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General Capital Announces Another Profit Record

Half Year Results21 November 2024GENFinancials

General Capital Limited
Level 8, General Capital House,

115 Queen Street, Auckland CBD

PO Box 1314, Shortland Street,

Auckland, New Zealand. 1140.

Phone +64 9 304 0145



General Capital Announces Another Profit Record


General Capital, the NZX listed financial services group, has had another strong result for the

six months to 30 September 2024.

The Chairman of General Capital, Mr. Rewi Bugo said, “The General Capital Group,

particularly General Finance, has been growing and developing consistently. Each of our

results have shown that our strategy is appropriate for the current environment.

The 6 month results to 30/9/24 show:

• Revenue up 39% to $10.8m

• NPAT up 31% to $1.572m

• Earnings per share up 31% to 0.57cps (allowing for the recent share consolidation).

We are very pleased to announce the results.

We had advised at the Annual Shareholder Meeting that we would consider declaring a

dividend after the results were announced and following a review of our future outlook. I am

pleased to advise that we are announcing our maiden dividend.”

Details of the dividend are:

• Record Date 2/12/24

• Dividend Payment date 13/12/24

• Amount per share $0.0055 per share

• Imputation Credit $0.00213889

Mr Bugo said “We are very pleased with the current position of the Group and are excited to

reward shareholders with our maiden dividend.”

The Dividend is fully imputed as we have been paying full tax over recent years.

Brent King, Managing Director, said “This not an easy market to trade in. Anyone looking at

the volatility of the interest rates plus the movements in property values understand that it is

hard to be sure of future asset values. Lending is always about future values and this has

been one of the toughest times in my life to assess such values. We have stayed away from

development funding and that has worked well for us.

We are very pleased with the growth in our deposit book. Our brand is now strong and

becoming increasingly so. We have undertaken some significant sponsorships which have

increased our profile.”

Mr King also advised “The passing of the Deposit Taker Act (DTA) with the Deposit
Compensation Scheme (DCS) has increased interest in the Non-Bank Deposit Taker sector.

The interest in investing with a local banking organisation is growing and the DCS will bring

further confidence to the sector.

“The sector is not an easy one, but New Zealand has had a long history of Non-Bank Deposit

Takers. Many have become Banks and have developed strong client relationships. We intend

to continue to develop in this space and to continue to give good returns to our 725

shareholders. It has been a good 6 months for us but we have the platform to do even better”

said Mr King.

This announcement was approved by the Directors of General Capital Limited.


ENDS


For further information contact:

Brent King

Managing Director

General Capital Limited

+64 21 632 660

Brent.King@gencap.co.nz

22 November 2024

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22 November 2024

Brent.King@gencap.co.nz

+64 21 632 660

Brent King

Managing Director

Nick Pimenov

Chief Financial Officer

$10,842

$0.00550000 per share

Please refer to Directors' Report.

* On 2 August 2024, General Capital executed a 1-for-4 share

consolidation, reducing the total number of shares on issue from

363,574,975 to 90,893,813.

$0.0625

Prior comparable period *

13 December 2024

2 December 2024

$0.00213889 per share

Current period

$0.2828

Results for announcement to the market

Percentage change

39%

39%

31%

General Capital Limited

New Zealand Dollars ($)

6 months to 30 September 2023

6 months to 30 September 2024

$10,842

Amount (000s)

Interim/Final Dividend

31%$1,572

$1,572


Directors’ Report


The Directors of General Capital are pleased to report a strong financial performance for the six months ended

30 September 2024. During this period, General Capital achieved a 39% increase in revenue compared to the

prior six-month period in 2023, resulting in a net profit after tax of $1,572k—our strongest half-year result since

listing in 2018. Total assets rose by 15% since 31 March 2024, reflecting sustained growth across the Group. This

outcome is particularly significant given the headwinds faced by the New Zealand economy during 2024.


