Five-year summary
| 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (£m) | 1,571.2* | 1,729.0* | 2,000.7 | 3,042.2 | 3,147.8 |
| Operating profit (£m)** | 117.8* | 126.7* | 135.4 | 183.8 | 158.3 |
| Profit before tax (£m) | 103.1* | 109.8* | 115.8 | 150.0 | 121.7 |
| Earnings per share (pence)** | 43.6* | 44.4* | 46.5 | 61.5 | 58.8 |
| Dividends per share (pence) | 19.84 | 20.83 | 22.65 | 24.06 | 25.26 |
| Operating cash inflow (£m) | 180.3* | 159.7* | 248.2 | 361.6# | 309.4 |
* 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 2008 operating cash inflow comparative has been restated to reflect the reclassification of the settlement of cross currency swaps (£27.6 million) to financing activities.
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