WESFARMERS LIMITED — M&A Activity 2007

Nov 8, 2007

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9 November 2007

Company Announcements Office ASX

Dear Sir / Madam,

Supreme Court of Victoria approves scheme of arrangement for acquisition of Coles Group by Wesfarmers

The Supreme Court of Victoria today approved the Scheme of Arrangement between Coles Group Limited and its shareholders, following approval of the Scheme at a meeting of shareholders on 7 November 2007.

Coles Group has lodged a copy of the Court order approving the Scheme with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and, accordingly, the scheme has become effective. Coles Group shares will be suspended from trading on the ASX from close of trading today.

Coles Group shareholders wishing to participate in the mix and match facility under the scheme may still do so by returning an Election Form so that it is received by the Coles Group Share Registry by 7:00pm (Melbourne time) on 16 November 2007 or by making an election on Coles Group’s website at www.colesgroup.com.au by that time.

The scheme of arrangement is expected to be implemented on Friday 23 November 2007.

Further details are available in the Coles Group Scheme Booklet or from the Coles Group Information Line on 1300 663 897 (within Australia) or +61 3 9415 4314 (outside Australia).

Yours sincerely

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Richard Dammery

Company Secretary / General Counsel

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