TMA-2.17.4

If statements in relation to the duration of an offer such as "the offer will not be extended beyond a specified date unless it is unconditional as to acceptances" ("no extension statements") are included in documents sent to offeree company shareholders, or are made by or on behalf of an offeror, its directors, officials or advisers, and not withdrawn immediately if incorrect, only in extremely exceptional circumstances will the offeror be allowed subsequently to extend its offer beyond the stated date except where the right to do so has been specifically reserved.