|
1997 |
1996 |
All Figures in £ Million |
|
|
|
|
|
Profit for the financial
year |
38.3 |
240.5 |
Dividends on equity
shares |
(112.4) |
(102.7) |
|
|
|
|
(74.1) |
137.8 |
Other net recognised
losses relating to the year |
(20.6) |
(35.9) |
Goodwill arising |
(401.5) |
(632.4) |
Goodwill written back |
232.9 |
1.4 |
Shares issued |
27.2 |
84.5 |
|
|
|
Net movement for the
year |
(236.1) |
(444.6) |
Equity shareholders'
funds at beginning of year |
388.6 |
833.2 |
|
|
|
Equity shareholders'
funds at end of year |
152.5 |
388.6 |
|
|
|