Bidvest - Trading Statement for the six months end
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Bidvest - Trading Statement for the six months ended December 31 2005
The Bidvest Group Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1946/021180/06
Share code: BVT
ISIN: ZAE000050449
("Bidvest" or "the Company")
Trading Statement for the six months ended December 31 2005
Bidvest announces that it expects headline earnings per share for the six months
ended December 31 2005 to be between 20% and 23% higher than the prior
comparative period, using accounting policies consistent with those used in the
comparative period. Earnings per share, on the same basis, are expected to be
between 22% and 25% higher than the comparative period.
The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the
current and comparative reporting periods is not expected to have a material
impact on the aforementioned percentage increases.
This trading statement has not been reviewed or reported on by Bidvest"s
external auditors. The release of the announcement of the interim results for
the six month period ended December 31 2005 is expected to be published on
February 27 2006.
By order of the board
February 8 2006
Sponsor:
Investec Bank Limited Deutsche Securities (Pty) Limited
Date: 08/02/2006 02:29:08 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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