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THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A FIRM INTENTION TO MAKE AN OFFER UNDER RULE 2.7 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "UK TAKEOVER CODE") AND THERE CAN BE NO CERTAINTY THAT ANY TRANSACTION WILL PROCEED EVEN IF THE CONDITIONS REFERRED TO BELOW ARE SATISFIED OR WAIVED, NOR AS TO THE TERMS OF ANY SUCH TRANSACTION

16 October 2017

FirstRand Limited

Further statement regarding possible offer for Aldermore Group PLC

On 13 October 2017, FirstRand Limited ("FirstRand") announced a possible offer for Aldermore Group PLC ("Aldermore"). In this announcement it was stated that the making of any firm offer would be subject to the completion of satisfactory due diligence and the unanimous recommendation of the Board of Aldermore. In accordance with Rule 2.5(c) of the UK Takeover Code, FirstRand confirms that it will not waive the condition pertaining to the completion of satisfactory due diligence, but can elect to waive the condition pertaining to unanimous board recommendation.

Enquiries:

FirstRand Limited

Sam Moss, Head of Investor Relations Tel: +27 11 282 1341

Important notices

This announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities whether pursuant to this announcement or otherwise.

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Publication on Website

A copy of this announcement will be available on FirstRand's website at www.FirstRand.co.za by no later than 12 noon (London time) on Tuesday 17 October 2017. The content of the website referred to in this announcement is not incorporated into and does not form part of this announcement.