Disclaimer

ORB Choice Offer closed on 19 September 2005

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR POTENTIAL INVESTORS

Investment in Credit Suisse ORB Investment Traded Securities (ORBITS) is only available to Australian residents receiving this Product Disclosure Statement (which includes a Financial Services Guide) within Australia. The offer is not available to any other person. In particular, this Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement (Offer Document) does not constitute an offer of securities in any jurisdiction where, or to any person to whom, it would be unlawful to make such an offer.

The issuer of the Offer Document is Credit Suisse, Sydney Branch (AFSL 226896).

An investment in Credit Suisse ORBITS can only be made on an application form accompanying the Offer Document (or a print-out of the electronic version) or online via www.investorlinksecurities.com.au or www.csfb.com.au. The law prohibits you from distributing the application form unless it is attached to the Offer Document.

A paper version of this Offer Document will be provided free of charge on request during the period of the offer. To obtain a copy, please call Investorlink Securities Limited on 1800 123 456. Please ensure you read the Offer Document in full before deciding to invest.

The information in the Offer Document does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs of prospective investors. Before making an investment in Credit Suisse ORBITS, a prospective investor should read the Offer Document and consider whether such an investment is appropriate to their particular investment objectives, financial situation and particular needs. You should consult an investment adviser if necessary.

I acknowledge that I have read and understood the contents of this notice.

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