Form 605

Corporations Act 2001

Section 6718

605 age 1/2 15 Jul 2001

Notice of ceasing to be a substantial holder

To Company Name/Scheme Wesfarmers Ltd. ACN/ARSN 008 984 049

1. Details of substantial holder (1) Name

ACN/ARSN (if applicable}

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

NIA

The holder ceased to be a

substantial holder on 29 August 2017 The previous notice was given to the company on 07 August 2017 The previous notice was dated 07 August 2017

2. Changes in relevant interests

Particulars of each change in, or change in the nature of, a relevant interest (2) of the substantial holder or an associate {3) in voting securities of the company or scheme, since the substantial holder was last required to give a substantial holding notice to the company or scheme are as follows:

Date of change

Person whose I relevant interest changed

Nature of change (4)

Consideration given in relation to change (5)

Class (6) and number of securities affected

Person's votes affected

See Annexure A

The Vanguard Group Inc. now holds 4.99% of votina oower

  1. Changes in association

    The persons who have become associates (3) of, ceased to be associates of, or have changed the nature of their association (7) with, the substantial holder in relation to voting interests in the company or scheme are as follows:

    Name and ACN/ARSN {if applicable) Nature of association

    N/A N/A

  2. Addresses

The addresses of persons named in this form are as follows:

Name

Address

Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

Level 34, 2 Southbank Blvd, Southbank 3006 VIC

The Vanguard Group, Inc.

P.O. Box 2600, V26 Valley Forge, PA 19482 USA

Signature

date 31 August 2017

DIRECTIONS

605 a e 2/2 15 Jul 2001

  1. If there are a number of substantial holders with similar or related relevant interests (eg. a corporation and its related corporations, or the manager and trustee of an equity trust), the names could be included in an annexure to the form. If the relevant interests of a group of persons are essentially similar, they may be referred to throughout the form as a specifically named group if the membership of each group, with the names and addresses of members is clearly set out in paragraph 4 of the form.

  2. See the definition of "relevant interest" in sections 608 and 6718(7) of the Corporations Act 2001.

  3. See the definition of "associate" in section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001.

  4. Include details of:

    1. any relevant agreement or other circumstances because of which the change in relevant interest occurred. If subsection 6718(4) applies, a copy of any document setting out the terms of any relevant agreement, and a statement by the person giving full and accurate details of any contract, scheme or arrangement, must accompany this form, together with a written statement certifying this contract, scheme or arrangement; and

    2. any qualification of the power of a person to exercise, control the exercise of, or influence the exercise of, the voting powers or disposal of the securities to which the relevant interest relates (indicating clearly the particular securities to which the qualification applies).

      See the definition of "relevant agreement" in section 9 of the Corporations Act 2001.

    3. Details of the consideration must include any and all benefits, money and other, that any person from whom a relevant interest was acquired has, or may, become entitled to receive in relation to that acquisition. Details must be included even if the benefit is conditional on the happening or not of a contingency. Details must be included of any benefit paid on behalf of the substantial holder or its associate in relation to the acquisitions, even if they

      are not paid directly to the person from whom the relevant interest was acquired.

    4. The voting shares of a company constitute one class unless divided into separate classes.

    5. Give details, if appropriate, of the present association and any change in that association since the last substantial holding notice.

    6. 605 GUIDE page 1/1 13 March 2000

      GUIDE This guide does not form part of the prescribed form and is included by ASIC to assist you in completing and lodging form 605. Signature This form must be signed by either a director or a secretary of the substantial holder. Lodging period Nil Lodging Fee Nil Other forms to be completed

      Nil

      Additional information
      1. Ifadditional space is required to complete a question, the information may be included on a separate piece of paper annexed to the form.

      2. This notice must be given to a listed company, or the responsible entity for a listed managed investment scheme. A copy of this notice must also be given to each relevant securities exchange.

      3. The person must give a copy of this notice:

        1. within 2 business days after they become aware of the information; or

        2. (ii) by 9.30 am on the next trading day of the relevant securities exchange after they become aware of the information if:

          1. a takeover bid is made for voting shares in the company or voting interests in the scheme; and

          2. the person becomes aware of the information during the bid period.

