Cautionary Notice Regarding the Tender Offer Announcement

This press release does not constitute, nor is it part of, an offer or a solicitation of an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, securities, nor does it, any part of it, or the distribution of it form a basis of any contract related to this tender offer, and it should not be relied upon when entering into any contract. The tender offer is not directly or indirectly conducted within or directed to the United States, does not make use of the United States mails or any methods or means of interstate commerce or international commerce (including but not limited to telephone, telex, facsimile, e-mail and Internet communication), and is not conducted through the facilities of any securities exchange within the United States. Shares may not be tendered in the tender offer using the above methods and means, through the above facilities, or from within the United States. In addition, announcements or other documents relating to the tender offer are not to be, and may not be, sent or distributed in, to or within the United States by the mails or any other methods. Any purported acceptance of the tender offer resulting directly or indirectly from a violation of these restrictions will not be accepted. No sales of securities or other assets are being solicited in the United States and, if sent by a resident of the United States or from within the United States, they will not be accepted. No indications of interest in the tender offer are sought by this document.

In certain countries or regions, there may be legal restrictions on the announcement, issuance, or distribution of this press release. Please be aware of and comply with such restrictions where applicable. In countries or regions where the implementation of this tender offer would be illegal, even if this press release is received, it shall not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of shares related to this tender offer, but merely the distribution of information.

This tender offer is not conducted within the United States, and individuals accessing this site from the United States may not view this press release.

You may access the press release only if you are accessing this from outside the United States and agree to the terms set forth above.