Dividends
Ordinary share owners have received the following dividends in respect of each financial year:
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim dividend per ordinary share | 4.32p | 3.60p | 3.00p | 2.50p | 2.08p |
| Final (2007 proposed) dividend per ordinary share | 9.13p | 7.61p | 6.34p | 5.28p | 4.40p |
| Total | 13.45p | 11.21p | 9.34p | 7.78p | 6.48p |