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Survey Companies/Organisations - Western Europe

Contents:

Summary of the sample

 

Agriculture,
fishing,
forestry

Banking,
finance,
insurance

Chemicals,
chemical products

Food, beverages, tobacco

Health

Information and communication technology

Textiles, clothing, leather

Retail and wholesale trade

Total

Austria

3

4

2

8

0

0

4

2

23

Belgium

4

3

7

4

3

9

3

5

38

Denmark

1

14

4

4

3

9

1

1

37

Finland

3

5

5

5

0

11

0

3

32

France

7

7

22

22

11

17

12

18

116

Germany

5

9

27

5

12

17

14

8

97

Greece

3

10

5

10

0

6

1

6

41

Ireland

3

4

2

4

0

2

0

1

16

Italy

3

14

4

5

0

7

9

1

43

Luxembourg

0

3

0

0

2

0

0

0

5

Netherlands

0

4

9

8

0

12

2

7

42

Norway

2

7

3

2

0

12

0

2

28

Portugal

2

5

3

3

4

2

3

2

24

Spain

3

7

4

6

0

2

2

4

28

Sweden

2

7

3

2

3

11

3

5

36

Switzerland

0

11

6

8

2

4

1

2

34

Turkey

0

7

3

1

0

2

4

2

19

United Kingdom

1

10

21

17

3

10

12

12

86

Total

42

131

132

117

43

134

71

81

751

 

Agriculture, fishing and forestry

Name

Registered in:

Nature of business

Mail

Add. contact inf.

A/S DANSKE VARMTVANDSFISK C/O ENSTED FISKEFARM A/S

Denmark

Fish farming

 

A/S DANSKE VARMTVANDSFISK C/O ENSTED FISKEFARM A/S

Varnæsvej 15 6200 Aabenraa

DENMARK

Tel: +45 74 63 25 95

Agrarbetrieb EG. Drossdorf

Germany

Calves and cattle, slaughter

 

Agrarbetrieb EG. Drossdorf

Ossiger Str. 06712 Droßdorf -

GERMANY

Tel:: +49 (3441) 21 23 52 -

Fax: +49 (3441) 21 23 53

Agrargemeinschaft EG. Schoenfeld

Germany

Cereals and grains

 

Agrargemeinschaft EG. Schoenfeld

Dorfstr. 20 16307 Schönfeld

GERMANY

Tel: +49 (33333) 304 67 -

Fax: +49 (33333) 304 68

Agrargenossenschaft Blankenhain EG

Germany

Cattle, dairy

 

Agrargenossenschaft Blankenhain EG

An der Windmühle 6 Blankenhain 08451 Crimmitschau

GERMANY

Tel: +49 (36608) 23 61 -

Fax: +49 (36608) 97 12

Agrargenossenschaft Doberschuetz EG

Germany

Cereals and grains

 

Agrargenossenschaft Doberschuetz EG

Martha-Brautzsch-Str. 4 04838 Doberschütz

GERMANY

Tel: +49 (34244) 502 15 -

Fax: +49 (34244) 502 15

Agrargenossenschaft Drei gleichen EG.

Germany

Vegetables

 

Agrargenossenschaft Drei gleichen EG.

Gothaer Str. 37 99869 Mühlberg

GERMANY

Tel: +49 (36256) 202 48 -

Fax: +49 (36256) 804 41

AGRIMPEX SRL

Italy

Garlic, fruit & vegetables

 

AGRIMPEX SRL

62, v. Vitt. Emanuele - 80021 Afragola (NA)

ITALY

Tel: +39 0818 527 011

Fax: +39 0818 526 994

Agrofruit Hellas V. Pantazis S.A.

Greece

Fruits

Agrofruit Hellas V. Pantazis S.A.

Lechaina 270 53 Ilia

GREECE

Tel: +30 (623) 230 75 -

Fax: +30 (623) 232 92

AGRO-TER

Spain

Production and commercialization
of fruit and vegetables

 

AGRO-TER

Cº de Cartagena-Tercia 30815 Lorca Murcia

SPAIN

Tel: +34 968 46 57 63 -

Fax: +34 968 44 29 04

Ålands lax AB

Finland

Fish, salmon

Ålands lax AB

Norrbölevägen 1 PB 174 22101 MARIEHAMN

FINLAND

Tel: +358 (18) 174 00

Fax: +358 (18) 237 70

AMICE SOQUET (GROUPE)

France

Laying chicks, started pullets Isabrown
Turkey poults, Eggs for hatching

 

AMICE SOQUET (GROUPE)

Le Vieux Manoir 22250 Lanrelas -

FRANCE

Tel: +33 296 86 61 11

Arctic product Norway AS

Norway

Fish, salt-water

Arctic product Norway AS

Nessev 1 9935 Bugøynes

NORWAY

Tel: +47 78 99 03 13

Fax: +47 78 99 02 02

AROFA SL

Spain

Indoor and greenhouse plants, floristry

 

AROFA SL

N 431 Km 120

21440 Lepe

SPAIN

Tel: +34 959 38 30 48 -

Fax: +34 959 38 30 25

ARTE ORTO - AZIENDE ORTOFLOROVIVAISTICHE ASS.TE

Italy

Biologically produced
vegetables

 

ARTE ORTO

ctr. Petraro 97017 Santa Croce Camerina (RG) -

ITALY

Tel: +39 0932 912 027 -

Fax: +39 0932 912 027

AS ØYLAKS

Norway

Fish, salt-water

 

AS ØYLAKS

Degerneset 6410 Midsund

NORWAY

Tel: +47 71 27 96 64 -

Fax: +47 71 27 90 72

CORK CO-OPERATIVE MARTS LTD.

Ireland

Pigs

CORK CO-OPERATIVE MARTS LTD.

PO BOX 661 Wilton Cork

IRELAND

Tel: +353 (21) 54 57 33

Fax: +353 (21) 54 53 25

DRUMMONDS LTD

Ireland

Green-leaf plants

 

DRUMMONDS LTD

Paddingstown Clonee

IRELAND

Tel: +353 (1) 825 50 11 -

Fax: +353 (1) 825 50 11

Emmedals minkfarm AB

Sweden

Fur farming

Emmedals minkfarm AB

Varvsg. 1 272 36 Simrishamn

SWEDEN

Tel: +46 (414) 101 89

Fax: +46 (414) 143 88

FANAD SEA FISHERIES LTD

Ireland

Fish

FANAD SEA FISHERIES LTD

Kindrum Fanad

IRELAND

Tel: +353 (74) 595 16

GUIGNARD (ETS)

France

Logging

 

GUIGNARD (ETS)

22 r Mouliere Charasse 86360 Montamisé

FRANCE

Tel: +33 549 44 90 26

HORTALIZAS ORTIZ SL

Spain

Vegetables

HORTALIZAS ORTIZ SL

Cº de Enmedio 59, 03300 Orihuela Alicante -

SPAIN

Tel: +34 965 30 51 50 -

Fax: +34 966 74 41 20

HORTAPRONTA - HORTAS DO OESTE, LDA

Portugal

Vegetables

 

HORTAPRONTA - HORTAS DO OESTE, LDA

Aptdo505 2520 Atouguia Da Baleia

PORTUGAL

Tel: +351 262 75 91 63 -

Fax: +351 262 75 99 63

Igla mink AB

Sweden

Fur farming

Igla mink AB

Stenaberga 272 94 Simrishamn

SWEDEN -

Tel: +46 (414) 261 82

IHTHIME MERANTZI B. & L. LTD

Greece

Fish Farming
Sea Bass and Sea Bream

 

IHTHIME MERANTZI B. & L. LTD

Steni Kamilafka 300 06 Astakos

GREECE

Tel: +30 (1) 246 20 18 -

Fax: +30 (1) 246 20 18

JUNIQUE ET BERTRAND

France

Breeding of pheasants, partridges, haresfor
reintroduction.

 

JUNIQUE ET BERTRAND

Le Monnay 69700 Loire sur Rhône -

FRANCE

Tel: +33 478 73 25 09 -

Fax: +33 478 07 29 83

Kiantaman Oy

Finland

Berries

Kiantama Oy

Marjatie 1 P.O.BOX 87 89601 SUOMUSSALMI

FINLAND

Tel: +358 (8) 71 26 70 -

Fax: +358 (8) 71 26 71

LANDSBOND VAN DE BELGISCHE VARKENSSTAMBOEKEN VZW

Belgium

Pigs

LANDSBOND VAN DE BELGISCHE VARKENSSTAMBOEKEN VZW

20 Van Thorenburghlaan 9860 Scheldewindeke

BELGIUM

Tel: +32 93 62 12 85 -

Fax: +32 93 62 13 05

Landwirtschaftl Genossenschaft st Veit/Glan Reg GENMBH

Austria

Cattle

 

Landwirtschaftl Genossenschaft st Veit/Glan Reg GENMBH

Schlachthofstr 7 9020 Klagenfurt

AUSTRIA

Tel: +43 (463) 554 75

Fax: +43 (463) 554 75 15

LEDERLEITNER

Austria

Nurseries

LEDERLEITNER

Schubertstr. 49 3452 Atzenbrugg

AUSTRIA

Tel: +43 (2275) 533 80 -

Fax: +43 (2275) 58 66

Maximilian Hardegg

Austria

Bedding plants, bulbs and seeds

 

Maximilian Hardegg

Nr. 1 2062 Seefeld-Großkadolz

AUSTRIA

Tel: +43 (2943) 220 30 -

Fax: +43 (2943) 22 03 10

Mazzoni SRL

Italy

Fresh & frozen fruits & vegetables
Frozen berries

 

Mazzoni SRL

69, v. Darsena 44100 Ferrara

ITALY

Tel: +39 0532 795 211 -

Fax: +39 0532 764 870

N.V. GROEP DANIS

Belgium

Pigs

N.V. GROEP DANIS

Knijffelingstraat 15 8851 Koolskamp

BELGIUM

Tel: +32 51 74 49 51 -

Fax: +32 51 74 72 85

N.V. VEEBO

Belgium

Pigs

N.V. VEEBO

Staatsbaan 300 3460 Bekkevoort -

BELGIUM

Tel: +32 16 63 40 82 -

Fax: +32 16 64 04 42

Ostrich farm Rigopoulos

Greece

Breeders of ostriches

 

Ostrich farm Rigopoulos

270 52 Manolada Ilias

GREECE

Tel: +30 (623) 721 49 -

Fax: +30 (623) 711 96

PAUL THOMSON POTATOES LTD

United Kingdom

Seed & Consumption Potatoes.

PAUL THOMSON POTATOES LTD

87 North Street Forfar Scotland DD8 3BL

UNITED KINGDOM

Tel: +44 (1307) 46 61 11 -

Fax: +44 (1307) 46 61 14

RICHTER (EARL)

France

Heather and
calluna vulgaris.

 

RICHTER (EARL)

33 Grand rue 67360 Walbourg

FRANCE

Tel: +33 388 90 20 46

RIVA-SOL

France

Strawberries,
small red fruits, nuts, mushrooms

 

RIVA-SOL

Rivailloux 24750 Atur

FRANCE

Tel: +33 553 04 26 50

Fax: +33 553 04 25 70

ROUGE GORGE

France

Melon and apple grower

 

ROUGE GORGE

Charteau 79100 Taizé

FRANCE

Tel: +33 549 96 56 83

SAULAIS

France

Indoor and greenhouse plants, floristry

 

SAULAIS

Che Bel Oeil 49130 Sainte Gemmes sur Loire

FRANCE

Tel: +33 241 66 71 11

SCANEGG SUOMI OY

Finland

Eggs and
egg products

 

SCANEGG SUOMI OY

Piispanristintie 8 P.O.BOX 6 20761 PIISPANRISTI

FINLAND

Tel: +358 (2) 21 44 31 -

Fax: +358 (2) 214 43 33

SEGHERS HYBRID NV

Belgium

Pigs

SEGHERS HYBRID NV

15 Kapellebaan 9255 Buggenhout

BELGIUM

Tel: +32 52 35 60 82

Fax: +32 52 35 02 15

SOCIEDADE AGRICOLA DO RIO FRIO, S.A.

Portugal

Wheat

 

SOCIEDADE AGRICOLA DO RIO FRIO, S.A.

Herdade do Rio Frio 2955 Pinhal Novo

PORTUGAL

Tel: +351 212 31 95 42 -

Fax: +351 212 31 96 29

Banking, finance and insurance services

Name

Registered in:

Nature of business

Mail

Add. contact inf.

3i Group plc

United Kingdom

3i Group plc invests in small and medium sized businesses that do not have ready access to the capital markets. Its investment activities include providing start-up, early stage and development capital, providing capital for management buy-outs and acquiring existing holdings in businesses. Its objectives are to achieve long term growth in the value of its net assets and to distribute an increasing dividend to its shareholders. Group investment activities in the United Kingdom are carried on through a network of 29 offices in Europe and two in Asia Pacific. 3i Group plc became a public company in July 1994. Some of the largest investments within the portfolio include; Morse Holdings plc, TDL Group Limited, Taylor & Francis Group plc, Diagonal plc and FirstGroup plc.

3i Group plc

Sir G. Russell

Chairman

91 WATERLOO ROAD
LONDON SE1 8XP
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7 9283131
Homepage: http://www.3i.com

Aabenraa Kreditbank A/S

Denmark

Aabenraa Kreditbank A/S provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and other financial services in Denmark. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 58% of 1998 revenues; interest on government securities, 14%; interest on bank deposits, 8%; other interest and non-interest income, 20%.

Aabenraa Kreditbank A/S

U. Jansen

Chairman

RAMSHERRED 27
AABENRAA DK-6200
Denmark

Tel: +45 73334600

Aachener und Muenchener Lebensversicherung AG

Germany

Aachener und Muenchener Lebensversicherung AG, founded in 1970, provides life, pension, accident, disability and other insurance services. Among the products offered are Deutsche FondsPolice and Die Private RentenPolice. The company is involved in the direct and indirect operation of life insurance. It is also responsible for the arranging and administration of insurance. The number of life insurances for own account at the end of 1999 were 3,942,600 and the number of supplementary insurance policies were 1,107,115. The company has foreign subsidiaries located in Spain, Greece, Ireland, Luxembourg and Italy. Life insurance premiums accounted for 65% of 1999 revenues; investment income, 22%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 6% and other income, 7%.

Aachener und Muenchener Lebensversicherung AG

M. Kalka

Chairman

ROBERT-SCHUMAN-STRASSE 51
D-52066 AACHEN
Germany

Tel: +49 241 600101
Homepage: http://www.am-leben.de

AB Havsfrun

Sweden

AB Havsfrun invests in shares, other securities and properties. The company is also involved in investment operations in Finland. The company increased its holding in Norvestia Abp, Finland, to 27.6% of shares and 52.64% of voting rights in 1999. Investments in securities accounted for 100% of 1999 revenues and consultancy operations, nom%.

AB Havsfrun

T. Reghammar

Chairman

STRANDVAGEN 1
STOCKHOLM S-114 51
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 242185
Homepage: http://www.havsfrun.se

Abbey National Plc

United Kingdom

Abbey National Plc provides an extensive range of personal financial services. Its services include the provision of mortgages, savings facilities, cheque accounts, personal loans, life assurance and advice on pensions and sharesave schemes for companies. Its subsidiaries include Abbey National Treasury Services Plc, Scottish Mutual Assurance Plc and Abbey National Homes Limited.Interest income accounted for 87% of 1999 revenues; commissions and fees, 7%; trading income, 1% and other operating income, 5%.

Abbey National Plc

Lord Tugendhat

Chairman

BAKER STREET
LONDON NWI 6XL
United Kingdom

Homepage: http://www.abbeynational.plc.uk

Aberdeen Asset Management Plc

United Kingdom

Aberdeen Asset Management Plc (formerly Aberdeen Trust Plc), is the parent company of a fund management group which manages assets for a range of UK institutions, investment trusts, unit trusts, private clients and offshore funds. The Group operates from offices in London, Edinburgh, Inverness, Dublin, Singapore, Fort Lauderdale and Chicago. It manages 30 unit trusts, 17 investment trusts, several offshore funds, several segregated pension funds, life funds and other institutional funds, as well as a wide range of private portfolios.

Aberdeen Asset Management Plc

C.L.A. Irby

Chairman

ONE ALBYN PLACE
ABERDEEN AB10 1YG
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 224 631999

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust

United Kingdom

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust is organised as an investment trust investing over the long term in a diversified portfolio of small United Kingdom quoted companies. Interest income accounted for 100% of 1999 revenues and commission & fees, nom.

Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust

W.Y. Hughes

Chairman

14 MELVILLE STREET
EDINBURGH EH3 7NS
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 31 2200733

ABN AMRO All In Fund NV

Netherlands

ABN AMRO All In Fund NV is an open ended investment fund. Its investment portfolio consists of shares, bonds, real estate, liquid assets, and precious metals. Through combining the various investment categories, the company aims at limiting risks without lowering the investment yields. Interest income accounted for 84% of fiscal 1999 revenues and dividend income, 16%.

ABN AMRO All In Fund NV

Jhr. R.W.F. Van Tets

Chairman

POSTBUS 283
NL-1000 EA AMSTERDAM
Netherlands

 

Aceites y Proteinas S.A.

Spain

Aceites y Proteinas S.A., (ACEPROSA) derives its revenues from the acquisition, holding and administration of marketable securities, investments and other financial assets.

Aceites y Proteinas S.A.

J.M. Garcia Rodriguez

Chairman

48920 PORTUGALETE
BILBAO
Spain

Tel: +34 4 4965111

Aedes SPA

Italy

Aedes SPA - Ligure Lombarda per Imprese e Costruzioni is principally engaged in the management and construction of its own property assets which are leased to domestic, commercial and industrial users. The buildings include hotels, apartments and other living accommodation, ground floor retail outlets and car parks and garages. In 1998 the company demerged its residential real estate activities, which were assumed by the newly formed Petra SPA. Rental income accounted for 80% of 1998 revenues and other operating income, 20%.

Aedes SPA

C. De Benedetti

Chairman

VIA S. ORSOLA, 8
20123 MILAN
Italy

Tel: +39 02 86 67 41

Affarsstrategerna i Sverige AB

Sweden

Affarsstrategerna i Sverige AB is a venture capital company established in 1988. The company's business concept is, as an active owner and investor, to contribute capital and expertise with the objective of creating high growth in value for its shareholders. The company holds shares in listed and unlisted companies, mainly within the medical technology and IT/telecommunications sectors. Increase in value of shares accounted for 65% of 1998 revenues; income from securities (fixed assets), 6% and other income, 29%.

Affarsstrategerna i Sverige AB

C.G. Fridh

Managing Director
ARTILLERIGATAN 6
STOCKHOLM S-114 51
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 6624030
Homepage: http://www.astrateg.se

Akbank Turk Anonim Sirketi

Turkey

Akbank Turk Anonim Sirketi is a commercial bank which offers banking services to the public and business community. At the end of 1998 the bank's network comprised of 536 branch offices. All of the branches are automated and the company has plans to continue to improve the computer system to cater for the multi-purpose needs of its clients. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 25% of 1998 revenues; other interest income, 34% and non-interest income, 41%.

Akbank Turk Anonim Sirketi

E. Sabanci

Managing Director

SABANCI CENTER 80745 4. LEVENT
ISTANBUL
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2700044/2702666
Homepage: http://www.akbank.com.tr

Aksigorta A.S

Turkey

Aksigorta A.S. was established in 1960 and is engaged in the insurance sector. The company has 1381 agencies, of which 883 are independent agencies and 498 are branches of Akbank. The company covers a wide range of insurance activities including fire, marine, accident, engineering, agriculture and life insurance. Non-Life insurance accounted for 90% of 1998 revenues while life insurance accounted for 10%.

Aksigorta A.S

T. Gungor Uras

Managing Director

FINIDIKLI
ISTANBUL 80040
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2519400

Aktif Finans Factoring Hizmetleri A.S

Turkey

Aktif Finans Factoring Hizmetleri A.S. provides factoring services to industrial and commercial enterprises in both local and international markets. Its services include, leasing, finance, accounts receivable, protection against bad debt and other related financial services. Interest income accounted for 61% of 1998 revenues; financial income, 24%; other income, 10% and commission income, 5%.

Aktif Finans Factoring Hizmetleri A.S

Y. Celik

Chairman

1. LEVENT
ISTANBUL 80620
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2802172

Aktiv Inkasso ASA

Norway

Aktiv Inkasso ASA is involved in collecting debt and purchasing accounts receivable. The company acquires portfolios of defaulted consumer credits, primarily from Norwegian financial institutions and it has started developing products for invoice administration and factoring. The company operates in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Receivables income accounted for 71% of 1998 revenues; debt collection income, 28% and other income, 1%.

Aktiv Inkasso ASA

O. Dalen Zahl

Managing Director

OSTENSJOVEIEN 36
OSLO 0605
Norway

Tel: +47 22884100
Homepage: http://www.aktivkapital.com

Alandsbanken Abp

Finland

Alandsbanken Abp provides corporate banking, security and investment management, foreign exchange trading, funding and other financial services in Finland. Lending to the householders accounted for 54% of 1998 loans; service sector, 36%; production sector, 8% and other, 2%. Interest income accounted for 80% of 1998 revenues; commission income, 11%; securities income, 3%; foreign exchange income, 2% and other, 4%.

Alandsbanken Abp

F. Husell

CEO

NYGATAN 2
MARIEHAMN ALAND 22101
Finland

Tel: +358 20429011
Homepage: http://www.alandsbanken.fi

Albingia Versicherungs AG

Germany

Albingia Versicherungs AG is an insurance company, established in 1901, which is involved in all types of insurance including accident, legal, automobile, life, health, house/property, fire, marine and accidental illness cover insurance. The company has mainly domestic subsidiaries. Premium income accounted for 67% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 19%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 10% and other income, 4%.

Albingia Versicherungs AG

V. Bremkamp

Chairman

BALLINDAMM 39
D-20095 HAMBURG
Germany

Tel: +49 40 30220
Homepage: http://www.albingia.de

Alleanza Assicurazioni SPA

Italy

Alleanza Assicurazioni SPA is ranked as one of Italy's top three life insurance companies and provides life assurance and fire, theft, accident, health and title insurance. Through its subsidiaries the group offers property management and a variety of investment activities in Italy and Spain. The company's subsidiaries are Agricola S.Giorgio SPA, Edicom SPA, La Venezia Assicurazioni SPA and Covadonga SA de Seguros Y.R. (Spain). Premiums earned accounted for 56% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 26% and other operating income, 18%.

Alleanza Assicurazioni SPA

R. Pennisi

General manager

VIALE LUIGI STURZO, 35
20154 MILAN
Italy

Tel: +39 02 629 61
Homepage: http://www.alleanzaassicurazioni.it

Allgemeine Privatbank AG

Germany

Allgemeine Privatbank AG (Allbank), a member of the Bankgesellschaft Berlin group, founded in 1950 is a universal bank specialising in private retail banking. The company has domestic subsidiaries only. Interest and fees on loan accounted for 68% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 16%; commission and fees, 11%; other operating income, 5% and trading account income and interest and dividend income, nom.

Allgemeine Privatbank AG

D. Hoffmann

Spokesman

BUCHHOLZER STRASSE 98
D-30655 HANNOVER
Germany

Tel: +49 511 64650
Homepage: http://www.allbank.de

Allianz AG

Germany

Allianz AG (Allianz), founded in 1890, is Europe's largest insurance company. Allianz provides a wide range of insurance cover, including accident, health, life, property damage, automobile, general liability, industrial liability and fire insurance. In 1998 Allianz acquired 51% of the French insurance group Assurances Generales de France which is the second biggest health insurer and the third biggest life insurer in France. Also in the year under review Allianz shares were traded for the first time at the stock exchange in Paris and are now traded in England, Switzerland, France and Germany. Allianz has worldwide subsidiaries, agencies and representative offices and extensive minority interest shareholdings in domestic industrial, banking and utility companies. Premium income accounted for 66% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 23%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 4% and other operating income, 7%.

Allianz AG

H. Schulte-noelle

Chairman

KOENIGINSTRASSE 28
D-80802 MUENCHEN
Germany

Tel: +49 89 38000
Homepage: http://www.allianz.de

ALLIANZ ELEMENTAR Versicherungs-AG

Austria

ALLIANZ ELEMENTAR Versicherungs-AG (formerly Wiener Allianz AG) is an general insurance company 99% held by Allianz Holding AG ( Germany). It provides accident and health policies, motor policies, fire and material damage policies, transport policies and general third party insurance policies. At the end of 1998, ALLIANZ ELEMENTAR managed about 3,800,000 insurance policies. The company has subsidiaries in Austria and Denmark. Premium income accounted for 85% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 13%; gain/loss on disposal of securities and other income, 2%.

ALLIANZ ELEMENTAR Versicherungs-AG

A. Hoyos

Chairman

HIETZINGER KAI 101 - 105
A-1131 WIEN
Austria

Tel: +43 1 878070
Homepage: http://www.allianz-elementar.at

Allianz Subalpina SPA

Italy

Allianz Subalpina SPA (formerly known as Unione Subalpina di Assicurazioni SPA) is an insurance company which mainly provides life insurance services. Non-life insurance services primarily include automobile, accident, health, fire and theft. Premiums earned accounted for 82% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 14% and other income, 4%.

Allianz Subalpina SPA

G. Baseggio

Managing director

VIA ALFIERI, 22
10121 TURIN
Italy

Tel: +39 011 516 11 11

Allied Irish Banks plc

Ireland

Allied Irish Banks plc (trading as AIB Group plc) provides a range of banking, financial and related services, principally in Ireland, the United States of America, the United Kingdom and Poland. The group operates a commercial banking business, operating through it's AIB Bank branch network in the Republic of Ireland, First Trust Bank in Northern Ireland, Allfirst in the United States, AIB Britain in the United Kingdom and Wielkopolski Bank Kredytowy S.A. in Poland. Allfirst is a merger of AIB's trading names in the United States, including First Maryland, Dauphin and York. The group also has subsidiaries engaged in fund management, capital markets, stockbroking and corporate finance. Interest income accounted for 77% of 1999 revenues; commissions and fees, 18%; dealing profits, 2%; dividend income and other income, 3%.

Allied Irish Banks plc

L. Quinn

Chairman

BALLSBRIDGE
DUBLIN 4
Ireland

Tel: +353 1 6600311
Homepage: http://www.aib.ie

Allied London Properties Plc

United Kingdom

Allied London Properties Plc's principal activities are property investment, trading and development in the United Kingdom. It concentrates on building shareholder value, primarily in cities and larger town centres. The group has a portfolio valued at 241 million pounds sterling and land holdings worth a further 28 million pounds sterling. During the fiscal year, it purchased 13 properties which include Charles Square, Bracknell, Swan Center, Leatherhead and the 3 additions to the M25 office portfolio. Property trading accounted for 61% of fis 1999 revenues and property investment, 39%.

Allied London Properties Plc

M.J. Ingall

Managing director

26 MANCHESTER SQUARE
LONDON W1A 2HU
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 74866080

Alpha Credit Bank SA

Greece

Alpha Credit Bank SA (formerly known as Credit Bank AE) is a multi-branch commercial bank which provides a range of depository, lending and related financial services to individuals and firms. The bank offers investment advice & brokerage, insurance, leasing and other services, including the cards Alphacard 2000, Alphacard Visa, American Express and Dynamic Visa. Alpha Credit Bank SA operates 212 branches and sub-branches throughout Greece and has over 380 ATMs, the largest network in Greece. The bank has subsidiaries in Jersey, Cyprus and Romania. During 1999 the bank acquired the Ionian and Popular Bank of Greece bringing its market share to 18% and making it the second largest bank in Greece. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 37% of 1998 revenues; interest on government securities, 28%; trading account income, 13%; commissions and fees, 12%; dividend income,1% and other operating income, 9%.

Alpha Credit Bank SA

Y.S. Costopoulos

Managing director

40 STADIOU
ATHENS 10252
Greece

Tel: +30 1 32 60 000
Homepage: http://www.alpha.gr

Alpha Finance SA

Greece

Alpha Finance SA is an investment company engaged in underwriting of securities and mercantile financing and fund management. The company also distributes issues of securities and is involved in bond and equity portfolio management services through its participations in Alpha Ventures, Danube Fund, Banca Bucuresti, Alpha Mutual Funds Management Co. and Bucharest Investment Group. Commissions & fees accounted for 94% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 5%; and other operating income, 1%.

Alpha Finance SA

P. Vourloumis

Managing director

5 MERLIN STREET
ATHENS 106 71
Greece

Tel: +30 1 36 46 186

+30 1 36 27 535

Alpha Investments AE

Greece

Alpha Investments AE (formerly known as Ependysis Pisteos AE) manages a portfolio of domestic (89%) and foreign (11%) securities. The company also invests in other companies with similar objectives. Alpha Investments AE operates one domestic branch. The top ten Greek equity holdings are as follows: Alpha Credit Bank, National Bank of Greece, OTE, Panafon, Minoan Lines, Hellenic Technodomiki, Intracom, Titan, Interamerican and Attica Holdings. At year end 1999 the company's portfolio was as follows: 87% equities, 10% fixed income securities and 3% cash. Trading account income accounted for 91% of 1998 revenues and interest and dividend income, 9%.

Alpha Investments AE

C.A. Kyriacopoulos

Chairman

43 PANEPISTIMIOU STREET
ATHENS 105 64
Greece

Tel: +30 1 32 66 230

+30 1 32 66 263

Alpine Select AG

Switzerland

Alpine Select AG founded in 1997 was listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange in September 1998. The company primarily invests in hedge funds (Global Dimensions Fund Ltd., Moore Global Investments Ltd., Standard Pacific Capital LLC., Crown Capital Management and Hermes Advisory). In addition the company also trades in currencies, raw materials, financial term contracts, derivatives and other securities.

Alpine Select AG

A.W. Moeckli

President
BAHNHOFSTRASSE 23
CH-6301 ZUG
Switzerland

Tel: +41 7204411
Homepage: http://www.alpineselect.ch

Alpinvest Holding NV

Netherlands

Alpinvest Holding NV is an investment company which focuses on participations in medium-sized, unlisted companies based in Western Europe. In addition Alpinvest provides financing & risk management to its participations. All its subsisiaries are based in Naarden & The Hague (Netherlands) and operate under the names of Alpinvest & Betacom. The company became listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange on 11 June 1997. Gain on sale of participations accounted for 77% of 1998 revenues; interest income, 14% and dividend income, 9%.

Alpinvest Holding NV

C.M. Vermeulen

Chairman

GOOIMEER 3
NL-1411 DC NAARDEN
Netherlands

Tel: +31 35 6952600

Altamir & Cie

France

Altamir & Cie is a holding company which specialises in capital investment operations and is acting in synergy with Apax Partners. The majority of funds is invested in leverage operations, the rest mainly in start-off operations. Altamir's invetstments are concentrated on four main sectors of the French economy: health, media, information technology and specialised distribution. Trading income accounted for 79% of 1999 revenues, interest income, 11% and investment income, 10%.

Altamir & Cie

M. Tchenio

Supervising manager

45, AVENUE KLEBER
75784 PARIS CEDEX 16
France

Tel: +33 1 53 65 01 00

A/S Egnsbank Nord

Denmark

A/S Egnsbank Nord provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and management and other financial services. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 55% of 1998 revenues; interest on government securities, 17%; interest on bank deposits, 9%; other interest income, 2% and non-interest income, 17%.

A/S Egnsbank Nord

J.O. Jensen

Managing director

JERNBANEGADE 4-6
FREDERIKSHAVN DK-9900
Denmark

Tel: +45 99212223

A/S Gronlandsbanken

Denmark

A/S Gronlandsbanken provides commercial and investment banking and other financial services. Other operations include real estate management and investments. A/S Gronlandsbanken has entered into co-operation agreements with the Greenland Post Office and KNI (the Greenland Trade Company). Interest and fees on loans accounted for 45% of 1999 revenues; interest on bank deposits, 23%; interest on government securities, 23%; other interest and non-interest income, 9%.

