another year of strong profit and earnings growth

all three segments of the Group showed good growth

excellent conversion of profit to cash

dividend increased 15%: covered 5.2 times

balance sheet remains strong with year end net bank borrowings at £28.6m (2007: £32.6m)

bank facilities of £125m available until 2013

the acquisition and successful integration of quality businesses continued

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