BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Trading Statement

BSR - Basil Read Holdings Limited - Trading Statement                           
Basil Read Holdings Limited                                                     
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration Number 1984/007758/06)                                            
Share Code: BSR ISIN: ZAE 000029781                                             
("Basil Read" or "the Group")                                                   
TRADING STATEMENT                                                               
Shareholders are advised that Basil Read expects its earnings per share         
for the interim period ended 30 June 2010 to be between 20% and 30% lower       
compared to the previously reported corresponding period.                       
Shareholders are further advised that Basil Read expects its headline           
earnings per share for the interim period ended 30 June 2010 to be              
between 25% and 35% lower compared to the previously reported                   
corresponding period.                                                           
The financial information on which this trading statement is based has          
not been reviewed or reported on by Basil Read`s auditors.                      
The group`s interim results for the period ended 30 June 2010 will be           
published on or about 31 August 2010.                                           
Johannesburg                                                                    
24 August 2010                                                                  
Sponsor                                                                         
Sasfin Capital                                                                  
(A division of Sasfin Bank Limited)                                             
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