(In the Notes all amounts shown in Sri Lanka Rupees
millions unless otherwise stated) |
| 7. Earnings
per Share |
| Basic
earnings per share is calculated by dividing the
net profit attributable to shareholders by the weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue during
the year. |
| |
Group |
Company |
| |
2001
|
2000
|
2001
|
2000
|
Net profit
attributable to shareholders
(Rs. million) |
2,103 |
221 |
2,105 |
242 |
| Weighted
average number of ordinary shares in issue (million) |
1,805 |
1,805 |
1,805 |
1,805 |
| Basic
earnings per share (Rs.) |
1.17
|
0.12
|
1.17
|
0.13
|
| |
All
ordinary shares are at a par value of Rs. 10/-.
|
| Notes
|
|
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