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Five-year summary

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Revenue (£m) 1,751.1 1,759.0 1,571.2* 1,729.0* 2,000.7
Operating profit (£m)** 114.7 132.8 117.8* 126.7* 135.4
Profit before tax (£m) 83.8 109.3 103.1* 109.8* 115.8
Earnings per share (pence)** 36.0 45.1 43.6* 44.4* 46.5
Dividends per share (pence) 18.0 18.9 19.8 20.8 22.65
Operating cash inflow (£m) 236.8 254.6 207.9 160.0 248.2

* 2005 and 2006 exclude the results of the vehicle rental business, disposed of in February 2006. 2005 comparatives have been restated to reflect the disposal.
** Before goodwill impairment, intangible asset amortisation and exceptional items.

The financial information for 2003 has been prepared under UK generally accepted accounting practice. The 2004 financial information has been restated in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS'). Details of the nature of the adjustments required for IFRS are included in the report on transition to IFRS published on 8 September 2005.

View our report on transition to IFRS [PDF – 91KB]
Key financial statements [PDF – 88KB]