Finance

2006 Final Results - Turnover

• Group Turnover increased 35% to £1.2bn (2005: £893m)
• 13th successive year of increased profits
• 29% increase in Group operating profit before interest and exceptional items to £123.5m (2005: £96.0m)
• 26% increase in Group profit before tax and exceptional items to £81.7m (2005: £64.6m)
• All three businesses individually delivered record profits in 2006

Previous Results - Turnover

• 2005: £893m
• 2004: £752.2m
• 2003: £743m
• 2002: £656.7m
• 2001: £596.5m
• 2000: £556.5m
• 1999: £497.8m
• 1998: £365.8m