17th Apr 2007 09:08
BG GROUP plc17 April 2007 Media Information 17 April 2007 BG Group Annual Report and Accounts 2006 Post Balance Sheet Events BG Group has today published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended31 December 2006. The report is available on the Company website: www.bg-group.com. Details of post balance sheet events concerning BG Group's Brindisi LNG (BLNG)project are set out in the Annual Report. These post balance sheet events, of alegal and administrative nature, have given rise to an impairment provision of£104 million in BG Group's audited financial statements for the year ended 31December 2006. BG Group continues to pursue BLNG which it regards as an attractive project thatwill bring significant benefits to both Italian gas consumers and BG'sshareholders. There are matters discussed in this media information that are forward looking statements. Such statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. For a discussion of important factors which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements, refer to the Company's annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 December 2006. TheCompany does not undertake any obligation to update publicly, or revise, forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent legally required. Notes to Editors: BG Group plc is a global natural gas business. Active on five continents in 25countries, it operates four business segments - Exploration and Production, LNG,Transmission and Distribution and Power. Enquiries: Communications: +44 (0) 118 929 2462 Out of hours media mobile: +44 (0) 791 718 5707 Investor Relations: +44 (0) 118 929 3025 Website: www.bg-group.com - ends - This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock ExchangeRelated Shares:
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