Kirk House, P.O. Box 1100-G, Grand Cayman, B.W.I

TCG VENTURES LIMITED KIRK HOUSE, P.O. BOX 1100-G, GRAND CAYMAN, B.W.I. TELEPHONE (345) 949-7212 TELEFAX (345) 949-0993 TELEX CP4226

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 011 9712 653 187 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Ahmed Obaidly P.O. Box 41015 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Investment Vehicle : Ahmed Obaidly Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Obaidly,

We are pleased to notify you of the proposed investments of Carlyle Venture Partners, L.P. and its investing affiliates (collectively the “Fund”) in Pacific Telecom Cable, Inc. and Sight Resources Corporation. The Fund, along with certain parallel partnerships, are contributing a $5 million deposit toward an equity investment in Pacific Telecom Cable, Inc. as well as a $5,082,417 equity investment in Sight Resources Corporation. Detailed descriptions of these transactions are provided with this letter.

Pursuant to Section 3.1(a) of the Agreement of Limited Partnership dated 7 May 1997 (the “Agreement”), TCG Ventures Limited, as General Partner, is making a capital call for a Bridge Investment (as defined in the Agreement) in Pacific Telecom Cable, Inc. and an investment in Sight Resources Corporation.

Funding Obligation

The following summarizes your funding obligation for this capital call:

Bridge Investment in Pacific Telecom Cable, Inc. US$40,758 Investment in Sight Resources Corporation US$41,429 ------Total Funding Obligation US$82,187 Your total funding obligation of US$82,187 (please include any wiring fees with your payment) must be sent to us according to the following wiring instructions no later than 24 October 1997:

Chase Manhattan Bank N.A. New York ABA 021000021 For account Bank Julius Baer & Co. Ltd. New York account number 544 777 037 For onward credit Carlyle Venture Partners L.P.

Ref: Ahmed Obaidly Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Additional Information

The attachment to this letter contains an overview of Pacific Telecom Cable, Inc. and Sight Resources Corporation. If you have any questions regarding the investment in Pacific Telecom Cable, Inc. please contact Brooke Coburn at (202) 347-2626. If you have any questions regarding the investment in Sight Resources Corporation please contact Ryan Schwarz at (202) 347-2626. If you have any questions regarding this capital call notice please contact Patty Watson at (202) 626-1277 or Megan McGovern at (202) 626-1275.

Thank you for the faith you have placed in us and we appreciate your prompt attention in addressing this notice.

Yours faithfully,

TCG Ventures Limited

TCG Ventures Limited General Partner TCG VENTURES LIMITED KIRK HOUSE, P.O. BOX 1100-G, GRAND CAYMAN, B.W.I. TELEPHONE (345) 949-7212 TELEFAX (345) 949-0993 TELEX CP4226

13 October 1997

Mark A. Young 2nd Floor, Queen's House Don Road St. Helier JE1, 4HP Jersey

Investment Vehicle : Alberville Investments Limited Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Young,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Alberville Investments Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 011 46 8 570 398 99 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Claus Stenbaek Odelbergs Vag 9 Gustavsberg S-134 40 Sweden

Investment Vehicle : Alberville Investments Limited Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Stenbaek,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Alberville Investments Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 011 44 171 499 4284 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Ramzi A. Dalloul 15 Park Towers 2 Brick Street London W1Y 7DF United Kingdom

Investment Vehicle : Arab Investment and Management Corporation N.V. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Dr. Dalloul,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Arab Investment and Management Corporation N.V. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Yousuf Khayat P.O. Box 4384 Jeddah 21491 SAUDI ARABIA

Investment Vehicle : Atwill Holdings Limited Commitment : US$10,000,000

Dear Mr. Khayat,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Atwill Holdings Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : (1) 345 949 0993 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Christine Godfray P.O. Box 1100G Grand Cayman Cayman Islands

Investment Vehicle : Baer US Venture Equities, LTD. Commitment : US$8,000,000

Dear Ms. Godfray,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Baer US Venture Equities, LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Peter W. C. Goulden P.O. Box 1100G Grand Cayman Cayman Islands

Investment Vehicle : Baer US Venture Equities, LTD. Commitment : US$8,000,000

Dear Mr. Goulden,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Baer US Venture Equities, LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Michael von und zu Liechtenstein Herrengasse 21 Vaduz FL-9490 Lichtenstein

Investment Vehicle : Bartlow Securities LTD. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Prinz Liechtenstein,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Bartlow Securities LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : (41) 22 310 44 41 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Christian Wagner 12 Cours des Bastions Case Postale 3341 Geneva 3 CH-1211 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Bartlow Securities LTD. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Wagner,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Bartlow Securities LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Moncef Ben Hamida P.O. Box 203 Abu Dhabi U.A.E.

