ABACUS GROUP — Capital/Financing Update 2010

Feb 4, 2010

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5 February 2010

The Manager Company Notices Section ASX Limited SYDNEY NSW 2000

Dear Sir/Madam

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Security Purchase Plan

In accordance with the rules of our recently announced security purchase plan, we confirm 5 February 2010 as the opening date for the offer. As previously advised, the offer will close at 5.00pm (Sydney time) on 26 February 2010, except as otherwise notified in accordance with the rules of the security purchase plan.

If you have any queries or require further information, please contact our registry on 1300 139 440.

Yours sincerely

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Ellis Varejes

Chief Operating Officer