INTEGRATED REPORT 2019


Our reporting suite and framework

Our reporting suite comprises the following reports:

Integrated report Assurance

We were guided by local and international guidelines during the preparation of our integrated report, including:

  • the IIRC < IR > Framework;
  • the reporting principles contained in King IV;
  • the JSE Listings Requirements;
  • the Companies Act; and
  • IFRS.
  • The board, assisted by the audit committee and other committees, oversees the integrated reporting process
Audited consolidated and Company financial statements  

Life Healthcare’s financial statements were prepared in accordance with:

  • IFRS;
  • the Companies Act; and
  • the JSE Listings Requirements.
  • PwC Assurance statement
Notice of annual general meeting (AGM) and abridged shareholder report  
The required statutory information and notice of AGM are distributed to shareholders to convene the AGM.
  • Proxies are attached for all tabled resolutions

Furthermore, our website contains additional detailed information on governance and sustainability matters as well as latest results and announcements.

Our reporting suite is available online at https://lifehealthcare.group.

Forward-looking statements

This integrated report contains forward-looking statements that, unless otherwise indicated, reflect the Group’s expectations as at 6 December 2019. The actual results may differ materially from our expectations if known or unknown risks or uncertainties affect the business, or if estimates or assumptions prove inaccurate. The Group cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will materialise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, and the Group disclaims any intention and assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITY

The board, assisted by its respective sub-committees, is ultimately responsible for overseeing the integrity and completeness of this integrated report.

After applying its collective mind to the preparation of this report, based on the completeness of the information collected and the assurance thereof, the board concluded that the report materially aligns with the IIRC Framework, providing a true and material account of the Group’s performance and strategic direction.

On 6 December 2019, the board approved the 2019 integrated report.

Mustaq Brey
Chairman
Peter Golesworthy
Chairman: audit committee
Dr Shrey Viranna
Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO)