RNS Number : 8661D
  Northern Electric PLC
  19 September 2008
   




    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc

    HALF-YEARLY FINANCIAL REPORT

    SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008





    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc: INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT

    Registered Number: 2366942
    Registered Office: Lloyds Court, 78 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AF

    Cautionary Statement

    This interim management report has been prepared solely to provide additional information to shareholders to assess the strategies of
Northern Electric plc (the "Company") and its subsidiaries (the "Group") and the potential for those strategies to succeed and should not be
relied on by any other party or for any other purpose.

    Operations

    The principal activity of the Company during the six months to 30 June 2008 was to act as a holding company, with its main operating
subsidiaries being Northern Electric Distribution Limited ("NEDL") and Integrated Utility Services Limited ("IUS"). NEDL holds an
electricity distribution licence serving an area of approximately 14,400 sq km in the north east of England. It receives electricity from
the National Grid transmission system and distributes it to the 1.6 million customers connected to its electricity distribution network of
transformers, switchgear and overhead and underground cables, at voltages of up to 132kV. NEDL is subject to regulation by the Gas and
Electricity Markets Authority, which acts through the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets ("Ofgem"). IUS provides engineering contracting
services to a range of clients, including E-on, Network Rail, Scottish Water, Northumbrian Water and Yorkshire Water. 

    During the six months to 30 June 2008, NEDL distributed electricity to customers in its distribution services area and targeted its
investment strategy at delivering improvements in the overall performance of its electricity distribution network in an efficient and
cost-effective manner. NEDL's capital expenditure program included activities to refurbish, replace and construct assets such as
substations, transformers, switchgear, overhead and underground cables and associated equipment. IUS continued to develop its engineering
contracting business and operated as an independent connections provider but has experienced a difficult period in its "multi-utility"
business, in parallel with the general, national downturn in the housing market.  

    The Group has been experiencing a period of industrial action, which commenced on 26 June 2008 and involved the withdrawal of standby
and overtime working by its industrial employees. The Group implemented a mitigation plan, the focus of which was on the day to day
management of its field operations. The plan included monitoring of those operations and the identification and resolution of issues arising
and focused on the performance of the individual work teams, resourcing issues and safety management. Following lengthy discussions and
negotiations, the trades unions issued a statement to their members setting out the details of the position reached and recommending that it
was the best that could be achieved through the negotiation and conciliation process. The trades unions agreed to withdraw the ban on
overtime and standby working with effect from 8 September 2008 and issued ballot papers regarding that offer to their members with a closing
date for return of those papers of 19 September 2008.

    In respect of its key customer service performance indicators, NEDL stated in the most recent regulatory accounts provided to Ofgem that
the initially reported performance for the regulatory year ended 31 March 2008 in respect of its Customer Interruptions ("CI") and Customer
Minutes Lost ("CML") targets was as follows:

            Actual             Target
 CML:  70.5 (2007: 78.2)  69.4 (2007: 70.4)
 CI:   66.3 (2007: 74.0)  74.5 (2007: 74.5)

    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc:

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT (CONTINUED)

    Operations (Continued)

    The initially reported performance of CML and CI excludes the impact of severe weather events, which are the subject of exemption claims
under the exceptional event process made by NEDL to and awaiting approval from Ofgem. It is expected that the results of those exceptional
event claims will be confirmed by October 2008.

    In addition, during the regulatory year ended 31 March 2008, NEDL achieved a cumulative customer satisfaction score of 88.6%, narrowly
missing the Ofgem target of 90%.

    The safety of its employees continued to be of paramount importance to the Group, with the on-going focus being on the goal that no
employees should be injured during their working time. In this respect, the six months to 30 June 2008 were somewhat disappointing, with the
Group having experienced 2 lost time accidents, against an annual target of zero (six months to 30 June 2007: 1) and 11 preventable vehicle
accidents, against an annual target of 14 (six months to 30 June 2007: 12). Work continues to reduce the accident rates and the lessons
learned from such incidents are incorporated into the Group's safety improvement plan.

