Duyuru • Apr 25
Tharisa plc Appoints Jacques Breytenbach as Chief Finance Officer Designate, with Effect from 1 May 2026 The board of Tharisa plc announced the appointment of Jacques Breytenbach as Chief Finance Officer Designate with effect from 1 May 2026, and as Michael's successor as Chief Finance Officer and as executive director of the board with effect from 1 August 2026. This appointment provides for a comprehensive handover period to ensure continuity and stability within the finance function. Jacques holds a B. Compt. (Hon)/CTA from the University of South Africa and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa). He is a seasoned Chief Finance Officer and non-executive director with over 25 years' experience in integrated mining operations including the diamond and PGM sectors across Africa. He has extensive experience in the listed environment, across both the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, as well as capital structuring. His broader expertise encompasses the shaping of financial strategy, optimising return on investment, leading full financial functions across diverse geographies, including South Africa, Tanzania, and other geographies within Sub-Saharan Africa, debt and equity fundraising, and implementing robust governance frameworks and digital systems to support growth in multinational, asset-based organisations. Jacques served as the Chief Financial Officer of Petra Diamonds Limited for eight years from 2016 to 2024, having previously served as Group Finance Manager between 2006 and 2016. Prior to this, he served as Finance Manager at Anglo American Platinum Limited (now Valterra Platinum Limited) from 2001 to 2006. He served as a non-executive director and member of the Audit Committee of Afrimat Limited, from 1 June 2025 to 21 April 2026. Jacques' strong strategic and operational finance experience will add considerable value to the Tharisa Group. Duyuru • Apr 24
Tharisa plc Appoints Jacques Breytenbach as Executive Director, with Effect from 1 August 2026 The board of Tharisa plc announced the appointment of Jacques Breytenbach as Chief Finance Officer Designate with effect from 1 May 2026, and as Michael's successor as Chief Finance Officer and as executive director of the board with effect from 1 August 2026. This appointment provides for a comprehensive handover period to ensure continuity and stability within the finance function. Jacques holds a B. Compt. (Hon)/CTA from the University of South Africa and is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa). He is a seasoned Chief Finance Officer and non-executive director with over 25 years' experience in integrated mining operations including the diamond and PGM sectors across Africa. He has extensive experience in the listed environment, across both the Johannesburg and London stock exchanges, as well as capital structuring. His broader expertise encompasses the shaping of financial strategy, optimising return on investment, leading full financial functions across diverse geographies, including South Africa, Tanzania, and other geographies within Sub-Saharan Africa, debt and equity fundraising, and implementing robust governance frameworks and digital systems to support growth in multinational, asset-based organisations. Jacques served as the Chief Financial Officer of Petra Diamonds Limited for eight years from 2016 to 2024, having previously served as Group Finance Manager between 2006 and 2016. Prior to this, he served as Finance Manager at Anglo American Platinum Limited (now Valterra Platinum Limited) from 2001 to 2006. He served as a non-executive director and member of the Audit Committee of Afrimat Limited, a JSE listed company, from 1 June 2025 to 21 April 2026. Jacques' strong strategic and operational finance experience will add considerable value to the Tharisa Group. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 08
CFO & Director recently sold R7.3m worth of stock On the 2nd of March, Michael Jones sold around 250k shares on-market at roughly R29.20 per share. This transaction amounted to 29% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Michael has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by R12m. Duyuru • Feb 20
Tharisa plc Approve Final Dividend, Payable on 11 March 2026 Tharisa plc at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 18 February 2026, final dividend of US 1.5 cents per share having been approved by shareholders. Declaration and currency conversion date on 1 December 2025. Currency conversion rates announced on 19 February 2026. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the JSE on 24 February 2026. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the LSE on 25 February 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the JSE from 25 February 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the LSE from 26 February 2026. Record date for payment on both JSE and LSE on 27 February 2026. Dividend payment date on 11 March 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 18
Upcoming dividend of US$0.015 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 25 February 2026. Payment date: 11 March 2026. Payout ratio is a comfortable 11% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (7.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Duyuru • Feb 06
