A successful year with revenue earnings showing resilience

The Company has reacted well to these challenges scaling  
back the business where appropriate, but continuing to 
pursue growth opportunities 


Full Chairman's Statement Board of Directors

Group Financial Highlights Group financial highlights

Revenue 2009 : £1,3406m; 2008 : £1,289.0m; 2007 : £1,012m
+4%
Profit before tax 2009 : £57.8m; 2008 : £58.3m; 2007 : £47.3m
-1%
Earnings per share 2009 : 33.3p; 2008 : 33.3p; 2007 : 27.1p
FLAT

Business Review Business Review

Domestic Division Info on Domestic division

Revenue £871.1m

Operating Profit £30.8m

Margin 4.11%

Industrial Division Info on Industrial division

Revenue £351.6m

Operating Profit £29.4m

Margin 8.36%

Specialist Division Info on Specialist division

Revenue £117.9m

Operating Profit £4.7m

Margin 4.0%