Iconic 134-year-old company takes a hit from a stronger South African rand

• PPC incurred foreign exchange losses of R1.4 billion due to the strengthening of the South African rand against the US dollar in the six months through September 2026.
• The company's Awaken the Giant turnaround strategy continues to deliver results, with interim earnings expected to grow by between 20% and 38%.
• PPC's profit in the 2026 financial year grew by 84.33% to R859 million, and the company's full interim results are set to be released on 16 November 2026.