Profit before tax and amortisation
15%
The Group reports a 15% increase in profit before tax and amortisation, click here for details.
Profit before tax
8%
An increase in profit before tax in 2008 of 8% demonstrates the financial resilience of the Group, click here to see income statement.
Adjusted EPS
22%
Earnings per share before amortisation of intangible assets is 127.8p, representing an increase from 2007 of 22%, click here for details.
Dividends
11%
The final dividend for the year is recommended at 30.0p giving a total dividend of 42.0p, an increase of 11% for the year. Click here for the dividends details.
