HomeChoice International PLC announced retail sales results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the retail division produced robust sales growth. This is largely attributable to new customer acquisition of more than 20,000 customers per month, the launch of a broad range of external brands which were well-received by the customers, as well as further innovation in the core categories. Financial services achieved pleasing growth in loan disbursements and the newly launched insurance products, as well as a strong credit performance. The group experienced a strong uptake in its digital offerings, with digital Retail sales growing by 48% and more than ZAR 1 billion of digital credit being extended during 2017.

For the year 2017, the company expects headline earnings per share to be in the range of 498 - 518 cents. Earnings per share are expected to be in the range of 498 - 518 cents.