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

17 August 1998
NOBLE reports reviewed quarterly financial statements as follows. (In thousands) Ending June 30, Quarter 2 For 6 months Year 1998 1997 1998 1997 Net profit (loss) (96,458) (2,223) (62,925) 17,149 EPS (baht) (1.75) (0.05) (1.14) 0.37 Comment: 1. Please see details in financial statements, auditor's report and remarks from Public SIMS