REVIEWED QUARTER-2 F/S AND CONSOLIDATED F/S (F45-3)

14 August 1997
NOBLE reports reviewed quarterly financial statements as follows. (In thousands) Ending June 30, Quarter 2 For 6 months Year 1997 1996 1997 1996 Net profit (loss) (2,223) 23,237 17,149 51,463 EPS (baht) (0.05) 0.53 0.37 1.21 Comment: 1. Please see details in financial statements, auditor's report and remarks from Public SIMS