group segmental analysis

           RCS Group        Retail           Consolidated
  2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
  Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm Rm
REVENUE*                                                                            
External 874,2 721,6 8 379,4 7 806,2 9 253,6 8 527,8
Inter-segment
Total revenue 874,2 721,6 8 379,4 7 806,2 9 253,6 8 527,8
SEGMENT RESULT            
Operating profit before finance charges 386,7 408,5 1 518,8 1 478,5 1 905,5 1 887,0
External interest (51,8) (31,0) (68,3) (73,7) (120,1) (104,7)
Inter-segment interest (65,3) (54,8) 65,3 54,8
Interest paid (117,1) (85,8) (3,0) (18,9) (120,1) (104,7)
Profit before tax and income from associate 269,6 322,7 1 515,8 1 459,6 1 785,4 1 782,3
* Includes retail turnover, interest received and other income            
             
SEGMENT ASSETS            
Non-current assets 871,0 888,9 1 126,3 1 091,8 1 997,3 1 980,7
Current assets 1 004,6 839,5 3 898,0 3 783,8 4 902,6 4 623,3
Inter-segment assets (liabilities) 12,9 12,9 (12,9) (12,9)
Total assets 1 888,5 1 741,3 5 011,4 4 862,7 6 899,9 6 604,0
SEGMENT LIABILITIES            
Non-current liabilities 495,7 391,6 194,3 744,0 690,0 1 135,6
Current liabilities 120,9 119,6 1 906,0 1 142,1 2 026,9 1 261,7
Inter-segment liabilities (assets) 665,9 725,4 (665,9) (725,4)
Total liabilities 1 282,5 1 236,6 1 434,4 1 160,7 2 716,9 2 397,3
SEGMENT INFORMATION            
Capital expenditure 27,1 13,2 247,3 291,2 274,4 304,4
Depreciation and amortisation 13,1 5,5 191,6 168,6 204,7 174,1

All retail divisions within the group operate in an established retail market and are therefore considered to be subject to similar risks and rewards.