Investment Vehicle : Bin Hamoodah Co. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Hamida,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Bin Hamoodah Co. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Samir A. Hijazi P.O. Box 203 Abu Dhabi U.A.E.

Investment Vehicle : Bin Hamoodah Co. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Hijazi,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Bin Hamoodah Co. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Michael von Liechtenstein P.O. Box 339 Vaduz 9490 Lichtenstein

Investment Vehicle : Campbeltown Properties Ltd., B.V.I. Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Prinz Liechtenstein,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Campbeltown Properties Ltd., B.V.I. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

CIF S.A. Case Postale 3146 Geneva 3 CH-1211 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Candida Fund Inc. Commitment : US$3,000,000

Dear CIF S.A.,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Candida Fund Inc. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Sami Baarma P.O. Box 15844 Jeddah 21454 Saudi Arabia

Investment Vehicle : Carpal Holdings Limited Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Baarma,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Carpal Holdings Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Jagan Reddy 33 East 67th Street New York, NY 10021 USA

Investment Vehicle : Carpal Holdings Limited Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Reddy,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Carpal Holdings Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Mailing Schaeffner Reitergoisse 9-11 P.O. Box 131 Zurich 8027 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Davos Limited Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Ms. Schaeffner,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Davos Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Jean Letore 16, Quai General Guisan P.O. Box 3496 Geneva - 3 CH-1211 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Davos Limited Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Letore,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Davos Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 1(561) 338-7145 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Felix A. Smolka 701 Sanctuary Drive Boca Raton, FL 33431

Investment Vehicle : Durant Trading, L.C. Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Felix Smolka,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Durant Trading, L.C. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

James McDonald P.O. Box 141, La Tonnelle House Les Banques St. Sampson GYI 3HS Guernsey, Channel Islands

Investment Vehicle : Fielding Holdings Limited Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. McDonald,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Fielding Holdings Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 1713 871 9938 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Hani Qattan 5404 Cedar Creek Houston, TX 77056

Investment Vehicle : Fielding Holdings Limited Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Qattan,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Fielding Holdings Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : (33) 1 47 20 00 07 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Elie Chkeiban 42, Rue de Bassano Paris F-75008 France

Investment Vehicle : Financial Investments Corp. LTD. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Chkeiban,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Financial Investments Corp. LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

David Dickens P.O. Box 199 Victory House, Le Truchot Guernsey GY1 4GQ Channel Islands, UK

Investment Vehicle : Financial Investments Corp. LTD. Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Dickens,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Financial Investments Corp. LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 41-22-310-71-30 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Mazen Zein 86 Rue du Rhone P.O. Box 3667 1211 Geneve 3 SWITZERLAND

Investment Vehicle : Financiere SBA (Suisse) S.A. Commitment : US$2,850,000

Dear Mr. Zein,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Financiere SBA (Suisse) S.A. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 41-22-310-71-30 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Ali Janoudi 86, Rue du Rhone P.O. Box 3667 1211 Geneve 3 SWITZERLAND

Investment Vehicle : Financiere SBA (Suisse) S.A. Commitment : US$2,850,000

Dear Mr. Janoudi,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Financiere SBA (Suisse) S.A. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Gerald J. Meyer 7, Rue de la Bergère Meyrin CH-1217 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Firmenich International SA Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Meyer,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Firmenich International SA Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Abdul-Amir Badrud-Din P.O. Box 930 Riyadh 11421 Saudi Arabia

Investment Vehicle : H.R.H. Prince Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Dr. Badrud-Din,

Funding Obligation

Ref: H.R.H. Prince Talal Bin Abdul-Aziz Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Urs Eichenberger P.O. Box 237 Vaduz/Liechtenstein FL-9490

