3rd May 2007 07:00
Investec PLC03 May 2007 Investec Limited Investec plcIncorporated in the Republic of South Africa Incorporated in England and WalesRegistration number 1925/002833/06 Registration number 3633621JSE share code: INL JSE share code: INPISIN: ZAE000081949 ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50 As part of the dual listed company ("DLC") structure, Investec plc and InvestecLimited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matterswhich are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure, Transparency andListing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the "UKLA") and/or theJSE Listing Requirements. Accordingly, we advise of the following: Investec plc and Investec Limited ("Investec" or "the group") Trading statement - Investec to report strong performance for the 2007 financialyear Investec is currently finalising its results for the year ended 31 March 2007,which will be released on 17 May 2007. As highlighted at our pre-close briefing on 22 March 2007, the group hasexperienced a strong performance from the majority of its business units and ispleased to report to shareholders that earnings per share** (as defined below)for the year ended 31 March 2007 is likely to be 24% to 29% higher than thecorresponding prior period. Restated earnings per share** for the year ended 31March 2006 amounted to 41.9 pence. Note:The forecast financial information on which this statement is based has not beenreviewed and reported on by the group's auditors. These disclosures are made interms of paragraph 3.4 (b)(i) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements whichrequires companies to publish a trading statement as soon as they are satisfiedthat the results for the period to be reported on next will differ by at least20% from the previous corresponding period. Earnings per share definition:**As determined in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards.EPS is before goodwill impairment and non-operating items and after taking intoconsideration the accrual of dividends attributable to perpetual preferenceshareholders. EPS for the year ended 31 March 2006 has been restated for the 5:1share split that took place on 4 September 2006. Details pertaining to the year end results presentation to be held on 17 May2007:Investec will be releasing its results for the year ended 31 March 2007 on theLSE and JSE news services at 7am (UK time) / 8am (SA time) on 17 May 2007. Aninvestor presentation will take place at 9am (UK time) / 10am (SA time) from ouroffices in London (2 Gresham Street, EC2V 7QP) and via satellite to our officesin Johannesburg (100 Grayston Drive, Sandown). Conference call facilities, alive and delayed webcast, a delayed pod cast and a delayed Mp3 of thepresentation will be available. Further details in this regard can be found onthe Internet via www.investec.com. Should you require a copy of thepresentation please contact the Investor Relations division on 17 May 2007. For further information please contact:Investor Relations+44 (0) 207 597 5546 / +27 (0) 11 286 7070 [email protected] London and Johannesburg2 May 2007 Sponsor:Investec Bank Limited This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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