Famous Brands six-month basic EPS drops 23% to 181 cents
Bitget2026/10/21 05:12- Famous Brands' basic earnings per share fell 23% to 181 cents for the six months ended August 31, 2026.
- Revenue rose to R 4.34 billion, while operating profit declined to R 375 million.
- Cash generated by operations climbed 20% to R 564 million, while the interim dividend increased to 170 cents per share.
- The group agreed to reduce its Botswana Retail Group stake from 51% to 30%, continuing its capital-light expansion strategy outside South Africa.
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