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News & Events
DEEP YELLOW LIMITED - [1 July 2009]
EMPLOYEE OPTION ISSUE Deep Yellow Limited is pleased to inform the market that the Board has approved a proposed issue of 950,000 unlisted options to acquire ordinary shares in Deep Yellow Limited to Employees and Contractors. The issue has been made in three tranches with differing vesting conditions and is pursuant to the terms of the Deep Yellow Limited - Employees and Other Permitted Persons Option Plan. The Directors continue to use the policy of issuing options as a reasonable basis for rewarding employees and contractors and providing an incentive to join/remain with Deep Yellow. The option issue has been made on the following terms: 120,000 Options to employees with an exercise price of 27.5 cents and which expire on 30 June 2012, the options vest on issue; 420,000 Options to employees with an exercise price of 27.5 cents and which expire on 30 June 2012, the options vest on 1 December 2009; and 410,000 Options to employees with an exercise price of 27.5 cents and which expire on 30 June 2012, the options vest on 1 June 2010. The option terms provide for their cancelation in the event that an employee or contractor resigns from their employment, is terminated or otherwise ceases their engagement with the Company. No Director or Director related entity will participate in this issue. The attached Appendix 3B (as per company website: www.deepyellow.com.au)provides details of the options. Options Lapse 6,975,000 employee options have recently lapsed in accordance with the terms of the Deep Yellow Limited Directors, Employees and Other Permitted Persons Option Plan. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dr Leon Pretorius Managing Director Windhoek, 30 June 2009 Registered Office Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd Registration no. 2004/511 48 Hidipo Hamutenya Street Swakopmund Namibia Sponsor Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
FNB NAMIBIA HOLDINGS LIMITED - [1 July 2009]
Director\'s dealing in Securities Notice is hereby given, in terms of paragraphs 3.63 and 3.65 of the Listings Requirements of the Namibian Stock Exchange, of the following transactions in respect of the indirect acquisition of the Company\'s shares by directors of the Company: Name of director: Mwahafar Ndakolute Ndilula Non-Executive director of: FNB Namibia Holdings Ltd, Swabou Life Assurance Company Ltd Date of transaction: 29 June 2009 Selling price per share: N$ 5-13 Option Strike price: N$ 5-13 Strike dates: 30 June Vesting periods: 5 tranches over 5 years (from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2010) Number of shares: 821 427 Total value: N$ 4 213 921 Class of shares: ordinary Nature of transaction: Purchase of shares in terms of the BEE scheme approved by shareholders on 24 November 2005 Extent and interest of director: Indirect beneficial interest Prescribed clearance given: In terms of a board and shareholders\' approved BEE scheme. Name of director: Christiaan Lilongeni Ranga Haikali Non-Executive director of: FNB Namibia Holdings Ltd, First National Bank of Namibia Ltd, Swabou Insurance Company Ltd Date of transaction: 29 June 2009 Selling price per share: N$ 5-13 Option Strike price: N$ 5-13 Strike dates: 30 June Vesting periods: 5 tranches over 5 years (from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2010) Number of shares: 430 271 Total value: N$ 2 207 290 Class of shares: ordinary Nature of transaction: Purchase of shares in terms of the BEE scheme approved by shareholders on 24 November 2005 Extent and interest of director: Indirect beneficial interest Prescribed clearance given: In terms of a board and shareholders\' approved BEE scheme. By order of the Board Y Katjirua Company Secretary Windhoek 30-Jun-09 Sponsor: Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
INVESTEC LIMITED - [1 July 2009]
As part of the dual listed company (\'DLC\') structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \'UKLA\') and/or the JSE Listing Requirements. Accordingly, we advise of the following in conformity with the UKLA\'s Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1: INVESTEC PLC - VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL As at 29 June 2009, Investec plc\'s issued capital consists of 446,946,162 ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each (\"the Ordinary Shares\"). Of these, no Ordinary Shares are held exclusive of voting rights in treasury at the date of this announcement and therefore the total number of voting rights in the company is 446,946,162.00 The figure of 446,946,162 Ordinary Shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Investec plc under the UKLA\'s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. For further information, please contact: Mr. David Miller Company Secretary + 44 (0)207 597 4541 Date: 30 June 2009 Notes: Investec plc also has one Special Voting Share in issue to facilitate joint voting by shareholders of Investec plc and Investec Limited on joint electorate actions. As at 29 June 2009, Investec Limited\'s issued capital consists of 268,709,666 ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each with voting rights. Investec Limited holds 25,191,618 ordinary shares in Treasury. The issued voting capital of Investec Limited is 243,518,048 ordinary shares which may be exercised at General Meetings of Investec plc on the basis of one vote per share. - By:
SANLAM LIMITED - [1 July 2009]
Director\'s dealings in Sanlam securities In compliance with paragraph 3.63 - 3.66 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, we hereby advise the following dealings by a director in Sanlam securities: Director: J P Moller Category of director: Financial Director Class of security: Ordinary shares Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Transaction date: 26 June 2009 Nature of transaction: Acceptance of a conditional undertaking under the Performance Deferred Share Plan (approved long- term incentive plan) to receive fully paid-up shares in future should certain pre-determined retention and performance hurdles be met Scheme period: Five years Scheme expiry date: 1 June 2014 Total number of shares: 121 845 Price per sharee: R16.99 Total transaction value: R2 070 146 Prior authority to transact Yes obtained: Bellville 30-Jun-09 Sponsor Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited Date: 30/06/2009 14:46:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. Director\'s dealings in Sanlam securities In compliance with paragraph 3.63 - 3.66 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, we hereby advise the following dealings by the company secretary in Sanlam securities: Name: J P Bester Category: Company Secretary Class of security: Ordinary shares Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Transaction date: 26 June 2009 Nature of transaction: Acceptance of a conditional undertaking under the Deferred Share Plan (approved long-term incentive plan) to receive fully paid-up shares in future should certain pre-determined retention conditions be met Scheme period: Five years Scheme expiry date: 1 June 2014 Total number of shares: 15 980 Price per share: R16.99 Total transaction value: R271 500 Prior authority to transact Yes obtained: Bellville 30-Jun-09 Sponsor Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited Date: 30/06/2009 14:49:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. Director\'s dealings in Sanlam securities In compliance with paragraph 3.63 - 3.66 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, we hereby advise the following dealings by a director in Sanlam securities: Director: J van Zyl Category of director: Group Chief Executive Officer Class of security: Ordinary shares Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Transaction date: 26 June 2009 Nature of