OUR FUTURE OUTLOOK AND PRIORITIES 2022

AEEI continues to nurture its existing business and looks forward to embarking on its next growth phase when the volatility of the current operating environment is under control. The timing for our next growth phase is very dependent on how the COVID-19 environment unfolds and stabilises. For the next 12-18 months, our aim is to ensure our businesses survive and stabilise, ready to take on the opportunities that we are confident will be in the post environment.

 

  • Ensure survival and sustainability of the businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic by focusing on operational efficiencies, smart innovation and stringent cash management
  • Proactively engage with our stakeholders
  • Manage our reputation and brand
  • Seek opportunities to increase revenue and profit without risking the assets of the business
  • Deliver sustainable growth to shareholders
  • Leverage the Group’s combined synergistic power to achieve efficiencies further
  • Focus on selective acquisitions in line with the Group’s risk appetite
  • Grow our businesses through greater collaboration with our associates and strategic partners outside of South Africa and Africa
  • Attract, retain and develop our human capital
  • Create employment opportunities especially for youth and women
  • Continue to promote responsible business practices and good corporate governance
  • Expand product portfolio
  • Explore joint-venture partnerships
  • Practice responsible environmental management
AEEI INTEGRATED REPORT 2021