25 February 2002 To: The President The Stock Exchange of Thailand Re: Change of Operating Results BJC notifies consolidated sales for 2001 were Baht 11,208 million, a totally 9% increased sales in all Consumers, Packaging and Technical businesses over 2000. The Group's gross margin increased during 2001 from 24% in 2000 to 27% in 2001. This increase was due to the good sales then reflected an improved manufacturing costs from high production and also benefited by the lower prices of the raw materials and energy costs. The Group's net income for the year 2001 was Baht 300.6 million, a 44% decrease from the net income in 2000. This decrease was primarily due to the change of control costs in the amounting of Baht 406.7 million (net of tax) which were paid to certain employees to fulfill contractual requirements of their employments as a result of the management change arising from the sale of the company's shares by a major shareholder and other related costs. In absence of these costs the Group's net income for the year 2001 would be Baht 707.3 million or a 32% increase over the year 2000. Yours faithfully, BERLI JUCKER PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED Dr. Chaiyut Pilun-Owad Acting President & CEO