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## Tax on profit on ordinary activities 7 

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UK corporation tax has been provided at 30% (2002: 30%). 

The share of tax arising in joint ventures as a proportion of the share of profit before tax is increased due to non tax-deductible amortisation and reduced due to exceptional tax credits. 

## Dividends 8 

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## Adjusted figures 9 

Adjusted profit and cash flow figures are used as additional performance measures. The adjusted figures are derived as follows: 

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