Bridgestone Firestone Maxiprest Limited - Trading Statement And Cautionary
Announcement
Bridgestone Firestone Maxiprest Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1988/006456/06
Share code: BDS
ISIN: ZAE000027447
Trading Statement and Cautionary Announcement
This trading statement and cautionary announcement is issued in accordance with
the revised JSE Securities Exchange South Africa Listings Requirements, which
became effective on 1 September 2003.
Shareholders are advised that the year"s results will be substantially less than
that of the previous corresponding period.
The results of the Group have been impacted by a number of factors:
* The continued strength of The Rand has resulted in unforeseen forex losses.
* There has been an increase in the risk exposure associated with trading with
the rest of Africa.
The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been
reviewed or reported on by the Group"s auditors and shareholders are therefore
advised to exercise caution in this regard in trading in the company"s shares
until the release of the annual financial statements, which is expected by the
end of March 2004.
Sandton
13 February 2004
Sponsor
Brait
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