We have successfully navigated turbulent markets by improving our business, reducing costs and flexing our resources to meet demand. We are well positioned for when growth returns.
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Notes

1. Revenue excludes the Group’s share of revenue from Joint Ventures.
2. Operating margin and normalised profit before taxation are before exceptional items and any profits or losses from disposals, and related to continuing operations. This is considered to be more representative of underlying trading.
3. Normalised diluted earnings per share (EPS) is based on normalised profit after tax and allows for the dilutive effect of share options.
4. Headcount is shown on a full-time equivalent basis at the year-end, including agency staff.
5. Dividend relating to the year, comprising the interim dividend paid in the year and the proposed final dividend.
6. 2006/07 and 2007/08 figures are for continuing operations only.