Investment Vehicle : Hilmarton Investment S.A., Panama Commitment : US$10,000,000

Dear Mr. Eichenberger,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Hilmarton Investment S.A., Panama Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : (974) 446 640 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Jassim M. Jaidah P.O. Box 150 Dohar Arabian Gulf C R 44 State of Qatar

Investment Vehicle : Jaidah Motors & Trading Company Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Jaidah,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Jaidah Motors & Trading Company Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : (974) 414100 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Geoff Newnham P.O. Box 150 DOHA State of Qatar, Arabian Gulf

Investment Vehicle : Jaidah Motors & Trading Company Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Newnham,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Jaidah Motors & Trading Company Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Adnan Al-Sultan Real Estate & Investments Dpt P.O. Box 64 Safat 13001 Kuwait

Investment Vehicle : Kuwait Investment Authority "as Agent for the Government of the State of Kuwait" Commitment : US$10,000,000

Dear Dr. Al-Sultan,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Kuwait Investment Authority "as Agent for the Government of the State of Kuwait" Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Mailing Schaeffner Reitergoisse 9-11 P.O. Box 131 Zurich 8027 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Libra Limited Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Ms. Schaeffner,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Libra Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Jean Letore 16, Quai General Guisan P.O. Box 3496 Geneva - 3 CH-1211 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Libra Limited Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Letore,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Libra Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 1(561) 338-7145 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Felix A. Smolka 701 Sanctuary Drive Boca Raton, FL 33431

Investment Vehicle : Milestone Development Corporation Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Felix Smolka,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Milestone Development Corporation Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Hans Bruderer P.O. Box 4455 Zurich 8022 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Bruderer,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Mohamed Abdulrahman Al-Bahar Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

David W. Huyette c/o Unifund S.A. 30, rue du Rhone Geneva 1204 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Morley Investments Limited Commitment : US$10,000,000

Dear Mr. Huyette,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Morley Investments Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 41-22-310-0400 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Robert S. Novak 30, rue du Rhone Geneva 1204 SWITZERLAND

Investment Vehicle : Morley Investments Limited Commitment : US$10,000,000

Dear Mr. Novak,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Morley Investments Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Christophe Lambotte 11, Rue de la Corraterie Geneva CH-1204 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Nicolaus R.A. Springer Commitment : US$2,500,000

Dear Mr. Lambotte,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Nicolaus R.A. Springer Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Deeptak Atal P.O. Box 3886, RUWI Postal Code 112 Sultanate of Oman

Investment Vehicle : Oman International Development & Investment Co. SAOG Commitment : US$2,800,000

Dear Mr. Atal,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Oman International Development & Investment Co. SAOG Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Nickas G. Homsy c/o London Representative Offc 104 Lancaster Gate London W2 3NT United Kingdom

Investment Vehicle : Oryx Merchant Bank Limited Commitment : US$1,500,000

Dear Mr. Homsy,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Oryx Merchant Bank Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Paul Jeanbart 28 Boulevard Du Pont D'Arve Geneva 1205 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Oryx Merchant Bank Limited Commitment : US$1,500,000

Dear Mr. Jeanbart,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Oryx Merchant Bank Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Abdulla Ismail P.O. Box 2613 Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Investment Vehicle : Pecob Enterprises, Inc. Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Ismail,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Pecob Enterprises, Inc. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Abdulla Ismail 19 Kingston House South Ennismore Gardens London SW71NF ENGLAND

Investment Vehicle : Pecob Enterprises, Inc. Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Ismail,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Pecob Enterprises, Inc. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Investment Vehicle : Pitsilicco LTD., B.V.I. Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Wagner,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Pitsilicco LTD., B.V.I. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Farid Al-Azem Abdul Aziz Bldg P.O. Box 12679 Palestine Road West Jeddah 21483 Saudi Arabia

Investment Vehicle : PYX Company Limited Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Al-Azem,

Funding Obligation

Ref: PYX Company Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Nezhet Tayeb c/o Redshare Investments Ltd 29 Curzon Street London W1Y 7AE United Kingdom

Investment Vehicle : PYX Company Limited Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Tayeb,

Funding Obligation

Ref: PYX Company Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Graham Maxi Rue du Pre St. Peter Port Gurensey GY1 1LU Channel Islands

