BASIL READ HOLDINGS LIMITED - RENEWAL OF EXISTING CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT

RENEWAL OF EXISTING CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT

Basil Read Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration Number 1984/007758/06
Share Code: BSR ISIN: ZAE000029781
("Basil Read" or "the Company")

RENEWAL OF EXISTING CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT

Further to the cautionary announcement dated Monday, 02 July 2012,
shareholders are advised that Basil Read is continuing with negotiations,
which may have a material effect on the price of the Company’s securities.
Accordingly, shareholders are advised to continue to exercise caution when
dealing in the Company’s securities until a further announcement is made.

Johannesburg
14 August 2012

JSE Sponsor
Macquarie First South Capital (Pty) Limited

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