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17/Nov/2008	Audited results for the year ended 30 September 2008
31/Dec/2007	Barloworld -- Change to Board of Directors
11/Dec/2007	Barloworld -- change to the board
08/Nov/2007	The proposed unbundling and separate listing of Freeworld Coatings Limited
06/Nov/2007	Freeworld Coatings Limited Audited Results for the year ended 30 September 2007
14/May/2007	March 2007 Interim Results - Final
27/Mar/2007	Barloworld -- Progress on announced strategic actions and update on future direction
26/Jan/2007	Barloworld -- board changes
26/Jan/2007	Barloworld gives in to PIC pressure
26/Jan/2007	Barloworld -- results of annual general meeting
25/Jan/2007	Barloworld -- discussions at AGM
21/Dec/2006	Barloworld placed on negative credit watch
18/Dec/2006	Joint announcement by Barloworld Limited and Pretoria Portland Cement Company Limited (“PPC”): Actions following completion of strategic review
01/Dec/2006	BARLOWORLD FINALISES SALE OF STEEL TUBE DIVISION FOR R480 MILLION
20/Nov/2006	Audited results for the year ended 30 September 2006
17/Nov/2006	Barloworld Sells R1.5 Billion (£109 Million) Uk Leasing Book
17/Nov/2006	Barloworld -- disposal by industrial division
04/Oct/2006	Trading Statement
19/Jun/2006	Barloworld extends its bid for Wattyl
26/Jan/2006	Chairman’s Statement – Barloworld AGM – 26th January .
26/Dec/2005	Wattyl Ltd – takeover bid by Allco Equity Partners .
27/Oct/2005	Barloworld acquires Avis and Budget businesses in Denmark .
01/Sep/2005	Barloworld to acquire Midas Paints
31/Aug/2005	Barloworld Coatings to acquire Prostart Investments
30/Aug/2005	Barloworld supports R1.36bn cement expansion project by PPC
21/Jul/2005	BARLOWORLD SELLS 25% STAKE OF BARLOWORLD LOGISTICS AFRICA (PTY) LTD TO BEE CONSORTIUM
11/May/2005	Barloworld delivers excellent operating results backed by strong cash flows at interims
05/May/2005	PPC board appointments – building on its strength
03/May/2005	Mngomezulu is Barloworld`s new company secretary
23/Feb/2005	Tony Phillips comments on the budget
20/Jan/2005	Barloworld Chairman’s Statement and Results of Annual General Meeting
17/Jan/2005	US$15-million (R 90-million) contract for Barloworld Hyster in the US
17/Jan/2005	TRADING UPDATE – PPC Chairman’s statement at the AGM
01/Dec/2004	Barloworld expands handling business into Northern Ireland
17/Nov/2004	45% surge in headline earnings from Barloworld
04/Nov/2004	Cash-flush PPC declares R1-billion in dividends
01/Oct/2004	Barloworld Freightliner name change
23/Sep/2004	Barloworld More Than Doubles Siberian Caterpillar Dealership Territory
01/Sep/2004	Barloworld Logistics in Offshore Venture
24/Aug/2004	Barloworld cement subsidiary PPC announces one million tonne capacity expansion plan
20/Aug/2004	Barloworld honoured by Investment Analysts Society of Southern Africa
12/Aug/2004	Competition Tribunal Approves R1,5 billion sale of Barloworld Equipment Finance Book
22/Jul/2004	Barloworld Limited R1,5 billion debut bond issue
12/May/2004	Barloworld interims underpin strong prospects for the full year
06/May/2004	Barloworld's listed cement and lime subsidiary, PPC continues upward trend
07/Apr/2004	Melles Griot sells UK manufacturing facility to ThorLabs, Inc
29/Mar/2004	Barloworld Equipment and Wesbank establish Smart Partnership JV and Wesbank acquires Barloworld's R1.3 billion South African Equipment Leasing book
18/Mar/2004	Trading statement and cautionary announcement
12/Feb/2004	Blackbeard new CEO of Barloworld Scientific
29/Jan/2004	Barloworld Chairman’s Statement, Results of Annual General Meeting and Change to the Board
29/Jan/2004	Results of the General Meeting and Scheme meeting
26/Jan/2004	Pretoria Portland Cement Company Limited - Chairman`s Statement and Results
14/Jan/2004	Salient dates in respect of the scheme of arrangement proposed by Barloworld between Avis and its shareholders
20/Nov/2003	Barloworld’s offer to acquire 100% of Avis Southern Africa values company at R2.2 billion
14/Nov/2003	Strong Operating Performance from Barloworld
21/Oct/2003	Barloworld acquires Dutch Hyster dealership
06/Oct/2003	Barloworld expands Freightliner operation in Southern United States
09/Sep/2003	Barloworld in negotiation with Billerud to sell Henry Cooke
13/Aug/2003	Barloworld listed subsidiary PPC launches BEE initiative in the packaging industry
02/Jul/2003	Caterpillar Inc. and Terex Corporation announce intent to realign Caterpillar’s mining shovel business and Terex’s mining truck business
01/Jul/2003	Executive Reshuffle at Barloworld
20/May/2003	Strong operational performance from Barloworld
18/May/2003	The death of William Barlow
15/May/2003	Good interim earnings for Barloworld subsidiary PPC
07/May/2003	Barloworld’s R2 billion motor business empowerment deal
17/Apr/2003	Impact of strength of Rand and the application of IAS 39 on Barloworld results
02/Apr/2003	Clive Thomson takes over as Finance Director of Barloworld Limited
24/Mar/2003	Barloworld expands Freightliner operation in Southeast United States
17/Mar/2003	Barloworld Agrees to Provide Major Corporate Support for Establishing the Africa Leadership Initiative in South Africa
04/Mar/2003	Competition Tribunal approves R890 million sale of Barloworld leasing business
14/Feb/2003	Barloworld launches international cycling team
30/Jan/2003	Chairman’s Statement, Changes to the Board of Directors and passing of Special Resolution at the Annual General Meeting of Barloworld Limited
10/Dec/2002	Barloworld Handling acquires Unilift, Swansea
15/Nov/2002	Barloworld earnings surge strongly for fourth consecutive year
15/Oct/2002	Barloworld to dispose of its R830 million South African vehicle finance business
06/Sep/2002	Preserving South Africa's rich cultural heritage
29/Jul/2002	Changes to Board of Barloworld's Cement and Lime Business, PPC
25/Jun/2002	A major order for Barloworld in Spain
18/Jun/2002	R750-million British Army order for Barloworld
21/May/2002	Barloworld continues strong growth with headline earnings up 28 percent
30/Apr/2002	More solid progress from PPC
18/Apr/2002	Barloworld/Boart Longyear form “Smart Partnership” in mining equipment
26/Mar/2002	Barloworld on the move in USA
25/Mar/2002	Disposal of Cement and Lime subsidiary PPC’s interest in Natal Portland Cement Company (Pty) Limited
02/Jan/2002	Barloworld Logistics acquires Execulink
20/Nov/2001	Barloworld appoints five new directors
15/Nov/2001	Barloworld surges ahead with 30 percent increase in headline EPS
04/Oct/2001	Barloworld to create new southern African Logistics Division
04/Sep/2001	Presentation on acquisition of Zimbabwe cement interests available on request
03/Sep/2001	Barloworld expands motor operations in Australia
01/Aug/2001	Barloworld substantially increases its international laboratory business
05/Jul/2001	Barloworld sells forest interests to Steinhoff
19/Jun/2001	Barloworld clinches $4 million Caterpillar deal in Portugal
15/May/2001	Barloworld continues growth path with 47 percent growth in operating profit
31/Jan/2001	Chairman`s comments at Barloworld A.G.M.
