Introduction
Rolls-Royce is a global business providing and supporting integrated power systems for use on land, at sea and in the air. The Group has a balanced business portfolio with leading market positions.
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| 2008 | 2007 | Change | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
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| Order book – firm and announced (£bn) | 55.5 | 45.9 | 21% | 26.1 | 24.4 | 21.3 |
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| Underlying revenue (£m)* | 9,147 | 7,817 | 17% | 7,353 | 6,458 | 5,947 |
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| Profit before financing (£m) | 862 | 512 | 68% | 693 | 877 | 417 |
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| Underlying profit before tax (£m)** | 880 | 800 | 10% | 705 | 593 | 364 |
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| Underlying EBITDA (£m) | 1,244 | 1,065 | 17% | 979 | 933 | 717 |
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| Earnings per ordinary share (p) | (73.63) | 33.67 | (319%) | 57.32 | 20.11 | 15.56 |
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| Underlying earnings per ordinary share (p)** | 36.70 | 34.06 | 8% | 29.81 | 24.48 | 15.62 |
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