PPC
PPC
PPC - Trading Statement
PRETORIA PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY LIMITED
(Registration number 1892/000667/06)
("PPC" or "the company")
JSE code : PPC
ISIN code : ZAE000005559
TRADING STATEMENT
Net profit attributable to shareholders in the first half will benefit from a
R41 million reduction in secondary tax on companies (STC) compared to the prior
year due to the lower special dividend paid in January 2006.
Combined with improved trading conditions, headline earnings per share to 31
March 2006 are expected to be between 40% and 60% higher than last year. The
impact of the lower STC charge on headline earnings per share for the half year
is more significant than for the full year.
A further strengthening of operating cash flow is expected due to the improved
trading conditions.
This forecast financial information has not been reviewed or reported on by
PPC"s auditors.
Sandton
23 January 2006
Sponsor
JPMorgan Equities Limited
Date: 23/01/2006 12:07:02 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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