Article published on March 5, 2002

Lion Nathan a brewer and winemaker from Australia confirmed once again its forecasts from December 2001 , according to which its net profit for 2001-2002 would increase by approximately $ A18mln in comparison with the net profit of $A142m obtained in 2000-2001 . Lion Nathan believes that due to its efficient activity, as well as strong earnings impetus it will record encouraging results both for the first and the second half of 2002 year.

20 March, 2002