V B HOLDINGS LIMITED (A public listed company in South Pacific Stock Exchange) REGISTERED OFFICE 366 GRANTHAM RD SUVA MARKET ANNOUNCEMENT FIJI ISLANDS. VBH delivers $4million profit. POSTAL VB Holdings Ltd, a pioneer asset management company, listed on the South Pacific Stock Exchange (SPSE), announced today at its 67th AGM, that for the first time since its inception 68 years ago, it achieved an operating profit above a $1million. G.P.O. BOX 450 SUVA FIJI ISLANDS PHONE: +679 3381555 EMAIL: [email protected] SPSE CODE: VBH BANKERS: WESTPAC SUVA PROPERTY AND FLEET MANAGEMENT COMPANY The Company recorded a turnover of $5.4million in 2014, compared to $3.6million in 2013, a 48% increase. The Company delivered total profit (PBIT)of $4,895,340, compared to $723,669 in 2013. Operating profit was $1,532,777, a 111.80% increase compared to $723,669 for the previous period. The Company also brought onto its books a revaluation of its properties to fair value, compared to its previous book values based from 1977 costs, resulting in an additional $3.3million to its profit for the year. The Board felt that this revaluation is particularly relevant to VBH as it is a property management company, so as to reflect its return on property assets at fair market value. Property Management income rose 52% with positive occupancy rates due to improved economic conditions. With various infrastructure development and road construction underway, Fleet Management business also grew by 22%. V B HOLDINGS LIMITED (A public listed company in South Pacific Stock Exchange) (For Public Release) 2014 was an exciting year for the Company with a hive of activities that kept the Board busy. For a start, the Company entered into a $10million line of credit facility with Westpac in anticipation of expected growth opportunities. The Company renewed its Board with the appointment of Devanesh Sharma to bring new skill sets to the Company as it embarks on its next phase of growth and expansion of its operations in the next few years. To further strengthen its balance sheet, the Company conducted its largest and the 4thRights Issue since listing on the SPSE, which was over-subscribed, raising approx. $1million.This helped the total shareholder equity to double to $10.5million from $5.2million. During the year, the Company’s share price also increased to a new record of $3.20 (last traded price is $3.25). Chairman S.M.Sukhu said “Perhaps the Company’s performance in 2014 is best illustrated by the growth of its total assets from under $10million to $23million.” VBH Property Division manages properties on Waimanu Rd, Suva. Finally, VBH has provided stable dividends, consistently over 14 years, with another year providing the highest $0.14 cents dividends per share for 2014. VB Holdings Ltd was formed as a public company in 1946 and celebrated 68 years of operations in 2014. However, it was restructured and listed on SPSE in 2001 and is involved in providing Fleet Management to Corporate Organisations and Property Management on Waimanu Rd, Suva. Yours faithfully, (Bob) N. Niranjan CEO V B HOLDINGS LIMITED (A public listed company in South Pacific Stock Exchange) REGISTERED OFFICE 366 GRANTHAM RD SUVA FIJI ISLANDS. POSTAL G.P.O. BOX 450 SUVA FIJI ISLANDS PHONE: +679 3381555 Result of Annual General Meeting of VB Holdings Limited 4th June 2015 The following resolutions were passed at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of VBH Limited that was held at NAL boardroom, 366 Grantham Road, Suva at 10:00 am on Thursday 4th June 2015. Resolution 1. Minutes of the previous meeting held on 9th April 2014 To receive, consider and adopt the minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting held on 9th April 2014 as correct record of the meeting. The motion was moved by Mr. Griffon Emose and seconded by Mr. Bob Niranjan and was unanimously accepted by the Shareholders. Resolution 2. EMAIL: [email protected] SPSE CODE: VBH Adoption of Financial Statements for year ended 31 December 2014 To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Financial Position and Comprehensive Income Statement and the reports of the Directors and Auditors, for the year ended 31 December 2014. The motion was moved by Mr. Warwick Pleass and seconded by Mr. Sashi Lakhan and was unanimously accepted by the Shareholders. BANKERS: WESTPAC SUVA Resolution 3. Election of Directors To Consider and if thought fit, pass the following resolutions as ordinary resolutions: PROPERTY AND FLEET MANAGEMENT COMPANY a) Mr S M Sukhu Director S M Sukhu retires by rotation in accordance with Articles 96 of the Company’s Article of Association, and being eligible offers himself for reappointment as a Director of the Company. The motion was moved by Mr. Bob Niranjan and seconded by Mr.Warwick Pleass and was unanimously accepted by the Shareholders. b) Mr Devanesh Sharma The Board of Directors appointed Mr. Devanesh Sharma on 27th October 2014 to the board to fill a casual vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Rama Kant Lakhan in accordance with Article 102 of the Company’s Constitution, and being eligible offers himself for re-appointment as a Director of the Company. The motion was moved by Mr.Sashi Lakhan and seconded by Mr. Bhuwan Dutt and was unanimously accepted by the Shareholders. V B HOLDINGS LIMITED (A public listed company in South Pacific Stock Exchange) Resolution 4. Appointment of Auditors The board proposes that M/s Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, be appointed Auditors of the Company for the year ending 31 December 2015 and that the Board be authorized to fix their remuneration. The motion was moved by Mr Griffon Emose and seconded by Mr. Bhuwan Dutt and was unanimously accepted by the Shareholders. Other Business: Resolution 5. Any other business brought up in conformity with the Articles of Association of the Company By order of the Board of Directors. Bob (Nitish) Niranjan Company Secretary.
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