Section 906 Certifications - --------------------------- 1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended February 28, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended February 28, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A. /s/Charles E. Porter Date: April 26, 2005 - ---------------------- ------------------------ Charles E. Porter, Principal Executive Officer Section 906 Certifications - --------------------------- I, Steven D. Krichmar, a Principal Financial Officer of the Funds listed on Attachment A, certify that, to my knowledge: 1. The form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended February 28, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Funds listed on Attachment A for the period ended February 28, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Funds listed on Attachment A. /s/Steven D. Krichmar Date: April 26, 2005 - ---------------------- ------------------------ Steven D. Krichmar, Principal Financial Officer Attachment A - -------------- Period(s) ended February, 28 2005 014 Putnam High Yield Trust 018 Putnam Global Natural Resources Fund 021 Putnam Health Sciences Trust 061 Putnam High Income Bond Fund 274 Putnam New Value Fund 29X Putnam Floating Rate Income Fund 2AZ Putnam International Capital Opportunities Fund 2MF Putnam Small Cap Value Fund 7BF Putnam Income Opportunities Fund