Russell Thomas Limited (in liquidation) Public Notice of Appointment of Liquidators Pursuant to the Companies Act 1993 On the 27th day of April 1999, it was resolved by special resolution, pursuant to paragraph 241 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, that Russell Thomas Limited be liquidated and that Thomas John Perry and Kenneth William Fergus, chartered accountants of Christchurch, be appointed joint liquidators. The liquidation commenced on the 27th day of April1999. The company is solvent and is being liquidated as part of a restructuring process (Russell Thomas Engineers and Russell Thomas Chainsaws and Mowers continue to trade as previously and are not involved in this liquidation). Creditors and shareholders may make direct inquiries to us during normal business hours at the address and telephone number stated below. Dated this 27th day of April 1999. T. J. PERRY and K. W. FERGUS, Joint Liquidators. Address for Service: Ernst & Young, Chartered Accountants, P.O. Box 2091, Christchurch. Telephone: (03) 379 1870. Facsimile: (03) 379 8288.