Interim Results

2009

OMNIA REPORTS INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED

30 SEPTEMBER 2009

A strong rand, downward valuation of inventory and softening volumes impact margins

Omnia, today reported an earnings loss of R99 million for the half year ended 30 September 2009, down from a R373 million profit for the first half of last year, as the company’s performance continued to be impacted by depressed market conditions and the 21% strengthening of the rand.

• Revenue down 22% to R4.2 billion
• Operating profit decreased by R647 million to loss of R52 million
• Loss for the period R 99 million ( 2008: Profit R 373 million)
• Basic loss per share 218.2 cents (2008: Profit 839.0 cents per share)
• Distribution and administration costs contained:  Administration costs reduced by 6% to R243 million & distribution costs increased by nominal 1% to R272 million
• Debt: equity ratio of 87% (2008: 81%)

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2008

Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2008

Highlights

• Revenue up 78% to R5,5 billion
• Operating profit up 209% to R594 million
• Headline earnings per share up 281% to 839 cents
• Interim dividend of 100 cents per share declared

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2007

Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2007

Highlights

• Revenue up 26% to R3,1 billion
• Operating profit up 33% to R192 million
• Headline earnings per share up 24% to 224.5 cents
• Interim dividend of 83 cents per share declared

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2006

Interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2006

Highlights

• Revenue up 18% to R2,4 billion
• Headline earnings up 48% to R80 million
• Headline earnings per share up 47% to 182,2 cents
• Interim dividend of 70 cents per share declared

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