Guardian Assurance Public Limited Company Public Notice of Intention to Cease Carrying on Business in New Zealand Pursuant to Section 341 (1) of the Companies Act 1993 The company gives notice that after the expiration of 3 months from the date of this notice, the company will cease to carry on business in New Zealand. Dated this 25th day of February 1999. JAMES RICHARDSON-HAY, Authorised Person.