Trading Statement
Santova Limited
(Registration Number 1998/018118/06)
Share Code: SNV
ISIN: ZAE000159711
Main Board - General Segment
("Santova" or "the Company")
Trading Statement
Santova is in the process of finalising its results for the six-months ended 31 August 2025.
Performance varied by region, with Africa, Asia-pacific and North America negatively impacted
by a drop in volumes and low freight rates, while the United Kingdom and Europe traded well
despite a difficult operating environment. Results were further impacted by foreign exchange
losses on US Dollar holdings across a number of regions.
In terms of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements, companies are required to publish a trading
statement as soon as they are satisfied that a reasonable degree of certainty exists that the financial
results for the period to be reported on next will differ by at least 20% from the previous
corresponding reporting period.
Shareholders are accordingly advised that Santova has reasonable certainty that the Company is
expecting to announce earnings per share ("EPS") and headline earnings per share ("HEPS'') in
the following ranges:
6 Months to 31 6 Months to 31
August 2024 August 2025 % Change
EPS 48.31c 36.25c to 38.67c (25.0%) to (20.0%)
HEPS 48.24c 36.15c to 38.56c (25.1%) to (20.1%)
The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed or
audited by the Company`s external auditors, Moore Johannesburg Inc.
The Company's interim results for the period ended 31 August 2025 are expected to be published
on SENS on or before 29 October 2025.
Durban
14 October 2025
Sponsor and Corporate Advisor
River Group
Date: 14-10-2025 10:30:00
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