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Bidvest will typically be geared but will prudently optimise debt and fresh equity when we acquire – as was the case recently with the foodservice acquisition in central Europe which was partially funded through the issue of new shares. An EBITDA interest cover ratio approximately 7x and an EBIT interest cover of 5 to 6x is considered a prudent level.
