Press Release

Issued by Dunlop Aircraft Tyres.

December 6, 2007

Birmingham-based Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, the world's only dedicated aircraft tyre manufacturer and retreader, has recruited a new finance director who will play a major role in supporting the company's expansion plans.

Oliver Burns, who started his career at Arthur Anderson, joins from First Technology plc, where he was group finance director. Before that, he held senior finance roles with Bunzl plc and BET plc.

"We were acquired by AAC Capital Partners earlier this year and we are using this opportunity to embark on a major international expansion programme," said Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' chairman, Ian Edmondson.

"For example, the company is expanding into Asia with the investment in a new retreading facility that is expected to open in 2009. Oliver's considerable experience of working with overseas manufacturing and service facilities will be a great asset. We are delighted to have attracted a heavyweight financial director with Oliver's level of experience. He will be a great asset to the management team."

Oliver, who heads a team of eight finance and information technology staff at Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, sees a great opportunity ahead of him.

"I was attracted to the company because of the challenge to develop and grow the business within the dynamic and expanding aerospace market," he said.

AAC Capital Partners, formerly the private equity business of ABN Amro, acquired 74.6 per cent ownership of Dunlop Aircraft Tyres in May 2007