Grindrod Limited generated earnings of R483,8 million for the six months ended 30 June 2009 (H1 2008: R1 104,5 million), down 56% on the corresponding period of the prior year which is in line with the trading update issued on 1 July 2009. Headline earnings per share also decreased by 56% to 105,7 cents per Share (H1 2008: 242,8 cents). An interim ordinary dividend per share of 30 cents (H1 2008: 68 cents) and a preference share dividend of 522,5 cents per share (H1 2008: 589 cents) have been declared. - see SENS announcement for full details.