BP p.l.c

BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers with fuel for transportation, energy for heat and light, retail services and petrochemicals products for everyday items.

Facts and figures:

Sales and other operating revenues: $361 billion (at 31 Dec 2008)

Replacement cost profit: $25.6 billion (year 2008)

Number of employees: approx 92,000 (at 31 Dec 2008)

Number of shareholders: In excess of 1.2 million (at 31 Dec 2008)

Proved reserves: 18.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent

Service stations: 22,600

Exploration and production: Active in 29 countries

Refineries (in which BP have an interest): 17

For further information, please see www.bp.com