This document contains forward-looking statements from Eni regarding future performance based on current expectations and assumptions. Certain statements regarding management objectives, trends, margins, costs, risk management and competition are forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ from those expressed or implied due to various risk factors. These factors include fluctuations in oil, gas and product prices; strong competition; safety, security and environmental regulation; risks of oil and gas exploration and development projects; uncertainties in natural gas reserves estimates; and political and economic instability.