The board of directors of Basil Read Holding Ltd. have declared a special gross dividend of 175 cents per share (148.75 cents per share net of 15% dividend withholding tax). The dividend will be payable on June 24, 2013 with the record date of June 21, 2013. Ex-dividend date is June 14, 2013.

The group expects its earnings for the year ending December 31, 2012 to be between 215% and 225% lower compared to the previously reported corresponding period and headline earnings for the year ending 31 December 2012 to be between 185% and 195% lower compared to the previously reported corresponding period.