Transaction chronology

The Ubuntu-Botho transaction is marked by a series of shareholder events that date back to 2004 and which preceded the actual transaction itself. These events and the press releases that accompanied them are reflected below.

Shareholders approve empowerment transaction (1 April 2004)
Letter from the Sanlam chairman accompanying the circular to shareholders

Notice to shareholders holding share certificates (PDF), or holding their dematerialised shares in their own names or via Sanlam Share Account (Pty) Ltd or via Sanlam Fundshares Nominee (Pty) Ltd.

Notice to  shareholders NOT holding their dematerialised shares (PDF) in their own names or via Sanlam Share Account (Pty) Ltd or Sanlam Fundshares Nominees (Pty) Ltd.

Press releases

Financial impact of the transaction
Legal agreements signed and further cautionary announcement
Sanlam signs empowerment transaction
Cautionary announcement

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