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Company Profile 2015

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Contents

1 COMPANY INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 3

1.1 COMPANY NAME, VISION and MISSION .............................................................................. 3

1.2 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Company Details ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 ACCOUNTANTS ...................................................................................................................... 4

1.5 B-BBEE STATUS ..................................................................................................................... 4

1.6 CLIENT BASE .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.6.1 Government Departments........................................................................................................ 4

1.6.2 Municipalities ........................................................................................................................... 5

1.6.3 Developmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) .................................................... 5

1.6.4 Private Sector .......................................................................................................................... 5

2 SERVICES PROVIDED ............................................................................................... 5

2.1 WATER SUPPLY CONSULTING ............................................................................................ 5

2.2 MINE CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION .............................................................................. 6

2.3 SURFACE WATER STUDIES ................................................................................................. 6

2.4 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING .............................................................................................. 6

3 COMPANY STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT ........................................................ 8

3.1 COMPANY ORGANOGRAM ................................................................................................... 8

3.2 PROFILE OF KEY STAFF ....................................................................................................... 9

3.3 STRATEGY AND FOCUS ....................................................................................................... 9

3.4 RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE .................................................................................. 9

3.4.1 Project List ............................................................................................................................. 10

3.4.2 Involvement with New Advancements in Up-To-Date Technology........................................ 14

4 OUR COMMITMENT TO BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT . 14

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1 COMPANY INFORMATION

1.1 COMPANY NAME, VISION and MISSION

The name, ‘REDE’, is derived from an archaic English word, ‘rede’ [ri:d], meaning to give

counsel to or to advise. This is indicative of the indispensable advisory role we play in the

projects we undertake.

Vision

A competent team of passionate people that performs professional- and specialised

support services to enable the execution of projects that create winners at all levels.

Mission

REDE provides professional, transparent, advice and service.

1.2 INTRODUCTION

The company was established in October 2008 and traded as AGES Engineering Services

(Pty) Ltd up until 28 January 2013, whereafter as part of a branding strategy, the company

rebranded as REDE Engineering and Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd (hereafter referred

to as REDE).

REDE is an engineering consultancy firm, with vast experience and focused expertise on

the development, operation and management of water supply resources. To provide in the

need of our Environmental Management- and Mining clients, the initial focus by REDE of

providing water supply solutions, has been extended to include expertise in the fields of

Mine Closure Provision and Rehabilitation, as well as Surface Water- and Stormwater

management. Furthermore, as consultants that are involved in the planning-, design- and

execution phases of projects on a daily bases, we provide essential project- and program

management services to our clients in accordance with PMBOK standards.

Through our involvement in the design, project management and implementation of a wide

range of capital and operation management projects, our expertise has been proven

throughout South Africa in the fields of Engineering Design and Project Management.

Clients that benefit from professional services provided by REDE include government, the

mining industry, agriculture as well as numerous rural communities. REDE currently has

offices in the Eastern Cape-, and Gauteng provinces from where projects are being

implemented.

Our mission is to provide professional, transparent advice and service in our striving to a

achieve a vision of a competent team of passionate people that performs professional- and

specialised support services to enable the execution of projects that create winners at all

levels.

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1.3 Company Details

Registered Company Name: REDE Engineering and Management Solutions Pty (Ltd) Company type: Consulting Engineers Company Registration number: 2008/025007/07 VAT registration number: 4440198572 Tax Reference number: 9435240149 Company Address: Office Block D40 Block D First Floor (Gauteng Office) Brooklyn Office Park 1109 Jan Shoba Street Brooklyn, 0181 Tel: +27 12 346 8599, Fax: +27 86 567 6106 Eastern Cape Office: 2 Oakhill Road East London, 5247 Postnet Suite 306, P/Bag X 9063, East London, 5200 Tel: +27 43 726 2070, Fax: +27 86 556 4079 Limpopo Project Office: 120 Marshall Street Polokwane, 0699 Tel: +27 15 291 1577, Fax: +27 86 610 3129 Long Term Representation: Kimberley, Potchefstroom, Heidelberg (Cape)

1.4 ACCOUNTANTS

MYRIAD Group

Contact person: Lisa Agenbach Tel: +27 43 726 5530 Fax: +27 43 727 0604 E-mail: [email protected] Address: MYRIAD House, 15 Stewart Drive, Baysville, East London

1.5 B-BBEE STATUS

REDE is a Value-Adding Supplier with a B-BBEE status LEVEL ONE.

