Hamilton, Bermuda, October 22, 1998 - At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the above mentioned Company held on 20th October 1998, the Directors declared a dividend of 22 cents per share payable to Shareholders as of record on the 31st October 1998 and payable on 6th November 1998.
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