INTRODUCTION
Financial and operating statistics
This financial and operating information includes extracts from the BG Group Annual Report
and Accounts 2008 (“BG Group ARA”) and quarterly results statements. Reference to these
reports will assist in the understanding of the figures in this document. The financial
information in this document is unaudited and is not intended to be the statutory accounts
of BG Group plc.
“Business Performance” excludes disposals, certain re-measurements and impairments, and
exclusion of these items provides readers with a clear and consistent presentation of
the underlying operating performance of the Group’s ongoing business.
For further explanation of Business Performance and the presentation of results from joint
ventures and associates, please refer to the presentation of non-GAAP measures within
the 2008 Annual Report
and Accounts
Translation into US Dollars
Some of BG Group’s financial figures in Sterling have been translated into US Dollars.
The average rate for each period has been used when translating the income statement
and cash flow statement. These translations should not be construed as representations
that the Sterling amounts actually represent such US Dollar amounts or could be converted
into US Dollars at the rate indicated or any other rate.
Reference conditions
Brent oil price $55/bbl
US Henry Hub $7.25/mmbtu
US/UK exchange rate of $1.5:£1
LEGAL NOTICES
Steps have been taken to verify the information contained in this Data Book and, unless
otherwise indicated, is believed to be accurate as at 31 August 2009. However, neither
BG Group plc nor any of its subsidiary undertakings, joint ventures or associated undertakings
or their respective directors, partners, employees or agents makes any representation
or warranty, express or implied, or accepts any responsibility, with respect to the accuracy
or completeness of the information in this document.
Certain statements included in this Data Book contain forward-looking information concerning
BG Group’s strategy, operations, financial performance or condition, outlook, growth
opportunities or circumstances in the countries, sectors or markets in which BG Group
operates. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve uncertainty because they
depend on future circumstances, and relate to events, not all of which are within BG
Group’s control or can be predicted by BG Group. Although BG Group believes that
the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance
can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Actual results could
differ materially from those set out in the forward-looking statements. For a detailed
analysis of the factors that may affect our business, financial performance or results
of operations, we urge you to look at the “Principal risks and uncertainties” included
within the Principal risks and
Uncertainties held within the Annual Report and Accounts.
Nothing in this Data Book should be construed as a profit forecast, and no part of these
results constitutes, or shall be taken to constitute, an invitation or inducement to
invest in BG Group plc or any other entity, and must not be relied upon in any way in
connection with any investment decision. BG Group undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statements.
EXPLANATORY NOTE FOR US INVESTORS RELATING TO GAS AND OIL RESERVES AND RESOURCES
BG Group continues voluntarily to use the SEC definition of proved reserves to report
proved gas and oil reserves. For further details of BG Group’s proved reserves
as at 31 December 2008, and related supplemental gas and oil information, see Supplementary
information – gas and oil, included in the supplementary information within the Annual
Report and Accounts 2008. This Data Book may also contain additional
information about other BG Group gas and oil reserves and resources that would not be
permitted in SEC filings. For an explanation of terms used in connection with such additional
reserves and resources information, refer to definitions.