CFSL - Annual report 2018

financial year. Though conditions are certainly more challenging in Kenya than Mauritius we are very excited about the opportunity the Kenyan market provides for our consumer finance business. Looking ahead Our performance in 2018 has been very encouraging. As highlighted, we are looking to continue investing significantly in our core businesses in Mauritius and potentially to diversify outside of that within the Mauritian market. We are also looking to diversify regionally into Kenyan businesses where we feel we have core capabilities and strengths, namely in consumer finance for the time being and potentially leasing in the future. We believe that a well-executed Mauritian and regional strategy will reward shareholders with attractive returns and a strong growth story. Importantly, I would like to thank our valued customers for placing their business with us, our Board and shareholders for their support and our staff for their skill and hard work to make Cim an attractive employer and valued partner to our customers. MARK VAN BEUNINGEN Executive Director and Group CEO MARK VAN BEUNINGEN // Executive Director and Group CEO Profit from continuing operations 352.1 m TO MUR 16 % 19 CIM FINANCIAL SERVICES LTD ANNUAL REPORT 2018