DOMINION RESOURCES INC /VA/
8-K/A, 1997-03-20
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


                                   FORM 8-K/A


                                 CURRENT REPORT

                       Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
                       The Securities Exchange Act of 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)           January 10, 1997
                                                           ----------------


                            Dominion Resources, Inc.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


          Virginia                      1-8489                54-1229715
(State or other jurisdiction        (Commission File          (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)                       Number)             Identification No.)


      P. O. Box 26532, 901 East Byrd Street, Richmond, Virginia 23261-6532
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code      (804) 775-5700
                                                        --------------

- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)



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ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

                (a)   Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

                      1.  The required audited financial statements of East
                Midlands Electricity, plc (East Midlands) as of 31 March 1996
                and 1995 and for each of the three years in the period ended 31
                March 1996, together with the report of the auditors, are
                included in East Midlands Annual Report and Accounts for the
                year ended 31 March 1996 attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and are
                incorporated by reference herein.

                      2. The required unaudited condensed consolidated financial
                statements and related footnotes of East Midlands as of 30
                September 1996 and 1995 and for each of the six month periods
                then ended are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and are
                incorporated by reference herein.

                (b)   Pro Forma Financial Information.

                      The required unaudited proforma condensed consolidated
                financial statements and related footnotes of East Midlands as
                of 30 September 1996 and for the year ended 31 December 1995 and
                the nine-months ended 30 September 1996 are attached hereto as
                Exhibit 99.3 and are incorporated by reference herein.

                (c)   Exhibits

                      23 - Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP (independent public
                      accountants)

                      99.1 - East Midlands Electricity, plc Annual Report and
                      accounts for the year ended 31 March 1996

                      99.2 - East Midlands Electricity, plc unaudited financial
                      statements for the period ended 30 September 1996.

                      99.3 - East Midlands Electricity, plc unaudited pro forma
                      condensed consolidated financial statements and related
                      footnotes as of 30 September 1996.

                      99.4 - Pound 700 million Revolving Credit Agreement dated
                      January 30, 1997 among Dominion Resources, DR Nottingham
                      Investments, various lending institutions and Union Bank
                      of Switzerland, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent.
                      Pursuant to Item 601(b) (4) (v) of Regulation S-K, in lieu
                      of filing a copy of such agreement, Dominion Resources
                      agrees to furnish a copy of such agreement to the
                      Commission upon request.




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                                                    SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                           DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
                                                      Registrant



                                      BY:          L. R. ROBERTSON
                                             --------------------------
                                                   L. R. Robertson
                                              Executive Vice President
                                              (Chief Financial Officer)

Date: March 20, 1997



                                                                   EXHIBIT 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement File No.
333-02769 of Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-3, Registration Statement File
No. 33-62705 of Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-8, Registration Statement
File No. 333-02733 of Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-8, and Registration
Statement File No. 333-09167 of Dominion Resources, Inc. on Form S-8 of our
report dated 12 March 1997, appearing in this Current Report on Form 8-K, as
amended, of Dominion Resources, Inc. dated March 20, 1997.






Deloitte & Touche
Chartered Accountants
London, England
20 March 1997








                                                                 EXHIBIT 99.1



EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC


Report and Financial Statements

31 March 1996


Deloitte & Touche
Hill House
1 Little New Street
London EC4A 3TR


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                                                   EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC





TABLE OF CONTENTS

                                                                            Page




Directors' statement of responsibilities                                       3



Auditors' report                                                               4



Consolidated profit and loss account                                           5



Consolidated balance sheet                                                     8



Statement of total group recognised gains and losses                           9



Consolidated cash flow statement                                              11



Notes to the accounts                                                         13









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                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC





DIRECTORS' STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The directors are required to present for each accounting period financial
statements which comply with the provisions of the Companies Act 1985 and give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the group and the company as at
the end of the accounting period and of the profit or loss for that period. In
preparing the financial statements the directors are required to select suitable
accounting policies, supported by reasonable and prudent judgements and
estimates and to ensure that these are consistently applied and that applicable
accounting standards have been followed.

The directors are required to prepare the financial statements on the going
concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the group will continue
in business. The directors are also responsible for the group's system of
internal financial control, maintaining adequate accounting records and for
safeguarding the assets of the group and for taking reasonable steps to prevent
and detect fraud and other irregularities.

The directors confirm their compliance with these requirements.


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    AUDITORS' REPORT


    To the Directors of
    East Midlands Electricity plc


    We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of East
    Midlands Electricity plc and subsidiaries as at 31 March 1996 and 1995 and
    the related consolidated profit and loss accounts, statements of total group
    recognised gains and losses, reconciliation of movements in equity
    shareholders' funds, and consolidated cash flow statements for the years
    ended 31 March 1996, 1995 and 1994, all expressed in pounds sterling, which
    have been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified
    by the revaluation of certain fixed assets, and the accounting principles
    set out in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.

    Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors

    As described on page 3, these financial statements are the responsibility of
    the company's directors. It is our responsibility to form an independent
    opinion, based on our audits, on these financial statements and to report
    our opinion to you.

    Basis of opinion

    We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
    standards in the United Kingdom. Those standards require that we plan and
    perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
    financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether caused by
    fraud or other irregularity or error. An audit includes examining, on a test
    basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosure in the financial
    statements. An audit also includes an assessment of the significant
    estimates made by the directors and of whether the accounting policies are
    appropriate to the company's and the groups' circumstances, consistently
    applied and adequately disclosed, as well as evaluating the overall
    financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
    reasonable basis for our opinion.

    Opinion

    In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above,
    present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of East
    Midlands Electricity plc and subsidiaries as at 31 March 1996 and 1995 and
    the results of their operations and their cash flows for the three years
    ended 31 March 1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting
    principles in the United Kingdom (which differ in certain material respects
    from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
    America - see note 31).



    Deloitte & Touche
    Chartered Accountants
    Hill House
    1 Little New Street
    London EC4A 3TR
    United Kingdom

    12 March 1997


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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC




CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Year ended 31 March

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                     1996                           1995          1994
                                                  -----------------------------------------
                                           Note                           NGG     Excluding
                                                       Total         (Note 6)           NGG
                                                    (pound)m         (pound)m      (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
TURNOVER
Continuing operations                         2      1,176.0          (105.3)      1,281.3       1,308.1       1,340.5
Discontinued operations                                 18.5               -          18.5          60.9         104.0
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------   -----------
Total turnover                                       1,194.5          (105.3)      1,299.8       1,369.0       1,444.5
                                                  ==========      ===========   ==========    ==========   ===========

OPERATING PROFIT:
Continuing operations excluding
  exceptional core business
  restructuring costs                         2        105.8          (102.2)        208.0         204.9         192.6

Exceptional core business
  restructuring costs                         5        (21.2)             -         (21.2)            -             -
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------   -----------
Continuing operations                         4         84.6          (102.2)        186.8         204.9         192.6

Discontinued operations                                  1.1             -             1.1          (5.5)         (9.8)
Utilisation of fundamental
  restructuring provisions                    5          0.7             -             0.7           8.5           -
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------   -----------
Discontinued operations                       4          1.8             -             1.8           3.0          (9.8)
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------   -----------
Total operating profit/(loss)                           86.4          (102.2)        188.6         207.9         182.8

EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS                             5
Losses incurred in connection with
  discontinued operations                               (4.0)            -            (4.0)         (4.6)           -

Utilisation of fundamental
  restructuring provisons                                4.0             -             4.0           4.6           -
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------      ---------
                                                           -             -             -             -             -
Provision in respect of continuing
  operations                                               -             -             -             -           (57.4)

Provision in respect of
  discontinued operations                                  -             -             -           (12.0)        (72.1)
Release of fundamental
  restructuring provision                               11.4             -            11.4          12.4           -
Surplus on disposal of
  discontinued operations                               20.0             -            20.0           -             -
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------      ---------
Total exceptional items                                 31.4             -            31.4           0.4        (129.5)

Share of profits (losses) of
  associated undertakings                                                -             2.6          (0.9)         (2.2)
                                                  ----------
                                                         2.6
</TABLE>

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Year ended 31 March
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   1996                             1995          1994
                                                  -----------------------------------------
                                           Note        Total           NGG     Excluding
                                                                  (Note 6)           NGG
                                                    (pound)m       (pound)m      (pound)m       (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
Dividends from The National Grid
  Group plc (NGG)                                      175.5           175.5           -            17.0          15.8
Other income from fixed asset
  investments                                            1.5             -             1.5           -             -
                                                  ----------      -----------   ----------    ----------      ---------
PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXATION                7        297.4            73.3         224.1         224.4          66.9

Net interest payable                         10        (9.9)             -            (9.9)        (10.4)        (15.7)
                                                  ----------      ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  BEFORE TAXATION                                      287.5            73.3         214.2         214.0          51.2

Tax on profit on ordinary
  activities                                 11       (49.8)            14.0         (63.8)        (49.3)        (23.5)
                                                  ----------      ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------

PROFIT FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR                          237.7            87.3         150.4         164.7          27.7

DIVIDENDS                                    12
Ordinary dividends                                    (62.3)             -           (62.3)        (56.0)        (49.7)
Special dividend                                     (238.6)             -          (238.6)       (186.5)          -
Distribution of NGG shares                           (292.5)          (292.5)          -             -             -
                                                  ----------      ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
Total dividends                                      (593.4)          (292.5)       (300.9)       (242.5)        (49.7)
                                                  ----------      ----------    ----------    ----------    ----------
TRANSFERRED FROM
 RESERVES                                    24      (355.7)          (205.2)       (150.5)        (77.8)        (22.0)
                                                  ==========      ==========    ==========    ==========    ==========

</TABLE>
                                                                             6
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC


CONSOLIDATED PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
Year ended 31 March


EARNINGS PER SHARE                           13   Pence per      Pence per     Pence per     Pence per     Pence per
                                                      share          share         share         share         share


<S> <C>
Earnings per share before
  exceptional items                                     78.7             -            78.7          71.8          58.0
Earnings per share relating to NGG
  after tax                                             45.0            45.0           -             6.5           5.7
Other exceptional items, after tax                      12.3             -            12.3           0.2         (51.0)
                                                      ------          ------        ------        ------        ------
Earnings per share - nil basis                         136.0            45.0          91.0          78.5          12.7
Advance corporation tax written off          11        (13.4)            -           (13.4)          -             -
                                                      ------          ------        ------        ------        ------

Earnings per share - net basis                         122.6            45.0          77.6          78.5          12.7
                                                      ======          ======        ======        ======        ======
</TABLE>
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                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC




CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
As at 31 March

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                       Note                         1996          1995
                                                                                (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets                                        14                        765.7         745.1
Investments                                              15                         18.2          78.7
                                                                                --------      --------
                                                                                   783.9         823.8
                                                                                ========      ========
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks                                                   16                          7.6           9.2
Debtors  - due within one year                           17                        127.5         208.2
         - due after more than one year                                             18.8           7.6
Current asset investments                                18                        109.2          39.0
Cash at bank and in hand                                                             8.2           6.7
                                                                                --------      --------
                                                                                   271.3         270.7
CREDITORS: amounts falling due
  within one year                                        19                       (346.8)       (310.5)
                                                                                --------      --------
NET CURRENT (LIABILITIES) ASSETS                                                   (75.5)        (39.8)
                                                                                --------      --------
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
                                                                                   708.4         784.0
CREDITORS: amounts falling due after
  more than one year                                     20                       (253.0)       (154.8)
Provisions for liabilities and charges                   22                        (64.0)        (56.7)
                                                                                --------      --------
NET ASSETS                                                                         391.4         572.5
                                                                                ========      ========
CAPITAL AND RESERVES
Called up share capital                                  23                        112.7         109.8
Share premium account                                    24                         11.0           3.1
Capital redemption reserve                               24                          0.1           0.1
Revaluation reserve                                      24                          -            65.5
Profit and loss account                                  24                        267.6         394.0
                                                                                --------      --------
EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS                                                         391.4         572.5
                                                                                ========      ========

</TABLE>
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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC




STATEMENT OF TOTAL GROUP RECOGNISED GAINS AND LOSSES
Year ended 31 March

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                 1996                            1995           1994

                                                -----------------------------------------
                                                                     NGG     Excluding
                                                      Total     (Note 6)           NGG
                                                   (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m       (pound)m       (pound)m
<S> <C>

Profit for the financial year                         237.7            87.3        150.4         164.7          27.7
Surplus on revaluation of investment in NGG           212.9           212.9          -             -             -
Capital gains tax                                     (49.1)          (49.1)         -             -             -
                                                     ------          ------       ------        ------        ------
Total recognised gains and losses                     401.5           251.1        150.4         164.7          27.7
                                                     ======          ======       ======        ======        ======
</TABLE>
The investment in NGG was revalued as at 1 October 1995 and the surplus arising
was subsequently realised on the distribution and listing of NGG in December
1995.





