The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share is based on the following data:
| 2016
£m | 2015
£m |
|---|
| Earnings | | |
| Earnings for the purpose of basic earnings per share being net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent | 67.0 | 56.2 |
| Number | Number |
|---|
| Number of shares | | |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of basic earnings per share | 190,166,794 | 189,991,657 |
| Effect of dilutive potential ordinary shares: | | |
| Share options | – | – |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share | 190,166,794 | 189,991,657 |
| Pence | Pence |
|---|
| Earnings per share: | | |
| Basic | 35.2 | 29.6 |
| Diluted | 35.2 | 29.6 |
| £m | £m |
|---|
| Headline earnings | | |
| Net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent | 67.0 | 56.2 |
| Add back: | | |
| Amortisation of acquired intangible fixed assets (net of tax) | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| Acquisition costs (net of tax) | 0.5 | – |
| Reorganisation costs (net of tax) | – | 15.6 |
| Headline earnings | 70.3 | 75.0 |
| Pence | Pence |
|---|
| Headline earnings per share: | | |
| Basic | 37.0 | 39.5 |
| Diluted | 37.0 | 39.5 |