Exhibit 1
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree as follows:
(i) Each of them agrees that the Schedule 13D to which this
Agreement is attached as an exhibit is filed on behalf of each of them.
(ii) Each of them is responsible for the timely filing of such
Schedule 13D and any amendments thereto, and for the completeness and accuracy
of the information concerning such person contained therein; but neither of them
is responsible for the completeness or accuracy of the information concerning
the other persons making the filing, unless such person knows or has reason to
believe that such information is inaccurate.
Dated: October 6, 1999 n.v. Union Miniere s.a.
/s/ Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx Xxxxxx
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Title: Executive Vice President
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Dated: October 5, 1999 Union Miniere Inc.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx
Executive Vice President