Company Announcements – April 2007

Bank of Valletta plc

On 27th April 2007, the Board of Directors approved the Group and Bank interim financial statements for the six months ended 31st March 2007.

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The BOV Group has recorded a net profit before tax of Lm24.3 million which ended on 31st March 2007, an increase of 29.2% over the net profit before tax of Lm18.8 million for the same period last year.

An interim dividend of 6.75 cents gross per share (4.39 cents net of tax) has been declared by the Board of Directors in respect of the six months ended 31st March 2007. This will be paid on 30th May 2007 to those Members appearing on the Bank’s Register of Members as at close of business 10th May 2007.

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Middlesea Insurance plc

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The Board of Directors met on 26th April 2007 and provided the preliminary statement of annual results for 2006. This may be viewed by clicking on the above heading.

The Board of Directors is also recommending the payment of a final ordinary dividend of 4c5 per share totalling Lm1,125,000 (2005: Lm875,000), to be paid to shareholders as appearing on the Register of Shareholders as at close of business on 28th May 2007.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc

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The Board of Directors has on Wednesday 25th April 2007 met and approved for publication statements of the Company for the year ended 31st January 2007 and resolved to lay the same for the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on 27th June 2007.

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It has also been resolved to recommend the distribution, out of tax exempt profits, of a final net dividend of Lm425,000 (1c65278 per share) on all ordinary shares of 12c5 each to be paid by not later than 30th June 2007.

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An interim net dividend of Lm75,000 (0c29167) has already been approved on 18th April 2007. This will result in a total net dividend to the ordinary shareholders of Lm500,000 (1c9444) per share.

Please click on the above heading to view the Preliminary Statement of Annual Results for the year ended 31st January 2007.

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FIMBank plc

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Reference is made to the announcement released on 5th March 2007 with regards to the commencement of due diligence procedures in connection with an offer from Bugan Bank, Kuwait.

In view that, following successful conclusion of the due diligence procedures, a suitable basis of understanding could not be reached between the Board of the Company and the Prospective Investor in regard to the level of “substantial shareholding”) that would be in the mutual best interest of both institutions, the Board of Directors has decided to note that the interest of Bugan Bank in the offer will not be pursued any further.

Grand Harbour Marina plc

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GHM plc (the “Company”) announces the execution of a conditional agreement by Camper & Nicholsons Marina Investments Ltd to purchase and acquire from Portosalvo Holdings Lts; V&F Portelli; Nick Maris and Simon Arrol a 50% equity interest in the Company; with put and call options for a further 20% equity interest in the Company.

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The Board of Directors of GHM is scheduled to meet on 4th May 2007 to consider and approve the Company’s Final Audited Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2006.

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Datatrak holdings plc

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The Annual General Meeting of Datatrak Holdings plc shall be held on 1st June 2007.

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At a meeting held on 24th April 2007, the Board of Directors resolved:

Not to declare a dividend for the period ending on the 31st December 2006;

To approve the Financial Statements of the Company for the period ending on the 31st December 2006.

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The Board is furthermore hereby announcing the preliminary statement of annual results for the financial year ended 31st December. Please click on the above heading to view a copy of the said statement.

International Hotel Investments plc

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At a meeting held on 20th April 2007, the Board of Directors of IHI plc approved the Preliminary Statement of Annual Results for 2006.

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A copy of the preliminary statement of annual results may be viewed by clicking on the above heading.

HSBC Bank Malta plc

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HSBC held its Annual General Meeting on 19th April 2007 where the shareholders approved all the Ordinary Resolutions on the agenda.

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An Extraordinary Resolution amending the Memorandum of Association was also approved.

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International Hotel Investments plc

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IHI plc announces that it has met the majority of the conditions precedent required for the subscription to new shares by each of Istithmar Hotels FZE of Dubai and Corinthia Palace Company Limited (CPHCL), and that the formal issue of the shares in question is anticipated in the coming weeks.

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Bank of Valletta plc

The Board of Directors of BOV plc is scheduled to meet on Friday 27th April 2007 to:

Discuss the Group’s and Bank’s interim financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2007.

Consider, and if thought fit, declare an interim dividend.

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Plaza Centres plc

The following resolutions are being presented for consideration at the AGM of Plaza Centres on 25th April 2007:

That the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the company for the year ended 31st December 2006, comprising of the Financial Statements, Directors’ and Auditors’ Report, be received and approved.

That a net Dividend of 3c06 (after tax), which represents a net amount of Lm288,068 as recommended by the Directors, be paid to all shareholders registered on the company’s share register on Monday 26th March 2007, be approved and paid.

That the re-appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditors be approved and the Board of Directors be authorised to fix their remuneration.

