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British Land renews partnership with


British Ski and Snowboard

British Ski and Snowboard (BSS) is delighted to announce that that it is entering in-to a partnership
agreement with British Land, one of the UK’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts, which will provide
vital support for Britain's Alpine senior ski team for this season and for next.

"British Land has been one of the British Ski Team’s most dedicated and valued sponsors. Having the right
support going forward is a key element in providing our athletes with the resources they will need to finish
on the podiums at world events in the next four to eight years and to then challenge for medals at the 2014
Winter Olympic Games in Sochi," said BSS Chief Executive, Dave Edwards.

"With its contribution to the British Alpine Ski Championships, British Land is showing a commitment to
ensuring ski racers in Britain have the much-needed funding required to keep them striving for international
success.” he added.

"We are pleased to contribute to the British Ski Teams until the end of the 2012 season and we wish all the
BSS athletes the best of luck this season." said Pip Wood, Corporate Communications Director at British
Land.

The British Alpine senior ski team supports Britain’s top ten Alpine ski racers and helps them to train and
compete at the major European and World cup events. For more information visit British Ski and
Snowboard at www.teambss.org.uk or follow them on Twitter: www.twitter.com/TeamBSS

Press: For further information, photography or to arrange an interview with Dave Edwards or one of the BSS elite
athletes please contact Jamie Fox at Fox Vincent Media on 020 7969 2723 or email jamie.fox@foxvincent.co.uk

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About British Land:

British Land is one of the UK’s largest Real Estate Investment Trusts with total assets, owned or under management,
valued at £14.0 billion (British Land share £8.9 billion), as at 30 September 2010. The hallmark of the business is a
focus on customers, based on a property portfolio in prime locations in the UK and more recently in Western Europe.

The portfolio, focused on the out-of-town retail and London office sectors, has among the highest occupancy rates and
lease lengths of the major UK REITs at 98% and 12.5 years respectively. Retail assets account for 65% of the
portfolio, around 85% of which is located at prime out-of-town sites. Central London offices currently comprise 33% of
the portfolio and are expected to grow to around 40% once the development programme is complete.

About British Ski and Snowboard:

British Ski and Snowboard (BSS) is the National Governing Body for Skiing and Snowboarding in the United
Kingdom. It is recognised by the International Ski Federation (FIS) and by the British Olympic Association. BSS
manages the elite British teams and the development pathway for those elite teams. BSS provides development
programs in four FIS disciplines; alpine skiing, cross country, freestyle, and snowboarding. BSS also licences
competitors in telemark, speed skiing and ski jumping.

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