SPP - The SPAR Group Limited - Business Update

SPP - The SPAR Group Limited - Business Update                                  
The SPAR Group Limited                                                          
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number: 1967/001572/06)                                           
ISIN Number: ZAE000058517                                                       
Share code: SPP                                                                 
("the Group")                                                                   
BUSINESS UPDATE                                                                 
Shareholders are advised that the Group experienced an improvement in trading   
for the quarter ended 24 December 2011 during which turnover increased to R10,  
98 billion, up 13, 5% on last year. The performance reflected increased food    
inflation supported by solid volume growth.                                     
The competitive trading environment continues to have some impact on the Group`s
profitability.                                                                  
The above information has not been reviewed by the company`s auditors.          
Pinetown                                                                        
14 February 2012                                                                
Sponsor:                                                                        
One Capital                                                                     
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