1. Financial Performance




6-month 6-month



period ended period ended



30 Sep 30 Sep



2024 2023 Movement %

Revenue


$10,841,787 $7,820,720 39%

Net profit / (loss) after tax


$1,572,215 $1,202,779 31%

Earnings / (loss) per share*


0.57 cps 0.44 cps 31%


* Calculated as Net Profit after income tax expense divided by the weighted average number of

ordinary shares




30 Sep 31 Mar 30 Sep 6-month 12-month


2024 2024 2023 increase increase

Total assets

$187,404,866 $163,330,631 $141,542,941 15% 32%

Total liabilities

$159,050,791 $136,519,214 $116,144,562 17% 37%

Net assets

$28,354,075 $26,811,417 $25,398,379 6% 12%





30 Sep 31 Mar 30 Sep 6-month 12-month


2024 2024 2023 increase increase

Net tangible assets (NTA)

per share*, *** 28.28 cps 6.65 cps 6.25 cps 325% 352%

Net assets (NA) per share**,

*** 31.19 cps 7.37 cps 6.99 cps 323% 346%


* Calculated as Net Assets less deferred tax, goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the total shares on issue as

at balance date.

** Calculated as Net Assets divided by the total shares on issue as at balance date.

*** On 2 August 2024, General Capital executed a 1-for-4 share consolidation, reducing the total number of shares on

issue from 363,574,975 to 90,893,813.


The Group made a profit after tax of $1,572,215 for the six-month period ended 30 September 2024. This can be

broken down as follows:



30 Sep 30 Sep



2024 2023 Var % Change

Finance Segment $1,647,629 $1,225,132 $422,497 34%

Research and Advisory Segment ($22,365) $93,884 ($116,249) -124%

Corporate and Other Segment ($80,333) ($137,093) $56,760 41%

Group Eliminations $27,284 $20,856 $6,428 31%

Group $1,572,215 $1,202,779 $369,436 31%






8.8

15.2

23.9

9.4

41.8

51.2

9.5

58.6

68.2

13.5

89.4

102.9

24.3

111.8

136.1

26.8

136.5

163.3

28.4

159.1

187.4

-

20.0

40.0

60.0

80.0

100.0

120.0

140.0

160.0

180.0

200.0

Equity ($mil)Total Liabilities ($mil)Total Assets ($mil)

General Capital Consolidated Balance Sheet

31 March 201931 March 202031 March 2021

31 March 202231 March 202331 March 2024

30 September 2024 (unaudited)

(0.07)

(0.05)

0.53

1.54

1.56

2.21

(0.50)

-

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.00

2.50

Profit Before Tax ($mil)

General Capital Consolidated Profit Before Tax (Half Year)

30 September 2019 (unaudited)30 September 2020 (unaudited)30 September 2021 (unaudited)

30 September 2022 (unaudited)30 September 2023 (unaudited)30 September 2024 (unaudited)


2. Performance


General Finance Limited (GFL), a licensed non-bank deposit taker and wholly owned subsidiary of General

Capital, delivered strong financial results for the six months ended 30 September 2024, with a 41% year-on-

year increase in revenue, driving a 35% rise in Net Profit Before Tax (NPBT) and a 34% increase in Net Profit

After Tax (NPAT), reflecting robust business activity, effective cost management, and enhanced operational

efficiency.


GFL has experienced strong growth in secured term deposits of 17% during the period, contributing to the

Group’s healthy asset growth. Additionally, GFL’s reach expanded beyond Auckland, with notable growth in

non-Auckland regions and greater demographic diversity in its investor base.


Total loans rose by 7% during the 6-month period as GFL’s management adopted a conservative lending

strategy, balancing asset growth with a focus on liquidity. This approach was particularly prudent in the face of

New Zealand’s challenging economic environment in 2024, aiming to protect the Group’s financial health while

ensuring long-term stability.


Overall, GFL’s performance has positively contributed to General Capital’s growth in revenue and profitability,

affirming the Group's strategic direction and highlighting its resilience in navigating market challenges.


