HWN - Howden Africa Holdings Limited - Chairman`s Statement at the AGM

HWN - Howden Africa Holdings Limited - Chairman`s Statement at the AGM          
HOWDEN AFRICA HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                  
(Incorporated in Republic of South Africa)                                      
(Registration Number 1996/002982/06)                                            
Share Code: HWN                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000010583                                                              
("HAHL")                                                                        
CHAIRMAN`S STATEMENT AT THE AGM                                                 
After 5 months of the current financial year I am sure shareholders would wish  
me to update them regarding the present trading position.                       
I am pleased to announce that despite the slowdown in the growth rate of the    
local economy order book levels have increased since the position reported at   
the end of December 2008. As reported previously, a number of orders have been  
converted in the recent past connected to Eskom`s new build program and this has
contributed positively in neutralising shortfalls experienced by delays of some 
large value environmental tenders.                                              
While certain market segments served by Group companies continue to be depressed
relative to levels experienced in the past, Group earnings remain in line with  
expectations.                                                                   
11 June 2009                                                                    
Sponsor                                                                         
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd                              
(Registration number 1970/003711/07)                                            
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