prospectus for - Pumpkin Patch investor relations

application instructionsShare Offer1. Applications to subscribe for the Shares must be made on the Share Application Form included with andforming part of the Investment Statement, and in accordance with the Application Terms set out on theback of the Share Application Form.2. Applications must be accompanied by payment in full for the Shares. Cheques should be made payableto “The Pumpkin Patch Share Offer”. Cheques must not be post dated.3. Completed Share Application Forms must be sent so as to be received by BK Registries Limited at:The Pumpkin Patch Share OfferC/- BK Registries Limited138 Tancred StreetPO Box 384ASHBURTONno later than 5.00pm on 4 June 2004.4. Investors may also lodge applications with:Any Primary Market ParticipantorGoldman Sachs JBWere (NZ) LimitedLevel 38, Vero Centre48 Shortland StreetPO Box 887AUCKLANDin time to enable forwarding to the Registrar prior to 5.00pm on 4 June 2004.5. Applications for Shares may be lodged from the opening date of the Share Offer on 17 May 2004. TheShare Offer will remain open until 4 June 2004 or such later date as the Directors may determine.6. An Application will constitute an irrevocable offer by the applicant to acquire the number of Sharesspecified on the Share Application Form (or such lesser number as Pumpkin Patch and the LeadManager may determine) on the terms and conditions set out in this Prospectus and on the ShareApplication Form.7. Money received in respect of applications that are declined in whole or in part will be refunded in wholeor in part (as the case may be). Refunds will be posted within five business days after allocation of Sharesto successful applicants. Interest will not be paid on any application moneys refunded to applicants.8. None of Pumpkin Patch, the Lead Manager, or any of their respective officers, employees, or advisorsaccepts any liability or responsibility should any person attempt to sell or otherwise deal with Sharesbefore the statements confirming allotment are received by the applicants and the “delayed delivery”designation is lifted.90