Annual Report and
Accounts 2006

As at 31 July 2006


Notes 2006
£m
Restated
(note 1)
2005
£m
Fixed assets    
Investments 2 4,382 1,535
    4,382 1,535
Current assets      
Debtors 3 1,166 3,422
Cash and cash equivalents   49 9
    1,215 3,431
       
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 4 (1,968) (2,666)
Net current (liabilities)/assets   (753) 765
       
Total assets less current liabilities   3,629 2,300
       
Creditors: amounts falling due after one year 5 (1,176) (837)
       
Net assets   2,453 1,463
       
Capital and reserves      
Called up share capital 6 149 148
Share premium 7 288 241
Profit and loss reserve 7 2,016 1,074
Equity shareholders' funds 8 2,453 1,463

The Company financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors on 25 September 2006 and were signed on its behalf behalf by

Chip Hornsby's signature
Chip Hornsby
Group Chief Executive

Stephen Webster's signature
Stephen P Webster
Group Finance Director

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Company financial statements.