Rule 14d-1(b)

Schedule 14d-1F

Schedule 14d-9F

Bid by German company for
British-based Toronto-listed company

• $2.0 billion cash tender offer
• Buyer is parent of Hapag-Lloyd
• Creates world's 5^th largest container shipping company

Announced 8.21.05

• Form 6-K
• Form 6-K (9.01.05)

Schedule 14d-1F (9.01.05)

• Offer to purchase
• Letter of transmittal
• Notice of guaranteed delivery
• Form F-X

Schedule 14d-9F (9.01.05)

• Letter to shareholders
• Form F-X

Shipping Companies

Tender Offers