NYSE To Extend 2 Weeks Trading In ADR Of PT Tri Polyta Indonesia

The New York Stock Exchange announced today that trading in the American Depositary Receipt (ADR) of PT Tri Polyta Indonesia (the "Company") -- ticker symbol TPI-will be extended for two weeks in order to allow for additional time to effectuate an orderly transition to an alternate market. Trading now will be suspended prior to the opening on Monday, March 20, 2000. The NYSE noted that it may, at any time, suspend a security if it believes that continued dealings in the security on the NYSE are not advisable.