Synthomer PLC — Audit Report / Information 2012

Jul 11, 2012

Deloitte.

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The Directors Yule Catto & Co plc Temple Fields Central Road Harlow Essex CM20 2BH

11^th July 2012

Dear Sirs

Statement of circumstances relating to the resignation of Deloitte LLP as auditors to Yule Catto & Co plc pursuant to section 519(3) of the Companies Act 2006.

The company put the audit out to tender and we were not successful in retaining it.

Unless the company applies to the court, this statement of circumstances, which we consider should be brought to the attention of members or creditors of the company, must be sent by the company within 14 days to every person entitled under Section 423 of the Companies Act 2006 to be sent copies of the company's accounts. This is a requirement of Section 520(2) of that Act.

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Deloitte LLP 11 July 2012

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