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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.
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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