NOTES OF HISTORICAL COST PROFITS AND LOSSES
Year ended 31 March
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 1996                           1995          1994
                                                -----------------------------------------
                                                                        NGG    Excluding
                                                      Total         (Note 6)         NGG
                                                   (pound)m        (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
Reported profit on ordinary activities before
  taxation                                            287.5            73.3        214.2         214.0         51.2
Gain realised on disposal of shares in NGG            278.1           278.1          -             -            -
                                                   --------        --------     --------       -------      -------
Historical cost profit on ordinary activities
  before taxation                                     565.6           351.4        214.2         214.0         51.2
                                                   ========        ========     ========       ========     =======

Historical cost (loss) profit for the year
  transferred (from) to reserves after
  taxation and dividends                             (126.7)           23.8       (150.5)        (77.8)       (22.0)
                                                 ===========       ========     ========       ========     =======


</TABLE>

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC




RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENTS IN EQUITY SHAREHOLDERS' FUNDS
Year ended 31 March

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                 1996                             1995          1994
                                                -----------------------------------------
                                                                        NGG     Excluding
                                                      Total        (Note 6)           NGG
                                                   (pound)m        (pound)m      (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m

<S> <C>
Profit for the financial year                          237.7          87.3        150.4         164.7          27.7
Ordinary dividends                                     (62.3)           -          (62.3)        (56.0)        (49.7)
Special dividend                                      (238.6)           -         (238.6)       (186.5)          -
Distribution of NGG shares                            (292.5)        (292.5)         -             -             -
                                                    ---------     ----------    ---------     ---------     ---------
                                                      (355.7)        (205.2)      (150.5)        (77.8)        (22.0)
Surplus on revaluation of investment in NGG            212.9          212.9          -             -             -
Capital gains tax                                      (49.1)         (49.1)         -             -             -
Proceeds from shares issued during the year             10.8            -           10.8           1.5           2.3
Acquisition of fractional share entitlements              -             -            -            (0.5)          -
Goodwill transferred to profit and loss account           -             -            -             -            31.5
                                                    ---------     ----------    ---------     ---------     --------
Net reduction in equity shareholders' funds           (181.1)         (41.4)      (139.7)        (76.8)         11.8
Equity shareholders' funds at 1 April                   572.5     ==========    =========        649.3         637.5
                                                    ---------                                 ---------     --------
Equity shareholders' funds at 31 March                  391.4                                    572.5         649.3
                                                    =========                                 =========     ========

Equity shareholders' funds comprise called up share capital and reserves.

</TABLE>
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                                                   EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC




CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Year ended 31 March

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                    1996                             1995          1994
                                                   -----------------------------------------
                                            Note                          NGG     Excluding
                                                              Total   (Note 6)          NGG
                                                           (pound)m   (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
Net cash inflow (outflow) from operating
  activities                                  26           185.7        (68.6)        254.3         207.5         353.8

Returns on investments and servicing of
  finance
Interest received                                           10.4          -            10.4           9.0          16.4
Interest paid                                              (19.7)         -           (19.7)        (20.6)        (31.9)
Dividends received from NGG                                113.7        113.7           -            13.2          11.1
Distribution from PSB Holding Limited                       48.0         48.0           -             -             -
Dividends and other income received from
  other fixed assets investments                             0.7          -             0.7           -             -
Special dividends paid                                    (239.7)         -          (239.7)       (185.4)          -
Other dividends paid                                       (58.3)         -           (58.3)        (51.2)        (44.7)
                                                          -------      ------       --------       -------       -------
Net cash (outflow) inflow from returns
  on investments and servicing of finance
                                                          (144.9)       161.7        (306.6)       (235.0)        (49.1)


Taxation
ACT on special dividends                                     -            -             -           (46.6)          -
ACT on distribution of NGG shares                          (53.4)       (53.4)          -             -             -
Other corporation tax paid                                  (0.2)         -            (0.2)        (29.6)        (30.0)
                                                          -------      -------      --------       -------       -------
Tax paid                                                   (53.6)       (53.4)         (0.2)        (76.2)        (30.0)

Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets                         (104.5)         -          (104.5)       (101.1)       (148.8)
Customers' contributions to tangible
  fixed assets                                              25.0          -            25.0          24.6          24.5

Sale of tangible fixed assets                                3.0          -             3.0           2.7           9.3
Purchase of shares in NGG                                  (14.4)       (14.4)          -             -             -
Investment in own shares                      23           (10.3)         -           (10.3)          -             -
Options exercised through ESOP                23             8.3          -             8.3           -             -
Disposal of business                          25            38.3          -            38.3           -             -
Net redemption (purchase) of other fixed
  asset investments                                          0.1          -             0.1           0.3         (22.6)
Purchase of current asset investments         27            (1.8)         -            (1.8)        (16.0)          -
                                                         --------     --------       -------      --------      --------
Net cash outflow from investing
  activities                                               (56.3)       (14.4)        (41.9)        (89.5)       (137.6)
                                                         --------     --------       -------      --------      --------

</TABLE>
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                                                   EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
Year ended 31 March

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                    1996                              1995         1994
                                                   -----------------------------------------
                                            Note                          NGG      Excluding
                                                        Total        (Note 6)            NGG
                                                     (pound)m        (pound)m       (pound)m      (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
Net cash (outflow) inflow before
  financing                                   28        (69.1)           25.3         (94.4)       (193.2)        137.1

Financing
Proceeds from shares issued during the
  year                                                   10.8             -            10.8           1.5           2.3
Acquisition of fractional share
  entitlements                                            -               -             -            (0.5)          -
Issue of Eurobonds                                      100.0             -           100.0           -             -
Repayment of Government debenture                         -               -             -           (47.0)        (50.0)
Net (outflow) inflow from bank and other
  loans                                                 (46.2)            -           (46.2)         66.5         (10.1)
                                                     ---------      ---------      ---------     ---------     ---------
Net cash inflow (outflow) from financing
                                                         64.6             -            64.6          20.5         (57.8)
                                                     ---------      ---------      ---------     ---------     ---------

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash
  equivalents                                 27        (4.5)            25.3         (29.8)       (172.7)         79.3
                                                     =========      =========      =========     =========     =========


</TABLE>
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                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC


NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


1.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES

       These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
       applicable accounting standards generally accepted in the United Kingdom
       (which differ in certain material respects from accounting principles
       generally accepted in the United States of America - see note 31). The
       particular accounting policies adopted are described below.

       Basis of preparation

       The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost
       convention, as modified by the valuation of certain fixed assets. The
       consolidated financial statements incorporate the results of the company
       and all its subsidiary and associated undertakings.

       Accounting for acquisitions, disposals and goodwill

       The results of companies and businesses acquired are dealt with in the
       group accounts from the date of acquisition. Adjustments are made on
       acquisition to restate the reported net assets acquired to their fair
       value to the group. Purchased goodwill, being the excess of the
       acquisition cost over the fair value of the assets acquired, is written
       off to reserves at the time of acquisition. A business which is sold or
       closed is classified as discontinued if its sale or closure has a
       material effect on the nature and focus of the group's operations,
       represents a material reduction in the group's operating facilities, and
       is completed prior to the date of approval of the financial statements.

       Goodwill which has suffered a permanent diminution in value or which
       relates to a discontinued business is reinstated in the balance sheet
       from reserves and then written off through the profit and loss account.

       Turnover

       Electricity turnover represents the value of electricity supplied and
       charges for electricity distributed during the year, exclusive of value
       added tax, including estimates of the sales value of units supplied and
       charges for electricity distributed to consumers between the date of the
       last meter reading and the year end.

       Where there is an over recovery of distribution or supply business
       revenues against the regulated maximum allowable amount, revenues are
       deferred equivalent to the over recovered amount. The deferred amount is
       deducted from turnover and included in creditors within accruals and
       deferred income. Where there is an under recovery, no anticipation of any
       future recovery is made.

       Other turnover represents the sale value of contract work performed in
       the year, and the invoice value of other goods sold and services
       provided, exclusive of value added tax.

       Research and development

       Expenditure on research and development is written off to the profit and
       loss account in the year in which it is incurred.

       Contributions to pension funds

       Pension costs are calculated as a substantially level percentage of
       pensionable salary and are charged to the profit and loss account so as
       to spread the cost of pensions over employees' working lives with the
       group.

       Leases

       Rental costs under operating leases are charged to the profit and loss
       account in the period in which they are incurred.

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                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

1.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

       Tangible fixed assets

       Tangible fixed assets, other than investment properties, are stated at
       cost less depreciation and customers' contributions were applicable. Cost
       includes attributable labour and overheads. The charge for depreciation
       is calculated to write off these assets over their estimated useful
       lives. Provision is made for permanent diminution in value where such
       diminution occurs. The lives of each major class of depreciable asset are
       as follows:

       Distribution network assets                            - 40 years

       Depreciation is charged at 3% for 20 years, followed by 2% for the
       remaining 20 years. Customers' contributions are credited to the profit
       and loss account over a 40 year period at a rate of 3% for the first 20
       years, followed by 2% for the remaining 20 years.

       Other assets

       Building      - freehold           - Up to 60 years
                     - leasehold          - Lower of lease period or 60 years.
       Plant, machinery, fixtures and
          equipment                       - Up to 10 years
       Vehicles and mobile plant          - Up to 10 years

       No depreciation is charged on land or assets in the course of
       construction.

       Investment properties

       In  accordance  with  Statement of Standard  Accounting  Practice  No.
       19,  investment  properties  are revalued annually and the aggregate
       surplus or deficit is transferred to revaluation reserve.

       The Companies Act requires all properties to be depreciated. However,
       this requirement conflicts with the generally accepted accounting
       principle set out in SSAP19. By the adoption of SSAP19 the investment
       properties have not been depreciated, but in the opinion of the directors
       this is not material to the financial statements and therefore does not
       have any effect on the true and fair view.

       Property clawback

       HM Government is entitled to a proportion of any gain realised by the
       company on certain property disposals made up to 31 March 2000. Full
       provision for clawback liabilities is made as soon as any disposal
       decision is taken.

       Investments

       In the consolidated accounts, shares in associated undertakings are
       accounted for using the equity method of accounting. The consolidated
       profit and loss account includes the group's share of the pre-tax results
       and attributable taxation of the associated undertakings. In the
       consolidated balance sheet, the shares in associated undertakings are
       shown at the group's share of their net assets, less provisions. Other
       fixed asset investments are stated at cost less provisions for permanent
       diminution in value. Current asset investments are stated at the lower of
       cost and net realisable value.

       Employee share ownership plan (ESOP)

       The consolidated accounts include the accounts of the East Midlands
       Electricity ESOP. Shares held by the ESOP are included in fixed asset
       investments at their issue price.

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                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

1.     ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued)

       Stocks

       Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. The
       valuation of work in progress is based on the cost of labour plus
       appropriate production overheads and the cost of materials.

       Deferred taxation

       Deferred taxation arises in respect of items where there is a timing
       difference between their treatment for accounting purposes and their
       treatment for taxation purposes. Provision for deferred taxation, using
       the liability method, is made to the extent that it is probable that the
       liability or asset will crystallise in the foreseeable future.

       Restructuring

       Provision is made when the group becomes demonstrably committed to a
       restructuring programme.

2.      SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    1996          1995          1994
<S> <C>
       Turnover                                                                 (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m

       Underlying supply                                                         1,166.8       1,180.0       1,244.4
       Exceptional items re NGG (note 6)                                          (105.3)          -             -

       Total electricity supply                                                  1,061.5       1,180.0       1,244.4
                                                                                ---------     --------      ---------
       Underlying distribution                                                     371.3         392.5         372.6
                                                                                ---------     --------      ---------
       EME Contracting                                                              34.9          34.5           -
       Sterling Gas Marketing                                                        8.6          10.4           -
       Other activities and internal charges                                      (300.3)       (309.3)       (276.5)
                                                                                ---------     --------      ---------
       Continuing operations                                                     1,176.0       1,308.1        1,340.5

       Discontinued operations                                                      18.5          60.9          104.0
                                                                                ---------     --------      ---------
       Turnover                                                                  1,194.5       1,369.0        1,444.5
                                                                                =========     ========      =========

</TABLE>
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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


2.     SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    1996          1995          1994
<S> <C>
       Operating profit                                                         (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m

       Underlying supply                                                            28.5          25.1          26.3
       Exceptional items re NGG (note 6)                                           (95.7)          -             -
       Exceptional restructuring                                                    (3.5)          -             -
                                                                                ---------     --------      --------
       Total electricity supply                                                    (70.7)         25.1          26.3
                                                                                ---------     --------      --------
       Underlying distribution                                                     178.0         181.5         169.9
       Exceptional restructuring                                                   (17.7)          -             -
                                                                                ---------     --------      --------
       Total electricity distribution                                              160.3         181.5         169.9
                                                                                ---------     --------      --------
       EME Contracting                                                               0.1          (0.6)          -
       Sterling Gas Marketing                                                       (0.4)          -             -
       Exceptional items re NGG (note 6)                                            (6.5)          -             -
       Other activities and internal charges                                         1.8          (1.1)         (3.6)
                                                                                ---------     --------      --------
       Continuing operations                                                        84.6         204.9         192.6

       Discontinued operations                                                       1.1          (5.5)         (9.8)
       Utilisation of fundamental
         restructuring provisions (note 5)                                           0.7           8.5           -
                                                                               ---------       --------      --------
       Operating profit                                                             86.4         207.9         182.8
                                                                               =========       ========      ========

</TABLE>

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

2.     SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


       Net assets                                                                   1996          1995          1994
                                                                                (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
       Underlying supply                                                           (34.0)        (59.5)        (51.2)
       Exceptional items re NGG (note 6)                                           (31.3)          -             -
       Exceptional restructuring                                                    (3.5)          -             -
                                                                                ---------     ---------     ---------
       Total electricity supply                                                    (68.8)        (59.5)        (51.2)
                                                                                ---------     ---------     ---------
       Underlying distribution                                                     762.8         750.9         715.1
       Exceptional restructuring                                                   (17.7)          -             -
                                                                                ---------     ---------     ---------
       Total electricity distribution                                              745.1         750.9         715.1
                                                                                ---------     ---------     ---------
       EME Contracting                                                               1.6           1.8           0.2
       Sterling Gas Marketing                                                       (0.3)         (0.6)          0.6
       Exceptional items re NGG (note 6)                                            37.1           -             -
       Other activities and internal charges                                        30.3         (27.4)        (46.1)
       Non allocated net (liabilities) assets                                     (356.8)       (112.6)         18.8
                                                                                ---------     ---------     ---------
       Continuing operations                                                       388.2         552.6         637.4

       Discontinued operations                                                       3.2          19.9          11.9
                                                                                ---------     ---------     ---------
       NET ASSETS                                                                  391.4         572.5         649.3
                                                                                =========     =========     =========
</TABLE>


       Non allocated net (liabilities) assets include items such as dividends,
       tax, fixed asset investments and financing which cannot be apportioned to
       separate segments.


