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Reconciliation of Movements in
Equity Shareholders' Funds
year ended 31 December 2004
| All figures in £ millions | Note | 2004 | 2003 restated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profit for the financial year | 88 | 55 | |
| Dividends on equity shares | (201) | (192) | |
| (113) | (137) | ||
| Exchange differences net of taxation | (176) | (254) | |
| Shares issued | 4 | 5 | |
| Purchase of own shares | (10) | (1) | |
| UITF 17 charge for the year | 5 | 4 | |
| Net movement for the year | (290) | (383) | |
| Equity shareholders' funds at beginning of the year | 2,893 | 3,338 | |
| Prior year adjustment - UITF 38 | 24 | - | (62) |
| Equity shareholders' funds at end of the year | 2,603 | 2,893 |