Company Information for Great Southern Plantations

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Company Statement

Great Southern is an investment manager specialising in the agribusiness sector, providing Australians with an opportunity to invest in agriculture.

The company’s strategy is very clear: to identify agricultural commodities which are in demand globally, particularly from Asian markets, and then to package projects which allow investors to participate in their development.

Great Southern is focused on particular segments of agriculture which the company believes can provide signifi cant economic and social benefi ts through economies of scale. The key to this is the selection of commodities that have international markets and operate on a large scale basis.

From day one, forestry has been the company’s core focus, and this remains the case to this day. Our hardwood plantations produce woodchip which is in high global demand for use in the paper production process. The company’s hardwood plantation estate is now being harvested, with regular shipments of woodchip leaving the Port of Albany in Western Australia destined for the pulp and paper mills of Japan.

Over the past three years, Great Southern has progressively expanded its product range. Wine grapes, organic olives and beef cattle have all been identifi ed as meeting the rigorous criteria we apply to the commodities in which we offer investment opportunities, including a favourable supply / demand position and sustainability over the long term.

Great Southern believes there are outstanding global opportunities for Australian agriculture, especially throughout Asia. In essence, our business model allows us to pool our investors’ resources to deliver economies of scale and thereby compete on a world stage.

The company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1999, and it is now part of the S&P/ASX 200.

Current Operations

There is a range of ways you can invest with Great Southern:
1. An investment in our Plantations Project
Over the past decade, more than 35,000 Australians have discovered the benefits of investing in Great Southern’s plantation forestry projects. Great Southern is helping them build real wealth for their future, create a diversified investment portfolio and manage their tax more effectively.  Why don’t you join them?
2. An investment in our Wine Grape Project
Premium Australian wines continue to grow in popularity the world over, and are universally acknowledged for their quality.  This growth has created huge local demand for suitable wine grapes. You now have the opportunity to participate as an investor in this exciting growth industry, through the Great Southern 2007 Wine Grape Income Project.

3. An investment in our Diversified Olives Project
For thousands of years olive oil has been highly prized for its dietary benefits and distinctive flavour. Australia has recently been recognised as a notable producer, with ideal climate and soil conditions for the growing of olives for the production of premium olive oil. Great Southern now offers the Great Southern 2007 Diversified Olives Income Project.
4. An investment in our Beef Cattle Project
Beef is one of Australia’s most significant industries. No Australian agricultural commodity is more valuable in terms of exports, with Australia ranked in the world’s top two beef exporting nations. Investors can now participate in this renowned Australian industry by becoming a grazier in the Great Southern 2007 Beef Cattle Project.
5. An investment in the High Value Timber Project
Tropical timbers teak and African mahogany have long been regarded for their natural beauty and durability and are used extensively for furniture and appearance grade timber. Investors can now grow these timbers commercially through the Great Southern 2007 High Value Timber Project. 
6. Shares in Great Southern Limited
Great Southern Limited listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in July 1999 and has since grown into an S&P/ASX200 company. The company's ASX code is GTP.
7. Transferable Reset Exchangeable Securities
Known as "TREES", Great Southern's Transferable Reset Exchangeable Securities were issued in October 2003 as part of a $55 million raising.  In October 2004 TREES2 (ASX code GTPGA) were issued, and in October 2005 TREES3 (ASX code GTPGB) were issued.

Geographical Spread

Australia

Board of Directors and Key Management

Mr David Griffiths	(Non Exec. Chairman)
Mr John C Young	(Executive Director, Managing Director)
Mr Cameron A Rhodes	(Executive Director)
Mr Phillip Butlin	(Executive Director)
Ms Alice McCleary	(Non Exec. Director)
Mr Peter Mansell	(Non Exec. Director)
Mr Mervyn Peacock	(Non Exec. Director)
Mr Simon Martin	(CFO)
Mr Stuart Moran	(Investor Relations)

Company Address 16 Parliament Place West Perth, Western Australia, Australia 6005 Telephone: (08) 9320 9700 Facsimile: (08) 9321 9288 Email: gsp[at]great-southern.com.au Website: http://www.great-southern.com.au

Most Recent Statement

26/11/07 - Preliminary Final Report
23/11/07 - OLE: Sale of Olive Grove
01/04/07 - Half year sales up 30%
26/03/07 - Great Southern welcomes transitional arrangements for agribusiness MIS
05/03/07 - Great Southern 2007 Beef Cattle Project