I have had some problems logging on.
I don't know how to "post" docs but @pesanane always comes through!
😂😂😂 @Obiero - No stress. I own a "declining" firm that made more profit on 31st Dec 2016 than KQ made in 4 years! Heck, KenRe's dividend on 1 share is higher than KQ's profits for 4 years! I will cry myself to sleep with a mere 80 cents/share while you celebrate with... zero.
The increase in provisions was +550mn (665mn for 2016) and attributed to West Africa, South Sudan, etc. They will continue pursuing the debtors. The drama in Ivory Coast was cited.
They have lots of cash. T-Bonds are up to 11+bn and bank deposits 4+bn. It remains cash-rich. Modest growth expected in 2017. Marine insurance benefits will kick in in 2017 and hopefully higher profit contribution in 2018.
Expansion in Southern Africa will continue but as with new markets there's always start-up costs including giving credit.
Assets continue increasing. ZepRe is profitable and growing.
Slow but steady. This share/firm isn't for those who love drama.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett