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ContentsLetter from the Chairman 4Equity Raising Timetable 5What should you do? 6Section 1 – Overview of the Equity Raising 7Section 2 – How to Apply – Eligible Retail Shareholders 9Section 3 – Taxation 12Section 4 – Important Information for Shareholders 13Glossary 16Annexure I – ASX Equity Raising Announcement 18Annexure II – Investor Presentation 24Annexure III – ASX Institutional Offer Completion Announcement 57Eligible Retail Shareholder declarations 59Corporate DirectoryBack Cover3
Letter from the Chairman2 October 2009Dear Shareholder,On behalf of the AWB Board I am pleased to invite you to participate in a one-for-one non-renounceable entitlement offerof new shares in AWB Limited at an issue price of $1 per share. This means for every AWB share you own, you will have theopportunity to purchase one new AWB share at this price.Details of the OfferThis retail offer is part of a $459 million equity raising announced by AWB on Wednesday 23 September 2009.Approximately $120 million was raised from existing institutional shareholders and a further $100 million was raised througha placement to new institutional investors.The $1 issue price represents a 30.8% discount to the closing price of AWB shares on Tuesday 22 September 2009 - the lasttrading day before the equity raising was announced.Your Board is keen to ensure existing eligible retail shareholders have the opportunity to participate in this equity raisingon the same basis as institutional shareholders. The issue price of $1 per share is the same price paid by institutionalshareholders.Benefits of the OfferYour Board believes that participation in the equity raising presents an excellent opportunity for shareholders to invest furtherin AWB.AWB is well positioned to take advantage of the Australian agricultural sector’s performance through its extensive Landmarkrural network, strategically located and geographically diverse Australian infrastructure assets and strong relationships withgrowers and customers developed over 60 years.The proceeds from the equity raising will be used to strengthen AWB’s balance sheet and provide financial flexibility throughdebt reduction. It will leave AWB sufficiently capitalised to take advantage of strategic opportunities in the agricultural sectorgoing forward.Purpose of the BookletThe attached retail information booklet contains important information about the offer and I encourage you to read itcarefully before deciding whether or not to participate in this offer.To participate you must apply and pay for your new shares before 5pm (Melbourne time) on Wednesday 21 October 2009,otherwise your rights under this offer will lapse.If you have any questions about the offer please contact the AWB shareholder information line on 1300 514 715 (withinAustralia) or on + 613 9415 4393 (from outside Australia) at any time during the offer period.Your Board recommends this offer to you and thanks you for your continued support.Yours sincerelyPeter PolsonChairmanAWB Limited4
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