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ISA - Announcement of BEE partners through an issue of shares for cash and

Release Date: 30/06/2006 17:31
Code(s): ISA
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ISA - Announcement of BEE partners through an issue of shares for cash and withdrawal of cautionary announcement ISA HOLDINGS LIMITED (formerly Y3K GROUP LIMITED) ("ISA", "the company" or "the group") Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa (Registration number: 1998/009608/06) JSE share code: ISA (formerly YHK) ISIN code: ZAE000067344 (formerly ZAE000017208) ANNOUNCEMENT OF BEE PARTNERS THROUGH AN ISSUE OF SHARES FOR CASH AND WITHDRAWAL OF CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT 1. BEE partners The board of directors are proud to announce the company"s BEE partner, Viewcrest Trading 3 (Pty) Ltd ("Viewcrest"), which includes Silverline Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd and EmpowerGroup Holdings (Pty) Ltd, resulting in 32.5% of ISA"s shares being owned by an 80% black owned and 80% black controlled company, with a 50% black woman shareholder. The members of Viewcrest have extensive experience and knowledge of the ICT market and will bring both operational and strategic synergies to the Group. Management intends to nominate to the board of company 3 black persons from Viewcrest. This nomination includes Jayne Phiri, who will furthermore be nominated as the group non-executive chairperson, as well as Alan Naidoo and Andrew Maren who will both be nominated as non-executive directors. 2. Issue for cash The board of directors hereby informs shareholders that as at 30 June 2006 it has completed a transaction for a new issue of shares for cash, whereby 62,592,593 ordinary shares have been allocated to Viewcrest at a subscription price of 35.234 cents per share. The price for the issue of shares was determined by the directors on 3 May 2006 and was based on the weighted average trading price for the period, 15 March 2006 to 2 May 2006, less a discount of 19.18%. This issue of shares increases the total number of ordinary shares in issue from 130,000,000 to 192,592,593 ordinary shares. The application to list these shares has been approved by the JSE Limited and the capital raised from this issue, amounting to R22,053,874 will result in the strengthening of the company"s capital base. The discount of 19.18%, being over the allowed maximum discount of 10%, is to be approved by shareholders at a General Meeting, which is to be held on or before 31 August 2006. Irrevocable undertakings from more than 75% of the shareholders of the company in favor of the issue of 62,592,593 shares at 35.234 cents have been received. The unaudited pro forma financial effects are provided for illustrative purposes only to show the effect of the issue for cash on earnings and net asset value as if the proceeds had been received on 1 March 2005 and 28 February 2006, respectively. Because of their nature the unaudited pro forma financial effects may not give a true reflection of ISA"s financial position and performance. The financial effects of the issue on the earnings per share and net asset value of ISA, based on the audited balance sheet of ISA as at 28 February 2006 and for purposes of the earnings per share calculation assuming that interest of 7% per annum before tax was earned for the 12 month period ended 28 February 2006. Per ordinary share Before Pro forma % increase / After (decrease) Cents Cents Cents Net asset value 16.3 23.3 42.9% Net tangible asset value 11.4 20.0 75.4% Earnings 5.8 4.7 (19.0%) Headline earnings 6.1 5.0 (18.0%) 3. Additional subscription Furthermore, Viewcrest shall be obliged, on 30 June 2011, to subscribe for 1 additional ordinary share for an amount of R2,503,704, plus interest calculated from 30 June 2006, if the 30 day weighted average traded price per share is in excess of 39.234 cents, less any dividends paid by the company in the preceding 5 years. This obligation is subject to certain terms detailed in the subscription agreement entered into between the company and Viewcrest. 4. Withdrawal of cautionary announcement Shareholders are referred to the cautionary announcement dated 4 May 2006 and are advised that the anticipated BEE transaction has been completed as outlined above. Caution is therefore no longer required to be exercised by shareholders when dealing in ISA securities. On behalf of the board Randburg 30 June 2006 Designated advisor: Exchange Sponsors (Pty) Ltd In accordance with the AltX Listings Requirements, shareholders are advised of the risks of investing in a company listed on AltX and are advised that the JSE does not guarantee the viability or the success of a company listed on AltX. In terms of JSE Listings requirements a Designated Adviser has to be retained by the company. The Designated Adviser is required to, inter alia, attend all board meetings held by the company to ensure that all JSE Listings Requirements and applicable regulations are complied with, approve the financial director of the company and guide the company in a competent, professional and impartial manner. If the company fails to retain a Designated Adviser it must make arrangements to appoint a new Designated Adviser within 10 business days, failing which the company faces suspension of trading of its securities. If a Designated Adviser is not appointed within 30 days of its suspension the company faces the termination of its listing without an offer to minorities. Date: 30/06/2006 05:31:30 PM Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department

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