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JOHN DANIEL HOLDINGS LIMITED AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT 2011
Within the diversity of the three pillars, JDH applies a high-
ly focused approach to acquisitions. Core to the approach
is the ability of the target business to provide high levels
of returns which are sustainable. As importantly the busi-
ness must have a capable, entrepreneurial management
team with vision and industry expertise. Synergies which
can be leveraged across the group is an influential factor.
The Venture Capital opportunities which are attractive to
JDH include businesses which have;
1. Products which address African/global markets and
display high growth rate potential
2. Patented technologies, high intellectual property or
technologies with high barriers to entry
3. Products or businesses with high margins
4. Technologies that provide the foundation to develop a
truly great business
The Financial Services pillar focuses on niche market ser-
vices and products, leveraging the licences and key skills
available to the group. The strategy is to develop key fi-
nancial products which are relevant to the markets in
which the company operates, including the provision of
financial services to the unbanked. In addition, Financial
Services will provide financial products to facilitate great-
er market penetration and stimulate the sales of products
and services supplied by other companies in the group.
The Financial Services pillar also provides the group with a
robust cash flow, some of which is annuity based income.
The Property pillar is primarily intended to strengthen the
group’s balance sheet. Properties which are targeted are
established, provide a positive income stream and are not
speculative.
JDH effects governance and oversight in respect of the
groups subsidiaries and provides central services such as
administration, treasury, management accounting, IT, le-
gal, HR & payroll, etc. JDH adds value to its subsidiaries by;
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providing capital raising expertise,
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JSE LR compliance and the associated governance,
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management support and access to industry spe-
cialists,
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the access to NCR and FSB licences.
JDH at a glance
John Daniel Holdings was first established in March 1995 and was listed on the Venture Capital Market of the JSE on
06th August 1998.
JDH is a small management team which functions as a pure holding company which develops interests in operational sub-
sidiaries. The business is focused in three venture capital pillars;
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Venture Capital Investments
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Financial Services
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Venture Capital Property
JDHVenture Capital
Vinguard Ltd
Cryo-Save SA (Pty) Ltd
Lazaron Biotechnologies (SA) Ltd
JDH Financial Services
JDH Credit Services
(Viscacom (Pty) Ltd)
JDH Property Investments