The Board of Directors of DFCC Bank at its Meeting held on 3 May 2006 decided to recommend to the Shareholders, Payment of a first and final dividend of 60% in respect of year ending 31 March 2006. This will be considered by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 30 June 2006.

At its Meeting held on 3 May 2006, the Board of Directors further decided to issue one bonus share for every two shares held to the Shareholders. However, the shareholders will not be entitled for a dividend Payment on the increased share capital. This will be considered by the shareholders at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting. We shall keep you informed of the date of the Meeting as soon as our board of Directors decides on the date.