JEDDAH, 28 June 2005 — Savola Group board of directors approved the distribution of dividends for the second quarter of 2005 of SR3 per stock. This is in addition to the previously approved dividends for the first quarter of SR3 per share. The entitlement to the dividends for owned and offered shares for both quarters is by the date of the extraordinary general assembly meeting on July 16 during which approval for an increase in the group’s capital from SR1.25 billion to SR1.5 billion by offering a “free stock” for every five stocks will be discussed. This will be bring the total amount for the dividends to be distributed for the six months SR180 million for owned and offered stocks.