That the Directors be appointed pursuant to Article 55 of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.

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International Hotel Investments plc

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The Board of Directors of IHI will be meeting on 20th April 2007 to approve the Financial Statements for the period ended 31st December 2006.

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Simonds Farsons Cisk plc

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The Board of Directors of Simonds Farsons Cisk will be meeting on 18th April 2007 to consider and declare the distribution of an Interim Dividend on all Ordinary shares of 12c5 each held by the shareholders on the Register as on Monday 30th April 2007.

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Malta International Airport plc

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The resolutions were passed and approved at the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Company, held on the 12th April 2007.

FIMBank plc

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The AGM of FIMBank plc was held on 12th April 2007. The members considered and approved the following Ordinary Resolutions:

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The Profit & Loss account and Balance Sheet and the Reports of the Directors and Auditors;

(a) The payment of a net Dividend of USD3,036,929 (representing US cents 3.5244 per share) (b) that such dividend be paid either in cash or by the issue of new shares;

The appointment of KPMG Certified Public Accountants as auditors;

The maximum aggregate emoluments of the Directors for the financial year ending 31st December 2007 at USD250,000

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Middlesea Insurance plc

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On Thursday 26th April 2007 the Board of Directors will be meeting, at which the recommendation of a dividend on the listed shares is expected to be decided and at which any announcement of the profits or losses in respect of the financial year ended 31st December 2006 is to be approved for publication.

Datatrak holdings plc

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The Board of Directors of Datatrak Holdings plc is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 24th April 2007 to discuss and approve the Financial Statements for the period ended 31st December 2006.

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Furthermore, notice is hereby given that shareholders whose name is on the register of members at close of business on the 30th April shall be entitled to receive notice, attend and vote at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of Datatrak Holdings plc.

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Gasan Finance Company plc

The Board of Directors of Gasan Finance Company plc approved the Company’s Preliminary Statement of annual results for the year ended 31st December 2006. Please click on the above heading to view the statements.

Simonds Farsons Cisk plc

The Board of Directors will meet on 18th April 2007 to consider and declare the distribution of an Interim Dividend on all Ordinary Shares of 12c5, each held by shareholders on the Register as on Monday 30th April 2007.

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Maltacom plc

The following resolutions are being presented for consideration at the 9th Annual General Meeting of Maltacom plc which is scheduled to be held on Wednesday 30th May 2007:

That the Annual Report and Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended 31st December 2006, comprising the Financial Statements and the Directors’ and Auditors’ Report thereon, be hereby received and approved.

That the Meeting approves the payment of a Net Dividend of Lm0.05c0 per share (after taxation) to all shareholders of Maltacom registered as at 30th April 2007. The payments of this net dividend amounts to the sum of Lm5,065,524.

That the reappointment of KPMG as Auditors, be hereby approved and the Board of Directors be hereby authorised to establish their remunerations.

To establish the maximum annual aggregate emoluments of the Directors Lm80,000.

That the Directors be elected in accordance with Article 55.3(b) of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.

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Medserv plc

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Medserv makes reference to the preliminary profit statement issued on 30th March 2007, and announces that the PPS has been amended as follows. An updated preliminary profit statement has been provided. Please click on the above heading to view.

Maltacom plc

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The Board if Directors has approved the Preliminary Statement of annual results for the financial year ended 31st December 2006 as agreed with the auditors KPMG.

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The Board further resolved to recommend that the AGM to be held on 30th May 2007, approves the payments of a final net dividend of 5 cents per share. The final dividend will be paid on 6th June 2007 to all shareholders on the register as at Monday 30th April 2007.

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HSBC Bank Malta plc

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The following resolutions are being presented for consideration at the Annual General Meeting of HSBC Bank Malta plc to be held on Thursday 19th April 2007:

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To receive and approve the audited accounts for the year ended 31st December 2006 and consider the Directors’ and Auditors’ report thereon.

To declare a final gross dividend of 10.6 cents per share representing a final gross payment of Lm30,935,040 as recommended by the Board of Directors.

To re-appoint the auditors KPMG and to authorise the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration.

To establish the maximum annual aggregate emoluments of the Directors at Lm70,000.

To appoint and elect Directors.

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Medserv

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The Board of Directors has today 2nd April 2007, approved the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2006 and resolved that they submitted for the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. The Board of Directors is also proposing that the AGM approves the payment of a net dividend of Lm0.0206 per share.

The AGM will be held on 31st May 2007. Shareholders on the Company’s Register at the Central Securities Depository of the Malta Stock Exchange as at close of business on Monday 30th April 2007 will receive notice of the AGM together with a copy of the Annual Report and Financial Statements.

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