UtiliCorp North Shore, Inc. (No. 620125) Notice of Intention to Cease to Carry on Business in New Zealand Pursuant to Section 341 (1) (a) of the Companies Act 1993 Notice is hereby given that UtiliCorp North Shore, Inc., an overseas company registered on the Overseas Company Register in New Zealand, intends to cease carrying on business in New Zealand. This notice is given on behalf of UtiliCorp North Shore, Inc., by: RICHARD JOHN SIMON SHERA, Partner, Lowndes Jordan, Solicitors to the Company.