ARB HOLDINGS LIMITED - Trading Statement

Trading Statement

ARB HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Registration number: 1986/002975/06)
Share code: ARH     ISIN: ZAE000109435
(“ARB” or “the company”)

TRADING STATEMENT

Shareholders are advised that, for the six months ended 31
December 2012, ARB expects its earnings per share to be
between 20% and 25% higher and its headline earnings per share
to be between 15% and 20% higher than its earnings per share
and headline earnings per share for the six months ended 31
December 2011, respectively.

In accordance with Circular 3/2012 - Headline Earnings the
bargain purchase price achieved on the conclusion of the
acquisition of 100% of Industrial Cable Suppliers (Pty)
Limited has been excluded from the headline earnings per share
calculation resulting inthe difference between the increase in
headline earnings per a share andearnings per a share.

ARB’s interim results for the six months ended 31 December
2012 are expected to be released on 14 February 2013.

The information on which this trading statement has been based
has not been reviewed or reported on by the company’s
auditors.

Durban
28 January 2013
Sponsor
Grindrod Bank Limited

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