Dates of despatch of dividend warrants and bonus share certificates.

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Company                   Year Ended/Ending  Dividend/Bonus           Dispatched on
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Suraj Cotton Mills Ltd         30.09.2003    20% Dividend                12.03.2004
Shams Textile Mills Ltd        30.09.2003    12.5% Dividend              12.03.2004
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