a. Premier Farnell plc - Income Statement

Premier Farnell plc has not presented its own income statement as permitted by Section 230 of the Companies Act 1985. The profit after taxation for the financial year dealt with in the accounts of the Company is £6.7 million (2008: £3.7 million) which relates entirely to continuing operations. Gains/losses that have been credited/charged directly to reserves are detailed in note j to the Company Financial Statements.

The audit fee in respect of the Company was £0.1 million (2008: £0.1 million).