Howden Africa Holdings Limited - Dealing in securities by a director

Howden Africa Holdings Limited - Dealing in securities by a director            
HOWDEN AFRICA HOLDINGS LIMITED                                                  
(Incorporated in Republic of South Africa)                                      
(Registration Number 1996/002982/06)                                            
Share Code: HWN          ISIN: ZAE000010583                                     
Dealing in securities by a director                                             
In compliance with paragraphs 3.63 to 3.74 of the JSE Securities Exchange South 
Africa Listings Requirements, the following information is disclosed:           
Director                              : S Meyer                                 
Transaction                                                                     
Date of transaction                   : 4 August 2004                           
Price per share                       : R0.90                                   
Number of shares                      : 66 600 ordinary                         
Total value                           : R 59 940                                
Class of securities                   : Ordinary shares                         
Nature of transaction                 : Purchase and exercise of options        
Extent of interest                    : Direct and beneficial                   
Confirmation of clearance             : Clearance to deal was granted           
Exercise of options                                                             
Date options granted                  : 17 July 2000                            
Option price:                         : R0.90                                   
Date exercised                        : 4 August 2004                           
Market price at date of exercise      : R1.28                                   
5 August 2004                                                                   
Johannesburg                                                                    
Sponsor                                                                         
PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance (Pty) Ltd                              
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