Spur Corporation (SUR) Trading update summary
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Trading update summary
7 Aug, 2026Legal dispute and arbitration outcome
Arbitration resulted in a damages award of R74.6 million plus interest and legal costs, totaling a provision of R129.5 million for Claim A against the group.
The group will appeal the arbitration award, with legal counsel optimistic about a favorable outcome; the appeal is scheduled for February 2027 and will be final and binding.
Financial impact and trading update
Sufficient cash reserves ensure the award does not affect liquidity or dividend declarations.
Due to the once-off provision, EPS for FY2026 is expected to decrease by 31% to 41% compared to FY2025.
HEPS is expected to decline by 34% to 43%, while adjusted HEPS (excluding the provision) is projected to rise by 5% to 13%.
Adjusted HEPS is highlighted as the key measure of sustainable trading earnings.
Final audited results will be released on 20 August 2026.
Latest events from Spur Corporation
- Strong revenue and profit growth, led by Panarottis and new stores, with continued expansion.SUR
H1 2026 - Sales and profit grew strongly, with a 40% dividend hike and ambitious expansion plans.SUR
H2 2025 - Revenue up 14.1%, headline EPS up 10.7%, and 60 new stores planned for 2025.SUR
H2 2024 - Double-digit growth in revenue and profit, with a 106c dividend and strong expansion.SUR
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