Annual Report 2008 in PDF - GKN
Annual Report 2008 in PDF - GKN
Annual Report 2008 in PDF - GKN
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Notes to the F<strong>in</strong>ancial Statements of <strong>GKN</strong> plc<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
4 Profit and loss account<br />
<strong>GKN</strong> plc <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />
<strong>2008</strong> 2007<br />
£m £m<br />
At 1 January 518 441<br />
Profit for the year 151 162<br />
Sale of treasury shares 1 —<br />
Share-based payments 2 6<br />
Dividends (97) (91)<br />
At 31 December 575 518<br />
5 Reconciliation of movements <strong>in</strong> shareholders’ funds<br />
<strong>2008</strong> 2007<br />
£m £m<br />
At 1 January 919 837<br />
Increase <strong>in</strong> share capital/premium — 5<br />
Profit for the year 151 162<br />
Sale of treasury shares 1 —<br />
Share-based payments 2 6<br />
Dividends (97) (91)<br />
At 31 December 976 919<br />
Details of the dividends paid, share capital and share premium of <strong>GKN</strong> plc are disclosed <strong>in</strong> notes 8, 22 and 23 to the Group f<strong>in</strong>ancial statements.