RE: How much is JLP worth after the sale?15 Aug 2025 12:10
Jolly1 -
'Capital structure
The Group’s South African revolving credit facility of US$16.3 million and its South African metal trade finance facilities totalling approximately US$40.5 million, both fully drawn currently, totalling US$56.8 million, will be assumed by the Purchaser as part of the Transaction. The combination of the cash received in the form of consideration and reduced gearing will strengthen substantially the Group’s balance sheet. Table 5 below illustrates the effect of the Disposal on the Group’s financial position, showing a reduction in the Group’s total liabilities, current and non-current, from c.US$184 million to c.US$71 million, and total debt reducing from c.US$84 million to c.US$31 million, as at 31 December 2024, representing a reduction in debt-to-equity ratio from 35% to 13% (refer to table 5 on page 22). This strengthening of the balance sheet will better enable the Group to support growth in the ongoing Zambia copper business and to deliver value to shareholders.'
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