Tharisa plc Announces Retirement of Michael Jones as Chief Finance Officer, Effective 31 July 2026 Tharisa plc announced that in compliance with the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Michael Jones will retire from his position as Chief Finance Officer of Tharisa and its subsidiaries effective 31 July 2026. Michael joined Tharisa as Chief Finance Officer on 1 May 2012 and was appointed to the Tharisa board on 30 January 2013. The Company will commence the process of finding a suitable replacement, evaluating both internal and external candidates, and shareholders will be advised once the appointment of the new Chief Finance Officer has been finalised. Michael will assist the Group during the process and provide support to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities. Duyuru • Feb 05
Tharisa plc Announces Retirement of Michael Jones as Executive Director, Effective 31 July 2026 Tharisa plc announced that in compliance with the JSE Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised that Michael Jones will retire from his position as Executive Director of Tharisa and its subsidiaries effective 31 July 2026. Michael joined Tharisa as Chief Finance Officer on 1 May 2012 and was appointed to the Tharisa board on 30 January 2013. The Company will commence the process of finding a suitable replacement, evaluating both internal and external candidates, and shareholders will be advised once the appointment of the new Chief Finance Officer has been finalised. Michael will assist the Group during the process and provide support to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities. New Risk • Feb 03
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South African stocks, typically moving 6.7% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 29
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to R30.86, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 6x. Average forward P/E is 12x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 62% over the past three years. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jan 25
Executive Chairman of the Board exercised options to buy R11m worth of stock. On the 16th of January, Loucas Pouroulis exercised options to buy 385k shares at a strike price of around R26.81, costing a total of R10m. This transaction amounted to 26% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since September 2025, Loucas has owned 1.50m shares directly. Company insiders have collectively bought R5.9m more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. New Risk • Jan 16
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 6.3% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to R25.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.6x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Total returns to shareholders of 43% over the past three years. Duyuru • Dec 19
Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 18, 2026 Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 18, 2026, at 11:00 GTB Standard Time. Location: first floor, office 108, s. pittokopitis business centre, 17 neophytou nicolaides and kilkis streets, paphos, Cyprus Reported Earnings • Dec 04
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: US$0.27 (vs US$0.28 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: US$0.27 (down from US$0.28 in FY 2024). Revenue: US$602.9m (down 16% from FY 2024). Net income: US$79.1m (down 4.5% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 13% (up from 12% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 17% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 29% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Declared Dividend • Dec 03
First half dividend of US$0.015 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.015. Ex-date: 25th February 2026 Payment date: 11th March 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.3%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (26% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (58% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 86 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. Earnings per share has grown by 35% over the last 5 years. Unless this trend reverses, it should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Duyuru • Dec 01
Tharisa plc Proposes Final Gross Cash Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 30 September 2025, Payable on 11 March 2026 Tharisa plc announced that Shareholders are advised that the board has resolved to propose a final gross cash dividend of US 1.5 cents per ordinary share for the financial year ended 30 September 2025, such dividend being payable to shareholders registered on the register of members of Tharisa as of the close of business on the record date, being Friday, 27 February 2026. If approved by shareholders, the recommended dividend will be paid on Wednesday, 11 March 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the JSE from 25 February 2026, Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the LSE from 26 February 2026. Duyuru • Nov 28