    Results for the six months ended 30 June 2008

    The interim accounts for the six months ended 30 June 2008 consolidate the results of the Company and its subsidiaries and are prepared
under International Financial Reporting Standards. The interim accounts do not comprise statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240
of the Companies Act 1985 and have not been subject to audit or review by the Company's auditors.

    A summary of the key financial results is set out below:

    Key financials

    Revenue

    Revenue at �138.0m was �6.9m higher than for the six months ended 30 June 2007 mainly due to the net impact of tariff changes
implemented by NEDL in the period. 

    Cash flow

    Cash and cash equivalents as at 30 June 2008 were �177.2m which represented an increase of �0.4m when compared with the position at 31
December 2007. Cash inflows from operating activities (�44.8m) and net additional borrowings (�4.6m) were partly offset by cash outflows of
�49.0m associated with investing activities.

    The Company has access to short-term borrowing facilities provided by Yorkshire Electricity Group plc, a related party, and to committed
revolving credit facilities priovided by Lloyds TSB Bank plc and Royal Bank of Scotland plc.
      NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc:

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT (CONTINUED)

    Financial position

    Profit before tax at �57.0m was �6.4m higher than the six months ended 30 June 2007 mainly due to higher margins reflecting the impact
of the distribution tariff increases and higher returns from the electrical contracting operations.  

    Dividends

    No ordinary dividends were paid in the period resulting in �56.0m being transferred to reserves. 

    Related party transactions

    The Company provides certain corporate functions to the CE Electric UK group of companies (the "CE Group"), including financial and
management accounting, financial planning, treasury, taxation, procurement, pensions, internal audit, legal advice, insurance management,
claims handling and litigation services. Further details of the related party transactions entered into by the Group and Company are
included in Note 3 to this interim management report.

    Pensions

    The Company is the Principal Employer in the Northern Electric Group of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (the "Scheme"), a defined
benefit scheme, and, in March 2008, reached agreement with the Group Trustees to repair the Scheme deficit. The agreement comprises monthly
cash payments of �2.4m (�28.4m per annum). These payments aim to remove the shortfall of �95.1m by December 2010 subject to the actuarial
assumptions adopted for the triennial valuation as at 31 March 2007 being borne out in practice. The next triennial actuarial valuation of
the Scheme will take place as at 31 March 2010, with the associated arrangements for repair of the deficit or use of surplus, to be agreed
by 31 March 2011. Consequently, it is not expected that the Company's contributions to the Scheme will materially alter until that process
is complete. Further details of the Company's pension arrangements can be found in the annual report and accounts to 31 December 2007.

    Risks and uncertainties

    Regulation

    One of the principal risks facing NEDL relates to possible changes in its allowed income as a result of modifications to the price
control formulae that are set out within the special conditions of the electricity distribution licence. 

    On 28 March 2008, Ofgem published its initial consultation document for the forthcoming electricity distribution price control review.
That review is likely to change the income that NEDL will be allowed to recover and retain from 1 April 2010 until 31 March 2015. In making
proposals to modify the special conditions of the electricity distribution licence, the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority must have
regard to, inter alia, the need to secure that licence holders are able to finance their licensed activities.


    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc:

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT (CONTINUED)

    Regulation (Continued)

    On 6 March 2008, Ofgem also announced a review of the regulatory regime for energy networks. This review will not report until 2010 and
Ofgem has stated that this review will not affect work for the next price control for electricity distribution. However, it may have
consequences for the regulation of electricity distribution charges thereafter.

    As the price control formula does not constrain profits from year to year, but is a control on revenue that operates independently of
most of NEDL's costs and it has been the practice of Ofgem to review and reset the formula at five-year intervals, it is not expected that
such issues will have a material impact on NEDL's performance over the remaining six months of the financial year.

