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for the six months ended 30
June 2001 |
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Sales £296.7 million (2000: £288.0 million)
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Operating profit £17.5 million* (2000: £32.2 million*)
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Profit before tax £15.1 million* (2000: £29.5 million*)
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Earnings per share 3.0 pence* (2000: 5.6 pence*)
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* before goodwill amortisation and exceptionals
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