Tharisa plc Announces Appointment of Vasileios Vergopoulos as Independent Non-Executive Director, Member of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Climate Change and Sustainability Committee, and Safety, Health, Environment and Community Committee, Effective November 27, 2025 Tharisa plc announced that Dr Vasileios Vergopoulos has been appointed to the Board as an independent non-executive director with effect from 27 November 2025. Dr Vergopoulos holds aBachelor of Education from the Thessaloniki University, Greece and a Master of Chemistry and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Hamburg University, Germany. He is the former Managing Director of BASF Metals Limited and the Global Commercial Vice President of the BASF Precious Metals Service Business. Prior to this, he was the Head of BASF's Refining Catalyst Business for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, based in the United Kingdom. He has over 30 years' experience in business management, operations management, the gas and oil industry, chemical catalyst manufacturing, e-business, sales and marketing, strategic procurement, and precious metals trading. He has held various senior and executive level management positions with BASF, BP and W.R. Grace in Germany, the USA and the United Kingdom. Dr Vergopouloswill be serving as member of the Audit Committee, Risk Committee, Climate Change and Sustainability Committee, and Safety, Health, Environment and Community Committee of Tharisa. Duyuru • Oct 14
Tharisa plc Provides Production Guidance for Fiscal Year 2026 Tharisa plc provided production guidance for fiscal year 2026. For the year, the company expects Production guidance for FY2026 is set at between 145 koz and 165 koz PGMs (6E basis) and 1.50 Mt to 1.65 Mt of chrome concentrates. Duyuru • Oct 03
Tharisa plc Provides an Update on the Tharisa Mine's Phased Transition to Underground Mining Tharisa plc provided an update on the Tharisa Mine's phased transition to underground mining. Highlights - Natural transition in the life of mine development, from a large-scale open pit mine, which will sustainably access the mine's multigenerational mineral resource base - The Tharisa Mine is poised to enhance operational efficiency, environmental stewardship and long-term value creation - With the Mineral Reserves extending beyond the open pit shell, the underground expansion offers a high confidence, low geological risk opportunity to sustain the Tharisa Mine for in excess of 50 years - The existing processing facilities have a capacity of 5.6 Mtpa of run of mine (ROM) ensuring production scalability and operational flexibility - The life of mine (LOM) schedule provides for the open pit operations being depleted by FY2035 - The addition of underground mined ore from West Mine (Apollo Complex) and East Mine (Orion Complex) from 2031 will ensure that the nameplate processing capacity of 5.6 MtPA is achieved and exceeded - Both the Apollo and Orion complexes, which will be developed sequentially, have been designed to mine 255 ktpm at steady state with a combined production rate of 510 ktpm, capped at the plant feed capacity of 5.6 Mt Pa, thus maintaining current PGM and chrome concentrate output with growth opportunities due to smarter mining and less dilution - Deployment of a mining contractor model - Transitional capital for the dual project development over the ten-year period is USD 547 million with peak funding of USD 173 million, to be financed by internal cash and external funding lines utilising balance sheet flexibility. Duyuru • Aug 22
Tharisa plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Dec 01, 2025 Tharisa plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results on Dec 01, 2025 New Risk • Aug 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South African stocks, typically moving 6.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.6% average weekly change). Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (R4.5m sold). Duyuru • Jul 08
Tharisa plc (JSE:THA) commences an Equity Buyback for 30,259,674 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital, under tje authorization approved on February 19, 2025. Tharisa plc (JSE:THA) commences a share repurchases on June 27, 2025, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on February 19, 2025. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 30,259,674 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital. The maximum premium at which shares may be repurchased will be 3% of the volume weighted average price at which shares are traded on the JSE, as determined over the five trading days immediately preceding the date of repurchase of shares by the company. At any point in time, the company will only appoint one agent to effect any repurchase on the company’s behalf. The company may only undertake a repurchase of securities if, after such repurchase, it still complies with minimum shareholder spread requirements in accordance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE. The company or its subsidiaries will not repurchase securities during a prohibited period in accordance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE. The company will make a public announcement for every repurchase of 3% of the share capital. The share repurchase program shall expire at the earliest of the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting , or after 12 months. As of February 19, 2025, the company has 302 596 743 shares in issue.
