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## Financial Highlights 

Consolidated profit from ordinary activities before income tax expense and outside equity interests for the 12 months to 30 June 2003 was $233.29 million, an increase of 23.2% on the previous year. Net profit attributable to members of the parent entity was $151.05 million, an increase of 17.8% on the previous year. 

The directors have recommended payment of a final dividend of 2.5c, fully franked on each share, to be paid on 5 December 2003. 

Basic earnings per share increased from 12.33 cents to 14.31 cents in respect of each share. 

Return on shareholders’ funds was 15.6% 

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*Including outside equity interests. 

## CONSOLIDATED 

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