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
(All amounts in Sri Lanka Rupees millions)   2004   2003   2004   2003
Net profit attributable to shareholders (Rs. million)   1,293   2,249   2,621   2,383
Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (million)   1,805   1,805   1,805   1,805
Basic earnings per share (Rs.)   0.72   1.25   1.45   1.32
 
 
 
 
All ordinary shares are at a par value of Rs. 10.              
               
 
 
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