09 November 2005
The Secretary
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd
4th floor, One Cathedral Square Building
16, Jules Koenig Street
PORT LOUIS
Dear Sir,
We wish to inform you that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held today 09 November 2005, a final dividend of 15% (Rs1.50 per share) on Ordinary shares in respect of financial year ending 31 December 2005, has been declared.
The dividend will be payable on or about 9 December 2005 to all shareholders registered at the close of business on 25 November 2005.
The shares of the Companies will be traded cum-div up to the session of 22 November 2005 and ex-div on 24 November 2005.
Yours faithfully,
for SOAP & ALLIED INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Ramanuj Nathoo (Mr)