    Financial

    The Group addresses interest rate risk by having a policy of providing a stable, low cost of financing over time whilst observing
approved risk parameters being financed by long-term borrowings at fixed rates and having access to short-term borrowing facilities at
floating rates of interest. As at 30 June 2008, 93% of the Group's borrowings were at fixed rates and the average maturity for these
borrowings was 23 years. 

    Despite this position, the Group remains mindful of the current economic climate and the associated potential impact on the cost of its
short-term borrowings. No material currency risks are faced by the Group and it is policy that no trading in financial instruments should be
undertaken.

    Further information on the principal long term risks and uncertainties and the internal control system are included in the Company's
latest annual report, which is available at www.ce-electricuk.com.

    Short term

    Given the regulatory environment in which NEDL operates, as detailed above, the financial risks to NEDL, during the term of the price
control, are that changes in most categories of cost incurred by NEDL will have a direct impact on its financial results. 

    Future strategy and objectives

    The Company will continue to develop its business as a holding company in a manner that concentrates on the Group's core skills of
electricity distribution and engineering contracting. 

    NEDL will continue to operate its business with the goal of out-performing the allowances in the distribution price control, while
efficiently investing in its electricity distribution system with the aim of improving the quality of supply provided to its customers. The
majority of NEDL's distribution revenues for the period to 31 March 2010 have been set by Ofgem.

    IUS will look to further develop its engineering contracting business by delivering a high standard of service to its existing clients
and pursuing opportunities in the health, education, industrial, chemical and manufacturing sectors.
      NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc:

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    INTERIM MANAGEMENT REPORT (CONTINUED)

    Responsibility Statement

    We confirm that to the best of our knowledge:

    (a)   the condensed set of finanical statements has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, "Interim Financial 
       Reporting", and gives a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit of the Group for 
       the six months to 30 June 2008

    (b)  the interim management report contains a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.7 (indication of 
       important events during the first six months of the year and description of the principal risks and uncertainties 
      for the remaining six months of the year); and

    (c)  the interim management report includes a fair review of the information required by DTR 4.2.8R (disclosure of 
      related parties' transactions and changes therein).

    By order of the board


    P A Jones
    Director

    19 September 2008
      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

                                  6 Months ended 30       6 Months ended 30      Year ended 
                                      June 2008               June 2007          31 December
                                                                                    2007
                                      Unaudited               Unaudited            Audited
                                          �m                      �m                 �m
                                                                               
 Revenue                         138.0                          131.1               282.0
 Cost of sales                          (25.8)                  (27.4)             (64.3)
                                                                               
 Gross profit                           112.2                   103.7               217.7
                                                                               
 Distribution costs                     (33.2)                  (31.8)             (64.4)
 Administrative expenses                (10.4)                  (10.1)             (22.1)
                                                                               
 Operating profit                        68.6                    61.8               131.2
                                                                               
 Share of profit after tax of            0.2                     0.2                 0.4
 joint venture accounted for                                                   
 using the equity method                                                       
 Other gains                             0.1                      -                  0.2
 Investment income                        5.9                     7.0               14.9
 Finance costs                          (17.8)                  (18.4)             (37.7)
                                                                               
 Profit before tax                       57.0                    50.6               109.0
                                                                               
 Income tax expense                     (1.0)                   (5.9)              (23.0)
                                                                               
 Profit from ordinary                    56.0                    44.7               86.0
 activities after tax                                                          


    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    There is no other income or expense for the Group other than the profits reported above.     NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

         REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

                                    30 June      30 June     31 December 2007
                                      2008         2007    
                                   Unaudited    Unaudited        Audited
                                      �m           �m               �m
 Non-current assets                                        
 Property, plant and equipment      1,224.4      1,126.1         1,181.3
 Intangibles                          5.8          7.1             6.5
 Investments in joint venture         3.0          3.0             3.2
 Investments in other companies        0.1          0.1              0.1
 Retirement benefit asset            72.5         25.3              44.7
 Trade and other receivables          4.6           4.9            4.7
                                                           
