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Enterprise development from a BEE perspective Badian Maasdorp
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Introduction and Background High level overview of enterprise development in BEE context BEE not a simple black/white issue Has also become highly technical Significant grey areas Still being developed
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BEE Framework Various statutory enactments govern BEE generally B-BBEE Act and Codes most important With various sector charters Balanced scorecard / generic scorecard Seven elements of BEE listed in the generic scorecard Each element given a specific weighting
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BEE Framework (continued) Seven elements of BBBEE Ownership Management control Employment equity Skills development Preferential procurement Enterprise development Residual (e.g. corporate social investment) Focus is shifting away from mere ownership and control
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Enterprise Development Direct empowerment Ownership Control Indirect empowerment Preferential procurement Enterprise development Code / Statement 600 Recognition of Enterprise Development Contributions
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Enterprise Development: Key Definitions Measured Entity The entity whose Enterprise Development contributions are being measured Beneficiary Entity Exempted micro enterprise - <R5 Million turnover per annum Level 1-6 contributor enterprise and > 50% owned by Black people Level 1-3 contributor regardless of Black ownership
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Enterprise Development: Key Definitions (continued) Non Recoverable Contributions Monetary value of contributions In form of grants, donations, discounts and other quantifiable benefits Which are not recoverable by Measured Entity Recoverable Contribution Contributions that must be repaid to Measured Entity e.g. loans etc.
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Enterprise Development: Key Definitions (continued) Qualifying Enterprise Development Contributions Monetary or non-monetary Recoverable or non recoverable contributions Initiated and implemented in favour of Beneficiary Entities Objective of assisting/accelerating the development, sustainability, capacity etc of Beneficiary Entities NPAT Net Profit After Tax
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Enterprise Development Scorecard Points/weighting allocated to contribution by Measured Entity as a % of NPAT Bonus point allocation for contributions which directly contribute to increased employment levels in preceding year Benefit Factor Matrix Different “benefit factor” given to contribution type Direct costs in supporting enterprise development – 100% benefit Loan provided to Beneficiary Entity – 60%-70% depending on type of entity
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Qualifying Enterprise Development Contributions Recoverable contributions and value of Investments in Beneficiary Entities Loans granted to Beneficiary Entities Guarantees given to Beneficiary Entities Credit facilities made available to Beneficiary Entities Non recoverable contribution and Direct costs in assisting with development of Beneficiary Entities Overhead costs attributable to Qualifying Entities Development Contribution Provision of seed/development capital Preferential credit terms Preferential terms in respect of supply of goods /services
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Qualifying Enterprise Development Contributions (continued) Certain contributions calculated at a specified multiple e.g. creation of employment in rural communities receives recognition at a multiple of 1.5 to Rand value of contributions Both monetary and non-monetary contributions are considered
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Qualifying Enterprise Development Contributions (continued) Payment to third parties to perform enterprise development on behalf of a Measured Entity Provision of training/mentoring to Beneficiary Entities to assist with developing operational/financial capacity Measured by e.g. cost of time spent by staff or management in such activities
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What can the industry do? ISPA/Uniforum launched initiative to provide mechanism to industry for Enterprise Development spend/activities Similar to other initiative in respect of socio-economic development obligations (Code 700) e.g. Business for Empowerment Trust Trust/foundation structure Also registered as a public benefit organisation for tax purposes
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Possible Structure Trust / Trustees Measured Entities Contribute funds/time/resources - funding - training - mentorship Beneficiary Entities Enterprise Development
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Advantages of proposed structure Vehicle for entities/business that do not have capacity to act by themselves Initiatives will potentially be more meaningful/effective Driven by industry players With understanding of industry requirements, will build industry for benefit of all With greater capacity – industry will be more sustainable
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Thank you Tel: (011) 286-1183 Email: Badian.Maasdorp@dlacdh.comBadian.Maasdorp@dlacdh.com
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