          3. Annexures

            To make any annexure conform to the regulations, you must

            1 use A4 size paper of white or light pastel colour with a margin of at least 1Omm on all sides 2 show the corporation name and ACN or ARBN

            1. number the pages consecutively

            2. print or type in BLOCK letters in dark blue or black ink so that the document is clearly legible when photocopied

            3. identify the annexure with a mark such as A, B, C, etc 6 endorse the annexure with the words:

            This is annexure (mark) of (number) pages referred to inform (form number and title)

            7 sign and date the annexure. The annexure must be signed by the same person(s) who signed the form.

            Information in this guide is intended as a guide only. Please consult your accountant or solicitor for further advice.

            Annexure A

            To Company ACN/ARSN

            Date of change

            Person whose relevant Interest changed

            Nature of Change(6)

            Consideration given in relation to change(7)

            Class

            Number of securities affected

            Person's votes affected

            3-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.21

            Ordinary

            5,585

            5,585

            3-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.48

            Ordinary

            480

            480

            4-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.76

            Ordinary

            742

            742

            7-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.03

            Ordinary

            26,340

            26,340

            7-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.00

            Ordinary

            122

            122

            8-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.83

            Ordinary

            22,418

            22,418

            8-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.99

            Ordinary

            10,176

            10,176

            8-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            . Buy

            40.83

            Ordinary

            1,931

            1,931

            9-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.86

            Ordinary

            5,600

            5,600

            9-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.86

            Ordinary

            7,632

            7,632

            9-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.90

            Ordinary

            126

            126

            9-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.84

            Ordinary

            262

            262

            9-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.84

            Ordinary

            1,538

            1,538

            9-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.84

            Ordinary

            107

            107

            10-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.99

            Ordinary

            5,788

            5,788

            10-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.99

            Ordinary

            471

            471

            11-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.31

            Ordinary

            15,620

            15,620

            11-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            40.85

            Ordinary

            480

            480

            14-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.21

            Ordinary

            3,297

            3,297

            14-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.12

            Ordinary

            188

            188

            14-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.12

            Ordinary

            28,770

            28,770

            15-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.34

            Ordinary

            15,952

            15,952

            15-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.59

            Ordinary

            2,172

            2,172

            15-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.34

            Ordinary

            3,308

            3,308

            15-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.57

            Ordinary

            480

            480

            16-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.70

            Ordinary

            6,594

            6,594

            16-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.48

            Ordinary

            26,579

            26,579

            16-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.70

            Ordinary

            2,800

            2,800

            16-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.70

            Ordinary

            1,484

            1,484

            16-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.70

            Ordinary

            1,484

            1,484

            16-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.53

            Ordinary

            2,268

            2,268

            17-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.20

            Ordinary

            15,319

            15,319

            17-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.67

            Ordinary

            20,352

            20,352

            18-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.18

            Ordinary

            7,632

            7,632

            18-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.18

            Ordinary

            7,632

            7,632

            18-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.18

            Ordinary

            2,172

            2,172

            18-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.25

            Ordinary

            76

            76

            18-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.25

            Ordinary

            671

            671

            21-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            42.41

            Ordinary

            4,427

            4,427

            22-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.35

            Ordinary

            94

            94

            23-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.50

            Ordinary

            16,536

            16,536

            23-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.52

            Ordinary

            591

            591

            24-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.54

            Ordinary

            15,256

            15,256

            24-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.54

            Ordinary

            952

            952

            25-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.94

            Ordinary

            4,396

            4,396

            25-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.94

            Ordinary

            2,172

            2,172

            29-Aug-17

            The Vanguard Group, Inc.

            Buy

            41.54

            Ordinary

            1,484

            1,484

            3-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.48

            Ordinary

            11,891

            11,891

            7-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.00

            Ordinary

            11,484

            11,484

            10-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.92

            Ordinary

            28,362

            28,362

            11-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.85

            Ordinary

            156

            156

            11-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.85

            Ordinary

            20,146

            20,146

            11-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.85

            Ordinary

            8,634

            8,634

            11-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.85

            Ordinary

            15,134

            15,134

            14-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            40.97

            Ordinary

            5,966

            5,966

            14-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.12

            Ordinary

            6,940

            6,940

            14-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.12

            Ordinary

            18,724

            18,724

            16-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.75

            Ordinary

            750

            750

            16-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.75

            Ordinary

            1,343

            1,343

            16-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.75

            Ordinary

            1,157

            1,157

            16-Aug-17

            Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd

            Buy

            41.75

            Ordinary

            3,124

            3,124

            Substantial Holder Name ACN/ARSN

            Wesfarmers Ltd.

            . 008 984 049

            The Vanguard Group, Inc. N/A

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