Altin AG

Disposal of own securities

Altin AG, Neuhofstrasse 8, CH-6340 Baar, Switzerland, informs that it has sold
own shares through its subsidiary Altin (Cayman) Ltd., P.O: Box 309, Ugland
House, South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman, and that the number of
own shares had fallen below the threshold of 5%.

Baar, 30 September 2003 Altin AG

Regards,

ALTIN AG