Investment Vehicle : Republic New York International Trust Company Limited Commitment : US$11,000,000

Dear Mr. Maxi,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Republic New York International Trust Company Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

A. V. Babu P.O. Box 533 Muscat PC 113 Sultanate of Oman

Investment Vehicle : Sheik Salim Saeed Hamed Al Fannah Hal Araimi & Mr. Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al Fanna H Al Araimi Commitment : US$1,500,000

Dear Mr. Babu,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Sheik Salim Saeed Hamed Al Fannah Hal Araimi & Mr. Mohammed Rashid Abdullah Al Fanna H Al Araimi Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Investment Vehicle : Sherwood Finance LTD. Commitment : US$2,500,000

Dear Mr. Wagner,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Sherwood Finance LTD. Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Patrick Lee Swee Ching 540 Airport Road, Paya Lebar Singapore 539938 Singapore

Investment Vehicle : Singapore Technologies Aerospace LTD Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Ching,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Singapore Technologies Aerospace LTD Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Yong Siew Hua 540 Airport Road, Paya Lebar Singapore 539938 Singapore

Investment Vehicle : Singapore Technologies Aerospace LTD Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Hua,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Singapore Technologies Aerospace LTD Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Frankie Tan 77 Science Park Drive, #02-15 Cintech III Singapore Science Park Singapore 118256 Singapore

Investment Vehicle : Singapore Technologies PTE LTD Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Tan,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Singapore Technologies PTE LTD Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Pang Seow Lan 77 Science Park Drive, #02-15 Cintech III Singapore Science Park Singapore 118256 Singapore

Investment Vehicle : Singapore Technologies PTE LTD Commitment : US$1,000,000

Dear Mr. Lan,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Singapore Technologies PTE LTD Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Philippe V. Thevenaz 5, Cours des Bastions Geneva 1205 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Sirac Commitment : US$1,500,000

Dear Mr. Thevenaz,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Sirac Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Soremat S.A. c/o Soremat S.A. B.P. 175 Geneva 12 1211 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Sirac Commitment : US$1,500,000

Dear Soremat S.A.,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Sirac Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 1-212-265-5826 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Malcolm Travelstead 630 5th Avenue NEW YORK, NY 10111

Investment Vehicle : Stone Corporation Commitment : US$3,000,000

Dear Mr. Travelstead,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Stone Corporation Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 961-1-602718 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

Sultan Akram Ojjeh P.O. Box 167151 Beirut Lebanon

Investment Vehicle : Sultan Akram Ojjeh Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Sultan Akram Ojjeh,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Sultan Akram Ojjeh Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Caspar Benz Bythenquai 50/60 Zurich CH-8022 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Swiss Re Partnership Holding AG Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mr. Benz,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Swiss Re Partnership Holding AG Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Akber Moawalla 19 Berkeley Street London W1X 5AE England

Investment Vehicle : Tinsel Limited Commitment : US$7,500,000

Dear Mr. Moawalla,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Tinsel Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

David Chamberlain 2, rue de Jargonnant Case postale 6421 Geneva 6 1211 Switzerland

Investment Vehicle : Unigestion Holding Commitment : US$7,500,000

Dear Mr. Chamberlain,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Unigestion Holding Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

VIA FAX TO : 01534-36215 Total Number of Pages : 7 (including this page)

John Hollins P.O. Box 546 / Sir Walter Raleigh House 48-50 The Esplanade St. Helier, Jersey JE4 8XY Channel Islands

Investment Vehicle : Verity Limited Commitment : US$2,000,000

Dear Mr. Hollins,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Verity Limited Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Katherine Tsui c/o 37/F., Wu Chung House 213 Queen's Road East Wanchai HongKong

Investment Vehicle : Wingoal International Corporation Commitment : US$5,000,000

Dear Mrs. Tsui,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Wingoal International Corporation Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

13 October 1997

Hani M. Al-Zubair P.O. Box 1127 Ruwi Muscat 112 Sultanate of Oman

Investment Vehicle : Zent International LTD Commitment : US$500,000

Dear Mr. Al-Zubair,

Funding Obligation

Ref: Zent International LTD Attn: Peter W.C. Goulden

Yours faithfully,

TCG Ventures Limited General Partner