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1998 |
1997 |
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£ million |
£ million |
| Total turnover |
3,267.1 |
2,580.1 |
| Operating profit* |
139.2 |
116.3 |
| Profit before taxation* |
130.2 |
108.3 |
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pence |
pence |
| Earnings per ordinary share* |
44.3 |
36.0 |
| Dividend per ordinary share |
17.8 |
15.5 |
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£ million |
£ million |
| Capital expenditure |
77.2 |
82.1 |
| Net borrowings |
225.1 |
143.7 |
| Shareholders' funds |
493.3 |
465.1 |
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