Heartland Bank Limited (“HBL”) – Trading Halt of Securities

Memorandum To: Market Participants From: NZX Client and Data Services Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2017 Subject: Heartland Bank Limited ("HBL") - Trading Halt of Securities Message: Further to the announcement released by Heartland Bank Limited ("HBL") at 5.19pm yesterday, NZX Regulation ("NZXR") advises that HBL ordinary shares will remain in halt until the earlier of an announcement by the issuer stating the outcome of the shortfall bookbuild or market open on the NZX on Wednesday, 13 December 2017. Please contact Client and Data Services on +64 4 496 2853 or cds@nzx.com with any queries. ENDS End CA:00311772 For:NZXR Type:HALT Time:2017-12-12 08:54:58