Ceramic Industries Limited - Trading Statement
CERAMIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 1982/008520/06)
Share code: CRM
ISIN NUMBER: ZAE 000008538
(`Ceramic` or `the company`)
Trading Statement
In terms of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, companies are required to
publish a trading statement as soon as they are reasonably certain that the
financial results for the reporting period will be more than 20% different from
that of the previous corresponding period.
In light of the aforementioned requirements, Ceramic expects to announce an
improvement in earnings per share and headline earnings per share for the year
ended 31 July 2005 of between 25% and 28%, over the prior comparative period.
Earnings have been positively impacted by improved production efficiencies and
increased turnover. Consumer demand for ceramic tiles and sanitaryware has
remained strong throughout the reporting period.
Shareholders are advised that the above information has not been reviewed or
reported on by Ceramic`s external auditors. The company`s results for the year
ended 31 July 2005 are expected to be published on or about 13 September 2005.
Centurion
26 August 2005
Sponsor
Nedbank Capital
Date: 26/08/2005 10:40:10 AM
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