METCASH LIMITED — M&A Activity 2016

Jul 20, 2016

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ASX Announcement

21 July 2016

METCASH PARTICIPATION IN HOME TIMBER & HARDWARE SALE PROCESS

Metcash Limited ( Metcash ) confirms it has been participating in the process for the sale of the Home Timber & Hardware Group being conducted by Woolworths Limited ( Woolworths ).

Metcash notes the ACCC’s decision published today that it will not oppose Metcash’s proposed acquisition of the Home Timber & Hardware Group.

Metcash continues to participate in the sale process being conducted by Woolworths, but can give no assurance at this stage on the outcome of that process, including whether Metcash will be selected as the preferred bidder, or whether binding documents for the proposed acquisition will be agreed, executed and exchanged.

(ENDS)

For further information:

Cait Tynan

Head of Corporate Affairs +61 (0) 427 859 053

Ross Moffat

Acting Head of Investor Relations +61 (0) 417 178 721

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