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Investec — UBS Financial Services Conference 2005

13 slides from Investec's conference presentation, Oct 20, 2005

  1. Slide 1: The turning point for Investec

    Investec The turning point for Investec Stephen Koseff Chief Executive Officer UBS financial services conference Thursday, 20th October 2005 Contents • Group operating environment - South Africa - UK and Europe - Australia • The turning point for Investec • A clear strategy for sustainable growth •

  2. Slide 2: Group operating environment

    Group operating environment Overall operating environment • Geopolitical uncertainties • Regulatory and compliance requirements • Basel II • IFRS • Competitive pressures • The war for talent • Transformation pressures in South Africa

  3. Slide 3: South Africa; UK and Europe

    South Africa • The economic fundamentals are now in place • Business confidence is high • JSE has experienced a significant bull market with strong volumes • Trading conditions are favourable • Property sector remains bullish buoyed by low inflation and stable interest rates • Lack of investment by

  4. Slide 4: The turning point for Investec (Australia)

    Australia • Interest rates are stable • Markets have seen a recent resurgence • Strong activity in the property sector • Corporate activity strong The turning point for Investec

  5. Slide 5: We've built a sustainable business model

    The turning point for Investec ! gh rou kth r ea B Build up . . . Level 5 First who… Confront the Hedgehog Culture of Technology Leadership then what brutal facts concept discipline Accelerators Disciplined people Disciplined thought Disciplined action FLYWHEEL Source: Good to Great, Jim Collins, 20

  6. Slide 6: Resulting in a balanced portfolio of businesses; Private Banking

    Resulting in a balanced portfolio of businesses % contribution to operating profit* 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Property Investment Banking Treasury and Specialised Finance Asset Management Private Client Activities *Excluding Assurance and Group Services and Other

  7. Slide 7: Private Client Securities; Treasury and Specialised Finance

    Private Client Securities Opportunities for growth • Extracting maximum value from the HSBC acquisition by introducing the client base to the broader Investec product offering • Leverage off infrastructure • Successful and controlled integration of Rensburg Sheppards plc • Increase client focus Trea

  8. Slide 8: Investment Banking; Asset Management

    Investment Banking Opportunities for growth • Leverage opportunities created by integrated global securities model • Leverage the SA and UK product to the US market • Cross-border initiatives • Expand selected platforms in Private Equity and Direct Investments Asset Management Opportunities for grow

  9. Slide 9: Property Activities; A clear strategy for sustainable growth

    Property Activities Opportunities for growth • Build funds under management • Select development and trading opportunities • Consolidate opportunities in the listed property sector • Role out model into other geographies A clear strategy for sustainable growth

  10. Slide 10: Our strategic focus remains the same

    Our strategic focus remains the same • We strive to be distinctive through: - Maintaining an entrepreneurial culture - Remaining nimble, flexible and innovative - Adopting a client-centric approach - Not being all things to all people • Balanced by: - Disciplined people who operate in a framework of

  11. Slide 11: We are committed to achieving our financial targets

    Balancing entrepreneurship and discipline High Hierarchical Great Organisation Organisation Culture of Discipline Bureaucratic Start-up Organisation Organisation Low Low Ethic of High Entrepreneurship Source: Good to Great, Jim Collins, 2001 We are committed to achieving our financial targets Target

  12. Slide 12: Our foreign shareholding is steadily increasing; Conclusion

    Our foreign shareholding is steadily increasing Foreign shareholding 15.8% 21.9% 27.5% 36.5% 45.2% 49.4% shares £ 40 20 35 18 16 30 14 25 12 20 10 15 8 6 10 4 5 2 0 0 Jul- Dec- Jul- Dec- Jul- Dec- Feb- Mar- May- Jun- Jul- Aug- 02 02 03 03 04 04 05 05 05 05 05 05 Number of shares Share price Conclusi

  13. Slide 13: Questions

    Questions Contact details • For further information please refer to the investor relations website: www.investec.com/grouplinks/investorrelations • Or contact the investor relations team: - Telephone • UK: +44 207 597 5546 • SA: +27 11 286 7070 - Fax: +27 11 291 1597 - E-mail: investorrelations@inve

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