Published Monday 5 Sep 2011

For the purposes of NZX Listing Rule 3.3.5, Abano Healthcare Group Limited advises that the closing date for director nominations is Monday 19 September 2011. All nominations must be received by 4.00 pm on the closing date.

For the purposes of NZX Listing Rule 3.3.5, Abano Healthcare Group Limited advises that the closing date for director nominations is Monday 19 September 2011. All nominations must be received by 4.00 pm on the closing date.

Nominations may only be made by a shareholder entitled to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting, and must be accompanied by the consent in writing of the nominated person.

Nominations should be addressed to:

Richard Keys

Chief Financial Officer

Abano Healthcare Group

P O Box 106 514, Auckland 1143

The Abano Healthcare Group Limited annual meeting will be held at 11am on Monday 7 November 2011 at Ellerslie Event Centre in Auckland.

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