Helene Curtis (New Zealand) Limited (in liquidation) Notice of Appointment of Liquidators Pursuant to Section 255 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993 Paul Francis Lynskey and Timothy James Reid, chartered accountants of Christchurch and Wellington respectively, were appointed jointly and severally as liquidators of Helene Curtis (New Zealand) Limited by special resolution of the shareholders on the 10th day of April 1997, the date that the liquidation commenced. Creditors and Shareholders May Direct Inquiries to: Mr S. Watson, Coopers & Lybrand, Level Fourteen, Forsyth Barr Building, 764 Colombo Street, Christchurch. Postal Address: P.O. Box 13-244, Christchurch. Telephone: (03) 379 4460. Facsimile: (03) 379 2764. Dated this 11th day of April 1997. PAUL FRANCIS LYNSKEY. TIMOTHY JAMES REID.