EXHIBIT 99.A BEAR, STEARNS & COMPANY, INC. DAIN RAUSCHER WESSELS RAYMOND JAMES & ASSOCIATES MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY, INC. as Representatives of the several Underwriters c/o Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. 245 Park Avenue New York, New York 10167 Re:...Underwriting Agreement • January 21st, 2000 • Darden Thomas F • Crude petroleum & natural gas
