Shareowner Information

Dividends

The interim dividend for 2005 of 4.00 pence per ordinary share was paid on 14 October 2005. The final dividend for 2005 of 9.00 pence per ordinary share was announced by the Directors on 21 February 2006 and, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid on 26 May 2006 to ordinary shareowners on the register at the close of business on 28 April 2006.

Dividends are paid in May and October. The dividends for holders of ADRs have previously been paid by the Depositary one week after the dividend is paid to ordinary shareowners. The final dividend for 2005 and all dividend payments thereafter will be paid to ADR holders on the same date as to ordinary shareowners.

Dividends payable in foreign currencies

The Registrar is now able to pay dividends in 37 foreign currencies. This process is called "TAPS" and there is a cost of £2.50 deducted from each dividend payment to cover the costs involved. Please contact our Registrar for further information or visit our website.

Dividend payments directly into bank/building society accounts

Dividends for shareowners are paid through "BACS" and can be paid directly into a UK bank or building society account with the tax voucher sent direct to the shareowner's registered address. Dividends in foreign currencies have to be paid directly into a bank or building society account. Please contact our Registrar for a dividend mandate form or visit our website.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) is in operation. The DRIP enables shareowners to apply the whole of their cash dividends to buy additional ordinary shares in the Company in the market at competitive dealing rates. Full details of the DRIP can be obtained from the Registrar or from our website. Completed application forms for the DRIP, to apply to the final dividend 2005, must be returned to the Registrar by 5 May 2006.