Distribution to shareholders

The Directors approved an interim cash distribution of 31,0 cents per share on 9 May 2011 by way of a dividend of 11,0 cents per share and a capital reduction out of share premium of 20,0 cents per share, in terms of the general authority granted to directors at the annual general meeting held on 27 January 2011. Distributions are only accounted for on the date of the declaration. As a result, the interim distribution is not accounted for in the interim financial statements. In compliance with the requirement of the JSE Limited, the following dates are applicable:

Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday, 30 May 2011 and Friday, 3 June 2011, both days inclusive.