On May 29, 2025, the company initiated a Market Repurchase. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares. The shares will be repurchased at the price which shall not exceed the lesser of 5% of the weighted average of the market price at which such ordinary shares are traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as determined over the five business days immediately preceding the date of the repurchase of such ordinary shares by the company; and the price quoted for the last independent trade of, or the highest current independent bid for any number of shares on the JSE where the repurchase is carried out. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury for a period not exceeding two calendar years from the repurchase date and, if not issued during that period, they are required to be cancelled. The repurchases will commence from June 2, 2025 and the program will run until the earliest February 18, 2026, or when the maximum amount has been purchased, or on instruction from the company. Recent Insider Transactions • Jun 18
CFO & Director recently sold R4.5m worth of stock On the 12th of June, Michael Jones sold around 225k shares on-market at roughly R19.85 per share. This transaction amounted to 26% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Michael's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 09
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to R19.44, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Total loss to shareholders of 10% over the past three years. Declared Dividend • May 25
First half dividend of R0.27 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of R0.27. Ex-date: 11th June 2025 Payment date: 25th June 2025 Dividend yield will be 5.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 4.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (26% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (87% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 76 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to decline by 6.0% over the next year. However, it would need to fall by 71% to increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range. Duyuru • May 22
Tharisa plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 25 June 2025 Tharisa plc declared interim cash dividend of 1.5 US cents per ordinary share has been declared. The interim dividend will be paid on 25 June 2025 and will be paid from income reserves. Record date for payment on both JSE and LSE: 13 June 2025. Duyuru • Apr 22
Tharisa plc Provides Update on Karo Platinum PGE Project Tharisa plc announced that it has uploaded the Independent Competent Persons' Report on the Karo Platinum PGE Project in Zimbabwe dated 9 April 2025. The CPR has been commissioned to comply with the regulations of the JSE for listed companies, with the purpose of presenting the Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves of the Project and of valuing the mineral asset. The CPR is compiled in compliance with the South African Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (2016 Edition) (SAMREC Code), and the South African Code for the Reporting of Mineral Asset Valuation (2016 Edition) (SAMVAL Code). All requirements of Section 12.10 of the JSE Listings Requirements for Mineral Companies and the SAMREC Code and SAMVAL Code have been complied with. The Competent Persons responsible for this CPR are Kenneth Graham Lomberg (Geology and Mineral Resources), Otto Wilhelm Warschkuhl (Mineral Processing, Mineral Extraction, and Mineral Reserves) and Jacobus Adriaan Myburgh (Mineral Economics). Iaan Myburgh also acts as the Competent Valuator for this CPR. Karo Platinum is a PGM asset under construction, located some 85 km west-southwest of Harare in the Mashonaland West Province of Zimbabwe. Mine development will initially comprise the sequential development of four open pits. Ore will be processed at an on-site, 220 ktpm processing facility. All licences and permits are held in the name of Karo Platinum. Karo Platinum has addressed Zimbabwean legal compliance requirements, including Licensing and environmental and social aspects. There are no major risks identified in association with the current and planned permitting. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 07
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 19% After last week's 19% share price decline to R12.25, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Total loss to shareholders of 56% over the past three years. Duyuru • Feb 22
Tharisa plc Approve Final Dividend, Payable on 12 March 2025 Tharisa plc announced at annual general meeting of shareholders held on 19 February 2025, the shareholders approved final dividend of 3.0 US cents per share. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the JSE: 25 February 2025. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the LSE: 26 February 2025. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the JSE from: 26 February 2025. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the LSE from 27 February 2025. Record date for payment on both JSE and LSE: 28 February 2025. Dividend payment date: 12 March 2025. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 19
Upcoming dividend of US$0.03 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 February 2025. Payment date: 12 March 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 16% but the company is paying out more than the cash it is generating. Trailing yield: 6.1%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (8.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (3.8%). Duyuru • Dec 21
Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 19, 2025 Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 19, 2025, at 11:00 GTB Standard Time. Location: first floor, office 108 s. pittokopitis business centre, 17 neophytou nicolaides and kilkis streets, paphos Cyprus New Risk • Dec 18
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South African stocks, typically moving 6.3% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 34% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by cash flows (340% cash payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (6.3% average weekly change). Duyuru • Dec 12
