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PETRA MINING LIMITED - REVISED LISTING

Release Date: 27/09/2004 08:00
Code(s): PET
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PETRA MINING LIMITED - REVISED LISTING PETRA MINING LIMITED (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1972/001062/06) Share code: PET ISIN: ZAE 000010237 ("Petmin" or "the company") ABRIDGED pre LISTING STATEMENT AND TRANSFER OF LISTING TO THE "OTHER MINERAL EXTRACTORS AND MINES" SECTOR OF THE JSE SECURITIES EXCHANGE SOUTH AFRICA list 1. Introduction and nature of business River Group is pleased to announce that, following the approval by shareholders of the acquisition of SamQuarz (Proprietary) Limited ("SamQuarz") on Monday, 20 September 2004, the JSE Securities Exchange South Africa ("JSE") has approved the listing of Petmin on the "Other Mineral Extractors and Mines" sector of the JSE list with effect from commencement of trading on Monday, 27 September 2004. SamQuarz owns and operates the largest high quality silica mine in South Africa. Processing is done at a German designed state of the art processing plant situated at Delmas, commissioned in 2001 at a total cost of approximately R105 million. The operation produces a stable and significant free cash flow of over R11 million per annum. Quarzwerke GmbH has taken a strategic decision to sell its interest in SamQuarz in order to focus on its core markets in Europe and Petmin has taken the decision to acquire SamQuarz as a stable cash-producing asset which would serve as a valuable funding source for Petmin"s core business of pursuing exploration and development opportunities and turning them to account. To assist with the funding of the acquisition, Petmin established a strategic relationship with the New Africa Mining Fund who also facilitated the introduction of Historically Disadvantaged South Africans ("HDSA") shareholding in Petmin. Petmin will list an additional 84 444 444 ordinary shares with a par value of 25 cents per share on the JSE at the commencement of trading on Monday, 27 September 2004. 2. NEW AFRICA MINING FUND ("NAMF") NAMF is a R560 million private equity fund that was set up in February 2003 with capital commitments from the following companies: * The Industrial Development Corporation of SA; * The International Finance Corporation (a Division of the World Bank); * ABSA Corporate and Merchant Bank; * Harmony Gold Mine Limited; * Kumba Resources Limited; * BHP Billiton Plc; * Development Bank of South Africa Limited; * Gold Fields Limited; and * Sanlam Limited. NAMF is endorsed by the South African Government and supported by the South African mining industry, and was set up, inter alia, to invest in the exploration and development of the abundant mineral deposits in the region and to facilitate and fund junior mining and black economic empowerment in the mining industry. Petmin is delighted with its new strategic relationship with NAMF, which it considers as a valuable partner in unlocking the value of South Africa"s mineral wealth for its shareholders and growing Petmin into a HDSA controlled mining company. NAMF has facilitated the funding for all the HDSA shareholdings in Petmin, except for Swanvest 311 (Proprietary) Limited. In addition, certain other HDSA shareholders had a shareholding in Petmin prior to the SamQuarz acquisition. 3. HDSA shareholders The HDSA shareholders in Petmin are: Percentage Number of shareholding Name and description shares in Petmin Matlapeng Resources (Proprietary) Limited, a broad-based HDSA mining and resources investment company 24 000 000 13,23 Little Swift Investments 73 (Proprietary) Limited, an HDSA controlled investment holding company in which Jabu Mabena and Lebo Mogotsi, two of Petmin"s directors, are part shareholders 12 000 000 6,61 Swanvest 311 (Proprietary) Limited, a privately owned HDSA investment holding company 11 111 111 6,12 Zondwa Resources (Proprietary) Limited, a privately owned HDSA controlled mining and resources investment company. 4 000 000 2,20 51 111 111 28,16 Existing HDSA shareholdings 5 788 390 3,19 NAMF Nominees (Proprietary) Limited 33 333 333 18,37 (These shares are managed by Decorum Capital Partners, an HDSA controlled fund manager) 90 232 834 49,72 The above table is calculated on 181 444 444 Petmin shares in issue. In addition, 46,8 million Petmin share options have been allocated to the above shareholders, excluding the existing HDSA shareholders. Once these options are exercised, the effective HDSA shareholding in Petmin will be 60%. 