Please refer to the attached financial information for detailed segmental results.


3. Dividend Announcement


The Directors are pleased to announce that General Capital Limited will declare its first dividend of 0.55 cents

per share. This milestone reflects the Group’s strong financial performance and commitment to delivering

shareholder value. The dividend aligns with the policy introduced at the last Annual Shareholder Meeting in

July 2024 and underscores the Board’s confidence in the Group’s growth trajectory and financial resilience.


4. General Finance Credit Rating


GFL holds a credit rating from Equifax Australasia Credit Rating Pty Ltd ("Equifax"), which ranges from AAA to C

(excluding ratings for entities in default). General Finance has successfully maintained its BB rating with a Stable

Outlook throughout the period. Under Equifax’s standards, this “Near Prime” rating indicates a low to moderate risk

level. General Finance is pleased to retain this rating, which stands as a strong endorsement of its stability and

performance.


5. Directors


Mr. Paul Zingel has resigned as a non-executive independent director, effective 31 October 2024, and the Board thanks

him for his service during his tenure from 1 March 2022.


6. Acquisition of Bridges Financial Services Limited


On 1 November 2024, General Finance Limited acquired 100% of the shares in Bridges Financial Services Limited

(BFSL), an insurance premium funding business based in Waikato.


BFSL will join the same charging group as General Finance for Trustee requirements under the Non-Bank Deposit

Takers Act.


BFSL maintains a premium funding referral agreement with its sister company, Bridges Insurance Services Limited,

which was recently acquired by Howden Pacific, a part of the London-based global insurance group. This acquisition

strengthens our presence in Waikato and across the North Island.


We are pleased to leverage this strategic opportunity to expand our product offerings and are excited to develop this

new addition to the General Capital Group.


7. Share Consolidation


On 2 August 2024, General Capital executed a 1-for-4 share consolidation. This reduced the total number of

shares on issue from 363,574,975 to 90,893,813.


8. Deposit Takers Act 2023


The Group is actively participating in RBNZ consultations regarding policy proposals for the new prudential standards

under the Deposit Takers Act 2023 (DTA).


The DTA aims to strengthen New Zealand’s financial system by introducing new regulatory powers, a comprehensive

set of standards for both banks and non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs), and a Depositor Compensation Scheme (DCS).

Together, these features will support a safer, more resilient, and trustworthy financial system for New Zealanders.


The proposed core standards encompass four key components of the regulatory framework: capital, liquidity,

disclosure, and DCS requirements. These standards are designed to ensure deposit takers have adequate loss-

absorbing capacity, can meet their payment obligations, provide timely market disclosures, and fulfil the data and

disclosure requirements set by the DCS.


9. Summary


The Group achieved record-breaking results for the six months ended 30 September 2024, with a 39% increase

in revenue and a 31% rise in net profit after tax. Total assets grew by 15% since 31 March 2024, driven by strong

performance from General Finance Limited, which saw significant growth in secured term deposits and loans

while maintaining a conservative lending strategy.


In line with General Capital’s commitment to delivering shareholder value, the Board is pleased to announce

General Capital’s first dividend of 0.55 cents per share. This milestone reflects our confidence in the Group’s

financial resilience and growth trajectory, as well as our dedication to rewarding shareholders.


The acquisition of Bridges Financial Services Limited strengthens our presence in Waikato and broadens our

product offerings. The Group remains focused on navigating regulatory changes under the Deposit Takers Act

2023 and sustaining strong financial performance. The Directors thank our shareholders, investors, and staff for

their continued support.











