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Dividend FX Determination Neutral

SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME - Distribution Finalisation Announcement For The 6 Months Ended 31 March 2026 - SYXGBD

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What this filing means

Satrix Global Aggregate Bond Portfolio has finalized a routine semi-annual distribution of 55.63 cents per security.

The ETF is paying out the interest it collected from the global bonds it holds. Investors will receive 55.63 cents for every security they own, mostly from foreign sources.

Bull case

  • The fund declared a routine distribution of 55.63 cents per security for the six months ended 31 March 2026.
  • The distribution is exempt from Withholding Tax on Interest (WTI) because the underlying assets are listed debt instruments and/or bank debt.

Bear case

  • Approximately 99% of the distribution (55.12 cents) is derived from foreign sources, which introduces cross-border considerations.
  • The distribution is calculated net of accrued fund expenses, slightly reducing the gross yield paid to investors.
  • The structural avoidance of WTI relies entirely on the 'listed debt instrument' regulatory exemption.
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SENS-AI conclusion

The Satrix Global Aggregate Bond Portfolio has finalized its semi-annual distribution of 55.63 cents per security for the period ended 31 March 2026. The income is primarily foreign-sourced and explicitly exempt from Withholding Tax on Interest due to the listed nature of the underlying debt instruments. This does not establish any change in the fund's operational strategy or fundamental value. Investor Takeaway: This is a standard compliance filing confirming a scheduled ETF payout. Rating Context: This is a mechanical liquidity event with no direct equity impact.

Routine filing. No equity signal. No portfolio action required.

Decision framework

Current stance: Filing Neutral

Key drivers

  • The fund declared a routine distribution of 55.63 cents per security for the six months ended 31 March 2026.
  • The distribution is exempt from Withholding Tax on Interest (WTI) because the underlying assets are listed debt instruments and/or bank debt.

Key risks

  • Approximately 99% of the distribution (55.12 cents) is derived from foreign sources, which introduces cross-border considerations.
  • The distribution is calculated net of accrued fund expenses, slightly reducing the gross yield paid to investors.
  • The structural avoidance of WTI relies entirely on the 'listed debt instrument' regulatory exemption.

What would change the view

  • Guidance and cash-flow quality both improve materially from current baseline.
  • Subsequent filings remove current uncertainty and confirm durable execution.
  • Market structure/positioning shifts enough to support a directional thesis.

Evidence from the filing

  • The fund has declared a distribution of 55.63000 cents per security for the six-month period ended 31 March 2026, providing a tangible return to investors.

    “An aggregate amount of 55.63000 cents (R0.55630) per Satrix Global Aggregate Bond security is declared as follows:”

  • The distribution is confirmed to be exempt from Withholding Tax on Interest (WTI) due to the nature of the underlying assets, which are listed debt instruments and/or bank debt.

    “Investors are advised that to the extent that the distribution amount comprise of any interest, it will not be subject to WTI by virtue of the fact that it is listed debt instruments and/or bank debt.”

  • The fund's distribution is heavily skewed toward foreign-sourced income, with 55.12294 cents of the 55.63000 cents total (approximately 99%) derived from foreign sources.

    “Gross ZA Distribution (Cents per unit) 55.12294 0.50706 55.63000”

  • The distribution is explicitly stated to be net of fund expenses, which reduces the effective yield for investors and highlights the impact of management and portfolio costs on the final payout.

    “The distribution is calculated after taking into account accrued expenses incurred by the fund and thus represents a distribution net of fund expenses.”

  • The reliance on the 'listed debt instrument' exemption to avoid Withholding Tax on Interest (WTI) creates a structural dependency on the regulatory status of the underlying assets.

    “Investors are advised that to the extent that the distribution amount comprise of any interest, it will not be subject to WTI by virtue of the fact that it is listed debt instruments and/or bank debt.”
Category
Dividend FX Determination
Published
Apr 15, 2026

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