4. Proposed Application of Results


Following on the practice of previous years, we propose that the net result of the financial year ending on 31 December 2004, an amount of 21,210,783 euros, be transferred to:

- 'Free Reserves', the amount of 3,181,617 euros (15% of the value), with the aim of being used to constitute statutory capital, as per Administrative Rule no. 1534-A/2002 of 23 December;

- 'Delivery to the State', the amount of 18,029,166 euros (85% of the value).