transaction: Acceptance of a conditional undertaking under the Performance Deferred Share Plan (approved long- term incentive plan) to receive fully paid-up shares in future should certain pre-determined retention and performance hurdles be met Scheme period: Five years Scheme expiry date: 1 June 2014 Total number of shares: 226 096 Price per share: R16.99 Total transaction value: R3 841 371 Prior authority to transact Yes obtained: Bellville 30-Jun-09 Sponsor Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited Date: 30/06/2009 14:51:10 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. Director\'s dealings in Sanlam securities In compliance with paragraph 3.63 - 3.66 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, we hereby advise the following dealings by a director of a major subsidiary of Sanlam in Sanlam securities: Director: R Morathi Category of director: Chief Executive: Sanlam Group Services Class of security: Ordinary shares Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Transaction date: 26 June 2009 Nature of transaction: Acceptance of a conditional undertaking under the Performance Deferred Share Plan (approved long- term incentive plan) to receive fully paid-up shares in future should certain pre-determined retention and performance hurdles be met Scheme period: Five years Scheme expiry date: 1 June 2014 Total number of shares: 19 490 Price per share: R16.99 Total transaction value: R331 135 Prior authority to transact Yes obtained: Bellville 30-Jun-09 Sponsor Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited Date: 30/06/2009 14:56:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. Director\'s dealings in Sanlam securities In compliance with paragraph 3.63 - 3.66 of the Listings Requirements of the JSE Limited, we hereby advise the following dealings by the company secretary of a major subsidiary of Sanlam in Sanlam securities: Company secretary: M Lombard Category: Company Secretary: Sanlam Life Insurance Limited Class of security: Ordinary shares Nature of interest: Direct beneficial Transaction date: 26 June 2009 Nature of transaction: Acceptance of a conditional undertaking under the Deferred Share Plan (approved long-term incentive plan) to receive fully paid-up shares in future should certain pre-determined retention conditions be met Scheme period: Five years Scheme expiry date: 1 June 2014 Total number of shares: 7 540 Price per share: R16.99 Total transaction value: R128 105 Prior authority to transact Yes obtained: Bellville 30-Jun-09 Sponsor - By: Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited
TRANS HEX GROUP LIMITED - [1 July 2009]
NO CHANGE STATEMENT AND NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING No change statement With regard to the audited results for the year ended 31 March 2009, shareholders are advised that the annual financial statements have been posted on Trans Hex\'s website (www.transhex.co.za) and will be distributed to shareholders on 30 June 2009 and contain no modifications to the audited results which were published on SENS on 26 May 2009. Notice of the annual general meeting Notice is hereby given that the 29th annual general meeting of Trans Hex shareholders will be held at 10:00 on Friday 7 August 2009 at 405 Voortrekker Road, Parow to transact the business as stated in the annual general meeting notice forming part of the annual financial statements. Cape Town 39,994.00 Sponsor RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited) Namibian Sponsor - By: IJG CORPORATE FINANCE (PTY) LTD
DEEP YELLOW LIMITED - [22 June 2009]
Change of Director\'s Interest Notice: Leon Pretorius The Directors of Deep Yellow Limited (DYL) have resolved to issue 2,150,000 fully paid ordinary shares in the Company following receipt of a valid exercise notice in respect of 2,150,000 director options to acquire shares at 27.5 cents. Name of Director Leon Pretorius Date of last notice 2 December 2008 Direct or indirect interest Direct and Indirect Nature of indirect interest Held through nominee IJG (including registered holder) Securities Pty Ltd Date of change 18 June 2009 No. of securities held prior 72,616,124 Ordinary Shares to change 5,000,000 options at 55.1 c exercisable before 30.11.2009 7,500,000 options at 59.5 c exercisable before 30.11.2010 4,300,000 options at 27.5 c exercisable before 30.06.2011 Class Options (exercised) (b) Fully paid shares Number acquired 2,150,000 fully paid shares Number disposed (b) 785,000 Ordinary Shares Value/Consideration $591,250.00 (b)$347,288.06 No. of securities held after 73,981,124 Ordinary Shares change 5,000,000 options at 55.1 c exercisable before 30.11.2009 7,500,000 options at 59.5 c exercisable before 30.11.2010 2,150,000 options at 27.5 c exercisable before 30.06.2011 Nature of change Exercise of Options (b) On market trade On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dr Leon Pretorius Managing Director Windhoek, 19 June 2009 Registered Office Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd Registration no. 2004/511 48 Hidipo Hamutenya Street Swakopmund Namibia Sponsor Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
Nedbank Capital - [22 June 2009]
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY A DIRECTOR In compliance with rule 3.63 of the JSE Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed: Director : Carel Genis Goosen Office Held : Director Date transaction effected : 19 June 2009 Number of shares : 179,953 Price paid per share - VWAP : 5564 cents per share Value of the transaction : R10,012,612.50 Class of shares : Ordinary Interest : Indirect beneficial Nature of transaction : Transfer of shares from Carel Genis Goosen to DIE CAREL GOOSEN FAMILIETRUST Clearance to deal received : Yes Cape Town Date 19 June 2009 Sponsor - By: SHOPRITE HOLDINGS LIMITED
INVESTEC LIMITED - [15 June 2009]
As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited (together \"Investec\") notify both the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges of those interests (and changes to those interests) of (i) directors of both entities and the respective company secretaries, (ii) persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) across the group, and (iii) in certain instances the directors of major subsidiaries of Investec Limited, in the securities of Investec plc and Investec Limited which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \"UKLA\") and/or the JSE Listing Requirements. Investec received notification of the following transactions in Investec Limited shares on 11 June 2009: TRANSACTIONS IN INVESTEC LIMITED ORDINARY SHARES OF ZAR0.0002 EACH. (a) Dealings by a Director of a major subsidiary of Investec Limited - Mr. Bradley Tapnack We advise of the following changes to attributable interests in the ordinary shares of Investec Limited in compliance with Rules 3.63 - 3.74 of the JSE Listing Requirements: Nature of transaction Sale of shares pursuant to exercise of options Number of shares 60,000 Exercise price ZAR 0.00 Transaction price ZAR46.39 Date and place of 11 June 2009, Johannesburg transaction Nature of transaction Acquisition of shares pursuant to exercise of options Number of shares 90,000 Exercise price ZAR 0.00 Transaction price ZAR46.39 Date and place of 11 June 2009, Johannesburg transaction (b) Dealings by a person discharging managerial responsibility (\"PDMR\") - Mr David van der Walt Nature of Unwind of European call transaction options as originally purchased and disclosed on 11 June 2008 Number of shares / 98,544 options Nature of interest Direct beneficial Option strike price ZAR48.98 per share Total consideration ZAR824,813.28 received Date and place of 11 June 2009, Johannesburg transaction Clearance was obtained for the above dealings in securities. Johannesburg and London 12-Jun-09 Sponsor: - By: Investec Bank Limited
NAMIBIA BREWERIES LIMITED - [15 June 2009]
