Ref. T. 39/1998 15 May, 1998 To: The Managing Director The Stock Exchange of Thailand Re: Change of operating results BJC notify the net income for the three-month period ended 31 March, 1998, was 25% lower than for the same period in 1997 due primarily to foreign exchange losses incurred in January associated with the flotation of the Baht, subsequent to which the Group fully closed its foreign exchange exposures. Yours faithfully, BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED (Dr. Adul Amatavivadhana) President