Ref. T. 37/1999 15 November 1999 To: The President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Re: Change of Operating Results BJC notifies the Group recorded a 28 percent increase in net income for the third quarter of 1999, with sales improving by 12 percent. All core business reported higher net income levels; gross margins increasing to 29.1 percent, compared with 22.9 percent in 1998. Decreased working capital requirements and continuing cash generation resulted in lower levels of gearing, further strenthening the Group's balance sheet. Yours faithfully, BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED David John Nicol President