Notice of Appointment of Liquidator Pursuant to Section 255 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993 In the matter of the Companies Act 1993, and in the matter of Apex International Limited (in liquidation): Notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of January 1998, the shareholders of Apex International Limited passed a special resolution, pursuant to section 241 of the Companies Act 1993, that Laurence George Chilcott, chartered accountant of Auckland, be appointed liquidator of the company. A resolution as to solvency, pursuant to section 243 (8) of the Companies Act 1993, has been passed by the directors. Dated at Auckland this 2nd day of February 1998. LAURENCE G. CHILCOTT, Liquidator. Any Inquiries in This Matter Should be Addressed to the Liquidator or Jane Hall at the Offices of the Liquidator: Smith Chilcott, Chartered Accountants, First Floor, General Buildings, 29 Shortland Street (P.O. Box 5545), Auckland. Telephone: (09) 379 8035. Facsimile: (09) 307 8892.