A/S Gronlandsbanken

S.E. Danielsen

Managing director

SKIBSHAVNSVEJ 33
NUUK 3900
Denmark

Tel: +299 347700

A/S Midtbank

Denmark

A/S Midtbank provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and management, leasing and other financial services through its subsidiaries in Denmark and Ireland. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 62% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 7%; interest on bank deposits, 5%; other interest income, 2% and non-interest income, 24%.

A/S Midtbank

B. Degn

General manager

OSTERGADE 2
HERNING DK-7400
Denmark

Tel: +45 96262626
Homepage: http://www.midtbank.dk

A/S Mons Bank

Denmark

A/S Mons Bank provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and management and other financial services mainly in Denmark. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 63% of 1998 revenues; interest on government securities, 9%; interest on bank deposits, 2%; other interest income, 2% and non-interest income, 24%.

A/S Mons Bank

S. Juhler

Managing director

STOREGADE 29
STEGE DK-4780
Denmark

Tel: +45 55861500

A/S Morso Bank

Denmark

A/S Morso Bank provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and other financial services to corporate and private clients mainly in Denmark. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 63% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 20%; interest on bank deposits, 3%; other interest income, 3% and non-interest income, 11%.

A/S Morso Bank

H.J. Christensen

Managing director

ALGADE 2
NYKOBING MORS DK-7900
Denmark

Tel: +45 97721400/97721600

A/S Nordfyns Bank

Denmark

A/S Nordfyns Bank provides commercial banking, securities trading and other financial services with operations in Denmark only. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 70% of 1998 revenues; interest on government securities, 5%; interest on bank deposits, 4%; other interest income, 2% and non-interest income, 19%.

A/S Nordfyns Bank

A. Jorgensen

Managing director

ADELGADE 49
BOGENSE DK-5400
Denmark

Tel: +45 64811737
Homepage: http://www.nordfynsbank.dk

A/S Nordvestbank

Denmark

A/S Nordvestbank provides commercial and investment banking, real estate, securities trading and management and other financial services. The bank has subsidiaries in Denmark and Luxembourg. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 73% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 6%; interest on bank deposits, 2%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 18%.

A/S Nordvestbank

F. Kristensen

Managing director

TORVET 4-5
LEMVIG DK-7620
Denmark

Tel: +45 96630777
Homepage: http://www.nordvestbank.dk

A/S Nordvestbank

Denmark

A/S Nordvestbank provides commercial and investment banking, real estate, securities trading and management and other financial services. The bank has subsidiaries in Denmark and Luxembourg. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 73% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 6%; interest on bank deposits, 2%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 18%.

A/S Nordvestbank

F. Kristensen

Managing director

TORVET 4-5
LEMVIG DK-7620
Denmark

Tel: +45 96630777
Homepage: http://www.nordvestbank.dk

A/S Norresundby Bank

Denmark

A/S Norresundby Bank provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading, pension schemes, house financing and other financial services. A/S Norresundby Bank operates mainly in Denmark. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 61% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 12%; interest on bank deposits, 9%; other interest income, 7% and non-interest income, 11%.

A/S Norresundby Bank

A. Rasmussen

Managing director

TORVET 4
NORRESUNDBY DK-9400
Denmark

Tel: +45 98173333

A/S Ringkjobing Bank

Denmark

A/S Ringkjobing Bank provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and other financial services. Other operations include real estate management and investments. A/S Ringkjobing Bank cooperates with the mortgage credit institute Totalkredit and the insurance company Forsikringsselskabet Vestjylland. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 69% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 11%; interest on bank deposits, 2%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 17%.

A/S Ringkjobing Bank

P. Knudsgaard

Managing director

TORVET 2
RINGKJOBING DK-6950
Denmark

Tel: +45 99753200
Homepage: http://www.ringkjoebing-bank.dk

A/S Roskilde Bank

Denmark

A/S Roskilde Bank is an independent, local financial institution providing banking services for private as well as corporate customers. Other operations include equipment leasing, leasing of real estate assets and real estate management. The bank operates in Denmark only. The bank formalized its cooperation with real-estate agents in July 1999 by the establishment of the company Boligmaegleren A/S. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 63% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 7%; interest on bank deposits, 2%; other interest income, 2% and non-interest income, 26%.

A/S Roskilde Bank

N.V. Hansen

Managing director

ALGADE 14
ROSKILDE DK-4000
Denmark

Tel: +45 46351700
Homepage: http://www.roskildebank.dk

A/S Skjern Bank

Denmark

A/S Skjern Bank provides commercial banking services including savings accounts, personal loans, mortgages and other financial services in Denmark. The bank's head office is located in Skjern, Denmark. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 71% of 1999 revenues; interest on government securities, 7%; interest on bank deposits, 7%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 14%.

A/S Skjern Bank

P. Munck

Managing director

BANKTORVET
SKJERN DK-6900
Denmark

Tel: +45 97351333
Homepage: http://www.skjernbank.dk

A/S Tarm Bank

Denmark

A/S Tarm Bank provides commercial banking services, securities trading and other financial services in Denmark. The bank's head office is located in Tarm, Danmark. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 63% of 1998 revenues; interest on government securities, 17%; interest on bank deposits, 7%; other interest income, 2% and non-interest income, 11%.

A/S Tarm Bank

K. Foged

Managing director

STOREGADE 6-10
TARM DK-6880
Denmark

Tel: +45 97371411

Askia Invest ASA

Norway

Askia Invest ASA offers stockbroking, shipbroking, asset management and financial investment services to Norwegian and international clients through its investments in ABG Securities ASA and KS P.F. Bassoe AS & Co.

Askia Invest ASA

O.M. Huseby

Managing director

P.O. BOX 1364 VIKA
OSLO 0114
Norway

Tel: +47 22016404
Homepage: http://www.askia-invest.com

Assicurazioni Generali (Generali) SPA

Italy

Assicurazioni Generali (Generali) SPA is one of Italy's leading insurance companies and provides a variety of insurance services, primarily accident & health insurance, but also life & title insurance. The company also provides real estate services and a range of other investment activities. The group consists of 134 insurance companies, 367 holding & financial companies, real estate companies & agricultural companies, located in the EC, South America, South Africa, Israel, Austria & Hungary. Premiums earned accounted for 74% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 19% and other income, 7%.

Assicurazioni Generali (Generali) SPA

G. Gutty

Managing director

PIAZZA DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI, 2
34132 TRIESTE
Italy

Tel: +39 040 67 11 11
Homepage: http://www.generali.com

Assurances Banque Populaire SA

France

Assurances Banque Populaire SA (formerly known as Fructivie SA) is an insurance company which provides life insurance & pension and welfare fund services. The company operates only in France with investments in three French companies: +X Capital, Fructuavie and Cap-Ouest. Insurance premiums accounted for 72% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 27% and gain/loss on sale of securities, 1%.

Assurances Banque Populaire SA

H.-p. Leflon

Director general

115, RUE MONTMATRE
75002 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 40 39 48 00

Assurance Generales de France (AGF) SA

France

Assurance Generales de France (AGF) SA (formerly known as Societe Centrale des Assurances Generales de France (AGF) SA) is a major French insurance group which provides accident, fire, risk insurance and life assurance services. It also has real estate and other investment activities and is involved in some banking operations. The company has investments in all E.C. countries, Switzerland, Brazil, Chile and Canada. In 1998, Allianz (Germany) became majority shareholder in AGF with 51% of shares. Insurance premiums accounted for 66% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 18%; gain on sale of securities, 3% & other operating income, 13%.

Assurance Generales de France (AGF) SA

J.-f. Debrois

Director general

87, RUE DE RICHELIEU
75113 PARIS CEDEX 02
France

Tel: +33 1 42 44 04 44
Homepage: http://www.agf.fr

AXA Colonia Konzern AG (AXA Colonia)

Germany

AXA Colonia Konzern AG (AXA Colonia) former CKAG Colonia AG, founded in 1839 and publicly traded since 1969, is a member of the French AXA UAP insurance group (Union des Assurances de Paris). Within the UAP group, AXA Colonia is the holding of a group of insurance companies which function as an independent profit centers responsible for the geographic area of Middle and Eastern Europe. The AXA Colonia group provides a wide range of insurance products, including life, automobile, industrial & personal liability, accident, health, transport, technical, fire, theft and art insurance. In addition, the group operates a building society (Colonia Bausparkasse AG) and offers other financial products, such as closed-end real estate funds. AXA Colonia has subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Ireland, Hungary, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Canada, the United States and Japan. Premium income accounted for 71% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 24%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 3% & other operating income, 2%.

AXA Colonia Konzern AG (AXA Colonia)

C.-m. Dill

Chairman

GEREONSDRIESCH 9-11
D-50670 KOELN
Germany

Tel: +49 221 148101
Homepage: http://www.axa-colonia.de

Banca Agricola Mantovana (BAM) SPA

Italy

Banca Agricola Mantovana (BAM) SPA is a multi-bank holding company which operates in the north of Italy offering retail banking and related financial services. The bank has branches in Lombardy, Emilia Romagna and Veneto. The company has a representative office in Hong Kong and in the UK and fiduciary consulting offices in the USA, Switzerland, Germany, Algeria, Romania and India. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 52% of 1998 revenues; interest income on securities, 15%; interest income on bank deposits & other interest income, 6% and non-interest income, 27%.

Banca Agricola Mantovana (BAM) SPA

M. Petroni

General manager

CORSO VITTORIO EMANUELE, 30
46100 MANTOVA
Italy

Tel: +39 0376 33 11

Banca Carige Spa

Italy

Banca Carige Spa is a multi-bank holding company which offers a wide range of lending, depository and related financial services. The group operates through more than 240 branches, situated mostly in the region of Liguria, though the company is pursuing an expansion strategy in the rest of Northern Italy. The company also has a full branch in Nice (France), representative offices in London, Paris, New York, Frankfurt and Madrid and consultancy offices in Moscow, Algiers, Beijing, Casablanca and Tunis. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 46% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 19%; interest income on bank deposits, 7%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 27%.

Banca Carige Spa

G. Berneschi

General manager

VIA CASSA DI RISPARMIO, 15
16123 GENOA
Italy

Tel: +39 010 57 91
Homepage: http://www.carige.it

Banca Catalana S.A.

Spain

Banca Catalana S.A. provides commercial and corporate banking services and participates in the capital market and investment sectors. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 66% of 1998 revenues; non-interest income, 18% and other interest income, 16%.

Banca Catalana S.A.

J. Guardiola

Managing director

DIAGONAL 662-664
08034 BARCELONA
Spain

Tel: +34 93 4044000

Banca Commerciale Italiana SPA

Italy

Banca Commerciale Italiana SPA (also known as COMIT) is one of Italy's leading multi-bank holding companies, which offers commercial & merchant banking, short-term & medium-term lending, leasing, securities brokerage and a range of other financial services. The Comit group comprises 49 fully consolidated subsidiaries based in Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Germany, England, Ireland, Canada and South America. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 47% of 1998 revenues; interest income on bank deposits, 20%; interest on securities, 12%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 20%.

Banca Commerciale Italiana SPA

L. Crippa

General manager

PIAZZA DELLA SCALA, 6
20121 MILAN
Italy

Tel: +39 02 88 501
Homepage: http://www.bci.it

Banca di Legnano SPA

Italy

Banca di Legnano SPA is a multi-bank holding company which offers a broad range of lending, depository and related financial services to individuals and businesses. Banca di Legnano's operations are based entirely in Northern Italy, in the industrial area around Milan. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 41% of 1998 revenues; interest on bank deposits, 11%; other interest income, 16% and non-interest income, 32%.

Banca di Legnano SPA

B. Lorito

Managing director

LARGO F. TOSI, 9
20025 LEGNANO (MI)
Italy

Tel: +39 0331 52 11 11

Banca di Roma SPA

Italy

Banca di Roma SPA is a multi-bank holding company which offers retail and merchant banking services. The bank also trades securities, provides life insurance and various other financial services. The group operates through 27 fully consolidated subsidiaries based in Italy, Luxembourg and France. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 53% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 13%; interest income on bank deposits, 12%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 21%.

Banca di Roma SPA

A. Nottola

Managing director

VIA MARCO MINGHETTI, 17
00187 ROME
Italy

Tel: +39 06 670 71
Homepage: http://www.bancaroma.it

Banca Lombarda

Italy

Banca Lombarda (formerly known as CAB) SPA is a commercial bank which offers general banking services, leasing and factoring services, insurance services, consultancy services, promotion and distribution services and trust services. The bank operates primarily in the north of Italy, with a number of offices in Rome and Milan. In total the group has 8 fully consolidated subsidiares, all operating in the financial sector. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 47% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 21%; interest on bank deposits, 4%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 27%.

Banca Lombarda

B. Degrandi

Director general

VIA CEFALONIA, 62
25175 BRESCIA
Italy

Tel: +39 030 243 31
Homepage: http://www.bancalombarda.it

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SPA

Italy

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SPA (BNL) is one of Italy's leading banks which offers retail and merchant banking, business loans, corporate finance, leasing and factoring services, investment advice, surety insurance, stockbroking, real estate and other financial services. In 1998 the group underwent a process of privatization leading to its quotation on the Stock Exchange. The group has 11 subsidiaries abroad (Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil), 7 of which are involved in banking and 4 in other financial services. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 60% of 1998 revenues; interest income on bank deposits, 10%; interest on securities, 9%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 20%.

Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SPA

D. Croff

CEO

VIA VITTORIO VENETO, 119
00187 ROME
Italy

Tel: +39 06 470 21
Homepage: http://www.bnl.it

Banca Popolare di Crema Scarl

Italy

Banca Popolare di Crema Scarl is a multi-bank holding company which offers general financial services, loans, depository and other banking services. Interest income and fees on loans accounted for 42% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 19%; interest income on bank deposits, 16%; other interest income, 3% and non-interest income, 20%.

Banca Popolare di Crema Scarl

L. Bergami

Director

VIA XX SETTEMBRE, 18
26013 CREMA
Italy

Tel: +39 0373 89 11

Banca Popolare di Sondrio

Italy

Banca Popolare di Sondrio is a multi-bank holding company which offers commercial and merchant banking services and lending, investment trust and other services. The company's main activities are grouped in Northern Italy, in the industrial area around Milan, with one subsidiary in Switzerland (Banca Popolare di Sondrio Suisse SA). Through the Gruppo Arca Nordest (to which belong twelve other local Banks), Banca Popolare di Sondrio has representative offices in Lugano, London and Hong Kong. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 52% of 1999 revenues; interest income on bank deposits, 4%; other interest income, 14% and non-interest income, 30%.

Banca Popolare di Sondrio

M.A. Pedranzini

General manager

PIAZZA GARIBALDI, 16
SONDRIO 23100
Italy

Tel: +39 0342 52 81 11
Homepage: http://www.popso.it

Banco Atlantico S.A

Spain

Banco Atlantico S.A. is engaged in all types of banking operations including retail and wholesale banking. Banco Atlantico has 251 offices located throughout Spain and is present in seventeen countries with two agencies in the United States (New York and Miami), one in Portugal (Lisbon) and one in Grand Cayman, subsidiary banks in the Bahamas, Gibraltar and Panama, representative offices in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Hong Kong, Hungary, Lebanon, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Philippines, Poland and Venezuela as well as delegations in Germany and India. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 71% of 1998 revenues; non-interest income, 21% and other interest income, 8%.

Banco Atlantico S.A

A. Sanchez-pedreno Martinez

Managing director

AVDA. DIAGONAL 407, BIS
08008 BARCELONA
Spain

Tel: +34 93 4020100

Banco Comercial Portugues

Portugal

Banco Comercial Portugues is a private commercial bank with interests in insurance, mutual funds, portfolio management, merchant banking, factoring, securities brokerage, leasing, venture capital, long term rental, pension management funds, real estate investments, tourism through and other related services. In 1998 the group had 742 branches.

Banco Comercial Portugues

J.M. Ferreira Da Costa Goncalves

Chairman

RUA JULIO DINIS, 705/719
PORTO 4000
Portugal

Tel: +351 22 696136

Banco de Andalucia, S.A.

Spain

Banco de Andalucia, S.A. is a private-law banking entity providing commercial and corporate banking services, investment and credit financing and money management. The bank operates in 289 offices located throughout Spain. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 74% of 1998 revenues; non-interest income, 24% and other interest income, 2%.

Banco de Andalucia, S.A.

M.A. De Solis Y Martinez

Chairman

FERNANDEZ Y GONZALEZ, 4
41001 SEVILLA
Spain

Tel: +34 95 4594700
Homepage: http://www.bancoandalucia.es

Banco de Credito Balear S.A.

Spain

Banco de Credito Balear S.A. offers a broad range of lending, depository and related financial services to individual businesses and governmental units. The bank has 102 offices located throughout Spain. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 55% of 1998 revenues; non-interest income, 32% and other interest income, 13%.

Banco de Credito Balear S.A.

J. Espuny March

Managing director

PLAZA DE ESPANA, 1
07002 PALMA DE MALLORCA
Spain

Tel: +34 971 170100
Homepage: http://www.bancocreditobalear.es

Banco de Valencia, S.A.

Spain

Banco de Valencia, S.A. provides all types of banking, credit and commissions operations, by means of receiving public funds in the form of deposits, loans or other legal business and investing these funds in operations of a similar nature. The bank has a network of 209 branches and 105 agencies located mainly in Valencia, Murcia, Alicante, Castellon and Almeria. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 81% of 1999 revenues; other interst income, 18% and non- interest income, 1%.

Banco de Valencia, S.A.

J. De Miguel Aynat

Chairman

CALLE DEL PINTOR SOROLLA, 2-4
46002 VALENCIA
Spain

Tel: +34 96 3984500

Banco de Vasconia, S.A

Spain

Banco de Vasconia, S.A. provides services in commercial banking, investment and credit financing, cash management and operates in foreign exchange and equity markets. At the end of 1998 the bank has 116 offices located throughout Spain. Interests & fees on loans accounted for 66% of 1998 revenues; non-interest income, 27% and other interest income, 7%.

Banco de Vasconia, S.A

J.R. Rodriguez Garcia

Chairman

PLAZA DEL CASTILLO, NUMERO 39
31001 PAMPLONA
Spain

Tel: +34 948 179600
Homepage: http://www.bancovasconia.es

Banco Mello, S/A

Portugal

Banco Mello, S/A is engaged in banking activities offering products & services such as credit & financing to both private & business customers, overseas operations, insurance services, mortgages and a range of non-banking services such as leasing, factoring, long term rental, insurance and other related services. The bank has over 200 branches and 2 exchange agencies in mainland Portugal and off-shore Madeira, a branch in Paris with 8 sub-branches and 4 offices abroad in Geneva, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Cape Verde.

Banco Mello, S/A

V.M. Guimaraes Jose De Mello

Chairman

PRACA D. JOAO I, 80
PORTO 4000
Portugal

Tel: +351 2 2040000

Banco Pinto & Sotto Mayor SA

Portugal

Banco Pinto & Sotto Mayor SA is a commercial bank active in all sectors of the market with emphasis on small, medium companies and individuals. In the capital market it specializes in treasury bonds and debenture loans. At the end of 1998 the bank has 834 branches both in Portugal and abroad.

Banco Pinto & Sotto Mayor SA

L. De Melo Champalimaud

Chairman

RUA DO OURO, 28
LISBOA 1100
Portugal

Tel: +351 1 3476261

Banco Totta & Acores, SA

Portugal

Banco Totta & Acores, SA, offers a full range of financial services, leasing, investment funds management, insurance, factoring, corporate finance and asset management and other related services and activities. Totta & Acores has 504 branches in Portugal and abroad.

Banco Totta & Acores, SA

L. De Melo Champalimaud

Chairman

RUA AUREA, 88
LISBOA 1100-063
Portugal

Tel: +351 1 3211500

Bank fuer Kaernten und Steiermark AG

Austria

Bank fuer Kaernten und Steiermark AG (BKS), one of Austria's most renowned regional banks, operating in the south-eastern region of the country, offers a broad range of financial services, including commercial banking (where the bank has specialized in foreign-trade financing, particularly in relation to small and medium-sized export-orientated companies); private retail banking, and other financial services. At the end of 1999, the bank had 37 branches in the provinces of Carinthia, Styria and Vienna. BKS has domestic subsidiaries and one in Slowenia. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 65% of 1999 revenues; commissions and fees, 20%; interest on securities, 12%; other interest/dividend income, 3% and trading account income, nom.

Bank fuer Kaernten und Steiermark AG

G. Schmidt-chiari

Chairman

ST. VEITER RING 43
A-9020 KLAGENFURT
Austria

Tel: + 43 463 58580
Homepage: http://www.bsk.at

Bank fuer Tirol und Vorarlberg (BTV),

Austria

Bank fuer Tirol und Vorarlberg (BTV), one of Austria's renowned regional banks, operating in the west of the country, offers a broad range of financial services including commercial banking, private retail banking and other financial services. At the end of 1998 the bank had 35 branches in the western part of Austria and one branch in Vienna. The bank has subsidiaries in Austria, Switzerland and Luxembourg. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 64% of 1998 revenues; commission & fees, 17%; interest on securities, 16%; other interest/dividend income, 2% and trading account income, 1%.

Bank fuer Tirol und Vorarlberg (BTV)

P. Gaugg

Spokesman

ERLERSTRASSE 5-9
A-6020 INNSBRUCK
Austria

Tel: +43 512 53330
Homepage: http://www.btv.at

Bank Linth

Switzerland

Bank Linth, founded in 1848, is one of the biggest regional banks in Switzerland. The company celebrated its 150 year anniversary in 1997. It serves the regions of Lintgebiet, Sarganserland, Zuerichsee and Ausserschwyz with a total of 22 branch offices. The bank provides lending services (mainly mortgages as well as commercial and private loans), security portfolio management for public and private organisations as well as foreign exchange and precious metal trading. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 82% of 1999 revenues; interest on investment securities, 5%; commissions & fees, 9% and non-interest income, 4%.

Bank Linth

H. Graf

Executive director

ZUERCHERSTRASSE 3
CH-8730 UZNACH
Switzerland

Tel: +41 55 2857111

Bank of Attica SA

Greece

Bank of Attica SA is a multi-branch holding company offering a range of commercial banking services and related financial services. The bank offers depository and lending services, investment advice and security and brokerage services. The Bank is controlled by the engineers pension fund with minor participation from the Athens union of medical doctors and a former majority shareholder, Commercial Bank. The Bank of Attica SA operates 38 branches in the major cities in Greece. In 1998 Bank of Attica SA made a bid to acquire the Bank of Central Greece which was refused. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 69% of 1998 revenues; commission income, 12%; trading account income, 8%; interest on government securities, 8% and interest/dividend income and other operating income, 3%.

Bank of Attica SA

S.C. Apostolopoulos

Managing director

23 OMIROU STREET
ATHENS 106 72
Greece

Tel: +30 1 36 46 910-9

Bank of Greece SA

Greece

Bank of Greece SA is the Central Bank of Greece which provides financial services to the Government and to other financial institutions. The Bank operates through 27 branches in the major Greek cities. The bank issues banknotes, controls the currency in circulation and credit within Greece. The Bank of Greece is also responsible for the supervision of the Greek banking system and is engaged in all aspects of commercial and retail banking. The Bank carries out transactions in cash, cheques and foreign exchange on behalf of the Government. The Bank of Greece was founded in 1927 and is a member of the Athens Stock Exchange since 1930.

Bank of Greece SA

L. Papadimos

Chairman

21 ELEFTHERIOU VENIZELOU STREET
ATHENS 102 50
Greece

Tel: +30 1 32 01 111

Bank Sarasin & CIE

Switzerland

Bank Sarasin & CIE is involved in private, commercial and institutional banking, and also in investment funds and brokerage. The bank offers investment advice and portfolio management, investment fund business, trading in securities and foreign exchange, and commercial lending. In 1996 the company started co-operating with six European banks in the US, known as JPP Eurosecurities from January 1997. From these banks, Sarasin is providing a state of the art service for Swiss equities, and hereby developing its brokerage business. Sarasin has foreign subsidiaries in Germany, the United Kingdom and Guernsey. Commission & fees acounted for 71% of 1999 revenues; interest and fees on loans, 14%; other interest income, 4% and non interest income, 11%.

Bank Sarasin & CIE

G.F. Krayer

President

ELISABETHENSTRASSE 62
CH-4002 BASEL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 2777777
Homepage: http://www.sarasin.ch

Banque Belgo-Zairoise (Belgolaise) SA

Belgium

Banque Belgo-Zairoise (Belgolaise) SA provides domestic banking services and operates subsidiary banks in several African countries such as Zaire, Burundi, Nigeria, Congo, the Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Mauritania, Kenya, Guinea and Rwanda. It provides loans to businesses and individuals. Interest on securities accounted for 43% of 1998 revenues; interest & fees on loans and bank deposits, 40%; other interest/dividend income, 2% and non-interest income, 15%.

Banque Belgo-Zairoise (Belgolaise) SA

P. Horlait

Chairman

CANTERSTEEN, 1
1000 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 551 72 11
Homepage: http://www.belgolaise.com

Banque Cantonale de Geneve (BCG)

Switzerland

Banque Cantonale de Geneve (BCG), formerly Banque Hypothecaire du Canton de Geneve, was founded in 1994 when it merged with Caisse d'Epargne de Geneve (CEG Geneve). It is active in all fields of general banking and serves its customers with 33 branch offices throughout the canton, various Swiss subsidiaries and one in France. The bank provides lending services (mainly mortgages as well as commercial & private loans), risk & security portfolio management for public & private organisations as well as foreign exchange & precious metal trading. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 80% of 1998 revenues; commissions & fees, 12%; interest on investment securities, 2% and non-interest income, 6%.

Banque Cantonale de Geneve (BCG)

D. Ducret

Chairman
QUAI DE L'ILE 17
CH-1211 GENEVA 2
Switzerland

Tel: +41 22 3172727
Homepage: http://www.bcge.ch

Banque Cantonale du Jura (BCJ)

Switzerland

Banque Cantonale du Jura (BCJ), founded in 1979, is active in all fields of general banking. BCJ provides lending services (mainly mortgages as well as commercial & private loans), risk & security portfolio management for public & private organisations as well as foreign exchange & precious metal trading. In 1997, the bank has reconstituted its provisions, subsuming into them its legal reserve, utilizing the retained earnings and reducing the face value of its shares from CHF250 to CHF150. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 87% of 1998 revenues; commissions & fees, 7%; interest on investment securities, 1% and non-interest income 5%.

Banque Cantonale du Jura (BCJ)

J.-j. Guinand

Director general

RUE DE LA CHAUMONT 10
CH-2900 PORRENTRUY
Switzerland

Tel: +41 66 651331

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV)

Switzerland

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV), founded in 1845, is a Swiss cantonal bank which offers commercial loans to businesses and provides risk capital, security portfolio management, and consultancy services to both public & private organizations within the Canton of Vaud. The company has subsidiaries in Italy, france, Hong Kong and Singapore as well as a representative office in Greece (Athens). Interest on fees & loans accounted for 60% of 1999 revenues; commission & fees, 21%; trading account income, 7%; foreign exchange income, 3%; interest on investments, 3%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 2%; other interest/dividend income, & other income, 4%.

Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (BCV)

J. Treyvaud

President

PLACE SAINT-FRANCOIS 14
CH-1001 LAUSANNE
Switzerland

Tel: +41 21 2121212
Homepage: http://www.bcv.ch

Banque de la Reunion SA

France

Banque de la Reunion SA is a multi-bank holding company which offers a wide range of depository & related financial services on Reunion Island. The group has 16 branches which provide banking services to businesses and individuals. In 1999 Ste de Participation Provence Alpes Corse acquired 75% of the Banque de la Reunion. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 67% of 1999 revenues; interest income on bank deposits, 4%; other interest & dividend income, 2% and non-interest income, 27%.

Banque de la Reunion SA

C. Godefroy

Director general

27, RUE JEAN CHATEL
97711 SAINT-DENIS MESSAG CEDEX 9 REUNION ISLAND
France

Tel: +262 40 01 23

Banque de Savoie

France

Banque de Savoie provides lending, depository and related financial services. It operates in the Rhone-Alpes region and its subsidiaries include Societe Immobiliere et Fonciere Savoisienne, Societe Immobiliere de la Region Rhone-Alpes and Societe Auxiliaire Immobiliere. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 48% of 1998 revenues; commissions & fees, 21%; interest income on securities, 14%; interest income on bank deposits, 8%; other interest income, 1% and other non-interest income, 8%.

Banque de Savoie

J. Biaudet

Chairman

6, BOULEVARD DU THEATRE
73001 CHAMBERY CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 4 79 33 93 10
Homepage: http://www.banque.de.savoie.com

Banque Generale du Luxembourg SA

Luxembourg

Banque Generale du Luxembourg SA provides services in private and corporate banking, capital markets, investment management, security trading and in a variety of related activities. The group operates through 47 branches in Luxembourg, 3 representative offices abroad and 7 subsidiary companies, of which 1 is located in Luxembourg, 1 in Switzerland, 1 in the UK, 2 in the Channel Islands, 1 in Holland and 1 in Hong-Kong. In 2000 Fortis NV acquired 53% of Banque Generale du Luxembourg. Interest & fees on loans and interest income on bank deposits accounted for 44% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 31%; other interest & dividend income, 1%; commissions and fees, 10% and other non-interest income, 14%.

Banque Generale du Luxembourg SA

A. Georges

Chairman

50, AVENUE J.F. KENNEDY
2951 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg

Tel: +352 42 42 1
Homepage: http://www.bgl.lu

Banque Nationale de Belgique (BNB)

Belgium

Banque Nationale de Belgique (BNB) is the central bank of Belgium. It issues currency, provides services to the Belgian State and acts on its behalf as an intermediary in different sectors, such as agreements with developing countries. It also provides financial services to other banks. Interest income (including foreign exchange) accounted for 58% of 1998 revenues; foreign exchange income, 31%; interest on government securities, 7% & other operating income, 4%.

Banque Nationale de Belgique (BNB)

J.P. Pauwels

Director

BOULEVARD DE BERLAIMONT, 5
1000 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 22 12 11 1
Homepage: http://www.bnb.be

Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP)

France

Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP) SA is one of the leading French banks which provides corporate, retail & investment banking, asset management and equity investment services. The group has one of the largest international networks in the world, with branches in approximately 80 countries worldwide. It acquired Paribas in January 2000. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 34% of 1999 revenues; interest income on bank deposits, 34%; interest on securities, 8%; other interest income, 1%; commissions & fees, 10% and other non-interest income, 13%.

Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP)

B. Prot

Director General

16, BOULEVARD DES ITALIENS
75009 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 40 14 45 46
Homepage: http://www.bnp.fr

Banque Privee Edmond de Rothschild SA

Switzerland

Banque Privee Edmond de Rothschild SA founded in 1924 is a Swiss bank specialising in asset management for private and institutional clients. The bank also provides a full range of other banking services. It has branches in Geneva, Lugano, Fribourg, Lausanne and Luxembourg. The bank has subsidiaries in Switzerland, Luxembourg, UK, Bermuda and Uruguay. Commissions and fees accounted for 61% of 1998 revenues; interest and fees on loans, 26%; other interest and dividend income, 5% and non interest income, 8%.

Banque Privee Edmond de Rothschild SA

E.T. Salathe

Managing director

18, RUE DE HESSE
CH-1204 GENEVA
Switzerland

Tel: +41 22 8189111

Banque Transatlantique SA

France

Banque Transatlantique SA is a multi-bank holding company which provides lending & depository services, concentrating its activities on expatriate executives, diplomats, wealthy foreign residents and selected commercial accounts. The bank's main subsidiaries, which include Union Financiere Fonciere et Commerciale "UFICO" (100%), Ste Fonciere Haussmann Helder "SFHH" (100%), Gestion de Tresorerie Institutionnelle GTI Finance (59%), Neptune Gestion (100%), GTI Gestion (59%), Neptune Finance (100%) and Dione Participation (100%) offer a variety of financial services including land and real estate. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 29% of 1999 revenues; interest income on bank deposits, 13%; other interest & dividend income, 9%; commissions and fees, 38% and other non-interest income, 11%.

