The Reunert Limited board of directors and group management are firmly committed to sound corporate governance and endorse the principles of fairness, responsibility, accountability and transparency as set out in the King Report on Corporate Governance in South Africa of March 2002 (King code).

Reunert strives to comply fully with the recommendations of this report, including the code of corporate practice and conduct, and motivates its staff to conduct business activities with integrity. The Reunert board is satisfied that the group has in all material respects complied with the provisions and the spirit of the King code. The group endeavours to incorporate into its actions the best possible mutual interests of all stakeholders, including investors, employees, suppliers, customers and the communities in which it operates.

The Reunert board currently consists of 11 directors, seven of whom are non-executive, independent directors as defined in the King code. Board members duly consider diversity and the appropriate balance of executive, non-executive and independent directors when making or recommending appointments to the board. The directors bring a wide range of experience, wisdom and professional skills to the board. The composition of the board with brief resumés for each director appears in the Board of Directors.

Several non-executive, independent directors hold directorships in other listed companies. Full details of these directorships are in the Board of Directors.

When there appears to be a conflict of interest, the director concerned will recuse him/herself from discussion at board or board committee meetings when the relevant matter is tabled.

The roles of the chairman and the chief executive are separate. The chairman is elected by members of the board. The chairman has no executive or management responsibilities and also chairs shareholder meetings.

The chief executive is appointed by the board on the recommendation of the nomination committee. The duration of his appointment, terms of appointment and compensation are determined by the board on the recommendation of the remuneration committee.

Non-executive directors are not appointed under service contracts and their remuneration is not tied to the group’s financial performance. There is a clear division of board responsibilities and no one individual has unfettered powers of decision making.

Directors are jointly accountable for decisions of the board. Directors have a legal obligation to act in the best interests of the company and the group, to act with due care in discharging their duties as directors, to declare and avoid conflicts of interest with the company and the group and to account to the company for any advantages gained in discharging their duties on behalf of the company.

The Reunert board of directors, among other functions:

The board meets quarterly and at any additional times that may be required. Members of senior management can be invited to attend board meetings to facilitate communication between executive management and non-executive board members. All directors attended meetings held in 2005/6 except as indicated below.

During the past financial year, the board met five times on the following dates:

Directors are subject to retirement by rotation and re-election by shareholders at an annual general meeting at least once every three years under the company’s articles of association. The board charter is an integral part of the conditions of appointment of all directors. Procedures for appointments are formal and transparent and a matter for the board as a whole.

Non-executive directors retire after reaching the age of 70 at the next annual general meeting. Executive directors retire from the board at 63 years of age at the next annual general meeting.

SD Jagoe, KJ Makwetla, GJ Oosthuizen and MJ Shaw retire by rotation at the next annual general meeting. The nomination committee has recommended that they be re-elected and they have offered themselves for re-election at this meeting.

Details of remuneration, fees or other benefits earned by directors in the past year are given in note 29 to the annual financial statements.

In terms of the articles of association, the board has the power to appoint board committees and to delegate powers to these committees. The board has four sub–committees: the audit and risk committee, the remuneration committee, the nomination committee and the group executive and risk management committee. Minutes are kept of all committee meetings. These committees can, at their own discretion, seek independent, outside professional advice when necessary. All committees have charters approved by the Reunert board. The committees are directly responsible to the board.

KS Fuller (chairman), BP Connellan , SD Jagoe, G Pretorius, DJ Rawlinson

The audit and risk committee, chaired by an independent non-executive director and comprising a majority of independent non-executive directors, meets at least twice a year. The committee reviews the group’s internal and external audit reports and agrees on the scope of audits. The committee operates in terms of its charter and reviews audit, accounting and financial reporting issues and ensures an effective internal control environment in the group. The committee reports bi-annually to the board on the effectiveness of risk controls and management within the group.

During the year, the following meetings took place:

This committee comprises independent non-executive directors only and meets at least twice a year to make recommendations to the board on the framework of executive remuneration. These recommendations include granting share options in terms of the Reunert Share Option Scheme and performance-based incentives. The chief executive attends these meetings by invitation. In the past year, the remuneration committee met on 6 February 2006 , 31 August 2006 and 15 November 2006 , all with full attendance.

Reunert follows a holistic approach to executive remuneration. The total remuneration paid to executives is made up of a fixed base pay component (cash and benefit payments), a short-term incentive (variable) component and a long-term incentive scheme. Remuneration is market related and benchmarked against publicly available information.

In 2005 a decision was taken to increase the proportion of remuneration at risk relative to the guaranteed base pay component. The base pay component increases were capped at 6% for 2005 and 2006 while the short-term incentive was increased from a maximum of 100% of the cash package in 2005 to a maximum of 140% of the base pay component, with effect from the 2007 financial year.

The short-term incentive for executive management is based on economic value-added (EVA) principles. Growth targets to be achieved on a compound basis were set in 2000 and are still applicable. The incentive is self funding, where a percentage of returns in excess of the required growth is available for distribution to management, and is smoothed over a three-year period to avoid opportunism. The short-term incentive for executive directors is based on earnings per share.