Rewi Hamid Bugo Brent Douglas King

Chairman Managing Director

Unaudited Unaudited
SepSep

20242023

$$

Interest income

8,589,846 6,279,766

Interest expense

(5,398,664) (3,594,408)

Net interest income

3,191,182 2,685,358

Fee and commission income

2,202,312 1,427,927

Fee and commission expense

(518,810) (372,795)

Net fee and commission income

1,683,502 1,055,132

Revenue from contracts with customers

47,609 92,682

Cost of sales

(7,012) (11,321)

Gross profit from contracts with customers

40,597 81,361

Other income

2,020 20,345

Net revenue

4,917,301 3,842,196

(Increase) / release in allowance for expected credit losses

(233,415) 11,977

Personnel expenses

(947,743) (789,685)

Occupancy expenses

(63,610) (60,000)

Depreciation

(6,426) (5,249)

Amortisation and Impairment of intangible assets

(21,335) -

Other expenses

(1,439,700) (1,435,382)

(2,712,229) (2,278,339)

Net profit before income tax expense

2,205,072 1,563,857

Income tax (expense) / benefit (632,857) (361,078)

Net profit after income tax expense

1,572,215 1,202,779

Other comprehensive income

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

(23,837) (14,227)

- (43,273)

Other comprehensive income for the period (net of tax) (23,837) (57,500)

Total comprehensive income

1,548,378 1,145,279

Earnings per share (cents per share)

1

0.57 0.44

Diluted earnings per share (cents per share) 0.57 0.44

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Changes in the fair value of equity investments at fair value through

other comprehensive income

Income tax on these items

1

The weighted-average shares outstanding for the comparison period is adjusted for the 1 for 4 share consolidation completed on 2 August

2024.

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED
Unaudited Audited Unaudited

SepMarSep

202420242023

$$$

Equity

Share capital 21,555,400 21,561,120 21,561,120

Accumulated (losses) / earnings 6,970,888 5,381,065 3,951,014

Reserves (172,213) (130,768) (113,755)

Total equity

28,354,075 26,811,417 25,398,379


Assets

Cash and cash equivalents 29,442,181 15,303,073 21,491,409

Accounts receivables 2,838 4,850 7,171

Related party receivables 814 235 17,464

Other current assets 409,769 334,828 487,419

Bank deposits 13,823,933 12,714,591 12,373,503

Loan receivables 140,935,327 132,163,725 104,272,597

Property, plant and equipment 39,081 31,907 40,209

Investments 102,787 126,624 143,637

Income tax receivable - - 40,330

Deferred tax asset 224,659 182,173 168,444

Intangible assets and goodwill 2,423,477 2,468,625 2,500,758

Total assets

187,404,866 163,330,631 141,542,941

Liabilities

Accounts payable and other payables 839,280 1,033,694 1,187,109

Related party payables 2,238 6,366 219,965

Term deposits 158,139,119 135,118,547 114,737,488

Income tax payable 70,154 360,607 -

Total liabilities

159,050,791 136,519,214 116,144,562

Net assets

28,354,075 26,811,417 25,398,379

28.28 6.65 6.25

31.19 7.37 6.99

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

The financial statements are signed on behalf of the Board.

Rewi Bugo Brent King

ChairmanManaging Director

Authorised for issue on 21 November 2024.

AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

Net assets (NA) per share (cents per share)

1

Net tangible assets (NTA) per share (cents per share)

1

1

On 2 August 2024, General Capital executed a 1-for-4 share consolidation, reducing the total number of shares on issue from 363,574,975 to

90,893,813.

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED
Note$$$$

21,561,120 (319,510) 3,011,160 24,252,770

- - 1,202,779 1,202,779

- (57,500) - (57,500)

- (57,500) 1,202,779 1,145,279

- (16,908) 17,238 330

- (16,908) 17,238 330

- 280,163 (280,163) -

21,561,120 (113,755) 3,951,014 25,398,379

21,561,120 (130,768) 5,381,065 26,811,417

- - 1,572,215 1,572,215

- (23,837) - (23,837)

- (23,837) 1,572,215 1,548,378

(5,720) - - (5,720)

(5,720) - - (5,720)

