CBH - Country Bird Holdings Limited - Trading Statement

CBH - Country Bird Holdings Limited - Trading Statement                         
COUNTRY BIRD HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                   
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Reg. No: no 2005/008505/06)                                                    
Share Code:  CBH ISIN:  ZAE000094835                                            
("Country Bird")                                                                
Trading Statement                                                               
In terms of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, shareholders are      
advised that, mostly as a result of a nine week strike at one of its South      
African abattoirs, Country Bird Holdings expects that its earnings and          
headline earnings per share for the half year ending 31 December 2011 will      
be between 44% and 48% lower than that of the previous comparative period.      
This trading statement has not been reviewed or reported on by the company`s    
external auditors.  It is expected that the results for the interim period      
ended 31 December 2011 will be published on or about 23 February 2012.          
By order of the board                                                           
Johannesburg                                                                    
15 February 2012                                                                
Sponsor:                                                                        
Investec Bank Limited                                                           
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