All executives have, in addition to their financial targets, additional non-financial objectives which form part of the short-term incentive scheme. The scheme is structured to find an appropriate balance between financial and non-financial objectives as well as performance and behavioural criteria. These additional criteria, which are individually set, are only considered when the EVA or earnings targets are achieved.

Long-term incentives are provided through a share option scheme. Eligible executives are periodically, usually at two-year intervals, granted options that become exercisable in equal portions after three, four and five years. Participation in this scheme is limited and the overall number of shares under option, historically, has been less than 10% of Reunert’s issued shares at any time.

Due to changes in tax legislation, it is proposed to introduce a cash-based share purchase scheme and a share-price-linked incentive scheme during the 2007 financial year, with a view to enabling more employees to participate in long-term incentives, to guard against excessive dilution and to optimise tax planning.

This committee comprises independent non-executive directors only and meets at least annually to make recommendations to the board on the composition of the board and to identify and nominate candidates to fill any vacancies. In addition, the committee is tasked to advise the board on succession planning. The committee met on 6 February 2006 , 31 August 2006 and 20 November 2006 , all with full attendance.

The group executive and risk management committee comprises executive directors only and is constituted to assist the chief executive to manage the group. Executive directors and senior executives meet regularly to guide and control the overall direction of the group and to identify potential risk areas. The internal audit department assists the board and management in monitoring the risk management process.

The board has access to the advice and services of Reunert Management Services Limited (RMS). RMS fulfils the role of company secretary and administers the share option scheme and all statutory requirements of the company and the group. The board believes the management of RMS has the requisite attributes, experience and qualifications to fulfil its company secretarial commitments effectively.

The company continues to use Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) as its sponsor. RMB’s services include advising the board on the interpretation of, and compliance with, the listing requirements of the JSE Limited (JSE) and reviewing all notices required in terms of its statutes and JSE rules and regulations.

The board has appointed Deloitte & Touche to perform an independent and objective audit on the group’s annual financial statements. The financial statements are prepared in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The interim report to shareholders is not audited, but is discussed with the auditors. The board has considered the extent of non-audit related services provided by the external auditors and is satisfied that the independence of the external auditors is not compromised.

Accounting and internal controls focus on critical risk areas. The controls are designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded from loss or unauthorised use and that financial records may be relied on for preparing the financial statements and maintaining accountability for assets and liabilities. The identification of risks and the implementation and monitoring of adequate systems of internal, financial and operating controls to manage such risks are delegated to senior executive management. The board acknowledges its responsibility for ensuring that management implements and monitors the effectiveness of systems of internal, financial and operating controls. The board, via the audit and risk committee, receives regular reviews from management on the effectiveness of established controls and procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and monitors the wider group’s businesses, risks and performance.

The board has not been informed by executive management or internal audit of any issue that would constitute a material breakdown in the functioning of these controls during the financial year under review.

The external auditors have again confirmed, based on the scope of work performed, that they are not aware of any matters relating to Reunert’s control systems that would constitute a material breakdown that could result in significant losses, contingencies or uncertainties that require disclosure in the annual financial statements or the external auditors’ report.

Comprehensive internal controls have been instituted to assist management and the directors in fulfilling their responsibility for preparing the annual financial statements, safeguarding assets and providing answers on transactions that are executed and recorded in terms of company and group policies and procedures.

Internal audit responds to these requirements by performing periodic independent evaluations of the adequacy and effectiveness of all controls, financial reporting structures and the integrity of all information systems and records.

Internal audit reports bi-annually to the audit and risk committee and has unrestricted access to the chairman of the board.

Reunert is committed to upholding and maintaining best international practices in the social, ethical, safety, health and environmental spheres of its business and acknowledges the responsibility it bears as a corporate citizen in society. The group sets the highest level of ethical standards for all its officers and employees in conducting business and dealing with all stakeholders.

The group supports employment equity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all group employees. All business units have employment equity programmes that comply with legislative objectives and requirements. Various skills development, mentoring and training programmes exist within the group. An in-depth review of Reunert’s focus on people development is available in Building and Developing People.

Systems and policies are in place to control or influence issues that can have an impact on the environment.

A report on environmental issues is printed in Environmental Issues.

Reunert is committed to ongoing and effective communication with all stakeholders. It subscribes to a policy of open, frank and timely communication in line with JSE guidelines and sound corporate governance practice. During the year, management reduced the number of one-on-one interactions, electing rather to share information and access through more participative, open investor days and road shows.

Numerous channels are used to disseminate information according to the preferences of the intended target audiences. These include ongoing dialogue with institutional investors, analysts and the media, and a corporate website (http://www.reunert.com) with up-to-date information on the company and its subsidiaries.

Employees are restricted from dealing either directly or indirectly in the company’s shares on the basis of privileged price-sensitive information before it has been publicly announced to the market.

Senior executives require permission from the chief executive before shares are purchased or sold. All directors require permission from the chairman before dealing in the company’s shares.

The group operates a closed period prior to the publication of its interim and preliminary results.

During these periods, the group’s directors, officers and senior management may not deal in the shares of the company, nor may they discuss the group’s financial prospects with any outside party. Additional closed periods are enforced as required by any corporate activity.

The group’s code of ethics is printed in the Code of Ethics, and is displayed on the company website.