Financial Highlights for the Year Ending December 31, 1999: Growth and Performance Overview
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Rob Rowley, Finance Director, presents key financial highlights for the twelve months ending December 31, 1999. Revenue increased by 4% to £1,619M, with profit before tax rising by 9% and earnings per share up by 13%. Divisional performance showed growth, particularly in Instinet and Ventures. Total cash inflow amounted to £829M, contributing to a strong operational financial position. The report outlines strategic initiatives for 2000, including investment in growth and providing shareholder dividends amidst evolving market conditions.
Financial Highlights for the Year Ending December 31, 1999: Growth and Performance Overview
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Financial Highlights for the twelve months to 31 December 1999 Revenue *4% Profit before tax 9% Earnings per share 13% * Excluding RBB and TSI
Inflow from sources of cash Dividends paid Capex Tax paid Acquisitions / Investments Net interest paid Net inflow Source and Use of Cash for the twelve months to 31 December 1999 £829m £256m £207m £167m £154m £1m £44m
Divisional Revenue for the twelve months to 31 December 1999 Growth atcomparableexchangerates RI £1,619m 4% RTS £780m 8% Instinet £525m 15% Ventures £157m *14% * Excluding Divestitures
Divisional Contribution for the twelve months to 31 December 1999 Growth atcomparableexchangerates RI £253m 52% RTS £230m 21% RI / RTS £483m 6% Instinet £129m 18% Ventures (£15m) 40%
Operating profit £549m - unchanged Operating Profit Growth over 1998 for the twelve months to 31 December 1999 Movements £m RI/RTS +40 Ventures +12 Instinet -26 (+3)* Forward cover / -33Revaluation TSI/RBB +8 * Excluding Retail / Fixed Income Investment
2000 and Beyond Reuters - ProfitFinancial - E-shaping - Cash generator Reuterspace - Internet investment vehicle - Market value creation - Cash consumer Instinet - Profit but - Moving to hybrid profit/value creation - Continued investment Cash Flow - Cash re-investment in value creation - Good financing capacity Dividend - New policy