BDM                                                                             
BDM - Buildmax Limited - Cautionary announcement                                
Buildmax Limited                                                                
(Registration No. 1995/012209/06)                                               
Share Code: BDM  ISIN Code: ZAE000011250                                        
("Buildmax" or the "company")                                                   
CAUTIONARY ANNOUNCEMENT                                                         
Shareholders are advised that the company has entered into negotiations, which  
if successfully concluded may have a material effect on the price of the        
company's securities. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution 
when dealing in the company's securities until a further announcement is made.  
23 October 2008                                                                 
Sponsor                                                                         
Java Capital (Proprietary) Limited                                              
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