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6 months to 31 December (Unaudited) |
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2002 |
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2001 |
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Profit and loss account |
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Turnover from continuing operations |
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£1,188.5m |
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£1,186.6m |
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Operating profit* |
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£94.7m |
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£122.8m |
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Profit before tax* |
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£88.5m |
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£115.1m |
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Earnings per share* |
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3.56p |
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4.65p |
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Dividend per share |
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1.75p |
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1.52p |
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Cash inflow from operating activities |
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£136.9m |
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£91.6m |
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Net debt |
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£235.3m |
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£321.5m |
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* Before goodwill amortisation and exceptional items. |
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