Strategic focus and material issues

Strategic focus and material issues

 

Focus areas

Operational — Focus on upgrading and enlarging our existing portfolio; pursue appropriate acquisitions and dispose of non-core assets

Human — Black economic empowerment and employment equity

Financial — Fix interest rates of 80% of debt (from 70%) and increase average period of cover to five years (from four years)

Social and relationship — Support local communities

Intellectual — Optimal use of technology

 

Measure

Operational — Dividend/distribution growth; shopping centre contribution to net income; refurbishments and expansions

Human — Key skills retention; skills development; diversity; succession planning

Financial — Occupancy level; tenant arrears; rent collections; cost of funding

Natural — Resource management; implement environmental strategy (page 45)

Social and relationship — Community development; connecting with shoppers

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Material issues

Operational — Turnover densities; tenant mix; increases in cost of occupancy

Natural — Energy, water and waste management

Financial — Africa expansion; future growth in South Africa

Human — Succession planning; diversity

Intellectual — Use of technology

 

Risks

Operational — Slowing consumer spend; increased supply of retail space; impact of extensions on existing operations; cost of occupancy (municipal and electricity tariffs); deterioration of municipal services and administration; black economic empowerment rating

Human — Shortage of skills; succession planning

Financial — Lack of available funding; rising interest rates; sub-Saharan Africa: currency risk, political risk

Natural — Cost and security of electricity and water supply; increased legislation

Intellectual — Inefficient use of technology escalates operating costs; loss of data

New technology — Footfall; changes in technology

Material risks identified by the group in terms of probability, as well as potential impact are set out on pages 50 to 57.

*Please see page 21 for an explanation of the capitals