                                    1,310.4      1,166.5         1,240.5
                                                           
 Current assets                                            
 Inventories                         22.8         19.1             21.7
 Trade and other receivables         49.1         43.2             59.5
 Short-term securities                 -          100.0             -
 Cash and cash equivalents           177.2        72.6            176.8
                                                           
                                     249.1        234.9           258.0
                                                           
 Total assets                       1,559.5      1,401.4         1,498.5
                                                           
 Current liabilities                                       
 Trade and other payables           (81.9)       (64.6)           (83.1)
 Current income tax liabilities     (14.0)        (6.9)           (16.1)
 Deferred revenue                   (11.9)        (9.7)           (10.2)
 Borrowings                         (26.5)       (109.7)          (21.9)
 Provisions                          (1.7)        (4.2)            (3.2)
                                                           
                                    (136.0)      (195.1)         (134.5)
                                                           
 Net current assets                  113.1        39.8            123.5
                                                           
 Non-current liabilities                                   
 Borrowings                         (347.0)      (246.9)         (347.0)
 Deferred income tax liabilities    (154.0)      (160.5)         (164.1)
 Retirement benefit obligations       (1.4)        (1.3)            (1.4)
 Deferred revenue                   (364.3)      (338.4)         (350.7)
 Provisions                           (1.2)        (0.9)            (1.2)
                                                           
                                    (867.9)      (748.0)         (864.4)
                                                           
 Total liabilities                 (1,003.9)     (943.1)         (998.9)
                                                           
 Net assets                          555.6        458.3           499.6
                                                           
 EQUITY                                                    
 Share capital                       72.2         72.2             72.2
 Share premium                       158.8        158.8           158.8
 Retained earnings                   318.4        221.1           262.4
 Other reserves                       6.2          6.2               6.2
                                                           
 Total equity                          555.6      458.3             499.6

    The interim accounts were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 19 September 2008 and were signed on its behalf
by:



    P A Jones
    Director
      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

                                 6 Months ended     6 Months ended 30      Year ended 
                                     30 June               June            31 December
                                      2008                 2007               2007
                                   Unaudited            Unaudited            Audited
                                       �m                   �m                 �m
                                                                         
 Net cash from operating              44.8                 30.3               67.0
 activities                                                              
                                                                         
 Investing activities                                                    
 Dividends received from joint        0.4                  0.4                 0.4
 venture                                                                 
 Sale of long-term securities          -                    -                 100.0
 Proceeds from disposal of             0.2                  0.4                0.8
 property, plant and equipment                                           
 Purchase of property, plant         (75.0)               (57.2)             (117.9)
 and equipment                                                           
 Purchase of intangible assets         -                  (1.7)               (2.0)
 Receipt of customer                  25.4                 25.9                41.8
 contributions                                                           
                                                                         
 Net cash (used in)/generated        (49.0)               (32.2)               23.1
 from investing activities                                               
                                                                         
 Financing activities                                                    
 Movement in loan from parent         5.6                 (4.6)                (3.4)
 undertaking                                                             
 New borrowings raised                 -                    -                  11.0
 Repayment of borrowings              (1.0)                 -                   -
                                                                         
 Net cash generated from/(used         4.6                (4.6)                 7.6
 in) financing activities                                                
                                                                         
 Net increase/(decrease) in           0.4                 (6.5)               97.7
 cash and cash equivalents                                               
                                                                         
 Cash and cash equivalents at        176.8                 79.1               79.1
 beginning of period                                                     
                                                                         
 Cash and cash equivalents at        177.2                 72.6               176.8
 end of period                                                           

      

    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 


    1.  REVENUE AND SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS 

    The Group operates in two principal areas of activity, that of the distribution of electricity and engineering contracting in the United
Kingdom. 

