The Directors have decided to propose at the annual general meeting to be held on September 13, 2001 that the authorised share capital of the company be increased from $480 million to $600 million and for a one for four bonus issue. There is also a proposal that a final dividend of 1.5 cents (2000 – 1.75 cents) per share less income tax be paid, making together with the interim dividend a total of 2.15 cents in respect of the year ended March 31, 2001 (2000 – 3.05 cents). The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on October 19, 2001 to registered shareholders as at October 5, 2001.