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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

3.      REGULATORY ADJUSTMENT FACTORS

       The cumulative (over) under recoveries of maximum allowable regulated
       charges were:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                    1996          1995          1994
                                                                                (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
       Distribution                                                                (13.5)          3.0          (3.5)
       Supply                                                                      (10.1)        (26.8)        (22.9)
                                                                                =========     =========     =========

</TABLE>

4.      TRADING RESULTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                            Continuing
                                                               --------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
                                            Total         Dis-         Total           NGG          Core    Underlying
                                                       continued                   (Note 6)     Business
                                                                                                 Restruc
                                                                                                  turing
                                         (pound)m      (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
       1996
       Turnover                           1,194.5          18.5      1,176.0        (105.3)          -         1,281.3
       Cost of sales                       (870.9)        (11.8)      (859.1)          9.6           -          (868.7)
                                         ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
       Gross profit (loss)                  323.6           6.7        316.9         (95.7)          -           412.6
       Distribution costs                   (94.4)         (1.9)       (92.5)          -             -           (92.5)
       Administrative expenses             (143.5)         (3.7)      (139.8)         (6.5)        (21.2)       (112.1)
       Utilisation of fundamental
         restructuring                        0.7           0.7          -             -             -             -
                                         ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
       Operating profit (loss)               86.4           1.8         84.6        (102.2)        (21.2)        208.0
                                         =========     =========    =========     =========     =========     =========
       1995
       Turnover                           1,369.0          60.9      1,308.1           -             -         1,308.1
       Cost of sales                       (917.9)        (44.1)      (873.8)          -             -          (873.8)
                                         ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
       Gross profit/(loss)                  451.1          16.8        434.3           -             -           434.3
       Distribution costs                  (108.9)         (4.2)      (104.7)          -             -          (104.7)
       Administrative expenses             (142.8)        (18.1)      (124.7)          -             -          (124.7)
       Utilisation of fundamental
         restructuring provisions
         (note 5)                             8.5           8.5          -             -             -             -
                                         ---------     ---------    ---------     ---------     ---------     ---------
       Operating profit                     207.9           3.0        204.9           -             -           204.9
                                         =========     =========    =========     =========     =========     =========

</TABLE>

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

4.     TRADING RESULTS (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                 Total      Discontinued    Continuing
                                                                               pound)m          (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
       1994
       Turnover                                                                 1,444.5            104.0       1,340.5
       Cost of sales                                                           (1,046.1)           (86.6)       (959.5)
                                                                               ---------       ----------    ----------
       Gross profit                                                               398.4             17.4         381.0

       Distribution costs                                                        (108.4)            (7.8)       (100.6)
       Administrative expenses                                                   (107.2)           (19.4)        (87.8)
                                                                               ---------       ----------    ----------
       Operating profit (loss)                                                    182.8             (9.8)        192.6
                                                                               =========       ==========    ==========
</TABLE>

       The comparative amounts have been reclassified to reflect discontinued
operations and analysis of costs.

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


5.     EXCEPTIONAL ITEMS

       Exceptional core business restructuring costs are in respect of the
       implementation of the restructuring announced in November 1995 and the
       changes required in anticipation of the extension of competition in 1998.
       Non operating exceptional costs all relate to discontinued activities and
       comprise.

       FUNDAMENTAL RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                             1994
                                                                          ------------------------------------------
                                                                                  Cont-          Dis-
                                                        1996           1995      inuing     continued         Total
                                                    (pound)m       (pound)m    (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
       Goodwill                                          -             -          (11.7)        (19.8)        (31.5)
       Provisions for future costs                       -            (5.2)       (25.0)        (24.5)        (49.5)
       Permanent diminution in value of
        assets                                           -            (6.8)       (20.7)        (27.8)        (48.5)
                                                    --------       --------    ---------    ----------     ---------
                                                         -           (12.0)       (57.4)        (72.1)       (129.5)
                                                    ========       ========    =========    ==========     =========

                                                                                   1996          1995          1994
                                                                               (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
       Movements in fundamental restructuring
         provisions
       Operating losses charged                                                     0.7           8.5             -
       Utilisation of provisions in
         connection with discontinued                                               4.0           4.6             -
         activities
       Release of provisions no longer                                             11.4          12.4             -
         required
                                                                              ---------     ---------     ---------
       Total movement in fundamental
         restructuring provisions                                                  16.1          25.5             -
                                                                              =========     =========     =========

</TABLE>

       The  programme  to dispose of non-core  businesses  was  completed
       during the year with the sale of  Ambassador Security Group plc on 30
       June 1995 and of the trade and assets of Furse  Specialist  Contracting
       (formerly emco Furse)  on 1 July  1995  and on 6  December  1995 of W J
       Furse & Co  Limited.  These  businesses  have  all been classified as
       discontinued  operations in these financial  statements,  in accordance
       with Financial Standard No 3, Reporting  Financial  Performance.
       Comparative  amounts have been restated  accordingly.  Further details of
       the disposals are given in note 25.

       Group operating profit is stated after utilising provisions of
       (pound)0.4m in respect of operating losses of Ambassador Security Group
       plc and (pound)0.3m in respect of operating losses of discontinued emco
       divisions. The surpluses of (pound)8.0m on disposal of Ambassador
       Security Group plc and (pound)12.0m from W J Furse & Co Limited have been
       credited to the profit and loss account. In addition closure costs of
       (pound)4.0m incurred in the period in respect of discontinued operations
       have been charged directly to provisions.

       The taxation credit relating to the non-operating exceptional items
       amounts to (pound)8.7.

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


6.     THE NATIONAL GRID GROUP PLC (NGG)

       At an Extraordinary General Meeting held on 8 December 1995 shareholders
       approved the distribution in specie of the company's interest in NGG, the
       holding company of The National Grid Plc, which owns and operates the
       high voltage electricity transmission system in England and Wales.

       The major transactions associated with the distribution are as follows:

       o   Each East Midlands Electricity shareholder received 0.713 NGG shares
           for each East Midlands Electricity share they held on 8 December
           1995, rounded down to the nearest whole number of shares.

       o   East Midlands Electricity domestic customers received a one-off
           discount of (pound)54.60 (including VAT credit) during the early part
           of 1996.

       o   The company received a number of one-off dividends from NGG as part
           of its capital reorganisation prior to flotation, including a specie
           dividend of approximately 8.3% of the shares of PSB Holding Limited,
           the holding company of First Hydro Limited, which owned and operated
           two pumped storage power stations in Wales.

       o   The company received an interim dividend from NGG of (pound)7.3%
           (including associated tax credit).

       o   Subsequent to the distribution, First Hydro Limited was sold by PSB
           Holding Limited and PSB Holding Limited entered into a members
           voluntary liquidation. An initial distribution of (pound)48.0m was
           paid by the liquidator on 4 March 1996 and a further (pound)3.2 is
           included in current asset investments.

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

6.     THE NATIONAL GRID GROUP PLC (NGG) (continued)

       The financial effects of these changes on East Midlands Electricity are
       summarised below:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                          Statement
                                                                                                 of
                                                                           Profit and    recognised           Net
                                                                                 loss     gains and       reserve
                                                                              account        losses      movement
       1996                                                                  (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m

   <S> <C>
       Turnover rebate                                                         (105.3)
       Cost of sales adjustment due to effect
         of rebate on fossil fuel levy                                            9.6
                                                                              --------
                                                                                (95.7)
       Transaction costs                                                         (6.5)
                                                                              --------
       Net charge to operating results                                         (102.2)
                                                                              --------
       Dividends received from NGG:
           Specie dividend of shares in PSB Holding Limited                       51.2
           Interim dividend                                                        7.3
           Other dividends                                                       117.0
                                                                              --------
                                                                                 175.5
                                                                              --------
       Tax relief on operating items                                              33.7
       Tax credits on franked dividends received                                 (19.7)
                                                                              --------
                                                                                  14.0
                                                                              --------
       Profit for the financial year                                              87.3          87.3          87.3
       Revaluation of shareholding in NGG to flotation value                       -           212.9         212.9
       Capital gains tax, before offset of
         available capital losses                                                  -           (49.1)        (49.1)
       Distribution to shareholders                                             (292.5)          -          (292.5)
                                                                              --------      --------      --------
       Total                                                                    (205.2)        251.1         (41.4)
                                                                              ========      ========      ========
</TABLE>

       Prior to the distribution, the company's shareholding in NGG comprised
       141,473,684 ordinary shares of 10p each. This holding was revalued, as at
       1 October 1995, at (pound)2.07 per share, being the share price on the
       opening day of trading, 11 December 1995. The distribution to
       shareholders comprised 141,316,883 shares in NGG and the remaining
       156,801 shares were retained. A further 128,424 shares in NGG are held by
       the ESOP.

       Net cash receipts arising from transactions associated with NGG in the
       year comprised (pound)9.1m received in respect of the final dividend for
       1995, and (pound)16.2m in respect of transactions associated with the
       distribution.

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

7.      PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE INTEREST AND TAXATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1996          1995          1994
                                                                              (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m

<S> <C>
       Profit on ordinary activities before
         interest and taxation is stated
         after charging (crediting)
       Exceptional core business
         restructuring costs                                                      21.2           -             -
       Items relating to the distribution of
         NGG shares (note 6)                                                     (73.3)          -             -
       Fundamental restructuring charges
         (note 5)                                                                  -            12.0         129.5
       Net release of fundamental
         restructuring provisions (note 5)                                       (11.4)        (12.4)          -
       Employee costs (note 8)                                                    89.6         110.4         132.0
       Depreciation                                                               44.8          47.5          42.6
       Operating lease rentals                                                     5.2           7.1           6.5
       Research and development                                                    0.5           1.1           1.3
       Auditors' remuneration                                                      0.1           0.1           0.2
       Fees paid to group auditors for other
         services                                                                  0.2           0.3           0.5
                                                                               =======       =======       =======
</TABLE>

8.      EMPLOYEES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1996          1995          1994
                                                                              (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
      <S> <C>
       Total employee costs during the year amounted to:
       Salaries                                                                  104.5         120.6         144.2
       Social security costs                                                       8.7          10.5          13.2
       Other pension costs                                                        10.8          12.6          13.8
                                                                               -------       -------       -------
                                                                                 124.0         143.7         171.2
       Less
       Capitalised within fixed assets                                           (33.4)        (30.0)        (37.0)
       Seconded to Homepower Retail Limited                                       (1.0)         (3.3)         (2.2)
                                                                               -------       -------       -------
       Charge to the profit and loss account                                      89.6         110.4         132.0
                                                                               =======       =======       =======

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


</TABLE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

       The average number of employees during the year was :
<S>  <C>
       Industrial                                                                2,376         3,005         3,770
       Non-industrial                                                            2,723         3,453         4,144
                                                                              --------      --------      --------
                                                                                 5,099         6,458         7,914
       Less seconded to Homepower Retail Limited                                   (48)         (307)         (324)
                                                                              --------      --------      --------
                                                                                 5,051         6,151         7,590
                                                                              ========      ========      ========
</TABLE>

9.      DIRECTORS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                  1996          1995          1994
                                                                              (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
       Employee costs include the following
         amounts in respect of emoluments to
         directors
       Fees                                                                      200.9         167.0         157.6
       Additional remuneration                                                     -            61.8           -
       Basic salaries                                                            617.0         599.6         747.4
       Benefits in kind                                                           63.6          61.4          69.0
       Participation in performance related
         reward scheme                                                           370.2         349.1         139.7
       Pension contributions                                                      46.3          47.7          67.1
       Compensation for loss of office                                             -             -            99.3
                                                                              --------      --------      --------
                                                                               1,298.0       1,286.6       1,280.1
                                                                              ========      ========      ========
</TABLE>


As a result of the distribution by the company to its shareholders of its
investment in NGG (note 6), the directors received, in total, shares in NGG to
the value of (pound)207,206. Total directors' emoluments were (pound)1,505,177
(1995: (pound)1,286,638 and 1994: (pound)1,280,100).