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS In terms of paragraph 3.63 - 3.65 of the Namibian Stock Exchange Listings Requirements, the following information, relating to dealing in securities by directors is disclosed. Executive director: Peter Gruttemeyer Director of: Namibia Breweries Ltd Number of shares purchased: 2\'000 Date of transaction: 10 June 2009 Price purchased at: N$5.85 Total value: N$11\'700.00 Share class: Ordinary shares Nature of transaction: Purchase Extent of interest: Direct beneficial Clearance to deal obtained: Yes Windhoek 12-Jun-09 Sponsor to Namibia Breweries Limited - By: Investment House Namibia (Pty) Limited
SHOPRITE HOLDINGS LIMITED - [15 June 2009]
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS In compliance with rule 3.63 of the JSE Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed: 1. Director : Etienne Lourens Nel Office Held : Director Date transaction effected : 11 June 2009 Number of shares : 260,000 Sale price per share : 5595.0 cents Value of the transaction : R14,547,000.00 Class of shares : Ordinary Interest : Direct beneficial Nature of transaction : Exercise of share options at a strike price of 619.5 cents per share and subsequent cash settlement Written clearance to deal received : Yes 2. Director : Etienne Lourens Nel Office Held : Director Date transaction effected : 11 June 2009 Number of shares purchased : 138,727 Purchase price - VWAP : 5595 cents per share Value of the transaction : R7,761,780.00 Class of shares : Ordinary Interest : Direct beneficial Nature of transaction : Purchase of shares on the open market Written clearance to deal received : Yes Cape Town Date 12 June 2009 Sponsor - By: Nedbank Capital
PALADIN ENERGY LIMITED - [11 June 2009]
Paladin added to Dow Jones African Titans 50 Index We are pleased to advise that, effective 19 June 2009, Paladin Energy Ltd will be added to the Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index. The Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index measures the stock performance of the 50 leading companies that are headquartered or generate the majority of their revenues in Africa. On behalf of the Board of Directors John Borshoff Managing Director Windhoek, 10 June 2009 Registered Office Erf 3981B Extension 10 New Industrial Area Swakopmund Namibia Sponsor Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
SHOPRITE HOLDINGS LIMITED - [11 June 2009]
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS In compliance with rule 3.63 of the JSE Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed: 1. Director : Philip Bauke van der Merwe Office Held : Director of Main Subsidiary, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd Date transaction effected : 09 June 2009 Number of shares : 250,000 Sale price per share : 5614.0 cents Value of the transaction : R14,035,000.00 Class of shares : Ordinary Interest : Direct beneficial Nature of transaction : Exercise of share options at a strike price of 622.5 cents per share and subsequent cash settlement Written clearance to deal received : Yes 2. Director : Philip Bauke van der Merwe Office Held : Director of Main Subsidiary, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd Date transaction effected : 09 June 2009 Number of shares purchased : 133,367 Purchase price - VWAP : 5614.019 cents per share Value of the transaction : R7,487,250.00 Class of shares : Ordinary Interest : Direct beneficial Nature of transaction : Purchase of shares on the open market Written clearance to deal received : Yes Cape Town Date 10 June 2009 Sponsor - By: Nedbank Capital
DEEP YELLOW LIMITED - [10 June 2009]
Namibia:Success from Reconnaissance Drilling on Tumas-Oryx Palaeochannel Spectacular 39 metre mineralised intersection from the ongoing reconnaissance evaluation of the Tumas-Oryx palaeochannel system including: 1.4% U3O8 (chemical assay) over 3 metre from 19 to 22 metre Drillhole Location - WGS84 Inclination From To Width U3O8 (mE) (m) (m) (m) ppm (mN) TUMR332 512000 7456275 Vertical 4 43 39 1,254 Including 15 31 16 2,969 Including 19 22 3 13,856 or 1.4% Deep Yellow\'s Namibian subsidiary Reptile Uranium Namibia (Reptile) has 4 RC drill rigs carrying out reconnaissance work on wide-spaced lines across interpreted* buried palaeochannels as indicated in Figure 2 (as per company website: http://www.deepyellow.com.au/news/asx/090609_namibia.pdf). Two rigs are working on the `north-south\' channel between Tumas (the densely drilled prospect in the south is the JORC Code resource area that contains the announced 3,450 tonne (as per NSX annoucement of 6 March 2009) of U3O8 at a grade of 345 ppm) and Oryx and the other two rigs are drilling on the `east-west\' Oryx-Tubas section to the north. Although mineralisation has been intersected in a number of areas, hole TUMR332 returned such an exceptional intercept that it requires reporting in its own right. Once the reconnaissance drilling programme is complete all holes that intersected mineralisation will form centres to be drilled out on a detail grid. * Palaeochannels are interpreted from airborne electromagnetic anomaly maps as magenta/red `channels\' depicted in Figure 2 (as per company website http://www.deepyellow.com.au/news/asx/090609_namibia.pdf). On behalf of the Board of Directors, Dr Leon Pretorius Managing Director Windhoek, 9 June 2009 Registered Office Reptile Uranium Namibia (Pty) Ltd Registration no. 2004/511 48 Hidipo Hamutenya Street Swakopmund Namibia Sponsor Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
FIRSTRAND LIMITED - [10 June 2009]
FIRSTRAND EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS FirstRand today announced that Sizwe Nxasana, CEO of FirstRand Bank Limited, will succeed Paul Harris by also becoming CEO of FirstRand Limited when, as previously indicated, Harris retires on 31 December 2009. FirstRand also announced that Johan Burger has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of the FirstRand Group with immediate effect. He will retain his position as Financial Director of FirstRand. Sandton 9-Jun-09 Sponsor (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited) - By: RAND MERCHANT BANK
SANLAM LIMITED - [10 June 2009]
Appointment of a new director In accordance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements (paragraph 3.59(a)), notification is hereby given that Mr. Desmond Smith (61) has been appointed as non-executive director on the Boards of Sanlam and Sanlam Life Insurance Limited with effect from 8 June 2009. Mr. Smith is appointed in one of the vacancies on these Boards following the earlier resignations of Ms. Maria Ramos and Dr. Wilmot James. He is currently chairman of both Santam Limited and the Reinsurance Group of America (South Africa) (RGA), and a director of a number of companies. Mr. Smith joined Sanlam in 1968, where he became Managing Director in 1993. He retired from Sanlam at the end of 1997. He served as Managing Director of the RGA from 1999 until 2005. He is a Past President of the Pensions Institute of Southern Africa and of the Actuarial Society of South Africa. He currently serves on a number of the committees of the Society and the International Actuarial Association. He was Chairman of the Life Offices Association of South Africa (LOA) in 1996, 2004 and 2008. He is past Chairman of the Council of Stellenbosch University, serves on the Advisory Board of the University\'s Graduate School of Business and is Chairman of the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies (STIAS). He serves on the Advisory Committee on Long-term Insurance and the Council of the Ombudsman for Long-term Insurance. Mr. Smith holds the following qualifications: B.Sc (cum laude) (Univ.Stellenbosch) FASSA, ISMP (Harvard Business School) Bellville 9-Jun-09 - By: Sponsor: Deutsche Securities (SA) Proprietary) Li
ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - [9 June 2009]
