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Update on the Pre-close Trading Statement
Investec Limited Investec plc
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa Incorporated in England and Wales
Registration number 1925/002833/06 Registration number 3633621
JSE share code: INL LSE share code: INVP
NSX share code: IVD JSE share code: INP
BSE share code: INVESTEC ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50
ISIN: ZAE000081949
Investec (comprising Investec plc and Investec Limited) – update on the pre-close
trading statement
As part of the dual listed company structure, the boards of Investec plc and Investec Limited
(together the “Boards”) notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of
matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency
Rules, and Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the "UKLA") and/or the JSE
Listings Requirements.
Accordingly we advise of the following in accordance with paragraph 3.4(b) (iv) of the JSE
Listings Requirements and that this announcement contains Inside Information as defined in
Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation.
Shareholders are referred to the pre-close trading update for the year ended 31 March 2021
which was released on SENS and RNS on 19 March 2021 that contained the following
guidance:
Total group Total group
(excluding discontinued operations) (including discontinued operations)
FY2021 range FY2020 FY2021 range FY2020
Adjusted EPS - p 24 to 27 33.9 24 to 27 46.5
Basic EPS - p 19.7 to 22.5 17.5 19.7 to 22.5 115.3*
HEPS - p 19.5 to 22.3 21.5 19.5 to 22.3 29.2
* includes the gain from the demerger of Ninety One.
We wish to advise that the guidance has been updated as follows:
Total group Total group
(excluding discontinued operations) (including discontinued operations)
FY2021 FY2020 FY2021 FY2020
Adjusted EPS - p 28.9 33.9 28.9 46.5
Basic EPS - p 25.2 17.5 25.2 115.3*
HEPS - p 26.6 21.5 26.6 29.2
* includes the gain from the demerger of Ninety One.
The financial information on which this trading statement is based, has not been reviewed and
reported on the by the external auditors.
The preliminary results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2021 are expected to be
announced on 21 May 2021.
The person responsible for arranging the release of this announcement on behalf of Investec
is Nishlan Samujh, Group Financial Director.
By order of the board
20 May 2021
For further information please contact:
Investec Investor Relations
Qaqambile Dwayi
South Africa: +27 (0) 11 291 0129/+27 11 286 7070
investorrelations@investec.com
For media enquiries please contact:
Lansons (UK PR advisers) – Tom Baldock. Tel: +44 (0)78 6010 1715
Brunswick (SA PR advisers) – Graeme Coetzee. Tel: +27 (0)63 685 6053
About Investec
Investec partners with private, institutional, and corporate clients, offering international
banking, investments, and wealth management services in two principal markets, South
Africa and the UK, as well as certain other countries. The group was established in 1974 and
currently has approximately 8,500 employees.
In 2002, Investec implemented a dual listed company structure with listings on the London
and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges. In March 2020, the group successfully completed the
demerger of Ninety One, which became separately listed on 16 March 2020. Investec’s
current market capitalisation is approximately £2.4 billion.
Johannesburg and London
JSE Equity Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited
Date: 20-05-2021 08:30:00
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