26th Aug 2005 06:00
Investec plc - pre-close briefing and IFRS transition statementInvestec will be releasing its results for the six months to 30 September 2005on 17 November 2005 and will be reporting these results under InternationalFinancial Reporting Standards (IFRS).The management of Investec will host a pre-close briefing on Wednesday, 21September 2005 commencing at 09:00 (UK time) / 10:00 (South African time). Apresentation will be given, focusing on: * developments within the core business areas and the group since Investec's year end results * how the changes in accounting treatment under IFRS will impact on the group's previously reported financial information for the year ended 31 March 2005 prepared under UK Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. All interested parties may attend the presentation at Investec's London,Johannesburg or Cape Town offices. Furthermore, for those people who are unableto attend the briefing, the following options will be available: * A toll free telephone conference facility. * A DELAYED webcasting of the presentation will be available on the Internet via www.investec.com. Further details are provided on our website: www.investec.com.Should you require a copy of the presentation please contact the InvestorRelations division post the event.Contact for queriesInvestor Relations Division +44 20 7597 5546 or [email protected] August 2005ENDINVESTEC PLCRelated Shares:
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