LEWIS GROUP LIMITED - SALES UPDATE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 2004

LEWIS GROUP LIMITED - SALES UPDATE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 2004          
Lewis Group Limited                                                             
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                   
Formerly Rowmoor Investments 505 (Proprietary) Limited)                         
Registration number: 2004/009817/06)                                            
JSE share code: LEW         ISIN: ZAE000058236                                  
("Lewis")                                                                       
SALES UPDATE FOR THE QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 2004                                
The quarter ended 31st December 2004 was a highly successful one for Lewis,     
building on the strength of the same quarter last year.                         
Merchandise sales increased by 11% compared to the corresponding quarter last   
year, with like - for - like growth of 9%.  Sales grew consistently in all      
geographic regions.                                                             
Furniture sales, which accounted for about half of Lewis" sales in the quarter, 
increased by 16% in Rand and by 18% in units.  Electricals, where sales growth  
in Rand was 9%, also saw unit volume growth of 18% with price deflation         
stimulating consumer demand.                                                    
As expected, total revenue growth in the quarter continued to be slower than    
merchandise sales growth because of the impact of lower finance charge rates and
an increasing proportion of cash sales. Credit sales accounted for 78% of total 
sales compared to 85% for the quarter last year.                                
Cash collections from debtors during the period were strong, with the debtors"  
book reflecting a continuing improvement compared to last year.                 
Alan Smart, CEO of Lewis, said:                                                 
"Strong volume growth in both furniture and electrical sectors provides evidence
that Lewis continues to attract new business as well as benefiting from         
significant customer loyalty".                                                  
The above information has not been reviewed or reported on by Lewis" auditors.  
Cape Town                                                                       
12 January 2005                                                                 
Sponsor: UBS                                                                    
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