Corporate Announcements

4 June 2019 Notice to Members Notice is hereby given that the 70th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8th Avenue / Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo, 11th July 2019 at 09.00 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting:- Ordinary ...

4 June 2019 The Board of Directors is pleased to release the Edgars Stores 2018 Annual Report. Below are some excerpts from the report:- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Foreign currency shortages necessitated an import substitution program which, through the efforts of our sourcing teams, was largely successful. Despite these endeavours, local production ...

30 April 2019 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Foreign currency shortages necessitated an import substitution program which, through the efforts of our sourcing teams, was largely successful. Despite these endeavours, local production was somewhat erratic due to the inability of our suppliers to source inputs. Imported product lines which could not ...

4 April 2019 The Board has declared a dividend of RTGS 0.5 cents per share to shareholders reflected in the company’s register on the record date being 3 May 2019. Shares will trade cum -div until 29 April 2019 and ex-div from 30 April 2019.The payment date will be ...

27 March 2019 CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Foreign currency shortages necessitated an import substitution program which, through the efforts of our sourcing teams, was largely successful. Despite these endeavours, local production was somewhat erratic due to the inability of our suppliers to source inputs. Imported product lines which could not ...

25 March 2019 Reference is made to the notices published by Edgars Stores Limited (“Edgars” or “the Company”) on 22 January 2019 regarding the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Edgars’ shareholders where shareholders approved the proposed transaction by the required majorities and the conditions precedent ...

23 January 2019 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited wish to advise shareholders that as per the Notice published on the 21st of December 2018, the company held the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders on the 16th of January 2019. The results of the voting on the proposed ...

21 December 2018 NOTICE OF THE EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF EDGARS STORES LIMITED Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting (“EGM”) of the members of the Company will be held at 10:00 hours on Wednesday 16 January 2019, at the Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st ...

30 October 2018 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited wish to advise all shareholders that the Company is still engaged in discussions that may result in a transaction which may have a material impact on the value of the Company’s shares. The Directors therefore advise shareholders to exercise caution ...

25 September 2018 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited wish to advise all shareholders that the Company is still engaged in discussions that may result in a transaction which may have a material impact on the value of the Company s shares. The Directors therefore advise shareholders to exercise ...

18 September 2018 CHAIRMAN S STATEMENT Despite the challenging environment of foreign currency shortages and the threat this has on margins and merchandise assortments, the Group s sales of merchandise has grown from $24.1m in the half year to June 2017 to $31.1m in the same period in 2018, ...

4 September 2018 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited wish to advise all shareholders that the Company is engaged in discussions that may result in a transaction which may have a material impact on the value of the Company’s shares. The Directors therefore advise shareholders to exercise caution when ...

8 June 2018 The Group’s turnover has grown by 37% on last year and 10% on budget. This is pleasing in the constrained environment of foreign currency shortages and the negative impact this has on margins and merchandise assortments. Growth in turnover has slowed due to underplanning of ...

17 May 2018 The Board of Directors of Edgars Stores Limited is pleased to release the 2017 annual report. Below are excerpts from the Chairman s Report. Chairman’s Statement Improvements in merchandise assortments, customer service, promotions, revamps and the new political dispensation together with utilisation of excess RTGS balances resulted ...

26 April 2018 Notice is hereby given that the 69th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8th Avenue/Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo, 7th June 2018 at 09.00 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting:- Ordinary Business 1. To approve minutes ...

28 March 2018 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2017 abridged financial results and presentation for the period ended 7 January 2018. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s Statement. Chairman s Statement Improvements in merchandise assortments, customer service, promotions, revamps and the new political dispensation together with utilisation ...

28 March 2018 The Board has declared a final dividend of US 0.33 cents per share payable in respect of all ordinary shares of the Company. This dividend is in respect of the financial year ended 7 January 2018 and will be payable in full to all the ...

19 September 2017 CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT Good merchandise assortments and a resurgent consumer spend assisted the Group to end the first half on a positive note. Revenue of $24.7 million (2016: $23.1 million) increased by 7% from the same period last year. Group gross profit margin of 43% reduced by ...

7 June 2017 The operating environment remains tough with foreign currency shortages, cash shortages and depressed consumer demand. The business is performing within forecast. New stores No new stores have been opened YTD. We are currently revamping Stanley House, First Street Harare. This will be completed in August. Following that we will be ...

15 May 2017 Notice is hereby given that the 68th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8thAvenue /Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo, 7thJune 2017 at 09.00 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting: Ordinary Business To approve minutes of the ...

22 March 2017 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2016 abridged financial results for the period ended 8 January 2017. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s Statement. Chairman s Statement Depressed consumer demand for clothing together with stock movement challenges we faced in the transition period from the ...

3 March 2017 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF AN EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS OF EDGARS STORES LIMITED TO BE HELD AT THE EDGARS TRAINING AUDITORIUM, 1ST FLOOR LAPF HOUSE, 8TH AVENUE / JASON MOYO STREET, BULAWAYO, 17 MARCH 2017 AT 0900HOURS AGENDA SPECIAL BUSINESS To consider and if deemed fit, ...

30 September 2016 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2016 interim financial results for the period ended 9 July 2016. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s statement. Consumer demand continued to weaken throughout the period due to the combined effects of drought, liquidity constraints, business failures and ...

10 May 2016 The Group performed relatively well given the sharp decline in the operating environment and economy as a whole. However, the Group was not entirely spared, and saw a marked reduction in consumer appetite and confidence reflecting in turnover, which trend became more pronounced in the ...

10 May 2016 Notice is hereby given that the 67th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8th Avenue / Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo, 2 June 2016 at 09.00 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting:- Ordinary Business To approve ...

