SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4E+W+S Form and Content of Company Accounts

Part VIIE+W+S Interpretation of Schedule

Valid from 12/11/2004

Financial instrumentsE+W+S

76AReferences to “derivatives” include commodity-based contracts that give either contracting party the right to settle in cash or in some other financial instrument, except when such contracts–

(a)were entered into for the purpose of, and continue to meet, the company’s expected purchase, sale or usage requirements,

(b)were designated for such purpose at their inception, and

(c)are expected to be settled by delivery of the commodity.