Company Profile For Northumbrian Water Group plc

Northumbrian Water Group plc (NWG), through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the provision of water and waste water services. The Company’s wholly owned subsidiary includes Northumbrian Services Limited, Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL), Northumbrian Water Finance plc, Ayr Environmental Services Operations Limited, Northumbrian Water Projects and SA Agrer NV (Arger). NWL is one of the ten regulated water and sewerage businesses in England and Wales. Agrer carries out project work in developing countries through a number of overseas aid funded agencies. NWG controls a number of special purpose companies which have water and waste water contracts in Scotland, Ireland and Gibraltar.

BRIEF: For the fiscal year ended 31 March 2009, Northumbrian Water Group plc's revenues increased 4% to £694.1M. Net loss totaled £12.7M vs. an income of £158.1M. Revenues reflect an increase in revenue from Northumbrian water Limited and higher income from Water & waste water contracts. Net loss reflects higher operating costs, higher finance costs, lower income receivable and an increase in income tax expenses.