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| 2006 | 2005 | Increase | ||||
| Sales from continuing businesses# (£m) | 642.6 | 599.2 | 7% | |||
| Adjusted operating profit from continuing businesses# (£m)* | 83.2 | 71.5 | 16% | |||
| Adjusted operating profit (£m)* | 85.7 | 73.5 | 17% | |||
| Adjusted profit before tax (£m)* | 76.3 | 60.5 | 26% | |||
| Adjusted earnings per share (pence)* | 43.7 | 36.2 | 21% | |||
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| Sales (£m) | 684.5 | 655.9 | 4% | |||
| Profit before tax (£m) | 85.6 | 50.8 | 69% | |||
| Basic earnings per share (pence) | 49.4 | 28.8 | 72% | |||
| Dividend (pence) | 17.5 | 15.8 | 11% | |||
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businesses excludes businesses sold and held for sale * For explanation of adjusted figures see Note 3 |
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| Figures for 2004, 2005 and 2006 are in accordance with IFRS; previous years are in accordance with UK GAAP. Operating profit and earnings per share are stated on an adjusted basis. |
- Sales from continuing businesses up 7% (8% at constant currencies)
- Operating margins from continuing businesses improved to 12.9%
- Net debt reduced by £48 million to £72 million, cash conversion of 107%
- Dividend increased by 11%
- Share buy-back of up to £75 million over the next twelve months