Notice of Appointment of Liquidators Pursuant to Section 229 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1955 In the matter of the Companies Act 1955, and in the matter of Ceres Pacific Limited (in liquidation): Notice is hereby given that on the 15th day of August 1996, the shareholders of Ceres Pacific Limited passed a special resolution, pursuant to section 211 of the Companies Act 1955, that Laurence George Chilcott and Peter Charles Chatfield, chartered accountants of Auckland, be appointed liquidators of the company. Dated at Auckland this 19th day of August 1996. LAURENCE GEORGE CHILCOTT, Joint Liquidator. Any inquiries in this matter should be addressed to the joint liquidator or Jane Hall at the offices of Smith Chilcott, Chartered Accountants, P.O. Box 5545, Auckland. Telephone: (09) 379 8035. Facsimile: (09) 307 8892.