| Financial highlights FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 1996 | ||
| 1996 | 1995 | |
| Turnover | £14,446m | £13,893m |
| Profit before taxation | £3,019m | £2,662m |
| Profit after taxation | £1,992m | £1,736m |
| Earnings per share | 31.6p | 27.8p |
| Dividends per share | 18.7p | 17.7p |
| Capital expenditure | £2,771m | £2,671m |
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