Edcon Q1 2014:
Improved profitability 
Gross profit up 5.9% to R2.4 billion

Gross profit margin increased by 1.0 percentage point

Retail trading profit (1) increased 11.0% to R342 million

Pro forma adjusted EBITDA up 6.0% to R721 million
Delivery against strategic plan
Increase in average space of 4.2%

Edgars refurbishment strategy progressing well

Further exclusive brands secured and starting to rollout

Over 10 million loyalty customers in 17 months

Benefits of sourcing changes starting to show
Operational performance
Retail sales up 3.2% to R6.2 billion

Cash sales growth of 12.1%

Revenue from operations outside South Africa now contributes 9.9% to total retail sales