Anglo American Share Incentive Plan - SIP The SIP is an Inland Revenue approved trust arrangement, operated through Halifax plc, under which employees are able to buy ordinary shares in the Company of US$0.54945 each (\"ordinary shares\"), using monthly deductions from salary, and are allocated an equivalent number of free ordinary shares (\"matching shares\"). Both the purchased shares and the matching shares are held in the SIP trust. The matching shares are acquired by the SIP Trust and allocated to the relevant employees. During the short period of time between acquisition and allocation, the executive directors of the Company are deemed to be interested in those shares. The Company announces that the following transactions took place in relation to the SIP on Friday 5 June 2009: 1. 10,386 shares were allocated to employee participants as matching shares. 2. The following executive directors / persons discharging managerial responsibility (\"PDMR\") of the Company each acquired the undernoted ordinary shares at a price of GBP18.1786 and were allocated an equal number of matching shares, free of charge: B R Beamish (PDMR) 6 ordinary shares C B Carroll (director) 7 ordinary shares R J King (PDMR) 6 ordinary shares R Medori (director) 6 ordinary shares D Weston (PDMR) 7 ordinary shares The notification of these transactions is to satisfy the Company\'s obligations under the Financial Services Authority Disclosure and Transparency Rules 3.1.2 to 3.1.4. Catherine Marshall Companies Secretary 8-Jun-09 Sponsor - By: UBS South Africa (Pty) Ltd
INVESTEC LIMITED - [8 June 2009]
As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and Listing Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \"UKLA\") and/or the JSE Listing Requirements. Accordingly, we advise of the following: ADDITIONAL LISTINGS - INVESTEC PLC AND INVESTEC LIMITED Investec plc announces that it has today issued 2,008,924 new ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each in the capital of Investec plc; 283,924 of which were issued to the Investec plc Jersey Number 1 Trust (the \"Investec plc Trust\") pursuant to the exercise of vested share options by staff under the Investec plc Share Option Plan 2002, and 1,725,000 of which were issued to the Investec plc Employee Benefit Trust pursuant to the Investec plc Share Matching Plan 2005 (together the \"Investec plc Issue\"). The total number of issued ordinary shares in Investec plc is now 446,946,162. Approval has been granted for the admission of these shares to trade on the London Stock Exchange and admission to the Official List and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (the \"Investec plc Additional Listing\"), with effect from 05 June 2009. The shares shall rank equally with the existing issued ordinary shares of Investec plc. At the same time, Investec Limited issued 309,893 new ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each in the capital of Investec Limited to the Investec Limited Security Purchase and Option Scheme 2002 Trust (the \"Investec Limited Trust\") pursuant to the exercise of vested share options by staff under the Investec Limited Trust. The total number of issued ordinary shares in Investec Limited is now 268,709,666.00 Approval has been granted for the admission of these shares to trading on the JSE Limited, with effect from 05 June 2009. The shares shall rank equally with the existing issued ordinary shares of Investec Limited. Pursuant to the Black Economic Empowerment (\"BEE\") transaction announced on the 15 May 2003, the Investec Limited Trust transferred 96,976 Investec Limited ordinary shares to the Investec Limited Security Purchase and Option Scheme 2003 Trust (the \'\'BEE Trust\'\') so as to maintain the BEE parties\' current holdings in Investec Limited at 25.1%. Johannesburg and London 5-Jun-09 Enquiries: David Miller Investec plc Company Secretary + 44 (0) 207 597 4541 Benita Coetsee Investec Limited Company Secretary + 27 (0) 11286 7958 Sponsor: Date: 05/06/2009 08:00:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. - By: Investec Bank Limited
NEDBANK GROUP LIMITED - [8 June 2009]
Results of general meeting Members are advised that at the general meeting of members of Nedbank Group held on Friday, 5 June 2009, the resolution relating to the placing of 12 855 359 ordinary shares in the authorised but unissued ordinary share capital of the Company under the authority and control of the board of directors for issue to Old Mutual plc and its wholly owned subsidiaries (\"Old Mutual Group\") in respect of the acquisition by Nedbank Group of Old Mutual Group interests in BoE (Proprietary) Limited, Nedgroup Life Assurance Company Limited and Fairbairn Private Bank Limited, was passed by a 90.25% majority of shareholders present and voting. Shareholders representing 29.68% of the issued ordinary share capital in Nedbank Group were present in person or by proxy at the meeting. The acquisition will become unconditional when the last condition precedent, as set out in the announcement on 15 May 2009, has been fulfilled. As indicated in the circular posted to members on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, Old Mutual plc abstained from voting at the general meeting. Sandton 5-Jun-09 Investment bank, corporate adviser and sponsor Nedbank Capital Attorneys Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs Independent reporting accountants KPMG Independent lead sponsor Sponsoring broker in Namibia Old Mutual Investment Services Independent professional expert J.P. Morgan Date: 05/06/2009 10:45:01 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. - By: Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Ltd
OLD MUTUAL PLC - [8 June 2009]
UPDATE ON DISPOSAL OF JV INTERESTS Nedbank Group Limited (\"Nedbank Group\" or the \"Company\"), the 55%-owned South African banking subsidiary of Old Mutual plc has today made the following announcement. Results of General Meeting Members are advised that at the general meeting of members of Nedbank Group held on Friday, 5 June 2009, the resolution relating to the placing of 12 855 359 ordinary shares in the authorised but unissued ordinary share capital of the Company under the authority and control of the board of directors for issue to Old Mutual plc and its wholly owned subsidiaries (\"Old Mutual Group\") in respect of the acquisition by Nedbank Group of Old Mutual Group interests in BoE (Proprietary) Limited, Nedgroup Life Assurance Company Limited and Fairbairn Private Bank Limited, was passed by a 90.25% majority of shareholders present and voting. Shareholders representing 29.68% of the issued ordinary share capital in Nedbank Group were present in person or by proxy at the meeting. The acquisition will become unconditional when the last condition precedent, as set out in the announcement on 15 May 2009, has been fulfilled. As indicated in the circular posted to members on Tuesday, 19 May 2009, Old Mutual plc abstained from voting at the general meeting. For further information on Old Mutual plc, please visit the corporate website at www.oldmutual.com Enquiries Investor Relations Patrick Bowes UK +44 (0)20 7002 7440 Aleida White UK +44 (0)20 7002 7287 Deward Serfontein SA +27 (0)82 810 5672 Media Matthew UK / SA +44 (0)20 7002 7133 Gregorowski +44 (0)7748 183 834 Don Hunter UK +44 (0)20 7251 3801 (Finsbury) 5-Jun-09 Sponsor Notes to Editors Old Mutual Old Mutual plc is a leading international long-term savings Group. Originating in South Africa in 1845, the Group provides life assurance, asset management, banking and general insurance in over 40 countries in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Old Mutual plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the JSE, among others. In the year ended 31 December 2008, the Group reported adjusted operating profit of GBP1.0 billion (on an IFRS basis) and had GBP265 billion of funds under management at the year end. The Group has approximately 57,000 employees. Date: 05/06/2009 11:15:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. - By: Merrill Lynch South Africa (Pty) Limited