MAZARZ

Contact Person: Jaryd Bekker Tel: +27 43 726 9898 E-mail: [email protected] Address: 26 Vincent Road, Vincent, East London

1.6 CLIENT BASE

Various clients have benefitted from professional services in Engineering and Project

Management provided by REDE. These include the following.

1.6.1 Government Departments

Department of Water Affairs;

Department of Basic Education;

Department of Health;

Department of Agriculture;

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Department of Public Works;

National Treasury;

Transnet National Ports Authority

Department of Land Affairs.

1.6.2 Municipalities

Buffalo City Metro Municipality;

Joe Gqabi District Municipality;

Alfred Nzo District Municipality;

Amathole District Municipality;

Chris Hani District Municipality

Vhembe District Municipality;

Mopani District Municipality;

Capricorn District Municipality;

Sekhukhune District Municipality;

Waterberg District Municipality;

Local Municipalities within above Districts.

1.6.3 Developmental Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s)

Independent Development Trust (IDT);

The Mvula Trust;

Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA);

Municipal Infrastructure Support Unit (MISA);

Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC);

Coega Development Corporation (CDC);

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

1.6.4 Private Sector

Mining Houses;

Private Developers;

Other Consultants;

Civil Engineering Contractors

2 SERVICES PROVIDED

2.1 WATER SUPPLY CONSULTING

We are constantly meeting the significant challenges of increased water demand and

resource management by public utilities, commercial organisations, communities and

individuals by developing and improving water supply solutions. REDE has had the

privilege to be a part of teams which provided innovative, sustainable solutions to give

sanitation and access to water to many, especially those in rural communities. In the

process, we have not only provided basic services to industry and people, but also

empowered various communities through job creation and social interaction in terms of

skills development. The following related expertise is offered as service type.

Our expertise

Bulk & Retail Water Schemes;

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Construction Management;

Ad Hoc Engineering Services;

Water Supply Option Analysis (including CAPEX and OPEX);

Well-field Infrastructure Development;

Maintenance Management;

Design and Specifications;

Feasibility Studies;

Documentation & Procurement;

Contract Administration and Construction Monitoring;

Project Management to internationally recognisable PMBOK standards.

2.2 MINE CLOSURE AND REHABILITATION

We aim to assist our clients to understand and take ownership of their environmental

responsibilities during the full mining project lifecycle, to ensure an enduring legacy for

future generations after closure of the mine. Our approach is to provide creative, flexible

and tailor-made solutions to environmental and rehabilitation-related issues through sound

engineering principles and project-specific technology. REDE expertise related to the

closure and rehabilitation of mining activities as follows is available.

Our expertise

Pre-mining Strategic Planning for Closure;

Mine Closure Plan Status Quo Assessments;

Concurrent Rehabilitation Planning;

Closure Quantum & Financial Provision Calculations;

Compilation of Preliminary, Draft and Detail Closure Plans;

Rehabilitation Construction Management;

Post-closure Rehabilitation Monitoring and Assessments;

Fuel Station Closure Planning, Quantum and Financial Provision.

2.3 SURFACE WATER STUDIES

We develop cutting edge, integrated surface water management plans with long-term, low-

impact solutions. The following expertise is offered.

Our expertise

Catchment Delineation;

Definition of Clean/Dirty Water Systems;

Run-off Calculations;

Quantitative Analysis of Flood Risk;

Preliminary Line Modelling;

Storm Water Management Plans;

Conceptual Design of Mitigation Measures.

2.4 MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

We aim to build a lasting relationship of trust and mutual respect with our clients to ensure

sustainable management solutions. Our approach is to provide creative, flexible and tailor-

made solutions to development needs through sound engineering principles and

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innovative, project-specific solutions. The following related expertise is offered as service

type. Management consulting expertise is as follows.

Our expertise

Programme Management;

Project Management;

Institutional Support;

Asset Management;

Options Analysis;

Management Systems;

Municipal infrastructure planning and design;

Specifications, Documentation & Procurement;

Contract Administration and Construction Monitoring;

Maintenance Management.

