17th December 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, Completion of Disposition of First Pacific Group's Entire Interest Following our notification on 28th November 2001, we have now been advised by the First Pacific Group that it has completed the sale to Nakornchuen Company Limited of its entire interest in the Company, representing 132,602,457 shares or approximately 83.5% of the Company's total issued shares, for an aggregate consideration of US$ 125 million on 14th December 2001. The aggregate purchase price translates into a price per share of approximately Baht 41.3077 (at an exchange rate of US$ 1: Baht 43.82). 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