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Barloworld Ltd (ticker: BAW, exchange: ) News Release - 31-Aug-2005

Barloworld Coatings to acquire Prostart Investments

Barloworld Coatings today announced its has signed heads of agreement to acquire a majority stake in privately owned Prostart Investments 93 (Pty) Limited. Prostart is a large independent distributor of automotive refinish coatings and ancillary products. The deal is subject to a due diligence process and Competition authority approval.

Negotiations with a BEE partner in respect of this transaction are well advanced and an agreement in this regard is expected to be signed shortly.

For further information contact Andre Lamprecht, CEO of Barloworld Coatings on +27 11 301 4600.