WBO - Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd - Trading statement

WBO - Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd - Trading statement                       
Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Ltd                                                 
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1982/011014/06)                                            
Share code:  WBO ISIN: ZAE000009932                                             
Trading statement                                                               
The directors advise that the unaudited consolidated results for Wilson Bayly   
Homes-Ovcon Limited for the six months ended 31 December 2011 will show a 7.5%  
to 12.5% decline in earnings per share and a 17.5% to 22.5% decline in headline 
earnings compared to the comparative period.                                    
However, the forecast for the group`s net profit after tax for the six months   
ended 31 December 2011 is anticipated to increase by 5% to 10% compared  to the 
six month period ended 30 June 2011.                                            
The forecast has not been reviewed or reported on by the company`s auditors.    
The release of the interim announcement of results for the six months ended 31  
December 2011 is expected to be published on Monday, 20 February 2012.          
By order of the board                                                           
Johannesburg                                                                    
9 February 2012                                                                 
Sponsor:                                                                        
Investec Bank Limited                                                           
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