Group Five Ltd. provided earnings guidance for the six months ended December 31, 2013. For the period, the group expects fully diluted headline earnings per share to be between 30%- 40% higher 196 cents per share to 211 cents per share compared to 151 cents for the previous corresponding period. Headline earnings per share to be between 30%-40% higher 198 cents per share to 213 cents per share compared to 152 cents for the previous corresponding period.

Fully diluted earnings per share to be between 40% - 50% higher 195 cents per share to 209 cents per share compared to 139 cents for the previous corresponding period. Earnings per share to be between 40% - 50% higher 196 cents per share to 210 cents per share compared to 140 cents for the previous corresponding period. The improved results are delivered following the corrective action taken in the prior year, specifically with regards to Construction Materials segment and Middle East business.