4. Abridged pre listing statement This announcement is a summary of the full pre listing particulars and has been prepared and issued pursuant to the listing of Petmin on the "Other Mineral Extractors and Mines" sector of the JSE list. It contains the salient features of the pre listing statement, dated 27 August 2004, which should be read in its entirety for a full appreciation thereof. Copies of the full pre listing particulars may be obtained during normal business hours from the offices of the sponsor, River Sponsors (Pty) Ltd, Block C, First Floor, Parc Nouveau, 225 Veale Street, Brooklyn, 0181. This abridged pre listing statement is not an invitation to the public to subscribe for securities, but is issued in compliance with the Listings Requirements of the JSE, for the purpose of providing information to the public with regard to Petmin. 5. Directors" Responsibility Statement The full names, ages, nationalities, qualifications, business addresses at which they can be contacted and occupations of the directors of Petmin are as follows: Name of director Age Occupation Address Pieter J Nel - (Piet) 62 Non-Executive Chairman 1st Floor B.Sc, AE.P Parc Nouveau South African 225 Veale Street Brooklyn Dawie Warmenhoven - (Dawie) 40 Chief Executive Officer 1st Floor B.Iuris, LLB Parc Nouveau South African 225 Veale Street Brooklyn Enrico de V Greyling - (Enrico) 61 Non-Executive Director 1st Floor BA (Hons), Bus Econ Parc Nouveau South African 225 Veale Street Brooklyn Jabulani Mabena - (Jabu) 40 Non-Executive Director 1st Floor South African Parc Nouveau 225 Veale Street Brooklyn Lebo Mogotsi - (Lebo) 33 Non-Executive Director 1st Floor B.Com Parc Nouveau South African 225 Veale Street Brooklyn Johann A Strijdom - (Johan) 60 Non-Executive Director 1st Floor B.Com (Hons), (Econ), MBA Parc Nouveau South African 225 Veale Street Brooklyn The directors of Petmin, collectively and individually, accept full responsibility for the accuracy of the information given in this pre listing statement and confirm that, to the best of their knowledge and belief, there are no other facts, the omission of which would make any statement herein misleading and confirm that they have made all reasonable enquiries to ascertain such facts. 6. Summary of salient financial information Set out below are the unaudited pro forma financial effects of the transaction based on Petmin"s audited results for the year ended 30 June 2004. The unaudited pro forma financial effects have been prepared for illustrative purposes only to provide information on how the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary shares and 75% of the claims in SamQuarz ("the acquisition") and the specific issue of 11,1 million shares to NAMF Nominees ("the specific issue") (collectively, "the transaction") may have impacted on the results and financial information of Petmin. Because of their nature, the unaudited pro forma financial effects may not give a fair reflection of Petmin"s financial position, after the transaction, or the effect on future earnings. The pro forma financial effects are the responsibility of Petmin"s directors. Actual "after the acquisition" but
"before the Actual specific Percentage "before" issue" change (cents)(1) (cents)(2, 4)
Basic earnings per share (2, 3) (0,27) 8,00 Headline earnings per share (2, 3) (0,27) (3,96) Net asset value per share (4, 5) 25,88 53,00 105 Net tangible asset value per share (4, 5) 25,88 53,00 105 Number of shares in issue ("000) 97 000 170 333 Weighted average number of shares in issue ("000) 87 083 160 416 Pro
forma Percentage "after the change acquisition (based on and the actual
issue" "before") (cents)(3, 5) Basic earnings per share 7,70 (4) Headline earnings per share (3,49) 12 Net asset value per share 52,51 (1) Net tangible asset value per share 52,51 (1) Number of shares in issue ("000) 181 444 Weighted average number of shares in issue ("000) 171 527 Notes: 1. Extracted from Petmin"s audited results for the year ended 30 June 2004. 