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


9.     DIRECTORS (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                                                                              1996             1995
                                                                                             Total            Total
                                                                                            (pound)          (pound)
<S> <C>
       Nigel Rudd                                                                           75,000           75,000
       Norman Askew                                                                        349,328          340,192
       Bob Davies                                                                          281,003          275,315
       Jim Keohane                                                                         208,013          203,594
       Keith Stanyard                                                                      209,063          205,230
       Chris Boon                                                                           38,022                -
       Nicholas Corah                                                                       73,931           99,630
       Sir Robert Gumm                                                                      11,491           26,208
       Alan Schroeder                                                                       26,120           26,137
       Gareth Cooper                                                                        26,000           15,167
       John Harris                                                                               -           20,165
                                                                                         ---------        ---------
                                                                                         1,297,971        1,286,638
                                                                                         =========        =========
</TABLE>


       The above  amounts were payable to the  directors  by the company.  In
       addition as a result of the  distribution by the company to its
       shareholders  of its  investment  in NGG, on the  exercise of options
       over shares in the company,  shares in NGG to the value of(pound)147,626
       were  received  by Norman  Askew,(pound)54,628 by Jim Keohane and
       (pound)4,952 by Keith  Stanyard.  The chairman Nigel Rudd,  received
       remuneration  of(pound)75,000.  In 1995 he received a total
       of(pound)75,000 of which(pound)68,750 was in respect of his service as
       chairman for the 11 month  period  following his  appointment to that
       post on 1 May 1994.  John Harris,  who held the post in April 1994,
       received(pound)17,767. Norman  Askew,  who was the highest  paid director
       in both  years,  received  remuneration  of(pound)342,254  (1995
       (pound)332,512) together with NGG shares of(pound)147,626 (1995 Nil).

       The remuneration of other directors, excluding pension contributions
       falls into the following bandings;

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                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

9.     DIRECTORS (continued)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                      1996           1995
                                                                                        No.            No.
<S> <C>
       (pound)10,001   -(pound)15,000                                                    1              -
       (pound)15,001   -(pound)20,000                                                    -              1
       (pound)25,001   -(pound)30,000                                                    2              2
       (pound)35,001   -(pound)40,000                                                    1              -
       (pound)70,001   -(pound)75,000                                                    1              1
       (pound)95,001   -(pound)100,000                                                   -              1
       (pound)185,001  -(pound)190,000                                                   -              1
       (pound)190,001  -(pound)195,000                                                   -              1
       (pound)195,001  -(pound)200,000                                                   1              -
       (pound)245,001  -(pound)250,000                                                   1              -
       (pound)265,001  -(pound)270,000                                                   -              1
       (pound)270,001  -(pound)275,000                                                   1              -
</TABLE>


       The interest of the directors in office at 31 March 1996 together with
       those of their families, in the share capital of East Midlands
       Electricity plc as at 31 March 1996, 1995 and 1994 are set out below. The
       number of ordinary shares includes those held in trust under the
       company's profit sharing scheme. The options to purchase fully paid
       ordinary shares were granted under the company's employee sharesave and
       executive share options schemes, which are described in note 23.


10.     NET INTEREST PAYABLE
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                  1996          1995          1994
                                                                              (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
       Interest payable and similar charges
       Bank loans, overdrafts and other loans wholly
         repayable within five years                                               1.4           2.6          13.7
       Other loans                                                                18.6          18.0          18.0
       Interest receivable and similar income                                    (10.1)        (10.2)        (16.0)
                                                                               -------       -------       -------
                                                                                   9.9          10.4          15.7
                                                                               =======       =======       =======
</TABLE>
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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


11.     TAX ON PROFIT ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1996                           1995          1994
                                               -----------------------------------------
                                                     Total              NGG     Excluding
                                                                   (Note 6)           NGG
                                                                   (pound)m      (pound)m      (pound)m    (pound)m
<S> <C>
       The group taxation charge comprises:
       UK corporation tax at 33% (1995 and
         1994 - 33%)                                   52.3           15.4         36.9          52.9          50.5
       Tax credits on franked investment
         income                                        19.7           19.7          -             3.4           3.3
       Deferred taxation                                6.0            -            6.0          12.5         (22.5)
       Associated undertakings                          0.1            -            0.1           -             0.2
       Adjustment to taxation in respect of
         prior year profits                            (5.2)           -           (5.2)        (19.5)         (8.0)
       Advance corporation tax written off             26.0            -           26.0           -             -
                                                    ---------       -------       -------      --------     --------
       Total taxation charge for the year              98.9           35.1         63.8          49.3          23.5
                                                    =========       =======       =======      ========     ========

       Charged to:
       Profit and loss account                         49.8          (14.0)        63.8          49.3          23.5
       Statement of recognised gains and
         losses                                        49.1           49.1          -             -             -

                                                    ---------       -------       -------      --------      --------
       Total taxation charge for the year              98.9           35.1         63.8          49.3          23.5
                                                    =========       =======       =======      ========      ========
</TABLE>


       The tax charge for the year includes the gain on the NGG  distribution.
       It has been  decreased  principally  by the tax effect of net timing
       differences for which no deferred tax has been recognised and the benefit
       of capital losses that have crystallised in the year.


       Advance corporation tax, in respect of the special dividend, has been
       written off to the extent that the directors do not anticipate its
       recovery against taxable profits prior to 31 March 1997.


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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996



12.     DIVIDENDS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    1996           1995          1994
                                                  (pound)m       (pound)m      (pound)m

<S> <C>
       Interim paid 9.2p (1995: 8.6p and
         1994: 68p) per share                         17.8          16.6          14.8
       Final proposed 22.4p (1995: 20.4p
         and 1994: 15.9p) per share                   44.5          39.4          34.9
       Special dividend 120.0p per share
         (1995: 85.0p per share)                     238.6         186.5           -
       Specie dividend of shares in NGG              292.5           -             -
                                                    --------     --------       -------
                                                     593.4         242.5          49.7
                                                    ========     ========       ======
</TABLE>


       1996 interim, final proposed and special dividends, and 1995 interim and
       final proposed dividends are per 56 9/11p share. 1995 special dividend,
       and 1994 interim and final proposed dividends are per 50p share.


13.    EARNINGS PER SHARE

       The calculation of earnings per share, on the net basis, is based on
       earnings of (pound)237.7m (1995: (pound)164.7m and 1994: (pound)27.7m)
       and a weighted average of 193.9m (1995: 209.9m and 1994: 218.6m) ordinary
       shares in issue and ranking for dividend during the year. In calculating
       the weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue, shares held
       under the Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) established on 4 July 1995
       have been excluded as the rights to ordinary dividends on these shares
       have been waived by the ESOP Trustee.

       Earnings per share, on the nil basis, is calculated on earnings of
       (pound)263.7m. This excludes the advance corporation tax written off.

       Earnings per share before exceptional items is stated in order to
       indicate the effects, in the respective periods, of core business
       restructuring, transactions relating to NGG, and other exceptional items.


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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


14.     TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                  Plant,
                                                              machinery,       Vehicles
                                                                fixtures            and            Less:
                                 Distribution     Land and          and          mobile       customers'
                                      network    buildings     equipment          plant    contributions      Total
                                     (pound)m     (pound)m      (pound)m       (pound)m         (pound)m   (pound)m
<S> <C>

        Cost
        At 1 April 1995                 1,209.2        52.1         125.9          18.1           252.5    1,152.8
        Additions                          81.0         4.4          14.6           4.5            25.0       79.5
        Business disposals                  -          (3.1)        (48.4)         (0.5)            -        (52.0)
        Disposals                          (3.0)       (1.5)        (10.7)         (4.8)           (0.1)      19.9
                                   -------------      -------      -------        ------         -------   --------
        At 31 March 1996                1,287.2        51.9          81.4          17.3           277.4    1,160.4
                                   ============       =======      =======        =====          =======   ========
        Depreciation
        At 1 April 1995                   372.9        11.8          66.5           7.9            51.4      407.7
        Provision for the year             33.0         0.9          14.5           3.8             7.4       44.8
        Business disposals                  -          (0.3)        (37.8)         (0.4)            -        (38.5)
        Disposals                          (2.9)       (1.0)        (10.7)         (4.8)           (0.1)     (19.3)
                                   -------------      -------      -------        ------         -------   --------

        At 31 March 1996                  403.0        11.4          32.5           6.5            58.7      394.7
                                   ============       =======      =======        =====          =======   ========

        Net book value
        At 31 March 1996                  884.2        40.5          48.9          10.8           218.7      765.7
                                   ============       =======      =======        =====          =======   ========

        At 31 March 1995                  836.3        40.3          59.4          10.2           201.1      745.1
                                   ============       =======      =======        =====          =======   ========

</TABLE>

       The net book value of land and buildings, which excludes those forming
       part of the distribution network, comprises:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         1996          1995
                                                       (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Freehold                                          40.2          39.2
        Short leasehold                                    0.3           0.9
        Long leasehold                                     -             0.2
                                                        -------       -------
                                                          40.5          40.3
                                                        =======       ========
</TABLE>


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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996



14.    TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS (continued)

       Tangible fixed assets include the following, which are not depreciated:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                       1996         1995
                                                                     (pound)m    (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Assets in the course of construction                           98.2        113.3
        Land                                                            8.5          8.5
        Investment properties                                           4.5          4.5
                                                                      =======      ========
</TABLE>

15.     FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                           1996         1995
                                                         (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Interests in associated undertakings               15.4         13.0
        The National Grid Group plc                         0.6         65.5
        Investment in own shares                            2.0          -
        Other investments                                   0.2          0.2
                                                         -------       -------
                                                           18.2         78.7
                                                         =======       =======
<CAPTION>
                                                                       (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Associated undertakings
        Cost
        At 1 April 1995                                                 23.1
        Additions                                                        0.4
        Disposals                                                       (0.5)
        Written off                                                    (15.5)
                                                                     ----------
        At 31 March 1996                                                 7.5
                                                                     ==========
        Provisions
        At 1 April 1995                                                (15.5)
        Written off                                                     15.5
                                                                     ---------
        At 31 March 1996                                                 -
                                                                     =========
        Share of profits of associates
        At 1 April 1995                                                  5.4
        Share of profits after taxation                                  2.5
                                                                    ----------
        At 31 March 1996                                                 7.9
                                                                    ==========
        Net book value
        At 31 March 1996                                                15.4
                                                                     =========
        At 31 March 1995                                                13.0
                                                                     =========
</TABLE>

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

15.    FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS (continued)

       Corby Power Limited

       The company holds 40% of the ordinary share capital of Corby Power
       Limited (CPL), which owns a 350MW gas fired power station which became
       operational in March 1994. The other shareholders in CPL are Electricity
       Supply Board International Consultants Limited, a subsidiary of
       Electricity Supply Board of Ireland (20%), and Hawker Siddeley Power
       (Corby) Limited, a subsidiary of BTR plc (40%).

       On 30 June 1995, CPL was served with a writ issued by Hawker Siddeley
       Power Engineering Limited (HSPE) claiming the sum of (pound)43.7m. The
       claim relates to the repayment of liquidated damages, cost increases,
       release of retentions and electricity sold during the commissioning phase
       of the Corby power station built under contract by HSPE. The directors
       have been informed by the directors of CPL that, having considered the
       claim and taken legal and technical advice, the directors of CPL believe
       that CPL has a good defence to the claim. Accordingly, no further
       provision has been made in its latest accounts, which relate to its
       financial year ended 30 September 1995. CPL has submitted a defence to
       the writ of the High Court and legal proceedings have commenced.

       The directors of East Midlands Electricity plc are of the opinion that
       the amount at which the investment in CPL is included in the group
       balance sheet is appropriate.

       At 31 March 1996 Corby Power Limited had non-recourse loan financing
       liabilities of (pound)171.4m (1995: (pound)177.7m). The company has
       entered into a contract for differences expiring on 1 October 2008 with
       Corby Power Limited, covering the purchase of generated electricity,
       transactions under which are reflected in these financial statements.

       The National Grid Group plc
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Cost or valuation
        At 1 April 1995                                      65.5
        Additions                                            14.4
        Revaluation                                         212.9
        Distribution to shareholders                       (292.5)
        Specie dividends received on own
          shares held by ESOP                                 0.3
                                                           -------
        At 31 March 1996                                      0.6
                                                           =======

<CAPTION>
        Investment in own shares
<S> <C>
                                                          (pound)m
        At option strike prices (note 23)
        At 1 April 1995                                       -
        Issued to ESOP Trustee                               10.3
        Options exercised through ESOP                       (8.3)
                                                          ---------
        At 31 March 1996                                      2.0
                                                          =========
</TABLE>

       The  investment in the  company's own shares at 31 March 1996  comprised
       459,249  ordinary  shares at a nominal value of(pound)260,937.

