for the year ended 31 March 2016
2016Rm |
Restated |
|
|---|---|---|
| Net cash and cash equivalents | 2 542 | 3 642 |
| Cash shown as current assets | 2 548 | 3 643 |
| Cash and bank balances | 418 | 162 |
| Short-term deposits | 2 130 | 3 481 |
| Credit facilities utilised | (6) | (1) |
The lower cash balance is as a result of the acquisition of BCX, dividend payment and voluntary serverance and retirement packages in the first 6 months of the year. This was partially offset by the increased cash generated from operations and loan raised.