All figures in £ millions | Notes | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Net exchange differences on translation of foreign operations | 26 | 327 | (203) | (288) |
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit pension and post-retirement medical schemes |
24 | 26 | (61) | (28) |
Taxation on items taken directly to equity | 8 | 12 | 9 | - |
Net income/(expense) recognised directly in equity | 365 | (255) | (316) | |
Profit for the year | 644 | 284 | 275 | |
Total recognised income and expense for the year | 1,009 | 29 | (41) | |
Attributable to: | ||||
Equity holders of the Company | 989 | 7 | (64) | |
Minority interest | 20 | 22 | 23 | |
Effect of transition adjustment on adoption of IAS 39 | ||||
Attributable to: | ||||
Equity holders of the Company | 34 | (12) |