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Imperial -- trading statement
04 February 2010
In respect of the half year ended 31 December 2009 and update on the sale of Imperial's shareholding in Imperial Bank Headline Earnings per Share ("HEPS") and Earnings per Share ("EPS")are expected to be as follows:
- HEPS Total range between 476c -521c (previous 432c)
- EPS Total range between 518c -563c (previous 602c)
All the conditions precedent relating to the sale of 49.9% of Imperial Bank have not yet been fulfilled in that approval in terms of Section 37 of the Banks Act has not been obtained yet as had been anticipated. Consequently Imperial Bank's earnings continue to be equity accounted and are reflected in the above numbers. This trading statement is based on available information at the time of publication. The forecast financial information in this trading statement has not been reviewed or reported on by Imperial's auditors. Imperial's interim results are expected to be released on SENS on or about 24 February 2010.
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