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


16.     STOCKS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            1996         1995
                                                           (pound)m    (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Raw materials and consumables                        3.4          4.1
        Work in progress                                     4.2          3.8
        Finished goods and goods held for resale             -            1.3
                                                           -------    --------
                                                             7.6          9.2
                                                           =======    ========
</TABLE>

17.     DEBTORS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          1996          1995
                                                        (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Amounts falling due within  one year
        Trade debtors                                      103.6        172.5
        Amounts owed by associated undertakings              0.5          4.0
        Other debtors                                       18.5         11.5
        Prepayments and accrued income                       0.4          1.1
        Deferred tax asset (note 22)                         4.0         10.0
        Dividends receivable                                 0.5          9.1
                                                          --------    ---------
                                                           127.5        208.2
                                                          ========    =========
        Amounts falling due after more than one
          year
        Advance corporation tax recoverable                 16.8          7.6
        Other debtors                                        2.0          -
                                                           -------     --------
                                                            18.8          7.6
                                                           -------     --------
                                                           146.3        215.8
                                                           =======     ========
</TABLE>


18.     CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                         1996           1995
                                                       (pound)m       (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Unlisted
        Investment in PSB Holding Limited (note 6)           3.2          -
        Money market deposits                               93.6         23.0
        Listed
        Bonds and certificates of deposit                   12.4         16.0
                                                          --------      -------
                                                           109.2         39.0
                                                         =========      =======
</TABLE>

       The market  value of the  listed  investments  at 31 March  1996 and 31
       March 1995 did not differ  significantly from the amounts at which they
       are stated above.

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996



19. CREDITORS:  AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            1996          1995
                                                          (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Bank loans and overdrafts                            76.9          6.2
        Other loans                                          22.0         67.4
        Payments received on account                          1.8          2.9
        Trade creditors                                     101.7        113.4
        Other creditors                                       3.6          3.0
        Corporation tax                                      42.2         13.6
        Other taxation and social security                    3.7          4.9
        Accruals and deferred income                         50.2         57.3
        Dividends payable                                     0.3          2.4
        Proposed dividends                                   44.4         39.4
                                                           -------      -------
                                                            346.8        310.5
                                                           =======      =======

</TABLE>

20.  CREDITORS:  AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              1996         1995
                                           (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Eurobonds 2016                       150.0        150.0
        Eurobonds 2006                       100.0          -
        Bank loans                             -            0.2
        Other loans                            -            0.1
        Accruals and deferred income           3.0          4.5
                                           -------       -------
                                             253.0        154.8
                                           =======       =======
</TABLE>


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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


21.     BORROWINGS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                  1996          1995
                                                 (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Eurobonds 2016                             150.0        150.0
        Eurobonds 2006                             100.0          -
        Bank loans                                   -            0.7
        Other loans                                 22.0         67.5
        Accruals and deferred income                76.9          5.7
                                                  ------      -------
                                                   348.9        223.9
                                                  ======      =======
        Analysis of repayments
        Within one year
          Cash equivalents                          76.9          5.7
          Other                                     22.0         67.9
        Between one and two years                    -            0.3
        Over five years                            250.0        150.0
                                                   -----        -----
                                                   348.9        223.9
                                                   =====        =====
</TABLE>

       Eurobonds 2006

       On 20 March 1996, the company issued (pound)100m of unsecured 8.375%
       bonds, which are repayable at par on 20 March 2006 unless previously
       redeemed, at the company's option, at a market linked premium to issue
       price. The net proceeds of the issue were received on 20 March 1996 and
       have been used for corporate purposes.

       Eurobonds 2016

       The 12% Eurobonds, which are unsecured, were issued on 13 March 1991.
       They are repayable at par on 25 March 2016, unless previously redeemed,
       at the company's option, at a market linked premium to issue price.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                   1996         1995
                                                 (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Net borrowings
        Borrowings                                 348.9        223.9
        Money market investments and deposits     (106.0)       (39.0)
        Cash at bank and in hand                    (8.2)        (6.7)
                                                 -------       ------
                                                   234.7        178.2
                                                 =======       ======
</TABLE>



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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


22.     PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES AND CHARGES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                 Restructuring     Other        Total
                                                                                    (pound)m     (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        At 1 April 1995                                                               37.6        19.1          56.7
        Applied during the year                                                       (7.2)       (3.8)        (11.0)
        Released to profit and loss account                                          (11.7)        -           (11.7)
        Charged to profit and loss account                                            27.0         3.0          30.0
                                                                                   --------     --------      --------
        At 31 March 1996                                                              45.7        18.3          64.0
                                                                                   ========     ========      ========
</TABLE>


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            1996                                   1995
                                                 ------------------------------         ------------------------------
                                                         Full                                   Full
                                                    potential      Liability               potential      Liability
                                                    liability        (asset)               liability        (asset)
                                                      (asset)     recognised                 (asset)     recognised
                                                     (pound)m      (pound)m                (pound)m       (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Accelerated capital allowances              187.6            -                    184.9             -
        Capital gains deferred by roll-over
          relief                                      3.8            1.0                    -               -
        Other timing differences                    (24.0)          (5.0)                 (18.4)          (10.0)
        ACT available for future offset             (26.0)           -                      -               -
                                                  --------        -------               -------          -------
                                                    141.4           (4.0)                 166.5           (10.0)
                                                  ========        =======               =======          =======
</TABLE>

       Deferred taxation has been calculated at the corporation tax rate of 33%
       (1995:  33%).



23.     CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                 1996           1995           1996            1995
                                                               Number         Number
        Ordinary shares of 56 9/11 p each                       000's          000's        (pound)m       (pound)m

<S> <C>
        Authorised                                             264,000       264,000           150.0          150.0

                                                                                              Number
                                                                                               000's         (pound)m

        Allotted and fully paid
        At 31 March 1995                                                                     193,281          109.8
        Options exercised                                                                        212            0.1
        Issued to ESOP Trustee                                                                 4,888            2.8
                                                                                            --------       ---------
        At 31 March 1996                                                                     198,381          112.7
                                                                                            ========       =========

</TABLE>

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<PAGE>

                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


23.    CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

       Share options

       212,229 ordinary shares were issued in the early part of the year in
       respect of share option entitlements exercised by present or former
       employees and executives or their beneficiaries under the terms of the
       company's share option schemes described below. On 4 July 1995, the
       company established an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP) and entered
       into a loan arrangement under which the company lent (pound)10.3m to the
       ESOP Trustee for the purchase of 4,888,011 of the company's ordinary
       shares, equivalent to the number of options then outstanding, at the
       relevant option prices. These shares were to be made available to option
       holders, on the exercise of valid option rights, according to the terms
       of the relevant option schemes.

       The company received (pound)0.5m directly in respect of the ordinary
       share options and (pound)10.3m in respect of the shares issued to the
       ESOP Trustee. (pound)8.3m was received by the ESOP Trustee in respect of
       options on 4,428,762 shares exercised under the ESOP arrangements, and
       applied to reduce the loan due to the company. At 31 March 1996 the ESOP
       Trustee held 459,249 shares and owed (pound)2.0m to the company.

       Under the terms of the ESOP Trust Deed, the ESOP Trustee is indemnified
       in respect of any costs, expenses, losses or other shortfalls in assets
       arising from the business of the trust.

       The particular schemes in operation are described below.

       (i)    Employee sharesave schemes

              Under the terms of the sharesave schemes certain employees, who
              have entered into an Inland Revenue approved Save As You Earn
              (SAYE) contract for a period of five years, are granted options to
              purchase ordinary shares in the company.

              At 31 March 1996 the number of outstanding options covered by the
              first sharesave scheme stood at 11,552 (1995: 4,421,990) with an
              option price of (pound)1.75. These options are normally
              exercisable until 31 August 1996.

              A second sharesave scheme was launched in March 1996 and 4,486,729
              shares were granted under option on 4 April 1996 to 73% of the
              employees. The options are exercisable on 1 June 2001.


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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


23.    CALLED UP SHARE CAPITAL (continued)

       (ii)   Executive share option scheme

              Under the terms of the executive share option scheme 19 directors
              and managers hold options to purchase ordinary shares of 56 9/11
              each in the company. The options are exercisable not later than
              ten years and normally not earlier than three years from the date
              of grant. Details of the options are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                       Number of options
                                                                               ---------------------------------
                                        Exercise
               Date of grant               price     Exercised        Lapsed             1996           1995
<S> <C>
               December 1991                303p        88,250             -           35,000        123,250
               June 1992                    358p        16,750             -                -         16,750
               December 1992                406p       178,500             -                -        178,500
               December 1992                410p             -             -           19,000         19,000
               December 1993                637p        32,250        14,250          215,750        262,250
</TABLE>

24.     RESERVES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                             Share        Capital                     Profit
                                           premium     redemption     Revaluation   and loss
                                           account        reserve         reserve    account        Total
                                          (pound)m       (pound)m        (pound)m   (pound)m     (pound)m
<S>  <C>
        At 1 April 1995                        3.1          0.1            65.5       394.0         462.7
        Premium on shares issued during
          the year                             7.9          -               -           -             7.9
        Revaluation of NGG                     -            -             212.9         -           212.9
        Capital gains tax                      -            -             (49.1)        -           (49.1)
        Transfer on distribution and
          listing of NGG                       -            -            (229.3)      229.3           -
        Retained loss for the financial
          year                                 -            -               -        (355.7)       (355.7)
                                          ---------      --------       ---------    ---------   -----------
        At 31 March 1996                      11.0          0.1             -         267.6         278.7
                                          =========      ========       =========    =========   ===========

</TABLE>

       The profit for the year  attributable  to shareholders  dealt with in the
       financial  accounts of the company was (pound)225.1m  (1995:
       (pound)160.1m and 1994:  (pound)21.0m).  As permitted by section 230 of
       the Companies Act 1985, the company has not presented its own profit and
       loss account.

       The amount of (pound)229.3m in revaluation reserve arising as explained
       in note 6, was realised on 11 December 1995 when the company's investment
       in NGG was distributed and the listing of NGG shares became effective,
       and transferred to realised reserves.

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


25.    DISPOSALS

       During the year the group sold Ambassador Security Group plc and the
       trade and assets of Furse Specialist Contracting and of W J Furse & Co
       Limited.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                            Ambassador           FSC           W J Furse      Total
                                                              (pound)m         (pound)m         (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Net assets sold
        Tangible fixed assets                                    9.3              0.2             4.0         13.5
        Stocks                                                   0.5              0.3             2.1          2.9
        Debtors                                                  3.9              0.9             4.5          9.3
        Creditors                                               (5.7)            (0.5)           (2.4)        (8.6)
        Cash at bank and in hand                                 0.1              -               -            0.1
        Other loans                                              -                -              (0.2)        (0.2)
                                                            -----------         --------        --------     --------
        Net assets sold                                          8.1              0.9             8.0         17.0
                                                            ===========         ========        ========     ========
        Cash proceeds                                           17.0              0.5            20.7         38.2
        Costs associated with disposals                         (0.9)            (0.1)           (0.7)        (1.7)
        Release of fundamental
          restructuring provision                                -                0.5             -            0.5
                                                            -----------         --------        --------     --------

        Net proceeds                                            16.1              0.9            20.0         37.0
                                                            -----------         --------        --------     --------

        Surplus on disposals                                     8.0              -              12.0         20.0
                                                            ===========         ========        ========     ========

        Cash proceeds above                                     17.0              0.5            20.7         38.2
        Cash at bank and in hand disposed
          of                                                    (0.1)              -               -          (0.1)
        Other loans disposed of                                  -                 -              0.2          0.2
                                                            -----------         --------        --------     --------

        Net cash inflow in respect of
          disposals                                             16.9              0.5            20.9         38.3
                                                            ==========          ========        ========      =======

</TABLE>

       The businesses  sold were originally  acquired by the group in the
       financial year ended 31 March 1992.  Goodwill arising was charged to
       reserves in that year. In the accounts for the  financial  year ended
       31 March  1994 it was reinstated and written off through the profit and
       loss account for that year as a part of the exceptional charge for
       fundamental restructuring.

       The above businesses contributed (pound)7.5m in the year to the group's
       net operating cash flows and utilised (pound)2.1m for capital
       expenditure.

