RULE V : INVESTMENTS IN EXISTING RETAIL STORES

Section 1. Foreign Investments in Existing Stores. - Any foreign investor, whether or not it is presently engaged in retail trade, may be allowed to invest in existing retail stores, publicly listed or not, subject to the paid up capitalization amounts expressed in net worth, investment per store and equity requirements under Rule III hereof.

Sec. 2. Pre-qualification Requirements. - In addition to the foregoing, foreign investors which are also retailers that will invest in existing retail stores are required to be pre-qualified before they may actually buy shares thereto.