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3 COMPANY STRUCTURE AND MANAGEMENT

3.1 COMPANY ORGANOGRAM

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3.2 PROFILE OF KEY STAFF

Name Gender Position City

Leslie van Zyl-Smit M Director, Prof Mechanical Engineer and Project manager Eastern Cape

Pozisa Nkunzi F Accountant Eastern Cape

Shaun le Grange M Mechanical Engineer Eastern Cape

Bathandwa Ntswane M Engineering Technician Eastern Cape

Alta Lindeque F Project Administrator Eastern Cape

David van der Westhuijzen M Director, Prof Civil Engineer and Program manager Gauteng

Chris Theron M Director, Technologist and Professional Construction Project Manager

Limpopo & Gauteng

Kagiso Kgatla M Engineering Technician Gauteng

Contract appointments until December 2017:

Johan Marais M Project Manager and civil engineering design specialist - Municipal services and roads

Limpopo

Thinus de Jager M Professional Town and Regional Planner North West

Gert Potgieter M Professional Civil Engineer – design specialist – municipal services

Western Cape

Gert Deysel M Professional Civil Engineer – design specialist - water Eastern Cape

Pieter Botha M Professional Civil Engineer - design specialist - water North West

Anton Troskie M Professional Civil Engineer – design specialist - roads Northern Cape

3.3 STRATEGY AND FOCUS

Our business strategy is to provide professional services to projects that affect the lives of

the peoples of Africa in line with our vision and mission statement. Through our project

involvement, we strive to provide sustainable solutions and to build lasting, meaningful

relationships with stakeholders.

3.4 RELEVANT COMPANY EXPERIENCE

The following tables provide a breakdown of recent projects executed by REDE, and detail

the relevant experience within REDE as consultant and professional service provider that

will add value to our valued clients.

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3.4.1 Project List

Water Supply Studies

PROJECT NAME

DETAILS OF SERVICES ON PROJECT

CLIENT CONTACT NUMBER

CONTRACT / PSP FEES VALUE

PROJECT DURATION STATUS

CSIR – ASIDI EASTERN CAPE SCHOOLS WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMME

Engineering Design, Management, Health and Safety Sub-Consultant for AGES Pty. Acting as Principal Agent on behalf of the CSIR as Implementing Agent.

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Jan Myburgh (+27) 43 726 2070

R 3.1 Million (Fees) R37 Million (Contract)

March 2013 – Present ACTIVE

MVULA TRUST – ASIDI EASTERN CAPE SCHOOLS WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMME

Engineering Design, Management, Health and Safety Sub-Consultant for AGES Pty. Acting as Principal Agent on behalf of the MVULA TRUST as Implementing Agent.

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Jan Myburgh (+27) 43 726 2070

R 2.2 Million

March 2012 – June 2013 COMPLETED

WATERBERG CLINICS WATER SUPPLY

Engineering design, management, Health and Safety Sub-Consultant for AGES Pty. acting as Principal Agent on behalf of the DoH as Implementing Agent.

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Robert Crosby (+27) 15 291 1577

R 4.4 Million

March 2012 – March 2013 COMPLETED

PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINING TAILINGS DAM SEEPAGE CAPTURING

Pilanesberg Platinum Mining tailings dam turn-key borehole infrastructure development for contaminated seepage capturing.

PLATMIN LIMITED

Casper Badenhorst (+27) 12 661 4279

R 850 000.00 May 2013 – November 2013 COMPLETED

ELANDSKRAAL SEWAGE PONDS & PUMP STATION REFURBISHMENT

Engineering design, management, Health and Safety Sub-Consultant for refurbishment of infrastructure for DWA/Sekhukhune District Municipality

DWA

Hlalelani Mashau (+27) 15 290 1200

R 2.5 Million

March 2012 – March 2013 COMPLETED

PIET GOUWS DAM RWS REFURBISHMENT

Engineering design, management, Health and Safety Sub-Consultant for AGES Pty. acting as Principal Agent on behalf of the MVULA TRUST as Implementing Agent

DWA

Hlalelani Mashau (+27) 15 290 1200

R 3.4 Million

March 2012 – March 2013 COMPLETED

LESEGO PLATINUM MINE WATER SUPPLY

Preliminary Engineering design, Groundwater development with boreholes – 10.2 Ml/d

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Dr. Koos Viviers (+27) 12 771 4800

R 20.1 Million January – March 2013 COMPLETED

KITUMBA MINE WATER SUPPLY PROJECT (Zambia)

Conceptual Engineering design, Groundwater development with boreholes – 200 l/s

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Dr. Koos Viviers (+27) 12 771 4800

R 186.6 Million May 2013 COMPLETED

MVULA Trust - ASIDI EASTERN CAPE SCHOOLS WATER AND SANITATION PROGRAMME

Engineering Sub-Consultant for AGES (Pty) Ltd. acting as Engineer on behalf of the MVULA Trust as Implementing Agent.

