RNS Number:5445K
BIL International Limited
30 April 2003



MASNET No. 21 OF 30.04.2003
Announcement No. 21





BIL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED



SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN TRADING VOLUME



We, BIL International Limited ("BIL"), refer to the Exchange's query on 30 April
2003 concerning a substantial increase in the trading volume of BIL shares
today.



We wish to state that we are in the course of a takeover offer ("Offer") for
Thistle Hotels plc.  Save for the Offer, we are not aware of other possible
explanations for the substantial increase.  An appropriate announcement will be
made as and when any development arises which requires disclosure.  We confirm
that we are in compliance with the SGX listing rules and, in particular, listing
rule 703.






Submitted by Jane Teah, Company Secretary on 30/04/2003 to the SGX


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