OVERSEAS UNION BANK

As of September 17, 2001, Overseas Union Bank Ltd. was acquired by United Overseas Bank Ltd. (SGX:U11). Overseas Union Bank Limited operates in the banking business in Singapore. The company provides financial services, which include personal financial services, private banking, trust services, commercial and corporate banking, corporate finance, capital market activities, treasury services, asset management, venture capital management, proprietary investments, general insurance, and life assura... nce. Through its subsidiaries and associates, the group has interests in travel, leasing, property development and management, hotel operations, and general trading. In addition, it offers stockbroking services. As of December 31, 2002, Overseas Union Bank’s international network comprised 248 offices in 18 countries and territories in the Asia-Pacific region, western Europe, and North America. Source:[Businessweek](http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=874478)More