SANLAM LIMITED - [8 June 2009]
Results of Annual General Meeting Shareholders are advised that all of the special resolutions and ordinary resolutions proposed in the notice to shareholders dated 6 March 2009, were passed by the requisite majority at the Annual General Meeting of Sanlam Limited held at 14:00 on Wednesday, 3 June 2009. The special resolution will be lodged with the Companies and Intellectual Property Registration Office for registration. Bellville 5-Jun-09 Sponsor - By: Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited
SANLAM LIMITED - [4 June 2009]
Operational update - June 2009 The diversification of the Group into different market segments and solutions offerings is reflected in resilient new business levels (+2% excluding white label), new business margins being maintained at similar levels to 2008 and continued Group net inflows (including net life inflows) for the four months to 30 April 2009. These results were achieved amidst extremely challenging financial and economic conditions. Challenging business environment Despite a slight recent recovery in global equity markets, the financial and economic impact of the global financial market crisis continued unabated during the first four months of 2009, as evidenced by negative earnings reports being the order of the day. The slowdown in the world\'s largest economies has resulted in lower demand for resources, and hence negatively impacting on the growth of the commodity based economies in which the Group operates. The South African economy is no exception and a general slowdown in economic growth and pressure on consumers\' disposable income is evident in consumer spending statistics. The interest rate cuts announced by the South African Reserve Bank over the last few months should provide some relief to consumers, but it is likely to take some time before this will be evident in increased consumer demand. Highlights Total new business volumes (excluding low margin white label business) increased by 2% compared to the first four months of the 2008 financial year. The pressure on consumer spending is most evident in the retail middle-income market, with Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Private Investments and our businesses in the United Kingdom experiencing a slowdown in respect of savings and investment- related business volumes. Risk underwriting and institutional new business volumes are proving to be more resilient and recorded a satisfactory performance in the current environment. Core earnings per share for the four months to 30 April 2009 are 6% lower than the comparable period in 2008. Normalised headline earnings per share are down 23%, reflecting a continuation of the negative investment market performance in 2009. The FTSE/JSE All Share Index lost 4% of its value (excluding dividends) for the four months to 30 April 2009, compared to an increase of 6% in the first four months of the 2008 financial year. Capital As indicated in the Group\'s 2008 annual report, a more cautious approach is being followed in the application of the Group\'s discretionary capital in the current financial and economic environment. In line with this, the share buy- back programme was suspended during 2008. Significant utilisation of discretionary capital for corporate activity during 2009 was limited to the acquisition of the minority interests in Channel Life for some R200 million. A total of 30 million Sanlam shares held as treasury shares were cancelled during March 2009, reducing Sanlam\'s issued share capital to 2 160 million shares. All of the Group\'s operations remain well capitalised. Sanlam Life Insurance Limited\'s statutory capital covered its Capital Adequacy Requirements by 2,4 times as at 31 March 2009, after allowing for the dividend payable to Sanlam Limited in respect of the 2008 financial year. The Group remains well positioned to take advantage of growth opportunities. Salient features of the Group\'s performance for the four months to 30 April 2009 are: New Business volumes * Overall new business volumes, excluding white label, are up 2% on the comparable period in 2008, with a strong contribution from institutional and non-South African fund flows. * New life business volumes decreased by 5% compared to the first four months of 2008. - Sanlam Personal Finance recorded a 15% decrease in new life business sales, with both Glacier and Topaz South African business negatively impacted by the pressure on consumers\' disposable income. Risk underwriting business is more resilient in the current environment and recorded an 8% increase compared to the first four months of 2008. - Sanlam Developing Markets reported growth of 5% in its new business volumes for the first four months of 2009. This growth has been impacted by the discontinued new single premium business in Sanlam Sky Solutions. Excluding these, Sanlam Developing Markets recorded an 11% growth in new business sales. South African recurring premiums increased by only 2%, in particular due to the deliberate scaling down of low margin direct sales. New business volumes of the African operations are up more than 30% on 2008, with recurring premiums increasing by more than 50%. The slowdown in economic growth in Africa is expected to impact negatively on the continuation of these growth trends. The Indian market is also not escaping the impact of the economic downturn and Shriram Life\'s new business flows for the four months are 16% lower than in 2008. - The economic environment in the United Kingdom continued to weaken during 2009, with investors remaining cautious. This contributed to a 53% decrease in Sanlam UK\'s new life business volumes. - Sanlam Employee Benefits continues to be adversely impacted by the extremely competitive environment and recorded a decrease in new business sales. This is, however, attributable to lower single premium business, which is more volatile in nature. Recurring premium business is up on 2008. - Overall, the average life new business margin for the four months has been retained at levels similar to the first half of 2008. - Persistency in the middle market is continuing to show some strain, as expected in the current environment, but remains within acceptable levels. In this regard, there have been no material basis changes required to the valuation basis. * Gross investment business inflows are 4% higher than in 2008. - The strain on disposable income is also evident in Sanlam Personal Finance\'s new investment business in South Africa. This was, however, offset by strong unit trust sales in Namibia, with an overall 2% decline in new business. - Gross investment flows in Sanlam Investments increased by 4%, supported by an increase in the equity mandate of the Public Investment Corporation. Sanlam Collective Investments also recorded satisfactory growth, the combined effect of a slight decrease in retail business and strong wholesale volumes. SIM\'s assets under management amounted to R408 billion on 30 April 2009. * Net fund inflows of some R2,7 billion (excluding white label) are particularly satisfactory in the current environment. This includes outflows of R4,5 billion relating to low margin custody business at Sanlam Private Investments, which will have a negligible effect on the fee base. Excluding this specific transaction, net fund inflows increased from R6,6 billion in 2008 to R7,2 billion in 2009. Life net fund flows remain positive. Earnings * Net result from financial services for the four months is down 7% on 2008 - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Developing Markets and Sanlam Capital Markets achieved solid performances. - Santam has been