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CLARIFICATION OF COMPENSATION

Singapore, 10 January, 2003 – Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) provides the following information to correct widely reported speculation regarding compensation for Mr Flemming R. Jacobs following his departure as Group President and CEO:

Mr Jacobs will be compensated in accordance with the terms of his contract for an early departure. Termination and related expenses, including the value of share options calculated using the Black-Scholes model, amount to around S$4.3 million.

For more information
Sarah Lockie Telephone No. (65) 6371 5022
Email: sarah_lockie@nol.com.sg