20 May 1999

NNOUNCES THE CHANGE OF A SUBSIDIARY'S NAME

BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED ANNOUNCES THE CHANGE OF A SUBSIDIARY'S NAME Berli Jucker Public Company Limited announces the change of its subsidiary's name, Tropicwood Company Limited to Berli Jucker Specialties Company Limited. This is to suit and accommodate the introduction of new chemical business as the Group's business strategy results in broadening our established business lines. Mr. Peter Emil Romhild has been appointed Managing Director of the Company; the shareholders of the Company remain unchanged. Mr. David John Nicol President