Form 20-F 2005

Estimated contingent liabilities before discounting amounting to around €145 million at December 31, 2005 have not significantly
changed since December 31, 2004. They mainly relate to the sites in La Rochelle, France, Silver Bow (Montana, U.S.) and Cubatao
(Brazil), with respect to the possible obligation to store or treat waste or materials off-site. No provision has been recognized at
December 31, 2005 to cover these contingent liabilities in the absence of an actual obligation as of this date.
30. Trade and other payables
(in millions of euros) At December 31, 2005 At December 31, 2004
Operating goods and services provider 843 835
Capital expenditure provider 44 39
Employees and social security bodies 190 209
Government and public sector 84 61
Accrued expenses 34 46
Other 76 168
Total 1,271 1,358
31. Off-balance sheet commitments and contractual obligations
(in millions of euros) At December 31, 2005 At December 31, 2004
Commitments to purchase
Firm orders for the acquisition of industrial assets 15 21
Commitments for the purchase of goods and services
Commitments for the acquisition of goods 1,996 1,850
Commitments for the acquisition of energy 880 636
Guarantees and lien granted
Guarantees given to associates to guarantee their
debt 5 30
Guarantees given to unconsolidated entities to
guarantee their debt 7 8
Lien granted 113 81
Commitments in respect of leases (*) 148 132
Total commitments and guarantees given 3,164 2,758
(*) Exclusive of capitalized leases.
Minimum future payments related to operating leases can be analyzed as follows:
(in millions of euros) At December 31, 2005 At December 31, 2004
Less than one year 24 25
From one to five years 76 62
More than five years 48 45
Total commitments and guarantees given 148 132
Assets pledged can be analyzed as follows:
(in millions of euros) At December 31, 2005 At December 31, 2004
Property, plant and equipment 11
Financial assets 52 47
Total 63 47
F-64 Form 20 - F 2005 - Rhodia