Payment to suppliers
The Company is guided by the Supply Chain Relationships in Aerospace (SCRIA) initiative. It seeks the best possible terms from suppliers and when entering into binding purchasing contracts, gives consideration to quality, delivery, price and the terms of payment. In the event of disputes, efforts are made to resolve them quickly.

The Company had the equivalent of 56 days purchases outstanding at December 31, 2000, based on the average daily amount invoiced by suppliers during the year.