The York R500 million equity rights offer is fully subscribed for and completed in December 2009.

Libstar concludes the acquisition of 100% of Simply Cereal.

The Funds are rated by the National Empowerment Rating Agency NERA as complying with the rules relating to Private Equity Funds in the Interpretive Guide to the Codes of Good Practice on Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment.

Astrapak announces the successful conclusion of the sale of certain flexible operations including certain associated properties to Afripack Consumer Flexibles for a purchase consideration of R183.6 million.

Astrapak also announces the conclusion of the purchase of certain assets from Nampak Flexpak comprising mainly equipment to be integrated into existing operations.

Libstar exercises its call option to acquire a further 20% of Rialto from a non-executive shareholder, thus increasing its interest to 60%.

South Point acquires buildings in Braamfontein, Doornfontein, Randburg, Pretoria and Cape Town and Old Mutual agrees to advance further expansion capital to South Point.

South Point concludes an agreement with MATCH (FIFA accommodation and ticketing agents) to provide at least 250 studio and one bedroom self-catering apartment type units over the period of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Clive Douglas Investments establishes PGM Development Fund with investors led by Anglo Platinum, specializing in early stage technologies and beneficiation of platinum group metals.

Surgical acquires Brittan Interventional Products, a supplier of equipment and consumables to the specialist areas of radiology and cardiology. The acquisition provides product diversification and a wider distribution base.