21st November 2001 The Stock Exchange of Thailand By Hand 17th Floor, The Stock Exchange of Thailand Building 62 Rachadapisek Road Klongtoey, Bangkok Attention: Khun Kittiratt Na-Ranong The President Dear Sir, Disposition of interest by major shareholder We, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited ("BJC"), have been informed today by the First Pacific group ("First Pacific"), our major shareholder, that First Pacific has reached an agreement whereby Pacific Capital International Limited Group and/or the T.C.C. Group will acquire First Pacific's entire interest in BJC, representing 132,602,457 shares or approximately 83.5% of BJC's total issued ordinary shares for an aggregate consideration of US$125 million. The aggregate consideration translates into a price per BJC share of approximately Baht 42 (at an exchange rate of 1 US$ : 44.5 Baht). The parties anticipate a conclusion of this agreement, which is subject to standard conditions, before 31st December 2001. Please be informed accordingly. Yours faithfully, Berli Jucker Public Company Limited David John Nicol President & CEO cc: The Secretary General The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission