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OAO - Oando Plc - Profit Warning for FYE 2011
Oando PLC
(Incorporated in Nigeria and registered as an external company in South
Africa)
External Registration number: RC 6474
Company registration number: 2005/038824/10
Share Code on the JSE Limited: OAO
Share Code on the Nigerian Stock Exchange: UNTP
ISIN: NGOANDO00002
("Oando" or the "Company" or the "Group")
Oando hereby advises shareholders of relevant information affecting its
Financial Year Ended (FYE) 2011 results. Following the preliminary review of
the Group`s final accounts for the year ended 31 December 2011, the Company
expects to announce a decrease in its budgeted profit forecast for the year.
The decrease is driven principally by one-off write-offs which include
impairments of assets, project expenses from capital raising exercises,
acquisitions, and termination of technical and managerial charges.
The underlying performance indicators for the period are in line with
Management`s 2011 projections and the Company`s 2011 FYE audited accounts
will be released on or around 10 May, 2012.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Management does not anticipate any
further similar exceptional items in 2012, and following these actions,
affirms that the Group`s balance sheet and capital are in a robust position,
providing a solid foundation for the Group`s future growth path.
The Group remains focused and dedicated on delivering on its promise to
shareholders on value creation, and looks forward to an improved earnings
position for the year 2012, with the addition of the earnings from the newly
commissioned assets.
Management will be hosting a conference call at 3pm (GMT +1) (4pm Central
African time, GMT +2) on 10 April 2012, to discuss the contents of this
announcement. Conference call details are available on the Company`s website
hosted at www.oandoplc.com.
10 April 2012
Sandton
JSE Sponsor
Macquarie First South Capital (Proprietary) Limited
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