Famous Brands expects first — half EPS to fall 13% — 33%

Famous Brands expects EPS of 157-205 cents for the six months ended August 31, 2026, down 13%-33%. Headline EPS is forecast at 205-252 cents, ranging from a 13% decline to 7% growth versus 236 cents a year earlier. A R 40.9 million goodwill impairment on Botswana's Retail Group drove the expected EPS decline; excluding it, EPS would be 199-247 cents. The group plans to sell a 21% interest in Retail Group, reducing its holding from 51% to 30% to limit operating-loss exposure. Completion is expected in fiscal 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions; master licence fees will continue. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Famous Brands Ltd. published the original content used to generate this news brief via SENS, the regulatory disclosure system operated by the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE) (Ref. ID: S604952), on October 15, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained there