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IPL - Imperial Holdings Limited - Voluntary trading statement
Imperial Holdings Limited
Registration number: 1946/021048/06
JSE share code: IPL
ISIN: ZAE000067211
("Imperial" or "the group")
VOLUNTARY TRADING STATEMENT
This voluntary trading statement is published in compliance with Rule 3.4(b) of
the JSE Listings Requirements.
EPS, HEPS and Core earnings per share
Imperial is pleased to provide guidance regarding the range of the expected
change in earnings per share ("EPS"), headline earnings per share ("HEPS") and
core earnings per share ("Core EPS") for the half year ended 31 December 2011:
Half year ended Dec Half year ended Dec
2010 2011 expected
increase/(decrease)
range
EPS 731 cents 0% to (6%)
HEPS 725 cents 2% to (2%)
Core EPS 581 cents 27% to 32%
The group has decided to report a core earnings number, which excludes
significant non-operational items of income and expenditure from reported
headline earnings.
The most significant adjustments from HEPS to arrive at Core EPS were; the
exclusion of income from the Lereko BEE structure in the prior period of R279m
(147 cps) and adding back a charge for business acquisition costs of R53m (28
cps) in the current period.
Revenue and Operating profit
Imperial performed well in the half year ended 31 December 2011 with strong
revenue and operating profit growth. Revenue and operating profit is expected to
be between 20% and 25% higher than the comparative period.
The forecast financial information herein has not been reviewed or reported on
by Imperial`s auditors. This update is based on available information at the
time of publication. Imperial`s interim results are expected to be released on
SENS on or about 22 February 2012.
RA Venter
Company Secretary
Bedfordview
8 February 2012
Sponsor to Imperial
MERRILL LYNCH SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LIMITED
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