• Trading profit increased 42,2% to R1,020 billion.
• Turnover increased 21,7% – from R19,105 billion to R23,260 billion.
• Non-RSA supermarkets 32,4% sales growth.
• Diluted headline earnings per share rose 55,1% to 128,4 cents.
• Dividend per share declared: increased 40% to 49,0 cents.

The Group experienced, both in turnover growth and profi tability, a buoyant fi rst six months. Total turnover increased by 21,7% to R23,260 billion due to an excellent performance by all the divisions with the exception of the furniture business. At the same time the Group managed to increase the trading margin from 3,8% to 4,4% due to a strong growth in turnover, coupled with strong cost control... read more

18 February 2008