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Jan Myburgh (+27) 43 726 2070

R 1.5 Million June 2012 – August 2013 COMPLETED

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NOKENG WATER SUPPLY DETAIL DESIGN Water Supply to new mine. Groundwater development with 10 boreholes

K'Enyuka

Siphiwe Langa (+27) 11 498 6077

R 8.3 Million Nov 2012 – June 2014 ACTIVE

Storm Water Studies

PROJECT NAME

DETAILS OF SERVICES ON PROJECT

CLIENT CONTACT NUMBER

CONTRACT FEES VALUE

PROJECT DURATION STATUS

FLOOD DELINEATION FOR

EMAWOZENI HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT

Specialist team appointed by Abaziyo Consulting Engineers CC to contribute to the rural housing development project

Abaziyo Consulting Engineers CC

Never Phiri (+27) 11 542 9950

R 59 000.00

Nov 2012 – Dec 2012 COMPLETED

FLOOD LINE DELINEATION FOR THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (HDA)

Specialist team appointed by HDA to contribute to the project planning for relocation of housing due to flooding

Housing Development Agency

Tumisi Kgomo (+27) 11 544 1000

R 116 000.00

Jan 2012 – Feb 2012 COMPLETED

SALDANHA RARE EARTH

SEPARATIONS PLANT STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT PLAN

Specialist team appointed by AGES Gauteng (Pty) Ltd to contribute to the EIA process with a Stormwater Management Plan

AGES Gauteng (Pty) Ltd

Herman Gildenhuys (+27) 12 751 2160

R 124 000.00

Aug 2012 – Present ACTIVE

ZANDKOPSDRIFT RARE EARTH

MINE STORMWATER

MANAGEMENT PLAN

Specialist team appointed by AGES Gauteng (Pty) Ltd to contribute to the EIA process with a Stormwater Management Plan

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Dr Christine Vivier (+27) 12 751 2160

R 109 000.00

Apr 2012 – June 2012 COMPLETED

OLIFANTSFONTEIN LANDFILL SITE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN

Specialist team appointed by SPOOR Environmental (Pty) Ltd to contribute to the EIA process with a Stormwater Management Plan

SPOOR Environmental (Pty) Ltd

JC van Rooyen

R 56 000.00

May 2012 – Jun 2012 COMPLETED

FLOOD DELINEATION FOR

EMAWOZENI HOUSING

DEVELOPMENT

Specialist team appointed by Abaziyo Consulting Engineers CC to contribute to the rural housing development project

Abaziyo Consulting Engineers CC

Never Phiri (+27) 11 542 9950

R 58 910.00

Nov 2012 – Dec 2012 COMPLETED

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Management Consulting

PROJECT NAME

DETAILS OF SERVICES ON PROJECT

CLIENT CONTACT NUMBER

CONTRACT FEES VALUE

PROJECT DURATION STATUS

PILANESBERG PLATINUM MINING WELL- FIELDS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

Operation and Maintenance Support to Groundwater pumping-, control-, conveyance- and storage infrastructure.

PLATMIN LIMITED

Andre Kleinhans (+27) 83 299 6369

R 4 Million (Fee value)

2007 – Dec 2012 COMPLETED

INLOCO HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

National Programme management support to Health Infrastructure development project.

National Department of Health

R 30 Million (Fee value)

2014 – Present ACTIVE

KLIPSPRUIT WATER TREATMENT WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

Operation and Maintenance Support to RO Water treatment works pumping-, control-, conveyance- and filtration infrastructure

African Remediation Technologies

Renaldo du Toit (+27) 82 886 8436

R 90 000 (Fee value)

2010 May – Aug 2010 COMPLETED

MEDUPI POWER STATION SITE ENGINEER – LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS

Engineering Sub-Consultant for AGES (Pty) Ltd. Management of technical issues on behalf of Lead Package Engineer – Medupi Power Station.

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Stephan Pretorius (+27) 18 726 2070

1.99 Million (Fee value)

Oct 2012 – June 2013 COMPLETED

MUNICIPAL INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT AGENT (MISA) LIMPOPO VHEMBE

Institutional and Management support to the Vhembe District Municipality and Makhado & Musina Local Municipalities

MISA

Mr Aleck Nkuna (+27) 79 494 0265

R 2.4 Million (Fee value)

Mar 2013 – June 2014 ACTIVE

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CLINIC REFURBISHMENT SURVEY

Site Survey to determine SOW applicable to Clinic Refurbishments

Wetcon

Eric Pretorius (+27) 82 493 3021

R 85 000 (Fee Value)

September 2010 COMPLETED

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CLINIC REFURBISHMENT SURVEY

Site Survey to determine SOW applicable to Clinic Refurbishments

Wetcon

Eric Pretorius (+27) 82 493 3021

R 85 000.00 (Fee Value)

