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BVT
BVT
BVT - The Bidvest Group - Revised dates and times relating to the final
distribution out of share premium of 275,0 cents per share, in lieu of a
dividend, to Bidvest shareholders
The Bidvest Group Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa
Registration number 1946/021180/06
Share code: BVT
ISIN: ZAE000117321
("Bidvest" or "the Company")
Revised dates and times relating to the final distribution out of share premium
of 275,0 cents per share, in lieu of a dividend, to Bidvest shareholders
1 Introduction
The board of directors of Bidvest hereby announces the revised dates and times
of the final cash distribution out of share premium of 275,0 cents, in lieu of a
dividend, awarded to shareholders ("the distribution") as previously announced
on September 1 2008.
These dates and times have been revised to facilitate the timing of the proposed
pro rata offer by Bidvest or a subsidiary of Bidvest to Nampak ordinary
shareholders as announced on SENS on September 4 2008.
2 Revised dates and times
Notice is hereby given that a final cash distribution out of share premium of
275,0 (2007: 248,4) cents per share, in lieu of dividend, has been awarded to
members recorded in the register of the Company at the close of business on
Friday, October 3 2008.
Bidvest shareholders are advised that the last day to trade `cum` the
distribution will be Friday, September 26 2008. The Bidvest shares will trade
`ex` the distribution as from Monday, September 29 2008 and the record date
will be Friday, October 3 2008. Share certificates may not be rematerialised or
dematerialised during the period Monday, September 29 2008 to Friday, October 3
2008, both days inclusive. Payment will be made on Monday, October 6 2008.
By order of the Board
The Bidvest Group Limited
Johannesburg
September 12 2008
Sponsor
Investec Bank Limited
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