15 January 2002 The President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Bangkok Dear Sir, Re: The Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor on the Tender Offer Berli Jucker Public Company Limited (BJC) would like to inform the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and all BJC shareholders that the Company has received a copy of the Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor on the Tender Offer as per details attached. There will be a Board of Directors' Meeting of the Company on 16 January 2002 to consider the Opinion of the Company on the Tender Offer (Form 250-2). Upon approval by the Board of Directors' Meeting, the Company will report to the SET and proceed the distribution of both Form 250-2 and the Opinion of Independent Financial Advisor on the Tender Offer to all BJC shareholders. Please be informed accordingly. Yours faithfully, BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Sompoth Kosum Director c.c. The Secretary General The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission