What I wanted to read. I hope this is fleshed out further in the Annual Report and at the AGM.
Future Outlook The year 2015 was characterized by dropping oil prices. The management takes the view that
in 2016 oil prices will remain relatively low, but volatile and subdued, a factor that augurs well for strong results in 2016 for the Group.
The Group is optimistic that the
growth in earnings and profitability will be sustained in 2016 and going into the future. This will be driven by
focused expansion of the retail network by adding new service stations in the countries where we operate in. Furthermore, in partnership with various brands, we are
selectively rebuilding existing and strategic service stations to enhance sales volume and revenue from Non-fuel income as has happened this year where we have completely rebuilt Kobil South-C and Kobil South-B in Kenya.
The Group has developed an
effective strategy of constantly reviewing and restructuring debt and indeed repayment of the same which has enabled the Group to successfully reduce its debt burden. With the traction we gained and supported by low oil prices, we are
confident that the Group will be debt free within 2016.
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett