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EXHIBIT 99(a)
Directors and Officers of
Citicorp International Finance Corporation
DIRECTORS:
William J. Mackey Chairman
Pradip Chhadva
T.K. Chopra (United Kingdom)
Bruce Catania
OFFICERS:
Margaret Butler President (Bahamas)
Angel Valentin Vice President & Controller
Pradip Chhadva Treasurer
T.K. Chopra Vice President
Paul Sensale Vice President
Edward Salvitti Vice President, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
William Wolf Vice President & Secretary
Michael F. Brisgone Vice President & Assistant Secretary
Reba Campbell Assistant Secretary