The group is pleased to report that it has produced a solid set of results in line with the trading statement published on 10 February 2010. Headline earnings increased by 18,5% to R460 million (2008: R388 million) while earnings per share have improved by 17,6% over the comparative period. Revenue for the period increased by 12,1% to R7,6 billion (2008: R6,8 billion) and operating profi t before non-trading items increased by 20,5% to R604 million (2008: R501 million). The group achieved an operating margin of 7,9% for the six months under review (2008: 7,3%).

• +23% Operating profit
• +19% Headline earnings per share