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THE DIRECTORS
Henry Boot PLC
Banner Cross Hall
Ecclesall Road South
Sheffield S11 9PD
31 December 2009
Gentlemen
HENRY BOOT PLC
GROUP PROPERTY PORTFOLIO VALUATION – 31 DECEMBER 2009
In accordance with your written instructions, we have valued the various freehold and leasehold properties held by Henry Boot PLC and its subsidiary companies, for accounts purposes as at 31 December 2009. The valuations have been made in accordance with the Practice Statements contained within the RICS Valuation Standards (6th Edition), in our capacity as External Valuers, on the basis of Market Value. No allowances have been made for expenses of realisation or for taxation that might arise in the event of a disposal and our valuations are expressed as exclusive of any Value Added Tax that may become chargeable. Each property has been considered as if free and clear of all mortgages or other charges which may have been secured thereon. Where appropriate, the properties have been valued subject to and with the benefit of any lettings which have been disclosed.
Having regard to the foregoing we are of the opinion that the aggregate market value of the freehold and leasehold interests owned by Henry Boot PLC and its subsidiaries, as at 31 December 2009 is:
| Freehold | £125,520,000 |
| Leasehold | £5,765,000 |
| TOTAL | £131,285,00 |
In accordance with our normal practice, we confirm that our valuations have been prepared for the Directors of Henry Boot PLC and for the purpose to which this certificate refers.
No responsibility is accepted to any third party in respect of the information or advice contained herein, except in circumstances where our prior written approval has been granted.
Yours faithfully
PETER J HAGUE MRICS
DIRECTOR
FOR AND ON BEHALF OF JONES LANG LASALLE LIMITED
Jones Lang LaSalle Limited
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