Tharisa plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on May 23, 2025 Tharisa plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on May 23, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Dec 12
CEO & Director exercised options to buy R4.2m worth of stock. On the 6th of December, Phoevos Pouroulis exercised options to buy 266k shares at a strike price of around R16.12, costing a total of R4.3m. This transaction amounted to 3.3% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since December 2023, Phoevos' direct individual holding has decreased from 8.07m shares to 8.06m. Company insiders have collectively bought R13m more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. Major Estimate Revision • Dec 05
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 70%, revenue downgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. 2025 revenue forecast fell from US$672.7m to US$659.1m. EPS estimate rose from US$0.10 to US$0.17. Net income forecast to shrink 47% next year vs 85% growth forecast for Metals and Mining industry in South Africa . Consensus price target up from R17.60 to R20.05. Share price was steady at R16.15 over the past week. Declared Dividend • Dec 01
Final dividend of US$0.03 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.03. Ex-date: 26th February 2025 Payment date: 12th March 2025 Dividend yield will be 1.9%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (16% earnings payout ratio) but not covered by cash flows (340% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 76 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to remain steady over the next year, which should provide adequate earnings cover for the dividend. Reported Earnings • Nov 29
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$0.28 (up from US$0.27 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$721.4m (up 11% from FY 2023). Net income: US$82.9m (flat on FY 2023). Profit margin: 12% (down from 13% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 13%. Revenue is forecast to grow 4.4% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.6% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 23% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 17% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Duyuru • Nov 28
Tharisa plc Proposes A Final Gross Cash Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 30 September 2024, Payable on 12 March 2025 The Shareholders of Tharisa plc are advised that the board has resolved to propose a final gross cash dividend of 3.0 US cents per ordinary share for the financial year ended 30 September 2024, such dividend being payable to shareholders registered on the register of members of Tharisa as of the close of business on the record date, being 28 February 2025. If approved by shareholders, the recommended dividend will be paid on 12 March 2025. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the JSE from 26 February 2025. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the LSE from 27 February 2025. New Risk • Oct 16
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.6% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 1.6% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). Duyuru • Oct 10
Tharisa plc Provides Production Guidance for Fiscal Year 2025 Tharisa plc provided production guidance for fiscal year 2025. For the period, the company expects Production guidance between 140 koz and 160 koz PGMs (6E basis) and 1.65 Mt to 1.8 Mt of chrome concentrates. New Risk • Oct 09
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by cash flows. The company is paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Dividend yield: 3.4% This is considered a minor risk. Dividends are ultimately paid out of the company's available cash reserves. Companies that pay out too much of their cash flow are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If cash flow growth slows or cash flows fall, then there may not be enough cash reserves to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to take on debt to maintain the dividend. This risk is mitigated by the fact the dividend is covered by earnings, however, cash flows are generally more important. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). New Risk • Aug 29
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 4.4% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 4.4% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). New Risk • Jul 10
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.6% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 2.6% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (10% net profit margin). Duyuru • Jul 10
Tharisa plc Provides Production Guidance for Fiscal Year 2024 Tharisa plc provided production guidance for fiscal year 2024. For fiscal year 2024, the company expects Production guidance between 145 koz and 155 koz PGMs (6E basis) and 1.7 Mt to 1.8 Mt of chrome concentrates. Reported Earnings • May 28
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$0.13 (vs US$0.17 in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: US$0.13 (down from US$0.17 in 1H 2023). Revenue: US$369.1m (up 10% from 1H 2023). Net income: US$38.4m (down 26% from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 10% (down from 16% in 1H 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.8% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 12% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year. Declared Dividend • May 26
First half dividend of R0.27 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of R0.27. Ex-date: 12th June 2024 Payment date: 26th June 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.5%, which is lower than the industry average of 4.7%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (22% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has decreased over the past 66 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to decline by 94% over the next 3 years. Since a fall of 76% would increase the payout ratio to a potentially unsustainable range, the dividend may be at risk. Duyuru • May 23
Tharisa plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on 26 June 2024 Tharisa plc announced that an interim dividend of 1.5 US cents per ordinary share has been declared. The interim dividend will be paid on 26 June 2024 and will be paid from income reserves. Record date for payment on both JSE and LSE: 14 June 2024; Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the JSE: 11 June 2024; Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the LSE: 12 June 2024. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 18
