EXHIBIT 2.20
To: Xxxxx Fargo HSBC Trade Bank N.A.
XXXXX XXXXXX INTERNATIONAL FINANCE BV
364 DAY STANDBY LOAN AGREEMENT - EXTENSION LETTER
We refer to the Loan Agreement (the "Agreement") dated 20 July 2000, as novated
and amended on 27 August 2001 and 12 December 2002, made between ourselves,
Xxxxx Xxxxxx International Finance BV as borrower, and Xxxxx Xxxxxx Industries
NV as Guarantor, and yourselves as Lender.
Pursuant to clause 6 of the Agreement, we kindly request that the Final Maturity
Date in respect of the Agreement be extended to a date 364 days after the
current Review Date under the Agreement. The extended Final Maturity Date would
be 30 April 2005.
The current Review Date is 30 April 2004. The next Review Date is 30 October
2004.
Signed for and on behalf of XXXXX XXXXXX INTERNATIONAL FINANCE BV
By /s/ Xxxxxxx X Xxxxxxxx (Responsible Officer) Dated: 20 April 2004
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Signed for XXXXX XXXXXX INDUSTRIES NV
By /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx (Responsible Officer) Dated: 20 April 2004
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We agree to extend our Final Maturity Date in respect of the Facility to 30
April 2005.
Signed for Lender by:
/s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxxx (Responsible Officer) Dated: 29 April 2004
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