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MSM - Massmart Holdings Limited - Cautionary Announcement
Massmart Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1940/014066/06
Share code: MSM
ISIN: ZAE000029534
("Massmart" or "the Company")
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Shareholders are advised that the Company has received a non-binding proposal
from Wal-Mart Stores, Inc, (`Walmart`) which could lead to Walmart making a cash
offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of the Company for a price of
ZAR148 per share (`the Proposed Offer`). In the event that a firm offer is
received the board of directors of Massmart will obtain an independent opinion
and express a view on the firm offer to shareholders.
The making of the Proposed Offer is subject to a number of pre-conditions
including, inter alia, due diligence, which will commence immediately. In order
to satisfy these pre-conditions, a period of exclusivity has been granted by
Massmart to Walmart. A reciprocal period of exclusivity has been granted by
Walmart to Massmart. Shareholders are advised that there can be no certainty
that these discussions will lead to a formal offer being made.
The Proposed Offer may have a material effect on the price of the Company`s
securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when
dealing in the securities of the Company until a further announcement is made.
Shareholders will be updated at the time of renewal of the cautionary
announcement, as required in terms of the JSE Listings Requirements, which will
be on 8 November 2010.
Information on Walmart:
Walmart serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at
more than 8,613 retail units under 55 different banners in 15 countries. With
fiscal year 2010 sales of $405 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million
associates worldwide. A leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and
employment opportunity, Walmart ranked first among retailers in Fortune
Magazine`s 2010 Most Admired Companies survey.
Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting
www.walmartstores.com.
Information on Massmart:
Massmart is a managed portfolio of four divisions, each focused on high-volume,
low-margin, low-cost distribution of mainly branded consumer goods for cash, in
14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, comprising 288 stores. The Company is the
third largest distributor of consumer goods in Africa, the leading retailer of
general merchanise, liquor and home improvement equipment and supplies, and the
leading wholesaler of basic foods. Massmart has a market capitalisation of
approximately R27.2 billion and 201.5 million ordinary shares in issue.
Approximately 72% of Massmart`s ordinary shares are foreign owned.
For media enquiries:
Brunswick:
Tel: +27 11 502 7300
Rob Pinker (Managing Partner)
Tel: +27 83 326 7794
Cecilia de Almeida (Director)
Tel: +27 83 325 9169
Johannesburg
27 September 2010
Financial advisors to Massmart:
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs International
Sponsor to Massmart:
Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited
Legal advisors to Massmart:
Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs
Communications advisors to Massmart:
Brunswick
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