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 21% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate increased from US$0.191 to US$0.231. Revenue forecast unchanged at US$676.6m. Net income forecast to shrink 6.2% next year vs 31% growth forecast for Metals and Mining industry in South Africa . Consensus price target of R16.04 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 2.4% to R16.00 over the past week. Duyuru • Apr 10
Tharisa plc Provides Production Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2024 Tharisa plc provided production guidance for the fiscal year 2024. Production guidance for fiscal year 2024 remains between 145 koz and 155 koz PGMs (6E basis) and 1.7 Mt to 1.8 Mt of chrome concentrates. New Risk • Mar 27
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South African stocks, typically moving 7.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 33% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.6% average weekly change). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (13% net profit margin). Duyuru • Mar 26
Tharisa plc (JSE:THA) announces an Equity Buyback for $5 million worth of its shares. Tharisa plc (JSE:THA) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to $5 million worth of its shares. The shares will be repurchased at the price which shall not exceed the lesser of 5% of the weighted average of the market price at which such ordinary shares are traded on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as determined over the five business days immediately preceding the date of the repurchase of such ordinary shares by the company; and the price quoted for the last independent trade of, or the highest current independent bid for any number of shares on the JSE where the repurchase is carried out. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury for a period not exceeding two calendar years from the repurchase date and, if not issued during that period, they are required to be cancelled. The program run until the earliest February 21, 2025, or when the maximum amount has been purchased, or on instruction from the company. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 26
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to R14.05, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 4x. Average forward P/E is 9x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Total loss to shareholders of 45% over the past three years. Board Change • Feb 26
Less than half of directors are independent There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The new board member was not an independent director. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). Independent Non-Executive Director Roger Davey was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Duyuru • Feb 22
Tharisa plc Approves Final Dividend, Payable on 13 March 2024 Tharisa plc at the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 21 February 2024, approved a final dividend of US 2.0 cents per ordinary share. Dividend payment date is 13 March 2024. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the JSE is 27 February 2024. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the LSE is 28 February 2024. Record date for payment on both JSE and LSE is 1 March 2024. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the JSE from 28 February 2024. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the LSE from 29 February 2024. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 21
Upcoming dividend of US$0.02 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 February 2024. Payment date: 13 March 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 7.1%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (9.0%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.9%). Major Estimate Revision • Feb 11
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 18% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate fell from US$0.231 to US$0.191. Revenue forecast unchanged from US$660.3m at last update. Net income forecast to shrink 20% next year vs 15% decline forecast for Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Consensus price target down from R21.58 to R16.06. Share price fell 3.4% to R14.10 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Jan 18
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 15%, revenue upgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 revenue forecast increased from US$631.6m to US$660.3m. EPS estimate fell from US$0.271 to US$0.231 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 20% next year vs 16% decline forecast for Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at R21.04. Share price was steady at R14.95 over the past week. Duyuru • Jan 11
Tharisa plc Provides Production Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2024 Tharisa plc provided production guidance for the fiscal year 2024. Production guidance for fiscal year 2024 is set between 145 koz and 155 koz PGMs (6E basis) and 1.7 Mt to 1.8 Mt of chrome concentrates. Duyuru • Dec 23
Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 21, 2024 Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 21, 2024, at 09:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: First Floor, Office 108 S. Pittokopitis Business Centre 17 Neophytou Nicolaides and Kilkis Streets Paphos Cyprus Agenda: To receive the audited annual financial statements for the year ended 30 September 2023, including the management report and the report of the independent auditor, such annual financial statements having been approved by the Board on 12 December 2023; to consider appointment of external auditor; to consider election of director appointed by the Board; to consider re-election of director retiring by rotation; to consider general authority to directors to allot and issue ordinary shares; and to consider other matters. Duyuru • Dec 21
