RE:

Its post earnings so no feeling on a day.

-----Original Message-----
From: Romano, Marcello
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 11:03 AM
To: Kitchen, Louise
Subject: RE:

Spoke to him before his holiday - does not seem terribly happy?

Am glad you think the move is good as I want to get back into the core business. If you ever come back to run Europe at least I should know what is going on.

Am working on signing a contract again. Base aiint exciting but equity looks good. When would you set the strike?

M

-----Original Message-----
From: Kitchen, Louise
Sent: 16 October 2001 15:22
To: Romano, Marcello
Subject: RE:

I think its a good idea.

I thought a lot about it.

Spoken to Jonathan recently.

-----Original Message-----
From: Romano, Marcello
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2001 11:20 AM
To: Kitchen, Louise
Subject:

L,

Do you think I am making a mistake or do you just need time to think of the implications.
Do you think I would be better positioned in oil to succeed?

M