2. The pro forma "after the acquisition but before the specific issue" earnings and headline earnings per share are based on the following assumptions: 2.1 the transaction was effective 1 July 2003; 2.2 the excess of Petmin"s interest in the net fair value of SamQuarz"s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the acquisition, amounting to R19,2 million, is recognised as income in accordance with IFRS 3. This will not have a continuing effect on Petmin; 2.3 represents adjustments at a pre-tax rate of 10,5% on: * the cash consideration of R30 million to be paid to acquire a 50% interest in SamQuartz; * the remaining transaction cost of R7.054 million not yet paid on 30 June 2004; * the term loan of R20 million from external parties after the restructuring of the shareholder"s loan in SamQuartz; 2.4 the after-tax interest received and foregone will have a continuing effect on Petmin; and 2.5 headline earnings has been calculated after eliminating the excess of Petmin"s interest in the net fair value of SamQuarz"s identifiable assets and liabilities over the cost of the acquisition. 3. The pro forma "after the acquisition and the specific issue" earnings and headline earnings per share include the result from the assumptions stated in note 2 above and on the following additional assumptions: 3.1 the specific issue was effective 1 July 2003; 3.2 interest adjustment at a pre-tax rate of 10,5% on the cash proceeds from the specific issue, which will have a continuing effect on Petmin. 4. The pro forma "after the acquisition but before the specific issue" net asset and net tangible asset value per share are based on the following assumptions: * the acquisition was effective 30 June 2004; * the settlement of the purchase consideration for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital and 75% of the shareholders" claims on loan account in SamQuarz through the issue of 73 333 333 ordinary shares at 45 cents per share and a cash payment of R30 million; * consolidation entries including recognising the excess of Petmin"s interest in the net fair value of SamQuarz"s identifiable assets and liabilities acquired over the cost of the acquisition, amounting to R19,2 million, in income in accordance with IFRS 3; * fair value adjustments of R24,8 million (net of deferred tax) in terms of IFRS 3; and * the restructuring of SamQuarz"s shareholder"s loan in terms of the Senior and Junior Loan Agreements. 5. The pro forma "after the acquisition and the specific issue", net asset value and net tangible asset value per share include the assumptions stated in note 4 above and the following additional assumptions: * the specific issue was effective 30 June 2004; and * the specific issue for cash of 11 111 111 ordinary shares at 45 cents per share in terms of the Subscription and Option Agreement. 7. Share capital R"000 Authorised 300 000 000 ordinary shares of R0,25 per share 75 000 Issued 181 444 444 ordinary shares of R0,25 per share 45 361 Share premium 17 826 Total share capital 63 187 8. Listing on the JSE The expected date of listing Petmin on the "Other Mineral Extractors and Mines" sector of the JSE list is Monday, 27 September 2004, under the abbreviation "Petmin". The three-letter JSE trading code allocated to Petmin is PET. 9. Corporate Information Registered office: 1st Floor, Parc Nouveau, 225 Veale Street, Brooklyn, 0181 (PO Box 899, Groenkloof, 0027). 10. Major shareholders On 20 September 2004, the following shareholders, directly or indirectly, insofar as is known to the directors, held 5% or more in the share capital of Petmin: Number of Percentage holding
Shareholder shares held of shares Midnight Storm Investments 34 (Proprietary) Limited 33 351 361 18,38 New Africa Mining Fund Nominees (Proprietary) Limited 33 333 333 18,37 Matlepeng Resources (Proprietary) Limited 24 000 000 13,23 PSG Capital Limited 19 400 000 10,69 Little Swift (Proprietary) Limited 12 000 000 6,61 Swanvest 311 (Proprietary) Limited 11 111 111 6,12 133 195 805 73,40 Pretoria 23 September 2004 Corporate advisor and sponsor to Petmin RIVER GROUP Independent expert Corporate Finance Division Deloitte & Touche Chartered Accountants (SA) Registered Accountants and Auditors BEE facilitator NEW AFRICA MINING FUND Auditors and reporting accountants to Petmin PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. Chartered Accountants (SA) Registered Accountants & Auditors (Registration no. 1998/012055/21) Attorneys to Petmin Connie Myburgh Corporate Law Advisers Connie Myburgh (Pty) Limited (Registration number 2002/001957/07) Attorneys to Quarzwerke Webber wentzel bowens Date: 27/09/2004 08:00:06 AM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department

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