ASPEN PHARMACARE HOLDINGS LIMITED - Cautionary announcement - discussions with MSD

Cautionary announcement - discussions with MSD

ASPEN PHARMACARE HOLDINGS LIMITED
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration number 1985/0002935/06
Share code: APN
ISIN: ZAE000066692
("Aspen" or "the Company")


CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT – DISCUSSIONS WITH MSD

Shareholders are advised that Aspen is currently engaged
in discussions with MSD (known as Merck in the United
States and Canada) in respect of a possible transaction
comprising the acquisition of an active pharmaceutical
ingredient facility situated primarily in the Netherlands
and a related portfolio of pharmaceutical finished dose
form products.

These discussions may have a material effect on the price
of Aspen's securities if successfully concluded and
accordingly shareholders are advised to exercise caution
when dealing in the company’s securities.



Durban
4 February 2013

Sponsor
Investec Bank Limited

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