these borrowings were used to fully repay the 
outstanding balance on the US$100,000,000 
Baht denominated syndicated loan facility in 
existence at the beginning of the year as well  
as to repay part of the corporate loan facility 
noted above. Finance costs include the write off 
of the balance of capitalised borrowing fees of 
$1,800,000 following the Akara refinancing.  
The multi-currency loan facility is secured over 
the land and buildings in Thailand. 
Restricted funds 
Under the terms of the loan facilities, the Group 
is required to maintain a minimum cash balance 
of US$5,000,000 in respect of Akara.
16.  Borrowings continued