ECO
ECO
Edcon - Cautionary Announcement
Edgars Consolidated Stores Limited
(Registration Number 1946/022751/06)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
ISIN : ZAE000068649
Share Codes
JSE: ECO
NSX: ECN
("the Company")
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT
Shareholders are informed that the Company has commenced discussions with a
number of private equity parties regarding a potential transaction to acquire
the Company.
The discussions are at an early stage and may or may not result in a
transaction.
These developments may have a material effect on the price of the Company"s
securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution in their
dealings with the Company"s securities until a further announcement is made.
On behalf of the Board
Johannesburg
17 October 2006
Sponsor:
Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Namibian Sponsor:
Irwin Jacobs Greene (Pty) Limited
Date: 17/10/2006 04:19:43 PM Produced by the JSE SENS Department
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