Notice of Appointment of Liquidator Pursuant to Section 229 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1955 In the matter of the Companies Act 1955, and in the matter of Piedmont Pacific Limited (in liquidation): Notice is hereby given that on the 16th day of October 1996, the shareholders of the above-named company passed a special resolution, pursuant to sections 211 and 362 of the Companies Act 1955, that I, Angela Mary MacDonald, solicitor of Auckland, be appointed liquidator of the company, effective immediately. Liquidation of the company commenced upon my appointment as liquidator. Dated at Auckland this 16th day of October 1996. ANGELA MARY MacDONALD, Liquidator. Any inquiries into this matter should be addressed to the liquidator at Countrywide Banking Corporation Limited, 280 Queen Street, Auckland. Telephone: (09) 309 8900.