COTTS & COMPANY LIMITED

ERRANY LIMITED

JOLLY (NO.1) LIMITED

KTI CHEMICALS LIMITED

ORE SALES & SERVICES LIMITED

SAGAR-RICHARDS LIMITED

TAPLUTE LIMITED

UCEX (U.K.) LIMITED

Notice is hereby given under Rule 4.182A of the Insolvency Rules 1986, that it is the intention of the Joint Liquidators to declare a first and final distribution to Creditors in respect of the above-named Companies. Creditors who have not yet done so are required, on or before 30 December 2002 (the last date for proving) to send their proofs of debt in writing to the undersigned Tim Walsh, of PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cornwall Court, 19 Cornwall Street, Birmingham, B3 2DT, the Joint Liquidator of the Companies and, if so requested, to provide such further details or produce such documentary or other evidence as may appear to the Joint Liquidators to be necessary. It should be noted that after this date, the Joint Liquidators have the right to defray any outstanding expenses of the winding-up from the assets of each Company, and to make any distributions which they may think fit, without further regard to Creditors claims which were not proved within the above-mentioned period. T Walsh, Joint Liquidator Note.  All known Creditors have been, or will be, paid in full. 11 November 2002.