NOTES TO THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS  
for the year ended 31 December 2005

 
 
        GROUP   COMPANY  
             2005          2004          2005          2004  
        Restated     Restated  
        Rm   Rm   Rm   Rm  

16.

ISSUED SHARE CAPITAL

                 
All share numbers refer to ordinary shares of 20 cents each.                  
Authorised                  
Ordinary shares (number of shares in millions)   1 200,0   1 200,0   1 200,0   1 200,0  
Issued                  
Balance at the beginning of the year (number of shares in millions)   418,7   168,1   418,7   168,1  
Shares issued pursuant to acquisitions     250,6     250,6  
Capitalisation shares issued in respect of ordinary dividends   4,5     4,5    
Balance at the end of the year   423,2   418,7   423,2   418,7  
4,5 million shares were issued in terms of a dividend capitalisation award on 23 May 2005.                  
During the 2004 year, various transactions were concluded in which 250,6 million ordinary shares were issued at R1,50 per share (including a premium of R1,30 per share).                  
Balance at the beginning of the year   83,7   33,6   83,7   33,6  
Treasury shares – issued to share trust          
Shares issued pursuant to acquisitions: 250,6 million shares     50,1     50,1  
Capitalisation shares issued in respect of ordinary dividends   0,9     0,9    
Balance at the end of the year     84,6   83,7   84,6   83,7