Banque Transatlantique SA

G.-v. Audren De Kerdrel

Director general

17, BOULEVARD HAUSSMANN
75428 PARIS CEDEX 09
France

Tel: +33 1 40 22 80 00
Homepage: http://www.transat.tm.fr

Barclays Plc

United Kingdom

Barclays Plc is an international commercial and investment banking group. In terms of assets employed, Barclays is one of the largest financial services organisations in the United Kingdom. In addition to servicing domestic markets, it is a principal provider of co-ordinated global financial services to multinational corporations and financial institutions in the world's main financial centres. On April 1998 the Group was reorganised into four main business groupings consisting of Retail Financial Services, Corporate Banking, Barclays Capital and Barclays Global Investors. The Group also provides a wide range of banking services and products to individuals and small business customers through its UK branch network and operates the largest credit card business in Europe. Other Services provided by the Group include an integrated asset management service from offices around the world to private clients and a range of retail stockbroking services and fund management services. Interest income accounted for 70% of 1999 revenues; commissions and fees, 24%; dealing profit, 4% and other operating income, 2%.

Barclays Plc

Sir P. Middleton

Chairman

54 LOMBARD STREET
LONDON EC3P 3AH
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7 6995000
Homepage: http://www.barclays.co.uk

Barlows plc

United Kingdom

Barlows plc is a property investment and development company whose activities are based in the North West of England. The group's portfolio consists of fifty properties.

Barlows plc

R. Fildes

Managing director

DEE HILLS PARK
CHESTER CH3 5AR
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1244 350202

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB)

Switzerland

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB) was founded in 1864. It is active in all fields of general banking and serves its customers at 36 branch offices throughout the canton Basel-Landschaft. The bank provides lending services (mainly mortgages as well as commercial & private loans), risk & security portfolio management for public & private organisations as well as foreign exchange & precious metals trading. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 77% of 1999 revenues; interest on investment securities, 5%; commissions & fees, 11% and non-interest income, 7%.

Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank (BLKB)

W. Degen

President

RHEINSTRASSE 7
CH-4410 LIESTAL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 9259494
Homepage: http://www.blkb.ch

Beleggingsmaatschappij Calve-Delft N.V.

Netherlands

Beleggingsmaatschappij Calve-Delft N.V. is an investment company, which sole investment is the holding of an interest consisting of 19,303,000 shares of Unilever N.V. Dividend income accounted for 99% of 1998 revenues and interest income, 1%.

Beleggingsmaatschappij Calve-Delft N.V.

W. Brounts

Managing director

VAN ADRICHEMSTRAAT 353
NL-2614 BS DELFT
Netherlands

Tel: +31 15 2121454

Berlin-Hannoversche Hypothekenbank AG

Germany

Berlin-Hannoversche Hypothekenbank AG, former Braunschweig-Hannoversche Hypothekenbank AG, founded in 1871 provides specific financial services, which mainly consist of mortgage banking and municipal loans. The bank is registered as a mortgage banking institute and as such is subject to govermental control. Berlin-Hannoversche Hypothekenbank AG has offices throughout Germany apart from its head office in Berlin. The bank has domestic subsidiaries and one participation in Ireland. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 96% of 1998 revenues; interest on securities, 2% and other,2%.

Berlin-Hannoversche Hypothekenbank AG

W. Rupf

Chairman

BUDAPESTER STRASSE 1
D-10787 BERLIN
Germany

Tel: +49 30 259990
Homepage: http://www.berlinhyp.de

BERLINISCHE LEBENSVERSICHERUNG AG (BERLINISCHE LEBEN)

Germany

BERLINISCHE LEBENSVERSICHERUNG AG (BERLINISCHE LEBEN), founded in 1835, is an insurance company which provides mainly life insurance, as well as pension welfare, work liability, accident and loan default insurance. Since 1998 BERLINISCHE LEBEN is a member of the British insurance group CGU plc one of the big insurance companies in Great Britain with worlwide activities. BERLINISCHE LEBEN has 21 offices throughout Germany. At the end of 1998, the company managed 1,193,705 life insurance policies, as well as 483,472 other supplementary insurance policies. BERLINISCHE LEBEN has solely domestic subsidiaries. Premium income accounted for 55% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 37%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 7% and other operating income, 1%.

BERLINISCHE LEBENSVERSICHERUNG AG

S.-m. Slottko

Chairman

GUSTAV-STRESEMANN-RING 7-9
D-65189 WIESBADEN
Germany

Tel: +49 611 7731
Homepage: http://www.berlinische.de

BES - Investimento S/A

Portugal

BES - Investimento S/A formerly known as Banco ESSI S/A covers all areas of the banking sector, with special emphasis on the medium and large sized corporate markets. Main services are: capital markets, syndicated loans, commercial paper, direct loans, financial consultancy, mergers, acquisitions and other related activities. Main associated companies are: Espirito Santo Consultores de Gestao SA, Mofelt SA, Cominvest SA and G.F.F. Empreendimentos Imobiliarios. Non-interest income accounted for 87% of 1998 revenues, interest & fees on loans, 8% and other interest income, 5%.

BES - Investimento S/A

R. Espirito Santo Silva Salgado

Chairman

RUA TIERNO GALVAN, 14 ANDAR
LISBOA 1099 028
Portugal

Tel: +351 21 3870137

BHW Holding AG (BHW)

Germany

BHW Holding AG (BHW) is the holding of a group of financial institutions offering mortgage banking services as its main business. BHW Bausparkasse AG offers these services exclusively to members of the public service whilst BHW Allgemeine Bausparkasse AG's mortgage banking services are available to the public at large. Additionally, BHW offers general banking services through BHW Bank AG and underwriting of life insurance through its subsidiary BHW Lebensversicherung AG. In 1996, BHW changed its legal entity from GmbH (Ltd.) to AG (plc) and in April 1997 BHW floated approximately 30% of its share capital. BHW has subsidiaries in Germany, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and the Czech Republic. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 86% of 1998 revenues; commission & fees, 6%; insurance premiums earned, 4%; interest on securities, 3%; other operating income, trading account income and other dividend/interest, 1%.

BHW Holding AG (BHW)

R. Wagner

Chairman

LUBAHNSTRASSE 2
D-31789 HAMELN
Germany

Tel: +49 5151 180
Homepage: http://www.bhw.de

Brait SA

Luxembourg

Brait SA (formerly known as Tolux SA) is a Luxembourg based holding company which operates as an internationally diversified investment company. Due to major reorganizations and mergers, the company published consolidated accounts for the first time in fiscal 1999; they include the financial statements of Brait SA, Capital Partners Limited, Capital Partners Group Holding Limited and some activities previously held by Capital Alliance Holding Limited. Interest income accounted for 78% of fiscal 1999 revenues; investment income, 9%; trading account income, 8%; other income 5% and rental income, nominal.

Brait SA

C.-l. Clucas

Executive director

69, ROUTE D'ESCH
2953 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg

Tel: +352 45 90 47 94
Homepage: http://www.brait.com

Brederode SA

Belgium

Brederode SA is a holding company which has investments in the chemical, electric, financial, insurance and other sectors. Its main subsidiaries include Monceau-Zolder SA, Afrifina NV, and Brederode International SA. Investment income accounted for 72% of 1998 revenues; interest income, 11% and other operating income, 17%.

Brederode SA

G. Cotton

Director

DREVE RICHELLE, 161/BTE 1
1410 WATERLOO
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 352 00 90
Homepage: http://www.brederode.be

Brit Insurance

United Kingdom

Brit Insurance (formerly Benfield and Rea Investment Trust plc) is an investment company which invests in larger UK companies. The company also invests in the longer term selected Lloyd's market and is developing into a specialist insurance company. Some of the largest investments within the portfolio include; Close Fund Management UK, Glaxo Wellcome, BP Amoco, SmithKline Beecham and Shell.

Brit Insurance

J. Welman

Chairman

ALDERMAN'S WALK
LONDON EC2M 3XR
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7 6231155

Britannic Plc

United Kingdom

Britannic Plc provides all of the main classes of insurance services other than marine and aviation. The company also engages in unit linked life assurance funds management. Britannic operates solely within the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands. Insurance Premium accounted for 48% of 1999 Revenues; Investment Income, 34%; Gain on Sale of Securities, 18% and other income, nominal.

Britannic Plc

H. Cottam

Chairman

WYTHALL
BIRMINGHAM B47 6WG
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1564 828888
Homepage: http://www.britannic.co.uk

Caledonia Investments Plc

United Kingdom

Caledonia Investments Plc is a holding company carrying out the business of a diversified trading and investment company. Caledonia's interests are international, with major holdings in the United Kingdom, North America and Europe. The activities of the subsidiaries include the manufacture of speciality chemicals, crystal glass and refractory fittings and carry out investment management and approved investment trust opertions. Industrial investments accounted for 81% of fiscal 1999 revenues; property, general investments and cash, 10% and leisure and media, 9%.

Caledonia Investments Plc

P.N. Buckley

Chairman

1 THOMAS MORE STREET
LONDON E1W 1YB
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 74814343
Homepage: http://www.caledonia-investments.com

Commerzbank AG

Germany

Commerzbank AG, founded in 1870, is one of Germany's biggest private-sector banks, operating as a universal bank on a global scale. It provides a variety of banking and financial services, such as mortgage banking, investment banking, private banking, corporate finance, portfolio & asset management and syndicated loans. Commerzbank has worldwide subsidiaries, 21 foreign branches and 29 foreign representative offices. In total, the bank had 1,064 offices with 3,5 million customers at the end of 1999. In the same year Commerzbank sold its shareholding in DBV-Winterthur Holding. Also in 1999, Commerzbank increased its shareholding to 85% in ADIG Allgemeine Deutsche Investment Gesellschaft mbH, which offers asset management since 50 years and managed a fund volume of ca. 35.1 billion Eur in 1999. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 74% of 1999 revenues; commissions & fees, 10%; interest on securities, 10%; trading account income, 2%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 1% and other income, 3%.

Commerzbank AG

D.-k. Frowein

Chairman

KAISERPLATZ
D-60311 FRANKFURT
Germany

Tel: +49 69 13620
Homepage: http://www.commerzbank.de

Compagnia Assicuratrice Unipol (Unipol) SPA

Italy

Compagnia Assicuratrice Unipol (Unipol) SPA is an insurance company which provides automobile, accident, health, fire, theft, surety and a variety of other non-life insurance services. It also provides life insurance. Unipol SPA is a domestic company with subsidiaries located throughout Italy. The consolidated group is composed of Compagnia Assicuratrice Unipol SPA and fifteen other companies. Premiums earned accounted for 83% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 13% and other operating income, 4%

Compagnia Assicuratrice Unipol (Unipol) SPA

G. Consorte

Managing director

VIA STALINGRADO, 45
40128 BOLOGNA
Italy

Tel: +39 051 609 71 11

Coop Bank

Switzerland

Coop Bank, founded in 1927, is a medium-sized universal bank and operates throughout Switzerland, where it has a total of 39 branches, with some cross border business to neighbour countries. The bank provides lending services (mainly mortgages as well as commercial & private loans), risk & security portfolio management for public & private organisations as well as foreign exchange & precious metals trading. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 72% of 1999 revenues; commissions & fees, 6%; commission & fees, 13% and other non-interest income, 9%.

Coop Bank

J.-p. Frefel

Chairman

DUFOURSTRASSE 50
CH-4002 BASEL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 2862121
Homepage: http://www.coopbank.ch

Credit Suisse Group (CS)

Switzerland

Credit Suisse Group (CS), provides a complete range of banking services to customers within Switzerland and abroad. The bank has 417 offices, 301 of which are in Switzerland. Its holdings are responsible for specific fields and operate independently, guided by the group strategy. CS consists of four business units. These are responsible for worldwide commercial banking, Swiss investment & retail banking, worldwide private banking and asset management. Credit Suisse provides banking services to corporate and individual clients in Switzerland. CS Private Banking provides portfolio management and financial advisory services to private clients worldwide. CS First Boston offers integrated services in corporate and investment banking to clients. CS Asset Management consists of the asset management and advisory business of Credit Suisse Group and Credis, the investment fund company serving Switzerland and Europe. The Group also has participations which are involved in life insurance, services to pension funds, providing information technology services, precious metals and financial brokerage, fund management, general contracting and real estate, and property management. The company has subsidiaries worldwide. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 21% of 1999 income; commissions & fees, 15%; investment and security income, 1%; other interest income, 1% and non-interest income, 62%.

Credit Suisse Group (CS)

R.E. Gut

Chairman

PARADEPLATZ 8
CH-8070 ZURICH
Switzerland

Tel: +41 1 2121616
Homepage: http://www.credit-suisse.com

Custos AB

Sweden

Custos AB is involved in the management of a portfolio of listed securities, securities trading and other financial services. The company's portfolio consists of shares in medium-sized and large, mainly listed, Swedish and other Scandinavian companies in the forest products, engineering, transportation, chemicals and other manufacturing industries. At year end 1998, the market value of the company's portfolio of listed shares was MSEK 5,029. The company divested its holdings of shares in the construction and real estate sector in 1998. Investment income accounted for 97% of 1998 revenues; trading account and other income, 3%.

Custos AB

S. Hagstromer

Chairman

P.O. BOX 1738
STOCKHOLM S-111 87
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 4405770
Homepage: http://www.custos.se

DNB Holding ASA

Norway

DNB Holding ASA (formerly Den Norske Bank ASA) is Norway's largest financial group, which is organised into four divisions: retail banking, commercial banking, corporate banking and investment banking. Its services include factoring and leasing, securities trading and management, debt collection services, real estate brokerage, low risk mortgages and other financial services. The company acquired Postbanken in 1999. Interest income accounted for 82% of 1999 revenues; commissions and fees, 12% and other, 6%.

DNB Holding ASA

J. Lindbaek

Chairman

STRANDEN 21
OSLO 0107
Norway

Tel: +47 22481050
Homepage: http://www.dnb.no

EFG Eurobank

Greece

EFG Eurobank (formerly known as Bank of EFG Eurobank (formerly known as Bank of Athens) SA provides general commercial banking services. The bank was founded in 1924 and joined the Athens Stock Exchange shortly afterwards in 1926. Shareholders in the bank include Hanwha First Co. BV, National Bank of Greece and others, totalling 898 shareholders. The Bank Group employs over 3700 people in 175 branches nationwide covering all types of banking operations. During the year the bank acquired a majority of Bank of Crete.

EFG Eurobank

G. Gontikas

Director

ATHENS 105 57
Greece

Tel: +30 1 33 37 000

Egnatia Bank

Greece

Egnatia Bank (formerly known as Bank of Central Greece) is a multi-branch bank offering a range of commercial banking services & related financial services. The bank operates 19 branches in Greece and provides depository & lending services, investment advice, life insurance, security and brokerage. The company has investments in Dias Interbank Systems SA (7.09%), ATE Mutual Fund Management Firm SA (4%) and also cooperates with TEIRESSIAS, SWIFT and A.B.G.. Products include A.B.G.'s ATM facilities for VISA card holders, leasing operations, "Hyper savings" - high yield time deposit account & trading of treasury bonds and bills of the Greek State in the primary and secondary market. Interest & fees on loans accounted for 79% of 1998 revenues; commissions & fees, 13%; interest on securities, 6% and trading account income and other interest/dividend income, 2%.

Egnatia Bank

L. Theoklitos

Managing director

2 NEAPOLEOS STR. & 7-9 KIFISSIAS AVENUE
MAROUSSI 151 23
Greece

Tel: +30 1 68 85 600/+30 1 68 34 261
Homepage: http://www.tke.gr

Emek Sigorta A.S

Turkey

Emek Sigorta A.S. is a financial services company which provides a full range of insurance services, such as accident insurance, fire insurance, marine insurance, engineering insurance and life insurance. The company operates through an extensive network of 290 insurance agents, who are situated in Marmara, Aegean, Middle Anatolia, Mediterranean and South Anatolia and it operates with reinsurers from Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweeden, England and Turkey

Emek Sigorta A.S

E. Aksoy

Chairman

ESENTEPE 80504
ISTANBUL
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2749750

Ergo Bank SA

Greece

Ergo Bank SA is a multi-branch commercial bank which provides depository, lending and related finacial services through its network of 70 branches in Greece. The bank is involved in securities trading through its wholly owned subsidiary Ergosecurities, computer technology services through Ergodata, equipment leasing through 62% owned Ergoleasing and portfolio management services through Ergoinvest and Ergo Mutual Funds. Ergo Bank also holds 14.4% of Allianz Life Insurance Co. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 44% of 1998 revenues; commission and fees, 16%; interest on govenment securities, 13%; trading account income, 10%; interest on bank deposits, 10%; other interest & dividend income, 4% and other operating income, 3%.

Ergo Bank SA

A. Bibas

Managing director

3-5 KOLOKOTRONI & VOULIS STREET
ATHENS 105 62
Greece

Tel: +30 1 32 14 138/+30 1 32 21 345
Homepage: http://www.ergobank.gr

Esbank Eskisehir Bankasi T.A.S.

Turkey

Esbank Eskisehir Bankasi T.A.S. provides retail and commercial banking services, foreign trade financing and investment, security trading and insurance operations. The company plays an influential role in the interbank Turkish-lira, foreign exchange and banknote markets and supports Turkey's export trade through devoting over 50% of its total cash disbursements to export financing. The company continues to invest in new technology and offers its customers the full range of modern banking services. In 1998 the bank added ten new branches bringing its total to 94. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 60% of 1998 revenues; other interest income, 35% and non-interest income, 5%.

Esbank Eskisehir Bankasi T.A.S.

A.M. Erez

Chairman

MESRUTIYET CAD. 141, TEPEBASI
ISTANBUL 80050
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2517270/2526500

Ethniki Greek General Insurance Company SA

Greece

Ethniki Greek General Insurance Company SA is a domestic insurance company providing life, motor, marine cargo, aviation, fire and other non-life insurance and reinsurance coverage. There are 67 branches of the company in Greece. Ethniki Greek General Insurance Company SA has established a new company in Romania, which began operations in 1997. The company has set up a Special Steering Committee to deal with the Euro affected transactions of the company including the Year 2000 problem. During 1997 Ethniki Greek General Insurance Company SA set up Audatex Hellas SA, introduced unit-linked products and implemented the Capitation System in relation to the Hospital network. The major event which took place in 1997 was the merger through absorption of The Ethniki with Astir, Panhellenios and Eteva Insurance companies.

Ethniki Greek General Insurance Company SA

M. Nektarios

General manager

8 KARAGHEORGHI SERVIAS STREET
ATHENS 102 10
Greece

Tel: +30 1 32 22 121-9
Homepage: http://www.ethniki-asfalistiki.gr

FBD Holdings Plc

Ireland

FBD Holdings Plc is one of Ireland's foremost financial services and investments groups, with national and international interests. In Ireland, the group's core operations embrace insurance underwriting and broking, life and pensions broking, reinsurance, captive management and asset finance. FBD is also involved in property, leisure and other investments in Ireland and abroad, particularly in Spain. Insurance activities accounted for 80% of 1999 revenues; property and hotels, 16% and financial services, 4%.

FBD Holdings Plc

M. Berkery

Chairman

BLUEBELL
DUBLIN 12
Ireland

Tel: +353 1 4554293

First Active PLC

Ireland

First Active PLC is a retail financial services group with operations in Ireland, Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Guernsey. Formerly known as the First National Building Society, First Active was established in 1861 and converted to a publicly listed company on September 7th, 1998. The Group offers a full range of banking facilities to its customers including residential mortgages, commercial mortgages, personal savings accounts, personal loans, car loans, life assurance and investment advice. The Group operates through a network of branches and agents and also distributes lending products through broker intermediaries. Interest income accounted for 93% of 1998 revenues; fees and commissions receivable, 4%; dividiend income, nominal and other operating income, 4%.

First Active PLC

J. Callaghan

Chairman

BOOTERSTOWN
DUBLIN
Ireland

Tel: +353 1 2831801
Homepage: http://www.firstactive.com

ForeningsSparbanken AB

Sweden

ForeningsSparbanken AB is one of Sweden's largest banks and focuses primarily on savings, loans and payment services to private individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, municipalities, organizations and county councils in Sweden. ForeningsSparbanken AB cooperates with around 90 independent savings banks and partly owned banks. The bank provides commercial and investment banking, securities brokerage, mortgage financing and other financial services. The bank acquired Finanserieringsinstittutet for Industri og Handvaerk (FIH) and 52.6% of Hansabank in 1999. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 70% of 1999 revenues; interest on bank deposits, 7%; interest on government securities, 4%; other interest income, 4% and non-interest income, 15%.

ForeningsSparbanken AB

G. Collert

Chairman

BRUNKEBERGSTORG 8
STOCKHOLM S-105 34
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 58590000
Homepage: http://www.foreningssparbanken.se

Forsakrings AB Skandia

Sweden

Forsakrings AB Skandia is an international corporation providing life and non-life insurance, reinsurance, investment management, assurance and other financial services in Scandinavia, the rest of Europe, North and South America and Asia. The company acquired Carlson Investment Management in 1999 and sold Vesta Skadeforsikring and Vesta Liv in 2000. Life assurance premiums accounted for 47% of 1999 revenues; non-life insurance premiums, 1%; investment income, 49%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 1% and other, 2%.

Forsakrings AB Skandia

L.E. Petersson

CEO

SVEAVAGEN 44
STOCKHOLM S-103 50
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 7881000
Homepage: http://www.skandia.se

Halk Sigorta Turk Anonim Sirketi

Turkey

Halk Sigorta Turk Anonim Sirketi was established in 1943 and is engaged in the insurance sector. The company covers a wide range of insurance activities including fire, marine, accident, engineering, hall, livestock, health and life insurance. Premium income accounted for 37% of the 1998 revenues while other income accounted for 63%. Yapi Kredi Bankasi A.S. is the major shareholder with 53.1% of the share capital.

Halk Sigorta Turk Anonim Sirketi

K.E. Dumanli

President

ZINCIRLIKUYU
ISTANBUL 80506
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 3360606
Homepage: http://www.halksigorta.com

Handelsbanken Hypotek AB

Sweden

Handelsbanken Hypotek AB is a mortgage institution which grants fixed-rate loans secured by mortgages on single-family houses, multi-family dwellings, commercial and office properties. Lending to the general public after deductions for possible loan losses amounted to SEK 67 874 million at the end of 1999. The company is a subsidiary of Stadshypotek AB, which in turn is wholly-owned by Svenska Handelsbanken AB. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 92% of 1999 revenues; interest on bank deposits and government securities and non-interest income, 8%.

Handelsbanken Hypotek AB

H.O. Harrison

Chairmam

SMALANDSGATAN 12
STOCKHOLM S-103 70
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 7015664

ICC Bank plc

Ireland

ICC Bank plc is Ireland's specialist business bank and is 99% owned by the Minister for Finance. It is totally geared to providing financial and advisory services to businesses, in particular small and medium sized enterprises. Its principal services are the provision of venture capital, corporate finance advice, management of business expansion funds and treasury services. Interest income accounted for 91% of 1999 revenues; fees and commissions receivable, 5%; dividend incoe, 1%; dealing profit, nominal and other operating income, 3%.

ICC Bank plc

M. Quinn

Managing director

DUBLIN 2
Ireland

Tel: +353 1 4155555
Homepage: http://www.icc.ie

Interavanti Oyj

Finland

Interavanti Oyj rents, leases and lets real estate properties in Finland and deals in shares and securities. Its real estate holdings consist of industrial, warehouse, office and commercial premises and residential properties. Rental income from properties accounted for 90% of 1999 revenues and property sales, 10%.

Interavanti Oyj

K. Ruohomaa

Managing director

MANTYTIE 13 C 17
HELSINKI 00270
Finland

Tel: +358 9 4777220

Interunfall Versicherung AG

Austria

Interunfall Versicherung AG, an insurance company which forms part of the Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. group, offers a range of insurance services to both private households and the industrial sector, including life, accident, health, motor vehicle and property insurance. At the end of 1998 Interunfall Versicherung AG managed 2,579,000 insurance policies. The company has subsidiaries in Austria, Germany and Slovenia. Premium income accounted for 78% of 1998 revenues; investment income, 20%; gain/loss on disposal of securities, 2% and other income, nom.

Interunfall Versicherung AG

H. Peer

Chairman

TEGETTHOFFSTRASSE 7
A-1011 WIEN
Austria

Tel: +43 222 514030
Homepage: http://www.interunfall.at

Ionian Investment SA

Greece

Ionian Investment SA manages a portfolio of equities and fixed income securities. The company specialises in closed-end funds. Ionian Investment SA was formed in 1989 by Ionian Bank SA and became listed on the Athens Stock Exchange in 1993. Investment income accounted for 77% of 1997 revenues and trading account income, 23%.

Ionian Investment SA

H. Stamatopoulos

Managing director

AKADIMIAS 8
ATHENS 106 71
Greece

Tel: +30 1 32 25 501

Mandatum Pankki Oyj

Finland

Mandatum Pankki Oyj is a Finnish commercial bank specialised in private banking, asset management and investment banking. The company provides retail and corporate banking, serurities trading and management and comprehensive banking services for individual customers. Commissions and fees accounted for 56% of 1999 revenues; interest income, 40%; securities transactions, foreign exchange dealing and other, 4%.5%.

Mandatum Pankki Oyj

P. Prepula

Managing director

BULEVARDI 10
HELSINKI 00120
Finland

Tel: +358 9 166721
Homepage: http://www.mandatum.fi

Merita Oyj

Finland

Merita Oyj merged with Nordbanken Holding AB (Sweden) in 1998 to form MeritaNordbanken Plc and transferred all its business operations to MeritaNordbanken Plc in return for shares in that company. As a result of the exchange offer dated november 14, 1999, Nordic Baltic Holding Ab (formerly Nordbanken Holding Ab) holds 91% of Merita Oyj and will acquire remaining shares in 2000 and Merita Oyj will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nordic Baltic Holding Ab. Interest income accounted for 100% of 1999 revenues.

Merita Oyj

K. Suominen

Managing director

ALEKSANTERINKATU 30
HELSINKI 00020
Finland

Tel: +358 9 1651
Homepage: http://www.merita.fi

Nordic Baltic Holding Ab

Sweden

Nordic Baltic Holding Ab (formerly Nordbanken Holding AB) is a Nordic holding company and a Nordic banking group. The company acquired Merita Oyj and Unidanmark in 2000 and also had a major reorganization to create an one share - one bank group. Dividend income accounted for 96% of 1999 revenues and interest income 4%.

Nordic Baltic Holding Ab

H. Dalborg

CEO

HAMNGATAN 10
STOCKHOLM S-105 71
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 6147800
Homepage: http://www.nb.se

Nordlandsbanken ASA

Norway

Nordlandsbanken ASA provides retail and commercial banking, securities trading, management and other banking services mainly in the Nordland County and Oslo region. Interest income accounted for 88% of 1998 revenues; commissions and fees, 6%; foreign exchange income, 1%; securities income, 1% and other, 4%.

Nordlandsbanken ASA

N. Moe

Managing director

MOLOVEIEN 16
BODO 8002
Norway

Tel: +47 75541100
Homepage: http://www.nordlandsbanken.no

Oslo Reinsurance Company ASA

Norway

Oslo Reinsurance Company ASA is a reinsurance company, which provides accident and health reinsurance. The company also owns and manages a securities portfolio. The company operates in Norway and England. Income from other investments accounted for 79% of 1998 revenues; realised gains on investments, 18%; reinsurance premiums earned, 2% and other income, 1%.

Oslo Reinsurance Company ASA

J.C.H. Endresen

Managing director

DRONNING MAUDS GATE 3
OSLO 0122
Norway

Tel: +47 22312828

Quilvest SA

Luxembourg

Quilvest SA (formerly known as Entreprises Quilmes SA) is a financial holding company which derives the majority of its revenues from various investment activities. These include direct equity and debt investments in the United States and Europe, generally through leveraged buy-outs and investments in venture capital funds in the United States, Europe and The Far East. Quilvest SA also acts as security brokers. Investment income accounted for 91% of 1998 revenues and interest income, 9%.

Quilvest SA

C. Baillet

CEO

84, GRAND-RUE
1660 LUXEMBOURG
Luxembourg

Tel: +352 47 38 85

Ringerikes Sparebank

Norway

Ringerikes Sparebank is a local savings bank, which provides commercial banking services. Customers include private individuals, small and medium sized companies, the agricultural and public sectors. The bank's head office is located in Honefoss, Norway. Interest and fees on loans to customers accounted for 85% of 1999 revenues; interest on securities, 3%; interest on loans to credit institutions, dividend and similar income, 3% and non-interest income, 9%.

Ringerikes Sparebank

A.E. Erevik

Managing director

SONDRE TORV 6
HONEFOSS 3510
Norway

Tel: +47 32113300
Homepage: http://www.ringerike.sparebank1.no

Robeco N.V.

Netherlands

Robeco N.V. is an open-ended investment company which belongs to the Robeco Group. The company invests in blue-chip stocks and shares on a worldwide basis.

Robeco N.V.

P. Korteweg

Chairman

POSTBUS 973
NL-3000 AZ ROTTERDAM
Netherlands

Tel: +31 10 2241224
Homepage: http://www.robeco.nl

Sparebanken Nor

Norway

Sparebanken Nor is Norway's third largest bank and largest savings bank, which provides commercial and investment banking, securities trading and management, real estate and other financial services. In addition to the main market area in Eastern Norway, the bank operates seven district offices and representative offices in Luxembourg, Finland, Denmark and Sweden. The company acquired Gjensidige Bank As in June 1999. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 86% of 1999 revenues; commissions and fees, 9% and other, 5%.

Sparebanken Nor

O. Hytta

CEO

KIRKEGATEN 18
OSLO 0107
Norway

Tel: +47 22319050
Homepage: http://www.nor.no

Turk Dis Ticaret Bankasi A.S.

Turkey

Turk Dis Ticaret Bankasi A.S. (Disbank) is a commercial bank providing depository, lending and credit facilities, corporate investment banking, securities trading and management and other financial services. The company conducts its services through a network of 59 branches located throughout Turkey. Interest and fees on loans accounted for 29% of 1998 revenues and other interest income,71%.

Turk Dis Ticaret Bankasi A.S.

V. Akisik

CEO

ESENTEPE
ISTANBUL 80280
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2744280

UBS AG

Switzerland

UBS AG was formed in 1998 through the merger on equal terms of 2 of the largest Swiss banks, Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) and Schweizerischer Bankverein (SBC). The new group, legally operating since June 29th, 1998 now ranks amongst the biggest asset managers worldwide. UBS AG comprises of the four divisions Private Banking, Institutional Asset Management (UBS Brinson), Private and Corporate Clients and Investment Banking (Warburg Dillon Read) and the Private Equity Business Area. Private Banking specialises in high-profile global business, and with client assets of CHF 731 bln at the end of 1999, UBS AG ranks amongst the global leaders in this area. UBS Brinson, specialising in institutional asset management, is a leader in various markets, amongst them Continental Europe, North America, Australia and Japan. The Private and Corporate Clients Division, concentrating on personal and corporate banking in Switzerland, managing total client assets of CHF 439 bln. Warburg Dillon Read (WDR) plays a leading role in international equity and debt finance worldwide and is currently the only non U.S. candidate for membership of the "Bulge Bracket". The Private Equity Business Area places medium-term equity investments in non-listed companies worldwide. UBS AG's shares are trading on the Stock Exchanges in Zurich and Tokyo and on the SEAQ in London. Interest & fees on loan accounted for 26% of 1999 revenues; commission income, 32%; interest income on bank deposits, 17%; trading account income/loss, 16%; other interest income, nom and other income, 9%.

UBS AG

M. Ospel

CEO

BAHNHOFSTRASSE 45
CH-8098 ZUERICH
Switzerland

Tel: +41 1 2341111
Homepage: http://www.ubs.com

Vakuutusosakeyhtio Sampo Oyj

Finland

Vakuutusosakeyhtio Sampo Oyj provides life insurance, fire and other property insurance, motor vehicle, workers' compensation, personal accident and other insurance services to private households and businesses and is involved in housing and real estate operations. The company acquired AS Eesti Kindlustus in 1999. Premium income accounted for 65% of 1999 revenues; securities income, 24% and investment income and other, 20%.

