Bidvest - Trading Statement for the six months ended December 31 2005

Bidvest - Trading Statement for the six months ended December 31 2005           
The Bidvest Group Limited                                                       
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa                                    
Registration number 1946/021180/06                                              
Share code: BVT                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000050449                                                              
("Bidvest" or "the Company")                                                    
Trading Statement for the six months ended December 31 2005                     
Bidvest announces that it expects headline earnings per share for the six months
ended December 31 2005 to be between 20% and 23% higher than the prior          
comparative period, using accounting policies consistent with those used in the 
comparative period. Earnings per share, on the same basis, are expected to be   
between 22% and 25% higher than the comparative period.                         
The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in the       
current and comparative reporting periods is not expected to have a material    
impact on the aforementioned percentage increases.                              
This trading statement has not been reviewed or reported on by Bidvest"s        
external auditors.  The release of the announcement of the interim results for  
the six month period ended December 31 2005 is expected to be published on      
February 27  2006.                                                              
By order of the board                                                           
February 8  2006                                                                
Sponsor:                                                                        
Investec Bank Limited              Deutsche Securities (Pty) Limited            
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