CHARLES RICHARDS FASTENERS LIMITED

RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLAN FOR HOURLY PAID EMPLOYEES

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE CHARLES RICHARDS FASTENERS LIMITED RETIREMENT BENEFITS PLAN FOR HOURLY PAID EMPLOYEES (“THE PLAN”)

The plan is now in the process of being wound up and this advertisement is placed in pursuance of section 27 of the Trustee Act 1925. Any former employee of the Company, who is not already in receipt of details of his or her pension entitlement under the plan and believe that he or she is or may be a Member of the Plan, is invited to contact the Trustees in writing within two calendar months of the appearance of this advertisement at the following address Mr R Sauer, William M Mercer Limited, 5 Bedford Park, Croydon, Surrey CR9 2ZT.When writing please quote the reference BP7/WUP/E50/R. Sauer and state your name, address and date of birth. The Trustees will distribute the assets of the plan among the persons entitled thereto having regard only to those persons of whose claims and entitlements they have notice and will not be liable to any other person.