timetable speculation, page-2

Technology proven Nov 28, BHP technical exec meets with other BHP execs 29 Nov - 5 Dec, APG meet with BHP exec 5 - 12 Dec, APG has informal chats with major shareholders end of that week, BHP and APG meet and agree15 Dec ,18 th Dec Announcement to market of offer by BHP to purchase shares in APG with APG Directors approval.

The section APG are dealing with will not need BHP board approval for aquisition of APG shares.