Vakuutusosakeyhtio Sampo Oyj

J.K. Leskinen

CEO

YLIOPISTONKATU 27
TURKU 20101
Finland

Tel: +358 10515300
Homepage: http://www.sampo.fi

Chemicals and chemical products manufacturing

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A.G. Petzetakis SA

Greece

A.G. Petzetakis SA is the largest manufacturer of plastic & rubber pipes and hoses in Greece and one of the largest in Europe. The pipe and hose systems are used for the transportation of water, natural gas and sewerage, irrigation, drainage, heating, ventilation and delivery of foodstuffs and chemicals. The company has production subsidiaries in Greece, Portugal, Australia and Iran and commercial affiliates in Germany, Great Britain, France and Italy.

A.G. Petzetakis SA

K.A. Petzetaki

Chairman

108 PIREOS STREET
ATHENS 118 54
Greece

Tel:

+30 1 34 28 617-27

+30 1 34 97 100
Homepage: http://www.petzetakis.gr

Afrifina NV

Belgium

Afrifina NV is a company which manufactures and distributes foam products mainly used in the home furnishing industry. The company fully consolidates Artilat NV (Belgium, 93.93% held) who, in turn, holds Vyrolat S.R.O. (Czech Republic, 99.90% held) and also holds 17.84% of Monceau Zolder NV (Belgium), 10.90% of Rutland Trust (UK) and 5% of Geyser SA (Luxembourg).

Afrifina NV

D. Van Roey

Managing Director

KONINGSBAAN
2560 NIJLEN
Belgium

Tel: +32 3 410 13 00

AGA AB

Sweden

AGA AB is one of the world's largest gas companies, which manufactures and markets gases and services to industrial, medical and specialty gas markets in some forty countries in Europe, Latin America and the USA. The company's main products include oxygen, nitrogen and argon. The fuel gases acetylene and propane, as well as hydrogen, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide, are other important products.

AGA AB

L. Selander

CEO

LIDINGO S-181 81
Sweden

Tel: +46 8 7311000
Homepage: http://www.aga.com

Amberley Group PLC

United Kingdom

Amberley Group PLC manufactures and distributes speciality minerals and chemicals. The company's principal subsidiaries are Bousfield Limited, Lawrence Industries Limited, Metacol Limited, Metacol S.A.R.L., DS Druckerei Service GmbH and DS Nordic AB. Bousfield manufactures high quality printing inks, water-based coatings, UV lacquers, digital pre-press systems and printing consumables. The company's products are used by printers of a wide range of products including packaging, books and magazines, labels and continuous stationery. Lawrence Industies imports and distributes high quality minerals and chemicals for use in compounding industries. Metacol is the leading producer of liquid pigments and colouring additive systems used principally by plastic injection moulders in the UK. DS Group manufactures and distributes water-based coatings, press room chemicals and adhesives for the printing industry. DS Group was acquired on 25 August 1998 and predominantly operates in Germany and Sweden. The group disposed of Murprotec S.A. and S.A. Murprotec on 22 January 1999.

Amberley Group PLC

P.E. Kanas

Chairman

FRIAR GATE
DERBY DE1 1BG
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1332 200229

Athlone Extrusions plc

Ireland

Athlone Extrusions plc's principal activity is the extrusion of polystyrene sheet and film, for non-food packaging purposes and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) sheets. The group markets its products in the Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe and elsewhere. Fiscal 1999 turnover originated entirely within the Republic of Ireland.

Athlone Extrusions plc

J.G. Mcgee

CEO

GRACE ROAD
AHTLONE CO. WESTMEATH
Ireland

Tel: +353 902 92679

Auriga Industries A/S

Denmark

Auriga Industries A/S (formerly Cheminova Holding A/S) develops, manufactures and markets pesticides, preservatives for the food industry, flotation agents for the mining industry, plant protection solutions and equipment, high-temperature insulation, fire protection and absorption materials, sprayers and spraying equipment for plant protection. The company operates in Denmark and abroad. Tradenames include Cyren, Nufos, Glyfos, Fyfanon, Danadim, Danafloat, Hipor, Hiporos, Isoperlor and Skamolex. Pesticides, food preservatives and flotation agents for the mining industry accounted for 67% of 1998 revenues; plant protection solutions and equipment, 28%; high-temperature insulation and absorption materials, 5%.

Auriga Industries A/S

M. Nehen-hansen

Managing Director

P.O. BOX 9
LEMVIG DK-7620
Denmark

Tel: +45 70107030
Homepage: http://www.auriga-industries.com

Autolubrification Produits de Synthese SA

France

Autolubrification Produits de Synthese SA manufactures and distributes chemical products aimed at protecting machinery and equipment in all types of industries. The group also designs and manufactures containers protected by special coating techniques. The group has one subsidary GIE MTS whose main activity is the leasing of equipment. Protection for machinery accounted for 45% of 1997 revenues; protection against chemicals, 25%; anti-adhesive, 20%; protection for electrical equipment, 5% and medical related products, 5%.

Autolubrification Produits de Synthese SA

B. Hirigoyen

President

ZONE INDUSTRIELLE DE NOISIEL 1
77423 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX 2
France

Tel: +33 1 60 37 50 00

Aventis

France

Aventis (formerly known as Rhone-Poulenc SA) produces pharmaceuticals (health division), animal health products, organic and non-organic intermediates, speciality chemicals, fibres & polymers, agri-chemicals and other chemical products. Since 1993, the State has relinquished 50% of its ownership of the capital. In 1999, the company acquired Gallus GmbH and 97% of Hoechst AG and transferred its head office from Nanterre, near Paris to the suburbs of Strasbourg on the German border. Pharmaceuticals accounted for 39% of 1998 revenues; chemicals, fibres and polymers, 41% and health and veterinary products, 20%.

Aventis

J. Dorman

Chairman

ESPACE EUROPEEN DE L'ENTREPRISE
67300 SCHILTIGHEIM
France

Tel: +33 3 88 99 11 00
Homepage: http://www.aventis.com

Avon Rubber Plc

United Kingdom

Avon Rubber Plc manufactures components for the automotive industries and other polymer based products in the United Kingdom, Europe and North America. The two major product types, automotive components and technical products are supplied to the worlds automotive, engineering, offshore oil and gas, rail transport, road transport, maritime, dairy, agriculture, sport, leisure and defence markets. Automotive components accounted for 71% of fiscal 1999 revenues and technical products, 29%.

Avon Rubber Plc
C. King

Chairman

KINGSTON ROAD
BRADFORD-ON-AVON WILTSHIRE BA15 1AA
United Kingdom

Homepage: http://www.avon-rubber.com

Balda AG

Germany

Balda AG, founded in 1994 and publicly traded since November 1999, is involved in the development & manufacture of high performance plastic components for the mobile teleTel: industry. Balda AG produces and distributes its products for all three product segments (luxury, business and basic) in accordance with all mobile teleTel: standards, digital as well as analog. Customers are mobile teleTel: producers such as Bosch, Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia and Siemens. Balda AG has domestic subsidiaries.

Balda AG

G. Holdijk

Chairman

BERGKIRCHENER STRASSE 228
D-32549 BAD OEYNHAUSEN
Germany

Tel: +49 5734 9220
Homepage: http://www.balda.de

BASF AG

Germany

BASF AG (BASF) is one of Germany's largest chemical manufacturing companies and is comprised of five major divisions. The plastics and fibers division develops, produces and markets synthetic materials. The dyestuffs and finishing products division manufactures dyes and colour pigments chemicals. The health and nutrition division is involved in pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals such as vitamins, food enzymes, flavourings and fragrances. The chemicals division produces base chemicals (ethylene, propylene, benzole, ammonia, methyl alcohol, sulphuric acid and sodium hydroxide) and fertilizers and processes chemicals for industrial applications. The oil and gas division explores for, refines and markets petroleum products, crude oil and natural gas. BASF has worldwide operations and subsidiaries. Plastics and fibers accounted for 29% of 1999 revenues; dyestuffs and finishing products, 22%; health and nutrition, 19%; chemicals, 15%; oil & gas, 10% and other, 5%.

BASF AG

J. Strube

Chairman

CARL-BOSCH-STRASSE 38
D-67056 LUDWIGSHAFEN
Germany

Tel: +49 621 600
Homepage: http://www.basf.de

Bayer AG

Germany

Bayer AG (BAYER), founded in 1863, is one of Germany's largest chemical companies. It develops, manufactures and markets a diverse range of chemicals, pharmaceuticals and industrial supplies. Bayer is comprised of four divisions: The health care products division manufactures prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs and medical diagnostic equipment. The polymer division is engaged in the manufacture of synthetic rubber products, synthetic materials, man-made textile fibers and methylcellulose/nitrocellulose products. The chemical products division is involved in the production of coloring dyes, organic and inorganic chemicals, artificial flavouring/coloring petrochemical products, polyurethane, while the agricultural chemicals division manufactures pesticides and veterinary products. In 1999 the Agfa business segment went public resulting in the deconsolidation of this segment by the company. Bayer has worldwide subsidiaries. Polymers accounted for 37% of 1999 revenues; health care products, 33%; chemical products, 15%; agricultural chemicals, 12% and other, 3%.and other, 3%.

Bayer AG

M. Schneider

Chairman

D-51368 LEVERKUSEN
Germany

Tel: +49 214 301
Homepage: http://www.bayer.com

Biotrace International PLC

United Kingdom

Biotrace International PLC develops and manufactures hygiene monotoring and microbial detection systems for use in the food and drink sector, as well as water treatment, sanitation & cosmetic industries. The technology is based on the measurement of ATP, which is a chemical found in all living cells. The company is the global leader in rapid cleanliness testing systems. Biotrace has one foreign subsidiary (Biotrace Inc USA), which is solely involved in distribution.

Biotrace International PLC

T.A. Clements

Chairman

THE SCIENCE PARK
BRIDGEND CF31 3NA
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1656 768844
Homepage: http://www.biotrace.com

Blagden plc

United Kingdom

Blagden plc manufactures and distributes industrial chemicals. It also manufactures and distributes industrial protective equipment and clothing. During 1998 the company disposed of its' packaging division which included the manufacture and reconditioning of steel drums. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and other EU countries.

Blagden plc

D.W. Kendall

Chairman

60 GRAY'S INN ROAD
LONDON WC1X 8NJ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7 4054275
Homepage: http://www.blagden.com

The BOC Group

United Kingdom

The BOC Group Plc manufactures industrial and speciality gases, vacuum systems and provides distribution services in 50 countries throughout the world grouped into 4 grographical zones; Europe, Americas, Africa and Asia/Pacific. The company is one of the major producers of industrial gases in the world. Gases produced include nitrogen, oxygen, neon, krypton, and zeon. Its vacuum technology business is carried out through its subsidiary BOC Edwards. The company's distribution services sector provides logistic services for goods including hanging garments and temperature controlled foods. Its major customer in this sector being Marks & Spensers. Gases and related products accounted for 82% of fiscal 1999 gross revenues; vacuum technology, 10% and distribution services, 8%.

The BOC Group

Sir D. John

Chairman

CHERTSEY ROAD
WINDLESHAM SURREY GU20 6HJ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1276 477222
Homepage: http://www.boc.com

Boero Bartolomeo

Italy

Boero Bartolomeo SPA manufactures and distributes paints, varnishes and resins, as well as other chemical compounds. The consolidated group is composed of Boero Bartolomeo and five other companies, one located in France. Paints and varnishes for use on buildings and yachts accounted for 77% of 1998 revenues; anticorrosive paints for marine vessels, 21% and paints for containers, coil coating and industry, 2%.

Boero Bartolomeo

A. Boero

Chairman

VIA MACAGGI, 19/10
16121 GENOA
Italy

Tel: +39 0105 50 01

British Polythene Industries plc

United Kingdom

British Polythene Industries plc is the largest producer of polyethylene film products in the United Kingdom and Europe. The group also produces non-polythene flexible and paper packaging products. It uses both oil and recycled products as raw materials.

British Polythene Industries plc

C. Mclatchie

Chairman

96 PORT GLASGOW ROAD
GREENOCK PA15 2RP
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1475 501000
Homepage: http://www.britpoly.com

British Vita Plc

United Kingdom

British Vita Plc manufactures and processes polymers, including cellular foams, synthetic fibre fillings, specialised and coated textiles, polymeric compounds and mouldings and engineering thermoplastics for the furnishing, transportation, apparel, packaging and engineering industries throughout the world. The group also has interests in the licencing of advanced technical processes. Cellular polymers accounted for 52% of 1999 revenues; industrial polymers, 34% and fibres and fabrics, 14%.

British Vita Plc

D.A. Campbell

Managing Director
MIDDLETON
MANCHESTER M24 2DB
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 161 6431133
Homepage: http://www.britishvita.com

BTP plc

United Kingdom

BTP plc is a manufacturer and distributor of speciality chemical products. The Group's activities are divided into two main divisions 1) The Fine Chemicals Division, trading as Achimica is one of the world's top three fine chemical manufacturers. It manufactures a wide range of complex organic molecules. They are used as pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients and in the preparation of advanced crop protection products such as insecticides and herbicides and in the manufacture of speciality fine chemicals for a number of industries including flavours and fragrances, electronics and specialised construction applications. The Archimica subsidiary Lancaster Synthesis makes small quantities of high purity products for research applications. 2) Performance Chemicals The Division through Hodgson is one of the world's top three leather tanning chemical manufacturers. Other products manufactured by this division include superplasticisers which improve the workability and strength of concrete and textile finishes to enhance fabrics, preservatives for cosmetics and toiletries and natural beer clarification agents. Fine chemicals accounted for 60% of fiscal 1999 revenues and performance chemicals, 40%.

BTP plc

S.J. Hannam

Chief Executive
S.J. Hannam

HAYES ROAD
CADISHEAD MANCHESTER M44 5BX
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 161 7753945
Homepage: http://www.btp.co.uk

Burelle SA

France

Burelle SA designs, manufactures and distributes industrial plastic products. Among its product range are automobile parts, litter bins and blow moulded products such as fuel tanks. The company also manufactures & installs recreational systems, recycles plastics and manufactures components for office equipment, home appliances and the pharmaceutical markets. The company has 100 subsidiaries, 55 factories and operate in 4 continents. International sales accounted for 56% of 1998 revenues. Its main subsidiaries are Compagnie Plastic Omnium and Compagnie Signature.

Burelle SA

L. Burelle

Joint-Managing Director
19, AVENUE JULES CARTERET
69342 LYONS CEDEX 07
France

Tel: +33 4 78 72 54 07

Caffaro SPA

Italy

Caffaro SPA manufactures goods for the chemicals industry. Its products can be mainly divided into base chemicals and secondary chemicals and engineering polymers, films and polymers for film extrusion. The company is also involved in the production of electricity. Through its subsidiaries, Caffaro SPA undertakes research and development activities and provides relevant services within the chemical sector industry. Chemical products accounted for 45% of 1998 revenues; agrochemical products, 31%; materials, 20% and hydroelectric power and other products, 4%.

Caffaro SPA

G. De Panno

Genaral Manager
20121 MILAN
Italy

Tel: +39 02 633 23 34

CEA-Industrie SA

France

CEA-Industrie SA produces concentrated uranium and metallic fuel, constructs, installs and maintains nuclear plants, manufactures infrared detectors, provides computer services and develops biomedical technologies. The company has operations in Europe, North America and the Far East. Nuclear fuel accounted for 62% of 1998 revenues; nuclear plants and maintenance, 20%; infrared detectors, 15%; biomedical technologies, 2% and other, 1%

CEA-Industrie SA

J.P. Noblanc

Executive Director

31-33, RUE DE LA FEDERATION
75752 PARIS CEDEX 15
France

Tel: +33 1 40 56 10 00
Homepage: http://www.cea.fr/

Celanese AG

Germany

Celanese AG was originally founded in 1912 by the Swiss brothers Camille and Henri Dreyfus. First products were film material, paints and foils based on acetate. The Dreyfus brothers lead the company to international importance and managed it until 1956. In 1987 Celanese was acquired by Hoechst AG which demerged the company in 1999. Celanese is traded publicly since October 25, 1999. The main products are still chemicals, foils and fibres based on acetylene and acetate. A subsidiary of Celanese, Ticona, manufactures high class technical plastics. Other business segments are customized foils made of polypropylene and sweeteners and conservatives for food. Celanese has worldwide subsidiaries. Acetylene based chemicals accounted for 33% of 1998 revenues; industrial chemicals, 20%; acetate products, 19%, technical plastics, 17% and polypropylene foils and food additives, 11%.

Celanese AG

C. Sonder

Chairman

BRUENINGSTRASSE 50
D-65926 FRANKFURT
Germany

Tel: +49 69 3057212
Homepage: http://www.celanese.com

Centrotec Hochleistungskunststoffe AG

Germany

Centrotec Hochleistungskunststoffe AG publicly traded since 1998, is the holding for a group of companies producing high tech thermoplastics. The group has three sections: semi-finished thermoplastics, finished thermoplastics (pipes, tubes, fittings, insulation accessories, safety glass, gears) and high temperature exhaust systems made of special thermoplastics and used for heating systems. The company has no foreign subsidiaries. Semi-finished products accounted for 47% of 1998 revenues; finished products, 31%; exhaust systems, 19%; merchandise and other, 3%.

Centrotec Hochleistungskunststoffe AG

Chairman

H.-l. Hagen

UNTERM OHMBERG 1
D-34431 MARSBERG
Germany

Tel: +49 2992 97040
Homepage: http://www.centrotec.de

Chemische Werke Brockhues AG

Germany

Chemische Werke Brockhues AG produces and distributes industrial pigments and coloured cement additives. In addition the company produces related measuring machines. Export sales accounted for 64% of 1998 revenues.

Chemische Werke Brockhues AG

A.M. Ross

Chairman

MUEHLSTRASSE 118
D-65396 WALLUF
Germany

Tel: +49 6123 7970

Ciba Spezialitaetenchemie AG

Switzerland

Ciba Spezialitaetenchemie AG (Ciba) is a global market leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of speciality chemicals. The company, formerly a division of Ciba-Geigy which, together with Sandoz, merged to Novartis, became an operationally independent subsidiary of Novartis on January 1st, 1997. Subsequently, one of the world's largest spin-off operations was executed, and on March 13th, 1997, the company's shares began trading on the Swiss Exchange. In 1999 the company was restructured from five divisions to three; the water treatment division was merged into the additives division and the performance polymer division was sold to Morgan Grenfeld Private Equity. Ciba now comprises of three divisions: Colors (Pigments & Dyes), Additives (including water treatments) and Consumer Care Products. The company's products are used by numerous industries to increase performance, colour and durability of all sorts of industrial and consumer goods. At the end of 1998, Ciba held approximately 22,000 patents and 12,000 trademark registrations and operated 58 production sites in 29 countries. The company has worldwide subsidiaries. Additives (including water treatments) accounted for 48% of 1999 revenues; colors, 33% and consumer care chemicals, 19%.

Ciba Spezialitaetenchemie AG

R.A. Meyer

Chairman

KLYBECKSTRASSE 141
CH-4002 BASEL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 6361111
Homepage: http://www.cibasc.com

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Michelin)

France

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Michelin) is one of the world's leading tyre manufacturers. It produces a wide variety of tyres and wheels, for use in passenger cars, trucks, agricultural vehicles, aeroplanes and motorbikes. The company also produces a range of rubber goods, maps, guides and other products. The company has operations in France, Western Europe, North & South America and Asia. Tyres & wheels accounted for 99% of 1999 revenues and rubber, maps, guides & other, 1%. has operations in France, Western Europe, North & South America and Asia. Tyres & wheels accounted for 99% of 1999 revenues and rubber, maps, guides & other, 1%.

Compagnie Generale des Etablissements Michelin (Michelin)

F. Michelin

Managing Partner
12, COURS SABLON
63000 CLERMONT-FERRAND
France

Tel: +33 4 73 98 59 00
Homepage: http://www.michelin.fr

CIN-Corporacao Industrial do Norte

Portugal

CIN-Corporacao Industrial do Norte is the second largest Portuguese company, main activities are the production and sale of paint and complementary products. Main products are: decorative household paints and varnishes (aimed at the building industry), industrial coatings (metal, plastic, powder coatings, wood), automotive refinishing products (auto OEM anticorrosive), painting equipment, accessories and other related products

CIN-Corporacao Industrial do Norte

A.L. Martins Serrenho

Chairman

ESTRADA NACIONAL 13 (KM 6)
MAIA 4470
Portugal

Tel: +351 2 9405000

Clariant AG

Switzerland

Clariant AG was founded in 1995 and comprises the former chemical division of Sandoz AG, thus already having more than 100 years of experience in its core business: producing dyes and chemicals. Clariant took over Hoechst's Specialty Chemical Business in 1997. In 1999 the company acquired the British chemicals producer BTP. clariant is organised 6 divisions: Process & performance products (involved in the manufacture of textile dyes & chemicals, paper and leather), pigments & additives (manufactures pigments, special colorants and special additives for plastics and fibres ie. flame retardants and light stabilisers), masterbatches (manufactures color additives for plastics), surfactants (manufacturers detergents), fine chemicals (manufactures chemicals for the pharmaceutical and electronic industries) and cellulose ethers & polymerisates (manufactures plastics). Clariant has more than 130 production facilities worldwide. Process & performance products accounted for 24% of 1999 revenues; surfactants, 20%; pigments & additives, 20%; fine chemicals, 12%; masterbatches, 12%; cellulose ethers & polymerisates, 11% and other, 1%.

Clariant AG

R. Handte

CEO

ROTHAUSSTRASSE 61
CH-4132 MUTTENZ 1
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 4696969
Homepage: http://www.clariant.com

Colep Portugal S.A.

Portugal

Colep Portugal S.A. - Embalagens e Equipamentos SA, produces, manufactures, sells and distributes plastic products. Colep's range of products include industrial, aerosol, food containers and other related products. Main subsidiaries are: Colep Holding Limited, Litar Ltd., Colep Espana S.A. and Colep Energia Ltd.

Colep Portugal S.A.

M. Espirito Santo Silva De Mello

Chairman

LORDELO - VILA CHA, APARTADO 14
VALE DA CAMBRA 3731
Portugal

Tel: +351 56 420100

CIRES-Companhia Industrial de Resinas Sinteticas SA

Portugal

CIRES-Companhia Industrial de Resinas Sinteticas SA mufactures, markets and distributes a large range of sitnthetic resins and palstics products such as: non-vulcanizable elastomer, cellular plastics, phenolic, urea, melamine, vinyl, styrene, alkid resins, polythylene, polysobuthylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, flourohydrocarbon resins and plastic sheets, films and rods and other man made resins and plymers. Also, through Company Bamiso SA, the company produces electricity and steam.

CIRES-Companhia Industrial de Resinas Sinteticas SA

R.M. Simoes Bayao Horta

Chairman

SAMOUQUEIRO, AVANCA
ESTARREJA 3861
Portugal

Tel: +351 34 41432

Condomi AG

Germany

Condomi AG (Condomi), founded in 1997 and publicly trading since Novenber 1999, is involved in the production and distribution of prophylatics in all different variations. In addition, the company produces medical rubber protectives and is involved in the trading of erotic toys and hygiene products. Condomi has subsidiaries in Germany, Austria and England.

Condomi AG

V. Courboire

Chairman

TIERGARTENSTRASSE 2
D-99089 ERFURT
Germany

Tel: +49 361 7650
Homepage: http://www.condomi.de

Continental AG

Germany

Continental AG, founded in 1871, manufactures tires for cars, trucks, agricultural and industrial vehicles under the brand names Continental, General, Uniroyal, Semperit, Gislaved, Viking and Barum. In addition, the company produces various industrial products. Tires accounted for 54% of 1999 total revenues, while industrial products accounted for the other 46%. Within the automobile tire sector, the Continental brand accounted for 55% of revenues; Uniroyal, 15%; Semperit, 10%; Gislaved/Viking, 5%; Barum, 6% and others, 9%. Continental has worldwide subsidiaries. Manufacture and trade of automobile tires accounted for 28% of 1999 revenues; Continental automotive systems, 28%; ContiTech Industrial Products, 18%; Continental General Tire Division, 16%; truck and industrial tires, 10%; continental automotive systems, 9% and other, nominal.

Continental AG

S. Kassel

Chairman

VAHRENWALDER STRASSE 9
D-30165 HANNOVER
Germany

Tel: +49 511 93801
Homepage: http://www.conti.de

Degussa-Huels AG

Germany

Degussa-Huels AG, formed by merging Degussa AG with Huels AG in February 1999, is a diversified manufacturer of chemicals and industrial materials. Degussa-Huels AG is one of the world's largest producers of specialty chemicals. For instance the company is the world market leader in fields of dental fillings materials, absorbing materials for hygiene articles or food additives for animals. Degussa-Huels comprises of five business segments: health and food; special chemicals; basic chemicals; industrial materials (including precious metals and industrial products, e.g. car catalysts) and services (including Degussa bank) which offers financial and advisory services inside and outside the group. The company has worldwide subsidiaries. Industrial chemicals, materials and products accounted for 45% of fiscal 1999 revenues; polymers and basic chemicals, 18%; health and food products, 17%; specialty chemicals, 16% and services, 4%.

Degussa-Huels AG

U.-e. Bufe

Chairman

WEISSFRAUENSTRASSE 9
D-60287 FRANKFURT
Germany

Tel: +49 69 2183618
Homepage: http://www.degussa-huels.de

Delmon Industrie

France

Delmon Industrie was created in 1962 and is a specialist in the development and creation of products cast in rubber. It initially concentrated on the area of domestic appliances and the French Electricity Board. Its success is built on its expertise in the creation, development and production of superior quality technological parts. Its three areas of activity are the automobile sector, high technology and the domestic appliance sector. The company's main clients are in these sectors and in the aeronautical, military and rail industries. It has three fully consolidated subsidiaries: SOCAP SA (Societe Caoutchoutiere du Perigord), SOCAT SA (Societe d'Outillage et de Caoutchouc pour Applications Techniques) and PDM SA (Pierre Delmon Mecanique). During 1998 the group acquired 62% of Ricardo Prehn. Production of goods accounted for 99% of 1998 revenues and services, 1%.

Delmon Industrie

Chairman

P. Delmon

20/22, RUE ERNEST-COMTE
19101 BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE
France

Tel: +33 5 55 86 43 89
Homepage: http://www.delmon-industrie.com

Dyno ASA

Norway

Dyno ASA (formerly Dyno Industrier ASA) is a Norwegian based international chemicals corporation with operations in over 40 countries around the world. The company's core business areas are explosives and specialty chemicals. Most of the plastic products operations were disposed of in 1999. Explosives accounted for 55% of 1998 revenues; chemicals, 30%; plastics, 14%; particles, real estate operations and other, 1%.

Dyno ASA

F.A. Hvistendahl

Chairman

DRAMMENSV. 147A
OSLO N-0106
Norway

Tel: +47 22317000
Homepage: http://www.dynoasa.com

Eimo Oyj

Finland

Eimo Oyj is one of Europe's leading manufacturers of injection moldings for the mobile communications industry, being the company's largest client group. Other major clients include companies in the electrical and electronics industries and the environmental sector, along with household appliance manufacturers. The company supplies the mobile communications industry with mobile Tel: covers, screens, antennas, components for battery chargers and other accessories.

Eimo Oyj

L. Jalli

Managing Director
NOROKATU 5
LAHTI FIN-15101
Finland

Tel: +358 3 85050
Homepage: http://www.eimo.com

Elan Corporation plc

Ireland

Elan Corporation plc is a worldwide specialty pharmaceutical company which develops, manufactures and distributes pharmaceutical and diagnostic products and services. Products include Verelan, Cardizem, Permax, Zanaflex, Morphelan and many others. During 1998 the company acquired Sano Corporation, Carnrick, Neurex, NanoSystems LLC, BioChem Laboratory Systems Inc and Targon Corporation. Product sales accounted for 51% of 1998 revenues; royalties and fees, 35% and research revenues, 14%.

Elan Corporation plc

D. Geaney

CEO

LINCOLN PLACE
DUBLIN 2
Ireland

Homepage http://www.elancorp.com

Energia e Industrias Aragonesas S.A.

Spain

Energia e Industrias Aragonesas S.A. (EIA) is involved in the production and marketing of chemicals and chemicals by-products such as inorganic chemicals, organic agroindustry, vinyl and PVC fabricated products. The company is listed in the Madrid and Barcelona Stock Exchanges. In 1998 it inaugurated a new production plant in Palos and also celebrated its 80th anniversary in Sabinanigo. Inorganic chemicals accounted for 49% of 1998 revenues; vinyl, 43%; transformers, 5% and electricity, 3%.

Energia e Industrias Aragonesas S.A.

J. Urquijo Chacon

Chairman

PASEO DE RECOLETOS, 27
28004 MADRID
Spain

Tel: +34 91 5853800
Homepage: http://www.aragonesas.com

Ercros S.A

Spain

Ercros S.A. is involved in the manufacture and marketing of all kinds of agricultural fertilizers and chemical products. The company is also involved in transport (both overland and maritime) as well as other related industrial activities. Basic chemicals products accounted for 51% of 1998 revenues; pharmaceutical, 13%, animal feed, 13%; agro-chemicals and mining, 9% and other 14%.

Ercros S.A

A. Zabalza Marti

Chairman

AVENIDA DIAGONAL 593-595
08014 BARCELONA
Spain

Tel: +34 93 4393009

Esha Asphalt Products SA

Greece

Esha Asphalt Products SA manufactures asphalt and chemical products and trades petroleum products. The company has three shareholders, Esha Beheer BB, Key & Kramer BV and A. Kallios SA and employs 57 people. The company holds 54% of Vapotherm Hellas SA. Esha Asphalt Products SA was founded in 1962 and has been listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1995.

Esha Asphalt Products SA

J. Faber

Chairman

PARALIA ASPROPYRGOU
ASPROPYRGOS 193 00
Greece

Tel: +30 1 55 74 600

+30 1 55 74 604

Etma Rayon Manufacturing SA

Greece

Etma Rayon Manufacturing SA processes and trades cellulose and related substances, such as rayon products, nylon and viscose. The company uses chemical and industrial methods to produce various grades of viscose, rayon and nylon yarns. ETMA has one domestic industrial unit and no foreign subsidiaries. The company invests in other companies such as Nimatemporiki SA (a manufacturer of yarns), Ellatex SA (a manufacturer of synthetic fibres) & Polyetma SA (a manufacturer of polyester fibres). ETMA was established in 1925 and joined the Athens Stock Exchange in 1938.

Etma Rayon Manufacturing SA

A. Maschas

Chairman

9-11 AGIOS ANNIS STREET
ATHENS 118 55
Greece

Tel: +30 1 34 91 111

+30 1 34 24 408

European Colour plc

United Kingdom

European Colour plc is involved in the manufacture of chemical colours for use by several industries particularly the printing ink industries. The group's products include pigments, dyestuffs and colours. Tor Coatings' activities include coating of manufactured products, contracting of services to other companies for their smaller volume products and speciality coatings. The bulk of their activities concentrate on Building Refurbishment Products such roof coatings, floor coatings, metallic paints and long life wall coatings. Pigments accounted for 71% of fis 99 revenues and coatings, 29%.

European Colour plc

H. Tuley

Chairman

TRAFFORD
MANCHESTER M16 9HQ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 161 8735454
Homepage: http://www.ecplc.com

EVC International NV

Netherlands

EVC International NV is the largest PVC resin producer in Europe and the fifth largest in the world. In addition to the production of resins, the company also produces PVC compounds & rigid films, which are used in pharmaceutical packaging & in the manufacure of ID & credit cards, while its fabrication departments manufacture a wide range of rigid & flexible PVC products. Before its introduction to the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in November 94, the company was known as "European Vinyls Corporation BV" and many of its European subsidiaries still bear this name. Production takes place in Italy, United Kingdom & Germany, while the company operates an extensive sales network throughout Western Europe, which is co-ordinated from Brussels. VCM & PVC resins (polymers) accounted for 60% of 1999 revenues; compounds & rigid film, 40%.