(17,608) 17,608 -

21,555,400 (172,213) 6,970,888 28,354,075

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Accumulated

(losses) /

earnings

Share capital ReservesTotal equity

Total equity as at 1 April 2024

Total comprehensive income for

the period

Transactions with owners in their

capacity as owners:

Total equity as at 1 April 2023

Profit for the period

Other comprehensive income for

the period

Other comprehensive income for

the period

Total comprehensive income for

the period

Transactions with owners in their

capacity as owners:

Share based payments

Total transactions with owners in

their capacity as owners

Balance at 30 September 2023

(Unaudited)

Profit for the period

Fair Value of Equity Investments

Released to Retained Earnings

Total transactions with owners in

their capacity as owners

Balance at 30 September 2024

(Unaudited)

Contributions of equity net of

transaction costs

Share based payments

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED
Unaudited Unaudited

SepSep

20242023

$$

Cash flows from operating activities

Interest received

9,235,229 6,624,594

Receipts from customers

1,752,228 1,789,954

Other income

820 2,345

Payments to suppliers and employees

(3,134,926) (2,595,723)

Interest paid

(4,601,585) (3,154,218)

Income tax paid

(965,796) (1,271,279)

Net cash flows from operating activities before changes in

2,285,970 1,395,673

operating assets and liabilities

Term deposits (net receipts)

22,206,266 4,427,467

Finance receivables (net advances) / net repayments

(9,224,466) 4,035,737

Net cash flows from operating activities

15,267,770 9,858,877

Cash flows from investing activities

Purchase of intangible assets

- (6,000)

Investments in bank deposits

(1,109,342) (2,435,529)

Proceeds from the sale of equity investments

- 13,593

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(13,600) (11,726)

Net cash flows from / (applied to) investing activities

(1,122,942) (2,439,662)

Cash flows from financing activities

Issue of ordinary shares/ (Capital raising costs)

(5,720) -

Net cash flows from financing activities

(5,720) -

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents

15,303,073 14,072,194

14,139,108 7,419,215

29,442,181 21,491,409

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the reporting period

Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents held

during the reporting period

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the reporting

period

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASHFLOWS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

NOTE 1: ABOUT THESE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 2: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

NOTE 3: SEGMENT REPORTING

The notes to the financial statements include information that is considered relevant and material to assist the reader in understanding

changes in General Capital Limited ("the Company") and its subsidiaries (together "the Group") financial position or performance.

Thefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedonthesamebasisandshouldbereadinconjunctionwiththeconsolidatedfinancialstatements

for the year ended 31 March 2024.

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED

NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

ManagementhasdeterminedtheoperatingsegmentsbasedonthecomponentsoftheGroupthatengageinbusinessactivities,whichhave

discrete financial information available and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the Group's chief operating decision maker.

The chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors makes decisions about how

resources are allocated to the segments and assesses their performance.

Three reportable segments have been identified as follows:

 Finance - Deposit taking and lending.

 Research and Advisory - Provides investment advisory services and produces and sells investment research and publications.

 Corporate and Other - Corporate function and investment activities.

There have been no material changes to the use of accounting estimates and judements for the preparation of the interim financial

statements since the reporting date of the previous financial statements. The Group's financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

contains detail on the estimates and judgements used.

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

$$$$$$

8,459,221 6,462 130,503 8,596,186 (6,340) 8,589,846

2,202,312 - - 2,202,312 - 2,202,312

- 2,925 - 2,925 44,467 47,392

- 217 - 217 - 217

820 - 415,722 416,542 (414,522) 2,020

10,662,353 9,604 546,225 11,218,182 (376,395) 10,841,787

(5,398,636) (28) (6,340) (5,405,004) 6,340 (5,398,664)

(518,810) - - (518,810) - (518,810)

- (439) - (439) (6,573) (7,012)

4,744,907 9,137 539,885 5,293,929 (376,628) 4,917,301

(233,415) - - (233,415) - (233,415)

