Estimates and contingencies

The group makes estimates and judgments concerning the future, particularly with regards to construction contract profit taking, provisions, arbitrations and claims and various fair value accounting policies. The resulting accounting estimates and judgments can, by definition, only approximate the actual results. Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Total financial institution guarantees given to third parties on behalf of subsidiary companies amounted to R4 537 million as at 30 June 2011 (2010: R5 062 million).

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