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These financial liabilities for the Group are secured by leases over plant, building and equipment which is included in note 3. The loans are repayable in monthly instalments averaging R493k (2021: R311k) on all finance leases. Interest is payable at an average of 12.6% (2021: 12.6%) per annum. Contingent rent, special renewal terms and specific escalation clauses are not applicable to the leases. There are no restrictions that are imposed by the current lease arrangements. In accordance with the agreement with the Venture, Merafe Ferrochrome receives 20.5% of the Venture's EBITDA whilst retaining ownership of its assets. The lease obligations in the Group's statement of financial position and the lease repayments represent 20.5% of the Venture's total obligations whereas the carrying values of assets that secure the finance leases, relate to the assets that are controlled by the Group and are reflected in the Group statement of financial position. |