MD142 ANNEX A

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BENCHMARKING STUDIES: PRO FORMA COMPANY…………………………….

Have any cost benchmarking studies been carried out by the company since 1994..............Yes/No

If YES, please complete the table below

Area of activity covered	ü /x	Comparator chosen (please name)			Objective of study to reduce ü /x			To improve service	Was scope identified for reducing costs? ü /x	Was action taken? ü /x	Successful ü /x
		E&W water	internat water	other industry	opex	capital costs	asset maintenance
please list e.g. billing, treatment

Please identify any areas which you consider suitable for cost benchmarking, either with other companies in the water industry, or with other sectors.

Area of activity		Potential comparators (please name)			Objective of study to reduce ü /x
		E&W water	internat water	other industry	opex	capital costs	asset maintenance

Signed………………………………………………….. Date………………………….