BUCKLAND CORPORATE FINANCE LIMITED

Notice is hereby given that at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above-named Company held at Smallack Barn, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon PL6 5EB, on 17 January 2003, a Special Resolution was duly passed, that a payment of £30,000 out of the Company’s capital (as defined in sections 171 and 172 of the Companies Act 1985), in respect of the purchase by the Company from Commander C A Howeson and Mrs E J Howeson of redeemable preference shares of each under section 162 of the Companies Act 1985 be authorised. The amount of the permissible capital payment as defined by section 171 and 172 of the Companies Act 1985 was £30,000. The Statutory Declaration and Auditor’s report required by section 173 of the Companies Act 1985, both of which are dated 17 January 2003, are available for inspection at the registered office of the Company at 36 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2NR. Any Creditor of the Company may apply to the High Court under section 176 and 177 of the Companies Act 1985, within the period of 5 weeks immediately following 17 January 2003 for an Order prohibiting the payment. 17 January 2003.