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Financial summary
Five year summary
| 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Revenue (£m) |
5,165 |
5,622 |
5,996 |
6,800 |
8,235 |
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Adjusted operating profit (£m)* |
478 |
555 |
561 |
622 |
664 |
|
Ordinary dividends per share |
16.4p |
18.0p |
18.75p |
19.5p |
20.25 |
|
Adjusted earnings per share** |
46.6p |
52.5p |
50.9p |
52.9p |
54.9p |
|
* |
before amortisation of goodwill and intangibles, profits less losses on the sale of PP&E and exceptional items |
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** |
before profits less losses on the sale and closure of businesses and sale of PP&E, amortisation of goodwill and intangibles and exceptional items |
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