Financial Highlights

BSS has had a successful year delivering sector leading results. Despite the most challenging economic conditions, the Group has delivered revenue growth, resilient earnings performance and strong cash flow.

BSS has a clear plan. We continue to see considerable opportunity to develop and grow existing business in the UK, primarily through organic growth.

Revenue

+0.9%

Revenue
      2010:£1,352m; 
      2009:£1,341m;
      2008:£1,289m
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Profit Before Tax

44.2m

Profit Before Tax
      2010:£44.2m; 
      2009:£57.8m;
      2008:£578.3m
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Free Cash Flow

Free Cash Flow
      2010:£21.4m; 
      2009:£27.9m;
      2008:£30.7m; 
      2007:£325.5m
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Dividend Over Last Six Years

Dividend Over Last Six Years
      2009/10:£7.98m; 
      2008/9:£7.43m;
      2007/8:£7.43m; 
      2006/7:£6.19m;
      2005/6:£4.96m;
      2004/5:£4.13m;
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Net Debt

Net Debt
      2010:£85.3m; 
      2009:£86.0m;
      2008:£104.3m;
      2007:£81.9m;
      2006:£77.9m;
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