Tharisa plc Announces Executive Changes The Board of Tharisa plc announced that Ms. Gloria Zvaravanhu will be appointed to the Board as an independent non-executive director with effect from the conclusion of the AGM to be held on or about 21 February 2024.Ms. Zvaravanhu, a Zimbabwean national, is a registered Chartered Accountant in both Zimbabwe and South Africa. She holds aBachelor of Accounting (B. Acc) degree from Rhodes University, a Master's in Business Leadership (MBL) from the Unisa Graduate School and a Master's Degree in Law (LLM) from the University of Cumbria, United Kingdom. She is currently studying towards an MSc in Business Psychology, as she follows her passion for leadership development and coaching. Ms. Zvaravanhu has over 22 years' experience and is currently the Managing Director of a leading short-term insurance company in Zimbabwe. She has previously served as the CEO of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe. She also actively serves the accounting profession as an advisory group member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). Her current non-executive directorships include Securico Security Services Limited (Board Chairman) and Karo Mining Holdings plc, a Tharisa Group company (non-executive director and Chairman of the Audit Committee). She has received a number of awards and achievements in both her professional and academic careers. Ms Zvaravanhu will be serving as member of the Risk Committee and Climate Change and Sustainability Committee of Tharisa and will be the Chairman of the Audit Committee. She will be replacing Mr. Antonis Djakouris, the current Chairman of the Audit Committee and Risk Committee, as member of the Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Djakouris will retire by rotation at the upcoming AGM and will not be available for re-election. Mr. Djakouris has served on the Tharisa Board since October 2011 and has made an invaluable contribution to the Board. His dedication, insight, and unwavering commitment have played an instrumental role in shaping the success and growth of Tharisa. Throughout his tenure, his expertise and ability to provide constructive feedback, ask insightful questions, and offer wise counsel have greatly enriched the Board's decision-making processes. Over and above his professional expertise, his integrity, reliability, and passion for Tharisa's mission have set an exemplary standard for all those fortunate enough to work alongside him. The Company and the Board wish Mr. Djakouris well. Reported Earnings • Dec 18
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: US$0.27 (down from US$0.54 in FY 2022). Revenue: US$649.9m (down 5.3% from FY 2022). Net income: US$82.2m (down 47% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 13% (down from 22% in FY 2022). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 5.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 24%. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.2% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Dec 14
Tharisa plc Proposes A Final Gross Cash Dividend for the Financial Year Ended 30 September 2023, Payable on 13 March 2024 The Shareholders of Tharisa plc are advised that the board has resolved to propose a final gross cash dividend of 2.0 US cents per ordinary share for the financial year ended 30 September 2023, such dividend being payable to shareholders registered on the register of members of Tharisa as of the close of business on the record date, being 1 March 2024. If approved by shareholders, the recommended dividend will be paid on 13 March 2024. New Risk • Nov 02
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 5.4% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 5.4% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Duyuru • Oct 17
Tharisa plc Provides Production Guidance for the Fiscal Year 2024 Tharisa plc provided production guidance for the fiscal year 2024. Production guidance for fiscal year 2024 is set between 145 koz and 155 koz PGMs (6E basis) and 1.7 Mt to 1.8 Mt of chrome concentrates. Duyuru • Sep 28
Tharisa plc Announces Executive Changes The board of directors of Tharisa plc announced that Mr. Zhongliang Hong has resigned as a non-executive director and member of the Risk and Climate Change and Sustainability Committees with effect from 30 September 2023. The Board announced that Mr. Chen Hao has been appointed to the Board as a non-executive director with effect from 1 October 2023. Mr. Chen holds abachelor's degree in Micro-electronics from Fudan University, Shanghai, China. He has more than 18 years' experience as an Engineer, Foreign Trade Manager and General Manager. He has been the General Manager at Fujian Liju Logistics Company in China since September 2014. Prior to this position, he had been a Foreign Trade Manager at Guangxi Shenglong Metallurgy Co. Ltd., China between December 2013 and August 2014, and an Engineer at APEX Information Services in the USA from August 2012 to November 2013. He had also held the position of Engineer at Calvin Wireless, New York, USA between February 2012 and July 2012. Between August 2006 and January 2012, he had held two Research Assistant positions, the first at the University of Viginia, USA (August 2006 to December 2009) and at the Tandon School of Engineering, at the University of New York, USA (January 2010 to January 2012). Following his graduation in July 2005, he had worked as Experimental Technician at the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences until July 2006. Mr. Chen will be serving on the Risk and Climate Change and Sustainability Committees of the company. Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 23
Chief Operating Officer recently sold R1.4m worth of stock On the 20th of July, Michelle Taylor sold around 75k shares on-market at roughly R19.10 per share. This transaction amounted to 9.9% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Michelle has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by R3.0m. New Risk • Jul 19
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.3% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.3% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jul 10
CEO & Director exercised options to buy R396k worth of stock. On the 6th of July, Phoevos Pouroulis exercised options to buy 23k shares at a strike price of around R18.50, costing a total of R431k. This transaction amounted to less than 1% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since September 2022, Phoevos' direct individual holding has increased from 8.03m shares to 8.05m. Company insiders have collectively bought R1.6m more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions Derivative • Jul 03