impacted by large commercial claims during the first few months of 2009, a general trend experienced in the industry. This had a negative impact on Santam\'s underwriting result. - As expected, volatile equity markets, overall lower market levels and a reduction in performance fees earned continue to have an adverse impact on Sanlam Investment\'s results, with net operating profit decreasing in line with the overall lower average level of assets under management. * Core earnings per share are 6% lower than 2008. * Normalised headline earnings per share are down 23%, primarily due to the negative investment market performance. * Share buy-backs during 2008 resulted in a 6% reduction in the comparable adjusted weighted average number of shares in issue (net of treasury shares). Outlook The challenging financial and economic environments are expected to continue for the remainder of the year and into 2010, and are likely to impact on growth in the Group\'s key operational performance indicators. Shareholders need to be aware of the impact of financial market volatility on Group earnings and Group Equity Value. Relative market movements may have a major impact on the growth in Group earnings to be reported for the full 2009 financial year. The information in this operational update has not been reviewed or reported on by Sanlam\'s auditors. Sanlam\'s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2009 are due to be released on 3 September 2009. Shareholders are advised that this is not a trading statement as per section 3.4 of the JSE Listings Requirements. Conference call A conference call for analysts, investors and the media will take place at 17h00 (South African time) today. Investors and media who wish to participate in the conference call should dial the following numbers: Audio dial-in facility A toll free dial-in facility will be available. We kindly advise callers to dial in 5 - 10 minutes before the conference call starts at 17:00. Access numbers for participants dialing live from their country: South Africa and other Toll +27 (0)11 535 3600 Toll-free 0800 200 648 USA Toll 1 412 858 4600 Toll-free 1 800 860 2442 UK Toll-free 0800 917 7042 Recorded playback will be available for three days after the conference. Access Numbers for Recorded Playback: Access code for recorded playback: 2560# South Africa and other Toll +27 (0)11 305 2030 USA Toll 1 412 317 0088 UK Toll 0808 234 6771 For further information on Sanlam, please visit our website at www.sanlam.co.za Bellville 3-Jun-09 Sponsor Date: 03/06/2009 13:55:03 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. - By: Deutsche Securities (SA) (Proprietary) Limited
SHOPRITE HOLDINGS LIMITED - [4 June 2009]
DEALING IN SECURITIES BY DIRECTORS In compliance with rule 3.63 of the JSE Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed: 1. Director Carel Genis Goosen Office Held Director Date transaction effected 02 June 2009 Number of shares 337,500 Sale price per share 5564 cents Value of the transaction R18,778,500.00 Class of shares Ordinary Interest Direct beneficial Nature of transaction Exercise of share options at a strike price of 619.5 cents per share and subsequent cash settlement Written clearance to deal received Yes 2. Director Carel Genis Goosen Office Held Director Date transaction effected 2 June 2009 Number of shares purchased 179,953 Purchase price - VWAP 5564 cents per share Value of the transaction R10,012,612.50 Class of shares Ordinary Interest Direct beneficial Nature of transaction Purchase of shares on the open market Written clearance to deal received Yes 3. Director Marius Bosman Office Held Director of Main Subsidiary, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd Date transaction effected 02 June 2009 Number of shares 40,000 Sale price per share 5564 cents Value of the transaction R2,225,600.00 Class of shares Ordinary Interest Direct beneficial Nature of transaction Exercise of share options at a strike price of 622.5 cents per share and subsequent cash settlement Written clearance to deal received Yes 4. Director Marius Bosman Office Held Director of Main Subsidiary, Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd Date transaction effected 2 June 2009 Number of shares purchased 15,000 Purchase price - VWAP 5564 cents per share Value of the transaction R834,600.00 Class of shares Ordinary Interest Direct beneficial Nature of transaction Purchase of shares on the open market Written clearance to deal received Yes Cape Town Date 3 July 2009 Sponsor - By: Nedbank Capital
XEMPLAR ENERGY CORPORATION - [4 June 2009]
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements and Management Discussions and Analysis Xemplar Energy Corporation (Xemplar) has published its Unaudited Interim Financial Statements and Management Discussions and Analysis for the quarter ended 31 March 2009 . The report can be found on Xemplar\'s website (http://www.xemplar.ca/investors_sedar.php). On behalf of the Board of Directors, Xemplar Energy Corp. SimonTam, CEO and Director 3-Jun-09 Registered Office Namura Mineral Resources (Pty) Ltd 33 Schanzen Street Windhoek Namibia Sponsor Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Street P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
BANNERMAN RESOURCES LIMITED - [1 June 2009]
BANNERMAN ANNOUNCES AUD30 MILLION SHARE PLACEMENT Bannerman Resources Limited (ASX:BMN; TSX:BAN; NSX:BMN) (Bannerman), an Australian-based uranium exploration and mine development company, is pleased to announce that it has received commitments for a capital raising of AUD30 million (CAD26 million) (before costs) by the issue of 30 million ordinary shares at an issue price of AUD1.00 per share. The issue price represents a 9% discount to the 5 day VWAP prior to the trading halt on the ASX for the placement on 27 May 2009. The placement utilises the authority granted by shareholders at the general meeting held on 16 April 2009 to raise up to AUD30 million by the issue of new securities. Bannerman CEO Len Jubber said: \"The strength of support from institutional and sophisticated investors for the placement in Australia and Canada was very encouraging, highlighting not only the quality of the Etango uranium project in Namibia but also their confidence in the long-term fundamentals for the uranium mining industry.\" Details of the Placement The placement in Australia was made to clients of Argonaut Securities Pty Limited and to Regent Pacific Group Limited (Regent Pacific). Regent Pacific provided strong support for the issue, subscribing AUD10 million, which will result in a holding of approximately 5.3% of the post-placement issued capital. Regent Pacific is a Hong Kong listed, diversified mining company with interests in copper, zinc and gold, together with various interests in thermal coal assets in Asia, principally China. In addition, Regent Pacific holds several interests in listed companies with uranium exposure, including an approximate 3.6% holding in Kalahari Minerals plc and an approximate 4.7% interest in Polo Resources Limited. The Canadian component of the placement has been underwritten by Haywood Securities Inc. (Haywood) and offered to Haywood\'s clients pursuant to a private placement. The underwriting agreement will be subject to usual terms and conditions including termination provisions in respect of any material adverse change affecting the Company or the value of its securities. There is no \"market out\" clause. Both the Australian and Canadian components of the placement were heavily over- subscribed. The subscription by Regent Pacific is scheduled to take place on 4 June 2009, with quotation of those shares on ASX anticipated to occur on or about 5 June 2009. Settlement of the Australian placement of AUD10 million is scheduled to take place on 5 June 2009, with quotation of those shares on ASX anticipated to occur on or about 8 June 2009. Subject to approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange, closing of the Canadian component of the placement is scheduled to occur on or about 8 June 2009 with quotation on or about 10 June 2009. Share Purchase Plan Bannerman will also implement a share purchase plan (SPP) to provide eligible qualifying shareholders with the opportunity to subscribe for up to AUD15,000 worth of new Bannerman shares at the same price as the placement, to raise a maximum of AUD7.5 million. Qualifying eligible shareholders who are on the register as at 5:00pm Perth time (5.00am Toronto time) on 28 May 2009 will be entitled to participate in the SPP. Further details of the SPP will be announced shortly. Use of funds and operational update Assuming full subscription under the SPP, Bannerman will raise total proceeds from the placements and SPP of AUD37.5 million before fees and costs. Bannerman plans to use the net proceeds from the financing to complete the feasibility study of the Etango uranium project in Namibia, and for resource definition and exploration drilling, other exploration costs and working capital and general corporate purposes. Bannerman recently announced the renewal of Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 3345, on which the Etango Project is located, for a further two years. Within EPL 3345, exploration activity is currently focusing on the Oshiveli and Onkelo regions to the immediate north of Anomaly A, where Bannerman recently announced (refer release dated 20 May 2009) the confirmation of broad higher grade mineralised zones close to or directly from surface including 43 metres at 514 ppm U3O8 from 148 metres downhole, 77 metres at 314 ppm U3O8 from 19 metres downhole, and 22 metres at 332 ppm U3O8 from 15 metres downhole. The results further extends the known Etango mineralisation at Oshiveli along strike to the north and hold out the prospect for further resource upgrades prior to the end of the year. Bannerman is also progressing well with its activities to build sound relationships with the local Namibian community, develop its Namibian workforce and support Namibian businesses. A range of initiatives are already in place. Mr Jubber said, \"Namibian locals are represented at many levels of management within our Namibian operations and skills development programs are progressing well. We have implemented a mentoring program and a number of educational scholarships. We actively engage with and support the use and development of local Namibian businesses and have facilitated the establishment of a number of locally owned and operated businesses which are consistent with our development objectives.\" RCF Convertible Note - Standby Tranche Bannerman further advises that as a result of the above placement, it will not utilise the undrawn AUD10 million Standby Tranche under the Convertible Note Facility Agreement with Resource Capital Fund IV L.P. (RCF). Under the terms of the Convertible Note Facility Agreement, Bannerman will pay RCF a break fee as a result of not drawing on the Standby Tranche, which is expected to be satisfied partly in cash and partly by the issue of shares. Commenting on the successful outcome of the placement, Mr Jubber said, \"The placement was completed on pricing terms substantially more favourable than those under the Standby Facility and hence that facility will not be drawn. The placement also introduces a number of new institutional investors to the Company.\" On behalf of the Board of Directors, Darryl Edwards Company Secretary 29-May-09 Registered Office Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia (Pty) Ltd Registration no. 2005/115 71 Seeadler Street, Vineta Swakopmund Namibia Sponsor IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 Date: 29/05/2009 10:18:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. BANNERMAN SHARE PURCHASE PLAN DETAILS Bannerman Resources Limited (ASX:BMN; TSX:BAN; NSX:BMN) (Bannerman), an Australian-based uranium exploration and mine development company, is pleased to announce the details of a Share Purchase Plan (SPP). The SPP will provide eligible shareholders with an opportunity to subscribe for up to AUD15,000 worth of new Bannerman ordinary shares at AUD1.00 per share without paying brokerage costs. The SPP supplements the recent AUD30 million share placement conducted at AUD1.00 per share. The total which may be raised under the SPP is capped at AUD7.5 million. If the total value of applications is more than AUD7.5 million, Bannerman reserves the right to scale back applications. The SPP offer is open to shareholders who were registered holders of fully paid ordinary shares in Bannerman (or persons expressly noted on the register as a beneficiary of shares held by a trustee or nominee) on the record date of 28 May 2009 with a registered address in Australia, New Zealand or Canada, or who are otherwise eligible to participate under the SPP terms and conditions. The SPP opens on 5 June 2009 and is scheduled to close on 23 June 2009. Shareholders who may be eligible to participate in the offer will be mailed the SPP terms and conditions, an application form and a letter inviting them to participate in the SPP on 4 June 2009. Bannerman\'s Managing Director, Len Jubber, said \"The SPP provides existing shareholders with an opportunity to increase their investment in Bannerman at AUD1.00 per share, being the same price as the recently announced share placement of AUD30 million. This price represents a discount to the current market price of Bannerman\'s shares and enables eligible shareholders to acquire further shares without incurring brokerage and other transaction costs.\" The proceeds received from the SPP and the recent share placement will be used to complete the feasibility study of the Etango uranium project in Namibia, and for resource definition and exploration drilling, other exploration costs and working capital and general corporate purposes. The indicative timetable for the SPP is as follows: Event Date Notes Record Date 5.00pm 28 May 2009 Date for (Perth time) 5.00am determining (Toronto time) eligible shareholders\' entitlement to participate in SPP offer. Date of Despatch of 4 June 2009 Bannerman will mail SPP offer documents to all eligible shareholders an invitation letter, an application form and a copy of the terms and conditions of the SPP. SPP Opening Date 5 June 2009 SPP opens SPP Closing Date 23 June 2009 SPP closes 5.00pm (Perth time) 5.00am (Toronto time) Allotment Date 29 June 2009 Shares to be issued under SPP are allotted Quotation Date 29 June 2009 Shares issued under the SPP are tradeable on ASX and TSX Bannerman does not require shareholder approval for the issue of shares under the SPP. Bannerman has obtained the benefit of a waiver from the ASX and relief from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to offer eligible shareholders the opportunity to subscribe for up to AUD15,000 in new Bannerman shares. Subject to the expiry of the non-objection period without objection as described below under \"Regulatory Disclosures\", the SPP offer is open to Canadian shareholders who were registered holders of fully paid ordinary shares in Bannerman (or beneficiaries of Canadian registered shares held in the name of a nominee) on the record date. Eligible Canadian shareholders may participate in the SPP by subscribing for shares at CAD0.875 per share, the Canadian dollar equivalent of the AUD1.00 per share issue price at the exchange rate at the time of the share placement announcement. Shareholders whose Bannerman shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange will need to contact their broker to organise an application. Shareholders are encouraged to read the terms and conditions carefully and if in any doubt about whether or not to accept the offer, to consult a professional adviser Shareholders that bought shares through IJG Securities are included in the SPP. On behalf of the Board of Directors, Darryl Edwards Company Secretary 29-May-09 Registered Office Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia (Pty) Ltd Registration no. 2005/115 71 Seeadler Street, Vineta Swakopmund Namibia Sponsor Member of the NSX 100 Robert Mugabe Avenue P O Box 186, Windhoek, Namibia Registration No. 95/505 - By: IJG Securities (Pty) Ltd
