MAS
MAS                                                                             
MAS - Masonite (Africa) Limited - Trading Update                                
Masonite (Africa) Limited                                                       
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 1942/015502/06)                                            
Share Code: MAS   ISIN : ZAE000004289                                           
("Masonite")                                                                    
TRADING UPDATE                                                                  
Shareholders are advised that Masonite`s profit from operations,                
excluding the adjustment in fair value of biological assets, for                
the six months ended 30 June 2010 is expected to be 60% to 70%                  
lower than that of the comparative period (being 30 June 2009).                 
Earnings per share and headline earnings per share are expected to              
be 50% to 60% below that of the prior comparative period. This                  
decline was mainly attributable to the impact of the strong Rand on             
sales and gross margins.                                                        
The information in this trading update has not been reviewed or                 
reported on by Masonite`s auditors.                                             
The results are expected to be released towards the end of                      
September 2010.                                                                 
Durban                                                                          
27 August 2010                                                                  
Sponsor                                                                         
Nedbank Capital                                                                 
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