Full-year - Chime Communications PLC

Notes to the consolidated financial statements4. Business and geographical segments (continued)Geographical segmentsThe Group’s operations are located in the United Kingdom, Germany, the Middle East and USA. The Group’s Advertising and Marketing Servicesand Research and Engagement divisions are located solely in the United Kingdom. Public relations is carried out in the United Kingdom, Germany,the Middle East and USA.The following table provides an analysis of the Group’s revenue by geographical market, based on the billing location of the client:Revenue by geographical market2008 2007£’000 £’000United Kingdom 109,601 104,713Europe, Middle East and Africa 116,857 93,575USA and rest of the world 50,936 8,301277,394 206,589Revenue of £nil from the Group’s discontinued operations in 2008 was derived from the United Kingdom (2007 – £690,000).The following is an analysis of the carrying amount of segment assets, and additions to tangible assets and intangible assets, analysed by thegeographical area in which the assets are located:Carrying amount ofsegment assetsCapital additions2008 2007 2008 2007£’000 £’000 £’000 £’000United Kingdom 171,217 166,928 1,761 1,726Europe, Middle East and Africa 5,993 4,966 210 69USA and rest of the world 499 423 50 6177,709 172,317 2,021 1,8015. Operating profitProfit from continuing operations has been arrived at after charging/(crediting):2008 2007£’000 £’000Depreciation of owned property, plant and equipment 1,852 1,355Depreciation of assets held under finance leases 20 48Amortisation of other intangible assets – computer software 30 19Amortisation of other intangible assets – customer relationships 134 159Rentals under operating leases – property 6,305 5,265Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment 17 29Staff costs (see note 6) 68,591 57,381Net foreign exchange profits (20) (29)Auditors’ remuneration for audit services (see below) 422 32762Chime Communications plc