2. OPERATING PROFIT | 1997 US$m |
1996 US$m |
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The following items have been charged in arriving at operating profit: | |||
- Depreciation of tangible fixed assets | 141.0 | 129.8 | |
- Amortisation of goodwill | 1.7 | 1.0 | |
- Operating lease rentals | 293.4 | 278.2 | |
- Pension costs: | |||
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6.1 | 6.3 | |
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23.7 | 24.0 | |
- Foreign exchange transaction losses/(gains) | 0.5 | (0.6) | |
The following item has been credited in arriving at operating profit: | |||
- External rental income | 14.8 | 14.0 | |
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