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

26.     RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) TO NET CASH INFLOW (OUTFLOW)
        FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                1996                         1995         1994
                                                 --------------------------------------
                                                        Total      NGG         Excluding
                                                                 (Note 6)         NGG
                                                       (pound)m  (pound)m       (pound)m   (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Operating profit (loss)                          86.4     (102.2)        188.6       207.9         182.8
        Depreciation charges                             44.8        -            44.8        47.5          42.6
        Profit on disposal of tangible fixed             (2.4)       -            (2.4)       (0.9)         (0.7)
          assets
        (Increase) decrease in stocks*                   (1.3)       -            (1.3)        0.7           9.7
        Decrease (increase) in debtors*                  54.5       34.4          20.1       (20.9)         62.6
        Decrease in creditors*                          (13.8)      (0.8)        (13.0)       (2.4)         61.8
        Increase in provisions*                          23.0        -            23.0         2.1           2.5
                                                     ---------- -----------     --------     -------     ---------
        Net cash inflow (outflow) from
          operating activities before
          exceptional costs                             191.2      (68.6)        259.8       234.0         361.3

        Net cash outflow relating to
          fundamental restructuring                      (5.5)         -          (5.5)      (26.5)         (7.5)
                                                     ---------- -----------     --------     -------     ---------

        Net cash inflow (outflow) from
          operating activities                          185.7      (68.6)        254.3       207.5         353.8
                                                     ========== ===========     ========     =======     =========
</TABLE>

        *Excludes movement related to fundamental restructuring as follows:

<TABLE>
<S>  <C>

        Profit on disposal of tangible fixed
          assets                                          -            -           -           0.3           -
        Stocks                                            -            -           -           1.5           -
        Debtors                                           -            -           -           3.4           -
        Creditors                                         -            -           -         (11.4)          -
        Provisions                                       (5.5)         -          (5.5)      (20.3)         (7.5)
                                                     ---------- -----------     --------     -------     ---------

                                                         (5.5)         -          (5.5)      (26.5)         (7.5)
                                                     ========== ===========     ========     =======     =========

</TABLE>

       Changes in stocks, debtors, creditors and provisions also exclude
       movements relating to disposals as summarised in note 25.

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

27.     ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AS SHOWN IN THE BALANCE SHEET


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                              Increase (decrease) in year
                                                                          ---------------------------------------
                                                        1996         1995         1996         1995         1994
                                                     (pound)m      (pound)m     (pound)m     (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Cash at bank and in hand                          8.2        6.7           1.5         2.4           0.8
        Money market investments and deposits
                                                        106.0       39.0          67.0      (157.9)         75.2
        Bank overdrafts                                 (76.9)      (5.7)        (71.2)       (1.2)          3.3
                                                      ---------- ---------      --------   --------     ---------
                                                         37.3       40.0          (2.7)     (156.7)         79.3
        Less:  deposits exceeding three months
          to maturity when acquired                     (17.8)     (16.0)         (1.8)      (16.0)          -
                                                      ---------- ---------      --------   --------     ---------

                                                         19.5       24.0          (4.5)     (172.7)         79.3
                                                      =========  =========      ========   ========     =========
</TABLE>


28.     ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN FINANCING DURING THE YEAR
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                               Share capital and capital reserves        Loans (excluding cash equivalents)
                             ---------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------
                                     1996         1995         1994            1996        1995         1994
                                   (pound)m     (pound)m     (pound)m       (pound)m     (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        At 1 April                   113.0        111.5        109.2          218.2       198.7         258.8
        Proceeds from
          shares issued
          during the year             10.8          1.5          2.3            -           -             -
        Repayment  of
          government
          debenture                    -            -            -              -         (47.0)        (50.0)
        Issue of Eurobonds             -            -            -            100.0         -             -
        Net cash (outflow)
          inflow from bank
          and other loans              -            -            -            (46.2)       66.5         (10.1)
                                   -------      --------      -------        -------     --------     ---------
        At 31 March                  123.8        113.0        111.5          272.0       218.2         198.7
                                   ========     ========      ======         =======     ========      ========

</TABLE>


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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


29.    PENSION SCHEMES

       The majority of the employees of the company and its subsidiaries (the
       group) are members of the Electricity Supply Pension Scheme (ESPS), which
       provides retirement and death benefits to employees throughout the
       electricity supply industry. The group's section of the ESPS is closed to
       new entrants. The East Midlands Electricity Pension Plan (EMEPP) provides
       retirement and death benefits for employees of the group not in
       membership of the ESPS. Both the ESPS and the EMEPP are funded defined
       benefit schemes providing pensions and related benefits based on final
       pensionable pay. The assets of both schemes are held in trustee
       administered funds separate from the finances of the company.

       The last actuarial valuation of the group's sector of the ESPS was
       carried out by Bacon & Woodrow, consulting actuaries, as at 31 March
       1995. The attained age method was used for this assessment and the
       principal actuarial assumptions adopted were that the investment return
       would on average exceed the rate of increase in members' earnings by 2%
       per annum and that present and future pension would increase at a rate of
       5% per annum.

       The valuation showed that the actuarial value of the assets of the
       group's section of the scheme, as at 31 March 1995, represented 106.7% of
       the actuarial value of the accrued benefits. After allowing for benefit
       improvements granted following the valuation and the provision made from
       surplus to cover contingencies and anticipated short term early
       retirement costs, this reduced to 100%. The past service benefits include
       all benefits for pensioners and other former members as well as benefits
       based on service completed to date for active members, allowing for
       future salary rises.

       The total market value of the assets of the scheme, as at 31 March 1995,
       was (pound)12,482.8m of which (pound)568.3m relates to the member and
       beneficiaries of the group.

       The pension cost to the group for the year was (pound)10.8m (1995:
       (pound)12.6m and 1994:  (pound)13.8m).

       A small proportion of the pension cost (approximately 5%) relates to the
       EMEPP. This has been assessed on the basis of the latest actuarial
       assessment of the plan by its actuaries, William M Mercer Limited, as at
       31 March 1995. The total market value of the assets of the plan at that
       date was (pound)6.2m.

       As well as the approved funded schemes, the company provides benefits on
       an unfunded unapproved basis to certain senior employees whose approved
       pension benefits are limited by the operation of the Earnings Cap imposed
       by the Finance Act 1989. The cost of these benefits has been assessed by
       William M Mercer Limited at (pound)0.2m (1995: (pound)0.3m). The
       accumulated cost as at 31 March 1996 was (pound)0.7m.

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                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


30.     COMMITMENTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                        1996          1995
                                                                       (pound)m      (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Fixed asset expenditure commitments
        In respect of contracts placed                                   34.0         16.3
                                                                       =======    ===========
        Operating lease commitments
        Annual commitments under operating leases expire as follows:
        Land and buildings
          Within one year                                                 -            0.1
          In the second to fifth years inclusive                          -            0.4
          After five years                                                0.6          0.8
                                                                       -------    -----------
                                                                          0.6          1.3
                                                                       =======    ===========

        Other
          Within one year                                                 0.4          1.2
          In the second to fifth year                                     2.0          4.0
                                                                       -------    -----------
                                                                          2.4          5.2
                                                                       =======    ===========
</TABLE>

31.    SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
       IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

       The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
       accepted accounting principles in the United Kingdom ("UK GAAP"), which
       differ in certain material respects from those generally accepted
       accounting principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The
       differences that are material to East Midlands Electricity relate to the
       following items and the necessary adjustments are shown in the tables
       that follow:

       Accounting for the National Grid transactions

       In October 1995, the shareholders of the National Grid Group, consisting
       of the 12 regional electricity companies ("RECs") and Her Majesty's
       Government (owning one special share) agreed to seek a listing for the
       NGG shares on the London Stock Exchange. As part of the agreement among
       the shareholders of NGG, each REC agreed to provide a one-off discount to
       each of their respective domestic customers (see note 6) and, in order to
       compensate the RECs for the cost of the discount and other costs
       associated with the listing, NGG paid a special dividend shortly before
       the listing.

       Under UK GAAP, the discount was reported as a deduction of turnover and
       the special dividend was included in dividends from fixed asset
       investments. Under US GAAP, the discount and dividend would have been
       recorded on a net basis in the income statement.

       Discontinued Operations

       Under UK GAAP, turnover and operating profit must be analysed between
       continuing operations, acquisitions and discontinued operations on the
       face of the profit and loss account, with the remaining statutory
       headings to operating profit shown in the notes. Under US GAAP, financial
       statement for all periods presented are restated such that operating
       activity related to discontinued operations is shown as a single amount
       below income from operations.

                                                                            42

<PAGE>


                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


31.    SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES  BETWEEN GENERALLY  ACCEPTED  ACCOUNTING
       PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
       (continued)

       Deferred Taxation

       Under UK GAAP, deferred taxation is provided at the rates at which the
       taxation is expected to become payable. No provision is made for amounts
       which are not expected to become payable in the foreseeable future. Under
       US GAAP, deferred taxation is provided on all temporary differences under
       the asset and liability method at rates at which the taxation would be
       payable in the relevant future years.

       Dividends from fixed asset investments

       Under UK GAAP, dividends from the National Grid Group and other fixed
       asset investments have been recorded in the profit for the year to which
       they pertain. Under US GAAP, dividends are recorded in the financial
       statements of the year in which they are declared.

       Dividends payable

       Under UK GAAP, dividends are recorded in the financial statements for the
       year to which they pertain. Under US GAAP, dividends are recorded in the
       financial statements in the period in which they are declared.

       Marketable equity securities

       Under UK GAAP, investments in equity securities held as fixed asset
       investments are carried at cost. Fixed asset investments may be revalued
       if, in the directors' opinion, such a revaluation is necessary to give a
       true and fair view of its financial condition. Such revaluations increase
       or decrease the reported value of the investment and are reported as a
       separate component of equity shareholders' funds. Under US GAAP,
       investments in equity securities would have been classified as
       available-for-sale securities and valued at market price with unrealised
       gains or losses excluded from earnings and reported as a separate
       component of shareholders' equity. If the fair value of an investment is
       not readily determinable, the investment is reported at its original
       cost.

       Stock-based compensation expense

       Under UK GAAP, on the granting of share options, no amounts are normally
       attributed to employee remuneration. Under US GAAP, upon the granting of
       share options to employees, the employer recognises as employee
       compensation the difference between the market value of the shares on the
       date of grant and the amount the employees are required to pay.

       Pension Costs

       Under both UK GAAP and US GAAP, pension costs are provided so as to
       provide for future pension liabilities. However, there are differences in
       the prescribed methods of valuation which give rise to GAAP adjustments
       to the pension cost and the pension prepayment.

       Investments in own shares

       Under UK GAAP, the cost of shares in the company purchased by the ESOP
       Trustee is included in current asset investments. Under US GAAP, this
       amount is reported as a deduction to shareholders' equity.

                                                                            43

<PAGE>


                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996


31.    SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES  BETWEEN GENERALLY  ACCEPTED  ACCOUNTING
       PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
       (continued)

       Statement of Cash Flows

       The group's statement of cash flows is prepared in accordance with UK
       Financial Reporting Standard 1 (FRS 1), the objectives and principles of
       which are similar to those set out in US GAAP under Statement of
       Financial Accounting Standard No. 95, "Statement of Cash Flows" (SFAS
       95). The significant differences between FRS 1 and SFAS 95 relate to
       classification. Under FRS1, a reconciliation of profit from operations to
       flows from operating activities is presented in a note, and cash paid for
       interest and income taxes are presented separately from cash flows from
       operating activities. Under SFAS 95, cash flows from operating activities
       are based on net profit, include interest and income taxes, and are
       presented on the face of the statement. UK GAAP requires cash and cash
       equivalents to be presented net of overdrafts, SFAS 95 treats overdrafts
       within financing activities.

       The approximate effect of the differences between UK GAAP and US GAAP on
       profit for the financial year, equity shareholders' funds and total
       assets are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                1996         1995          1994
                                                                               (pound)m    (pound)m      (pound)m

<S> <C>
        Profit for the financial year under UK GAAP                              237.7       164.7         27.7
        Items increasing (decreasing) profit:
          Discontinued operations                                                (22.2)        6.0        108.3
          Deferred taxation                                                      (11.8)      (21.1)        (8.3)
          Dividends from fixed asset investments                                  11.3        (0.5)        (1.3)
          Stock-based compensation                                                (0.6)       (0.6)        (0.6)
          Pension costs                                                            6.2         2.5          0.8
                                                                                -------     --------    ---------

        Income from continuing operations under US GAAP                          220.6       151.0        126.6
        Income (loss) from discontinued operations under US
          GAAP                                                                    22.2        (6.0)      (108.3)

                                                                                -------     --------    ---------
        Net income under US GAAP                                                 242.8       145.0         18.3
                                                                                =======     ========    =========

</TABLE>
                                                                            44

<PAGE>


                                               EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Year ended 31 March 1996

31.    SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES  BETWEEN GENERALLY  ACCEPTED  ACCOUNTING
       PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
       (continued)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                                                         1996         1995
                                                                       (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Equity shareholders' funds under UK GAAP                         391.4        572.5
        Items increasing (decreasing) shareholders' equity:
          Deferred taxation                                             (150.2)      (138.4)
          Dividends from fixed asset investments                           -          (11.3)
          Dividends payable                                               44.4         39.4
          Pension costs                                                    6.9          0.7
          Investment in own shares                                        (2.0)         -
                                                                      ---------    ----------
        Stockholders' equity under US GAAP                               290.5        462.9
                                                                      =========    =========

<CAPTION>

                                                                         1996         1995
                                                                       (pound)m     (pound)m
<S> <C>
        Total assets under UK GAAP                                     1,055.2      1,094.5
        Items increasing (decreasing) shareholders' equity:
          Deferred taxation                                               (4.0)       (10.0)
          Dividends from fixed asset investments                           -          (11.3)
          Pension costs                                                    6.9          0.7
          Investment in own shares                                        (2.0)         -
          Other                                                          (16.8)        (7.6)
                                                                       -------     ---------
        Total assets under US GAAP                                     1,039.3      1,066.3
                                                                       =======     =========

