27 September 2001
STRATE AFFECT ON DEALINGS IN ORDINARY SHARES OF LIBERTY INTERNATIONAL PLC
HELD ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN BRANCH REGISTER
South Africa is introducing STRATE, an electronic equity settlement system
(equivalent to the UK's CREST system). Equity securities listed on the
Johannesburg Stock Exchange are being made eligible for settlement in STRATE
on a rolling basis throughout 2001. From the effective date, dealings in
listed equity shares in South Africa will only be capable of settlement in
STRATE. Liberty International is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is
also listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
The relevant dates affecting dealings in Liberty International's shares
which are registered on the South African branch register are as follows:
5th November 2001 First date for dematerialisation of shares
26th November 2001 Electronic trading commences
3rd December 2001 Earliest possible electronic settlement
An explanatory letter is being sent today to Liberty International's South
African shareholders. The letter and ancillary documentation are available
from our website at www.liberty-international.co.uk, or on request from the
South African Transfer Agents, Mercantile Registrars Limited, or the
Company.
This development does not affect in any way the Liberty International shares
appearing on the principal UK register, dealings in which are settled in
London.
Enquiries
Susan Folger
Company Liberty International Tel: +44 (0)20
Secretary PLC 7887 7064
Carol Otto Mercantile Registrars Tel: +27 (0)11
Limited 370 5110
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