                                       6 months ended 30 June 2008 (Unaudited)
                                                    Engineering           
                                 Distribution     Contracting      Other     Total
                                      �m               �m           �m         �m
                                                                          
 REVENUE                                                                  
 External sales                     107.8             25.7          4.5      138.0
 Inter-segment sales                   0.2              -          (0.2)       -
                                                                          
 Total Revenue                      108.0             25.7          4.3      138.0
                                                                          
 SEGMENT RESULTS                                                          
 Operating profit                    40.2             1.4          27.0       68.6
 Share of profit after tax of                                             
 joint venture accounted for                                              
 using the equity method                                                  
                                                                             0.2
 Other gains                                                                   0.1
 Investment income                                                             5.9
 Finance costs                                                              (17.8)
                                                                          
 Profit before tax                                                            57.0
                                                                          
 OTHER INFORMATION                                                        
 Capital additions                   64.4              -           (1.9)      62.5
 Depreciation and amortisation       20.5              -           (0.4)      20.1
 Amortisation of deferred            (5.3)             -             -         (5.3)
 revenue                                                                  
                                                                          

    "Other" comprises business support units and consolidation adjustments.

    Sales and purchases between the different segments are made at commercial prices.


      

    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

              REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)


    1.  REVENUE AND SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS (continued)


                                     6 months ended 30 June 2007 (Unaudited)
                                                   Engineering           
                                 Distribution     Contracting     Other    Total
                                      �m              �m           �m        �m
                                                                         
 REVENUE                                                                 
 External sales                     101.8            25.1          4.2     131.1
 Inter-segment sales                   0.1             -          (0.1)      -
                                                                         
 Total Revenue                      101.9            25.1          4.1     131.1
                                                                         
 SEGMENT RESULTS                                                         
 Operating profit                     42.0           (0.7)        20.5      61.8
 Share of profit after tax of                                            
 joint venture accounted for                                             
 using the equity method                                                 
 Other gains                                                                0.2
 Investment income                                                            7.0
 Finance costs                                                             (18.4)
                                                                            50.6
 Profit before tax                                                       
                                                                         
 OTHER INFORMATION                                                       
 Capital additions                   55.1              -          (1.8)     53.3
 Depreciation and amortisation       19.5             0.1         (0.5)     19.1
 Amortisation of deferred           (4.6)              -            -      (4.6)
 revenue                                                                 
                                                                         

    "Other" comprises business support units and consolidation adjustments.

    Sales and purchases between the different segments are made at commercial prices.

      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc

              REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    1.   REVENUE AND SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS (continued)

                                       Year ended 31 December 2007 (Audited)
                                                   Engineering             
                                 Distribution     Contracting      Other     Total
                                      �m              �m            �m         �m
                                                                           
 REVENUE                                                                   
 External sales                     212.7            63.2           6.1      282.0
 Inter-segment sales                   0.3             -            (0.3)      -
                                                                           
 Total revenue                      213.0            63.2           5.8      282.0
                                                                           
 SEGMENT RESULTS                                                           
 Operating profit                    90.3             1.2          39.7      131.2
 Share of profit after tax of                                                   0.4
 joint venture accounted for                                               
 using the equity method                                                   
 Other losses                                                                 0.2
 Investment income                                                            14.9
 Finance costs                                                               (37.7)
 Profit before tax                                                           109.0
                                                                           
 OTHER INFORMATION                                                         
 Capital additions                  132.0             0.1          (2.8)     129.3
 Depreciation and amortisation       40.3             0.1          (0.9)      39.5
 Amortisation of deferred           (9.5)              -             -        (9.5)
 revenue                                                                   
                                                                           

    "Other" comprises business support units and consolidation adjustments.

    Sales and purchases between the different segments are made at commercial prices.

    
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc

              REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    2.      INCOME TAX EXPENSE

                                 6 months ended 30 June    6 months ended 30 June    Year ended 
                                                                                     31 December
                                          2008                      2007                2007
                                       Unaudited                 Unaudited             Audited
                                           �m                        �m                  �m
                                                                                   
 Current tax                              11.1                      11.7                24.5
                                                                                   
 Deferred tax                             5.9                       4.3                  9.1
                                                                                   
 Adjustment in relation to                                                         
 prior years                             (16.0)                      -                   0.7
                                                                                   
 Impact of rate change                     -                       (10.1)              (11.3)
                                                                                   
 Total income tax expense                 1.0                       5.9                 23.0

    The underlying tax for the interim period is calculated by applying the effective average tax rate of 29% (2007: 29%) on profit before
preference dividends accrued. 

