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BAW/BAWP - Barloworld Limited - Cautionary announcement

Release Date: 18/05/2012 10:23
Code(s): BAW BAWP
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BAW/BAWP - Barloworld Limited - Cautionary announcement Barloworld Limited (Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa) (Registration number 1918/000095/06) (Income Tax Registration number 9000/051/71/5) (Share code: BAW) (JSE ISIN: ZAE000026639) (Share code: BAWP) (JSE ISIN: ZAE000026647) (Bond issuer code: BIBAW) ("Barloworld" or "the Company") CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT Shareholders are advised that Barloworld is in negotiations with Caterpillar Global Mining LLC and some of its subsidiaries for the acquisition of the Bucyrus distribution businesses in certain of our southern African Cat dealership territories which, if successfully concluded, may have a material effect on the price of the Company`s securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company`s securities until a full announcement is made. Sandton Sponsor: 18th May 2012 J.P. Morgan Equities Limited About Barloworld Barloworld is a distributor of leading international brands providing integrated rental, fleet management, product support and logistics solutions. The core divisions of the group comprise Equipment (earthmoving and power systems), Automotive and Logistics (car rental, motor retail, fleet services, used vehicles and disposal solutions, logistics management and supply chain optimisation) and Handling (materials handling and agriculture). We offer flexible, value adding, integrated business solutions to our customers backed by leading global brands. The brands we represent on behalf of our principals include Caterpillar, Hyster, Avis, Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Volkswagen, Massey Ferguson and others. Barloworld has a proven track record of long-term relationships with global principals and customers. We have an ability to develop and grow businesses in multiple geographies including challenging territories with high growth prospects. One of our core competencies is an ability to leverage systems and best practices across our chosen business segments. As an organisation we are committed to sustainable development and playing a leading role in empowerment and transformation. The company was founded in 1902 and currently has operations in 26 countries around the world with approximately 60% of our nineteen thousand employees in South Africa. Date: 18/05/2012 10:23:00 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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