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14 October 2015


DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN ('DRP') UPDATE


Sonic Healthcare Limited (SHL.AX) ('Sonic') advises that, following the completion of the 20 day pricing period for the 2015 final dividend, the price at which shares will be allotted under the DRP in relation to Sonic's 2015 final dividend is A$18.31.


Shares under the DRP will be allotted on 22 October 2015. Sonic intends to satisfy the DRP requirements for this dividend by issuing new shares.


As previously advised, Sonic entered into a DRP Shortfall Placement Agreement with CBA Equities Limited in connection with the DRP. Following the completion of the Shortfall Placement program, CBA Equities will subscribe for a total of 4,650,318 Sonic shares for a total subscription amount of A$87,233,283.87, representing 72% of the DRP participation shortfall.


For further information, please contact:


Paul Alexander Company Secretary Sonic Healthcare

Telephone: +61 2 9855 5404 Email: pauljalex@bigpond.com


SONIC HEALTHCARE LIMITED ABN 24 004 196 909 14 GIFFNOCK AVENUE MACQUARIE PARK NSW 2113 AUSTRALIA LOCKED BAG 145 NORTH RYDE NSW 1670 TELEPHONE (02) 98 555 444 FACSIMILE (02) 9878 5066

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