SBK - Interim Cash Distribution:BVT Share Instalment

SBK - Interim Cash Distribution:BVT Share Instalment                            
THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED                                       
Share Code: BVTSIA                                                              
ISIN Code: ZAE000062675                                                         
INTERIM CASH DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT IN RELATION TO THE BVT SHARE INSTALMENT  
Notice is hereby given that as a result of the interim cash distribution out of 
share premium relating to Bidvest Ltd(BVT) the holders of BVTSIA share          
instalments will receive a Bidvest Ltd(BVT)interim cash distribution of 155.84  
cents per security.                                                             
Last date to trade cum distribution        Wednesday , 16 March 2005            
Ex-distribution Date                       Thursday  , 17 March 2005            
Record Date                                Thursday  , 24 March 2005            
Payment Date                               Tuesday   , 29 March 2005            
For further information contact:                                                
Standard Bank                                                                   
Tel 0800 111 780                                                                
Email: derivatives@standardbank.co.za                                           
Sponsor: Standard Bank                                                          
Date: 02/03/2005 09:31:12 AM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za                     
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