    Preference dividends are included within finance costs.

    The UK Government introduced in the Finance Act 2008 legislation to phase out and withdraw from 2011 capital allowances on qualifying
buildings. This will lead to an increase in the deferred tax provision required for accelerated tax depreciation in the region of �7m and
will give rise to a one off deferred tax charge for this amount in the year ending 31 December 2008.

      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc

              REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

    GROUP

    Details of transactions between the Group and other related parties are disclosed below.

    Loans

    The Group has made loans to companies in the CE Group. The total interest included in investment income in the income statement for the
six months ended 30 June 2008 was �5.9m (six month ended 30 June 2007: �4.7m, year ended 31 December 2007: �10.2m). Included within cash and
cash equivalents is �176.5m as at 30 June 2008 (30 June 2007: �72.6m, 31 December 2007: �176.8m) in respect of these loans.

    The Group has received loans from companies in the CE Group. The total interest included in finance costs in the income statement for
the six months ended 30 June 2008 was �4.7m (six months ended 30 June 2007: �5.5m, year ended 31 December 2007: �11.8m). Included within
borrowings is �116.4m as at 30 June 2008 (30 June 2007: �109.6m, 31 December 2007: �110.9m) and within trade and other payables �3.3m as at
30 June 2008 (30 June 2007: �3.0m, 31 December 2007: �nil) in respect of these loans.

    Interest on loans to/from Group companies is charged at a commercial rate of interest.


    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

    GROUP (CONTINUED)

    Trading transactions

    During the year, Group entities entered into the following trading transactions with related parties that are not members of the Group:
                                                            Purchases from           Amounts Owed by       Amounts Owed to
                                   Sales to Related         Related Party             Related Party         Related Party
                                        Party                                                            
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                         
         Related Party                                                                                   
                                          �m                      �m                        �m                   �m
                                                                                                         
 June 2008:                                                                                              
 CE Insurance Services Limited                                                                           
                                           -                     0.3                        -                     -
 CE UK Gas Holdings Limited                                                                              
                                          0.1                     -                         -                     -
 Integrated Utility Services                                                                             
 Limited (Registered in Eire)              -                     0.5                        -                     -
 Vehicle Lease and Service                                                                               
 Limited                                  0.1                    2.7                        -                     -
 Yorkshire Electricity                                                                                   
 Distribution plc                         6.8                    2.9                        -                     -
                                                                                                         
 June 2007:                                                                                              
 CE Insurance Services Limited                                                                           
                                            -                    0.3                  -                      -
 CE UK Gas Holdings Limited                                                                              
                                     0.1                   -                         -                       -
 Integrated Utility Services                                                                             
 Limited (Registered in Eire)              -                     0.4                        -                     -
 Vehicle Lease and Service                                                                               
 Limited                                   -               2.7                       -                        0.8
 Yorkshire Electricity                                                                                   
 Distribution plc                     5.6                  2.4                       -                       -
      
      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

    GROUP (CONTINUED)

    Trading transactions (Continued)

                                                            Purchases from           Amounts Owed by       Amounts Owed to
                                   Sales to Related         Related Party             Related Party         Related Party
                                        Party                                                            
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                         
         Related Party                                                                                   
                                          �m                      �m                        �m                   �m
                                                                                                         
 December 2007:                                                                                          
 CE Insurance Services Limited                                                                           
                                         -                       0.6                        -                     -
 CE UK Gas Holdings Limited                                                                              
                                        0.2                       -                         -                     -
 Integrated Utility Services                                                                             
 Limited (Registered in Eire)            -                       1.0                        -                     -
 Vehicle Lease and Service                                                                               
 Limited                                0.2                      4.8                       0.3                   1.2
 Yorkshire Electricity                                                                                   
 Distribution plc                        14.0                    5.9                        -                     -

    Sales and purchases from related parties were made at commercial prices.

