Trading update ESORFRANKI LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number: 1994/000732/06) JSE code: ESR ISIN: ZAE000133369 (“Esorfranki” or “the company”) TRADING UPDATE Esorfranki is currently finalising its interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2012 and shareholders are advised that the company expects basic earnings per share of between 11,0 and 13,2 cents and headline earnings per share of between 7,0 and 8,4 cents for that period. When compared to the corresponding accounting period, these numbers represents an increase in earnings per share of between 329% and 375% (2011: 4,8 cents loss per share) and headline earnings per share of 280% and 315% (2011: 3,9 cents headline loss per share). Esorfranki’s work on hand and future pipeline remain healthy, with a secured outstanding order book in excess of R2,4 billion as at the date of this announcement and imminent pending awards of approximately R645 million. The financial information on which this trading update is based has not been reviewed or reported on by the company’s auditors. The company’s interim results for the six months ended 31 August 2012 are expected to be published on SENS during the week ending 26 October 2012. Germiston 15 October 2012 Sponsor Vunani Corporate Finance Date: 15/10/2012 08:00:00 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited ('JSE'). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.