ABSA - CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT
ABSA GROUP LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 1986/003934/06)
(`Absa`)
JSE CODE: ASA
Issuer code: AMAGB
ISIN CODE: ZAE000013389
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Shareholders are advised that discussions are taking place which may or may not
result in a controlling stake in Absa being acquired. Such an offer could have
a material effect on the price at which Absa securities trade.
These discussions have not yet reached a stage which requires a formal approach
to the relevant regulators.
Accordingly, until a further announcement is made, shareholders are advised to
exercise caution when dealing in Absa securities.
Johannesburg
23 September 2004
Lead sponsor
Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Limited
Co-sponsor
Absa Corporate and Merchant Bank
Date: 23/09/2004 08:42:05 AM
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