FWD - Freeworld Coatings Limited - Cautionary announcement by Freeworld in

FWD - Freeworld Coatings Limited - Cautionary announcement by Freeworld in      
relation to the possible delisting of Freeworld from the JSE                    
Freeworld Coatings Limited                                                      
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)                                  
(Registration number 2007/021624/06)                                            
Share code: FWD                                                                 
ISIN: ZAE000109450                                                              
("Freeworld")                                                                   
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT BY FREEWORLD IN RELATION TO THE POSSIBLE DELISTING OF   
FREEWORLD FROM THE JSE                                                          
The shareholders of Freeworld are advised that the board of directors of        
Freeworld is considering the possibility of delisting Freeworld`s ordinary      
shares ("Freeworld Shares") from the exchange operated by the JSE Limited ("the 
JSE").  A delisting would, amongst other things, be subject to an offer being   
made to Freeworld shareholders in terms of the relevant laws and JSE Listings   
Requirements.                                                                   
Shareholders are advised that an offer relating to the delisting, if pursued,   
may have a material effect on the price of Freeworld Shares.  Accordingly, the  
shareholders of Freeworld are advised to exercise caution when dealing in       
Freeworld Shares until a further announcement is made.                          
Johannesburg                                                                    
4 October 2011                                                                  
JSE Sponsor                                                                     
RAND MERCHANT BANK( a division of FirstRand Bank Limited)                       
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