30. Post balance sheet events

Since the year end and as at 30 September 2009, the latest practical date prior to the approval of the accounts, the value of the Group’s most significant quoted asset, Ceres Power Holdings plc (CWR.L) has reduced by £0.4 million (8%). This has had the effect of decreasing investments by £0.4 million and of reducing the provision for liabilities and charges by £21,000 since the year end. This is a non-adjusted post balance sheet event since it does not relate to conditions existing at the balance sheet date.