Executive Chairman of the Board exercised options to buy R264k worth of stock. On the 26th of June, Loucas Pouroulis exercised options to buy 14k shares at a strike price of around R19.05, costing a total of R272k. This transaction amounted to 1.2% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. Since September 2022, Loucas' direct individual holding has increased from 1.20m shares to 1.21m. Company insiders have collectively bought R359k more than they sold, via options and on-market transactions, in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • May 31
Upcoming dividend of R0.58 per share at 5.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 07 June 2023. Payment date: 21 June 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 18% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 5.5%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (9.9%). Lower than average of industry peers (6.6%). Reported Earnings • May 21
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: US$0.17 (vs US$0.33 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: US$0.17 (down from US$0.33 in 1H 2022). Revenue: US$335.3m (flat on 1H 2022). Net income: US$52.0m (down 42% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 16% (down from 27% in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.6% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Duyuru • May 19
Tharisa plc Announces Interim Dividend, Payable on 21 June 2023 Tharisa plc Announced An interim dividend of US 3.0 cents per ordinary share has been declared. The interim dividend will be paid on 21 June 2023 and will be paid from income reserves. Record date for payment on both JSE and LSE on 9 June 2023. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the JSE is 6 June 2023. Last day to trade cum-dividend rights on the LSE is 7 June 2023. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the JSE is 7 June 2023. Shares will trade ex-dividend rights on the LSE is 8 June 2023. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 21
Chief Operating Officer recently sold R2.0m worth of stock On the 17th of February, Michelle Taylor sold around 90k shares on-market at roughly R22.04 per share. This transaction amounted to 11% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Michelle has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by R1.6m. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 05
CFO & Director recently sold R1.9m worth of stock On the 31st of January, Michael Jones sold around 88k shares on-market at roughly R22.00 per share. This transaction amounted to 11% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Michael's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Duyuru • Dec 22
Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 22, 2023 Tharisa plc, Annual General Meeting, Feb 22, 2023, at 11:00 E. Europe Standard Time. Reported Earnings • Dec 07
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$0.54 (up from US$0.37 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$686.0m (up 15% from FY 2021). Net income: US$153.9m (up 53% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 22% (up from 17% in FY 2021). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 9.1%. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 2.7% growth forecast for the Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 67% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 9% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Board Change • Nov 16
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 3 experienced directors. 6 highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Director Shelley Wai was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 09
Executive Chairman of the Board recently bought R1.5m worth of stock On the 5th of September, Loucas Pouroulis bought around 70k shares on-market at roughly R20.99 per share. This transaction amounted to 6.2% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Loucas' only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Major Estimate Revision • Jul 09
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 revenue forecast fell from US$752.5m to US$733.1m. EPS estimate rose from US$0.40 to US$0.54. Net income forecast to shrink 11% next year vs 8.7% decline forecast for Metals and Mining industry in South Africa. Consensus price target down from R47.19 to R34.64. Share price fell 3.2% to R20.80 over the past week. Upcoming Dividend • Jun 07
Upcoming dividend of R0.47 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 14 June 2022. Payment date: 29 June 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.5%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (8.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (8.3%). Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 4 experienced directors. 5 highly experienced directors. Non-Executive Director Shelley Wai was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Buying Opportunity • Apr 21
Now 24% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 13%. The fair value is estimated to be R43.04, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 16% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 49%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 2.2% per annum. Earnings is forecast to decline by 1.3% per annum over the same time period. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 08
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2022 has been updated. 2022 revenue forecast increased from US$676.5m to US$751.7m. EPS estimate unchanged from US$0.38 at last update. Metals and Mining industry in South Africa expected to see average net income growth of 15% next year. Consensus price target of R40.31 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 10% to R31.50 over the past week. Upcoming Dividend • Feb 23
Upcoming dividend of US$0.05 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 March 2022. Payment date: 16 March 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 24% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 4.9%. Lower than top quartile of South African dividend payers (7.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (8.1%).