Grant of Options

RNS Number : 4695K

Investec PLC

19 December 2008

Investec Limited

Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa

Registration number 1925/002833/06

JSE share code: INL

ISIN: ZAE000081949

Investec plc

Incorporated in England and Wales

Registration number 3633621

JSE share code: INP

ISIN: GB00B17BBQ50

ATTRIBUTABLE INTERESTS IN THE ORDINARY SHARE CAPITAL OF INVESTEC PLC AND INVESTEC LIMITED

As part of the dual listed company structure, Investec plc and Investec Limited notify both the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchanges of those interests (and changes to those interests) of (i) directors of both entities and the respective company secretaries, (ii) persons discharging managerial responsibilities across the group, and (iii) in certain instances the directors of significant subsidiaries of Investec Limited, in the securities of Investec plc and Investec Limited which are required to be disclosed under the Disclosure Rules of the United Kingdom Listing Authority (the 'UKLA') and/or the JSE Listing Requirements.

Accordingly, in compliance with Rules 3.63 - 3.74 of the JSE Listing Requirements, we advise of the following changes to attributable interests in Investec plc and Investec Limited:

Grants to Company Secretaries

On 18th December 2008, Investec made awards in respect of nil cost options in the capital of Investec plc and Investec Limited for nil consideration pursuant to its Long Term Incentive Plan ('LTIP'). In terms of the LTIP plan rules, 75% of the options are exercisable on 18 December 2012 and the remaining 25% of the options are exercisable on 18 December 2013, on condition that the participant is still employed by Investec. The awards are in accordance with the determination of the Remuneration Committee and with the rules of the LTIP plan.