EVC International NV

E. Dell'isola

CEO

STRAWINSKYLAAN 1535
NL-1077 XX AMSTERDAM
Netherlands

Tel: +31 20 5753390

EPC - Societe Anonyme d'Explosifs et de Produits Chimiques

France

EPC - Societe Anonyme d'Explosifs et de Produits Chimiques manufactures & distributes explosives and related materials for civil and military use. The company has investments in Belgium, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Spain, the Arab Emirates and Australia. It acquired Sei in 1998.

EPC - Societe Anonyme d'Explosifs et de Produits Chimiques

P. De Brancion

Chairman

61, RUE GALILEE
75008 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 40 69 80 00

Fabrica Espanola de productos quimicos y farmaceuticos, (FAES)

Spain

Fabrica Espanola de productos quimicos y farmaceuticos, (FAES) produces, manufactures, distributes and markets all kind of farmaceutical products, alcohols halogenic, sulfates, nitrose, medicines, pecticides, bromides, iodine, chlorine, aciclic alcohols and other similar products. Faes's main subsidiaries are: Laboratorios Fabiol, S.A., Enclave Turistico y Urbanos, S.A. (ENTUSA).

Fabrica Espanola de productos quimicos y farmaceuticos, (FAES)

J.M. Seisa

Managing Director
MAXIMO AGUIRRE, 14 48940 LEIOA
VIZCAYA
Spain

Tel: +34 94 4639000

Fardem Belgium NV

Belgium

Fardem Belgium NV produces refuse sacks & bags, as well as industrial film sheets made from in-house produced materials such as polyethelene & biopolymers for the refuse & packaging industry. The company is a pioneer in the production of the so-called compost refuse sack made from biopolymers, which is bio-degradable and will turn together with its biological refuse contents into multi-purpose compost. Fardem Belgium has two foreign sales subsidiaries based in the Netherlands (Fardem Nederland) & Germany (Fardem Verpackungen GmbH) and became listed on the New Market of the Brussels Stock Exchange (EURO.NM Belgium) in June 1998.

Fardem Belgium NV

F. Vercalsteren

Managing Director

TOEKOMSTLAAN 18
2340 BEERSE
Belgium

Tel: +32 14 615031

Finuchem

France

Finuchem produces inorganic chemical and pharmaceutical products. The group also operates in the area of robotic equipment for defence use, industrial use, mine destruction and holding companies. The company received the ISO 9002 certificate for its quality and development of cobalt salt and nickel. In 1998, the group acquired four companies: Languepin Soundage, Cazas Automation ECA and Cimlec Industrie. Robotic equipment accounted for 79% of 1999 revenues; chemicals & materials, 13% and holding, 8%.

Finuchem

J.-p. Gorge

Chairman

76, BOULEVARD DE LA REPUBLIQUE
92100 BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT
France

Tel: +33 1 46 10 90 60

Flugger A/S

Denmark

Flugger A/S manufactures and markets a complete assortment of building paints and woodstains. In addition to paints the company manufactures and markets wallpaper, paint brushes, paint rollers and other painters' tools, cleaning agents, household brushes, abrasives and related products. The company operates in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Germany.

Flugger A/S

A.V. Jensen

Chairman

ISLEVDALVEJ 151
RODOVRE DK-2610
Denmark

Tel: +45 70151505
Homepage: http://www.flugger.dk

Giovanni Crespi SPA

Italy

Giovanni Crespi SPA manufactures and markets synthetic materials, polyurethane foam resins(PU), both polyether-based and polyester-based and non-woven fabrics. The synthetic materials produced by the group are used in the fashion industry for clothing and as an alternative to leather; the polyurethane resins are used for auto interiors, furnishings, household products and other industrial uses. Non-woven fabrics are used in the manufacture of footwear, auto interiors, medical, hospital and other sanitary equipment. Crespi SPA has more than 5,000 customers, with whom they collaborate to produce synthetic materials to individual specifications. The group has 12 subsidiaries in Italy and abroad (Russia, Spain, China, Luxemburg and Venezuela). In 1998 the group acquired 57% of ITS Artea SRL and increased its holding in Sovex SPA from 40% to 86%. Synthetic materials accounted for 50% of 1998 revenues; foamed polyurethane, 26%; non-woven fabric, 13% and other 11%.

Giovanni Crespi SPA

G. Bigatti

Chairman

VIALE PASUBIO, 38
20025 LEGNANO
Italy

Tel: +39 0331 44 61 11

Th. Goldschmidt AG

Germany

Th. Goldschmidt AG is a diversified producer of general and specialist chemicals. Goldschmidt is comprised of 4 divisions: environmental technology, oligomers & silicons, surfactants and industrial chemicals. The environmental technology division is involved in the construction of air and water cleaning plants, industrial corrosion protection, ceramics and plastics technology. The oligomers and silicons division manufactures polyurethane & plastic additives, paper & release film coatings, disinfectants, polysiloxanes and polyacrylates, among others. The surfactants division produces betaines, amphoteric & non-ionic surfactants for wetting & cleaning agents, emulsifiers and stabilisers. Finally, there is the industrial chemicals division, which manufactures and markets acid & sulfuric compounds, glass coated products and metal compounds. Goldschmidt has worldwide subsidiaries. Environmental technology accounted for 40% of 1998 revenues; silicon & oligomers, 29%; surfactants, 20%; industrial chemicals, 10% and others, 1%.

Th. Goldschmidt AG

H.-j. Kollmeier

Chairman

GOLDSCHMIDTSTRASSE 100
D-45127 ESSEN
Germany

Tel: +49 201 17301
Homepage: http://www.goldschmidt.com

Grande Paroisse SA

France

Grande Paroisse SA (formerly known as Societe Chimique de la Grande Paroisse) manufactures and distributes nitrogenous fertilizers and phosphatic & other chemical fertilizers. The group has operations in France and Holland & consolidates Soferti SNC (France, 100% held), Zuid Chemie (Holland, 100% held) and Pec-Rhin (France, 50% held).

Grande Paroisse SA

Chairman

A. Schun

4-8, COURS MICHELET
92800 PUTEAUX (HAUTS-DE-SEINE)
France

Tel: +33 1 47 96 97 66

Gurit-Heberlein AG

Switzerland

Gurit-Heberlein AG manufactures a wide range of products including: industrial chemicals (bonding applications for the automobile industry, particularly windshield bonding systems and adhesives for use in automobile interiors); dental and medical supplies (bacterial filter systems, coltene, dentine, enamel and other materials which are used to restore and preserve dental work; textiles (finishing of various textiles for the fashion industry); industrial materials (materials for use in the production of sportswear and other materials for drying, extruding, laminating and finishing of surfaces) and fibre technology (machinery and equipment for use in the textile industry, including texturing-jets and control systems). The company's principal investments include: Gurit-Worbla AG, IMS Kunststoff Holding AG, GMB/Medisize BV, Gurit-Essex AG, Coltene AG and Heberlein Holding AG. Automotive accounted for 51% of 1998 revenues; health care, 19%; industrial applications, 17%; fashion textiles, 12% and others, 1%.

Gurit-Heberlein AG

W. Kaenel

Chairman

CH-9630 WATTWIL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 71 9871010

Hektas Ticaret T.A.S.

Turkey

Hektas Ticaret T.A.S. was established in 1956 and is involved in the manufacture of agricultural pesticides for both the domestic and export markets. The company is operating it's domestic selling activities in nine regions and is collaborating with about 3,000 dealers. There are more than a hundred pesticides in the companies portfolio appropriate to all seasons.

Hektas Ticaret T.A.S.

A. Aksu

Chairman

KEMERALTI CAD. NO: 28 HEKTAS HAN
KARAKOY-ISTANBUL 80030
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2516215

Tel: +90 212 2516215

Helvoet Holding NV

Netherlands

Helvoet Holding NV is a domestic company, which manufactures rubber and rubber & plastic components, with or without metal parts. The company produces a range of 2000 different components, which are often designed in close cooperation with its clients. The main application for its products is found in the areas of gas, water hydraulics, pneumatics, and the motorcar industry. Helvoet Walsen BV, one of the subsidiaries, produces high quality rubber rolling cylinders for application in the graphic industry, machinery and equipment construction industry, the paper- and cardboard industry as well as in the aluminium & steel industry. Its products are sold to approximately 800 costumers in 40 countries. In 1998 64% of turnover was realised abroad. Sales break down not available.

Helvoet Holding NV

P.G.M Van Vlijmen

Managing Director

SPORTLAAN 13
NL-3223 EV HELLEVOETSLUIS
Netherlands

Tel: +31 181 331333

Henkel KGaA

Germany

Henkel KGaA (Henkel), founded in 1876 and publicly traded since 1996 is one of the world's leading chemical manufacturers. The company comprises of five divisions: Detergents and cleaning products; chemicals; cosmetics and body hygiene; adhesives and surface technology products. The company's brandnames, e.g. Persil, Somat, Pril, Pritt, Schwarzkopf and Polykur are well known. Henkel is the world's leading distributor of adhesives for all purposes. In the year under review the chemicals division was restructured as an independent business unit under the name of Cognis. The surface technology division is mainly a supplier for the automobile industry but included here is also the manufacture of hygiene products for the food and agricultural industry. Research and development as well as environmental protection are important items within the Henkel group which has implemented SHE, a group standard system for Safety, Health and Environment. Henkel is committed to ISO 14001 and the guidelines 'Responsible Care' of the chemical industry. The company has worldwide subsidiaries. Detergents and cleaning products accounted for 23% of 1999 revenues; chemicals, 23%; adhesives, 22%; cosmetics and body hygiene, 16%; surface technology and industrial hygiene, 15% and other, 1%.

Henkel KGaA

H.-d. Winkhaus

Chief Executive Officer

HENKELSTRASSE 67
D-40589 DUESSELDORF
Germany

Tel: +49 211 7973533
Homepage: http://www.henkel.com

Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft

Germany

Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft (Hoechst) is one of Germany's largest chemical groups. The company restructured its business by changing Hoechst AG into a holding for the other group companies which now operate more independently. Hoechst divided its business sectors consequently into Life Sciences, which means production of pharmaceutical and biotechnological goods, and Industry, which includes industrial chemicals, plastics and paints. The group's intention is to concentrate on the Life Science sector only in the future emphasizing its engagement in genetic engineering. Main products are drugs for humans and animals, crop protection and growth supporting products, products for domestic and commercial pest control, public hygiene and material protection. The company has worldwide subsidiaries. Human pharmaceuticals accounted for 31% of 1998 revenues; basic chemicals; 15%, polyester; 11%, agrochemicals; 10%, industrial gas; 8%, paints; 7%, plastics; 3%, veterinary pharmaceuticals, 2% and other income, 13%.

Hoechst Aktiengesellschaft

J. Dormann

Chairman

BRUENINGSTRASSE 50
D-65926 FRANKFURT
Germany

Tel: +49 69 3050
Homepage: http://www.hoechst.com/

Holland Colours NV

Netherlands

Holland Colours NV (HCA) manufactures pigments and pigment systems for the plastics, paint and semi-food industry. HCA developes its products in close cooperation with its clients and prospective clients. The company holds several patents for pigments and production methodes. HCA has production facilities in The Netherlands, The USA, Indonisia, Hungary and Mexico. Holcobatch & Holcomax (colouring for plastics) accounted for 51% of fiscal 1999 revenues; pigments, 34% and paste, 15%.

Holland Colours NV

J.D Schoneveld

CEO

POSTBUS 720
NL-7300 AS APELDOORN
Netherlands

Tel: +31 55 3663143

Hydro-Dynamic Products plc

United Kingdom

Hydro-Dynamic Products plc is a supplier to the printing industry, manufacturing the chemicals needed for the printing plate production and other printing related chemicals. The company also collects and recycles these chemicals. Hydro-Dynamic Products has only domestic subsidiaries.

Hydro-Dynamic Products plc

D.J. Williams

Chairman

2-3 HARBOUR WAY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SHOREHAM BY SEA WEST SUSSEX BN43 5HZ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1273 464881

Hygaea - Tinby A/S

Denmark

Hygaea - Tinby A/S (formerly A/S Hygaea - Farver og Lakker) is an industrial company, which develops, manufactures and markets consumer and industrial paints, lacquers, enamels, varnishes and related products used by consumers and trade painters in Denmark and England. Other activities include the operation of laboratories, research and service centres. Trade marks include Acryldaek, Multidaek, Ultra, Supra, Hygros, Nicosit, Aqua Top and Dantop.

Hygaea - Tinby A/S

N.K. Agner

Chairman

GASVAERKSVEJ 30
AALBORG DK-9000
Denmark

Tel: +45 96319631

InnoConcepts N.V

Netherlands

InnoConcepts N.V. is involved in the manufacture of innovative consumer & industrial products. The company is divided into three segments: InnoEssentials, which focusses on household products & articles to improve car safety such as sanitary ware & electra accessories; InnoSeal Systems manufactures manual sealing equipment for professional users; and the third division, InnoSpecial Products, is involved in the design of so-called 'special opportunity' products, and started off in 1997 with a CD-ROM data base with addresses & other info relating to the European Mail Order Industry. The company has foreign subsidiaries in UK, USA & Canada under the aforementioned divison names. InnoConcepts became listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange on 24 April 1998. Innovative products accounted for 75% of 1998 revenues and intellectual property rights, 25%.

InnoConcepts N.V

O. Middendorp

General Director

RIVIUM QUADRANT 90
NL-2909 LC CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL
Netherlands

Tel: +31 10 2884300
Homepage: http://www.inno-concepts.com

Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG

Germany

Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG (K+S), founded in 1889, is mainly engaged in mining potash and salt. Additionally the company disposes of industrial waste by storing it in its exploited mines, but is also engaged in recycling. The company produces potash based fertilizers and various kinds of salt. Another activity of the group is the shipping of potash and salt as well as general commercial shipping. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, Europe, the USA, Brazil and China. Potash and related products accounted for 79% of 1999 revenues; salt, 12%; refuse systems, 4% and services and other, 5%.

Kali und Salz Beteiligungs AG

R. Bethke

Chairman

FRIEDRICH-EBERT-STRASSE 160
D-34119 KASSEL
Germany

Tel: +49 561 3010
Homepage: http://www.kalisalz.de

Kali Chemie AG

Germany

Kali Chemie AG is the holding for a group of companies active in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. The main chemicals produced are barium, strontium, peroxides and fluorides. The pharmaceutical companies of the group develop, design and manufacture a broad variety of drugs. The company has worldwide subsidiaries.

Kali Chemie AG

J. Thoelen

Chairman

HANS-BOECKLER-ALLEE 20
D-30173 HANNOVER
Germany

Tel: +49 511 8570

Kemira Oyj

Finland

Kemira Oyj manufactures fertilizers, agricultural and industrial chemicals, TiO2 pigments, paints and coatings, viscose fibres, ammunition components, catalytic converters for cars, personal safety equipment, powered respirators, masks, filters against gas, hearing protectors and safety helmets. Fertilizers accounted for 39% of 1999 revenues; industrial chemicals, 26%; titanium dioxide pigments, 19%; decorative and industrial paints, 13% and other, 3%.

Kemira Oyj

T. Pihlava

CEO

PORKKALANKATU 3
HELSINKI 00101
Finland

Tel: +358 108611
Homepage: http://www.kemira.com

Koepp AG

Germany

Koepp AG, founded in 1861 and publicly traded since 1969, manufactures and markets block foam rubber. The company's products are sold in various shapes and sizes, principally to the upholstery trade, as well as for technical, insulation and packaging uses. In 1998 Koepp sold 85% of its products in Germany, 13% in the EU, 2% in other European and non-European countries. The company has no subsidiaries.

Koepp AG

B.W. Meister

Chairman

D-65375 OESTRICH-WINKEL
Germany

Tel: +49 6723 610

Koninklijke Ten Cate NV

Netherlands

Koninklijke Ten Cate NV is an international company active in the production of advanced textiles, plastics and rubber products. Its corporate activities are carried out by over 25 fully-owned and associated companies. The High Grade Textile sector manufactures and sells textile products ranging from manmade, high grade fabrics for industrial and safety clothing, work and uniforms, canvas and awning fabrics, to interlining for the clothing industry, carpet backing and denim. The Plastics sector develops, produces & sells a range of finished & semi-finished products which include packaging, pipe systems, expanded polystyrene for industrial, civil engineering & agricultural applications, and insulation materials for building. The Rubber sector produces components for paper transport in office equipment, rubber rings for seals and pipes & plastic components for household appliances. Subsidiaries include Permess in UK, Italy and Hong Kong, Nicolon, Baycor and Mirafi in the USA, and Hellenic Fabrics (acquired in 1995) for the textile industry, Plasticum, Combi, Viplex and Sunbra for the plastics, and Enbi (USA) for the rubber. High-grade textiles accounted for 49% of 1999 revenues; plastics, 36%; rubber, 15% and services, nom.

Koninklijke Ten Cate NV

A.W. Veenman

Chairman

EGBERT GORTERSTRAAT 3
NL-7607 GB ALMELO
Netherlands

Tel: +31 546 544911
Homepage: http://www.tencate.com

KORDSA Kord Bezi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S

Turkey

KORDSA Kord Bezi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S is one of the largest and most modern manufacturers and traders of tyre cord fabric and industrial yarns in the world. The products manufactured by the company are used as carcass and girdling materials in the manufacture of tyres, conveyor belts and other industrial fabrics for both the domestic and foreign markets. The country exports to countries in Europe, America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Exports amounted to 67% of gross sales in 1998.

KORDSA Kord Bezi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S

G. Sabanci

Chairman

80745 LEVENT
ISTANBUL
Turkey

Tel: +90 212 2810012
Homepage: http://www.kordsa.com

L'Air Liquide SA

France

L'Air Liquide SA produces and distributes industrial gases & has welding, medical, engineering and chemical activities. Industrial gases are used in a number of sectors from healthcare to the chemical and paper industries & space applications. The medical sector includes surgical equipment for operating theatres, respiratory and anaesthetic apparatus and various medical gases. The company has operations in 59 countries worldwide. During 1998 twenty two factories were set up to serve clients with long term contracts. In 1998 also the group acquired the BOC Group (Benelux) and German Industrial Gases. In 1999 it acquired Dae-Sung Sanso (South Korea), 87% of Oxygene et d'Acetylene d'Extreme-Orient & 65% of Metrotech. Industrial gases accounted for 69% of 1999 revenues; medical instruments, 12%; welding equipment, 10%; engineering, 3%; chemicals, 2% & other, 4%.

L'Air Liquide SA

A. Joly

Chairman

75, QUAI D'ORSAY
75321 PARIS CEDEX 07
France

Tel: +33 1 40 62 55 55
Homepage: http://www.airliquide.com

Laporte plc

United Kingdom

Laporte plc's principal activities are the manufacture and distribution of speciality chemicals and performance materials, and the provision of related services. They manufacture and supply speciality chemicals, absorbents, pigments, compounds, electronic materials, adhesives, sealants, coatings and hygiene and process chemicals. These activities are directed towards industrial and commercial applications and are conducted on a worldwide basis. It operates in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe and elsewhere. Specialty organics accounted for 35% of 1998 revenues; compounds & electronic materials, 28%; pigments & additives, 24% and formulated products, 13%.

Laporte plc

G. Duncan

Chairman

103 WIGMORE STREET
LONDON W1H 9AB
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7 3992400
Homepage: http://www.laporteplc.com

Le Nigen N. Industries

France

Le Nigen N. Industries manufactures and distributes cleaning, health and cosmetic products which are mainly sold in supermarkets. Products include washing-up liquid, vitamins, jams, shaving gels and shampoos. Products are marketed through brandnames such as Saint-Yorre, Kenko, Croix Rouge Francaise, Jean-Claude Biguine, Arbre Vert and Prep. Le Nigen N. Industries fully consolidates 4 subsidiaries, all located in France. Cleaning products accounted for 41% of 1998 revenues; health products, 40%; cosmetic products, 17% & other, 2%.

Le Nigen N. Industries

N. Le Nigen

Chairman

5, AVENUE ARGO
91382 CHILLY-MAZARIN
France

Tel: +33 1 69 10 51 00

Lenzig AG

Austria

Lenzig AG's operations are divided into four main areas: Cellulose Products; manufacturing viscose and modal fibres, synthetic pulp, sodium sulphate, acetic and sulphuric acid. Plastics; producing weaving, labelling films, laminates and woven fabrics. Paper; manufacturing a wide variety of paper products, including Lenza Top Recycling varieties, envelope paper and poster paper. Machinery & Equipment; producing equipment for use in textile packaging and offering an after sales service, including the provision of spare parts. Viscose products accounted for 76% of 1998 revenues; paper, 8%; plastics, 8%; machinery & equipment, 5% and other, 3%.

Lenzig AG

C.J. Werz

Chairman

A-4860 LENZING
Austria

Tel: +43 7672 7010
Homepage: http://www.lenzing.com

Lonza Group (Lonzagroup)

Switzerland

Lonza Group (Lonzagroup), founded in 1897 and publicly traded since November 1999, is one of the world's largest specialty chemicals producers, especially in the field of fine chemicals for the life science industry. Lonzagroup develops, produces and sells complex value-added organic chemical intermediates which are used for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, vitamins, food, feedstuff and other. In addition, the company is the world leader in exclusive custom manufacturing for life science companies and also manufactures biocides, polymers and additives. Lonzagroup is also involved in the generation and distribution of hydroelectric power mainly to industrial customers. In 1998 Lonzagroup produced 1.5 billion kWh energy. The company has worlwide subsidiaries. Fine chemicals & specialties accounted for 71% of 1998 revenues; intermediates and additives, 24% and energy, 5%

Lonza Group (Lonzagroup),

E. Martin

Chairman

MUENCHENSTEINERSTRASSE 38
CH-4002 BASEL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 3168111
Homepage: http://www.lonza.ch

Macedonian Plastics SA

Greece

Macedonian Plastics SA manufactures and trades plastic pipes and hoses which are used in drilling, plumbing and heating, utility lines, irrigation and water transport. The company operates two subsidiaries in Greece - Plastika Kavalas SA (100%), and Macedonian Plastic Sheets SA (53%).

Macedonian Plastics SA

G. Petzetakis

Chairman

INDUSTRIAL ZONE SINDOS
THESSALONIKI 570 22
Greece

Tel: +30 31 797 812

+30 31 797 834

McBride Plc

United Kingdom

McBride Plc is the largest manufacturer of private label and minor brand household and personal care products in Europe. The group's main customers include many of the major European grocery retailers who sell its products under their own labels or as minor brands and include Asda, Safeway, J. Sainsbury and Tesco in the United Kingdom and Intermarche, Leclerc and Promodes in France. McBride manufactures over 700 million individual product units each year. McBride's range of household products includes textile washing detergents, fabric conditioners, dishwashing products, hard surface cleaners, air fresheners and polishes. Specialised factories in the UK, France, Belgium, Italy and Spain produce powders, liquid detergents and aerosols. During 1998 additional factories have been acquired in the Netherlands, France and Poland. McBride's range of personal care products includes hair and body care products for both men and women. The range includes shampoos, hair conditioners, styling aids, liquid soaps, bath foams and shower gels, shaving foams and gels, deodorants, toothpastes and mouthwashes, nail cares and skin care creams, as well as baby shampoos and creams. Factories in the UK, France, Poland and a new facility in Belgium, commissioned during 1998, manufacture the range. It also announced its acquisition of Wrafton Laboratories Limited on September 1999 which gives the group an entry into the strategically important over-the-counter pharmaceuticals market. Household products accounted for 82% of fis 1999 revenues and personal care products, 18%.

McBride Plc

Lord Sheppard Of Didgemere

Chairman

PENN ROAD
BEACONSFIELD BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HP9 2FY
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1494 607050
Homepage: http://www.mcbride.co.uk

McKechnie PLC

United Kingdom

McKechnie PLC is an international engineering group which designs, develops and manufactures specialist engineering components, engineered plastics and consumer products. Its products range from consumer goods to advanced components for the electronics, aerospace, automotive and medical industries and are sold worldwide. In fiscal 1999, the group acquired Western Sky Industries. Engineered plastics accounted for 47% of fiscal 1999 revenues; specialist products, 33% and consumer products, 20%.

McKechnie PLC

V.E. Treves

Chairman

ALDRIDGE
WALSALL WEST MIDLANDS WS9 8DS
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1922 743887
Homepage: http://www.mckechnie.co.uk

Meconic PLC

United Kingdom

Meconic PLC is a holding company to Macfarlan Smith Limited and Phoenix Chemicals Limited. Macfarlan Smith Limited is a specialist manufacturer of fine chemicals, in particular opiates and other controlled drugs. Products include Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Morphine and Pholcodine. Phoenix Chemicals Limited carries out research, development and the ultimate manufacture of specialist pharmaceutical and fine chemical products.

Meconic PLC

P. Savage

Chairman

10 WHEATFIELD ROAD
EDINBURGH EH11 2QA
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 131 3131416

Medi-Cult A/S

Denmark

Medi-Cult A/S is a Danish-Norwegian biotechnology company, basing its research and product development on patented technologies within the field of cell biology and diagnostic reagents. The company develops, produces and markets liquid cell culture media permitting enhancement of the efficacy and safety of both clinical and industrial cell cultures. During 1999 the company acquired Unisyn Technologies Inc.. Fertility products accounted for 50% of 1999 revenues; biopharmaceutical compounds, 43% and other products, 7%.

Medi-Cult A/S

Chairman

J.U. Holst

MOLLEHAVEN 12
JYLLINGE DK-4040
Denmark

Tel: +45 46790200
Homepage: http://www.medi-cult.com

Meristem PLC

United Kingdom

Meristem PLC manufactures and markets formulated chemical and mineral products. The groups activities are divided into three main divisions 1) Coating and Maintenance; which manufactures and sells a range of protection coatings, branded Copon and Thortex. 2) Cleaning Materials; which offers a range of formulated chemical products, including paints, lubricants, cleaning agents and automative care products. The group also markets its own range of branded products which are sold directly to the end users. 3) Industrial Minerals and Chemicals; which offers powder processing services including milling, granulation and tableting to a range of industrial customers. This division also manufactures a product range which includes desiccants, viscosity modifiers and tablets. Coating and maintenance products accounted for 44% of 1998 revenues; cleaning materials, 29% and industrial materials and chemicals, 27%.

Meristem PLC

R. Sellers

Chairman

ROBERTS ROAD
BALBY BRIDGE DONCASTER DN4 0JW
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1302 364222

Mermet Industries SA

France

Mermet Industries SA manufactures and distributes industrial and decorative fibre-glass. Most of its revenues come from the construction and the tertiary industries, where their activities would include solar protection and the coating of walls and ceiling. The remaining revenues are realised in various other sectors such as the transportation and sports industries. Mermet Industries has over six subsidiaries, some of these are based abroad. Due to developments in the in sunscreen research area, sales in U.S.A. and Australia increased by 33% in 1998. The company became publicly held in April 1998. Sunscreen accounted for 37% of 1998 revenues; mural, 27%; preparation, 17%; vertical stripes, 11% industrial, 4% and others, 4%.

Mermet Industries SA

G. Mermet

Chairman

LIEU-DIT LE BOIS VEYRINS
38630 VEYRINS THUELLIN
France

Tel: +33 4 74 33 66 15
Homepage: http://www.mermet-industries.com

MLPC International

France

MLPC International (formerly known as Manufacture Landaise de Produits Chimiques SA) manufactures and distributes chemical products used in the production of rubber for the automobile industry. The pharmaceutical industry also avails of MLPC International's chemical products. It is a domestic company which exports mainly to Western and European countries and the U.S.A.. In 1998, the company was once again successfully awarded the ISO 9002 certificate. Manufacturing of chemical products accounted for 99% of 1999 revenues and the sale of chemical products, 1%.

MLPC International

P. Marcade

Chairman

209, AVENUE CHARLES-DESPIAU
40370 RION-DES-LANDES
France

Tel: +33 5 58 57 02 00

Montefibre SPA

Italy

Montefibre SPA develops, produces and distributes synthetic fibres, mainly acrylic and polyester. Fibre production takes place in Italy and Spain; the group also produces and sells electricity through the associated Genfibre SA. The consolidated group is composed of Montefibre SPA and two other companies, one of which is based in Spain. Acrylic fibres accounted for 63% of 1998 revenues; polyester fibres, 36% and other activities, 1%.

Montefibre SPA

R. De Santis

Chairman

VIA POLA, 14
20124 MILAN
Italy

Tel: +39 02 69 77 80 43

N.V. W.A. Hoek's Machine- en Zuurstoffabriek

Netherlands

N.V. W.A. Hoek's Machine- en Zuurstoffabriek is an international company involved in one core activity: the production and supply of technical gases (e.g. Cryocondensation, medical Argon, Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Protegon-S, Protinox-S and Acetyl). The entire sector concerned with the supply of health care disposables, equipment and related services (e.g. sale of nursing and patient-oriented disposables, medical equipment and monitoring systems) was disposed of in 1995. Hoek Loos has operations in the Netherlands, the United States, Belgium & Germany. Production & supply of technical gases accounted for 100% of 1999 revenues.

N.V. W.A. Hoek's Machine- en Zuurstoffabriek

B.C. Fortuyn

Chairman

HAVENSTRAAT 1
NL-3100 AB SCHIEDAM
Netherlands

Tel: +31 10 2461616
Homepage: http://www.hoekloos.nl

Neschen AG

Germany

Neschen AG, founded in 1889 and publicly traded since Februar 1999 manufactures adhesive and laminating films and tapes which are coated with neutal, solvent free acrylic-adhesives. Neschen AG products are used in libraries, archives and bookbinderies, for pictures and digital pictures processing, for display systems, for sign and fleet marking and for industrial application. In addition the company produces sealing and laminating machines. Neschen AG has subsidiaries in Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Austria, France, Italy, Hungary and the United States. Graphics & images accounted for 72% of 1999 revenues; books & archive, 22% and Industrial applications, 6%.

Neschen AG

R.W. Zinn

Chairman

HANS-NESCHEN-STRASSE 1
D-31675 BUECKEBURG
Germany

Tel: +49 5722 2070
Homepage: http://www.neschen.com

New-York Hamburger Gummi-Waren Compagnie AG

Germany

New-York Hamburger Gummi-Waren Compagnie AG (NYH), founded in 1871 and publicly traded since 1970, manufactures a varied range of products produced from hard rubber (ebonite), soft rubber and thermoplastic materials. Major customers include the automotive, chemical, mechanical engineering, ship building, construction and aviation industries. The company manufactures hair-care products such as combs, brushes and scissors. NYH has domestic subsidiaries. Technical rubber and thermoplastic products accounted for 71% of 1998 revenues, hair-care products, 17% & precision products, 12%.

New-York Hamburger Gummi-Waren Compagnie AG

K.-h. Gottschalk

Chairman

NARTENSTRASSE 12
D-21079 HAMBURG
Germany

Tel: +49 40 771291
Homepage: http://www.nyh.de

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

Finland

Nokian Renkaat Oyj, which is the leading tyre manufacturer in the Nordic region, develops, manufactures and markets car, van, bicycle and heavy tyres, inner tubes and tyre retreading materials and imports Dunlop tyres into Finland. The company's products are exported to forty countries. The company acquired Rengasmestarit-Kumi-Helenius group in 2000. In 1999, the company acquired Isko Tyres Oy. Passenger car and delivery van tyres accounted for 49% of 1999 revenues; retail sales, 30%; heavy tyres, 16% and other, 5%.

Nokian Renkaat Oyj

L. Kurkilahti

CEO

PIRKKALAISTIE 7
NOKIA FIN-37101
Finland

Tel: +358 3 3407111
Homepage: http://www.nokiantyres.com

Nolato AB

Sweden

Nolato AB manufactures and markets plastic and rubber components. The company is divided into five customer-oriented business areas: mobile communications components (plastic components and shielding systems for mobile telephony); industrial components (components made of plastic, thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and rubber for vacuum cleaners, microwave ovens, power saws, teleTel:s and other products); branded products (thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) materials, workplace lighting, heating, plumbing and sanitation products) and medical components (rubber components for use in medical technology). Customers include Electrolux, Whirlpool, Husqvarna, Swedish Match, Ericsson, Nokia, Siemens, Volvo, Opel and Renault. The company has subsidiaries in Sweden, France and the USA. The business area automotive components was wound up and the companies Nolato VVS and Curver Scandinavia AB were sold in 1999. In 1999, the company acquired Shieldmate Robotics of Itasca and in 2000 Nolato Shieldmate. Mobile communications components accounted for 58% of 1999 revenues; industrial components, 29%; branded products, 8%; medical components, 3% and other, 2%.

