To participate in this live conference call, please dial 888-419-5570 five to ten minutes prior to the scheduled conference call time. International callers should call +1 617-896-9871. The conference participant pass code is 106 766 49.

A replay of the conference call will be available for 14 days starting from 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, November 10, 2009. To access the replay, call 888-286-8010. International callers should call +1 617-801- 6888. The pass code is 60534507. A replay of the call will also be made available here.

The webcast of the call is available through the following link:

http://investor.shareholder.com/media/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=74644&CompanyID=GULF&e=1&mediaKey=F79540D2724796E40171173E23849B41

Please access the link at least fifteen minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. For those unable to participate during the live broadcast, a 90-day replay will be available shortly after the call by accessing the same link.