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Basil Read Holdings Limited

(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) Registration Number 1984/007758/06

Share Code: BSR ISIN: ZAE000029781

("Basil Read" or "the Company")

CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT

Shareholders are hereby advised that Basil Read Holdings Limited has entered into discussions for the potential private placement of shares which if successfully concluded may have a material effect on the price of the Company's securities.

Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company's securities until a further announcement is made.

Johannesburg 7 July 2016

Company Secretary Andiswa T Ndoni

JSE Sponsor

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