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Change of Name and Distribution of Circular
STEINHOFF AFRICA RETAIL LIMITED
(Previously K2017221869 (South Africa)
Proprietary Limited)
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number: 2017/221869/06)
Share code: SRR
ISIN: ZAE000247995
(“STAR” or “the Company”)
CHANGE OF NAME AND DISTRIBUTION OF CIRCULAR
INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE
Shareholders are hereby advised that the directors of the Company wish to propose that the
name of the Company be changed to Pepkor Holdings Limited (“Change of Name”).
The Pepkor brand and its related brands have an incredible legacy and history of success.
The historic operations of Pepkor represent the vast majority of the Company’s revenue and
operating profit and is therefore representative of the group.
DISTRIBUTION OF CIRCULAR
A circular (“Circular”), detailing the Change of Name, will be distributed to shareholders today,
Friday, 15 June 2018. The Circular incorporates the proposed shareholder resolutions for the
approval of the Change of Name in terms of section 60 of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008.
Shareholders are requested to vote on the proposed shareholder resolutions in accordance
with the instructions contained in the Circular.
The Circular is available in English only. Copies may be obtained during normal business
hours from the registered office of the Company at 36 Stellenberg Road, Parow Industria,
7493 and from the offices of the Company’s sponsor, PSG Capital at 1st Floor, Ou Kollege, 35
Kerk Street, Stellenbosch, 7600 and at Building 3, 2nd Floor, 11 Alice Lane, Sandhurst,
Sandton, 2196, from Friday, 15 June 2018 until Friday, 20 July 2018 (both days inclusive). A
copy of the Circular will also be available on the Company’s website (www.star-group.co.za).
IMPORTANT DATES AND TIMES
Shareholders are referred to the table below setting out important dates and times in relation
to the Change of Name and the proposed shareholder resolutions.
2018
Record date to determine which Shareholders are eligible to Friday, 8 June
receive this Circular
Circular incorporating Form of Written Consent (grey) Friday, 15 June
distributed to Shareholders
Announcement on SENS relating to the issue of the Circular Friday, 15 June
and declaration of the Change of Name
Announcement in the press relating to the issue of the Circular Monday, 18 June
and details of the Change of Name
Deemed date of receipt of Circular Friday, 22 June
Last day to trade in order to be eligible to vote on the Tuesday, 10 July
Shareholder Resolutions
Record date to determine which Shareholders are entitled to Friday, 13 July
vote on the Shareholder Resolutions
Deadline for the exercise of voting rights by Shareholders in Friday, 20 July
respect of the Shareholder Resolutions
Results of the voting to be released on the Company’s website Friday, 20 July or the
and on SENS Business Day on which
the proposed Shareholder
Resolutions are adopted
(if earlier)
Change of Name special resolution lodged with CIPC for Monday, 23 July
registration
Expected date of CIPC registration of Change of Name special Thursday, 2 August
resolution
Expected release on SENS of the finalisation announcement Friday, 3 August
in respect of the Change of Name
Expected publication in the press of the finalisation Monday, 6 August
announcement in respect of the Change of Name
Expected last day to trade prior to the Change of Name trading Tuesday, 14 August
ex
Expected termination date for trading under the name of Wednesday, 15 August
"Steinhoff Africa Retail Limited" and commencement of
trading under the new name "Pepkor Holdings Limited",
under share code "PPH", short name "PEPKORH" and ISIN
ZAE000259479 from the commencement of trade
Expected record date for the Change of Name Friday, 17 August
Expected date that the accounts of Dematerialised Monday, 20 August
Shareholders with their CSDP's or Brokers will be updated with
the new name
Expected date that new share certificates will be issued to Monday, 20 August
Certificated Shareholders, posted by registered post, at their
risk
Notes:
1. The above dates and times are subject to change. Any material changes will be released
on SENS.
2. All times quoted in above are local times in South Africa.
3. Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their Shares after the last day to
trade in Steinhoff Africa Retail Limited.
4. Shareholders are reminded that shares in companies listed on the JSE can no longer
be bought or sold on the JSE unless they have been dematerialised onto the Strate
system. It is therefore suggested that Certificated Shareholders should consider
dematerialising their Shares and replacing them with electronic records of ownership. In
this regard, Shareholders may contact either their own Broker or a preferred CSDP,
details of which are available from Strate at queries@strate.co.za or telephone +27 11
759 5300 or fax +27 11 759 5505.
Parow
15 June 2018
Sponsor and Corporate Advisor
PSG Capital
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