Nolato AB

T. Sjolin

CEO

TOREKOV SE-260 93
Sweden

Tel: +46 431 442290
Homepage: http://www.nolato.com

Norit N.V.

Netherlands

Norit N.V. manufactures and markets activated carbon. Activated carbon falls into two main groups: powdered carbon and granular carbon. These carbon products are used by the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, as well as for water, air and gas purification. The group also manufactures cosmetics through its subsidiary Cosmara B.V., supplying markets primarily in the Netherlands and Germany. Norit has production facilities in the Netherlands, Scotland and the United States. Reactivation stations, where spent activated carbon is processed for re-use, are located in the Netherlands and Italy. In 1993 Norit introduced a mobile filter unit for application in the water purification sector and in the automobile industry tests are being carried out in connection with the use of active carbon in the reduction of fuel vapours emission. The principal subsidiaries include: Purit B.V., Chemisch-Technische Handel Maatschappij B.V., Cosmara B.V., Veenproduktenmaatschappij Barger-Oosterveen B.V., American Norit Company Inc, Norit (UK) Ltd, Norit Italia SpA. & Norit Japan Co Ltd. Activated carbon accounted for 56% of 1998 revenues; personal care products, 23% and process technology, 21%.

Norit N.V.

R.J.H.M. Kuipers

Chairman

NIJVERHEIDSWEG-NOORD 72
NL-3812 PM AMERSFOORT
Netherlands

Tel: +31 33 4648911

Norsk Hydro ASA

Norway

Norsk Hydro ASA produces and markets mineral fertilizers and ammonia, aluminium, magnesium and other light metals. The company also explores, refines and markets oil and gas, and manufactures ethylene, vinyl chloride monomer and polyvinyl chloride. The company acquired Saga Petroleum ASA in 1999. Agricultural chemicals accounted for 36% of 1999 revenues; light metals, 29%; oil and gas, 23%; petrochemicals, 5%; and other, 7%.

Norsk Hydro ASA

E. Myklebust

CEO

BYGDOY ALLE 2
OSLO N-0240
Norway

Tel: +47 22432100
Homepage: http://www.hydro.com

Nyloplast N.V.

Netherlands

Nyloplast N.V. produces components, made of plastic & other synthetic fibres, used in sewerage, draining, irrigation, plumbing & water systems. The product range consists of synthetic pipes, tubes, rods, sheets & plates, which are produced by means of the company's own designed proprietary technologies. Production facilities for the above are based in the Netherlands & USA. In 1997 the company acquired a Dutch subsidiary (B.V. De Naamplaat), which manufactures synthetic products such as nameplates, integrated switchboards & indicators. Nyloplast's shares are trading on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange since 4 November 1997.

Nyloplast N.V.

G.P. Van Dobben De Bruyn

Chairman

POSTBUS 21365
NL-3001 AJ ROTTERDAM
Netherlands

Tel: +31 10 2800592

Orgasynth SA

France

Orgasynth SA manufactures and distributes chemicals of an organic synthetic nature. The produce of these chemicals can be either intermediate or finished products, and are always found in the specialised chemical sector. Orgasynth SA subsidiaries include: Orgachim, Orgasynth Industries, All'Chem and Synthexim and Steiner both acquired in 1998. Fine chemicals accounted for 43% of 1998 revenues; pharmaceutical chemicals, 42%; dyes, 9% and other activities, 6%.

Orgasynth SA

E. Alves

Chairman

CHEMIN DE LA MADELEINE
06130 GRASSE
France

Tel: +33 4 93 70 01 32
Homepage: http://www.orgasynth.com

Perlos Oyj

Finland

Perlos Oyj is one of the world's leading manufacturers of injection moulded precision thermoplastic components, subassemblies, injection moulds, electromechanical connectors and assembly machines. The company also manufactures safety devices for the automobile industry. Main customers include electronics and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Telecomunication and electronic components accounted for 83% of 1999 revenues; pharmaceutical components, 13% and automotive and other components, 4%.

Perlos Oyj

T. Leinila

Managing Director

MAHLAMAENTIE 2
NURMIJARVI FIN-01901
Finland

Tel: +358 9 250071
Homepage: http://www.perlos.com

Perstorp AB

Sweden

Perstorp AB is a highly internationalized company, which manufactures and markets specialty chemicals, laminate flooring, molding compounds, resins, laboratory chemicals and wound care products. Perstorp AB has manufacturing operations in Europe, North and South America and Asia. The company acquired Endogen Inc. in 1999 and sold Perstorp Surface Materials in 2000. Perbio Science spun off in 2000. Specialty chemicals accounted for 36% of 1999 revenues; laminate flooring, 32%; surface materials, 24% and laboratory chemicals and other, 8%.

Perstorp AB

A. Fredriksson

CEO

PERSTORP S-284 80
Sweden

Tel: +46 435 38000
Homepage: http://www.perstorp.com

Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.S.

Turkey

Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.S., founded 1965, is one of the biggest enterprises in Turkey and is the main producer of and dealer in petrochemicals. Its products are used in the manufacture of plastics, synthetic fibres, fertilizers, synthetic rubber and automobile tyres. Petkim exports products to the EU Countries, America, the Middle East and Africa, Asia and Far East, Eastern Europe and other countries.

Petkim Petrokimya Holding A.S.

T. Bozkurt

General Manager

P.K. 12 35801 ALIAGA
IZMIR
Turkey

Tel: +90 232 6163240
Homepage: http://www.petkim.com.tr

Phoenix AG

Germany

Phoenix AG, established in 1856, is divided in 4 divisions. The automotive & traffic rubber division which produces vibration control systems, sound insulation systems. The fluid handling division which produces automative and industrial hose systems and profiles. The conveyor systems division which produces conveyor systems, hose systems, transport technology, single-ply roofing, offset blankets, industrial profiles, fabrics and compounding. The company is committed to the quality management system DIN ISO 9001, and several of its production plants were certified accordingly. Phoenix has subsidiaries in Germany, other European countries, the USA, Brazil and Asia. Automotive & traffic systems accounted for 49% of 1999 revenues; fluid handling, 24%; conveyor systems, 13% and other, 14%.

Phoenix AG

K. Ellegast

Chairman

HANNOVERSCHE STRASSE 88
D-21079 HAMBURG
Germany

Tel: +49 40 766701
Homepage: http://www.phoenix-ag.com

Picogiga

France

Picogiga is the world's leading manufacturer of gallium arsenide, which is used in the manufacture of electronic components, these components being finally used in the production of mobile Tel:s, defence and space applications or production of satellite televisions. Clients include Motorola, Texas Instruments, NEC, Toshiba, Philips and Siemens. The company was set up in 1985 and first quoted on June 5, 1996.

Picogiga

L.T. Nuyen

Chairman

PARC D'ACTIVITES DE VILLEJUST
91971 COURTABOEUF 7 CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 1 69 31 61 00
Homepage: http://www.picogiga.com

Pirelli Deutschland AG

Germany

Pirelli Deutschland AG, established in 1906, produces rubber tyres for all kinds of vehicles and also steel cord for vehicle tyres. Pirelli Deutschland AG is committed to quality control management standards ISO 9002 and is certified accordingly. Additionally the company operates a real estate sale and management business on a small scale. Pirelli Deutschland AG has subsidiaries in Germany, Italy and USA. Vehicle tyres accounted for 78% of 1999 revenues; motorbike tyres, 19% and other, 3%. cord, 3% and other, 3%.

Pirelli Deutschland AG

W. Wentz

Chairman

D-64733 HOECHST/ODW.
Germany

Tel: +49 6163 710
Homepage: http://www.pirelli.com/de/index.html

Compagnie Plastic Omnium SA

France

Compagnie Plastic Omnium SA designs and manufactures industrial plastic products such as automobile parts; blow moulded products such as fuel tanks; manufactures and installs urban recreational systems, plastic litter bins, recycles plastics and manufactures components for the office equipment, home appliance and especially the pharmaceutical markets. In 1997 the group opened factories in different countries and also entered the SBF 80 index of the Paris stock exchange. Exterior components accounted for 31% of 1998 revenues; interior components, 28%; fuel systems, 18%, services, 14% and medical & other, 9%.

Compagnie Plastic Omnium SA

J. Burelle

Chairman

1, RUE DU PARC
92593 LEVALLOIS CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 1 40 87 64 00
Homepage: http://www.plasticomnium.fr

Porvair Plc

United Kingdom

Porvair Plc develops, manufactures and markets advanced materials. The group operates within two divisions: consumer division (polyurethane membranes) and filtration division (acrylic, advanced ceramic and sintered materials). Polyurethane membrane is used in the manufacture of waterproof/breathable clothing. Filtration division accounted for 53% of 1999 revenues and consumer division, 47%.

Porvair Plc

J. Morgan

Chairman

ESTUARY ROAD
KING'S LYNN NORFOLK PE30 2HS
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1553 761111
Homepage: http://www.porvair.com

Protherics plc

United Kingdom

Protherics plc (formerly Proteus International plc) was formed on the 15th September 1999 from the merger of Proteus International plc and Therapeutic Antibodies Inc. The company develops and applies computer aided molecular modelling and immunotherapeutic techniques to enable the group to design and synthesise lead compounds for development as therapeutics in conjunction with pharmaceutical industry partners in the United Kingdom.

Protherics plc

D.W. Gration

Chairman

LYME GREEN BUSINESS PARK
MACCLESFIELD CHESHIRE SK11 0JL
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1625 500555
Homepage: http://www.protherics.com

Quadrimex Chimie

France

Quadrimex Chimie (formerly known as Quadrimex) manufactures and distributes organic and inorganic chemicals worldwide. Amongst the 90 products manufactured, the most commom of these chemicals include: sodium chlorate, paper pulp bleach, weed killers, salt tablets and calcium chloride. These chemicals are used in over 69 industries including the chemical, gardening, agricultural industries and the defense forces. Created in 1986, the company became publicly held in November 1998. The company has 3 subsidiaries: 1) Parcour, responsible for the distribution of a wide range of products for outdoor use such as gardening and leasure activities and sold in all main supermarkets and gardening centres, 2) Viquem and 3) Quadripack. During fiscal 1998 Quadrimex Chimie increased its participation in Parcour to 80%. Sale of chemical products accounted for 53% of fiscal 1999 revenues; gardening products, 33%; mineral & metal salts, 13%; agricultural products and services, 1%.

Quadrimex Chimie

P. Bardin

Director General

2, CHEMIN DE L'ILE DE CONGE
94500 CHAMPIGNY-SUR-MARNE
France

Tel: +33 1 45 16 12 00
Homepage: http://www.quadrimex.com

Reckitt & Colman Deutschland AG

Germany

Reckitt & Colman Deutschland AG (formerly Hoffmann's Staerkefabriken AG) manufactures and markets a diversified range of brand name household cleaning agents, personal hygiene products, firelighters and starch. Among Reckitt & Colman's products are airfresheners (Airfresh, Lukiluft), toilet and kitchen cleaners (AKO-MILK) as well as steel pads (AKO-PADS), washing detergents (Woolite), bathroom disinfectants (Sagrotan), denture cleaners & fasteners (Kukident), Hoffmann's starch and curtain whitener. All of the above are well known products in German households for over 100 years.

Reckitt & Colman Deutschland AG

O. Dubray

Chairman

HEIDENKAMPSWEG 51
D-20097 HAMBURG
Germany

Tel: +49 40 236760

Recticel SA

Belgium

Recticel SA (previously known as Gechem) manufactures polyurethane foam for use in furniture, bedding & automobile seats and as an insulating material. Recticel has a contract to supply foam for seats for the Opel Vectra & Astra and the Volkswagen Golf. The company has operations in Spain, the Netherlands, France, Austria, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, the United States of America, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Hungary, Belarus, Estonia, Romania, Ukraine & Slovenia. Polyurethane foam for bedding accounted for 31% of 1998 revenues; comfort, 25%; automotive, 24%; insulation, 12% and technical foams, 8%.

Recticel SA

L. Vansteenkiste

Chief Executive Officer

AVENUE DES PLEIADES, 15
1200 BRUXELLES
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 775 18 11
Homepage: http://www.recticel.com

Reflec Plc

United Kingdom

Reflec Plc is involved in the developement, manufacture and sale of retro-reflective inks, tapes and ancillary products and plastic coatings for protective purposes. The Company was admitted to the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in May 1996. There are three principal subsidiaries which the company operates within; Reflective Technology Industries; Plast Chem International Limited and Corrosion Control International Limited.

Reflec Plc

A.C. Edwards

Chairman

WINSFORD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WINSFORD CHESHIRE CW7 3QQ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1606 593911
Homepage: http://www.reflec.co.uk

Remek Pharmaceuticals-Cosmetics

Greece

Remek Pharmaceuticals-Cosmetics manufactures and trades pharmaceutical products, chemical goods and cosmetics. Remek produces chemical compounds for household use. The company also produce food, including diet food. Remek also participates in other companies. Remek was founded in 1959 and joined the Athens Stock Exchange in 1996. The Konstantakatos Family are the main shareholders in the company which employs 210 people.

Remek Pharmaceuticals-Cosmetics

A. Konstantakatos

Chairman

58 KATECHAKI STREET
ATHENS 115 25
Greece

Tel: +30 1 67 14 851-2/+30 1 67 14 066

Resilux SA

Belgium

Resilux SA produces and distributes molded polyethylene resin preforms to be blown into bottles for products such as mineral water, non-alcoholic beverages and cooking oil. Preforms are available in any color and can contain from 33cl to 5 litres. In 1997, Resilux SA set up Resilux Iberia Packaging (Spain). For the first time in 1998, the company presented consolidated accounts, including 3 subsidiaries (1 in Belgium, 1 in the Netherlands and 1 in Spain). Carbonated soft drink bottles accounted for 72% of fiscal 1999 revenues; water bottles, 18%; cooking oil bottles, 8% and detergent containers, 2%.

Resilux SA

A. De Cuyper

Chairman

DAMSTRAAT, 4
9230 WETTEREN
Belgium

Tel: +32 9 365 74 74
Homepage: http://www.resilux.com

Rhodia

France

Rhodia produces and manufactures chemical products. The group is divided into six different activities. 1) The industrial products division includes pneumatics, rubber, silicone, paper, paint and construction materials. 2) The consumer products division manufactures food additives, cosmetics, detergents and phosphates. 3) The organic division includes synthesis, pharmaceutic ingredients, perfumery and phenol. 4) The services and specialities division includes eco-services, acetow and gallium. 5) The polyamide division manufactures intermediary polyamide, textile threads, industrial threads, plastic and fibres. 6) The polyester division produces resines for the packaging and textile industries. The group operates in 29 countries and sells its products to 135 worlwide.unted for 19% of 1998 revenues; polyamide, 19%; industrial products, 19%; organic, 17%; services and specialities, 16%; polyester, 7%; and other, 3%.

Rhodia

J.-p. Tirouflet

Chairman

25, QUAI PAUL-DOUMER
92408 COURBEVOIE CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 1 47 68 20 20
Homepage: http://www.rhodia.com

RINOL AG

Germany

RINOL AG founded in 1956 and publicly held since 1996, manufactures a wide range of synthetic resins such as epoxy and resins based on polyurethane, polyester, vinyl ester and acrylics which are used as sealants, fillers and additives in floor, wall and ceilings. The company also applies its own products on a contract basis to industry and wholesale. The company is also involved in the decontamination of asbestos and in surface powder-coating. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, other European Countries and in Singapore.

RINOL AG

K.-j. Gaiser

Chairman

BENZSTRASSE 2
D-71272 RENNINGEN
Germany

Tel: +49 7159 1640
Homepage: http://www.rinol.de

Roehrig High Tech Plastics AG

Austria

Roehrig High Tech Plastics AG (HTP), founded as Roehrig & Co. in 1950 and publicly trading since November 1999, is the parent of a group of companies producing and distributing high performance plastics. There are three divisions: Insert technology, which produces compounded plastics, in which metal can be inserted in a way that it is protected but can still react, i.e. be read by magnetic systems; automotive/electronics, which produces plastic parts and coatings for sensitive or specially formed areas in electronic devices or cars; and home, garden & lifestyle, which produces plastic ware and furniture for household use. The company has subsidiaries in Austria, Germany and Slovakia. Home, garden & lifestyle accounted for 39% of fiscal 1999 revenues; insert technology, 32% and automotive/electronics, 29%.

Roehrig High Tech Plastics AG

H. J. Voit

CEO

FABRIKSGELAENDE 1
A-7201 NEUDOERFL
Austria

Tel: +43 2622 4600
Homepage: http://www.htp.at

Ruetgers AG

Germany

Ruetgers AG produces a variety of chemicals and chemical products such as plastics for the use in the electronics manufacturing, automotive, ship and aeroplane manufacturing, and medical technology production. The company is also involved in road and special trade construction. Several of the company's production plants and divisions have been certified according to quality control management standard DIN/ISO 9002. The road construction and other construction segment was sold in 1999. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, other European countries, Canada, USA and Brazil. Road construction accounted for 27% of 1998 revenues; electronic products, 15%; thermosetting plastics, 14%; automotive plastics, 13%; basic chemicals, 13%; construction plastics, 11% and special chemicals, 7%.

Ruetgers AG

W. Heep

Chairman

RELLINGHAUSER STRASSE 3
D-45128 ESSEN
Germany

Tel: +49 201 17702
Homepage: http://www.ruetgers.de

Sarna Kunstsoff Holding AG

Switzerland

Sarna Kunstsoff Holding AG (Sarna) was founded in 1958 and is active in processing and applying synthetic polymers. It's activities are divided into three main areas: Waterproofing and containment systems develops, manufactures and distributes interior & exterior insulation systems (polymeric waterproofing membranes, insulating materials & accessories and other building construction products) and plastic window profiles. Injection moulding & packaging covers development, manufacture & marketing of extruded and high precision engineering components made from polymeric materials for the industrial industries as well as packaging for the pharmaceutical industry, cases for consumer goods and other industrial components & complete assemblies. Folio, adhesives & composites is responsible for expanded plastics (moulded engineering parts made from rigid and soft foams),offers customised solutions using polymeric films & foams and develops, manufactures, and markets adhesives (mainly flooring adhesives) and fibre-reinforced components, assemblies and systems. In addition, the company manages its own real estate. Sarna has foreign subsidiaries in Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Great Britain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the United States and Canada. Waterproofing & containment systems accounted for 48% of 1998 revenues; injection moulding & packaging, 46% and folio, adhesives & composites, 6%.

Sarna Kunstsoff Holding AG

H.P. Kaeser

Chairman

INDUSTRIESTRASSE
CH-6060 SARNEN
Switzerland

Tel: +41 41 6669966
Homepage: http://www.sarna.com

Siegfried AG

Switzerland

Siegfried AG, founded in 1873, is specialised in the manufacture of fine chemicals for the pharmaceutical industry throughout the world. It develops, manufactures & sells pharmaceutical specialties, cardiovascular, anti-rheumatic treatments, antibiotics & gastro-intestinal ulcer applications, synthetic & natural auxiliary agents for agricultural use (Goemar, Frupica, Kemifam-Pro, Olymp-Duplo, Metarex) & custom-manufactured products, non-prescription plant based medical & body care products (Capsoft). It distributes chemical products to industrial plants, carries out exclusive agency contracts, develops & customises manufactures in the field of physical chemistry. Pharmaceuticals and chemicals accounted for 79% of 1998 revenues; natural products, 13%, agricultural chemicals, 8%.

Siegfried AG

B.A. Siegfried

CEO

UNTERE BRUEHLSTRASSE 4
CH-4800 ZOFINGEN
Switzerland

Tel: +41 62 7461111
Homepage: http://www.siegfried.ch

Simona AG

Germany

Simona AG, founded in 1857, produces plastics and PVC materials, pipe fittings and other related products. The company's production plants are certified according to quality control management standard DIN ISO 9001. Simona AG has subsidiaries in Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Switzerland and the Czech Republic.

Simona AG

H.-w. Marx

Chairman

TEICHWEG 16
D-55606 KIRN
Germany

Tel: +49 6752 140
Homepage: http://www.simona.de

SKW Trostberg AG

Germany

SKW Trostberg AG (SKW), founded in 1908, is a highly specialised international supplier of chemical products and procedures. The activities of SKW can be divided into three areas: Nature Products, Chemicals and Construction Chemicals. Nature products are substances like gelatin, various salts, cultures & enzymes for diary products as well as flavours and ingredients. The chemicals division consists of industrial and fine chemicals, agricultural chemicals, environmental protection products and chemicals for metallurgy (steel treatment and cast iron treatment). The construction chemicals division is involved in producing chemicals and systems for building and civil engineering, maintenance and oil well drilling technology. This division also produces building, industrial and marine paints for surface protection. SKW is the world's largest supplier of construction chemical products and systems. SKW has worldwide subsidiaries. Construction chemicals accounted for 47% of 1998 revenues; nature products, 29% and chemicals, 24%.

SKW Trostberg AG

U.-h. Felcht

Chairman

DR.-ALBERT-FRANK-STRASSE 32
D-83303 TROSTBERG
Germany

Tel: +49 8621 862460
Homepage: http://www.skw.de

Socamel

France

Socamel operates in the catering market. It manufactures 2 types of products: catering equipment such as food trays and trolleys for the hospital and retirement home use and ovens and disposable dishes made out of plastic and cellulose. In 1997, the group acquired Cidelcem Gmbh (Germany). Catering equipment accounted for 56% of 1998 revenues and disposable dishes, 44%.

Socamel

R. Georges

Chairman

CHEMIN D'ALLIVET
38140 RENAGE
France

Tel: +33 4 76 91 21 21

Societe Francaise Exxon Chemical SA

France

Societe Francaise Exxon Chemical SA manufactures chemical products such as polymers, resins and copolymers, synthetic and natural rubber products, solvents and adhesives. Products include automobile parts, tyres, seals, fluids and plastic products such as road bollards and wire coverings, as well as man-made textiles. The group consists of the parent company and six subsidiaries located in France.

Societe Francaise Exxon Chemical SA

G. Grosliere

Chairman

2, RUE DES MARTINETS
92505 RUEIL-MALMAISON CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 1 47 10 60 00
Homepage: http://www.exxonchemical.com/france

Solvay SA

Belgium

Solvay SA operates in five business sectors; plastics (PVC, high density propethylene & polypropylene); alkalis (production of soda ash, sodium bicarbonate, salt, hydrochloric acid, precipitated calcium carbonate & derivatives of these); processing (tile adhesives, PVC sheets, vinyl coated fabrics & wood preservatives); health products (vitamins, enzymes, specialty chemicals) & peroxygens (hydrogen peroxide, caprolactone & polycaprolactones). The group has 327 affiliated companies located in 47 countries. During 1998, Solvay SA created two subsidiaries, one in Poland and the other in Japan. Also in 1998, Plastauto (Brazil), a joint venture between Solvay SA and Plastic Omnium was set up. Plastics accounted for 34% of 1999 revenues; chemicals, 30%; processing, 19% and health products, 17%.

Solvay SA

A. Michielsen

Chairman

RUE DU PRINCE ALBERT, 33
1050 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 509 61 11
Homepage: http://www.solvay.com

Sommer-Allibert SA

France

Sommer-Allibert SA manufactures plastic automotive industry equipment, wall and floor coverings, other plastic products & plastic packaging. Automotive industry equipment includes interior plastic finishing and upholstery. Wall and floor coverings include linoleum and sports surfaces. Other plastic products include refuse containers & bottle racks and plastic packaging includes bottles, bottle tops and make-up cases. Automotive industry accounted for 55% of 1998 revenues; floor & wall coverings, 40%; plastic industrial equipment, 4% and packaging, 1%.

Sommer-Allibert SA

M. Assa

Chairman

2, RUE DE L'EGALITE
92748 NANTERRE CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 1 41 20 40 40
Homepage: http://www.sommer-allibert.com

Stadium Group plc

United Kingdom

Stadium Group plc manufactures plastic mouldings and electronics. Products of the plastics division include automotive tiers, building products and babycare products. The electronic division produces transformers & other electronic-based power supplies. The company is also active as a distributor of automotive & home storage products including the brand names Sparkrite & Techstyle and as a manufacturer of Torvale specialist roofing products. Stadium Group Plc has 12 domestic subsidiaries. Plastics accounted for 51% of 1998 revenues; electronics, 39% and non-core activities, 10%.

Stadium Group plc

J.A. Johnson

Managing Director

HARTLEPOOL
CLEVELAND TS25 2BQ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1429 266544

Societe d'Oxygene et d'Acetylene d'Extreme-Orient-(SOAEO) SA

France

Societe d'Oxygene et d'Acetylene d'Extreme-Orient-(SOAEO) SA produces and sells oxygen, acetylene & other gases and welding equipment. Gases are supplied to the steel and chemical industries and are also used for welding and medicinal activities. The company has no operations in mainland France, all its activities are based in the French Overseas Territories in the Far East. Oxygen, acetylene and other gases accounted for 96% of 1998 revenues & other, 4%.

Societe d'Oxygene et d'Acetylene d'Extreme-Orient-(SOAEO) SA

J.-p. Delorme

Chairman

75, QUAI D'ORSAY
75007 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 40 62 55 55

Sued-Chemie AG

Germany

Sued-Chemie AG, established in 1857, produces a diversified range of chemical clay products, various types of catalysts, water treatment compounds, sulphur acid and oleum. Organic bentonites proved to be useful for dermatologic purposes, and in 1997 the first ever protection treatment against Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac named IvyBlock was marketed in the USA by the US subsidiary EnviroDerm. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, Great Britain, France, Italy, USA, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, Japan, Korea and Indonesia. Clay chemicals accounted for 56% of 1998 revenues; catalysts, 38% and environmental technology, 6%.

Sued-Chemie AG

J.F. Kammer

Chairman

LENBACHPLATZ 6
D-80333 MUENCHEN
Germany

Tel: +49 89 51100
Homepage: http://www.sued-chemie.de

Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG

Germany

Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG, founded and publicly traded since 1971, produces and refines salt and offers waste disposal & recycling services as well as metal plating & protection. The company itself operates salt mines, the subsidiary UEV Umwelt, Entsorgung und Verwertung GmbH offers waste disposal in exhausted salt mines as well as recycling services. Metal plating & protection is covered by the subsidiary HT-Metall-Schutz GmbH. The subsidiary Suedwestsalz-Vetriebs GmbH was responsible for the sale and marketing of salt & related products, the refining of salt and offered special products like storage containers for solid & liquid salt as well as salt production equipment & machinery. It has been transferred to an associated company (Suedsalz GmbH) during 1995. Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG has domestic subsidiaries only. Salt accounted for 66% of 1998 revenues; recycling & waste disposal, 33%; metal plating & protection; 1% and other, NOM.

Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG

K. Guenther

Chairman

SALZGRUND 67
D-74076 HEILBRONN
Germany

Tel: +49 7131 9590
Homepage: http://www.salzwerke.de

Teco Maritime ASA

Norway

Teco Maritime ASA, established in 1994, manufactures and markets chemicals used for the cleaning of cargo tanks. Customers include the shipping and offshore industries. Trade marks include Elysator, Purifiner, Test Kit, MarClean and Den Sin. The company operates in Norway and Singapore.

Teco Maritime ASA

T. Enger

Managing Director

LYSAKER TORG 8
OSLO 1366
Norway

Tel: +47 67200300

Tessenderlo Chemie SA

Belgium

Tessenderlo Chemie SA produces plastics (PVC & MVC); mineral products (potash sulphate, soda sulphate and phosphates); synthetic organic products (phenylchloroform, benzyl chloride, benzyl alcohol and glycine); natural organic products (additives and gelatines), organic chemical synthesised products & alkalis and derivatives (caustic soda & caustic potash). The company has operations in France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, the UK, Hungary, China, Germany, the Czech Republic and the USA. PVC processing accounted for 27% of 1998 revenues; mineral products, 26%; natural organic products, 15%; MVC/PVC, 14%; organic synthesis chemistry, 11% & alkalis and derivatives, 7%.

Tessenderlo Chemie SA

G. Marchand

Chairman

TROONSTRAAT 130
1050 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 639 18 11
Homepage: http://www.tessenderlo.com

UCB SA

Belgium

UCB SA is a worldwide pharmaceutical and chemical company and also the largest European converter of transparent flexible packaging films. The group produces, markets and carries out research for intermediate, fine and speciality chemicals including polyester and polyurethane resins and methylamines. The pharmaceutical sector produces and markets prescription and other medicines, including products for the central nervous and cerebro-cardiovascular systems. The group is also involved in carrying out research on medicinal products. Transparent packaging films include cellulose & plastic films, primarily for use in the food industry. Prescription medicines and other pharmaceuticals accounted for 49% of 1999 revenues; chemicals, 31% and transparent packaging and other films, 20%.

UCB SA

G. Jacobs

Chairman

ALLEE DE LA RECHERCHE, 60
1070 BRUSSELS
Belgium

Tel: +32 2 559 99 99
Homepage: http://www.ucb-group.com

Uponor Oyj

Finland

Uponor Oyj (formerly Asko Oyj) manufactures and markets plastic piping systems, household appliances, floor coverings, and is involved in real estate operations. During 1999, Uponor acquired a German company called Unicor Holding AG. Plastic piping systems accounted for 76% of 1999 revenues; household appliances, 15%; floor coverings, 5%; real eastate, 2% and other, 2%.

Uponor Oyj

J. Luomakoski

CEO

ASKONKATU 3
LAHTI 15101
Finland

Tel: +358 3 81511
Homepage: http://www.asko.fi

Vredestein NV

Netherlands

Vredestein NV is a holding company with subsidiaries which manufacture and market a diverse range of rubber products. Vredestein's major subsidiaries include Vredestein Banden B.V., Vredestein Icopro B.V. and Vredestein Fietsbanden B.V. The company has subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, Austria, Ireland, Norway, Italy, Spain, the U.K. and the USA. Car tyres accounted for 55% of 1998 revenues; industrial & agricultural tyres, 11%; rubber boots, 11%; bicycle tyres, 8%; rubber recycling, 8% and rubber extrusions, 4%.

Vredestein NV

R.H. Oudshoorn

Managing Director
POSTBUS 200
NL-6880 AE VELP
Netherlands

Tel: +31 26 3657911
Homepage: http://www.vredestein.com

Wardle Storeys plc

United Kingdom

Wardle Storeys plc, operates under three divisions: technical products division (manufactures and sells specialist plastic sheeting and related products to customers in the industrial markets); inflatable systems division (designs, manufactures and services inflatable life saving equipment for the marine and aerospace industries) and the airborne systems division (designs and manufactures specialist parachutes and military aerial delivery systems). Technical products accounted for 45% of fiscal 1999 revenues; inflatable systems, 39% and airborne systems, 16%.

Wardle Storeys plc

C.T. Clague

Chairman

MANNINGTREE
ESSEX CO11 1NJ
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1206 392401

Wasag-Chemie AG

Germany

Wasag-Chemie AG is a holding company which derives the majority of its revenues from various chemical related activities. In 1995 Gaudlitzwerk GmbH, a subsidiary of Wasag-Chemie AG, established a new product group, precision tools. These tools are made from synthetic and plastic substances. They are used in the communications industry, mainly as components in the manufacture of mobile teleTel:s. Wasag Chemie AG has domestic subsidiaries. Plastics materials accounted for 60% of 199 revenues; explosives, 14%, synthetic material precision tools, 11%; gunpowder, 9% and other, 6%.

Wasag-Chemie AG

B. Guenther

Chairman

ROLANDSTRASSE 9
D-45128 ESSEN
Germany

Tel: +49 201 200990

Zeltia

Spain

Zeltia, S.A. manufactures and distributes chemical products and the company is also involved in real estate. Chemical division accounted for 86% of 1998 revenues; real estate, 7% and other, 7%.

