Chairman's Statement
These results demonstrate the resilience of our business model in a difficult year for the industry. Continued investment in pub standards and in the marketing of our brands has helped our three trading divisions to make progress in this challenging market.
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Financial Highlights
The underlying results reflect the performance of the Group before exceptional items. The Directors consider that these figures provide a useful indication of the underlying performance of the Group.
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Business Review
Turnover increased by 2.0% to £666.1 million (2007: £652.8 million). Underlying operating profit of £161.6 million was 1.0% below last year (2007: £163.2 million). Profit before taxation and exceptional items was £85.1 million (2007: £98.0 million)....
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