</TABLE>


                                                                        45




                                                                 EXHIBIT 99.2

                                                EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC




SUMMARY GROUP PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996





<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               Unaudited                       Audited
                                                                              Six months to                 12 months to 31
                                                                              30 September                      March
                                                                                                                1996
                                                                                                             (excluding NGG
                                                                            1996               1995            - note 1)
                                                                Note      (pound)m           (pound)m          (pound)m
<S> <C>
TURNOVER                                                           2        563.3              582.0            1,299.8
                                                                          ---------        ------------    -----------------
OPERATING PROFIT                                                   2         85.2               94.9              188.6

Release of fundamental restructuring provisions                               -                  -                 11.4
Surplus on disposal of discontinued operations                                1.0                8.0               20.0
Share of profits of associated undertakings                                   1.3                0.9                2.6
Income from other fixed asset investments                                     2.8                -                  1.5
Net interest payable                                                        (10.3)              (7.1)              (9.9)
                                                                           ---------        ------------    -----------------
PROFIT BEFORE TAXATION                                                       80.0               96.7              214.2
Taxation based on profits for the period                           3        (19.6)             (24.2)             (37.8)
Advance corporation tax written off                                           -                (26.0)             (26.0)
                                                                           ---------        ------------    -----------------
PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO
  SHAREHOLDERS                                                               60.4               46.5              150.4



Ordinary dividend                                                             -                (17.8)             (62.3)
Special dividend                                                              -               (238.1)            (238.6)
                                                                           ---------        ------------    -----------------
AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO (FROM)
  RESERVES                                                                   60.4             (209.4)            (150.5)
                                                                           =========       ============    =================


                                                                           pence              pence              pence
EARNINGS PER SHARE, BEFORE EXCEPTIONAL
  ITEMS                                                            4
                                                                             30.0               33.4               78.7

Exceptional items, after tax                                                  0.5                4.1               12.3
                                                                           ---------       ------------    -----------------
EARNINGS PER SHARE - NIL BASIS                                               30.5               37.5               91.0
Advance Corporation Tax written off                                           -                (13.5)             (13.4)
                                                                           ---------       ------------    -----------------
EARNINGS PER SHARE - NET BASIS                                               30.5               24.0               77.6
                                                                           =========       ============    =================

                                                                   5          -                  9.2               31.6
DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
SPECIAL DIVIDENDS PER SHARE                                                   -                120.0              120.0
                                                                           =========       ============    =================

</TABLE>

                                                                              1
<PAGE>


                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

SUMMARY GROUP BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 SEPTEMBER 1996


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   Unaudited                    Audited
                                                                 30 September                   31 March
                                                             1996               1995              1996
                                                          (pound)m            (pound)m          (pound)m
<S> <C>
FIXED ASSETS                                                814.2              836.5              783.9
                                                           -------            -------            --------
CURRENT ASSETS                                              220.5              367.1              271.3
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE
   WITHIN ONE YEAR                                         (277.2)            (621.0)            (346.8)
                                                           -------            -------            --------
NET CURRENT LIABILITIES                                     (56.7)            (253.9)             (75.5)
                                                           -------            -------            --------
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
   LIABILITIES
                                                            757.5              582.6              708.4

CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER
   MORE THAN ONE YEAR
                                                           (252.2)            (154.1)            (253.0)
PROVISION FOR LIABILITIES AND
   CHARGES                                                  (53.5)             (54.6)             (64.0)
                                                           -------            -------            --------
NET ASSETS                                                  451.8              373.9              391.4
                                                           =======            =======            ========
CAPITAL AND RESERVES                                        451.8              373.9              391.4
                                                           =======            =======            ========
</TABLE>


<PAGE>
                                                                              2

                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC


SUMMARY GROUP CASH FLOW STATEMENT
SIX MONTHS ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 1996

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                            Unaudited             Audited
                                                                                           6 months to         12 months to
                                                                                           30 September          31 March
                                                                                        1996          1995         1996
                                                                         Note        (pound)m       (pound)m     (pound)m
<S>   <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
   EXCLUDING NGG DISTRIBUTION                                               6           163.4         181.4        254.3

Returns on investments and servicing of finance                                           3.6           2.8         (8.6)
Taxation excluding NGG distribution                                                     (55.3)         24.9         (0.2)
Purchase of tangible fixed assets                                                       (61.2)        (46.4)      (104.5)
Customers' contribution to tangible fixed assets                                         10.0          11.6         25.0
Acquisitions and disposals                                                                1.5          19.0         39.4
Equity dividends paid                                                                     -            (2.1)      (298.0)
Cash flows relating to NGG                                                  7            10.7           -           25.3
                                                                                     --------       -------      -------
NET CASH INFLOW (OUTFLOW) BEFORE USE OF LIQUID
   RESOURCES AND FINANCING                                                  8            72.7         191.2        (67.3)
Management of liquid resources                                              8            15.1        (124.4)       (67.0)
Financing                                                                   8           (22.0)        (66.8)        64.6
                                                                                     --------       -------      -------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH                                                 8            65.8           -          (69.7)
                                                                                     ========       =======      =======

OPENING NET DEBT                                                            8          (234.7)       (178.2)      (178.2)

Net cash inflow (outflow) before use of liquid
    resources and financing                                                              72.7         191.2        (67.3)

Cash inflow from the issue of shares                                                      -             0.5         10.8
                                                                                     --------       -------      -------
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET FUNDS                                            8            72.7         191.7        (56.5)
                                                                                     --------       -------      -------
CLOSING NET (DEBT) FUNDS                                                    8          (162.0)         13.5       (234.7)
                                                                                     ========       =======      =======
</TABLE>

The presentation of cash flow information for comparative purposes has been
revised as explained in Note 1.

                                                                              3
<PAGE>

                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES


1.        BASIS OF PREPARATION

          The interim accounts for the six months to 30 September 1996, and
          comparative amounts to 30 September 1995, which are unaudited, have
          been prepared under the historical cost convention, as modified by the
          valuation of certain fixed asset investments. The accounting policies
          are consistent with those applied for the year ended 31 March 1996.

          The financial information contained in this interim statement does not
          amount to statutory accounts within the meaning of Section 240 of the
          Companies Act 1985. Amounts shown for the year ended 31 March 1996 are
          consistent with the full audited accounts for that year, which have
          been delivered to the Registrar of Companies, except that, to aid
          comparison, amounts shown in the profit and loss account exclude
          transactions which arose as a result of the distribution of the
          company's interest in NGG, which took place in December 1995. A
          revised presentation of cash flow information for the current and
          prior periods has been adopted following the issue of FRS1 (Revised
          1996) - Cash Flow Statements by the Accounting Standards Board in
          October 1996.

          The auditors' report on the full accounts for the year ended 31 March
          1996 was unqualified and did not include a statement under section
          237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985.

2.        SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     Unaudited                     Audited
                                                                   Six months to               12 months to
                                                                    30 September                  31 March
                                                                                                    1996
                                                                1996              1995          (excluding NGG)
          TURNOVER                                            (pound)m           (pound)m         (pound)m
<S>   <C>
          Supply excluding NGG                                  503.4              505.3           1,166.8
          Underlying distribution                               163.1              180.7             371.3
          EME Contracting                                        18.5               16.9              34.9
          Sterling Gas Marketing                                  2.2                3.4               8.6
          Other activities and internal charges                (123.9)            (138.9)           (300.3)
                                                              -------            -------          --------
          Continuing operations                                 563.3              567.4           1,281.3

          Discontinued operations                                 -                 14.6              18.5
                                                              -------            -------          --------
          GROUP EXCLUDING NGG                                   563.3              582.0           1,299.8
                                                              =======            =======          ========
</TABLE>

<PAGE>
                                                                              4

                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             Unaudited                   Audited
                                                                           Six months to              12 months to
                                                                            30 September                31 March
                                                                                                           1996
                                                                       1996              1995         (excluding NGG)
          OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS)                                    (pound)m          (pound)m          (pound)m
<S>   <C>
          Underlying supply                                            16.5              13.0               28.5
          Exceptional restructuring                                     -                 -                 (3.5)
                                                                    -------            ------            -------
          Supply excluding NGG                                         16.5              13.0               25.0
                                                                    -------            ------            -------
          Underlying distribution                                      68.4              80.7              178.0
          Exceptional restructuring                                     -                 -                (17.7)
                                                                    -------            ------            -------
          Total electricity distribution                               68.4              80.7              160.3
                                                                    -------            ------            -------
          EME Contracting                                               0.2               -                  0.1
          Sterling Gas Marketing                                       (0.4)             (0.2)              (0.4)
          Other activities and internal charges                         0.5               0.2                1.8
                                                                    -------            ------            -------
          Continuing operations                                        85.2              93.7              186.8

          Discontinued operations                                       -                 0.3                1.1
          Utilisation of fundamental restructuring provisions           -                 0.9                0.7
                                                                    -------            ------            -------
          GROUP EXCLUDING NGG                                          85.2              94.9              188.6
                                                                    =======            ======            =======
</TABLE>

3.        TAXATION

          Taxation is based on the profits for the six month period on the basis
          of the estimated effective tax rate for the year ending 31 March 1997
          after taking into account the effect of prior year adjustments and
          ACT. No account has been taken of tax changes proposed by the
          Chancellor of the Exchequer in his recent Budget speech.


4.        EARNINGS PER SHARE

          The calculation of earnings per share, on the net basis, for the six
          months ended 30 September 1996 is based on earnings of (pound)60.4
          (1995: (pound)46.5m) and a weighted average of 197.9m (1995: 193.4m)
          ordinary shares in issue and ranking for dividend during the period.


5.        DIVIDEND

          No interim dividend is proposed.
                                                                              5
<PAGE>


                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES

6.        RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING PROFIT TO NET CASH INFLOW
          FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES EXCLUDING NGG

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                Unaudited               Audited
                                                                                               6 months to            12 months to
                                                                                              30 September              31 March
                                                                                         1996              1995           1996
                                                                                       (pound)m          (pound)m       (pound)m
<S>  <C>
           Operating profit                                                               85.2              94.9          188.6
           Depreciation                                                                   21.4              23.3           44.8
           Loss (profit) on disposal of tangible fixed assets                              0.3              (1.0)          (2.4)
           Decrease in working capital                                                    67.0              66.8            5.8
           (Decrease) increase in provisions                                              (7.4)              1.2           23.0
                                                                                        ------            ------         ------
           Net cash inflow from operating activities before effects
              of fundamental restructuring                                               166.5             185.2          259.8
           Net cash outflow in respect of fundamental restructuring                       (3.1)             (3.8)          (5.5)
                                                                                        ------            ------         ------
           Net cash inflow from operating activities excluding NGG                       163.4             181.4          254.3
                                                                                        ======            ======         ======
</TABLE>

7.        THE NATIONAL GRID GROUP PLC (NGG)

          Full details of the  distribution to  shareholders  in December 1995
          of the company's  interest in NGG are given in the Annual Report and
          Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 1996.

          Group cash flows relating to NGG were as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                       Unaudited                   Audited
                                                                      6 months to                12 months to
                                                                     30 September                  31 March
                                                                1996              1995               1996
                                                              (pound)m          (pound)m           (pound)m
<S>   <C>
           Net cash outflow from operating activities           (29.0)              -               (68.6)
           Dividends received from NGG                            -                 -               113.7
           Distributions received from PSB Holding Limited        5.9               -                48.0
           Repayment (payment) of Advance Corporation Tax        33.8               -               (53.4)
           Purchase of shares in NGG                              -                 -               (14.4)
                                                              -------           ------             ------
           Net cash inflow relating to NGG                       10.7               -                25.3
                                                              =======           ======             ======
</TABLE>
                                                                              6
<PAGE>


                                                 EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES

8.         ANALYSIS OF NET DEBT

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                              At 1               CASH              AT 30
                                             April               FLOW           SEPTEMBER
                                              1996                                 1996
                                           (pound)m            (pound)m          (pound)m
<S>  <C>
          Cash at bank and in hand             8.2               (7.3)               0.9
          Bank overdrafts                    (76.9)              73.1               (3.8)
                                          --------             ------            -------
                                             (68.7)              65.8               (2.9)

          Eurobonds                         (250.0)               -               (250.0)
          Other loans                        (22.0)              22.0                -
                                          --------             ------            -------
          Debt                              (272.0)              22.0             (250.0)
                                          --------             ------            -------
          Current asset investments          106.0              (15.1)              90.9
                                          --------             ------            -------
          Net debt                          (234.7)              72.7             (162.0)
                                          ========             ======            =======
</TABLE>


9.        SUMMARY OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING
          PRINCIPLES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

