The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
| 2014
£m | 2013
£m |
|---|
| Earnings | | |
| Earnings for the purpose of basic earnings per share being net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent | 79.4 | 73.0 |
| Number | Number |
|---|
| Number of shares | | |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share | 190,243,625 | 189,406,006 |
| Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares: | | |
| Share options | – | – |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share | 190,243,625 | 189,406,006 |
| Pence | Pence |
|---|
| Earnings per share: | | |
| Basic | 41.7 | 38.5 |
| Diluted | 41.7 | 38.5 |
| £m | £m |
|---|
| Headline earnings | | |
| Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent | 79.4 | 73.0 |
| Add back: | | |
| Amortisation of acquired intangible fixed assets (net of tax) | 3.8 | 4.4 |
| Acquisition costs (net of tax) | 0.2 | – |
| Reorganisation costs (net of tax) | – | 0.6 |
| Headline earnings | 83.4 | 78.0 |
| Pence | Pence |
|---|
| Earnings per share from headline earnings: | | |
| Basic | 43.8 | 41.2 |
| Diluted | 43.8 | 41.2 |