| 7. EARNINGS PER SHARE | Close Window |
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| (All amounts in Sri Lanka Rupees millions) |
| 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. |
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| Group | Company | |||
| 2003 | 2002 | 2003 | 2002 | |
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| Net profit attributable to shareholders
(Rs. million) |
2,249 | 2,685 | 2,383 | 2,681 |
| Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue (million) | 1,805 | 1,805 | 1,805 | 1,805 |
| Basic earnings per share (Rs.) | 1.25 ====== |
1.49 ====== |
1.32 ====== |
1.49 ====== |
| All ordinary shares are at a par value of Rs. 10. |