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Notes to the Financial Statements
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| 4 Ordinary dividends |
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2003 |
2002 |
2003 |
2002 |
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pence |
pence |
£m |
£m |
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| Interim |
4.1 |
3.8 |
20.5 |
19.7 |
| Proposed final |
9.3 |
8.6 |
45.4 |
44.6 |
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| Total for year |
13.4 |
12.4 |
65.9 |
64.3 |
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| The final dividend of 9.3p will be
paid on 22 August 2003 to shareholders on the register at the close
of business on 25 July 2003. The ex-dividend date is 23 July 2003.
The interim dividend was paid on 21 February 2003. |
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