Annual Report and
Accounts 2006

Year ended 31 July 2006


  Notes 2006
£m
2005
£m
Profit for the financial year   537 479
       
Net exchange adjustments offset in reserves   (124) 57
Cash flow hedges      
- fair value gains and losses   14 (11)
- reclassified and reported in net profit for the year   (1) -
Actuarial gain/(loss) on retirement benefits 7 (4)
Change in fair value of available-for-sale investments (7) -
Tax (charge)/credit recognised in the income statement 6 (13) 34
Net (losses)/gains not recognised in the income statement   (124) 76
       
Total recognised income for the year attributable to shareholders   413 555

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