Zeltia

J.M. Fernandez Sousa-faro

Chairman

JOSE ABASCAL, 2
28003 MADRID
Spain

Tel: +34 91 5938612
Homepage: http://www.zeltia.es/

Zotefoams Plc

United Kingdom

Zotefoams Plc is the United Kingdom's leading manufacturer of cross-linked polyethylene ("XLPE") block foam. Its products are used in a wide range of markets, including sports and leisure, packaging, toys, building, marine, transport, health care and military. The foam is available in many different densities and colours and can be produced with specific properties.

Zotefoams Plc

D. Stirling

Managing Director

675 MITCHAM ROAD
CROYDON CR9 3AL
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 8 6641600
Homepage: http://www.zotefoams.com

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A. Hiestand Holding AG

Switzerland

A. Hiestand Holding AG founded in 1967 and publicly held since October 1997 is a leading Swiss manufacturer of frozen and fresh bakery products such as frozen preforms, frozen dough, prebaked rolls and baguettes, danish pastries, ciabatta and lasagna. The companies main customers are in the catering sector, restaurants, bakeries and petrol stations. The companies main markets are Switzerland, Germany, Poland and Japan. The company has subsidiaries in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Poland and Japan.

A. Hiestand Holding AG

A. Hiestand

CEO

ILFANGSTRASSE 9
CH-8952 SCHLIEREN-ZURICH
Switzerland

Tel: +41 1 738 4333
Homepage: http://www.hiestand.ch

A. Moksel AG

Germany

A. Moksel AG (MA), established in 1948, breeds and slaughters cattle, processes meats and trades with cattle, meats, meat products, poultry and game. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, other European countries, Madagascar and Australia. Production of meats and processed meat products accounted for 70% of 1998 revenues; trading in cattle and meats, 30%.

A. Moksel AG

F. Steinberg

Chairman

RUDOLF-DIESEL-STRASSE 10
D-86807 BUCHLOE
Germany

Tel: +49 8241 5030

Aarhus Oliefabrik A/S

Denmark

Aarhus Oliefabrik A/S is among the world's leading suppliers of special ingredients to the food industry specializing in the research, production and marketing of edible oils, specialty fats, oleochemicals, vegetable proteins, feedstuffs and other products including ingredients to the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The company operates in Denmark, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Mexico.

Aarhus Oliefabrik A/S

E. Hojsholt

Managing director

M.P. BRUUNS GADE 27
AARHUS C DENMARK DK-8100
Denmark

Tel: +45 87306000
Homepage: http://www.aarhus.com

Acatos & Hutcheson Plc

United Kingdom

Acatos & Hutcheson Plc is a holding company whose principal subsidiaries process and market edible oil products. The group's turnover was generated substantially within the United Kingdom and markets it's products in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and elsewhere. During the fiscal year, the group disposed of 50% of the issued share capital of Leon Frenkel Limited, a company registered in England.

Acatos & Hutcheson Plc

S. Manley

Managing director

ORCHARD PLACE
LONDON E14 0JH
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7 4181500

Adolf Darbo AG

Austria

Adolf Darbo AG derived 83% of its 1998 revenues from the manufacture of processed fruit - jams, deserts and mixtures for the diary industry. Further Darbo produces and markets honey, meat preserves, mushrooms and health food. The company has subsidiaries in Austria, Hungary and Switzerland.

Adolf Darbo AG

K. Darbo

Chairman

AM RAIN 273
A-6135 STANS, TIROL
Austria

Tel: +43 5242 69510

AGRA TAGGER Kraftfutterwerke und Muehlen AG

Austria

AGRA TAGGER Kraftfutterwerke und Muehlen AG (AGRA TAGGER) produces food products (mill products, canola oils), special feed, feed for pets and other animal feed products. The company has subsidiaries in Austria and Canada.

AGRA TAGGER Kraftfutterwerke und Muehlen AG

W. Schmid-schmidsfelden

Chairman

PUCHSTRASSE 17
A-8020 GRAZ
Austria

Tel: +43 316 26010
Homepage: http://www.agra-tagger.com

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG

Austria

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG (AGRANA), established in 1988, was a financial holding company until 1994. For its fiscal year 1995, the company produced consolidated financial statements for the first time. The AGRANA group, Austria's only sugar producer, is involved in the production of sugar, sugar products, food starch, industrial starches, dried milk, baby and infant food, cereals, dried potato products, deep frozen pastries, desserts and ice cream. AGRANA also produces a wide range of health food and is very committed to environmental issues. The company has subsidiaries in Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Romania.

AGRANA Beteiligungs-AG

J. Marihart

Chairman

F.-W.-RAIFFEISEN-PLATZ 1
A-1020 WIEN
Austria

Tel: +43 1 211370
Homepage: http://www.agrana.com

Albert Fisher Group Plc

United Kingdom

Albert Fisher Group Plc is an international food processing, sourcing and distribution group, in eating sectors of fruit, vegatables and seafood. The group services the retailing, foodservice and food manufacturing markets in, United Kingdom, Continental Europe and the America. Food manufacturing accounted for 55% of 1999 revenues; non-core operations, 25% and distribution and trading, 20%.

Albert Fisher Group Plc

T. Robinson

CEO

BELLS HILL
STOKE POGES BUCKINGHAMSHIRE SL2 4FG
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1753 677877

Allatini Industrial and Commercial Company SA

Greece

Allatini Industrial and Commercial Company SA produces and trades flour and semolina. The company sells its products in Greece and Albania. Allatini SA has two subsidiaries: Elvipet SA which produces frozen dough and trades within the catering markets, and N.G.C.C.. . Allatini Industrial and Commercial Company has been listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1950.llatini Industrial and Commercial Company has been listed on the Athens Stock Exchange since 1950.

Industrial and Commercial Company SA

M.S. Tosos

Managing director

2 LASKARATOU STREET
THESSALONIKI 54646
Greece

Tel: +30 31 795 084

Ankerbrot AG

Austria

Ankerbrot AG, which was founded under the name "Wiener Brot- und Gebaeckfabrik" in 1891, is the country's largest supplier of bread and bakery products. Ankerbrot's range comprises mainly different varieties of bread, confectionery, pastries and ready-to-serve specialities. At the end of 1998 Ankerbrot had 332 branches throughout Austria. The company has mainly domestic subsidiaries.

Ankerbrot AG

P. Skrobarczyk

Chairman

ABSBERGGASSE 35
A-1100 WIEN
Austria

Tel: +43 1 601230

A/S Korn- og Foderstof Kompagniet

Denmark

A/S Korn- og Foderstof Kompagniet founded in 1896, manufactures and distributes mixed fodder and feedstuffs for animals, crops, fertilizers, pesticides, seed grain and other agricultural products. A/S Korn- og Foderstof Kompagniet has production units and branches nationwide. The company operates in Denmark and Sweden. The company acquired Hp Briketter A/S and Sjolund Molle A/S in 1999. Mixed fodder and feedstuffs accounted for 34% of 1999 revenues; crops, 23%; fish feed compounds, 18%; other agricultural products, 16% and other, 9%.

A/S Korn- og Foderstof Kompagniet

A. Beckenkamp

Managing director

GRONDALSVEJ 1
VIBY J, ARHUS DK-8260
Denmark

Tel: +45 89477000
Homepage: http://www.kfk.dk

Atria Oyj

Finland

Atria Oyj manufactures and markets prepacked meat, other meat products, convenience foods and provides animal scrap as raw material for industry. Prepacked meat, other meat products and convenience foods accounted for 85% of 1998 revenues and animal scrap, 15%

Atria Oyj

S. Paatelainen

Managing director

VAASANTIE 1
SEINAJOKI 60101
Finland

Tel: +358 6 4168111
Homepage: http://www.atria.fi

Barry Callebaut AG

Switzerland

Barry Callebaut AG (formerly Callebaut AG) was established in 1994 and acquired the Barry Group during fiscal 1996. Both family companies have been active in the manufacture and trade of chocolate goods and confectionery for more than 150 years. The combined company is one of the world's market leaders in this business field. In the year under review, Barry Callebaut used 11% of the world production of cacao beans to produce chocolate goods for industrial use (cacao powder, cacao butter) as well as for consumer goods (chocolate bars, confectionery). The company has worldwide subsidiaries and production facilities. Processed products accounted for 76% of fiscal 1999 revenues; semi-finished products, 20% and others, 4%.

Barry Callebaut AG

A. Schmid

CEO

MAINAUSTRASSE 2
CH-8034 ZURICH
Switzerland

Tel: +41 1 3886157
Homepage: http://www.barry-callebaut.com

Bell AG

Switzerland

Bell AG, established in 1869, is a producer of fresh, cured and processed meat. The company distributed its products through its own retail outlets and service centers for the professional gastronomy trade, while 49% was sold to affiliated cooperatives, 43% was accounted for by other wholesale customers and end users accounted for the remaining 8%. The majority of Bell's retail outlets are based in Basle. The company manufactures over 300 different meat products. Major subsidiaries include Maurer Freres SA (France), Grieder AG, Bachmann AG and Born AG. In 1998 Bell acquired SEG-Poulets AG.

Bell AG

A.R. Fritschi

CEO

ELSAESSERSTRASSE 174
CH-4002 BASEL
Switzerland

Tel: +41 61 3262626
Homepage: http://www.bell.ch

BHJ A/S

Denmark

BHJ A/S manufactures and distributes meat products, primarily pet-food, and also develops, produces and markets animal protein. The company is the leading manufacturer of machines and processing equipment to the meat making industry and also supplies transport and logistic services. During fiscal 1999 the company invested in Spectra A/S. Animal by-products accounted for 82% of fiscal 1999 revenues and machines and processing equipment, 18%.

BHJ A/S

V. Jacobsen

Chairman

ULSNAES 33
GROSTEN DK-6300
Denmark

Tel: +45 74353535
Homepage: http://www.bhj.dk

Biscuits Gardeil SA

France

Biscuits Gardeil SA produces & distributes sponge finger shaped biscuits under the 'Boudoir' tradename. The company also produces & distributes other biscuits and cakes. The group is primarily based in France where it has only one operating subsidiary left : Torino SA. Interal France distributes the group's products in France. In 1998, Biscuits Gardeil sold S.A. Painsol and S.A. Babin. Sponge biscuits accounted for 48% of 1998 revenues; golden mousse biscuits, 30%; cornets, 6%; spiced bread, 4%; madeleine biscuits, 4%; income from transporation, 6% and other income, 2%.

Biscuits Gardeil SA

A. Cozzi

Director

ROUTE DE SURVILLIERS
60128 PLAILLY
France

Tel: +33 3 44 54 19 30

BM Baeckermuehlen AG

Germany

BM Baeckermuehlen AG founded in 1887 is primarily engaged in the milling of wheat and rye and the distribution of flour and related products. The company has domestic subsidiaries only.

BM Baeckermuehlen AG

K.-i. Bruns

Chairman

TRETTAUSTRASSE 49
D-21107 HAMBURG
Germany

Tel: +49 40 75109125
Homepage: http://www.bm-ag.de

Bonduelle

France

Bonduelle produces and distributes canned, frozen and fresh vegetables. Its products range from prepared to cooked vegetables. Bonduelle distributes through hypermarkets and supermarkets and also to the catering industry. 70% of its products are distributed under its own brands (Bonduelle, Cassegrain, Marie Thumas) and the remaining 30% through its clients brands. Bonduelle has operations in Belgium, Germany, Spain, the U.K., Portugal, Italy, Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia, Argentina, Brazil and Chili as well as in France. It was introduced to the Paris stock exchange on June 26, 1998. Tinned vegetables accounted for 59% of 1998 revenues; frozen vegetables, 29%; fresh vegetables, 9% and other, 3%.

Bonduelle

B. Bonduelle

Chairman

LA WOESTYNE
59173 RENESCURE
France

Tel: +33 3 20 43 60 60
Homepage: http://www.bonduelle.com

Bongrain SA

France

Bongrain SA is principally engaged in the manufacture and marketing of cheeses (Caprice des Dieux, Geramont, Chaumes and St Moret) and other dairy products such as milk-based desserts and yogurts (P'tit Louis, Pikifou and Menu Fromage). It also produces gourmet foods which it prepares for its catering activities and restaurants. In 1999 it acquired Compagnie Laitiere Europeenne. Cheese products accounted for 45%, industrial products, 20%; other convenience goods, 19%; dairy products, 14% and gastronomy activity, 2%.

Bongrain SA

A. Bongrain

Executive Director

42, RUE RIEUSSEC
78223 VIROFLAY CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 1 34 58 63 00
Homepage: http://www.bongrain.com

Societa per la Bonifica dei Terreni Ferraresi SPA

Italy

Societa per la Bonifica dei Terreni Ferraresi SPA is principally engaged in the running of agricultural establishments which produce a broad range of foodstuffs. The company also operates a number of fish-farms where a large variety of fish are bred. Wheat & maize accounted for 22% of 1998 revenues; rice, 17%; sugarbeet, 18%; soya, 15%; olives, fruit and vegetables, 9%; and other, 17%.

Societa per la Bonifica dei Terreni Ferraresi SPA

C. Marchetti

Managing Director
SALITA SAN NICOLA DA TOLENTINO, 1/B
ROME
Italy

Tel: +39 06 488 29 53

Boulangerie de L'Europe

France

Boulangerie de L'Europe manufactures and distributes both pre-cooked frozen bread and fresh bread products worldwide. It also produces cakes and special types of bread. More than 50% of its products are sold abroad to countries such as Sweden, Finland, the United Kingdom, Norway, Belgium and Denmark. The company became publicly held in 1998. Pre-cooked frozen bread accounted for 71% of 1999 revenues; sales to specialised shops, 17%; sales to chain stores, 11% and other activities, 1%.

Boulangerie de L'Europe

J. Deneuville

Chairman

1, RUE LOUIS VEREL
51100 REIMS
France

Tel: +33 3 26 50 54 54
Homepage: http://www.boulangerie-europe.com

Brake Bros Plc

United Kingdom

Brake Bros Plc is a specialist supplier of frozen, chilled and ambient foods to the catering industry in the United Kingdom and France. The group's principal trading subsidiaries are Brake Bros Foodservice Limited, Country Choice Foods (Group) Limited, Brake France Service SA, Larderfresh, Twin Chef Foods, Puritan Maid Total Food Service, W&P Foodservice and M & J Seafoods.

Brake Bros Plc

M.I. Player

CEO

EUREKA SCIENCE & BUSINESS PARK
ASHFORD KENT TN25 4AG
United Kingdom

Homepage: http://www.brake.co.uk

Brioche Pasquier SA

France

Brioche Pasquier SA manufactures and distributes frozen bakery products such as deep frozen tarts, choux pastries, bread loaves, plain croissants and croissants with chocolate filling. The consolidated group is composed of Brioche Pasquier SA and 9 other companies, all of which operate in the same sector and serve the French domestic market. In 1998, the company took the decision to stop the production of fresh pastry products to concentrate on the production and distribution of frozen products only. It built a new pastries plant at Etoile sur Rhone in 1999 and it transferred the Patisserie Pasquier Centre business there.business there.

Brioche Pasquier SA

S. Pasquier

CEO

B.P. 12
49360 LES CERQUEUX-DE-MAULEVRIER
France

Tel: +33 2 41 29 54 00

Cardassilaris & Sons - Cardico SA

Greece

Cardassilaris & Sons - Cardico SA peels and processes dry fruit for resale. The company are involved in the import and export of this fruit and fruit products. Cardassilaris & Sons SA was founded in 1980 and joined the Athens Stock Exchange in 1996. The company represents other domestic firms in the area of import and export and also participates in similiar companies.

Cardassilaris & Sons - Cardico SA

N. Kardassilaris

Chairman

152 ORFEOS STREET
ATHENS 118 55
Greece

Tel: +30 1 34 61 587/+30 1 34 61 593

Cadbury Schweppes Plc

United Kingdom

Cadbury Schweppes Plc is a major global confectionery and beverages company whose brands and products are marketed and consumed in 200 countries. The group's principal activity is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of branded confectionery and beverages supplied through wholesale and retail outlets to the confectionery, licenced, catering and grocery trades. During the year, the group acquired Wedel, a polish confectionary brand, the Hawaiian Punch, an American fruit punch and Dr Pepper Bottling Company of Texas and diposed the beverages brands. Confectionery accounted for 53% of 1999 revenues and beverages, 47%.

Cadbury Schweppes Plc

J.M. Sunderland

Chief Executive

25 BERKELEY SQUARE
LONDON W1X 6HT
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 74091313
Homepage: http://www.cadburyschweppes.com

Camellia plc

United Kingdom

Camellia plc is a holding company of an agricultural, industrial and financial services operating group. It's activities include agriculture and horticulture (production of tea, coffee, citrus fruits, edible nuts, other horticultural produce and general farming); private and merchant banking services; food trading; trading and agency; cold storage, transport and warehousing; engineering (metal finishing, heat treatment, fabrication and precision engineering); chemical and pharmaceuticals production; property leasing; dealing in fine art and the holding of investments. Agriculture and horticulture accounted for 46% of 1998 revenues; trading and agency, 27%; food storage and distribution, 18%; engineering, 7%; property leasing, 1%; fine art trading and philately, 1% and central management and miscellaneous, nom%.

Camellia plc

H.K. Fitzgerald

Chairman

WROTHAM
SEVENOAKS KENT TN15 7AE
United Kingdom

 

Campina AG

Germany

Campina AG, founded in 1930, processes milk and produces dairy products such as milk, butter, cream, yoghurt, desserts, hard and soft cheeses. Campina is the market leader in natural yoghurts in Germany. The best known brands are Landliebe, Puddis and Fruttis. Campina has distribution networks in Russia and the Ukraine. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, Austria, Belgium and Spain.

Campina AG

W.A.M. De Bruijn

Chairman

WIMPFENER STRASSE 125
D-74078 HEILBRONN
Germany

Tel: +49 7131 489303
Homepage: http://www.campina.com

Campofrio Alimentacion S.A.

Spain

Campofrio Alimentacion S.A., formerly known as Conservera Campofrio S.A., (CAMPOFRIO) is involved in the production of meat products, including canned, frozen and cured meats and all kinds of sausage, which are supplied to both the domestic and international markets. The group operates in several countries such as: Russia, Mexico, United States, Philippines, Dominican Republic and Portugal. Campofrio has introduced new products such as: German sausages, a new range of salamis, el Cid cooked ham and chopped turkey. The company received the ISO 9002 quality certificate for its facilities and range of products. Almost fifty percent of Spanish households are consumers of Campofrio products.

Campofrio Alimentacion S.A.

J.J. Guibelalde Inurritegui

CEO

PARQUE EMPRESARIAL LA MORALEJA
28108 ALCOBENDAS
Spain

Tel: +34 914 842700

Carr's Milling Industries Plc

United Kingdom

Carr's Milling Industries Plc is a holding company whose subsidiaries are involved in animal feed compounding, fertiliser blending, retailing of agricultural products, flour milling, engineering and other related activities. All subsidiaries are located in the United Kingdom, except for one in the United States which specialises in the manufacture of animal feed blocks. Agriculture accounted for 71% of fiscal 1999 revenues; food, 18% and engineering, 11%.

Carr's Milling Industries Plc

D. Newton

Chairman

OLD CROFT
STANWIX CARLISLE CA3 9BA
United Kingdom

 

Chips Oyj

Finland

Chips Oyj manufactures and markets potato chips, crisps and snacks, frozen, canned and prepared fish and other prepared foods. Brands include Taffel, OLW, Oolannin, Hyva Apaja, Avic Och and Country Chicken. Snacks and chips accounted for 70% of 1999 revenues and frozen, canned and prepared food products and other, 30%.

Chips Oyj

S-h. Boman

Managing Director

STRANDGATAN 6
MARIEHAMN 22100
Finland

Tel: +358 18 25800

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG

Switzerland

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG (LINDT & SPRUENGLI), founded in 1845, is a leading Swiss chocolate manufacturer, of which the name is synonymous with luxury chocolate products. The company produces & markets a wide range of quality chocolates, such as truffles, pralines, liqueurs, as well as milk & plain chocolate miniatures & bars, both in Switzerland and abroad. LINDT & SPRUENGLI has subsidiaries in Europe, the United States, Cananda, Dubai, Australia and Hong Kong. It produces its chocolates under the brand names Lindt, Lindor, Hofbauer, Kuefferle and in the USA under the name of the famous Ghirardelli chocolate company.

Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG

E. Tanner

CEO

SEESTRASSE 204
CH-8802 KILCHBERG
Switzerland

Tel: +41 1 7162233
Homepage: http://www.lindt.ch

Compagnie d'Agriculture d'Industrie et de Commerce (CAIC) SA

France

Compagnie d'Agriculture d'Industrie et de Commerce (CAIC) SA produces agri-foods such as pasta. It is also involved in forest nursery and other activities. It fully consolidates 8 subsidiaries which are all located in France. In 1998 it absorbed Dree and Parans which were fully intregrated in 1997. Agri-food accounted for 97% of 1998 revenues; services and rental income, 2% and agriculture, 1%.

Compagnie d'Agriculture d'Industrie et de Commerce (CAIC) SA

C. Gros

CEO

34, ROUTE D'ECULLY
69570 DARDILLY
France

Tel: +33 4 72 52 22 00

Cirio SPA

Italy

Cirio SPA is the major milk producer in Italy and the leading manufacturer of preserved vegetable products. The group markets its products under the brand names of Cirio, Bertolli, De Rica, Optimus, Polenghi, Ala, Berna and Torre in Pietra. The products manufactured include milk (both fresh and UHT) and its derivatives (butter, fresh and matured cheese, yoghurts), vegetables (canned, pickled or preserved in brine) and pasta sauces. Dairy products accounted for 48% of 1998 revenues; preserved food, 38%; other products, 14%.

Cirio SPA

P. Micolini

Chairman

VIA FONDI DI MONASTERO, 262
00131 ROME
Italy

Tel: +39 06 414 51
Homepage: http://www.cirio.it

Coburg Group plc

United Kingdom

Coburg Group plc (formerly known as Langdons Foods plc) is involved in the roasting and distribution of coffee and the preparation of quality estate and blended teas. The company sells its products mainly to delicatessens and to other companies in the catering and distribution sector. During the fiscal year 1998 the company sold the subsidiary Importers Limited which operated coffee shops and restaurants.

Coburg Group plc

K.P. Legg

Chairman

WARSPITE ROAD
WOOLWICH LONDON SE18 5NU
United Kingdom

 

Cofaco - Comercial e Fabril de Conservas, SA

Portugal

Cofaco - Comercial e Fabril de Conservas, SA is primarily engaged in the cooking, canning, smoking, salting, drying and curing of fish and its derivatives. Through its subsidiaries, Cofaco also has other activities such as: ship building and repairing, commercial fishing, packaging and manufacturing of cookies, cakes and other related products and activities.

Cofaco - Comercial e Fabril de Conservas, SA

A.L.M. Tavares

Chairman

TRAVESSA DA CALHETA, 31
PONTA DELGADA LISBOA 9500
Portugal

Tel: +351 1 3010038

Compagnie Agricole de la Crau SA

France

Compagnie Agricole de la Crau SA produces food, hay, silage, other fodder & sorghum. It also has real estate & other financial activities. All its operations are located in France and in 1997 it acquired and fully consolidated Ets Jacquier & Cie and Rogi. It acquired and fully consolidated Rogi 2 and Restomar in 1998. Agri-food accounted for 94% of 1999 revenues; agriculture, 3%, restauration, 2% and services & rental income, 2%.

Compagnie Agricole de la Crau SA

P. Chapouthier

Chairman

15, RUE VEZELAY
75008 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 45 63 37 16

Compagnie Saupiquet SA

France

Compagnie Saupiquet SA produces and distributes canned fish products, such as tuna, sardines and mackerel. The company also prepares canned specialities, such as traditional and exotic dishes. Its main markets are France, Germany and Belgium. The company acquired two new ships especially equipped for tuna in 1997. Canned fish accounted for 90% of 1998 revenues; canned specialities, 7% and other, 3%.

Compagnie Saupiquet SA

D. Lefevre

CEO

17, BOULEVARD GASTON DOUMERGUE
44200 NANTES
France

Tel: +33 2 51 88 32 32

Corona-Lotus SA

Belgium

Corona-Lotus SA produces and distributes caramelised biscuits, cakes, waffles, pastries and Breton specialities. Products carry the Corona and the Lotus labels. The company has investments in France, the Netherlands and the United States. Its consolidated subsidiaries include Biscuiterie Ribert NV, Margarinerie Hinnekens NV, Prilabis NV, Corona-Lotus France. In 1998, the group created a new factory in Czech called Lotus-Delta.

Corona-Lotus SA

K. Boone

CEO

GENTSTRAAT, 52
9971 LEMBEKE
Belgium

Tel: +32 9 377 37 36
Homepage: http://www.corona-lotus.be

Costimex SA

France

Costimex SA grinds maize, peas & rice and produces animal feeds mainly from corn flakes, dried vegetables and food seasonings. Animal feeds include corn flakes and feed for horses distributed under the Troffy brandname. Costimex consolidates Soufflet Alimentaire (31% held). Costimex maintains a policy of tracing the origins of its supplies in order to respond to the market strong demand for non genetically modified crops. Export sales accounted for 69% of fiscal 1999 revenues. Industrial sector accounted for 85% of fiscal 1999 revenues and wholesale sector, 15%.

Costimex SA

M. Soufflet

Chairman

7, RUE DU BASSIN DE L'INDUSTRIE
67000 STRASBOURG - PORT DU RHIN
France

Tel: +33 3 88 61 48 25

Cremonini SPA

Italy

Cremonini SPA produces and trades beef and beef related products, cured meats and spices as well as being involved in the distribution of food for catering and the provision of restaurant services. The Cremonini group has the exclusive contract from the Italian State Railway for on-board catering. Cremonini has secured the ISO 9002 quality code in each line of business. Cremonini SPA produces food through four domestic subsidiaries including INALCA SPA. The company is active in the area of catering and distribution through five subsidiaries one of which, Islandia SPA, is involved in door-to-door delivery. In the restaurant division Cremonini SPA operates through Agape SPA, Ristochef and Ligabue. Income from food production accounted for 47% of 1998 revenues; income from integrated food service & distribution, 42%; income from restaurants, 10% and real estate & other services, 1%

Cremonini SPA

G. Mangano

CEO

VIA MODENA 53
41014 CASTELVETRO (MO)
Italy

Tel: +39 059 75 46 11
Homepage: http://www.cremonini.com

CSM N.V.

Netherlands

CSM is an internationally operating company based in Diemen which produces food products, sugar and related by-products, lactic acid and associated derivatives, as well as other products. The group has production facilities in the Netherlands and other European countries, the United States, Brazil and Singapore. The food division comprises CSM's main activities in the branded consumer products sector, covering soups, sauces, flavours and ready-made meals (California); pasta products (Moewe, Audisio); rice products (Oryza); fruit and vegetables packed in glass jars (HAK); dry foods (Honig); breakfast cereals (Brinta); flour and flour-based products (Anco); syrups (De Ruijter) and confectionery products such as gums (Red Band), cough drops (Venco), peppermints (KING), fruit pastilles (Rang), chocolate (Droste) and liquorice products. The sugar division manufactures beet sugar as well as the by-products sugar pulp (cattle feed), and molasses (used as a raw material in alcohol production). The ingredients division includes the PURAC group, one of the world's largest manufacturers of lactic acid and its derivatives. These products are used extensively in the food industry in a large number of applications, as well as in the chemical, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. Bakery Ingredients Division accounted for 48% of fiscal 1999 revenues; Food Division, 20%; Sugar Confectionery Division, 13%; Sugar Division, 12%; and PURAC (lactic acid & lactitol), 7%.

CSM N.V.

J.A.J. Vink

Chairman

NIENOORD 13
NL-1112 XE DIEMEN
Netherlands

Tel: +31 20 5906911
Homepage: http://www.csmnv.com

Dairy Crest Group Plc

United Kingdom

Dairy Crest Group Plc's principal activity is the manufacture and trading of milk and dairy products. The company's principal brands are Cathedral City and Davidstow Cheeses, Frijj liquid milk and Clover dairy spreads. The company also has a strong presence in the Yogurt market through it's Joint Venture with Yoplait. The company's Food Services segment covers dairy based ingredients and a household milk delivery service. Consumer Foods accounted for 62% of fiscal 1999 revenues and Food Services, 38%.

Dairy Crest Group Plc

M. Dowdall

Chairman

PORTSMOUTH ROAD
SURBITON SURREY KT6 5QL
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 8 9104000
Homepage: http://www.dairycrest.co.uk

Danisco A/S

Denmark

Danisco A/S is a major international supplier to industry. Core business areas are food ingredients, sweeteners and flexible packaging. The company is also active in selected parts of the European food and beverage markets, in corrugated board packaging, as well as in animal and fish feed. These activities are regarded as non-core business areas and will be divested in the near future. Danisco A/S has production or sales units in Denmark, other EU countries, the rest of Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North and Latin America and the rest of the world. The company acquired Wilpak Holdings Limited (UK), March Packaging Group (UK), Sugar Lithuania (Lithuania) and four other companies in fiscal 1999. In fiscal 2000, the company acquired Cultor Oyj. Sugar accounted for 34% of fiscal 1999 revenues; packaging, 29%; food ingredients, 19% and foods and beverages, 18%.

Danisco A/S

A. Duch-pedersen

CEO

LANGEBROGADE 1
COPENHAGEN K DK-1001
Denmark

Tel: +45 32662000
Homepage: http://www.danisco.com

Delta Dairy SA

Greece

Delta Dairy SA is the market leader in Greece in the production of foods including milk products, fruit juices, ice cream, yoghurts and frozen foods. The group consists of Delta Dairy SA, Delta International Holdings SA and General Frozen Foods SA. The companys 160 products are sold in eight countries and the company is involved in various joint ventures and international alliances. Delta Dairy SA has over 100 million customers with a total of 55,000 retail outlets. The company has a joint venture with Danone. Delta Dairy SA acquired VIGLA SA in 1997. In November 1998 the company finalised a strategic alliance with Chipita SA and now holds shares in Star Foods Poland and Star Foods Romania (15% stake in each company). Also in 1998 Delta Dairy SA introduced new products such as Actimel, Vitaline Mousse and Danette.

Delta Dairy SA

D. Daskalopoulos

CEO

59, PANEPISTIMIOU
ATHENS
Greece

Tel: +30 1 34 94 000/+30 1 34 95 000
Homepage: http://www.delta.gr

Devro plc

United Kingdom

Devro plc produces and markets manufactured casings for the food industry. Products include cellulose, fibrous, plastic and collagen for use as edible and non-adible casings for sausages, salamis, hams and other processed meats.

Devro plc

G. Alexander

CEO

MOODIESBURN
CHRYSTON G69 0JE
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1236 879191
Homepage: http://www.devro.plc.uk

Donegal Creameries Plc

Ireland

Donegal Creameries Plc's principal activity is the intake and processing of milk, the manufacture of milk products, the developement and sale of seed potatoes, and the sale and distribution of farm inputs. Dairy products accounted for 49% of 1998 revenues, farm inputs, 36%; potatoes, 14% and sacks, 1%.

Donegal Creameries Plc

L. Tinney

Chairman

LETTERKENNY CO. DONEGAL

Ireland

Tel: +353 74 21766

Duc

France

Duc produces chicken products (uncooked and cooked), eggs for hatching purposes, one day chicks and chicken feed. The group distributes its chicken products to supermarkets and restaurants. In 1997, the group launched a new range of chicken pieces (legs, escalopes, wings and slices). It exports to Belgium, Switzerland and Great Britain. In 1998 the group acquired Societe S.A. Sovigard and also launched a new product called Dinde Duc. Uncooked chicken accounted for 28% of 1998 revenues; cooked chicken, 23%; exports, 13% and other, 36%.

