Financial Highlights
| Preliminary Financial Highlights | March 2008 | March 2007 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underlying Profit Before Tax | €1,794m | €1,700m |  | 6% |
| Underlying Earnings Per Share | 150.3c | 144.6c | | 4% |
| Profit Before Tax | €1,933m | €1,958m |  | 1% |
| Earnings Per Share | 174.6c | 172.2c | | 1% |
| Impairment Losses | 17bps | 9bps | | 8bps |
| Dividend | 63.6c | 60.4c | | 5% |
| Return on Equity | 21% | 23% | | 2% |
| Cost Income Ratio | 51% | 54% | | 3% |