(a) The Group has provided, through the normal course of its business, performance bonds of £7.8m (2005: £4.1m). The Group has also provided indemnities to the value of £nil (2005: £0.5m).

(b) Further consideration may be due, dependent on certain performance criteria, on the acquisition of Ruddle Wilkinson Limited (acquired 01 May 2006) up to a maximum of £0.6m.

(c) Further consideration may be due, dependent on certain performance criteria, on the acquisition of Sinclair Henderson group of companies (acquired 15 July 2006) up to a maximum of £1.5m.

(d) Further consideration may be due, dependent on certain performance criteria, on the acquisition of Capita Business Travel (formerly Lonsdale Travel Limited) (acquired 08 November 2005) up to a maximum of £0.3m.

(e) Further consideration may be due, dependent on certain performance criteria, on the acquisition of Harry Weeks Travel and Leisure Group Limited (acquired 01 February 2007) up to a maximum of £12.0m.