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RLF - Rolfes Technology Holdings - Acquisition of Leatherchem (Pty) Ltd and

Release Date: 28/11/2007 10:36
Code(s): RLF
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RLF - Rolfes Technology Holdings - Acquisition of Leatherchem (Pty) Ltd and further cautionary ROLFES TECHNOLOGY HOLDINGS LIMITED (Registration Number 2002/002715/06) Share code: RLF ISIN: ZAE000096202 ("Rolfes" or "the company") ACQUISITION OF LEATHERCHEM (PTY) LTD AND FURTHER CAUTIONARY Introduction Rolfes is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a sale agreement with Leatherchem (Proprietary) Limited ("Leatherchem") on Thursday, 22 November 2007 in terms of which Rolfes purchased the entire issued share capital in and claims against Leatherchem ("the transaction"). Background to Leatherchem Leatherchem is a niche pigment pastes, dyes and colorant dispersions manufacturer focusing on products in the leather, plastisol, vinyls, polyester and ink industries. The company uses state of the art technology and equipment, has been in existence for more than 20 years and is based in Cape Town. The company distributes its products primarily in the coastal regions of South Africa. Rationale for transaction Rolfes has, in the past, manufactured dispersions primarily for the coatings industries. The sectors and clientele served by Leatherchem, will not only add new products to the Rolfes basket, but will also open up new sectors and customers to Rolfes, enhance the technology base and increase the production capacity of the current dispersion unit. The acquisition of Leatherchem also provides the group with a foothold and presence in the Cape Town market. Rolfes will be distributing the Leatherchem products in the central and northern regions of South Africa and will export the products into Europe and Africa. The production facilities of Leatherchem are not at present fully utilised, providing room for significant growth. Leatherchem will also be able to use certain Rolfes manufactured pigments in its production process. Terms of transaction In terms of the sale agreement, Rolfes acquired the entire issued share capital in and claims against Leatherchem, with effect from 1 July 2007, for a consideration of R15 million. The purchase consideration is payable as to R11 250 000 in cash and the issue of a number of ordinary Rolfes shares, to be issued at a price equal to the 30-day volume weighted average price as at the closing date, expected to be on or about 5 December 2007. The sale agreement contains warranties and indemnities normal to a transaction of this nature. The agreement is subject to certain suspensive conditions which have all been fulfilled except for the conclusion of a lease agreement in respect of the premises from which Leatherchem operates, which will be concluded in the next few days. The senior executives (including the vendor) have all signed two year service and three year restraint of trade agreements. Financial effects of transaction The financial effect of the transaction on the audited headline earnings per share, basic earnings per share, net asset value per share and net tangible asset value per share of Rolfes for the year ended 30 June 2007, had the transaction been effective 1 July 2006, is not material but is earnings and assets enhancing. Further cautionary announcement Shareholders are referred to the cautionary announcement dated 9 November 2007 and are advised that caution is still required to be exercised when dealing with their Rolfes shares as Rolfes has entered into fresh negotiations with another third party which, if successfully concluded, may have a material effect on Rolfes` share price. Midrand 28 November 2007 Designated and Corporate Adviser PSG CAPITAL (PTY) LIMITED Date: 28/11/2007 10:36:38 Supplied by www.sharenet.co.za Produced by the JSE SENS Department. The SENS service is an information dissemination service administered by the JSE Limited (`JSE`). The JSE does not, whether expressly, tacitly or implicitly, represent, warrant or in any way guarantee the truth, accuracy or completeness of the information published on SENS. The JSE, their officers, employees and agents accept no liability for (or in respect of) any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential loss or damage of any kind or nature, howsoever arising, from the use of SENS or the use of, or reliance on, information disseminated through SENS.

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