Notice of Appointment of Liquidator In the matter of section 255 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, and in the matter of Penn Elastic (NZ) Limited AK. 12266 (in liquidation): Notice is hereby given that by special resolution passed on the 27th day of October 1999, in accordance with section 241 (2) (a) of the Companies Act 1993, the company was placed in liquidation and Laurence George Chilcott, chartered accountant of Auckland, was appointed liquidator. A certificate of solvency pursuant to section 243 (8) of the Companies Act 1993 has been completed by the directors. Dated at Auckland this 27th day of October 1999. L. G. CHILCOTT, Liquidator. Any Inquiries in This Matter Should Be Addressed to the Liquidator at the Offices of: Smith Chilcott, Chartered Accountants, P.O. Box 5545, Auckland. Telephone: (09) 379 8035. Facsimile: (09) 307 8892.