This is Bidvest
Bidvest is a leading B2B services, trading and distribution Group operating in the areas of consumer, pharmaceutical and industrial products, outsourced hard and soft services, financial services, freight management, office and print solutions, travel services and automotive retailing.
Listed on the JSE Limited and with its roots firmly established in South Africa, we consistently broaden our offering and geographic footprint.
A diverse portfolio has allowed for 32 years of consistent delivery. Bidvest encourages a performance-driven business model that continuously seeks scale and growth. We empower the many enterprises across our diverse areas of operation, which act as remarkable catalysts for value creation.
FY2021 key financials1
Revenue (%)
Trading profit (%)
EBITDA (%)
Revenue (%)
| 1 | Reflects segmental FY2021 Revenue, EBITDA and trading profit respectively, before inter-company eliminations related to Properties and the Corporate Office. |
Revenue R28.9bn 30.8% Growth
EBITDA R4.1bn 14.3% Margin
Trading profit R3.3bn 11.4% Margin
Facilities management
Security
Allied
Travel
Operating across multiple sectors, Services’ comprehensive and diverse range of facilities management capabilities creates a unique platform for customised client solutions
Revenue R6.2bn (1.6%) Growth
EBITDA R1.5bn 24.5% Margin
Trading profit R1.3bn 20.9% Margin
Terminals
Freight logistics
Offers leading private sector freight management in sub- Saharan Africa. Facilitates the storage, handling and movement of cargo through its independent terminal operations, logistics and marine services
Revenue R2.6bn (0.1%) Growth
EBITDA R0.6bn 22.9% Margin
Trading profit R0.3bn 12.5% Margin
Bank
Short-term insurance
Life insurance
Other financial services
Specialists in fleet management and foreign exchange services. Offers insurance and other financial services to the corporate marketss
Revenue R17.8bn 2.7% Growth
EBITDA R1.7bn 9.5% Margin
Trading profit R1.5bn 8.2% Margin
Pharmaceuticals
Office products
Data, print and packaging
Household consumer products
Offers leading branded pharmaceutical, office and household products, and office services
Revenue R14.0bn 17.4% Growth
EBITDA R1.0bn 7.2% Margin
Trading profit R0.9bn 6.6% Margin
Plumbing and
electrical products
Catering
DIY, tools and workwear
Industrial products
Manufacturing, distribution and trading businesses representing well-recognised industrial and consumer day-to-day essential products
Revenue R21.1bn 15.5% Growth
EBITDA R0.7bn 3.2% Margin
Trading profit R0.7bn 3.1% Margin
Vehicle retailing
Vehicle auctioneering
One of South Africa’s largest motor retailers, with a trading history of more than 100 years. It retails vehicles through a national footprint as well as vehicle auctioneering