Executive Deputy Chairman
Chief Executive
DIRECTORS' APPROVAL
The directors of the company are responsible for the maintenance of adequate accounting records and the preparation and integrity of the financial statements, group financial statements and related financial information included in this report.
The annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice and incorporate full and responsible disclosure in line with the accounting philosophy of the group.
The directors are also responsible for the group's systems of internal controls and believe that these controls provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance as to the reliability of the financial statements, adequately safeguard, verify and maintain accountability of assets, and prevent and detect material misstatements and loss.
These financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis, were approved by the board of directors on 19 August 1999, and are signed on its behalf by:
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| S M LEVENBERG Executive Deputy Chairman |
J G KEMPEN Chief Executive |