GB151A02 bonds ex-interest on 29/3

5.60% Bonds Issue Series 2002 (Maturity 2017) (GB151A02)

We wish to inform you that on April 15, 2010 and for the six-month period between 15.10.2009 – 15.4.2010 the interest of the aforementioned bonds will be paid to the bond holders registered as at March 31, 2010. The bonds will trade ex-interest from March 29, 2010.

It is also clarified that the interests for the aforementioned period will be paid to the investors that will proceed to a purchase or off-floor transfer of bonds until March 31, 2010.