Duc

C. Bourgoin

CEO

GRANDE RUE
89770 CHAILLEY
France

Tel: +33 3 86 43 55 88
Homepage: http://www.duc.fr

E D & F Man Group plc

United Kingdom

E D & F Man Group plc is an international trading and financial services group. The group sources, supplies and processes agricultural products, mainly sugar, cocoa, molasses, beans, edible nuts and coffee. The group also provides financial services, mainly brokerage on futures and options on the world's financial markets and specialist asset management.

E D & F Man Group plc

H. Mcgrath

Chief Executive

LOWER THAMES STREET
LONDON EC3R 6DU
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 020 72853000
Homepage: http://www.edfman.com

Elais Oleaginous Products (Elais) SA

Greece

Elais Oleaginous Products (Elais) SA manufactures and sells margarine, cooking fats, olive oil & other related products. The company is part of the group Unilever which distributes general industrial products. Cooking oil carries the Friol brand. Products distributed include Unilever brands and Lipton, Zwan, John West, Calve, Linea, Raguletto and Iglo frozen foods. In April 1999 Elais Oleaginous Products SA acquired the tomato industry Miro. This includes the takeover of a tomato products plant in the Ilia district and brand names Pummaro and Pelargos.

Elais Oleaginous Products (Elais) SA

S.M. Desyllas

Chairman

74 ATHINON-PIREOS STREET
NEA FALIRO 185 47
Greece

Tel: +30 1 48 96 599
Homepage: http://www.elais.gr

Eridania Beghin-Say SA

France

Eridania Beghin-Say SA (formerly known as Beghin-Say SA) is involved in the grinding of oleaginous seeds and oil refining. The company also produces sugar from beet, yeast and alcohol. It is the leading European producer of starch and derivatives. Consumer products include oils, condiments, sauces and spices. It is also involved in the animal feed sector and in the emerging sector of renewable sources of energy or bio-fuels. Trademarks include Beghin-Say & Eridania sugar products and Lesieur & Carapelli oils and dressings. During 1998 the group acquired Top Number Foods, Vigortone, 85% of Alimental and 75% of Sogrip. Oil-crushing & refining accounted for 41% of 1999 revenues; sugar & derivatives, 22%; starch, 17%; animal feed, 10%; consumer products, 9%; and other, 1%.

Eridania Beghin-Say SA

S. Meloni

CEO

RUE JOSEPH BEGHIN
59239 THUMERIES
France

Tel: +33 3 20 62 44 00
Homepage: http://www.eridania-beghin-say.com

Eurexia

France

Eurexia produces and distributes food products. It has three main areas of operations: Italian and Swiss delicatessen foods, preparation and mass marketing of small pastries and specific products presentation for its clients' requirements. 1997 was marked by two major events. The first being the absorption of Eurocoupe by Eurexia in November and the second, Eurexia's introduction to the Paris stock exchange in December. In 1998, the company acquired 55% of Eurexia Polska (Poland).

Eurexia

G. Vial

Chairman

RUE DU CRET DE LA PERDRIX
42400 SAINT-CHAMOND
France

Tel: +33 4 77 31 28 60

Express Dairies plc

United Kingdom

Express Dairies plc was incorporated on 2nd January 1998 to take over the milk processing and distribution business, formerly that of Northern Food plc on the demerger of Northern Foods. The group's business is focused on milk and cream. The group supplies liquid milk and cream to doorstep customers, small shops and catering businesses under it's own brands, Dale Farm and Express. It also supplies major multiples under their own brand labels.

Express Dairies plc

C. Haskins

Chairman

MERIDIAN EAST, MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK
LEICESTER LE3 2TP
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 116 2816281
Homepage: http://www.express-dairies.co.uk

Fabricas Triunfo S/A

Portugal

Fabricas Triunfo S/A's activities include the manufacturing of biscuits, pasta, compound foodstuffs, flour and semolina, and investment in real estate. Affiliated companies are: Triunfo Produtos Alimentares, Draga-Assist Tecnica e Industrial and Proalimentar-Cia Prods Alimentares do Centro.

Fabricas Triunfo S/A

S.P. Rodrigues

Chairman

RUA DOS OLEIROS, 81
COIMBRA 3000
Portugal

Tel: +351 39 22081

Flour Mills C. Sarantopoulos

Greece

Flour Mills C. Sarantopoulos produces all types of oats, wheat, flour, semolina and cereals in general. The company also produces by-products of flour and deals in related activities. Sarantopoulos was founded in 1935 and became a member of the Athens Stock Exchange in 1949. The Sarantopoulos family are the main shareholders in the company. The companys bankers include National Bank, Citibank and Bayerische Bank. The company employs 41 people and has a total of 148 shareholders.

Flour Mills C. Sarantopoulos

J. Sarantopoulos

Chairman

17 D. MOUTSOPOULOU STREET
PIRAEUS 185 40
Greece

Tel: +30 1 41 24 731-35

Flour Mills Loulis AE

Greece

Flour Mills Loulis AE mills and distributes flour, semolina & related products such as animal feed and cereals. The company began exporting in 1995 and they now export to Romania and Albania. In 1996, Flour Mills Loulis AE bought Parthenis's Mills in Carditsa which comprises of a 24 hour corn drying plant. During 1997, the company began operations in their flour mill in Kavala.

Flour Mills Loulis AE

C. Loulis

Director

VOLOS 38500
N. MAGNISIAS
Greece

Tel: +30 421 95 203

Francaise de Meunerie SA

France

Francaise de Meunerie SA (previously known as Grands Moulins de Corbeil) mills flour from grain and distributes the finished product. The group exports to Egypt, Syria, Cameroon, Nigeria and other countries. In July 1997 Francaise de Meunerie acquired SA Laraison. In September 1998 the company increased its participation in Grands Moulins de France to 75%.

Francaise de Meunerie SA

M. Soufflet

CEO

QUAI DU GENERAL SARRAIL
10402 NOGENT-SUR-SEINE CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 3 25 39 41 11

Frimancha Industrias Carnicas S.A

Spain

Frimancha Industrias Carnicas S.A. (FRIMANCHA) main activities are: The slaughtering of cattle, hogs and sheep. The company also processes, prepares, markets and distributes meat for human consumption such as ham, pork, turkey, lamb, pickled meat and raw meat Frimancha exports to France, Portugal, Italy, and Russia.

Frimancha Industrias Carnicas S.A

M. Argudo Minguez

Chairman

AUTOVIA DE ANDALUCIA, KM 200
13300 VALDEPENAS (CIUDAD REAL)
Spain

Tel: +34 926 310950

Fromageries Bel (Bel) SA

France

Fromageries Bel (Bel) SA produces and distributes natural cheese, cottage cheese, processed cheese, cheese foods and cheese spreads. The group is also involved in the production of other dairy products including ice-cream and in providing milk collection services. Its best known trademarks include La Vache Qui Rit, Port Salut, Babybel, Kiri and Apericube. The company also supplies milk constituents to the food processing industry. The group has 21 cheese production units 13 of which are outside France in countries such as Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Spain, Switzerland, Morocco, the Middle-East, the USA, Africa and Sweden. During 1998 the group acquired two cheese making factories, one in Egypt and the other in Poland. Fromageries Bel sells 65% of its production abroad.

Fromageries Bel (Bel) S B. Dufort

CEO

4, RUE D'ANJOU
75008 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 40 07 72 50

Fromageries Paul-Renard SA

France

Fromageries Paul-Renard SA manufactures & distributes cheese and provides related services. Cheese accounted for 97% of 1998 revenues; cheese trading, 2% and related services, 1%.

Fromageries Paul-Renard SA

M. Leonard

CEO

89360 FLOGNY-LA-CHAPELLE
France

Tel: +33 3 86 54 63 00

FROSTA AG

Germany

FROSTA AG (formerly known as Nordstern Lebensmittel AG) catches, processes and freezes fish, processes and freezes vegetables and fruit and produces ready-to-serve frozen meals. Frosta AG catches its fish mainly in the North and South Atlantic and the North Pacific. Fruits and vegetables are purchased from countries all over the world; batters, spices, oil and milk products are also procured worldwide. Frosta develops it's products specially the ready-to-serve meals internally. The research and development department had a budget of 2.2 millions in 1998. The company sells its products under its own brandnames Frosta and Elbtal as well as to domestic and international retail groups that label the products with their respective brandnames. Frosta AG has subsidiaries in Germany, France, Great Britain, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Italy, the Netherlands and the USA. Frozen fish accounted for 49% of 1998 revenues; frozen vegetables, 25% and frozen meals and fruits, 26%.

FROSTA AG

D. Ahlers

Chairman

D-27572 BREMERHAVEN
Germany

Tel: +49 471 97360
Homepage: http://www.frosta.de

Geest Plc

United Kingdom

Geest Plc prepares, markets and distributes chilled convenience foods and fresh prepared foods. Retail sales fall into three main groups: fresh foods (including produce, meat and dairy which are the greatest proportion of the market), ambient foods (which include a wide variety of canned, packet and other groceries) and finally frozen foods. The demand for convenient foods which do not compromise on taste or quality has propelled fresh prepared foods to the forefront of the market. In 1998 they launched over 400 new products or varieties of fresh prepared foods and produce. It has subsidiary and associated undertakings in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Belgium, the Windward Islands, Guernsey and South Africa. In 2000 the group completed its second joint venture with ENZAFRUIT of New Zealand. The group transferred its whole fruit produce import business (Worldwide Fruit) into this joint venture with the UK operations of the New Zealand Apple and Pear Marketing Board. This new joint venture is called ENZAFRUIT Worldwide Limited.

Geest Plc

G. Voyle

CEO

MIDGATE PETERBOROUGH PE1 1TN
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1775 761111
Homepage: http://www.geest.co.uk

Glanbia Plc

Ireland

Glanbia Plc (formerly Avonmore Waterford Group plc) was formed through the merger of Avonmore Foods plc and Waterford Foods plc in 1997. The group is an Irish based international food company whose core businesses include the manufacturing and marketing of cheese, dairy-based food products and food ingredients, fresh milk, milk products, long-life milk, meat products, manufacturing of animal feedstuffs and trading in agricultural products, including grain. The group's processing operations are located in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States, with marketing activities throughout Europe, the United States, South America, Asia and Africa. The group is 54.79% owned by Glanbia Co-operative Society Limited. Consumer foods accounted for 57% of 1999 revenues; food ingredients, 34% and agribusiness, 9%.

Glanbia Plc

N. Sullivan

Managing Director

KILKENNY
Ireland

Tel: +353 56 72200
Homepage: http://www.glanbia.com

The Global Group plc

United Kingdom

The Global Group plc are involved in four areas which are food trading, food processing, warehousing and mechanical handling. They are international meat traders and producers of frozen pastry and meat products (such as beef burgers); the company also sells, hires and repairs fork trucks and has public cold store and dry storage warehousing. They are established in the individually quick frozen sausage market and expanded this year in the component foods where they supply items to manufacturers making ready meals and recipe dishes. Food trading accounted for 73% of 1998 revenues; food processing, 17%, mechanical handling, 8% and warehousing, 2%.

The Global Group plc

R.B. Mallindine

Managing Director

REDLANDS
COULSDON SURREY CR5 2HT
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 8 6689344
Homepage: http://www.global-group.co.uk

Golden Vale plc

Ireland

Golden Vale plc produces and distributes milk powders, processed and natural cheeses, butter and dairy spreads and fresh milk for both the domestic and export markets. As well as having many subsidiaries in the Republic of Ireland, the group also has operations in Northern Ireland (trading as Golden Cow, Dairy Produce Packers Limited, and Leckpatrick Holdings Limited), in Wales (Golden Vale Dairies) and also in Holland, France and Denmark. Dairy and food products accounted for 93% of 1998 revenues and Agri-trading, 7%.

Golden Vale plc

P. Mckenna

Chairman

KILMALLOCK ROAD
CHARLEVILLE CO. CORK
Ireland

Tel: +353 63 35000
Homepage: http://www.goldenvale.com

Grands Moulins de Strasbourg SA

France

Grands Moulins de Strasbourg SA manufactures and distributes flour, malt, bakery and related food products. Flour is distributed to wholesalers and small retailers under the Francine and Gruau D'Or brand names. The company has some investments in Germany as well as in France. Investments include Eurexpan, SCI Port du Rhin, Minoterie J. Marzolf et Cie, Ste des Malteries d'Alsace, Boulangerie Neuhauser SA (industrial bakery); CA Europeenne Food SA (distributes food products) and also Strassburger Muhlenwerke GmbH in Germany. Milling accounted for 70% of 1998 revenues; foodstuff, 19%; malt production, 8%; Dakatine, 2% and services, 1%.

Grands Moulins de Strasbourg SA

B. Leary

CEO

61, AVENUE D'IENA
75116 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 45 00 62 00

Greencore Group plc

Ireland

Greencore Group plc is a major producer and supplier of primary foods, food ingredients and prepared foods to the industrial and consumer markets. The group operates principally in the Republic of Ireland but also has some operations in Britain. Its products include sugar, flour, malt, consumer food products, animal feeds and agri-products . Sugar is marketed under the "Siucra" and "William McKinney" brands, flour under "Odlums", malt under "Minch Norton", processed foods under "Erin Foods" and agribusiness products under the "Greenvale", "Drummonds" and "Grassland" labels. Food and ingredients accounted for 61% of fiscal 1999 revenues; sugar, 22% and agribusiness, 17%.

Greencore Group plc

B.M. Cahill

Chairman

EARLSFORT TERRACE
DUBLIN 2
Ireland

Tel: +353 1 6051000
Homepage: http://www.greencoregroup.com

Greggs Plc

United Kingdom

Greggs Plc manufactures bread, flour confectionery and savoury products. These products are sold throughout its retail shops within the United Kingdom. The company operates a total of 1,072 shops altogether.

Greggs Plc

I.D. Gregg

Chairman

CLAYTON ROAD, JESMOND
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE NE2 1TL
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 191 2817721
Homepage: http://www.greggs.co.uk

Groupe Danone SA

France

Groupe Danone SA (formerly known as Groupe BSN SA) is the largest producer of fresh dairy products in the world and also produces grocery products, pasta, biscuits, sweets, savoury snacks, sauces & condiments, beer & mineral water. Brand names include Danone dairy products, LU and TUC biscuits, Amora and Lea & Perrins sauces and Kronenbourg & Kanterbraeu beers. The company is also involved in producing glass containers. Other operations include the production of mineral water products such as 'Evian' and 'Volvic'. The company was introduced on the New York Stock Exchange in 1997. The company made the following acquisitions in 1998: Asia Host, 60% of Shenzhen Health Drinks (China), 65% of Vilda Alpina (Argentina), 55% of Danone Clover (Africa) and Galbani France. Dairy products accounted for 44% of 1998 revenues; beverages, 23%; biscuits, 20%; other food businesses, 7% & containers, 6%.

Groupe Danone SA

F. Riboud

CEO

7, RUE DE TEHERAN
75008 PARIS
France

Tel: +33 1 44 35 20 20
Homepage: http://www.groupedanone.fr

Groupe Pantin SA

France

Groupe Pantin SA produces grain mill products and malt products & trades in cereals. Exports accounted for 50% of fiscal 98 revenues. The group includes the following consolidated subsidiaries: Groupe Pantin (parent company), SA Malteries Franco-Belges, SA Francaise de Meunerie, SA Minoterie Heid Orthez, SA Provence Farines Distribution, Laraison Freres, Grands Moulins d'Aizenay, Le Stunff, Ste BBD. Flour and other grain mill products accounted for 77% of fiscal 1999 revenues and malt, 23%.

Groupe Pantin SA

M. Soufflet

Chairman

QUAI DU GENERAL-SARRAIL
10400 NOGENT-SUR-SEINE
France

Tel: +33 3 25 39 41 11

Guyomarc'h Nutrition Animale

France

Guyomarc'h Nutrition Animale produces animal feed, vitamin and mineral supplements and veterinary products. The group operates in 8 countries and distributes its products to 40 countries. In 1997, the company acquired Mesny (France) and Iplasz (Poland). It signed an agreement with Vien Chan Nuoi (Viet Nam) in 1998, concerning the research on livestock production. Animal feed accounted for 91% of 1998 revenues; vitamin and mineral supplements, 7% and health and veterinary products, 2%.

Guyomarc'h Nutrition Animale

A. Decrop

CEO

TALHOUET
56250 SAINT NOLFF
France

Tel: +33 2 97 54 54 54
Homepage: http://www.guyomarch.com

Hazlewood Foods plc

United Kingdom

Hazlewood Foods plc is a leading manufacturer of convenience foods in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, France and Portugal. The group operates within two sectors: the grocery sector (bottled products, bakery and non-food) and the convenience sector (chilled and frozen food products and glasshouse horticulture). The convenience sector accounted for 75% of fiscal 1999 revenues and the grocery sector, 25%.

Hazlewood Foods plc

P.E. Barr

Chairman

ROWDITCH
DERBY DE1 1NB
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 1332 295295

Heineken NV

Netherlands

Heineken NV is an international brewery group active in over 170 countries coming at No. 2 position for production and distribution of beer worldwide. It also manufactures and distributes soft drinks, spirits and wine. Under Heineken's supervision, beer is brewed in 116 breweries spread over 57 countries.The international corporate brands Heineken, Amstel, Murphy's Irish Stout and Kylian play a central role in the brands policy and are supported by a large number of national brands. Heineken has brewery interests, independent licensing partners and export activities in different Eastern European countries, in Africa, and in South America and is poised for capturing an important place in developing markets in south-east Asia. In its principal area of activities, Western Europe, Heineken is the leading beer brand with breweries in the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Greece, Ireland. The main export market outside Europe is the United States. Beers accounted for 81% of 1999 revenues; soft drinks, 10%; spirits & wine, 6% and merchandise, other trading income & services, 3%.

Heineken NV

K. Vuursteen

Chairman

TWEEDE WETERINGPLANTSOEN 21
NL-1017 ZD AMSTERDAM
Netherlands

Tel: +31 20 5239239
Homepage http://www.heinekencorp.nl

Hellenic Biscuit Company

Greece

Hellenic Biscuit Company produces and trades cookies and crackers, flour and prepared flour mixes. The company also markets rusks and bakery products for its companies Elite Bakery SA and Kris-Kris SA. Hellenic Biscuit has the second largest market share in the industry. The company exports to Cyprus and the U.S.A.. Hellenic Biscuits markets cookies and crackers under the brand names of Allatini and Elite. The company has over 100 different products and has warehouses in Pikermi, Chalkis and Thessaloniki. Hellenic Biscuits has merged its sales network with that of Vosinakis SA. During 1997 Hellenic Biscuits acquired the company Folie Foods SA (formerly Kamari SA) which added two new brands of croissants, Folie and Merenda. In 1998 new products included "Roasters" (potato chips).

Hellenic Biscuit Company

D.M. Roussos

Managing Director

21ST KLM AVE MARATHONOS
PIKERMI-ATTICA 190 09
Greece

Tel: +30 1 60 39 703/+30 1 60 39 712

Hellenic Sugar Industry (HSI) SA

Greece

Hellenic Sugar Industry (HSI) SA produces and trades refined and raw sugar, molasses and beet pulp used for livestock feed. The company operates five industrial units in Greece (Larissa, Plati, Serres, Xanthe and Orestiada). Hellenic Sugar Industry SA also produces potato seed and is involved in farming research. The company's clients include canneries and ice-cream, dairy product and soft drink manufacturers. Since 1998 Hellenic Sugar Industry SA are concentrating on expanding the distribution of the "Big Bag" system whereby bags of sugar are delivered to clients in packs of 1000kg.

Hellenic Sugar Industry (HSI) SA

A. Vafiadis

Managing Director

34 MITROPOLEOS STREET
THESSALONIKI 54 110
Greece

Tel: +30 31 269 555

Hero AG

Switzerland

Hero AG, founded in 1886 as 'Henckell & Roth', is one of Europe's top 20 food producers and has its principal activities in the manufacture, process and sale of a wide range of foodstuffs based on fruits. As a result of the change in ownership during 1995 (major shareholder is Schwartau International GmbH, Germany), the company acquired various non-German subsidiaries of Schwartau. Hero AG underwent some restructuring during the last three years and is now divided into three divisions: Consumer foods which includes jams, vegetables, salads, pasta, ready meals, fresh products, baby foods, fruit components, fruit juices & fruit desserts; the home baking/decorative division produces baking powder, marzipan, hazelnut spreads, other ingredients and decoration articles and the industrial products division caters for baking acids, dressings, sauces, fruit components & fruit fillings. The company has subsidiaries in Europe, the United States and Puerto Rico and sells its products worldwide. Consumer foods accounted for 70% of 1999 revenues; baking and other decorating items, 23% and industrial foodstuff, 7%.

Hero AG

L. Peters

CEO

NIEDERLENZER KIRCHWEG 3
CH-5600 LENZBURG
Switzerland

Tel: +41 62 8855204
Homepage: http://www.hero.ch

HK Ruokatalo Oyj

Finland

HK Ruokatalo Oyj produces and sells processed meats, convenience foods and also processes pork, beef and poultry products for the wholesale and retail trade and catering industry. The company's brand names include HK SININEN LENKKI, POPSI, BEST-IN, KASSLER and KOKKI. The company acquired AS Rakvere Lihakombinaat in 1998. Processed meats & convenience foods accounted for 85% of 1998 revenues; primary food products, 9%; feeds & animal feeds, 2% and other, 4%.

HK Ruokatalo Oyj

S. Palokangas

CEO

KAIVOKATU 18
TURKU 20521
Finland

Tel: +358 2 2676111
Homepage: http://www.hk-ruokatalo.fi

Huegli Holding AG

Switzerland

Huegli Holding AG produces and markets foodstuffs such as soups, bouillons & sauces. Among the products are packets of rice, noodles and pasta. Some of the product lines are Pasta Quick (for the singles market) and Swiss Gourmet (for the luxury goods and export market). The main customers are hotels, restaurants, canteens and other institutions. In Huegli Osterreich, there are two independent profit centers which are responsible for separate service for the dry goods (soups, sauces and bouillons) and the frozen goods. Huegli Holding has foreign subsidiaries in Austria and Germany, as well as a participation in the Netherlands. Production of soups, bouillons & sauces accounted for 60% of 1998 revenues; fresh food products, 15%; trade products, 10%; frozen products, 8% & other products, 7%.

Huegli Holding AG

A. Stoffel

CEO

CH-9323 STEINACH
Switzerland

Tel: +41 71 4469292
Homepage: http://www.huegli.com

Josef Manner & Comp. AG

Austria

Josef Manner & Comp. AG, is an industrial company manufacturing sweets, cocoa products, chocolate and chocolate based products and other long-life confectionery. The company has subsidiaries in Austria and Hungary.

Josef Manner & Comp. AG

C. Manner

Chairman

WILHELMINENSTRASSE 6
A-1170 WIEN
Austria

Tel: +43 1 488220
Homepage: http://www.manner.com

Karlshamns AB

Sweden

Karlshamns AB is the leading producer of vegetable oils and fats in the Nordic region and one of the world's four leading producers of high value-added speciality vegetable fats. The food industry is the company's largest customer segment and Sweden its largest market. Other customers include the confectionery, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, engineering, construction and forest industries. Edible oils accounted for 80% of 1998 revenues; technical products, 12% and feed materials, 8%

Karlshamns AB

J. Elmeklo

CEO

VASTRA KAJEN
KARLSHAMN S-374 82
Sweden

Tel: +46 454 82000
Homepage http://www.karlshamns.com

Koipe S.A

Spain

Koipe S.A. is involved in the refining, marketing and sale of edible vegetable oils and other related food products. The principal subsidiaries of the group are Koipesol S.A., Naves Industriales S.A., Kopinver S.A., Industrias Grasas de Navarra S.A., Elosua S.A and Salgado y Cia. S.A. Cooking oils accounted for 90% of 1999 revenues; olives, 4%, spices, 3%, flour and others, 3%.

Koipe S.A

A.F. Herranz Fernandez

CEO

PASEO DEL URUMEA, 23
20014 SAN SEBASTIAN
Spain

Tel: +34 943 461200

Koninklijke Grolsch NV

Netherlands

Koninklijke Grolsch NV is an international brewery group which produces a range of branded beer products & non-alcoholic lager. The company's key markets are in North-West Europe. Brand names include Grolsch Amber, Grolsch Old Brown, Grolsch Bokbier & Grolsch Premium Pilsner. In 1992, the company launched two new products, Grolsch Meibok & Grolsch Special Malt. In 1994 Grolsch set up a joint-venture with Bass plc. (UK) concerning the distribution of Grolsch's products in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. In 1994 the brewery also signed a distribution contract with Brau und Brunnen AG (Germany) and sold its subsidiary Wickueler to the same. The group companies are located in the Netherlands & the United Kingdom.

Koninklijke Grolsch NV

J.Th.P.M. Troch

Chairman

BROUWERIJSTRAAT 1
NL-7523 XC ENSCHEDE
Netherlands

Tel: +31 53 4833200
Homepage http://www.grolsch.nl

Koninklijke Numico N.V

Netherlands

Koninklijke Numico N.V. is a specialized high-quality food company. Its main activities are the development, manufacture and marketing of specialized food and nutritional products. Nutricia's primary core business comprises the product groups infant milk formula, enteral clinical nutrition & dietary food and baby & infant meals, drinks and cereals. The secondary core business is skin care products and consumer food products such as chocolate milk drinks (Chocomel), drinking yoghurt (Fristi) and coffee cream (Nutroma). Nutricia has manufacturing sites located in the Netherlands, Belgium, England, Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic and Indonesia. Infant nutrition accounted for 50% of 1998 revenues; nutritional healthcare, 20%; Nutricia dairy & drinks, 20%; nutriceuticals & health foods, 7% and other, 3%

Koninklijke Numico N.V

J.C.T. Van Der Wielen

CEO

ROKKEVEENSEWEG 49
NL-2712 PJ ZOETERMEER
Netherlands

Tel: +31 79 3539000
Homepage http://www.numico.com

Koninklijke Wessanen N.V.

Netherlands

Koninklijke Wessanen N.V. produces dairy products, consumer edibles and beverages. The dairy products sector is divided into the European activities, which comprise of production and distribution of cheese (Leerdammer, Baars d'Or) and the operations in the United States, where a complete range of dairy products such as fluid milk, cultured products and frozen desserts is manufactured and sold. The consumer edibles sector is responsible for the production and marketing of a variety of food products in Europe and the United States, including ice cream (Kemps, Den Hertog), breakfast cereals, chocolate sprinkles, frozen snacks, chilled food, health, gourmet and specialty foods, salad dressings and relishes. In the field of beverages, Wessanen produces and markets a variety of fruit flavoured drinks, juices and cocktail mixes. The company was established and named Koninklijke BolsWessanen N.V. in 1993, after N.V. Koninklijke Distilleerderijen Erven Lucas Bols merged with Koninklijke Wessanen NV. In the same year BolsWessanen established a joint-venture with Mautner Markhof AG (Germany) concerning distribution arrangements in Central Europe. In 1998 the company divested its spirits & wine operations (Bols) and changed its name accordingly. Koninklijke Wessanen has worlwide subsidiaries. Dairy products accounted for 46% of 1998 revenues; natural & specialty foods, 31%; convenience food & cereals, 15% and divested activities (spirits & wines), 8%.

Koninklijke Wessanen N.V.

A.M. Zondervan

Chairman

PROF. E.M. MEIJERSLAAN 2
NL-1183 AV AMSTELVEEN
Netherlands

Tel: +31 20 5479547
Homepage http://www.Wessanen.com

KWS Saat AG (KWS

Germany

KWS Saat AG (KWS), formerly KWS KleinwanKWS Saat AG (KWS), formerly KWS Kleinwanzlebener Saatzucht AG, founded in 1864, processes seed and seedlings such as sugarbeet, corn, grain & vegetables for the agricultural sector. In addition the company provides agricultural consulting services. KWS is strongly involved in research and grows, sorts, multiplies and distributes seeds from agricultural plants. KWS ranges amongst the European market leaders in its line of business. The company has subsidiaries in Germany, other European Countries, the USA, Argentine and Chile. Seed and seedlings accounted for 95% of fiscal 1999 revenues; agri-consulting, 2% and other, 3%.

KWS Saat AG (KWS

J. Beyes

CEO

GRIMSEHLSTRASSE 31
D-37555 EINBECK
Germany

Tel: +49 5561 3110
Homepage: http://www.kws.de

L.D.C. SA

France

L.D.C. SA's main activities are the slaughtering of labelled poultry and the processing of fresh products based on poultry. Through its brand, La Toque Angevine, it is also involved in delicatessen products, mainly fresh pizzas. It covers 35% of the fresh pizza market in France, is the first producer of labelled poultry with 15% of the French market and is the leader in the slaughtering market. Its brand names are: Loue, Landes and Bresse. Le Gaulois is the name of its packaged poultry product. In 1998, the group created a joint venture in China of which it holds 35% and also received the certificate ISO 9002. LDC acquired 100% of Atlantic Traiteur Innovation and 65% of Shandong LDC Fengxiang Food Ltd in fiscal 1999. Poultry accounted for 92% of fiscal 1999 revenues and delicatessen products, 8%.

L.D.C. SA

A. Delion

CEO

Z.I. SAINT-LAURENT
72302 SABLE-SUR-SARTRE CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 2 43 62 70 00
Homepage: http://www.ldc.fr

La Doria SPA

Italy

La Doria SPA is a leading producer of tomato-based products (peeled, chopped & strained tomatoes, ready-to-serve sauces), canned pulses and pasta, canned fruit, fruit juices and similar products. The company mostly sells its production to the Italian and European largest retail groups such as GS Euromercato, Sainsbury, Tesco and Safeway; these companies distribute La Doria products under their own labels. A small part of the production is sold under the company's own brand on the domestic market only. La Doria was listed on the Italian Stock Exchange in November 1995. During 1998 the company acquired 56% of Pomagro Srl. Tomato-based products accounted for 33% of 1998 revenues; fruit-based products, 26%; processed pulses and pasta, 21% and beverages & other, 20%.

La Doria SPA

S. Persico

Chairman

VIA NAZIONALE, 320
84012 ANGRI (SA)
Italy

Tel: +39 081 516 61 11
Homepage: http://www.ladoria.it

Labeyrie

France

Labeyrie produces, distributes and retails high quality range gastronomic products such as Norwegian, Scottish and Irish smoked salmon, smoked trout, Iranian caviar, foie gras, duck specialities and ham. Products are mostly distributed to hypermarkets, supermarkets and restaurants. Labeyrie was set up in 1946 and first quoted in March 1999. Smoked salmon accounted for 46% of fiscal 1999 revenues; foie gras, 27%; other soil products, 21% and other seafood products, 6%.

Labeyrie

J.-p. Chevallier

CEO

SAINT GEOURS DE MAREMME
40235 SAINT VINCENT DE TYROSSE CEDEX
France

Tel: +33 5 58 56 73 00
Homepage: http://www.labeyrie.fr

Lannen Tehtaat Oyj

Finland

Lannen Tehtaat Oyj is organised into three business sectors; the food group, earthmoving and waterway technology and separate units. The food group develops, manufactures and markets foods for retailers, institutions and industry including jams, preserves, sweeteners and frozen vegetables and berry products. Earthmoving and waterway technology designs, manufactures and distributes machinery and equipment for earthmoving and waterway work. Other units comprises of machinery, equipment, supplies and system packages for the production and planting of forest and vegetable seedlings and includes the production of molasses and beet pulp based feeds. The company acquired SMA Maskin AB in 1999. Jams, preserves and sweeteners accounted for 54% of 1999 revenues; earthmoving and waterway technology, 34% and other, 12%

Lannen Tehtaat Oyj

H. Harjuvaara

Chairman

ISO-VIMMA
SAKYLA 27821
Finland

Tel: +358 2 83971
Homepage: http://www.lannen.fi

Leipnik-Lundenburger Invest Beteiligungs AG

Austria

Leipnik-Lundenburger Invest Beteiligungs AG, formerly Leipnik-Lundenburger Industrie AG (LLI) is a holding company with 22 subsidiaries (at year end 30th June 1998). Among the main holdings are Marchfelder Zuckerfabriken GmbH, Erste Wiener Walzmuehle Vonwiller GmbH, Delikomat Betriebsverpflegung GmbH and Casinos Austria. The subsidiaries are activ