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Creating value through our business model

INPUTS

Through effective and sound management of our capitals, we create sustainable value.

Human capital

  • Our workforce, partners and franchisees
  • Skills and training
  • Ethics
  • Transformation
  • Health and safety
  • Values and culture

Financial capital

  • Cash generated from operations
  • Strategic direction
  • Risk management

Intellectual capital

  • Trademarks and brands
  • Product research and development
  • Knowledge, experience and practices
  • People, HR and governance systems

Social capital

  • Our customers
  • Corporate social investment
  • Our brands and reputation
  • Regulatory and governmental authorities

Manufactured capital

  • Production and research facilities
  • Procurement and supply chain

Natural capital

  • Natural resources (land, air and water)
  • Projects to reduce carbon footprint

ACTIVITIES AND DRIVERS OF REVENUE

A key strength of the Group is our integrated business model.

Franchising

16%*

2023: 15%

Bearer of Group trademarks and franchisor of retail brands

Properties

15%*

2023: 14%

Well-maintained and strategically positioned rental yielding properties

Supply and support services

16%*

2023: 13%

Distributors of imported tiles, brassware, accessories, tiling tools, wooden flooring, cabinets, décor and shower enclosures. Provider of various Group services including IT, HR and marketing

Manufacturers

28%*

2023: 34%

Manufacturer and supplier of tiles, sanitaryware, bathware, grout, adhesive, paint and related products

Retail

25%*

2023: 24%

Retailers of tiles, wooden flooring, brassware, bathroomware, hardware, accessories and other home-finishing products

* Contribution to Group profit before tax.

Our business model supports delivery of our strategy and is shaped by our purpose, mission, values and beliefs.

OUTCOMES

System-wide turnover

R11,5 billion

Capitals affected:

Human, Financial, Intellectual,
Social, Manufactured and Natural

Profit after tax

R1,5 billion

Capitals affected:

Human, Financial, Intellectual,
Social, Manufactured and Natural

Cash balance

R1,8 billion

Capitals affected:

Financial

Employees

2 297

Capitals affected:

Human

Paid to employees

R1,2 billion

Capitals affected:

Human

Franchised stores

74

Capitals affected:

Intellectual and Social

Training and bursary spend of

R18,1 million

Capitals affected:

Human

Positive customer sentiment scores

Capitals affected:

Social

Royalty income from franchises

R146 million

Capitals affected:

Intellectual

Total taxation paid

R543 million

Capitals affected:

Social and Financial

Capital expenditure

R609 million

Capitals affected:

Financial

Total dividends paid

R606 million

Capitals affected:

Financial

Production volumes
(pieces of sanitaryware)

1,9 million

Capitals affected:

Manufactured

Production volumes
(bags of adhesive)

14,4 million

Capitals affected:

Manufactured

Production volumes
(square metres of tiles)

42,5 million

Capitals affected:

Manufactured

Group CSI and Foundation spend

R114,0 million

Capitals affected:

Social

Solar power generation at stores of

2 037 MWh

Capitals affected:

Natural

Improved manufacturing energy efficiencies

Capitals affected:

Social, Manufactured and Natural

World-class socially responsible franchisor, manufacturer and retailer of tiles, sanitaryware, bathware and other related home-finishing products

Ethical and sound governance and corporate social responsibility underpin our business model