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(a) The reason for the trading halt is that AWB anticipates making an announcement later today in
relation to an acquisition of a substantial business. AWB is 01 the view that an announcement
of a preliminary nature will be insufficient to properly inform the market.
(b) AWB wishes the trading halt to last until such time as it is in a position to make an
announcement to the market clarifying the posllion in relation to the pending acquisition.
(c) AWB is not aware of any reason why the trading halt should not be granted.
(d) AWB is not aware of any other information necessary to inform the mar!& about the trading
halt.
The expected announcement will not relate to increaslng AWES sharsholding In ruturia Corporation
Limited (FCL) or to Elders Australia Limited.
AWB is prepared to provide the ASX with any other information to inform the rnaket about the
requested trading halt that ASX requests.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions on 03 9209 2596
Yours sincerely
Rfchard Fuller
AWE Limited
Company Secretary