16 March 2016 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2015 abridged financial results and presentation for the period ended 9 January 2016. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s statement. Edgars Stores Limited Group CEO, Linda Masterson (left) and Group Operations Director, Vusimusi Mpofu (right) at a recently ...

15 September 2015 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2015 interim financial results for the period ended 11 July 2015. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s commentary. Group CEO of Edgars Stores Limited, Linda Masterson Chairman s statement Fast declining economic fundamentals, combined with low disposable incomes and heightening ...

28 May 2015 Trading update given at the 66th AGM held on 28 May 2015. Trading environment remains tough. We are performing well under the circumstances. New stores No new stores have been opened during 2015, which we believe is a year of consolidation of our operations. Turnover (consolidated) Unit sales 12.6% increase over 2014 ...

27 May 2015 Notice is hereby given that the 66th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8th Avenue/ Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo, 28 May 2015 at 09.30 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting:- Ordinary Business To approve minutes ...

20 March 2015 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2014 abridged financial results and presentation for the period ended 10 January 2015. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s commentary. Group CEO of Edgars Stores Limited, Linda Masterson CHAIRMAN’S STATEMENT The Group achieved satisfactory results which were largely due to ...

17 September 2014 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2014 interim financial results and presentation for the period ended 5 July 2014. Below are excerpts from the results and Chairman s commentary. Group CEO of Edgars Stores Limited, Linda Masterson Financial highlights Retail sales up 8% to $29.5m Profit before tax remained ...

8 May 2014 Notice is hereby given that the 65th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8th Avenue / Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo 29 May 2014 at 09:30 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting: Ordinary Business To approve ...

11 March 2014 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited announce the release of the Group s abridged financial results and presentation, for the 52 weeks ended 4 January 2014. Below are some financial highlights. Group CEO of Edgars Stores Limited, Linda Masterson at the recently held FY2013 analyst briefing. Financial ...

17 September 2013 Edgars Stores Limited releases its 2013 interim financial results and presentation for the period ended 6 July 2013. Below are excerpts from the Chairman s commentary. Picture: Edgars Group Managing Director, Linda Masterson Introduction The conclusion of the medium term guaranteed loan in December 2012, coupled with improvement ...

31 May 2013 Details: Shares before: 288 767 204 Shares added: 103 334 New shares in issue: 288 870 538 Effective date: 31 May 2013 Reason: Share Option Scheme ay 31, 2013

15 May 2013 Details: - Shares before: 288 517 204 - Shares added: 250 000 - New shares in issue: 288 767 204 - Effective date: 15 May 2013 - Reason: Share Option Scheme

10 May 2013 The Board of Directors of Edgars Stores Limited is pleased to release the annual report for the year ended 31 December 2012. Below are excerpts from the Chairman s Report. Chairman s Report Aggressive account drives, marketing, finalization of re-branding Express Mart Stores to Jet as well ...

10 May 2013 Notice is hereby given that the 64th Annual General Meeting of members will be held at Edgars Training Auditorium, 1st Floor LAPF House, 8th Avenue/ Jason Moyo Street, Bulawayo , 29 May 2013 at 09.30 hours. Following is the Agenda for the meeting:- Ordinary Business ...

24 April 2013 Details: - Shares before: 287 972 037 - Shares added: 545 167 - New shares in issue: 288 517 204 - Effective date: 24 April 2013 - Reason: Employee Share Option Scheme

15 April 2013 - Shares before: 287 645 370 - Shares added: 326 667 - New shares in issue: 287 972 037 - Effective date: 12 April 2013 - Reason: Share Option Scheme (SOS)

13 March 2013 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited are pleased to announce the release of the Group s 2012 full year results and analyst presentation for the 52 weeks ended 5 January 2013. Below are extracts from the presentation: Picture: Edgars Group Managing Director, Linda Masterson, presenting the ...

13 March 2013 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited announce the release of the Group s 2012 abridged results, for the 52 weeks ended 5 January 2013. Below are a few financial highlights. Financial highlights Retail sales up 17.8% to $60.1m Trade and ...

4 October 2012 EDGARS’ Face of the Charter Club former Miss Zimbabwe Malaika Mushandu, joined other models in the Edgars fashion show extravaganza held in Harare at the weekend.The event showcased beautiful summer outfits from various designers. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed clothing giant is running a Shop and Win ...

11 September 2012 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited announce the release of the Group s 2012 interim results and presentation, for the 26 weeks ended 7 July 2012. Below are a few financial highlights. Financial highlights Retail sales increased to $24m Profit ...

17 August 2012 Edgars Stores Zimbabwe Limited (EDGR.zw) (ZW000 901 123 1) had an increase in shares in issue to 283 381 993 via a Share option scheme.

9 May 2012 The Board of Directors is pleased to release the annual report for the year ended 7 January 2012. Below are excerpts from the Chairman s Report. Chairman s Report The steady growth in accounts, improved merchandise assortments and improved cost management together with the successful rebranding of ...

9 May 2012 Notice is hereby given that the 63rd Annual General Meeting of members will be held at the Royal Harare Golf Club, 5th Street Extension, Harare on Wednesday, 6 June 2012 at 08.30 hours:- Ordinary Business To approve minutes of the Annual General Meeting ...

8 March 2012 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited are pleased to announce the release of the Group s 2011 full year results and presentation for the 52 weeks ended 7 January 2012. Below are financial highlights and a brief extract from the Commentary section of the results. Financial ...

7 September 2011 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited are pleased to announce the release of the Group s 2011 interim results presentation for the 26 weeks ended 9 July 2011. The presentaion is available for download and can also be viewed online. The 2011 interim results which ...

6 September 2011 The Directors of Edgars Stores Limited are pleased to announce the release of the Group s 2011 interim results for the 26 weeks ended 9 July 2011. Below are financial highlights and a brief extract from the Commentary section of the results. Financial results ...