    The amounts outstanding are unsecured and will be settled in cash. No guarantees have been given or received. No provisions have been
made for doubtful debts in respect of amounts owed by related parties.

    During 2008, 3 directors (30 June 2007: 3, 31 December 2007: 3) and 8 key personnel (30 June 2007: 8, 31 December 2007: 8) utilised the
services provided by Northern Transport Finance Limited, a company in the Group.

    The amounts included in finance lease receivables owed by these directors and key personnel total �0.1m (30 June 2007: �0.1m, 31
December 2007: �0.1m) in respect of non-current and �0.1m (30 June 2007: �nil, 31 December 2007: �0.1m) in respect of current receivables.

      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

    COMPANY

    Details of transactions between the Company and other related parties are disclosed below.

    Loans

    The Company has made loans to companies in the CE Group. The total interest included in investment income in the income statement for
the period ended 30 June 2008 was �4.6m (six months ended 30 June 2007: �3.5m, year ended 31 December 2007: �7.7m). Included within cash and
cash equivalents is �70.2m as at 30 June 2008 (30 June 2007: �29.1m, 31 December 2007: 76.1m) in respect of these loans.

    The Company has received loans from companies in the CE Group. The total interest included in finance costs in the income statement for
the period ended 30 June 2008 was �3.0m (six months ended 30 June 2007: �2.8m, year ended 31 December 2007: �5.7m). Included within
borrowings is �16.7m as at 30 June 2008 (30 June 2007: �9.6m, 31 December 2007: �10.9m) in respect of these loans.

    Interest on loans to/from Group companies is charged at a commercial rate of interest.

    Trading transactions

    During the year, the Company entered into the following trading transactions with other members of the CE Group:



    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

    COMPANY (CONTINUED)
                                         Sales             Purchases         Dividends
                                           to                 from           received
                                     Related Party       Related Party         from
         Related Party                                                        Related
                                                                               Party
                                           �m                  �m               �m
 June 2008:                                                                
 CE UK Gas Holdings Limited                                                
                                        0.1                    -                 -
 Integrated Utility Services                                               
 Limited                                0.3                    -                 -
 Northern Electric Distribution                                            
 Limited                                2.7                   0.1                  -
 Northern Electric Properties                                              
 Limited                                0.1                   0.1                 -   
 Yorkshire Electricity                                                     
 Distribution plc                       2.0                   -                  -
                                                                           
 June 2007:                                                                
 CE UK Gas Holdings Limited                                                
                                        0.1               -                      -
 Integrated Utility Services                                               
 Limited                                0.4                    -                -  
 Northern Electric Distribution                                            
 Limited                                2.7                   0.1                -
 Northern Electric Properties                                              
 Limited                                -                     0.1                - 
 Yorkshire Electricity                                                     
 Distribution plc                         2.0             -                      -

      
    NORTHERN ELECTRIC plc 

    REGISTERED NUMBER: 2366942

    CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2008

    NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED)

    3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)

    COMPANY (CONTINUED)
                                         Sales             Purchases         Dividends
                                           to                 from           received
                                     Related Party       Related Party         from
         Related Party                                                        Related
                                                                               Party
                                           �m                  �m               �m
 December 2007:                                                            
 CE UK Gas Holdings Limited                                                
                                       0.2                     -                 -
 Integrated Utility Services                                               
 Limited                                0.7                    -                3.6
 Northern Electric Distribution                                            
 Limited                                6.2                   0.2               20.0
 Northern Electric Properties                                              
 Limited                                0.1                   0.2               -
 Vehicle Lease and Service                                                 
 Limited                                 -                      -                0.4
 Yorkshire Electricity                    4.7                              
 Distribution plc                                              -                 -

    Sales and purchases from related parties were made at commercial prices.

    There are no amounts outstanding to other members of the CE Group.



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