(811,947) (11,176) (124,620) (947,743) - (947,743)

53,304 600 (63,610) (9,706) (53,904) (63,610)

(22,781) - (4,980) (27,761) - (27,761)

(1,424,186) (29,566) (454,375) (1,908,127) 468,426 (1,439,701)

(658,253) 8,640 27,367 (622,246) (10,610) (632,856)

1,647,629 (22,365) (80,333) 1,544,931 27,284 1,572,215

181,247,360 927,322 5,744,883 187,919,565 (514,699) 187,404,866

159,157,589 340 397,263 159,555,192 (504,401) 159,050,791

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and other non-current assets (excluding non-current finance receivables):

$$$$$$

- - 13,600 13,600 - 13,600

Other expenses

Income tax (expense) / benefit

Net profit / (loss) after tax

Total Assets

Cost of sales

Net revenue

(Increase) / release in

allowance for expected credit

losses

Personnel expenses

Depreciation and amortisation

Occupancy expenses

EliminationsTotal Segments

Interest expense

Eliminations

Research and

Advisory

Corporate and

Other Total Segments

Revenue from contracts with

customers

6 month period ended 30

September 2024Finance

- Advisory fee revenue

- Yearbook and research sales

Consolidated

Revenue - interest income

Revenue - fee income (finance

receivables)

Other income

Total revenue

Fee and commission expense

(finance receivables)

Consolidated

Acquisitions

Total Liabilities

6 month period ended 30

September 2024Finance

Research and

Advisory

Corporate and

Other

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

$$$$$$

6,134,723 8,109 136,934 6,279,766 - 6,279,766

1,427,927 - - 1,427,927 - 1,427,927

- 61,395 - 61,395 31,081 92,476

- 206 - 206 - 206

2,345 - 345,834 348,179 (327,834) 20,345

7,564,995 69,710 482,768 8,117,473 (296,753) 7,820,720

(3,594,408) - - (3,594,408) - (3,594,408)

(372,795) - - (372,795) - (372,795)

- (9,209) - (9,209) (2,112) (11,321)

3,597,792 60,501 482,768 4,141,061 (298,866) 3,842,195

11,977 - - 11,977 - 11,977

(687,408) (10,937) (105,118) (803,463) 13,778 (789,685)

(44,417) (1,800) (60,000) (106,217) 46,217 (60,000)

(968) - (4,281) (5,249) - (5,249)

(1,174,713) (26,240) (502,267) (1,703,220) 267,838 (1,435,382)

(477,131) 72,360 51,804 (352,967) (8,111) (361,078)

1,225,132 93,884 (137,093) 1,181,923 20,856 1,202,779

134,788,486 1,039,827 5,807,666 141,635,979 (93,038) 141,542,941

116,004,303 57,164 176,300 116,237,767 (93,205) 116,144,562

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and other non-current assets (excluding non-current finance receivables):

$$$$$$

213,913 - 3,813 217,726 - 217,726

Eliminations ConsolidatedTotal Segments

Acquisitions

Corporate and

Other

Other income

Total revenue

Net profit / (loss) after tax

Cost of sales

Net revenue

Income tax (expense) / benefit

Interest expense

Fee and commission expense

(finance receivables)

(Increase) / release in

allowance for expected credit

losses

Total Assets

Other expenses

Revenue - interest income

Occupancy expenses

Revenue - fee income (finance

receivables)

Revenue from contracts with

customers

- Advisory fee revenue

Eliminations

Total Liabilities

6 month period ended 30

September 2023Finance

6 month period ended 30

September 2023Finance

Research and

AdvisoryConsolidated

Corporate and

Other Total Segments

- Yearbook and research sales

Research and

Advisory

Personnel expenses

Depreciation and amortisation

GENERAL CAPITAL LIMITED
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

NOTE 4: EVENTS SUBSEQUENT TO REPORTING DATE

Dividend Announcement

On 21 November 2024, the Board of Directors of General Capital Limited approved the declaration of a dividend of $0.0055 per share totalling

$499,916, which will be paid to shareholders on 13 December 2024. This dividend aligns with the company’s dividend policy announced at

the last annual shareholder meeting.