14/Nov/2000	New-look Barloworld delivers 33 percent EPS growth
09/Nov/2000	Value Based Management helps Barloworld subsidiary PPC to post 32% eps rise
12/Oct/2000	BARLOWORLD ACQUIRES ONE OF THE LARGEST FREIGHTLINER DEALERSHIPS IN THE US
03/Oct/2000	BARLOWORLD’S 2000 FULL-YEAR RESULTS TO COMPLY FULLY WITH INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
02/Oct/2000	BARLOWORLD BRANDS THE WORLD
19/Sep/2000	SHAREHOLDERS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE BARLOW NAME CHANGE TO BARLOWORLD LIMITED
23/Aug/2000	BARLOW SEEKS SHAREHOLDER APPROVAL FOR NAME CHANGE
23/Jul/2000	BARLOW ENTERS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH INGERSOLL-RAND
18/Jul/2000	BARLOW WINS UK’S LARGEST MATERIALS HANDLING CONTRACT
23/Jun/2000	BARLOW TAKES LION'S SHARE OF VW DEALER AWARDS
23/Jun/2000	BARLOW ENTERS STRATEGIC ALLIANCE WITH INGERSOLL-RAND
20/Jun/2000	BARLOW EXTENDS GLOBAL PRESENCE TO CHINA
11/Jun/2000	WELCOME TO BARLOWORLD – NEW NAME FOR BARLOW
08/Jun/2000	Barlow acquires 24% stake in Avis for R355 million
23/May/2000	GOOD PERFORMANCE FROM BARLOW CORE OPERATIONS
24/Mar/2000	BARLOW SELLS DIDATA SHARES FOR R695-MILLION
22/Mar/2000	ANALYSTS VISIT BARLOW’S INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
20/Mar/2000	BARLOW BUYS BACK 6% OF ITS SHARES FOR R600-MILLION
20/Mar/2000	BARLOW COMPANY ACQUIRES US GROUP
06/Mar/2000	BARLOW BUYS BACK 3% OF ITS SHARES
26/Jan/2000	COST MEASURES TAKING EFFECT AT BARLOW
28/Oct/1999	BARLOW ACQUIRES MOTOR DEALERSHIPS
20/Sep/1999	BARLOW GIVES BUSINESS TRUST FOR JOB CREATION THROUGH TOURISM AND EDUCATION A MAJOR BOOST
02/Sep/1999	BARLOW DOUBLES SIBERIAN CATERPILLAR DEALERSHIP TERRITORY
02/Jul/1999	BARLOWS ACQUIRES STAKE IN ZIMBABWE CATERPILLAR DEALER
21/Jun/1999	BARLOWS ACQUIRES 99 PERCENT OF SPANISH SUBSIDIARY
18/Jun/1999	DEDICATED PERKINS COMPANY BUILDING GEN SETS FOR AFRICA
18/May/1999	Barlows reports 28% EPS growth, but cautious about second half
14/May/1999	Barlows R110 million plan to de-list Spanish subsidiary approved
02/May/1999	Barlows and Nabcat create an economic empowerment company in Building Materials supply sector
09/Nov/1998	Barlows to exit building materials supply business
05/Nov/1998	Detailed Cautionary Announcement: Barlow Sells Stake In Comparex (Formerly Persetel Q Data Holdings)
17/Sep/1998	Barlows win Siberian Caterpillar dealership
15/Sep/1998	Barlows sells its earthmoving equipment manufacturing interests to Caterpillar
31/Aug/1998	Tony Phillips appointed Chief Executive of Barlows
09/Jul/1998	Barlows Subsidiary RIH increases its focus in the Steel Tube business
11/Jun/1998	Barlows sells its stainless steel and aluminium interests
18/May/1998	Barlows lifts attributable earnings 40%
19/Mar/1998	Wrenn Handling opens new branch
19/Jan/1998	Annual general meeting
11/Dec/1997	Globalisation a fundamental requirement for growth
17/Nov/1997	Barlows posts 20 percent earnings increase
13/Nov/1997	Barlows acquires whole of Lannes
05/Sep/1997	Barlows accelerates its globalisation strategy
14/Aug/1997	Revised offer from Barlows for Australian paint company Lanes
19/May/1997	Barlows international operations perform strongly at interim
11/Apr/1997	Barlows international interests responsible for more than 25 percent of attributable earnings

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