INVESTEC LIMITED - [1 June 2009]
Transactions In Investec Limited Ordinary Shares As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited (together \"Investec\") notify both the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges of those interests (and changes to those interests) of (i) directors of both entities and the respective company secretaries, (ii) persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) across the group, and (iii) in certain instances the directors of major subsidiaries of Investec Limited, in the securities of Investec plc and Investec Limited which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \"UKLA\") and/or the JSE Listing Requirements. Investec received notification of the following transactions in Investec Limited shares on 29 May 2009: TRANSACTIONS IN INVESTEC LIMITED ORDINARY SHARES OF ZAR0.0002 EACH. Dealings in the securities of Investec Limited by a PDMR - Mr. Hendrik Du Toit Nature of transaction Disposal Number of shares 50,000 Nature of interest Direct Beneficial Transaction price ZAR43.48 per share Date and place of transaction 27 May 2009, Johannesburg Nature of transaction Disposal Number of shares 25,000 Nature of interest Direct Beneficial Transaction price ZAR43.74 per share Date and place of transaction 28 May 2009, Johannesburg Clearance was obtained for the above dealings in securities. Johannesburg and London 29-May-09 Sponsor: Investec Bank Limited Date: 29/05/2009 11:01:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. As part of the dual listed company (\'DLC\') structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London Stock Exchange and the JSE Limited of matters which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the \'UKLA\') and/or the JSE Listing Requirements. Accordingly, we advise of the following in conformity with the UKLA\'s Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1: INVESTEC PLC - VOTING RIGHTS AND CAPITAL As at 28 May 2009, Investec plc\'s issued capital consists of 444,937,238 ordinary shares of GBP0.0002 each (\"the Ordinary Shares\"). Of these, no Ordinary Shares are held exclusive of voting rights in treasury at the date of this announcement and therefore the total number of voting rights in the company is 444,937,238.00 The figure of 444,937,238 Ordinary Shares may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, Investec plc under the UKLA\'s Disclosure and Transparency Rules. For further information, please contact: Investec plc Company Secretary + 44 (0)207 597 4541 Date: 29 May 2009 Notes: Investec plc also has one Special Voting Share in issue to facilitate joint voting by shareholders of Investec plc and Investec Limited on joint electorate actions. As at 28 May 2009, Investec Limited\'s issued capital consists of 268,399,773 ordinary shares of ZAR0.0002 each with voting rights. Investec Limited holds 25,356,579 ordinary shares in Treasury. The issued voting capital of Investec Limited is 243,043,194 ordinary shares which may be exercised at General Meetings of Investec plc on the basis of one vote per share. Date: 29/05/2009 11:00:02 Produced by the JSE SENS Department. - By: Mr. David Miller
- [15 April 2009]
FURTHER CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT Unitholders are referred to the announcements dated 4 December 2008, 15 January 2009 and 3 March 2009 and are advised that the company is still in negotiations which, if successfully concluded, may have an effect on the price of the company\'s linked units. Accordingly, unitholders are advised to continue to exercise caution when dealing in the company\'s linked units until a further announcement is made. Johannesburg 14-Apr-09 JSE Sponsor - By: BJM Corporate Finance (Pty) Limited
NAMIBIAN SCHOLARS INVESTMENT CHALLENGE 2008 - [30 March 2009]
Prize giving The Namibian Scholars Investment Challenge (NSIC 2008) closed on the 25th of September 2008. The top five schools and competition sponsors attended the NSX Gala dinner and NBL/NSX Namibian Scholars Investment prize giving Ceremony. The ceremony was held at the Windhoek Country Club on the 25th of October, 2008. The Namibian Scholars Investment Challenge is an investment competition at the beginning of which scholars are credited with a fictitious amount of N$ 200,000. Their basic task is to use the money to buy and sell shares listed on the NSX. Schools choose 4 teams of four pupils, who are assigned the task of investing the capital on the NSX. School teams are then allocated a stockbroker who acts as an agent for the duration of the competition. During the competition, progress evaluations are carried out on a monthly basis. The winner of the competition is the school that produces the highest returns or incurs the least losses in their portfolios over the duration of the competition. The competition has appreciated widespread support in the past from schools, teachers, sponsors and families from all over Namibia. The following schools and their prizes for 2008 are - Prizes Amount Winners 1st Prize N$ 20,000 Hage Geingob - Sciemerse 2nd Prize N$ 17,500 Delta – Delta force 3rd Prize N$ 15,000 Gabriel Taapopi - Brainiex 4th Prize N$ 12,500 DHPS - Valontino 5th Prize N$ 10,000 Edugate – Trooper Business solutions This year\\\'s challenge saw the total prize money increase to a whopping total of N$ 75,000.00 and this was all due to the generosity of our sponsors. Prize money is divided between the school and the team members. 1/3 goes to the school and the remaining 2/3 is divided equally amongst the team members. The Sciemerce team from Hage Geigob, with a 13.3% increase in their portfolio, walked off with the N$ 20,000 first prize sponsored by Legal Shield. Delta Force(11.5%) and Gabriel Taapopi’s Braniexes (8.4%) placed second and third respectively; both prices sponsored by IJG Securities. Forth price went to DHPS and the fifth price sponsored by Namibia Equity Brokers went to the youngest participants ever the Trooper business solutions of Edugate Academy. During the period of the competition the overall index of the shares listed on the NSX moved from 955.15 to 710.17 – decease of 25.65% - our budding investors exceptionally out performed the overall index. The local index increased with 7.24% moving from 138.88 to 148.94 while DevX stock The competition is a rewarding opportunity for scholars to learn more about the financial services industry and how to invest in equities. This experience can be used to further a career in the industry or to make wise decisions when considering future investment opportunities. Without Simonis Storm Securities, Namibia Equity Brokers, Investment House Namibia and IJG Securities, the NSX\\\'s four stock broking members (for the duration of the 2008 competition), the NSIC 2008 would never have been possible. Their willingness to give advice to the participating schools played a pivotal role in the success of the competition. The NSX commends them for their efforts in making the NSIC 2008 a great success. The NSX thanks Namibia Breweries Limited and MTC Who were, yet again, instrumental in making this year\\\'s challenge a great success? As well as; Trustco Holdings Namibia Irwin, Jacobs, Greene (IJG) Our thanks also go to NEB – Namibia Equity Brokers A welcomed addition to the above mentioned group of NSIC 2008 price sponsors. These companies played a fundamental role in driving the competition and ensuring excellent performance from the participants. - By: NAMIBIAN STOCK EXCHANGE