          The financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
          accepted accounting principles in the United Kingdom ("UK GAAP"),
          which differ in certain material respects from those generally
          accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("US
          GAAP"). The differences that are material to East Midlands Electricity
          relate to the following items and the necessary adjustments are shown
          in the tables that follow:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 Unaudited                  Audited
                                                                6 months to                12 months to
                                                               30 September                31 March
                                                          1996              1995              1996
                                                        (pound)m          (pound)m          (pound)m
<S>   <C>
           PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS
              UNDER UK GAAP                                60.4             46.5              237.7
           Items increasing (decreasing) profit:
              Discontinued operations                      (0.7)            (6.2)             (22.2)
              Deferred taxation                            (8.8)            13.8              (11.8)
              Dividends from fixed asset investments        -               11.3               11.3
              Stock-based compensation                      -               (0.3)              (0.6)
              Pension costs                                 2.2              3.1                6.2
                                                        -------           ------            -------
</TABLE>

                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC


                                                                              7

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

<S> <C>
           NOTES
           Income from continuing operations under
              US GAAP                                      53.1             68.2              220.6
           Income from discontinued operations
              under US GAAP                                 0.7              6.2               22.2
                                                        -------           ------            -------
           NET INCOME UNDER US GAAP                        53.8             74.4              242.8
                                                        =======           ======            =======
</TABLE>
                                                                              8
<PAGE>


                                                  EAST MIDLANDS ELECTRICITY PLC

NOTES

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                             Unaudited                  Audited
                                                                           30 September                 31 March
                                                                      1996              1995              1996
                                                                    (pound)m          (pound)m          (pound)m
<S>   <C>
           CAPITAL AND RESERVES UNDER UK GAAP                         451.8             373.9             391.4
           Items increasing (decreasing) shareholders' equity:
              Deferred taxation                                      (159.0)           (124.6)           (150.2)
              Dividends payable                                         -               255.9              44.4
              Pension costs                                             9.1               3.8               6.9
              Investment in own shares                                 (2.0)            (10.3)             (2.0)
                                                                     ------            ------            ------
           SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY UNDER US GAAP                         299.9             498.7             290.5
                                                                     ======            ======            ======
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                          Unaudited                  Audited
                                                                        30 September                 31 March
                                                                   1996              1995              1996
                                                                 (pound)m          (pound)m          (pound)m
<S>   <C>
           TOTAL ASSETS UNDER UK GAAP                             1,034.7           1,203.6           1,055.2
           Items increasing (decreasing) shareholders' equity:
              Deferred taxation                                      (6.0)            (10.0)             (4.0)
              Pension costs                                           9.1               3.8               6.9
              Investment in own shares                               (2.0)            (10.3)             (2.0)
              Other                                                 (16.8)            (45.5)            (16.8)
                                                                 --------          --------          --------
           TOTAL ASSETS UNDER US GAAP                             1,019.0           1,141.6           1,039.3
                                                                 ========          ========          ========
</TABLE>
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                                                                  EXHIBIT 99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF INCOME

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income and balance
sheet required by Item 7 (b) are filed as part of this Form 8-K. The pro forma
results give effect to the acquisition of East Midlands accounted for under the
purchase method of accounting for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
the twelve months ended December 31, 1995 as if the transaction has been
consummated at the beginning of the periods presented for the unaudited pro
forma condensed consolidated statements of income and at the end of the period
presented for the pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheets. The unaudited
pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 include the results of operations of East Midlands for that
period. Consequently, revenues of approximately $612.2 million and income from
continuing operations after tax of approximately $67.8 million of East Midlands
for the three month period ended March 31, 1996, have been included in both
periods presented.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income and balance
sheets are based upon preliminary fair value allocations related to the purchase
of East Midlands. The allocations are subject to revision after more detailed
analyses, appraisals and evaluations are completed. DRI and East Midlands expect
to finalize its fair value assessment in the year following the the acquisition.
Accordingly, the final purchase price allocation may differ from the pro forma
amouts set forth herein.

The condensed historical balance sheets and statements of income for each
company and the pro forma consolidated financial statements for each company
have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles. The pro forma information is presented for illustrative
purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that
would have occurred if the East Midlands acquisition had taken place at the
beginning of the period specified, nor is it necessarily indicative of future
operating results. Pro forma financial statements were converted at the
translation rate of 1.00 pound : $1.65, which was the prevailing rate of
exchange at the close of business on November 5, 1996, the business day prior to
the announcement of the Offer.

The unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of income and balance
sheets should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements
of DRI and the related notes thereto included in DRI's Combined Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 and DRI's Combined Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 1996, June 30, 1996 and
September 30, 1996, as well as the financial statements of East Midlands,
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United Kingdom, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996 and the six months
ended September 30, 1996 and notes thereto included in Item 7 (a) to this
Current Report on Form 8-K.


<PAGE>

                            DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
         UNAUDITED PROFORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                  FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
              (in millions, except earnings per common share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DRI             EAST        PRO FORMA        PRO FORMA
                                                        MIDLANDS     ADJUSTMENTS      CONSOLIDATED
                                                                                        INCOME
                                        --------        --------     -----------      ------------
<S>   <C>
REVENUES                                $3,647.0        $1,541.6       $    -           $5,188.6

OPERATING EXPENSES

  Operating, maintenance and
    other expenses                       2,244.8         1,240.6                         3,485.4
  Depreciation and amortization            456.7            55.1          52.7 d           564.5
  Restructuring                             29.2               -                            29.2
                                        --------        --------        ------          --------
  Total                                  2,730.7         1,295.7          52.7           4,079.1
                                        --------        --------        ------          --------

OPERATING INCOME                           916.3           245.9         (52.7)          1,109.5

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
  Interest charges, net                   (293.5)          (20.0)       (109.2) e         (422.7)
  Other                                    (23.6)            9.2                           (14.4)
                                        --------        --------        ------          --------

INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS BEFORE TAX                      599.2           235.1        (161.9)            672.4

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                (192.6)          (79.7)         42.0  f         (230.3)
                                        --------        --------        ------          --------

NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS FOR COMMON STOCK             $  406.6        $  155.4       $(119.9)         $  442.1
                                        ========        ========       =======          ========

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE-
CONTINUING OPERATIONS                   $   2.29                                        $   2.49
                                        ========                                        ========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE
COMMON SHARE OUTSTANDING                   177.6                                           177.6
                                        ========                                        ========
</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial data

<PAGE>

                            DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
         UNAUDITED PROFORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
              (in millions, except earnings per common share data)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          DRI          EAST             PRO FORMA     PRO FORMA
                                                      MIDLANDS         ADJUSTMENTS   CONSOLIDATED
                                       TWELVE MOS.   TWELVE MOS.                     TWELVE MOS.
                                         ENDED         ENDED                            ENDED
                                      DECEMBER 31,    MARCH 31,                      DECEMBER 31,
                                          1995           1996                            1995
                                      ------------   -----------      ------------   ------------
<S>   <C>
REVENUES                                $4,651.7        $2,114.1        $    -          $6,765.8

OPERATING EXPENSES

  Operating, maintenance and
    other expenses                       2,951.2         1,725.2                         4,676.4
  Depreciation and amortization            551.0            71.4           70.3  d         692.7
  Restructuring                            121.5                                           121.5
                                        --------        --------        -------         --------
  Total                                  3,623.7         1,796.6           70.3          5,490.6
                                        --------        --------        -------         --------

OPERATING INCOME                         1,028.0           317.5          (70.3)         1,275.2

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
  Interest charges, net                   (381.7)          (16.3)        (145.6) e        (543.6)
  Other                                    (39.2)          146.4         (115.8) g          (8.6)
                                        --------        --------        -------         --------

INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS BEFORE TAX                      607.1           447.6         (331.7)           723.0

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                (182.1)          (83.5)          67.3  f        (198.3)
                                        --------        --------        -------         --------

NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS FOR COMMON STOCK             $  425.0        $  364.1        $(264.4)        $  524.7
                                        ========        ========        =======         ========

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE-
CONTINUING OPERATIONS                   $   2.45                                        $   3.02
                                        ========                                        ========

WEIGHTED AVERAGE
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING                  173.8                                           173.8
                                        ========                                        ========
</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial data

<PAGE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                            DOMINION RESOURCES, INC.
            UNAUDITED PROFORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                            AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1996
                                 (in millions)

                                              DRI           EAST        PRO FORMA       PRO FORMA
                                                          MIDLANDS     ADJUSTMENTS       BALANCE
                                                                                          SHEET
<S> <C>
ASSETS

Current Assets                            $ 1,355.0      $  333.0        $      -        $ 1,688.0

Investments                                 1,487.5          30.4                          1,517.9

Property, plant and equipment              10,532.9       1,309.8           353.6  a      12,196.3

Goodwill and other intangibles                                            1,842.2  a,d     1,842.2

Deferred Charges and Other                  1,120.3           8.3            46.4  a       1,175.0
                                          ---------      --------        --------        ---------
TOTAL ASSETS                              $14,495.7      $1,681.4        $2,242.2        $18,419.3
                                          =========      ========        ========        =========

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY

Current liabilities                       $ 1,381.9      $  429.7        $      -        $ 1,811.6

Long-term debt                              4,920.3         412.5         2,242.7  b       7,652.4
                                                                             76.9  a

Deferred credits and other liabilities      2,460.0         344.4           417.4  a,h     3,221.8


Shareholders' equity
  Preferred stock                             824.0                                          824.0
  Common stock                              3,412.7         294.5          (294.5) c       3,412.7
  Retained earnings                         1,487.8         200.3          (200.3) c       1,487.8
  Other                                         9.0                                            9.0
                                           --------      --------        --------        ---------
     Total                                  5,733.5         494.8          (494.8)         5,733.5
                                           --------      --------        --------        ---------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                      $14,495.7      $1,681.4        $2,242.2        $18,419.3
                                          =========      ========        ========        =========
</TABLE>

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated pro forma financial data

<PAGE>

      Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Combined Unaudited Financial Data

      The pro forma adjustments to reflect the effect of the East
      Midlands acquisition are as follows:

      a. The adjustments which have been made to the assets and liabilities of
      East Midlands to reflect the effect of the acquisition accounted for as a
      purchase business combination, determined as if the acquisition occurred
      on September 30, 1996, are as follows (in millions):


      Property and plant                               $   353.6
      Goodwill                                           1,842.2
      Deferred taxes                                        46.4
      Other liabilities                                    (54.4)
      Accrued preacquistion contingencies                 (363.0)
      Long term debt                                       (76.9)
                                                       ---------
           Net increase in assets and liabilities      $  1747.7

      Included in accrued preacquisition contingencies are reserves for
      contingent liabilities existing at East Midlands at the time of
      acquisition relating to a contract that East Midlands had entered into
      relating to the purchase of approximately 350MW of capacity from a 40%
      owned related party, Corby Power Limited, that expires on October 1, 2008.
      The contract sets prices that move in line with certain indices and fuel
      costs. Contract prices are expected to exceed those paid by East Midlands
      to the electricity pool which is operated by The National Grid Group.

      b. The cash which was used to finance the acquisition of East Midlands,
      including estimated transaction costs, has been presented in the pro forma
      adjustments as additional indebtedness incurred as follows in millions:

       Increased borrowings from 1997 Revolving Credit Agreement       $ 1,155.0
       Increased borrowings from 1997 Short-term Credit Agreement        1,066.2
       Increased borrowings from Loan Notes                                 21.5
                                                                     -----------
           Total                                                       $ 2,242.7

       Payments to shareholders                                        $ 2,194.6
       Other direct transaction and financing costs                         48.1
                                                                     -----------
           Total  Purchase Price                                       $ 2,242.7

      c.   The historical common stock and retained earnings of  East Midlands
      has been eliminated.

      d. Depreciation and amortization expense has been increased for the
      step-up in basis of property and plant acquired and the increase in
      amortization expense of goodwill recorded in connection with the
      acquisition of East Midlands. The policy of DRI is to provide depreciation
      and amortization expense over the estimated remaining useful life of the
      identifiable assets and to periodically assess the carrying value of such
      assets for possible impairment in accordance with Statement of Financial
      Accounting Standard No. 121.

      The fair value of property and equipment is depreciated using a systematic
      method, which approximates the straight line method, over the remaining
      portion (between 1 and 60 years) of the original asset lives (between 3
      and 60 years).

<PAGE>

      Amortization of the excess of purchase price over the net assets acquired
      is recorded using the straight line method over 40 years.

      e. Reflects interest expense on indebtedness incurred or to be incurred
      pursuant to the 1997 Revolving Credit Agreement, the 1997 Short-Term
      Credit Agreement, and the Loan Notes used to finance the acquisition. The
      interest expense on indebtedness incurred to finance the acquisition is at
      variable rates and has been computed at the weighted average of 6.493%
      effective during March 1997.

      f. The pro forma income statements have been adjusted to include the
      estimated income tax effects of the adjustments resulting from the
      acquisition using a statutory tax rate of 33%.

      g. East Midlands historical Statement of Earnings for the year ended March
      31, 1996, has been adjusted to eliminate one time non-recurring income and
      expense of $289.6 million and $173.7 million, respectively. This income
      and expense is attributable to the receipt of shares of the National Grid
      Group plc and associated dividend income and related customer discounts.

      h. The Labour Party has asserted that, if they are elected at the next
      General Election, which will be held on May 1, 1997, they will seek to
      introduce a "windfall" assessment to be levied on the privatized utilities
      including East Midlands. The basis for such a potential assessment is
      unknown but, if introduced, such assessment could be substantial.


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