Rule 14d-1(c)  Tier I

Rule 14d-1(d)  Tier II

• Instructions

Rule 14d-1(e)  Foreign Publicity

Rule 14d-1(f)  Foreign Private Issuer Defined

Rule 14e-5 Exemption

• Axel Springer AG 9.12.05
• National Grid Transco plc 6.06.05

Rule 14d-7 - Rule 14d-11

• Royal Dutch Petroleum 5.17.05

Rule 13e-3

• Equant NV - France Telecom SA 4.18.05

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