REG - South32 Limited - Financial Results & Outlook Half Year 31 Dec 2017 <Origin Href="QuoteRef">S32.AX</Origin> - Part 4

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audit opinion. In conducting our review, we have complied with the independence requirements of the       
 Corporations Act 2001. KPMG Denise McComishPartner Perth 15 February 2018                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 
 
KPMG, an Australian partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG
International Cooperative ("KPMG International"), a Swiss entity. 
 
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. 
 
disclaimer 
 
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 
 
This release contains forward-looking statements, including statements about trends in commodity prices and currency
exchange rates; demand for commodities; production forecasts; plans, strategies and objectives of management; capital costs
and scheduling; operating costs; anticipated productive lives of projects, mines and facilities; and provisions and
contingent liabilities. These forward-looking statements reflect expectations at the date of this release, however they are
not guarantees or predictions of future performance. They involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors,
many of which are beyond our control, and which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the
statements contained in this release. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except
as required by applicable laws or regulations, the South32 Group does not undertake to publicly update or review any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events. Past performance cannot be relied on
as a guide to future performance. 
 
NON-IFRS FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 
This release includes certain non-IFRS financial measures, including Underlying earnings, Underlying EBIT and Underlying
EBITDA, Basic Underlying  earnings per share, Underlying effective tax rate, Underlying EBIT margin, Underlying EBITDA
margin, Underlying return on capital, Free cash flow, net debt, net operating assets and ROIC. These measures are used
internally by management to assess the performance of our business, make decisions on the allocation of our resources and
assess operational management. Non-IFRS measures have not been subject to audit or review and should not be considered as
an indication of or alternative to an IFRS measure of profitability, financial performance or liquidity. 
 
NO OFFER OF SECURITIES 
 
Nothing in this release should be read or understood as an offer or recommendation to buy or sell South32 securities, or be
treated or relied upon as a recommendation or advice by South32. 
 
NO FINANCIAL OR INVESTMENT ADVICE - SOUTH AFRICA 
 
South32 does not provide any financial or investment 'advice' as that term is defined in the South African Financial
Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 37 of 2002, and we strongly recommend that you seek professional advice. 
 
FURTHER INFORMATION 
 
 INVESTOR RELATIONS                                                                     
 Alex VolanteT     +44 20 7798 1778M    +44 7468 353 005E     Alex.Volante@south32.net  Rob WardT     +61 8 9324 9340M    +61 431 596 831E        Robert.Ward@south32.net    
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 Hayley Cardy                                                                           James Clothier                                                                       
 T     +61 8 9324 9008M    +61 409 448 288E     Hayley.Cardy@south32.net                T     +61 8 9324 9697M    +61 413 319 031E       James.Clothier@south32.net          
                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                               
 
 
Further information on South32 can be found at www.south32.net. 
 
South32 Limited (ABN 84 093 732 597)
Registered in Australia 
 
(Incorporated in Australia under the Corporations Act 2001)
Registered Office: Level 35, 108 St Georges Terrace
Perth Western Australia 6000 Australia 
 
ISIN: AU000000S320 
 
JSE Sponsor: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
15 February 2018 
 
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