S.L. 469.3 Art. 6Rateofinterestand dates of payment.

Interest at the rate of €2.55,0 for every €100 Stock will be payable half-yearly in arrear on the 16th day of February and on the

16th day of August in every year for the duration of the Stock. The first payment covering the period from the 17th day of August, 2004 to the 16th day of February, 2005 shall be made on the 16th day of February, 2005.