September 1010 COMPLETED

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Mine Closure and Rehab

PROJECT NAME

DETAILS OF SERVICES ON PROJECT

CLIENT CONTACT NUMBER

CONTRACT FEES VALUE

PROJECT DURATION STATUS

ZANDKOPSDRIFT RARE EARTHS MINE Mine closure plan and estimate for financial provision

Frontier Rare Earths

Mr Derek de Witt (+27) 11 234 6216

R 162 Million July – November 2013 COMPLETED

MASKAM LIME QUARRY Mine closure plan and estimate for financial provision

Frontier Rare Earths

Mr Driekus Janse van Rensburg (+27) 11 234 6216

R 27 Million March - June 2013 COMPLETED

WALLMANNSTHAL FLUORSPAR MINE Mine closure plan and estimate for financial provision

SepFluor

Mr L van den Heever (+27) 12 622 9400

R 47.6 Million March - June 2013 COMPLETED

KITUMBA COPPER MINE Mine closure plan and estimate for financial provision

Blackthorn Recources

(Australan Company) $ 25.1 Million

March - June 2013 COMPLETED

WAYLAND IRON ORE MINE Mine closure plan and estimate for financial provision

AGES (Pty) Ltd

Catherine da Camara (+27) 12 771 4800

R 61.9 Million March - December 2013 COMPLETED

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3.4.2 Involvement with New Advancements in Up-To-Date Technology

The REDE engineering team is constantly evaluating existing engineering applications and

our in-house design standards to ensure that solutions engineered is up to date with

advancements in technology.

As part of REDE’s involvement in the Accelerated Schools Infrastructure Delivery Initiative

(ASIDI) water supply programmes, REDE has utilized the opportunity to include Solar-, as

well as Micro Wind Turbine (MWT) driven pumping solutions to our set of design

specifications. Through ASIDI, REDE has been instrumental in providing Solar- and Micro

Wind Turbine water supply solutions to educational facilities in the Eastern Cape and

Limpopo provinces. The future of sustainable supply of electricity, particularly in rural areas

is faced with many challenges and the advancement in alternative, cost effective energy

solutions such as Solar- and Wind energy enables the implementation of water supply

infrastructure in remote areas where previously not possible.

User education to stakeholders where these technologies are implemented, is of vital

importance. Our years of experience in the implementation of ground water harvesting

infrastructure in rural applications has provided the REDE team with most valuable

expertise when it comes to the selection of appropriate engineering solutions for such

infrastructure. User education material related to the advantages, disadvantages as well as

cost implications related to Capital- and Operational Expenditure of related infrastructure is

available as part of our Operational Process Assets.

Part of the engineering solutions provided by REDE to water supply projects, involve the

treatment of water resources to provide consumption standards to SANS 241. Water

treatment technologies are constantly evaluated, to ensure most appropriate applications to

client specifications and requirements. Water treatment options include disinfection through

chlorination as well as the removal of metals and other non-dissolved solids through

filtration or reverse osmosis technologies.

4 OUR COMMITMENT TO BROAD-BASED BLACK ECONOMIC

EMPOWERMENT

The past socio economic imbalances that existed in South Africa are being addressed

through government’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) initiative.

In this regard, REDE has accepted our responsibility to contribute to the transformation

objectives that will enable meaningful participation in the South African economy by black

people.

As part of our transformation commitment, REDE is actively involved in the development

and support of much needed black skills in the fields of engineering and project

management. This is achieved through the continuous development of our internal skilled

personnel, as well as through mentorship and business support provided to assist and

accelerate the growth of black entities. Through our enterprise development support

rendered to Flux Development Scientists, Goadex and BM Manufacturing and Suppliers

(Pty) Ltd, strategic partnerships have been established that have resulted in mutually

beneficial projects and the transfer of skills through project collaboration and mentorship.

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With reference to the Qualifying Thresholds applicable to the B-BBEE Scorecard

whereupon the basis of measurement is determined, REDE qualifies as a Qualifying Small

Enterprise (QSE) and is required to comply with the Built Environment Professional sector

code. Our current B-BBEE Scorecard status as per the Broad-Based Black Economic

Empowerment Act, 2013 (Act no. 46 of 2013), is Level 1. With reference to the Amended

Codes of Good Practice, applicable to the B-BBEE Act that came into effect on the 1st of

May 2015, REDE is actively aligning our transformation priorities with requirements.

In order to comply with the Amended B-BBEE Codes Scorecard requirements of racial

ownership composition targets, REDE has committed to transfer the majority voting rights

and economic interest to qualifying black people by early 2016. This will be achieved

through transferring ownership to a combination of strategic individual shareholders and

Broad-Based Ownership Schemes.