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## Group Financial Summary 

(Figures prepared in accordance with Irish GAAP) 

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## Notes to Irish GAAP financial summary data 

(a) Excluding bank advances and cash and liquid investments which are included under net debt (see note (c) below). 

(b) Including deferred and contingent acquisition consideration due after more than one year and provisions for liabilities and charges and excluding deferred tax. 

(c) Net debt represents the sum of loans (including finance leases) and overdrafts falling due within one year, bank loans (including finance leases) falling due after more than one year less cash and liquid investments. 

(d) Including supplemental interest. 

(e) Per share amounts for 1995 to 2004 have been restated for the bonus element of the Rights Issue in March 2009. 

(f) Cash earnings per share equals the sum of profit for the year attributable to ordinary shareholders, depreciation and goodwill amortisation divided by the average number of Ordinary Shares outstanding for the year. 

(g) Excluding exceptional net gains in 1999. 

