Link
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Market Services South Africa Proprietary Limited, 13th floor,
Rennie House, 19 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein 2001
or PO Box 4844, Johannesburg 2000. Forms of proxy for
Naspers A ordinary shares must be lodged at or posted to
the registered office of the company, 40 Heerengracht,
Cape Town 8001 or PO Box 2271, Cape Town 8000.
Forms of proxy to be received by not later than 11:15
on Wednesday 28 August 2013, or such later date if the
annual general meeting is postponed.
The completion and lodging of this form of proxy will
not preclude the certificated shareholder or “own name”
dematerialised shareholder from attending the annual
general meeting and speaking and voting in person at the
meeting to the exclusion of any proxy appointed in terms
hereof.
An instrument of proxy shall be valid for any adjournment
or postponement of the annual general meeting as well as
for the meeting to which it relates, unless the contrary is
stated therein but shall not be used at the resumption of
an adjourned annual general meeting if it could not have
been used at the annual general meeting from which it was
adjourned for any reason other than that it was not lodged
timeously for the meeting from which the adjournment
took place.
A vote cast or act done in accordance with the terms of a
form of proxy shall be deemed to be valid despite:
n the death, insanity, or any other legal disability
of the person appointing the proxy, or
n the revocation of the proxy, or
n the transfer of a share in respect of which the proxy was
given, unless notice as to any of the abovementioned
matters shall have been received by the company at its
registered office or by the chair of the annual general
meeting at the place of the annual general meeting if not
held at the registered office, before the commencement
or resumption (if adjourned) of the annual general
meeting at which the vote was cast or the act was done
or before the poll on which the vote was cast.
The authority of a person signing the form of proxy:
8.1 under a power of attorney, or
8.2
on behalf of a company or close corporation or trust,
must be attached to the form of proxy unless the full
power of attorney has already been received by the
company or the transfer secretaries.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Where shares are held jointly, all joint holders must sign.
9.
10. Dematerialised shareholders, other than by “own name”
registration, must NOT complete this form of proxy and
must provide their central securities depository participant
(CSDP) or broker of their voting instructions in terms of the
custody agreement entered into between such shareholders
and their CSDP and/or broker.
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