Resignation of Director

Paul Zingel resigned as a Director of General Capital Limited effective 31 October 2024.

Acquisition of Bridges Financial Services Limited (BFSL)

On 1 November 2024, General Finance Limited (GFL), a fully owned subsidiary of General Capital Limited, completed the acquisition of

Bridges Financial Services Limited (BFSL), a New Zealand-based insurance premium funding business, by acquiring 100% of the voting equity

interest. The acquisition aligns with the Group's strategic growth plans to expand its financial services offerings.

The acquisition was finalized after the reporting period, and therefore, the financial effects of the acquisition are not reflected in these

interim financial statements. The financial and operational results of BFSL will be consolidated into the Group's financial statements from 1

November 2024.

Loan to Subsidiary

On 21 November 2024, the Board of Directors of General Capital Limited approved a loan of $2 million to its wholly owned subsidiary,

Corporate Holdings Limited.

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Distribution Notice





Section 1: Issuer information

Name of issuer General Capital Limited

Financial product name/description Ordinary Shares

NZX ticker code GEN

ISIN (If unknown, check on NZX

website)

NZMYKE0001S9

Type of distribution

(Please mark with an X in the

relevant box/es)

Full Year Quarterly

Half Year x Special

DRP applies

Record date 2 December 2024

Ex-Date (one business day before the

Record Date)

29 November 2024

Payment date (and allotment date for

DRP)

13 December 2024

Total monies associated with the

distribution

1


$ 499,915.97

Source of distribution (for example,

retained earnings)

Retained Earnings

Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Section 2: Distribution amounts per financial product

Gross distribution

2

$ 0.00763889

Gross taxable amount

3

$ 0.00763889

Total cash distribution

4

$ 0.00550000

Excluded amount (applicable to listed

PIEs)

N/A

Supplementary distribution amount $ 0.00000000

Section 3: Imputation credits and Resident Withholding Tax

5


Is the distribution imputed Fully imputed


1

Continuous issuers should indicate that this is based on the number of units on issue at the date of the form

2

“Gross distribution” is the total cash distribution plus the amount of imputation credits, per financial product, before the deduction of

Resident Withholding Tax (RWT).

3

“Gross taxable amount” is the gross distribution minus any excluded income.

4

“Total cash distribution” is the cash distribution excluding imputation credits, per financial product, before the deduction of RWT.

This should include any excluded amounts, where applicable to listed PIEs.

5

The imputation credits plus the RWT amount is 33% of the gross taxable amount for the purposes of this form. If the distribution is

fully imputed the imputation credits will be 28% of the gross taxable amount with remaining 5% being RWT. This does not constitute

advice as to whether or not RWT needs to be withheld.



If fully or partially imputed, please
state imputation rate as % applied

6


28%

Imputation tax credits per financial

product

$ 0.00213889

Resident Withholding Tax per

financial product

$ 0.00038194

Section 4: Distribution re-investment plan (if applicable)

DRP % discount (if any)

NA

Start date and end date for

determining market price for DRP

NA NA

Date strike price to be announced (if

not available at this time)

NA

Specify source of financial products to

be issued under DRP programme

(new issue or to be bought on market)

NA

DRP strike price per financial product

NA

Last date to submit a participation

notice for this distribution in

accordance with DRP participation

terms

NA

Section 5: Authority for this announcement

Name of person


authorised to make

this announcement

Nick Pimenov, Chief Financial Officer

Contact person for this

announcement

Brent King, Managing Director

Contact phone number 021 632 660

Contact email address brent.king@gencap.co.nz

Date of release through MAP


22 November 2024







6

Calculated as (imputation credits/gross taxable amount) x 100. Fully imputed dividends will be 28% as a % rate applied.

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